Jake came back to school yesterday. At our school we can order flowers for people to be delivered to their first period classes. I ordered some for Jake and he ordered some for me. Hmmm.
"It's good to have you back," I said to him.
"It's nice to be back," he said. "The past week was just miserable."
"Death is always hard," I said.
"That's not all. I broke up with Rachel," Jake said.
"Why?" I asked, trying not to sound happy.
"I just thought the way she acted at my grandma's wake and funeral was really rude and inconsiderate," Jake said. "I mean, you're one of my closest friends. I appreciated having you there. She just was making a show of being a b**** to you and she's been that way to you and I'm really tired of that. I'm allowed to have other friends."
"Oh, of course you are," I said.
"I was getting tired of her anyway," Jake said. "She didn't even treat me that well and I was afraid to break up with her."
"Well, now you're free," I said.
"Yes," he said. "And let me tell you, tomorrow I have tryouts for the choir at my first choice high school. The song I'm singing will certainly NOT be dedicated to her."
"Are you going there for sure?" I asked.
"If I'm accepted, most likely. I'm still waiting to hear back, but I still have to try out for band, choir, soccer, swimming and baseball, even before I find out. And they give out sports and music scholarships, so if I try out before acceptance letters, I have a better chance of getting one."
"I'll really miss you next year." (And what high school gives out sports and music scholarships?)
"I'll miss you too. I'd say come with me, but the school's all boys."
"So, what song are you singing for your choir tryout? And are you dedicating it to someone else instead?"
"I haven't made up my mind yet."
I had a feeling there was another girl he would sing for at his tryout. And I made up my mind then and there - today, I would go spy on him.
I talked Katy and Maddie into going with me. Since the strings were practicing today, we just told our families that we were going to observe the string practice. I told Natalie what I was REALLY doing though and told her not to tell the family.
We took the train downtown and then caught another bus to the high school. When we reached the address, Maddie said, "Kylie, are you SURE this is it? This doesn't look like a high school. It looks like..... I don't even know what this looks like. A small college campus."
"It costs like $20000 a year," Katy said.
"This is it," I said, pointing at the sign: LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL OF CLEVELAND: HOME OF THE WILDCATS.
"Holy. Crap," Katy said.
The campus was CRAZY. There were three buildings. The center building: "ACADEMICS." On the left of the courtyard was "ATHLETIC CENTER." On the right was the smallest building, "RESOURCES." The courtyard was paved with marble, with a flagpole in the center, benches and picnic tables throughout.
"This isn't a high school. This is - I don't even know what this is," Maddie said.
"We've got to find the auditorium and avoid being seen by him," I said. "Let's check the resources building."
We went inside, where there was a FOUNTAIN. With the Christ in the center of it. Wow. Just wow. What type of school is this?
On the wall, the creed of Loyola men was emprinted. "I am a man for others. I am a man of Christ. I am a man of my family. I am a man of my country....."
"Here's the guide," Katy said, reading the sign. "The auditorium is on the first floor, but the balcony entrance is on the second floor. If Kylie doesn't want to be seen, we should go to the balcony."
We each grabbed a map and made our way to the balcony. I looked at the map and was just in shock. What high school has a FITNESS CENTER opened to ALL STUDENTS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily? They have three gyms, an Olympic pool and natatorium, indoor and outdoor fields and courts..... Their library looks so extravagant from the pictures. The school has an on site market and school spirit store.
And the auditorium while we sat. Red velvet seats. Velvet curtain. Banisters that remind me of those at Severance. The auditorium seats 2000, for all school assemblies.
As the other boys tried out, we read the information on the map and were so stunned. At the high school we'll be going to next year, they have 16 AP classes, sports teams that are among the best in our league (and sometimes even go to states) and a music program (vocal and instrumental) that has won competitions throughout the Midwest. We thought that was cool until now. Here, they have FORTY AP classes (HOW MANY AP CLASSES CAN THERE BE?), sports teams that are NATIONALLY ranked and a music (again, both vocal and instrumental) that has won INTERNATIONAL competitions. Their brags about their graduating seniors are disheartening as well. At Heights, three graduating seniors went to Ivy League schools last year. How many seniors at Loyola went to Ivy League schools last year? Eleven. So far, the Class of 2011 has had five perfect ACT scores, nine perfect SAT scores and fourteen National Merit Scholarship semi finalists.
"This school is nuts!" Katy said. "They're TRYING to make others feel inadequate! Who else puts all those brags on the back of a map?"
"I know!" Maddie said. "'We are proud of having a diverse community where seven percent of our students are minority races...' That's not diverse!"
I looked at the photo of four boys in the uniform. I must think, Jake will look good in it if he ends up coming here. Khaki slacks, navy suit jacket, white shirt and blue and gold striped tie. And then, finally, we heard what I'd been waiting for.
"Hello, my name is Jake Cirino. I'm from Miramar Middle School in Cleveland Heights, and I'll be singing "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" by Aerosmith."
"Very nice song choice. Let's hear it," the choir director said.
I've always loved this song. As I listened to Jake, I couldn't help but think this song was about us. As we should be.
At the end, the director said, "Very nice, Jake."
But Jake had something else to say: "I dedicate this song to my girlfriend, Kylie."
"Kylie's a very lucky girl," the director said.
OH MY GOD!
Now I didn't mind that he was possibly going to this extravagant school. Or that he was in denial for so long.
JAKE CALLED ME HIS GIRLFRIEND! TO THE DIRECTOR OF THE CHOIR AT THE SCHOOL OF HIS DREAMS!
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Guess what?
The weekend of March 12, we are going to Chicago for an ice show.
And since we're going to Chicago, we're going to make a side trip to the American Girl Place!
I'm so excited! I can't wait to see all my InnerStar U friends.
Simone's going to get us some new clothes. BUT the best part is....
ERIN AND EMMA WILL BE COMING HOME WITH US!!!!!!! THEY WILL BECOME PART OF OUR FAMILY!!!!
We're all so excited they'll be our sisters. Hannah and Natalie and I really liked them at InnerStar U so we're super excited Simone's going to adopt them.
Here's a picture of Erin:
(She's a JLY 35.)
And here's a picture of Emma:
(She's a JLY 39.)
Aren't they pretty? I'm so excited!!
And since we're going to Chicago, we're going to make a side trip to the American Girl Place!
I'm so excited! I can't wait to see all my InnerStar U friends.
Simone's going to get us some new clothes. BUT the best part is....
ERIN AND EMMA WILL BE COMING HOME WITH US!!!!!!! THEY WILL BECOME PART OF OUR FAMILY!!!!
We're all so excited they'll be our sisters. Hannah and Natalie and I really liked them at InnerStar U so we're super excited Simone's going to adopt them.
Here's a picture of Erin:
(She's a JLY 35.)
And here's a picture of Emma:
(She's a JLY 39.)
Aren't they pretty? I'm so excited!!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Chaos
The last few days have been just that. Chaos.
Jake's grandmother died Wednesday morning and he wasn't in school all week. I feel so bad for him and his whole family, especially his mom (it was her mother and her father already died). His whole family is very close, his mom has three siblings and he has two cousins on that side, so it's a particularly small side. (He has five cousins on his dad's side.)
I wasn't sure about going to the wake and funeral, but after talking with my sisters and some friends, I decided I'd feel bad not going. I mean, it's nothing to do with Jake. It just seems like whenever I come into sight, Rachel starts a huge argument. Then I get emotional. The last thing Jake needs at his grandmother's wake and funeral is two girls getting in a cat fight.
I decided to call Rachel the day before (the wake was yesterday, the funeral was today) to tell her that we should act civilish toward one another. The first thing she said was (with a snap) "Why are you even going?"
"He's one of my best friends," I said. "He's been like a brother this year."
"Psssh," Rachel said. "I know you're just trying to get him."
"Rachel, just treat me with respect while we're there," I said. "I'm not going as a potential girlfriend. I'm going as a friend."
"Don't go," Rachel snapped and hung up the phone.
Guess she's hopeless. I decided to go anyway, hoping nothing would happen.
When we arrived at the funeral home, I didn't see Rachel. When we went inside, I did see her, and she gave me a nasty look.
I looked away. If she did anything, it wouldn't look good to Jake.
I signed the guestbook and went in to give Jake and his family my condolences. The four grandsons were standing close to the coffin.
"Jake..." I began.
"Kylie!" Jake said, giving me a hug. "Thanks so much for coming."
"Oh, it's no problem," I said. "I'm so very sorry. And I'm sorry for you guys too," I said to his brother and cousins.
"Thanks," Jake said. "This is my brother Luke, and my cousins, Jason and Adam."
"Good to meet you guys," I said. "Jake, is your mom here? I want to give her my sympathy."
"Yeah, I'll take you to her," Jake said. He lead me to his mother. "Mom, this is Kylie," Jake said.
"Of course I know who this is," Jake's mom said. "Thank you for coming, Kylie."
"I'm very, very sorry, Mrs. Cirino," I said.
"Well, thank you," she said. "And thanks for being here for Jake. There aren't very many nice kids at Miramar."
"Oh, your son's a great guy," I said.
I started to leave, but Rachel grabbed my arm. "I didn't want to say anything in front of Jake because I don't want to upset him, but you shouldn't have come," she snapped.
"I have had it with you," I said quietly but angrily.
Rachel followed me into the cookie room and Jake came in.
"Honestly, Rachel," Jake said, clearly noticing what was going on. "Can't you just calm down and stop giving her crap at least today? I'm allowed to be friends with other girls, you know."
"Jake, she's trying to steal you!" Rachel said.
"Well, if you make a difficult time even more difficult for me, I may be on the market," Jake said. "You'd better not give her any more crap. She's one of my best friends."
"Whatever," Rachel said.
At the funeral today, Rachel didn't talk to me, but kept glaring at me. I can not believe her. Jake didn't notice and I didn't want to tell him, but what type of girlfriend acts this way when her boyfriend's in the midst of a family tragedy?
Jake's grandmother died Wednesday morning and he wasn't in school all week. I feel so bad for him and his whole family, especially his mom (it was her mother and her father already died). His whole family is very close, his mom has three siblings and he has two cousins on that side, so it's a particularly small side. (He has five cousins on his dad's side.)
I wasn't sure about going to the wake and funeral, but after talking with my sisters and some friends, I decided I'd feel bad not going. I mean, it's nothing to do with Jake. It just seems like whenever I come into sight, Rachel starts a huge argument. Then I get emotional. The last thing Jake needs at his grandmother's wake and funeral is two girls getting in a cat fight.
I decided to call Rachel the day before (the wake was yesterday, the funeral was today) to tell her that we should act civilish toward one another. The first thing she said was (with a snap) "Why are you even going?"
"He's one of my best friends," I said. "He's been like a brother this year."
"Psssh," Rachel said. "I know you're just trying to get him."
"Rachel, just treat me with respect while we're there," I said. "I'm not going as a potential girlfriend. I'm going as a friend."
"Don't go," Rachel snapped and hung up the phone.
Guess she's hopeless. I decided to go anyway, hoping nothing would happen.
When we arrived at the funeral home, I didn't see Rachel. When we went inside, I did see her, and she gave me a nasty look.
I looked away. If she did anything, it wouldn't look good to Jake.
I signed the guestbook and went in to give Jake and his family my condolences. The four grandsons were standing close to the coffin.
"Jake..." I began.
"Kylie!" Jake said, giving me a hug. "Thanks so much for coming."
"Oh, it's no problem," I said. "I'm so very sorry. And I'm sorry for you guys too," I said to his brother and cousins.
"Thanks," Jake said. "This is my brother Luke, and my cousins, Jason and Adam."
"Good to meet you guys," I said. "Jake, is your mom here? I want to give her my sympathy."
"Yeah, I'll take you to her," Jake said. He lead me to his mother. "Mom, this is Kylie," Jake said.
"Of course I know who this is," Jake's mom said. "Thank you for coming, Kylie."
"I'm very, very sorry, Mrs. Cirino," I said.
"Well, thank you," she said. "And thanks for being here for Jake. There aren't very many nice kids at Miramar."
"Oh, your son's a great guy," I said.
I started to leave, but Rachel grabbed my arm. "I didn't want to say anything in front of Jake because I don't want to upset him, but you shouldn't have come," she snapped.
"I have had it with you," I said quietly but angrily.
Rachel followed me into the cookie room and Jake came in.
"Honestly, Rachel," Jake said, clearly noticing what was going on. "Can't you just calm down and stop giving her crap at least today? I'm allowed to be friends with other girls, you know."
"Jake, she's trying to steal you!" Rachel said.
"Well, if you make a difficult time even more difficult for me, I may be on the market," Jake said. "You'd better not give her any more crap. She's one of my best friends."
"Whatever," Rachel said.
At the funeral today, Rachel didn't talk to me, but kept glaring at me. I can not believe her. Jake didn't notice and I didn't want to tell him, but what type of girlfriend acts this way when her boyfriend's in the midst of a family tragedy?
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
"You'll never have him."
"Oh, boy, you stand by me..."
"I'm forever yours.... faithfully!"
Jake and I finished our duet that we'll do for the opening at the big concert. Now we rehearse twice a week. It's getting closer and closer every day.... as of yesterday, nine more weeks. Holy crap. Where does time go?
"That's getting very good, you two," Mrs. Rosenberg said. "Just keep working hard and it'll sound great on the big night."
"Jake!"
Everyone turned to see Jake's dad standing in the hall. "Jake, get your coat. We've got to go."
"Go where?" Jake asked.
"We'll talk about it when we get there," Jake's dad said. "Mom and Luke are waiting for us."
"Are they okay?" Jake asks.
"Yes, they're both fine," Jake's dad said. "We've just got to go."
Jake grabs his coat and is dragged out by his dad.
"I hope everything's okay," I whisper to Ava.
"Kylie, back in position," Mrs. Rosenberg said. "We finished the duet. Now we've got to get to our group numbers."
Rehearsal crawled by. What was going on with Jake?
After rehearsal, there was a text from Hannah: "Johnny texted me to say Jake's had some sort of family emergency. He's at the hospital downtown."
I texted her back: "I'm going to go be there for him. Tell Simone I'm going to get a snack or something."
I don't even wait for Hannah to text back. I caught the bus to the hospital. Went to the ER and looked at the sign-in book. "Matt and Jake Cirino, Floor 1, Wing E."
That was enough. I was going to the waiting room of Wing E.
Sitting in the waiting room was Rachel, reading a magazine. "Rachel, what's going on?" I asked.
"Jake asked me to come," Rachel said. "After all, I happen to be his girlfriend."
"Well, I happen to be his - friend," I said. "What is going on here?"
"If you knew Jake in the way I do, you'd see this coming," Rachel said.
"Rachel, just tell me what this is all about," I said.
"Jake's grandmother has had lung cancer for about six months now," Rachel said. "She had a massive heart attack. I don't know - "
"Oh my God," I said. "Poor Jake. Poor Luke. Their poor parents."
"Kylie, this isn't your place," Rachel said. "Face it. Jake loves ME. It's the girlfriend's job to come to be with the boyfriend in a moment of crisis. You and Jake sing duets together. You go to Snow Days together. You go see Evan Lysacek together. But face it, you'll never have him."
"Fine then," I said. "I'm going home."
"Good idea," Rachel said. "Stay off my man."
As I started to leave, I heard running a familiar voice break into sobs. I turn around. Jake was now kneeling in front of Rachel, crying. She had one arm around him and was stroking his hair.
She made a face at me and I just took off.
"I'm forever yours.... faithfully!"
Jake and I finished our duet that we'll do for the opening at the big concert. Now we rehearse twice a week. It's getting closer and closer every day.... as of yesterday, nine more weeks. Holy crap. Where does time go?
"That's getting very good, you two," Mrs. Rosenberg said. "Just keep working hard and it'll sound great on the big night."
"Jake!"
Everyone turned to see Jake's dad standing in the hall. "Jake, get your coat. We've got to go."
"Go where?" Jake asked.
"We'll talk about it when we get there," Jake's dad said. "Mom and Luke are waiting for us."
"Are they okay?" Jake asks.
"Yes, they're both fine," Jake's dad said. "We've just got to go."
Jake grabs his coat and is dragged out by his dad.
"I hope everything's okay," I whisper to Ava.
"Kylie, back in position," Mrs. Rosenberg said. "We finished the duet. Now we've got to get to our group numbers."
Rehearsal crawled by. What was going on with Jake?
After rehearsal, there was a text from Hannah: "Johnny texted me to say Jake's had some sort of family emergency. He's at the hospital downtown."
I texted her back: "I'm going to go be there for him. Tell Simone I'm going to get a snack or something."
I don't even wait for Hannah to text back. I caught the bus to the hospital. Went to the ER and looked at the sign-in book. "Matt and Jake Cirino, Floor 1, Wing E."
That was enough. I was going to the waiting room of Wing E.
Sitting in the waiting room was Rachel, reading a magazine. "Rachel, what's going on?" I asked.
"Jake asked me to come," Rachel said. "After all, I happen to be his girlfriend."
"Well, I happen to be his - friend," I said. "What is going on here?"
"If you knew Jake in the way I do, you'd see this coming," Rachel said.
"Rachel, just tell me what this is all about," I said.
"Jake's grandmother has had lung cancer for about six months now," Rachel said. "She had a massive heart attack. I don't know - "
"Oh my God," I said. "Poor Jake. Poor Luke. Their poor parents."
"Kylie, this isn't your place," Rachel said. "Face it. Jake loves ME. It's the girlfriend's job to come to be with the boyfriend in a moment of crisis. You and Jake sing duets together. You go to Snow Days together. You go see Evan Lysacek together. But face it, you'll never have him."
"Fine then," I said. "I'm going home."
"Good idea," Rachel said. "Stay off my man."
As I started to leave, I heard running a familiar voice break into sobs. I turn around. Jake was now kneeling in front of Rachel, crying. She had one arm around him and was stroking his hair.
She made a face at me and I just took off.
Monday, February 7, 2011
AGMA
Well, I don't know how she did it, but Simone convinced me to be her first ever model for the AGMA.
I'm a little nervous but from everything I've heard it's a LOT of fun :) Simone doesn't have much experience with making videos, but I'm happy with how the photos turned out :)
Here are some of the photos we're using for my audition (the first three are new!):
I don't know if I'll get in because lots of amazing people are trying out, but no matter what, I will definitely be watching! Good luck to anyone else trying out!
I'm a little nervous but from everything I've heard it's a LOT of fun :) Simone doesn't have much experience with making videos, but I'm happy with how the photos turned out :)
Here are some of the photos we're using for my audition (the first three are new!):
I don't know if I'll get in because lots of amazing people are trying out, but no matter what, I will definitely be watching! Good luck to anyone else trying out!
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Survey time :)
Before I post this survey, if you want to ask Simone anything, here's her formspring: www.formspring.me/americangirl728
And here's a fun survey:
*BASICS*
1. Full name: Kylie Nicole Q*******
2. Age: 13
3. Hair color: Brown
4. Eyes color: Blue
5. Grade: 8
6. Family: My guardian Simone, my sisters Hannah, Natalie, Kit, Molly, Angelina, Alice, Helina and Sarah, and Simone's parents and brother
7. Pets: none :( Hopefully we'll get some soon!
8. Height: 5' 4"
9. Best Friends: Roxy, Brooklyn, Mia, Lanie
10. Hometown: Cleveland Heights, Ohio
*FAVORITES*
11. Sport: Ice Skating, Swimming
12. Book: My Sister's Keeper
13. Color: Turquoise!
14. Animal: Guinea Pigs!
15. Movie: My Sister's Keeper
16. Music: country
17. Food: pasta
18. Drink: water
19. TV Show: Glee
20. Thing(s) to do: Hang out with friends and sisters
*PICK ONE*
21. Music or movies: Hmmm, tough decision, BOTH!
22. Democrats or Republicans: Democrats
23. Blue or pink: Blue
24. New York or California: New York
25. Justin Bieber or Miley Cyrus: I HATE JUSTIN BIEBER - Miley Cyrus
26. Food or drink: Depends on what it is
27. Summer or winter: right now I think summer, but when it's hot out I'll probably say winter
28. Team sports or solo sports: solo
29. Harry Potter or Twilight: HARRY POTTER!
30. Coke or Pepsi: Coke
*DO YOU*
31. Believe in God: not sure
32. Support abortion: depends on the case
33. Have a crush (if so, who?): I'm sure you all know!
34. Smoke: no
35. Have a driver's liscence: no, I'm only 13
36. Watch TV: more than I should.....
37. Play any instruments: yes!
38. Want to go to Harvard: sure
39. Want to get married: yes
40. Get any magazines: yes
*ARE YOU*
41. Hungry: no - I just finished dinner
42. Bored: not now, but I was before I started this
43. A Girl Scout/ Boy Scout/ Cub Scout: Girl Scout
44. Christian/ Jewish/ Muslim/ Buddhist: Catholic
45. A serious student: yes
46. A serious athlete: yes
47. Jealous of someone: yes
48. Happy with your life: overall
49. More of a leader or follower: depends on the situation
50. Rich: no, but I'm not poor either
*WHO*
51. Do you expect to repost this first: whoever's in the mood - haha
52. Do you least expect to repost this: whoever doesn't see it
53. Is the "hottest" person to you: Jake
54. Is the worst person ever, to you: Hitler or Bin Laden
55. Would you like to have lunch with: Evan Lysacek
56. Would you hate to be stuck in a room with: Graham!
57. Annoys you the most: some people at school
58. Do you fight with the most: I don't argue that much with anyone
59. Would you like to kiss: Jake
60. Do you think looks good of the opposite sex: lots and lots of guys :)
*HAVE YOU EVER*
61. Been to Africa: no
62. Been on a date: yes
63. Touched alcohol: no
64. Met a celebrity: yes
65. Been away from parents for more than overnight: yes
66. Gotten grounded: no
67. Cried in public: yes
68. Gotten homesick: yes
69. Had a temper tantrum: everyone has.....
70. Skipped a homework assignment on purpose: maybe..... okay yes :)
*LEAST FAVORITES*
71. Sport: cheerleading
72. Book: my science textbook
73. Color: black
74. Animal: don't really have one
75. Movie: inappropriate ones
76. Music: rap
77. Food: that gross stew we had for Thanksgiving
78. Drink: Mountain Dew
79. TV show: Family Guy
80. Thing to do: homework
*TOP 5*
81. Friends: my sister Hannah, Roxy, Brooklyn, Mia and Lanie
82. Favorite memories: coming home for the first time, meeting Jake, going to Chicago, seeing Evan, Christmas
83. Grossest things: latrines at camp, liver, stew, makeup, tuna
84. Things you hate: annoying people, liars, having trouble sleeping, being sick, weather that's too hot or too cold
85. Biggest accomplishments: getting the clarinet solo, getting the duet, getting a 4.0 for my first semester of eighth grade, tricking Graham, my writing
86. Hot people: Jake, Evan Lysacek, Ryan Bradley, Jeremy Abbott, Adam Rippon
87. Worst people: Hitler, Bin Laden, Hussein, Bush, Cheney
88. Family members: all my sisters
89. Dreams: to meet Evan Lysacek, to date Jake, to do well in high school, to eventually have a good family, to eventually get a good job
90. People you admire: Barack Obama, Evan Lysacek, John Kerry, a girl I know who had cancer, the school board president
*WHAT*
91. Are you wearing now: a sweatsuit
92. Do you collect: programs from events I go to
93. Are you listening to now: Simone's iPod
94. Is on your shelf: photos, books, CDs
95. Color is your bedroom wall: light blue
96. Credit cards do you have: none
97. Are you thinking about now: my answers
98. Do you think of people who seem to hate everything: not highly
99. Are you most afraid of: probably high school
100. Did you think of this survey: it was fun :-)
And here's a fun survey:
*BASICS*
1. Full name: Kylie Nicole Q*******
2. Age: 13
3. Hair color: Brown
4. Eyes color: Blue
5. Grade: 8
6. Family: My guardian Simone, my sisters Hannah, Natalie, Kit, Molly, Angelina, Alice, Helina and Sarah, and Simone's parents and brother
7. Pets: none :( Hopefully we'll get some soon!
8. Height: 5' 4"
9. Best Friends: Roxy, Brooklyn, Mia, Lanie
10. Hometown: Cleveland Heights, Ohio
*FAVORITES*
11. Sport: Ice Skating, Swimming
12. Book: My Sister's Keeper
13. Color: Turquoise!
14. Animal: Guinea Pigs!
15. Movie: My Sister's Keeper
16. Music: country
17. Food: pasta
18. Drink: water
19. TV Show: Glee
20. Thing(s) to do: Hang out with friends and sisters
*PICK ONE*
21. Music or movies: Hmmm, tough decision, BOTH!
22. Democrats or Republicans: Democrats
23. Blue or pink: Blue
24. New York or California: New York
25. Justin Bieber or Miley Cyrus: I HATE JUSTIN BIEBER - Miley Cyrus
26. Food or drink: Depends on what it is
27. Summer or winter: right now I think summer, but when it's hot out I'll probably say winter
28. Team sports or solo sports: solo
29. Harry Potter or Twilight: HARRY POTTER!
30. Coke or Pepsi: Coke
*DO YOU*
31. Believe in God: not sure
32. Support abortion: depends on the case
33. Have a crush (if so, who?): I'm sure you all know!
34. Smoke: no
35. Have a driver's liscence: no, I'm only 13
36. Watch TV: more than I should.....
37. Play any instruments: yes!
38. Want to go to Harvard: sure
39. Want to get married: yes
40. Get any magazines: yes
*ARE YOU*
41. Hungry: no - I just finished dinner
42. Bored: not now, but I was before I started this
43. A Girl Scout/ Boy Scout/ Cub Scout: Girl Scout
44. Christian/ Jewish/ Muslim/ Buddhist: Catholic
45. A serious student: yes
46. A serious athlete: yes
47. Jealous of someone: yes
48. Happy with your life: overall
49. More of a leader or follower: depends on the situation
50. Rich: no, but I'm not poor either
*WHO*
51. Do you expect to repost this first: whoever's in the mood - haha
52. Do you least expect to repost this: whoever doesn't see it
53. Is the "hottest" person to you: Jake
54. Is the worst person ever, to you: Hitler or Bin Laden
55. Would you like to have lunch with: Evan Lysacek
56. Would you hate to be stuck in a room with: Graham!
57. Annoys you the most: some people at school
58. Do you fight with the most: I don't argue that much with anyone
59. Would you like to kiss: Jake
60. Do you think looks good of the opposite sex: lots and lots of guys :)
*HAVE YOU EVER*
61. Been to Africa: no
62. Been on a date: yes
63. Touched alcohol: no
64. Met a celebrity: yes
65. Been away from parents for more than overnight: yes
66. Gotten grounded: no
67. Cried in public: yes
68. Gotten homesick: yes
69. Had a temper tantrum: everyone has.....
70. Skipped a homework assignment on purpose: maybe..... okay yes :)
*LEAST FAVORITES*
71. Sport: cheerleading
72. Book: my science textbook
73. Color: black
74. Animal: don't really have one
75. Movie: inappropriate ones
76. Music: rap
77. Food: that gross stew we had for Thanksgiving
78. Drink: Mountain Dew
79. TV show: Family Guy
80. Thing to do: homework
*TOP 5*
81. Friends: my sister Hannah, Roxy, Brooklyn, Mia and Lanie
82. Favorite memories: coming home for the first time, meeting Jake, going to Chicago, seeing Evan, Christmas
83. Grossest things: latrines at camp, liver, stew, makeup, tuna
84. Things you hate: annoying people, liars, having trouble sleeping, being sick, weather that's too hot or too cold
85. Biggest accomplishments: getting the clarinet solo, getting the duet, getting a 4.0 for my first semester of eighth grade, tricking Graham, my writing
86. Hot people: Jake, Evan Lysacek, Ryan Bradley, Jeremy Abbott, Adam Rippon
87. Worst people: Hitler, Bin Laden, Hussein, Bush, Cheney
88. Family members: all my sisters
89. Dreams: to meet Evan Lysacek, to date Jake, to do well in high school, to eventually have a good family, to eventually get a good job
90. People you admire: Barack Obama, Evan Lysacek, John Kerry, a girl I know who had cancer, the school board president
*WHAT*
91. Are you wearing now: a sweatsuit
92. Do you collect: programs from events I go to
93. Are you listening to now: Simone's iPod
94. Is on your shelf: photos, books, CDs
95. Color is your bedroom wall: light blue
96. Credit cards do you have: none
97. Are you thinking about now: my answers
98. Do you think of people who seem to hate everything: not highly
99. Are you most afraid of: probably high school
100. Did you think of this survey: it was fun :-)
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Snow Day
It was five in the morning and the phone rang. Four times. I figured nobody was going to answer it so I just went and got it.
"Good morning. All schools in the district are closed due to inclement weather."
"YES!" I said to myself, before heading back to bed.
At ten in the morning I was slapped in the face with a pillow. I looked up, and there was Kit. "Kylie, get up already!" she said. "We got a snow day!"
"I know, I'm the one who answered the phone," I said.
"Well, we're pretty much locked inside," Kit said. "Just look out there."
And I looked. It was like a BLIZZARD. NOBODY was outside.
So I figured I'd just go downstairs. Natalie was practicing her violin, Molly was dancing on the dance pad and Hannah was reading a magazine.
"Look who finally got up," Molly said with a giggle.
"Yes I did," I told her.
"About time," Molly said. "What were you dreaming about? Jake?"
"Why are you even asking?" Kit said. "OF COURSE she was dreaming about Jake!"
"Guys, don't worry about it," I said.
"We just know," Kit said. Then she and Molly began singing a love song.
"Guys, stop it," I said.
"Kylie and Jake sitting in a tree. K - I - S - S - I - N - G! First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage!" Molly and Kit scream.
"Don't you two have anything better to do?" Natalie asked.
"Don't bother, Natalie," I said. "Let them be little. When they're older, they'll have guys they're absolutely crazy about, too."
I went upstairs to my room, but Hannah followed me.
"You okay?" she asked.
"Yeah," I said. "But I can't remember the last time I had feelings this strong for someone. Sometimes I still wish we were still little and things like guys weren't such a big issue."
"I know Jake likes you," Hannah said. "And eventually, he will follow his heart."
"Good morning. All schools in the district are closed due to inclement weather."
"YES!" I said to myself, before heading back to bed.
At ten in the morning I was slapped in the face with a pillow. I looked up, and there was Kit. "Kylie, get up already!" she said. "We got a snow day!"
"I know, I'm the one who answered the phone," I said.
"Well, we're pretty much locked inside," Kit said. "Just look out there."
And I looked. It was like a BLIZZARD. NOBODY was outside.
So I figured I'd just go downstairs. Natalie was practicing her violin, Molly was dancing on the dance pad and Hannah was reading a magazine.
"Look who finally got up," Molly said with a giggle.
"Yes I did," I told her.
"About time," Molly said. "What were you dreaming about? Jake?"
"Why are you even asking?" Kit said. "OF COURSE she was dreaming about Jake!"
"Guys, don't worry about it," I said.
"We just know," Kit said. Then she and Molly began singing a love song.
"Guys, stop it," I said.
"Kylie and Jake sitting in a tree. K - I - S - S - I - N - G! First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage!" Molly and Kit scream.
"Don't you two have anything better to do?" Natalie asked.
"Don't bother, Natalie," I said. "Let them be little. When they're older, they'll have guys they're absolutely crazy about, too."
I went upstairs to my room, but Hannah followed me.
"You okay?" she asked.
"Yeah," I said. "But I can't remember the last time I had feelings this strong for someone. Sometimes I still wish we were still little and things like guys weren't such a big issue."
"I know Jake likes you," Hannah said. "And eventually, he will follow his heart."
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