Hahaha!

LOL! So this is the thing I found on my good friend Legossi's blog and decided to have a whack at. XD


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So there's my results. It's only 10 in the morning and I haven't had a thing to eat or drink today except water!!! And I usually stay away from caffine.... lol.

Maybe it has to do with this breathing pain that I probably should tell you about, and has still not gone away completely. I dunno. But I do know that I should apologize for not giving a real post in a long time. Life's been SUPER hectic and busy and NANOWRIMO is currently... moving. It's coming along. I think I'm at just over 28k as of last night. Mehhh.

I would like to ask for your prayers. This pain in my chest should go away soon. Pray it does! And thank you *hugs anyone who reads this*

God Bless!
~Shae

Get Up

LOL! So I normally hate forwards or these quiz type of things, but this was just too funny! I did it three times, but I couldn't do it with the music I actually listen to most, but here it is anyway! XD

Put your iPod (Zune) on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS!
4. Tag 10 friends who might enjoy doing this as well as the person you got this from.

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Ok, so the first song is what came up when I shuffled ALL my songs. The second song is what came up on my playlist of all the music that I actually listen to. Both are pretty funny, methinks. XD

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IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY" YOU SAY?
Blessed Be Your Name – Matt Redman (LOL!!)
2. Someday – August Rush sountrack (hehe)
3. Better for You - Kutless (XD)

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Eyes – Stellar Kart (XD, I disagree)
2. Thoughts of You – BarlowGirl
3. 8th Grade – Chris Rice (wow...)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
The 2nd Nightmare – Amazing Grace Soundtrack (ROTFL!!! Wow…)
2. What Are You Waiting For – Natalie Grant ( XD )
3. Dark Waltz – Hayley Westenra

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?
The Only Thing Worse Than Beating a Dead Horse is Betting on One – Reliant K (lol…)
2. Shrimp Shack – That Thing You Do! (LOL!!!!!!!)
3. The Black Gate Opens – Lord of the Rings

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
My Lovey-Dovey Baby – Newsies Soundtrack (LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!)
2. Will and Elizabeth – Pirates of the Caribbean (lol)
3. Hype Man (Trudog ’07) – TobyMac (HAHAHAHA! Love it!)

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Barlow Girls - Superchick
2. Pray – Stellar Kart
3. Will of the People – Amazing Grace (XD)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
From Western Woods to Beaversdam – Narnia Soundtrack
2. 40 Days – Third Day
3. Right Here – Jeremy Camp

WHAT IS 2+2?
Let Go - BarlowGirl
2. Breakaway – Kelly Clarkson
3. Not What You See – Kutless (XD)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
The Prophecy – Lord of the Rings soundtrack
2. The Slave Ship – Amazing Grace (LOL! Aww…)
3. Circle Up – Chris Rice

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Opening Title – Amazing Grace soundtrack
2. Knighting Peter – Narnia (LOL!!! )
3. Will and Elizabeth – Pirates of the Caribbean

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
When I Go Down – Reliant K
2. Ave Maria – Hayley Westenra
3. King of New York – Newsies (ROTFL!!! This is awesome!)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
The Rescue – Kutless
2. The Bridge of Kzahad Dum – Lord of the Rings (LOL!!!)
3. Once Again – Matt Redman

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
Underneath it All – Pillar
2. The Gardens – Amazing Grace
3. Minas Morgal – Lord of the Rings (wow…)

WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
The Sinking – Titanic Soundtrack (LOL!!)
2. Ghosts – Amazing Grace (wow)
3. Bowling Ball – Superchick (lol! I bet)

WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
The End of All Things – Lord of the Rings soundtrack (LOL WOW!!! How sad…)
2. Boomin’/Opera Trip – TobyMac and Mandisa (ROTFL!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
3. Can’t Take It In – Imogen Heap

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
I Give Up – Stellar Kart (SAD!! LOL)
2. Letters – Stellar Kart
3. Your Hands Are Cold – Pride and Prejudice (LOL!!!!!!)

WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
The Phantom of the Opera – Andrew Lloyd Webber (HAHAHAHHAHAHA WOW this made me laugh)
2. 5 Minutes of Fame – BarlowGirl (LOL!)
3. Devious Plan – Amazing Grace (XD)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Santa Fe – Newsies Soundtrack (…)
2. Dying – Amazing Grace (I could kill this soundtrack right about now for its absurd names. LOL!)
3. Song for the Broken - BarlowGirl

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Treason – Kutless (LOL)
2. God Follower – Steven Curtis Chapman
3. Evenstar – Lord of the Rings

WHAT'S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Moondance – August Rush soundtrack (lol!)
2. The Postcard – Pride and Prejudice
3. Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson (XD)

HOW WILL YOU DIE?
No One Like You – BarlowGirl (lol, ermm…??)
2. Pieces – Red (OUCH *dies laughing*)
3. Princes and Frogs – Superchick (LOL!)

WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Longing Heart – Jeremy Camp (lol)
2. Voice of Truth – Casting Crowns (what?)
3. Shut Me Out – Kutless

WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Intro (The Awakening) – Natalie Grant (…)
2. Draw Me Close – Kutless
3. The King of the Golden Hall – Lord of the Rings

WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Upside Down – ZOEgirl (AHHHH I don’t even listen to this!)
2. Walk the Plank – Pirates of the Caribbean (LOL!)
3. Arms of Love – Kutless

WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Prayer – Hayley Westenra
2. This is Your Life – Switchfoot
3. Suddenly – TobyMac (LOL!)

WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Dawn – Pride and Prejudice soundtrack (ROTFL! Really?)
2. The Ride of the Rohirrim – Lord of the Rings
3. Wishes and Dreams – Stellar Kart

DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Grey – BarlowGirl (LOL! Okay then)
2. Beautiful – Bethany Dillon
3. Smile – Chris Rice

IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Twilight and Shadow – Lord of the Rings (hmm)
2. More Than Fine – Switchfoot
3. I’m For You - TobyMac

WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
You Move Me – Natalie Grant
2. Turkish Delight – David Crowder Band (ROTFL! =P)
3. More Now – Sevenglory (lol, never even listened to this song)

WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
You Won’t Leave – Nikki Leonti
2. Dueling Guitars – August Rush
3. Get Up - Superchick

((Some of this music is OLDDDD! LOL! Got a good laugh though. Should do this again with the music I actually listen to though XP))

NaNoWriMo

'Nother quick post. Gah! I'm infamous for these...

Well, I'm doing NaNoWriMo again. Call me crazy. If you don't know what that is... It stands for National Novel Writing Month and it's where you write 50,000 words in 30 days (i.e. November).

I did it last year and just couldn't miss out of this years.

SO

If you want to follow along... click this link. It's my Nano blog:

www.shadownanowrimo.blogspot.com

Yayness. Hopefully, I'll be posting more later. Here.
God Bless!
~Shae

Quick Explanation of Poll

Don't be too hasty on voting! Wait until you've read this. I have to be quick though, as I have LOTS of homework.

In two weeks I'll be writing a 5 page movie review on a movie of my choice (Prof said any movie but Titanic) and I have no idea what to do. We'll be looking at everything including actors, shots, lighting, music, color, etc... if you know film (which I don't). I'll be watching this movie multiple times while taking notes (lol) so I only put a choice few of my favorites up on the poll because I want to actually like the movie. ^^

If you have any other suggestions, please let me know. And PLEASE vote! It would help a lot.

God Bless!
~Shae

PS: I'll be posting more on MYC later... but I just wanted to say it was fun. And the Guthrie is forever amazing. And if you want pictures of those two things, plus the orchard I went to on Sunday, just raise your hand. :)

PSS: Speaking of Apologetics... that's a class I seriously want to take. God really put on my heart at MYC the subject of apologetics and telling the unsaved about Him...

PSSS: Why does no one comment? =P I mean, seriously, if you want me to keep posting, comment. Say what you thought, etc. Right now your silence makes my posts sound boring (please tell me if they are!!).

Apolog...etics...Er...gy

Gah! Sorry I haven't posted. *tries to sound poetic* The jaws of homework have opened up and are about to swallow me again. But this time it's actually not having enough time - instead of not having enough wit. (lol). I'm leaving for Minnesota Youth Convention Thursday morning and there's something happening tonight that will take up waaaay too much of my time.

*is excited*

I'M GOING TO THE GUTHRIE!!!!!!!!! Lol, for my birthday! Erm...half birthday? 3 quarters birthday! XD

My mom and I are going to see Little House on the Prairie with Melissa Gilbert in it. But tickets were sold out so we have to go stand in the rush line and buy the leftovers that night (lol). There's 12 guaranteed, but the line starts at 4:30. So guess what? My mom and I will be there at 4 O'clock ... 3 and a half HOURS before the show starts!

Heh, yeah... So apparently I'm bringing school along. Either that or I'll nap on the floor. X] *is that tired*

Well, I need to go finish picking out my monologue for Shakespeare today *can't decide between like, 4*

Poll is coming soon! I'll try to think of something while I'm away. Either that or have it up before I leave tomorrow.

God Bless! Hope you all have a great weekend!
~Shae

Poetry (for once)

Hola.

Last night was extremely monotonous. XD. Took me forever to finish my math and I didn't get any other schoolwork done. But I DID make this awesome playlist *see bottom of blog* Let me know if you absolutely hate it or love it or want different music on it *thought about putting soundtrack music on it but doesn't even know where to start since she knows so many albums*

Highlight of yesterday: I bought the Newsies soundtrack!!!! :D :D :D :D :D Lol, I love that movie...

Um, so yeah. My parents left me at home with the centipedes, dog, and cat and my sister abandoned me for another sleepover (her like, 5th one in the past two months). So I watched The Forbidden Kingdom all by myself (well, excepting the dog) and ate an enormous bowl of ice cream. =P And that was my day.

I wrote a poem, but am too embarrassed to post it, so I post an old one I wrote back in August when I went on a poetry frenzy.

The Comfort of Crickets
8/30/08

The constant chirping
of crickets
is a calming rhythm,
a harmonious melody,
sometimes a soft
pianissimo, other times
a firm forte echoing
through the night’s
ebony blanket,
forever a lullaby.

Personally, I don't know why I wrote this. Maybe I was in a good mood, I don't know. I hate crickets! lol, at least, when I can hear them through my walls in my room (which is all summer). <_< Haha, but I guess the poem is true on occasion. *laughs*

Anyways, now that the poll is untied, I have no idea why I even put movies on there, because I don't know how to make a poll on movies, other than "which one did you like better/was your favorite?" lol... Help?

Blah.

Okay! I think I'm going to go get ready for the day, etc. We're going to an apple orchard at noon (when Dad gets back from hunting) and I'm bringing my camera so perhaps I'll have pictures tomorrow. We'll see. :D

God Bless!
~Shae

More Randomosity

Hello again.

I've failed to write something good enough to post here, so I'll just entertain you in a different way. =P

Right now I'm working on my last lesson of Geometry (lesson 100)!!! On Monday I got to tutor with Hannah and then I can take the test and be done! But alas, I have to start Algebra right away (which is supposed to be algebra 2, but one and two are combined, so I'm practically starting all over) <_< :( I think I'm going to take a few placements tests but ANYWAYS...

I didn't come here to blog about math (yuck). I was cleaning out my favorites (lots of You Tube videos) when I found THIS!

Clicky --->> http://www.virtual-bubblewrap.com/popnow.shtml

LOL! *fails to comment any furthur* ^^

Anywho...

I need someone to break the poll tie! XD

When my sister gets back from swimming (<_<) we'll finish watching our cheesy movie. But no, you don't get a movie review. Perhaps a book review though, since I just went to the library. BUT I'd better get back to my mortal enemy now...

TTFN!
~Shae

EDIT: WAIT! I've got a poll idea! *points down at her pictures* Okay, when the tie is broken, I'll post a few polls. :D

Praise Through Storms and Shine

So I read this awesome verse today that I thought was so much better than anything I could have written. I don't ever remember reading it before. I changed the format a little though. *points down*

“We put no stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way:

In troubles, hardships and distresses;
In beatings, imprisonments and riots;
In hard work, sleepless nights and hunger;
In purity, understanding, patience and kindness;
In the Holy Spirit and in sincere love;
In truthful speech and in the power of God;
With weapons of righteousness in the right hand and in the left;
Through glory and dishonor, bad report and good report;
Genuine, yet regarded as impostors;
Known, yet regarded as unknown;
Dying, and yet we live on;
Beaten, and yet not killed;
Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing;
Poor, yet making many rich;
Having nothing, and yet possessing everything.”

2 Corinthians 6:3-9

Oh my goodness. This is yet another reminder to me of trusting God through all the hardships and storms in my life. This semester I've actually had quite a few, however short they were. And they wouldn't have been that short if God hadn't held my hand through it all. *is totally in love with Him*

I am also reminded to trust God in the good times as well. This is just as important and we often forget it (I know I do).

So anyways, I'm praising God for the good times I've been having lately (and am having right now). Thank you, Jesus for helping me through all this and to see you at work.

*wants everyone to feel this joy*

God bless, everyone!

~Shae

P.S. *panics* Facebook stopped working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (lol)

*needs to think of better title*

Hey all.

I have no idea who reads this. Apparently I have at least one follower though *hugs Twin*. Please read it guys! And I don't care if you advertise. =P

So, here is a summary of my day/week/status. I'm sitting in the computer lab at school trying to study my Spanish (we have an oral test today), but to no avail. I already know most of it, so studying just makes me bored. However, I'm not excited to hear my voice over and over and have to think of things to say for one whole minute. <_< We'll see how it goes...

Last night I worked on my paper and finished by midnight, but I still didn't get enough sleep. *is a tad miffed at the not being able to sleep part*. But I'm so excited because today is Thursday!! :D :D :D No school tomorrow because Freshman Comp was cancelled all week. I had a conference with my prof in her office today, which went well. My paper's pretty much finished, I just still have a few questions for her. *is happy*

By the way, thanks to everyone for chatting with me in these past couple weeks(if you ever even read this). I appreciate it. I believe it helps me work. Because if I'm not talking to someone or listening to music I get pretty down (working on homework anyway). It's just nice to have someone to vent to. =P

Anyways...

*is listening to Hero by Superchic[k]* I love this song!

Meh...Better log off soon before they yell at me for not doing homework. Class starts in 20 minutes, might as well head over there. :D (After this song).

My sister and I are planning on watching The Forbidden Kingdom tonight (random Jackie Chan/Jet Li movie). Hehe. Dad picked it out. Last week we watched The Truman Show and Ladyhawke *wub*. I realllllllllllllly liked Ladyhawke and my only regret is that I never saw if before this!! LOL

And I think my mom and I are going to the Guthrie on Monday night to see Little House on the Prairie (with Melissa Gilbert as Ma)!!! I'm uber excited!!! AND... (I know, aren't I busy?) we might go see Fireproof this weekend. :D

Okay, I'm done now. Have a good day! TTFN! (I might have a smidgeon of writing for you later on).
~Shae

So Random

I know this is random, but...

I want to go paintballing! Call me crazy, but it's true. I'll probably freak out and change my mind once I get out there and face murder, but it is so fun! Although, I don't want to get another apple-sized bruise like last time (in 2006).

My computer is slow. Time to call it a day.

~Shae

Why

This is a song that I heard over a year ago. I liked it, but it didn't really touch me the way it did a couple days ago. I really like it, and thought I'd post it. It's called Why by Nicole Nordeman:

We rode into town the other day
Just me and my Daddy
He said I'd finally reached that age
And I could ride next to him on a horse
That of course was not quite as wide

We heard a crowd of people shouting
And so we stopped to find out why
And there was that man
That my dad said he loved
But today there was fear in his eyes

So I said "Daddy, why are they screaming?
Why are the faces of some of them beaming?
Why is He dressed in that bright purple robe?
I'll bet that crown hurts Him more than He shows
Daddy, please can't you do something?
He looks as though He's gonna cry
you said he was stronger than all of those guys
addy, please tell me why
Why does everyone want him to die?"

Later that day the sky grew cloudy
And Daddy said I should go inside
Somehow he knew things would get stormy
Boy was he right
But I could not keep from wondering
If there was something he had to hide

So after he left I had to find out
I was not afraid of getting lost
So I followed the crowds
To a hill where I knew men had been killed
And I heard a voice come from the cross

And it said, "Father, why are they screaming?
Why are the faces of some of them beaming?
Why are they casting their lots for My robe?
This crown of thorns hurts Me more than it shows
Father, please can't You do something?
I know that You must hear My cry
I thought I could handle the cross of this size
Father, remind Me why
Why does everyone want Me to die?
When will I understand why?"

"My precious Son, I hear them screaming
I'm watching the face of the enemy beaming
But soon I will clothe You in robes of My own
Jesus, this hurts Me much more than You know
But this dark hour I must do nothing
Though I've heard Your unbearable cry
The power in Your blood destroys all of the lies
Soon You'll see past their unmerciful eyes
Look there below, see the child
Trembling by her father's side
Now I can tell You why
She is why You must die"

God Bless,
~Shae

Redemption

Wow. I apologize to all you readers out there for not updating as often as I should and would like. Maybe that post on college was a warning - I have a lot less time on my hands than I used to. But since I've rediscovered my love of journaling every day, I might as well give you all an insight into my life every so often. (or more often than not).

So...Right now I'm off to go practice my flute. Then piano and mayyybe I'll get to guitar today. We'll see. I have absolutely nothing else to do, because I have no life. XD And I'm babysitting tonight (which is good!).

Umm...Ooh, and I have to write my Grab Bag poem (Clean Place extra credit challenge) today. Like, it's mandatory. *almost forgot*

*wishes she had a cell phone like all normal 16 year olds*

TTFN!
~Shae

College, Here I Come!

Many of you don't know this, but today I started PSEO at a community college near where I live. Now some of you are saying "what on earth is PSEO?" Well, I can most certainly answer that.

PSEO stands for post secondary...something or other. *blush* Okay, so I can't answer everything. But I do know that PSEO is where a high schooler (aka, a Junior or a Senior) may attend a college or take college level classes (while still in high school). You may be going "wait...isn't that expensive?" Well, yes, it would be, if it wasn't PSEO. But it is, so there's a catch.

It's totally free. I don't have to pay for the class, the books, nothing. The gas? Yes...<_< But it's totally worth it. I may not be home schooled anymore, and I may not have ever attended a "real school," but this is a great experience and hey! I get a jump-start on my college - without paying anything!

So here I am today, with one class at 11 O' clock AM: Freshman Composition. Apparently many many PSEO students attend the college I'm going to. It looked like a normal high school to me! But maybe that's because I've never been to one...

Anyway, I had to navigate my way through the million backpacks and chatty students to my classroom. Upon arriving I get to see my best friend, Hannah, as she leaves the very same class. Which was a surprise, seeing as our schedules didn't fit, so we didn't know if we'd get to see each other at all.

I knew no one in my class. But that's okay. The teacher was nice, and I'm actually looking forward to the rest of the year.

Tomorrow, I go back to Freshman Comp. But all my other three classes start tomorrow also. I start out with Fitness for Life 1 (which is a total bummer, because there are no showers! Can you say WHOA! BUMMER! *UGH* At least I only have it on Tues and Thurs), then Freshman Comp (4 days a week), Personal Finance (2 days a week), and Beginning Spanish 1 (re-taking Spanish 1 because apparently the year I took my Sophomore year wasn't enough). That last class is 2 and a half hours long. Pray I will survive!!!!

So that's it for now. I am extremely tired from class, rehearsal with my mom, and shopping, so I believe I shall complete some homework and take a nap! =P

God Bless!
~Shae

Haiku for You

Oh dear...Hey, readers, I am terribly sorry for neglecting my blog. I know this is always my excuse, but I really have been really really really busy. Like, it's insane. I want my life back! lol...

Rather then telling you about my troubles, I'm posting a Japanese Haiku I wrote today based on something I saw last night. It's one of my first ones so don't be too critical! XD Enjoy!

Crawling on my web
At the ATM machine
Watching cars go by

People peering close
At my slick web in progress
Shuddering at the sight

Pushing in the card
Making a quick deposit
Vroom! They are gone now

~Shae

Happy Father's Day!

This Father's Day means a whole lot more to me. I can't help but think that my dad could be gone, taken away to Heaven by a heart attack.

For those of you who don't know, on May 17th my dad had a major heart attack. The 'widow maker' artery in his heart was 100% blocked. This we didn't know. He had been having severe pain in his arm from a pinched nerve for three weeks, and that night the pain just wouldn't go away. So my mom took him to the ER.

In the morning, after a long and suspensful church service, my friend's mom, whose house we were staying at, told my sister and I what had really happened.

My dad had been rushed to a different hospital in an ambulence minutes after getting him checked out. There, they put a stint in that artery. Four days later, on Wednesday, he came home.

My dad treasures his life now. More so than before. And we do too. Without him, I don't think I could make it. He's made me the person I am today, with the help of God and a few precious others. He really is the best father a girl could hope for.

I'm gonna give a shout out to all the dads out there: Happy Father's Day! You guys are God's treasures!

I have more to say, but I need photos and they're only on the other computer, so perhaps another time.

~Shae

The Gift of Music

So I've been reading this book called The Gift of Music by Jane Stuart Smith and Betty Carlson, and it's about music (well, obviously :]), and great composers and their influences. And it's opened a whole new world for me. Now all of a sudden I want to study music and composers and travel to Italy (well, I've wanted to do that for a long time), like they did.

I've even tried to compose some stuff, but I'm not very good at it. It's all missing something. First I tried the piano, since I composed stuff on my flute all the time, but never really remember it. I found this great background tune, but it needs a melody, something I just can't find! So, while talking to someone on the CleanPlace forum, I downloaded Finale Notepad, which is this free composing program. It's actually really neat! Notepad is free, while if you want to upgrade you have to pay money. Perhaps someday I'll get there. I've already had a lot of fun with it.

If you'd like to download it, go here: http://www.finalemusic.com/notepad/
The information is asks you is bogus, so make it up *chuckle* I didn't really for a lot of it, because I wasn't aware that you could fake it, otherwise I would have.

Anyways, this book has begun to open my eyes to a lot of things I didn't know about composers and music. In the secular world, teachers don't mention that Bach, and quite a few (actually, probably most) composers were Christians! And the whole reason their music was so good was because they got their inspiration from God. Also, the Psalms have been used for thousands of years as key inspirations for songs. I've even figured this out by listening to comtemporary worship music, or other Christian songs. They're a great place to find the words you can't. :)

Check out this book if you get the chance. It's great!

Well, I've got to run so TTFN!
~Shae

Prince Caspian!

**Beware of spoilers**

YEA! So finally the long-awaited sequel to the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is here! My family being big Narnia fans since I was small, we went to go see it on the opening night at midnight with some friends. And what was my reaction! I LOVED it! Surprisingly maybe even a little more than I thought I would.

Yes, it was much darker than LWW, but I liked the feel of the movie. The battle scenes were pretty sweet. As for the actors? I don't like who Peter turned out to be. He seemed arrogant and too grown up for my liking. Not the Peter we remember from LWW. But I need to stop comparing. Susan was, well, Susan. Edmund and Lucy both did a great job, though, to me it seemed like Edmund's part was more minor than before. Probably because he'll be in the next movie, and Susan and Peter won't.

As for Ben Barnes, the guy who plays Prince Caspian. He was a good actor, I'll give him that. I liked the way the Telmarines had slightly Spanish accents. He pulled it off real well. There was just this bit of romance that practically ruined the whole movie (and Caspian's future <_<).

Half the time I was obsessing over costumes. I loved every one of Susan's dresses! (except her school clothes XD).

The movie was not like the book. There were a lot of good things they kept in, but so much more was added. I was glad. Prince Caspian, to me, is the most boring book in the series, and I was glad they added more color to it. Some of it got out of hand *coughCaspianandSusancough* but most of it was done really well.

All in all. I liked it. No, loved it. I will definetly see it again (well, at least when it hits the cheap theaters), and I'll certainly buy it.

For Narnia! :)
~Shae

BtRE Contest!!

This one's for you, Grace!!! Since you are the only one who reads my blog...LOL

Bryan Davis is hosting a contest to promote his new book, (the reviewed one below), Beyond the Reflection's Edge. Since you have not read it yet...I urge you to buy it Grace(and let me know afterwards), because it is an awesome book!!

Bryan Davis's blog: http://dragonsinourmidst.blogspot.com/2008/05/contest.html

I am trying to recruit people and get points because the prizes are AMAZING and I am not going to let this one slip through my fingers like I did with Mr. Batson's contest. Now that it is almost summer, I'll be more able to do all that I can to promote the book! So please, join the contest if you have read the book and have not chosen to participate or buy the book, you won't regret it! :)

~SHAE

Beyond the Reflection's Edge Review

Check out this book by Bryan Davis that I got the privilege to pre-read. It's amazing!

Here's a description from Amazon.com:

Sixteen-year-old Nathan Shepherd has a great life traveling where the careers of his father, an investigator, and mother, a renowned violinist, take him until his parents are found murdered. Left with only a mirror and notes from his fathers last case, Nathan goes into hiding at the remote country home of Tony, his fathers college buddy, and Tony's teenage daughter, Kelly. The mysterious mirror must be a clue to what happened to his parents, and when images appear in it, people and things that dont exist, Nathan and Kelly painstakingly gather evidence. But the killers want the mirror too, and danger threatens the teens at every turn. As it becomes evident that Nathan's father had stumbled upon dark forces at work in the world, several questions arise. Could it be that the mirror is a portal to a parallel world? Could this technology be used for evil purposes? And could his parents still be alive, trapped in another dimension? Nathan and Kelly struggle to solve the mystery before they too become victims. This chilling, hair-raising adventure is jam-packed with action in a fantastical world where nothing is as it seems, and even mirrors tell lies.

My official review:

Bryan Davis has done it again! Beyond the Refection’s Edge is an incredible tale of fantasy and adventure filled with action, suspense, humor, and the power of love. I loved the captivating way the author blends in music with the story and the mirrors and different dimensions were enchanting. The vivid characters kept me rooting for more and I felt as I was in the story beside Nathan, Kelly, and his parents. It kept me on the edge of my seat until I turned the last page. This is one book that you will not want to miss! I can’t wait to see what other mysteries Bryan Davis has in store during the rest of the series. I recommend it to all teens. 5 stars!

~Shae

PS: Shout out to Grace! :D Bryan Davis is the same author who wrote the Dragons in our Midst series! Since you love those books, I'll think you'll like this new series by him!

Misty Photo Shoot I

No longer is this blog only about acting/theatrical stuff! lol...Anyways, I promised pictures so pictures you shall get. Maybe this can be my journal/photo blog and not only photos like my other one. Clicky the link to your right and check out that blog by the way! I love comments. :)

Drumroll please!!

I now present....MISTY MITTENS!!!!


So here's the story behind this one. I go up to hug her, camera ready, mind you, and she literally latches onto my face, putting one of her paws over my mouth. No joke! I wasn't holding her paw there...LOL

And here's me and her. Aw. =P

So there are more hilarious ones, but I'll need more post room so later!

This One's For Grace =D

Hey guys! Actually...I'm pretty sure there's only one person who looks at this blog....Grace. *waves*

So, I really miss Acting...I hoping hoping hoping praying praying praying hoping to get into Shakespeare in the fall. And take Shakespeare literature and life at Normandale next fall. Then I'll be ready for the Taming of the Shrew in the spring!!! w00000t! :D

I'm really bored right now. I'm supposed to be doing Geometry but I'm stuck so it's hard to concentrate. My cat and I went on a photo shoot today in my room. It took, like, 2 hours. I was experimenting with the lighting on my camera. =P I'll post some later....

Hayley Westenra!!! If you don't know who she is...look her up on You Tube! She has the most AMAZING voice everrrrr!!!! My dad bought her album Pure and I love it! Who Painted the Moon Black? and Heaven are my favorite songs...

Well, I'd better go. Hey! This wasn't as hard as I thought! I should do this more often...XD XD XD xd ^^

~Sarah/Shae ^^

Project 365

For the year of 2008, I am doing Project 365. It's where you take one(or more) picture(s) every day of the year and post it somewhere, writing about the picture. I made another blog for specifically this.

Here's the URL: www.shadowsproject365.blogspot.com.

I have fun taking all these pictures and hope you'll take the time to check them out. I might even post one on here every once and a while....XD

Yeah, short post, I know. But I'm taking advantage of that realllly long one, even if it was in 2007. :D Happy 2008!