August 2010
Be a witness
Title/quote/stolen-title from Camp Challenge’s theme.
I’m kind of upset that the 9th graders aren’t going to camp with us and I kind of wish that I was going to the high school camp. I mean, I am going to be a fish. But, I’d miss my incoming 8th grade friends. They’re so cute.
Anyways, I’m typing this out because I want to have something to compare to when I...
July 2010
Filled with sugar
Title/half-quote from Katherine. As always, there’s an explination below.
So, I woke up, replied to my texts, read Rebecca, showered, and did yoga like every morning. What’s weird about today is I wanted to cook my breakfast. For some of you, that may not be weird, but when I wake up, I don’t want to drag myself to the kitchen, measure everything out, and take the time to cook...
Unthinkable
Title/quote from LOVE by Jaeson Ma.
This video was a wake-up call for me. I watched this and cried. I’ve been feeling so alone no matter where I am. At church for HSF, I was alone until we had to get into small groups. At JAM, I was almost always alone or with Emme or Janice and they didn’t talk much. At camp, I don’t think I have one person to hang out with. Someone told me...
Because life always comes first
Title/quote from Wei-Shien. He was explaining why he couldn’t say a verse for the JAM concert. Apparently, it’s too hard to read “neither death nor life” because life always comes before death, so when we see “death” and “life” together, we immediately say or think “life nor death”.
At JAM, I learned that I need to live. It sounds dumb,...
Recording
Title from what happened during the JAM concert. I think Jeremy Tung was recording me while I was doing the VBS motions to I Could Sing of Your Love Forever. Isabelle and Daniel and I were all looking at each other, laughing and doing the motions and I didn’t realize him recording until he smiled and moved back at the end of the song. Wow. Embarrassing and funny. He’s cool.
La la la....
Michigan
Title/quote from the song Isalotte, Charbelle (hehe, Isabelle and Charlotte), Audrey, and Katherine made as Alison was leaving.
“We’re all waiting for our rides
because none of us know how to drive
…but in my defense,
it’s all Audrey’s fault
oohh..
because Alison’s going to Michigan.
Yup. Nice song, I know.
Anyways, I just wanted to post this so I...
Keep going
Title/quote from someone in my JAM group. Explanation below.
So, if you know me, you’ll know that normally I’m quiet and I get flustered and embarrassed easily and now that I’m in JAM with a microphone, a crowd, and my group telling me to play this and that in guitar chords.. I’m confused, scared, flustered, and nervous. My group, or at least Zoe and Wie-Shien and Kami...
You can do it
Title/quote from someone in my JAM group. He didn’t say it in a super peppy way but in an encouraging and “I won’t bother you about it because you can do it” way. Does that make sense? I think it does.
Anyways, today, JAM I was alone, but I always had a friend. I was quiet, but I was always heard. I was still taken care of, but people let me take care of myself, too. I...
I'll do it for you
Title/quote from someone in my JAM group. We were playing a game where we kick our shoes onto a table maybe two yards away. He saw that I was really hesitant and said that. He never had to, though, because the game ended before he had to. I would have felt bad if he did, anyways.
Ok, so, today at JAM, I was encouraged and taken care of. I was put on the spot and embarrassed. I really think I need...
You're lucky
Title/quote from some guy in my JAM group. He just looked at me and said “I’m smart and you’re lucky”, smiled, and sent me up for the Rock, Paper, Scissors contest. I won, by the way. So, yes, Charlotte, I am lucky.
And, just in case you’re reading this, Vivian.. Yay! Haha, I’m glad you plucked up the courage to ask!
La dee dah, JAM was pretty fun. I was half...
The weight of it all
Title/quote from the song Wholly Yours.
So, JAM starts tomorrow and I’m so afraid that I won’t be able to get the cello improvising thing right. I’m so afraid that I won’t be able to sing in harmony or melody because of my limited vocal range. I’m so afraid that I’ll be stuck doing tambourine, which, Katherine told me, no one has done before. I really hope...
Oh, sorry
Why couldn’t I just smile and just move my hand far enough away? I needed the support anyways. Ask if you’re confused. But not here.
So, VBS ended yesterday for me. I miss Jocelyn and Grace and Natalie and Hannah. I miss Gloria and Grace and I miss watching the guys play basketball while listening to Elena, Audrey and Jenny go crazy as Debini and I worked for Mrs. Carolyn. I miss...
Heffalump
Remember Winnie the Pooh? The elephant that wasn’t really an elephant? Wow, I love it.
Anyways, I saw Gloria give an elephant to Elena and my first though was “Heffalump!”.
Alright, so, today, my VBS group was..awesome. Actually, only my girlies. One boy doesn’t speak english and is totally unresponsive to even the translators and another boy is too much of a bad kid for...
Holy crayon
Title/quote from me, for once. If you know me at all, you know that when I’m surprised, that’s probably the first thing I’ll say. And anyways, that’s the 18th most recognized smell in America to adults. Crayons. Childhood memories.
I miss those. And I think VBS (vacation bible school) is bringing them back. I miss those days where I could show up late to any activity and...
I fixed your heart
Title/quote from Crystal Carillo. I don’t mind her that much, but when she helps..she doesn’t. Hm, that’s mean. But that leads into what my first planned topic is.
So, I help out in Arts and Crafts in VBS Enrichment classes with Kimberly and Isabel, even though, honestly, I know that the kids could just be given some clay and paint, and they’re good. They’re that...
He's pulling a Becca Coleman
Title/quote from Charlotte Sheng who’s name I can’t say correctly with my lisp.
Well, yeah. I have lots of..moments, I guess you could say. And now that I have to be a leader in VBS, my kids look at me with this confused face a lot. But, thankfully, I have a weird leader who does nothing, so I’m in the clear, right? Let’s just go with yes for my sake.
Well, anyways, it’s kind of late, and my dad...
By choice
Apparently, my sister thinks she needs respect from underclassmen. Like when the new 6th graders come to Focus and sit in the “Senior Section” (hehe, that’s what we all call it) and she has no where to sit. Like when a bunch of new 9th graders (like me) come to HSF and sit with the worship team and she’s excluded by choice.
Anyways, I’ve been super tired recently,...
Sunshine
That’s what wakes me up daily. I’m glad my window is dark enough to block my neighbor’s pool lights (which are much brighter than should be legal), but still light enough to let in the early morning sunshine.
Anyways, the questions from my post “Congratulations, sweet girl”, I’ll answer here because..yeah, I don’t know how to respond. It won’t let...
Things my sister says
katcoleman:
My sister, Rebecca, is an awkward one with words. Because she refused to accept the name Toby for her cello, because she just took my guitar away from me, and, most importantly, because she didn’t say no, I am now starting a series entitled “Things my sister says.”
As an introduction, I’ll post a quick example:
“You know, for a terrorist, he’s a really good person.”
Well..yeah,...
Broken
This is going to be short, but I’m afraid. Not that I believe in superstition.
How many years of bad luck is it if you break a mirror?
Congratulations, sweet girl
Aw, I like that orthodontist with the Russian accent, who always called me “Ok, sweet girl”, who always kept a conversation going with the other working orthodontists while she was fixing my braces, who was insanely mean at first, but then got super nice.
I don’t mind orthodontists now…that I have NO BRACES. The only problem at the moment is that the orthodontist had to...
"It's not a seed, it's a rock"
Oh, Dot. I loved her in Bug’s Life. That’s where the quote/title is from, by the way, if you couldn’t tell.
Dot was so in love with the idea of that rock being a seed. Until Flik crushed her dreams. I have this problem with certain guys especially when they’re at certain ages. I just don’t trust them or feel comfortable around them. I know it’s weird, but...
Happy Birthday, Jasmine
I love birthdays. But only when they aren’t my own. I love the look on their faces when they wake up and realize it’s their big day. I love the smile on their faces when you wish them a happy birthday. I love the smile in their eyes as they open your present and hug you.
It’s such a happy day. Speaking of which, I think I’m going to suggest that song for my group during...
But that's okay
I’ve tried to text someone, but they won’t reply. Later, they say “text me”. Even though I’d like to, I refuse. Maybe I’m just dumb and stubborn, but I’ve made the effort. It’d be nice if they did, too. It doesn’t matter to me, though. I don’t mind if they don’t bother. I’m done caring for people who don’t.
Anyways,...
Where the rain stopped
After being told that I should express myself more in my tumblr, I showed how my words always fail me (Because I’m no good with words), I showed part of a chat Michelle and I had (Michelle and I), and I showed that I didn’t know who Lady Gaga was until now (Quote “DUUUUDE..”).
I think that’s enough failure for now, don’t you? Anyways, as I’m writing this,...
