Today I got back from California. The whole time we were there I was dying to come back home. I didn't enjoy and soak in our vacation, because I was anxious to come back to Arizona. I was happy to come home at first, but now I want more than anything to get away. I take my family for granted.
I'm going to my friend's house in a little bit. Her goofy ways can cheer me up.

Home is where the heart is. Hearts get hurt. It's better to stay away from home, where you wear your heart on your sleeve.

Find me a gentleman like him

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Betty freakin Crocker

Today I had to bake 36 cupcakes for a class assignment. I never want to eat raw batter again. Hoewever, I think they turned out really really good! If a bakery was hiring for a summer job, I'd take it.

This one's my favorite looking: So I've noticed that I really like wearing green and teals lately. This dress I got from Forever 21 is SO comfortable and fits my small lady parts perfectly.Sometimes I despise shopping because dresses are always so loose over my shoulders, and I don't like wearing undershirts. But this one is just great (its the one im wearing in my header).

Another dress that I'm fond of:Deliciousness (they're also in green packaging by coincidence):

* added like a billion hours later: face chart I just finished.
I feel so proud ;)

I'm illiterate at night

I'm in desperate need of a camera. Every single picture off of this blog (that are mine) were taken from my phone. That doesn't even sound grammatically correct. Letting your hair grow out is a beeotch. ^^^ outfit from Saturday. The shorts were purple - i borrowed them from my thankfully same sized friend. I've never had a friend that is the same size as me, and trust me, we are taking advantage of each others' wardrobes.

The grand opening of the FREAKIN GINORMOUS Forever 21 by my house was Saturday. It's the largest one in Arizona. I had to go, just to see if it was really possible to upgrade the small one to two stories. Yeah it was bazarre, but I loved it. AND i fell in love there,, and it wasnt with a clothing item. haha

well i have to catch the bus in the morning, for the first time in 2 years. That'll be interesting.

i don't button

Clear liquor and cloudy eyed, too early to say goodnight.

You have stolen my heart I wore this today. I'm kind of over my previous style. I feel more mature lately. Since when does satin and pearls signify maturity?
[the buttons are done up wrong in this picture. haha how sophisticated]

What I am wearing tomorrow:

You are the best one, of the best ones
We all look like we feel

lyrics by Dashboard confessional

let's pause life as it is

I wish my whole life could be like this weekend. It cannot be described in words. Pictures better suit it - "a picture is worth a thousand words" as they say.
It sounds crazy, but I feel like a new person. I feel like a weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. Like I can relax a little bit. I don't know if I should say everything that happened, but I want it to stay in my mind forever. Think of it as you wish.
I'm happy I get to see these 5 people everyday, I just wish everyday could have the aesthetic as our trip to California did. I threw my heart into the ocean because I'll never find love.

In love

Baby Anne Marie

My fashion sense was impeccable for a 3 year old.
LOOK HOW FREAKIN CHUBBY MY CHEEKS WERE!

How did I go from that, to this?

When Im an old lady, Im probably going to wonder why I made certain choices, or dressed a certain way (like how I do now). But I won't regret anything. Because really, I like who I am right now (well there can be an attitude adjustment). And hopefully my old grandma self will say "daaaang I was one strappin lad."

wind can die

It's been really windy ever since last night. And the sound is annoying.
I'm tired and cold and not in the mood. Happy that its just my family home today - aka all the relatives left.
Christmas went by so fast: you prepare for it for a while, and then it's gone in a few hours. But I really appreciate everything I got - even though it's not all about receiving gifts and what not.
Here's a few things that were near each other, so I just arranged them for a photo

I watched Across the Universe (for the 50th time), while a bunch of people were over. Whatever I like Jude and Max way better than people I don't even know. :]
The first time I saw it last year, it was love at first sight.

The best thing I got was money to pay for dance classes at the new studio that's like a minute away from my house. My friend works there, and hopefully by summer I can have a job demo-ing for her or something.

It's really cold outside, and windy. And this blogger is extremely tired.

Happy Holidays Everyone!
(now we just have to get through New Years)

te interwebz

My rubber[head]band, it gives me powers.
But it causes a headache after a while. but its worth the pain because I love it.
Computer makes me go 'ehh?' notice the brow furrow.

but then again it makes me smile. especially lolcatsss

awkward arm/hand thing

cant complain at the moment

"People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but that's bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they're afraid to feel? Pain is meant to wake us up. People try to hide their pain. But they're wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain. It's all in how you carry it. That's what matters. Pain is a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, you're letting society destroy your reality. You should stand up for your right to feel your pain."

- Jim Morrison (its his birthday today)

That quote is so amazing. its the first time I've read it, and i just can't stop thinking about how true it is.

On the other side of the spectrum, my hair is being a wild child. but for some reason everyone liked it today. it has grown sooo much. but its lovely - my bangs are too long, but still. im not getting it cut until 2009 because that's a fresh start. im so odd sometimes.

i look bored with life. but in reality, its really exciting at the moment.

the recitals went well. but BOY AM I HAPPY THAT CRAP IS OVER!!
it wore me out so much. girl (or boy) you dont even know. Im pretty sure my body's energy is gone - im like running on empty (like a car).

and now here is a pose that my guy friend always does:

it cracks me up

Confession

David Beckham isn't married to Victoria Beckham anymore.
He's with me. See, he even has a tattoo of me on his side. What more proof do you need? Anyway. We got 2nd place for state qualifiers. Now we have to go to state.. obviously (for pom). Joy to the world

Silly Rabbit

Trix are for kids. Oh the references..
My room has really bad lighting, because the sun is like shkjghfdkghf and my ceiling lights are terrible.
That's why I love sepia tone and black&white.

Dead corsage thing from the homecoming game (they actually won).
And I stole this picture of me from my friend (i tend to take my pictures from other people without them knowing). Love the border she set around it. Stupid pom. Blehh so happy football homegames are DONE.

Nothing new really. I was so tired in Topics of Algebra today, im pretty sure I fell asleep. What a horrible person ;)
Then this boy comes up to me and was like "Anne Marie you don't know how to do any of this huh?"
me: "Nope!"
him: "aww yeah i saw you over there sleeping like this"
(then he re-enacted how i was sleeping).

After school we went to Red Robin - their milkshakes make me so full :/ I hate it.

Now I sit by one of my friends in biology,, the teacher is probably like oh gaaaaahd. Because me and him are always making up like weird scenarios and telling stories. Good times.

When The Mirror Deceives You

I was on the computer for a while okey it was for like 2 hours, and when i got up i was confused. No, it was BEYOND confusion.
When I looked in the mirror I was like "WHAT THE HECK?!" I didnt know who it was - because it didnt look like me. No I didnt forget what I look like, and Im not going crazy (hopefully haha).
But my face was just very different. Not in a bad way either. And I looked really tall. *goes and measures height* I'm still 5'2. What the eff.
My nose looks better and my lips were totally different.
I think I had an epiphany about my appearance - although I thought I looked rather wide. Jesus I sound crazy.

Taken just a few minutes ago. Do I look the same? wth. ha @ my hand.

ANYWAY ENOUGH psychobabble..
Tomorrow to school Im going to wear:

floral long sleeved top, feather necklace, worn out skinnies, flower print mary janes

I'm in desperate need of sleep. But of course I have English homework to do. What is wrong with this world?

I'm a Poster Child

Yesterday we had pictures from dance. I stole a few off the website. So what? They're of me, im allowed to. Cuz im da boss sukka. ^.^ Excuse the messy hair. Doing a leap. The arms are kinda mehh. I like this shot. So that's a success.
I'm the face for our dance team. haha. Not really, but the photographer used me as the sample shot.
But I'm not particulary fond of my head shot. I r in the very first row too. But that's our pom uniforms. Pom can die. Notice the beige blur from hiding my school's name. What a genius.

Fairytales and Sleeping Snails

I am very tired today. look at the dark circles under my eyes.how adorable.. adorably not.
BUT the book on my lap is the definition of adorable Walt Disney's Treasure of Children's Classics.
I've had it for years- i wanna say for over 10 or 11 years.
it was bought by the Lorain County Library in 1987 [but it was published in the mid 70's]. Nana probably got it from the library in the 80's.

I just want to sit at home and read fairytales, gaze at the illustrations, and write my own classics.

Some pictures from the ginormous wonderful extravagant book: Peter Pan Alice in Wonderland BambiPinocchio
[look closely at this picture]
it's especially true when you wish upon a purple star.

i gotsa mask

Solazrizer.

"Everywhere is here, all mixed together, that's what I love about it. Ugly things and beautiful things you didnt think could even exist"
- Dragons in Manhattan ~Francesca Lia Block's the author.

i need a haircut.

You're so Vain,

you probably think this quote is about you.
too bad it is :\

I swear i just saw a moth flying around my pillow, but it might've been the dream catcher.

I've been in my own world all weekend. Not a bad thing, because I haven't had a fit of crying and hating everything yet.. Today i woke up in a calm happy mood. How odd.
Been reading Girl, Interrupted for the second time around. I read it about a year ago. and HAD to revisit it.
I've watched the movie six hundred times around. And I still cant decide if I like the book or movie better. ♥

And i absolutely love these pictures:

Okey maybe I just like the last one.

Is Big Bird really a big bird?

My nose is stuffy. And I sound like a snuffilumpigous.
Here's the infamous beret (see the post that's below frobama)

Beret and just lazy hair that im going to do tomorrow because im sloth.
TWO MORE BOOKS. click all small pics to see larger.

the the writers/artists book should be good. and i have no clue what the one with the boy on it is about. but it'll be good too. thank you madre ♥
Beauty's in the eye of the beholder