Didn't Know I Could Do That

A couple of weeks ago, I came home and checked my email and saw and email saying that I was doing the 4 km walk , which was a part of a big marathon that takes place each year.

At first, I was annoyed, because I really didn't want to do it. At all. But then I warmed up to the idea and decided I was going to come first out of everybody. That or refuse to even cross the start line and be my normal stubborn self.

In the leading up days, I started to decide that there was no way at all that I would come first out of everybody, so I decided to try and come first out of every one in the school team.

We got there and wandered on to the very crowded oval, where the race was going to start. It was very
crowded, as I said before.

After waiting a while, the starting gun went. It took us about 5 minutes to get from where we were standing. We finally got past the start line and around the oval, before continuing onto the road. AT first I walked with my Mum and Aunty but then decided that they were going too slow so I started to walk with Dad, but he was also going too slow so I guess I just started to walk a little faster.

Before I knew it, I was at the drink station, also known as the 1km mark, and way ahead. I was hoping to see my fellow Guides there, but there was no sign.

Did I mention that I've never ran 4 km before?

There was a big hill that hurt my legs, but when I got to the top, I 1. Could see the water, and 2. Knew the rest was mostly downhill.

I rounded the last corner and started full out running. I had been running most of the way, but also walking quite a bit.

Looking Begind my shoulder, it looked something like this. * Not My Picture ~ Edited by Me ~ Original Photo

I pased the finish line, walked a bit and stopped to talk to my "friend" who is in year 3 while we waited for our slow parents to get to the finish line. After they finally got there, we went and collected our free bottles of Powerade and collected out awesome medals that were very generic.

My brother went to get a bottle, but the guy handed him a whole tray full. So now I have 1 and a half bottle sitting in the fride waiting to be drunk.

Now for the results. I came 14th from the school team and 2604th from the 7400 people that did the 4kn walk. I'm sorta sad about coming 14th though, because I passed heaps of people from school. Most of the way, I was thinking that I was going to come first from the school team beacuse I ran most of the way. I get to the finish line and saw that my "friend" had beaten me. I was okay with that beacuse that meant I came 2nd, but then she said she saw some other people pass from  school before me.

Checking the results today, I feel stupid.

I did it in 34 minutes and 13 seconds. I didn't know I could do that.

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Forgetting about that though, I'm incredibly excited becuse in 37 days...

Well, I can't say right now, but I will soon. I'm so super duper excited.

What I've Been Doing Lately

First, the reason I haven't been blogging at all in the last month or so.

I have had Homework. That is the reason. But it was fun homework and it was for extension class.

I had to build my dream home!

These are taken with my mum's iPhone, so please excuse the poor lighting and quality :)

Let me take you on a tour of my 5 bed 4 bath dream home :)

The front of the house. Sorry for the poor lighting. and mess in the background. I shoved everything aside.

Welcome to my house. This is the front. The balcony has 3 doors leading from the front bedrooms. My dream home is like a mini mansion. .

Welcome to the first floor. On the first floor, there is a triple garage, a theatre and a guest wing (or as Dad calls it, the maid's quarters). There is a massive open living area.

There are big 3 meter high french/concertina doors that let you "open up the wall" to the outside. The east facing wall is the back wall and is made mostly of glass.

the first floor.

the big glass wall without the roof or the second floor.

my awesome massive french doors.

 There are 4 bedrooms on the second floor as well as a kitchen and two bathrooms.. Most important to my design is the big void area. On the second floor, there is a balcony looking down to the first floor and an inaccessible area. The kitchen has a dumwaiter to get food from the kitchen on floor one to the kitchen on floor two or vice versa.

the second floor.

To the exterior, my house has a sloped roof, with a two meter slope. It has a pool that's 10m by 3m and big french doors.

By far the best Extension class couse I've ever done. What does your dream home include?


P.S. Over the last couple of days I seemed to have gained 5 EXTRA FOLLOWERS! That is a lot to me guys. So thankyou so much Teddy2Tie, Kristen, pppookie, Random Rawr and thunderstar

Design News

Hi Guys. What's up? Yes, I know I've been a bad awful blogger lately. I'm still alive and well and the aliens havn't kidnapped me yet. Anyway, I've been thinking about some stuff and I've decided that I don't want to do graphic design for peoples anymore, but because I love making backgrounds, I will still make them and post them on this blog as freebies. Do you think I should post them on this blog or forget it all together? Vote on the poll on the left.

Coming up in about a week, the reason I havn't been blogging.

Again, sorry for not blogging :)

A Taggy Post

Wow. What a lame post title. Anyway, here are some tags I have been tagged with.

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I was tagged by Saratess @ Journal of Joy.

1. What color do you usually paint your nails?

This really pretty dark blue that is  shiny. But that's when I do paint them. Which is rarely.

2. What color would you totally refuse to paint them?

Fluro Yellow

3. Do you prefer to swim with friends or without?

Definatly with. Without is boring.

4. What is you're idea of perfect weather?

Well, I love rainy weather more than sunny weather. My perfect weather would be cludy outside. Weather where you can snuggle up on the couch with the heater on and a blanket and whath movies.

5. When you don't see your friends for more than three or four days, what helps you get over being lonely?

I email them and ask how they are. But normally if I'm away for 3 - 4 days, that means I don't have internet. Which means I can't email them.

6. Do you text?

Well I reply to my Mum's texts sometimes when shes driving. Does that count? I don't have my own phone though.

7. How much time do you spend playing computer games every week?

Lots. Too many to count.

8. Do you think (make an honest guess) you are spoiled?

Me, spoiled? No! Well, maybe just a teensy weensy tiny little bit.

9.What is the biggest, most expensive thing you've ever saved your money for?

My Sims 3 Game. But I bought that with Birthday and Christmas money. Not from pocket money.

10. How much do you charge per hour when you babysit?

I don't babysit. Peoples! I'm 12 and scared to stay home alone.

11. Do you stay home alone?

Yes. But as mentioned above, I'm scared staying home alone but only when it's night.

12. If you were all alone in your room, what would you do?

The only times I'm alone in my room is when I'm sleeping. So I would sleep.

13. Have you ever made you're own jewelry?

I used to when I was like, 5. But now it's just too fiddly.So I don't.

14. Is there one article of jewelry that you collect loads of?

Well I have 5 charm bracelets (or bracelets with largish beads on them). I wouldn't say I collect the, though...

15. How long is your hair?

About a centimeter or 2 below my shoulders. Mum cut it WAYY to short a couple of months ago.

16. Do you sing in the shower?

Not really.

17. What is the first thing you do in the morning?

I normally get out of bed and dawdle out to the kitchen

18. Do you wear makeup?

No. I don't like make-up.

19. What size of shoe do you wear?

9 or a 10 in Australian sizes. Sometimes an 11 if the shoes tiny.

20. If someone broke into your home while you were in bed, what would you do?

I would go and kick their head off. No, jk. I would probably scream.

21. What is the worst dream you've ever had?

When I was little, I always dreamt that my uncle just kept appearing and dissapearing at my Grandma's house. It was pretty scary...

22. What is the most painful injury you've ever had and how did you get it?

Well I broke my arm playing frisbee. That was probably the worst but the most painful would have to be that time I jarred my finger on the basketball. It swol up to twice the size and I couldn't move it.

23. If you could fill your closet with one kind of clothing, what would it be?

Jeans. I love jeans. Bootleg, skinny, wide-leg. Jeans rule

24. Are you crazy about shoes?

Well, more than any other clothing item. I love all types.

25. Do you think this tag is to long?

A Little. But I don't mind. I have time :)

I Tag: all of my followers plus Braceface 

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This one is from Olive Tree @ (of) HorseFeathers.

When was the last time you saw someone attractive?
Uhh. I can't rememeber.

Where's your phone right now?
At the store. Yet to be bought.

Do you have any plans for the weekend?
Netball, basketball. I think we might be going out to lunch aswell.

Has someone ever made you a promise and broke it?
Too many times to count.

Last movie/DVD watched?
Last night I watched Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. That's my favourite HP movie by far.

Does anything hurt on your body?
My lip. I have a massive sore coldsore. Also my ankle, because I'm sitting on it funny at the moment and I can't be bothered moving it.

How are you?
I'm good. Apart from my big, fat, ugly coldsore.

Are you excited for next year?
Not really. Because I'm going to highschool and leaving all of my friends behind. *sob sob*

Is your room clean?
Cleaner than it normally is. There's only a couple of clothes on the floor.

How many pillows do you sleep with?
Two actual pillows, but i always a have a cushion somewhere on my bed.

What are you doing?
Let me explain, in plain simple English for those who can't figure it out. I'm  sitting in front of a computer screen typing the words that your reading.

I bet you miss somebody right now?
My friends from Guides. And my friend who has gone off to highschool.

What are you planning on doing after this?
Probably sitting down on the couch and watching TV. Maybe playing with the dogs.

Have you ever read an entire book in one day?
Yes. Especially Go Girl books and Nancy Drew books. I remember once in year 1, my freind let me borrow her Rainbow Magic book, and I read that in one day, so the next day at school, I was continuously bragging it to everyone :)

Who did you push last?
My brother.

Who was the last person you had a deep conversation with?
Deep conversation? I'm not the type of person to have deep conversations with.

Do you own any band t-shirts?
No. I don't.

What does your hair look like right now?
Curly, annoying and in a ponytail, like it noramally is.

Has anyone ever told you that you were their best friend?
I'm sure they have.

Did you get hurt today?
Well, not hurt hurt. I got a needle/immunisation, but that didn't hurt.

When was the last time you felt upset?
This morning when I remembered I have to have a needle today. But that wasn't really upset.

What are you looking forward to?
Tonight. We're having Hamburgers for dinner. And tomorrow, because we might play dodge.

Do you currently want something?
A lot of things. Like that pair of converse-style shoes I saw at the shops the other day, and that waterproof camera, and that private jet... (just kidding on the last one :P). But the stuff I want is stuff that I could definatly live without. That's why I want it.Not need it.

What was the last thing you had to drink?
Water. That's the only thing I really drink. Apart from the occasional milkshake or soft drink.

Who was the last person you said "i love you" to?
One of my parents.

Where are you?
In a ridiculously awesome 1950's swoopy armchair that makes me feel like a princess ("rescued" for $60 from a yard sale), on my lovely silver laptop, in my nice warm bedroom in my cozy little house. I am very happy with my surroundings at the moment.

Do you like to walk in the rain?
Yes. Unless it's pelting down with bullets.

Do you like looking up at the stars?
Sometimes. But other times it scares me to know how big it is.
 
Do you think you are a nice person?
Only to people I like. If I don't like you, chances are that you think i'm stuck up and mean.

Do you like swimming?
I love swimming. But only with friends, otherwise it's not fun.

Have you ever swam in the ocean?
Uh... yes. I live near the ocean.

Do you go to school?
Yes. I love school. (Only because I have an awesome teacher)

Do you want to go to college?
Well, Uni, as it's called in Aus. I wanna study computer security.

What do you want to be?
I want to be a spy. As you probably know from my header. I want to be a hacker person who protects computers and reads private emails from terroists.

Do you want kids?
Well not now.

Do you like going to the beach?
YES! But only if I can be bothered putting my bathers on.

Who is the last person you went to the mall with?
My Mum.

Have you ever had any x-rays?'
Yes. When I broke my arm. It wasn't that bad...

Who do you hate right now?
I'd rather not name names.

Who is the last person you yelled at?
My brother. He was super annoying.

Who was the last to cook you food?
The people who make the chips at Hungry Jacks. I had some chips to calm my nerves from the immunisation :p

Are you in a complicated relationship?
Nope, I'm single and free as a bird at the moment. Though if (insert boy's name here) doesn't stop giving me eyes I may have to confront him about that.

What did you do 2 nights ago?
I watched Modern Family and then I  watched Talkin' 'Bout Your Gen. Then I went to bed.

Who was the last person you were on the phone with?
Probably a relative, thanking them for a birthday present.
Does a hug make you feel better?
Who's hugging me? It depends.

How long ago did you hug someone?
Last night. When I hugged Dad Good Night.

Anything good happening tomorrow?
Extension Class!

Have you kissed more than ten people this year?
No.

Do you have unlimited texting?
What phone?

Will you keep your last name when you get married?
Don't you, like, have to change it?

You have to get a piercing, what do you get?
My ears.

Have you ever felt like someone of the opposite sex truly cared about you?
...

Who was the last friend you got into a big argument with?
I ca't remember.

Your phone is ringing. It's the person you fell hardest for, what do you say?
I don't have a phone. But I would probably say  "Hi"

Will you be in a relationship in the next couple months?
Probably not.

Did you have any unread text messages when you woke up today?
*sigh* I don't have a phone!

Do you want to see somebody right now?
My friends

Do you think two people can last forever?
Yes, if they are the right match.
When was the last time you had a late night phone call?
Never.

If you could move somewhere else, would you?
The USA.

Would you be able to date someone who doesn't make you laugh?
Nope.

Has anyone ever sang to you?
On my birthday. Does that count?

When was the last time you bit someone?
I dont bite. But my brother bit me not too long ago.

Do you think you can love someone without trusting them?
Not at all.
 
Is there someone who you can spend every minute with and be happy?
Probably. I just havn't met them yet.

Last person to make you smile?
My friends.

Have you ever wasted too much time on a certain boy?
No. I'm only 12.

How was last night?
Ehh... it was alright. I read "Kiki Strike" (a bit young but good nonetheless) but my cough was awful.

If you're being extremely quiet, what does it mean?
I'm always quite. So it means nothing.

Have you ever felt like you hit rock bottom?
Lots of times.

Do you have trust issues?
With some people.

Was this a good weekend?
Yeah. Average.

Were you happy when you woke up today?
I was more confused at the dream I had last night


I Tag
Anyone who read all of my answers to both tags :)

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