Ohhh how I love summer.

Man, I guess it's been a while since an update. I've come here to write a new post a few times, but can never figure out a good way to start.

Let's see....

I got my Rebel XS, and I LOVE it. I haven't struck total photographic genius yet, but here are a few of my favorite shots:

Hm... what else is new?

Oh!

You're going to laugh when I say this.

But I'm basically obsessed with Michael Jackson now. hahaha. Ever since he died I've been listening to his music, like, nonstop. I'm really really sad that I didn't appreciate him until after he died. He was an amazing performer. And I know that I'm just like the other billions of people that hated him until he died and then decided to be all, "I love you MJ! lyk, OMG!!1!"... which is the part that sucks. But whatever. haha.

Speaking of my Michael Jackson obsession, my 10 year old cousin is obsessed as well. We have a ton of fun when I'm at my aunt and uncle's house for work, listening and dancing to MJ's music. We learned the Thriller dance. And we also made this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nH7MXGh0GQ... you definitely need to check it out. It's awesome. haha. :]

I only have about a week left of working full time, and then I'm only going to be working on Saturdays. I'm realizing now that it's coming to a close how much I've enjoyed this summer job. It's just been a great learning experience, it's been fun, and it's SO much better than a summer job at WalMart! haha. I'm so thankful that I had the opportunity to do this.

That's all for now. :)

Katelyn♥

Inspiration, & Starting Over.

Darling, I love you so
I'm not sure if I want you to know
If I told you my feelings, what would you say?
Would you just scream and run far away?
Would you tell me you love me, just like in my dreams,
Or would it be like a nightmare, where you would just leave?
I have all these feelings cooped up inside
And I'm just sick and tired of trying to hide.
I've waited so long, thinking you'd come around
But now I think I was a fool for tying myself down.
I don't know where to go from here
Should I forget you, or waste another year?
And even if I tried, I don't think I could forget
Your funny laugh, your sweet smile, or the day we met.
So now I really just don't know what to do
And I'm sorry for being an idiot around you.
I know that lately I act like a flake,
But really I'm just scared of making a mistake.
I didn’t want you to know how I feel about you,
But despite my ridiculous efforts, I think you do.
So sweetheart, I think this is goodbye.
I’m getting rid of these feelings inside.
We could have been best friends, but I think I screwed that up
And I’m going to have to accept it and give up.
It might be hard, and at first I might cry
But it’s important to move on; I’m not going to die.
Don’t worry, I won’t forget completely
I’ll be here if someday you want to be friendly.
But my world doesn’t revolve around you anymore
I’m so over this, cause you’ve never felt the same, I’m sure.
Goodbye, my love- no wait- my friend.
Have fun without me; cause I’m ready to mend.



Something I wrote recently, from a true experience.


It's actually been closure, sort of. I'm embarking/ getting ready to embark on so many new things lately. That poem is about one specific area of my life, but the more I read it, the more I realize that it sort of symbolizes closing the door on the last year or few and opening the door to the many new experiences and adventures yet to come.


Well, when I last left off it was December. Oh how things have changed. Let's see. In May, I finished off the schoolyear by being a part of my school's production of Guys and Dolls. So much fun. The show was absolutely fantastic. This whole schoolyear was amazing. I learned a ton, and made some great friends.

A few months back, though, my parents made the decision to send me and my brother and sister to public school for the first time ever. We have been homeschooled our entire lives, but our parents have taken that year by year. Every year, in January, my mother prays about what she needs to do the next schoolyear, and the answer has always been homeschooling. However, this year, that changed. My mom felt like we needed to go to public school because it offers a lot of extra curriculars, which we need (my brother is really interested in JROTC), and I've taken all the math classes that Circle offers. We discussed pros and cons for a long time, and prayed a ton about it, and reached the conclusion that we should be in public school. So that will be a HUGE change. I'm excited though. A little bit nervous, and I'm going to miss all of my friends, but I know I'll make lots of new friends, and I'm very excited.



Then at the very end of May, I started my very first job. :] I'm working for Colorvision International/ Amazing Pictures. They do "ride and attraction photography". To sum up my job, I take and sell photos. It's been very fun, and a learning experience. I'm missing out on some summer fun with my friends, but I'm glad for this amazing opportunity.



Now for the last part of this update: I'm saving up my paychecks to get a DSLR. I want a Canon Rebel XS. I've read good things about it, and a friend of mine has one, so I've seen the pictures from it and know that's what I want. I'm so excited. I've been interested in photography for a while now, so I can't wait to get started. I've already been making plans and getting inspired.

Look forward to some photos really soon!

♥