get up and make it known, never take a chance alone

omfg.

that was possibly one of the best nights of my life.

I'm freaking exhausted and on the verge of getting a cold/being sick, so I will probably have no voice tomorrow.

but it is sooooooooooooooooo worth it.

set lists from both concerts will be posted within a couple days. maybe some pictures from the nokia theater event. I didn't take my camera into the chance again, even though they didn't make a big deal about it this time. but it was a good move on my part, because I got to enjoy the concert more and really take it all in. and I got to sing and dance with liz.

and on monday I sang and danced with kelly and amanda.

I love hanson concerts.

I love hanson.

If we were a movie...

If your life was a movie, what would the soundtrack be?
So, here's how it works:
1. Open your library (iTunes, Winamp, Media Player, iPod, etc)
2. Put it on shuffle
3. Press play
4. For every question, type the song that's playing
5. When you go to a new question, press the next button
6. Don't lie and try to pretend you're cool...


Opening Credits
"Bent" -Matchbox Twenty

Waking Up
"Into Dust" -Mazzy Star

First Day of School
"Your Body Is A Wonderland" -John Mayer (awkward.....)

Falling in Love
"If I Fell" -Across the Universe soundtrack

Fight Song
"We Believe" -Red Hot Chili Peppers

Breaking Up
"Will I?" -Rent soundtrack

Prom
"Gimme Some Lovin'/Shake A Tail Feather" -Hanson

Life
"Mayfield" -Augustana

Driving
"Pumpkin Soup" -Kate Nash

Flashback
"Fire Island" -Fountains of Wayne

Getting Back Together
"Sugar Rush" -Dream Street

Wedding
"Drive Away" -All American Rejects

Party
"Walking Contradiction" -Green Day

Birth of a Child
"Happy Medium" -Julia Nunes

Final Battle
"Hunger for the Great Light" -Dave Matthews Band

Funeral Song
"Victory Over Peter Bones" -Reel Big Fish

Ending Credits
"Dirrty" -Hanson

she has a compulsive lip disorder

'tis the season for Chapstick!

I am currently listening to "Chapstick Girl" by Aly and Cait.

I think Cait would appreciate it.

ummm...that's all I have for now.

HANSON TONIGHT! WOOOOOOO!

pressure's gonna drop on you

The Presidential Election.

Oye.

You know, this will be the second presidential election I will be voting in, and I still have no clue which way I'm going to go.

McCain?

Obama?

Biden?

Palin?

One of my favorite old videos to watch from Brotherhood 2.0 (youtube.com/vlogbrothers) is Hank's anagramming guide to the Presidential Elections of 2008, which you can find right here:



There is no anagram for Sarah Palin, because this video was made way before she existed in the Presidential 2008 world. And for some reason, there is no anagram for John McCain.

Sarah Palin = Las Piranha
John Sidney McCain = Nice Dynamics, John

Oye.

I need to read up on the issues. Luckily, my best friend Kelly, who just recently started blogging on blogger has provided two websites to check out:

fact check
vote gopher

I'm looking forward to reading about the issues and trying to figure out who to vote for.

But for now? I knit!

<3 kristin

who is that girl I see?

BEFORE...


AFTER!

I'm gonna send thee twelve by twelve

Sunday night my acapella group finally did our recording of our Christmas CD.

I want to say that I'm really satisfied with our work, but I can't, because then I would be lying.

I was so proud of the music we had learned and how well we were progressing. And then little things started to happen. A member would suddenly join here, another would never show up there, and soon our awesome balance was not so made of awesome anymore. This is because of a couple things:

- we're an acapella group that rehearses for 1 hour a week, in the evening, when people are tired from the long day they had before.
- not everyone is committed. I mean...I definitely try to show up every week both physically and vocally. I admit, I'm not the best singer, but I bring my head to practice and I absorb music like the snap of two fingers. I review my music during the week so I know where I'm at. I actually put my heart into learning the pieces because I am so damn privileged to be part of this group. There are members who show up every week physically, but not vocally, and the group suffers because of it. There are others who show up occasionally physically, but are so there vocally. But it still hurts the group because they're not there all the time. And then there are just some who don't give a rat's ass and don't care about the music, don't care to learn notes, don't care to learn proper pronounciations (I don't care if it's a pop tune, you still pronounce words correctly. every recording I found on iTunes says it correctly.)

Now, I guess I shouldn't judge, because I missed the first two weeks of rehearsals because of practice for another gig and because I was sick the next week, and I was "baptized by fire" as caitlin puts it when I learned a piece thursday night that was potentially going on the recording sunday evening. and I also don't want to brag, but damn, once I sang through that piece (with the immense help of cait singing into my ear) I got that piece. there was one spot I couldn't get, but I got it when I went through my music at home. and I was proud of myself that I was able to learn on the spot. And let me tell you, I think it was probably one of the best recordings that will be going on the CD.

That's another thing. Songs that we've NAILED in the past went to crap Sunday night. Granted, we were all tired by the end of the night. 4 hours of singing is not a pretty thing when you have to then sing the song to be recorded. And I'm a little miffed about that because Lo, How A Rose is one of my favorite pieces, and it took so many tries and a freaking half step down key change to finally fix it, but it still probably wasn't as good as it could've been or has been. I'm also pissed about another piece because I absolutely love it, and there were certain little elements that basically fucked it up. If it does make it onto the CD, I probably won't even bother listening to it because it has been ruined for me forever. Thanks a lot for that.

Okay I'm done. End rant. I missed the debate because of stupid work. This is probably the first time ever that I've actually wanted to WATCH a debate, and I missed it.

Alright, I'm out. Peace and Love.
<3 kristin

baby let me be your lovin' teddybear

Do you like your life right now?
It's okay. I could complain, but I'm actually kind of fortunate. I just wish some things were different.

Where was the last place you fell asleep other than your bed?
Probably on the couch. I do that a lot.

Do you have a best friend?
I have several, and I hold them very near and dear to my heart.

What is your favorite romantic movie?
The Notebook, or A Walk to Remember.

Do you forgive and forget?
sometimes it's hard to forgive, and sometimes it's hard to forget.

What's more important: happiness or trust?
trust. and then ultimately happiness, because of the trust. did that make sense?

What are you thinking about right now?
our recording. and how much I'm going to hate that one song forever and ever because it can't be fixed because she can't seem to pronounce words correctly.

What time did you go to bed last night?
1ish.....I was reading my current book...but I had to wake up at 6:30 this morning. not a great thing.

What did you do today?
woke up, marched 2 Pulaski Day parades (one in NJ, and the one down 5th ave.), then grabbed some food, bought some sneakers, hopped the LIRR, met liz, went to panera, went to school, did our recording, then came home.

Is it cute when a boy/girl calls you baby?
yeah. now I just wish I had a guy to call me baby.

Is there something that you haven't told anyone that you actually would like to?
um, yes. sure.

How's your heart lately?
still pumpin' and keepin' me alive.

What don't you leave the house without?
my bag o' tricks. phone, keys, wallet, metrocard, a book to read...

Miss someone?
always.

What would you rather be doing right now?
sleeping maybe?

What are you currently feeling like?
shit. I feel like there's something in my throat, but my voice is just sore. and I'm exhausted cause I've been up for 18 hours now.

What color underwear are you wearing now?
purple and beige.

Are you dating the last person you made out with?
yeah, that doesn't happen to me.

Are you taller than your mom?
maybe by a smidge.

Do you think you could change for someone?
why should I? the only person I change for is me.

Do you like the person you are becoming?
yes and no.

Do you still turn to your parents for advice or comfort?
rarely.

Have you ever done something outrageously dumb?
welcome to my life

Would you ever kiss anyone 16 or older?
I wouldn't kiss anyone 18 or younger...

Does anyone hate you?
gosh, I hope not.

Do you smile often?
most of the time

When's the last time you did something you knew was wrong?
ummm....

Have you ever had a best friend who was of the opposite sex?
I did in highschool. We drifted apart. I miss him.

Are you afraid of falling in love?
you know, sometimes I think I am.

Do you kiss people when you're single?
the real question is: do people kiss you when you're single? the answer: a resounding no.

Do you currently have a hickey?
nah.

Who was the last person you talked to on the telephone?
daddy

What was the last thing someone said to you in person?
"goodnight"

What is your worst subject in school?
hahaha school what's that? I'm done with that.

What's your favorite Hannah Montana song?
I have a lot of favs

What is the best eye color on a member of the opposite sex?
any, as long as they're staring into MY eyes.

Do you like your school?
I liked all of my schools.

Who is the fifth text in your inbox from? What does it say?
I am too lazy to go look. sorry.

What's your favorite number?
14

What was the last movie you watched?
harry potter and the order of the phoenix

Do you have a Facebook?
who doesn't?

What was the last movie you saw in theaters, was it good?
burn after reading. the previews were better.

How many and what kind of animals are in your house?
0 and none.

When is the last time you took a nap?
this morning. I woke up around 7:30 on the couch, and went to mom and dad's bed and napped there.

Would you ever stay with someone, just because you didn't want to break up?
I don't know.

Have you ever taken anyone/anything for granted?
probably

Have you ever been on a roller coaster?
no. never have, never will.

When was the last time something bothered you?
right now. I have a blister on my foot. yay.

What was the highlight of your week?
I thought it would be recording the MT cd. it turned out not so much.

Have you ever broken someone's heart?
nah.

Are you happy right now?
ehhh yes and no.

Where is your phone?
on the couch next to me.

Whats your current problem?
what to read next! probably thew new nicholas sparks book.

What were you doing at 12:00 pm?
marching in a parade, or on a bus going to the next parade.

Do you currently have feelings for someone? Do they know?
I have no idea anymore. and no.

Are you ticklish?
I'm not telling you where.

Are you a heavy sleeper?
when I'm out I am OUT

What are you listening to?
the TV.

Does someone like you right now?
when has that ever happened?

Where was the last place you went?
MT recording.

Have you ever played naked Twister?
nope

How is your hair?
pulled up into a crap bun.

Who was the last person you took a picture with?
some weird and crazy polish ladies wanted pictures with the honor guard at the parade yesterday, so we obliged and made their dreams come true.

Are you typically a jealous person?
no, but I can be jealous sometimes.

Do you chew on straws?
yeah

Do you wish on 11:11 PM?
sometimes

Have you ever kissed anyone named Andrew?
I've kissed my cousin Andrew on the cheek. I could've kissed another Andrew...but he didn't want me.

Last thing received in the mail?
a bill. bills are poopy.

Do you have trust issues?
I have no idea why. Do you know why?

Have you ever hated someone, but ended up being friends with them?
hahahahaha funny you should mention that.

Have you ever hurt anyone when you were mad?
nope.

Is it easier to forgive or forget?
sometimes it's easy to forgive, but sometimes it's easy to forget.

short days and afternoons spent puttering around...

I GOT PAPER TOWNS I GOT PAPER TOWNS IGOTPAPERTOWNSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!?!?!?!?!?!

I got "Paper Towns" in the mail 17 days before it's supposed to come out.

Thank you, John Green.

I read it in probably 24 hours (after I told Caitlin that if it was a mistake, I wouldn't read it until October 16th).

It was the best book John has written yet (and maybe one of my top favorite books of all time).

I also read "Devilish" by Maureen Johnson before I read "Paper Towns", and now I'm reading "Girl at Sea" by her, too.

And after that, I'm going to read "The Lucky One" by Nicholas Sparks, because I got that in the mail the day after it was released.

I'm also going to try and get to his book signing. Weeeeeee!

I love books.

there's too many things I haven't done yet, there's too many sunsets I haven't seen

Four books and fifteen forms of the word "chagrin" later...

...I have finished the Twilight series.

And let me admit, I have become a fan. I'd still pick Harry Potter over Twilight any day, but it was entertaining, and worth the money I spent on the books. I read them straight through, starting with book one and ending with book four, without any breaks in the middle. I was slowing down my reading during "Eclipse" (number three) only because I was getting intensely busy with the end of the drum corps season, but as soon as I started "Breaking Dawn," my reading picked up again and I finished that book in a week and a half. And now I can watch that "Breaking Dawn" video that Kristina (Monday from FiveAwesomeGirls) posted on her personal channel on YouTube.

Here's the books with the 15 chagrins labeled:


4 in the first book, 2 in the second, 4 in the third, and a whopping 5 in the last book.

My glasses broke the other day. They slowly snapped in half while I was polishing the lenses on my shirt. I don't even know how it happened, because I wasn't applying much pressure to them, and bam. They broke in the middle. I tried glueing them, but that didn't work. I finally had an appointment at the eyeglasses place today and picked out some new frames, so they should be ready sometime next week. I'm really excited for new glasses! There will be before/after pictures, I promise.

So....here's a list of books I've read since I graduated college.

1. "The Choice" by Nicholas Sparks
2. "Big Boned: A Heather Wells Mystery" by Meg Cabot
3. "Lock and Key" by Sarah Dessen
4. "Queen of Babble In the Big City" by Meg Cabot
5. "Forever In Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood" by Ann Brashares
6. "Eat Pray Love" by Elizabeth Gilbert
7. "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
8. "New Moon" by Stephenie Meyer
9. "Eclipse" by Stephenie Meyer
10. "Breaking Dawn" by Stephenie Meyer

My hardest decision now is trying to figure out what to read next!

<3 kristin

accio, accio, accio hot guy, oh bring me a boyfriend, he better be cute...

I am officially addicted to Wizard Rock.

On Sunday, my made of awesome friend Cait and I went to the first ever NYC Wizard Rock Festival. Now, I wasn't much of a Wizard Rock fan to begin with, but I watch the FiveAwesomeGirls on youtube and two of them are in Wizard Rock bands. That's how I got into this, and when I found out there was a show in NYC, I thought, "why not?"

Dude, it turns out it was pretty freakin' sweet. I mean....two whole rooms full of Harry Potter and music fans. What more could you ask for? I mean, some of the sets were "ehhh" and I thought, "you really shouldn't be up there..." but that's the whole point. You don't have to be amazing to sing and make music about stuff you love. Some of my favorites were Lauren from the Moaning Myrtles (and Tuesday on FiveAwesomeGirls), Lena of the Butterbeer Experience, Nagini and Alastor (they sang most of their duet album, and Justin Finch Fletchley and the Sugar Quills (although I have to admit their set came with a pair of earplugs). Thanks, Cait, for saving my ears!

Some of the highlights of that day:
-Meeting Lauren. I absolutely love Tuesday on 5AG.
-Buying 4 CDs of music. I was listening to the Moaning Myrtles and the Butterbeer Experience at work today.
-I loved the fact that everyone was singing along to all these HP Wrock songs, and the one song that Lena and Lauren do, that has nothing to do with HP (well, it has some WRock references, but it is a more nerdfighter-esque song) I know all the words to. "Guacamole Ukulele Song" FTW!

I enjoyed some delicious cookies and cupcakes by this awesome woman who makes Harry Potter cookies and cupcakes. Check them out!


So delicious.


Hagrid cupcake. Sorry it came out flipped...that's not how I took the picture. Hmmm.


Hagrid, Harry, Ron, and Hermione. They're such great friends!


Ron and Hermione snogging


Me and my purchases


Cait with Ron and Hermione


Alastor and Nagini


Lena (The Butterbeer Experience)


Justin Finch Fletchley and the Sugar Quills


the cool backdrop. they had house banners on the side, too


Lauren Myrtle's set with Alex Carpenter of the Remus Lupins


Lena joined Lauren and Alex for "The Snog Song"


Cait and I with Lauren! We also saw Liane (Friday of the FiveAwesomeGirls) but she was talking to a bunch of people outside when we spotted her. We thought of yelling "DFTBA" when we got to the end of the block, but we figured we'd save meeting her for the Paper Towns release party.

And speaking of Paper Towns....oh man 21 days until Paper Towns. I am so damn excited. This is going to be my first ever book release party. And I get to meet John Green! After watching him on Youtube for a year now! And I get to meet the Yeti! And I get to see Hank again!

\\// NERDFIGHTERS FOR THE WIN! \\//

I love being a Nerd.