Today, I learned that there are five different levels of reading. Hooray for learning something new :] Here are some examples, in the form of books and movies, that pertain to each level...or, at least I think I do.
Literal
Marie Antoinette: The Journey
Emotional
My Sister's Keeper (book & movie... almost drowned in my tears)
Moral
SAW II (yes, I'm serious).
Symbolic
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Hyperbolic
Team America: World Police
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
The Lonely Life of a Laundry Hamper
The life of a laundry hamper certainly is dire. I sit in the dark, cold bathroom all by myself only to be visited when someone has to strip off their sweaty football clothes, or dirty old socks. They blindly chuck their garments at me, pant legs hanging over the side, leaving me feeling both disheveled and neglected. And not to mention downright unclean! The only company I have is the family cat, who sometimes curls up upon the mountain of clothes I so dutifully carry, and whose purring keeps me up throughout the night.
The most exciting part of my week is when I get to travel to the basement, where I am relieved of everyones garments and get to enjoy some new scenary, all though the old and cranky washer and dryer are not the most joyous of company. The best part comes when the laundry is finally finished, and I am filled to the brim with fresh, lemon-scented clothing that warms my lonely soul.
However, those glorious moments do not last, and I am soon emptied and whisked back to the dungeon-like bathroom, ready for the next round of smelly laundry to come my way.
The most exciting part of my week is when I get to travel to the basement, where I am relieved of everyones garments and get to enjoy some new scenary, all though the old and cranky washer and dryer are not the most joyous of company. The best part comes when the laundry is finally finished, and I am filled to the brim with fresh, lemon-scented clothing that warms my lonely soul.
However, those glorious moments do not last, and I am soon emptied and whisked back to the dungeon-like bathroom, ready for the next round of smelly laundry to come my way.
The Mysterious Ringing Noise
I would advise you not to read this, as it was written in twenty minutes and is beyond horrendous.
You would never have guessed what happened as I took my dog, Rigby, for a swift stroll in the woods. He was running along the leaf strewn ground and sniffing every other tree when suddenly he stopped dead. A loud ringing noise was emitting fom the dark depths of the forest, and my tiny dog began to bark wildly. I walked over cautiously to the spot the noise was coming from and noticed someone had dropped a blurry photograph on the ground. Surely this had nothing to do with the strange sound? (It did not). I still could not see the source of the ringing, which steadily grew louder, and decided to step further into the thick wall of trees, my dog trailing close behind me. It was as dark as night, and I could barely see when suddenly I had the bright idea to use the light from my iPod to guide my way. I now had a clearer view, but still had no idea what could be making the annoying sound. Just then, my dog bolted ahead of me, and I took this as a sure sign that he knew where the source of the noise was coming from. iPod in hand, I frantically followed, trying my best not to trip over the many sticks and tree roots as my dog began to bark aggressively. Suddenly I was plunged into total darkness as my trusty iPod died right in the heart of the woods. A feeling of terror washed over me as I noticed that the woods had also gone completely silent, and I searched hurriedly for any sign of Rigby's reflective blue sweater. I was entirely alone, possibly with some horrible ringing creature, and I had lost my dog... my mother was going to kill me, that is, if there was anything left of me. I began to run, calling out my dog's name, and tripped as my shoes snagged on the many branches. The ringing grew louder and my heart pounded as I raced my way through the woods, grisly images of horrible scenarios going through my head. My ears were suddenly met with the joyous sound of yappy barking, and my eyes were met with glorious bright light. In my amazement, I vaguely remembered the age old advice "don't go into the white light" and wondered if there was a McDonalds in heaven. However, I need not have worried, as my eyes were not met with death, but the source of the ominous ringing. I found my dog barking happily not in front of a monster, but outside of a gigantic alarm clock factory. And to think I had gotten myself all worked up for nothing. I scooped my dog up and happily made my way home. And I swear to you that is exactly how it all went down.
I warned you.
:]
You would never have guessed what happened as I took my dog, Rigby, for a swift stroll in the woods. He was running along the leaf strewn ground and sniffing every other tree when suddenly he stopped dead. A loud ringing noise was emitting fom the dark depths of the forest, and my tiny dog began to bark wildly. I walked over cautiously to the spot the noise was coming from and noticed someone had dropped a blurry photograph on the ground. Surely this had nothing to do with the strange sound? (It did not). I still could not see the source of the ringing, which steadily grew louder, and decided to step further into the thick wall of trees, my dog trailing close behind me. It was as dark as night, and I could barely see when suddenly I had the bright idea to use the light from my iPod to guide my way. I now had a clearer view, but still had no idea what could be making the annoying sound. Just then, my dog bolted ahead of me, and I took this as a sure sign that he knew where the source of the noise was coming from. iPod in hand, I frantically followed, trying my best not to trip over the many sticks and tree roots as my dog began to bark aggressively. Suddenly I was plunged into total darkness as my trusty iPod died right in the heart of the woods. A feeling of terror washed over me as I noticed that the woods had also gone completely silent, and I searched hurriedly for any sign of Rigby's reflective blue sweater. I was entirely alone, possibly with some horrible ringing creature, and I had lost my dog... my mother was going to kill me, that is, if there was anything left of me. I began to run, calling out my dog's name, and tripped as my shoes snagged on the many branches. The ringing grew louder and my heart pounded as I raced my way through the woods, grisly images of horrible scenarios going through my head. My ears were suddenly met with the joyous sound of yappy barking, and my eyes were met with glorious bright light. In my amazement, I vaguely remembered the age old advice "don't go into the white light" and wondered if there was a McDonalds in heaven. However, I need not have worried, as my eyes were not met with death, but the source of the ominous ringing. I found my dog barking happily not in front of a monster, but outside of a gigantic alarm clock factory. And to think I had gotten myself all worked up for nothing. I scooped my dog up and happily made my way home. And I swear to you that is exactly how it all went down.
I warned you.
:]
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Five Books I Would Like to Eat :]
1. A French Dictionary
I would like to eat a French dictionary, not because I think it would taste very good, but because then I could quickly learn to speak an entire language without having to suffer through French class. I have proven to be quite a failure when it comes to the art of learning languages, so it seems that eating the dictionary is my only option.
2. Slaughterhouse-Five
After reading this book in Literature class last semester, I feel that by eating this book I will be doing the students of the future a great favour as I will be forever ridding the world of such an atrocity. You're welcome. :]
3. 1001 Cupcakes, Cookies and Tempting Treats
I'm positive that this book would taste just as good as it sounds! As you know by now, I love to bake, and this book would give me all the recipes, tips and tricks to become an even better baker. And with 1001 desserts, I would probably never have to eat again... we'll just forget that I'll probably end up weighing 1001 lbs :]
4. A Math Textbook
I would eat a math textbook, and probably almost die in the process, because I would like to shock the pants off of all my friends and teachers by reciting all the equations, formulas and other pointless things of which I am so inept. I imagine it would taste like a mixture of dirty hobos and sweaty calculators.
5. Red Carpet Suicide
First of all, I absolutely love Perez Hilton, and I go on his website religiously. So, if I were to eat this scandalous book about the many failures of Hollywood's favourite hot messes, I'd always have a source of entertainment when a computer is out of reach.
HOLLA!
I would like to eat a French dictionary, not because I think it would taste very good, but because then I could quickly learn to speak an entire language without having to suffer through French class. I have proven to be quite a failure when it comes to the art of learning languages, so it seems that eating the dictionary is my only option.
2. Slaughterhouse-Five
After reading this book in Literature class last semester, I feel that by eating this book I will be doing the students of the future a great favour as I will be forever ridding the world of such an atrocity. You're welcome. :]
3. 1001 Cupcakes, Cookies and Tempting Treats
I'm positive that this book would taste just as good as it sounds! As you know by now, I love to bake, and this book would give me all the recipes, tips and tricks to become an even better baker. And with 1001 desserts, I would probably never have to eat again... we'll just forget that I'll probably end up weighing 1001 lbs :]
4. A Math Textbook
I would eat a math textbook, and probably almost die in the process, because I would like to shock the pants off of all my friends and teachers by reciting all the equations, formulas and other pointless things of which I am so inept. I imagine it would taste like a mixture of dirty hobos and sweaty calculators.
5. Red Carpet Suicide
First of all, I absolutely love Perez Hilton, and I go on his website religiously. So, if I were to eat this scandalous book about the many failures of Hollywood's favourite hot messes, I'd always have a source of entertainment when a computer is out of reach.
HOLLA!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
25 Things I Like to Write or Write About
1. Stories
2. Short Stories
3. Essays (sometimes)
4. T3XT M3SS4G3S
5. Blogs
6. E-mails
7. Stupid notes
8. Reviews
9. Myself
10. Books
11. Friends/Family
12. Movies
13. People
14. Letters
15. The Future
16. MSN Conversations
17. Facebook comments (sometimes)
18. Short Poems (sometimes)
19. Analyses
20. Animals
21. Things happening in the world
22. Cards
23. Lists
24. Plans
25. Random thoughts
2. Short Stories
3. Essays (sometimes)
4. T3XT M3SS4G3S
5. Blogs
6. E-mails
7. Stupid notes
8. Reviews
9. Myself
10. Books
11. Friends/Family
12. Movies
13. People
14. Letters
15. The Future
16. MSN Conversations
17. Facebook comments (sometimes)
18. Short Poems (sometimes)
19. Analyses
20. Animals
21. Things happening in the world
22. Cards
23. Lists
24. Plans
25. Random thoughts
It's Pronounced "Dee- Anne" not "Dean".
Holaaa :]
My name is Deanne McCabe, and I am a grade twelve student at Orchard Park Secondary School. I'm not really sure what I want to do with my life yet, so I'm both excited for and dreading the end of June when I finally graduate. The four years have absolutely flown by! I'm thinking I'll take a year off and work full time, and hopefully I'll get some idea of what to do next! :]
I love my family, they're the most important thing in the world to me, as are my friends. My best friends in particular make me laugh harder than anyone, and I'd absolutely die without them! <3
I consider myself to be a pretty nice person, and I really try not to judge people before I get to know them properly. I'm kind of quiet at school, but when I'm with my friends I'm much louder and outgoing. I am also a self-proclaimed geek, as my obsession with Harry Potter borders on insanity. I think anyone who knows me would agree with this :]
My spare time usually includes hanging out with my friends, baking, msn, talking on the phone, going to the theaters and watching the same movies over and over until I can almost recite them.
I plan on winning the lottery on my eighteenth birthday (so OLD!), so this will most definitely aid me in my desire to travel the world. I especially want to go to London, England! However, I suppose I'll have to overcome my fear of airplanes first. I also want to see as many Broadway shows as I can... as of now, I've seen one. But I am getting there! :]
As for books and writing, I cannot say I'm an *avid* reader, but I definitely enjoy reading. If I start a book that I really love, I tend to read it straight through without stopping. As you already know, I love Harry Potter. I also love the book "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult. It makes me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME. I also do enjoy writing, though I definitely doubt my abilities sometimes! But I'm looking forward to this course, and expanding on whatever writing skills I have!
So yeah... I don't think this sums me up perfectly, but it's a start. Thaaaanks for reading :]
/awkward ending.
My name is Deanne McCabe, and I am a grade twelve student at Orchard Park Secondary School. I'm not really sure what I want to do with my life yet, so I'm both excited for and dreading the end of June when I finally graduate. The four years have absolutely flown by! I'm thinking I'll take a year off and work full time, and hopefully I'll get some idea of what to do next! :]
I love my family, they're the most important thing in the world to me, as are my friends. My best friends in particular make me laugh harder than anyone, and I'd absolutely die without them! <3
I consider myself to be a pretty nice person, and I really try not to judge people before I get to know them properly. I'm kind of quiet at school, but when I'm with my friends I'm much louder and outgoing. I am also a self-proclaimed geek, as my obsession with Harry Potter borders on insanity. I think anyone who knows me would agree with this :]
My spare time usually includes hanging out with my friends, baking, msn, talking on the phone, going to the theaters and watching the same movies over and over until I can almost recite them.
I plan on winning the lottery on my eighteenth birthday (so OLD!), so this will most definitely aid me in my desire to travel the world. I especially want to go to London, England! However, I suppose I'll have to overcome my fear of airplanes first. I also want to see as many Broadway shows as I can... as of now, I've seen one. But I am getting there! :]
As for books and writing, I cannot say I'm an *avid* reader, but I definitely enjoy reading. If I start a book that I really love, I tend to read it straight through without stopping. As you already know, I love Harry Potter. I also love the book "My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult. It makes me cry EVERY SINGLE TIME. I also do enjoy writing, though I definitely doubt my abilities sometimes! But I'm looking forward to this course, and expanding on whatever writing skills I have!
So yeah... I don't think this sums me up perfectly, but it's a start. Thaaaanks for reading :]
/awkward ending.
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