Remembering 9/11 ; We Will Never Forget

I was only 6 years old, but i too remember where i was this day, 12 years ago.  I was sitting at home, in the television room, while my father was watching the news. I remembered that at this time both towers were hit, and my father was talking to my mother on the phone, worried sick about her because she works in a federal building (meaning she had worked for the government). At that point in time i didn't really know what had happened, until my mother tried describing it to me that day. The atmosphere, the whole world seemed so different to me that day.
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For those that don't know of what happened on 9/11 in 2001, planes were hijacked by the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda and were flown into the twin towers, the North first, followed by the South tower at around 9am, 20 minutes after the first tower was hit. Another plane hit the pentagon and a 4th, was headed to Washington DC but due to the heroic actions of the passengers (who overthrew the terrorists), crashed in a pasture killing all on-board. Almost 3,000 perished in this traumatic time for the USA, including many firefighters who fearlessly went into the towers, before it collapsed on them. People jumped out of the windows, even a hundred floors up to escape death from Fire, and thousands were waiting for help that couldn't and never came for them.
This wasn't just a crime on the United States but a crime on humanity, said one person and i agree with it. Because of this horrible event, security was heightened in the states, New York economy was horrible, every american felt personally hurt, affected and angry as well. This anger eventually started a war against terrorism, which wasn't really successful until the death of Osama Bin Laden. 
(outside the capital after news of Bin Laden's death 5/1/11)

To this day, since then we have experienced many terrorist attacks, sadly. I also understand these attacks haven't just happened in the USA, but in Europe as well, or other countries. I also came across this video on the internet (above). It was honestly very touching to see that so many countries grieved together along with us some even from those countries, and grieved for those killed in the horrible attacks, as well as for those that lost fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters, neighbors and friends.
“Remember the hours after September 11th when we came together as one to answer the attack against our homeland. We drew strength when our firefighters ran upstairs and risked their lives so that others might live; when rescuers rushed into smoke and fire at the Pentagon; when the men and women of Flight 93 sacrificed themselves to save our nation’s Capitol; when flags were hanging from front porches all across America, and strangers became friends. It was the worst day we have ever seen, but it brought out the best in all of us.” –Sen. John Kerry

So i pray that you took the time today to not only think of those that died on 9/11 (their families included in your thoughts) but also for those killed in the terrorist attacks that soon followed, all around the world. And although this horrible tragedy happened, we still have hope, that things will get better, and although we have been healing, we will never forget
Rest in Peace.

Peace out, Dallas

Austin Texas (above) vs. Dallas Texas (Below)

This past weekend was definitely a blast, although i haven't gotten any information from the Green Tones and my audition like it was said i would. Needless to say, about that i am very depressed and worried. BUTTTT we should just transfer to the good, or FUNNY news i should say.

My family visited this past friday to saturday, i had the opportunity to show them around Denton, AND i got a tv. My parents love me<3 haha(: But they left at around 4 (sat.), and i just went back to my room and cried. For one, i am a girl so it isn't SO bad crying and i fully embrace having crazy emotions because that makes us look normal at around these times. While i was sulking i began texting my friend who invited me to go to Downtown Dallas, with hopes of hitting up a dance club/hall. I knew i NEEDED to go to get out of this homesickness so i dressed up, and piled in along with 6 other people and hit the road! IT WAS VERY LEGAL, we all had seat-belts (just in case my mom happens to read this.. love you mom!). I was really excited, and i had never been to Downtown Dallas before. I was born in Austin, and raised 20 minutes or less outside of Austin apart from 3 years where i lived in Olathe Kansas during elementary school. Driving there was definitely an interesting experience! Jonathan our friend that drove was AWESOME as always, and Elora our "DJ" well.. she found some interesting music. We rode into the mainstreet of downtown Dallas listening to Opera (the music, not the person), which was REALLY interesting. Getting there, the place we wanted to was at capacity, so we decided to walk around for an hour or more exploring and taking in the nightlife, and it was definitely so gorgeous. There was so many lit-up buildings and above all so many CARS. One other thing i found out, Dallas has A LOT OF CRAZY DRIVERS. As we were trying to leave Dallas we got into a tussle with a car beside us who was being such a bitch. Now i am so sorry for my language but considering the fact that Elora and I (who were sitting on the right side) were the closest to the driver and would've gotten hurt the WORST in an impact (ESPECIALLY Elora) y'all should let it slide! Now the story: The signs on the road due to a collision up ahead required us to merge with her lane and she didn't dare let us get ahead. When the car in front of her sped up we took advantage and as we put on the blinker and turned that way she ALL OF A SUDDEN sped up and didn't let us TWICE. LITERALLY. Obviously i still have some vent up anger over this, sorry. On the bright side, it was very funny seeing all of us getting heated up in the car yelling "IS SHE SERIOUS?!" to each other.

 Next thing you know we get on the wrong exit, and take a big circle, making our drive home like 2 hours which was kind of funny. We got back into the school at around 1am, and turned into the street and parked in front of Maple, one of my friend's halls (dormitory). We waited for her to go change, as we were planning to carry on the night with some tobacco-less hookah (meaning this form of hookah was just water vapor and flavoring).  As we were all talking 10 minutes passed and we were wondering if we should get some food or something while this is taking so long, but decide not to, thank goodness. Because, as it turns out we were on a one-way road, and let me give you a hint, we weren't right. AND to make it EVEN MORE FUNNY we didn't realize this until a cop pulled up in front of us. Luckily Jonathan was let off with a warning because we all don't really know the campus well STILL, because there are so many strange one way streets. We then went to Hookah, blew bubbles with smoke (which was awesome) and it was black-lit! it was amazing because they handed out highlighters that due to the blacklight were glowing, of course ink included. It was so much fun getting to draw happy faces and stuff on ourselves. We were there until 3:30am, and left to go home. Now if any of you live in Denton go to Kush, it is so much fun! Just beware the prices can get crazy.
Shout out and a big thanks to all my friends who turned my evening around!(:

Oh & needless to say i will always be an Austin girl, sorry Dallas, no hard feelings

(austin city limits music festival)

KEEP AUSTIN WEIRD(:

You think you're cool?

Okay so i am sorry, but if you:
treat girls like they are meat
think you're hot shit
think it smart to yell ugly things at the other team (i.e you suck!)
don't care at all for a stranger's (of the opposite sex) personal space
give people you don't know bad looks
scream at strangers, perverted things from the car
are the stealer that took a phone straight from a person's hand, and ran off a few nights ago on campus
You're mean, and i don't appreciate it.

sorry i just figured you deserved to know the truth.
If you DON'T fall into those lines, congratulations(:
However if you HAVE done one thing, and you have learned your lesson, or have now realized it was wrong, no worries, you're cool.
unless you are the stealer, then you should turn yourself and that phone in, and i'll forgive you.
UNLESS you were already caught(?) sorry i should brush up on my information.
peaceskies.

Psychics, and Astrology

So many people think that astrological signs, and fortunes are a load of bull. This is what i got from my English teacher by the way! My opinion however for some reason i kind of WANT to believe in that, because if you believe in fortunes you believe that there could be a possibility for that to be in your future. I mean who doesn't want to know about the future. The idea that the number of kids you have or the amount of life you will experience is all read in "palm readings" but can this honestly be taken seriously? I mean i could use myself as an example, my hand does say i will have 4 kids, but you all MAY have to wait a while for that to happen. Palm readings and Psychics can be pretty popular especially for skeptics which i honestly don't understand, because you like laugh about how stupid it was after (?) yet you waste $5, $10, $15, maybe $20 to laugh at how stupid the Psychic person was. I don't know which ONE sounds more stupid. There is a part of me that believes my life can't be predicted, I make the decisions, and i can change my path anyway, nothing is or will ever be set in stone. You'd think people would also be receiving GOOD news but there are stories of people ALL OVER THE WEB about how frightened they are that the Psychic said they would never have a "soul mate" and i definitely feel bad. But there is a part of me that believes that there has to be some sort of truth to it, right? However if you get involved and don't get the news you hope to hear don't dwell on it, because remember, they are just there to get that $10 off your hands, whether they say the truth or make lies. BESIDES the fun thing about life is how it surprises us... right?

Now who believes in their astrological signs?
yeah i'm a leo,
apparently i:
"love being center stage"- well yeah that is true, haha is that weird..?
"leos are creative"- psh no. I WISH.
"never shy from the limelight"- ok.. true! BUT i am afraid in any way of showing off because i think that is kind of rude, so it takes me a while to get me to sing or do anything sometimes.
"is fearless"- pshh now HOLD UP. i am scared of the following: being judged, flying insects, rollercoasters, heights, overpasses, being in super fast cars, rides that have drops, ghosts, scary movies (sometimes..) ETC. fearless, pshhhhhuh.
"is dramatic"- hopefulllly that isn't the case.
"natural leaders and have a knack for inspiring others"- well i mean i DEFINITELY had my moments where i totally did not "inspire" the trumpet section.. uhm manyyy moments.
"is warm and enthusiastic"- sheesh hopefully i am that
"is well organized"- yeah, i WISH.
"is a romantic" OMG sooo true<3

Okay so i have just found that a lot of things match up and a lot of things don't, but then i realize who i am and what kind of person i am can't just be determined and presented online. hopefully...?