A Salute to Duran

(Late entry May 27, 2009)

Mother f........ather son and daughter! Only 2 days away from graduation and I can't be more screwed. My group still has to finish our Rube Goldberg Project which stands as our final in physics instead of a written one AND I have a precalc. final tomorrow...which I need to get an A on or else I won't get credit for the semester. Yeah so the possibility of getting a A on my final tomorrow...? Hmm very slim. BUT if by some miraculous act of God tomorrow I'll pass, then I'll seriously devote my life and be mother Teresa if I have to! Anything!

Complaints aside, today was the last day that I'll have periods 1 and 2 (Mr. Goudie and Mr. Duran). I'll admit that I was quite depressed. I'll sure miss my Mr. 'Gouds' and Mr. 'D'. College will be so different. (Sigh) Still I'm SO effing ready to graduate! It's not even funny. If I could I'd graduate right now. I'd graduate sooo fast that it's as if I had only one second to take all my clothes off because Henry Cavill was in front of me. Yeah that fast. Impressive I know. So anyway I had my last class with Mr. Goudie and Mr. Duran today. Naturally I had to document everything. So here we go:

Spanish class with Mr. Duran- instead of having finals he assigned us a project where we had to make a puppet show. Yeah. It was no lonely goat herder production like Sound of Music but thanks to Josh Gums' stript we survived. Throughout the presentations we were suppose to evaluate our peers and we actually had to fill out a feedback sheet. Let's just say that everyone can thank me for those 100 percents I handed out like candy.

Wait for it... okay let the incriminating videos begin

Videos 1: Josh Gums reading my entry in his yearbook. *Notice his eyes are glistening a bit? Yeah my words moved him to tears. I'm that good

Video 2: "Boat" (continuation of Josh's reaction to my sweet words)


Video 3: Sonia and eharmony *I love how Mr. Duran was right behind us. (Aww we love him and his everlasting patience for us) Who's the best students in the world?!

Video 4: Message to your future-selves

(part 1) James Moore declares his love for me

(part 2) Coosy the Silk Worm -Lyndsi Higgins hates Coosy

(part 3) Bet: will Sonia Chinikamwala maintain her lovely figure for the next 20 years?

(part 4) Josh Gums and his narcissistic self

(part 5) Wedding Montage

(part 6) I heed, I plead a warning to my love

(part 7) "I'm from the west naaaw"

(part 8) Josh Gums, his buldge, and James likes it. "it's not like I can deny it..."- Josh

After the presentations we decided to go for a stroll around school. Our very last...
:) I'm going to miss having spanish class with you guys!!!

"Thank you recycling bin"
Take that Belinda!

Top 5 on Mr. Duran's List (to assasinate)

We're so cute...but who's dumb idea was this?

(5/27/2009)

-elle

A Wholesome Prom 2009

My prom was last saturday (05/02/09) and it was amazing. I had a good time with my friends and surprisely my date was pleasant haha. The limo ride was fun and the food at Paesanos was delicious. At the dance...well people were "still grinding the shit out of each other" as Lorena Thomas puts it. Other than trying to avoid groin to butt contact with my date; I had a good time. I'm glad I went this year and I'm going to miss high school, but I'm soooooooo ready to get the fack out of here.

Anyway since I'm known to make my lists of highlights of any given festivity-- to avoid disappointing people (Josh Gums) here I go:

PROM HIGHLIGHTS

#1.) Pictorial with the parents before leaving for Prom;
It was funny to see the parents trying to capture every moment. I mean it felt nice to be so loved, but seriously did they expect us to know where to look at when they're like 20x of them flashing and calling our names. Basically they were in a frenzy and we were confused.

i.e:

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#2.) "Back up a little more honey"- mothers;
Yeah okay so we can all fall into the pool behind us LOL

i.e:
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#3.) "Girl-boy-Girl-boy- Alternation"
Who knew that this would take longer than expected...

i.e:

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#4.) James Moore;
In Lyndsi Higgin's words "What great actors and actresses!"
Yes I know that we don't usually get along but for the record he was a good date and he deserves a spot on Prom Highlights!

i.e:
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#5.) "Orgy in the back"
Okay so no one really listened to me and I wasn't really serious... hahaha
BUT we did have a good time in our limo. Everyone was fully clothed, straight, and sober. My mother who repeatedly said to me "No drugs, no alcohol, and do NOT have sex. Are you listening to me??" was very very happy to see me the following morning when I told her I was a good kid allllll night LOL
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#6.) Remy du Celliee singing & dancing NON-STOP;

"Sugar" - Remy

Dancing...

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#7.) Josh Gums convo:
It's very dark inside the limo and being the clumsy person I am I fell slantedly down the seats while I was trying to place my bouquet in the bouquet holder. Naturally the friction between my dress and the seats cause my dress to ride up... and not gracefully might I add. So in shock and embarassment I said:

"Whoa-oh! My dress is up my waist"
Gums: "What?"
"My dress went up hahaha"
Gums: "You did not just say your dress rode up your waist"

As he said this he shakes his infamous head shake. Also known as his "Shame on you, be-a-lady head shake"
Ohhhhhh that Josh is a gentleman and he's always looking out for us gals. What will I do without you :)
P.S: Sorry my hand wandered during the rides...um it was dark.

LMAO

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#8.) "Sonia Chinikamwala and her knife" (LOL)

...and "Hannah Zimmerman and her date!

That's...not Scott. LOL (below)

I will not elaborate but I know you know what I'm trying to say... hahahaha oh damn.

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#9.) Emily McConahey's 'GELS';

Again I will not elaborate but jebus woman how many times do we have to have a bathroom meeting before dinner?!?! LMAO

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#10.) James Moore flirting with FIRE;

So I know that we're not an item but is it really necessary that he mingles with his lovers in front of me LOL

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#11.) Memoirs of a Geisha (Grant)

alternate title: "I don't smile for anyone" -grumpy/emo Grant Ogata

In this video Jessica, Ian Strouf, Sonia, Brieana Krueger, Remy and I are all happy and stuffs. Then there is Grant. LMAO

Aw what's the matter? Why so angry Grant?

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#12.) "Ugh...something is rubbing up on me"

Yep that's what happens at dances, people are just jabbing at your personal bubble. Without noticing it you're heading towards the orgy-center where everyone is sinning, which is also where Mr. 'Atter' glows brightly with his red bleeper thing on his head. At one point my principal was just 3 feet away from me...awkward. Also at another point during the dance I spotted my date rigorously grinding on this sweet girl. LMAO It's definitely hilarious but I'd rather cut this segment short.

Kercia! We found her in the midst of bumping and touching...hahaha ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

#13.) My Prom King and Queen BLUES

Yes Matt Clark is our prom king...surprise surprise. They are lucky that I had self-control because I was 5 seconds from running to the center and pushing Ms. Prom Queen away from my love.

LMAO **fun fact: Did you know that Jessica Judd was encouraging me to that?! Bad Jess!

Prom King and Queen:

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#14.) High fives all around for our Principal's Flashlight:

I just want to say that I applaud Mr. 'Atter' shinning his flashlight at those heathenous grinding monsters.

And no I'm not a prude but I'd rather keep that motion in the bedroom.

#15.) Invasion of Remy's Ride;

We all know what this means, so keep it to yourself (lol)

High five!

As for these love birds (Scott Denton and Moriah Lilienstein)

they left early! Way to go guys :P

#16.) "After the party...is the hotel lobby."

Well more like Sonia's house. Many thanks to Sonia's parents' wonderful breakfast and warm hospitality

YES! We arrived alive even though....um well you know hahahaha

On the couches betcchhh

#17.) RED;

Okay arrest me for not being careful! Leave it for Jessica Judd to inform everyone the color of my underwear LMAO! Whaaaaaaaaaat

#18.) Sonia and what she found:

Her face was 'WTF put that away'... priceless

nuff' said.

#19.) Are you Pure?

So...are you?

Hahahahahahaha

#20.) Josh Gums Convo 2.0;

So I mentioned that I watched this episode of Queer Eye where they demonstrated this Thai Massage. Anyway I mentioned this to everyone and Josh Gums volunteered for the sample. I was reluctant in giving him the massage because I was still in my dress.

Gums: "Okay...here show me"

as he lies down on the floor

Jessica Judd: "Do not do it carmelle"

Gums: "Come on"

Me: "I really can't"

Jessica Judd: "Come back here Carmelle. Sit here"

Me: "How about I give you my Grants' special oriental massage"

Sonia: "Oh the hurting him one LOL"
Me: "No...it was a legit one
Gums: "Just do something"

Being the good virtuous lady that I am I said I can't. So being butthurt he called me a tease LMAO seriously Josh?! It's okay though I ended up stepping on him which relieved stress and also cracking his back like crazy HAHAHAHAHA whoops.

#21.) R-Rated Marco Polo;

"Is this Grant?" -

Sonia and Jessica snickering because I was headed south of Grant's body...gross! No one even tried to stop it LMAO!

"Whoa there you're touching him somewhere inappropriate"- everyone sitting on the couch

"Now that I know where Remy is...here I come"

Upon removing my blind fold (Ian's tie) I spotted Remy and began game 2.

Target: That sexy french one muahahahahha

"Oh the way you're playing hard to get makes me want you more"

Sonia: "Run! Lefttttt (as she pushes me wtf I'm blindfolded woman!) You're so CLOSE just run straight!"

Sonia assisting me in cornering Remy HAHA

*If there is one person to blame it's...sonia! I love you Soniaaaa :DDD

My apologies to Grant. Come on I was blind-folded!

Well that's the end of my list :) Call me if I left anything out and send me the picture that goes along with it okaaaaaayyyy

Prom night is what girls prepare for months prior. It's the last chance for the guys to ask that special girl to the last big formal dance. Even after the stress of finding dresses, reminding our dates (James) what flowers to get, trying to find him (James) when he's always MIA...etc--- in the end we all had an awesome time together! I love being young! Afterall we are just a bunch of kids having the time of our lives with good company and great laughs. Cheers to more years of happiness!

Here are random videos throughout the night/morning:

Getting settled in the limo:

-elle

Torn Between Two Lovers...Feeling like a Pimp?

I woke up fairly happy this morning. I actually slept before my usual 1:00 am the night before and I've got to say that I'm pretty proud that I was able to restrain my compulsive need to stay on Facebook. Anyway I got up without a fuss and headed towards the bathroom. My shower was wondrous, but getting out is the worst part since I was shaking like I had epilepsy. I got moisturized, dressed and I called to Abi asking if it was raining outside. She said yes, but I wasn't compelled to change my clothes. I thought to myself, "Eh, my umbrella can take a little rain."

Wrong.

I knew something was terribly wrong when I opened the front door and a gust of wind felt like an angry water hose. I was wet. Then not even halfway down the driveway it started to hail. My umbrella? Completely useless since the rain/pellets of ice were blowing and spraying from all the sides! Yeah, my morning was the best!

I arrived at school miserable and not ready for all the tests that awaited me. I just sighed a sigh and cried a little inside, which I do often.

The day only got better when I received a big blue 'pimp cup' from Justin Kah during 4th period:

Justin: "Here you go"
(Me): "Oh! Thank you! Is this my Valentine's gift?"
Justin: "Say that again and I'll give it to Sonia."
(Me): "...Geez, fine thanks for the... 'friend' gift, Justin-friend"

Seriously, I think he's fighting his true feelings for me. I told him many times, "Hey Justin, don't fight it. No words, just feelings" as I placed my finger to his lips. Frankly the feeling is mutual because he tips my desk, draws scandalous genitals on my hand, and hurts me daily. Now, that's affection.

*After lunch I encountered ANOTHER problem.

"I know right, my problems with all my men..."

Fifth period came along and a certain birdy told me a certain Carly-Homewrecker made home-made pink frosted cookies to MY Matt. I flipped out. I was so furious that I took a piece of paper out (nearly gave me a paper cut since I was so angry and strong) and began to write a hateful, hateful, very hateful love letter filled with hateful words. I told him exactly what I thought about her stupid effing cookie (No offense to Carly, I like her as a person. Just not a person who gives cookies to Matthew). Then I marched towards him and chucked the effing letter (with a chocolate kiss to add weight) at him! God...and because he's Matt Clark, he found it adorable and smiled his smile that nearly melted my heart. Damnit you sexy guy, you!

The day only got better during Physics when our teacher threw balloons at us like it was confetti. We were all, "What the heck just happened?"

(It's really okay, because we're use to being clueless in that class)

Anyway the plan was that we were going to shock each other (again) and apparently use the balloons to... well we're not exactly sure, but a few of us started using the air nozzle and filling the balloons up to its limit. My first balloon tragically died because a certain sadistic cheerleader (Sone, Betch! I love you ) decided it was funny to pop it. Then Matchew Clurk decided it was romantic to burst my yellow one with a tack (he's lucky that he's good-looking because I was 5 seconds from kicking him in the rocks). Benjamin started running around with a fake sword he found somewhere in the classroom demanding me to duel him like a samurai (WTF). Conor Peterson on the other hand found it amusing to throw tennis balls around at random, so he can prove his strength and agility. Speenster (Spencer Rhodes) was just... I don't know rubbing his strawberry blonde locks on a balloon?

Sonia and I were supposed to be studying for the U.S government test next period, but we just couldn't help but join in all the chaos. Our teacher? Well in all the excitement he was filling up a balloon with gas and lighting the soaked acetone string on fire. So basically he was busy endangering his life. Again. You've got to love that rebel of a teacher.

Of course if I were to tell you when my day was at its highest, then I'd say 6th period. Hands down. Not only was it funny that I failed the test, but I received something extra special. There I was sitting in my seat oblivious and drawing something stupid on some scrap of paper, when Mr. Wright appeared out of nowhere.

He said, "Special delivery” in his most amused and cupid-y voice ever. All of a sudden there was a pink rose and an envelope on my desk. Confused, excited, and slightly flustered I said, "I'm pretty sure this is illegal Mr. Wright".

(Haha get it? You know since he's a teacher and a teacher at McNair was recently fired due to being accused of sleeping with a student. I thought it was pretty clever and it correlated with the present event)

Uh...anyway Mr. Wright continued to say, "It's from Matt Clark". Of course I was smart enough to know otherwise. I mean come on, as handsome and studly as Matt is; he's a little slow on the affection department. I was curious and very shocked. In the back of my mind I wondered, "Wow who is seriously crazy enough to give me a Valentine?!"

The room started urging me to open the envelope. I looked at the envelope and one look at the handwriting; I knew exactly who it was.

Inside was the sweetest and cutest card ever. The message was short, but clearly sincere. I was so overwhelmed that it seemed unreal. I was as shocked as everyone in the room. I didn't realize that there were 20 people screaming at me asking me who gave me this romantic surprise. I simply said,"Josh Mellor” and the room literally started clapping.

Josh Mellor: (Noun) An extremely smart person, brain-child. Cute and sweet; comes with glasses. Also my ex-husband, my former partner in life and group tests. Loves long walks on the beach and Margarita nights. He yearns for intellectual conversations (which he did not satisfy when we were together). Thus our little tussle and failed marriage.

*That was a little background. LMAO

It was hilarious. I heard a few guys saying, "Way to go Josh!" The girls on the hand... let's just say I found myself not holding the card anymore. They were as shocked as I was. It was certainly an amazing way to end the School's Official Valentine's Day. From across the room I said my thank you to him, but then THE happy couple-- Gerry and Alexa thought it was only appropriate that I give him a hug. So I got up, walked to the other side of the class and hugged him (awkwardly as Esteban recalled it). I remembered that he was extremely red (so cute! Haha) and I can say the same for myself. I felt a little self-conscious myself (Haha)! It was like elementary school over again plus 30 bystanders witnessing the occasion and a teacher posing as cupid.

Haha, so strange it felt a little like Gossip Girl at Constance Billard when people were texting Matt the news. LMAO! Oh High school.

(not exact quotes but close?)
Sonia Chinikamwala texted him saying: "Josh just gave Carmelle a rose!!!"
In response Matt said, "Josh?! What??? Well I'm not as romantic as Josh...I guess I'll still have 'Carlina'."

Then of course dearest Conor Peterson who loves to make hilarious and slightly explicit jokes says, "So what are YOU going to give him tomorrow?"



LOL.



Oh man... I'm no Mother Teresa to pretend that I did not understand his HYSTERICAL joke.


Wow, really Conor?...Jerk. (Haha!)

Then to stir things up even more, Gerry Siliverdis found it amusing to discuss my future plans with my newfound lover. He was interrogating me and his sweet love-- Alexa Kauffroath asked, "Where does this leave you and him? Are you going to call him? Is there a future?" (I've got to say she's really thorough. No wonder Alexa is the only one that tamed Gerry LOL). Exhausted by the excitement and teasing I just said, "Yeah, we're probably getting married. Omg let's double date! Oh nooo, omg a triple date with Mike and Kercia! You know what why don't we add Conor and his girlfriend, too?!”

Hahaha. Gaaaad!

It was as if I did some sort of Transformers group call, because Corinne, Kercia, Sonia, Maria-Paz, and Maddie were literally on my desk. All of them had a set of questions for me. It was funny to see them get fired-up. Haha oh well they're cute and I love them! Especially Corinne who's obviously eager to see what Harrison planned for tomorrow! Even Mike Molvik found it extremely amusing to see me a little frazzled. Though I knew he was ultra keen on listening to our little girl chit-chat. Who are we to stop this blue-eyed suave man? Not me.

LOL After the girl-huddle-meeting, which Mike was a part of- Kercia Brakel, Maddie Hiddle, Mike Toon, and Corinne Dickey attacked the white board:

Carmelle + Josh = Love

Oh they even added a drawing of a little tree with the both of us kissing. Yeah kissing on a tree. Very original guys Haha.

Jokes and taunting aside, Josh's gesture was nothing short of amazing and perfect, because he did it to be an extremely sweet guy. For that, I've got to say anyone who is lucky enough to be his significant other is one lucky girl. So even though in the beginning of the semester he replaced me with three guys (Randeep, Justin, and Ryan) and ended our 6th period imaginary marriage... I guess this was the compensation for my entire heart break.

LOL

To end this all I've got to say is that today was a pretty damn good Friday The Thirteenth on my side of the world. Haha!

So to everyone who shared this romantically epic day of my life:

Have a Happy Valentine's Day!

Love,
elle

(yes, I'm shameless enough to take pictures... LOL if I'm going to document this occasion, I'm going all out)

Ever happiness to:

Mike and Kercia, Harrison and Corinne, Conor and his lady love; Bre Herrick, Matt Hertzfeldt and Lorena, Mike Molvik and Sam, and Aaron and Maddie

*disclaimer by happiness I mean everything that is legal and in good-natured fun. Remember ABSTINENCE is key!

Winterfest Rally 2009

It's almost Friday! Tonight instead of staying home, doing my homework (which I had a lot of eh), studying for the U.S government test, and watching Smallville... I was forced to go to my high school rally. Good thing Abi was home and she recorded it :)

The nominated winterfest princes and princesses were:

1. Patrick Armstrong and Corinne Dickey

2. Jacob Evans and Kayla Carter

3. Matthew Clark and Brittany Gire

4. Juan Lopez (?) and Lory Rueles

5. Kevin Schuh and Samantha Balentine

Anyway besides my ears ringing afterwards, it was fun.

Tessa, Jess, Lyndsi, and Sone

HAHA oh gad Jess's fro..