i'm bad at thinking of titles...

i'm sorry i forgot about you, little blog

2010-02-22T22:13:00.000-08:00

i am totally aware that no one reads this anymore. but i have decided i am going to start posting stuff again. right now i'm tired, but check back tomorrow (hopefully).

yep... that's it.

week one...

2009-09-11T15:45:00.001-07:00

not that anybody actually reads this anymore, but i am still going to talk about my first week of sophomore (!) year.

i am taking zero period aerobics this year, which was probably a stupid decision because i now have to be at school at 6:30 every day. i want to sleep so badly right now. but, it's a heck of a lot better than p.e. or sports or something i don't really like. yesterday we played poker and today we played on those step things you're supposed to work out on. sure waking up at 5:30 sucks, but no sweating = happy elise.

my first period algebra II/trig honors with mr. grabowski...

i am not sure how i feel about this class yet... i love math, but it is just so darn boring. my teacher is one of those people who makes jokes and tries really hard not to laugh at his own jokes, then gets noticeably embarrassed when no one laughs. with that aside, i think you're great mr. grabowski. and and today we noticed that he might be the same guy who plays the janitor on that old nickelodeon show ned's declassified... did anybody else watch that in like 6th grade?

next i have chemistry with mrs. harvey...

sorry mrs. harvey, but your class is an ongoing struggle of trying to maintain consciousness.

third is spanish II with mrs. mclellan...

everybody says this class is so fun. i didn't think so until she introduced us to her flat stanely version of a pinata and all the pictures her students had taken with it.

next is ap euro with dr. corbett...

i was so intimidated the first day i walked into that class (maybe because i came in late and received a 20 second antagonistic stare from him) but i am really starting to like it. not going to lie, the teacher scares the crap out of me at times, but i am actually enjoying it. i am sure i will regret saying that after the first test.

then i have english II honors with mrs. brincks...

i think that mrs. brincks might be my favorite teacher... i have only had three classes with her but she already seems the nicest. i knew i would love this class as soon i saw the reading list. i know that sounds nerdy, whatever. i love english.

aaanndddd my favorite part of the day....

i have a free 6th period, which means i get to go home at 12:20 every tuesday and thursday, and 1:45 on mondays. great? i think so.

so, if there is anybody who is reading this and might feel compelled to comment, how was your first week of school?

oh look, i blogged.

2009-08-02T12:24:00.000-07:00

i have seen lots of "terribly happy" lists lately, and really wanted to make one for myself, so if anyone actually still reads this, here it goes...

10 things that make me terribly happy:

1. walking on tree lined streets

2. making & completing to-do lists

3. fireplaces

4. old-fashioned malt shops

5. beach hair

6. long car rides with my favorite people

7. "me too!" moments

8. when the vegetables in my garden actually grow

9. black and white photos

10. when i wake up and fall asleep smiling

i know it's a long way off, but i really want my wedding to look something like this...

2009-06-20T10:06:00.001-07:00

http://www.maxwangerblog.com/?p=959

I am too lazy to copy all the pictures and post them, but I think that this photographer is just lovely and I love love love that location of this wedding (:

you know what's really creepy?

2009-03-21T17:21:00.001-07:00

your mom trying to explain to your dad what a bromance is.

3% of the way done...

2009-03-17T21:16:00.001-07:00

i am a tad bit upset right now, because i just checked my driver's ed progress to find that i am only 3% of the way done. THREE PERCENT!
and, it is mostly taught through these hideous and outdated videos... how bad do you feel for me right now?

needless to say, i am definitely not looking forward to the remaining 93%.

Some Things I Don't Really Like...

2009-02-17T12:20:00.001-08:00

+ Waking up in my own bed at a time later than 6 AM and not having breakfast at the Kitale Club and not seeing the adorable faces of all the kids.

+ Not having my friends with me at all times like I have for the past two weeks.

+ Having to wear a seatbelt again. But I am really thankful for the paved roads now...

+ Already forgetting what happened the past two weeks, and trying to find time to write it all down before all I have left it pictures.

+ Being jet-lagged.

+ Saving all my make-up school work for the day before I go back to school, which is also the same day I need to unpack, catch up on sleep, and when people from my team want to go shopping or to the beach or various fun activities.

Don't worry, there are definitaley still things I don't mind about America, a few of them being hot showers, clean water, Chipotle, and lots more.

It's About Time I Blogged....

2009-02-16T22:08:00.001-08:00

So I think I will blog about my experiences in Kenya!
Just not yet though, because I am still in that delirious jet-lagged state.
Soon, though (:

A Combination of Two Really Great Shows

2009-01-07T16:35:00.000-08:00

Hahahaha!

Camp Rock Slide

2009-01-04T14:23:00.000-08:00

I do love those JoBros with all my heart, but this was pretty dang funny...

Christmas 08!

2008-12-25T22:06:00.001-08:00

This Christmas was so wonderful, one of my favorites by far.

Last night, we had the 1st Annual Neighborhood Christmas Eve Party! Almost every kid in the neighborhood made a character from the Navity Scene and as we read the story of Jesus' birth from the Bible, we would go place our character in the Nativity Scene as it was read about. Then we sang Christmas Carols and ate cookies and all that good stuff. My favorite part was when we turned off the lights and lit candles (that my neighbor who works at Saddleback "borrowed." (: ) and sang the First Noel. It was lovely.

Today my family and I had a nice, relaxing morning that involved delicious French Toast and gift opening. Then we headed up to my Aunt's new condo, which was SO nice! We had this huge room rented out to us for the day that had enough room for 100 people, so we had plenty of room to spread out. There were a bunch of couches and fireplaces, plus some pool tables and TV, so even though it was untraditional it was still very fun. Today was just so great.

And tomorrow, I am going dirt biking in the desert and will be there until Monday! One of my best friend's family, plus a bunch of other families will be there too, so it will be so fun! Yay, I am so excited! I'll try and post some pictures when I get home.

Merry Christmas!!!

Dear Target,

2008-12-23T14:00:00.000-08:00

Thank you for allowing me to buy a Christmas present for myself for under $20.00.

Your Dear Friend,
Elise

Just A Quick Little Thought

2008-12-22T11:48:00.000-08:00

I have saved 300 dollars so far from my job.... perfect timing considering I haven't done ANY Christmas shopping yet... (:

Isn't It Weird How

2008-12-16T21:25:00.001-08:00

Going without something as silly as a phone (when you really think about it) can cause you to feel completely disoriented and confused?
I don't know about you, but I do....
I am really regretting abusing my poor phone and damaging it beyond repair right about now...
And now realizing that I wasted my parents' money in doing so.
Sorry, parents. Really I am.

Words Cannot Describe

2008-11-28T14:03:00.000-08:00

It just gets better...

A Strange Little Occorence

2008-11-27T23:18:00.000-08:00

This really awful music is pouring out of my speakers right now.

And what's worse is I can't stop it.

I tried closing every single application, and it still plays.

This is terribly annoying.

Rap music, what could be worse?

Can I Just Take A Moment To Vent?

2008-11-27T08:37:00.001-08:00

Just a couple of things that I strongly dislike (I might as well say hate)...

For lack of a better word, copy-catters. (spelling?)
When the copy-catters get the credit for whatever they stole.
When people say they are obsessed with Twilight just because they saw the movie, which sucked compared to the book. Unless you are planning to read the book. Or you are one of my friends. Then that is okay. :)
When people think something is weird but then decide to like it as soon as it's cool, just because it's cool.

Okay, that felt good.

If You Have School This Whole Week,

2008-11-25T08:24:00.000-08:00

You're probably better off than me...

Thanksgiving break isn't so great when all of your friends are in school. (Rhyme not intended...)

Some Christmas Music I Love :)

2008-11-18T21:46:00.001-08:00

Relient k's whole "Let It Snow Baby... Let It Reindeer" is just so great
The Winter Song by Sara Barielles and Ingrid Michelson
All My Bells are Ringing by Lenka
Sleigh Ride by KT Tunstall
Mistletoe by Colbie Calliat

And a whole lot more...

Oh, I just love Christmastime with my whole heart.

Just one month and one week to go!

It Was Only A Matter of Time

2008-11-18T13:05:00.000-08:00

I wiped out on the stairs at Capo today.
Yup.

My New Worst Fear

2008-11-17T20:38:00.000-08:00

Right now, I am watching this TV show called Destroyed in Seconds with my brothers. Yeah, it's a guy show, but whatever I think it's pretty funny. On this episode, this dude stole a ginormous tank and started driving it around San Diego. He drove down a neighborhood and rolled over cars and fire hydrants and a RV or two. Then, he got on the freeway and tried to take out a bridge, and cross over the divider and crash into oncoming traffic. Anyways, I am totally scared that this weird tank guy (or some other tank-stealing man) will crash into my house. Hey, it could totally happen, it already did!

Yay For Bright Green Couches!

2008-11-17T16:58:00.000-08:00

This thanksgiving break, I am going to sell all the crap lying around my house in a garage sale, and hopefully put a dent in my the amount of money I still need to raise for Kenya.
When I got home from school today, there were two bright green couches on the sidewalk with a "free" sign on them.
So with the help of the wonderful Johnston family, we dragged them up my driveway into my garage.
I just have to clean it off, but it is in really nice condition, so hopefully I will make a decent amount of cash off of it!!
Who knew a couch could make me so happy?

Dear Santa Claus,

2008-11-17T16:52:00.000-08:00

For Christmas, I would really love a new iPod.
After losing mine, I thought I could survive with my mom's ancient shuffle. But really, that thing sucks. I know I have at least 75 songs (because that's all the stupid 500 MB thing can hold) but for some reason, it only likes about five of those songs. The name "shuffle" is quite deceitful because it has no ability whatsoever to shuffle through all of my music. I swear, if I hear Your Hand in Mine, Expo '86, To Be Happy Now, Love Affair, or Very Loud one more time I am going to spray that thing with a squirt gun and then smash it under my daddy's car.
Anyways, back to Christmas, I would like the bright orange new iPod nano.

Please & thank you.
Elise Bergerson

This Makes Me Sick

2008-11-10T18:58:00.000-08:00

So I was watching My Super Sweet Sixteen's Most Expensive Parties, and the number one kid's party cost him...

1,387,364.50 dollars!!!

That is freaking ridiculous!
Such a waste of money, I just don't understand how someone could be so spoiled.
So I am banning MTV from now on. That's right.

Guess Who...

2008-10-31T15:14:00.000-07:00

Here's a hint, this picture is from around 1999... Anyone thing they know who these adorable little kids are?!

This is the greatest music video ever, and I am not saying that just because I love the Jonas Brothers.

2008-10-19T23:48:00.002-07:00

Watch.
And be amazed.

I Love Telling Random Stories

2008-10-16T21:42:00.001-07:00

Bethany tagged me! So here it goes, 7 random facts about me:

1. If it's not water, I can only drink it through a straw. I don't know why, but it just tastes better!

2. Something more exciting than my birthday is always going on on my birthday. Examples: homecoming games, another girl is throwing some huge Halloween party and just happened to invite everyone before I did, High School Musical 3 comes out, etc...

3. While most people hate feet, they don't bother me that much. Except for my own feet, which I cannot stand. I don't always mind though when people want to use me as a footrest. Don't get the wrong idea though, I will get mad if you stick your bare feet in my face.

4. I'm a sucker for Disney Channel. Yes, it's completely lame, but that doesn't stop me from loving it. Wizards of Waverly Place, Hannah Montana, That's So Raven, Camp Rock... I love it all SO much!

5. When I am angry, I have learned to stay away from doors. I once slammed my door so hard that is got stuck. My dad had to come in through my window using a ladder, which faces the street, so all my neighbors where probably very entertained by the sight of a screaming and crying 9 year old girl being dragged out of a window by her father.

6. I'm addicted to my iPod. I listen to it all the time, and I always have it. I honestly think I am going deaf. If you see me using it, just take it away okay? But actually, that doesn't apply at the moment, because it's been missing for two weeks. I am going through withdrawals.

7. Bananas don't catch on fire. Believe, me I have tried. My hair, on the other hand, does. Let me tell you, it's not fun.

We need to get people blogging again!

I tag... Kayla, Jordan, Jennifer, Chase, Bryce Kelley, Alanna, and Heather.

Tonight

2008-10-12T22:43:00.001-07:00

Will be the first night I can sleep without my fan on.
Oh, I have missed you cold weather, it's so good to see you again!

Quarantween

2008-10-11T11:16:00.000-07:00

Does anyone else find this as funny as I do?!

A Blanket With Sleeves?!

2008-10-07T15:53:00.000-07:00

I laughed pretty hard when I saw this on TV today.
Seriously, someone is trying to sell something this lame?
Do they think people will actually buy it?
So lame.

Just Some Random Things To Sum Up My Life Since I Last Blogged

2008-10-06T22:21:00.000-07:00

I am weirdly addicted to my iPod. I can't find it right now, and am freaking out. More than anything I just want to listen to it, but I can't! I think that I would rather have my iPod than my phone...
Today at school, all everyone was talking about was Miley Cyrus's Sweet 16 yesterday. Now really, what high schooler should be paying nearly 300 dollars to go to Disneyland, and most likely not even meet her. Ridiculous!
I tend to judge a person based on their Myspace profile song. If i friend you and don't really know you, but hate your song, I most likely won't talk to you. Sorry, I can't help it!
Jonas Brothers fan suck. Except for me, of course. I went onto Ticketmaster a half hour after the tickets for their San Diego concert tickets went on sale, and what do you know, all sold out.
I am trying to finish this post, but can only think about where I left my iPod...
I really, really love my small group and cannot even wait until Wednesday!
High school is great, and surprisingly easy, with the exception of two classes: History and English. I am typically great at both, but these two teachers are freaking ridiculous! F's are becoming more normal for me, and that is not a good thing.
Block schedule is my hero. It's seems like I rarely have homework, except in stupid History and English.
I love my school, but our homecoming theme is so lame. Charlie and the Chocolate Homecoming, come on!?
I think I am going deaf from listening to my iPod to much. If you see me with it, just confiscate it, okay?
I am dying to see Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. It looks so dang cute, and I adore Micheal Cera.
I have discovered that it really annoys me when people cannot remember things. It's not like I expect people to have photographic memories, but when I say something to you, how could you possibly forget after literally a second or two?! I have an example; In my history class, I was helping a kid make up some notes that he was absent for or whatever. So I recited this simple sentence for him to copy down, and this is the conversation that followed: "After the fall of classical civilization, the 3 main world religions were Buddhism, Christianity, and (Sorry, I can't remember the last one. Do you see why I do so badly in this class?)." The boy asks me to repeat, which is understandable for one time. Then he asks me to repeat again. (He has copied, maybe two or three words down) Repeat again. And again. Then he asks me what the three religions are. And again. Gosh, I was so dang annoyed. I just handed him the paper and told him to read it.
After re-reading this post, I realized that I was hypocritical in the last bullet. I basically said I hate it when people cannot remember, but neither can I. Oops, sorry!
This is getting awfully long, and I think you are wonderful if you took the time to read all the way to here!

Dear Xavier,

2008-09-27T11:12:00.001-07:00

You are officially the cutest kid ever.

Anyone Remember This Gem of a Video?

2008-09-23T11:50:00.001-07:00

Reasons Why My History Teacher Is Great: Part One

2008-09-16T16:41:00.000-07:00

She plays music during class.

Not just any music, she plays Miley Cyrus and Hannah Montana for us.

Way to turn a really boring class into a Disney sing-along Ms. Carson, I give you an A+.

Okay, I'll Admit It

2008-09-07T18:12:00.000-07:00

I am a dumb blond.

Sure, I'm good at schoolish things, but in everyday situations, I am pretty much the dumbest.

Three examples for you:

1) I went to a party the other night. I managed to remember everything I needed except for two items: The present, and a pair of shoes. I felt way stupid.

2) At Cherry On Top yesterday, I paid the girl, grabbed my yogurt, and then for some reason which I can not remember, just stood there for a good fifteen seconds. I guess I thought she was going to give me a receipt? I don't know. After about 13 seconds, the girl behind the counter said, "Ummm, anything else?" And I said, "I don't think so, is there anything else?" She said no, and I felt like the most awkward and idiotic person on earth.

3) I ran into my door this morning. Yup, it hurt.

I Survived

2008-09-02T21:25:00.001-07:00

A little thing called the first day of High School.

I'm Kind of Really Angry Right Now...

2008-08-30T11:43:00.000-07:00

I was so looking forward to the last book in my very favorite series that the author is currently in the process of writing. Somehow, some idiot got their hands on the manuscript and published it on the Internet. So now the author is all mad, and won't publish the book because she feels like it's been ruined for the fans. I am so, so, so angry! You can't just not publish the last book in a series!! For goodness sakes Stephenie Meyer, I officially hate you right now!

2,000 Years Ago, This Would Have Been A Big Problem

2008-08-13T14:28:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I spilled a bottle of white out on myself, not just a drop, the whole bottle.
I went to be with these lovely little white blotches on my legs that had slightly faded after I scrubbed at them for a while.
Today, I woke up to find that these blotches had spread all over my legs.
I don't know what a person with leporacy looks like, but I pretty sure that we would look pretty similar.
Oh and guess what else? Since they are all over my legs and very noticable, I am confined to jeans until they go away, and it's stinkin' hot out.

Dear Mr. President,

2008-08-13T12:28:00.001-07:00

You, of all people, were the last person I ever expected to see commiting this felony.
Would you like me to teach you how to properly display the flag of the country you are President of?

Sincerely,
Elise

P.S... I was not the one to write "idiot" on the picture... That was courtesy of my friend Perez Hilton(:

It's Creepy, Whatever

2008-08-13T11:37:00.000-07:00

I am so freaking excited for this movie. I really, really cannot wait.
Yeah, I know it looks weird, and yes I know that Lord Voldemort as a boy looks scary, but I don't care, I love these books!

I Love Meeting New People

2008-08-08T19:22:00.000-07:00

Especially long lost relatives!

Yes, I am lucky enough to be related to this person.
Blog world, meet my long lost Great (possibly another great) Aunt Vivian!
I had no idea she existed until she friended me on Facebook today.
Creepy, right?
Oh well, she looks like a lot of fun, so what the heck!

I Love Lists

2008-08-03T18:18:00.000-07:00

Tent, Air Mattress, Sleeping Bag, and Pillow? Check
Five Days Worth of Clothes? Check
Toothbrush, Shampoo, and all that good stuff? Check
Mountain Bike? Check
Bathing Suit? Check
Camera to document our festivities? Check
Breaking Dawn to read in the 8 hour car ride? Check(:
Five Days of Fun In The Mountains? Check!

See you later, blog world!

I Know It Sounds Creepy, But...

2008-07-31T20:48:00.000-07:00

The Twilight books are really amazing, I promise!
I am obsessed. Literally.
And in 24 hours, 10 minutes, and roughly 10 seconds, I get my copy of the fourth and final book.
See you in a day or two, internet, I probably won't be doing much but reading Breaking Dawn for a while.

Never Heard That One Before

2008-07-30T15:59:00.001-07:00

Practically every time we go on vacation somewhere, my dad claims that we will be moving to that location sometime soon. According to my dad's claim's, I will soon be living in the following cities:

-Mazatlan, Mexico
-New York City, New York
-Zion, Utah
-Lake Tahoe, California
-San Fransisco, California
-Beaver Creek, Colorado
-North Falmouth, Massachusetts
-Yosemitie, California
-Palm Springs, California
-Mammoth, California

And even though we have not ever been there, my Dad also wants to live in Montana and Idaho

That would be a lot of moving, huh?

When It Comes To Harry Potter, I Can Get Pretty Crazy

2008-07-30T15:08:00.000-07:00

Actually, that is an understatement. I am like a completely different person.
We walked into F A O Swartz today to get something for my brother's birthday this Friday, and I immediately noticed an entire wing of the store devoted to Harry Potter. Forget my brother, I wanted to go have some fun. When I finally found the rest of my family, I was armed with a Gryffindor scarf and hat, Bertie Botts Beans, the sword of Gryffindor, some school robes, Harry Potter's glasses, a mini Hogwarts, and my own copy of the Marauder's Map. Of course, it was ridiculously overpriced, and I ended up walking out with nothing but a Chocolate Frog that came with a Minerva McGonagal trading card. But hey, it's all good because later this year I get to go down to the Diagon Alley in LA and be even more of a nerd by getting a Harry Potter costume to wear to the sixth movie premiere (Which, p.s., I will be attending the 12:01 AM showing of. Anyone care to join me?).

I'd Rather Walk

2008-07-30T14:56:00.000-07:00

Today I decided that I am not a fan of Subways. Why, you may ask? Ever since seeing Cloverfield, I could not get the image out of my head of when they had to hide in the Subway tunnel, and then that creepy monster thing (I don't really know what it was, I was too busy hiding my face) jumped out and attacked them. Needless to say, I got out of there as fast as I could. Who cares if it got me 20 blocks in a couple of minutes? I'd much rather walk. Call me irrational, I don't care.

In the Pass 24 Hours I Have...

2008-07-27T09:43:00.000-07:00

- Ridden a catarman (it was so freaking fun!)
- Almost fell off a boat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
- Sat on a jellyfish
- Was stung by this jellyfish
- Saw Mamma Mia and loved it!
- Swallowed what feels like gallons of salt water (I didn't try to, but when you are sitting basically on a mesh mat with a sail and two hulls on either side with very large waves, the water kind of gets everywhere.)
- Layed on the beach for a really long time
- Swam in the weirdest ocean ever. (no sand, just rocks, and waves that were not even a foot tall)
- Laughed a lot
- Played extreme ping-pong
- Rented bikes and rode them through the forests and down to the beach (so much fun!)
- Taken many pictures
- Driven 300 miles
- Slept only a couple hours
- Experienced sweltering heat and a sever rain storm and extreme colds in the course of 20 minutes. (the weather is very inconsistent here...)
- Eaten one and a half lobsters. (they were delicious!)
- Gotten sunburned
- Solved 10 more Su Dokus
- Dranken (drunken? drinken?) 2 Triple X Vitamin Waters
- Been confused for a 21 year old (I don't get it at all...)
- Eaten a lot of crap

And a lot, a lot more!
My vacations been super fun so far, but it will get even better when I get to New York... only about 15 minutes away!!!!

How Many Su Doku Can Elise Do In One Plane Ride?

2008-07-24T15:27:00.000-07:00

29, to be exact. You could say I am pretty pleased with myself.

Pacific vs. Atlantic

2008-07-24T15:21:00.000-07:00

I just went down to the beach (in Boston) with my mom, and it blows my mind that people are walking around in bathing suits and having a grand old time on the beach even though it's pretty much poring rain.

On the plus side though, it's actually warmer here than it ever is at the beaches in California. I feel like all the beaches in Orange County are either really cold and windy or too hot. Here, it's just perfect, despite the rain.

And the beaches are so pretty here! I love the grass and the hills and how there are no train tracks seperating a city from the ocean, the houses just go right up to the shore(:

Okay Rhode Island, Okay..

2008-07-24T11:10:00.001-07:00

You're not as bad as I made you out to be.
You're actually really pretty, and I greatly enjoy rain...

I would post pictures of your beauty for all of the world to see, but sadly I forgot my camera cord.

Let's make the make the rest of the week as wonderful as today so far, okay?

I Drove Through The Outer Edge of A Huriccane and Flew Over A Tornado Today

2008-07-24T11:08:00.000-07:00

Pretty intense, eh?

The Ocean State

2008-07-23T21:50:00.000-07:00

I have been in Rhode Island a total of an hour, and I must say it is a very strange place. Sorry to any of you who live/have lived here, but I just don't think I could ever get used to it. For one thing, I think I could run across the entire state in five minutes. There about enough people to fill one Starbucks, and every building I have been in so far has been completely covered in green.

Maybe I am just spoiled when it comes to weather, because I have spent my entire life living in perfect weather. Still, I cannot comprehend why it's midnight in Rhode Island, and there is about 85% humidity... It's not raining, but all the windows and doors are all fogged up. I even got a picture, just for you.

I miss California. But I really, really, really cannot wait for New York!!!

Airport Issues

2008-07-23T12:57:00.000-07:00

It is so easy for me to get lost and confused in a place as busy and as crowded as the Phoenix airport. As I was searching for lunch, I decided to walk all the way to the other side of the airport because Pizza Hut and Wendy's just did not sound very delicious...

Luckily, the airpost had these fancy new moving walkways to make my walk go a lot faster. The downside: They move rather quickly, and can be potentially disatrous to get off. Let me give you a few examples... I would walk atop the moviong walkway, thus I was moving twice as fast as I should. I quickly learned from experience that I had to leap off to keep myself from stumbling, tripping or falling. Secondly, I was walking behind a man in a wheelchair, and as we approached the end of the walk way his chair got stuck. Since we were trapped on this little moving runway, I had no way to stop, so I had to somehow help manuever this man off while running against this walk way in a treadmeal type fashion. After conquering about 10 of these walkways, I finally reached my section of the airport.

And oh hey, guess what? No Paradise Cafe.

Does Anyone Else Find This Hysterically Funny?

2008-07-20T23:18:00.000-07:00

This Is Going To Sound Really Weird, But Whatever

2008-07-19T16:31:00.000-07:00

I was eating lunch today and noticed that a piece of my food was shaped like Africa. I teared up and then started to cry a little. Allison, I am really really going to miss you. I know God is going to do amazing things through you, and that your life will be touched as well as the lives of many many others. But know that I will miss you dearly, and will be praying for you!!

Captivate Us

2008-07-19T13:08:00.000-07:00

I am in love with this song. Aside from it being a great song, this was the song that stood out to me the most. As I listen to the lyrics, I think about how amazing our God is, and how thankful I am for his unconditional love. I wish I was more captivated by God, and am praying that I will stop giving Him the leftovers of my time, but focusing on Him at multiple times throughout my day, talking to Him often, and living a life that is more of a reflection of Him.

These were the lyrics that especially stood out to me:

"Captivate us, Lord Jesus

Set our eyes on You

Devastate us with Your presence

Falling down

And rushing river, draw us nearer

Holy fountain consume us with You

Captivate us, Lord Jesus, with You

Your voice is powerful

And Your words are radiant bright

In Your breath and shadow

I will come close and abide

You whisper love and life divine

And Your fellowship is free

Draw me closer O my Lord

Draw me closer Lord to Thee"

I want to be captivated by Jesus all the time, not just when I have quiet time before bed, or when I am singing at church, or when I am on an HSM serve project. I want Him to become my main focus and my priority in life. I want to be consumed by God, so that I can bear witness to Him and so He can use me to bring others to Him.

Oh Dear

2008-07-12T15:52:00.000-07:00

For quite some time, I have been accumulating songs on iTunes that I like, but didn't have the money for in a wish list. After adding some songs today, I thought I would check and see how many were in there.

With a grand total of 210 songs, I don't even know where to start! Even if I had money to buy some of the songs, I can't decide which to buy because I want all 210! Call me greedy, but I love music.

If anyone is willing to give me a 210 dollar iTunes card, you will forever be my best friend(:

More Baking Fun

2008-06-30T14:54:00.000-07:00

I just looked in a mirror after I cleaned the entire kitchen only to discover a not so fun surpirse...

My face is stained all over by red food coloring. It won't come out!

It's going to be a while before I think about baking again.

Something That Was Supposed To Be Fun, and Wasn't

2008-06-30T12:55:00.000-07:00

I woke up to find I had the house to myself today. Rather than invite friends over or do things I usually do, I opted for some time to myself.

What did I decide to do? Bake Red Velvet Cupcakes!

Everything was going smoothly at first, but didn't stay fun for very long... These are some of the things that went wrong:

I ran out of red food coloring, so rather than Red Velvet, it was more of a Bubblegum Pink Velvet. Ick.
I didn't have enough powdered sugar to match the liquid part of the frosting, so I got this liquefied sugar stuff that wouldn't frost, but rather run down the sides of the cupcakes and dribble on the counter.
I must have filled the trays too high, because when I opened the oven to check, the cupcakes were mushed against the top of the oven, leaving this lovely dent when I went to frost them later.
I was out of buttermilk, so I looked online for a substitute. They said that I could use lemon juice or vinegar and a cup of milk. Now, this made zero sense to me, and I don't know about you but I don't think that lemon juice or vinegar taste anything like buttermilk. But I triple checked on three sites and went ahead and used it. My poor cupcakes tasted alright, but not as delicious as a planned. They were too lemony and sour.
And, for the grand finale, I caught the oven mitt on fire. I didn't even notice it until it touched me. I tried to set the cake down calmly and threw the oven mitt on the tile floor. I grabbed a bowl that happened to be near the sink and doused pretty much the whole kitchen floor with water. Plus, some of the hair on my arm got singed off.
Oh, and since the I dropped the bottle of red food coloring, currently I am vigorously scraping and mopping my floor hoping that the red will come out before my mom gets home.

Fun day, right?

If It Was 2005, This Picture Would Make Me Squeal With Excitement

2008-06-26T21:58:00.001-07:00

In sixth grade, Kayla and I had this HUGE crush on the Sprouse twins. I was determined to marry Cole, and Kayla determined to marry Dylan. Kyle always made fun of us, but that didn't stop us from printing every picture we could find of them and making a shrine under Kayla's bed. We hid our lovely shrine in a tin box, and took it out and squealed over it every time we were together. Oh, young love...

Reason #376 Why I Love Summer

2008-06-22T12:37:00.000-07:00

That's So Raven re-runs.

Make fun of me if you want, I don't care. I love this show and have missed it terribly while at school during the day when it's aired.

Soak Up the Sun!

2008-06-10T19:28:00.000-07:00

After our graduation rehersal today, we went to the Lake.

I thought I had put enough sunscreen on,

but apparently not because I got this really awesome

sunburn. (and by awesome, I mean really awkward, blotchy,

and ugly sunburn that is gonna look great for graduation....)

My whole arm burned, except for that one tiny part...?

My legs are very blotchy.

Ew.

My right foot is more burned that my left... and

just in that one area...

Because the Lake was too gross to swim in, we swam

in the pool by Kayla's house!

All you who went to the Paint War, this is what we left behind.

And this is just a tiny bit of it. There was way, way more!(:

Expect a really great post in a couple days covering the last month or so of my life: Arizona, El Adobe, the Blessing, the Strive Retreat, the Lake Day, Graduation, Carlie's Party, and our awesome campout in my backyard after.

Finals Are Not My Friend

2008-06-03T22:49:00.000-07:00

I really do not enjoy studying for finals. I was a bad little student and waited until the night before. Now I am sitting here tired, but still a lot of studying left to do. Don't be like me and procrastinate.

My Grandparents are Better Than Yours!

2008-05-26T19:59:00.001-07:00

My grandparents got back from China a couple days ago, and when I got home from the Apache trip today, I found a bag of gifts from China waiting on my bed. Besides getting Chinese candy and jewlery, I got a super sweet Kimono. I have no idea where I will ever wear it, but it looks really cool!

Also, I am planning on posting AZ pics and stories once I have a little more energy...

Problems and Solutions

2008-05-21T22:23:00.000-07:00

Problem:

How do I fit all of this....

(the clothes I will be needing for

my trip to AZ this weekend)

Into this tiny little Jansport?

Simple.

Ditch the Jansport, borrow my brothers

ginormous and hideous soccer bag.

It looks totally ridiculous,

but at least all my stuff fits!

How Old Do You Think The Person Who Drew This Was?

2008-05-11T16:17:00.000-07:00

6? 7? 8?

Wrong.

Pay close attention to the name:

Basically, I suck at drawing.

I'm a Roller Coaster Person, But...

2008-05-04T18:30:00.000-07:00

I absolutely cannot stand Big Thunder Mountain.

Why? Well, for one thing it's practically ancient.

I hate hearing the breaks creaking, like they are struggling and possibly failing to slow to a stop so the passengers don't hit something and die.

I hate the bumpiness and not being able to stay in my seat.

I hate how you share the lap bar with the person next to you, so if you are smaller, you run the risk of getting seriously injured.

I hate the old track and the rusted rails that look like they could just crack or cause the train to fly off the track at any given moment.

I hate** the low clearances and wondering if Shaq's head would get blown off if he rode this ride.

How this ride passes safety and inspection tests, I don't know.

I will definitely be sticking to smoother rides such as Space Mountain, California Screaming, Silver Bullet, even the Matterhorn, and others.

**By now, you are probably wondering why I used the word "hate" so much. Well, it is because I hate the ride, if you hadn't gotten that yet.

It Only Took Practically My Whole Day...

2008-05-04T17:26:00.001-07:00

But I finally finished my science project.

I did it all in one day, so now I can relax and laugh at those who wait until the night before(:

Just thought you all would want to see it, so here it is (:

Today, I Switched to Google Reader.

2008-04-25T22:03:00.001-07:00

Sadly, it won't let me subscribe to a private blog. Anyone know how to fix this? (I know this a lame post, but I had to post something, and it is bothering me how I can't view certain friends' blogs.)

Tag, I am It!

2008-04-20T21:19:00.000-07:00

What were you doing 5 years ago?

In Mrs. Savier's class.

Five things on your to-do list or things you did today?

Do my math homework, clean my room, have lunch and go shopping with my grandma and cousins, bought a top from Urban Outfitters, read a really good book.

Five snacks you love:

Fruit Snacks

Fresh Fruit

Harvest Cheddar Sun Chips

Brownies

Frozen Yogurt from Swirls or Cherry On Top

Five things you would do if you were a billionaire:

Save it!

Be a philanthropist

Travel to Germany, England, Italy!

Buy a car when I turn sixteen

Go shopping! (but not waste too much of it...)

Five bad habits you have:

Saying sorry too often.

Letting my mouth hang open. (disgusting, I know)

Having really awkward and strange laughs.

Never ever making my bed.

Leaving lights on when I leave rooms.

Five places you have lived:

Tarzana

Valencia

Pasadena

San Dimas

Rancho Santa Margarita

Five jobs you have or had:

Babysit

I have never really had any jobs so I will just put these down:

Car Washer (for like, 2 days.)

Chore person?

One time I sold water bottles to soccer players at a field to raise money for Katrina Relief stuff, I got like 5 dollars.

Lemonade-seller.

Five people you tag:

tag

you,

the

reader!

Dear Swirls,

2008-04-15T14:56:00.000-07:00

I was slightly unsure of you when we first went to visit today. For some reason, I thought you were not going to live up to my expectations. However, you proved me wrong. You had my favorite flavor in the entire world, Cake Batter, plus many others that Cherry On Top and other frozen yogurt-selling-places do not offer. After enjoying my delicious (and terribly unhealthy selection of) Cake Batter and Cookie's'n'Cream with Brownie Bites and Cookie Dough, I was convinced: You are my new favorite ice cream/frozen yogurt place.

Thank you for being more delicious than Cherry On Top, Pinkberry, BerrySwirl, Yogzie, Golden Spoon, and any other frozen yogurt place out there.

Your New Friend,
Elise

Sorry For My Slackage When It Comes to Blogging...

2008-04-14T21:46:00.000-07:00

I have so many great ideas in my head... but I can never seem to get them all down in a post and published. I have, literally, 15 drafts, yet to be finished and published. I will get around to it, I promise!

Back to MySpace...

2008-04-13T12:22:00.000-07:00

One month ago, I blogged about my hatred for Facebook. So, I made a new MySpace. I used to have about 125 friends, but currently only have 41... So if you have a myspace, friend me!

Overachiever Much?

2008-04-07T20:46:00.000-07:00

I feel as though I have been already been labeled at "the overachiever" at my new school... but for good reason. Where kids write one sentence, I get so excited about that subject and feel compelled to write a paragraph. For my book report, I might as well have turned in the book, because that is how long it is. I am not used to being "the overachiever" because at my old school, there were kids that were even more of an overachiever than me. It's just so unusual and new to me... I used to feel like the stupid one in classes, and now people actually want me in their group because they think I will earn them a good grade! I am not exactly embracing this new persona, I don't mind being known as smart, just not when I feel embarrassed and nerdy because of it.

One Sport I Would Actually Like To Play

2008-03-27T19:42:00.001-07:00

Whether you have read Harry Potter or not, you have most likely heard about the sport called Quidditch. Now, we can obviously not play this game because won't don't have a magical flying ball, nor can we fly on brooms. However, many schools are now offering a game called Muggle Quidditch. Instead of flying, people just run around. Instead of Quaffles and Bludgers, there are frisbees and volleyballs. Instead of fancy goals, there are hula hoops attached to PVC pipes. Instead of a golden snitch, a person dresses in yellow and runs and hides somewhere outside the field. Now, being the Harry Potter nerd I am, I think this sounds like so much fun! I don't know about you, but I would love to go to a college that offers this as a sport!

More About How Much I Love My Computer...

2008-03-26T20:04:00.000-07:00

My computer is amazing. I just downloaded 500 photos, in literally 3 minutes.

I have almost 2,000 stored on my computer after just a few months.

And it is still running fast and doesn't freeze.

Buying this computer may have cleaned out my bank account, but it has been well worth it so far.

Elyse,

2008-03-24T14:30:00.002-07:00

I saw your post when you asked people to comment...

You have it set so that only blog team members (you) can comment.

Change your settings so I can comment!(:

I Currently Lack the Creativity and Energy Needed to Come Up With a Descriptive Title

2008-03-21T01:52:00.000-07:00

I am so tired of this.

It's 2 in the morning.

If your wondering, "what is she still doing up??"

Even I don't know that answer.

I would love nothing more than to sleep right now,

but it does not seem like it's going to happen.

This is the second time this week.

I am sick, and need my sleep.

I need to wake up at 6.

I am not sure why I can't sleep, I never am, I just don't sleep sometimes. And it's so frustrating.

Please pray that my mind will decide it needs to rest and that it will stop keeping me up on multiple occasions.

I Dislike (Hate) Facebook

2008-03-16T19:34:00.000-07:00

I have changed my password 5 times today...

Every time I put in the password I just changed it to, and it does not work!

Back to MySpace, perhaps?

Tortillas and Keytars.

2008-03-16T19:07:00.000-07:00

These videos (Mas Tortillas) (Save the Keytar) pretty much sum up my weekend, which was awesome!

Once again, the embed thing doesn't work. Any Mac-owners care to help?

Dear Homework,

2008-03-10T21:53:00.000-07:00

You are not my friend right now.

I have to admit, that being the nerd that I am, I sometimes enjoy you.

But not right now.

It is 10 PM.

You should not take me from 4 PM until after 10 PM.

When you decide to stop being so hard, maybe, just maybe, we can be friends again.

Not-So-Sincerely Yours,

Elise Bergerson

Why My Friends Are Awesome..

2008-03-05T06:58:00.000-08:00

"My mom made me wear hiking boots when I was little, that's probably why I was beat up in McDonald's..."
-Kayla Johnston

Oh, so funny.

yeah, we're cool.

2008-03-02T20:36:00.000-08:00

There you go, Jen. ((:

Christy - I know these are slighty embarassing for you, let me know if you want them off ((:

Well

2008-03-02T18:08:00.000-08:00

I deleted my myspace.

So I shall be back to blogging!

"Selfish Jean"

2008-02-23T10:27:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately, the whole embed code thing isn't working....So all you click here to view the amazingness of this video. (P.S...This is a Demetri Martin video. Which makes it even more amazing.)

The Face(s) of Rabies.

2008-02-17T16:04:00.000-08:00

Even though she might not be able to recall it, Jessie gave me permission to post there. How could I possibly pass up the offer? (The title is just something I made up and she found hysterical...)

And while we're at it, let's document fun times in a cheetah suit!

This is Jess. I Love Her, and She Loves Comparisons

2008-02-17T01:12:00.000-08:00

Anybody Care To Teach Me...

2008-02-06T16:22:00.001-08:00

How to write a Shakespearian love sonnet?

That follows the rhyme scheme, "ABAB, CDCD, EFEF, GG?"

It's worth a big chunk of my grade...

Someone help!!!

I was all excited over the fact that we learned how to translate Shakespeare's sonnets, but writing one?!?! Come on, I am 14 years old, and I am nowhere near as smart as he was!

Who Knew Some Kids Could Be Such Jerks?

2008-02-04T16:23:00.001-08:00

Today, I was minding my own business... walking to my history teacher's class with some questions on a homework assignment.

There were these strange kids hiding behind these lockers, and apparently something was super funny because they were laughing hysterically. As soon as I was ahead of them, a rock flew out in front of me. I look back at them as one of them shouts, "Dang it!"

I am walking back the same way from my history class, when more rocks come flying at me. I got hit with three good sized rocks. Those jerky kids. I got hit in the head, leg, and back!

My friend turned them in. You can get in trouble for virtually anything at my school. ((:

I Hate When Things Like This Happen.

2008-02-01T20:36:00.001-08:00

I hate it when embarrassing pictures of yourself surface and you have no idea where they came from.

Does anybody remember me taking this picture??

I absolutely cannot.

Ugh.

I re-discovered this today...

2008-02-01T16:00:00.001-08:00

The picture is fading, almost completely gone, so I decided to blog about it before it completely goes away.

It's a picture of me, in a hospital bed, with a big poster above my head. On this poster, there are is a letter of sorts with candy stuck to it. This was given to me while I was in second grade.

The "letter" said (with the candy bars in all caps):

"Dear Elise,

We heard you had a WHOPPER of an operation! Rumor has it that a BIG HUNK doctor fixed you up. We are glad he wasn't some AIR HEAD from 5TH AVENUE. We've offered 100 GRAND if they can fix your WHATCHAMACALLIT and if your recovery isn't a ROCKY ROAD. We've searched the entire MILKY WAY with our pals MIKE AND IKE, LOOKing for a way to tell you how much we love you and are praying for you. We hope you are able to MAMBA again soon so your parents can take you on a shopping SPREE at the toy store and mall! Get well soon!!! Lots f love from the NEDRy Ashby Family especially Katelyn ((: PS: You may not SNIKER when you read this!"

Pretty cute how they tied it all in together, huh?

School Is Not My Friend.

2008-02-01T08:08:00.000-08:00

Here is my adgenda for the weekend:

Ugh. I dislike teachers.

-take home math test
-the usual math homework, 40 problems and notes
-read bush's state of the union (20 pages. ughhhh)
-write a letter to the president on this speech, unclude quotes about ideas he is proposing
-write and english essay on flowers for algernon
-work on study guide for history
-study for history and science finals

This is all due Monday...Again...Ughhhh.

We're Truly Amazing.

2008-01-31T21:47:00.001-08:00

No Way.

2008-01-31T16:24:00.000-08:00

There is going to be a sequel to Cloverfield.

Already?

It just came out!

I am going to see it for sure, since the first one left me so disappointed, with the hopes that this one will be better...

i think mr lamotte has super powers....

2008-01-30T21:02:00.001-08:00

he caught me chewing gum on multipule occasaions.

i dont even know how!!

seriously, he must have like bionic hearing, or eyes in the back of his head or something.

exanple:

i was sitting in one corner of the fitness center, talking.

he is wondering around in the other corner, blabbing on about fitness and stuff...

then he begins a little gum lecture... he goes:

"and you better not let me catch you chewing gum, because it will be an automatic detention! (keep in mind, his back is to me...) did you hear that, elise????" (and proceeds to turn around and raise one eyebrow at me.)

It was my very favorite...I was bummed.

He caught me several more times that day. And every time he wasn't even paying attention!

Ugh. I really suck at hiding my gum, I suppose.

my original intention was to share some lame post about all my teachers and classes, but i decided to share this with you instead.

2008-01-30T20:46:00.000-08:00

So, I have this Social Studies/Yearbook teacher named Mr Orgeron...

Mr O. sometimes confuses me... He can be really nice, or the exact opposite...

Background on Mr O:

-Firstly and most importantly: He wears a sweater vest. (No, he doesn't have big fat arms and a skinny torso, and yes, his arms don't get cold. [If your a Demetri Martin fan, I hope you get this...])
-He speaks "eloquently" as my mother puts it...So formal and fancy. I feel stupid in his class. I have never heard him say book. Only novel or novela. And such fancy vocabulary...
-He has a scary smile. I'll walk by him at break, he will flash his freaky clown smile that makes me open my eyes wide in fear. This is what it looks like:

Okay, not really...But you get the point.

Anyways, today, as a class, we decided it would be lovely to establish a democracy within our own class. We serve as Congress, H&R, as well as the Senate. Mr O. is the Prez....

We just vote on everything, and when he veto's it, we overrule with a 2/3 vote. Hooray for no homework!

Ohmygoodness.

2008-01-27T14:58:00.000-08:00

It's A Bird...It's A Plane....?!

2008-01-25T16:44:00.000-08:00

What the heck is THAT?

And if your like Alice, you are probably wondering what the heck is on Kayla's head, please disregard that thought.

This Is Seriously Annoying...

2008-01-22T06:58:00.000-08:00

On the edit your layout page, my whole blog roll disappeared...

But it still appears on my blog...?

How do I add a friend now!?

nerd much?

2008-01-17T18:12:00.001-08:00

(side note: i think just saying "nerd much" is nerdy...thus my title is a rhetorical question. anyways...)

today i made a to-do list of sorts for myself. my goal is to finish all these books by the end of 2008.

I entered the library planning on getting one or two books to read for fun...

i walked out with:

of mice and men
uncle toms cabin
great expectations
flowers for algernon
unshaken: the story of ruth

things my mother wouldn't let me check out because she has no faith in my reading skills to get hem done by february seventh but i plan on checking out soon:

voice of the wind (mark of the lion series)
east of eden
tortilla flats
grapes of wrath
emma or sense and sensibility

books i already own and am working on:

pride and prejucide
12th night
screwtape letters
a midsummer night's dream
how i live now
and if i run out of books, les miserables (for megan =])

required reading: (but am looking forward to)

gone with the wind

it's an ambitious list....but i think i can do it =]

expect a post end of 2008.... we will see how many i actually finish =]