I enjoy writing but sometimes it can get hard.

Writing essays, is one of the things that I enjoy, but yet, I find it annoying at times. Right now, I am going to start writing an essay on the book 1984 by George Orwell.

I like writing, but I hate typing. On one of the things in AP English is that you mainly have to write 10+ page essays, with all the elements that are required in an essay. As I am taking the Pre AP English class, I have realized that I am becoming more more lazy when it comes to typing. I have the ideas in my mind, but I just do not want to type. The solution for me: I need an app/program that can type the words in Word or something when I speak them. That would bring my life down to simplicity. I could easily just speak and the program would type as it goes.

Usually, we all have at some point began an essay that was due the night before we, because we were lazy.  In the end, we know that we are going to have to spend till like 1 in the morning just to finish writing. Yet again, why do we wait for it at the last minute? It just adds more stress to us, and makes the work seem lower quality.

For the last essay, I spent two hours having Word opened with just basically writing down my ideas. I was not actually writing my essay. I was glad that the essay was due the following day. In total, I only had written about three pages. Then I decided to leave it that way, and work on it later.  Before I knew, time went by and I had to work on it at last minute, as well as final edits.

But what can I give her! It’s hard because I don’t know what she is expecting from me. Chocolates, flawers, cards, dinner, money. What to give her on this special day it’s very hard to know but there’s nothing that can express how much I love her and miss her. So know am very confusssed not knowing what to give her. And my sister and dad is no help at all. But am sure at he end am give her something that she is goin to love. I think at the end I’ll get the same thing as always flawers with a lame teddy bear. She always wanted to have a kitty. But where to I get a kitty. Plus I don’t even now if she would be able to take care of the kitty. And I want to make her to always remember my present forever. So I think am get her a kitty it’s not common and she will have to take care of it and love it.

Plus she wont feel as alone as she has been feeling lately. So maybe that  would be the best thing right now. But then again what if she does not like it and tells me she doesn’t want it. And she leaves me with the kitty what am I go in to end up doing with the poor kitty. Well am not go in to think negative and am go in to give her my gift. I would be really happy at the end if she really likes my gift and if she does not like it then I would be very sad. But at the end the things happens for a reason. And I have a good feeling that she is go in ending up liking my kitty =)

In order from left to right, Scott Pilgrim, Kim Pine, Stephen Stills, and Ramona FlowersOok most people have heard of Scott Pilgrim but some only know it as a movie while others know it as a game or graphic novel, so I am here to explain them all.

Ok so time re-cap the 6 books in a few but maybe a lot of words, Scott Pilgrim(age 23) is with a teenager, Knives Chau ( age 17) who is also in a band with Stephen Stills(age 22) and Kim Pine. Scott has no job and is lazy, he shares a tenant with his gay roommate Wallace Wells, who provides for him. One day he begins to have dreams of a girl, and he falls for her. He finds out she is a delivery girl and he orders CD in order to meet her (her name is Ramona Flowers age ??(24)) . They meet, they have a date, Scott is two timing knives so he has to break up. In order to be with Ramona he has to defeat all her evil exes.

So for book two he must defeat her superstar ex.

book 3, Scott’s ex comes back and is dating Ramona’s ex.

book 4, Scott defeats Ramona’s evil ex (the ex is a girl) and Scott learns the power of love.

book 5, Scott must defeat twins who were both dating Ramona, at the same time, this is where Scott’s life starts to crumble.

book 6, scott must defeat gideon to get ramona, this is where the book ends.

There was a movie of it that came in the summer of 2010, starring micheal cera, which in my opinion wasn’t really a good scott pilgrim, but the movie itself was great so go watch it.

Plus there is also a video game and it is also awesome since it was what most gamers crave, a beat’em up game where you pick from either scott, ramona, stephen, kim, knives(DLC) or nega-scott(only obtainable if you beat the game with all 4 characters). The game follows the novels, where you must defeat the evil exes and stuff. Overall both the game and movie were great but if you are going to buy either of these, go read the novels first, or any order you want.

Ohhh, and I didn’t say the whole thing since it would ruin the point of actually reading them, but its actually funny and has a lot of video game references and one harry potter reference (this one is a toughie). It has a mixture of action, romance and comedy so go get a copy of it in the local comic book shop, if they have any there.

Penguins are some really awesome animals that are sadly in danger of extinction, due to the global warming conditions our planet is going through. I think that this is something really sad and bitter, but unfortunately we can’t do much to help them.

Anyways, as I was saying, another cute thing about them is that once they mate, they always stay together for the rest of their lives. I find this really nice because not most animals do this, and they appear to be more faithful than humans. Shocking! O:

Even though these beautiful animals aren’t found everywhere, they can be seen at the zoo, or even aquariums. Penguins usually are found in cold climates where they are able to survive easier.

Not only are they cute, and adorable to me, but I also think they’re so gracious, and funny because they have this really cute walk. They walk in such a cute manner, it probably makes anyone smile, just like it makes me happy.

Baby Penguins!

I really can’t remember when was the first time I saw a penguin, but I’ve loved these animals since the longest. If you guys wanna learn an interesting fact about penguins, here goes one:

“When a male penguin falls in love with a female penguin, he searches the entire beach to find the perfect pebble to present to her”

I know this may sound cheesy, but it’s really nice, and loveable. Ahh, if not, then i’m just a crazy person who ‘s obsessed with these beautiful animals haha.

It’s been a lifetime ever since I started knowing more, and more about them, and they became my favorite animal, which was long time ago. c:

Aww well too much talking about them, but overall you kinda have to agree with me, when I mention and say that they are some of the most beautiful animals on this planet, because honestly they are.

Yep, that is me.

• I blurt my first thoughts of people

I saw a tall dude in church and when he shook my hand, I said “You are very tall!” He didn’t look to thrilled to know and I kept a genuine smile on my face.

• I stutter.

Random Friend: Hey Andrew how are you?

Me: I a a a fii fi fi fiiii —DANG IT—I am goot!

Friend: Sorry I asked.

• I will talk to myself while in a group or in public

Me: “What is wrong with you!?!?!?! I can’t beleive you”

Random Passerby: “Um, excuse me?”

Me: “Hi how are you?”

Random Passerby: ??? Um…what?

Me:

• I say things that I think are genuine compliments.

Me to a girl: I like the way your hair covers your ears.

Girl: Thank…you?

Me: You are quite welcome! I am Andrew.

Girl: *Still freaked out by my comment*

• I howl at random times. (And I mean HOWL)

*In Class*

Teacher: So anyone know what the Author is saying here?

Me: AWWWWW OOOOOOOO!

Class: LOL

Teacher: Um, Andrew, you doing okay?

Me: Huh what?

• Flirting for me means flirting with friends

My best (girl) friend: Hey dude whats up?

Me: You look beautiful today.

Best friend: Thanks…um, we are over the phone you know that right?

Me: *dreamy eyes* yeah I do.

• Shaking hands pretty much determines my opinion of you

(I was a Jr. supervisor of a park once and new employees came)

Me: My name is Andrew Roman, and I am your Jr. supervisor. *Holds out hand for business handshake*

New Employee: What Up!? *gangsta shake with mega fist pound*

Me (in my head): Is this guy serious? I can fire him right now!

Me (outloud): umm nice to meet you…your name?

He never gave it to me. And I never had him too far from my sight. One of them never even bothered to introduce themselves to me.

• I blurt out randomly ambiguous statements

“Hey, what is up Andrew?”

“I will eat you’re newborn baby…”

“What…?” o.O

“Oh, I meant ‘Fine, thank you!’”

• I don’t care about “your needs”

*In class and someone asks me for my phone charger*

“Hey, can I borrow your phone charger?”

*They expect yes*

“No.”

*Shocked look*

There are more…things…that I do but then again, I have meant more socially inept people in my life.

This is for the One with the Small Hands.

I think you are an awesome girl. Well, so, and, that is a good thing. (It can be a bad thing (but I doubt it)). You have some issues grasping things (in more than one ways if you get me (which I know you do)). And, so, well, yeah.

GET TO THE CHOPPER!

This is SMALL HANDS!

THIS IS SMALL HANDS

For anyone who follows my blog (and I highly doubt that it’s anybody other then the people who correct this blog), I know that I promised I would write about my dreams. But since I am writing this blog while it is super hot, I decided to write about music instead. (I know that this logic makes no sense, but this is how I rationalize things I no longer want to do).

Black Lips

Let’s see, the band that I will write about this time will be: THE BLACK LIPS!!! Yes, I will right about the Black Lips. I have just recently started listening to them, and they are the only thing I am listening to right now (well not really, but I am listening to them a lot).

Now, I know that I am taking AP Literature, but I can’t think of any better (or more intelligent) word to describe this band other than AWESOME! This band is just awesome. It’s as simple as that. The Black Lips can be described as “Flower Punk” (somebody else’s words, not mine, though I think it fits).

There is something about this band that just sticks. They have a certain charm that will keep you coming back. And even if you don’t like their music, they are very interesting to see perform. They’re definitely not like other bands. They do things like make out with each other and pull down their pants just because they can, because it’s fun and because it makes for an interesting performance.

These are the things that make them so appealing, at least to me. You won’t ever know what you’ll get from them and it’s quite refreshing, so I definitely recommend them.

So you can get a little taste of what you’re in for, here are the lyrics to their song “Bad Kids” (my favorite one, I might add). so enjoy.

“Bad kids, all my friends are bad kids,
product of no dad kids,
kids like you and me

Bad kids ain’t, no college grad kids,
livin’ life out on the skids,
kids like you and me

In Class
We are a minority
Got no
Respect for authority
And won’t
Play well with others
And steal
From all your mothers
They’ll try
To give us pills
Oh wait
Give us all the pills
Go cry
Mom I gotta go to court
Dad won’t
Pay his child support

Well you gotta understand
we only do these things because all we are is

Bad kids all my friends are bad kids
product of no dad kids
kids like you and me

Bad kids aint no college grad kids
livin life out on the skids
kids like you and me

At home
he throws a hissy fit
Time out
he doesn’t give a shit
Got drunk
Off all of grandmas schnaps
Got caught
Runnin from the cops
Toilet
Paper on the yard
Six f’s
On my report card
Smoke cigs
In the bathroom stall
Spray paint
Penis on the wall

Well you gotta understand
we only do these things because all we are is

Bad kids all my friends are bad kids
product of no dad kids
kids like you and me

Bad kids aint no college grad kids
livin life out on the skids
kids like you and me.”

Best looking Mega Man

OK, time for my second favorite video game character (first being Geno). His name is Rock or better known as Mega Man. The blue-bomber is actually a robot, when I was young I thought he was a small blue power ranger, but as I began to mature, I actually began searching up his background (I was 9) and apparently he was a robot. Back then robots were the bees knees, which gave me more of a reason as to why I should adore Mega man.

The story of Mega Man all began when Dr.light and Dr.wily began to make 6 robots, each with a specific job that will revolutionize the robot industry. They are known as robot masters, robots that have the ability to feel, though this programmed in them so this is artificial. Then Dr.Wily began to get jealous of Dr.Light, and in order to get revenge, he re-programmed the robots to attack humans rather than help. While the world was under attack, one of Dr.Lights household robot (rock) decided that he should be the one that should stand up to the tyranny of Wily. Light knew that rock would not be able to defeat the robot masters in his current condition so he gave him an upgrade, and from that day forth he was known as Mega Man. so after defeating the 6 robot (8 if you count power-up for the PSP) and stormed into Wily’s castle and defeated wily, he went back home to rest up after his quest.

But Dr.wily didn’t stop, no sir, he kept on attacking, and even after death his creations still reaked havoc with Zero(Wily’s greatest creation) and caused what is known as the maverick disease, I think, point being, mega mans duty is never over since Light created a new robot, with the ability to think and do things on his own without it being programmed his name is Mega Man X (X for short).

Mega Man has and is the mascot of Capcom and they usually put him in other games such as Marvel Vs Capcom, or Street Fighter X Tekken(though they put the box cover rather than the kid version). Mega Man is always welcomed everywhere except Marvel Vs Capcom 3, because they thought that putting zero, and, both from the mega man series, would be a better idea than putting mega man himself. I would be alright if they added x, in fact i would rather want x, but they decide to put the partner and the villain, without putting the heroes of the game tron s. that is all kids so go find a copy of Mega Man 2 (my favorite) either on the internet or buy it online if you still have Nintendo and go have fun.

So you may be wondering, what is a Boba? This fruit’s origin is from Venezula, Peru, and Columbia, according to an online source. To define it with simplicity, it is a fruit that is dark colored  and round. Usually, they are floating at the bottom of the drink. They may not look appetizing but trust me, they  taste  amazingly delicious! They have a sweet little flavor within them.  Some people like them, while others don’t. But in my case, once I tried them, I was immediately hooked on them. Boba can also be known as tapioca.

For those that haven’t tried them, you need to go try them out. Yes, that goes to you Marbella.

Yay!!! -Marbella

But anyway, the Arctic Hot spot has some great flavors for you to indulge from. Not only do they have Passion fruit, they have mango, and others as well. I’m trying to remember what other flavors they have.

After numerous google searches and reading awkward reviews, I finally found a place in which they sell Boba. It quickly became another one of my favorite places. Cup O’ Joy is located on the USC campus.  That place is just a comfortable little sanctuary, in which you can simply go hang out at.  They have magazines and cozy couches just waiting  for you o be used by someone.A lot of the students go study there. But most of all, I love this place because of their late hours.  My friend Cassie and I  enjoy going to Cup O’ Joy for a late night drink with Boba.

Boba is an amazing drink, which I enjoy very much. If anyone recommends any other places where Boba is sold, please let me know.

The main type of species that I do not like are insects. I know that insects are helpful to the environment but I find them somewhat disturbing. Insects can crawl and fit almost anywhere so they are found in unexpected places. They are mainly found in dark and lonely places where no one goes very often. Another problem is that they reproduce very fast and if not stopped in time they can overrun the whole space.

An example on a t.v show i saw in the past few months. The t.v show was about insects and in this episode they showed a house that was completely overrun by roaches. The roaches were everywhere and they were starting to spread to the other houses. The house had been abandoned so the neighbors had no other choice but to hire an exterminator. In another case, the family had a bed bug infestation. They had the problem for a few days and they hired an exterminator once they started noticing the bite marks that they had. Once the house was clear and out of bugs they went back to their normal lives. What they did not expect was for the bed bugs to come back and infest the house once again. They had the exterminator come back but this time they cleaned everything very thoroughly. Insects not only cause infestations but they can also carry different types of diseases that we may not know about.

Attack of the scarabs

Insects are not only disturbing and sometimes frightening in real life but also in movies. For example, in the movie “The Mummy” they use hundreds of insects to scare off the tomb searchers or robbers.  In other movies they exaggerate the size if the insects to scare the people. They have insects the size of a minivan or perhaps much bigger . With the size of the insect every small detail is shown to see how scary and threatening it is.

I know its going to happen. Today. Its clearly spelled out and defined in the air I breathe and in the heart that pumps life to my extremities and soul. My dawn had come to claim my horizon.

My toes touched the hardwood floor and twitched from the cold. My hair–scruffy as always–tickled my forehead and my eyes felt heavy from the government work. It had only been 3 years since the government began to provide jobs to people. Ever since the Crash… nothing really has been the same–

“Andrew! Come down here, son!” my mother calls.

I hurried downstairs, touching the rough texture of the wall while the smell of unsalted soup entered my nostrils.

“Yes mother?” I inquire curiously

The dawn had come to claim my horizon (photo: auensen/Flickr Creative Commons)

. “How may I help?”

“Your step father and your brothers will be home soon. Lets set up.”

She poured the hot liquid into dented metal bowls. I dug around in the cupboard and I found two cans of mixed fruit that had not been touched until now. I asked my mother if we could have such a treat and she sighed, but said yes.

She had  sadness in her eyes. Once a beautiful woman, she now morphed into a washed out version of herself. She used to be able to provide us with anything we wished but now, she can barely afford to give us canned fruits. Her body resembled a traveler with a heavy load.  A load that no one but her can carry.

But then, I remembered. My brothers. I had two of them and they have the clarity of the ocean in their eyes. I longed for them and no later did I think this, they walked in with my step father.

He stood, tall and strong, with the face that is roughly craved and covered with rough patches of dirt and passion. My step father had clear, serious eyes that shined in the sun. He stood a full foot above my head and had a voice that was equally calming yet forceful–his aura held a cloud of authority and peace.

“Andrew, it’s good to see you up,” he said with a serious yet caring below.

“Yes, I lose my track of time…” my voice trailed off as I saw my brothers run up under and around my step fathers legs.

“Andrew!! Guess what we did with daddy!?” they yelled in pendantic excitement.

“What?” I asked with smile.

“Well,” William, my 11 year old brother began. “We went to the pond and we discovered several spieces of animals and fauna. We even caught a lizard–but we had to let it go free.”

“I ate a worm!” my 6 year old brother Ever yelled in glee. “Daddy couldn’t stop laughing and William nearly spilled his guts!”

After several moments of them arguing over the legitimacy of Ever’s statements my step father and mother discussed something in hushed tones over the stove.

I knew what they were discussing but I need not discuss this with the reader. For now.

My mother served us small portions of plain watery soup and a small cup of mixed fruits. I haven’t had a meal like this in about 2 weeks. The government comes to our door and hands us rations that consist of bread and cans of soup. They have yet to come to our door.

My brothers nearly choked on their fruit. It is a luxury to have something sweet. I ate with care and gave them each half of my fruit. They are too young to realize that this is a fleeting moment of joy.

After we finished, the table was cleared of the essence of the fruit and my little brothers went to clear their faces of the stickiness from the syrup. I went up stairs to my bed, and I laid down on my bed to ponder with the sunset.

Something stirred me. Then I heard my step father call me softly.

“Yes, Step father?” I asked as I walked down the stairs to discover my home transformed. Everything was white. Sheets covered the floors, the walls, and everything around me. The windows were open and a chair was placed in the center of the room, covered in a blanket.

I knew it had to be done. We are starving. I ate too much and my brothers had a better chance of surviving the turmoil if my mouth ceased to desire food.

“Do what you must,” I said to my step father.

He motioned to the chair and I did as he said. I sat, facing the largest window in the house with a view of the pastoral fields of grass and the setting sun. It’s rays reached out to me, and grasped my soul in its clutches to set down with it.

My father left me and went to shuffle through a drawer for the the instrument. He came back to me. My last sight was of the sun setting as he placed a blind fold over my eyes.

“Andrew… I really do love you son. I truly do.”

I nodded.

I felt the cold, metal tip of the instrument graze over the rear of my skull.

Then black overtook my body, my soul, and my spirit. I fell into a abyss of never ending, painful peace. Peace. Peace.

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Note: This is a dream of mine. It’s one of the only dreams I can remember in explicit detail. It continues on but I must cut this short for the sake of the sanity of editors and my sanity as a writer. Thanks for reading.