Reincarnation?

Hey there.
I decided to put this back up. With a few minor changes.
Probably won't update a lot...
So, there you go. Feast.

I Fail At Everything

I think I want an alarm clock that punches me.
Because apparently blasting music won't help me wake up.

I didn't see the meteor shower or finish school early. And right now I am running late for co-op.
Gahh...

Never Judge A Blog By Its Title

Things can always be a million times worse than you ever expect them to be.

;D

Dude.
Helloooooooooo!
I love 1:00 AM. So much energy! I could take on the world!!
*Peter Pan pose*
Bada bada ba ba baaaaa.
So why am I up at so late an hour?
What a silly question. I'm always up late.
But actually, I have a reason tonight!
*serious face*
METEOR SHOWER!!

=D =D =D

I never get tired of shooting stars. ^.^

It's supposed to peak at 3:00, and I do realize that I could probably just go to sleep and wake up then.
But honestly. My bed is so comfy... And... Warm...
Alas, I fear I might lack the strength to leave it.
So, I am staying up until 3:00 to see it.
...it made much more sense in my head...
I'll probably end up sleeping from 2:00 to 3:00 anyways. xP

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After I get tired of waiting for the stars to fall, I shall begin my school.
Oh yes.
or
Oh no.
I do not have any plans to sleep tonight.
Bada ba ba bada ba ba!
I have confidence though.
*breaks out in a terribly illogical song from the Sound of Music*
I've survived co-op with only two hours of sleep before.
"I will survive!"
Aaaand! I have a nap-date with the gazebo bench after lunch.
Needless to say, if anyone dares to occupy the bench I mentally reserved during that space of time.
I will be...
Unhappy.
*dinosaur face*
Not really.
I'll just sleep on the chairs in the church...

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Oh man.
The fact that I can't keep those swirly lines even with the others.
It really bothers me.

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Hah! I got it that time. ^.^

Sooo...
Been a long weeek.
But through it, I realized (like, actualy witnessed) how much God looks after His children.
I mean, really.
Wow. Wow, wow, wow, wow.

"You never know what temporal days may bring,
So laugh, love, live free and sing;
When life is in discord
Praise ye the Lord."
-Paperthin Hymn, Anberlin

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I am so excited for the holidays!
I can't wait to watch the Macy's Day Parade and football!
Oh, and Thanksgiving dinner, of course. ;)
I am supposed to make something, buuuut...
I don't know what to make?
D:
Bahh, cranberry sauce? :P

Oh! Today is the Thanksgiving lunch at co-op!
I probably won't eat it because I didn't make anything.
I am one failure of a contribution to society.
Ohh well.

Keesum is coming! I'm excited for that too!!
Going to Oregon!!
Oh goodness, I'm so excited!
Coldness, snow, DAD!, GRANDPARENTS!, Portland!!
Home!!
December 15th, come faster?

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You know what's terrible?
I always get so annoyed when people*coughcoughvampirecoughcough* delete their blog posts.
It shows up on my feed, and I click it only to come face to face with disappointment.
"This is no longer available."
But the terrible part is that I delete mine too!
Very often!
It's terrible!!
I am such a hypocrite.
Sadness...

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The Icarus Account came out with a new EP yesterday!

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Aaand. I'm getting tired.
XD
So this is all.

Goodnight (or morning), my loves.

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"Even when it rains,
The sun's still ablaze;
And right now in the dark
You're my shooting star."
Yellow Shirt, The Icarus Account (meep!)

Meep! ^.^

Helloooo.
I have something to share with you all!!

So, I'm a fan of Chase Coy on Facebook--

( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7TbsdNfIuE&feature=youtube_gdata_player)

(cuteee(:)
--and he posted a link to a band that he's helped out with or something, so I 'liked' it to support him and all. It's called Into Airwaves, and I've been getting updates from them ever since.

So today, they posted this, and I liked it a lot. So, here ya go. enjoy. :)

“I am not accustomed to rejoicing in things that are small, hidden, and scarcely noticed by the people around me. I am generally ready and prepared to receive bad news, to read about wars, violence, and crimes, and to witness conflict and dismay…..Somehow I have become accustomed to living with sadness, and so have lost the eyes to see the joy and the ears to hear the gladness that belongs to God and which is to be found in the hidden corners of the world.

I have a friend who is so deeply connected with God that he can see joy where I expect only sadness…..He keeps saying: ‘I saw something very small and very beautiful, something that gave me much joy.’

The father of the prodigal son gives himself totally to the joy that his returning son brings him. I have to learn from that. I have to learn to “steal” all the real joy there is to steal and lift it up for others to see. Yes, I know that not everybody has been converted yet, that there is not yet peace everywhere, that all pain has not yet been taken away, but still, I see people turning and returning home; I hear voices that pray; I notice moments of forgiveness, and I witness many signs of hope. I don’t have to wait until all is well, but I can celebrate every little hint of the Kingdom that is at hand.

This is a real discipline. It requires choosing for the light even when there is much darkness to frighten me, choosing for life even when the forces of death are so visible, and choosing for the truth even when I am surrounded with lies.

For me it is amazing to experience daily the radical difference between cynicism and joy. Cynics seek darkness wherever they go. They point always to approaching dangers, impure motives, and hidden schemes. They call trust naïve, care romantic, and forgiveness sentimental. They sneer at enthusiasm, ridicule spiritual fervor, and despise charismatic behavior. They consider themselves realists who see reality for what it truly is and who are not deceived by “escapist emotions.” But in belittling God’s joy, their darkness only calls forth more darkness.

People who have come to know the joy of God do not deny the darkness, but they choose not to live in it. They claim that the light that shines in the darkness can be trusted more than the darkness itself and that a little bit of light can dispel a lot of darkness. They point each other to flashes of light here and there, and remind each other that they reveal the hidden but real presence of God. They discover that there are people who heal each other’s wounds, forgive each other’s offences, share their possessions, foster the spirit of community, celebrate the gifts they have received, and live in constant anticipation of the full manifestation of God’s glory.

Every moment of each day I have the chance to choose between cynicism and joy. Every thought I have can be cynical or joyful. Every word I speak can be cynical or joyful. Every action can be cynical or joyful. Increasingly I am aware of all these possible choices, and increasingly I discover that every choice for joy in turn reveals more joy and offers more reason to make life a true celebration in the house of the Father.”

— Henri Nouwen, The Return of the Prodigal Son

Thank you, Into Airwaves <3

hopee it does you good!

Have You Ever Been Alone In A Crowded Room?

Hey you guys!
What is UP!
Had a good end of the week?
Mine was pretty mellow. Just did school. And reading. And cleaning. And eating. And Sudoku.
I swear, Sudoku seems to be my new best friend these days.

Delaney: Oh... No one's around to talk to...
Sudoku whispers: I'm here for you!

Delaney: Well, look at that! It's 4:00 A.M. I should probably go to sleep now.
Sudoku: Must you go?

My relationship with this game has achieved frightening heights.
But you know, ever since I've gotten into Sudoku, I've lost all interest for all my other apps.
Isn't that sad?
I'm such a bad friend...

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You know what I've noticed? People don't really understand how much I mean it when I say 'I miss you.' It's so cliche. People get told 'I miss you' by a different person every day. But really.
I'm not joking.
I miss you like a fat kid on a diet misses cake.
Assuming this overweight little child really likes cake.
Like, to an extreme extremity.
That is extreme.
I miss you extremely.

...like they care anyway.
*sings quietly* "how could you be so heartless?"

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I decided today that I want to join the circus.

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I also broke a vase. Which I haven't done in a while, surprisingly.
And of course, it was one of my step-dad's favorites.
I am entirely too graceful.
Gravity is jealous, so it rebels and tries to make my life miserable.
Well, ha ha, Gravity, my step-dad is super nice and he forgave me.
Score:
Delaney-0
Gravity- -1

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I think the only reason I put those divider things there is because they're sort of swirly.
And anyone who can resist swirls could probably resist a kitten as well.
People who resist kittens = People to hide from

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So I was thinking that I'd start posting a link to a song with every blog post.
Because I like to share =D
But then I always have lyrics, too.
I could post the link with the lyrics... Yeah... I'll do that.

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why do i even have a blog?

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"Slow down, slow down,
This night's a perfect shade of dark blue, dark blue;
Have you ever been alone in a crowded room?" -Dark Blue, Jack's Mannequinn,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmUpWFaQgK0

Look, Children, To The Eastern Sky

  Good Evening, my loves(: It's been a while!

  So. It's been over a month, and I guess that's a long time. Sorry! I had no inspiration.
And let's not forget the sole reason for all of my woes--I'm just a terrible person. ;]

  But I have landed myself on some of that lovely substance this night, and hope to share it with you in a bright, shining and new way! (...as if.) ;]

enjoy.
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September:

  The first half of the month was euphoric. Then came my birthday, which was amazing! Thank you everyone!! My party didn't turn out as bad as I predicted it might, so that's definitely a plus.

  Then my birthday was over, and all happy expectations just vanished. From numerous nervous breakdowns about school(and the rest of things a kid my age would worry about); to being terrified out of my mind, comforted--but still paranoid--you could describe my September 19th-October 1st as unpleasant. It had it's good moments though. :]

Moving on to October:

  Has anyone else ever noticed how Floridian politicians have the worst tans?
Why flaunt them every chance you get on state-wide television? -.-

  Anyways, October's been pretty okay. :]

  I went to Tallahassee to visit my sister! It was a lot of fun =D

  And it's getting cooler!! They say it's going to start heating up though, soon. :[ Sadness...

  Dude. Remember my last post? About all those recipes I was going to try?
  Remember the part where I said that it was probably going be a complete failure?
  I'm beginning to think I have the gift of foresight.

  That was posted on September 8th, and today, October 19th, I have tried... one. That's right, ladies and gentlemen. One.

  Crumpets! They didn't turn out too bad, actually. ^.^

  But tonight. Oh, tonight.
  My mom was going to make pumpkin bread. So I, thinking it might save her time, volunteered to do it for her. Everything went well, until I was finished and had the pans in the oven. Can you guess what was sitting on the counter behind the cookbook? A FOUR LEGGED DEMON BABY FROM THE DEEPEST CIRCLE OF HELL!!!! 
Not reallly.
There were four eggs.
I
forgot
the eggs!


  Thankfully, though, they turned out okay. =)
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  I discovered a new band today! The Shape of the Earth. Possibly my new favorite. ^.^
  Listen? It's real nice.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC9JW99Clmo
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  People are happy. It's nice to know.
  I've been feeling pretty alone lately, though.
  Alone and pointless.
  Lovely.
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  Anyways.
  There's a barn dance coming up innnn... two weeks! I'm excited! I'm gonna get to see people I've been missing. :] I hope it goes alright...
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  I'm all out of things to say, my dear. So, I bid you goodnight.

"We live on front porches and swing life away,

We get by just fine here on minimum wage,

If love is a labor, I'll slave 'till the end

I won't cross these streets until you hold my hand" -Swing Life Away, Rise Against

Whennnn Theeeeee Moon Hits Your Eye, Like A Big Pizza Pie...

That'sss Amoreeeee!

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Hello there, once again. :]

 I have come up with an experiment, which could probably (and most likely will) turn out to be a total failure. But... I'm pressing on. ;)

  I have decided to try to cultivate my culinary skills. If that isn't terrifying, I'm not sure what is.

  Heheh. Anyways, I went through some little European recipe books and found some risky ones and some safe ones. Here's my list:

Welsh Rarebit (Not rabbit!) 
  Calls for:


4 slices of bread; 1 oz. of butter, softened; 1 level teaspoon made English mustard; 1/4 level teaspoon of salt; a shake of Cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 6 oz. cheddar cheese, grated; and 2 tablespoons of milk or bear.

  I'm really not sure what to expect from it, but the description said it was a "quintessential savoury dish". It had me at 'quintessential'. ;]

Yorkshire Scones
  This was the only one I got from the Yorkshire Teatime one. It looks a little hard, but the ingredients are pretty simple:


1 lb. self-raising flour; 1 teaspoon of salt; 4 oz. butter; 4 oz. sugar; 2 eggs; 5 fl. oz. milk; and 1 beaten egg, for glazing.

 This one's description was: "Scones are the epitome of English afternoon tea." Who knew you could use 'epitome' while describing a scone?

Bakestone Cakes
  These Traditional Monmouthshire cakes are apparently more like scones than cakes, seem pretty simple to make, and the ingredients few and manageable-- 


8 oz. flour; pinch of salt; 1/2 oz. baking powder; 2 oz. butter; and... "single cream"? Any one know what that means?


Chocolate Coconut Crunch
  Does this not sound delicious? Does the name alone not effect an exceedingly warm feeling in your very soul? It does in mine. Because anything with chocolate and coconut (with crunch in there, too!?!) in its name must be superb. Plus, it says that it is so easy to prepare, children will enjoy making them! Absolutely paradisaical! (Yes, I am trying extra hard to boost my vocabulary. 'Quintessential' and 'epitome' were just too intimidating--I have to beat it. ;) But I must ask--what is a Swiss Roll tin? It calls for one. Is it like a bunt cake pan?
  Any how, here are the ingredients--


6 oz. self-raising flour; pinch of salt; 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 5 oz. butter, softened; 3 oz. caster (?) sugar; 4 oz. desiccated (dried) coconut; and 2 oz. plain or milk chocolate.
  
  I. Cannot. Wait. =D

Crumpets
  I am not sure as to whether or not these are like the ones I've had, but if they are, I shall be delighted. You make them on the griddle, which, I hope, shouldn't be too bad...? I'm quite excited for these, too. =)


1/2 lb. flour; 1 small egg; 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 2 oz. brown sugar; and 1/2 pint milk.


Cheese and Ham Scones
  You might already know, but I am a Herculean fan of ham. Ham and cheese. Possibly the best food combination of all time. As it happens, however, I am a vegetarian, and have vowed eschewal from meaty things, ham qualifying as one. It is a little dispiriting, but I'll just have to make some with ham (for my omnivore family) and some without.

8 oz. self-raising flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; pinch of salt (this measurement is mildly aggravating. It makes me want to pinch something, but it sure as heck isn't salt...); 1 oz. butter, softened; 2 oz. strong Cheddar cheese, grated; 2 oz. cooked ham, chopped; 5 fl. oz water; and beaten egg, to glaze.


Egg Whey
  I honestly have no idea what to expect from this. Apparently it's a pudding? Custard? Thing? :S We'll see...

1/2 pint milk; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; pinch of ground nutmeg; pinch of ground cinnamon; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 oz. sugar; 4-5 thin slices of white bread, thickly buttered and crusts removed; and the grated rind of a lemon


Welsh Cheese Pudding
  Okay, so this does sound mildly paralyzing, but I'm going to try it anyway! =D

6 slices of bread; butter, for spreading; 8 oz. grated cheese; 1 level teaspoon mustard powder;  1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; salt and cayenne pepper; 1/2 to 3/4 pint milk; 2 eggs, beaten.


Poor Man's Cake
  The title basically says everything: few, cheap ingredients and no uncommon, fancy tools needed. I was satisfied.

3/4 lb. self-raising flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 oz. butter; 6 oz. soft brown sugar; milk; and 1 egg, beaten.


Lancashire Nuts
4 oz. butter, softened; 4 oz. caster sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 4 oz. flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 4 oz. cornflower.
BUTTER-CREAM FILLING:
3 oz. butter, softened; 6 oz. icing sugar; and a little warm milk.


  You're supposed to put the filling in between two cookies, and it makes a little Oreo. ^.^

Mushroom Soup
  I love mushrooms. I really do. And in soup they're even better!!

2 oz. butter; 2 oz. flour; 1/2 lb. large mushrooms; 2 onions, very finely chopped; 2 pints strong chicken broth (I think I'll substitute it with vegetable broth); 1 tablespoon rice; 1 bayleaf; chopped lemon balm, to decorate; 1 tablespoon dry sherry (I think I can live without that, though).


Brown Bread Ice Cream
  Ice creammmm!! Seriously, who could pass up a chance to make your own ice cream?? Certainly not me.  :)

1/2 pint double cream; 1/4 pint single cream; 2 eggs, separated; 1 tablespoon rum; 4 oz. brown breadcrumbs; 3 oz. sifted icing sugar.


Shortbread Biscuits
  They looked easy, so I figured I'd try them. :D

6 oz. butter; 2 oz. sugar; 8 oz. self-raising flour. And that's all! Wow! =D

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  Well, that's everything that I found today, but I think I'll look around on the internet some more, sometime, to find some. If you have any, leave a remark! :)

  I'm pretty excited! I still have to convert the measurements and all, though. Thankfully my mom sent me a website a while back which lets you do just that. :] Also, I think I'll make Wednesdays my cooking day. Should be awesome! I'll definitely keep you posted. :)

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And that's all for tonight. :) I have a few things that I should have been doing, instead of writing this, so I have to go do them now. :P Sweet dreams!