ok, I know that this isn't going to be the most intelligent post that I publish, but this is so important that I believe it deserves a place here. So, you know how I mentioned that I've never been to Ireland? Well, as of last night, I am officially going to Ireland in November! My dad and I are going to spend five days in Ireland and then five days in Paris! I'm so excited! Anyway, I just wanted to share the news.
Slán go fóill
Bridget
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Essence of Me
Hey Dudes!
Ok, so this is one of my blogs. I thought since almost none of you know me, I might as well introduce myself. I'm Bridget. have you ever noticed how some names just seem like adult names and others just seem like their for kids? I cannot imagine Bridget as an adult name, but I guess I'll have to believe it in a few years. :) My middle name is Rose after my grandmother. I am 25% German, 25% Irish, 25% Puerto Rican, (yes, I really am Puerto Rican, my mom is half), and a whole lot of other little percentages. This is my second year at Central and I think that it's awesome! Before that I went to a tiny little Catholic school. It was small, but I really got to know the people in my grade over the nine years that we were together. One of my favorite subjects is English, (honestly, I'm not trying to be a kiss-up) and I LOVE to read. I like reading fantasy books as well as European classics. My favorite book really is "Pride and Prejudice", but there are many, many runners-up. Along with reading books, I love writing them. I have several novels in the works, although most of them are merely a few pages. My primary however has almost nine chapters to its name. I also enjoy writing poetry. Writing in any form is fun, but poetry my release. I can pour all my hectic, over-powering emotion into my words. Most of the time I startle myself with what I write. (I'm not bragging, some of my work is quite amazing.) I might add some of my work here, I've heard that there are some other writers in the class that might appreciate it, but I haven't decided. Anyway, onward on our field trip learning about.....me!
One of my favorite lines from a poem of mine is:
"I am a wanderer living in the past and fighting the future."-Moi
It describes me precisely. I hate change and I love the past. I love the 60s and 70s, if you ask my friends and family they will tell you that I am actually rather crazy about both decades. I am a self-declared hippie and I hate war...which is kind of a no-brainer anyway. Since it was TWO WEEKS old, I have been doing Victorian Era and Civil War reenacting with my family. I absolutely love it! In fact that hobby is actually where my fascination with fashion stemmed from. I have been dressing up in the clothing for over fifteen years and you start picking up some of the characteristics of different decades over the years, I have recently become intensely interested in the fashions of the 1940s as well as the 60s and 70s. I especially love shoes! My parents will attest to the fact that I threw a huge fit when I learned that they gave away all of my granmother's vintage shoes from the 40s and 50s. My favorite music is from the 60s and the 70s although some music today is pretty good. In general it music is rock, I'll like it. I am a genuine rock'n'roll sweetheart. My favorite artist is Neil Diamond, I grew up listening to him and seeing him in concert (2007) was a HUGE deal for me. :) I also love the Beatles, my favorite Beatle being George Harrison.
I'm almost done, I promise.
You know how before I said that I am Irish? Well, to be honest, I am in love with Ireland. I love the music, the land, the folklore, everything. The terrible and slightly unbelieveable thing is, I have NEVER been there! Ever since I can remember I have wanted to go. When I was younger, the reason was mostly becuase my dad loved it and his enthusiasm was infectious. No however, all the yearning is purely individual. Since I can't have Ireland though, I listen to lots and lots of Celtic music. My favorite artist is Enya. My favorite song of hers is actually what is playing in the background. I often listen to her music while writing becuase the haunting strains fuel my inspiration. Well, I think that's all for now. I know that you are probably bored and I just wanted to thank you for sticking out until the end!
Peace
Slán go fóill
B
Ok, so this is one of my blogs. I thought since almost none of you know me, I might as well introduce myself. I'm Bridget. have you ever noticed how some names just seem like adult names and others just seem like their for kids? I cannot imagine Bridget as an adult name, but I guess I'll have to believe it in a few years. :) My middle name is Rose after my grandmother. I am 25% German, 25% Irish, 25% Puerto Rican, (yes, I really am Puerto Rican, my mom is half), and a whole lot of other little percentages. This is my second year at Central and I think that it's awesome! Before that I went to a tiny little Catholic school. It was small, but I really got to know the people in my grade over the nine years that we were together. One of my favorite subjects is English, (honestly, I'm not trying to be a kiss-up) and I LOVE to read. I like reading fantasy books as well as European classics. My favorite book really is "Pride and Prejudice", but there are many, many runners-up. Along with reading books, I love writing them. I have several novels in the works, although most of them are merely a few pages. My primary however has almost nine chapters to its name. I also enjoy writing poetry. Writing in any form is fun, but poetry my release. I can pour all my hectic, over-powering emotion into my words. Most of the time I startle myself with what I write. (I'm not bragging, some of my work is quite amazing.) I might add some of my work here, I've heard that there are some other writers in the class that might appreciate it, but I haven't decided. Anyway, onward on our field trip learning about.....me!
One of my favorite lines from a poem of mine is:
"I am a wanderer living in the past and fighting the future."-Moi
It describes me precisely. I hate change and I love the past. I love the 60s and 70s, if you ask my friends and family they will tell you that I am actually rather crazy about both decades. I am a self-declared hippie and I hate war...which is kind of a no-brainer anyway. Since it was TWO WEEKS old, I have been doing Victorian Era and Civil War reenacting with my family. I absolutely love it! In fact that hobby is actually where my fascination with fashion stemmed from. I have been dressing up in the clothing for over fifteen years and you start picking up some of the characteristics of different decades over the years, I have recently become intensely interested in the fashions of the 1940s as well as the 60s and 70s. I especially love shoes! My parents will attest to the fact that I threw a huge fit when I learned that they gave away all of my granmother's vintage shoes from the 40s and 50s. My favorite music is from the 60s and the 70s although some music today is pretty good. In general it music is rock, I'll like it. I am a genuine rock'n'roll sweetheart. My favorite artist is Neil Diamond, I grew up listening to him and seeing him in concert (2007) was a HUGE deal for me. :) I also love the Beatles, my favorite Beatle being George Harrison.
I'm almost done, I promise.
You know how before I said that I am Irish? Well, to be honest, I am in love with Ireland. I love the music, the land, the folklore, everything. The terrible and slightly unbelieveable thing is, I have NEVER been there! Ever since I can remember I have wanted to go. When I was younger, the reason was mostly becuase my dad loved it and his enthusiasm was infectious. No however, all the yearning is purely individual. Since I can't have Ireland though, I listen to lots and lots of Celtic music. My favorite artist is Enya. My favorite song of hers is actually what is playing in the background. I often listen to her music while writing becuase the haunting strains fuel my inspiration. Well, I think that's all for now. I know that you are probably bored and I just wanted to thank you for sticking out until the end!
Peace
Slán go fóill
B
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