Back in Time

I found this today on Stumbleupon, and my mind was blown so I felt the need to share it. This is from the August 1925 issue of Popular Science Monthly and it was a prediction of how the cities of 1950 would be like due to efforts to remedy traffic congestion. First of all, I find it hilarious that they included "Aircraft landing fields" because it just seems too ridiculous that air travel would be a super commonplace mode of travel in the 50's. Also it sounds like something that would be in Star Wars. With the car becoming a more sought out, dependable, and available vehicle, scientists knew that there would be traffic but wrongly predicted how it would be dealt with. Cars lead to the outward growth of cities rather than society stacking itself up. Of course, this analysis is all in hindsight. It seems to be a trend that people foresee an overcomplicated world and overestimate the capabilities and speed of human innovation. They did rightfully show the formation of the underground subway system along with apartments and skyscraper workplaces, but overdid it with two levels for different speeds of traffic and an above-ground level for pedestrians. When we think of the future, we think of flying cars and robots doing everything for us. Though this technology is becoming available, I doubt that they will become a big part of daily life very soon since they were already supposed to have been back in 2000. Tis truly incredible the things humans can create.

The End is Near

Even though all of us (myself included) are diligently looking forward to the end of the school year, I just wanted to remind everyone to not lose sight of the moment.

"One today is worth two tomorrows" - Benjamin Franklin

Awkward dancing.

If you are ever feeling stressed or find yourself in an awkward situation of any sort, there is one thing that can solve all of your life's problems: awkward dancing. It's pretty much how Holly and I spend our weekends. We just blast Holly's Hilary Duff cd and release our inner awkwardness through the art of dance. You can't overthink it or else it becomes too forced. You just have to go with the flow and let your awkwardness do the dancing. It's as simple as that. So give it a try. You might just be surprised at the magic wonders it can do for you.

How to be an awful editor

Hey everyone, I happened upon this great article and I thought I'd share it with you all.

http://community.sparknotes.com/2011/05/19/how-to-be-an-awful-editor

It got me thinking that we, as editors, just aren't doing enough to be awful at our jobs. We really haven't gone that extra mile that it takes to truly suck.

We've got to step up our game if we want to inspire our writers to start giving us their lowest quality work! They look towards the editors for an example, and we've got to show them what it takes to be awful. That's all I'm saying.

So ditch the spell check, screw deadlines, and do all you can to do your worst! <3

PS. just keeding ;)

I want to travel.

So Keely and I were sitting in our pod the other day and I had the urge to go on the National Geographic website. We browsed through probably 200 images of the most amazing scenery on Earth. There were underwater shots of coral reefs and people hiking up Yosemite cliffs with waterfalls pouring in the background and quiet mountain lakes and everything else you could possibly think of.

Doing this just reinforced one of the things on my bucket list-- travel the world. There is so much to see out there and I can't wait until I have the means to go out and see everything.

The first step to this is summer, of course. It's so close, yet so far away. But once it comes around, I'm just going to try and see California. As a starter. Maybe a camping trip with my friends, or a day trip to Yosemite. We'll see if my parents will even let me. But I'm stoked no matter what. Freedom is so close.

Cant wait...

So I can not wait until summer! Usually I'm a little sad at the end of the year but this year is completely different!

My sophomore year definitely hasn't been great, it wasn't horrible but its not something I will miss. So much has happened in the last couple months, Ive had a lot of changes in my life and school is just stressing me out right now. I'm excited to have a carefree summer and for the new school year to start. I think my junior year is going to be so fun and lot less stressful because I'm actually happy with my classes that I'm going to take.

Anyway I just need to get through these last few weeks and everything will hopefully get better.

Stay Off the Roads

Monday I had my first driving lesson and let's just say I have much to improve upon. The instructor was constantly having to use his break and turn the wheel for me to save me from crashing into everyone around usI blame being a terrible driver on my instructor talking waaayyyy to fast and it was rush hour traffic around the mall that I learned in. That's a little nerve-racking.
Although I was horrible the first time I drove, I feel that I am slowly starting to make improvements. I drove to the Target in Lincoln last night and I don't feel that I put anybody's lives in danger once. Slowly but surely I believe that I am starting to become a better driver. But do take this as a warning to stay off the roads when I am driving. haha.

Hello End of the School Year...

We have two weeks left and im nothing but a big stress-ball. Although I have A's in all my other classes, math is my worst enemy right now. I'm battling to pass that class and I'm determined to. It's just really stressful.
On top of that, I have like four projects that are due soon and I feel like I MUST DO WELL ON THEM OR ELSE IM DOOMED. The last thing I want right now is any other grades dropping because of a stupid project.

Summer, if you can hear me, please hurry up and arrive. I feel like I cannot relax until these two weeks are over with. Hear our crrrriiiiessss!

Getting Plastic Surgery on Monday

I won't be in class on Monday (missing another journalism class) because of an operation-plastic surgery, something I never thought I would never get. It's nothing drastic or vain, although it is cosmetic. Basically my earring hole/piercing tore terribly and I haven't been able to wear earrings for a while because of it. The procedure will refill this hole (and it shouldn't really hurt), but it is weird to think I am getting plastic surgery. My friend and I agreed that: yes, it would be nice to look super hot and have a 10 on every feature, but then again, there are risks to everything...and I'm a bit too "prude"/religious to experiment with that anyway. No one's perfect and even models have some flaw before Photoshop.

Just one year until I can repierce my ears and wear the cute coconut shell earrings my amiga brought me from Mexico.

Note: this is the same procedure someone with gages (spelling?) would undergo to have normal ears again..eeeeek

Ssssppprriiiinnngg

Spring has sprung. Except for the fact that it like rained for a couple minutes yesterday. That threw me for a loop. But now I get to pull out all of my dresses, skirts, flip flops...AND EAGERLY ANTICIPATE SUMMER!!!!!!! These last two weeks have been absolutely insane. But after this week, which shall be filled with dance show, it's smoooooth sailing up until summer :) I can't wait! AP tests are OVER thank goodness, which has reduced a great amount of my stress. Still have projects and to get some of my grades up and work hard these last few weeks of school, but we're almost there! And I cannot wait. I have been looking forward to June 2nd since the first day of school. Senioritis anyone? And then it's senior year...applying to colleges, short school days, and the last opportunity to go to dances, rallies, etc... it's going to be so amazing. And most likely overwhelming. But right now I'm not worrying about that and just hoping to survive the next few weeks to get to SUMMER!!!! :D

That "In-Between" Stage

I feel stuck in a transition stage. I'm younger than most of my classmates. I have a license, but no car. I'm moving, and at present I live in both Carmichael and Rocklin. And everyone keeps asking me "Where do you want to go to college, Brit?", "what do you want to do with your life Brit?", "What do you want to be Brit?" I. Don't. Know. Any other year, I would be pining for summer at this point in the school year. But this year, I'm not so sure. I'm stressed about the last few weeks of school. I'm ready for track to be over and cross country to begin. I do NOT want to be in my current classes anymore. I just need a break. This year has been.....trying.... At best. I don't know what I want. Scratch that, I want a nap. And I want things to hurry up. And slow down.... yeah, I don't know what I want.

Allergies

The other day, I heard that if you repeat the word "fish" when you have to sneeze, the tingly "Igottasneeze, man" feeling goes away.

Fishfishfishfishfishfish.

My allergies, and the allergies of at least 5 million people around the world are acting up due to the arrival of Spring. Today, I forgot to take my Loratadine and I'm suffering. My eyes itch, my nose is running, and I keep sneezing.

Fishfishfishfishfishfish.

I think the worst part is the eyes. Mis ojos are sore and swollen, and it hurts to blink. And they're watery, so it looks like I'm crying and therefore in need of unecessary pity. So why do allergies exist again? Evidently, they are a symptom of allergens in plants and animals irritating the delicate tissues in your body, or something of the like. Either way, they come with the Spring and its plants and baby animals.

Fishfishfishfishfishfish.

I can't wait till Fall, honestly. Although then school will start, and I'll be just as irritated.

Holga

I'm also addicted to my crappy, plastic film camera. It's amazing, it does the most incredible things with pictures. And I'm going hiking this weekend so I hope to take some better pictures on my next roll than I had on my last one haha

Tumblr

So I'm addicted to Tumblr.... and I don't really know what else to say about that... Everyone should have a Tumblr and follow me....

Sleepwalking

I find the whole idea of sleepwalking to be an interesting phenomenon. It's weird to think that you're walking the parallel between consciousness and unconsciousness by being asleep while appearing to be awake. According to my research, sleepwalking is considered a parasomnia, which is an abnormal behavior during sleep that is considered disruptive. It occurs during non-REM sleep, meaning that a person is not acting our their dreams when they are sleepwalking. It is difficult to wake up a sleepwalker because the brain is resistant to arousal during periods of sleep. I've had a couple of sleepwalking incidents when I was younger, but nothing that has persisted. On one occasion, I woke up to find that I had crawled underneath my own bed, a feat that I was incapable of while awake since the space beneath my bed is so small. Another time was when I woke up laying on the couch in the room next to my room, thoroughly confused. I thought that it was pretty interesting to go to bed in one place and wake up somewhere else, but that's probably because it was never too severe for me. Apparently some people actually drive to places while asleep. That would be scary.

Blogging for my group!

Hello to everyone in my group! I just wanted to remind everyone that we are on blog this week, which means one post, two comments. I was not there today because of an AP test, but I will talk to you guys on Wednesday! :)