SK’s Blog

I am a reader. I have been reading ever since I have been able to read, and it is the way I escape from reality. I have read so many thousands of pages it boggles my mind thinking about it, and it saddens me that other people do not find joy in reading. I know everyone is different, and some people will never like reading, but I think more people should give it a fair shot. It makes you more educated, gives you a better vocabulary, and it stimulates your imagination. I think I’ll use this blog as a spot to review some books I’ve been reading recently. This is partly an excuse to actually use my blog, and partly a spot to review books because I want to practice writing and reviewing. As an added benefit, if anybody reads it, maybe I’ll give the gift of a good book recomendation, and the feeling after recommending a book that somebody ends up loving is a great one. I have an AP Psychology test tomorrow and a lot of work stacked up for me, so I hope to start writing again soon, but not today or tomorrow most likely.

Cheers

Ok so I’ve been very short on money lately…but should be getting a lot soon. My tax return should be here any day now, working at SP is about to start (training already started) and the person I used to work for still owes me money. I’m practically just waiting for the money to come, because I’m pretty broke at the moment. I have to pay for limo services to proms, tuxedo rentals (ugh!), and I can’t help it, but I hate renting my books. I like to buy them, and I made a long list of books I want (well, I think I need them =] ).

I might go to Barnes and Noble today after dinner…maybe not though because gas is ridiculous. I have been doing Calculus and studying for English, but I still have loads more to do before tomorrow :(. Yeah I’m just randomly writing here for once because I needed a break from reading Macbeth again. Maybe once homework dies down in the next few weeks I’ll start posting again. Who knows though? 

~SK

While in Salem, Oregon, Barack Obama answers a question about why voters should support him over Hillary Clinton. He compliments Clinton but notes that his candidacy will change the way that our country is run. More engagement in foreign policy, more transparency in government spending and decision-making, and more inclusive discussions.

watch the video 

    It’s been quite a while since I’ve been regularly posting…maybe I will start again soon, but school’s been super busy and will be very busy again this week. -_-

In recent news…yesterday was SB’s bday party, which was loads of fun. I learned yet again that I am terrible at karaoke, but Singstar Amped was quite fun (and embarassing >_>). We had a snow day on Friday and I used that opportunity to watch the second and third installments in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I also watched several hours of special features. Whenever I watch those movies, I get back into my LotR phase and become very interested in it. I’m reading the Hobbit again, as well as The Silmarillion, and I’m going to buy the Children of Hurin once I get some more money. Ok I’m done talking about lord of the rings

Hmm on to music I guess. I’ve been in a techno mood lately…listening to Daft Punk’s Alive 2007 album a lot as well as several albums by Orbital.  It’s also been hard for me to play guitar lately because in this weather my fingers get very cold and sorta numb and its really hard for me to play unless the house is very warm. Weird, I know.

I guess that’ll be it for today. I have a ton, and I mean a ton of homework to do today. Oh joy.

~SK

So today is Valentine’s Day…just like any other day but thats cool. Actually, today was better…not because of he date but because today was the first day I didn’t have a crapload of homework to do! I was able to have some free time to myself today which I needed. I could play guitar, read some, and watch some TV. Hmm what did I do today…Oh yes the Senior Sweetheart assembly was today, and that was much better than taking a test in English. Fun times. Then….Japanese was cool because we were all super hyper and I laughed like all period. After that I made my tea run and got 4 teas, and then realized how much money I spend on drinks, but its good so whatever.

Tomorrow is Senior cut day, which is silly I think. Even though I wouldn’t normally do it, I gotta go to Fogo de Chao in Philly but I have to go for lunch (a lot cheaper and the same food), so it has to be during a school day (no lunch on weekends), and tomorrow seems like a good day since my third and fourth periods will be like empty anyway! So I’ll “skip” third and fourth which will mean no loss in education and an amaaaazing lunch at Fogo. Win win situation!

You’d think on a “free” night I’d stay up late doing stuff, but I’m pretty tired, even after taking a nap earlier. So I’ll be out soon.

Peace!

~SK

I’ve been very busy lately…haven’t had much time to update this. Tomorrow I have tutoring and I have to go buy something and write an essay. Thursday I have work, and Friday I’m going to a party. Finally on the weekend I’ll have some much needed free time to relax and I’ll update then. I’m also gonna try to get ahold of a camera to start taking pictures…

Till next time!

~SK

So I’m finally 18…doesn’t feel much different but I can do more things now! My party was fun and thanks to all those people who came…and thanks so much for the gifts and/or money! I had a good day

~SK

So Saturday I spent pretty much the whole day at Cabellas. It is pretty much the greatest store ever…and we spent loads of money there. We needed lots of stuff for our Grand Canyon hike in April, so we bought a great pair of hiking boots for each of us, wool socks, these really cool pants for hiking, and other things. I’m so psyched its not even funny.

Yesterday was pretty awesome. I had Josh and SB come over to “jam.” I always wanted to say that…but its true! We spent hours learning and playing good songs like “So Lonely,” “You’re Pitiful,” and more. We are a rock band now! I wanted someone to call me so I could respond “Sorry, I’m with the guys jammin’.” I think we are called “Sean Kelly and the Sean Kellys?” Today I have to work and then hopefully practice “All the Young Dudes” and a few more songs. Oh crap, I also have to sparknote “East of Eden” for Honors English on Wednesday -_-.

Till next time!

~SK

The first half of my last year in high school is finally over. I liked my classes, but I’m glad to be done some of them *coughgym*. I’ll miss physics dearly, and I’ll miss all of the juniors that I won’t see much anymore…and the freshman in my Japanese class (the ones that were ok…some were just dumb). All of my finals were easy, but my Japanese final had a few that I was confused about. After the half day in school, the “gang” and I (+ a few more…) went to Applebees for lunch! I ended up spending a ton of money (I got an expensive meal -_-) and then I think somebody didn’t pay so people at my end of the table ended up paying more. But then we got 10% off (YAY!) so I got $2 back =D.

I can’t wait for my new semester…should be a good end to my years at high school.

~SK

Today was a wonderful day. It seems like I’ve been having lots of them lately…which is a good thing! First off, my uncle came yesterday, and its always awesome to have him come over. He’s from Michigan, but he was at a conference in Delaware so he stopped by. Last night was full of guitar hero 3, oblivion, and gears of war and then this morning he taught me and my brother so much about music. I learned more today than I’ve learned in quite a while, because he can play drums, guitar (all types) and the harmonica, and we have all 3 of them. He taught me lots on electric, some on acoustic, and some harmonica stuff. He also taught my brother how to play the drums a little better, and he helped us get a cool jam goin…my brother was keeping the beat while I just played the 12 bar blues and we would mix it up. I learned a few scales and everything…fun times!

We then went to Philly to get cheesesteaks from Pat’s. Of course I got “wit,” but I made the mistake of getting provolone instead of wiz. I like provolone better around here, but when you go to Pat’s, you just gotta get cheese whiz. I tried one with wiz after I ate mine and it was so delicious. Mine was too, but next time (hopefully soon!), I’m getting cheese whiz. We explored Philly a bit, then came home to jam some more. Fun day all in all. Oh, and I saw Sadie at Target! (thought that was worthy of being added =D) I also bought a few things at Barnes and Noble and I met Anthony Horowitz, an author that I used to love (read several of his books a long time ago). He was doing a Q&A session and it was pretty cool.

All I can think about is music right now, so I’ll end this and go play some drums or harmonica or something. Peace.

~SK