The Blessing in Disguise Award

Hola, compadres.

this is how i greet literally 98% of my friends

I was nominated for the Blessing in Disguise Award by the lovely and amazing Adaline and Kelsey. Their blogs are both so interesting and creative, and they appreciate the wonder that is Poptropica. 

ONWARD HO, THEN.

Adi's questions:

Favorite book character? Why?

I'm going to have to go with Hermione Granger, because she's a fantastic role model for young girls. She dealt with being thrown into a completely new world, her best friends fighting with each other constantly, racism, and sexism, but she was still a strong, smart woman who saved Harry approximately 876 times.

Do you enjoy blog design?
YES. I love designing headers, playing with fonts, and adding new things to my sidebar.
It's so fun.

Do you play any instruments? If yes, for how long have you played? If not, is there anything you'd like to play?

I can and still do play the piano a little bit. I think I had lessons starting when I was..five? But my main instrument now is clarinet. I've been playing since I was in sixth grade, so that's about three years. I really really love it.

Kelsey's questions:

In the last year, have you met anyone who's changed you in any way?

Honestly?

All of you.

Adi taught me about new music, Kelsey taught me about accepting everyone. Maddie taught me about photography and friendship.

There's so much more, but I know that I wouldn't be the same person without you guys.

What is something you absolutely cannot wait for?

SUMMER.

I have a lot of fun plans this summer and I absolutely cannot wait.

Also, the release of the fifth book in the selection series.

I can't wait a year. Not happening. 

When was the last time you laughed until you cried?

When my dad was telling us a story about the magician that was performing on the cruise ship we were on when there was a huge storm.

He's a good story teller.

I nominate:

Maddie: Maddie is one of my best online friends, and her photoshoots are breathtaking. You won't regret visiting her, trust me.

Olivia: Olivia runs two amazingly geeky blogs, and fangirls with me over Taylor Swift.

She also recommends very beautiful and expensive Etsy things to me.

She needs to stop doing that.

Abigail: Abigail is the sweetest, and I think she's a part of nearly every fandom on the face of the earth. She's just so great.

QUESTIONS FOR THE NOMINEES I'M SORRY I FORGOT THIS PART

What is you favorite part about our blogging community?

Any plans for this summer?

Can you do CPR?

And with that, fellow warriors, I leave you.

HAVE A FABULOUS MEMORIAL DAY, OKAY?

You guys are seriously the best. 

 ♡ l e a h 

Randomness and Tidbits #1

Kay, people.

Let's talk.

THIS SERIES WAS INSPIRED BY ADALINE. I'VE SEEN A BUNCH OF PEOPLE TRYING TO TAKE HER IDEAS WITHOUT CREDIT.

NO SIRREE BOB.

It's just not right to take someone's idea, tweak it a little bit, and pass it off as your own.

So just don't.

OR YOU'LL HAVE ME TO ANSWER TO

*actually i probably couldn't do much to you but the theory is there*

Thank you, and goodnight.

~

Anyway. as you might have guessed, this is going to be like Adi's Jumbled Thoughts. 

That is to say, freaking amazing.

Because you can't go wrong with Tumblr posts and Taylor gifs.

I could watch this all day.

"I'M CRASHING! I'M CRASHING!"

Bless Phillip Lester.

'ARRY POTTER.

I recently got into Poptropica (and it's taken over my life bc I'm a cool kid) and one of the islands is mythology themed.

I ACED IT.

"Hi, I'm Percy Jackson, and you're watching Disney Channel."

somehow all four of them are me playing video games

GUYS THE FOURTH BOOK TO THE SELECTION SERIES CAME OUT TWO WEEKS AGO AND I FINISHED IT IN ONE NIGHT AND I'M JUST NOW POSTING ABOUT IT 

IT DESTROYED MY LIFE 

The Bad Blood video came out on Sunday.

I was basically like

it was so freaking amazing

and there were EXPLOSIONS

and it was SOOOOO EPPPIICCC

If you don't know this song do everybody a favor and Youtube this right now.

And then listen to The Water Buffalo Song.

maybe this is why I'm afraid of other teenagers

36523273193473289472930 points to yahoo

I laugh at things like this and worry about myself.

And to close out this post, one of my favorite quotes ever.

REMEMBER THAT SUMMER IS NEARLY HERE GUYS

THAT'S CAUSE TO CELEBRATE

so long, farewell

♡ l e a h 

Books & Reading Tag

disclaimer: this could get really freaking weird/emotional so read at your own risk.

Thank you Kelsey for nominating me for this! 

She's so hilarious and her blog is amazing, so do hop on over there.

ANYWAY 

you guys ready??

1. April TBR (To be read)? 

Paper Towns! I really want to read the book before the movie comes out this summer.

2. Book (series) you would like to see as a movie?

The Books of Bayern. It's one of my favorite series ever and I could honestly read them all day long. Also, they would make amazing movies. 

(if they don't pull a percy jackson on us.

still salty.)

3. Overhyped book/author?

ummmmmm

UMMMMMM

don't kill me pls

MOCKINGJAY.

I absolutely loved The Hunger Games and Catching Fire, but Mockingjay was really slow and a bit dull. I felt like I had to force myself through most of it.

Didn't love the ending either.

4. The best book series you will ever read?

*sings*

HAAARRY POTTTTTEEER

Percy Jackson is a very very close second, but HP will always be my baby.

Seriously though.

How could you not love this series?

5. Book to movie adaption that was really bad?

*sobs* 

percy jackson.

just...no.

I've heard that the director didn't even read the book.

*cringes*

6. Books that just made you cry?

I just forgot every book I ever read.

Every single Selection book made me sob though, as well as The Mark of Athena.

7. Book you're reading right now? Give it a quick rating. 

Just finished The Heir by Kiera Cass.

life destroying in the best way possible

8. A book series that you just didn't like? 

The Matched series just wasn't my favorite. I have a problem with dystopian novels where I'm internally yelling at the main character to quit questioning the society and sit down.

That was probably a big part of it. xD

9. Book that you haven't read yet, but really need to?

Haven't gotten around to TFIOS yet.

Maybe this summer...

10. What's your favorite children's book?

For some reason Chicka Chicka Boom Boom has always been my favorite. 

Idk, I'm messed up. 

AYYYYY THANKS AGAIN KELSEY THAT WAS FUN

Don't got time to nominate people today, sowwy. Take it if you wish.

*blows kisses* 

have a great day and listen to lots of taylor swift.

♡ l e a h 

dear...

Dear science teacher,
I really, really don't like you. You cannot teach. Also you switched our tables so I'm not with the guy I like anymore.
Rude.
But at least you're enthusiastic.

Dear every teacher I've ever had,
I've probably inadvertently stolen books from all you. I'm really, really sorry and I hope you know that they're still being read and loved today. Also, I think every single one of you had at least six Baby-Sitters Club books.
Not that I'm complaining.

Dear people that play outside during region band tryouts,
I wish you would stop doing that because you're all freaking good and it intimidates me. Thanks.

Dear Ali,
YO SQUADRON MATE AKA MY BESTEST FRIEND EVER
*cough* you're fabulous. I love you a whole freaking lot. Thanks for buying me food sometimes when I don't have money and for letting me borrow your clothes and for criticizing the people on Love It Or List It with me.
Also, we're doing more photo booths this summer.
Just sayin.

Dear JK Rowling,
If you don't write an eighth Harry Potter book I will never forgive you.


Dear weirdos who request to follow me on Instagram,
You are the reason my account is private. PEOPLE. LIKE. YOU.
Creeps.

Dear B,
Honey, you're really smart. Get over the fact that you got an 80 in algebra. Everybody, including you, will get a B at least once in their lifetime.
And you're kind of snobbish about your grades.Dea
Really snobbish.

Dear Webkinz,
Quit charging $83457234878927489 a person to be able to play anything. Nobody likes your website anymore.
Except me.
But that's only because I've been playing since I was seven.

Dear Chick-Fil-A,
Never, ever go out of business. Always have Cherry Coke.
Also, I know you're judging me like mad when I go up to the counter and ask for six Chick-Fil-a sauces but it's only cause I have four siblings.

Dear four siblings,
You're all weirdos. In the best way.
Love ya.
p.s. who thinks we should have a sleepover on the trampoline? cause I do.

Dear Mom,
We really, really need to replace the vacuum cleaner bag. I'm tired of having to drag the downstairs vacuum all the way upstairs when I clean my room.
Thanks.

Dear HTML code tutorials that actually make sense,
YOU SAVED MY FREAKING LIFE. THANKS GUYS.
Also shoutout to Ctrl+F for making the search for HTML tags that much easier.

Dear everyone that was on my team for dodgeball on Tuesday,
Sorry if I sucked. I thought I did pretty okay but ay you know how these things go.
But, just sayin, I totally rocked it.

Dear Adi,
You're crazy and amazing and I love you a whole very lot. I can't wait for when we meet and make a baking video with celebrity-themed cupcakes and a day in the life video.

Dear Future Husband,
You'll be expected to watch Harry Potter and jam to Taylor Swift and don't judge me for liking Diet Coke cause there's enough of those people in the world and please let's travel the world together and our first daughter will be named Alice and I really hate mold so please be the shower cleaner in our house.
Love ya.

Dear Maddie,
YOO INTERNET FRIEND I FREAKING LOVE YOU TO PIECES OKAY

Dear Mom,
Also, thanks for making me lunch on testing days. I can't handle the school lunches after four hours of testing. They don't even give you a cookie and that is not a system I can live with.

Dear Taylor Swift,
Never, NEVER stop being perfect. I love you so much and you're an amazing role model. If I get to come see you in person I will probably die.
Also, it was me who bought the Shake It Off ringtone three times.
It was an accident.

Dear algebra,
I have no idea what on earth I'm doing.

Dear fellow fangirls,
"They never said the fangirl life it would be easy. They only said it would be worth it." - me, 2K15

Dear A,
You were super mean to me in sixth grade. It was very much uncalled for. By the way, I was totally beating your butt at kickball.
SO THERE.

Dear movies about the American Revolution,
I get way too emotional watching you. Sorry.

Dear Daddy,
You're fantastic and I love you. Thanks for buying me ice cream after band concerts and for singing Michael Buble with me and replacing the word "love" with "waffles".
Dang. We're hilarious.

Dear Adi,
"Hey guys I'm Leah and I'm here with my internet friend Adi...and ...um...it seems that Adi has passed out..."

Dear Spotify,
YOU'RE AMAZING. I DON'T KNOW HOW I SURVIVED WITHOUT YOU OKAY.

Dear teenagers that look at me weird in the mall,
You scare me, even though I'm a teenager myself. You probably will always scare me.

Dear summer,
Please, oh please, get here faster. I've got marching band to do and road trips to go on and ice cream to eat and books to read and music to listen to. I've got memories to make.

Dear self,
I don't think you're as awkward as you were three years ago. I sure hope you aren't.
And by the way, you're great. You have a great music taste and you're kind of hilarious. You have dreams. You have friends. You know who you're supposed to be.
Keep doing great, girl.

♡ l e a h

t-swizzle.

In case you don't know me, I am a HUGE fan of Taylor Swift. 

HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE.

I love her all of her music, her videos are brilliant and she's so generous and amazing and GAH I LOVE THAT GIRL.

In fact we're doing collages in art and whenever I found a picture of her I would go "Taylor Taylor Taylor Taylor SWIFT!" My friends think I have issues.

Psssh. 

Me?

But it ain't a blog til Taylor's been on it, ya'll. 

*creds to someone amazing on g+*

I think that's good for now.

Anyway, Taylor is my role model and my very favorite artist ever.

sorry had to

And now I join the ranks of the people who have long obsessive posts about their favorite celebrites on their blogs.

*throws confetti and hands out taylor swift themed cupcakes to said ranks*

♡ l e a h