One Flew East, One Flew West...

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.

So today I finished Ken Kesey's classic American novel, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. This tells the story of R.P. McMurphy, a sane man in a mental institution in Oregon, through the eyes of one of the patients in his ward. This novel, written from the knowledge that Kesey gained from working the night shift of a mental hospital, is extremely gripping and articulate. McMurphy is a hero, a Christ-figure. I was extremely displeased by the ending of this book, but it was necessary for the book to have any meaning. I could go on and on about how upset I am about the way this book ended, but that would spoil all the details for those who have yet to read it, like my friend Clarence. Anyway, I just wanted to post some of my frustration and admiration on my page.

Love,

Grace

10 Things I Hate About You

The Taming of the Shrew and anything based off it will always hold a place in my heart.

Last year in Brit Lit we read The Taming of the Shrew in class and then watched two movie versions of it. This past fall I was in Kiss Me, Kate, a musical based off this Shakespeare play. Two nights ago, my friend and I watched 10 Things I Hate About You, a film also based on The Taming of the Shrew. Throughout the movie there are numerous Shrew references. This film, starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles is now my favorite movie.

I hate the way you talk to me and the way you cut your hair
I hate the way you drive my car, I hate it when you stare.
I hate your big dumb combat boots and the way you read my mind.
I hate you so much it makes me sick-it even makes me rhyme.
I hate the way you're always right, I hate it when you lie.
I hate it when you make me laugh, even more when you make me cry.
I hate it that you're not around. And the fact that you didn't call.
But most of all I hate the way I don't hate you-not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.

Snackers

I'm a snacker.
You probably are too.

Do you have to be eating something all day?
I know so many people who always have to be chomping on something... it just feels better when you have something to do. It's a distraction.

I sometimes eat in the morning.
I eat on the phone.
I eat while walking.
I eat while sitting.
I eat while talking.
I eat dinner.
Sometimes I eat lunch.
But I'm always eating.
I always need something to snack on.

Snackers.

I Know Things Now

Here's a song from my favorite musical-- Into the Woods by Stephen Sondheim
This song is sung by Little Red Riding Hood after she escapes from the wolf.

Eww...

So I just found something that I didn't even think was possible.

I just found a work that I wrote, published online on teenink.com. I had to try to get my work published for my final in Creative Writing. It was my worst piece of the whole semester and I can't believe it was published. That really disgusts me. Eww.

I feel the need to blog...

I don't know what about exactly. I just need to write. It's 4:36 A.M. in Chicago on March 2, 2009. It's Dr. Seuss' birthday. It's my friend's birthday as well. He's 18 today. It's a big day. Today is a year since I got my class ring. Today is also a year since Jonathan and I officially decided to go to Junior Prom together. I'm hungry. I'm going to eat the leftovers from my breakfast yesterday... it was sooo good =] Today my room is cleaner than it was yesterday. Today I'm almost finished with my homework. Today I'm still impressed with something I read yesterday. Today I still have the $20 I made waitressing on Saturday. Today I wish I was a better person, but I know that I am doing well, working towards that goal. Today I know that I am a forgiving person. And I love that about myself. Today I think I'm beautiful, that the world is beautiful, that God is beautiful, and that God made everything beautiful for a reason. Last night, I did what Bing said to do in White Christmas: "When I'm worried, and I can't sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep, and I fall asleep counting my blessings." I have sooooooooooooo MANY FLIPPING BLESSINGS. THANK YOU GOD.
Love,
Grace

Lenten Goals

There are three things I want to do for Lent. I know it doesn't start until Wednesday, but I just wanted to throw out my goals.
1. I'm giving up Diet Coke. And all pop for that matter, but I only drink Diet Coke anyway.
2. I am going to either run or bike at least two miles three times a week.
3. I am going to be more aware. Aware of what is going on in my life, in the lives of others, in the world. And I am going to go out of my way at least once each day to do something nice for someone else.

Love,
Grace