November in General ♥

  Might I just say that November has been absolutely lovely thus far, and I just can't wait for the rest of it.(:  Since I'm just great at compiling lists, why not make one right now?  XD

NaNoWriMo

  NaNo has totally took over my life lately.  XD  I'm a little behind right now, but I think it'll all be alright.  ;]  As of right now, I have 7,487 words, and I still am nowhere near done for the day! :D  I should probably have 10,000+ words by the 15th, since it'll be half-way through the month . . . or maybe I should have 10,000+ words by . . . TODAY since NaNoWriMo winning starts on the 24th!  XD  Who knows, but I really hope I'll get it done.  XD

ANTICIPATION!

I am so anxiously awaiting so many things right now.  XD

• My BIRTHDAY! :D
• My birthday PARTY! :D
• TAKE ME HOME!
• REACHED!

  Seriously, I am beyond excited. :3

Pinterest!

  I recently got a Pinterest, and I am ADDICTED.  O.O  You can follow me here!  :D  So yeah, please do!  XD

Reading

  I JUST finished The Maze Runner by James Dashner, and it was AMAZING.  It was a terrible cliff hanger, though, and I read the first two chapters of The Scorch Trials, and they're terribly cliff-hanger-like, too.  XD  Y'alls should all read it.  Really, really, really.  :3

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  I'm obviously excited and happy about a million other things, too, these are just a few that came to mind.  ;]

  But anyways, I'd really like your help.  I really hate asking for people to follow me and such, but I really want to have my goal of 75 followers by my birthday.  If you guys remember, my birthday just so happens to be on this Saturday-or the 17th!  :D  I'm at 67 followers right now, guys, so I'm not too far away.  Please help?  I'd really appreciate it!  :D

Here!  Enjoy this random picture of a bok from who-knows-how-long ago!  :D

  November, I quite like you.  :3

xoxo,

Carolyn

Just R U N

{{Pinterest}}

  I don't know if you guys really know this, but I'm a runner.  :]  I absolutely have loved running since I was young, and have always have competed in the little track meets in town that I could.

  One thing about the way I ran?  Well, I'm a dancer,-as you well know-and I run ran like one.  How?  Straight on my toes.  No heel, toe, heel, toe for me.  Toe, toe, toe, toe, toe.  XD  I learned when I was fitted for my cross country shoes that that'll tire me out a lot quicker, and such and such.  Therefore, I had to change my running style.  That was difficult, but well worth it.  :]

  So, I'm starting cross country tomorrow, and I can not wait.  I've been running almost every night since June 14 {or somewhere around there}, and I can run 2.2 miles without stopping.  I feel ready, and I can't wait for tomorrow. :3

{{I'm in a posting mood right now.  So very much.  XD  This is the third post I've written today.  Yes, it's sad, but true.  This is actually written on the 22, if you were wondering.  It's just being posted later.  :]}}

National Dance Day

Found on Pinterest.  :]

  Today is National Dance Day, and I can't even begin to express what dance means to me.  But, I can try.

  Dance is my life.  It influences every decision I make, it makes up my life, it's what defines me best.  Without dance, I don't know what I'd do.  It's not only a sport, an art, but it is me.

xx,

Carolyn

I Don't Know what to Title this POST!

  I really don't know what to title this post.  I don't.  And it's bugging me, but whateves!  XD  I have a lot to post about.  **Snods**

  First off, I was nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award by Kellee and Sapphie!  :D  Love ya girlies.  <3

Rules:

1. In a post on your blog, nominate 4 fellow bloggers for the Versatile Blogger Award.

2. In the same post, add the Versatile Blogger Award.

3. In the same post, thank the person who nominated you

 with a link back to their blog.

4. In the same post, include 7 random pieces of information about you.

5. In the same post, include this set of rules.

6. Inform each nominated blogger with a comment on their blog

  So, here are my seven random bits:

01. My hair will be cut shorter this summer to be the same length as my growing-out bangs

02. I am currently reading two books

03. I LOVE cheddar and sour cream baked Ruffles!  XD

04. I am doing five dances in the recital this year

05. My phone case is zebra print!  {{It's orange, pink, and purple}}

06. I HATE gym class {{usually, if we're doing anything to do with running, I'll enjoy it}}

07. I am going to the midnight premiere of Catching Fire in November of 2013 for my Birthday.  I must.  XD

Here are my nominees:

--Jeneca at Jeniqua

--Vivy at Viviness and AG

--Arianna at Writerality

I will post some random pictures via Pinterest between my various subjects.  XD

  Okay, so . . .  next off on my agenda is . . . Oh yes!

  My bestest friendo {XD} Makenna and I started a blog together!  :D  It's called I Love you More than Spadex and Pine Trees.  XD  You're probably thinking, "What the heck is wrong with these girls?", but it's not that weird!  Well, if you understand the story.  Let me explain!

  So, one boring day during study hall, Makenna and I were sitting by each other and we were both on laptops.  We went on a Google Doc and created random stories about how much we love each other.  They were all very random.  XD  Our favorite is the obvious, "I love you more than spandex and pine trees."  And so, tis our blog name.  XD  And-by the way-we don't love each other in creepy ways, mm'kay?  XD  We love each other in the way best friends do.  XD

  BUT ANYWHO.  Here is the link!  PLEASE follow!  :D  {{Oh, and we have an awesome Hunger Games design.  YEAH BUDDY.}}

This reminded me SO much of Joccee from Cupcake Dictionary.  XD

  NEXT ON THE LONG LIST OF THINGS TO BLOG ABOUT!  XD  I guess I'll combine these two things.  :]  Anyways, one of them is my current design.

  So, as you can see, I am currently using "Dynamic Views".  I like it fine, but I don't know . . . it's kind of weird.  I don't like the no-header dealio.  Not cool.  XD  But the amazing Jeneca is making me a background, so it'll be fixed sooner or later.  :]

  Next is about my 365 blog.  It's not going well.  AT ALL.  :[  I'm not sure what to do about it.  :/  Ideas?  Should I continue?  I'd love to, but it's difficult.  :P

  And so, this concludes my extremely long and rambly post.  I hope the pictures made you happy.  Because I love Pinterest pictures.  And they make me happy.  :]

With Oodles of Love,

Carolyn <3

d a n c e

  Ever since I was young, I've adored dance.  I knew dance was my passion, dance was my life.  I tried different things- t-ball, basketball- and found myself dancing in the outfield, running like only a  dancer would.

  My cousin was a dancer, she was so elegant and beautiful.  When I saw her dance in the Nutcracker, saw her be in all those beautiful dances in the recital, I knew I wanted to be like her, I wanted to dance in the Nutcracker and try all kinds of dances.

  And so I decided against basketball and any other sport that I thought maybe, just maybe, could be mine.  I knew dance is what I would live and breathe, and so I did.  Ever since I have started dance, I have been in not only the simple ballet, tap, jazz classes.  I have tried all of those, plus tumbling, Irish, lyrical, and then . . .

  Only a bit over a year a go, I began my pointe-prep.  I got those lovely shoes and squealed as I went up on my box.  They were mine and they were beautiful.

  I, not too long ago, knew that God was calling me to be a dancer, not only now, but for my occupation some day.  When I went to registration for this dance season,  I was pleasantly surprised to be offered to assistant-teach some young dancers' classes.  I was overjoyed!

    Here I am today, still living and breathing dance.  I don't know where I'd be without it.  <3

~Carolyn

{{All pictures via Pinterest!}}

My Dream Home

I'd have the best rooms EVER, in the coolest parts of the house.  Like this one, right by the window, where I'd curl up and read while the rain pats against the window.

I just LOVE this idea.

Oh yes.  I shall live in the kitchen . . . or preferably in a little library, but, ya know, that works, too.  XD

Stairs.  Lots of them.  Oh yes.

My guest room.  ;)

Another one like so.

The entrance to my library, where my room is.  ;)

I NEED THIS.  NOW.  PLEASE.

Yes yes.

Closest become couch spaces.  Love it.

{Love, love, pinterest happy, love, love}

All pictures via Pinterest!

Happiness Hit Her Like a Train on a Track

{{Listening to Florence + the Machine, Dog Days are Over}}

  My happiness post.  :)  'Cause I like being happy and I have a lot to be happy about! XD

Being asked to a dance
Eep.  Yes, I was asked to our Valentine's Dance.  Eep.  By Carter, my . . . boy?  :P  Blogging about him is awkward.  XD  So, here's how it happens.


Scene: On the boys' bus, leaving from school.  I'm sitting by Ally, my FRAN, right after a boy asked me to the dance that I am NOT friends with . . . Awkward moment.

Carter: But seriously, will you go to the dance with me?

Me: Wondering if I hear him right What?

Carter: Seriously, will you go to the dance with me?

Me: Yes!

Ally: smiling


Me: smiling, starts to inform my friends


Carter: Well, I was going to ask sooner or later, and we were already talking about it, so I thought, "Why not?!"

Me: smile still on face~~


And I'm still smiling.(:

Songs
Garsh and golly I'm completely and totally in love with songs that have to do with love.  :P

All the Pennies- Mindy Gledhill {TIS MY FAV SONG GURL.}

This is My Song- Mindy Gledhill

I Do Adore- Mindy Gledhill

Anchor- Mindy Gledhill

You and I- Ingrid Michaelson

And trust me, there's more.  XD  But I love these songs.  :)

Photography
My 365 day challenge makes photography an everyday thing, and I LOVE IT.  <3

Pinterest
It's addictive, man.  Unhealthy.  XD

Books
I JUST FINISHED MATCHED YESTERDAY, AND IT WAS AMAZING!  Hunger Games, here I come!

FRANS
My friends are flopping amazing.  Yo u do not know how much I love them, we laugh millions of times every day, and I don't know what I'd be like if I didn't have them.  So, merci to my frans that I see every day.  Je t'aime.  <3

{Love, love, France, love, love}

Tag, You're It!

  Ha.  Such a creative title, right?!  Well, this is obviously a tag, and I got it from Jocee's blog.  {{She has SUCH a lovely blog, and she's a really lovely person, too. :)}}  She tagged anyone who would like to be tagged, so I decided do to it!  :D


//. Name your favorite song.
All the Pennies by Mindy Gledhill//. Favorite Dessert
CuPcAkEs!//. What makes you angry
People wearing too much make-up, too young.//. When your upset
. . . I talk to my mom.  XD//. What's your favorite pet
I like dogs, but Mrs. O'Leary is good.  {{Percy Jackson.  <3}}//. Black or White
Black, I'd have to say, but black and white pictures are lovely.//. Biggest fear
I don't like the dark, but probably spiders.//. Everyday attitude 
Love every moment, laugh, SMiLE, be happy.  <3//. What is perfection
A brand new book.//. Guilty pleasure
Dance Moms and Toddlers and Tiaras.  {ha.}
seven random bits://. The upcoming project we'll be working on in my TAG class is blogging {we're creating blogs}//. That blog of mine will be called, "I've Got Attitude" because it'll be about dance, and attitude is a dance term.  :)//. My mom and I spent hours on Pinterest last night, looking at cute pictures of babies.  <3  Those are the moments I love.//. I'm almost done with the current book I'm reading, "Matched" by Allie Condie!//. I changed my name on Google Plus to Carolyn Valdez today, because Leo Valdez is my book love.  <3//. And now I can't change my name for three months.//. I want to change it to Carolyn Mary, which is my middle name.  :D
  This was fun.  Now, I tag anyone who wants to do this, because I have to go.
{Love love you're it love Love}

New Header=♥ {{And Pinterest Pictures, Just 'Cause}}

  I absotolutely {yes, I say absotolutely on a regular basis.  Got a problem with that?!  XD} love my new header.  The inspiration for making it is Hannah because I just adore her headers and designs, always.  :)  It has some of my favorite colors, and some of the colors in the background!  :D

  So, the little description under the blog name is "Loving Life, Every Step of the Way" because . . . well . . . it's simply true!  XD  I actually thought it up while in language class the other day, doodling on the margins of my paper!  I thought up two little bloggity blog descriptions, which I both liked.  The other was, "Simply not a Simple Life" because, well, my life isn't all that simple.  XD  I mean, most people that blog love "simple life", and trust me, I do, too, but it's just not much of my life, I suppose.  We're rushing all the time, to and from dance, piano lessons, church, etc.  When we're not doing that, we're practicing for the aforementioned things.  ;)

  So, there's not too much to tell here, I guess.  Sorry about not posting any pictures lately, but what's Pinterest for, right?!  SO, here are some pictures that I'm loving from Pinterest.

Let me just tell you, I will NEED to do this one day.

Again, I need to do something like this.  Or make the stairs look like books! :D

Goodness, I want to do THIS.

Can I have THIS in my house?!

{Love love stairs love Love}

I Need a Little Christmas {Or A Lot?}

  Let me just tell you, I am EXCITED for Christmas!  The only problem?

no snow.

  THIS IS-LIKE-TERRIBLE!  Only nine mere days until the birthday of Christ the Lord, and there isn't a flake of snow on the ground!  WE HAD SNOW, BUT IT MELTED!  Bah, this stinks.  :P

  Why does it stink so much?  I've never NOT had a white Christmas!  Every year I have had snow on the ground, and if I don't this year . . . IT'LL BE REALLY SAD.

. . . 

  BUT MOVING ON!  {Sorry for the min-rant.}  I am REALLY SUPER DUPER EXCITED FOR CHRISTMAS!  My winter/Christmas concert was actually last night!  It was pretty good, but we had candles that you turned on and mine broke {pfft, that's so like me} and one of our songs was DREADFUL, but we sang Just One Candle, Ding Dong Merrily on High, Be a Santa Medley {which has the songs Be a Santa, Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, and Up on the Housetop}, and You can Help {which I am not a fan of, but we're singing it because we're donating a lot of food to the food pantry currently!}.  For band we are playing Christmas Fanfare, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Carol of the Bells, and Fanfare on Ode to Joy.  I prefer playing my French horn to singing.  XD

  Yesterday I checked my Christmas list, adding things, etc.  I noticed that when my mom gave me back my Christmas list {because she had been looking at it} and she circled a DSLR.  **gasp**  What could this mean?!  Well, we'll have to find out on Christmas morning!  ;)

  Also, I'm not getting ANYTHING from American Girl for Christmas, whcih is honestly alright with me because I just recently wet to Mall of America and got a lot there, plus some stuff with a gift card from AG and my Cyber Monday purchases!  :P  SO MUCH DOLLY STUFF!  XD

  So, this will be a very fun Christmas, actually, because I want A LOT of non-AG stuff.  :D  Plus, my parents are going to surprise us, they said, so . . . YEAH!

  Well, I'm off to the concert!  Merry early Christmas!

lovelovechristmaslovelove


{{All pictures via Pinterest}}

Because Busy is What I Do

  One simple word to describe life right now is busy.

  Why, you ask?  Nutcracker.  I've been having dress rehearsals all week.  Here's my schedule this week:

Sunday: Regular Nutcracker practice

Monday: Rehearsal at auditorium/on stage

Tuesday: Same as Monday

Wednesday: Hair, make-up, and costume!

Thursday: Same as Wednesday

Friday: None

Saturday: Matinee performance and night performance

Sunday: . . . Not sure what time, but a performance.  XD

  I am missing piano and church tonight because of Nutcracker.  I feel kind of bad, but this is SUPER important.  :)

  So . . . hope this wasn't too boring, planning a post with a bunch 'o' pics from Pinterest soon!  :D

lovenutcracker,
Carolyn