Hey guys, sorry for not updating for so long, I've been busy going to high school!

So let's just dive in this freshman's first weeks of high school.

Well, the first two days totally sucked (so badly I was considering quitting band...), but the end of the week was awesome, and in band (I'm in Symphonic 1, and we have 7 clarinets- 3 freshmen including me and 4 upperclassmen) I beat my fellow freshman and made 5th chair. ^_^ But damn, our music is pretty hard, and since my private lessons teacher has been having health problems (which really sucks and I hope she gets better because she is AWESOME) I haven't had a lesson in over a month...and I really need one.

Oh well, choir has been a lot of fun and my choir director is uber nice (unlike my middle school choir director) so that's a plus.

My Pre-AP English teacher is also cool, and I'm loving her class. The first Friday of school we had to write an essay in one class period about an important topic to yourself and how it is important to you, the community, or your generation. I really wanted to write about how prejudice is wrong and include fighting for LGBT rights, but I wimped out and wrote about helping the environment (which, don't get me wrong, I'm big about helping the environment and am highly against animal cruelty). Yet, I couldn't possibly write a paper about prejudice in just one class period.

Anyway, on to FRENCH! French is fun but sometimes hard, especially remembering how to spell the words. They make no sense to a native English speaker (no offense), lol. So...how about I practice for a tad bit of this journal? Qui?

Bonjour! Je m'applle Janna. J'ai quatorze ans. Ca va comme ci comme ca.

Now try and answer these questions! *coughs* Re-read the line above for some hints.
Comment t'appelles-tu?
Quel age as-tu?
Ca va?

So yeah, we had a quiz yesterday in French and I'm really nervous about what I made. Looking back, I already realize one question that I know I missed and two words I might have mistranslated. I did my best though. We shall just have to see.

Now, I am going to skip to yesterday.

Yesterday we had a pep rally and I was late because I went to my regular lunch so I slipped under the railing to where the band was in the gym. My section leader found me and asked me what happened and told me to next time ask my teacher if I could leave class for band. She also said sneaking in was a good idea, lol. That was a time when it was good to not be noticed, lol.

Unfortunately, I screwed up again. For the game, I went to the stadium and waited for the other band members. I was actually supposed to go to the high school, and after we practiced a bit, we went by bus to the stadium. So technically, I was uber late. Luckily my mom and her husband especially, are very convincing people, so I got off the hook. Still, it was really embarrassing and I don't think anyone will ever forget it. Then again, one of the main people who saved me was one of the drum majors who seems to like me. THANK GOD THAT PERSON SAVED ME!

As for the game, the first part was kind-of bad, because I was thirsty and felt somewhat alone and for two other major reasons:

1. I brought my flip folder since they asked us to bring the music we play for the drill team, but we not supposed to so I put it under my clothes. Because of that, I had to make my horn angle kind-of bad so my flip folder would not fall out. Luckily it did not fall out, but I probably got some looks putting it under my clothes. Sigh, lol.

2. When I blew air to play my first note, the note did not come out because somehow my reed was so chipped that it was like I didn't have a reed on my mouthpiece (I'm so glad I brought extra reeds though so I could play for the rest of the game atleast). I REALLY, REALLY wanted to play so that sucked. I also landed out of line on a set, AND since a move in the second movement changed (I assume while I was waiting at the stadium), I almost ran into someone. Yet, besides all that, my family was like OMG YOU MARCHED REALLY WELL!!! HIGH SCHOOL IS CONFUSING. Then again, hell, maybe I did look good. IDK.

The second part of the game was awesome though! There’s a tradition that at every game, the clarinetist freshmen have to eat a pickle in less than 10 seconds. I didn’t eat the pickle in less than 10 seconds…well, I somewhat did. I took a bite and swallowed and then shoved the rest in my mouth. Afterwards they took a pic of me with my mouth open (seriously, eww…lol) and then people were giving me high fives and saying I was really cool, lol. So I guess I redeemed myself from earlier, XD! Lastly, at the end I thought we were going to lose, but in the last few minutes, we secured a win! ^_^

So, here I am, enjoying the first day of my 3-day weekend (except for my family conflicting with each other, sigh, my family’s bickering with each other drives me crazy. Family- you can’t live with them and you can’t live without them, lol!).


Anyway, here's the SONG OF THE WEEK!

The Other Side by Scissor Sisters

What will one day
Become of us
We'll grow as grass under their feet
No one here will ever know your name
And you still lie here next to me

If it takes another life
I'll wait for you
On the other side
Everything that comes to me
As good
Belongs to you
I'll count our blessings as I
Wait for you
On the other side
Good luck and I will see you through

Get used to this
You're going to be alright
The world goes on with or without me
If I don't ever leave a thing behind
I'll still leave you without me

If it takes another life
I'll wait for you
On the other side
Everything that comes to me
As good
Belongs to you
I'll count our blessings as I
Wait for you
On the other side
Good luck and I will see you through

SPOKEN:
And I have a right to be a nothing
And I have a right to be loved
There'll be over the rainbow for me

And lastly, THE QUOTE OF THE WEEK!

[after a cricket match]
Sir Robert: Superb innings! Worthy of the Master.
The Doctor: [alarmed] The Master?
Sir Robert: Well, the other Doctor! [The Doctor still looks alarmed] W.G. Grace!
The Doctor: [relieved] Yes, of course!
-from Doctor Who

Hi guys! What's up? ^_^

Well, when it comes to art updates, I have been working on a submission for 's contest. Besides that, I am working on writing my book, so I have time for about 2 requests or art trades.

When it comes to life lately, on August 3 I shall begin band camp and it will go on until school starts, so I am going to be pretty busy.

Anyway, I just want to say a big THANK YOU to all of my watchers and supporters because I have absolutlely loved these past two years here on dA! I hope that as time passes, my time here will get even better! ^_^

Lastly, if any of you have livejournals, my username there is rebelnerdwolf. ^_^

Here is the song of the week!

Slow Me Down by Emmy Rossum

Rushing and racing
and running in circles
Moving so fast, I'm forgetting my purpose
Blur of the traffic is sending me spinning
Getting nowhere

My head and my heart are colliding, chaotic
Pace of the world
I just wish I could stop it
Try to appear like I've got it together
I'm falling apart

Save me
Somebody take my hand, and lead me
Slow me down
Don't let love pass me by
Just show me how
'Cause I'm ready to fall
Slow me down
Don't let me live a lie
Before my life flys by
I need you to slow me down

Sometimes I fear that I might dissapear
In the blur of fast forward I faulter again
Forgetting to breathe, I need to sleep
I'm getting nowhere

All that I've missed I see in the reflection
Passed me while I wasn't paying attention
Tired of rushing, racing and running
I'm falling apart

Tell me
Oh won't you take my hand and lead me
Slow me down
Don't let love pass me by
Just show me how
'Cause I'm ready to fall
Slow me down
Don't let me live a lie
Before my life flys by
I need you to slow me down

Just show me
I need you to slow me down

The noise of the world is getting me caught up
Chasing the clock and I wish I could stop it
Just need to breathe, somebody please
Slow me down

Now for the quote of the week!

The Master: (Talking on the phone) Doctor?
The Doctor: Master.
The Master: I like it when you use my name.

-From Doctor Who


Thanks for reading and have a good day! ^_^

Sailor SW

Hi guys, sorry I have not posted lately, I'm taking Speech in summer school right now (and it's a lot of fun too. Oh, and don't worry, I'm not taking Speech because I failed, I am taking it because my schedule is packed)!

Anyway, , your request is still not finished and , I have not started on yours yet. BUT, I have some stuff I have drawn on paper that I will upload once I go to a house with a scanner. AND, one of the drawings is art from the book I am writing, The YA Quartet. Inspeaking of my book, please watch out because those of you whom I know your emails, I shall send you the first few chapters (right now I only have chapters 1 and 2 finished, so I need to get off my butt and write)! Of course, please do not send or share them with anyone without my permission. Thanks! ^_^

British
[x] You drink a lot of tea.
[ ] You know what a brolly is.
[ ] Deal or No Deal has taken over your life.
[ ] You wanted Ben to win X Factor.
[x] You use the word "bugger" or the phrase "bloody hell."
[x] Fish and Chips are yummy.
[ ] You can eat a Full English Breakfast.
[x] you have been called emo (once for a stupid reason)
[ ] Its football...not soccer.
Total: 4

Australian
[ ] You wear flip flops all year.
[ ] You call flipflops thongs not flip flops.
[ ] You love a backyard barbie.
[x] You know a barbie is not a doll.
[ ] You love the beach.
[x] Sometimes you swear without realizing.
[ ] You're a sports fanatic.
[ ] You are tanned.
[ ] You're a bit of a bogan.
[ ] You have an australian something
Total: 2

Italian
[ ] The Sopranos is a great show.
[ ] Your last name ends in a vowel.
[ ] Your grandmother makes her own sauces.
[x] You know how a real meatball tastes.
[ ] You know Italian songs.
[ ] You have dark hair and dark eye color.
[ ] You speak some italian.
[x] You are under 5'10'
[ ] You know what an italian horn is
[x] Pizza/spaghetti is the best food in the world!!!
[ ] You talk with your hands.
Total: 3

Spanish
[ ] You say member instead of Remember.
[x] You speak spanish or some.
[x] You like tacos.
[ ] YoU TyPe lIkE ThIs On Da CoMpUtEr.
[ ] You are dark skinned.
[ ] You know what a Puta is.
[x] You talk fast occasionally.
[x] You have had highlights or have dyed your hair.
[ ] You know what platanos are.
Total: 4

Russian
[ ] You say villian as: Vee-lon.
[ ] You get short tempered.
[ ] You know of somebody named natasha.
[ ] You get cold easily.
[ ] Rain is fun for you.
[x] You get into contests all the time.
[ ] You can easily make do with the cold weather.
Total: 1

Irish
[ ] You think beer is the best.
[ ] You have a bad temper.
[x] Your last name starts with a Mc, Murph, O', Fitz or ends with a ley, on, un, an, in, ry, ly, y.
[x] You have blue or green eyes.
[x] You like the color green.
[x] You have been to a st. pattys day party.
[x] You have a family member from Ireland.
[ ] You have blonde hair.
[ ] You have/had freckles.
[ ] Your family get togethers always include drinking and singing.
Total: 5

African American
[ ] You say nigga/nukka casually
[ ] You have nappy hair.
[ ] You like rap.
[x] You know how to shoot a gun
[ ] You think President George Walker Bush is racist.
[x] You like chicken.
[x] You like watermelon.
[x] You can dance.
[ ] You can 'sing' gospel.
Total: 4

Asian
[ ] You have slanty/small eyes.
[x] You like rice a lot.
[x] You are good at math.
[ ] You have played the piano.
[ ] You have family from asia.
[ ] You laugh sometimes covering your mouth.
[ ] Most people think you're chinese.
[ ] You call hurricanes typhoons.
[ ] You go to Baulko.
Total: 2

German
[x] You like bread.
[x] You think German Chocolate is good.
[ ] You Speak some German.
[x] You know what Schnitzel is.
[ ] You hate it when stupid people call you a Nazi
[ ] You went to Pre-school.
[x] You're over 5'2
Total: 4

Canadian
[x] You like/play/played hockey.
[ ] You love beer.
[ ] You say eh.
[ ] You know what poutine is.
[x] You speak some french.
[ ] You love Tim Horton's.
[ ] At one point you lived in a farm house.
[ ] You watch/watched degrassi
Total: 2

American
[ ] You hate foreigners.
[ ] You hate non - Christians.
[ ] You're lazy.
[ ] You are not cultured.
[ ] You hate abortion.
[ ] But love the death penalty.
[ ] You don't read.
[x] You shop at walmart. (Unfortunately)
[ ] You think this survey is rather biased.
Total: 1

Polish
[ ] You know what Wawel is
[ ] You like jokes about other countries and about your authorities
[ ] You are stubborn like mule
[ ] You claim that vodka is Polish not Russian
[ ] You KNOW that Polish girls are the most beautiful.
[ ] For you Chicago is the biggest Polish city
[x] You swear too often
Total: 1

So...I'm mostly Irish, cool!

Now for the song of the week!

What About Us by John Barrowman

Guess we've been talking too long
We know what we need
Separately

You say the honeymoon's over
I don't wanna push
But what about us?

It's ringing in my head
It's not what you say
It's what you haven't said

So What about us?
What about love?
What about saying
That we'll never give up?
Don't wanna blame ya,
We're in danger
So what about us?

Guess we've been trying too hard
We misunderstood
What's good for us
I'm tired emotionally inside
Night after night,
We fight till we cry

I don't know what's wrong or right
Is every word you say
What's really on your mind?

So what about us?
What about love?
What about saying
That we'll never give up?
Don't wanna blame ya
We're in danger
So what about us?

When we love,we lie
When we talk,we hide
Maybe I'm searching blind
I'm worn out,
Confused
What are we to you?
What are we doin'?
What are we doin'?

What about us?
What about love?
What about saying
That we'll never give up?
Don't wanna blame ya
But we're in danger

So what about us?
What about love?
That's the one thing we never discuss
Don't wanna blame ya
But we're in danger
What about us?

And lastly, the quote of the week!

"Hey! A little technobabble is good for the soul!" -Captain Jack Harkness (Torchwood)

Sorry that I have not updated in forever, but I have been tired and lazy, lol.
Anyways, I still am working on 's request, and I have not started 's yet. It will take awhile for me to get those finished because my main focus right now is to finish the book that I am writing. But of you guys want your requests ASAP, I will speed up the process.

So blah, now to talk about how I have been. The end of school went pretty well, though I hated saying goodbye to my band directors and my Pre-AP English teacher. THEY ROCK!
As for my sucky choir teacher...I didn't say goodbye to her and when my fellow 8th graders took our final picture with her, I didn't smile. HA! That was my way of flipping her off. ^_^ PWNAGE!

So yeah, IT'S SUMMER! And the most exciting thing that I have done so far is go to a meet-up for this livejournal community ontd_startrek. I only met 2 other people there, but they were awesome so it was great! Plus seeing Star Trek again made me love it more! XD

Lastly, if you guys have livejournals, I ask that you would be my friend! I put some stuff on my livejournal that I will not put here, so it might intrest you.
Here's the link (and make sure you read the FRIENDS ONLY post): [link]

Thanks guys!