i can only wish my summer consisted of 500 days.

Well, it's official... Zooey Deschanel is flawlessly brilliant. And not to mention gorgeous! (500) Days of Summer is, without a doubt, the most witty and charming movie I've seen in years. At first, a few years ago, I was really into those romantic comedies that are jokingly referred to as chick flicks in my house. But after about four or five years of watching them, they got so bland and dry. I can't even explain it, to be honest. So, while I took a little break from the overly cheesy stories of perfect love, I found out I thoroughly enjoy movies like Flyboys, Saving Private Ryan, Flags of Our Fathers, Flight 93, We Are Marshall, Remember the Titans, and The Express. And once I watched them about nine times each, I wanted to cry, they were so utterly depressing.

Then, one fine day, about a week ago, actually, my mom and I decided it was time to find our love for romantic comedies again. After all, old habits die hard. So, we went to see 500 Days of Summer. I worship the ground the director of that film walks on. That movie was absolutely brilliant! Next to He's Just Not Into You, that movie was the best of the year. Zooey's character, Summer, reminded me of myself in so many ways, by the middle of the movie it started to scare me a bit. And by the end, I was dumbfounded.

On an entirely different note, school's been back in session for a week now. And there's not a doubt in my mind... Eighth grade will be my best year yet. Because at this point, after seventh grade being so suckish, I won't settle for anything less. I'll make it be my best year, if I have to. All I know is that it will be. As for Yearbook, things are going effortlessly. Ok, so that was a lie. It is anything but effortless. It is such an immense amount of work, but that's what makes the end result all the more meaningful. I'm in this for the long run.

Recently, I've really been getting more and more into church and worshiping God. The church I attend is one of the biggest in the country, with about 8,000 people coming from all over attending each service. We even have people who drive in from out of state each weekend just to go to our church. Our Middle School program is fantastic, with a special sermon each week for only middle school kids. Lately, we've been talking about the power of our words, and how with each word that comes out of our mouthes, we have the divine opportunity to build people up and act as an architecht making them feel good about themselves, or, if we choose, we can act as no more than a wrecking ball, tearing them down. There's a verse in the Bible that says 'Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.' -Proverbs 4:23. I think it is beautiful.

So, I think this is my most productive post ever. I talked on and on about movies, then 500 Days of Summer in particular, then about school, yearbook, and church. Very productive, if I do say so myself (: But now there's only one thing missing... Photographs (:

he makes my heart beat fast. hope this feeling lasts

'something in your voice

makes my heart beat fast

hope this feeling lasts

the rest of my life <3'

Boys, boys, boys. They think we're confusing and emotional? They should try actually BEING us and having to put up with their crap and mixed signals. They'd never tell us we were overreacting EVER again.

But, I met a good one.

Oh my. Just realized, I might have to clear some things up before I go on :/ WELL, the amazingly fantastic guy i went on a few dates with? (see below :]) Yeah... not so amazingly fantastic after all. Wait. I take that back. He really is. But I realized the reality of our age difference and distance apart. No way it would've worked out during the school year. I was bummed, I will admit.

On the contrary, I met someone! He's the grade ahead of me, plays some mean piano and guitar, loves All Time Low and Mayday Parade (just like me!), loves to run, hates to swim, has the laugh that makes my heart beat fast, and swept me off my feat with his amazing ability to make me smile just by looking in my direction. Oh, and I should probably mention.. He gives me whales in my stomach. Not butterflies, whales (:

We've been together almost a month, and I'm really happy.

Ok, so school starts up AWFULLY soon. Murrrggghhhh :/ But I cannot wait to see everyone again! It's been a truly AWESOME summer, and I have so many stories to tell everyone!

Tomorrow. I'm walking up to the pool with Jack, one of my closest friends. Then, Olivia and I are going to go to the movies and see three in a row. Fun? I think so (:

Then Sunday, I'm hanging out with my boyfriend (: Can't wait! And then Caroline is sleeping over and we're staying up suuuper late. Not! We're the ones who fall asleep at 10 at sleepovers.

somewhere only we know :]

Hello, hello, hello! My blogging friends, to you I apologize. I have not forgotten about you, but you see, I have a problem. It takes me an awfully long time to write a blog post. An awfully long time. When I even think about posting, it's like the thought of blogging is a magnet for the contents buried deep in my mind. Everything (and MAN do I mean everything) starts bouncing around in this big head of mine... What starts off as an innocent piece of written literature then becomes a whirlwind of the contents of my life. This available time it takes for me to write a blog post is dwindling down to little to nothing these days... And I apologize for that! ..But that's the life of a teenager, for you.

So the other day, I stumbled upon a song... Older, but still some of this fine gentleman's best work. Only you, by Josh Kelley. Sure, you may not know the title, but I promise you. When you hear the catchy, distinct intro, you'll remember the song. I did just that! And I'm warning you! It's been in my head ever since. And it's been three weeks. Lovely.

Ok so I feel like if there's one thing I absolutely need to tell you about, it is my absolutely fantastic Fourth of July. Let me preface this by saying the fourth has always always always been my absolute favorite holiday. So on the fourth, my family was scheduled to come in at two. At one, my boyfriend called me and asked if I wanted to meet him in a small part of our town. It's mainly one street, and has cute little restaurants and shops. We go down there occasionally and walk around, exploring all the places that would often go unnoticed. So, I met him at our favorite restaurant and we got some water. We were walking aimlessly, with no destination in mind. That's the kind of thing we like to do. We're very spontaneous! So as we were walking, I realized we were walking in the direction of my house. Basically, we walked for about eight miles until we got to my house. My family was waiting, so I introduced them to my boyfriend. (Don't worry, my parents had already met him and knew that we were coming.) We explored my neighborhood and walked down to my favorite spot, the creek. Then we came back to my house for dinner. We then walked over to the local high school for fireworks which were absolutely breathtaking. It was so cool to be able to spend the day with my family and my boyfriend (: It really was a great day.

I'll be back in school soon. My GOODNESS how time flies.

Don't let it fly too fast (:

I'm just a little bit caught in the middle...

I'm just a little bit

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Cuz These Boys Only Listen To Me When I Sing :]]

Hello All,

Life is good :]] Things have been better lately. It was weird, I was all confused, and then that all just went away over Spring Break, and then it came back. But I'm thinking all the crappy confusion is gone for good now! Yay! :)

I'm working on a novel at the moment and since spring has long sprung, I've been getting some amazing pictures lately! (By the way, if there are any photographers reading my blog, what are your thoughts on Macro lenses?)

And through all this, music has been a huge inspiration... Here are some of my current favorites :) A very eclectic, random group, but nonetheless, inspiring.

LOVERS IN JAPAN/REIGN OF LOVE - Coldplay (see below post for my obnoxious rant of the perfectness of this song)
Blame It (feat. T-Pain) - Jamie Foxx
Sweet Thing - Keith Urban (Reminds me of those fun summer romances everyone has dreampt about at least once)
Everything I Ask For - The Maine (amazing band, guys... I found them recently and CANNOT stop listening to this song!)
Always The Love Songs - Eli Young Band (the very reason I love country music is found in this song... The stories they tell are breathtaking.)
Name - The Goo Goo Dolls
Spinning - Jack's Mannequin (Spring Break O9 song of choice :]] )
Richman - 3OH!3
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon (Sooo talented! Made their debut over the summer, and I wasn't too fond of them then... But with this song, I can't stay away!)
Sea Breeze - Tyrone Wells (So beautiful.... I'm speechless.)
American Baby - Dave Matthew's Band (Classic.)
Dark Blue - Jack's Mannequin
Because You Live - Jesse McCartney (Admit it... You like it too :] )
Kiss Me - New Found Glory
I Keep Coming Back - Josh Gracin
Almost Honest - Josh Kelley
Touch My Hand - David Archuleta (He really is adorable. I love how wide he smiles! Too cute!)
With You - Chris Brown
City - Sara Bareilles (See blog post title :]] )
Dreamer - Chris Brown
Sunday Best - Augustana (One of my all-time favorites. Just listen to it, k?)
Can I Have This Dance? - Vanessa Hudgens, Zac Efron, and High School Musical Cast (Cute!)
The First Single (You Know Me) - The Format (Love the drums!)

Let me know what you think! :)

Love Always,

Kat <3

Lovers In Japan - Coldplay

Ok now you never have to buy another song again!

I'm not kidding. If you buy ONE song for your iPod, make it this one. Keep in mind this is coming from the girl with 815 songs on her iPod. So that says something. :)

Anyways, ever since I can remember (actually like since fourth grade) Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls was my favorite song. But, I think this one takes the crown :) The intro is freakin AMAZING! It's kind of long, but that just makes it better :) It lasts longer. So, my fellow music junkies, hope you like this song :)

Love,

Kat <3

Music is My Everything

Whether I'm missing someone, grateful, in love <3, happy, sad, or angry beyond belief, there's always someone singing back my feelings to me. On good days it's Jack Johnson, Keith Urban, Colbie Calliat, Jason Reeves... You get the picture :) The happy ones. I can always find a song for my day, mood, experience... EVERYTHING! I love how music makes me feel like I'm not alone... Like how no matter what happens of how crazy I become, there's always somebody else out there that feels the same way. That always makes me feel better. Well, here's my favorite song at the moment... What can I say? I'm a music junkie.

In Color - Jamey Johnson

I said, Grandpa what’s this picture here
It’s all black and white and ain’t real clear
Is that you there, he said, yeah I was eleven
Times were tough back in thirty-five
That’s me and Uncle Joe just tryin’ to survive
A cotton farm in the Great Depression

And if it looks like we were scared to death
Like a couple of kids just trying to save each other
You should have seen it in color

This one here was taken overseas
In the middle of hell in nineteen forty-three
In the winter time you can almost see my breath
That was my tail gunner ole’ Johnny McGee
He was a high school teacher from New Orleans
And he had my back right through the day we left

And if it looks like we were scared to death
Like a couple of kids just trying to save each other
You should have seen it in color

A picture’s worth a thousand words
But you can’t see what those shades of gray keep covered
You should have seen it in color

This one is my favorite one
This is me and grandma in the summer sun
All dressed up the day we said our vows
You can’t tell it here but it was hot that June
That rose was red and her eyes were blue
And just look at that smile I was so proud

That’s the story of my life
Right there in black and white

And if it looks like we were scared to death
Like a couple of kids just trying to save each other
You should have seen it in color

A picture’s worth a thousand words
But you can’t see what those shades of gray keep covered
You should have seen it in color

You should have seen it in color

YOU HAVE TO HEAR THE MAN SING.