it's been a year...

She sighed, leaning her head against the car window. It had been a year since she was last able to stop in the moment and glance outside to admire the little things; the rain splattering gently down the window, the lights shining on the wet road, and the sound of the car engine roaring softly. 

If she were to be completely honest, there were definitely times when she wanted to give up. Times where, all she wanted to do, was just crawl into a ball and hide in the corner of her room, listening to sad music all night and never coming out of that corner again.

Yet, she never gave in. 

And, she promised herself as she closed her eyes,

she never will. 

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So am I back?

It's been a while, guys.

I can't believe I still have 47 followers, I was expecting, like, none. Thank you for sticking around, and I'm so sorry I left without a word like that. 

Life's just been... busy, I guess. I haven't found time for blogging until today... I just wanted to write something, it's been a year after all... 

I'm not sure myself if I'm back or not, I know I've certainly missed doing this, but even I don't know what kind of things life is going to throw at me.  

So... until next time? 

TIREEEED

It's 12:14AM.

What exactly am I doing with my life?

I have school tomorrow too.

Dunno. I just... Can't sleep.

*Shrugs Mentally*

I don't even know why the human brain just enjoys thinking so much. Actually, I wouldn't say enjoy. But still, we wander to our thoughts more than often. Well at least... I do.

Maybe I'm just weirrrrd. o.o

Ugh.

But going back on thoughts...

I have the weirdest thoughts.

Ever.

Like I can just literally stay in the same place for two hours (that's what I've been doing right now) thinking about different things, and no repeated stuff either. I think about absolutely everything. I found myself thinking about a pencil. I closed my eyes and pretended I was outside looking at the clouds. I imagine many different scenarios in my head......

I'm not even going to get started on that. 

My definition of SLEEP:

Everyone wants it but doesn't realize when they get it.

You hate it when you're little, but yearn for it more and more as you're growing older and older. 

No. I'm not talking about love.

I'm talking about SLEEP. 

Thank you if you are reading this, it's just a little something to help me sleep. (I doubt that's gonna happen but....)

It's 12:28AM.

I have school tomorrow.

*CUE MAJOR PANIC ATTACK*

Can Anyone Solve This?

So... I have to admit this is not my usual sort of blog post. Who blogs about Math? Not me. Because I hate it. But... Here I am doing exactly that. :)

So here's the deal. My math teacher gave us a puzzle pattern to solve, and we have to find the rule. It took me days to figure it out, but I finally did and now I want to see if you guys can. 

Here's the pattern:

1

11

21

1211

111221

312211

13112221

1113213211

31131211131221

Now what's the pattern rule? 

If you think you know the answer, comment below! And if you don't want to ruin it for yourself, then don't click the blog post permalink until you're sure you want to comment! :D I don't even care if you just noticed something or not! :D 

I'm so excited to see everyone's ideas lol.

Life Is...

Life. It's something we have to live with. Everyone has one, and it's probably the center of their own universe. Because every single movement that you make, is you making your life. Every single word you say is you making your life. Every step that you take. Every day on the balcony (In summer, that is, because in winter it is WAY to cold) I like to stop, and look at all of the cars, all of the people. I think to myself, Where are they going? What's happening in their life? Isn't it just amazing? All of these people, all with their own lives. 

Indeed it is. Be thankful that you are living your life, that you can breathe every breath you take. That you can say what you want to say, that you can do what you want to do. This is a reason why I like to enjoy the little things, even if it's just my fingers scrambling across the keyboard or drinking hot chocolate. I thank God that he gave me this life, that I can live it. 

Indeed it is. Life is very tough. You are met with struggles, pain, suffering, anger, and plenty else of negative things. But as this quote says, you ARE stronger. With the help of friends, family, you can pull through whatever is challenging you. And after you do pull through, you will be so proud of yourself. Life is just a bunch of challenges that are coming your way. You just have to find a way to face them. I'm not saying that it will be easy, but I do know that everyone will have these moments, and everyone will somehow make it.

And finally, I just wanted to say this. 

Life is wonderful. 

Enjoy it. :D

The End Means for a New Beginning.

So. Today is the last day. Tomorrow will be the first. An end calls for a new beginning.

It's December 31, the last day. What have I learned in these 365 days?

Anna designs wonderful blogs.

Meat pie can burst into flames after 20 minutes of overheating in the oven. (Personal experience, just thought I'd let you know).

I finally know completely how to turn decimals into degrees. :P

A year speeds past. A year is not long.

I still feel like I'm in kinder - okay fine, Grade One.

Getting a Pinterest account is better than you think.

China is not as polluted as you think in some places. (I went to China this summer :))

No matter how much you dislike a family member, you will always love them.

Drama can happen, but if friends hold hands to fight against it, they will always win.

It doesn't matter what people think about you, it's what you think about yourself that matters.

Tomorrow will be January 1st, the first day. A new beginning. A fresh start. What will happen? 

My goals.

1. Do not concentrate on blogging so much. (Yes, fellow readers, I did just say that. But since blogging has somehow affected my grades last semester - not that much, no worries - I've decided that I need to move my priorities. God first, school second, blogging third. 

2. Learn how to balance out school and blogging.

3.  Study the Word of God more often.

4. Finish all my homework in time  NO PROCRASTINATING. 

5. I will try my best  NOT gossip whatsoever. 

6.Will be more organized. Locker, desk, agendas, binders.

7. Learn/do something new that I'll be very proud of.

8. Try to get along better with my family.

9. Go on Pinterest more often so I can get inspired to write.
10. Finish a Novel with 20 chapters.

11. Really. Try. And. Accomplish. Every. Single. Thing. On. This. List.

Boxing Day Haul!

So. I spent some money on Boxing Day! :) Yay! These are some things I got.

Okay, so I don't know about you, but I'm a stationary freak. Notepads, pens, pencils, agendas, notebooks. WHATEVER. If it's stationary, I fall in love.

I gotttt..... "Yummy Yummy Scented Glitter Gel Pens." The name is sort of weird, but they're incredible! :)

Next. I got more pens. Yes, really. The "Tutti Frutti scented gel pens." They're multicolored! :P

Then I got a new agenda for the new year, that seems so inspirational. Can't wait to use it!! :)

And it wouldn't be boxing day without the clothing, would it. I got a cream white and black striped sweater shirt from Garage. :) Yay!

I couldn't find the real one that I have, but it's basically the same as this but with thick black stripes across. :P

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Hey Guys!

I. Am. Soooo. Hyper.

Because it's Christmas, and the Christmas spirit is really getting on to me.

I just tore open my presents, and I'm really giddy. Haha. LOVE that word. Giddy. Like, I think I can't stop moving. Uh-oh. Wee! Presents!

Please follow and comment! And also, anyone interested in the Part 4 of the IQS Dancing My Heart Out? See Part 3 here, Part 2 here, and this is Part 1.

I just want to wish everyone a HAPPY, SAFE, PEACEFUL, JOYFUL, BLESSED CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

PS: Be sure to check out my new page, Who Am I on the side! :)

Christmas Plans! Beware. A Loong Post.

HO HO HO! Meeeery Christmas! HO HO HO!

Alright. Who am I kidding? I'm no Santa. I'm just a Laurel that is in a verrryyy in-depth Christmas mood, because TONIGHT IS CHRISTMAS EVE! :) *Jumps out of chair, does a quick happy dance, comes back and plops down* Yay!

Anyhoo, today I'm going to tell you all about my Christmas Plans. :)

Christmas Eve Plans:

Later today we're going to have my mom's best friend come and eat dinner with us. Yay! The meal includes:

*** heehee, Asian foods. Yum! Can't help it, I'm Asian. :)

So, mom's best friend is going to come after lunch, gossip with my mom or whatsoever, have dinner and then... We're going to church! To meet up with my best friends, Amanda and Yixuan. Want a photo? 

Amanda on the left,

Bad hair day for me. --> Yixuan on the right,

So, as I was saying typing, we're going to Church for a Choir/kids performance. We (the choir) will be singing a Christmas song in Chinese while the kids act it out in front of us onstage. We had a dress rehearsal on Sunday, and I took some pictures! 

She is sooo adorable! A sweet little angel :)

One of the cutest sheep ever! :)

Ah, yes. The Christmas tree. Not Christmas without that!

The three wise men. 

A very photogenic Mary with a Joseph with glasses.

Ah, Emma is just soo excited to be Mary.

Our little angels. :)

A very blurry motion picture with the choir in the back and the kids up front acting it all out. "..."

I hope this performance goes well. Pray for me! A lot of unbelievers will be there, and our mission is to make them know the Lord Jesus, and Christmas's true meaning. 

The choir has to meet at church at 6:30 for last minute rehearsals, so right after dinner my mom, mommy's bestie and I will rush there. I think Moma's bestie will just sit and watch. LOL. It officially starts at 7:30PM, and will probably end around 9:00PM. Including the other performances. :) 

Christmas Day Plans:

Waking up and tearing apart my presents. And then blogging about them. WARNING: A VERY energetic post will reach you tomorrow, from laurelsmemories.blogspot.com. Be on your guard, for you might be surprised at how much energy I have. And then we're going to Mom's BFF's house for dinner. My theory is, they just couldn't stop gossipping so they wanted to talk more, and that's how they decided it. :P

Boxing Day Plans: 

Shopping, Shopping, SHOPPING! Will raid the Carlingwood Mall with my Christmas money. Very likely doing a haul on THIS blog. YAHOO!

REAL FIRST SNOW!

When: 7:30PMish yesterday to 7:00AM today
Where: Ottawa, ON, Canada.
How much: 25 FREAKING CENTIMETERS!!!!!!
Doing: Sleeping my head off.

25. Whole. Centimeters. YES, REALLY!!!! :) :). I was sleeping when this happened, and when I woke up it was like God cleansed the whole world with his purity. (Great analogy, huh?) I went crazy, yes again, and took a million of photos. Yes, again. I brought my iPod to school with me since my mom FINALLY allowed me after I deleted all of my games. *Sad face.* But can I tell you a secret? I DIDN'T DELETE ALL OF THEM!!!! I saved one, Ice Cream Jump. I managed to get away with it!!! Shhh!!!!! Okay, anyways. For my pictures.

 <-- Soccer Ball. LOL

Science Test

When: Period 3, 10:55AM
Where: Science Room 306 with Mme. Nix.
Doing: SCIENCE TEST!
Feeling: Nervous, jittery, excited to get over with, etc.

The science test was... REALLY SUPERBLY EASY!!!!!! I was really glad I studied, because otherwise it wouldn't have been so easy. I think I did awesome, and I can't wait for my test results that I think I'm getting on Thursday. YAY!! This is going to be a short post, because I need to do other things. Like blog on my other blogs, continue writing in my book, and homework. So... BYE!

First Snow!

When: 12:30ish
Where: Xinhua Chinese School.
How much: The fluffy snow probably piled to around 2cm.
Doing: Ping-Pong extra-curricular for Chinese School.

   Yay! It snowed! The thick, fluffy and sticky kind! I hope it won't melt in a day. I'm really excited, but also not because I have to wear layers over layers and then I end up looking like a fat polar bear trying to squeeze through doors. I was at Chinese school playing ping-pong, and then the little girls started screaming "IT'S SNOWING!" At first I was like, What?!, but I looked out of the window and sure enough, it was snowing.
   When Chinese School ended I rushed to my mom's classroom and yelled, "It's SNOWING!" I got a bunch of weird looks, and a shush from my mom. As soon as my mom was ready, we left the building and I probably took a million of photos outside. I'm going to post them here.

  That's it! I took some more, but they were all really bad ones. The first two are at Chinese School, and the last one is the view from my building. I hope Older Laurel will see this and remember the first snow of 2013/2014!

First Blog Post!

I created this blog yesterday, a fresh start from my old blog, Laurel's World. It's still alive, and I'm keeping it like that so I can have memory flashbacks. As you can tell, Older Laurel, Laurel Right Now is very fond of keeping memories forever so you'll have something to see in the future. I've been adding gadgets and fixing my blog so it looks pretty. :) It has a notepad, Christmas photo, Three Generation photo, About Me, Friendship Quotes, and a Inspirational Quote. There's probably going to be more things coming, but I need time, because I'm a perfectionist that my friends liked to tease me about. I get it from my mom.

Anyways, enough of the rambling, and I'm actually going to start blogging. Hah, about time.

When: 7:57PM
Where: At home on my forever loyal computer.
Doing: Studying for a science test but currently taking a break.
Thinking about: Memories and.... Science.

The memory from today... Oh! Fifth Period, second last period of the day. The bell rings, and Mrs. Kohn dismisses us. Me and Emma packed up our things really quickly and headed to our lockers, we were just THAT eager to go home. And then Megan was like, "Um, guys? Where are you going?" And Emma and I said, "Isn't it the end of the day?" And Megan said, "No. Six Period FLA with Mme. Pierre, remember?" And Emma and I were like "...Ooh." We were laughing about it so hard later, how we were so excited to finally go home, but then Megan told us we still had a period left. Do you remember that, Older Laurel? It would be so cool if you did, it makes this blog have a point!!!

You see, I believe in memories, that they can make you smile whenever. No matter if they're nothing special, just a typical part of the day or a really important day, and a one that makes you smile or a one that makes you tear up, they're all memories. And that's something special.