Howdy, it's Miss Artsy Fartsy!
This morning, I woke up and it was raining, hard. Rain depresses me on weekdays. Having heard the rain, and not bothering to open my eyes, I got up and ran smack-dab into the middle of my bedroom door. I have a big ol' bump on my head to prove it. Wonderful way to start the day, no? Anyway, I took a shower, did some school, and ate breakfast (at 11 o'clock). I finished up my schoolwork, we went to Wal-mart, I tore all my hair out, we returned from Wal-mart, and now I blog. It's five o'clock.
Anyway, tomorrow, my dad is taking all of us to...(are you ready?)...somewhere. He really has no clue. There are, at this point, three choices: Middle-of-nowhere Canada, Middle-of-nowhere Michigan, or Middle-of-nowhere New York. He's not the 'make a plan' type of guy. And because all of these places are so uniquely different from one another (hardy-har-har), he simply can't decide. My mom, because she is a true saint, puts up with all his wilderness stuff patiently, while I await a girls trip to Chicago in the spring. I really do like the wilderness, but my dad's wilderness is not my wilderness. I like cabins, but only if they have indoor plumbing, and I like fires by the lake, as long as there are no threats of bears, and hiking is fine, but only if there's an actual trail. I guess it takes all kinds to make a world.
So, if any one needs me, I'll be living in a cabin in the middle of nowhere for five days, waiting for my father to find a moose-print in the sand (another story for another time)
Love,
Miss Artsy Fartsy
September 28, 2010
September 27, 2010
My Fun Day
I'm Miss Sophisticated (or at least I try to be) and almost everything you need to know about me is over to the left in this little area labeled 'About Me'. Other than that...well, I have an orange beta fish named Ron, whom I love. I have four siblings and a lot of cousins and I'm very close with all of them. Especially Leah. I LOVE my youth group and have some great friends there now. I'm also homeschooled, just in case you haven't noticed.
I think this blog is cool because I get to share my homeschooling pros and cons with people (if there are people who read these things) and it's also a way for me and Ms. ArtsyFartsy to tell each other about our lives and our school days. Because we live a whole 40 minutes away from each other!
So, anyways, this blog is called my fun day, which is Monday! I like Mondays because I have homeschool classes that I take at a huge church with a bunch of other homeschool geeks. My first class is biology. Oh boy, last week we took four jars. One jar had some rice, one had soil, one had hay, and one had and egg yolk! So then we put some pond water in each jar. Today, we had to open the jars (a week later!!) and they stank so bad! Then we had to put a drop of the water on a slide and look at it through the microscope. We actually saw some pretty cool looking bacteria that were moving around. they were called Volvox. I think.
So my next class is government. Oh geez. Well I can tell the teacher LOVES government and debating, and history, so she gets really into it and gets excited telling us about it. I think she expects us to have a huge debate every time we're in the class, but sorry, I'm just taking it because you have to take government to graduate, and better to get it over with now!
Then I eat lunch. Not much to say about that one other than everybody brings a lunch except once a month they have pizza day which was TODAY! And so that was fun, I guess.
My last class is volleyball, which is really fun but not serious at all. We play games the whole time and today I was on the wining side EVERY game!
So after that I go home at 1:30 and I do some more school at home. My mom doesn't make me do math on Monday's because of the classes, thank goodness! Well that's my Monday. :)
~Miss Sophisticated~
I think this blog is cool because I get to share my homeschooling pros and cons with people (if there are people who read these things) and it's also a way for me and Ms. ArtsyFartsy to tell each other about our lives and our school days. Because we live a whole 40 minutes away from each other!
So, anyways, this blog is called my fun day, which is Monday! I like Mondays because I have homeschool classes that I take at a huge church with a bunch of other homeschool geeks. My first class is biology. Oh boy, last week we took four jars. One jar had some rice, one had soil, one had hay, and one had and egg yolk! So then we put some pond water in each jar. Today, we had to open the jars (a week later!!) and they stank so bad! Then we had to put a drop of the water on a slide and look at it through the microscope. We actually saw some pretty cool looking bacteria that were moving around. they were called Volvox. I think.
So my next class is government. Oh geez. Well I can tell the teacher LOVES government and debating, and history, so she gets really into it and gets excited telling us about it. I think she expects us to have a huge debate every time we're in the class, but sorry, I'm just taking it because you have to take government to graduate, and better to get it over with now!
Then I eat lunch. Not much to say about that one other than everybody brings a lunch except once a month they have pizza day which was TODAY! And so that was fun, I guess.
My last class is volleyball, which is really fun but not serious at all. We play games the whole time and today I was on the wining side EVERY game!
So after that I go home at 1:30 and I do some more school at home. My mom doesn't make me do math on Monday's because of the classes, thank goodness! Well that's my Monday. :)
~Miss Sophisticated~
September 26, 2010
A few details
Miss Artsy Fartsy, here.
Since our little interview last night, I have come home from Ms. S's house, gone to bed late, slept in, picked my toes, eaten leftovers, and watched one or two old movies. Typical sunday stuff.
Anyway, it suddenly occured to me as I was sitting in my bedroomdoing practically nothing, that I should probably blog at some point.
Alright, lemme tell you a little about myself.
My name is Leah Anne, I live in a teeny-weeny town in Michigan, and I'm the oldest of five kids.
I have a cat named Chip who lives outside, eats mice and sleeps on the riding lawn-mower. I had a long line of fish (twelve, in fact) who all died within a few weeks (or days) of arriving in my bedroom, so I'm in a little pause between aquatic life-forms right now.
I like to make miniatures, I paint a bit, and sew a little, and I love to read (I am homeschooled, after all).
My mother is from a small town in Texas, my dad from mid-Michigan, they met at a softball game while my dad lived down there. My dear cousin, Miss Sophisticated, makes fun of me when I talk.
I've never been on an airplane, eaten sushi, or been on a date. I dream in black and white sometimes, and one of my favorite things to do is burst into hysterical laughter when my brother walks into a room
(it drives him positively crazy).
I listen to country, showtunes, classical, and pop/folk music, which makes me a little strange/different,
but different is good, right?
So, as much as I would just l-o-v-e to sit here and give you every detail of my life since the day I was born, I want you guys to think I have a chance of being normal. That said, I'll leave it at that for today (watch out, though, I might be bored tomrrow)
Love,
Ms. A.F.
Since our little interview last night, I have come home from Ms. S's house, gone to bed late, slept in, picked my toes, eaten leftovers, and watched one or two old movies. Typical sunday stuff.
Anyway, it suddenly occured to me as I was sitting in my bedroom
Alright, lemme tell you a little about myself.
My name is Leah Anne, I live in a teeny-weeny town in Michigan, and I'm the oldest of five kids.
I have a cat named Chip who lives outside, eats mice and sleeps on the riding lawn-mower. I had a long line of fish (twelve, in fact) who all died within a few weeks (or days) of arriving in my bedroom, so I'm in a little pause between aquatic life-forms right now.
I like to make miniatures, I paint a bit, and sew a little, and I love to read (I am homeschooled, after all).
My mother is from a small town in Texas, my dad from mid-Michigan, they met at a softball game while my dad lived down there. My dear cousin, Miss Sophisticated, makes fun of me when I talk.
I've never been on an airplane, eaten sushi, or been on a date. I dream in black and white sometimes, and one of my favorite things to do is burst into hysterical laughter when my brother walks into a room
(it drives him positively crazy).
I listen to country, showtunes, classical, and pop/folk music, which makes me a little strange/different,
but different is good, right?
So, as much as I would just l-o-v-e to sit here and give you every detail of my life since the day I was born, I want you guys to think I have a chance of being normal. That said, I'll leave it at that for today (watch out, though, I might be bored tomrrow)
Love,
Ms. A.F.
September 25, 2010
An Introductory Interview
Hi there! We're the H-School Geeks, Hannah and Leah. We're cousins, and totally awesome, and best buddies. We live in Mid-Michigan, and we are not your average, every-day, jumper-wearing, long-haired, geeky homeschoolers. We're DA-BOMB. Like, totally.
For our first post, we're doing an interview, so that you, the people, can get to know us on a more personal level (and decide whether you actually want to read our blog).
Ms. ArtsyFartsy to Miss Sophisticated:
Ms. A.F. : So, Ms. S, how do you feel about people who believe home-schoolers are unsocialized freaks?
Ms. S. : Pssshfft, they definitely don't know what they're talkin' about. Don't get me wrong, I know a couple home-schooled, unsocialized freaks. But most of us a pretty cool (me, for example)
Ms. A.F. : Hmm, that's nice. So, what's your favorite subject?
Ms. S. : Okay, I would have to say, um, either biology, (Ms.A.F.: how is biology going, by the way? Ms. S.: it's AWESOME!!!), or geography, because it's pretty easy, and it's my slack-off class. NOT government! I hate government *goes into hysterical laughter*!
Ms. A.F. : Alrighty, then, um, Hannah, what animal would you want to be, if you had to be an animal? Anything but a walrus or duck.
Ms. S. : *cracks fingers* I wish there were invisible animals, but since there aren't, I suppose I'd have to go with a bird... no, stop, stop, birds are nasty. *goes and moves a vacuum cleaner, inexplicably*
I will have to say a dog, because they're probably the most loved animal, and I think that a lot of dogs have high-quality care/food. That's all I have to say about that.
Ms. A.F. : Ok, um, what do you think Leah's biggest fear is?
Ms. S. : Oh, geez, well, definitely not spiders, because she always kills them for me (thank you, by the way).
I think that she would be afraid if her whole family died and she was left alone, in the world.
Ms. A.F. : Nailed it. Okay, what does your dream house look like?
Ms. S. : Well, my dream house is big, and it's really unique, and kinda sophisticated (Ms. A.F. : well, I would certainly hope so). It has really cool decor inside, and really fun colors, but it's really chic, too. I think it would be located where there's good stores, and other houses. Not in a, like, really cramped neighborhood, so, out in the country, but not, if that makes sense.
Ms. A.F. : I love it already, Hannah. For the record, what do you think about endangered species of whales?
Ms. S. : Okay, so I really don't know much about endangered species,
but I guess they are a little scarce. I do like whales, I've never had anything against them, they're not my favorite animal, though.
Okay, but sometimes, I think people are a little bit wacko about endangered whales, because once my friend told me (out of no-where) not to throw my straws on the ground because they could go into the sewer drains and some-how end up in the ocean and get into a whale's blow-hole, and then the whale could die. Weird.
Ms. A.F. : Wow, that's pretty intense, Ms. S. Now, please give us your opinion about the mistreatment of corn in the U.S.
Ms S. : Bah humbug.
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Okay, now that we have concluded that portion of the interview, I'm going to give the key board to Miss Sophisticated, take it away, Ms. S.
Ms. S. : Oh gosh. This is so exciting What would you say is the most important part of homeschooling?
Ms. A. F. : Well um, probably breakfast is the most important part. Oh, and getting a personalize education.
Ms. S. : Great, great. Well said. What would be your dream vacation ? Where would you go, and what would you do?
Ms. A. F. : I would go to Vatican City, where the pope lives. Not to see the pope, although I'm sure he's a nice guy. I wold want to see the Cistine Chapel, and all of the statues and paintings, and what is a nicer word for grave? (Ms. S. : No clue.) I think that would be amazing, and maybe also see other parts of Europe.
Ms. S. : Wow! Amazing. Truly amazing. So, what do you have against snotty actresses?
Ms. A. F. : Well they're snotty, for one thing. *long pause* I guess that's all I have to say.
Ms. S. : What is your favorite kind of cheese, and why? (Feel free to get into serious cheesy detail.)
Ms. A. F. : Oh, Hannah, you really know how to get to the heart of things. I think that of all the cheeses I have ever sampled in my life, it's a toss-up between American slice and feta. The textures of both are absolutely amazing, and yet, so different. I guess that's what I think about cheese.
Ms. S. : Oh gosh, you had me to the point of tears on that one. When, in your opinion, is the best time to tell somebody that what they are wearing does not flatter their figure?
Ms. A. F. : When it becomes inappropriate. For example, if my mother walked in here in a string bikini, I would have to take her aside and explain to her that what she is wearing does not flatter her figure. AT ALL. No offense.
Ms. S. : Hahaha! That does make me laugh. Ok next question. If I gave you one million dollars, what would you spend it on. Realistically.
Ms. A. F. : First, I would think about a car and college. And the rest I would put into a savings account and save! But if I were to buy something fun, I would redo my room.
Ms. S. : Well most would say they would give it to charity, but way to be honest, Leah! So, for our last question, what would you do if Hannah moved to Alaska?
Ms. A. F. : Well, I would cry with her (a lot). And would miss her to death. It's really hard to convey feelings about something that would never happen, ya know? Like if she moved to Alaska, I would move there with her, but that sounds really cliche.
Ms. S. : That was touching, really touching. I'm glad you feel that way Ms. ArtsyFartsy.
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Well, Folks that's all for our introductory interview.
For our first post, we're doing an interview, so that you, the people, can get to know us on a more personal level (and decide whether you actually want to read our blog).
Ms. ArtsyFartsy to Miss Sophisticated:
Ms. A.F. : So, Ms. S, how do you feel about people who believe home-schoolers are unsocialized freaks?
Ms. S. : Pssshfft, they definitely don't know what they're talkin' about. Don't get me wrong, I know a couple home-schooled, unsocialized freaks. But most of us a pretty cool (me, for example)
Ms. A.F. : Hmm, that's nice. So, what's your favorite subject?
Ms. S. : Okay, I would have to say, um, either biology, (Ms.A.F.: how is biology going, by the way? Ms. S.: it's AWESOME!!!), or geography, because it's pretty easy, and it's my slack-off class. NOT government! I hate government *goes into hysterical laughter*!
Ms. A.F. : Alrighty, then, um, Hannah, what animal would you want to be, if you had to be an animal? Anything but a walrus or duck.
Ms. S. : *cracks fingers* I wish there were invisible animals, but since there aren't, I suppose I'd have to go with a bird... no, stop, stop, birds are nasty. *goes and moves a vacuum cleaner, inexplicably*
I will have to say a dog, because they're probably the most loved animal, and I think that a lot of dogs have high-quality care/food. That's all I have to say about that.
Ms. A.F. : Ok, um, what do you think Leah's biggest fear is?
Ms. S. : Oh, geez, well, definitely not spiders, because she always kills them for me (thank you, by the way).
I think that she would be afraid if her whole family died and she was left alone, in the world.
Ms. A.F. : Nailed it. Okay, what does your dream house look like?
Ms. S. : Well, my dream house is big, and it's really unique, and kinda sophisticated (Ms. A.F. : well, I would certainly hope so). It has really cool decor inside, and really fun colors, but it's really chic, too. I think it would be located where there's good stores, and other houses. Not in a, like, really cramped neighborhood, so, out in the country, but not, if that makes sense.
Ms. A.F. : I love it already, Hannah. For the record, what do you think about endangered species of whales?
Ms. S. : Okay, so I really don't know much about endangered species,
but I guess they are a little scarce. I do like whales, I've never had anything against them, they're not my favorite animal, though.
Okay, but sometimes, I think people are a little bit wacko about endangered whales, because once my friend told me (out of no-where) not to throw my straws on the ground because they could go into the sewer drains and some-how end up in the ocean and get into a whale's blow-hole, and then the whale could die. Weird.
Ms. A.F. : Wow, that's pretty intense, Ms. S. Now, please give us your opinion about the mistreatment of corn in the U.S.
Ms S. : Bah humbug.
~~~~~~~~~
Okay, now that we have concluded that portion of the interview, I'm going to give the key board to Miss Sophisticated, take it away, Ms. S.
Ms. S. : Oh gosh. This is so exciting What would you say is the most important part of homeschooling?
Ms. A. F. : Well um, probably breakfast is the most important part. Oh, and getting a personalize education.
Ms. S. : Great, great. Well said. What would be your dream vacation ? Where would you go, and what would you do?
Ms. A. F. : I would go to Vatican City, where the pope lives. Not to see the pope, although I'm sure he's a nice guy. I wold want to see the Cistine Chapel, and all of the statues and paintings, and what is a nicer word for grave? (Ms. S. : No clue.) I think that would be amazing, and maybe also see other parts of Europe.
Ms. S. : Wow! Amazing. Truly amazing. So, what do you have against snotty actresses?
Ms. A. F. : Well they're snotty, for one thing. *long pause* I guess that's all I have to say.
Ms. S. : What is your favorite kind of cheese, and why? (Feel free to get into serious cheesy detail.)
Ms. A. F. : Oh, Hannah, you really know how to get to the heart of things. I think that of all the cheeses I have ever sampled in my life, it's a toss-up between American slice and feta. The textures of both are absolutely amazing, and yet, so different. I guess that's what I think about cheese.
Ms. S. : Oh gosh, you had me to the point of tears on that one. When, in your opinion, is the best time to tell somebody that what they are wearing does not flatter their figure?
Ms. A. F. : When it becomes inappropriate. For example, if my mother walked in here in a string bikini, I would have to take her aside and explain to her that what she is wearing does not flatter her figure. AT ALL. No offense.
Ms. S. : Hahaha! That does make me laugh. Ok next question. If I gave you one million dollars, what would you spend it on. Realistically.
Ms. A. F. : First, I would think about a car and college. And the rest I would put into a savings account and save! But if I were to buy something fun, I would redo my room.
Ms. S. : Well most would say they would give it to charity, but way to be honest, Leah! So, for our last question, what would you do if Hannah moved to Alaska?
Ms. A. F. : Well, I would cry with her (a lot). And would miss her to death. It's really hard to convey feelings about something that would never happen, ya know? Like if she moved to Alaska, I would move there with her, but that sounds really cliche.
Ms. S. : That was touching, really touching. I'm glad you feel that way Ms. ArtsyFartsy.
~~~~~~~~~~
Well, Folks that's all for our introductory interview.
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