Leesville

Hey guys this past weekend i grabbed my friend Jess and we headed down to my families cottage down by Leesville Lake in Ohio. Jess had never been, but my family and i have been going for years (i wasnt even a month old when i started going).

The car ride down there was super quick and very interesting. This included jess and i whipping out my selfie stick and getting weird...

After we stayed in the cars for two and half hours we lost cell service and all things that was part of civilization. We had to use the bathroom outside and showering wasnt available. We were roughing it but thats why its so fun. Cooking food over a fire is 110% more delicious than the microwave for sure, As soon as we arrived the clouds gave us a feeling it would be raining very soon so jess and i had my dad help us set up my brand new tent. It was surprisingly cozy and warm. A great way for jess and i to hang out. 

Night one sleeping in the tent was only rough because of the constant downpour for hours on top of our thin layered tent. We stayed dry, but the sound was far from comforting, I think jess and i both woke up about 5 times during the night because of the pesky sound of splattering rain. Therefore that morning jess and i had to pee so we used ponchos and peed in the pouring rain, if that aint adventurous i dont know what is. 

jess sandwich! (friend jess on left and sister jess on right) 

When day 2 came we woke up and had some delicious bacon and sausage and then the day was starting. Jess and i played the card game of 'war' and 'slap jack', both stressful and both ending before they were finsihed. Then later we played the card game 'golf' and one of my new favorite games. 'scategories'. I enjoyed playing board games while the rain held off all day. Jess and i also decided to go on a small walk that ended up including and interesting photoshoot and some weird dance moves.

Luckily all day Saturday it didnt rain we had a huge fire and a delicious dinner. We went to bed earlier that night because we were extra tired from the long day and the lack of sleep the previous night. However, as soon as we went to bed the rain started to pick up but it definitely less rain then the previous night and both jess and i got a great night of sleep. 

The next morning was sunday and that was the day we were leaving. We woke up around 11 and we ate some breakfast and started to pack up. However, we decided to take a break and do something else. So all 5 of us (my dad, both jess', my sisters bf josh, and me) played apples to apples and then my dad went to go clean up the fire pit and do other things while the rest of us played rummy. We had a lot of fun but we eventually had to leave. It was a lot of fun and coming back to this place always makes me happy :)  I cant wait to come back this place has inspired me for many years and i hope it inspires jess as well.

By the way if you want to see this experience in live action click here for my youtube video and give it a thumbs up! WATCH HERE

Dear Nobody,

Today is book review that is absolutely heart breaking & sad. The book is "Dear Nobody: The True Diary of Mary Rose".

This is an unbelievable novel. I was first attracted to it while I was doing my weekly visit to Barnes and Nobles and the title caught my eye. I feel in love with the cover and what the book was about. This novel is about a young girl named Mary Rose who has been dealt a shitty hand of cards in her life & tries to use them the only way she knows how. This could be with drugs or drinking because that is a big part of the book. She is a very lonely girl that uses those substances to numb the pain. She has had a very rough life and I feel her throughout the whole book. 

I honestly couldn't stop being sad through the whole novel. It made me tear up more than once. It is a heartbreaking story of a girl who tries to overcome illness and the pain of loneliness. 

This a great book for anyone who had lost a love one, who has issues with family, drugs, alcohol, etc, or for anyone who feels alone in the world. Mary Rose started every journal entry with 'Dear Nobody', implying the fact she believed no one cared enough l read them, but here we are reading her pain and her story today. Please go pick up this book you will not regret it.  

FAVORITE CHARACTER: Hayley, she is a friend of Mary Rose that she is constantly writing letters to. In the book it is very difficult to keep track of the characters and who is who but Hayley was constant and that's what I liked. She might not have physically been in the story, but that fact that Mary Rose believed wholeheartedly that Hayley was her best friend was amazing. Hayley helped Mary Rose feel less alone and that's sometimes all people are asking for. 

Also just know if you are dealing with any of these situations I am always here and people care for you even if you can't see it. People cared for Mary Rose and she didn't see it, but people care for you and I hope you know it. 

Favorite quotes: "Sometimes I just get so bored of emotions. I just get so bored of everything and I wonder if I'll ever be myself again."

"That's why it's called a crush. More often than not, I get crushed." 

"Something or someone can be torn from you so fast."

"Hearing his voice was like hearing a song that you once thought was so beautiful and special that when you hear it again, you forget why you ever stopped listening to it in the first place." 

"How could my life have gotten so screwed up?" 

"I love everything in you-- that would be destructive to love in myself."

"I can't decided if it's because I like releasing thoughts from my cluttered head, or because I just like the way the pen feels gliding along the paper?"

"Busy lives have more inspiration."

"Love is the creator of hate and the daughter of disappointment, as no two people could hurt each other more than two people in love." 

"No human can live up to the capacity of loves expectations." 

"Everything I did reminded me that I was dying." 

"We all felt that way before. We've felt enough despair, enough guilt-- even just physical pain. So many reasons to do it. But we aren't built that way. We've become machines. We're used to the pain."

Lets stART here ;)

If you didn't catch the pun in the title, then I'll tell YA. Today June 14, 2015 my friend Anna & I went to the columbus art festival that occurred in the downtown area. (stART, do you get it now?)

Anyway anna & I decided we wanted to do something different for once so she headed over to my house around 1 o clock to head to downtown Columbus. But first we were starving so we stopped by a Wendys on the way there! 

After we chowed our nuggets and fries we were off to the art festival. When we arrived the parking was difficult for us to find, but ended up paying $10 for parking. It kind of sucked but we were not fazed by it. When we got out we started walking down the streets of downtown and it was so cool. The atmosphere was amazing and the people were totally chill. 

The art we saw was very interesting, but we couldn't take the scorching heat so we decided to take a nice break under a small tree with our small fans that someone was handing out. Also we decided we would have a little photoshoot too. 

As our little relaxation we headed down the bridge which had a really awesome band playing and a really sweet view. 

                                                
                                        

After all this walking and adventuring we started to get extremely hot. We searched everywhere for some ice cream or some snow cones and were lost for 20 min even though in the heat it felt like we were lost for years! But we finally came upon a snow cone place that accepted our credit cards and decided to get some. Anna got a watermelon and I got blue raspberry. They were delicious and so refreshing. 

After all adventures came to a close we made it back to Annas car and headed home to my house where we couldn't resist taking some pictures with my selfie stick :) 

Overall it has been a pretty good day. I feel as though this was a well needed adventure that I'm glad I could partake in. AND if you want to see this adventure in action I have a vlog up on my YouTube channel: CLICK HERE

The Movie That Will Give You the Most Panic Attacks...

Okay y'all I never review movies, but I couldn't help myself on this one. Today June 12, 2015 I went to the movies with my brother and mom to see jurassic world. The 12th is the first day it has come out and it has already sold over 18 million tickets. HOLY SHIT (excuse my French) but omg and that doesn't surprise me one bit.

This movie is totally insane and will have you flipping in your seat & closing your eyes one too many times. Thank God I didn't see it in 3D or I would've lost my shit. It was crazy cause there were intense scenes, scary scenes, adorable scenes, and even like crap my pants scenes. I'm literally recommending this a billion times over and over again!!! I hope I will be able to see it again & please you have to go yourself. Now don't say you'll wait till it comes out on on demand, you must see it big screen, the experience is amazing. 

I'm not going to spoil anything for you because I'm expecting every single one of you to get in the nearest vehicle and head out to your closest movie theater to see it. I don't know how I'm going to sleep ever again. 

Alright guys always remember.....run! 

Pain demands to be felt

This quote is true in many forms, most of them emotionally, but if you believe that physical pain of breaking a bone is a demanded feeling in life then you do you. Anyway, this quote registers to me in multiple ways. It makes me feel a little less stupid when I break down or lose myself. It tells me this pain I feel demands to be felt even if one does not want it. 

Now you might think this is cruel in the fact that you as a human are demanded to feel pain in your life. This might be true, however, even if this quote did not exist you would feel pain. At least with this you can maybe feel or think a little less about your pain. 

Life sucks. That is one think a lot of teens can agree on and a lot of teens can disagree on. Now whether or not you disagree or agree at one point you have said this in your life. And most likely you have said it when you are feeling pain. (You see how this all relates?¿) I just feel like this quote may help you understand. 

When I read it I think to myself that I'm not alone in what I feel. Pain demands to be felt, so that must mean others feel it too! Therefore, I as a teenager, feel less alone. And in many cases this would be a good feeling. 

I want you to think right now the worst time in your life or a time you felt the most emotional pain. Think about it and let it soak in. Do you remember it? Good. Now think of all the emotions you felt at that exact moment. It sucked right? But if pain demands to be felt that must mean others feel it to right? That is the right answer. And now you understand. 

Pain demands to be felt and that my friend is what sucks. 

Make a Wish!

Hey guys so its been only a couple of days of summer and ive had such a blast! Even though i have had to work at my job a couple of times i have had a great first week! One of those exciting things including a birthday party for one of my best friends, Erin! She is turning 17 (shes old), but anyway she is a great gal.

I love to dress up when i get the chance and i dont get to do it all the time, so i took advantage! I did however have to work the hours before the party started so i didnt look too good before... BUT i did get off work a half and hour earlier so i got a little extra time! Therefore, i headed out to Erin's house and as soon as i got there i ran into my other friends, Katy and Gabby and slipped on my dress and boots and put on that classic red lip stick (s/o to taylor swift). I felt pretty good about the whole night and the fact that i was driving, so i was ready to go! But of course we looked so good we couldnt NOT get a group picture first!

sorry gabby!! haha

Once we got some kinda good pics, we were off to bucca de peppo in Downtown Columbus! Once we got there we ran into some planning trouble, but after that was over we got to enjoy everything about dinner! The decor, the atmosphere, and especially the waiter! He was super sweet and knew it too. Just so you know this place is known for there LARGE portions, so Katy, Erin, Justine, and I ordered a large spaghetti and meatballs and my friends Autumn and Gabby had fettuccine with chicken. Even with splitting the food we still had food left over.. It was so good though, i cant deny it. We also of course had to have the staff sing to Erin on her birthday even though she didnt really want it, we couldnt resist. I mean if you dont have random strangers sing to you was it really your birthday?

After we ate our super delicious food we headed back to the car, but immediately got distracted by cool spots to take some quirky pics, here are a few:

After we hadour mini shoot, with many people watching, we made a trip to Magic Mountain in Polaris so drive some go-karts and hit people with lazers, but whilst adventuring inside we noticed the line was a mile long and we werent feeling like waiting. However, we did make an adventure out of it by heading back towards Erin's to get ice cream. Once we made it to Graeters we piled in at one small table to load up on some well deserved (cheap) desert. 

After ice cream we headed to Erin's and while the others went to bed shortly after we arrived home, the birthday girl and I were up pretty late (3:30am). It was honestly so much fun and i cant wait until we can party super hard again like we did this weekend. I enjoy their company and if you think theyre cool too, thats awesome (cause they are). Hey, WAIT before you leave... katys blog is also existing here it is: Katys Blog!