Potterhead 4evah.

I'm just going to flat out be a super nerd and give my current stats about my life at Hogwarts and in the wizarding world in general. If you are a Potterhead like me, Pottermore is truly one of the greatest things that has happened to me in a while. I don't even feel like talking about much else aside from that. So. Here I be.

Name: JinxDawn183
House: Gryffindor
Wand: Elm, dragon, 14 and 1/4th, brittle
Pet: Ginger kitteh

I have done a total of 10 good things for Gryffindor, which is pitiful. haha.
I don't even want to say anything else and just live in the high of Hogwarts and magic and Pottermore.
Hokay.
Toodles ya'll :)

Have a magical day.

I feel like I don't update this thing enough, it's quite sad really. Like I'm neglecting a child or something. But, I keep putting some writings in now and then and I really apologize for their terrible state of normalcy and teengerness. You know. Oh bother...haha.

So the only exciting thing of my day. WAIT. I have a few things actually. One, I TOTALLY GOT MY CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM POTTERMORE WOOO! :) JinxDawn183, hit me up :)

Secondly, I went to Senior Regional Orchestra tryouts yesterday. Oh man, those were intense because every instrument was looking around for other members of their section with contempt and competition in their eyes...Dang yo. Peace and harmony much? Well, I'm mostly just happy that I did what I wanted to do for myself: remain calm, don't mess up too badly. Could have done better, but hey! I didn't fail completely. I actually got 7th...out of 9 xD My other goal was not to get last and I beat the people I wanted to beat. I'm happy :)

Thirdly, god bless Alana. haha. FINALLY someone wants to start an actual band and once silly marching band is done, we'll both have enough time to actually start one. She made my day/night. Fo' real :)

I think that is all that I have to offer at present, so just...keep all your heads above the water and do great things! Yes.

Poop tank.

Don't hurt me for the title and all, it just accurately describes my day really xD It was alright, you know, you know. As school days go.

We had club day today. My lovely National Honor Society club was deleted because only two people, including myself, signed up. I'm cool.
Yay silly study halls!

I like creative writing. And writing creatively.

So I have a funny story before I leave for now. On the way to marching band practice, I got stuck behind the slowest moving vehicle of all time. But I'm glad it was moving slowly and cautiously. Because I got stuck behind the port-a-potty pump truck. You wanna know how I know that? Aside from having "Discount Portable Restrooms" written all over it, aside from the slogan "You dump, we pump," aside from the giant tank and nozzles on it, I COULD SMELL IT. YUCK BEANS. Anyways, after I got out of that tragic situation, I thought it was hilarious that I was a teensy bit late to practice because I was stuck behind...the poop truck. Lawlcats :)

Has a good night and stuffs! :)

New life.

So I would just like to take the time to point out right now that a) after I finish this post, I am going to bed. Which never happens before 12. But it will tonight :) I am proud of myself. and b) Jeff Carl, local musician, has changed my life. He is wonderful. I will post links to his youtube page and free EP download site/bandcamp at the bottom. Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful. He makes me happy. I felt so inspired that I have now began a new project which may or may not involve him. Updates to follow as soon as I finalize more :) Not a bad night.

You there, I am concerned for you, but want you to know that I definitely love you and will be anyone you need me to be. No worries.

Another person over there, you make me extremely happy. I hope I don't hurt you, but you and I both want the other's mutual happiness, so this may work out. Best of luck to me and you.

And finally, you. I'm sorry for all I have done, for all I may do. I think you may be fine, but I need to know for sure to put my mind at ease. I hope this doesn't let anything bad come between us. We need the normal life, eh?

Sorry, just a few shout outs to some very important people in my life. You know who you are :) Have a fantastic night and be happy and do something creative and live!

Jeff Carl's youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/jeffcarl

His bandcamp site, where you will find a free download of his new EP out. Spread the word! http://jeffcarl.bandcamp.com/

I feel so legit endorsing an artist ;)

Fire me up.

So this week and weekend have been crazy and hectic and lots of things. I haven't stopped moving until today, it's crazy. Never knew anyone could be so tired in my whole life. But I stopped moving today. Thank goodness.

You know what is a fantastic movie? Sleepover, that's what. Ahahaha, makes me laugh rather hard. It's wonderful :)

You know what dumb thing I did tonight? I shocked myself getting my computer cord out of the wall and it wasn't funny at all. I actually jumped back in that kind of cartoonish way. And it hurt a lot. haha. No me gusta.

Life is alright, listen to Jeff Carl often <3

As Frail As Straw.

Knew my happiness wouldn't last. There go those golden days again. I find myself repeating this cycle often...

What happened? How did I completely break off from the one person I truly felt happy around and never once had any problems as far as communication. Now its like we hardly even know each other and starting back at that same, awkward square one. I miss her and I miss the way things were moments ago.

It bothers me to no end, I can't help but worry about it constantly. I'm past the point of apologies; they would probably only make things worse. Probably. Knowing me and how quickly I can ruin my life in seconds.

It's like there is nothing I could say, nothing that won't make me or her uncomfortable or get the point across. RAWR, I wish there were something. I wish for a miracle. I hate waiting in agony meanwhile :/

Well, I have much to do, not enough done, and little time to finish it in. What else is new? I work without ceasing for what? Nothing, apparently. Another chance to ruin my life. I'm sorry dear :/ Anyways. I guess I can't sit here any longer typing nonsense that will be irrelevant to 99.9% of who reads this. I don't want to give up. I'm sorry.

Cherry Amaretto.

This weekend has, when looking back on it, been great. I love spending all my time with people I could spend all my time with forever. Really really great. Some complications, but I'm trying not to worry about them and hoping for the best.

When will summer get here? Really. I like having my time for myself and doing what I want most of when I want to and staying up late without paying dearly for it. I don't feel like adjusting back to real people time again.

I value my time that is good right now. Never know when the darkness may hit. I'm glad I am what and who I am today and right now.

That's all I have to say about that. :D

Random fun fact: above title was the ice cream selection of the evening. Yum.

Scaramouch.

Today was really not a bad day; a pretty darn good day, in fact. I quite enjoyed myself.

Starting with the incident this morning. To make a long story short, power went out at 6am. Woke up precisely the same time. Thought I was still dreaming. Quickly realized otherwise and panicked. Got big flashlight. Was better. The end :D

I really like the rain. And thunderbolts and lightning (Twenty brownie points to those who get what I just did.) It made everything peaceful and calm. Should be raining all week :D Yay!

Homework done early is nice. Getting help on things one doesn't get is good too. Yes.

I want to help all my friends and make them happy. Wish there was something to make me able to take on this burden.

Happy people, you. Yeah you. You're awesome; you know who you are. Thanks :D

Marching band was happier than usual today. Dunno.

DARUMA.

Other than that, I think I've simplified an emotional spout :D Have a Happy Tuesday!

How do you like your corn?

Well. This has been an interesting day, yes. Certainly the most unique corn maze adventure yet in all...oh, eight? years going there. haha. It was one of my last, after all :/

You know what? I am a winner, a record breaker. Longest time to get through the entire corn maze, getting all 15 piece and filling in all 12 "Mad-gical Libs." 2 hours and 15 minutes of win. Yes. It really happened. Intercom announcement through the entire farm and everything. Can you tell I'm strangely proud? ;)

The first blank should read "Jillian Gogel, 2hrs 15min." Rookie mistake is all :D 

So the theme this year was like, princess theme, "Once Upon A Time.." It was interesting, yes. I wasssss a fan of all the Disney music they played whilst we were drudging through the corn. I think this year was made for me or something.

Aside from winning being a loser, the other thing of note was that, for half of the maze, I was actually flying solo. What started out as a family of four quickly lost a member when Mom decided she had had enough and took the Quick Exit and all. Pshaw, no, I no do that kind of thing. Then, in the like...most obscure part of this 5 acre dungeon, it appeared to me that father and sister pulled "let's leave" on me. Accordinggggg to Dad, they only stopped for a quick photo opt, but I really do know better. Bad timing is all. I totally waited for five minutes for any sign of familial relations, but once no one showed up, I abandoned ship feeling quite put out. I mean, what if I wasn't able to get out of a SEA of corn? Lawl lawl, I did though, wooo! Anyhoo. It was nice being alone, because I could do as I pleased.

It's kinda funny though...I apparently made some acquaintances along the way because I came across the same three or four families like a billion times. At one point, I actually traveled with a random family who I did this to because I asked them for assistance and we ended up conferring extensively. You know you've met someone when you tell them what college you plan on going to and what you want to study. xD And then, after I got out and met up with the rest of the Brady Bunch, we were walking out and who should I pass by but a family I ran into in the most despairing of spots several times. xD You know what the husband did? He looked at me, smiled, chortled, then held out his fist. We then proceeded to fist bump each other. Is this peculiar to you guys? Cause if not, I'm just going to feel free to be immensely pleased and happy with this. I should have asked to take a picture with him...haha. 

Anyhoo, I've written extensively about things that you might or might not be pulling your hair out at. I'll put up a few pictures of this adventure.

Yay sunburn, lovely strangers, Isaac's sandwiches afterwards, Sight and Sound Theater's production of "Joesph" (the fabulousssss biblical theater company who can be compared favorable with Broadway and whose shows are always breathtaking. Might I just say that this was by far my favorite :D), Lancaster, amish people, and families although we don't always get along. Today has been good. Let's keep it that way :D 

I also like it when people are happy to see or be around me. You know. Tis flattering :D That is all. 

Pretty Amish flower horsey.

Jambo!

I is a serious adventurer.

Prettay mermaid face.

That is a lot of corn. Finally made it to that crucial bridge.

The cute potato mailboxes that the game pieces are always in.

Bafflement in the straw maze. 

Renaissance tomorrow! Definitely DEFINITELY (should) have good pictures from that :D

Blue Ridge Wonders

*still in the car*


Attempted project? Maybe. Okay.

Well, the landscape of these gorgeousssss Blue Ridge Mountains is so gorgeousss, as you might imagine ;) I don't have the proper technique or camera to take an adequate picture, so I might try to describe with my words. No form, no nothing, just, description :D hah. We'll see how this goes.

Horizontal line.
Flatlined heart.
An ocean.
Three precise blues, forming the perfect melody.
Expansive, nothing else for as far as the eye can see.
Clean slate, blemish free. Pure.
Majestic, only a higher force could have put them there.
The blush of sunset, peeking shyly up behind.
Misty clouds, gray, without depression or sadness, calm, air brushed, moist.
Enveloping, as warm as a blanket.
Welcoming parties are just as hearty.
Imposing, threatening, announcing their great presence.
Learned, wise, ready to hear what will be said.
Faint, baby blue at the uppermost points, softly wrapped in the clouds, the gods need care and attendance too, a mountain's offspring.
Plateau, could have set dinner atop it.
Rigged backbone, sturdy, withstanding of any and all obstacles.
Tourist carnival, a playground, billboards occasionally pepper the edges.
A sentinel of trees stand guard at the base, fiercely loyal, protective until the end.
A being.

Disclaimer: This is not a poem...or was not intended to be a poem. Judge accordingly.

all cranked up.

A Golden Fleece

Night,
kingdom of the youth,
perfect opportunity for
the rise of Confucius,
soulful exchanges,
brain children sprung from the ashes.

Lounge in chair,
elbow on desk,
head in hand,
focus your concentration
towards the words that
changed
your
life.

She was a butterfly,
flighty and sweet,
flies with the wings of an angel.
Delicate curl,
wistful smile,
heart already given to goodness.

Day after day,
night after night,
the life force flew through
her,
she braved the elements,
defiant in her continuation.

What a sight to behold,
her shadowy figure emerging from the rubble,
tucking a wisp of hair behind ear,
brush off and
push forward.

Time passed,
so did the goodness from the land.
Dark slowly closed in,
a defect of time,
of memory,
of the heart.
Treacherous smoke
billowed about,
an insult in her face.

Will she,
did she,

succumb?

Tendrils of poison
snake in
and out,
servant of a power so terrible,
ancient roots rising
and crumbling,
ever present.

A lurking mist advances menacingly,
the chipmunks fled
before It.
Reveal,
through the fog...

Our glassy eyed heroine
trudges slowly,
is the last hope
gone?
Gleam,
in her eyes.

Speechless,
breathless,
no movement required.
The silence is enough.

You heard it,
contemplate it.
Thoughts before action,
speak before you disappear,
in the wormhole.

The tell-tale sign?
Nothing,
devoid.

Save a faint gleam in your eye...

That one was for you, dear :D 

Twirl the colors

*a day later than expected*

Well, I'm on the road to the Pennsylvania as we speak, staring listlessly out of the window as the Blue Ridge Mountains and countless fields and pastures fly by. It's quite exhilarating riding in the car with Father Gogel xD Speed demons roam the world, indeed.

I'm so ghetto that I need to write and save this in Wordpad because there is no interwebz in the middle of the highway. I like that, though, releases me from the distractions and temptations of Facebook and the like.
The best part of getting this laptop is that I can write nearly whatever I want to in the car and not feel too terribly sick. Woo beans! I might write a poem even :D

Just rest stopped. Wendy's. Blech. I no eat and nom the fast foods. Fast foods are fast...in giving heart attacks. haha. Anyways. We stopped for noms and mi madre y yo both got salads. I never trust fast food salads. But I was hungry. So I did. Two seconds back on to the road, we looked around for teh silverwares...and found none. Nommy salads with spoons. Woop woop. You kind have to...jump the whole spoon with your mouth in one bite if you don't want the salad to fall off. I quickly mastered the technique and stand (or sit) here before you a member of this dying art's club. Oh man, I can't wait to see all the random adventures that will happen upon me, as I certainly don't happen upon them. Pennsylvania should be fun.

I will try to update regularly on the trip, as that almost achieves "normal blog" function, and post pictures as well about the crazy jank sure to go down. Have fun doing what you're doing and make sure to send extra fun my way as I sit for several more hours in this car...

Wooo! New poem :D