Newsletter

I think the newsletter project is going to be bittersweet. I really like the chance to sink my teeth into something creative, but I work best alone, not in a group. There are not even enough people in my class to make even groups (I don't actually remember) but that is just fine with me. I tend to have big ideas and like to take creative license. I really do think it will be entertaining though. I cannot wait for this weekend! The dance is going to be an absolute blast!


Speaking of creativity, check out this video that was put together using parts of Pirates of the Carribean.

Intellectual

I love to think. Not by force though, by will. Some things just do not interest me and it makes it difficult for me to study sometimes. For example, math is really hard for me to grasp. I like answers that have a greay area, somewhere that gives you room to explain more than one answer and have it be correct. math is just so black and white. It is a personal preference I suppose. Anyway, I really like literature. It is one of my best subjects and I think it can be really fun to just write or learn about how to do so properly. As one of my goals thus year, I was to do better in my literature class than in any other subject.

Word of the Day?
edify \ED-uh-fy\,
transitive verb:To instruct and improve, especially in moral and religious knowledge; to teach.

tintinnabulation

Are you confused? Honestly, I don't find that suprising. I didn't know what that word meant until today because it is Dictionary.com's Word of the day. It means "A tinkling sound, as of a bell or bells." I found the word amusing so I decided to use it for this blog's title. It's amazing how many words are out there that many people do not know. Education is extremely important. Sure, one doesn't have to memorize the didcionary, but one should learn something new everyday, should they not? I try to, although not always succeeding. What have you learned today that was new? Was it anythingh of great interest, or just something you had to write for class? Find joy in some form of education and feed off of it regularly. Learning doesn't have to be boring. =]

Powerpoint?

I really like working with Powerpoint. Creative work aalways gives me intrest because I have an artistic mind and I am able to express myself quite freely within these sorts of projects. it is also comforting to know that everyone has a common subject to work upon: the Saints. I chose St. Cecilia. She is my Confirmation saint and the patroness of music, musicians, and vocalists. It is said that even as she was being executed (be beheading) that she was singing for the Glory of God.

Emotional Growth

"Peoria Notre Dame High School, a Roman Catholic School under the pastoral direction of the Bishop of Peoria, provides Catholic secondary education for the Peoria area.
The purpose of Peoria Notre Dame High School is to nurture spiritual, emotional, intellectual, and physical development:
By teaching the Catholic faith
By leading students to be disciples of Jesus Christ
By teaching the arts and sciences in a climate of academic inquiry"

This is the mission statement for Peoria Notre Dame. This statement provides a lot of food for thought. it also prevokes many emotions. It gives me great joy that I am able to learn about my faith in a Catholic school. It will help me grow as a person and help me in the long run of my life. I also hope that thriough the academic nurturing I will gain a promising future for myself.

Yes, No, Maybe So?

Hmm...well I'm not exactly sure of when the next blog is due (oops) but I heard some mutterings in class and I thought just to be safe I better add another update. Well not much is going on over here other than the musical that i am in currently (HSM2 at Eastlight Theatre, call 699-SHOW for tickets now through Saturday). This show is eating away at my sanity and time, plus my social life. Well, actually I have lots of friends in it, but I cannot do anything outside of it. Tonight one of my friends showed me how to tie a tie, and for some reason that makes me really happy. I have downloaded some pictures onto my flash drive for the keynote project, so I hope that works tomorrow on the project...Anyway for the sake of expanding everyone's vocabulary let's move on to the word of the day:

torrid \TOR-uhd\, adjective:
1. Violenty hot; drying or scorching with heat; burning; parching; as, "torrid heat."
2. Characterized by intense emotion; as, "a torrid love affair."
3. Emotionally charged and vigorously energetic; as, "a torrid dance."

TTFN-Ta Ta For Now!

Day Number 2

I'm back! today I have decided to add a video as well as a word of the day. Maybe it'll just be for this post...who knows? This particular video is from the Broadway musical Jekyll and Hyde. It is called 'In His Eyes' and is sung by two women who are in love with the same man, only they have never met. One is his wealthy, betrothed fiancee, and the other is a poor, battered, yet strong woman whom he has recently befrended.



And the word of the day is...

bevy \BEV-ee\,
noun:1. A group; an assembly or collection.
2. A flock of birds, especially quails or larks; also, a herd of roes.

So this is Blogging?

Ugh. I can't believe that my first blogging assignment is LATE!!! I have a reason though: I was at rehearsal for a production at Eastlight Theatre.

Anyway, I am a sophomore in high school and this blog is an assignment for our technology class. I really like the class. It is enjoyable, but kind of hard to follow since I'm not fimiliar with Mac computers. I think I am going to like this blog thing though...the creativity gives me a rush. The computers are really nice and I think I'll get the hang of everything eventually. Just for the sake of sharing and having something fun, I'm putting the "Word of the Day" from Dictionary.com on here everytime I post. Enjoy!

immolate \IM-uh-layt\,
transitive verb:
1. To sacrifice; to offer in sacrifice; to kill as a sacrificial victim.
2. To kill or destroy, often by fire.

Well isn't that a cheery first word...