I'm Baaaack!

Hey all!

I'm back from NY. And I have two suitcases full of stuff to prove it. It's not really souvenirs, more like just really awesome things.

That's all I wanted to say. I should go, my cook just made some yummy ribs!!!
:)
Maggie

In the city that never sleeps!

Greetings from New York, loves!!

I've been crazy busy with band, but I had to bring my laptop for homework and decided to be nice and blog.

Sorry that's pretty much it!
:)
Maggie

Good Bye May!

Well I know I'm a little early for a So Long May tribute, but I'll be gone to New York until June 5th for band. So I have to do it now.

In May I:

-Met a guy

-Went to a dance with that guy

-Kissed that guy in the middle of a thunderstorm (It was romantic :)

-Lost a best friend

-Spilled a secret that wasn't mine to spill

-Failed a math test

-Gained a new friend

-Went to war with ex friend

-Bought a dress for prom

-Went to Victoria

-Came in first in a huge tennis match

-Discovered I could sing

I actually enjoyed this month, except for the falling out with a friend. But hey, that's life, right?

By the way, I somehow ended up signing up to sing 'No More' by Heidi Montag for my school Sing-a-palooza. Yeah, we actually have a Sing-a-palooza *hangs head in shame and embarrassment* But it's pretty fun sometimes.

And I'm a huge Heidi fan and the song is one of my favourites so I should do good!

:)
Maggie

Confuzzeled.........

I was looking through old folders and documents and crap when I stumbled across a story I was going to post, but then never did. It has some pretty good potential.

But it's a Massington. See, when I first started reading the Clique, I was one of those 'OMG MASSINGTON!!!!!' fangirls. Then, when I joined FF, I saw how many fangirls they had. And yet my love for them grew.

But sometime last year, I saw something called Tassie. OOO, the magical crackiness of MassiexTodd!!! Instantly, I was sucked in. I read everything about Tassie, and even started to write one (But I never finished it!).

Then during the summer, I came across MassiexDanny.

Now THAT is what I'm talking about!!! I mean, yeah all of those other Massiexsomeone couples are cool I guess. But Danny disappeared! He's all gone and stuff, and then the lovely writers of FF decided to bring him back!!!

So I guess my favourite couples would be:

Massie and Danny
Dylan and Derrick (!!! THIS IS THE BEST!!!!)
Claire and Josh
Kristen and Cam
Alicia and Chris Plovert

I have other favourites, but these are my main ones.

BTW, lovelies, I'll be gone for about four days because I have to go to Victoria!!!
:)
Maggie

Oh...

Ok, you know when you start something, and its kind of like 'I don't want to do this!', and then once its over, you're all sad?

Well that's like me and my friend Jessica (Girly.X.Girl from FF) about our collab, Apple-C.

When we first started, I didn't really want to do it. But today me and Jess were talking on MSN and we realized we're almost done the story.

Jessica: can you believe apple-c is almost done?
me: what?!? it is?!?! since when?!?!
Jessica: *shakes head* maggers, we only have like 6 more chapters...
me: NOOOO! dude ur joking, right?
Jessica: nope
me: rawr
Jessica: maggie im leaving you so you can have a panic attack
me: O___o

So, it kind of ended weird...but, seriously, when it ends I will be sad!
:)
Maggie

Oops......

Well I haven't done anything useful lately...It makes me feel kind of bad. Like, I haven't responded to any e-mails, I haven't updated or even worked on my stories, I haven't been practicing flute or piano, and I haven't gotten a manicure!

Honestly, all I've been doing is Facebooking, studying for finals, talking on Gmail and texting people like crazy!

I haven't even fed my dog! She's one of those mini eskimo puppies. She's white, weighs a kilo and is named Daisy :)

But I've had to get someone to feed her because I keep forgetting. I know, worst dog owner ever!

:)
Maggie

Determination

I'd have to say I'm the most determined person I know.

I hate giving up. Like today in cooking, my cookies tasted like sawdust, but now that I'm home (On Wednesday's I get a half-day), I'm trying to make them again. If they fail, I'll end up making them again.

That's probably a flaw of mine. I guess I have to much pride, and I'm determined that I can do everything.

Right now, I'm determined to improve my writing skills. My dream is to have a book on the Best Seller's list. I've wanted to be an author since before I can remember, and I've never let my writing go unnoticed.

Before I discovered Fanfiction, I would send my stories out to my family, and get their feedback on it. On short stories for Creative Writing, my short stories would end up being 54 pages long.

:)
Maggie

The Last Olympian

This is the final and best book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.

I cried when it ended. I actually cried during most of the chapters, but I'm super emotional so that's probably why.

[Taken from book summary]

All year the half-bloods have been preparing for battle against the Titans, knowing the odds of victory are grim. Kronos's army is stronger than ever, and with every god and half-blood he recruits, the evil Titan's power only grows.

While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the lord of time.

The book came out on Tuesday, May 5th, and I bought it that day. The reason it took so long for me to review it was because I didn't read the last three chapters until this morning.

I didn't want the series to end, so I put off reading the end and hid the book in my closet. But this morning I cracked, took it out, read it and then cried.

I loved this book the most because a) it was just amazing, b) There was FINALLY Annabeth and Percy lovey-doveyness and c) the detail, the plot, the descriptions and the whole book was epic.

I can't even describe it. But the end made me extremely happy, even though two of my favourite characters died (But at least they'll be in love down in Elysium!!!).

Anyway, I can't really say that much about it without giving stuff away. But in Rick's acknowledgments, he says -and I quote- 'As the first Camp Half-Blood series comes to an end...'

Anyone else catch the 'First'? Yeah, lovelies, there may be another. Especially with that new prophecy to worry about...

Don't worry, I'll stalk and annoy the crap out of Rick until I find out.

:)
Maggie

I copied this from Maddie's blog

Hey guys, sorry I didn't blog for a few days. I was at my cousins' house. Just a question: Is it normal for nine year olds to talk like stoners?

Anyway I was reading Maddie's blog (Welcome to Maddieland) and copied her.

1) What author do you own the most books by? Lisi Harrison...kind of pathetic.

2) What book do you own the most copies of? Um, The Lightning Thief. Three copies, one from mom, one from grandma and one from dad.

3) Did it bother you that both those questions ended with prepositions?Haha, not really. I noticed because I'm a total grammar snob, but it did not bother me ;)

4) What fictional character are you secretly in love with? Hm...I would have to say Percy Jackson from the PJO series. I have a thing for heroes and green eyes :)

5) What book have you read the most times in your life (excluding picture books read to children; i.e., Goodnight Moon does not count)? Gossip Girl. Ah, the memories of reading them.

6) What was your favorite book when you were ten years old? Little House on the Prairie.

7) What is the worst book you've read in the past year? The Amber Spyglass

8) What is the best book you've read in the past year? The Battle of the Labyrinth

9) If you could force everyone you tagged to read one book, what would it be? Ummm The Clique :)

10) Who deserves to win the next Nobel Prize for Literature? No clue. Rick Riordan maybe...

11) What book would you most like to see made into a movie? Hm...House of Night

12) What book would you least like to see made into a movie? The Ashleys.

13) Describe your weirdest dream involving a writer, book, or literary character. Well, I was on a plane, and then sitting next to me was Percy Jackson. We were called up to Mt. Olympus and Bella Swan was there to greet us. It was odd.

14) What is the most lowbrow book you've read as an adult? I am not an adult so I'm not sure.

15) What is the most difficult book you've ever read? The Host. I guess I was expecting it to be like Twilight, and it wasn't so I never got into it.

16) What is the most obscure Shakespeare play you've seen? Um, Midsummer Night's Dream.

17) Do you prefer the French or the Russians? Um French. Just because France is so beautiful.

18) Roth or Updike? Not really sure who or what Roth or Updike is.

19) David Sedaris or Dave Eggers? What is that?

20) Shakespeare, Milton, or Chaucer? Shakespeare, he's the only one I know.

21) Austen or Eliot? Austen.

23) What is your favorite novel? The Battle of the Labyrinth.

24) Play? Legally Blonde the Musical. Saw it on Broadway and adored it!

25) Poem? Don't have one.

26) Essay? Don't have one either

27) Short Story? I have too many to count!

28) Work of nonfiction? Hopefully by the time I'm out of college I'll have an answer to all of these questions.

29) Who is your favorite writer? Rick Riordan kicks ass!

30) Who is the most overrated writer alive today? Stephenie Meyer. Her series actually wasn't that great!

31) What is your desert island book? Hm, my Greek Myth Treasury. So many Greek Myths to pass the time away.

32) And... what are you reading right now? The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan!

:)
Maggie

I Don't Really Have a Name For the Blog...

Hey all!

I don't know what happened to the other book reviews I did...I guess I didn't post or something. I'm too lazy to re-type them out but the books I had reviewed were:

-Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth
-MAX (Maximum Ride book)
-Love Is a Many Trousered Thing

Let's just say I loved them all!

In other news, I started a new story. Its a Dylington! Yay! I don't know why people don't like DylanxDerrick! I mean, could there be a more perfect couple?

I literally jumped out of my chair and danced when I read PS I Loathe You and it got to the Dylington part. Sadly, I was on my balcony and my lovely neighbours saw me.

New topic. Why are there differences in Canadian and American spelling?
American: Color Canadian: Colour
American: Neighbor Canadian: Neighbour
American: Favorite Canadian: Favourite

Yes, its only a 'U' that's different but why? I hate it, because when writing a story, I'll type the Canadian version and it'll have that annoying red line underneath!

Another new topic. I'm almost 16!!!!!!!!!!! Well on October 5th I will be. But still its so soon!!!!! And sadly, I still have not gotten my license. During my test to get my learner's, I crashed into a tree.

The reason I didn't give this blog a title was because it was so random!
:)
Maggie

Nobody's Princess

Ok, first let me say I adore Helen of Troy. She is my idol, even though she's fictional. She's everything I aspire to be: brave, cunning, sneaky...

[Taken from book summary]

Not one to count on the gods -or her looks- to take care of her, Helen sets out to get what she wants steely determination and a sassy attitude. And while it's that attitude that gets Helen a few enemies -Such as the self proclaimed 'Son of Posiedon', Theseus- its also what intrigues, charms and amuses those who are her friends from the famed huntress Atalanta to the young priestess who is the Oracle of Delphi.

This is basically a fictional story of what happened in Helen's childhood -when she was young Helen of Sparta, desitined to be Sparta's future queen.

I loved this book because she defies everything about Sparta. Her sister, Clytemnestra is like the golden girl. She sits at the loom all day, weaving and embroidering.

This book kind of hit home for me, because Clytemnestra and Helen are a lot like me and my sister. My sister Ruby is the good girl who does everything my parents say and is a total priss.

While I don't always listen to my parents, and let's face it, I'd rather party then do whatever it is my sister does.

Clytemnestra often accuses Helen of always getting her way because she's the prettier sister. That seems true, which is pretty harsh.

Anyway, I give this book 10 stars, and if you like Greek mythology I insist you read it. I'm tracking down the sequel, Nobody's Prize, so when I find it I will review.

:)
Maggie

5 Questions I've Always Wondered

So this morning as I was in the shower before school, I started thinking the randomest thoughts. I have really random thoughts most of the time like 'Oh a kitty! Do Kitties have belly buttons? Do they have livers?' and things like that.

But these thoughts came out of no where. Anyway here are 5 questions that popped into my mind this morning:

1. What's the yellow, butter substitute on microwave popcorn? Its not butter...so...what is it...and what's it made out of? 'Cause honestly...I don't think I want to eat it anymore...

2. Why are designer clothes more expensive than regular clothes? They're basically the same. I mean, I buy designer clothes, but I'm not sure why I spend more money, when I could buy Wal-Mart clothes.

3. Why does metal explode when its in the microwave? I found that out the hard way. My cook had the night off, so I decided to make a can of soup. Into the microwave it went. The next morning we bought a new microwave and I knew never to cook again.

4. Why are there so many stereotypes? I mean, how come rich people are snobs, blondes are dumb and cheerleaders are sluts? Those are all stereotypes I've had thrown at me. I don't consider myself a dumb snobby slut, so everyone else shouldn't either.

5. Why is cheesecake so delicious? I adore cheese cake. It is like a god-given food. Why? Why must it tempt me with its deliciousness???

So there are the questions that haunt me. BTW, expect a bunch of book reviews today, since I've read like 13 books and haven't reviewed any!

:)
Maggie

Les Sigh

Well, I'm not leaving the wonderful joy that is blogging. Yeah, I'm happy too.

Still not sure about FF though...

But I didn't write this to depress you. So...the Canucks are rocking! Yay! Chicago is also doing pretty good (My dad's a Blackhawk fan).

If you have no idea what I'm talking about it's because you are not clued in to the...something cup. I'm not entirely sure what cup it is.

The only reason I know of this is because my best friend's uncle is a Canuck so I have to be filled in.

:)
Maggie

Leaving?

Hey guys.

I think I might leave Fanfiction and this blog for a while, just because one of my best friends ever Kristen (Coco-Chanel333 on FF) is almost dead. She was in a car accident and is now in a coma and clinging to life.

I recieved an e-mail from her mom explaining it all to me, and even now -60 minutes after I read it- I'm still crying.

The reason I might leave FF is because Kristen and I spent so much time on there, laughing at some people's horrible stories, crying over Maddie's 9/11 story (Kristen lost her dad there). There's a lot of memories between us on FF and I don't think I want to be on there if she's not.

I don't know for sure if I'm leaving. I have other friends on FF and am collabing with Jessica, so if I left she'd be pretty pissed.

But please, keep Kristen and her family in your prayers, even if you don't know her.

Maggie

The Yummiest Place Ever

Ok, ever wander into a shop and then never come out? That happened to me on Monday, except I came out after about two hours. I was waiting for a friend in east Vancouver and discovered the holy grail of food.

Three words, kitties: Anna's Cake House.

Honestly, Anna makes the BEST baking ever. Mousse cakes, cheese cakes, wedding cakes, birthday cakes. And that's not even all of them. They also do pastries, cupcakes, breads and buns.

Everything in there is so delicious. I bought the Napolean Cream Cake because I was babysitting my cousins and they love cake. Amazing.

Seriously, if you're ever in Vancouver and in need of a delicious treat, go find Anna's Cake House.

:)
Maggie

I'm in a kick ass mood

I'm pretty happy today because I FINALLY saw the Hannah Montanna movie. Honestly, it made my week. I laughed so hard at parts and then there would be a really shocked silence in the theatre, and of course, I had to burst out laughing.

I was actually suprised at how much I enjoyed it. And let me tell you, Travis (Lucas Till) was H-O-T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But my favourite was cousin Derrick (Jared Carter). He was just completely awesome. So was Harlow, his furry companion.

I learned how to do the Hoedown Throwdown, and I'm as good as Tyra (The credits were hilarious). Ok, maybe not Tyra but totally as good as Derrick!

:)
Maggie

'Because you live and breathe, because you make me believe in myself'

This morning I was cleaning out my closet, looking for old purses and crap to donate to this charity thingy. I found my favourite purse from when I was 12 and 13 and 14. I loved it. It was baby blue with had Tinkerbell on it with the quote 'All you need is Magic'.

It was heavier than it should've been, so I looked in it. I found 25 bucks, an old wallet, pictures from the mall (You know those ones from a photobooth), and my old purple iPod.

When I was doing homework, I decided to try the old iPod, and it was still charged! Oh my god, the songs were so old and pre teen-ish. There was Jesse McCartney, Ashely Tisdale, High School Musical, Hannah Montanna. Wow, I had really bad tasted in music ;)

But the Jesse music was really good. So I went on iTunes, bought all the JMac songs I could, and became re-obsessed. Nice, huh?

Well, gotta go listen to my iPod now that it's all Jesse-fied.
:)
Maggie

Yay Easter Break!

Hey all!

I'm in a great mood today. Like, honestly I could bounce off a wall! Because...

Disney is making a movie out of the book The Lightning Theif by Rick Riordan :)

It's Easter Break :)

There's a huge party tonight :)

I'm writing stories that are getting reviews :)

I'm going to see the Jonas Brothers in June :)

Ok, I know I'm 15 and shouldn't still be in love with Nick Jonas, but I can't help it. So I bought tickets, I know it's sad. But I'm not!

:)
Maggie

I'm kind of sad/happy :S

Ever be in that mood where you're happy but then you're really sad?

That had been my mood for the past three days. And I'm not entirely sure why. Its not mood swings, I'm just...happy/sad!

Reasons why I'm sad:

-There's a huge dance at school and I don't have a date.

-Normally, that wouldn't bother me, but all of my friends have dates.

-The guy I like (see previous post) has a girlfriend.

Reasons why I'm happy:

-My friends are the best ever!

-I'm at one hundred reviews for a FF story :)

-I posted a new FF story :)

-Summer OhNine is almost here!!!!

So its just messed up.

:)
Maggie

Complicated!

As April began I realized how much more complicated my life was becoming withing the last three months of school.

Today was hell. Not hell as in ninth grade, but hell as in complicated. Complications in sequence:

1. A boy who I always thought didn't know me admitted he liked me more than friends. Since when were we 'friends'?

2. I don't like this boy (See above). I like someone who used to like me but now I'm not sure.

3. My best friend just got in a huge and horrible fight with our enemy. Can anyone say WWIII?

4. I'm pretty sure I failed a math test that counts for forty percent of my grade.

5. The boy who admitted to liking me has now began stalking me.

6. April Fool's Day began with an all out prank war in which I lost my favourite pair of sunglasses.

7. It began to snow today. Why does it snow in APRIL?

8. After seeing Knowing, I'm afraid that the world will end (It was in the bible too!).

9. Next year is eleventh grade.

10. I honestly don't think I can handle any of the about without alot of coffee.

But when the world tosses you some sour lemons, you just gotta hang on.
So bring it.

:)
Maggie