The Name....Keri

To a new year and old friends

klmgirl — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:14:26 +0000

‘Cause the Remedy is the experience
This is a dangerous liason.
I says the comedy is that its serious.
This is a strange enough new play on words.
I say the tragedy is how you’re gonna spend
The rest of your nights with the light on
So shine the light on all of your friends.
When it all amounts to nothin’ in the end.

I (I won’t) – I won’t worry my life away (hey, oh-oh)

You’re probably wondering…what?What’s up with the lyrics?…dont worry, I’m getting there.

As many of you may have noticed, I’ve stopped blogging. I don’t know why, i guess i’ve just been letting other things get in the way. But today(please excuse the fact that i began a sentence with but) as i was driving home from the Trinity Center, a song came on. The one above. It’s called “The Remedy”. I’ve been aware of this song’s existence for quite a while, but i’ve actually taken the time to listen to it. As i listened to that particular part above, it hit me. I DON’T NEED TO WORRY. Mrs. Allan taught me that. Maybe she hasn’t realized it, but she’s taught me many things. How to pace myself in life and in school work, and how to never let anyone get in the way of my dreams. So as im starting this school year as a Senior, i’m letting go. Letting go of my worries, my fears, things that have always held me back from things such as going out with friends, signing up for that highly difficult class, playing ultimate frisbee at 10 at night, or telling my boyfriend that sometimes i just wanna hang out with my friends. No more. No more worrying about what the future may hold and what career i think i can succeed in. I know that if my mind to it and give it my all, I CAN DO ANYTHING. I truly believe this. So, here’s to you Mrs. Allan and to the new year. I’m happy now and I’m ready…for anything. “i won’t worry my life away.” -keri menard, student, teenager, dreamer.

I’ve been tagged!

klmgirl — Tue, 08 May 2007 03:19:04 +0000

Yeah thats right. I haven’t posted in months, but mrs. allan tagged me so i guess i’ll go ahead and play along. here are the rules:

1. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.

2. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.

3. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.

4. Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.

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1. I hate feet. I am completely and utterly disgusted by feet. Sometimes even my own. I can’t stand to look at anyone’s feet, I feel embarrassed for them because no feet are even remotely appealing. I even force myself to wear socks constantly because the sight of my own sickens me. Touch me with your feet and feel thy wrath. Ask jesse.

2. Every night before i go to bed, i have to look in every room, under every bed, and in every closet. Im scared of the dark and still believe monsters are waiting to get me in my sleep. Im so silly.

3. I sing constantly. Ask my mom. She’ll tell you that while i may not have a drinking problem, im in desperate need of SA (singers anonymous) meetings. I walk around my house singing at the top of my lungs. Even if you ask me a question, i can’t stop mid-song to answer you, so you have to either walk away or sing along.

4. I love algebra. Algebra is my passion. If algebra was a man, id marry him tomorrow. I get a rush from figuring out long problems involving numbers and letters. Its like a puzzle and i love solving it because i know everytime there’s a way to make it work. Agh!I love Algebra.

5. I hate sleep. I stay up as late as i can every night because i feel there just enough hours in a day to enjoy so i enjoy as many as possible before i pass out of sheer exhaustion.

6. I always finish tests first. Since kindergarten i was always first to complete an assignment. Maybe not always first, but if not first, then second. I don’t know why Im that way, maybe it’s because i read super fast or im just a quick processor. Im fast at everything.

7. If i enjoy a book, i can read it over and over again. For example All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. I’ve read it 5 times and im workin on the 6th. Perhaps because it’s considered a personal growth book. I always feel refreshed and assured that the world isn’t as bad as it seems. That there are miracles around every corner.

8. I procrastinate. Everyone does, but still, i have it bad. I procrastinate to the extreme. Assign me a project at the beginning of the year(REHUGO) and i’ll wait until a week before the deadline to complete it. Don’t you just love me mrs. allan?

Well there you go. Interesting huh?

Good times, great oldies!

klmgirl — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:22:04 +0000

I enjoyed today. All of today. Not one second of today was unenjoyable. My hair didn’t even look good today, but i didn’t let that stop me from having a great day. I started off my wonderful day with donuts. Yum Yum Yum. I ate with meagan and brook because I was afraid Mr. Health freak would call me fat. Who cares if I’m fat. Im fat and happy. I should work out though. Anyways, in 1st hour I experienced painter’s block. As I’m sitting there paintbrush in hand, paint drippin down hand, I realize, I don’t know where to start. I’m halfway through a Renoir painting and at first I thought I was doing really well. I’m stuck now. I couldn’t make another brushstroke at the fear of screwing up my masterpiece. Mrs. Savoie told me I could go bak in 6th hour and she’d help me. Once I got to 6th hour I found out that i had a test to take and evidently I had known about it for a week now. Ha. I made a 100, i know i did. After rushing through my test I left for art. Mrs. Savoie showed me which colors to blend and where to place them. She helped a lot. I think I’m in the recovery process of painter’s block, hopefully it’ll be gone tomorrow. After school my dad went balistic. His depression/anxiety disorder caught up with him. I left. I went to the mall where my aunt bought me everything to cheer me up. Sad to say, it worked. After the mall, I went to Sams to do some eng. hw. I had a lot of fun. He played a song which brought bak lots of memories of my deceased uncle/bestfriend. Good memories for once. I enjoyed the memories. I really miss him.

Wow

klmgirl — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 04:38:43 +0000

I just spent 10 min. posting and somehow it all got erased. I guess you fans will have to read about the amazing life of Keri some other time. Goodnight.

I had a title for last night.

klmgirl — Thu, 01 Mar 2007 03:38:59 +0000

Last night I planned on posting, but never got a chance. I was going to title it “My Finger Hurts!” I chose this title because of a specific event that occurred at approximately 8 p.m. at Pizza Hut last night. I burnt my finger!!!! It hurt so bad. I was cutting a cinnamon stick for one of our fatty McFatFat customers and got cinnamon on my finger. As i tried to scrape it off, it had already burnt and stuck to my finger. When i finally got it off, I had a ginormous blister. I almost cried.

But anyways, it’s a new day and im burn free. Today was great. Couldn’t have been better. I managed to make a 105 on my american history test, an A of some sort on my chem. and on my algebra tests. I adore making A’s. I also came up with a new rule for myself. NO MORE PROCRASTINATION. And I mean zero. Today in english, our class received yet another assignment. It’s due friday. Guess who’s already finished with it. KERI AND SAM, because we rock at life. I love today. I hope tomorrow’s just as awesome. And if it’s not, everyone shall hear a giant “Dewhuhuhuhu”(as spoken by s.a.)…..THE END!

Country Music

klmgirl — Sat, 24 Feb 2007 09:29:07 +0000

Ok, so from what i hear, certain people don’t exactly enjoy country music. I kind of understand where they’re coming from. Country music generally involves lots of “downs” when speaking of relationship “ups and downs.” But there are certain songs that contain some really great and meaningful lyrics that may mean something to certain people. So yeah, this certain person should check out a certain song on someone’s myspace. HAHA!

It’s been forever

klmgirl — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 04:44:09 +0000

I know, I know. I haven’t posted in ages. The only reason i haven’t lately is because i’ve been so busy. Like crazy busy. First of all, I’ve been working a lot, then I began studying for my driving test, I’ve also babysat for my parents, rearranged my room and got a new queen sized bed, saw two awesome movies, hung out with jesse and my cousin, oh and…what am i forgetting..hmmm….oh yeah, I GOT MY LICENSE! Im a big kid on the block now.Haha. Now all i have to do is put that dang radiator in my car then i’ll be going everywhere. Well, not everywhere. My parents decided that this first month of driving, I can only drive to school and to work. It kind of sucks but i understand. They’re just tryin to protect me. No big deal.

Anyways, I missed school today to get my license and even though tomorrow’s friday and i know the teachers probably won’t teach much, im going. I really wanna see my best friend. I miss him so freaking much. I haven’t seen him at all over this break. I can’t wait to wake up, get to school and see his face. It’s the highlight of my day. So…until tomorrow….

Hoy es El dia de San Valentin!!!

klmgirl — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 04:39:32 +0000

Yay for Valentine’s Day. I woke up this morning, filled my heart shaped basket with kisses and headed off to school. Once I arrived I was greeted by two great friends and we exchanged Valentine gifts. I recieved a heart-shaped cookie with my name on it and a bag full of candy. Boy did I have a sugar rush (and crash) today. It felt great to give all of my friends SUPERMAN cards and chocolate. And even though I didn’t recieve anything AMAZING, the smiles on my friends faces were worth it. Towards the end of the day, I started feeling a bit sad. So many couples were walking down the halls, girls’ arms filled with gifts from their caring boyfriends, and there I was with a blow-pop and an un-personalized carebear valentine card. Bummer right?I know. After school, me and my aunt grabbed some Mcdonalds and ate at my grandfather’s house. It was very pleasant. After about 20 min. of visiting, it was time to go home and get ready for work. When I walked in the door to my house, I surprised. On my table sat a dozen red roses, hershey kisses (since I had given mine away to friends) and a giant heart-shaped balloon with the words “I love you” and “you and me” all over it. I knew it had to be from jesse. It was the best surprise ever, I was almost certain he would get me nothing due to our current (or should i say past) situation. I called and thanked him with my whole heart and soul and then he proceeded to tell me that that wasn’t all. Saturday he plans to take me out. He has the entire day planned. I’m so excited. All in all, Valentine’s Day was great, filled with smiles, hugs, and chocolate. Who could ask for more???

Not feeling too hot!

klmgirl — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 02:32:24 +0000

Today I stayed home from school and was extremely bored but also felt extremely sick. Like near death sick. I called in at work also. I hate not going to school though. Even if i am sick, I usually go, but there was just something about today. I don’t know what it was. I spent my day on the couch flipping channels and doing homework so I wouldn’t have to tomorrow night. I think ahead.

Anyways, this past weekend has been pretty interesting. Lots of ups and downs. I broke up with my boyfriend and was ready to jump straight into another relationship, but the guy wasn’t, so i gave up quickly. But its ok, i’m not that upset. Me and my ex are talking again, and most likely going to get bak together. I just can’t see myself getting over him, we’ve been through way too much stuff. He’s always been there for me in the past and I know he’s got my back in the future. This other guy seems too good to be true anyways, I guess we’re just better off as friends.

I also took my ACT saturday. I think I did really well, except for the math. We’ll see in a few weeks.

And I’m Feelin’ Good!

klmgirl — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 21:54:17 +0000

Today was poifect. The weather was decent, my hair was working for me, and I aced a test I didn’t even know about. I also found out that I made it into Senior Project. I’m very excited. Next year I’ll be able to see what it’s like behind the scenes of being a teacher with the help of my mentor Mrs. Allan. It shall be fun.

So this weekend is the ACT. I’m so nervous, but I think I’m ready. I just need to look over the science section a bit. That’s the only part I’m really nervous about. I’m sure I’ll do fine, and even if i’m not satisfied with my score, I can always take it again.

I read a journal yesterday, and it was interesting. I wonder what he was talkin about, because whatever it was made me smile. Hopefully I wasn’t smiling for the wrong reason.