The opening ceremony was amazing!!!! It’s my first time watching the Olympics, you know? The theme was harmony and trust me, it was very harmonious. The peaceful movements, colors, and sounds, were just wonderfully done. I was in absolute awe of the percision of the drummers, the dancers and other performers. And the moving typing blocks was soooo cooool. And to think that it was people doing that too. Put that together with high flying acts, LED imagery, and beautiful music and stories.
I really liked, no loved it. And even though I’m not Chinese in any way, I still had a deep appreciation of their love and pride of their culture. It was like they were sharing some of their country with me. And I thank them from the bottom of my heart. ^-^
The entrance of the athletes was very very long, but it was really nice to see that people from all over the world can come together for the sake of sports. It’s very pleasant to think about. Everyone looked very excited be it numbers of 4 or 600 representing their nations. As the 203 nations passed by, you could literally feel the excitement growing as we waited for China’s group to come. I watch now, as everyone in the crowd has stood up, cheering for the host country who has waited a very long time, to show off their country to all the world. Yao Ming carried the flag, and a 9 year old boy Lin Hao, walked along him. Lin Hao was a victim of the Sinchuan earthquake. He actually dug himself out of the debris and went back to help dig out two of his fellow classmates. He’s just an adorable little thing compared to Yao Ming. All in all a wonderful opening.
You know, it makes me happy that we can all come together peacefully and just enjoy the atmosphere. I hope the coming days will be just as inspiring, uplifting and well, fun!!!

Posted: August 9th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’M SOOOO EXCITED!!!!!
IT’S FINALLY OUT!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: August 8th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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These past few days have been really relaxing. As expected, Dolly stopped by, but only rain and a big purple raincloud. I went to the library and got about 18 books. I hadn’t been there since April. I’m a bit ashamed, actually. I shouldn’t be calling myself a bookworm, if i only go to the library every few months. Then again, I did read Little Women in two days, so I think I redeemed myself for the most part. Oh yeah, you can see the list of books on the READ! page. I checked out a hodgepodge of reading. From ice ages and time travel to spider guides and children’s fiction. I also got an Algebra 2 book, so I can continue teaching myself.

Last night, my sister, Katie, and I had a book party. I was a lot of fun, snuggling up in tons of blankets, cracking jokes about the characters and listening to classical music. Yes it was a rare moment in time, when we were more than sisters, when we could talk as the best friends we are. She was even interested in Versailles, one of my passions. Well she was more interested in the beheading and scandal of the court, but nevertheless, she listened. I wonder if she’d be interested in accompanying me to Paris, in 4 years time. Hey it’s never too early to plan, right?

Oh I almost forgot. Today I went to one of my favorite antiquey sites, Paris Hotel Boutique Journal. It’s a wonderful site that show off great vintage finds. And don’t even get me started on their store!!! I want to buy everything and I would if I had the funds to do so. Anyway they are having a giveaway right now, so my dear readers, you should sign up. The prizes are:

1st place: Vintage Clift Hotel, San Francisco, Silverplate Bon Bon Dish
Pair of Vintage Linen San Francisco Hotel Postcards

2nd place: 4 Yards of Vintage French Apparel Ribbon
1 Wooden Spool of Antique French Metallic Thread
3 Vintage Hand-tinted French Postcards

So please go and enter!!!

Have a lovely day,
Ashley
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Posted: July 27th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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Ahhhhh…..
I’m feeling better today. ^-^
Mum actually suprised me by saying that we could go get rhinestones for my project.
I was so freakin’ excited.
I have quite a few ideas for what to do this summer and for future hobbies.
So we had a really lovely afternoon.

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Posted: July 8th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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so today i had this severe allergy/head cold. it was one of those things that happens when i’m stressed or semi-depressed, which i was. and because of that, my body went apesh*t on me and decided to shut down temporarily. so i was forced to sleep it off.
below i have some tips to help alleviate your pain.
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Posted: July 7th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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not much happened today.
woke up, went online, had ice cream,
went online again, watched tv,
and then we got food and pie.
it was good, but i ate too much
full.
> . <

Posted: July 5th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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I just gotta say that youtube rocks!!
I found a new video with TOP in it!!!
I’m so freakin’ excited!! The mv is pretty cool. It’s Disco by Uhm Jung Hwa.
He looks really really hot/cool with the slicked back hair. I know I’m happy.

And then I found the making of/ interview.

And that comment she made in that interview about her album:
“And TOP is gentle like a sheep but when he raps, his eyes gives off charm and energy.”
It’s totally true. That’s exactly how I see it too!!!!!
Tonight is an awesome night.

Posted: July 4th, 2008 under Uncategorized.
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