WEEZY F. BABY!

So, as I said in my last post, I went to a Lil Wayne concert on the 30th of August. It was amazing. It featured the Far East Movement, Keri Hilson, Rick Ross (Ricky Rozzay), Young Money, Mack Mane, and (of course) Lil Tunechi. I took pictures of the whole concert like a crazy person. I also recorded videos, but in the background you can hear me screaming and singing as if I were tone deaf. Hahaha. I kid you not. The concert was really a last minute plan. Lindsey called me on Friday night and said, "So, spend the night at my house tonight, go to VA Beach with me tomorrow, then a Weezy concert, then come home Sunday." I said, "Well, alrighty! On my way over." Hahaha. So, I went and spent the night at her house and then her sister, Ashley, and her friend Lena picked us up Saturday morning. We hit the beach for the day and chilled at the Hilton Sky Bar. The Hilton hotel was beyond fabulous. We headed for the concert around 6p. and it started at 7p. Everyone performed in the order as I listed them above. Lil Wayne was the best of all. He is such an amazing entertainer. I really hope I get to see him LIVE again.

Lil Wayne <3 - "Sorry 4 The Wait"

Weezy <3 - "Sorry 4 The Wait"

Far East Movement !

Keri Hilson !

Ricky Roozzzaaayy! "God Forgives, I Don't"

Lil Tunechi <3 "Sorry 4 The Wait"

L M Butler

Time flies when you're having fun

Little Terrell

I feel like it has been forever since I've posted. Geez. I could've sworn it was June yesterday. Anywho...
So, today was the last day of teaching summer school at MCES. After about the second week or so, some of the kids stopped coming. This one kid, Josh, was obnoxious as shit crap. When he didn't come for the last week, I was so excited. I hate to say it, but I am glad I never have to see that child again. Most of the kids were really adorable. There was one kid named Terrell and he was the cutest little thing ever. He was barely over three feet tall and the most polite child ever. Some of the kids, I will actually miss.
So, this past weekend I went to a Weezy concert. It was AMAZING! Probably the best concert I have ever been to. I'll make an entire post about it in a few minutes.
So, this guy and I are really hitting it off. He is so sweet. I miss having a relationship with somebody that's more than a friendship. I just wish people were not so harsh about this guy and I dating. He sort of has a bad reputation with girls. However, I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. I just really hope I don't get labeled as a whore for dating this guy. We shall see...
"Best friend" leaves in a little less than two weeks. He and I have barely talked since school let out. I'm not necessarily surprised considering we've grown apart, but I am a little disappointed. He seems to be full of broken promises, yet again. Whatever. I refuse to let him get me down. I'm to the point of where I am above that.
I must say, the past two weeks of my Summer have been the best. I've gotten along with my family great, I have a boyfriend that isn't a dick, teaching went well, I went to the best concert ever, and so much more. It feels great to be happy. It really does.
So, the coolest thing happened the other day. I found my elementary school best friend on Facebook. It made my day. I haven't talked to him in almost 9 years, but we picked up a conversation like it was just yesterday in third grade. I absolutely love catching up with old friends. I can't wait to have lunch with him one day soon and get up to date on everything in our lives.
School starts in almost a month. I'm freaking out. I can't wait for this year to start. Only thing is, I have volleyball tryouts in a week and I'm not ready in the least bit. It's going to kick my ass butt. The classes I'm taking this year are simply awesome. I am mostly looking forward to my Hon. Forensic Chemistry, Hon. Physics, and AP History classes. Even though they will be a lot of work, I still am excited about the whole shabang. I also can't believe I'm going to be SCA Vice President this year. Planning Homecoming is going to be a blast. I just hope I can get the perfect HC dress to go.
My birthday is in 33 days! I'm super hype. I was originally going to have a party, but I can't now that we don't have very sufficient funds. Oh well... I'll get over it. I am really curious to see if a certain someone wishes me a "happy birthday" considering all the crap that has happened in the past year. If I don't I will not be surprised. The guy acts like he doesn't want me in life life, period. If he doesn't, fine. Have it your way, dude. I am done fighting an ever-losing battle with you.


"If I never see you again, it's your problem. I've made the effort. Now it's your turn."


Ohh, and CLICK on the title. It'll take you to a really cute video. (:

Here are some photos from the school:

From left to right -
Le'Roger, Kamahn, Ernest, Tzion, Jaila, me
Efrain,Naahjae, Jakobe, Terrell, Hunter, Chris
<3

Chris <3

Jakobe <3

L M Butler

ALMOST there

I adore the month of April because of the age old, "April showers bring May flowers" thing. I love rainy days.
Spring Break is finally here. Thank God. I'm so glad I finally have a week's break from school. Only problem is, I have so much work to do over the break that it's not going to be all that relaxing. Between work teachers gave me, going to NC next weekend (Yay! Get hype!), and R4L things with Jeanine and Kate I'm booked. Hah. I was hoping I'd get to see a certain someone, but for him to drive two hours to visit for only an hour would be a waste. I'll get to see him this summer though, hopefully.
Anywho, Rock 4 Life is coming up in 3 weeks. Only 3 weeks. It's major crunch time and everyone is so excited. Everything is going to be awesome but the only thing that's a bit of a downfall is our cause. It just doesn't compare to last years "child soldiers" and "child advocacy". I still think we should have done human trafficking... But bleh. Whatever.
Speaking of music, I made Jazz Band. I decided to try out to get away from Orchestra next year. I'm pissed Mr. J didn't want to put me in Chamber because he wants me to "mentor" a freshman. Ugh. Sad thing is, I don't know that I'll take JB even though I got in. Poor Brandon is a little mad I made it and he didn't I think... If I don't take the class, he'll take my spot.
School-wise, I have a 101.1% in history class. That's never happened before. I have a strong suit of science and math, and history is usually brutal for me. However, some how I've pulled a 101.1% out my ass butt and I couldn't be more pleased.
This school year is going by so fast. It's already the last quarter. I can't believe it. There's only... 7 or 8 more weeks left I believe. Hah. I was talking to a friend of mine who's in college now and they're like, "I only have three more weeks of school left :)." I was thinking, "Jerk.... So not fair." But May will go by really fast because it's SOL and exam month. Plus R4L, Busch Gardens trip for orchestra, prom; all that good stuff. I'm hype.
Anyway, you know how when you get back into old bands and types of music after a while, again? Well, I went to look for some old CD's so I could play them in the car because I haven't quite invested in a new stereo system in the old junker. I open all the cases and all of them are there except my favorite one by Bullet For My Valentine. I was so mad. Then I remembered I'd left it in a friend's car almost a year ago. I hope they haven't lost it or something. That'd ruin my day. However, I still have my I See Stars and AttackAttack! ones. So, that's a bonus.


CHECK THIS OUT. It's so hilarious you'll pee your pants. If you can't watch it here, click on the title and it'll take you there.



L M Butler

"I'm going to regret this later..."

Many things happen from day to day, but this day was like no other.  I'm the party kind of person, and so Homecoming is my scene.  The evening was amazing and couldn't have been more fun.  Even though my "best friend" ended up not being able to come due to certain circumstances, it was actually a good thing.  Dancing with all of my closest friends really made the night more interesting.  We all took pictures to prove it...  Hence the title.

The only major downfall of the dance was the stupid DJ.  He kept playing music from Grease and Hairspray.  What in the world, dude?!  That's not dance material.  Gabe, Rachel, and I sat at a bar table for about thirty minutes wondering who hired that guy.  Other minor detriments to the evening included my three inch heels, Gabe smashing a few of my toes, random guys I don't know grinding my backside, and being able to smell Anthony from six feet away.  I have never seen such a sweaty guy; it was so gross.
All in all, I can't wait for next year.

L M Butler

Hitting close to home

Well, now that October has rolled around, a lot of things are moving along quite quickly in my daily life.  The beloved orchestra director has decided to have us play Requiem for our fall concert.  It's amazingly beautiful, although a little bland for the basses.  In my opinion, it's more so for the chorus, rather than the orchestra; nevertheless, it's fantastic when it's all put together.  It took me a bit to realize that it's a Roman Catholic funeral mass.  Considering my family is Catholic and my grandfather passed last October, I think it might hit a little too close to home for some of my relatives.
In other news, the most frightening assignment of the year so far has finally passed for me, thank God.  The assignment was to read the novel The Prince by N. Machiavelli, and then a week later, write an essay about it.  The essay's main topic was, "What is Machiavelli's idea of a great leader?"  Considering I couldn't stay awake while reading the book, I barely knew this.  Although, the night before the essay, I highlighted everything I needed to mention in the novel; in which, it worked out fine, and I got an A.  I'd say that's an epic win.

On another note, I've been stressed beyond belief with so many things happening at once.  Then again, I'm an adrenaline junkie, so it doesn't really bother me all that much.  The only thing that's getting to me is now that Zack has graduated, I hear his name almost everyday in some conversation or another.  I mean, really?  It's irritating.  I assumed that once he was gone, I'd never hear anything about or to do with him again; but no, that'd be too simple.  Wouldn't it?  I still miss him a lot and I'm still a little upset about the whole thing.  Then again, it really doesn't matter.  Nothing will bring him back.  Hopefully this Saturday will take my mind off of that whole subject.  (I'll detail that another time.)

L M Butler

Enough said

Of all ways for me to spend my Saturday, I choose to go to SRO.  Not only did I have to get up at 4:30a to go to Commonwealth, but it was an hour and a half drive to Charlottesville, and I had to wait all day even though I was finished at eleven.  All in all, it was a ten hour day trip for an orchestra audition.

Speaking of the audition itself, I can't help but laugh in embarrassment.  I was very comfortable with the Rotation #2: etude and excerpt, although not so much with the scales.  I went into the giant blind auditioning room, and the judges began to instruct me on which scales to play.  Before the woman could finish what she was saying, I was laughing hysterically.  Her voice was so amusing, that I couldn't focus.  Long story short, my entertainment got the best of me and I bombed my audition.  So much for my usual first-chair reputation; I made second alternate.  What a joke.  I could complain as much as I'd like to, but I did have an alright time.

Anywho, in other news, my computer has been running very slow here lately, so I figured I'd delete some old documents of old papers, collages, abstracts, and pictures.  I found all of these old photos from the beginning of last year, Homecoming, December through June, and so on.  A lot of pictures with people I'm no longer associated with were deleted, but I kept several to do with certain people.  For old memories sake...  Good times, very swell times.  I'd relive it all again if I were given the opportunity.  But honestly, I wish things had never changed between me and some particulars.

L M Butler