It's been about a month since I posted...
Sorry.
Since school started, I've had only two nights (except for the weekends) that I'm at home, and I'm starting work on Friday (it's for a month... I'm a photographer assistant). So, I've decided to let you know that this blog will be updated about once a month.
Hey! I started ballet a couple months ago and LOVE it! :D
I will post in about a week the winner for the "kids" photo challenge.
See you then!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Thursday, October 25, 2012
10 things that are fun to do with best friends.
1. Yell at people in British accents as they skateboard down the street.
2. Form an inside joke that makes no sense but gets you laughing like there's no tomorrow.
3. Talk about things that annoy you.
4. Freak your BGF out by finding his spare key and breaking into his house when there's no one else home... MWAHAHAHA!
5. Stuff random and freaky notes in other peoples lockers... such as "I've been watching you," "I know where you live," "I can see you... right now," or "hey :)"
6. Bring your favorite teacher a Vanilla Latte from Starbucks.
7. Turn on a camera, play an annoying and stupid song, dance, and make a stupid music video that makes you look like idiots.
8. Talk about how gross and creepy that one guy is and how he follows you... everywhere.
9. Video chat, and take pictures of the computer screen and hope you catch the other one mid-sentence or making a funny face.
10. Talk for 45 minutes on the phone... when you're supposed to be folding laundry...
**I did all of these things in the past four days... I suggest you try them... it's fun :)**
2. Form an inside joke that makes no sense but gets you laughing like there's no tomorrow.
3. Talk about things that annoy you.
4. Freak your BGF out by finding his spare key and breaking into his house when there's no one else home... MWAHAHAHA!
5. Stuff random and freaky notes in other peoples lockers... such as "I've been watching you," "I know where you live," "I can see you... right now," or "hey :)"
6. Bring your favorite teacher a Vanilla Latte from Starbucks.
7. Turn on a camera, play an annoying and stupid song, dance, and make a stupid music video that makes you look like idiots.
8. Talk about how gross and creepy that one guy is and how he follows you... everywhere.
9. Video chat, and take pictures of the computer screen and hope you catch the other one mid-sentence or making a funny face.
10. Talk for 45 minutes on the phone... when you're supposed to be folding laundry...
**I did all of these things in the past four days... I suggest you try them... it's fun :)**
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
letters, again.
dear j,
so... you're hard to figure out. i guess that's all i've got to say about thaaat...
dear bff,
i'm always here for ya :)
btw... put some shrimp on the barbe!
dear math sub,
umm... you're a little mean. requiring kids to write out on the board what they did to get a math answer does not work well with the algebra 1 class! and... you're a little harsh when you tell kids to be quiet...
dear mom,
um, really? i have to get up at four a.m. to go to a field trip? really?
dear followers,
you guys are awesome. you still email me and talk to me even when i forget to blog... i really wanna meet you guys! email me and we can set something up... :D
dear g,
you're annoying. like extremely annoying. i don't care if your dad owns the place i want to work in high school... i'm just gonna say, when you push my seat in english, take my food, its just annoying! be a gentleman for once... please!
dear ms. c,
you are an amazing ballet teacher!
dear s,
you as a ballet teacher... not so much.
dear ninth graders,
ok, we have two classes together, and i have to be in the same car as you for three hours tomorrow. so, please just include me? in a conversation, a... anything! its not fun being the one girl who nobody talks to!
Monday, October 22, 2012
Saturday, October 6, 2012
tiredness.
Hey! About a week ago, I went to Lake Tahoe!
I figured I'd show you what I looked like when I got home...
Friday, October 5, 2012
award from britt.
Hey guys! First of all, I want to say I'm sorry that I haven't been blogging. School started, our church is going through some difficult times, and I'm planning my birthday party (oh my gosh you guys should come!).
Sorry about not doing Talking on Tuesday.... people have not gotten back to me on that. I sent questions for the interview to three or four people, and only one sent answers back. So, I will have interviews from time to time, they just won't be weekly.
Anyway... onto the award!
Britt - thanks so much! :D
Sorry about not doing Talking on Tuesday.... people have not gotten back to me on that. I sent questions for the interview to three or four people, and only one sent answers back. So, I will have interviews from time to time, they just won't be weekly.
Anyway... onto the award!
Britt - thanks so much! :D
Rules:
1. Write about what you write about on your blog
2. Award 5 bloggers (originally it said award 10-15 bloggers, but I think that's a bit much)
On {growing up grace}, I post about so many things. Awkward tween moments, funny stories, photography, the Bible, and just plain life. I write secret letters to people (secret meaning the people who I'm writing to don't know that I'm writing about them...), I post about my friends, and I just let people know what's going on in my life. To my friends, I'm known as the chatterbox who needs to just shut up sometimes (lol), so blogging lets me talk as much as I want to;)
I award...
DRUMROLL
Kaylee @ Knowing He Hears Us
Aunie @ Aunie Sauce
Meena @ "my lil mud boots"
Melissa @ Girls for God
The first person to comment!
And Britt... you know I would award you if you didn't award me first!
Monday, October 1, 2012
movie review: hotel transylvania.
I loved this movie! It was adorable! And Selena Gomez was in it :)
Summary: Dracula's wife died, leaving him a single dad with a baby girl. He is determined to keep his baby safe, so he builds Hotel Transylvania to keep her protected from humans. On her 118th birthday, he lets her leave. *Spoiler alert!* She quickly comes back, but she met a human... and she kinda likes him. Did she have her zing? You only get a zing once. Did she lose it?
Romance: Liking someone, kissing
Violence: *Spoiler alert!* Dracula's wife dies in a fire
Language: oh my gosh
Other: Dracula looks kind of scarey and comes unexpected when he gets angry (not recommended for kids 7 and under), Monsters (such as Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, Dracula, Vampires, the living dead, etc.)
Rating/Age: 4 stars, ages 8+ (because of monsters and romance)
Summary: Dracula's wife died, leaving him a single dad with a baby girl. He is determined to keep his baby safe, so he builds Hotel Transylvania to keep her protected from humans. On her 118th birthday, he lets her leave. *Spoiler alert!* She quickly comes back, but she met a human... and she kinda likes him. Did she have her zing? You only get a zing once. Did she lose it?
Romance: Liking someone, kissing
Violence: *Spoiler alert!* Dracula's wife dies in a fire
Language: oh my gosh
Other: Dracula looks kind of scarey and comes unexpected when he gets angry (not recommended for kids 7 and under), Monsters (such as Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, Dracula, Vampires, the living dead, etc.)
Rating/Age: 4 stars, ages 8+ (because of monsters and romance)
Sunday, September 16, 2012
a blog party is coming.
I am working on a blog party for my 13th birthday in November!
But while your waiting for that... Enjoy this one on Sept. 22nd.
But while your waiting for that... Enjoy this one on Sept. 22nd.
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Friday, September 14, 2012
um... a stalker maybe?
So, I had just finished 5th period. Algebra. It was fun. I had yearbook next, but I was hungry. I went to my locker to get some goldfish.
I always keep my locker unlocked. Actually, most of the school does. Almost all 7th grades, almost all 8th graders, and about half of the 9th graders are the only ones who lock their locker at all. Most high schoolers don't even own a lock. I keep my unlocked during the day, and lock it at night and during the weekends. Anyway, the point is that it was unlocked.
Where was I? Oh, ya. I wanted goldfish. So I went to my locker. As I open it, I see a note. The note said:
"We've been taking pictures of you. And we've been following you."
CREEPY!
I told everyone at yearbook. They all said, "Wow, that's creepy," or "It's like a stalker," or "Ooh, someone likes Grace!"
I told my mom (who happens to be the yearbook teacher), and she said "Ha, that's funny."
Thanks for the support, Mom.
Anyway, WHY DO I HAVE A STALKER? WHY ARE PEOPLE TAKING PICTURES OF ME?!
See ya!
Grace
I always keep my locker unlocked. Actually, most of the school does. Almost all 7th grades, almost all 8th graders, and about half of the 9th graders are the only ones who lock their locker at all. Most high schoolers don't even own a lock. I keep my unlocked during the day, and lock it at night and during the weekends. Anyway, the point is that it was unlocked.
Where was I? Oh, ya. I wanted goldfish. So I went to my locker. As I open it, I see a note. The note said:
"We've been taking pictures of you. And we've been following you."
CREEPY!
I told everyone at yearbook. They all said, "Wow, that's creepy," or "It's like a stalker," or "Ooh, someone likes Grace!"
I told my mom (who happens to be the yearbook teacher), and she said "Ha, that's funny."
Thanks for the support, Mom.
Anyway, WHY DO I HAVE A STALKER? WHY ARE PEOPLE TAKING PICTURES OF ME?!
See ya!
Grace
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
im on google+ and talkin tuesday update.
{growing up grace} is now on Google+! Add me to your circles to get updates about posts and other things! Click here to see me Google+ page.
Also, Talkin on Tuesday is too much to do every week. It will be every other week, so I'll see you with another Talkin on Tuesday next week!
Also, Talkin on Tuesday is too much to do every week. It will be every other week, so I'll see you with another Talkin on Tuesday next week!
Monday, September 10, 2012
my favorite songs.
Something to Dance For - Zendaya
Trouble - Alvin and the Chipmunks
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen (Chipette's version)
Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen (Chipette's version)
What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction
Check Yes Juliet - We the Kings
Breakthrough - Lemonade Mouth
She's So Gone - Naomi Scott
The Proof of Your Love - For King and Country
And... unfortunately...
One of my favorite songs is this one...
One of my favorite songs is this one...
Ya, I feel ashamed, but it's a catchy song ;)
Does watching JB's "Baby" music video want to make you start dancing at a bowling alley?
What are some of your favorite songs?
Does watching JB's "Baby" music video want to make you start dancing at a bowling alley?
What are some of your favorite songs?
Sunday, September 9, 2012
movie review: geek charming.
Such a cute movie :)
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Summary: Dylan has to win Blossom Queen. It would make her even more popular than she is now! She has the coolest boyfriend, the prettiest friends, and her dad is rich. But is she popular enough to win? Her rival, Nicole, also has a chance at the crown.
Josh has his own problems. He needs to come up for a subject for his new movie, which he is going to enter in the Film Festival. He decides to go with popularity, and he wants Dylan to star in it.
Dylan sees this as an opportunity to be better than Nicole. If she has a movie made about herself, there's no way Nicole could win!
As Josh continues to film Dylan, he sees that she's more than a snobby rich girl. Spoiler alert! Behind the super pretty and snobby popular girl, there's a heartbroken girl who's lost her mom. Her mom was the Blossom Queen in 1985, and Dylan is determined to be just like her.
Romance: Kissing (not until the end of the movie), dating, terrible boyfriends
Violence: None
Language: None
Other: name calling
Rating/Age: 3.9 stars/9+
What I Thought: Man, this was a cute movie. I loved it! The acting was great. I love how Dylan is like a real person, instead of just a movie character.
*This movie is on Netflix!*
Josh has his own problems. He needs to come up for a subject for his new movie, which he is going to enter in the Film Festival. He decides to go with popularity, and he wants Dylan to star in it.
Dylan sees this as an opportunity to be better than Nicole. If she has a movie made about herself, there's no way Nicole could win!
As Josh continues to film Dylan, he sees that she's more than a snobby rich girl. Spoiler alert! Behind the super pretty and snobby popular girl, there's a heartbroken girl who's lost her mom. Her mom was the Blossom Queen in 1985, and Dylan is determined to be just like her.
Romance: Kissing (not until the end of the movie), dating, terrible boyfriends
Violence: None
Language: None
Other: name calling
Rating/Age: 3.9 stars/9+
What I Thought: Man, this was a cute movie. I loved it! The acting was great. I love how Dylan is like a real person, instead of just a movie character.
*This movie is on Netflix!*
Saturday, September 8, 2012
the new blogger look.
So I get this notice that says "The old blogger interface will be removed in the coming days."
WHAT?!
I HATE THAT NEW BLOGGER INTERFACE!
IT'S TERRBILE!
I CAN'T FIND MY WAY AROUND BLOGGER WITH IT!
I tried it out. It didn't work out so well.
And Google is trying to force it on us?
Why, oh why?
First, they take away Buzz. Then they disable my Google profile. Then, they threaten to take away GFC. And now this?
What is the matter with Google?
I have sent so many emails to them, telling them how poor their decisions are!
Do they listen?
Noooooo.
They're decisions are just so stupid!
Have a great weekend :)
WHAT?!
I HATE THAT NEW BLOGGER INTERFACE!
IT'S TERRBILE!
I CAN'T FIND MY WAY AROUND BLOGGER WITH IT!
I tried it out. It didn't work out so well.
And Google is trying to force it on us?
Why, oh why?
First, they take away Buzz. Then they disable my Google profile. Then, they threaten to take away GFC. And now this?
What is the matter with Google?
I have sent so many emails to them, telling them how poor their decisions are!
Do they listen?
Noooooo.
They're decisions are just so stupid!
Have a great weekend :)
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
talkin on tuesday 1.
So, I'm starting a new weekly interview thing called Talkin on Tuesday. Hope you enjoy it!
I'd like to introduce you to...
Kaylee!
Tell us about yourself.
I am 11 years old and I am in the 6th grade. I have two brothers and one sister. I like soccer and have a passion for helping people in Rwanda.
When were you saved by Jesus?
When I was seven years old.
Tell us about how you grow in your faith.
I go to church every Sunday and read my Bible. I also do daily devotions.
When did you start your blog, and why?
I started Knowing He Hears Us in September of 2008 because I thought it would be fun. ;)
What are some things you like to do?
I like to play the piano, do soccer and I have recently started playing the clarinet.
Are you home schooled, public schooled, or private schooled?
I go to public school.
Tell us about the school you go to. Do you like it?
I go to our town's public middle school. I like it a lot. It's really fun to switch classes.
How did you meet your best friend?
I met my closest friend at a preschool when we were one year old.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
My favorite Bible verse is Romans 6:23 because it explains a lot.
What is one thing no one would know about you just by looking at you?
Probably that I have been to Africa twice.
Who is one person you look up to?
I look up to Katie Davis, who is a missionary in Uganda.
What if your favorite book?
Out of my Mind by Sharon M. Draper
What is your favorite movie?
Despicable Me!!!
What is your favorite subject?
Math all the way!
I'd like to introduce you to...
Kaylee!
Tell us about yourself.
I am 11 years old and I am in the 6th grade. I have two brothers and one sister. I like soccer and have a passion for helping people in Rwanda.
When were you saved by Jesus?
When I was seven years old.
Tell us about how you grow in your faith.
I go to church every Sunday and read my Bible. I also do daily devotions.
When did you start your blog, and why?
I started Knowing He Hears Us in September of 2008 because I thought it would be fun. ;)
What are some things you like to do?
I like to play the piano, do soccer and I have recently started playing the clarinet.
Are you home schooled, public schooled, or private schooled?
I go to public school.
Tell us about the school you go to. Do you like it?
I go to our town's public middle school. I like it a lot. It's really fun to switch classes.
How did you meet your best friend?
I met my closest friend at a preschool when we were one year old.
What is your favorite Bible verse?
My favorite Bible verse is Romans 6:23 because it explains a lot.
What is one thing no one would know about you just by looking at you?
Probably that I have been to Africa twice.
Who is one person you look up to?
I look up to Katie Davis, who is a missionary in Uganda.
What if your favorite book?
Out of my Mind by Sharon M. Draper
What is your favorite movie?
Despicable Me!!!
What is your favorite subject?
Math all the way!
Monday, September 3, 2012
shopping!
Yesterday I went shopping!!! :D
I went to many stores, but I bought cute shirts from only two: Maurice's and Aeropostale.
*Maurice's: Sale prices listed (have the receipt, but can't find the regular prices)
*Aeropostale: Regular prices listed (lost the receipt, so I'm goin by the tags)
Patchwork Henley Tank
$12.00
Maurice's
(White tank not included)
I went to many stores, but I bought cute shirts from only two: Maurice's and Aeropostale.
*Maurice's: Sale prices listed (have the receipt, but can't find the regular prices)
*Aeropostale: Regular prices listed (lost the receipt, so I'm goin by the tags)
Pink and Gray Sweater Shirt Thingy
$44.50
Aeropostale
$44.50
Aeropostale
Gray and White Floral Camisole
$19.50
Aeropostale
Green Shirt Thing
$44.50
Aeropostale
$19.50
Aeropostale
Green Shirt Thing
$44.50
Aeropostale
Patchwork Henley Tank$12.00
Maurice's
(White tank not included)
Black Textured Vest with Hood
$26.00
Maurice's
(Belt bought at Kohl's for $26)
$26.00
Maurice's
(Belt bought at Kohl's for $26)
Plaid Sheer Chiffon
$29.00
Maurice's
$29.00
Maurice's
Swirl Stone Band
$14.50
Maurice's
$14.50
Maurice's
Saturday, September 1, 2012
school stories.
Ya, I blog about school too much, I know.
But I have funny/awesome/crazy/amazing stories to tell you!!!
On Monday...
This was before I knew anybody.
A: how old are you?
Me: 12
J: A, are you checking out Grace?
On Tuesday...
J (different than the one above): Hey, Mr. S, since you're a police officer, can you buy a taser?
Mr. S: Yes, I can.
J: Will you buy me one?
Mr. S: No. That would not be responsible of me.
Me: Will you buy me one?
Mr. S: Sure!
J: Oh so you'll buy one for a girl but not me?
Mr. S: Correct.
On Friday...
We got into groups of three in English. I was in a group with S and C. A (same A in the story on Monday) was in a group next to me.
I forgot what A was doing, but S said "A, stop hitting on Grace and let us work!"
So... school has been awkward. But funny.
During lunch, people get out their guitars and start singing. It's really cool. Think of Hollywood Arts from Victorious... outside, lots of music, awesome funny people... it's a lot like that.
And I love it!
What school do you go to? What do you like about it?
But I have funny/awesome/crazy/amazing stories to tell you!!!
On Monday...
This was before I knew anybody.
A: how old are you?
Me: 12
J: A, are you checking out Grace?
On Tuesday...
J (different than the one above): Hey, Mr. S, since you're a police officer, can you buy a taser?
Mr. S: Yes, I can.
J: Will you buy me one?
Mr. S: No. That would not be responsible of me.
Me: Will you buy me one?
Mr. S: Sure!
J: Oh so you'll buy one for a girl but not me?
Mr. S: Correct.
On Friday...
We got into groups of three in English. I was in a group with S and C. A (same A in the story on Monday) was in a group next to me.
I forgot what A was doing, but S said "A, stop hitting on Grace and let us work!"
So... school has been awkward. But funny.
During lunch, people get out their guitars and start singing. It's really cool. Think of Hollywood Arts from Victorious... outside, lots of music, awesome funny people... it's a lot like that.
And I love it!
What school do you go to? What do you like about it?
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
new school.
I LOVE UVC!!!
It is soooo awesome. The guys in my class are really funny. The girls are really sweet. I love my teachers. I convinced my Bible and Study Hall teacher that I am his favorite student.
So... ya.
I'm posting about my favorite makeup tomorrow!
It is soooo awesome. The guys in my class are really funny. The girls are really sweet. I love my teachers. I convinced my Bible and Study Hall teacher that I am his favorite student.
So... ya.
I'm posting about my favorite makeup tomorrow!
Friday, August 24, 2012
movie review: monte carlo.
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Summary: (MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS) Grace has finally graduated high school, and she gets to go to Paris with her friend Emma! One problem - her step-sister Meg is coming with her. After their first day in Europe totally sucks, Grace thinks her life is over. That night, she is mistaken for a rich girl and immediately is given red-carpet treatment.
Romance: flirting, getting engaged, dating, cheating, kissing
Violence: none
Language: a**, cra*, di**
Other: talking about alcohol, lying, some clothes in the movie are not modest (AT ALL), people die, stealing
Rating/Age: 3.5 stars/13+
What I Thought: I loved this movie. Super cute, super fun. It was funny, too! Spoiler alert! The ending was very very very unrealistic. Grace ends up NOT getting arrested for stealing a million dollar necklace AND someone's identity. That's not real life, people! Even if she said she was sorry in front of everyone, the police would still arrest her. It does have a cute ending, though, when she finally "meets" Taio.
*This movie was rated PG, but I think it's almost (but not quite) PG-13 material
Romance: flirting, getting engaged, dating, cheating, kissing
Violence: none
Language: a**, cra*, di**
Other: talking about alcohol, lying, some clothes in the movie are not modest (AT ALL), people die, stealing
Rating/Age: 3.5 stars/13+
What I Thought: I loved this movie. Super cute, super fun. It was funny, too! Spoiler alert! The ending was very very very unrealistic. Grace ends up NOT getting arrested for stealing a million dollar necklace AND someone's identity. That's not real life, people! Even if she said she was sorry in front of everyone, the police would still arrest her. It does have a cute ending, though, when she finally "meets" Taio.
*This movie was rated PG, but I think it's almost (but not quite) PG-13 material
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