NaNoWriMo

November first marks the first day of National Novel Writing Month. This is the first year that I'm daring to participate. Have I ever written a novel before? Well... no. Not fully. I suppose that's not true... When I was in grade 6 I wrote a 60 page story about a fairy boarding school. However, there was no plot and the writing is horrendous. I've written countless stories and books since then, but I've never written and completed a full novel. I have the same problem every time that I start a novel. I can write all the way up to the climax no problem, but from there, I am stuck. I never know how to end it. What's a good way to end a novel? Everything seems to cheesy. I don't want to leave anything untouched, but at the same time, I don't want to make the ending into a "laundry list" of endings all raveling together for every character. This will be something that I'll have to get over if I plan to be at all successful during November.

I haven't even came up with a decent plot yet. I have no idea what I want to write. My ideas range from a magical school (how original, right?) to life on the Prairie during the days of traveling on the wagon train along the Oregon Trail and settling down into a life of living off of the land. No characters. No plot. No setting. I'm not at all prepared for this challenge.

Oh what am I getting myself into?

Am I alone in this? Or is anyone else taking the challenge along with me?

What a long, strange year it's been

I'm back from the blogging dead. For now at least.

I've been so busy with so many different things this year that blogging has had to take a back seat, unfortunately, vlogging has as well- I haven't made a video sense January. Ugh! I plan on getting back into both Vlogging and it's written equivalent as the school year ends and the summer begins. And man, is this going to be a summer to document.

First, I'll be cooking my way through a cookbook with my lovely sister, Ally, whom you guys haven't heard much about, but probably will see a lot in pictures and videos that will come with the awesome recipes and reviews of recipes that we make.

Next, I'm producing a Zombie film called Madness In The Making about a group of teenagers trying to survive the Zombie apocalypse that was created due to a nuclear experiment gone wrong- shows you the danger of science, doesn't it? I'm co-writing the script with my friend Katana, and at the moment it seems to be mostly drama, but I'm hoping to find a way to twist it into a more action-packed mini-movie. I'll keep you all updated on the Madness that goes on on-set and back stage.

I'll also be taking pictures for the Madison Football team all summer, which should prove to be a very interesting series of events. I've already been to quite a few practices and those have been a good time. I'm hoping to meet more of the guys on the team and maybe make a few new friends, besides the guy filming with me, my friend of two years, Seth.

Because of all this craziness and the fact that I'll be working most of the summer (either at the Lawn Mower shop or at a real job) I'm probably not going to have time to go to Alaska this summer. Which is a total bummer. But I know I'll be going back soon - I may even be going to college up there in the fall of 2014 where I would study Culinary arts (That depends on how the cook book challenge turns out this summer.)

Lots of love to all my fellow bloggers, I'll try my best to get reconnected to everyone. Email me at alishastar1234@gmail.com if you want to link up/swap buttons with me :)

<3 Alisha

It's been a while

Hi loves.

So sorry its been months sense I've posted on this blog. I've had so much going on lately from working up to becoming a Youtube Partner to another play to getting ready to apply to colleges. It's been a long hard road over these past few months but I'm glad to be right in the middle of it. And I'm glad to get back into blogging at this important time of my life to share this wonderful and stressful college experience with you all.

I've been doing semi-regular videos on youtube, you can find the link to my channel on my last post. If you want to watch my videos and maybe want to comment of subscribe, feel free. Also, if any of you lovely people do youtube and want more people to be friends with and collaberate and such with, feel free to let me know :)

I'm taking a very challenging course load this semester and it'll only be worse for next semester where I take 6 of the same classes and add one more history class. I ever have classes on Staurday morning which makes it really hard for me to keep up with my job; luckly, I work for my dad, so I won't get fired.

As far as University is concerned, I'm pretty ready to go. Looks like I'll be studying at Oregon State University where I am going to major in Political Science (International Relations) and double minor in Pre-Law and History (But one of those is still up in the air to be replaced with education? -Ugh!)

My life right now is all about my classes and making sure I stay as on top of all my work and studying as I physicaly can. I will try to post more on this blog because I've given it to a couple of universities as a way to see my personality and then realized that it's not as up-to-date on the latest in the life of Alisha.

Much Love from the state of constant rain
-Alisha <3

Youtube

Hey Guys.

It's been a while sense I've posted. But I've been less inspired to Blog lately and more inspired to Vlog. Thus, I've began a daily vlog on the Youtubes. If you want to see what's going on in my life, feel free to check it out, I'll be sure to post the link below. Also, if any of you vlog or have an active youtube channel and are looking for Youtube friends, I'm your girl :)

-Alisha
Youtube

Labor Day Weekend

On big summer holidays such as Mamorial day, 4th of July and Labor Day, my family heads up to our beach property up in Long Beach Washington. This last weekend, I along with my mom, dad and my friend Brianna went up and had a fun (but, painful for me- due to discovering more about my sun allergy {which, by the way, I just realized I never told y'all about... I have a sun allergy.}), lazy and a uncomfortible weekend. Here are some of my pictures from the weekend.

Marie and Chalie's Wedding

 

The Bride, Marie, getting ready.

 

Marie and her uncle James who gave her away in the name of her father.

 

The Bride and the Groom, Charlie.

 

The Grooms Men from left to right: Preston (best man), Damian, Jessy James, and Charlie Jr.

 



 

 

Wedding Kiss

 

Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Speckman

 

 The Maid of Honor, Winter.

The Brides Maids and Flower Girls, left to right:
Amanda (Holding The Ring barrer), Peaches, Angela, Angel, Kiya and Winter.

 

 

 

 

 

Their family.

This was my second wedding shoot and it was for my cousin Marie and her new husband, Charlie. They had 3 kids together, she had one from a previous marriage and he had 3. (one of his sons is missing in the picture). It was a beautiful family wedding even though they kept saying it was a 'redneck wedding' which fit pretty well.

Congratulations!!

Tuesday Ten! Ten fall fashion musts

tuesday Ten by alishastar1234 featuring high heel pumps

1. Crochet Tops
2. Floral Dresses
3. Jean Jackets
4. Sterdy Jeans
5. Floral Skirts
6. Colorful heals
7. Cowboy boots
8. Sun hat
9. Fall-sih rings
10. SuperMan shirts!!
 

My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.

Has anyone seen this show? I used to be forced to watch it when I was nannying Charlee because she loved it, and that was understandable seeing as she was a 9 year old girl... But recently, a lot of teenage boys and girls have been getting into the show and even starting to become obsessive. Actual teenage boys walking the halls of my High School singing the songs from this show and talking about which pony is the best pony. Now, I'm not here to judge. People can do what they want with their free time. I'm just not sure I get it. I mean, I guess that it could be a good thing for some guys to get a little more sensitivity training from watching such a show religiously, but it just a little odd, don't you think? Anyone have any comments on this topic? I mean, I'm sure some of you that are mothers watch it with your children. What do you guys think of the show? Is this obsession a good thing or a bad thing?

Blogging Funk

This is an interesting phrase that I stole from Whitney at Everything Happens For A Reason. It reminded me of writers block, which I get all the time and especially now sense I am trying to write a Screen Play (Script) based on something else and I have to make sure what's said in the something else makes it into the script. It's demanding work but it's also very fun at the same time.

Anyway, back on topic. I saw on Whitney's blog that she was opening the floor for requests and questions. This seemed like a great ideas for me as well! If anyone has any ideas or questions or comments or anything involving me or my blog, please comment here or email me at alishastar1234@gmail.com, I am always looking for guest posts and would love to guest post on your blog as well. If you're part of a weekly challenge such as Tuesday Ten or Wordless Wednesday that you think I would enjoy, please link it to me. I'm trying to get out of my funk :)

Much Love to my blogging sisters (and brothers)
Alisha

Tuesday Ten

I haven't done the Tuesday Ten in so long! So here it goes!

Fave TV Boyfriends

 

10: Steve (Full House)

 

9: Artie (Glee)

 

8: Heath (Blue Water High)

 

7: Andy (Charmed)

 

6: Luke (Gilmore Girls)

 

5: Sav (Degrassi)

 

4: Blaine (Glee) *But, Mainly becasue I love Darren Criss from Starkid*

 

3: Ross (Friends)

 

2: Dean (Gilmore Girls)

 

1: Nathan (One Tree Hill)

 

 

What A long Time It's Been

It's been a long time sense I've posted here and I apologize to all my readers, friends and followers for the absence. I've had a pretty busy couple of months filled with annoying drama that I really never wanted to get into in the first place and new discoveries. Summer's almost over and I'm about to start my Junior Year. I can still remember my Freshman year. It seems like it was just days -maybe weeks, ago. It's weird thinking I've know my best friend Lillee for only 2 years. But within these two years, we've gotten very close and I can't imagine my life without her. She's always been there for me and normally is the only one I can go to when I really need someone. I know she's got her opinion's about my things, and she voices them. Normally, she's always right and I -very stupidly- try to do things anyway even though they always end the way she says their going to and I would have been able to save myself a lot of pain if I had listened to her.

It's been a pretty intense summer. I found out that I was allergic to the Sun, so I'm stuck inside most of the time and whenever I go outside I have to wear a lot of sunscreen and wear cloths that cover all skin. This is a huge difference seeing as I used to wear mostly tank tops and dresses. I can still wear them, just under my sun cloths and when I'm inside a building away from the sun. I've also spent a lot of time on my photography this summer. I did a Senior Photo shoot for one of my best friends, James. And I've taken a lot of photos of my nieces and nephews when they're over or when I get to see them. Babies are my favorite topic.

Also, like most of the world, I've been sucked into the Olympics and nearly fallen in love with Ryan Lochte. He's adorable. My favorite events were Gymnastics and Diving just because they are both so amazing to watch. I wanted to watch Synchronized Swimming, but I wasn't able to. I'm not sure why, it was just never on when I had the time to watch.

To close this post with letting everyone know I'm going to change the theme and background of this blog and going to re-start my swap sponsors. If you want to swap with me, please email me at alishastar1234@gmail.com with "Swap" in the Subject box.

Playing Catch Up

I know... I'm a bad blogger. It's been like 3 weeks sense i've posted and I am truly sorry...  I just have kind of lost my muse to blog at the current time, however, I am confident that I shall get it back before to long. So here I am, playing catch up so you all know what's going on in the crazy life of Alisha.

1) I don't know if I've mentioned this before... but i'm kind of obsessed with Team StarKid. They did AVPM/S, Starship, Me and My Dick, and Holy Musical B@man. Anyway, I've seen them live and they'r even better in person. They're also amazing people and I hope to be like them one day.

2) StarKid has inspired me and some friends to write and produce our own things this summer. More information to come.

3) I no longer work at my dad's shop because I hated it and now I'm just living on a budget... ekk.

4) Sophmore year is just about over, and I leave to Alaska soon, which means this blog has been up for almost a year :)

5) I am once again in a relationship... with the same guy from the last two times... yep.

Anyway, more news to come as soon as possible.

Trojan Women

First, I would like to say sorry for not posting in like 2 weeks... things have been crazy. The play opened and closed last week and things are finally getting back to normal, meaning I can blog more starting now. :)

Here are some pictures of the play (the ones I'm in were taken by Sabrina Ruiz (who played Helen).

 my characters: Cassandra of Troy is the daughter of Queen Hecuba, she has been driven insane by the Gods' curse..

 Taylor Beach: Queen Hecuba

Sabrina Ruiz, Helen of Troy

Back to calm

The wedding has come and gone, and so has our out of town family. Which means I should have more free time to blog starting soon! I do apologize for being gone for so long and I can't wait to get back to blogging and reading what's been going on in the life's of the people who's blogs I follow! :)

Wedding Day

May 5th 2012- 10 years after their first date (to the day)

The wedding was perfect, beautiful. It was nice to see my parents finally get married after 10 years of being together, I love them so much. It was also nice to do photography for the wedding. it was my first wedding and I'm eager to share my photos.

During my Ring Session before the wedding

Rings and Center peices

Justine's Nickname for my parents, it's a long story, maybe I'll share it one day.

Left to right:
Angela, Becky, Ally, Mom (bride) me, Justine

Wedding party

Me and my mama :)

To bad her eyes are closed, she was trying not to cry

With this ring, I be wed.

signing as a witness

me and Angela hanging out and getting the food after the ceremony

H said (jokingly) if she shoved it in his face, he'd get a divorce

kiss :)

The toast, with Momosas (champaigne and orange juice) my sister Ally read "I carry your heart with me" by EE commings.

we made those!!!

These obviously aren't all the photos I've taken but they're my favorite.