The Color Purple.

      I wore purple today in memory of those who lost their life recently due to anti-LGBT harassment (Amy, I'm sorry I stole your status but I believe that you put it the best). This is so sad. It's so horrible that teens haven taken their lives due to bullying. It needs to stop. I believe in equality. It is not something that comes overnight, so we will have to work towards it, but it can be achieved. No one deserves to be harassed for a trait or characteristic they are born with. Sorry for this, but it is how I feel, and I feel very strongly about it.
        Today I made a list of all the things I am looking forward to. It is a very long list. I am very happy. I won't post it because it's long and it won't be as exciting to you. On the other hand, I  will post an anniversary poem I wrote for my parents (it's Friday). It's a very cheesy poem as I wrote it during my literature class today (the teacher was sick...study hall!):

I am so happy that you two fell in love.
It must have been a gift from Heaven above.


You complete each other in every way,
And take Chancie for walks every day.


I have the two best parents that any girl could ask for.
No matter where we are or what we do, life together is never a bore.


By each others' side you always will be.
Thankfully, I know you are supporting me.


Now, together on your day of twenty-two years,
I hope there will be no saddened tears.


On this Friday you will cheer and shout, "Go Dukes!"
With the hope that no player gets hit and pukes.


My love for your love has no end.
So I'm telling you, "Thank you. I love you," and now, "Amen."


     I am well aware that I am no Pablo Neruda, so apologies if you hated it. I skyped with my parents today and they liked it so I suppose that's all that matters! I also was able to skype with Loren (the exchange student in Alliance last year from Paris). It was so amazing! I miss her so much. I talk about her a lot.
     Tonight I also went grocery shopping with Nat and bought ingredients for a Red Velvet Cake that she is making for her host bother's birthday on Sunday. We had a hard time finding things. She still doesn't have everything. We'll keep searching. I purchased European lip balm, the newest Elton John album, and two birthday cards. I had a great night. I also applied for The Ohio State University!!!!! It's in! Now time to apply for the scholars program and scholarships. I put Spanish and Pre-Medicine as my majors on my application. I hope to minor in some kind of English/Journalism/Writing as well. I really enjoy writing now. What would I do without it? Be a very bottled up emotional mess. No tears today!
       I am exhausted now. I need to get some sleep-Thursdays are busy days. They are the best school day though! I'm looking forward to that. I also have theatre tomorrow night. I like it right now, but it is one thing to improvise in English...in Spanish it is a whole other ballgame. I'm trying though, and that's what matters. I am making memories and building friendships. Loren told me tonight that the language took her about four months to master so that made me feel much better. Comprehension has improved immensely but speaking is still very difficult. I'll get there. Buenas noches! Besos!