Jun 10 2013
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Friends, Fun, Life, Me, School, Senior

50 Reasons I Loved High School

As told by yesterday, I graduated high school on Saturday.

High school. It was the best of times, it was the worst of time. And to celebrate my graduation, I decided to compile a list of 50 events/quotes/happenings/etc. of my high school career that I will always remember because they made the last four years pretty darn great. So without further ado, enjoy some of my favorite moments of high school.

(Note: Most of these are from Senior year, because all those Government notes pushed every other year away from my brain. This post is also mostly for my own enjoyment.)

Why High School Could Be Considered Some of the Best Years of My Life

1. Inappropriate Wednesday. Back in November I went over to my best friend’s house on a Wednesday and while playing Zumba Core, her sister mentioned me theoretically giving a certain British YouTuber a lap dance and in the end I decided to deem Wednesday as a day full of inappropriate comments. I celebrate by saying dirty pick-up lines all day!

2. High school was the time of my first date. I was under the impression I was going with my male friend to the movies and then my mom made a joke it was a date and then he invited our other friend to come with us and he bought my snacks and three months later I found out he had a crush on me. It was incredibly odd, but I got free Reese’s Pieces and got to see Alice in Wonderland!

3. In May I bought a top from Old Navy, a chambray button-up with tiny anchors. I wore it to school and my friend Alex, when she saw me, said, “You have to wear that shirt when you meet Harry Styles.”

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Jun 09 2013
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2013, Big Events, Life, Me

The Chapter Has Ended

I graduated high school.

How weird is that? I’ve worked so hard and so long to get to this point and now that I’m here, it’s strange.

From the day you enter high school you count down to graduation. Because in the end, that’s what really matters; walking across the stage and receiving that diploma. And now here I am, in full possession of my diploma, and it all feels surreal. The chapter has ended and the next has a very uncertain beginning.

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Jun 07 2013
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Fun Aside

Dear readers,

I promised a post on Friday and unfortunately I have to go back on it. I’ve only just arrived back from the Senior Banquet and I have graduation tomorrow and need some sleep. I will definitely be posting on Sunday and to make up for today, I will also be posting on Monday also!

I’m really sorry about this and I hope you will forgive my shoddy posting schedule due to the fact that in less than 12 hours I am graduating!!!!!

Love as always,

Morgan

Please Don’t Kill Me

Jun 05 2013
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Fun Aside

TODAY WAS MY LAST DAY OF HIGH SCHOOL!

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

New post on Friday all about my favorite parts of high school/senior year. It’s going to get all kind of teary up here.

With love as always,

Morgan

I Finished High School

Jun 01 2013
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Fun, Me

Morgan Has an Exciting Week

Howdy! I’m back!

In the week since I last was here, I’ve had quite the exciting time! I went to the doctor’s for the first time in 5 years, had my first CAT scan, and I went to the Oregon Coast. Continue reading →

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May 25 2013
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2013, Life

Willy Loman Inspired This…Again

Two years ago I wrote a post called “Willy Loman Inspired This” (read this post before you read this one) where I stole a note out of the play Death of a Salesman and created a list of things I wanted to do with my life. Since then I have matured. I’m 18 years old now and I have discovered more about myself, figured out a bit more of my future, and I have a bit more insight to how I really want to spend the next 70 years or so. Or at least more than I did when I was 16.

Because of this, I’ve decided to redo my list. To make changes that come with maturing and figuring out that the life you thought you wanted when you were 16 isn’t exactly what you want when you’re 18. This list is a bit longer and a bit more specific, but one thing about me is that I like to make lists. Lists that I can look back to for a reference. So while I am off being an adult for the next oh-so-many years, I can look back at this measly post and see if I am living up to what I expected. So, let’s get started, yeah?

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May 17 2013
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But Only Because Finn Harries Has a British Accent (A Q&A)

I have been very sick today and have been repeating, “Lying on the cold, hard ground…throwing up!” since 8 o’clock this morning. The most effort I’ve put into anything today was moving from my bed to my couch so I could watch six hours of Bones. Yes Morgan, you are a productive individual.

To the point. My illness has made me so exhausted that I was having trouble really focusing on any certain topic. So I decided to make it easier on myself (because we all need a break every once in a while) and answer your questions for me! I was nominated for the Leibster Award by A Sign Of Life (please go check her out!) and decided to answer the questions she left me (I’m sorry that I don’t usually do awards as I find them a hassle with all the steps even though I am honored to be nominated.) I then asked you all to send me questions via Twitter and email. So let’s see what you got!

1. Do you draft your posts and rewrite, or do you go with the first thing you type down and wing it?

It depends on how forethought goes into the post. I usually have an idea and then write a post and edit then publish it. But if I have the idea a few days before I want to post, I’ll write it and then re-write it on the day I am posting.

2. What do you find attractive in the opposite gender?

Characteristically: Humor. Guys with great humor are the most attractive of the entire gender.

Physically: Dimples. I love me a good dimple. They attract me like magnets.

3. If you could bring any mythical creature to life, which one would it be? Why?

A satyr. Mr. Tumnus was just too cute!

4. Who was your favorite pet?

My dog Dutch. If you don’t know, he passed on last July. He was my best friend for 13 years and I wouldn’t have given him up for anything. He was the most patient dog ever and I grew up with him. I miss him more than I can ever express. Rest in peace buddy, you deserve it.

5. If you could be anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

London. I’ve been obsessed with the UK since I was 12. The culture, the people, the architecture, all of it fascinates me and I really want to travel to London where I can experience some of it. And stalk attractive British boys.

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May 13 2013
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Fun

How Do the Ideals of Beauty and Aesthetics Influence Daily Life?

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I had to write an essay today in my AP Language & Composition class. The prompt was "Explain how the ideals of beauty and aesthetics influence daily life." We'd just finished reading a few essays written about this topic and were given forty minutes to write the essay, as is required by the CollegeBoard when you take the AP test.

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Found this old post again and thought this was a good time to bring it forth again. Enjoy!
May 11 2013
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Life

I Don’t Believe in Karma

(Note*: Please look at the P.S. at the bottom for some updates. Thanks!)

Karma is the belief that when you do good things, good things happen to you, and when you do bad things, bad things happen to you.

Let me tell you a story.

About a month ago my boss asked me if I could work March 11th. So this morning I woke up and dressed in a tshirt and shorts and went to work my two-hour shift at the local activity center face painting OUTSIDE.

Now, it has been increasingly hot in my town for the last week or so, which I’ve loved. However, it has recently reached a low of 80 each day and has become quite a bit for my Irish skin.

I worked my two-hour shift with the nicest lady I know. She’s British and an absolute dear. She’s also quite a lot older than me. We set up chairs and an awning (to keep us out of the atrocious heat) and gabbed and painted children’s faces. About half an hour in, we noticed the booth next to us. They were sponsoring our local relief nursery and did not have an awning. So being the kind souls we are, we offered to share our awning with them so they also didn’t have to melt in the heat.

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May 03 2013
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How to Catch Up With Life

I have been sick for most of today. My stomach has hurt, my head is throbbing, I feel that I can’t support my own body anymore. And it’s not because I’ve contracted an illness from someone. I’ve just reached my stress peak.

If you know me personally, you’ll know that I get stressed very easily. Just by reading this blog you know that I get stressed very easily. I’m one of those people that works myself to the bone and worries about every single little thing. It’s not a choice, it’s genetic.

Recently my stress has been horrible. School is ending in just about a month and I’m up to my ears in exams, credits, and trying to figure out how to finish these last four years and start these next four. It definitely hasn’t been a picnic. And I’m letting it get to me. However, I do not want you to be like me, so I’m putting together some tips for how you can avoid being Morgan and actually enjoy life! (just kidding, I like life. I’m just dying of what life is throwing at me)

How to Not Kill Your Internal Organs with Stress

  • Take care of your body. Eat right, exercise, groom regularly. These are all things that can help the mind process and develop correctly and therefore alleviate those stresses.
  • Keep your planner organized. Don’t just have a planner, but use it correctly. Color coordinate, use sticky notes, etc. That will help you stay on track and not overbook or confuse yourself.
  • Give yourself breaks. I fill my schedule to a point where I don’t know the next time I’ll be able to wash my hair, let alone finish homework. Make sure that you find time to be all about you and you won’t feel as overworked.
  • Keep everything in one place. There was one point where I looked at the front screen on my iPhone and realized I had six personal assistant apps. That’s about five apps too many. So I downgraded and figured out that I could use one app for things that don’t have a time restraint and another for those that don’t. Even though it isn’t one place, it’s definitely easier to manage and keep track of than six.
  • Avoid other’s stresses. Last Wednesday was university decision day and I have been racking in the university decision stress, only it isn’t my own. I’ve taken everyone else’s stress and piled it onto my mountain. Let that be their stress and be sympathetic, but don’t let it drag you down.
  • Get plenty of sleep. Seriously. When you don’t get a good nights rest, your body can’t function and handle the stress. This just makes you more cranky and unable to deal with your full plate. So grabs some Z’s and deal with it all in the morning.

I hope this has been helpful for you!


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