Update [09 Jul 2005|06:52pm] SO I haven't updated in three trillion years and I'm not going to.... Live Journal and MySpace and all the others have bored the hell out of me, so I decided two days ago to make my own blog/website. So check that out http://shmacksflute.atspace.com/ See You All There! 2 Jolts| Strike the Water

The End Of School [15 Jun 2005|01:31pm] [ mood | ecstatic ] SO school is over... The last day was cool ~I was officially gifted my cubby today... thanks a million jess - it won't be the same without you! (so sappy, I know, but so true) ~We gave Visco a big group hug ~Didn't do anything pretty much all day except hang out and play cards ~Hettriech's party was AWESOME - the movie was hysterical, the present was unique, and it was all and all a good time - even though it went on for an extra half hour after school ended - it was worth the walk home. Wow..... we're finally seniors... Sachem North Class of 2006 :-) Strike the Water

[19 May 2005|04:07pm] High School makes everything more difficult! 1 Jolt| Strike the Water

Stolen from Shannon I believe... [17 May 2005|06:31pm] [ mood | contemplative ] Everybody's Free (to wear sun screen) Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of '97, Wear sunscreen If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice now. Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth, oh never mind, you will never understand the power and the beauty of your youth until they've faded. But trust me, in twenty years, you will look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now, how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are not as fat as you imagine. Don't worry about the future or worry that know that worrying is as affective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind. The kind that blindsides you at 4 PM on some idle Tuesday. Do one thing every day that scares you. Sing. Don't be reckless with other peoples' hearts; don't put up with people who are reckless with yours. Floss. Don't waste your time on jealously, sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind. The race is long and in the end, it's only with yourself. Remember compliments you receive, forget the insults. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how. Keep your old love letters; throw away your old bank statements. Stretch. Don't feel guilty if you don't know what to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don't. Get plenty of calcium. Be kind to knees, you'll miss them when they're gone. Maybe you'll marry, maybe you won't. Maybe you'll have children, maybe you won't. Maybe you'll divorce at 40, maybe you'll dance the "Funky Chicken" on your 75th wedding anniversary. Whatever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself either. Your choices are half chance, so are everybody else's. Enjoy your body. Use it every way you can, don't be afraid of it or what other people think of it. It's the greatest instrument you'll ever own. Dance. Even if you have nowhere to do it but your own living room. Read the directions even if you don't follow them. Do not read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly. Chorus Brother and sister together will make it through, Some day a spirit will take you and guide you there, I know you've been hurting, but I've been waiting to be there for you And I'll be there just helping you out, whenever I ca-a-an Get to know your parents. You never know when they'll be gone for good. Be nice to your siblings. They are your best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future. Understand that friends come and go. But a precious few, who should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, for as the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young. Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft. Travel. Accept certain alible truths: prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old and when you do, you'll fanaticise that when you were young, prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders. Respect your elders. Don't expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you'll have a wealthy spouse but you'll never know when either one will run out. Don't mess too much with your hair or by the time you're forty, it will look eighty-five. Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of wishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling for more than it's worth. But trust me on the sunscreen. Chorus Everybody's Free, oh yeah, to feel good, ohhhhh, to feel good. 4 Jolts| Strike the Water

Muchos Stress [17 May 2005|03:55pm] [ mood | annoyed ] The lesson I learned - never tell anoyone anything or let anyone "guess" stuff... cause in the end it always ends up bad for you... Stupid Lupo Stupid rumors that are SO not true W.E! Strike the Water

[13 May 2005|08:20pm] [ mood | bored ] I know, I know, two in a row what is going on with me! So I finally got to drive in my moms car tonight... quite the adventure... we stopped at North and I drove around the parking lot... she wasn't gripping the seat so I can't be that bad :-) Hmmm.... no one was in school today so it was quite the boring day... and comito spent the only fun period i was supposed to have (lessons) trying to convince me to practice or something but WTF I do... he really needed to talk to two other flute players (I won't mention any names) who didnt even come to lessons :-) So we didn't even get to play which totally sucks! So... Some actual relation of mine is having a first birthday party tomorrow so I'm headed to Connecticut then either tomorrow night or Sunday morning I'm going to my dad's... What a bore ~Katie~ PS - My team kicks major butt at TABOO :-) Strike the Water

[12 May 2005|08:29pm] [ mood | restless ] So the APs are over The first went ehh but APES went really well - I'm really confident about that one. Plus I designed my second house for architecture - and it is *BEAUTIFUL* ooo and it looks like I'm getting a summer job at Ruby Tuesday's cause my dad can get me a semi-decent job there :-) better than nothing mmm... I've been kinda out of it lately... I keep feeling like I miss everything because I'm kinda stuck in my own world... Hopefully I'll get my head out of the clouds before I lose track of everyone... ~Katie~ PS - RELAY FOR LIFE stuff - I need everyone's forms if you never gave it to me or know someone who didn't give it to me - plus anyone who wants to come and help pick our spot and such next friday is the night :-) I'd love some company - It's at 7 or 73o at East... And start telling me who's bringing what like tents and food and stuff to do! Strike the Water

Random Quizzes [08 May 2005|10:39pm] The Keys to Your Heart You are attracted to those who are unbridled, untrammeled, and free. In love, you feel the most alive when your lover is creative and never lets you feel bored. You'd like to your lover to think you are stylish and alluring. You would be forced to break up with someone who was insecure and in constant need of reassurance. Your ideal relationship is lasting. You want a relationship that looks to the future... one you can grow with. Your risk of cheating is zero. You care about society and morality. You would never break a commitment. You think of marriage as something precious. You'll treasure marriage and treat it as sacred. In this moment, you think of love as something you don't need. You just feel like flirting around and playing right now. What Are The Keys To Your Heart? Your Brain is 46.67% Female, 53.33% Male Your brain is a healthy mix of male and female You are both sensitive and savvy Rational and reasonable, you tend to keep level headed But you also tend to wear your heart on your sleeve What Gender Is Your Brain? You are What Rejected Crayon Are You? Your Seduction Style: The Coquette You are a pro at playing the age old game of hard to get. Your flirting style runs hot and cold, giving just enough to keep them chasing you. Independent and self-sufficient, you don't need any one person to make you compelte. And that independence is exactly what makes people pursue you. What Is Your Seduction Style? Strike the Water

College [28 Apr 2005|10:19am] So my college visits were an exciting adventure - I still don't know where exactly I want to go - but I've got a whole year for that :-) Sun - drove to my cousin's apartment in Waltham - that's just outside of Boston - went to lunch, met one of her friends, hung out in her apartment, went to dinner, had chocolate orgy ice cream at this local place that was so good, watched desperate housewives and went to bed. Mon - drove into Boston to see Wentworth Institute of Technology - it was nice, really small but still nice, got to walk through the architecture studio which was great because i got to see all of the final exam projets that everyone was working on - plus the few futons and recliners people had moved in there so they could get some sleep. Then we drove to Roger Williams - getting extremely lost in the process and arriving 15 minutes late - we finally met up with the tour and had their little group session thingie - then one of the girls took us over to the architecture studio there, which was even nicer than the one at Wentworth. Finally we drove a trillion miles so that we were halfway to Carnegie Mellon. Tues - Took the Pike out to Carnegie Mellon - we went through 4 mountains which was cool - I didn't really like it that much, especially for the price, so I don't think I'm gonna apply there - but the hotel we stayed in was nice. Wed - Went to Penn State - met with allison, had lunch on campus, walked around, saw a bunch of stuff, left - it was nice to see a familiar face for once and I liked the campus so that's good - then we took the long drive home. The End ~Katie~ P.S. - My mom didn't kill me so it was a relatively good trip :-) Strike the Water

[23 Apr 2005|09:23pm] Going College Shopping tomorrow AM Fun Fun 16 Months and Counting Sry again Xena - family stuff i had to do the end Me Strike the Water

Nothing Really [14 Apr 2005|09:46pm] [ mood | bored ] SO nothing really is going on - no interesting people to discuss or fascinating events to be mesmerized by... NYSSMA is tomorrow and Saturday We get the show Sunday Next weekend is the show Man I need a life... and maybe a cute guy to chat with :-) ~Katie~ Strike the Water

First Place Baby!!! [11 Mar 2005|09:30pm] [ mood | ecstatic ] SO I'm back from Rochester... Muchos Fun Me and Nilus are the E-Commerce Management Team Decision Making State Champions :-) And I got one higher on the exam than Nilus :-P... but he so did most of the role play... Hopefully we can go to Naitonals in Cali during Passover Break! Plus all the other stuff was fun Copaigue Toga Party - I am officially the Sachem Toga Designer The Utlimate Dots Game - which of course I won over Nilus :-) Taking Pics with Nilus' Camera over the Genesee River - which is really gross looking during the day Walking in the freezing cold over the river on the little foot bridge Getting totally lost on the first night Pizza and Cheesy Bread at 11 45 Going to bed at one and getting up at 6 30 for breakfast Icky Breakfast that everyone tried to make better - it didn't really work HEATH obsessions Devil Horns The last twenty minutes of the ride home after the Brentwood people left... Tang - don't even ask Lots of fun all the way around Well worth the trip Too bad we had to miss the concert anyway - but it was soooo not our fault... thats all for now - ~Katie~ Strike the Water

random [06 Mar 2005|01:06pm] Katie is the #193 most common female name. 0.113% of females in the US are named Katie. Around 144075 US females are named Katie! source namestatistics.com Kanakos is a very rare last name. Very few last names in the US are Kanakos. Be proud of your unique last name! source namestatistics.com Strike the Water

[18 Feb 2005|05:12pm] [ mood | exhausted ] SO after two of the most stress filled hours of my damn life, I amnaged to audition for the play and for the select Jazz ensemble. *Prays I did good in a non-denomination kind of way* Who knows why I decided I should do both of these things, but I did... SO I'm heading to my dads tonight - until next sunday - thats a freakin long time - but thats ok Going to Ruby Tuesdays for dinner tonight after my sisters Girl Scout meeting... So I won't be be around til at least 9:3o or 1o. OOO - Relay for Life team we need a team name and a theme... Whatever you got is better than what I have. And girls - We need to pick a day for shopping :-) ~Katie~ Strike the Water

[14 Feb 2005|10:15pm] [ mood | frustrated ] What's the big deal about Valentine's Day? If you really love someone, the should't you show it everyday, not just one special day? And is a gigantimo teddy bear really necessary when there are children who would give anything for a little tiny toy? Godness Gracious! ~Katie~ And ps - I'm not just complaining because I'm single because I would be complaining even if I had a boyfriend. 2 Jolts| Strike the Water

[06 Feb 2005|08:42pm] [ mood | tired ] Here's an update: snow day friday - so was not expecting it ummm sat - started painting the dinig room - its purpler but gorgeous sun - shopping - tried to find a dress - no luck - bustlines should be a half inch lower. thats it there was funny stuff i wanted to write but I forgot. Strike the Water

Ms. Jacobsen [29 Jan 2005|06:06pm] [ mood | nostalgic ] To Ms. Jacobsen You will never know how much you touched my life. From fun afternoons spent debating in your classroom to lessons going rather estray from your obvious plan. You changed how I think and I can never thank you for all you've done. Rest in Peace Ms. Jacobsen... <3 Strike the Water

[19 Jan 2005|10:15pm] [ mood | crushed ] My heart is slowly shattering into a million pieces... Why can't I be like her?  Thin and pretty and nice and good at sweet talking?  Why can't I be seen as perfect like she is?   I don't want much... Just a shot... one chance with him... why can't he see me like he sees you?  My grandfather passed away tonight... just in time to make this day even worse... ~ Katie ~ 11 Jolts| Strike the Water

[18 Jan 2005|05:50pm] The Great LiveJournal Outage of 2005 During the outage I hoped that pressing reload page would bring live journal back. What did you do? Brought to you by geek-foo Strike the Water

To Katie... [07 Jan 2005|08:04pm] [ mood | sad ] Since I won't get to update tomorrow, here is an entry for my dear Katie... Tomorrow it will be one year since the accident, and I still feel the hurt. I still think about her every single day. How she would have done things, what she would be doing right now... Like right now, she'd be at the senior banquet... she'd be applying to colleges and getting accepted... she'd be having a blast of a senior year. And every time I think of her, I ask myself how she could not be here... how she could not be doing everything that all the other seniors I know are... how she could not be laughing and dancing and smiling. I hurts my heart to know that someone that good was taken away so young... Tomorrow's Events ~Cemetery ~Pit ~Fuller's to make dinner and hang there for a while Don't expect to see me in a very joyous mood.... *EDIT* This is the e-mail sent out about tomorrow - I thought it was fitting TODAY IS THE DAY TO SHARE ALL OF YOUR "KATIE" STORIES!!! WE NEED TO HONOR HER MEMORY WITH HER LIFE. TELL YOUR FRIENDS- TELL EACH OTHER - JUST SIT AND REMEMBER HER JOY AND ZEST FOR LIFE!!!! NO SAD SACKS SHE WOULD HATE THAT WASTE. WE WERE LUCKY TO HAVE HAD HER AT ALL. SHE DID MORE IN 17 YEARS THAN MANY PEOPLE. SHE LOVED US ALL AS MUCH AS WE LOVED HER. THINK OF HER SMILE AND PASS IT ON. LOVE TO YOU ALL Strike the Water

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