Okay, so, I went to honor's night tonight at my school. I knew I was getting some kind of award - they call you ahead of time - but I didn't know what. So I get there, they list off all the subjects, and they never call my name. This worries me a little bit. And then some special awards come up. First is a history award from the Daughters of the American Revolution. They start talking about the person who wins this award. Saying how they have a passion for history. Obviously. And then they go on to say how that person always stays after history class to talk to the teacher, either to ask questions or share some information. This is when I start to get excited. Because I do this. Every day. And sure enough, the principal says 'Michelle Miller'. I could've squeed with joy, but I restrained myself and simply smiled while I accepted the award. I got a certificate, a card from my history teacher, and a medal. And this is apparently a big award - one teacher said it would be something to include in my college application.
My love for history began a few years ago, maybe 2004 or so, when my family took a vacation to Southern Missouri. We visited a few places - among them the Laura Ingalls Wilder home in Mansfield, Missouri. Of course, like any kid in elementary school, I probably thought 'Wow, some dead woman's house. So boring.' But I did like it. And my mom just happened to buy a boxset with all of LIW's Little House books. I, being the bookworm that I am, had to read them. And soon I was hooked on all things pioneer. These books both spurred my love for history and my interest in writing. I wrote pioneer stories, I read all the books I could. And soon other areas of history began capturing my interest - the American Revolution, the American Civil War, the Romanovs, the Tudors, and a whole bunch of other categories. And I have been hooked on history ever since.
There are many places I'd love to go - Washington, Paris, London, Rome, and so on. I'm even set on making it my career. I really want to be a history teacher - I'm aiming for college professor, but I would be just as content with high school or junior high. I am a history nut, and I'm proud of it! It's not just a school subject - it's a passion.
28 May 2009
23 May 2009
This is mostly about Angels & Demons.
Blahh, I suck at remembering to actually *post* in this thing! And I accidentally hit the enter button so it sent my postless title to the blog. I guess I'm just that clever. =P
Well, anyway, there is not much really new with me - never is, actually. I've been reading and now I have this obsession with Dan Brown's books. I'm re-reading Angels & Demons for like the third or fourth time, maybe even the fifth? I don't keep track. And I think I'm starting to develop a crush on Robert Langdon. Not Tom Hanks in the movie, the book character in my head. He's all bookish and has this deep voice and he's a teacher! And I imagine him to be handsome besides. XP My Robert Langdon is better than Hanks, even though I don't really mind him.
Which reminds me: I've already seen Angels & Demons twice in the past two weeks. Geekish, yes. But I saw National Treasure 2 five times while it was in theaters. Because I am just that awesome. Anyway, about the movie. I liked it, even though there were so many difference from the book that I couldn't count them on all my fingers if I had six hands. But the acting was done well, I think. It's a story that just pulls you (well, me) in. It's interesting, it makes you think.
And I randomly thought the guy who played the killer was kind of good looking. Is that weird? I think it's weird. But I'm disturbed, as my blog title clearly states. And so was Ewan McGregor, kind of. I liked his accent. And the actress they picked for Vittoria was a good choice, I think. She's my other favorite besides Langdon, so that says something.
And I wanna know what's up with all this A&D bashing by religious people. It's just a book/movie. Sure, Brown's work casts the church in a not so good light sometimes. But really, it's a harmless piece of fiction. Maybe instead of boycotting the film, they should boycott all the people who take it so seriously they get the facts mixed up with fiction. And besides, it's not like Dan Brown is anti-Christian or anything. He just twists facts around to fit his purposes, and since it's only a book, I think that's forgiveable.
And my head really itches. What's up with that?
Well, anyway, there is not much really new with me - never is, actually. I've been reading and now I have this obsession with Dan Brown's books. I'm re-reading Angels & Demons for like the third or fourth time, maybe even the fifth? I don't keep track. And I think I'm starting to develop a crush on Robert Langdon. Not Tom Hanks in the movie, the book character in my head. He's all bookish and has this deep voice and he's a teacher! And I imagine him to be handsome besides. XP My Robert Langdon is better than Hanks, even though I don't really mind him.
Which reminds me: I've already seen Angels & Demons twice in the past two weeks. Geekish, yes. But I saw National Treasure 2 five times while it was in theaters. Because I am just that awesome. Anyway, about the movie. I liked it, even though there were so many difference from the book that I couldn't count them on all my fingers if I had six hands. But the acting was done well, I think. It's a story that just pulls you (well, me) in. It's interesting, it makes you think.
And I randomly thought the guy who played the killer was kind of good looking. Is that weird? I think it's weird. But I'm disturbed, as my blog title clearly states. And so was Ewan McGregor, kind of. I liked his accent. And the actress they picked for Vittoria was a good choice, I think. She's my other favorite besides Langdon, so that says something.
And I wanna know what's up with all this A&D bashing by religious people. It's just a book/movie. Sure, Brown's work casts the church in a not so good light sometimes. But really, it's a harmless piece of fiction. Maybe instead of boycotting the film, they should boycott all the people who take it so seriously they get the facts mixed up with fiction. And besides, it's not like Dan Brown is anti-Christian or anything. He just twists facts around to fit his purposes, and since it's only a book, I think that's forgiveable.
And my head really itches. What's up with that?
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