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Day 19, Back from Austin.

Monday, April 11, 2011 § 0

Had a suprisingly good Monday!  Here are some pictures from ILPC in Austin, just like I promised.  A little something-something: everything yearbook entered won an award.  And I won second place for best Clubs and Classes spread!

Done bragging.  Here are the pictures:

(these first few were taken by one of our lovely yearbook photogs, Angela Dixon)
Thank you for your good humor and great pizza, Mellow Mushroom!

Oh, yeah.  Those are bees. 

I'm the one with the bag.  Love that 'how are you' frog!

Being sassy in one of the nicest Starbucks I've ever been in.  The people were nice, too.  Thank ya, Starbucks!

Trying to get comfortable on the bus.  It's not the easiest thing in the world. 

Pictures by my crappy cell phone: 

Look at all those turtles! In one of the many UT decorative ponds. 

Ending this picture summary with some peace, love, and Johnny Cash. 

Day 19:  A sweet memory I have. 

It was actually this summer.  My mom, sister, and I decided to go on a 3-day girl's weekend in Galveston the weekend before school started up again.  It's one of my most treasured vacations.  I was sure we were going to be bickering the whole time, as sisters and mothers usually do without a Dad buffer (or at least that applies to us), but I guess there was something in the sea air that calmed all of us and let us have one of the best vacays we've had in a while.  Galveston is so old and beautiful and charming and I loved every bit of it.  Our hotel was right on the water and had a gorgeous view, and when we weren't swimming or grabbing a bite to eat, we were dancing to Hairspray in the hotel room or driving around downtown and looking at all the old houses.  We're going to take another one this summer before I go to college, and I can't wait!  Love my family. 
Oh yeah, and I also got a hell of a tan.  Check that out.  


Happy Monday, 
Cooper




Day 18...IN WEIRDSVILLE!

Saturday, April 9, 2011 § 0

Just kidding....well, not entirely.  I'm in Austin!  And having an amazing time.  After the 5-hour-bus ride and the sublime raspberry kolache I had (courtesy of the Czech Stop), we had an hour or two for a lovely lunch somewhere on Guadalupe Dr.  After realizing our fave pizza dive was closed up for good, we headed over to the Mellow Mushroom for a slice and loved it even more than our original place.  Then it was off to classes (where my internet didn't work- BLAST) and I learned some stuff and did some things and it was fantastic.

Photos are coming soon in a later post, but I thought I'd just plug in an update while we're situated in our hotel.

What I'm doing this weekend (the journalism conference) ties in to day 18: my long-term goals, aspirations, dreams, what have you.

Obviously, I want to write for the rest of my life.  Eventually I want to write a book and make millions off of it (ha), but if I've got a steady job at a magazine or as a screenwriter (or another job that is far more realistic), then that's fine with me.  But someday, somehow, I'd like to write a book.

Other goals: graduate college with a GPA higher than a 3.5, support myself and get out of student loan debt after college, and travel the world.

I wish I could add dramatic and fun photos, but this internet in the hotel is SLLLOOOOWWW.....

I'll post later.  Have a lovely Saturday.
Cooper

Day 17- and FRUSTRATION

Friday, April 8, 2011 § 0

My frustration began with me believing that Harry Potter came out today.  WRONG-O.  I had to go to a Redbox and a Family Video just to figure that out. Bleh.

Actually, my frustration just stems from that.  Also, I'll be stuck on a bus tomorrow for five hours with a few more people than I'd like to be....but I just need to remember to ignore the ones that make me feel anything less than the happiest version of myself.  Mantra.  Chant it, Cooper.  After all, tomorrow is supposed to be a fun day!  The publications department is going to this journalism conference in Austin, and it'll be my 3rd year going.  It's so great- not only do I learn butt loads of journalism techniques from some of the best in the biz, but I get to explore Austin.  So fun!

I wonder if Hailee Steinfeld ever gets this frustrated.  Yes, she is my Day 17- the person I would trade lives with for a day.

Why, you may ask? Let me list the reasons: 


Her work.  She's 14, and has already been nominated for an Oscar.  She had such a commanding performance in True Grit- I left the theater yearning to be sassy like Maddie!  Next up, I've heard she's signed on for an Inception-like version of Sleeping Beauty and for the role of Juliet in a remake of Romeo & Juliet.  

 Her style.

I mean, really?  When I was her age, I once wore moccasin slippers with jeans and a blouse made for pregnant women.  It wasn't pretty.  What I wouldn't give to have access to all the beautiful clothes she has access to.  Luckily, she hasn't taken a turn down Miley Cyrus Avenue and is staying classy and chic.  Dream wardrobe!


 Her co-stars.
Jeff Bridges is one of my favorite actors of all time.  I first saw him on King Kong, and ever since then he's been on my list (right next to Harrison Ford).  Matt Damon is no schmuck either- I mean, just think about Good Will Hunting- the guy writes it with his bestie (Ben Affleck), gets it picked up by producers, stars in it, and gets an Oscar for best screenplay and a nomination for Best Actor.  He is one of my career idols, and never ceases to amaze me with his films.  
Hailee got to work with them both- AT THE SAME FRIGGIN' TIME.  


Her hair.
MARK MY WORDS, I WILL GROW IT THIS LONG.

Tell me who you'd like to switch places with for a day! I'm curious.  

Have a lovely Friday, 
Cooper


*all images found on misssteinfeld.tumblr.com.  I own/created nothing!

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