I am officially 17 years old! How fabulous? VERY fabulous. Very very fabulous.

AND I started my very own sketch club blog. You all should check it out here ---> [link] <--- Sketch club is super fun and was started by Marcelo Vignali and these fabulous artists whose work is featured ---> [link] <--- My sketch club is a baby branch and is basically a fun chance to draw.

I saw Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs last friday on opening night. It was SPECTACULAR! Everything I knew it would be because Sony is filled with so much talent. The whole movie was beautiful! It kept a reality and yet was a cartoon. The screen play was witty and hilarious. I don't think I ever stopped laughing! The scoring was exciting. The characters were brilliant. Everything was just spectacular!
Everyone who worked on it did a fantastic job! Congrats!
Go see it! Its AMAZING!

This summer I had an amazing internship with Sony Animation. I cannot speak highly enough about everyone who works there and the company! It was a terrific (insert more adjectives that describe fantastic here) experience.

My work was and is published on the Sketch Club blog: [link] It is a group created by Marcelo Vignali [link] and many artists attend. Its really amazing!

Have you all seen these trailers? [link] [link] This looks delicious!!! I cannot wait to see it in theaters on Friday September 18th! I sure hope you all go and see it. It is sure to be mouthwatering! A true delight! A yummy experience! So many puns are in my mind... but I will spare you all from a punny attack. Go check out the website as well! [link]

I just have to dissect this movie!
This summer I have the most amazing opportunity. I was lucky enough to receive and internship with Sony Animation and it is the most exciting and inspiring experience. I am working with the most amazing people, LOOK, I AM ON SKETCHCLUB! [link] I can hardly contain my excitement!!!
I have been incredibly busy so I finally saw Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince on Saturday. They had the clothes of Dumbledore, Luna and Harry on display in the lobby of the theatre!!!


Story: I liked how the plot line of the story was focused on the romance and relationships of the characters. All of the other movies have been so focused on the Harry/ Voldemort aspect that they leave out significant plot lines of relationships and friendships. They even got the little Pansy flirting with Draco bit that they always seem to leave out. This movie caught everything up and tied it all together nicely.

One thing I didn't like was the burning of the burrow. I understand why they had that fight scene and I ended up liking it... but burning the burrow? That was unneeded and annoying. What are the going to do about the wedding of Bill and Fluer? And where were Bill and Fluer?

I also thought the screenplay was actually good. Usually it pains me to watch the characters say their horribly cheesy lines, example: Hermione in OOTP walking to the window, "we are going to need a teacher." I usually cringe and feel embarrassed for the actors but this time, I was laughing with the characters and not at them.


Film: I thought the cinematography was stunning. It reminded me of Amelie with its swooping motions and fluid movements.

They really used colors to the best advantage in this movie. OOTP was dark, blue, grey and dull; every scene was the same and after a while everything seemed monochromatic. In this movie, each outfit and scenery described the mood of the characters. While some colors were vivid, others were washed out. It was a lovely contrast.

Each shot seemed to have significance in this movie. The one I really remember was at the end with Ron sitting down and Harry and Hermione talking together. It totally set up the character relations through the next book. Nicely done.


Characters: Through the movie I kept in mind the separation of the book characters and the fact that the movie is done with actors portraying the characters.

Narcissa: I was absolutely upset when they announced who was playing Narcissa. She looked nothing like the books description and she was a brunette. Then the pictures came out with the multicolored hair and I was even more angry however this changed when I saw Narcissa on screen. She didn't bother me at all. In fact, I think she did a great job, I really liked her performance.

Dumbledore: So much better. Michael Gambon wasn't so quick and perky as he usually is. Not to mention that they finally made his hair white instead of brownish white. I was actually happy with his performance, very well played.

Snape: A.m.a.z.i.n.g.

Tonks/Lupin: All I need to say is: Who cast these people?

Draco: Draco is one of my absolute favorite characters. He is evil yet confused. He is strong and yet so weak. Draco is amazing. I was so excited to see that Tom actually looked the part. Instead of being short (cough, cough, Harry) or just not playing the part right (cough, cough, Hermione) Tom nailed it. He is my new favorite student actor of the bunch. I was so whole heartedly happy with his performance.

Ginny: I wasn't thrilled by Bonnie but I wasn't too upset. Yes, she could have been stronger but I don't think they wrote her character as strong as the book portrays her. I think that she and Harry got their kiss robbed from them though.

Hermione: Emma usually annoys me but she did a great job. Not to mention her hair finally looked right and her costuming was 10x better than ever before. Cuddos.

Ron: Funny, good... he didn't change. He was still really good. Very funny in the love potion scene.

Harry: Daniel, daniel, daniel. I have never liked him as Harry and I don't think I ever will BUT, he did a good job. He was really good in the Slughorn memory scene. He was way better than he normally is and he wasn't bleeding every 2 seconds.

Spring: Study, work, draw, read.


Fantabulous books I suggest:

1. Paisley Hanover Acts Out [link] -- This book is great and had me interested from beginning to end! I suggest this to anyone who is struggling in high school because it has such a positive message. Its upbeat, fun and sassy. I basically, plain and simple: adored this book!

2. Carter Finally Gets It -- Funny, sad, confusing (only because the main character gets confused... other than that its NOT confusing in a bad way) and a quick read. I read it in one day at school.

3. Parties and Potions -- Who doesn't love the Magic in Manhattan series?


School Books (I have read way more than this... but these are the ones I am commenting on):

1. The Awakening -- Interesting, deep read. One of my all time favorite books.

2. The Great Gatsby-- Daisy and Gatsby were so shallow... I just couldn't get past it.

3.Seneca; Tragedy -- Yeah, its a classic. A ROMAN classic. So far I am stuck on Hercules.

I took a two day class in glassblowing this weekend. The classes were ALL day and it covered the first semester of Glass 1 in two days.
I made some sick paperweights (one of which cracked and broke), flowers, marbles, bubbles, ornaments, feathers, leaves and two cups! I might upload some pics.
Needless to say, I had so much fun and I cannot wait to go to college!