Hi, I'm Artistic Flare. I'm eighteen and the oldest of six homeschooling kids. I love art, especially acrylic painting, history, running, family, friends, and God who is my first love. Welcome to my blog about my life: the good, the not so good and the downright cheesy. http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/ en-us Homeschool Blogger Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:04:00 -0500 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:04:00 -0500 Well you head me right, I am getting married! Wow, lol, I still can not believe it. Life has gone very fast and now I am planning a wedding, lol, breath in breath out. That is my new motto haha. So the wedding is set for May 15th of next year. We will be having it in a beautiful state park. I have to admit I am a little scared about the weather for May, there is really a fifty-fifty chance that is won't rain on us lol. Anyway the colors for our wedding will be Navy blue and Silver. I already have my wedding dress and have the brides maids dresses picked out lol. Anyway..just wanted to share my big news lol. :D http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/737701/ Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:04:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/737701/ Okay so I know I have not updated for like a year lol, sorry about that! But here I am now so without further ado, my update. I am now out and about quite a bit, tons more then I use to be, hence the no update, haha. But anyway, I have a job and am working like crazy and am going to collage next Spring, I was going to go this year but some indecision stopped me and now I must wait for a bit. But I do have to share about something, I jumped into my job and my new life with no thoughts, like the dork that I am I just assumed that things would come to me as I went, boy was I wrong, the life for a young 19 year old girl was waaaayyyyy deferent then I thought. I have learned through some tough experiences that your parents are not there to stop you, they are there to give you their wisdom and try to help you, because chances are they have already been through whatever it is you are going through. Okay now that I got that out lets get back to what is new. We had our annual B'day bash this last Saturday, it was a blast! The sun was shining and the people were ready for a potluck! And so potluck we did, and man you should have seen my mom do the limbo! haha. That was a fun day, bummer we only do it one time per year, lol. But yeah in all seriousness I have met many new people, some fun to hang with, others slightly whacky, all very cool! I am finding out that the decisions you make while you are younger, definitely for sure a hundred percent effect you later on, sometimes in a hard way that you were not expecting, but you know that man it is all part of the growing experience, and now, because I am pretty sure you have no idea what the heck I am talking about, I will shut up, just know that God is always there for your craziness, and so is your parents. Thank you for listening to my rambling...:) Katrina out http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/703890/ Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:29:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/703890/ LOL, just like my title says, wow! Sorry guys, I know I should really do better keeping up. 0_0 Bad me. ;) Okay, just to let you know what's up, my sisters and I are in a Christmas play which I know is going to be a blast. We also have groups and gym, and lots more.  Also it is that time of year, the holidays! And then... (The suspense) my birthday! lol I will be a scary nineteen, lol. So enough about me, how about a tag I was tagged with by stillsmallvoice, thanks!         1. Wrapping paper or gift bags?  Wrapping Paper 2. Real tree or Artificial? Well, I like both but it has to be artificial. 3. When do you put up the tree? Weekend after Thanksgiving! 4. When do you take the tree down? Weekend after Christmas, sometimes we wait a little longer. 5. Do you like eggnog? Yes! 6. Favorite gift received as a child? That’s a tough one, maybe when my parents and grandparents redid my room, lol. I though it was the coolest. 7. Hardest person to buy for?  My dad! 8. Easiest person to buy for? My little bro’s, they love hot wheels! 9. Do you have a nativity scene? No, but hopefully soon.   10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Both 11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I am soooo not telling… 12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Ummmm….I don’t know, I have some really good ones. 13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Whenever I see what they really want. 14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No, lol 15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Whip cream. ;) 16. Lights on the tree? Yes! Beautiful. 17. Favorite Christmas song? I really like do you see what I see. Not sure if that is what it is called, but those words are in it, haha. 18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? I love both.   19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeers? Nope, lol. 20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel 21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Morning for sure, we open one Christmas Eve though. :) 22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? All of the pushing to get the perfect thing. 0_0 Drives….me…crazy… 23. Favorite ornament theme or color? No idea 24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Big’ol turkey with everything else! 25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Just a couple of things, like, art stuff and things. ;) 26. Who is most likely to respond to this? IDK 27. Who is least likely to respond to this? IDK I'm tagging: Nathaniel, Gratitude, LadyBug and koalabear. :)             http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/625605/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:55:00 -0600 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/625605/ Hello everyone, long time no blog, hehe. So how is everyone doing? We are great here, our grandparents are visiting for a little while so we are all havin fun and hanging out with them. :) Last Tuesday everyone went to the park for soccer, because the ages are 9 and up the little ones were not able to play so I didn't play and instead made a little kids soccer game. It turned out great and even my dad joined in! lol Which the kids loved. :) So we all got our soccer that day, lol. The rest of this week and last is and was for the grandparents, nothing really big planned right now, I'l try to keep ya posted though. ;) In the mean time I was tagged by jenmarie! Thanks. :) Your name: Artisticflare, lol. What does it mean?: That I have an artistic flare, hehe. Your birthday: Jan. 7th Height: 5' 1” Eye colour: Green/hazel Do you like it?: Yes Natural hair colour: Dark brown Do you like it?: Yes   Gender: Female Religion: Christian Have you ever changed religions?: No I haven’t Would you consider it?: No I wouldn’t Race: what? Heritage: I am going to stick with jenmarie’s answer, with what is the piont of this question? Do you like your heritage?: IDK Where do you live?: In Oregon Have you ever moved cities or countries?: Yep, both Your job: None at this time Do you enjoy it?: LOL, well I have to work on other things sooo… ~*Favorites*~ Movie: Hmmm, just one? The Forbidden Kingdom TV show: I like Heroes and Chuck. TV character: I think I would have to go with Chuck, lol. Movie character: Too many, lol. Book: The Bible! And Showdown, by Ted Dekker Literary character: Hmmmm….IDK! Authors: Ted Dekker, Frank Peretti, Donita K. Polk, just to name a few. ;) Band: Family Force Five, Zoe Girl. Song: Butterfly Kisses, by Bob Carlisle Type of music: Anything Christian, some pop Instrument: ? Cereal: Don’t eat it Fast food place: Jack in the box Dessert: Cool whip, straight from the container, hehe. Country: USA City: I like a lot of cities, lol. How about Seattle Place to travel: Canada Airline: ? Shampoo/conditioner: We have something organic too. :) Lotion: Same, organic  Subject in school: Love History! Teacher: Me mommy. ;) Province: ? State (if you're American): Oregon Football team: Dallas Cowboys Hockey team: ? Athlete: ? Sport to play: Tennis, volleyball Sport to watch: NASCAR! Fruit: I like all fruit! Strawberries, blueberries, pineapple… Vegetable: I like carrots Snack: Any kind of veggie or fruit Meal: Taco chicken, sounds weird I know but it I really good. Restaurant: IDK Grocery store: LOL, seriously? ~*Have You Ever*~ Gone on a blind date?: No Thrown up in an airplane?: No Flown on an airplane?: Yup Peed in the shower?: Ummmm, again seriously? Peed your pants after you hit double digits?: Ugggg! Seriously! Enjoyed Shakespeare?: Yes I like to read his plays and such. Been to the opera?: No Been to the theatre?: Yup   Slept in a snowbank?: Ummm, no.   Made a snow angel?: Yes! Love doing that. ;)  Lost any teeth?: Yes, lol Been in the hospital?: Yes Been in a major accident? No Burnt yourself?: Yes, ouch. :( Passed out?: No, thankfully Watched a soap opera you didn't understand?: Na, don’t watch them Prank called 911?: No Made fun of emos?: No Cheated on a test?: Never Cheated on a boyfriend/girlfriend?: No Lied to get out of trouble?: Probably when I was younger Started a fire?: Like jenmarie said, just with a candle Roasted a marshmallow?: Yup Set a marshmallow on fire?: Haha, yup. How many times?: Just one time Wanted to drop out of school?: No Did you?: No ~*Randoms*~ Are you single or dating?: Single, I don’t date. ;) If single...do you like anyone?: ? If so, who?: ? Why?: ? Do you have a chance with them?: ? If taken...who?: ? How long?: ? (sigh) Are you happy?: Yup ;) Last 4 digits of your phone number: It’s…nothing, lol. Your house number: Right… Why are you taking this survey?: Because I was tagged with it. ;) What school do you go to?: homeschooled Do you like it?: Yup! Your school colours?: lol Your school teams' name?: None, lol Ever been on a sports team?: Not really… If yes, what was the name of it?: ? Did you enjoy it?: ? What do you want to be when you grow up?: A graphic artist Why?: because it would be soooo fun and it would fit me. Any plans for the near future?: Oh yeah What was your favourite grade of elementary school?: IDK Why?: IDK What are you wearing right now?: A blue tank top and dark jean capric Any particular reason why?: Because I want to, lol What was the last thing you ate? An apple If you were a crayon, what colour would you be?: Right now, maybe sky blue How are you feeling today?: Tired and kinda sore on my arm. How many keys are on your keychain?: One for now What are they for?: My car What does the room you're in look like?: A mess, we have clothes out Do you like the room?: yup Do you own an iPod?: You bet Do you wear glasses or contacts?: I have reading glasses but that’s it. What did you do this weekend?: Well last weekend we got the winter/summer clothes out to go through. Was it enjoyable?: No. 0_o What's your greatest fear?: IDK Your greatest strength?: Hmmmm… What country do you fear the most: ? Have you ever been in a third-world country?: No What song do you have stuck in your head right now?: Stand In The Rain, by Superchick Will poverty ever end?:  I like her answer: not till Jesus comes back Will we destroy our own planet?: ? Doesn't anyone read the Bible these days? Yes, lol I tag oliviaf and Lizzy4124. I was also awarded by two people.  smiley1 awarded me with the Thank You Blogger award, thanks! lol I am going to give this to.....my mom, lifelearning. :) Unfortunately it won't let me post any images on here so mom you will have to go to smiley1's page to grab it. ;) And also throughtheblack awarded me with both The Thank You Blogger award and the I Love Your Blog award. :) I am going to award both these to LadyBug, jenmarie, and Psycho. Again guys you are going to have to go to throughtheblack's blog to grab them because I can't get images on here. :( LOL   So there ya have it! Later! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/602411/ Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:04:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/602411/   Well we got back from our trip to Montana on Sunday. It was soooo fun being there and seeing family, as well as some friends we haven't seen in years! We got to help throw a surprise party for our aunt and she was happy about that. Also we went to splash Montana one day, and then went Folfing another. That is just some of it, lol. Busy? You bet. When we came home we all crashed, lol. Our dad, who stayed home from the trip, had gotten movies and so the rest of the day was spent watching movies and resting. :) Now we are back into our regular routine, which is cool, with nothing big coming up in the near future. :) So now that you are all caught up, here is a fun tag that, horsegal tagged me with, thanks!   1. Spell your name how it sounds This I can not do…because I can’t put my name up, lol. 2. Are you available? Ummm, no. 3. What's your favorite number? 7 ;) 4. Favorite color? Blue/turquoise 5. Least favorite color? I don’t think I have one, lol 6. What are you listening to? Far Away, by Nickelback Have you ever wanted to be a fire fighter? No, but I admire them and the work they do. :) THE DO'S: 8. Do you believe in God? You bet! 9. Do you know how to swim? Somewhat, lol. I can keep myself afloat but I don’t know much more then that. 10. Do you like roller coasters? Just started liking them last year when I went on the California Screamin, lol. THE DOES: 11. Yes 12. Does your family have family picnics? Sometimes 13. does your house have a bookcase in it? Oh yeah! lol THE HAVES: 14. Have you ever been to Canada? Yes I lived there for about a year. :) 15. Have you ever gone fishing? Yes 16. Have you ever seen a celebrity? No 17. Have you ever been on a motorcycle? No but I hope I can sometime. THE HOWS: 18. How much money do you have on you right now? LOL, nothing on me now. ;) 19. How many cars have you owned? Well this is kinda weird, my dad owns the car for now but it is mine, lol,. 20. How many jobs have you had? 2 21. How tall are you? 5'1 THE LASTS: 22. Last person to call you? My aunt 23. Last thing you yelled out loud? Ow! lol 24. Last person you were in a car with? My mom 25. Last time you ate at McDonalds? About a week ago 26. Last thing you had for dinner? Hmmmm, some hot dogs, lol. 27. The last thing you bought? Some cream of mushroom soup for the roast tonight, hehe. 28. Last person you saw? Mom, she is right across the room, lol. 29. Last time you cried? A while ago 30. Last time you laughed? About 10 seconds ago. ;) THE WHATS: 31. What is the temperature outside?   82 and sunny. It isn’t too hot today. :) 32. What time did you wake up? 7 Random: 44. Do you have a best friend? Yes 45. What goes best with a soft drink? Hmmm, idk! lol 46. What did you do two nights ago? Read 49. Is your birthday coming up? Not for anther 3 monthes 53. Where were you at 3:02 AM this morning? Sleeping 59. What was the first thing you thought this morning? Ouch, it’s bright, lol. 60. What are your plans for this week?  Not much 64. Coke or Pepsi? Neither 66. What do you dislike at the moment? I’ll stick with horsegal’s answer, headaches. 67. What did you dream about last night? Well I had a nightmare so I won’t say. 68. What's the last TV show you watched? NCIS 69. What is your favorite piece of jewelry? My ring 70. Name 1 person on your Top Friends who is the most like you. I don’t know, lol 72. Are you on any medication? No 73. Have you ever cut your own hair? Yeah, when I was six and snuck a pair of scissors, and snipped some of my hair, lol. 74. What is your favorite frozen treat? I like frozen yogurt 75. How many piercings/tattoos do you have? I have my ears pierced 76. Where's your favorite place to be? With my family 77. Is there someone you haven't seen in a while and miss? Yes, a good friend of mine. 79. Do you care what people think about you? No 80. Last new person you met? My two boy cousins’ wives and my girl cousin’s husband. :) 82. Last person to tell you they love you? My parents 84. Last person to make you cry? That info is Top Secret ;p 85. Who can you tell anything to? God 86. What are you doing today? School and stuff 87. Do you have a crush? No 89. Do you like ketchup? Yes 90. Will you be in a relationship 3 months from now? Well I am in many. ;) With my family and friends that is, lol. 91. what color is your pillow case? I have a special pillow that doesn’t take a pillow case, lol. 92. Do you wear a bikini during swimming in school? No, lol. 93. Have you ever been to California or Chicago? Yes, California 97. What is your favorite fruit? I love all fruit! 98. What do you want to do today? Not much 99. Are you cold? No, it’s comfortable 100. Does it annoy you when someone says they'll call or text you and they dont? Sometimes, depends on the situation Well I am going to tag: Nathaniel, • LadyBug, and Goingyeep http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/581785/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:14:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/581785/ I was tagged by, koalabear.  Thanks!!!   What is your name spelt back wards: EralfCitsitra (Now that sounds interesting, lol) What did you eat last: Strawberries (yum) What is your favorite website: idk What is your favorite color: Blue or turquoise. What are your initials: K.M.S. What is your favorite Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 What was the last movie you saw: The Spiderwick chronicles Do you floss or brush your teeth first: Brush first. :) Which shoe do you put on first: The right one. Ketchup or mustard: Ketchup Who did you talk to last: My mom Whish is your favorite season: I love all of the seasons, but I really like fall. :) Everything is so crisp and beautiful. What is the weather like outside: 85, that’s why everyone is hanging out inside, lol.  Soup or salad: I like both, but salads are my fav. Chair or booth: Both What is the color of your PJS: Shorts and tee-shirt, blue and white.  What time is it right now: 4:08 PM What did you have for Breakfast: Nothing much. Look left and what do you see: My art cabinet.  How many windows are in your house: 10 Do you wear Glasses or contacts: Glasses when reading. Flip-flops or Gym shoes: Both Favorite place to go on vacation: Anywhere really. :) If you could go anywhere where would you go: There are too many places!! Do you like this tag: Yes How old will you be in the next leap year: 22 Well this was fun. :) I am going to tag, Farmlandfilly,    • lifelearning, and jenmarie.            http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/568239/ Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:57:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/568239/ I was tagged by Farmlandfilly. :) Thanks! It looks like a cool one. :)     Sorry about the weird coloring, lol. But I am going to tag.....Nathaniel! Have fun! :)   Directions:  1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player, etc. on shuffle. 2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer. 3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.     1: How would you describe todays weather? Livin It, by Cross Movement 2: Describe your family? Can’t Help Falling In Love With You, by Elvis Presley (yes I have this song on my iTunes, lol) 3: What do you think when you look at yourself in the mirror every morning? Open Bar, by Grits 4: What did you think when you saw this tag? Numb, by Tait (lol, no!) 5: Describe Your relationship with God. The Twist, by Chubby Checker (hmmmm) 6: Describe your pet(s).  Heart Of Glass, by Blondie 7: What do you think of your fav book? She Loves You, by The Beatles 8: What would you like to achieve one day? God You Are My God, by Delirious (well He is already! LOL) 9: What is you dream? Lose Yourself, by Eminem 10: One thing you never told anyone before. James Dean, by The Eagles 11: What do you think of yourself? Wanted Dead or Alive, by Bon Jovi (Ummm, there’s something I never told you guys….just kidding) 12: What will you do tomorrow?  Hello Goodbye, by The Beatles 13: Describe the condition of your room. Foolin’ , by Def Leppard 14: What did you think of this tag? Electric Avenue, by Eddy Grant (LOL) http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/560318/ Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:43:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/560318/ Okay so I was awarded by two people. :) Thanks koalabear for this award, I'm going to award EyesonAslan. :)       The second award is from drgnfly1010, thanks!!! I am going to award this one to, popstargirl94 and rockerforchrist. :)     I hope everyone is having a great day!!!! :)   ~me http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/557247/ Sun, 6 Jul 2008 15:43:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/557247/ Okay so a friend wanted me to do this so here we are. :)   I just have to warn you I lost my voice through some of it. ;) I'm kinda on the sick side. :) In other news.... Last Saturday was the Birthday Bash! We all had a ton of fun! Unfortunately there was a plot to attack me with a giant water gun so I was pretty wet, lol. Thankfully it was a beautiful day with not a cloud in the sky. :) I would put up pics but that will have to wait, my computer is not liking the idea. :) That will be my next post. :)     http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/549165/ Tue, 17 Jun 2008 22:50:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/549165/ I was tagged by smiley1, thank you! WHAT YOU HAVE: [x] You own over 10 bottles of nail polish [] You own a designer purse [] You own perfume that cost over $60 []You had/have fake nails [] You have more body/hair products than you can use [] Your pet is a chihuahua/Pomeranian/Yorkshire Terrier/Siamese/Shih Tzu [] You have clothes/shoes/accessories for your pet  [] You have enough clothes to cover an entire refugee camp. [] You have enough pictures to create your own wallpaper. (probably) [x] A pink comforter, carpeting, walls or sheets Total: 2 DO YOU: [] Spend more time at the mall than you do at home/work [x] Have a hair color that is not natural (I think it is almost back to natural, lol) [X] Have "blond moments" [] Buy stuff because it's awesome and then never wear it [] Constantly keep your phone at your side [x] Dance around in your room when nobody else is home ( Okay, yeah, don’t tell anyone though) [] Have a name for your car ( sort of, my baby, lol) [] Know what celebrity is dating who and who broke up this week [x] Refuse to go out in public without makeup ( I know, sad) [] Prefer to be called "princess" Total: 4 DO YOU ADORE: [] Makeup [] Glitter [] The Color Pink [] Jewelry [] Mirrors [] Chick flicks [] Shoes [] Rainbows [] Unicorns [] Disney Movies [] Candles [x] Flowers [] Stuffed Animals [] Purses Total: 1 DO YOU SHOP AT: [] Coach [] Forever 21 [] Victoria's Secret [] Guess [x] Claires [] Express [] Delias [] Hollister [x] American Eagle [] Abercrombie & Fitch [] Aeropostale ( I don’t shop there but my grandma get’s me things from there so I don’t think that counts) Total: 2 DO YOU SAY: [x] Whatever [x] Oh my gosh/goodness [] Hun [] Fugly [] That's hot [] Dunzo [x] Darling [] Psh [] Cutie [] Hottie [] Skank [x] Totally [x] For Sure [x] Fabulous Total: 6 Do You Read: [] Cosmopolitan [] Glamour [] Marie Claire [] Elle Girl [] Teen Vogue [] People [] Us Weekly [] Star [] Self [] PerezHilton.com [] Dlisted.com [] 17online.com [] people.com [] usmagazine.com [] popsugar.com [] Pink Is The New Blog.com Total: 0 Do You Love These: [] Legally Blonde [] Elizabethtown [] Mean Girls [] Now & Then [x] The Notebook [x] A Walk to Remember ( I forgot what this was but I remember now, great movie!) [] Sweet Home Alabama [] Where the Heart is [] Just my luck [] John Tucker Must Die [] Center stage [] Bring it On [] How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days [] Mona Lisa Smile [] My Girl Total: 2 Do you really enjoy... [] America's Next Top Model [] Project Runway [] Desperate Housewives [] The Simple Life [] 8th & Ocean [] Grey's Anatomy []The O.C. [] Laguna Beach/The Hills [] Nip/Tuck [] Gilmore Girls [] Degrassi TOTAL: 0 COUNT UP HOW MANY YOU CHECKED. MULTIPLY IT BY 2. That’s your girly percentage. I just realized that I totaly messed up on this. :( Okay I am 34% girly. Hmmmm, my sis Ladybug isn’t going to agree with this, lol. She says I am about 40 %, I have no idea what she's talking about..... But I know I have a girly side as well as a bit of a tomboy side. LOL. I am going to tag, lifelearning  Gratitude, Lizzy4124, and, LadyBug. Have fun everyone! http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/547260/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:53:00 -0500 http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/artisticflare/547260/