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ABOUT BLONDIE PANTS

I am: a Christian, a writer, a sister, a friend, a daughter, a horseback rider, a student, a spaz, a klutz, a dumb blonde, a shopping addict, a coffee addict, an extrovert, probably ADD, usually goofy, serious when I have to be, short, sarcastic, and a generally happy person.

I am not: an athlete, a cook, a girlfriend (and i don't plan to be anytime soon!!), an artist, emo, organized, or quiet.

I love to: write, think, ride horses, read, listen to music, goof around with my friends, be totally random, laugh, shop, eat, watch movies, play with puppies, and play with kids.

I love God more than anything. He is my everything, and that will never change.

More about me: My family has three wonderful dogs (1 beagle and 2 labrador/golden retriever crosses), and a very bratty African Gray Parrot. I love dogs and horses, and I am a bit (okay, a lot) fashion-obsessed and I think shopping should be an Olympic sport. I have a group of the greatest friends that I could ever ask for, some of whom I know from my AWESOME youth group and some whom I know from school. They're incredibly supportive (even when I sit down in the middle of some event and start writing), and some of the poems that are up here were written by or about them, though I'll always mention that in the author's note beforehand.

I am a tad boy-crazy in the sense that I appreciate a good-looking guy, but I don’t intend on dating anyone in the near future because I just don’t see a point. Most guys my age are not worth dating, and the ones that are really good friends, are dating one of my friends, or both. Excuse me, but EWWW!! One of my friends pointed out how her boyfriend was annoying her the other day when she was trying to write (apparently he was all "I can help!!") and she informed him that the last thing she was going to do was go to him for writing help. She told me (and I quote) "Now I know why you don't have a boyfriend. I never get anything done with him around!"

If you’re going to try to stalk me through the Internet, then good luck with that! And if you happen to succeed and show up at my front door like the creep that you are if you bother to succeed and show up at my front door, then I will apply the three-and-a-half-inch heel of my favorite batgirl boots to your rib cage at eighty miles per hour. ‘Kay? ‘Kay.

Favorite Music: I mostly listen to country and Christian music. I don't have one favorite song because I like too many.

Favorite Books/Authors: Dean Koontz, George R.R. Martin, J.K. Rowling, and Tamora Pierce (except for the Trickster's series--HATED those). Also love Chicken Soup, A Little Princess, The Cage, Heros of the Holocaust, Night, Under A Different Sky, Heartland, and any other horse books out there.

WHY I WRITE

I think everyone has that one thing that they would do 24/7, if they could. That one thing that they do instinctively when they're upset or stressed and just need to sort things out. For my best friends, like a lot of people, it's sports. It is also common for that one thing to be drawing, singing, or something like that. On May 4th, 2005, I was sitting in my 8th grade Algebra 1 class, unbelievably bored, when I discovered mine. Writing.

When I write my poems, I often don't think. They reflect the things I'm worried about, the things I'm happy about, the people I care about, and the way my life is going at that time. They often become my prayers. It gives me a way to look inside my own subconscious and sort things out.

When I write my stories, I disappear in a world that is all my own. I escape the problems of the Real World, if only for an hour or two, and I go into a place where the people's problems are far worse than my petty arguments with my mom or the fact that I have a 79.8 in AP Psychology (true story). When I return to my room or the office or wherever I am, I am rejuvenated. I don't entirely understand what happens while I'm gone, but I could never survive without it.

I don't know the word for it (pet peeve isn't quite right), but it bugs be when people say that one of my hobbies is writing. Like, they might say, "What do you do for fun?" and I'll tell them that I write, and they'll say "Oh, that's a good hobby to have." People don't understand that writing is more than a hobby. It's a drive, as basic as eating and sleeping and drinking, and as necessary as oxygen. It is something that is inside the writer and must be released.

Think of all the writers you've heard of, all the books you've read. For every writer you've heard of, every writer whose book was a success, there are hundreds whose books never became a huge success, who got published but never publicized. They are still writers because of that passion that drives them to continue to sit down and write, despite a lack of success. That is probably where I will end up someday, but I don't care. I will be happy with my writing just knowing that it is out there for people to read, if they chose to. Because of this, you do not set out to become famous writer. You set out to write, and share your stories and poems with the world.

So, why do I write? Because God blessed me with a gift, and all he asked in return is that use it. I write because If I didn't I would be disregarding what He wants for my life. I write because God asked me to honor Him by being a writer.

BLONDIE PANTS'S RANTS AND RAVES (note: I am too opinionated.)

My Predictions About Harry Potter:

Harry will die. No, I do not think that Harry is a Horcrux. But I DO think that Voldemort will manage to kill Harry before he himself kicks the bucket. Update: Dang. I think the ending was too happy-go-lucky. Yes, I like depressing stories. So sue me.

Ron and Hermione will start going out. Oh come on. Rowling’s been hinting at it for years. Especially in book 4. Frankly, I was surprised when it didn’t happen in HBP. Update: Rowling has officially announced it and finally crushed the last hopes of Harry and Hermione shippers. HA! Another Update: I win.

My Predictions About Avatar:

Suki is alive. If not, Sokka would be emo. That would be two girlfriends that he lost. And an emo Sokka is just wrong. Update:yup.

Toph will die at the very end of season 3. Please don’t hate me for suggesting this!! I do have good reason. In the episode The Swamp, Katara and Sokka had illusions about seeing people that they’d loved and lost. Aang had illusion of someone he’d never met, someone that would become his friend and teacher. When he asked the guy why that had happened, the reply was “Time is an illusion.” Aang will love (maybe not I-want-to-marry-you love, but friendship love) and lose Toph, just as Katara and Sokka loved and lost their mother and Yue. Update: The ending was amazing!! And I was wrong, Toph didn't die.

Aang is not the Avatar anymore. Remember at the end when Azula shot him? He was in the Avatar State. But, Katara brought him back with the water, you say. Go back and watch the end. That big giant Aang that fell? That was the Avatar falling out of existence. Aang the person was resurrected. Not the Avatar Spirit. So Aang is probably still an airbender, but not water, earth, or fire. How will they win the war, you ask. Do you remember Iroh’s lecture about the four elements to Zuko when he was teaching him to redirect lightning? He talked about how the unity of the four elements is what makes the Avatar so powerful. Well, we still have four elements. Katara, Toph, Zuko and Aang. Update: So, my friend played the spirit world game, and told me that Aang can still bend all four elements, but the Avatar State is lost.

My Writing Pet Peeves:

Flames. Okay, if you don’t like my story, then fine. You don't have to read it. I accept constructive criticism, and I don’t even insist that it be in a private message. But I HATE when someone posts flames. Flames are nothing more than tearing the writer down, and that’s just cruel. If you see something in the story that the writer could improve on, then tell them nicely. It will help them be a better writer. I enjoy constructive criticism. I know that with every tip I accept, I improve a little bit. FLAMES DO NOT HELP THE WRITER IMPROVE. All you’re doing is telling them that they suck. It’s as simple as that. It’s cruel and it doesn’t help.

Badly written rape/sex fics. Rape and sex can make excellent (if often disturbing) stories, but the writer has to be very skilled to pull it off. And the writer has to KNOW what he or she is talking about. I have seen so many fics where the story reads as if the writer was a 5-year-old who giggles every time he or she hears the word “sex.” If you aspire to write one of these, I advise that you read some of George R. R. Martin’s work for an example.

People who consider writing a hobby. Writing is not simply a hobby. It is a drive, and it as important to a writer's existence as food and water. And sometimes more important.

People who don’t get that 99 percent of writers are perfectionists. Yes we are. Get over it. No matter how many times you tell us that the chapter is good, we will be able to find a problem with it. SO QUIT BUGGING US ABOUT IT. Eventually, we will get sick of revising it and post it even if we don’t like it. So bug off, and be patient. Patience is a virtue.

Pairings That I Hate (Harry Potter, then Avatar):

Harry & Hermione. THEY ARE FRIENDS. These two have absolutely zero attraction to each other. There has NEVER been any hint whatsoever that Harry or Hermione have even CONSIDERED that other person for a possible boyfriend/girlfriend.

Ginny or Hermione & Draco. I just hate Draco period. I think he deserves Pansy. That's about it.

Harry & Draco. Umm...okay. Disturbing mental picture much.

Harry & James. Yes, I have seen one of these. It was so disgusting I cannot even begin to describe it.

Anybody & Voldemort. A) He’s a friggin Dark Lord!! B) The only way that this could possibly happen would be in the case of rape. And really, Voldemort is to busy killing people and plotting to rape anybody.

Aang & Katara. Aang is just a pushover, and Katara intimidates him. Has no one else noticed?? It was in episode 1-9. She was pissed because he was so much better at bending than she was. Plus, the show keeps hinting it, but it’s also being oddly vague. Like with the whole fortuneteller thing. See Katara and Zuko below for more on a this.

Sokka & Azula. This pairing most often goes hand-in-hand with a Zuko and Katara fic. Has no one else noticed that she’s a sadist?

Sokka & Yue. Fact one: She’s kind of dead. Fact two: She totally did not help with his whole sexist mindset. I have zero patience for the whole "damsel is distress" thing. It practically defined Yue.

Katara & The Blue Spirit. What happened was simply that Katara didn’t know that it was Zuko. Yeah, that’s really going to build a great relationship, full of honesty and trust! Not.

Katara & Zhao. He’s evil (heck, he’s voiced by Jason Isaacs! How could he not be evil?), he’s really old (he’s a high-ranking military officer. Yes, he’s old. Get over it.), and he’s sort of dead.

Aang & Zuko or Zhao. You have serious problems.

Pairings That I Like (Harry Potter, then Avatar):

Harry & Ginny. The only reason that he broke up with her was because he didn’t want her to be used by Voldemort again. Does he not think that she can protect herself better at age 16 then she could at age 11? And his wish to protect her proves even further that he loves her.

Ron & Hermione. Heck, they already bicker like a married couple. And both of them have been trying very hard for two or three books to make the other person jealous. Why? Hmm, I wonder? Update: HAHA!! I win.

Katara & Zuko. ‘K, lets think about this. After they kick Ozai off the throne, who’s going to rule? Azula? Yeah right. Iroh? He doesn’t want it. If he did, he would have fought Ozai for it a long time ago. Aang? He’ll be busy with the rest of the world. Who does that leave? Oh, yes, Zuko. Now we saw him lose it in the season 2 finale, but during all of season 2, they showed us too much of his good side to just make him bad again. And when Zuko gets the throne, he’ll need a competent wife to be his queen. (or Fire Lady, whatever the phrase is.) Katara did not object when Aang suggested saving Zuko at the North Pole, and she was ready to heal his scar at the end (she just never got the chance.). The fortuneteller said a powerful bender. She was no more specific than that. Granted, Zuko is not insanely powerful like Aang is, but remember that he’s still in training. Besides, Zuko showed us in the season 2 finale that he can put up with her yelling.

Sokka & Suki. Suki was a huge step in getting over the whole sexist thing, especially in the Serpent’s Pass.

I collect quotes. Some of my favorites. (serious first)

My goal in life is to be the kind of person my dog thinks I am.

Dogs are not our whole lives, but they make our lives whole.

We give dogs time we can spare, room we can spare, and food we can spare. In return, dogs give us their all. Best damn deal man ever made.

Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.

Stop telling God how big your storm is; instead tell the storm how big your God is.

Only God can heal a broken heart, but first he has to have all the pieces.

Some Christians haven't thought about whether they would die for Jesus because they haven't really been living for him.

Every man dies. The only question is how, and why.

Every man dies. Not every man really lives.

Life may not be the game we hoped for, but while we're here, we might as well play.

Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow.

Don't marry someone you can live with. Marry someone you can't live without. My grandma

If you are not prepared to give it all, do not call it love. If you are not prepared to give it up, then do not ask it of others. If you are completely ready for anything, you are obviously delusional. (a friend)

You may not mean much to the world, but you mean the world to someone.

Woman came from man’s rib. Not from his feet to be walked on, nor from his head to be superior, but from the side to be equal, from under the arm to be protected, and from next to the heart to be loved.

It’s mind over matter: you don’t mind, it don’t matter. My dad's marathon coach

When you come to a fork in the road, take it. My dad's high school cross country coach

You laugh because I’m different. I laugh because you’re all the same.

Never risking anything is the greatest risk of all.

Be the kind of woman that, when your feet hit the floor each morning, the Devil says "Aww crap, she's up!"

Dance with God. He'll let the perfect man cut in.

Boys are immature, guys are jerks, men are rare.

You need a reason to be sad. You don't need a reason to be happy.

I'll pick you up when you fall, and if I can't I'll just lay down beside you.

Have you prayed about it as much as you've talked about it?

If you don't stand behind our troops feel free to stand in front of them.

They don't have to be related to be your closest family.

I may not be perfect, but Jesus thinks I'm to die for.

She's my best friend. Break her heart and I'll break your face.

I forgive, but I don't forget.

I wrote down what I couldn't say.

"Stop writing?" That's like me telling you "stop breathing."

Writing is the only thing that I can do without feeling like I'm supposed to be doing something else.

God made us best friends because he knew our moms couldn't handle us as sisters.

(okay, funny ones now)

Girls can do anything boys can...but we can do it high heels.

Calories consumed while devouring chocolate ice cream with your girls when you're having a bad day DO NOT COUNT!!

I am not short, I am fun-sized.

I am not a shop-aholic, I'm bosting the economy.

Behind every cheerful, well-adjusted nurse is a patient waiting to change that by the end of the shift.

Coffee makes it possible to get out of bed, chocolate makes it worthwhile.

My friends are the types of people who will spend an hour trying to drown a fish.

I have flying monkeys. Don't make me use them.

Do you want to talk to the doctor who's in charge, or the nurse who actually knows what's going on?

I'm going to stop procrastinating...tomorrow.

Shoes can change your life. Just ask Cinderella.

If we were meant to pop out of bed, we'd all sleep in toasters.

I've had a face-off with a 1000 pound horse. You don't scare me.

Forget glass slippers, I want red stilettos.

Good friends don't let you d stupid things...alone.

We give boys codenames so they don't know we're talking about them.

I didn't trip, it was a gravity surge!

Give me coffee or the protagonist dies.

Automatic doors make me fe like a JEDI.

When life hands you lemons, make grape juice, then sit back and watch the world wonder how you did it.

Whoever said that you can't buy happiness forgot about PUPPIES!!

The more I get to know guys, the more I like dogs.

Men are not pigs. Pigs are cute, considerate and caring.

Men, chocolate and coffee are all better rich.

I'm not suffering from insanity, I'm enjoying every minute of it!

It is better to keep your mouth shut and let people think you are stupid than to open it and remove all doubt. Mark Twain

My labrador retriever is smarter than your honor student.

Okay, who stopped the payment on my reality check?

Don’t take life too seriously, you won't get out alive.

When it comes to thought, some people will stop at nothing. My friend

Make God laugh--plan for the future.

Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what the heck happened.

Contemporary, state-sponsered terrorism...also known as gym class.

I know life isn't fair, but why can't it ever be unfair in my favor?

When all else fails, just pretend to know what you're doing.

Nobody uses semicolons; get rid of them.

If life were to suddenly become fair, I doubt it would happen in high school.

Priceless Moments I Feel Compelled To Share:

My friend: You’re acting like an idiot again.
Me (with crazy eyes): I’m not acting.
Him (trying not to laugh): You’ve got a point.

My friend: The day I go to prom is the day pigs fly!
Me (to her boyfriend): You fly?
Him: Ouch.

Same girl as the one above (coming out of dressing room in PacSun, wearing cute, jersey-style top): Does this shirt make me look like a jock’s girlfriend?
Me and our other friend (laughing): You are a jock’s girlfriend!
Her: Dang it, I can’t use that line anymore, can I?
Us (shoving her back in the dressing room): Nope! And you have to buy that now.

The same girl who started the last two: I’m in a bad mood now cause we just got creamed by (rival high school). (she’s on cross country)
Her boyfriend: Would it cheer you up if I hit Blondie Pants for you? (and yes, he did call me that. he is the creator of that nickname.)
Me: Hey! I’m right here.
Her: No, she’d cry, and then we’d both feel bad.
Me: HEY!!

Me (to the guy mentioned in the last couple, about his girlfriend, my best friend) Shut her up, will you?
Him: (kisses her)
Me: Thanks. (finishes whatever I was saying to someone else)
Him: (lets go. She looks really dazed.)
Me: Quick, what’s 5+5?
Her: Uhh…seven? No wait!
(too late, everyone is laughing. even better, it happened again half an hour later, but this time she answered 7+7 with ten.)

Top ten reasons why horses are better than men: (found this on a magnet in a gift shop in Arizona)

10) If your horse starts to stray, you can just throw a rope around his neck.

9) You can see to it that your horse is well groomed.

8) One you break a horse, he’ll always be obedient.

7) A horse can understand why you’d want to buy your shoes in sets of four.

6) Horses are into “stable” relationships.

5) You can have a horse gelded and he hardly seems to notice.

4) A horse would rather munch his wild oats than sow them.

3) You can lead a horse to water, but a man will insist on driving and get you hopelessly lost.

2) Any man would have to admit that, next to a horse, he feels somehow…inadequate.

1) There are plenty of good horses to go around.

I think I’m done now. Thanks for reading!! Now review my stories.