Thanks, Sister

I know I haven't written a post in forever so I think I'm just going to start up again starting....NOW.

I just wanted to say thank you to my sister Danielle for redoing my blog. I told her what I wanted and everything but without her it wouldn't have been possible. So thanks Danielle. Your designs are the coolest and most awesomest out there! I really love this. Its so me because I'm obsessed with my polaroids. I love my polaroids :]

So thanks again Danielle! I love it!

Lord of the Flies

So I recently finished Lord of the Flies. I read it for school and it was surprisingly very good. Yeah it gets boring when you read about the scenery of the island but it was worth it.

A basic overview of the novel:

A bunch of english boys ranging from 6 to 12 years of age crash on an island on their way home from an English military camp during World War II. The boys make a rules and basically set up a monarchy. Eventually things get out of control and 2 people get killed and they eventually get saved. 

If you really think about it after you read it, the author is trying to say something. When Jack and Ralph (the two leaders of the boys) break off and become two separate tribes, Jacks being more savage and Ralph's being more realistic, the author is stating his fear. Sense all the boys besides for 3 go to Jack's tribe, the author is scared that after World War II people will start becoming more savage and barbaric. Jack became a dictator and sense the book was written during the time when the Nazi's had control over most of Europe, the author is trying to symbolize the future he thinks will come. 

The author writes this book with very dark principles. He makes the boys lose touch with reality and become more savage-like to cope with their fear of being stranded. The boys become so barbaric they start dancing around fires and reenact the killing of their food. Both of these things were done in the Aztec times. The author is trying to show that when you cut people off from civilization they have no choice but to be savage so that they can cope with their surroundings to be able to survive. 

Yeah so I think you should read this book if you haven't already.

Star struck?

Sorry its been awhile. I've been busy with work and such. I've had a lot going on but now i promise to write somewhat religiously. 

So anyways..

About a week or two ago I was walking with my two best friends. All of a sudden we see a bunch of paparazzi. My friend was begging them to tell her who was inside. Lucky for her a man knew exactly who was inside the jewelry store. It was Paris Hilton. The second we found out we left. I don't understand why people try to keep her life private anymore. Everything she does gets leaked out somehow. There's no point. I mean c'mon! She has a sex tape! So sorry Paris your life doesn't deserve to be private so stop trying. Your only one step up from Unfitney. 

And as we were leaving we see her coming out of the store with her big sunglasses trying to cover herself. The paparazzi's there taking your picture and all up in your face. Don't act like you can't see them. There's no point in hiding. You look stupid "trying". Sorry to those of you who are fans of Paris. That's your choice and good for you. I'm glad that you can find something you like about her. I on the other hand am not her biggest fan.

Definitely, Maybe. Actually, Yes.

On Monday I saw Definitely, Maybe with my sister Danielle. The movie seemed kinda corny in the previews but I thought that it was actually really good. It was sorta predictable (ok REALLY predictable) but still an overall good chick flickish kind of movie. If you're into the whole romantic comedy movie you'll love this! I highly recommend that you go out and see it. Don;t wait for it come out on DVD. SEE IT NOW! In theaters! It was so good!

Save The Polaroids!

There was a rumor going around that Polaroid was discontinuing polaroid film. I recently found out that this rumor was actually true. I find this quite sad. I love polaroid film. It's the only film I use besides my film camera for photography. 

I've taken over 200 polaroid photos in the past year and didn't plan to stop. Now I have to stalk up on film and polaroid film isn't cheap which sucks

. I mean why would polaroid do this? I know plenty of people who still take polaroid pictures. 

Who doesn't love instant pictures? I know I do! I've also learned polaroid art. You can do a lot of things with polaroids that you cant do with regular film pictures and digital pictures (obviously). You can rip them apart and they can still look cool, you can

 transfer them onto wood, make them warmer or cooler in color just by using a water bottle. Oh and you can draw on them! I love art and one of my favorite forms of art is dying with no real cause. 

Ugh.. big companies.. they don't think of anyone but themselves 

My First Post

I'm Shelby. This is my first post ever written on my first blog. I'm new at this blogger stuff so it'll take me a while to catch on. I'd like to thank my sister Danielle for making me this blog and designing it for me. Thanks Danielle! You're the best!