"life ain't always what you think it oughta be."

     well, tonight is the Kershaw County's Got Talent Finale. anddd, i'm in(: it's at 7:00 tonight. $10 for students, $15 for adults. i am not really nervous, more-so excited. that's a first! i guess i've taught myself to stay calm because i've done this so many times. 
     i'm starting to realize that every person needs an escape: boyfriends, girlfriends, friends in general, vacations, family, shopping, drugs, alcohol, and, my personal favorite...music. when i stepped off of the stage after my audition, my mom looked at me and said, "you become a different person on stage." i've known for a while that i'd be going into theatre or voice. but that comment combined with my voice coach's comment, "you have a future in singing. don't let tonight change that," pretty much wrote my plans in sharpie on my brain. 
    afterall, music is what feelings sound like. and right now, that music is my future. so i guess it's pretty beast that my future is what feelings sound like.  


Maggie Ward.

bucket listttt.

Click here for...my bucket list!

"it's like rain, on your wedding day."

Lately, it's become really hard for me not to quit. I want to quit school (obviously..who doesn't?). I want to quit work. I want to quit trying. I want to quit everything. But a few minutes ago it hit me how lucky I am. I'd be dumb without school, broke without work, and flat out pathetic if I quit trying.

Quit- (v.) to give up.

Don't get me wrong, I have quit a lot of things in my life. I've quit sports, teams, clubs, groups, but, most recently I've quit giving people 3rd, 4th, and even 5th chances that they don't deserve. "Who do you think you are? Running 'round leaving scars, collecting your jar of hearts, tearing love apart. You're gonna catch a cold, from the ice inside your soul. Don't come back for me, don't come back at all." 

Moving on from the depressing emotions and such, lately I've been getting back to photography and the arts. Haley, Anndrea, and I went on a photoshoot rampage at the high school. I even got in front of the camera, for once. Enjoy! <3

buh-bye.

Bitter Goodbyes, Sweet New Starts-

This is the 4th day of my new schedule:

1. JA Gov.
2. Honors Biology
3. Yearbook
4. French 2

definitely not the easiest semester ever.
I love all of my teachers and MOST of my classes, so it should be an enjoyable year. However, I had to say good-bye to some amazing teachers and fun classes. I'll probably never have Coach Tucker or Mrs. McKenzie again. I will, however, probably have Mrs. Rundlett again. Thank Jesus I won't be in Honors English III EVERRR again.
   Sorry it's been so long since I've posted. It's been a tough couple of weeks. It feels like every time I get my hopes up, there's no one there to catch them when they fail. Except the few, rare friends who are always there when you need them. Sometimes a friend is like a light shining in the darkness.


Maggie Ward.

Why Santa?

     If people claim they know the "true reason for the season", why was Santa invented in the first place? I mean, was the fact that Jesus was born not a big enough reason to celebrate? Sure, it's nice getting gifts every year. But I honestly believe Christmas is becoming a holiday invented merely for an increase in sales.
    This is one of those posts that seemed more clear in my head. But, anyway, even I am guilty of being excited merely for the gifts! But, this year, I'm going to truly attempt to turn my mind and soul away from the superficial meanings of Christmas.

Have a merry Christmas everyone!

PS- Sorry I haven't posted in forevaaa. :P

Maggie Ward

Fame.

Sometimes, I don't really get why people want to be famous. Sure, everything is great at first! But, me? I prefer to learn from other people's mistakes. Take Demi Lovato, for instance. Yeah, she started off being an awesome role model, but she is now in rehab. Do I even need to mention Miley Cyrus? This picture should explain who fame made her become. Every rising star claims they will remain strong in their faith, or will hold true to who they really are, but do they?
I'm not trashing famous people.  After all, most of them are people just like us. They just happened to stumble across fame. So, they're the lucky ones...right?

"I have a love/hate relationship with performing" -Sarah Brightman

Well, tonight is the talent show!
Turns out, even though I sang last year, I'm just as nervous, or more-so, than I was last year! I'm singing "Outside Looking In" by Jordan Pruitt. If you want to come and need to now the time and/or location you can text meee.
Anywayyy, I learned something new today! If you're nervous, you can draw a "figure 8" symbol on your palm, and it'll help you relax! (It works...sort of.)
Nah, I don't have anything deep to say today, but can you blame me? I'M FREAKING OUTTT.
iight,
Maggie Ward