Planet's Aligned?

There's something going on this year, and I'm not sure what. But what ever it is...I really like it. My teacher actually told me today that this is turning out to be a great year for me. I really do agree. Even though there were times when things got rough, and times when things got really rough, I still can't help but smile. Because at the end of it all, there will always be good and bad times, but living in this moment right here, right now, it's pretty much amazing.

Here's what's been happening:

I was 8th place at DECA Provincials this year. Who would've guessed? AND I got 100% on one of my case studies. Unheard of. My whole goal was to NOT make a fool out of myself this year like I did last year and I guess I did more than not make a fool out of myself.

I don't know if I got smarter or the competition got easier. Either way, I'm happy because a one-week trip to Orlando, Florida sounds AMAZING.

On the downside of that, a one-week trip means one week away from school. If I don't want to pay for tuition next year, I need at least a 90% in calculus. This is going to be tough. And what about ultimate frisbee? I want to join, that's my second family, but can I sacrifice school for it? But even if I had all the time in the world, would I still get a good mark in calculus? Ugh, that's what's been keeping me up every night.

On the plus side, I got accepted to my second choice university (which would be my first if I didn't visit the other campus) with a $5000 scholarship off the bat, plus any entrance/other scholarships I can get. Mind blown.

Work has been pretty cool, I've done a lot more book keeping stuff which is nice. I'm excited to actually become a C.A. It's also nice to go from thinking while doing bookkeeping back to mindless typing at the front desk.

I'm finally getting to meet Dorothy Engelman too. We scheduled a meeting for January but her work got in the way and she just recently emailed me to reschedule. I thought she would've forgotten or that it wasn't a huge priority. This just shows how great she is. Really. I'm so excited. It's not everyday that you get to meet one of your role models.

=)

-Tee

5 Second Blogging

Ugh, no time and no energy. Let's just say things are going SUPER well. =)

January Updates

For my business management class, we had to make a documentary about a leader and I chose one of my role models, Dorothy Engelman. This video took way longer than it should have but what do you expect when you give a film nerd an excuse to work on a video until four in the morning?

Plus, she's so kind and has invited me to go meet her! Eek! I'm excited beyond words!!!

I've been pretty swamped with university applications, and school (grr, exams coming up!), and work, and volunteering, and extra-curriculars, and keeping my sanity but I'll be back to normal soon. Promise. That means I'll keep updating this blog, updating my Youtube, updating my Dailybooth. =) I like the internet.

Plus, I'm working on another video for the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario so stayed tuned. I'm really excited about it! I spent a full day filming at their offices (which pretty much tried me out) but it was so worth it. I also got to meet one of my Youtube subscribers at that event...that was SO cool! And none of that would be possible if it wasn't for everyone who supported my Ruling the World 101 video. Thanks again for helping me win the Rule the Tube Contest! They gave me an awesome plaque for it! Thank you ICAO!

AWARD PHOTO!

As tough as life gets, I'm really grateful for what's happened to me so far...senior year will ALWAYS be remembered. I'm so excited to see what the future holds, but first, exam studying!

xox - Tee

p.s. Wow, I'm in a really good mood for some reason...

I thought I was the only one!

Turns out, other people pull those cheesy New Years jokes too!

"I'll see you next year."

"Okay, I'll call you next year."

"I'll get it for you next year."

LINK to AWESOMENESS!

Ours

Finally! A new video. For some reason, this took a really long time to record...I kept forgetting the chords! But nevertheless, here it is, Ours by Taylor Swift. (Can you tell that I had to piece together some of the ending because I kept forgetting chords and then my camera ran out of batteries?) Enjoy.

P.S. Man, I need to learn to sing louder. I sound pretty loud in my head...

This is... #2

This is the corner of unwanted trash. It houses the forgotten tidbits of teenage life. A crumpled to-do list, eraser bits from a frustrated math student, a red price tag. These pieces of her life don't mean a thing, they won't be thought about again, and will eventually be thrown out. But the green post-it note sits quietly on the edge of her desk, shadows from everything else that is more important resting gently on its ridges. This post-it note once held things that were important, and slowly, one by one, the sheet became a reminder of things past. There is no time for the past, only tomorrow. It's just ink scribbled on paper now.

Daily Booth!

I find Daily Booth such a cool concept...and I caved in and joined...

www.dailybooth.com/aTEEproduction

THANK YOU!

The Contest

Thank you to every one who has helped me win this contest!

I found out after math class, I wasn't feeling to proud of myself for my math test, but then my friend let me know that I won and I just freaked out right there in the middle of the hallway. I was so happy! I was bouncing around, hugging all my friends, screaming. Apparently I had a very funny expression...I tend not to control myself when I'm excited.

I was so happy I almost cried, right there in the middle of the hall.

It's nice to be recognized for my film making, as I've said before, I'm a film nerd.

Now, I get to help film a promotional video for a contest that the Institute is going to hold. That's exciting, my first job as a filmmaker!

The Locker

Thank you to my bestest friends in the whole wide world for decorating my locker. It was such a nice surprise! AND it is beautiful! In case you didn't see it in the video, there are stars (which I am very fond of) and pictures of me and my friends. There were pink blossoms (because that's my dance group with my friends) and a Gemini Award (because I wanted to win a Gemini more than an Oscar, don't ask why).

ALSO, my friends talked me out of going to the mall to pick up my own present because they had actually got what I was going to buy. How they climb into my brain all the time without me knowing, I'll never figure it out.

Updates

So yeah, it's been a great few days. And today, we got our marks for our Hamlet soliloquy (where we just present a soliloquy) and I did really well. My teacher gave me such nice comments. It feels good because I haven't done much acting in a very long time and to come back to it felt good, to be complemented on it feels really good. I should do more acting, I really like it.

So now it's time to disappear off into study land and really focus on getting good marks in school. I'm actually really excited for university and for all the possibilities that lay ahead.

=) Tee

I'm a FINALIST!

I'm one of the six finalist (out of sixty-four entries) for the Rule the Tube contest!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU so much for all your support! I'm am forever thankful. =)

This is the last week of voting, so please please please, watch the video and share it with your friends.

I promise that after this contest is over, I will start posting new videos and blog entries!

xoxo

Ruling the World 101

My submission for the ICAO's Rule the Tube 2010 contest.
Theme: Why being a chartered accountant rocks.
Music: Original track created by me.

I made this video as an entry for the Rule the Tube contest with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. If I win, I'll get $1,500 for university!

If you like the video, comment, rate, and share it with your friends!
Videos will be judged based on originality, creativity, relevance, number of visits, number of likes, and overall rating.
Voting ends on November 26th @ 12:00 pm.

Thanks for watching!