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Yesterday was my first day of work ever! I am working at the American Embassy in Bangkok and a Summer Only employee. I have one of the better jobs that you could get. I basically help plan trips, parties, and events for the employees here.

The American Embassy in Bangkok

Yesterday after two hours of briefings I got to start. I made flyers for and up coming biking tour, prepared for an event on Friday were I will be reading to little kids then doing arts and crafts, and many more things. I was so busy yesterday and I am busy today too. Today I met the Ambassador, all of the summer employees were shuffled into a big conference room, then we had to wait for fifteen minutes for security to check the room. The Ambassador was very nice, she even has her own twitter account.

I work eight hour days with one hour for lunch. I have to get up at 5:00, just to get ready. This job is mentally exhausting, but it's also really fun. I realize tat I am very lucky to even have a job, and I really am enjoying every minute if it.

What are you doing this summer?

Pride and Prejudice

I’ve never been one of those girls that spends her weekends reading chicklit and watching rom-coms. Honestly, I can’t stand them.  Growing up I saw action movies with my dad, whether I wanted to or not; and my mother didn’t like romantic comedies so I never developed a taste for them.  So over the years I have clung to action/thriller/fantasy/historical books and movies.  

 When I was my English class this year I saw an annotated edition of Pride and Prejudice, by Jane Austen. This copy caught my eye because it explained the context of the novel. I saw it as an opportunity to read a book that’s been on my book list for years and learn a little history.

I ended up thoroughly enjoying the novel. I felt like I WAS Elizabeth Bennett that her struggles and lusts were my own, and by the end of the novel I had fallen head over heels for Mr. Darcy. The book was well written and kept me on my toes. I am now waiting for my Darcy.

You know the old proverb “don’t judge a book by its cover”? It’s true. I thought this was going to be a gushy mushy love story (which it was), but it also gave me an idea of what it would feel like to be middle class woman of that period.

If you haven’t read this book yet you should.

Pirates of thw Caribbean

I took a short break. I am back I was sad because no one was commenting on my blog  or following me. I now know that it doesn't matter, I am doing this for me.

Last Friday I went to see Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides. I enjoyed the movie overall. It was much better than the third movie, which in my opinion was too complex and confusing.  It was refreshing to see a new and interesting storyline, on the other hand I still felt that there were too many subplots. The simpler the plot, the better these movies are. I am sure they will make a fifth  pirates movie, so I hope they keep that in mind.

Astrid Berges-Frisbey

Sam Claflin

Penelope Cruz

Some new characters that were introduced and will most likely be in subsequent movies are Angelica (played by Penelope Cruz), Syrena (played by Astrid Berges- Frisbey), and Philip (played by Sam Claflin). I liked the new actors I thought they brought a freshness to a franchise that was getting a little stale. If you are on the fence about seeing this movie I would definitely say yes.

Pardon my French

Je vous écris en français parce que je pense que c’est temps pour moi d’explique le titre de mon blog, «Pardon my French ». J’ai étudiée français pour le dernier 10 ans. Maintenant je suis dans la classe de français BI.  Je suis American et mon premier langage est anglais mais je  tellement adore  français. Mon école première étés avait un programme d’immersion de français. Pour mes premier cinq ans de mon école un demi de mes jour avais été en français, et pendant ce temps je l’étudiée la culture de France et les francophonies. Mon goal est de connais plus des langues comme, allemande, l’espagnol, et le russe. J'ai fourni une traduction en bas de la page. Je voulais vous montrer une de mes passions. Quelles sont vos passions?

I am writing in French because I think it's time for me to explain the title of my blog, "Pardon my French". I have studied French for the last 10 years. Now I'm in am IB French class . I am American and my first language is English, but I love French. My elementary school had a French immersion program. For my first five years of my school, a half of my day had been French, and during that time I studied the cultures of France and the Francophones. My goal is to know more languages ​​such as, German, Spanish and Russian. I wanted to show you one of my passions. What are your passions?

Danny Roberts

Danny Roberts

Danny Roberts is one of my favorite artists.   I found him a few months ago, while reading a room makeover article in Teen Vogue, and I fell in love with his work.

One of his pieces for Forever 21

Here's a little background on him.  He began drawing as a child. When he was 13, he started my own clothing company.  He studied Photography at Cal Poly SLO, and then later studied Fashion Design at the Academy of Art in San Francisco. He has  collaborated with Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku Lovers, Forever21, Heutchy Shoes, Lancome, and Sundance Channel's Full Frontal Fashion.  His artwork was on the cover of  The Sunday Time Magazine (London), and he has been featured in Vogue Nippon, Vogue Spain, Elle, Womens Wear Daily, Vogue Brazil, and Modern Luxury.  He wrote a bedtime story for a friend, and has decided to get it published so he can put some of his illustrations in it.   Sophie Ward and he got together and  putting together a 350 page inspiration book.

He and his brother run a blog that they frequently update with pictures thay take from fashion shows, thier artwork, and news related to them. To buy his art work you can go to his etsy store, his painting and drawings are between $20-$100.  There is also a facebook fansite dedicated to his work.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

I first fell in love Cat on a Hot Tin Roof when I was in ninth grade. I was getting ready to go to school, and had some extra time. It was on TMC. My mother had been telling me to watch it for a while, but I was apprehensive. I sat back and was instantly mesmerized.

Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman as a couple?  Il a été un match dans le paradis! Paul Newman is my idea of a perfect guy, had he not died I am sure that I would be his best friend (obviously). Elizabeth Taylor was a goddess.  They are both two of my favorite actors.

Not only were there beautiful people in this movie, but there was an amazingly moving story line. After I watched the movie I read the first version of the play (it is completely different), and was upset. I then found out there was a re-write, and I was thrilled to find out that this one was more was much more similar. I don't want to reveal any of the play, because I want it to be a surprise. If you are ever in need of something to read or watch, I full heartedly recommend either versions of this play and the 1958 film.

Maroon 5!

WHOOOHOOO!!!

So the Maroon 5 concert was a while ago. It was really fun, as you can tell from my all of caps. They were 30 minutes late, but when they got there they delivered. They played for an hour and a half. It was loud and high energy.

 

At the end of the night, Lolo and I saw a whole bunch of people running to one side of the arena. Having seen many episodes of Law &Order: SVU, Bones, and other murder-mysteries; we decided to follow the crowd in order to lend a helping hand in any mysteries that needed solving.  Once we arrived we learned that everyone was waiting for the band to leave. We too partook in waiting for them; it was definitely the highlight of the night. After the security psyched everyone out a few times, they finally came out in a van (Thailand’s response to the limo) with the window open and Adam and Matty were videotaping us while we were videotaping them.  After that I was so happy, definitely a successful night.

Here are a few of my favorite of their songs:

Never Gonna Leave This Bed (Hands All Over)

Sunday Morning (Songs About Jane)

Give a little more (Hands All Over)

Tangled (Songs About Jane)

Stutter (Songs About Jane)

The Sun (Songs About Jane)

Hands all over (Hands All Over)

I learned a few things that night. 1) Adam and Matty are mine and Lolo’s BFF’s. The kind of BFF’s you shared everything during sleepovers that involve popcorn, rom-coms, truth or dare, baking rainbow cupcakes, and wizarding duels. 2) People in Bangkok don’t know how to attend concerts. Everyone sat down until Adam demanded that they stood up. Seriously, it’s not a movie. You paid a lot of money for a ticket, get excited. Gezzlouezz!  3) You can change people’s minds about things. Lolo did not like Maroon 5. I guilted her in to coming (I’m so evil), so she came. She has now learned that she does indeed like them. You’re welcome Lolo. 4) Zebra statues are cool. There is a plethora (SAT word) of zebra statues in front of the Impact Arena. They are awesome. I rode one. I by proximity was awesome too.