Like an angry apple tree, I throw my apples when you get too close to me.

September 6, 2009 at 12:43 am (Friends, My Lovely Life, Skating)
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Honestly Ingrid… what else throws apples?! I love this line from Ingrid Michaelson’s new song, “Locked Up” off her new album. Okay, it’s not really new to me because Miss B. heard Ingrid play it at her concert last year and showed us a youtube video of the song, but this was its first release. It’s one of my favorites. Miss B. got the CD with some of her friends on iTunes (they split it). It was really exciting; usually we don’t get music the week it’s released.

This week has been… not too great. Well, actually just today. Last night I felt like I was coming down with a cold or something, or maybe my allergies were acting up. It’s definitely a cold. I feel MISERABLE. I went to skating practice because I didn’t have a fever, and Sam totally chewed me out for it. I know my body, okay? I know when I can and can’t skate. I skated fine. I’m used to skating under any condition. It’s basically like if you would be able to go to school or not. I would definitely be able to go to school (thankfully, we have a 3-day weekend) but I wouldn’t feel great. Same with skating, although I guess I can see how you are supposed to rest and not do physical activity. I just conveniently forget that. I’ve never gotten pneumonia in my life, Samantha! Then Piper freaked out because she thought I had swine flu. Which, I don’t. There’s a difference between the way a cold and the flu feels, and plus with the flu you have a fever, which I don’t.

Okay, normally this wouldn’t bother me, but I guess the laying around and contemplating made me even more annoyed. Em and I did have a good game of checkers, though. She won.

And I got another weird letter from Lindsay! What the heck?! This one said “Look to the western sky!” which Sam said was a Wicked reference. I’ve only seen the show once so I didn’t get that right away. Neither of us could think of anything that would mean, though. I don’t know if I like this club thing. All the secrecy/mystery is kind-of fun but frustrating too!

Sorry this sounded negative if it did. I imagine once I feel better, I may be more inclined to be positive. And are we there yet?

Here’s the album of me surrounded by tissue world:
Checkers!

Yay, me.

Yay, me.

Also, Ingrid’s new album has “The Chain” on it. Again. Just thought I would let you know since everyone in Ingrid-world seems to be obsessed with that song for no reason. She explained in one of the videos that it is a canon, which does explain why it’s so attractive. Still, I’m more obsessed with other songs.

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Another MeMe

August 21, 2009 at 11:46 am (Random, Skating)
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I got this from Lindsey, Sophie’s classmate.

1. What time did you get up this morning?
Miss B. is working welcome week, so we had to get up at 8:30. That’s actually late for me… I don’t have skating this week and I’m used to getting up at 3:30am!

2. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
I have not been to a cinema here. The only people who ever get to go to movies are Kit-Kat! I want to see My Sister’s Keeper… but not with anyone else. Too many questions… And The Time Traveler’s Wife looks good; MB said it was really true to the book.

3. What is your favorite TV show?
Grey’s Anatomy. It’s bad…

4. What is your favorite dessert?
anything with apples… like cinnamon apples, apple pie a la mode, etc…

5. Favorite sandwich?
any panini. right now, I’m really loving reubens!

6. Favorite item of clothing?
Oh right now, Hope’s NYC sweatshirt that I’ve kind-of stolen. We’re not going to see her until October, so why not? Otherwise, my skates of course!

7. If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would
you go?
I go a lot of places for skating…but I don’t really get to tour or anything. Probably London.

8. Morning or night person?
I have to be a morning person because I am a skater…

9. Any Pets?
None

10. Texting or IMing?
I don’t really like either. I text a lot though because it’s convenient with skating. But I don’t like when people send chain texts and stuff.

11. Any new and exciting news you’d like to share with us?
I have a great new sweatshirt! Um…jk…it’s not really mine…

12. What did you want to be when you were little?
A doctor

13. How are you today?
Well-rested. Ready to move people in…

14. What is your favorite candy?
Not Kit-Kats for sure. I’d say Twix.

15. What are you listening to right now?
Regina Spektor, which Sam is kind-of mad about…but I LOVE HER! AND… Ingrid’s new CD comes out the 25th!!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!

16. If you were a crayon, what color would you be?
Light blue… like snow :)

17. Favorite restaurant?
Panera by far

18. Summer or winter?
Winter

19. Hugs or Kisses?
Hugs, and cheek kisses (OH SKATING)

20. What is under your bed?
Oh, wait! I DON’T HAVE A BED! That’s right! Miss B. ran out of space, so me and every doll after me do not have a bed or a room! This is a major fail. Under MB’s bed? Extra bathroom supplies, suitcases, books in a shelf thing, and printer paper.

21. What are you afraid of?
Nothing really. Nothing I would tell the grand online world…

22. How many towns/cities have you lived in?
Just one, until I moved to OWT. Now I’ve lived in 3: Omaha, a town near Cleveland OH, and Kennebunk, ME

23. hearts or stars?
stars

24. Most embarassing moment?
odd questions…

25. Favorite genre of movies?
Action

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This is what I spend my days doing…

July 7, 2009 at 1:54 pm (Random, Skating)
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Cate sewing

Except as a graduation present, I got to order an ice skating dress this year. Sweet! It’s the white one. This was my picture for LMPT Round 2, Clothing. The scene is kind-of fake, though. The leotard I’m sewing is actually the top to Kit’s new dress, and the extra fabric on the floor is actually her skirt! (Kat didn’t get one so she’s kind-of mad…) I love this sewing machine, though. Miss B. said I could have it.

And as an extra, MB insisted I post this picture of me. It was one of the ones we took for the Heroes round, but we decided we like the one of me smiling better. I bet you can tell why. It kind-of scared me. I look pretty sick!

Cate sick

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Relaxing

June 2, 2009 at 4:03 pm (College, Friends, My Lovely Life, Skating)
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Sorry I haven’t updated in awhile, but there is truly nothing going on. Besides skating practice, skating practice, and skating practice. But really, what else is new in life? I have a doctor here too, who is not as cool as Dr. Kolberts but will do for the short times I stay in OH. Who knows if I will even be here next summer, if I’m off doing some internship thing…? Anyway, once we got home and unpacked from our 15-hour drive from good old Omaha, we all changed into casual summer clothes and went downstairs to hang out with some other OWT girls. I have to say, I am getting along really well with most of them. I doubted I would, but they are all really accepting and nice. I really like Kira; she’s going to be a college junior next year and is a ton of fun.

One of us is thinking about entering the Little Miss Playthings Contest this year. We’re not sure who yet. Hope really wants to do it but Sam thinks I should. Honestly I don’t see why – okay, I do think I’m a bit photogenic, but some of the themes seem a little daunting. Like “Lines”. I am not a photographer! And “Heroes” – I don’t really have one. But it would be a ton of fun, so I’m thinking about it. Then again, I don’t want to compete with Hope about it if it comes to that point (but on the other hand, isn’t she like the star of *everything*? She’d totally go off on me about being spoiled if I did this, though…).

I’m hearing some odd things from Baby-Ruthie. They have capes, and they say they’re investigating something that requires sneaking around at night. I don’t really want to know what they’re up to. They just got back from Chicago, so maybe it has something to do with that. Baby has told me she’s pretending to be “Narcissa”. From Harry Potter?! By the way, did you know her real name is Ruby? I didn’t. I don’t see why she goes by Baby when she has such a pretty real name.

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Meme!

April 22, 2009 at 12:30 am (Random, Skating)
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Did the last person you kissed have tattoos?
no…????

Have you ever been in a perfect relationship?
oh you know, me and flutter the butterfly have a pretty awesome relationship considering we spend a significant portion of our time together ;) with a human, nah

How did you get your last bruise?
probably skating, haha

What was the last movie that you watched?
umm…Miss B. wouldn’t take me to see Atonement in Anne’s room >:( so I’m not sure. we watch a lot of grey’s anatomy around here though

Have you ever liked someone older than you?
of course…

Do you like Red Bull?
I’ve heard it tastes disgusting

Ever broken a bone?
yeah, i broke my arm when I landed a jump weird once. I couldn’t skate for awhile, which basically sucked.

Last time you had pizza?
not sure…I eat it in the cafeteria a lot though

How many days until your next birthday?
awhile

What are your initials?
CNF: Congenital Nephrosis Finnish, Cold Nuclear Fusion, Child Neurology Foundation, Cytoxic Necrotizing Factor, and yes I just googled that

Is your hair naturally curly or straight?
it has a little wave to it

Are you currently sad about anything?
not sad. i’m a little worried about spending the summer at owt though. and stressing about the olympics

Do you put your subject before you type the bulletin or after?
depends

Are you tired?
yeah but i still have to write a paper proposal

Where were you yesterday at noon?
lunch

Would you hug the last person you hugged again?
yeah probably, haha

Are you allergic to anything?
seasonal

Do you prefer regular or chocolate milk?
depends, I like milk in general

What was the last thing you ordered at McDonalds?
um… chicken nuggets!

Do you have a trampoline at your house?
no but i have a pond!!

Have you ever taken medications that were prescribed to someone else?
no i have my own medications thank you very much ;)

Do you find the opposite sex confusing?
eh sometimes

Do you have a best friend?
yeah, i have a best friend back home.

Is there anyone you want to come see you?
tabitha…or i want to go back to maine!!!!!!!!!

When was the last time you flew in a plane?
Christmas break

What is a goal you would like to accomplish in the near future?
um place in nationals next year!!!!!!!

Been to Mexico?
no

When is the last time you had a massage?
not sure

What was the last TV show you watched?
hahaha grey’s anatomy

What are your plans for the weekend?
SKATING

What were you doing at 8 am this morning?
sleeping!!!

When’s the last time you laughed REALLY hard?
pandora dance party w/ sam

Ever go camping?
YES!!!!!!!

What did your last text say?
something from tabitha, not really sure

Where is your mom right now?
home?

What is one thing you have learned about life recently?
people are weird

Do you own an iPod?
yes

Do any of your friends have children?
coach oh???

How did you get one of your scars?
ummmm skating

What is your mom’s name?
Rachel

Are you ticklish?
no

Do you have any piercings?
no

Have you ever changed clothes while driving
uh, no…

Have you ever cleaned up someone else’s vomit?
yuck…no

What is your favorite color to wear?
red or orange, and black.

What is the longest plane ride you have ever been on?
south korea for grand prix ♥

What is the longest road trip you have ever taken?
lots…idk

What are you craving right now?
chicken nuggets, thanks survey

What were you doing last night at midnight?
going to sleep

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My Skating Costumes

January 20, 2009 at 12:09 pm (Skating)
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Here are some pictures of my costumes!! They arrived in the mail while I was in France with all the other OWT girls. They say they are making an album soon, so I won’t post all the pics.

This is the dress I made myself that I wore to nationals:
purple skate dress

This is my dress for next year that I ordered:
white skate dress

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Harper and Sam are here!!!

January 17, 2009 at 2:40 pm (College, Friends, Skating)
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Yesterday Hope’s friends and my classmates Harper and Sam arrived. I am not sure why they didn’t come with us but they stayed in Chicago a few extra days. Anyway. Here are the pictures of me and Hope that I promised:
Hope and Cate
Hope and Cate 2

Hope found this giant box and came to announce to me that it was there (like I couldn’t see it, as it was right in front of me…):
Hope's news

Then she jumped up on the box and told me to take a picture of her in front of our window that overlooks Omaha. I am not sure if I actually got any of the view out the window though since it was pretty far away.
Hope being weird

Finally I convinced her to open the box and let poor Harper and Sam out! Except they were covered in tissue paper and looked like mummies! Sam tried to scare us.
Sam and Harper in the box
Samantha mummy

And finally, here are all four of us at college. Yay!
Everyone

Oh, and in case you were wondering… obviously I posted yesterday after finishing nationals and yes I did go to class, um, long story about how that worked out but… I got bronze! It was so exciting!! :)

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Psycho Killer!

January 4, 2009 at 6:38 pm (Friends, Random, Skating)
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The first good news – my costumes arrived today! My mom said she’d ship them since she didn’t want them to get smushed in my suitcase. (The only problem is that now I have to take them to Omaha… but I assume the girls who’ve been there this past semester are expert packers, and I have a garment bag.) That was really expensive and I was happy she got them out to me before Nationals. The first one is for In the Mood, it’s purple, and I made it myself! The other one is for next year and I got to order it out of a catalogue. Emily said she liked the purple one better, but I couldn’t tell if she was just being nice. (Emily is just that – nice.) Harper wouldn’t say. I also met a girl named Sierra who is REALLY fun. She liked them both, too. I do like the purple one, but the white one is definitely more of a showpiece. That’s good, though, because I’d take it to the Olympics if I got there. I won’t get out of it. I know I shouldn’t be wearing it… but it’s so cool.

I am also OBSESSED with Rock Band. My teacher, Miss B. (who is really cool!), plays drums with me. We got a 436 note streak on “Psycho Killer” by Talking Heads. It’s such an awesome game and I’m actually good at it!

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Five more days!

December 20, 2008 at 10:15 pm (College, Skating)
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But barely. It’ll be 4 in a few hours. This month has been so busy with Skate America and trying to pack and stuff that I really can’t believe it’s almost here. I’m starting to flip out. I’m so used to everyone at home… what if I hate college? Then again, Coach OH! is moving out to Omaha in Janurary after nationals so that will be cool. (She set me up with a local coach to practice with me until then. Neither of us are really happy about it, because it’s a HUGE deal to compete in Nationals obviously and it’d be better if I knew I worked well with the coach, but they’re friends and Coach OH! says she’s really good so it should work out. She said she’d come out but she has to pack with her family for the move. But she’ll be at Nationals with me.)
In three days I get on a plane to Paris. (!!!!!!!!!) Then I hang out with a host until Miss B., the teacher, can pick me up. We have this really early meeting set up on Christmas morning. Not sure if I’m too excited about the time, lol. Then we’re going to hang out and get some paperwork together and everything before I meet everyone. Sheesh! That’s a lot of waiting and hanging around… but hopefully it’s worth it. My mom’s talked to Miss B. a lot just to make sure things aren’t sketchy (worrywart!). I’m so psyched. I hope we get to tour the city, really that’s all I care about… oh, and making sure I find a rink ASAP!

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And the winner is…

December 16, 2008 at 2:08 pm (Skating)
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I’m yet again layovering (yeah, that’s now a word) but now I am a day behind. It was totally December 16 yesterday, but whatever. At least the clocks aren’t striking thirteen, you know. Then we’d have a problem! So I know you all (and who really reads this anyway? I hope my old friends, and the new ones that I am meeting in only TEN DAYS) are waiting to find out how I did at lovely Grand Prix. Lovely, to be exact. I got fourth. And yeah, yeah I know I didn’t place. However, I’m happy with it. I made a resolve the other day to stop worrying about not being good enough and stop holding myself back. I didn’t. I was up against the other top five skaters… in the world. I beat two. I feel pretty proud of myself. I also know what the competition is now for Worlds, and I feel like I’m ready to take it on. Yeayah, first Grand Prix! Olympics to go! J

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