The last time we spoke was in March. March. I've run out of apologies and excuses. I've just come to accept that I am in fact a horrible blogger.
I'm sat here in my bedroom listening to the lovely combination of a heavy downpour mixed with the subtle chords from a Lumineers song, thinking about the fact that one month of my summer has almost come and gone.
June has been such an incredible month within itself, but before we get to that, I should probably catch you up on what took place between March and June...
The Things Belle Has Done, But Has Neglected To Post On The Blog 'Belle Was Here' Until Now
- I had a very dull spring break that involved a short but sweet trip to Duluth, Minnesota.
- Smallpools (the band I informed you I met in my previous concert) officially released their first album, Lovetap(!), and it's awesome. I expected nothing less from them.
- I saw my actual favorite band, Walk the Moon (who introduced me to Smallpools), for the second time in concert in one of my favorite venues, First Avenue. I was several feet away from Kevin Ray who is such a beautiful person. And yes, you CAN lift a car up all by yourself.
- I entered a Vans shoe contest in which I painted a pair of Vans and my school submitted them for the chance for me to fly to New York, have my shoes printed and displayed in stores across the country, and my art department to win $50,000. I did not win.
- I finished my tryptic drawing titled 'Death and All His Friends.' Remember that drawing of the skull that I did? Yeah that one. It's now accompanied by a rose and a coffee cup. Hopefully soon it will be accompanied by several more drawings that fit with the theme. The tryptic went on to win both a Superior award within the Minnesota State High School League and Best In Show in a district competition.
- I went to prom, which happens to be just another dance with a classy venue, better food, and fancier dresses.
- It was my first time being a Stage Manager for a musical production which happened to be Center State (our high schools spring performance...it's like a big themed mashup of many songs). It was an incredible experience in a fun position where I 'manage' things and call the show. I'm looking forward to doing more of it in the upcoming year.
- I attended yet another Smallpools concerts at a another very tiny venue. It was also perfect.
- I was selected as 'Student of the Year' for visual art.
- I completed my junior year of high school and I couldn't be happier. They say that's the worst year, and they were right.
- I've began and progressed on my first colored pencil portrait of Cara Delevingne and I'm really liking it.
A Photo Collection of Everything Listed Above, With Corresponding Numbers of Course
1. Duluth
3. Kevin Ray
4. Vans Shoes
5. Death And All His Friends
6. Prom
7. CenterStage
11. Cara
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Actually, it's just not currently completed so I thought I'd wait until it's done to show you. Also my mac is making horrifying noises because I think I'm putting to much strain on it so I want to shut it down and let it cool off as soon as possible so this post is going to end quite abruptly. More to come.
See you soon. And that's a promise.
-Belle xx
