I love my friends so much.

They threw me a surprise vegan rave birthday party with glow sticks and a DJ. It was the best thing to happen to me in a long time.

They even wrote and performed a rap:

Ode to Chago

Can't wait another minute to tell you about
Our friend named Santiago - Oh it makes us scream and shout
We can brag and brag for hours and we still can't say enough
Cuz when it comes to being great, Chago's got the stuff!

This boy that we call Chago had mad artistic skillz
He paints and draws and photographs so good it gives you chills
He sings just like an Idol star, no one else could ever win
When he takes that Karaoke mic and flashes that Latin grin!

He loves his pet bird, Eddie and his puppy-dog named Max
He loves most every animal and they all love him back!
Hey, we all know they can't help it cuz he's just that kind of guy
And animals are smart like, I couldn't tell you why.

Intelligent and funny- a better friend you'll never find
Chago's wise advice will save you if you're ever in a bind
He wants to help the earth and make it better for you and me
So he joined Power Shift - and works to green the world- Environ-men-tally!

The millions of subscribers, Chago's YouTube entries boast
Amazing snips of video with fans from coast to coast!
His knack for dazzling camera work has become so widely adored
We think that he should definitely win- an academy award!

Well, Chago, like we said before, we could go on and on
Singing all your praises in this silly rhyming song
But this rap is almost over and our rhyme has met it's time
Before we go, there's one thing more, to leave it out would be a crime

We all are very honored to be gathered here today
To celebrate your birthday and get a chance to say
Chago, we're so lucky to know someone just like you
We wish you luck and happiness in everything you do

A million, trillion wishes -- we hope they never end
And thank you Chago, most of all, for letting us call you friend.




I'm really happy.

Technical difficulties

My laptop and I have been fighting for power lately. The power charger, actually. The little bugger did not want to charge poor laptop, but it was today that I realized it was actually Laptop who was being the trouble maker. Laptop would not accept charger, only if I jiggled it around for like, an hour. Now they are completely incompatible, and I am left with a zune and meebo on my dad's computer to survive. I'm glad I saved my music on the external hardrive though. I would be REALLY pissed if that was gone.

I got to edit my TRV video for today (Friday this week, not Saturday) and also managed to save it on the external hardrive. I'll be uploading that, but who knows when I'll be able to edit more video. Or even upload from my camcorder.
;___;
I'm not happy.

I am too busy

If you couldn't already tell. Two weeks into the new year, and the first would have to be one of the busiest weeks I've had all year. I stayed home most of the time, but I was crammed with work. Scholarship apps and essays, homework, studying for midterms, and trying to keep up with youtube. I really hate being busy.

I had to do an english presentation on femenism today, which wasn't bad at all. I was originally supposed to be in the third group to present on Friday, but I ended up stalling the other groups with questions until the class period ended. It was pretty funny and nerve wrecking at the same time. We were ready this time though. Quite honestly, I think my other group members sucked. But eh.

In other news, Rosy is moving in with me, Vanessa is cheating on Zak with Mitchell Davis, Jesus has been saved from the dragons, and Tranny 911 needs to get out of my head, like right now.

The skype contacts

Following by Leah's example. =]
Thoughts about my skype contacts in no particular order:

1. We've spoken like once or twice, and I don't really think we're going to again any time soon in the future. We're friends of friends, and you seem nice and all. But.. that's it.

2. You are a cool kid. I'm glad we started talking more and I hope we still do. I didn't have the right idea of you at first but you turned out being really cool and a good friend. I know we're gonna be better friends in the future.

3. Also a cool kid. I know not everyone really gets you, but you have good intentions. Sorry I don't talk to you with full attention most of the time. I could be nicer.

4. You're really cute. Wish we talked more, you seem very cool. We only speak to each other in group situations and that's always fun. I hope we can have more individual chats in the future.

5. I know your mind. You know mine. o_o

6. You're loud, talk a lot, and hilarious. We've been through a lot. You don't always think you're pretty, but I do. We have a lot of stuff to do this year, and I know it's gonna be fun.

7. I wish we talked more. You're super cool when we do it's great. And I love the group situations we do have. You're hilarious, and I'd like to see that side of you more often.

8. You're a spelling noob. I appreciate everything you do though. I don't really talk with anyone on the phone as much as I do with you. I'm happy that you can get on more often. We're gonna have to be internet friends once I leave. xD

9. Who ARE you!?

10. You were also one of my first friends on youtube. I think your hair is REALLY cool, but sometimes I wish we had more to talk about than just each others hair. I guess I could put in an effort to talk to you though. You are very special either way.

11. YOU are awesome. Great guy, and I can actually hold a conversation with you, regardless of it being on iminlikewithyou or 4am skype conversations.

12. I was horribly intimidated by you at first. It was the subscriber count. Now that I've been able to talk to you more, I see that you are an incredibly nice person. I worry about you here and then. You really know how to put on a brave face.

13. You confuse me. I know we're good friends and all, but I don't really get how you treat other people. It doesn't really bother me though, because you're cool either way. And your blogtv shows are always great.

14. I think we could be really good friends. When we do talk, it's cool. I have a feeling we could explode with insiders. Give Luigi a chance though.

15. We could go days without talking to eachother, but put in the same chatroom and we always explode onto each other. I love you, hope you know that you crazy freaker. I'm glad I make you laugh.

16. I've known you the longest out of everyone here. I'll be your friend forever. I feel sorry for how I treat you sometimes, but you're always a great sport. And a great support in whatever crazy idea or thing I throw onto you.

17. My absolute first friend on youtube. You will always be special to me. I know we don't talk as much as we used to, and I wish we did. You're really fun to talk to. At first I had no idea to expect because we were so different, but actually, we really aren't. You're open minded too and I love that.

18. I pick on you too much. And I don't give you as much attention as I mean to. You're a REALLY good friend of mine and I am a jerk for not letting you know so.

19. I'm glad you're back. We need to talk more. You're a cool cat, f'realz.

20. You're a cunt.

To El Salvador I go.

I'm out of this continent in seven hours, and I couldn't be more excited. Why stay in the country to celebrate Thanksgiving when I could to go another country where they could care less to celebrate? Yeah! I can't stand the holiday anyway, actually. So whatev.

Five days, and I miss two days from school next week. I'm bringing back souvenirs, so beware. And making a video out of it. Should be funfunfun. FUN, I SAY. FUN.
FUNNNNNNNNN.
;lgjaklgjalgj;KLGJAKLGJA


This one is kind of related. I made it last year, and it's based off of south american carnivals. I'll be going to a carnival while in El Salvador, so yay! Win.

I got accepted. :D

Last week, a Morehouse college representative came over to our school and selected about eight guys who they were interested in seeing for an interview. I was one of the eight, and decided to go. Nothing to lose anyway, and I didn't have any homework anyway. I honestly wasn't expecting to get admitted into their school, LET ALONE getting a $17,000 tuition scholarship. That would be so great if that was the school I wanted to go to... but it's not. I had JUST heard about the school, but when I really looked into it, not only did it not have my major, but I found out it was way too prestigious, and all male. I'm not really a suit/leader of America type. Which is fine for Martin Luther, who attended there, but not me. I'm still waiting to hear from the schools I already applied to. The fact that I got accepted THERE was great though. Very encouraging.

Other than that, I need a haircut, I'm obsessed with chiptune, and I've been working on my ib art workbook all week. It's been my main priority for a bit, but I need to start focusing on my classes. I need a higher GPA if I wanna get that Gates Millenium Scholarship.

So much to doooooo.
I also got this new video editing software. Back in August, actually, but I'm just starting to use it now. If anyone wants to help me learn how to use that.. yeah, that'd be great. "Magix Movie Edit Pro 14"

AND, I'm going to El Salvador in a little less than two weeks. That's going to be funnn. Hot, but fun.


Doesn't fit at all, does it?

Straight hair

Let it sink in.


Well anyway, that says "RSVP" on my arm. I had to write it so I wouldn't forget to RSVP for this power vote/Al Gore party thing at some dude's house tomorrow. It's gonna be awfully busy. Study party at Erin's house for AP Psych, and I should probably study for AP Environmental that day too. I'll see if I can make it to the powervote thing. I have two AP tests on Thursday, but it's okay, because starting Saturday I have a four day weekend. =]

Saturday: SAT, the second time taking it. Last time, fer sure.
Sunday: MCSEA meeting, Anberlin/scary kids scaring kids concert
Monday: New video maybe?/Professional day
Tuesday: Election dayyy

The week AFTER that, I get Friday and Monday off for college visits. =]
For now I'm practicing songs for the musical I'm trying out for.
Not really a musical person, but I'll give it a shot.