I'm Back!

It's been over a month since I last wrote, but don't worry I'm back for good this time (Hopefully).

I originally started this blog for my creative writing class, but before I had always wanted to get in the habit of blog. It is amazing how people can talk about doing something for hours on end yet don't do it.

My favorite movies are Disney movies. I'm a sucker for them, but not the newer movies on Disney Chanel. I'm talking about the classic Disney like The Little Mermaid and The Lion King. Those were the movies I shared my childhood with. Walt Disney said, "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." Going back to what I was talking about earlier, why do people talk about doing something yet don't follow through. We need to be people who honor our commitments. So next time you decide to do something, do it. You'll have more fun doing it than talking about it.

 

Proud to Be Me

We live in a world of people trying to be something they're not.
People with hidden obsessions and fake identities.
Don't get me wrong, sometimes I become like this,
But why hide who you are?
I for one am proud to be me.
I'm one of those dorks who's good at math.
You know the one who aces all math test.
I'm the girl who no one seems to notice.
The one who notices those around her
And is too smart for her own good.

I'm the girl who never breaks the rules
And is never late for class.
But it really doesn't matter
When I'm just being me.
I'm the girl who is sheltered from the world
Yet has lived outside the bubble.
I'm the girl who gets along with all the teachers.
I'm the one who enjoys talking to others.
I'm the girl who is positively optimistic.
And I'm proud to be me.

I'm Courtnie Mustain.
I'm seventeen years old,
And I'm proud to be me.

Some of My Favorite Places

New York and Niagara Falls



California Poppies




Hoover Dam





Hawaii



A Day in Paris

When I first got to Paris, I was just one face in a sea of people.  Many faces seemed familiar, but only one was the face of my close friend.  As I wandered through Paris, there were things that lit up my face with laughter and some that I wish I never experienced. 

Paris, once a place of people, became a place of inspiration and purpose. The sights and the unexpectedness gave me inspiration and encouragement to write everyday.  To say what I wanted and pour my soul into my writing.

Paris became my muse, and just because I left doesn't mean my memories left.

Dear School,

You make so tired.
You give me mountains of homework.
You try so hard to keep me busy.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy coming to you each day.
You help find friends and teach me so much,
But can you please just let me rest.
Let me rest. Give me a break.
If you grant me this one wish,
Then I won't give you any trouble.
(Until next week.)

Sincerely yours,
Tired Student

I'm Nobody! Who are you? by Emily Dickenson

I'm Nobody! Who are you?
Are you -- Nobody -- Too?
Then there's a pair of us!
Don't tell! they'd advertise -- you know!

How dreary -- to be -- Somebody!
How public -- like a Frog --
To tell one's name -- the livelong June --
To an admiring Bog!

I love this poem. One because I have it memorized and two, it is a fun poem.  This poem sparks a longing to remain unknown, and a jealousy of those who are unknown.  It shows this through the line "how dreary to be somebody."  This poem makes you rethink the want to be a celebrity. As I read this poem I feel that being "nobody" makes you unique because your life is not "public like a frog."

As you read this poem, ponder what it means to you and reflect on what you want most. What comes to mind may surprise you. 

A Conversation With the Mirror

Mirror, Mirror on the wall
Who's the fairest of them all.

"Your confidence is what gives you true beauty," said the mirror. "There are many who's beauty comes from the praise of others and computer edits, but true beauty comes from the person you are within. Haven't you seen the dove commercials?"

Listen to the mirror. Next time you look in the mirror look pass the reflection and discover your inner beauty.