that's that.

2010-03-20T21:14:00.003-05:00

I know I didn't post all week, it was the week before spring break and i had 2 book reports to do, a chorus project, a drivers ed 200 question final, two quizzes, and a test. but hey, it makes spring break even more relaxing! The things that was most time consuming however, was the book reports. I read thirteen reasons why and right behind you. both good, but very disturbing. but if you have time, read em! well that's it for know, but more spring break posts to come! which, by the way, is turning into another winter break, because it is currently sleeting outside!

but, that's that.

a very fun twitter experience.

2010-03-12T17:43:00.001-06:00

so, the other night my phone makes it's little "you've got mail" noise,
and so i go to check it, as it's loading, i think, oh, it's probably facebook, or urbanoutfitters, just SPAM. as i open it, it says some very interesting words. "roy blunt is now following you on twitter." i thought it was a joke or a mistake, but sure enough... it's the real deal! it gets even weirder! the next morning i wake up, and yet i have another email... this one, some more shocking words: matt blunt is now following you on twitter. WHAT? this is ridiculously fantastic! two semi-famous people that i don't even follow started following me! well as weird as it is, it makes me so happy!
that's that!

2010-03-10T16:55:00.000-06:00

We ate lunch outside today. it was just another reminder

that spring is here, and here to stay, (hopefully.)

it's hipstamatic.

2010-03-10T16:53:00.001-06:00

I got this great app called "hipstamatic". it's basically like a

holga on my phone. i like it a lot. here are some of the pictures i've taken with it.

I'MMM BAAACCCKKK.

2010-03-09T22:42:00.001-06:00

i know, i know, it's been since before christmas time! that. is. RIDICULOUS.
so, this is a post to tell you about what's happened recently, and to make a vow to keep posting on a weekly basis!

i got an iPhone! thank you mom and dad! i love love love it!
i'll blog about my favorite apps and such later.

i finished my first of 8 semesters of highschool
at good ole' glendale! i feel so accomplished.

i re-did my room, to an existent... i love it 10798 times better.
more pictures will follow...

I TURNED 15! and yes, i am a driver now.
it's wonderful!

i got a polaroid, and a canister of film for my birthday!
i have a new appreciation when i see a really photographic
polaroid... it's not easy!

well that's about it! i hope your day is dandy.
i'm glad to be back!
& that's that!

2009-12-16T19:05:00.000-06:00

I think Christmas is one of the only Holidays that can change people completely. I mean there are normally pleasant people, (like my mother) year round, but when christmas is almost here, they freak out about all the things they have to do. buy presents, wrap them in a creative way, which in my opinion is stupid because your just gonna rip it all off.. but don't get me started... they worry about how there in-laws are going to think about there meals, and the way they run there house, and all of those things in-laws do, they worry about all the food we eat that makes us gain a few pounds. and they worry if there presents that they bought are enjoyed by the people that are receiving the gifts, and really, i could go on and on.. and here's the sad part. I'M 14! i've never even gone through any of this, and i know how much stress it causes on people. oh, and here's the even sadder (if that is a word) part. IT'S ALL ABOUT JESUS FOR GOODNESS SAKES. that's all.

2009-12-14T20:25:00.000-06:00

Comments: zero. awesome.

haha.

2009-12-12T23:25:00.000-06:00

these are the video's i watch when i need a good laugh...

this doesn't seem desperate. at all.

2009-11-28T17:04:00.000-06:00

i really doubt when people send invites like this they are thinking straight.

but they made me laugh, so congratulations on that one.

52.

2009-11-03T14:34:00.000-06:00

with only 52 days left until christmas (i guess that's still a while) and me being home sick, i decided to make my christmas list.

yes please.

polaroid sticky notes, awesome.

my ipod dock broke, so...

i really like this.

Andrea showed me this, and i love it!

Cardboard taxidermy.

where's waldo books.

a post.

2009-08-30T22:08:00.000-05:00

i have realized lately that i am not a good blogger. i wish i could write well. but you know blogging has either come to a pause, or is slowly dying, when you haven't posted in 5 weeks and you are still 31st most popular outgoing link on hillenblog.

so i guess i'll blog about a few things.

i absolutely love high school. i wake up everyday with excitement that there is school today. tonight is sunday night and most children are saying "ugh, school is tomorrow" and i'm saying "ooh, school tomorrow!" i know some people think, i will soon dread school once again, but i really don't think so. i realize the classes aren't that fun, but the social part, now that's a blast.

but i will say, as much as i love school, i still don't like homework.

thoughts of my week:

-soap in hotels says "french milled soap" to make it sound fancy, when really, it just smells terrible.

-at the end of each day, glendale high is pretty much 2 different schools, the south side parking lot, and the north side parking lot.

-i kind of want to get "swooped", which for all of you who don't know what that is, it is pretty much a big waist of time then just being marked tardy.

-i like i.d. badges.

:).

are you kidding?

2009-07-20T23:30:00.001-05:00

okay, so i was getting ready for bed when i hear this big crack noise, i go in my room and it was 2 of my desk drawers, they had fallen apart. this has happened many times, we just simply put it back together with more screws and glue, but this was its last straw. i have wanted a new desk for a while, so maybe this is a good time to get one. i can't have a drawerless desk. here are some desks i like.

the worst book ever.

2009-07-20T20:11:00.000-05:00

for english honors class we have to read the auto biography of miss jane pittman. it is, by far, the worst book i have ever read. i just started reading it, and i don't want to read another page. 200 and something pages of terrible, only 36 days to read them.

three potato four

2009-07-20T00:47:00.001-05:00

http://threepotatofourshop.com/

2009-07-19T23:37:00.000-05:00

i just ordered these cameras tonight. they were $15 with free shipping. no coupons, but it was still a good deal:)

i really want to get this camera. it hasn't sold in 6 months, so it could be there until christmas right?

i think vintage cameras is the thing i want to collect.

lately...

2009-07-19T00:14:00.000-05:00

-i really am not a fan in the whole "business" part of being a photographer. a 14 year old can't handle all that stuff. but i am slowly learning that "the costumer is always right". i guess better sooner than later.

-i feel like summer is closing in on us. high school is approaching! i am excited for high school, but not excited that summer will be over.

-greene county was last night. no more swim team. the (+): i get to sleep in, the (-): we won't see our friends as much.

-i want an SLR camera. preferably a canon rebel T1i. just sayin'

-we all want so many things, but i am realizing that we can get very few of those things, oh, if i won the lottery...

-speaking of if money didn't matter...

-funny stuff. watch them all.

-i saw harry potter. it was good. i would go see it. but, i haven't even read the book and that ending was still terrible.

WHAT.

2009-07-01T22:13:00.000-05:00

OKAY.

so i was making a blog of all the things i would buy if money didn't matter, when i realized that apple doesn't even sell the aluminum macbook anymore. what? i guess it is because they make a 13 inch macbook pro, but, i'm sorry apple, i don't like the macbook pro. the speakers on the sides of the keyboard, not-so-much.

but then again, now i feel that my computer is not just "the old macbook".

new.

2009-06-29T22:39:00.001-05:00

okay, so here is what i have sort of decided....

i don't really want this to just be a photography blog, but those post will still be posted. it has taken me a while to decided. but i've made up my mind. i want to be able to blog more often than just when i take pictures. i pretty much want to post everything and anything in my life... as a photographer.

Noun: a person, place, or thing.

2009-05-17T11:24:00.000-05:00

I've decided on the name "noun photography",

what do you think?

tulips, twitter, typewriters, and susan boyle. :)

2009-05-01T21:52:00.000-05:00

I figure since I haven't posted in like a month, I should go all out with four topics. :)

Okay:

tulips:

our tulips from Mandy's wedding finally bloomed!

twitter:

I'm going to have to say that twitter is addicting, and I think anyone with texting should have one. make one now! :)

typewriters:

I got a typewriter last weekend. It is so much fun to type on. But now I am thankful for the backspace button. :)

and finally, Susan Boyle:

so, if you haven't seen the video check it out here.

you definitely won't judge a book buy it's cover after this one. :)

2009-03-27T15:57:00.000-05:00

"When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls. "

~Ted Grant

2009-03-26T14:24:00.001-05:00

You don't take a photograph. You ask, quietly, to borrow it. ~Author Unknown

Spring.

2009-03-24T09:33:00.000-05:00

Daisy's 1. :)

2009-03-22T15:10:00.000-05:00

Lightroom

2009-03-13T19:36:00.000-05:00

First off, I would like to apologize for being a terrible blogger.

Second, this week I downloaded The Adobe Lightroom trail. Chad taught me how to use it, so I've been playing around with some pictures. Here's some I've edited.

Happy Valentines Day!

2009-02-13T18:15:00.000-06:00

Sorry it's been so long. Busy, busy, busy. Anyway, here are some pictures from us decorating Rachel's house. Happy Valentines Day everyone! (:

Crepe!

2009-01-19T09:55:00.001-06:00

Friday night we went over to K1's house to make Crepes and to hang out. You are probably wondering, why crepes? Well, around Christmas time, we went to the mall with K1, and we had seen the Cravin' Crepes place in the food court, and we thought it was pretty funny. We wanted to go there this weekend, but, obviously, it shut down. Crepes aren't very popular in Missouri. Anyway, here are some pictures from Friday night.

Fun at the Worley's.

2009-01-10T14:37:00.000-06:00

We had so much fun last night. Thanks for inviting us Brittany and Kevin!

Sorry they lost Lauren...

My new favorite card game is "Pit."

Cheese! (:

Lucy is 4.

2009-01-07T20:21:00.000-06:00

Lucy Burch+ Chick-fil-A + Minnie Mouse + A bunch of screaming 4 year olds = a fun night.

Those Burch's throw a good party. (:

Chinese New Year.

2009-01-02T11:09:00.000-06:00

This year we had a "Chinese New Year" with our cousins while our parents went out. Even though the real Chinese New Year is in January. :)

Happy 2009!

Bowling.

2008-12-30T19:12:00.001-06:00

coke.

2008-12-30T12:13:00.000-06:00

Yesterday, Chad came over with sky' and taught me how to use my camera. Now I know what every little icon on the camera means. No more mysteries. Thanks Chad!

Happy Birthday To You...

2008-12-28T18:07:00.000-06:00

Tonight Caroline turned 1.Love this picture.

Canon SX110 IS

2008-12-26T11:28:00.000-06:00

I got a new camera for Christmas. Posting will 100 times easier again. No more 2 weeks away posting again! promise. Here are the pictures from Christmas.

Christmas morning at our house.

We went over to our cousin to help them set up there present, a Wii.

Then we went to our grandmas. Presents.

Christmas sunset.

Christmas List

2008-12-06T09:38:00.000-06:00

I needed a sleeve for my mac. I found this sleeve called the "apple sac." (applesac.com)

I have no idea why, but I really want a red typewriter.

I thought this was kind of fun.

Make your own speakers... YA! :)

I am really starting to like these sperrys.

My iPod has bit the dust. I would like this new one.

I need a new coat, and I like this one.

cool photo album huh?

I hope...

2008-11-10T20:17:00.000-06:00

...That my mom and nancy are having lots of fun in amsterdam.

I will say that we all agree that it is much different around the house with out her.

4 more days and then she'll be home!

you would be surprised...

2008-11-06T20:22:00.000-06:00

What your name means.

here are some-

Chandler ~ candle maker.

Olivia ~ peace with the olive tree.

Cindy ~ the moon personified.

Linus ~ flaxen colored.

Maggie ~ pearl.

Skyler ~ learned one.

Oliver ~ the olive tree.

Rachel ~ innocent lamb.

Barrett ~ strength of a bear.

Minnie ~ bitter.

Lauren ~ crowned with laurel.

Chad ~ warrior.

Dave ~ beloved.

Missy ~ a honey bee.

Henry ~ ruler of the home.

Andrea ~ courageous.

here is the link so you can find out your name!

A few things today...

2008-10-25T11:45:00.000-05:00

firstly...

go see it.

secondly...

I love fall and all, but I am beginning to miss summer...

thirdly...

today I am going to my old 5th grade teachers wedding.

it will be fun.

and Mandy, it is a green and brown wedding too.

a blog will follow after the wedding.

thank you for reading. :)

Seriously?

2008-10-20T16:56:00.001-05:00

Wedding!

2008-10-05T17:23:00.001-05:00

It was a fun night. Congrats again Mandy and Bradley. :)

Confusion...

2008-09-19T22:04:00.000-05:00

I do not like this new Facebook... not one bit.

Last day of summer.

2008-08-24T16:20:00.000-05:00

Church.

Red Robin.

The mall.

Swimming.

Perfect day. :)

School's tomorrow. It just hit me.

This Summer's Favorites.

2008-08-19T18:34:00.000-05:00

Swimming.

Southern Hills.

Getting a blog.

Making new friends.

Jon and Kate Plus 8.

Late nights.

Ice pops.

Getting to hold Caroline at the pool.

Swim team.

Having Skyler as a baby-sitter.

Hanging out with the Burches.

Get Smart.

Barely using my cell phone.

Getting a new room.

Jump-Mania.

The olympics.

Incredible Pizza.

Camp.

Showing off my "battle scars" :).

Photography lessons by Chad Freaking Watson.

Eating Taco Bell all the time.

Silver Dollar City.

... All the rides there too.

All these new babies and engagements!

JV class.

Going to Target with Skyler (once a week at-least.)

Painting for my new room.

Hearing all about the wedding planning.

Learning about PhotoFunia.

The Wii.

Fire House Pottery.

Facebook.

Skyler's funny stories.

Sunday night swimming.

Fourth of July.

Scuba Diving.

Getting to say I'm an 8th grader.

A little bit of the fair.

My summer friends.

Getting to do it all over next summer. :)

Olympics review- 8-9-08

2008-08-09T14:05:00.000-05:00

Ok, I'm pretty sure most people don't know what is considered "fast" in swimming. But Michael Phelps just swam the 400 meter I.M. (all four strokes) in 4:07.82.

Now that is what you call "really fast" in swimming.

Are you ready...

2008-08-08T12:46:00.000-05:00

... For the 2008 Summer Olympics?

Tonight, at 6:30.

YouTube is so fun.

2008-08-04T11:02:00.000-05:00

My "Photography"

2008-08-01T09:33:00.000-05:00

What to blog? What to blog?

2008-07-27T16:37:00.000-05:00

You have no idea how hard it is to blog without my camera. The button that you push to take the picture fell off. I have the parts; the spring and the button. I mean, I just don't like the fact of a blog with no pictures. I mean nothing exciting seems to have happened. 1st option; post some of my old "photography". 2nd option; post my bedroom furniture and other new stuff for my room. And honestly, those are the only 2 ideas!! It's so frustrating! anyway, tell me what you would rather see.

I had to put a picture. I couldn't help it. :)

(www.photofunia.com)

the tooth pulling...

2008-07-23T13:43:00.000-05:00

Thanks Rachel. (and Isabelle)

4th of July weekend

2008-07-06T09:04:00.000-05:00

here are my 10 favorite things from the 4th weekend.

Shooting off fireworks.

Feeding the cows.

Drinking sweet tea 24/7.

Finding a 4-leaf clover. :)

And of course, the family.

five more things...

(sadly, with no pictures)

I got to scuba-dive in my grandparents pool.

Getting tan.

Having our cousins stay at our house.

Driving my grandpa's tractor.

And, the food, was amazing!

Pancakes

2008-07-05T00:17:00.000-05:00

1 1/2 cups flour
3 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. white sugar

1 1/4 cup milk

1 egg

3 Tbsp. butter (melted)

Mix dry ingredients together.

mix in the egg, milk, and melted butter.

If the mix seems too thick, add a splash of milk.

(optional) add chocolate chips, blueberries, etc.

enjoy.

(recipe and picture from allrecipe.com)

2008-07-03T16:53:00.000-05:00

I wish I was in New York City.

Can you believe summer is half-way over?

I want to go to Latin America with my dad later this summer.

I'm so exited for the 4th tomorrow. :) ... And to blog about it.

How many fireworks will we get?

How will the I Love America fireworks be from my grandparents home?

Have all my cousins changed since Christmas.

I am watching iCalry.

I saw Get Smart today. It was funny.

Wall-E was good too.

I miss all my friends from school.

I want to be tan.

I miss camp. So much.

My sister is talking to me.

Does anyone look at my blog?

This is kind of fun.

I am nervous about 8th grade.

I want to go to Washington D.C., the 8th grade trip.

Will that be fun?

I can't decide if I like Facebook or Myspace more.

I am exited to move downstairs. And get a new room.

I want furniture from IKEA.

I think I want gray or a blue-steel color walls.

I like the color Red.

I love "Pieces of Flair" on Facebook.

Jon and Kate plus 8 is one of my favorites.

Leah and Collin are my two favorite. :)

I love quotes.

I'm exited for high school. Just one more year.

I want to be able to fly.

I wish a could go into those planes that goes into zero gravity.

I found a new pancake recipe. It's so good. I'll post it soon.

I think going "GREEN" is sort of over rated. (yes Al Gore, I said it!)

I am jealous of my friend, Margeaux, who just got back from Europe.

I want to go to Rome.

I want a new Jansport backpack.

I am tempted to have a Dr. Pepper.

I would like a new iPhone 3G.

I like having a blog for stuff like this.

... Thank you Natalie Blaine for the wonderful idea.

Wii Fit. oh, what a fun game...

2008-06-28T08:31:00.000-05:00

Last week, we brought our Wii Fit game over to the Hillens. It's pretty fun. Both of my parents play it. And my grandma said she wants to buy a Wii, so she can play Wii Fit. There are over 100 activities of yoga (exhibit A), strength training, aerobics, and balance games. I think you get the point, it's a great game for the nintendo Wii. (Thank you Barrett, for the picture idea :)

Camp 2008

2008-06-26T16:05:00.000-05:00

"1,2,3! Good, one more time..." Crystal Wooten

"(Saying this to Crystal) Your baby is so cute." -everyone not from Highstreet, at Windermere.

"What else could go wrong to are stupid cabin. Cabin 415!" - Cory O' Grady

"HERE WE GO! Hey, you stole my line!" -Cindy Hillenburg

"This bus is so loud! How much longer?" -Ashley Hoving

"Did you delete those pictures!?!" -Skyler Hillenburg

"Are you sure this is a christian camp?" -Ally Jepson

a year makes a difference..

2008-06-23T11:36:00.000-05:00

This is a picture from last year at camp. We all look so young. Camp 2008 pictures coming soon. If I can figure out how to get picasa! (: Other wise it will be just 4 or 5 pictures.

new favorite blog.

2008-06-21T20:51:00.000-05:00

ok, I've only known about Pleasant View school house blog for a day, but it's pretty awesome. You need to go check it out.

first post.

2008-06-21T13:29:00.000-05:00

Ok, I got my computer a while ago. But I just created my blog. it sounds like fun. so I hope you like it!(: