Hi. I'm Katie.

THIS IS MY CONTEST ENTRY FOR ALL TIME LOW'S TOY STORY CONTEST.
IT'S WRITTEN TO BE SUNG TO THE TUNE OF “SHAMELSS” BY ALL TIME LOW.

Lips drawn and eyes wide
Like statues these dolls don’t move
No hugs or high fives
But I'm still playing
Giant heads and some underwear
With the cankles and retired hair
They’re showing off
Without a flaw
It's ON!

Buy one, get one (Whoa oh! Whoa oh!)
The dresser of your own bedroom
Displayed within a small glass tomb, just
Placed there to see
Ignore the two inch vinyl
And remember who they are

Tiny figurines are here
To keep All Time Low so near
And obsession more obvious

Jack’s got a weiner
Tucked in his painted undies
Rian’s not smiling
And Zack’s hair looks teased
Like a jam without its jar
Alex lacks his pink guitar
No one has any ears

Buy one, get one (Whoa oh! Whoa oh!)
The dresser of your own bedroom
Displayed within a small glass tomb, just
Placed there to see
Ignore the two inch vinyl
And remember who they are

Tiny figurines are here
To keep All Time Low so near
And obsession more obvious, I confess
No longer pressed for their time
I’ve got them caught in their prime
All Time Low is timeless
But lifeless. (x3)

Currently on single repeat: “Winter Wonderland” by Jason Mraz

I used to be so excited to go to church on Christmas Eve – that nighttime celebration with the enthusiastic UCC congregation was one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. But now that I’m thinking about it, I haven’t been to Church in over a year-and-a-half and, oddly enough, I don’t miss it too much. I’ve come to find that Church is more of a book club for the Bible and I prefer Harry Potter **.

So the point of this background information is simple: today is Christmas and I am celebrating, more because of family tradition than my own personal (how’s that for redundancy?) preference***. But for the first time in 19 years, we celebrated without Santa Claus... we all know now. That’s right kiddies, my little sister who is only 10 years old knows the Santa secret... I held out until I was at least 12; I was a very imaginative child. But this was the first year we watched and all understood the sarcasm in Elf when Papa Elf suggests that the parents put gifts under the tree. This was the first year one of us didn’t get to enjoy midnight cookies that were left out for jolly old Saint Nicholas. This was the first year I didn’t get to question the uncanny likeness of Santa’s handwriting to my mother’s and receive a different response from the previous year. The worst part? I wasn’t prepared for this Santa spoiler because my little sister, we’ll call her Elle****, cornered my Mom while I was away at college. Bummer. I miss a lot while I’m away at school.

Regardless, I got some good presents this time around: Spongebob Squarepants Monopoly (favorite TV show + favorite board game = favorite gift), coloring books (I have crayons at college, so why not?), Sharpie markers (nothing jumpstarts creativity like the pungent aroma of your instrument), earrings (my favorite jewelry), a kickass desk organizer (from my Mommy <3), more t-shirts (one can never have enough), and miscellaneous stocking stuffers and whatnot. My “big gift” was a joint effort from extended relatives and close family to help cover some of my rowing expenses. I have been doing well enough on my own, but I am SO appreciative of their money, and love of course ^_*.

But the pride and joy of my day is this playlist that I made a couple weeks ago, but revamped today. Consider it a gift from me. Happy holidays!

Hold My Hand - A New Found Glory
Currents Convulsive - Pierce The Veil
Faces - Scary Kids, Scaring Kids
The Antidote - Story Of The Year
Island - The Starting Line
Love Like Rockets - Angels & Airwaves
Here (In Your Arms) - Hellogoodbye
I'm In Peace - Justin Nozuka
Iron In The Backseat - Daphne Loves Derby
Time To Dance - Panic! At The Disco
All Over You - The Spill Canvas
Disappear - Anberlin
Miracle - Paramore
Sincerely Me - A New Found Glory
Bittersweet Symphony - Ace Enders and a Million Different People
Radio Protector - 65daysofstatic
Do You Feel - The Rocket Summer
Chemical Kids And Mechanical Brides - Pierce The Veil
Headfirst Slide Into Cooperstown On A Bad Bet - Fall Out Boy
Space - Something Corporate

Oooh! Would you look at that, Simba has decided to join us. He’ll be one of the few in my life you meet for real... his name really is Simba and this is really him. I think he is pleased to meet you... he just licked the screen.




** It is important to note that I believe there is a God and that he and good old Mother Nature are running the show; I try to thank them every night for all I’ve got in my life. But that’s pretty much the extent of things and I ask you to please not hold it against me. I have a very open mind to religion and beliefs and won’t judge you for what you practice. I think the phrase “to each their own” applies well here. Any way you look at it, if I am going to judge you, it won’t be based on your religion... you’re just going to have to trust me on that one.

***Someday I might just celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. There is simply more meaning for me in a new year than in the birth of Jesus Christ, other peoples’ lord and savior.

****I love sharing random stories with you, but would still like to keep a certain amount of privacy. So I’ll be changing the names of some of the characters in my life’s story... just in case.

Currently on single repeat: “I’m in Peace” by Justin Nozuka

I am indecisive, to say the very least. I can make big decisions fairly well, but when it comes to the simple, daily ones I am a lost cause. Anywho, I have made a decision: I want to be a blogger.

There are many reasons for this decision, of course – the main one being that I think I have good stories at the beginning, middle, and end of my days. I don’t have the most exciting life, but I love the one I’ve got and I want to share it with you. Plus, I spend a lot of time on this-here Sony Vaio that is my laptop and I think this will be a good New Year's Buzz-olution.

Now I don’t want to bore you to tears, but I’d love for you to come along for the ride. So here’s the About Me I’ve rewritten a million times between my now-deleted myspace and my so-addicted-to facebook. If you like what you read, come back tomorrow and I’ll let you in on my life.

This is my ever-changing synopsis of an unwritten autobiography...

Music is it for me. Otherwise, I’m a tad confused. I spoon applesauce straight from the jar. I have too much fun with temporary tattoos. I enjoy washing the dishes, more so if Simba helps me out. I stay up late and wake up early - I prefer to be awake. I like bubble baths. I appreciate night skies and their stars. I wear concert teeeeshirts. I know how to use and eat Chinese food with chopsticks. I go to the zoo. I talk and I think. I consult my magic 8 ball for important decisions. I believe in a thing called love. My soul is probably shaped like an acoustic guitar. I write with Sharpies. I <3 fedoras and v-neck shirts. I have a very poor memory. Oftentimes, I am indifferent and simply don't care. I frequent the grocery store and the movie theatre. I bake chocolate chip cookies. I'm rather fond of walking. I rely on my family and my music. I have many, many flaws.

My myspace once asked me who I'd like to meet, but I answered with who I'd like to find: Someone who is fun to be around, lives by music, and makes me feel safe. Someone who will travel with me to China to see the Giant Pandas, to London to buy the Harry Potter books, and to Australia for the Soundwave Festival. Someone who would go on the Amazing Race with me. Someone who will never ever let me down, or who will know how to make up for it if they do. Someone who I can trust and love beyond death. Just someone who will amaze and inspire me... I am a romantic and will always hold out hope for someone.

I believe that happy endings exist, although I fear I will not have one. Not everyone can live happily ever after - no matter how many times they watch Pride & Prejudice.