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My Assembly has two new members, plus another person about to join! Now that I have the announcement out of the way, I can elaborate on the actual event. What is an Initiation? In Rainbow, the ceremony is used to describe what Rainbow values as an organization. It's theatrical storytelling, and the journey to find the Pot of Gold is its crux. Each color represents an important lesson (From Red to Violet: Love, Religion, Nature, Immortality, Fidelity, Patriotism, and Service), and the Pot of Gold can represent the members' heritage. Our Assembly is small, but with plenty of help from local Assemblies we filled almost every station. Afterwords, we ate a pizza lunch. We also turned in an application from one of my friends -she recently moved close enough that she'd be able to attend as a member!
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Unfortunately, this event became the second worst event I've attended in Rainbow. But I didn't know that when I arrived at its gate. Rather, the early half was fun; but after ROTC girl suffered while on Thor's Hammer (which went upside-down twelve times!), things slowly started to go downhill. The worst moments happened on the last ride, the go-carts. I've never drived such a Mata Nui-Forsaken contraption before, and the way the employees handled the situation was terrible. I was disappointed that they did not choose to be a part of the solution. Instead, their "punishment" amplified the negative result of my mistakes. Fortunately, my friends were there to cheer me up. Scandia became the second worst also because I've discovered -as I believed I would- that I don't like Scandia as much as I like Disneyland and Knott's and Legoland. In fact, there's nothing to justify going back; I can travel a few less blocks to Boomers and John's Pizza Co., which combined are almost exactly like Scandia. Anyway, I was still upset when I got home, so I sat down and finally made my Rainbow Installation CD: Rainbow Connection (Dixie Chicks)Breakaway (Kelly Clarkson)Colors of the Wind (Instrumental; performed live by my music teacher)You Raise Me Up (Celtic Woman)I Hope You Dance (Lee Ann WomakI Believe (Instrumental; performed live by a Claremont Eastern Star Member)What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Israel Kamakawiwo'ole)Part of your World (Instrumental; CD)Remember When (Lee Ann Rymes) And Today I made this: For all the gems that make the "crown" upon BZPower.
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more party music (electric slide, meh.) This is an entry that I already wrote on Word. I already edited the dates. Autobiography: 6 pages of an essay + dedication page + cover = 8 pages total. Pirates! On Memorial Day (May 28), we went to L.A. / Hollywood to see At World's End at the El Capitan! After an hour of driving, we arrived on a very busy Hollywood Boulevard. The Theatre stood out from its neighboring building, as it was the only to have a battlement on top of it. Then, we had a parking disaster, because a parking structure did not declare its full capacity. Therefore, if you are going to visit Hollywood, I suggest the parking for the mall and Kodak theatre across the street. Then, around the building to the back of the line. Ironically, we found excellent front row seats. Inside, the antique theatre has ornately decorated ceilings; and for the pirates, treasure be everywhere. The confetti resembled Aztec gold! As we found our seats, we listened to live organ music. Then, the movie began. The more I watched it, the more I liked it. Jack was weird in this movie, but I fell in love with Davy Jones. My mom did not like the ending, but it was also something I expected. More pictures! (Click Thumbs) Part of that grey castle, Los Angeles, as seen from the freeway. My favorite picture. The thing on the bottom is the ticket booth. I edited this one on Photoshop. The Battlement atop the theatre Confetti and a ticket Group Shot! (and my other favorite picture) Left to Right, by Nickname: Nansea, Hello Kitty, Cocoa, Fishy, Cream, Gali Nuva Girl (Me!), Tator Tot, and ROTC girl. Tiaras! On June tenth, I helped at Citrus Assembly's Installation. The the theme was "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend," with (gasp!) Tiaras! If I did not have a tiara for Job's Daughters, I would have been tempted to take their (tiara) carry-ins home! (Just kidding) I do not have any pictures from this event, we forgot our camera. After the sparkly installation, my mom and I went shopping, ate pizza for dinner, and then the day was over.
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A Tropical Heaven in 2007 The Convention & GNG as a "SUNsational Singer" Grand Assembly is a convention for Rainbow Girls. In four days, you will meet other members, participate in contests (talent, arts, sewing, and Ritual -all for wich you sign up beforehand), and have a whole lot of fun at the same time. If you want to take on more of a responsibility, you can sign up for Grand Page, Grand Observer Helper, or Grand Chior. Grand Officers are appointed, and are known for their mascots. For exsample, 2007's officers were known as the "Gregarious Grizzlies." Day 1 (3/31) My first thought that morning was, "I have to get ready AND do the hair." For Grand Assembly, if you signed up to anything "Grand" as a member, you wear the hairpiece. When finished, it looks like a mass of curls, when in fact the net-like covering hides your real hair. We spent most of the morning trying to tie my mane tight enough and high enough to fit the HAIR, but we had to give up. The morning Chior practise was nothing special, except that the Grand Chior Director (from Citrus Assembly) put my hair up proper. In the first session, the Chior marched into the room, wearing matching pink dresses and singing "Bear Necessities" the (styrofoam) tiki gods and palm trees used to decorate the room were amazing. The Grand Worthy Advisor and Supreme Deputy surfed (literally) into the convention. troughout the Convention) we heard from other organizations, Grand Representative Reports (to other Rainbow Juristictions) and inspirational thoughts from the Grand Lecturer. Items of business are broken up with Talent entrants in between, and Each session ends with Communications read by the Grand Recorder. That night (after a long nap, on my part) we went to the party at the Convention Center, where I danced with the Helen G. girls. Day 2 (4/1) Sunday, the longest day of G.A.. After putting the HAIR up (and getting frustrated by it) on our own, we came back for a theme-matching devotional, formal opening, and escort. This session ended with the banner parade, where each Assembly in attendence, represented by a girl and an adult, parades with their Banner. I ate at the Worthy Associate Line Officer's Luncheon, where we made Mad-lib style event fliers. The Afternoon session included an Initiation for ten new members and a Majority degree for Past Grand Officers. Sunday Evening was (one of) the best parts of G.A. because of Revelations! As the Grand Officers had their "protest," we watched a remarkably brief game of volleyball. When the Officers returned, they all wore fun -and in many cases, pirate- costumes over their lime green dresses. They brought the new mascots -bees- with them, and made a circle on the convention floor. The Supreme Deputy would call out the office, starting with adults then girls with no particular order, while the outgoing officer stands in the center of the circle. The cheering during Revelations is so loud, you'd think we had a major sport event. When they announce the name, several Assemblies will cheer for that girl as she is escorted to the floor, because the members know her. After Relevations, everyone goes to the exhibit hall to celebrate. Day 3 (4/2) That morning, we got really upset at the HAIR, but when it was done, we said, "Wait, it's perfect!" Third Time's A Charm. Monday Afternoon, was half a farewell for the Outgoing Officers, In Memoriam, and the announcement of how much we raised for the Grand Service Project: California Rainbow Girls raised $83,098.17 for the Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation and donated 859 pints of blood. Evening Session included the Talent Parade, the Grand Worthy Advisor's Report, and Ritualistic Closing. Day 4 (4/3) I did not attend the Grand Installation (Grand Officers officially recieve their title); My Assembly had to get home before dark. Whew! It was quite a vacation, but I did enjoy myself.
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*GNG Walks in wearing pink dress* GNG *singing* Look for the bare necessities, the simple bare necessities... BZP: GNG: :blush: Oh, I forgot where I was... I'll be right back. *GNG returns, wearing jeans and a Bionicle Heroes shirt* Much better! Anyway I just got back from Grand Assembly for California Rainbow, and there is a lot to tell about this event, so... A Tropical Heaven in 2007 Part 1: The Week Before On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, went to two Rainbow Meetings (I visited Citrus for their mtg.) and the Jobie meeting. At Citrus Assembly, Tomcat and Goo Goo Bear's Dad each received the Grand Cross of Color (the card, you get the medallion at Grand Assembly). Sunshine's meeting became an instructional. At Jobies, The Grand Bethel Librarian visited. Thursday was all about packing; and on Friday, Nansea, my Mom and I piled into my parents' van to arrive in Fresno. We chose to spend an extra night because I was in Grand Choir, and the Saturday practise was at eight in the morning That was the week before, And I need to get back to work.
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I went to Helen G MaCallum Assembly (#207 in Riverside) for their Installation. The theme was Winter Wonderland. I can't say much else, I forgot to get nicknames from the girls there. :blush: Speaking of forgetting, I have forgotten to approve people's comments. They are now approved! Life has been quite boring recently, mostly doing homework. Another weird dream of no importance. I also have a Tracfone. That's all the non-Bionicle stuff, for the biological chronicle will get its own entry in about 10 seconds. EDIT: I adoped a virtual pet! ... and... yeah... Comments Welcome.
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Upland Christmas Parade; Christmas At Disneyland
Soaring Strawberry posted a blog entry in blogs_blog_443
Background Music: Music from "Mask of Light," recorded by SPIRIT. I woke up at 8 am. After a rushed morning, where I finally made the CD and were later that my Mother Advisor would have liked, we arrived at our float: a highly decorated pickup truck and rented trailer. Then, I was disappointed. The three sisters -half of our group- suddenly decided not to come, after raising our hopes. With them gone, and another girl at ROTC, that left me, one girl, her brother, and several adults. Despite that, we had fun during the parade, and the MA gave us plush/wire poinsettias. The local TV crowd was also televising it; I hope to record it. While there, I asked the members what nickname they would like. The girl will be known as Cocoa; her brother will be cloud. The MA seemed to like my idea (nicknames). After that, my mom and I got some snacks and two German Advent calendars. I was hoping to attend a local Jobie Installation, but I turn around and Mom is sleeping! Instead I started reading Eragon, a book that TOV likes and is adapted for a movie. We may see it in theaters, so I started reading the book. I'm almost done. Meanwhile, I built Toa Norik! I've had the two-set for a month and I haven't had the time for building him. I already had Iruini from last year. Mom insists I should keep the second Iruini but the Rainbow Girl in me begs to donate the toy. The next day, Disneyland. Every year, they have a Candlelight procession: A celebrity tells the story of Jesus' birth while the choir stands in a Living Christmas Tree; and trumpets and an orchestra aaccompany the singing. And every year, my family tries to attend without paying $200. We were thrilled when we saw the Living Tree at the Main Street Train Station! They haven't had it there in years! Until now, they've kept it at the Fantasyland Theatre, so I only remember the non-traditional setting. Before the Procession, we watched the Christmas Parade near Small World. Entirely secular, the parade has changed much from when I was young; but the basic fabric is the same. Then we turned around and went on Small World Holiday. This ride changes almost completely for Christmas, so I won't bore you with details. Finally, the Candlelight Procession. This year, the celebrity was Andy Garcia. I don't remember my watching the Procession at the Station, but it's awesome there. B) It's easier to look at everything. The Tree, which becomes a three dimensional centerpiece, stands as tall as the station, and the HUGE choir that didn't fit crowds arounds it. The Trumpeters are on top of the Station, and I do not know where the orchestra was, I was further away. But it doesn't matter if you can see this event. With the event at Main Street, you could sit anywhere in the area and just listen. That is my entry for today. Monday wasn't 100% cheery, but today I'm doing a little better. I feel like I have a meeting tonight, but I don't.