Snow Rocks

School is

Never

Open with this

White stuff 

Raining from 

Overhead

Cool! I can

Kick back and

Sleep. 

HAPPY SNOW DAY!

The Princess And The Pea (A Retelling) Part 4

Princess Rose walked to the ballroom ready for her first test. Angelica had told her it was to be about  the history of the kingdom, and she was ready. Angelica had told her all the questions, and the answers. She was going to ace the test. The doors opened and a man introduced her. Everyone in the room turned to see her. She was dressed in a light pink dress that had a full skirt that reached the floor. Her light brown hair was in a bun,and a tiara rested on her head. She looked every bit the princess she was supposed to be.  She walked down the stairs, her slippers making no sound. When she reached the bottom Prince Calvin offered his hand which she took. He lead her over to his parents who then started the test. Every question they threw at Princess Rose, she answered correct. They were shocked, no one had gotten every single question right. They had no choice, but to say Princess Rose had passed the test. The whole court rejoiced. 

For the rest of the afternoon, while the king and queen were developing another test, Princess Rose and Prince Calvin talked as they walked the castle grounds. They discussed art, literature, and poetry. They found they had similar opinions in the subjects, and talked amiablly about such things until it came time for dinner. 

Over the next few days the king and queen threw everything they had at Princess Rose, but she still managed to pass every test. She and Prince Calvin were growing closer and as their wedding seemed a sure thing, they fell in love. The king and queen discussed what the next test was to be. A jousting competion to test her strength? An ediqutte test to to try her manners? Whatever it was, it had to be hard. They were discussing this when they noticed a cat in the study. The queen abhorred cats and ordered her servants to close all the doors so they could capture the black cat. The servants obeyed, and after sealing all exits, they proceeded to try and capture the cat. The cat ran around the room, causing the servants to bump into each other, or the furniture. The king, an expert hunter, was the one who finally grabbed the cat by the fur. 

"Bring it to the cook for dinner," his wife said. "Cats are only good for eating." The queen had had a most unfortunate experience with felines in her youth that scared her for life concerning the creatures. Her husband sympathized with her, but eating the poor creature was a bit extreme. Before either one could do anything, the cat transformed into a mouse. 

"A witch!" the king exclaimed as the mouse-witch dropped to the floor. The mouse scurried to a hole in the wall, but never made it, for a servant-who was actually a skilled wizard- had put a spell on it, making it unable to move. The wizard was the most skilled in the art of magic that the kingdom had seen in years, and the poor witch was no match for him. He cast a spell that revealed her true form. The mouse transformed into a woman with red hair. Angelica. 

"Who are you?" The king asked. She made no answer. "Tell me, or I shall have you hanged!"

"Angelica," was her curt reply. 

"What is your purpose here?" the queen asked. Again there was no response. 

"ANSWER!!!!" The king roared. Angelica trembled. She could have turned him into a frog, but the wizard held her captive. 

"I was lost."

"Fredrick, throw her in the dungeon," the king ordered one of the servants. 

"Wait!" Angelica shouted. She didn't want to rat out Rose, but she didn't want to sleep with rats either. No way was she going to the dungeon. "I was trying to to find out what the next test was about."

"Did you do this for the other tests?" When Angelica hesitated, the king motioned to Fredrick.

"Yes, I did!" Angelica admitted, while silently apologizing to Rose. 

"So that's why Princess Rose got all the answers right," the queen said, feeling better. She had been thinking that she was losing her touch. 

"Yes." 

"Well let's have a word or two with this Princess Rose," the king said.

Princess Rose walked into the throne room. She had no idea why the king and queen had called her there. Maybe it was about the next test. When she walked into the room, there was no announcement of her arrival. It was then that Princess Rose knew something was afoot. As she walked to the the three thrones of the king, queen, and prince, none of them looked happy. The king looked outraged, the queen looked disdainful, and the prince looked hurt. Princess Rosecurtsied. 

"Your majesties," she said. "You asked for me?"

"Yes, we have someone you know," the king said. He made a motion and a servant brought forward a squirming Angelica.  Princess Rose knew there was no use denying theiracquaintance. 

"Yes, I do know her," Princess Rose admitted.

"So you did cheat on the tests!" The queen cried.

"Yes," Princess Rose replied, downcast.

"Why?" Prince Calvin asked.

"How else was I to marry you? I come from a small kingdom of no consequence, and you would never marry a girl like me."

"Enough," the king said, "take her to the dungeon."

"No!" Prince Calvin shouted, standing up and walking over to hold Princess Rose's hand, "I love her, I don't care if she cheated. I want to marry her."

"But she cheated," the queen said.

"Give me one last test," Princess Rose pleaded. "If I don't pass I'll leave, if I pass..."

"We'll get married," Prince Calvin finished. The king and queen looked at each other and after a moment nodded. 

Princess Rose went to bed late that night. She and Prince Calvin had been studying for the test, whatever it might be. They studied up on history, etiquette, food, botany, and anything else they thought could be tested on. She was tired as anything, but knew she wouldn't be able to sleep a wink for she was too worried about the test the following morning. 

Princess Rose walked down the stairs into the ballroom, everyone was there to await the outcome of the final test. No one but the royal family knew about her cheating ways. Rose walked over to where the king, queen, and prince sat on their thrones. Princess Rose curstied, and Prince Calvin smiled at her. 

"Well Princess Rose are you ready for your final test?" the king asked.

"Yes," Princess Rose responded, holding back a yawn. 

"Didn't you sleep well?" the queen asked.

"No, I kept tossing and turning, I just could not fall asleep." 

"Even after we studied all night?" Prince Calvin asked.

"Yes, I was not able to sleep, and my back is killing me," Princess Rose said truthfully. 

"You passed the test!" The Queen exclaimed. 

"What? How?" 

"We put a pea under your mattress to test if you were a real princess, delicite and precise, and you are." The king explained.

"A pea? That bother me? Yeah right!" Princess Rose exclaimed, not telling the real reason behind her sleep loss. The king and queen showed her the pea that had "kept her awake",  and they set the date for the wedding.  Prince Calvin and Princess Rose got married and lived happily ever after. The End. 

The Princess And The Pea (A Retelling) Part 2

Princess Rose dropped her bags in her room. It was a magnificant room, canopy bed, big fireplace, a rather large window. It was indeed a room fit for a princess. Princess Rose laughed as she flopped onto the bed. Soon a little black bird flew in from the window and landed on a chair by the bed. The black bird-called the Black Death for supersitious reasons, that the black bird brings death- was not common in that area, but Princess Rose seemed unsuprised at the bird entrance. Suddenly the bird transformed into a pretty young woman. She was dressed in black and had red hair. Two common signs of a witch, which she was. She was Anjelica, a witch descended from the best witches of the neigboring kingdoms. She was also Princess Rose's closest friend. 

"So did you meet the famous prince?" she asked crossing her legs and looking at Princess Rose critically.

"Yeah."

"And?"

"Eh..." Princess Rose said non-commitally.

"Eh? That's all I get. Is he as cute as everyone says he is?"

"Ok ok fine, yes he is every bit as handsome as everyone says."

"Details girl!" 

"He has black hair, chisled face, and blue eyes."

"Mhmmm, sounds cute. So did they accept you?"

"Yeah, they don't even suspect," Princess Rose smiled. "I start the tests tomorrow." 

"Oh really. Well let's see what the fly on the wall finds out about the test," Anjelica transformed into a fly and flew out of the room. Princess Rose laid on her bed starring up, happy. She had no doubt that one day she would marry Prince Calvin, and one day be queen.

The Princess and The Pea (A Retelling)

There was an edict issued throughout the kingdom of Apola, ruled by the strong King Phillip and his fair wife, the Queen Jacqueline. The edict concerned their handsome young son, Prince Calvin, that he would have to marry, but only the greatest of all princesses. Also if he married he would invite the whole kingdom to the wedding, it would be the event of the century. All princesses with any desire to marry the prince were to report to the castle. However there were rumors throughout the land that the princesses would have to pass tests in order to marry the prince. Despite the rumors throngs of princesses flocked to the castle, hoping to pass whatever tests might come in order to win the prince's hand. One by one they failed the test. They told of horrible tests that tested if "they were real princesses" as the queen called it. They told of tests that tested their intelligence, their strength, their grace, their delicacy, and their beauty. If they failed one part of the test, they were graciously asked to leave. It seemed as if the king and queen deemed no one worthy to marry their only son. It seemed as if the prince would never marry. Soon came a princess like none other. Her name was Princess Rose. She had the papers to prove her heritage, and now had only to pass the tests that would be thrown her way. She was not like the other princesses, oh no! She- where the other princesses were delicate, quiet, and snobby- was sturdy, talkative, and down to earth. The prince was enchanted with her. The kingdom was sure this was the girl for him. 

Every Day

Every Day, Every passing day

The majority of my life

Seems a little Grey 

And filled with some strife. 

Every Day, Every passing hour

As time continues to pass by

I seem to be more than a little dour

And I am puzzled as to why.

Every Day, Every passing bit

Around me the world goes on 

I stand still, unable to make it

Little by little I grow more withdrawn.

Every Day, Every Passing breath

My life wastes away before me

Bringing me closer to death

Only then shall I be free. 

What Advice To Give?

What advice to give, what wisedom to tell?

On what should the next generation dwell?

Don't do drugs, don't drink and drive,

if you want to stay alive.

Listen to your parents, like you should

and make sure your grades are good. 

Eat your veggies to grow up strong

enjoy life and your youth all your days long.

Would it go in one ear and out the other?

Like getting advice from a sister or a brother.

Would they disregard it like we did as well.

Advice given is wisedom recieved, on that we should dwell. 

Sticks and Stones may break bones

Sticks and stones may break my bones

but words bring greater moans.

Words hurt more than physical pain

bruises and cuts heal, but words will remain.

Biting words said in anger bring despair 

watch what you say and beware.

What you say may bring more than just hurt,

with danger don't flirt. 

Food Quizzes!!!!Yum!!!

You Are Lemon Meringue Pie

You're the perfect combo of sassy and sweet. You always know how to brighten someone's mood, but you're not overly sappy. In fact, you can be a bit too honest at times. And most people find that refreshing. While you're always true to yourself, you keep things light. That's how people are able to stomach your slightly bitter outlook. Those who like you have well refined tastes. You're complicated - and let's face it - a true enigma. You enjoy defying expectations, and there are many layers to your personality. There's not one easy way to define you.

What Kind of Pie Are You?

You Are an Apple

You are strong, powerful, and even a bit stubborn at times. You have enough strength to help those around you in trouble. You are adventurous and charming. Many people are drawn to you. You love life, and you enjoy traveling the world. You enjoy fine food, art, and culture. People have accused you of being a snob, but that's not accurate. You do enjoy the best things in life. Unlike snobs, you truly appreciate quality... not just pretend to.

What Type of Fruit Are You?

You Are A Vanilla Ice Cream Girl

Flexible. Easygoing. Classic.

What Flavor Ice Cream Girl Are You?

You Are Strawberry Ice Cream

A bit shy and sensitive, you are sweet to the core. You often find yourself on the outside looking in. Insightful and pensive, you really understand how the world works. You are most compatible with chocolate chip ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

You Are Fish

You have a well formed palate and a daring appetite. If it's served to you, you'll at least try it. People are pretty scared of your exotic ways. But once they get a taste of you, they're addicted!

What Kind of Meat Are You?

You are Milk Chocolate

A total dreamer, you spend most of your time with your head in the clouds. You often think of the future, and you are always working toward your ideal life. Also nostalgic, you rarely forget a meaningful moment... even those from long ago.

What Kind of Chocolate Are You?

New Year

Happy New Year! A new year, a clean slate. Hopefully 2009 will be better than 2008. My new year's resolution is to get published, or- since that will probally never happen- to finish a full-lengthed novel. 100 plus pages. Ok good luck with that! So far I'm at 52 pages in one story and 45 in another. Maybe one day you'll get to buy them at the bookstore!