Tearstains.

I feel terrible. As in sick terrible, scared terrible, tortured terrible. And a million times better at the same time. Today was immaculately horrible. (I think that's an oxymoron...)

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It was 6.30am. I was fifteen minutes late for my own teams basketball training. I felt guilty, but it wasn't my fault. I picked up Meg on the way to school to introduce her to the team. I hurried to the hall and saw that Ashlynn had organised the warm-ups. I hurried up to the front.

"Hey, thanks Ashlynn." I smiled warmly at her. "Would you like me to start the training? You've been coaching everyone really well, thanks."

"No, I'm fine thanks." she shrugged me away coldly, not looking at me.

"Ashlynn... Ashlynn..." I tried to talk to her, but she kept ignoring me.

"And 15 laps around the gym!" Ashlynn yelled. Lanie and Sienna bit her lips, and went to stand beside me.

"What is going on?" Meg whispered. "I thought you were the coach."

"So did I," I whispered back.

"Aren't you supposed to be doing 15 laps around the gym, Sienna. Lanie. And Julie." Ashlynn snapped.

"Ashlynn! You do realise who you're talking to! I'm the coach here, not you! You were the stand-in!"  I said exasperatingly.

"Well, I say I'm the coach," sneered Ashlynn.

"What is wrong with you, Ashlynn?" Lanie cried loudly. That was the first time she's done that. 

Ashlynn gave Lanie the most filthiest look right then. It was so mean, tears started rolling down Lanie's cheeks. Sienna and Meg comforted Lanie while I stepped forwards to confront Ashlynn myself.

"If you're so certain, we'll cast a vote," I smirked.

"Deal," she agreed.

"Everyone, listening up! Down to the middle," I yelled out. Everyone crowded around us. "We're going to cast a vote on your coach. Raise your hand to your favourite preference, out of Ashlynn or I."

There was a cold silence.

"Ashlynn?" Sienna asked. Rachel and Freya and Lola raised their hands. 

"Julie?" Sienna asked again. Everyone else. 

It was clear, I won. I smiled a sigh of relief. 

"Okay then." Ashlynn was almost in tears of disappointment. "I'm quitting this lousy team."

Lola, Freya and Rachel put a looks of question on their faces, than nodded. 

"Julie, we're done," Freya choked.

I nodded, angry inside. "Fair enough." When it wasn't at all. 

"Julie, we have five people left!" Mollie cried out.

I grinned. "Meet... Meg!" 

We all gave Meg a round of applause to welcome our newest member.

She has this grin that makes you smile as well, and was using it then.
Everyone was happy except for poor Lanie. She was sitting on a bench, sobbing. I slowly walked towards her.
"Lanie, what's the problem?" I asked.
"Oh, nothing..." she murmured.
I took a seat next to her. "You sure?"

She took a breath and spilled. "I used to be really close to Ashlynn. She was my best friend. Actually my only. I never liked Trisha and her group. I only hanged out with them because when I first came to the school, she was my best friend and Trisha's. When you were in hospital, she dumped me and after this I've lost her for good. But I'm kind of glad in a way as well. I have you, Meg and Sienna... you guys make me smile so much.
"Don't worry, we'll take good care of you."

To be continued...

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Lily here! I'd just like to say a few words.

First up, I'd like to say sorry for abandoning the blog with Jules... 

Second, I just watched Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. I don't care what others say, but it's my least favourite book, but favourite movie. It makes me cry, it's so touching this one, especially when Sirius passes away, but Luna makes me laugh. 

Luna Lovegood....

Don't you love how Luna skips when she walks, with her hair flying everywhere?

Hermione and Ron... don't you find Hermione was mainly calling Ron Ronald for the duration of the movie? I did.  It's so obvious they're in loooooove... <3

In this movie, Ginny has a major crush on Harry... can't you see the way she looks at him, especially when Harry went up to meet Cho before the mistletoe incident... XD

How could we forget Harry? I think he had a bit of a temper in HP5. More in the movie, slightly less in the book.

The lot of them at the department of mysteries... sorry I didn't do a bit on Neville, but yes I  <3 him as much as the rest.

All photos courtesy from Harry Potter Wiki. They were not mine. 

Thanks guys for listening to Julie and I's rants. Sorry if you're asleep. Hope you enjoy the new renovations of the blog!

Peace Out,

Julie & Lily


P.S. Don't forget to enter the Spring Contest!


P.P.S. 30 posts, 41 followers and 3,000 hits? I love you guys!

iHeart American Girl's GOTY 2012 Contest Entry!

Hey guys! Long time, no post. By the way, I'm better! So, as you can probably tell by the title, this is Lily's entry for Gabby's GOTY 2010 contest! You can check out the rules here on Gabby's blog.


So, here's her entry!

April Erinton is a ten year old girl living in Seattle who has a pet dog and is quiet and shy. She also has a disability - she’s blind. Everyone seems to think she’s weird and acts as though April can’t hear them. Then, Xylia arrives at April’s school. Even though Xylia is loud, outspoken and energetic they quickly become best friends and Xylia teaches April to have fun. But then, Xylia moves back to England, and April’s left in the shadows. But this time, can April change this herself? 

If April was GOTY, I’d make her have two friend dolls -- Xylia, who would eventually move back, and April’s new friend, who I would name Shannon! She’d also come with her dog, Etoile who helps her around town.

Hope you enjoyed Lily's entry! Will post (hopefully) soon!

Peace Out,  

Julie

P.S. Some people have asked which doll Lily's saving up for, it's going to be... Kanani! She's not there yet though.

A Post by Lily

Hello! Lily, co-writer of Peace Out, Julie, here! Decided it was turn to have a post. Julie will write next time, promise! Well, some people have requested some more photos of my gorgeous new doll Josefina! So, me and Josefina went for a walk in the garden this morning and took some beautiful pictures!  It was very fun and we enjoyed looking at the flowers.

But, before I go onto the photos, I'd just like to say that I'm in love with Taylor Swift's new single - Speak Now! So, if you're looking for a new song, I totally recommend Speak Now. On the subject, have you seen Taylor on the cover of Back to December (great new song as well)? For those who haven't, she straightened her hair and looks beautiful!  Those songs are both available on iTunes now. Can't wait till Oct 25th! 

Okay, on to my lovely new doll Josefina!

With the beautiful orange flowers

The adorable little flowers (and Josefina's skirt)

Gorgeous Josefina

On the grass

Josefina with the lily's I got for my birthday

Hope you enjoyed those photos! If you want a new historical character, I recommend Josefina. She's utterly beautiful and her hair is gorgeous!

Well, three more things I just have too say before I go!

I'm getting my ears pierced today and really excited! Wish me luck!

Secondly,  I have 14 followers now and very grateful to them! You just make my day! Funny enough, 14 is one of my lucky numbers...

And lastly but absolutely not least, I cannot wait for Harry Potter 7 to come out! 18 days to go...

Well, I guess, I have to say my farewell...

Peace Out,

Lily

P.S. Julie will restart the poll of which doll I should get next, as I've created a larger choice! Please vote!

Happy Birthday Lily!

Part 1
Hello! Sadly I haven't posted for a few days. But I'm back!

OMG! Today was Lily's 11th birthday! (14.10.10) And a good and bad thing happened - the two dolls, me and Kit became 3! So, guess which new one Lily got?

....................................

She got... Josefina!

Yup, that's right. Lily opened Josefina this morning! She is... beautiful. Which is the problem. You see, Lily loves Josefina so much. And was going to get Josefina instead of me, but... decided me. Well, Kit is Lil's favourite. But now, I've got this sick feeling in my gut. What about me? I feel left out already. I'll tell you what happened today.

I'm sitting on the balcony minding my own business, then, all of a sudden, I here two voices behind. First thought - Lily and her friend. Until I realized that was Kit's voice and another - with an accent. I herd snippets of the conversation, but one sentence made me turn around. "You'll love Jules, she's the best!" 

I turn around and guess who I see? Kit and another girl.

"Hey Julie!" Kit calls me. "This is Josefina!"


"Umm... Hi!" I replied hesitantly. Who was she? "Are you a friend of Kit's?"


"I am now! And yours too, and who know's, we might even be besties! Oh, silly me, I forgot to tell you the most important part! I'm Lily's new doll!" she grinned.


It hit me like an arrow. Josefina was my new housemate sister! Before I knew it,  Kit and Josefina we're chatting to each other like they were old friends they had known since they were one years old who had bumped into each other in the supermarket. *Sigh*. How is this happening?


Well, it was when Kit suggested a walk in the garden which really changed the day. Soon, we were in an awkward silence, when Josefina broke the silence. "Woah, the grass is green here!"


To make a long story short, that got the convo shooting, and she was... my bestie! With Kit!


That was a really quick recap on what happened today.


And here's a sweet photo of us together:

Boy, do things go fast!
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Part 2


Okay, so that's what happened today. But two things and one that is really important first, on Lily's behalf. 
First -- These are some blogs I'd love you to check out!


Remarkable Rebecca :)


and


Julie Sparkles


Anyway, they both really want more follower's (like me!) and would love you to check them out!


Secondly...




What is AG doing to AG?

It is completely ruining it, making it something else. I love the Historical Characters. (duh, I am one) And AG is going OVER THE TOP with MAG's. I'm not being jealous or anything, it's true. And retiring those AG historical characters, I don't agree with that.


Do any of you agree! Please comment!

Well, Happy Birthday Lily! Hope you enjoyed this post.

A TV Commercial? Isn't that just a little over the top?  

Don't really get the list thingy.  But I'm still printing one out!

Peace Out,


Julie