Life update: April Fools/Holidays Journal!

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    The last few months have had their ups and downs for me. As I have mentioned in my previous journals I have been struggling financially to secure my position at the university of my dreams: Scad. While I still aspire to attend that university, it appears my first year of college life may have to begin elsewhere.

    Between work, art, and life I have been applying in a frenzy to several universities and selected one in Colorado to attend in the near future. So if all goes well I will be moving across country, again, and starting my first semester there! Which, may occur as early as May 5th.
    
    Kinda a lot of time, and very little time to plan things out for that.

    It certainly seems that every time I set out a plan it comes crashing down in a frenzy of fireworks and mayhem doesn’t it!

    Do not get me wrong guys, while undeniably I’m disappointed about SCAD, I have made the decision that “It’s not where I go, it’s what I make of it” Which is the truth of the matter! I could invest all my money in some grand, highly advertised, big shot college and still fail! Or I can go to a remote little university and flourish. It’s what I make of it that matters.

     However on a side note about Scad, as a volleyball player I found it hilarious they had a Quiddich team but no volleyball team. Go figure

    So, to sum that up. Instead of Georgia it looks like I’m moving to Denver! I hope, think, and plan to,  but we’ll see how it all works out!

    Now then, with the start of April brings many things. Mostly rain, but a few other events too!

    April is not only the month of Easter bunnies, candied eggs, and food dyed confections it also is the, but not limited to:

  •      National Humor Month    
  •      International Guitar Month    
  •      Keep America Beautiful Month    
  •      Lawn and Garden Month    
  •      National Poetry Month    
  •      National Pecan Month    
  •      National Welding Month    
  •      Records and Information Management Month    
  •      Stress Awareness Month    
  •      Sexual Assault Awareness Month


   
A lot more going on than just Easter bunnies I’d say! There are also specific dates that I’d like to bring to all of your attentions, that is holidays often overshadowed by the massive chocolate rabbits of Easter.

April 1st: APRIL FOOLS DAY

    The most popular, most advertised, and most well known aside from Easter, day of this month! The day of laughs, gags, and pranks, let your inner Loki’s out and unleash your chaos upon the world on this day!

April 3rd: Don’t Go to Work Unless it’s FUN Day

    IF this day falls on a Saturday or Sunday it may be easy for some of us to go ahead with this holiday. However in 2015 it does land on a Friday! Whether this is a legitimate excuse to get out of going to work, is going to be up to you to decide. But at least it’d be nice to think that perhaps you could get a day off if you phrased it right with your boss/manager!

April 3rd:  National Peanut Butter and Jelly dayPeanut Butter jelly time 

    I really hope I don’t need to explain my use of that gif.
 Take a minute of your day, consume a PB and J sandwich and just savor its flavor, this is the day for the sandwich that children practically survive on in their early childhoods…. And College…
  Though, don’t celebrate this one if you have an allergy to the said nut.

April 4th: Walk Around Things Day

    Walk around things, endlessly, that’s it. This is the day of avoiding problems, and risk, to contrast the ‘take a risk day’ on the 23rd. This the official date of procrastination, and avoiding an issue for a solid 24 hours. Keep on dodging those problems guys!

April 4th: Tell a Lie Day!

    The day for deception, not certain whom would go and make a holiday for this kind of thing but here it is! Whether it be a small lie, or a big one, just try not to hurt others on this particularly sneaky holiday!

April 6th: Dyngus Day

    Honestly I don’t really mind the holiday itself, I just love that word! DYNGUS
    Any whoosawhatsit, Dyngus day is a polish holiday, and pretty popular in Poland! And uh, I’m going to just post a clip of what this holiday is from the website Holidayinsights.com, because I am legitimately not certain how to phrase it.

    “There are all sort of ways for boys to meet girls. But, this one takes the cake.  

Guys, on this day you get to wet the ladies down. Sprinkling or drenching with water is your goal. Chase after the ladies with squirt guns, buckets, or other containers of water. The more bold and gallant boys, may choose to use cologne. Hitting (gently, please) the ladies on the legs with switches or pussy willows is also common.

Yes ladies, you can strike back. Ladies , you get your revenge on Tuesday, when tradition has it that you throw dishes or crockery back at the boys. It has become increasingly popular for the ladies to get their revenge on Monday, tossing water back at the boys.

Note: Dyngus Day is also called Wet Easter Monday. Hmmmmm, I wonder why!?”

...Yeup.. Dyngus day

April 7th: No Housework day!

    This is my personal favorite day of the month. Basically is a get out of chores free card, got someone telling you to do something? Whip out the fact of what holiday it is and slap them upside the face with it. Not literally of course, I do not condone violence of any nature

April 8th: Draw a Picture of a Bird Day

    Draw birds. Just do it, the holiday proclaims it as a necessity for this month. In actuality this holiday is a meant for those bird lovers that love to draw. Young or old, April 8th is a chance to express your appreciation, and affection for our feather clad friends.
    
 Just tell them to get off my roof in the morning and to stop singing like a bloody alarm clock at 4am.

April 9th: Name Yourself Day!

    Give yourself a chance to name yourself, at least for a day! If you’d like to be called Ralph or Zakariah, here is the day to do so! Doesn’t even have to be limited to your first name, go ahead and change all of them. First, middle, and last!

April 15th: Rubber Eraser Day!

    This is an odd ball one for certain! This day is made to celebrate the day rubber erasers were born, so in a way its like celebrating its birthday..er….Invention day.  Appreciate that little nub of rubber that has always been there for you, to help cover up, or clean up your mistakes. And always is reliable.
    
Unless its that eraser on the end of those cheap-ass pencils that just smear the graphite, those erasers can go with the booby prize of ‘at least you tried’ and gtfo.

April 16th: National Stress Awareness Day

    Stress is something that everyone deals with, some people more than others due to so many factors I could never list them all. Mainly because they’re all different, because everyone is in fact, different. On April 16th however, take the time, and RELAX!! This is your opportunity to take note of what is stressing you out, and find ways to relieve it.
    This is the national stress awareness day, primarily because its the day after taxes are due. How nice…

April 17th: Bat Appreciation Day!    

    A holiday committed completely and utterly to the masked vigilante with a tiny mammal fetish Bat ma- Oh dear god don’t hit me    

    In reality though this day is committed to bats! They’re wonderful creatures and need a bit more respect than they receive, due to their creepy appearance and cliche description of being creatures of the night they get a bad reputation. Contrary to belief these flying babies really won’t bother you, if you don’t bother them first. So while yes, appreciate the bats on this day, just don’t go sticking your head into any caves. 

April 17th: BLAH, BLAH, BLAH Day!</span>

    The blah-est day of the year, the intent of this day is to get people off your back! Remember your mother nagging you last week to do your laundry, or your dad nagging you to do more around the house. Take some time to do some of the things they asked you to do, and conquer the nagging gremlins once and for all!

April 20th: Volunteer Recognition Day!</span>

    This day is dedicated to honoring legions of volunteers that take their time, and commit it to the act of giving. They are improving our lives, and the lives of others by doing so. On April 20th take a bit of time to just say, thank you, perhaps if someone has really influenced your life give something back. Whether it be a big, “THANK YOU”, or some other means of expressing your appreciation for what they do. 

April 22nd: National Jelly Bean Day!</span>

    You know all those jelly beans that you have laying around, easter has already passed and you just have all this candy you got nothing to do with. Eat it, eat it like its halloween night. This is the day for stomach aches and bean fueled sugar rushes. 

April 23rd: Take a Chance Day! and my birthday!
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     I like to refer to this one as YOLO DAY, because it fits so well. If you have always been contemplating a risky action, something that sticks in the back of your mind but you have never had the chance to accomplish. Well this is the day to act upon those reckless impulses!
    Life is full of intimidating things, sometimes you have to take a risk to get anywhere that you want to be. Its scary! But use this day to push off into the future and take those risks, perhaps they will pay off in the end!

 April 24th: Pig in a Blanket day!</span>

    Eat sausages wrapped in pancakes. That's basically it. 
    Somebody went and actually made this a holiday, to celebrate this culinary delight. Isn’t it.. great?  Enjoy your pigs in a blanket and the innuendo jokes that follow for this fun filled holiday. 

April 26th: Hug an Australian Day! </span>

     Hear that magical Australian accent while going about your business? Track down that voice wizard and give them a hug on this day! Its the perfect time to express your affection for any and all australians! SO go ahead, give them a great big bear hug! 

 April 29th: National Shrimp Scampi day! </span></b>

  Love sea food? Love Shrimp? Like butter and garlic in a skillet with said shrimp? Well this is the holiday for you! Break your budget and your loved ones hearts as you hog the seafood platter like a ravenous dog! </b></b>

 April 30th: Hairstyle Appreciation day! </span>
    Take the time on this day to enjoy the uniqueness and quirkiness of peoples hair style! Whether it be colored, shaved, or no hair at all. Commit a singular day to its worship, whether it be yours or others! Though don’t go around touching peoples heads please..



    These are not even half of what I found for this month, there is practically a holiday for every day of the year! that would be a very long list now wouldn’t it!
    To finish off this extraordinarily long journal I am going to leave a few links to some music that might fit the upbeat wild groove of tomorrow. So sit back, listen, and have an amazing day.


    And as always: Don’t touch my tea~ :heart: 





Drink Tea <3
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AnnaKlava's avatar
I know this is an old journal, but did SCAD not work out for you? :C Why not? I thought it was cool you were you went to Art school. It's something I always wanted to do but couldn't afford. 

I find it absolutely treacherous that art schools charge so much for these degrees. But my annoyance aside, I am sorry it didn't work out. Hopefully you're future endeavors with another college can work out. :heart: