Homecoming!

Next weekend, I am going to a homecoming dance.  There's also Spirit Week at school to show school spirit for Homecoming.  I think this is much more fun than regular school days.  For example, we can dress in sports attire, have "twin day", do color wars, wacky neon day, and do a "superhero" day, too!  I am most looking forward to the pep rally, the football game, and the dance.  I am very much looking forward to the game because I haven't ever been to a high school football game and I really want to go! Especially for homecoming, because that game is more special.  Both cheerleading teams (JV and Varsity) will be at the game.  I'd like to see a lot of things - color guard, band, cheerleaders, and the game.  I have a lot of people I'd like to go with.  The dance will have lots of popular music playing and lights flashing. The football game however, will have amazingly experienced football players with great sportsmanship. As long as I have a great time at both events, there will be absolutely no problems! It is my first year of high school and I really want to experience that. Thank goodness I don't require a date because I'm not allowed to experience that until next year and the requirement for another dance called prom, will require you to have a date.

Oops

Yesterday I confronted a girl that I dislike and said, "You're making people around you uncomfortable."  At first, I thought she deserved my comment.  After all, she bullied a special needs girl (me!!!) on purpose!  But, I realized that happened in 2011...if I keep bringing it up, it will keep bothering me.  If I keep confronting her (even though she never apologized), it means that I become a bully, and that's not good.  I am not a bully.  At all.  My friend reminded me of a story that happened when I was in third grade.  I didn't have any money for ice cream...I asked my teacher, but she didn't have any.  I asked the principal, and she said no.  I was crying and so upset.  My class collected money and bought me ice cream to cheer me up.  That story shows that people love me for who I am.  I don't care if that girl likes me or not.  I don't need to ever talk to her again.  I will leave her alone in the future...I will not bring up the bullying again, because I want to make the right decisions and that happened in the past.  If I keep letting it bother me, then it's not in the past.

The dress code and picture day...that's what we're talking about next.  Usually you can't wear short shorts or bedroom slippers to school...or sagging pants (for guys).  I think that's a fair rule, so you can concentrate better on learning.  The teachers check dress code in first hour...and sometimes guys shout out, "dress code!" when you're breaking it.  You can still have swag and dress appropriately.  Like me! There's also the three B's...the breasts, bellies, and butt...all of them HAVE TO BE covered.  I don't care if people wear those things, but it's inappropriate to wear that around your teacher.  Picture day is tomorrow...my first high school picture!  I am going to wear aeropostale jeggings, a beautiful tank top with a varsity jacket from Wet Seal, and my purple Vans.  I think this outfit is scene-themed, which I love.  It's emo, but not too girlie, because of the dark colors.

=)

Why is Makeup Important?

My friend came over today and really liked my makeup.  I learned from a YouTube Makeup artist named Michelle Phan (rice bunny).  She is a professional with makeup.  Sometimes, I like to go natural and sometimes I like to go "dark".  When I go dark, I use dark makeup like black eyeliner, mascara, eyeshadows, eyebrow makeup, and nail polish.  When I change my look with makeup, sometimes I feel like my personality changes.  It's fun to change looks.  Makeup is an integral part of fashion.  Makeup completes the look of different outfits.  As a designer, I personally want to wear makeup.  It helps me to feel special because I spent time on myself and I feel more confident.

Too many girls are wearing WAYYY too much makeup for school.  Like, for example, they make their looks too harsh.  There are girls of all ages who do this.  One example of this is when they put so much makeup on that it gets smudged and they look like raccoons!  I try not to do that; I try to use only a little bit of makeup at a time.  If you live in a humid climate like me, or have oily skin, you should use waterproof mascara on your bottom lashes.  That helps the raccoon problem!  You don't always need to wear makeup...people wear makeup just to feel accepted sometimes.  You don't need makeup to be accepted.  Unfortunately, a lot of times, people just judge you by your looks.  Like, when you wear glasses, people could call you "four eyes"....or bug eyes.  People should really think before speaking.  I would want to be judged by how my heart is on the inside.  Makeup is a great tool for fashion, but it is most important to have a beautiful inside.





Here is one of my favorites, Mascara 101:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jf4W-tG80zI

First Days Are SCARY!

On Monday, I started high school for the first time.  Expect the unexpected when you're starting a new school, because you could get lost!  I got lost on the first day...school is SO big.  A good thing is that I'm in class with a lot of my friends.  I made new friends, too.  This year, there are no evil bullies in my class (or, at least they don't seem to be in my classes).  So far, my favorite classes are math and health/pe.  They are the easiest for me.  One good thing is that in middle school, you have to eat always in the cafeteria.  Now, I eat in the courtyard, outside where it's hot but beautiful.  In the next four years, I want to get my permit sooner than expected, make more friends, socialize more, and go through all the levels of cheerleading (in Allstars, not at school).  I want to go to Homecoming, Prom, maybe a football game, have a boyfriend (he'll call me, maybe!), do Drama, and maybe join the swimming team.

Run away.... Runway!!!

Last week I went to 3 runway shows with 2 of my friends and my stepmom. I don't remember what days they were on but I had fun. If you check out http://www.coisaschris.com/, you would not believe your eyes because she writes amazing blogs. It SHOULD be checked out because whoever writes it is my stepmom. I went to a Japanese restaurant and club after the third runway show. Steak and fries were my favorite so I picked it and I tried a virgin piña colada for the first time ever. It didn't have coconut juice because I don't like coconuts. Theres a picture of the piña colada I tried with chocolate syrup.

Camp was fun!

          On June 24, 2012, which was about 4 weeks ago, I left my house and went on a private jet to summer camp in a different state close to New York. 97% of the camp staff had British accents because they were from England. I was in a middle girls bunk. There were lots of fun activities, including archery, martial arts, go karts, woodshop, and many others. I was on a schedule for 3 1/2 weeks, that's how long I was in camp for.

           Choice periods, boating, general swim, AI (Athletic Instruction) periods, adventure, and swim instruction were all activities for 2 middle camp girls and 2 middle camp boys bunks in one unit. The best there were the Canteen (where you get ice cream), performing arts, and archery. At the end of the session, there was this dance called a "social" for 2 units in middle camp. Lastly on July 15, it was visiting day when my mom picked me up to go home. I actually really liked the camp and want to come back next year as a GST (Girls Super Teen).

Don't Judge!

Dear world,
      I have autism, but that doesn't mean I'm not smart, good-looking, adorable, nice, etc. I'm very intelligent, impressive, kind, funny, and lovable, just like everyone else. I may not have the same looks or way of life, but I'm amazing just the way I am and nothing can change that! I have several interests in many things in life, it's what makes me unique.
       A lot of people have made fun of me and that's not OK! When you see a person with autism or any other disability, DON'T look at them with hate or disgust. Look at them with kindness and love, like they are always meant to be appreciated. Autism, down syndrome, or other disability are not tragedies, judging is, so DON'T ever judge a person with a learning disability. This means that nobody should make fun of anybody, especially disabled individuals.
       This is a letter to the world saying that no matter how a person is living his or her own life, they still are the best people on planet Earth. Disabled people are easily very sensitive to negative comments made by regular individuals, which should NEVER happen in any way because God makes no mistakes. Negative comments, hate, and disgust to the disabled or anybody are all considered bullying, which is NEVER okay. More than 100,000 adolescents are bullied each year and decide to skip school, especially the disabled individuals. We can change what is happening in school and outside of school, so to anybody, especially kids, teens, and adults with autism and other disabilities, show no hate and bring the love to them since they don't deserve to be hated on or made fun of.

Sincerely,

Malu

New designs!!!

This week and a couple of weeks ago I designed clothes based on specific things. Starting now, I'm no longer going to draw the clothing type and putting the design onto it. I found out the design would take too much space. So instead I'm just designing random designs. One's a Nicki Minaj Roman Reloaded design, another is a varsity jacket, another one is a shirt based on the 1920s, and the last one is saying that a person never commits federal crimes.

One Direction and the FCAT

If you don't know who One Direction is, they are a British-Irish boy band that performed on the X Factor.  Everyone at school is pretty crazy about them.  I was laughing at my friend because she's a little older and she got them confused with One Republic....definitely not cool.  My favorite boy from the band is Harry Styles, the poodle head.  He doesn't really look like a poodle...I like his hair, though.  They were on an episode of iCarly where they talked about a "butter sock".  I get hysterical just thinking about it.  I really like the way they talk in their cute accents.  Everyone in my history class has been talking about the "butter sock".  Anyway, after I heard their song, "What Makes You Beautiful", I got really interested in them back in 2011.  I just found out they are coming here in concert next year!!!  I may or may not go, but I really would like to go.  Here is a picture of them...you'll see that even their hair goes in one direction!

And, here is the "butter sock" video for you to see and laugh at:

So this week, I have taken and am taking a state test called the FCAT...which, to me, stands for "Florida Child Abuse Test".  It's really the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test...but it's like torture to me!  I could also call it the "Florida Children Are Tortured" test...that would work, too.  Next year, I will have to take Algebra One end of course test (EOC).  I guess I'm looking forward to that.  I guess state tests must be very hard for certain people.  It's challenging for me, but not as challenging as when I was in 6th and 7th grade.  I have always been proficient in math, and not reading.  This year, I am hoping to change that.  There's going to be a test for 48 states called the PARCC coming in the next couple of years.  It will replace the FCAT and other state tests.  I think it's very interesting.  For example, I have a friend in New York and I'm in Illinois, we'd take the same test and would be learning the same things.  I think it's a good idea for everyone to learn the same things.

After the Movies...

Last Friday, I saw the Hunger Games!  I thought the movie was interesting, even though I didn't read the book.  My friend says I HAVE to read the books.  I was having a good time at the movies.  I saw a couple of my friends.  I was there with my mom and my brother, who is almost 18.  I went out to go to my mom's car and one kid was like, "Hello!".  Then, another kid, who was wearing a hat, said, "Hi"...and I turned back...but then he was laughing at me.  He said "hi" to be mean.  It was in a mean way.  I told him it wasn't funny, but I didn't know what else to say to him.  I knew he was being mean and it hurt my feelings.  I mean, just because I have autism doesn't mean they have the right to make fun of me.  I didn't know what to say to him to stick up for myself.  It is really hard to know what to do...I know you're supposed to be polite to people.  And, sometimes, if people are really mean, other people do irrational things like committing suicide.  You never know what is going to happen next, so I didn't know what to say to the mean kid.

Luckily, my mom stood up for me.  She yelled at the kid and told him not to make fun of me.  My mom was extremely disappointed.  She was furious at the kids.  If there is one thing I would like people to know about dealing with autism it's that we understand EVERYTHING...every time you make fun of us, we know.  We might not be able to come up with a quick comeback, but we hurt just the same.  I'm glad my mom was there to stick up for me.  Adolescents with autism are extremely nice and extremely kind.  We want to make friends with people...but it's so hard when people make fun of you for no reason.  I didn't even know that kid who was laughing at me.  It's so unfair...being a teenager is hard enough without total strangers picking on you.  If I could talk to him right now, I would tell him to NEVER do that again, to anyone.

My brother didn't do anything; he just watched my mom.  They discussed about the situation on and on and on.  He was supposed to stick up for me, because we're brother and sister.  But, my brother didn't understand that because he wasn't even paying attention to the situation.  My brother says that things like this happen.  He was bullied in middle school...and that makes me feel worse!  People actually stay home from school to avoid being bullied...but that's no way to live your life.  I just have to learn to stick up for myself.  It was a hard lesson to learn about.  I'm still upset about it, but by blogging and telling the world what happened, maybe more people will learn not to make fun of people who are different.

Science Troubles

I was laughing in my science classroom...like, a little giggle...For a specific reason, the teacher kicked me out.  I felt that this was unfair because I expected the teacher to be as nice as possible.  Other people were laughing too, during the end of class.  I was the only one who got kicked out.  I feel very disappointed because the teacher told me I wasn't funny.  I admit...I was trying to be funny.  But now, I regret this.  I admit I might have hurt my teacher's feelings by laughing.  I was laughing during the lesson and he probably thought I was laughing at him.  I should probably take deep breaths in class to control my laughter.  I guess I should also apologize and tell him that I feel really bad for laughing in your class and I'm sorry...I will never do that again.  I was trying to just have fun without an aide in the classroom...and now it feels like it's all messed up.   My friend told me that really, all I have to do is apologize.  Then it won't be all messed up again.  That seems easy to do.

LMFAO

Recently, a music video came out.  It was called, "Sorry for Party Rocking".  I have to take a moment and comment on the fashion of LMFAO.  I think they are actually kind of fashionable.  They design clothes around the songs that they sing.  They also design accessories, like the Speedos they wear in one of their other videos.  Some people think they look ridiculous, but I they have an awesome sense of fashion.  They're having fun with their fashion, and that's what I am about.  Fashion should not be too serious; it should be fun for the person to express themselves.  It makes me laugh when I see RedFoo and SkyBlu...everything from the crazy pants to the ridiculous hair, to the blingy accessories just cracks me up. I would like to see them in concert because it would be high-energy and fun.

Welcome!

Thanks for stopping by my blog!  I encourage you to look back in the archives so you can learn a little bit more about me!  Thanks for reading!

Cheering and Valentines

I had a cheerleading competition last Saturday.  It goes from "tiny girls" to "open 6", which is level six cheerleading, and special needs.  There was also an individual performance, which was apparently very cool.  The afternoon of the competition, I felt nervous before performing.  I was more nervous this time because I was worried I might mess up.  Then, I had to warm up, stretch, etc....and finally, perform!!!  It was the same routine we've been practicing.  As usual, I did my back handspring and everybody went crazy!  It was so much fun!

In other news, I'm excited to hear that the "male bully" from Facebook moved away.  I'm looking forward to Valentine's day, which is coming up soon.  I love exchanging gifts with friends.  It's so nice to celebrate love and loving all the people you know.  People should know that autistic people like holidays that are social, like Valentine's day.  It's sometimes hard to express feelings to other people, but I think everybody goes through that.  Just because someone has autism doesn't mean that they don't enjoy social holidays, especially holidays about love!  I'd like getting chocolate, candy, and flowers as much as any other girl.  (hint, hint!!) :)

All About Me

In the future I want people to be interested in my fashion. My friends and family think that the more people get to know me, the more interested they will be in my designs.  Here are some interesting things you might not know about me!

Favorite Song: What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction
Favorite Movie:  Bad Teacher
Favorite Food:  Cheese Pizza
Favorite Ice Cream:  Cookies and Cream and Chocolate Chip
Dream Vacation:  Milan or Los Angeles
Favorite Season:  Summer or Winter
Favorite TV Show:  Pretty Little Liars
Car I'd love:  Mustang Convertible or Maserati
Dream Job:  Actress, Singer, or Fashion Designer
Favorite Colors:  Pink, Purple, and Black
Favorite Singer:  Avril Lavigne and Lights
Favorite Drink:  Dr. Pepper
I really like:  Books
I really hate:  Death and bugs!  Ew!
Favorite books:  Twilight Series
Celebrity Crush:  Harry Styles from the band One Direction
My Hero:  Everyone who is nice to me
Favorite Activity:  Singing and Cheering


If I could have three wishes, I'd pick:
1. World Peace
2.  Ending World Hunger
3.  That everyone could understand me as much as my family and friends do


I know that just from reading these things, people won't necessarily run out and buy my fashions, but hopefully it is a start.  I think I am the only Autistic fashion designer out there.  I think it is important for people to get to know me, understand more about Autism, and enjoy my awesome fashions!

Happy New Year

1/12/12

This is my first blog of the new year!  My hopes for this year are to get my braces off, get my driver’s permit, and to have an awesome 15^th birthday.  In Brazil, the 15^th birthday party is a big deal because girls are introduced to society as women!  I want to wear a long pink, purple, or teal “prom” dress, maybe down to my ankles!  I also want to wear makeup and high heels.  Families that live in Brazil, friends that live in Brazil, and most of all, my family that lives here will be invited.  There will be music and dancing, mostly samba.  My mom taught me how to samba. 

For school, in the new year, I hope to get good scores on my state tests so I can be in honors classes in high school.  I also want to try out for the dance team at my high school.  I’m excited for high school so I can maybe get some of the same classes as old friends of mine.   I am a little nervous to start high school…what if I have mean people in my classes that treat me badly?  Will my teachers care and help me?  Or, because it’s high school, maybe they won’t care.  This is something I’m nervous about.  Also, what if I don’t know where my classrooms are?  The high school is so big with many different buildings.  I don’t know how I’m supposed to find everything. 

I hope, this year, to get a real working website for my business.  I want to design more clothes and actually sell some on my website.  I'm excited to finally have my blog up for everyone to see...I hope you enjoy reading it.