thats right. tomorrow night. DOMINATION NATION!!! i created this for my facebook status:
DOMINATION NATION!!! TO ANYONE WHO KNOWS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT: team domination (aka: the pink team, team tharp, etc) is going to DOMINATE during our game tomorrow night at 8:10.( even though we have been undefeated at losing all season) show your support by wearing PINK of some sort to the edge tomorrow night and TELL YOUR FRIENDS!!!
so i hope we'll get a pink wipe out!! lol we are so gonna lose..
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
reasons to smile
i saw this post on one of the blogs i follow. although i did not actually read the post, the title made me think for a second. reasons to smile. there are so many things that make me smile. random and not so random. speaking of random...
i love seeing random acts of kindness. i personally do them on a daily basis. for example- on sunday we were walking in to walmart to look at bikes for sams birthday. we were just doing that, so we didn't need a cart or anything. as we were walking along the sidewalk and i saw this older lady loading her trunk with her groceries. she had just finished when i walked by her and i could see that she was about to hobble all the way back inside to take her cart in. i stopped and said "here, i'll take that in for you." she smiled, kind of surprised, happy, and appreciative. "thank you". which i then replied "you're welcome" as i took the cart from behind her car and pushed it inside. BAM! random act of kindness. i wish people would do them more often.
it proves that people do have a heart and they do not just think about themselves all the time. the sad thing is that people are seeming more selfish these days. they want the best, the most, the greatest whatever for themselves. and the thing that makes me a little mad is when people label me as selfish, mean, not helpful, inconsiderate, etc.
people (even my friends) seem to label me. my theory is my unique way of finding the fun in things... well kinda. lol. i use sarcasm. it's my sense of humor. but i have noticed that i really only have that magical sense of humor around my friends-the ones at school specifically. its so much easier with my family because i truly have such a colorful personality. this year i have discovered that my 'school personality' is completely different from my real one. its like my light is dulled and it is really hard to break through because if the way people treat me. i need to quit playing along with what i have been molded into during school hours because really, life's too short. thomas jefferson once said that honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
and i really don't know why i put that in there!! i just heard it on tv and i think it fits!!
anyway, i am a compassionate, kind, sharing, faithful, giving, loyal, (just a few qualities) REAL person. i am always working to keep life better for others, no matter the effects that come along on me. and THAT is why i revoked my transfer. i need to start thinking about what's best for me (high school wise) and stop trying to base my decisions on other people's needs and wants. and farragut is the choice that fits ME. and that is why.
let my light shine!!!
i love seeing random acts of kindness. i personally do them on a daily basis. for example- on sunday we were walking in to walmart to look at bikes for sams birthday. we were just doing that, so we didn't need a cart or anything. as we were walking along the sidewalk and i saw this older lady loading her trunk with her groceries. she had just finished when i walked by her and i could see that she was about to hobble all the way back inside to take her cart in. i stopped and said "here, i'll take that in for you." she smiled, kind of surprised, happy, and appreciative. "thank you". which i then replied "you're welcome" as i took the cart from behind her car and pushed it inside. BAM! random act of kindness. i wish people would do them more often.
it proves that people do have a heart and they do not just think about themselves all the time. the sad thing is that people are seeming more selfish these days. they want the best, the most, the greatest whatever for themselves. and the thing that makes me a little mad is when people label me as selfish, mean, not helpful, inconsiderate, etc.
people (even my friends) seem to label me. my theory is my unique way of finding the fun in things... well kinda. lol. i use sarcasm. it's my sense of humor. but i have noticed that i really only have that magical sense of humor around my friends-the ones at school specifically. its so much easier with my family because i truly have such a colorful personality. this year i have discovered that my 'school personality' is completely different from my real one. its like my light is dulled and it is really hard to break through because if the way people treat me. i need to quit playing along with what i have been molded into during school hours because really, life's too short. thomas jefferson once said that honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
and i really don't know why i put that in there!! i just heard it on tv and i think it fits!!
anyway, i am a compassionate, kind, sharing, faithful, giving, loyal, (just a few qualities) REAL person. i am always working to keep life better for others, no matter the effects that come along on me. and THAT is why i revoked my transfer. i need to start thinking about what's best for me (high school wise) and stop trying to base my decisions on other people's needs and wants. and farragut is the choice that fits ME. and that is why.
let my light shine!!!
Sunday, March 29, 2009
High School Decision
TODAY'S POST:ok, i have chosen my high school. i have only revealed the choice to one person outside my family, and it is not who you think it is so please, do not talk about this around other people openly. I do not want to hurt anyone badly (which is sadly unaviodable) YET. thank you for understanding and if you would like to know, you can ask, but i promise that i WILL tell when i am ready...
THE BELOW POST WAS WRITTEN 5 or so DAYS AGO (for reference)*:
high school is really already turning out to be something stressful. i am on the fence about my high school choice.
heres the thing-
hardin valley vs. farragut
hva
*new school
*nice course choices
*structured
*some of my good friends are going there
*diversity*not very developed
*parent would have to drive me to and from school
fhs
*has character
*has traditions
*i can just ride the bus there (so,therefore, it is cheaper)
*developed
*lots of people i know
*easiest choice
*my brother goes there
THE BELOW POST WAS WRITTEN 5 or so DAYS AGO (for reference)*:
high school is really already turning out to be something stressful. i am on the fence about my high school choice.
heres the thing-
hardin valley vs. farragut
hva
*new school
*nice course choices
*structured
*some of my good friends are going there
*diversity*not very developed
*parent would have to drive me to and from school
fhs
*has character
*has traditions
*i can just ride the bus there (so,therefore, it is cheaper)
*developed
*lots of people i know
*easiest choice
*my brother goes there
A Tribute to the Great Gloria Yu
This is a tribute to the always wonderful, happy, cheerful, fun, intelligent, and amazing Gloria.
GLORIA: I TRIBUTE YOU
the end.
ps- yes, i did promise a tribute on your birthday! and there it is!! you're welcome. =)
GLORIA: I TRIBUTE YOU
the end.
ps- yes, i did promise a tribute on your birthday! and there it is!! you're welcome. =)
Thursday, March 26, 2009
hs sos
high school is really already turning out to be something stressful. i am on the fence about my high school choice. heres the thing-
hardin valley vs. farragut
hva
*new school
*nice course choices
*structured
*some of my good friends are going there
*diversity
*not very developed
*parent would have to drive me to and from school
fhs
*has character
*has traditions
*i can just ride the bus there
*developed
*lots of people i know
*easiest choice
hardin valley vs. farragut
hva
*new school
*nice course choices
*structured
*some of my good friends are going there
*diversity
*not very developed
*parent would have to drive me to and from school
fhs
*has character
*has traditions
*i can just ride the bus there
*developed
*lots of people i know
*easiest choice
Sunday, March 22, 2009
back to school...
aaahhhh... spring break is over!! no more being lazy all day and doing nothing. no more mostly care free days. no more going on pefectly paced 5 mile bike rides. no more texting people all day while still doing nothing... well whatever... spring break always goes by too fast! anyway, now i have to worry about the c-span research paper. i mean, come on ms. rehder. we devoted a lot of time to work on the video- editing into the hours of the early morning, turning away our social lives to take b-roll, spending lots of money on batteries just to keep our cameras running, working our fingers to the bone...
ok, JUST KIDDING!!! it wasn't that bad!!!
well..... maybe it was...
but really, it did take up a lot of my time, especially because i'm the one who did most of the work...
anyway...
ms rehder- we did the video. let's leave it at that.
we should not have to write a research paper about our topic. isn't that why we did the video??
and the thing that sucks is that we did not place in the national contest. 3 groups out of the class placed. (congratulations to gloria and her group. i knew they would win!!) but it seems like i worked too long, too much, and devoted so much of my precious time to the project (during which i could be shooting basketball, biking a few miles, even working on my... yeah whatever) so i feel pretty shortchanged that all i got was a "great job" and an A. oh boy...
i am seriously considering just turning in a transcript of my final documentary, because i am so over/ sick of/ annoyed at/ frustrated with/UGH c-span!!
ok, JUST KIDDING!!! it wasn't that bad!!!
well..... maybe it was...
but really, it did take up a lot of my time, especially because i'm the one who did most of the work...
anyway...
ms rehder- we did the video. let's leave it at that.
we should not have to write a research paper about our topic. isn't that why we did the video??
and the thing that sucks is that we did not place in the national contest. 3 groups out of the class placed. (congratulations to gloria and her group. i knew they would win!!) but it seems like i worked too long, too much, and devoted so much of my precious time to the project (during which i could be shooting basketball, biking a few miles, even working on my... yeah whatever) so i feel pretty shortchanged that all i got was a "great job" and an A. oh boy...
i am seriously considering just turning in a transcript of my final documentary, because i am so over/ sick of/ annoyed at/ frustrated with/UGH c-span!!
Saturday, March 21, 2009
the worst aspect about my broken laptop...
toward the beginning of the month, my laptop broke. we took it to best buy and just as i suspected, the adapter is bad. now the thing i can't stand about best buy is their pattern. if you don't know what that is then lucky you. every time something breaks, this is what best buy basically says- "oh well we can't/ don't want to fix that, why don't you go spend your money on another one?"
so i walked in, friendly guy at the door puts a sticker on my laptop box and we proceed to the geek squad. the geek says that the adapter is screwed, and i then proceed to ask them the question 'what can you do?' and of course the geek gives me the pitch. "well, you'll have to take that up with the manufacturer. but if you want you could buy a universal, we carry them right over there." i then made the mistake of asking the price. it was $100!!! i have money, but not enough to waste it on a universal adapter.
so i packed my laptop back into its box and left. of course the doorman dude had to throw in his farewells. "find everything you needed?" he asked.
ugh no!!!
and after mentally flicking the guy off, i left. have i mentioned that i hate best buy??
so i walked in, friendly guy at the door puts a sticker on my laptop box and we proceed to the geek squad. the geek says that the adapter is screwed, and i then proceed to ask them the question 'what can you do?' and of course the geek gives me the pitch. "well, you'll have to take that up with the manufacturer. but if you want you could buy a universal, we carry them right over there." i then made the mistake of asking the price. it was $100!!! i have money, but not enough to waste it on a universal adapter.
so i packed my laptop back into its box and left. of course the doorman dude had to throw in his farewells. "find everything you needed?" he asked.
ugh no!!!
and after mentally flicking the guy off, i left. have i mentioned that i hate best buy??
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
hmm...spring break...
usually, my family doesn't 'go anywhere' for spring break. it is a great time to relax, shoot basketball and play other backyard sports, and find something to entertain yourself. i prefer laying out on my bed, on top of all my blankets, with the windows open. a cool breeze eases into my room and it feels... perfect.
we will probably go up to the bowlings's house and ride atvs, their horses, and if it's warm enough, we'll go swimming =) if you don't know who the bowlings are by now, this is the last time i'm describing them,...
my dad has been friends with jeff bowling since 3rd grade. he owns a lakehouse on norris (which we visit regularly with them during the summer) along with a few jet skis and a boat, his regular home- very nice farm right above the ky border in middlesboro (where the 4 wheelrs, pool, horses, etc. are), and he just bought another horse farm in lexington which i am yet to see. anyway, jeff married johanna and they had 4 kids-
boone was their 1st. he is 14 & in 8th grade like yours truly. he and i are pretty close... we have a lot of fun together in the summer-fishing, 4 wheeling, shooting basketball, etc. and i see him a lot. i love teasing him about what a player he is... he has gone through 3 girls since last summer lol. i have to admit that i kind of like him.... but i think it would ruin our relationship... some stuff has happened between us lately that make me wonder.anyway, he's cool!
blair is a few yrs younger than me and shes pretty awesome
ben is in 4th grade and he's cool too
bryce is the baby. he's 2 or 3 and he's cool too!!
anyway, over spring break, i'm going to hang out with my friends etc.
we will probably go up to the bowlings's house and ride atvs, their horses, and if it's warm enough, we'll go swimming =) if you don't know who the bowlings are by now, this is the last time i'm describing them,...
my dad has been friends with jeff bowling since 3rd grade. he owns a lakehouse on norris (which we visit regularly with them during the summer) along with a few jet skis and a boat, his regular home- very nice farm right above the ky border in middlesboro (where the 4 wheelrs, pool, horses, etc. are), and he just bought another horse farm in lexington which i am yet to see. anyway, jeff married johanna and they had 4 kids-
boone was their 1st. he is 14 & in 8th grade like yours truly. he and i are pretty close... we have a lot of fun together in the summer-fishing, 4 wheeling, shooting basketball, etc. and i see him a lot. i love teasing him about what a player he is... he has gone through 3 girls since last summer lol. i have to admit that i kind of like him.... but i think it would ruin our relationship... some stuff has happened between us lately that make me wonder.anyway, he's cool!
blair is a few yrs younger than me and shes pretty awesome
ben is in 4th grade and he's cool too
bryce is the baby. he's 2 or 3 and he's cool too!!
anyway, over spring break, i'm going to hang out with my friends etc.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
as gloria put it, blogger's block
yes, i have had a case of it- blogger's block. don't we all get it at some point?? i absolutely love this blog and unrestricted dreams, but i have definitely npt been updating them as much as i used to. so much is going on right now everywhere... and anyway my computer is broken (once again i think it's the battery) so that is another reason i haven't been so loyal.
last night at my church we had a lock-in! it was just middle school girls-don't worry, they know not to put us with the opposite sex overnight- and we had a lot of fun!
the only bad thing was the movie...ugh i hate hsm3!!! i applaud erin for doing everything she could to make it great though. and hey- whatever movie we choose- there will always be someone who doesn't like it.
last night at my church we had a lock-in! it was just middle school girls-don't worry, they know not to put us with the opposite sex overnight- and we had a lot of fun!
the only bad thing was the movie...ugh i hate hsm3!!! i applaud erin for doing everything she could to make it great though. and hey- whatever movie we choose- there will always be someone who doesn't like it.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
helllloooo again!! miss me???
i am too tired to write something diff. 4 this blog, so i;m being lazy and copy & pasting!! wooo!
well guess what?? something's wrong with my laptop!! so i haven't been blogging b/c our 'family' computer is soooo slow and my dad's laptop is always occupied!!basketball!!! ahh, one of these days i am going to make all of my friends watch me play in a game!! i need some more support and cheering in the bleachers people!!!(no, seriously. jordan- start organizing!!)we lost. suprised?? i'm not. i predicted after the 2nd game that we would never win one. so far, my predictions have proved to be correct!!i did not leave this game in tears. well, i did cry-once. my nose was almost brohen so give me a break!! colbie- one of the BEST players on our team was out sick and we only lost by 10 points! the final score was 14- 24. and guess what?? I SCORED 8 POINTS!! more than halg of the entire team's score!! this was why i was so happy!!anyway, i was hardly dampened by the loss!! it was more like "I WON!!"- not 'we won' caise that'll never happen- but i finally broke through the 'well i cant complain because i certaibly didnt score any game altering points' title. because i DID make a difference. and maybe, just maybe, if everyone would do their part just as i did tonight, we could totallt BUTCHER the oposing team!!!! I CANT WAIT TO SEE THAT DAY!!
well guess what?? something's wrong with my laptop!! so i haven't been blogging b/c our 'family' computer is soooo slow and my dad's laptop is always occupied!!basketball!!! ahh, one of these days i am going to make all of my friends watch me play in a game!! i need some more support and cheering in the bleachers people!!!(no, seriously. jordan- start organizing!!)we lost. suprised?? i'm not. i predicted after the 2nd game that we would never win one. so far, my predictions have proved to be correct!!i did not leave this game in tears. well, i did cry-once. my nose was almost brohen so give me a break!! colbie- one of the BEST players on our team was out sick and we only lost by 10 points! the final score was 14- 24. and guess what?? I SCORED 8 POINTS!! more than halg of the entire team's score!! this was why i was so happy!!anyway, i was hardly dampened by the loss!! it was more like "I WON!!"- not 'we won' caise that'll never happen- but i finally broke through the 'well i cant complain because i certaibly didnt score any game altering points' title. because i DID make a difference. and maybe, just maybe, if everyone would do their part just as i did tonight, we could totallt BUTCHER the oposing team!!!! I CANT WAIT TO SEE THAT DAY!!
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