Summer...

Hey Guys!

How are you? I am well.

Sorry I haven't posted in a while... I have been pretty busy. 

Summer has been decent to me, I haven't been able to report any sunburns or anything else like that. As school continues through the summer, it leaves me working on projects and (eventually) getting ahead. After I finish school for the day, I like to go someplace quiet. It gives me time to think, rest, and (sometimes) time to be alone.   Recently, I have made it so that when I am alone I have to exercise. I got fed up with everyone telling me that I needed to lose some weight, and so I am doing something about it. Though it hasn't shown up, as significantly as I'd like anyway, I have felt a lot better. When you go through the weight loss progress, the first week is really hard. I found that as the weeks went along, I began feeling healthier and full of energy. So that is one new thing.
Elise and I recently had a performance. We were hired by two different groups in one week. We went to play at _________ Inn, which was a bed and breakfast. We also played at an event for our arts center. The whole event funds the center throughout the year, so we acted as student representatives of our orchestra. Have I mentioned that we were named as the official arts center's youth music trio? We were hoping our performances at both locations gave our trio a little bit a publicity. Hopefully, we shall be hired again.
Well, I shall post again soon!!
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My Weekend (Part 3)

Hey Guys!
Here is what happened Sunday, hope you enjoy.
We awoke, to yet another of Grandma breakfasts. As always, it was delicious! Yet, I feel bad that I sleep in long enough that breakfast is made by the time that I get up. So, I cleaned up after they got done preparing the food. Mom and Dad left early, to spend some time with their friends before we left. We spent the morning taking walks, and enjoying the company of our grandparents. When lunch came around, Mom and Dad came back. With pizza, too. Though, we were all disappointed that there wasn't any pizza leftover.  We left for the U2 concert at 3pm. Due to the fact that Mom and Dad had saw a lot of traffic around Lansing already. So, after applying a massive amount of sunscreen, the four of us (that had decided to go) piled into the van. It was Dad, Elise, Matthew, and I. We arrived at Spartan Stadium at about 4pm or so. There was a decent crowd that had already formed. We went and got our souvenirs ahead of time. Elise and I got key chains, as we have just completed Driver's Ed. Well I have, but Elise still has Segment 2 to complete. Then we found a quiet, shady spot to sit in and wait for the gates to open at 5:30pm. When they did, a massive crowd piled into the stadium. The concession stands were open, and people walked around selling water bottles. Dad began the search for the Spartan Statue. Eventually, after looking for him long enough, Dad asked a 'Event Host' for directions to him. She said that he was off-limits for the day. Yet, figuring out that we weren't from the area, she went to talk to her manager. When she came back, she motioned us to follow her. She led us back to a large room, and there he stood. Bronze and glossy, tall and strong. There, right in front of us, stood Sparty. One of the ladies, whom was sitting back there, offered to take our picture for us. Handing over a camera, we all posed next to Sparty. Thanking them as we went, we were marched back out to the crowds. Dad recommended that we find our seats. So, we bought some water and took to sitting in our seats. After waiting some time, 7pm rolled around. Everyone sat in anticipation, waiting for Florence and the Machine to take to the stage. Then the crowds cheered, and out they came. First the band members, all dressed in black. Then Florence, who was dressed in a bright pink dress. It was the wackiest thing that I have ever seen, seeing her perform. She was running around on the stage, bouncing, and for some songs she even did some drumming. Though, I found it hard not to think of her as an amazing performer. As she left the stage, a crew came up and prepared for U2. It was probably anywhere between a half an hour, to forty minutes before the crowd roared again. This time it was much louder than before. Then four band members appeared. Larry Mullen Jr., The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Bono took to the stage. Then, the wonderful sound came. As the Edge, and Adam picked up their guitars there was cheering. Larry got to the drums, and Bono to the microphone, then the music started. They opened with the song 'Even Better Than the Real Thing'.  It was incredible!! I had listened to that song so many times, that to hear it at a concert... amazing. The drummer's stand was moving. Sometimes he would be facing the front of the stage, and others he'd be facing towards the back of the stage. When the sun went down, the lights were on full blast. They gave an awesome show, and (personally) I couldn't hope to pick a 'favorite part' of it all. When we went home, my family and I were in awe. It was quite possibly the biggest concert that my siblings and I may ever go to. Yet, you never know. ; )
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My Weekend (Part 2)

Hey Guys!
I will continue with what I did, last weekend.
On Saturday, the day started out pretty slow (even though my parents stood over us, hurrying us along). Grandma made us one of her usual breakfasts (that we cannot help ourselves, but to enjoy her excellent cooking). It was sausage, and pancakes with some of Grandma's strawberry preserves as a topping. Mmm! I love her cooking!! I could have sat there all day, just to savor it all. Unfortunately, I had to shove it all in, and hit the road. We drove to Lansing, to the MSU campus. We wanted to check out what Spartan Stadium looked like, as the U2 concert would take place there (the following day). It was so exciting to get our picture standing up next to the Spartan statue on campus. We then headed over to the museum that was nearby. According to Mom and Dad it was really small, compared to others that they had been to. Personally, I thought it was awesome. It was the one of the biggest I'd been to, so it was pretty exciting. I found many of the exhibits interesting, and I learned a lot from them. Elise took a ton of pictures!!! Holy crow! I have her post some to her blog.  When we got back, we left again. This time with our grandparents, for an 'open house'. This one was for my cousin Rachel, she just graduated from high school. We had a lot of fun, just playing games and chatting up a storm with the relatives. Although, a sad look was still on my relatives faces (as they had attended the funeral, the day before). It was nice to hear them all laugh, though. Laughter is a good cure for those that are sad. At least, it is in my opinion. : )
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My Weekend (Part 1)

Hey Guys!
How are you? I am well. How was your weekend? Mine was pretty awesome. In this post, I would like to give you guys a summary of all that had happened. My weekend will include the time spent from Friday morning, till Monday night.
We packed all of Thursday night, as it takes a lot of time for my family to pack. We didn't get to bed till closer to midnight. We all got up and out the door at 5:30am. My cousin Joshua Thomma, had passed away the Sunday prior. So his funeral was Friday morning at 11am. We had full intentions of attending. We arrived at the funeral home at about 10:30am. The funeral was short, but one of the saddest I have been to. Many people knew Josh, and his death was devastating to them. Even the minister knew Josh, which added a nice touch to his ceremony. When the minister himself knows the deceased, it adds a more personal touch to the ceremony.
It was over by noon. We went back to my grandparents house, to retrieve the little ones. We arrived at the dinner soon after 12:30pm. We visited with our relatives, which was very nice. I don't get to see my relatives very often, so I relish each moment that I might get with them.
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