Hey Readers,
So as of lately, balance has become a big problem for me. School, job, friends, family, music, etc.
With all of my college stuff coming up in the fall, I'll admit to being a little stressed as to not know how all will turn out. I am hoping for decent scores. My job is going okay. I never thought I'd be able to fit in with a job at a hardware store, but I guess I proved myself wrong on that one. Friends and family are both great. I love being around as many of them as I can get at any point. What can I say? I AM definitely a people person. Music is going fine. Orchestra is busy, as we prepare for Fiddler's Jamboree yet again this year. I've decided at the last second to take on the practice required to go to the said event. I am excited though, for the actual concert coming up in the spring, it's going to occur on MY turf. Yup, we're playing at the high school in my town... eek! (really excited)
I have something else to add to my busyness. I am head-over-heals for someone right now. I am afraid to get into any form of a relationship and have it ended on me, though. Being busy all the time, doesn't seem like something a guy is going to want to be involved with. You never know, though. Maybe things will work out this time. All I can do is hope.
I will say that he is absolutely amazing. We have so much in common, which makes him really easy to talk to. He's smart, almost as much as a music dork as I am, and well... perfect.
I say all of this and my brain goes, "Wait till after college". Yet, what if I miss this opportunity? I don't want to go through life going "What if this...? Or, what if that...?" Ya know? There is nothing good about those situations, as I have already found out. So, no. I can't wait till college, not with this.
Anyways, I'm sure ya'll are absolutely enjoying reading my vicious debate over all of this.. (heavy sarcasm)
Yet, I could be missing on opportunities as we speak.
Gots to go,
Thanks for reading!!
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2012-02-23
2012-02-15
Reflecting Back On Valentines Day
Flowers, cards with cute little poems, chocolates, and many other gestures of affections. Welcome to Valentines Day, the holiday to celebrate love. A day to show family, friends, and that special someone how much you care.
Valentines day is celebrated in many different ways. It made me curious as to how my readers celebrated yesterday. Those in a relationship, how did you celebrate? Did you get out and do anything special with your boyfriend/girlfriend? And my single readers, how did you celebrate? At the end of the night, how many of you were able to change your relationship status on things like Facebook? Please post below and let me know how you spent yesterday.
I spent yesterday from 7:30am to 3pm doing school. Then, I read a little and enjoyed some sketching. As of lately, I have been sketching more and more. Animals are the easiest for me to sketch, and they look the best when I am done. Haha, my people have an alien-like affect to them when I sketch them. Either animals or inanimate objects, I'll sketch, dependent upon my mood. Yesterday, I sketched animals. I did a little creative writing, and ended my artsy evening by jamming to some songs on my Ipod. My family and I celebrated our Valentines Day over dinner. Mom made awesome pizza. She has been experimenting some recipes on us. She made two pizzas last night, a BBQ one and a bacon/chicken/ranch one. Personally, the latter was my favorite. It had bacon, and (honestly) anything with bacon takes top place with me. Ever since my mom found out she couldn't have bacon (or anything pork, for that matter), we have had to make do without it. Which, has made me quite sad...
Anyways, Mom decorated and arranged some really cute cupcakes. Rose and Matthew handed out their handmade valentines. Rose performed a ballet, lyrical, tap routine for us, which was choreographed pretty nicely if I do say so.
Then, I chatted it up on Facebook before heading to bed. There was a hockey game on last night, which held absolutely no interest of mine (even though I heard the Red Wings made history...).
I didn't spend Valentines Day in any romantic way, with anyone 'special'. Trust me, I wanted to (secretly) (no, my family would disagree on the secrecy part...haha). I keep trying to tell myself to make it through at least high school... yet, I feel like that goal may be a little hard to stick with. So, I don't know, maybe next Valentines Day will be different. All a girl can do is hope.... :)
Anyways, post your adventures of yesterday!!!! Love to hear what ya'll did!!!
Thanks for reading!!!
2012-02-07
Part of My 'Bucket List'
Goodness, at age seventeen, I cannot believe that I have begun to think of such a topic. I mean, really, I'm not really sure what inspired this. Yet, I have a VERY long list of things I would like to do before my time is up. Here is part of that list-
1. Be an extra in a movie. (That or part of the stunt crew)
2. Go and see a Broadway play.
3. Dress up and go to Comicon.
4. Go to a restaurant and order diet water.
5. Become fluent in multiple languages.
6. Take part in a triathlon.
7. See the Northern Lights.
8. Go swimming with dolphins.
9. Go on a road trip.
10. Knit a scarf.
11. Make a difference in someone's life.
12. Climb a mountain.
13. Go to a furniture store and hide in a wardrobe. When someone opens the wardrobe door, run out screaming "For Narnia!!!!!!".
14. Be involved in a high-speed chase.
15. Recreate a scene from a movie/book/play in a very public place and see what happens.
16. Learn how to play the drums.
17. Make a t-shirt quilt.
18. Talk in the Shakespearean language for an entire day.
19. Sing in front of a live audience.
20. Bring joy to someone who's spirits have been crushed entirely.
21. Identify the people who have inspired me most in my life, and tell them.
22. Get a complete makeover- Get a different hairstyle, hair color, clothes, etc.
23. Invite a bunch of British people over to my house, and go tell my neighbors that the British are coming.
24. Learn how to shoot a gun.
25. Wear a "Free Hugs" t-shirt, and aim to get over 1,000 hugs.
26. Go into a really, really crowded elevator, and with a straight face say, "I'm sure you are all wondering why you've been gathered here".
27. Go skydiving.
28. Retire to somewhere REALLY WARM.
29. Learn how to figure skate.
30. Compose a song.
31. Ride in a hot air balloon.
32. Race a sports car.
33. Learn to surf.
34. Go see Mount Rushmore.
35. Live in a foreign country for 6 months.
36. Take up gourmet cooking.
37. Create a coat of arms for my family.
38. Go to Time's Square on New Year's Eve.
39. Restore a classic car.
40. Learn sign language.
41. Learn how to say "hello" in 50 different languages.
42. Have my portrait painted.
43. Send a message in a bottle.
44. Spend a night in a haunted house, with a group of friends.
45. Catch a baseball in the stands of a major league game.
46. Make a hole-in-one.
47. Reflect upon my greatest weakness, and (eventually) realize that it is actually my greatest strength.
1. Be an extra in a movie. (That or part of the stunt crew)
2. Go and see a Broadway play.
3. Dress up and go to Comicon.
4. Go to a restaurant and order diet water.
5. Become fluent in multiple languages.
6. Take part in a triathlon.
7. See the Northern Lights.
8. Go swimming with dolphins.
9. Go on a road trip.
10. Knit a scarf.
11. Make a difference in someone's life.
12. Climb a mountain.
13. Go to a furniture store and hide in a wardrobe. When someone opens the wardrobe door, run out screaming "For Narnia!!!!!!".
14. Be involved in a high-speed chase.
15. Recreate a scene from a movie/book/play in a very public place and see what happens.
16. Learn how to play the drums.
17. Make a t-shirt quilt.
18. Talk in the Shakespearean language for an entire day.
19. Sing in front of a live audience.
20. Bring joy to someone who's spirits have been crushed entirely.
21. Identify the people who have inspired me most in my life, and tell them.
22. Get a complete makeover- Get a different hairstyle, hair color, clothes, etc.
23. Invite a bunch of British people over to my house, and go tell my neighbors that the British are coming.
24. Learn how to shoot a gun.
25. Wear a "Free Hugs" t-shirt, and aim to get over 1,000 hugs.
26. Go into a really, really crowded elevator, and with a straight face say, "I'm sure you are all wondering why you've been gathered here".
27. Go skydiving.
28. Retire to somewhere REALLY WARM.
29. Learn how to figure skate.
30. Compose a song.
31. Ride in a hot air balloon.
32. Race a sports car.
33. Learn to surf.
34. Go see Mount Rushmore.
35. Live in a foreign country for 6 months.
36. Take up gourmet cooking.
37. Create a coat of arms for my family.
38. Go to Time's Square on New Year's Eve.
39. Restore a classic car.
40. Learn sign language.
41. Learn how to say "hello" in 50 different languages.
42. Have my portrait painted.
43. Send a message in a bottle.
44. Spend a night in a haunted house, with a group of friends.
45. Catch a baseball in the stands of a major league game.
46. Make a hole-in-one.
47. Reflect upon my greatest weakness, and (eventually) realize that it is actually my greatest strength.
2011-11-29
December Wishes
Hey Guys,
How are y'all doing? I'm doing just fine.
How was your fall? Mine was okay. I'll be the first to admit that this wasn't my best fall ever. All I can do is learn from the mistakes I have made, and try for a better fall next year.
I didn't get much of a chance to enjoy the colors of the leaves changing, which is disappointing on my part. That is something I like to enjoy each year, so I definitely feel like I missed out. Snow keeps coming and going, yet it doesn't seem to be staying at all. Hopefully it hurries up and decides to stay before too long. I like to ski, so it's understandable why I feel this way. Ooh... but I will be trying snowboarding (at some point) this winter!! I am excited. I like to try or learn new things. It would be fairly boring to go through life, if I didn't. Talking of learning, I have learned so much at my workplace!! I learned how to mix paint, and (most recently, and not at all well yet) print deer licenses. I love working. This job is my first, and I am grateful for it. The atmosphere is easy to work in, and I have AMAZING co-workers. Sometimes they can be a pain to work with, but then again... it could be worse. Most important of all, my boss. He is the coolest, and quite possibly one of the nicest bosses I'll have while I am working by employers. Once I graduate college and all, I am hoping to be my own boss. It's not that I don't enjoy working for someone, because that's not the case at all. I just find it would be nice to set my own schedule, rates, and be an awesome boss for others. To be able to travel, helping others.
Anyways, somehow I managed to get WAY off-course for my reason for posting today. I wanted to announce my wishes for this December. My birthday is coming up on the 20th. This year, I don't wish for any gifts. This year, I wish just to be surrounded by my friends and family. You all are the greatest gift I have received. I would feel terrible for requesting more than what you all have already provided me with. So many go through life alone. Yet, I am gifted through a grand abundance of loved ones. So, thank you all. I cannot begin to express how grateful I am, as I feel words cannot even begin to show how much.
Hugs to all!!!
Thanks again,
How are y'all doing? I'm doing just fine.
How was your fall? Mine was okay. I'll be the first to admit that this wasn't my best fall ever. All I can do is learn from the mistakes I have made, and try for a better fall next year.
I didn't get much of a chance to enjoy the colors of the leaves changing, which is disappointing on my part. That is something I like to enjoy each year, so I definitely feel like I missed out. Snow keeps coming and going, yet it doesn't seem to be staying at all. Hopefully it hurries up and decides to stay before too long. I like to ski, so it's understandable why I feel this way. Ooh... but I will be trying snowboarding (at some point) this winter!! I am excited. I like to try or learn new things. It would be fairly boring to go through life, if I didn't. Talking of learning, I have learned so much at my workplace!! I learned how to mix paint, and (most recently, and not at all well yet) print deer licenses. I love working. This job is my first, and I am grateful for it. The atmosphere is easy to work in, and I have AMAZING co-workers. Sometimes they can be a pain to work with, but then again... it could be worse. Most important of all, my boss. He is the coolest, and quite possibly one of the nicest bosses I'll have while I am working by employers. Once I graduate college and all, I am hoping to be my own boss. It's not that I don't enjoy working for someone, because that's not the case at all. I just find it would be nice to set my own schedule, rates, and be an awesome boss for others. To be able to travel, helping others.
Anyways, somehow I managed to get WAY off-course for my reason for posting today. I wanted to announce my wishes for this December. My birthday is coming up on the 20th. This year, I don't wish for any gifts. This year, I wish just to be surrounded by my friends and family. You all are the greatest gift I have received. I would feel terrible for requesting more than what you all have already provided me with. So many go through life alone. Yet, I am gifted through a grand abundance of loved ones. So, thank you all. I cannot begin to express how grateful I am, as I feel words cannot even begin to show how much.
Hugs to all!!!
Thanks again,
2011-07-11
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. ; )
Thanks for reading!
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. ; )
Thanks for reading!
2011-07-01
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. : )
Thanks for reading!
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. : )
Thanks for reading!
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.
Thanks for reading!
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.
Thanks for reading!
2011-06-21
Prayers...
Hey Guys,
How are you? I am okay.
Today, unfortunately, I am asking for prayers. My cousin passed away, a couple of nights ago (on Father's Day). He was involved in a tragic motorcycle accident, that caused him to lose his life. Although I didn't really know my cousin, I am praying for his family in this difficult time. My mom had told me, that a mother's worst nightmare is to lose her own child. I pray for her, I pray for his wife. My cousin and his wife were just a few weeks off of their 4th anniversary (I think, though it may have been their 5th). Their little boy is currently battling cancer, and he is younger than my youngest sister (who will be 3 in a few weeks).
As you can tell, I know little details. It does make you think, though, how lucky you are not to have been in or had to be one of those that had to take a blow as hard as to lose a loved one that way. I pray that my cousin didn't feel any pain in his last few moments of life, and that he is in a better place.
Thank you for reading,
How are you? I am okay.
Today, unfortunately, I am asking for prayers. My cousin passed away, a couple of nights ago (on Father's Day). He was involved in a tragic motorcycle accident, that caused him to lose his life. Although I didn't really know my cousin, I am praying for his family in this difficult time. My mom had told me, that a mother's worst nightmare is to lose her own child. I pray for her, I pray for his wife. My cousin and his wife were just a few weeks off of their 4th anniversary (I think, though it may have been their 5th). Their little boy is currently battling cancer, and he is younger than my youngest sister (who will be 3 in a few weeks).
As you can tell, I know little details. It does make you think, though, how lucky you are not to have been in or had to be one of those that had to take a blow as hard as to lose a loved one that way. I pray that my cousin didn't feel any pain in his last few moments of life, and that he is in a better place.
Thank you for reading,
2011-06-19
Happy Father's Day!
Hey Guys!
How are you? I am well.
Today I would like to wish "Happy Father's Day" to all of the Dads in the world! Hopefully they all have an amazing day today!
Thanks for reading!
2011-06-18
Upcoming Events...
Hey Guys,
How are you? I am well. How has your week been? Mine has been okay.
I thought today I would post some upcoming events, for the next three months. Events that have been scheduled for myself, movies, and concerts I intend to attend.
June- (from today on)
June 26th- The U2 360 concert at Spartan Stadium
July-
July 1st- Transformers 3
July 4th- Independence day
July 13th- Elise and I perform in Bay Harbor.
July 15th- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part: 2 release
August
August 12th- Mom's birthday
August 18th- My Uncle D.J.'s birthday
August 22nd- My grandparent's anniversary
How are you? I am well. How has your week been? Mine has been okay.
I thought today I would post some upcoming events, for the next three months. Events that have been scheduled for myself, movies, and concerts I intend to attend.
June- (from today on)
June 26th- The U2 360 concert at Spartan Stadium
July-
July 1st- Transformers 3
July 4th- Independence day
July 13th- Elise and I perform in Bay Harbor.
July 15th- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows Part: 2 release
August
August 12th- Mom's birthday
August 18th- My Uncle D.J.'s birthday
August 22nd- My grandparent's anniversary
2011-06-03
25 More Of My Favorite Things
Hey Guys!
How are you? I am well. How has your week been so far? Mine has been good.
Here are 25 (more) of my favorite things. I posted the last 25 a while back.
How are you? I am well. How has your week been so far? Mine has been good.
Here are 25 (more) of my favorite things. I posted the last 25 a while back.
- Waking up laughing.
- The smell after a spring shower.
- Hugs.
- Walking through the park, on a chilly spring morning.
- Sitting in front of a warm, crackling fire.
- Being bear-hugged so hard, my feet can't touch the ground.
- The smell of pine needles.
- Nicknames.
- Poetry.
- Reconnecting with friends and family.
- Discovering new music.
- My favorite hoodie.
- Being honestly asked for advice, and having that person listen to me.
- Hearing a song on the radio, that I haven't heard in a while.
- The rumbling of thunder on a quiet summer night.
- Shooting stars.
- Waterfalls.
- The smell of freshly mowed grass.
- Watching the ocean.
- Moments of inspiration.
- Watching cartoons and movies from my childhood.
- The feeling after a grueling workout.
- Meeting interesting people.
- Taking pictures of random things.
- Good dreams.
2011-05-31
My First Major League Baseball Game
Hey Guys!
How have you been? I am well.
Guess what I did this weekend? I attended my first major league baseball game! It was amazing. It was a Detroit Tiger's game against the Boston Red Socks. We went down on Saturday, and stayed with our grandparents till Monday. We went to the game on Sunday. Almost the entire family went. Grandma and Isabelle stayed behind. Our goal was to leave my grandparent's house by 9 am. We went and picked up my Uncle D.J. along the way. Guess what? As always, we were almost on time (to our goal) when we left. We ran into a *Target along the way, and got some baseball caps. I, at the time, did not possess any Tiger's merchandise. I have been a big New York Yankees fan. Yet, I have liked watching the Tigers in the past. We arrived at Comerica Park at about 11:00am or so. Rose was excited to be in Detroit. She absolutely loved seeing her first taxi. I thought the lighted tunnels and the steel fist (monument to Joe Louis) were pretty cool. I absolutely loved seeing Chelli's Chili Bar. We entered the gates at about 11:15am. We saw the statue of Ernie Harwell, and the Tiger's themed Mickey Mouse. We saw the merchandise selling booths, and the concession's stands. We saw the merry-go-round and the ferris wheel. About 12:30 or so, we took our seats. The Tigers and the Red Socks took to the field. People selling concessions climbed up and down the stands as we watched the game. It was thrilling, as my family had chose a spot where we were more likely to catch a fowl ball. I didn't have a glove. So I kind of snatched my dad's when the first batter came up. It was a great experience! Even if the Tigers lost. I would definitely do it again if offered a ticket. : )
Thanks for reading as always!
How have you been? I am well.
Guess what I did this weekend? I attended my first major league baseball game! It was amazing. It was a Detroit Tiger's game against the Boston Red Socks. We went down on Saturday, and stayed with our grandparents till Monday. We went to the game on Sunday. Almost the entire family went. Grandma and Isabelle stayed behind. Our goal was to leave my grandparent's house by 9 am. We went and picked up my Uncle D.J. along the way. Guess what? As always, we were almost on time (to our goal) when we left. We ran into a *Target along the way, and got some baseball caps. I, at the time, did not possess any Tiger's merchandise. I have been a big New York Yankees fan. Yet, I have liked watching the Tigers in the past. We arrived at Comerica Park at about 11:00am or so. Rose was excited to be in Detroit. She absolutely loved seeing her first taxi. I thought the lighted tunnels and the steel fist (monument to Joe Louis) were pretty cool. I absolutely loved seeing Chelli's Chili Bar. We entered the gates at about 11:15am. We saw the statue of Ernie Harwell, and the Tiger's themed Mickey Mouse. We saw the merchandise selling booths, and the concession's stands. We saw the merry-go-round and the ferris wheel. About 12:30 or so, we took our seats. The Tigers and the Red Socks took to the field. People selling concessions climbed up and down the stands as we watched the game. It was thrilling, as my family had chose a spot where we were more likely to catch a fowl ball. I didn't have a glove. So I kind of snatched my dad's when the first batter came up. It was a great experience! Even if the Tigers lost. I would definitely do it again if offered a ticket. : )
Thanks for reading as always!
2011-05-25
Camping with Coons
Hey Guys!
How are you? I am well. I had an interesting night last night. I went out to the state park, to visit with my grandparents. When we got there, we ate dinner (over the campfire, it was great!) and went fishing. I am not really fond of fishing, but it was nice to go out to the pond anyway. Mia started to get fussy after (maybe) a half an hour. I carried her back to the camper, only have my mother yell "Morgan, stay back!" from inside the camper. I was a little freaked out. I stayed put, waiting for the unexpected something or someone to come towards Mia and I. Nothing came. Mom eventually jumped out of the camper, with a hot dog/marshmallow stick in hand. If I hadn't been terrified in that moment, I'd have laughed. She walked around the camper, then around the vehicles. She gave a signal that it was okay to come closer, and told me a raccoon had visited them earlier. Grandma remained in the camper for a couple more minutes, making sure the coast was clear. Then she handed William over to me, and got out of the camper. We huddled around the campfire, ready to bolt inside. Eventually, I (using my phone) called the rest of the gang, who were still at the pond. Warning them, that we had seen the raccoon cross a drive a few minutes back. Ten minutes or so after I called, I see a large group running past all of the drives. Now that, ladies and gentleman, I had to laugh at. Probably could have warned them which drive it had been. We didn't see the raccoon again that night, yet I don't think any of us ventured too far from the fire. : )
Thanks for reading!
How are you? I am well. I had an interesting night last night. I went out to the state park, to visit with my grandparents. When we got there, we ate dinner (over the campfire, it was great!) and went fishing. I am not really fond of fishing, but it was nice to go out to the pond anyway. Mia started to get fussy after (maybe) a half an hour. I carried her back to the camper, only have my mother yell "Morgan, stay back!" from inside the camper. I was a little freaked out. I stayed put, waiting for the unexpected something or someone to come towards Mia and I. Nothing came. Mom eventually jumped out of the camper, with a hot dog/marshmallow stick in hand. If I hadn't been terrified in that moment, I'd have laughed. She walked around the camper, then around the vehicles. She gave a signal that it was okay to come closer, and told me a raccoon had visited them earlier. Grandma remained in the camper for a couple more minutes, making sure the coast was clear. Then she handed William over to me, and got out of the camper. We huddled around the campfire, ready to bolt inside. Eventually, I (using my phone) called the rest of the gang, who were still at the pond. Warning them, that we had seen the raccoon cross a drive a few minutes back. Ten minutes or so after I called, I see a large group running past all of the drives. Now that, ladies and gentleman, I had to laugh at. Probably could have warned them which drive it had been. We didn't see the raccoon again that night, yet I don't think any of us ventured too far from the fire. : )
Thanks for reading!
2011-05-19
... Of the week.
Hey Guys,
To make my blog more interesting I will give more book, movie, and music reviews. There will be a song of the week, a book of the week, and a movie of the week. Hopefully, it will make things more interesting.
Book of the Week- City of Bones- Cassandra Clare-The first book of the Mortal Instruments series. Follow Clary as she discovers there is more to the world she lives in, than what meets the eye. Or, at least the eyes of a mortal. 4 out of 5 stars.
Song of the Week- (It) Feels So Good- Steven Tyler- Okay, I have never really been a Steven Tyler fan, but this song is pretty good. 3.5 out 5 stars.
Movie of the Week- Despicable Me- Steve Carell- Super funny movie!! Great for the whole family!
4.5 out of 5 stars.
To make my blog more interesting I will give more book, movie, and music reviews. There will be a song of the week, a book of the week, and a movie of the week. Hopefully, it will make things more interesting.
Book of the Week- City of Bones- Cassandra Clare-The first book of the Mortal Instruments series. Follow Clary as she discovers there is more to the world she lives in, than what meets the eye. Or, at least the eyes of a mortal. 4 out of 5 stars.
Song of the Week- (It) Feels So Good- Steven Tyler- Okay, I have never really been a Steven Tyler fan, but this song is pretty good. 3.5 out 5 stars.
Movie of the Week- Despicable Me- Steve Carell- Super funny movie!! Great for the whole family!
4.5 out of 5 stars.
2011-05-18
Visiting with Relatives
Hey Guys!
How have you been? I've been doing alright. Let me tell you about my weekend. On Friday, my sister and I left for an awesome sleepover party at a friend's house. It was themed hobo town, and we watched British comedy. On Friday evening two couples arrived at my house. My grandparents, Buddy, and Rocco (the dogs). I found out when I got home, that they were actually camping at the state park (that is approx. 5 minutes or so away). When I had gotten cleaned up, they arrived (again) at our house. Yet, they had a couple more people to greet them. They wanted to hear all about our previous adventures. Then, there was much discussion about the upcoming concert. They wanted to know if we were nervous, or not yet at that point. Neither of us proved to be nervous. Not until after they left, and we had time to think.
Sunday morning came.We awoke, and began rushing to get around for the concert. We awoke late, so we were in a flurry for the majority of the morning. We said 'good-bye to our parents and ran down to the High School (public school), which is literally in a one block radius. When we got out, we'd been at the school for 6 1/2 hours. Setting up, practicing, performing, and cleaning up. It was a long day, but we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Our family had really enjoyed it. On Monday, we strictly visited with the relatives, and did some school.
On Tuesday, my grandpa and I logged an hour and a half of driving. As I still need to log time, since I am at a Level 1 Driver's Permit. Next month, I take my final classes for Driver's Ed, and I will (then) get my Level 2 Driver's Permit. Then, we came home and picked up Elise and Matthew. We drove out to the state park and picked the dogs. Grandpa and Matthew dropped Elise, the dogs, and I off at the house and left for the driving range. Matthew wants to learn how to golf. When they got back, everybody (with the exception of my parents, William, and I) left to take the dogs for a walk. We ate dinner, and played some games.
Today, I am hopeful to have an awesome time. I don't know. My grandpa wants to take me driving on the freeway. : /
We'll see how that goes...
Thanks for reading!
How have you been? I've been doing alright. Let me tell you about my weekend. On Friday, my sister and I left for an awesome sleepover party at a friend's house. It was themed hobo town, and we watched British comedy. On Friday evening two couples arrived at my house. My grandparents, Buddy, and Rocco (the dogs). I found out when I got home, that they were actually camping at the state park (that is approx. 5 minutes or so away). When I had gotten cleaned up, they arrived (again) at our house. Yet, they had a couple more people to greet them. They wanted to hear all about our previous adventures. Then, there was much discussion about the upcoming concert. They wanted to know if we were nervous, or not yet at that point. Neither of us proved to be nervous. Not until after they left, and we had time to think.
Sunday morning came.We awoke, and began rushing to get around for the concert. We awoke late, so we were in a flurry for the majority of the morning. We said 'good-bye to our parents and ran down to the High School (public school), which is literally in a one block radius. When we got out, we'd been at the school for 6 1/2 hours. Setting up, practicing, performing, and cleaning up. It was a long day, but we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Our family had really enjoyed it. On Monday, we strictly visited with the relatives, and did some school.
On Tuesday, my grandpa and I logged an hour and a half of driving. As I still need to log time, since I am at a Level 1 Driver's Permit. Next month, I take my final classes for Driver's Ed, and I will (then) get my Level 2 Driver's Permit. Then, we came home and picked up Elise and Matthew. We drove out to the state park and picked the dogs. Grandpa and Matthew dropped Elise, the dogs, and I off at the house and left for the driving range. Matthew wants to learn how to golf. When they got back, everybody (with the exception of my parents, William, and I) left to take the dogs for a walk. We ate dinner, and played some games.
Today, I am hopeful to have an awesome time. I don't know. My grandpa wants to take me driving on the freeway. : /
We'll see how that goes...
Thanks for reading!
2011-05-17
The Spring Concert
Hey guys! How have you been? I'm doing pretty good. Enjoying spring? I am. When I see green everywhere, it makes me happy. Another thing that marks spring/summer for me, is my spring concert.
Every year (in May) the orchestra I am a part of, has a concert. Usually, there is a pretty good turnout.
This year, the weather was nice (surprisingly enough) and the concert members all seemed to have been there (with a few exceptions). Elise and I arrived for the 10:30 am setup, which moved along pretty quickly. Then on to our Symphony Orchestra's practice. We had a guest conductor, Dr. R. Scott Cohen. He directed our Tchaikovsky piece, and our Chopin piece. At first, I was a little nervous due to previous experiences with fast pieces and new conductors (just kidding, they weren't that bad...).
At about 12:30 or 1:00pm, I went to practice with the Concert Orchestra. Dr. Cohen also conducted a piece with that level, too.
Then, we left, only to push and shove through a swarm of beginners/intermediates. They filled the band room we were using to store our instrument's cases. Then proceeded on to filling the entire stage. It was a big group this year. The performance began about 3:00pm or so. It was awesome!
Our jazz ensemble did an amazing job this year. I heard 'Concert did a good job, but Symphony was amazing' from my little sister. So, I guess I won't complain. : )
Thanks!
Every year (in May) the orchestra I am a part of, has a concert. Usually, there is a pretty good turnout.
This year, the weather was nice (surprisingly enough) and the concert members all seemed to have been there (with a few exceptions). Elise and I arrived for the 10:30 am setup, which moved along pretty quickly. Then on to our Symphony Orchestra's practice. We had a guest conductor, Dr. R. Scott Cohen. He directed our Tchaikovsky piece, and our Chopin piece. At first, I was a little nervous due to previous experiences with fast pieces and new conductors (just kidding, they weren't that bad...).
At about 12:30 or 1:00pm, I went to practice with the Concert Orchestra. Dr. Cohen also conducted a piece with that level, too.
Then, we left, only to push and shove through a swarm of beginners/intermediates. They filled the band room we were using to store our instrument's cases. Then proceeded on to filling the entire stage. It was a big group this year. The performance began about 3:00pm or so. It was awesome!
Our jazz ensemble did an amazing job this year. I heard 'Concert did a good job, but Symphony was amazing' from my little sister. So, I guess I won't complain. : )
Thanks!
2011-04-27
A Look Back on Easter...
Hi Guys!
How was your Easter? Mine was amazing. We went downstate to visit with my grandparents, my uncle, and their dogs. It was really great seeing everyone again.
We left early Saturday morning, and we eventually made it to my grandparent's house by about noon or so. We did make a few stops along the way. We all visited for a little while, then the parents headed out. Grandpa, Connor, and I all left a little later. We were on a mission. Then, that trip got sidetracked as Grandpa's truck pulled into McDonald's. We grabbed goodies for everyone, then headed back. (No that was not our original mission)
We then enjoyed watching some movies, playing with the dogs, colored some eggs, took some naps (the grandparents and I), and ate a really good dinner (tacos!). Mom and Dad got back later, only for us to find out we didn't have the right set of dominoes for our late night game (Chickenfoot). Grandpa and I ran into town, retrieved the right set, and hurried home. Unfortunately, neither of us could claim a win that night.
The next day, (Easter) everybody got up and ate breakfast. We had colored eggs, bagels, and juice. Yum!
Then we all got in line for a shower, and cleaned up the house. My uncle arrived about 9:30 or so, into a very 'colorful' political argument between Mom and Grandpa. Ah, the holidays....
We followed our uncle's suit of being 'Switzerland'. We, then, helped set the table for Easter dinner. The smell of the ham baking slowly came around the house, giving a wonderful aroma. Soon, all sorts of delicious dishes made their way out onto the counter top. We all said a prayer then, in an orderly fashion, moved to fix our plates. By the end of the meal, our stomachs were full and we were all happily involved in conversation. We later played a game a catch, Chickenfoot, and then basketball. As we approached evening ,though, my family had to say our good-byes. We had a long trip back up north.
In all, this Easter has made my favorites. We had so much fun!
Love you Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle D.j., Buddy, and Rocco!!
See you all soon!
How was your Easter? Mine was amazing. We went downstate to visit with my grandparents, my uncle, and their dogs. It was really great seeing everyone again.
We left early Saturday morning, and we eventually made it to my grandparent's house by about noon or so. We did make a few stops along the way. We all visited for a little while, then the parents headed out. Grandpa, Connor, and I all left a little later. We were on a mission. Then, that trip got sidetracked as Grandpa's truck pulled into McDonald's. We grabbed goodies for everyone, then headed back. (No that was not our original mission)
We then enjoyed watching some movies, playing with the dogs, colored some eggs, took some naps (the grandparents and I), and ate a really good dinner (tacos!). Mom and Dad got back later, only for us to find out we didn't have the right set of dominoes for our late night game (Chickenfoot). Grandpa and I ran into town, retrieved the right set, and hurried home. Unfortunately, neither of us could claim a win that night.
The next day, (Easter) everybody got up and ate breakfast. We had colored eggs, bagels, and juice. Yum!
Then we all got in line for a shower, and cleaned up the house. My uncle arrived about 9:30 or so, into a very 'colorful' political argument between Mom and Grandpa. Ah, the holidays....
We followed our uncle's suit of being 'Switzerland'. We, then, helped set the table for Easter dinner. The smell of the ham baking slowly came around the house, giving a wonderful aroma. Soon, all sorts of delicious dishes made their way out onto the counter top. We all said a prayer then, in an orderly fashion, moved to fix our plates. By the end of the meal, our stomachs were full and we were all happily involved in conversation. We later played a game a catch, Chickenfoot, and then basketball. As we approached evening ,though, my family had to say our good-byes. We had a long trip back up north.
In all, this Easter has made my favorites. We had so much fun!
Love you Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle D.j., Buddy, and Rocco!!
See you all soon!
2011-04-22
2011-04-15
Yard Work
Hey Guys!
I have been pretty busy lately, and haven't had time to post.
I have doing some yard work lately. I cleaned up my backyard, so far. The front yard is a whole other issue.
We have a gravel driveway, so after my brother shoveled the snow from driveway to the yard...yeah, it's going that's going to be a fun little project, before we rake the front lawn. I assisted in moving two of our larger bushes, each weighing about 50 pounds apiece. That was by far the most fun I had last weekend.
This week, I have been busy with orchestra and school. On Tuesday, I was tutored by one of my friends on some math that I have been having trouble with. So now I am doing better in that subject. Today, I have got to go down to the Humane Society. I get to walk all of the dogs (secretly hoping for some puppies too!), then clean up the cat room. Might I just mention, that cleaning the cat room is my least favorite part of that adventure? Yikes! By far the stinkiest room at the humane society.
Missed you guys!
See yas!
I have been pretty busy lately, and haven't had time to post.
I have doing some yard work lately. I cleaned up my backyard, so far. The front yard is a whole other issue.
We have a gravel driveway, so after my brother shoveled the snow from driveway to the yard...yeah, it's going that's going to be a fun little project, before we rake the front lawn. I assisted in moving two of our larger bushes, each weighing about 50 pounds apiece. That was by far the most fun I had last weekend.
This week, I have been busy with orchestra and school. On Tuesday, I was tutored by one of my friends on some math that I have been having trouble with. So now I am doing better in that subject. Today, I have got to go down to the Humane Society. I get to walk all of the dogs (secretly hoping for some puppies too!), then clean up the cat room. Might I just mention, that cleaning the cat room is my least favorite part of that adventure? Yikes! By far the stinkiest room at the humane society.
Missed you guys!
See yas!
2011-03-28
Spring!
March 20- not only my sister's birthday, but the first day of spring.
Since spring has 'officially come' our snow had almost melted, we were under a winter storm warning, and now our snow is melting again. Even though I live in Michigan, and the weather here is almost always unpredictable, I have a feeling the snow is going to melt completely this time. My dad got the grill out yesterday, I have to admit I truly missed that thing. We grilled hot dogs, and hamburgers, last night. They tasted amazing!
I plan to go out in the next couple of days, to clean up the both the front yard and the back yard. Which should be fun, in my perspective.
Thanks for reading!
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