This week was our first real, full, week of school. Yet, I still haven't found myself very interested or intrigued in anything I've really learned about. Maybe it's because I feel like most of my classes are still getting started. Or maybe because the one's that have started I'm just not taking an interest to. But next Wednesday my health careers class is taking a field trip! To Chicago. I am very excited about that! Especially because Hannah and I weren't going to get to go, but my mom talked to Mr. Barton and they got our soccer game that was supposed to be that same night, rescheduled so we could attend both!
As for soccer. Well it is going. This week our record dropped to 2-3. We beat Greencastle 2-0 on Monday, lost to Frankfort 1-2 on Wednesday, and Saturday lost by a lot to Cascade. (0-11 if you must know the exact amount.) We also had a set back when Hannah and I finally went to order our shirts and sweats, the company is not taking orders right now. I love playing the sport and love the girls on my team, we just need some energy and encouragement and some drive and desire to win.
I have been pretty sick for most of this week. I've had basically a cold. A runny nose and sore throat and cough and my body ached all over. Wednesday night after our soccer game I felt awful. I grabbed stuff from my moms, then went to my dad's and showered before I fell asleep at 9:30pm. I woke up in the middle of the night continuously. My dad took my temperature and I had a 102 fever, even though I'd been taking Tylenol. Thursday I stayed home from school and laid on the couch all day. I couldn't do anything. Friday I went to school, only because I knew my team would need me to play in Saturday's game. And I didn't want to get behind on school work.
Friday I made it through soccer practice somehow. Then for dinner went to Johnny Provolone's with my mom and Dan. Then we visited my grandparents. Afterwards Josue came over and hung out for a bit. I didn't go to the football game because of my cold. But had fun hanging out with Josue at home.
Saturday, after our game, Sarah and I laid out at my grandparent's for a bit. Then we got ready and went to Lafayette. Dress shopping. Friday at the end of the day they announced the homecoming court. And my name was on it! I am one of the four senior queen candidates. That was exciting too. I never would have guessed that. We looked at Macy's and Sears and Khols and Deb and no places had long formal dresses. We didn't think JC Penny had any either, but ended up finding a few in a different location. There were four styles and I tried them all on. Sarah and I narrowed it down to two and asked other people to vote. We chose the elegant black one over the sparkly purple one. And were both very excited. I also saw Tori, a girl I was a CILT with. She is always so smiley and bubbly and I gave her a big hug.
Before our drive home, Sarah and I stopped at Cinnabon to satisfy our taste buds. I got us home by memory from the directions my dad taught me the time Jacqueline and I went. And at one step I wasn't sure which road to take, but I must have chosen the right one because we ended up in Crawfordsville.
We went to Sarah's house and laid down for a while. Then walked downtown to the Lew Wallace grounds for the Taste of Montgomery County. There was music, and every kind of food and people imaginable. We talked to Doc and Mr. Monroe and Morgan & Darcy & Craig & Taylor and Jacob Surface and Robbie & Brandt. We talked to Robbie and Brandt with my mom and Dan for a long time. I liked listening to them talk. About my brother and about Wabash and about relationships. Girls of their past and how they start by impressing girls with the small things like opening their car door, then go big. You can't go all out at the beginning.
We went back to Sarah's where she got her stuff, and we got our cars. Then to my house for the night. We talked to Maria and my mom for a while. Before gathering up blankets and heading out to sleep on the trampoline. The stars were really clear and filled the black sky. We were warm under all of our blankets and sweats, almost too warm.
We woke up to the sun in our eyes and my mom letting Maggie outside. Then Sarah went home and I went to Clancy's to start on our senior jeans. I got my letters cut out and she got a few things painted on hers before it was time for her to go to work. We still have a long way to go before homecoming when we have to finish them.
I also tried to lay out for a little bit and even out the tan on my back, since the dress shows it all. I will have to keep working at that.
August 28, 2011
August 21, 2011
it's been a while
I haven't blogged in a really long time. What seems like forever. And I'm sorry and I'm sad. I'm just busier now I guess. And less disciplined. And take less pictures. But life is still happening so I guess there's things I could and probably should be writing about.
I'm sad that summer end, but school isn't going so bad. My first two periods is my health career class, which I really like. I'm a little bummed that the things we are starting to learn are so similar to the stuff we learned in Integrated health. But I'm so excited for clinicals next semester! And I love my teacher and the students and the doctor that works at the clinic building where our class is. The first day he came in and talked to us for a few minutes. The key points that I remember were to chose happiness and have a happy attitude and the amount of money that you make doesn't matter as long as your happy. And to not marry an idiot, even though most of us probably already know some. Third period I have honors english. Fourth period I have probability and statistics. We have 6 kids in the class, only one is a guy. Fifth period I have psychology, which I think I finally learned how to spell. And I'm so very excited for that class. The teacher and everything we're going to learn. Sixth period is honors gov with Gerald. And seventh I am in yearbook! I went from an awful study hall to being Mrs. Harm's stud ass, but decided I might as well be in yearbook. And she was thrilled when I told her, which made me happy too.
Soccer is going alright. We lost our first game to northview 0-4 on Tuesday and on Wednesday we beat Delphi 7-0! We still need some work figuring out what positions we all need to be playing, the coaches job. And some endurance and skills, but I think as a team we are doing well and I'm proud of us.
Today I went to church, which was a bilingual mass by the bishop. That was exciting. Then to the church picnic where I tagged along with the Raters family. Then Josue hung out with me and we helped my mom in her class room. And also I went to Sarah's for dinner. As did 15 or so freshman Wabash students.
Now I have to write a poem for English. That, like always, I have put off until the last minute. But I'm going to try to work to make it about my blog. So then I figured maybe I should take a few minutes and blog. Because I love it. And have missed it. And didn't mean to ignore it for such a long time.
I'm sad that summer end, but school isn't going so bad. My first two periods is my health career class, which I really like. I'm a little bummed that the things we are starting to learn are so similar to the stuff we learned in Integrated health. But I'm so excited for clinicals next semester! And I love my teacher and the students and the doctor that works at the clinic building where our class is. The first day he came in and talked to us for a few minutes. The key points that I remember were to chose happiness and have a happy attitude and the amount of money that you make doesn't matter as long as your happy. And to not marry an idiot, even though most of us probably already know some. Third period I have honors english. Fourth period I have probability and statistics. We have 6 kids in the class, only one is a guy. Fifth period I have psychology, which I think I finally learned how to spell. And I'm so very excited for that class. The teacher and everything we're going to learn. Sixth period is honors gov with Gerald. And seventh I am in yearbook! I went from an awful study hall to being Mrs. Harm's stud ass, but decided I might as well be in yearbook. And she was thrilled when I told her, which made me happy too.
Soccer is going alright. We lost our first game to northview 0-4 on Tuesday and on Wednesday we beat Delphi 7-0! We still need some work figuring out what positions we all need to be playing, the coaches job. And some endurance and skills, but I think as a team we are doing well and I'm proud of us.
Today I went to church, which was a bilingual mass by the bishop. That was exciting. Then to the church picnic where I tagged along with the Raters family. Then Josue hung out with me and we helped my mom in her class room. And also I went to Sarah's for dinner. As did 15 or so freshman Wabash students.
Now I have to write a poem for English. That, like always, I have put off until the last minute. But I'm going to try to work to make it about my blog. So then I figured maybe I should take a few minutes and blog. Because I love it. And have missed it. And didn't mean to ignore it for such a long time.
August 16, 2011
All good things must come to an end
It is my last night of summer. Which is sad enough in itself. But I spent it all finishing my second essay for english homework. So my post that I was so excited to write wrapping up my summer must be postponed.
August 15, 2011
taking care of business
I started this list-making, errand-running, sun-shining day by bringing Sarah to her house. When I came home I ate Lucky Charms, my favorite, then proceeded to make lists. I started out making a to do list, then just kept going.
I finished reading The Things They Carried and typed out my ten quotes from it. I also did the dishes and dropped my dad's shorts off at the dry cleaners before meeting Hannah downtown. We went to Scaggs and got the prices for our soccer shirts and sweats which was much easier than either of us expected. While we did so, the two kids she babysits, their dog, and two of her siblings waited outside. They were so presh.
Then, I went to my mom's where I put my laundry away, got my school stuff and soccer stuff. Before going back to my dad's, I went to the double K (crappy kroger) and bought a gallon of milk.
I went to my grandparent's for one last pool time of summer. I sat and talked to my Grandma for a while, because it's been a while since I have been over there. At least we both felt like it. We talked about my new TOMS and soccer and the classes I'm taking this year. Then, I went down to the pool. I laid in the sun for a while, before jumping in. The water was chilly, but it felt good as it cooled my body. I got out, dried off, said good bye to my Grandma and left. I wish I had more time to spend both at the pool and with my Grandma, but I'm thankful for what I did have.
I got my soccer stuff ready as well as my school stuff. I went to the high school earlier than I usually do so I'd have time to put stuff in my locker before practice. This way I wouldn't have to bring it all on the first day of school.
For practice we scrimmaged the guys. It did not go as well as any of us would have liked. But it was good that we finally got to play as a team. Especially considering the fact that our first game is tomorrow! They guys scored on us consistently and we only got about 2 shots on their goal. I was hot, and probably dehydrated somewhat from laying in the sun. The midfield position was too much for me, and I know I did not help out the team as much as they needed me. After we were done scrimmaging, coach talked to us for a long time. I kept my head down the whole time, as he told us about all the mistakes we made. It was hard to pay attention to that kind of talk in the first place, but all that was really on my mind was how I couldn't wait to drink water and feel it inside of my hot, dry body that was so badly thirsting for it. When we finally were released for a drink, I downed almost my whole bottle. Only saving some because I knew I'd want it later. We went over pregame warm up stuff, talked some more, and practice ended.
I went home and showered. Than my dad and I went to a meeting for my health careers class. I am so excited for this class and the opportunities that come with it. I do not know if I will end up pursuing a health career, but I am definitely interested in the content and information. At least speaking from my integrated health class last year and watching House and other medical shows and observing my doctor and the athletic trainer at school.
I came home and napped for an hour. Then checked the pressure and put air in my tires. And made bow tie pasta for dinner. And I went to my mom's to get headache medicine. And I updated my blog- wrote about yesterday, added pictures from the lake, and am now writing about today.
Hopefully I will get a start on my essay for The Things They Carried before going to sleep. So that way on my last day of summer, which is so sad to say, I do not have to do it all. Also-it is the only thing left unchecked from my to do list that I made this morning.
I finished reading The Things They Carried and typed out my ten quotes from it. I also did the dishes and dropped my dad's shorts off at the dry cleaners before meeting Hannah downtown. We went to Scaggs and got the prices for our soccer shirts and sweats which was much easier than either of us expected. While we did so, the two kids she babysits, their dog, and two of her siblings waited outside. They were so presh.
Then, I went to my mom's where I put my laundry away, got my school stuff and soccer stuff. Before going back to my dad's, I went to the double K (crappy kroger) and bought a gallon of milk.
I went to my grandparent's for one last pool time of summer. I sat and talked to my Grandma for a while, because it's been a while since I have been over there. At least we both felt like it. We talked about my new TOMS and soccer and the classes I'm taking this year. Then, I went down to the pool. I laid in the sun for a while, before jumping in. The water was chilly, but it felt good as it cooled my body. I got out, dried off, said good bye to my Grandma and left. I wish I had more time to spend both at the pool and with my Grandma, but I'm thankful for what I did have.
I got my soccer stuff ready as well as my school stuff. I went to the high school earlier than I usually do so I'd have time to put stuff in my locker before practice. This way I wouldn't have to bring it all on the first day of school.
For practice we scrimmaged the guys. It did not go as well as any of us would have liked. But it was good that we finally got to play as a team. Especially considering the fact that our first game is tomorrow! They guys scored on us consistently and we only got about 2 shots on their goal. I was hot, and probably dehydrated somewhat from laying in the sun. The midfield position was too much for me, and I know I did not help out the team as much as they needed me. After we were done scrimmaging, coach talked to us for a long time. I kept my head down the whole time, as he told us about all the mistakes we made. It was hard to pay attention to that kind of talk in the first place, but all that was really on my mind was how I couldn't wait to drink water and feel it inside of my hot, dry body that was so badly thirsting for it. When we finally were released for a drink, I downed almost my whole bottle. Only saving some because I knew I'd want it later. We went over pregame warm up stuff, talked some more, and practice ended.
I went home and showered. Than my dad and I went to a meeting for my health careers class. I am so excited for this class and the opportunities that come with it. I do not know if I will end up pursuing a health career, but I am definitely interested in the content and information. At least speaking from my integrated health class last year and watching House and other medical shows and observing my doctor and the athletic trainer at school.
I came home and napped for an hour. Then checked the pressure and put air in my tires. And made bow tie pasta for dinner. And I went to my mom's to get headache medicine. And I updated my blog- wrote about yesterday, added pictures from the lake, and am now writing about today.
Hopefully I will get a start on my essay for The Things They Carried before going to sleep. So that way on my last day of summer, which is so sad to say, I do not have to do it all. Also-it is the only thing left unchecked from my to do list that I made this morning.
I love my best friend. I love TOMS. I love eating. I love music. && I love blogging about it all and having lots of pictures.
Yesterday was Sunday August 14.
I woke up and walked Hannah out, but hardly remember being awake during it. I fell back asleep for a little while, then got up and got ready for church. In his homily, Fr. Dennis talked about being stubborn and being wrong sometimes. I tried really hard to listen to the connection he made, but didn't get it all the way, although I do know at least that it had to do with the apostles being wrong, but a woman's persistence saved her daughter from dieing? In the Gospel reading I think.
We picked up Sarah, and my dad, Maria, and I were off to do some shopping. We headed towards Lafayette and made it all the way to the Lindy Freeze for my dad to get an ice cream cone. Then, we turned around and headed to Indy. I still feel guilty and bad about this. But I guess there's nothing to be done about it now.
Once we got to Castleton mall, Sarah and I's first mission was to buy TOMS. TOMS are more than just cute shoes. They are a part of a one for one movement, so when you buy a pair it also purchases a pair for a child in need. I bought a brown pair from Shi and Sarah bought a brown pair from Journey's (even though the guy that helped us in Shi told us Journey's were all sold out and if we were lucky we could get a men's pair). Then, we brought them to the Style your Sole event where local artists would paint whatever we wanted on the shoes for free! It took us a while to decide what we wanted, but I got a sailboat and Sarah a flower. We left them there and walked around the mall while we waited.
Sarah was doing her back to school shopping and got 2 pairs of jeans and a pair of Nikes along with her TOMS. We also stopped at the food court and shared an Asian entree for lunch.
Then, finally, after about two hours, our shoes were done! We are both so happy with them and love them very much.
Before going home, we stopped at Michael's where I bought fabric markers and Joann's Fabric where I bought three different colors of fabric. All for my senior jeans.
On our way into town, Sarah and I read that Rancho Bravo had a mariachi band and instantly decided to go to dinner. We compared it to Little Mexico which we preferred food and service and decor wise. But the music was really funny. It was loud and hard to hear each other over. But the guys were cracking us up. Especially when Sarah pulled the camera out.
Sarah and I both had other plans, that for different reasons fell through. So we decided to hang out, and I'm so glad. A night with the best doesn't compare to anything else. We went to her house for a while and watched Keeping up with the Kardashians. It was so funny when her dad joined us.
Then we went back to my dad's with Emma and Maria. We played rummy and ate pop corn and played with Emma's ipad and talked. But then the younger two decided to go to bed because they wanted to practice getting up early for school. Sarah and I told them they're fools and we're all gonna be tired and worn out from school anyways. But we let them. And we were soon to follow, because it was a long day for us too. A long, exciting day. Especially without me taking a single nap!
I woke up and walked Hannah out, but hardly remember being awake during it. I fell back asleep for a little while, then got up and got ready for church. In his homily, Fr. Dennis talked about being stubborn and being wrong sometimes. I tried really hard to listen to the connection he made, but didn't get it all the way, although I do know at least that it had to do with the apostles being wrong, but a woman's persistence saved her daughter from dieing? In the Gospel reading I think.
We picked up Sarah, and my dad, Maria, and I were off to do some shopping. We headed towards Lafayette and made it all the way to the Lindy Freeze for my dad to get an ice cream cone. Then, we turned around and headed to Indy. I still feel guilty and bad about this. But I guess there's nothing to be done about it now.
Once we got to Castleton mall, Sarah and I's first mission was to buy TOMS. TOMS are more than just cute shoes. They are a part of a one for one movement, so when you buy a pair it also purchases a pair for a child in need. I bought a brown pair from Shi and Sarah bought a brown pair from Journey's (even though the guy that helped us in Shi told us Journey's were all sold out and if we were lucky we could get a men's pair). Then, we brought them to the Style your Sole event where local artists would paint whatever we wanted on the shoes for free! It took us a while to decide what we wanted, but I got a sailboat and Sarah a flower. We left them there and walked around the mall while we waited.
Then, finally, after about two hours, our shoes were done! We are both so happy with them and love them very much.
Before going home, we stopped at Michael's where I bought fabric markers and Joann's Fabric where I bought three different colors of fabric. All for my senior jeans.
On our way into town, Sarah and I read that Rancho Bravo had a mariachi band and instantly decided to go to dinner. We compared it to Little Mexico which we preferred food and service and decor wise. But the music was really funny. It was loud and hard to hear each other over. But the guys were cracking us up. Especially when Sarah pulled the camera out.
Sarah and I both had other plans, that for different reasons fell through. So we decided to hang out, and I'm so glad. A night with the best doesn't compare to anything else. We went to her house for a while and watched Keeping up with the Kardashians. It was so funny when her dad joined us.
Then we went back to my dad's with Emma and Maria. We played rummy and ate pop corn and played with Emma's ipad and talked. But then the younger two decided to go to bed because they wanted to practice getting up early for school. Sarah and I told them they're fools and we're all gonna be tired and worn out from school anyways. But we let them. And we were soon to follow, because it was a long day for us too. A long, exciting day. Especially without me taking a single nap!
August 13, 2011
I love this crazy, [magic], sometimes almost [tragic], awful beautiful life
I woke up, and after great debate, went to soccer practice at 9. We weren't going to have practice, but if we did one girl would be able to play in our game Tuesday that wouldn't have been able to without it. So practice was mandatory for her, and optional for the rest of the team. Five of us ended up going. Practice was just an hour and we practice taking shots and corner kicks.
I went home and slept for a little while. Then woke up, put gas in my car, and drove back to the high school. I sat in the parking lot next to Hannah and Amber waiting for Mary's van to pull up and pick us up. She invited the team to her aunt's lake house for the afternoon. We all piled into the van. Me, Mary, Amber, Hannah, Haley, Andi, Alex, Destiney, and Mary's two sisters.
Those of us who weren't wearing our swim suits yet changed in the shed one at a time when we got there. Then we got in the lake. As I walked into the green, murky water and stepped first on the rocky bottom then on the mushy, muddy layer I questioned why I was there, remembering my discomfort with lakes. When I got out to where the other girls were I sat on my noodle and hoped not to ever touch the bottom again. But soon we swam in for lunch and when it got to shallow to swim I had to walk and let my feet touch the bottom.
For lunch we had hot dogs from the grill, any kind of chips imaginable, watermelon, and soda. Her aunt Sandy, who reminded me of John Travolta's character in the movie Hairspray, kept pleading us to "eat the rest of the dogs." But one was enough for me. Luckily her threat to not let us on the boat until they were all eaten did not hold up.
Five girls put on life jackets for tubing. Two on the one you sit on and three on the tube you lay down on. The rest of us got in the speed boat with Mary's Uncle Joe. Mary's aunt, mom, and sister went on the pontoon boat. I really liked being on the boat, feeling the wind and sun hit my face hard while laughing at the girls tubing.
It was such a beautiful day, but we were one of the only boats out. We weren't complaining because it meant more lake for us. But there was one boat. With two guys on it that were wake boarding. The blonde one on the boat waved in our direction so I waved back. Then he started holding up different fingers. I'm not sure if he was giving me his number or asking my age or what. But before I could figure it out we were going different directions and it was too late. We took a few laps around the lake before switching places with the girls who were tubing. Mary, Amber, and I went on the three person laying down tube, but we ended up all getting thrown off. Mary first, then Amber and I followed because our weight was too far forward and we flipped the tube over. This would be the first of many times I fell off.
We all took turns riding the boat and going on the different tubes. Amber and I preferred the laying down one much better. The whole time we sat on the sitting tube we talked about how we didn't like it and didn't understand why the other girls did. It was just bumpy and water sprayed in our faces and we held on for dear life. So we switched in the middle of our turn. When we did, Amber jumped for the laying down tube, and right as she did it scooted away. Leaving her dangling as a bridge between the two tubes. It made us all laugh and laugh as we helped her reach.
One time I was on the side of the tube that was next to the sitting tube and got smashed by the other one, so I had to let go and fly off. Another time we went around the corner where another boat was. Again, I was on the edge, and got thrown off. I was so close to the boat that the girls on our boat thought I did hit it. The boat happened to be Mrs. Johnson's boat and the girls kept saying "ha imagine headlines in the paper. PE teacher kills student." Luckily, I did not hit their boat and did not get hurt.
Whenever we hit big waves and bounced on the water, or when we slammed into the other tube from our boat, or when Uncle Joe sped up, or sometimes for no reason I screamed. It was a shrill, high pitched scream that could be heard from far away. Mary was so surprised saying, "Maddogs! I would never have expected that to come from you!" When I screamed I really felt like I could feel the dangling thing in the back of my throat. Just like a cartoon character when they scream.
After many, many laps around the lake we gave the tubes to the pontoon boat and got out the water skis. Mary, Destiny, Hannah, and I all got a chance at them. I had never ever done it before, and impressed everyone including myself by getting up the very first time. I wasn't up for too long, but I did it! I got a second chance and did really well. I felt the burn in my thighs, but I did everything they told me to do. Bent my knees, kept my feet together, and kept my arms straight. I worked hard at keeping my balance until my lap was over and they told me to let go. It was so much fun, and I was so glad Mary convinced me to try it!
We tubed one last time, then went back to the dock. We helped clean up the food and the the floats and wrapped up in our towels and got back in the van. While we were cleaning up, their neighbors returned home from the Warrior Run. We all crowded around to see Garrett Bonk and listen to his mom tell us about the crazy course that he and his sister ran through.
When I got back to my moms, I packed up and headed to my dad's. Soon after, Hannah came over. We were both hungry and decided to go to Steak n Shake for dinner. By the time we were half way done with our shakes, we were shivering and full of goosebumps, but we couldn't let our shakes go to waster and ended up finishing them. The sky was quickly darkening and a storm was setting in. I really didn't want to, but I honored my dad's request and stopped by Little Ceazars to pick up dinner for him and Maria. From the time we went inside to the time we came out with our box, the rain started falling hard. We listened to Backstreet boys as I tried my best to see the road. I was so thankful by the time we walked into his house.
Hannah and I both french tipped our toenails and painted our fingernails bright pink. While we did so, we sat on my bed and had a deep, honest, heart to heart conversation. We talked a lot about boys and friends of ours. We talked about ex-boyfriends, and boys that we wish to end up with, and boys that actually care, and boys that were never any good but that we fell for anyways. Hannah and I talked about how we had been friends so long and how happy we are to be able to open up and have each other to talk to about anything and everything. So true.
We also worked on making a play list for our soccer warm up cd, discussing what to put on our tshirts, and how we think this season will go. Neither of us can believe it is our senior year. We have been through so much with the team and have so many great memories from the past three years. It's crazy that this is our last year, but we are both excited to get the chance to lead the team together.
We got out of bed to eat banana bars and milk, but soon got right back in bed (after putting pajamas on and brushing our teeth). Both of us had full, fun days, me at the lake and Hannah babysitting. We were tired and ready for bed, and it wasn't even midnight. But it felt good to go to lay down and get some sleep. Although, every time I closed my eyes I felt like I was back on the lake. Flying across the water and hanging onto the handles with clenched fists.
[I didn't take my camera on the boat because another girl had a waterproof one. I will upload many more pictures whenever I can get them from her.]
I went home and slept for a little while. Then woke up, put gas in my car, and drove back to the high school. I sat in the parking lot next to Hannah and Amber waiting for Mary's van to pull up and pick us up. She invited the team to her aunt's lake house for the afternoon. We all piled into the van. Me, Mary, Amber, Hannah, Haley, Andi, Alex, Destiney, and Mary's two sisters.
Those of us who weren't wearing our swim suits yet changed in the shed one at a time when we got there. Then we got in the lake. As I walked into the green, murky water and stepped first on the rocky bottom then on the mushy, muddy layer I questioned why I was there, remembering my discomfort with lakes. When I got out to where the other girls were I sat on my noodle and hoped not to ever touch the bottom again. But soon we swam in for lunch and when it got to shallow to swim I had to walk and let my feet touch the bottom.
For lunch we had hot dogs from the grill, any kind of chips imaginable, watermelon, and soda. Her aunt Sandy, who reminded me of John Travolta's character in the movie Hairspray, kept pleading us to "eat the rest of the dogs." But one was enough for me. Luckily her threat to not let us on the boat until they were all eaten did not hold up.
Five girls put on life jackets for tubing. Two on the one you sit on and three on the tube you lay down on. The rest of us got in the speed boat with Mary's Uncle Joe. Mary's aunt, mom, and sister went on the pontoon boat. I really liked being on the boat, feeling the wind and sun hit my face hard while laughing at the girls tubing.
We all took turns riding the boat and going on the different tubes. Amber and I preferred the laying down one much better. The whole time we sat on the sitting tube we talked about how we didn't like it and didn't understand why the other girls did. It was just bumpy and water sprayed in our faces and we held on for dear life. So we switched in the middle of our turn. When we did, Amber jumped for the laying down tube, and right as she did it scooted away. Leaving her dangling as a bridge between the two tubes. It made us all laugh and laugh as we helped her reach.
Whenever we hit big waves and bounced on the water, or when we slammed into the other tube from our boat, or when Uncle Joe sped up, or sometimes for no reason I screamed. It was a shrill, high pitched scream that could be heard from far away. Mary was so surprised saying, "Maddogs! I would never have expected that to come from you!" When I screamed I really felt like I could feel the dangling thing in the back of my throat. Just like a cartoon character when they scream.
After many, many laps around the lake we gave the tubes to the pontoon boat and got out the water skis. Mary, Destiny, Hannah, and I all got a chance at them. I had never ever done it before, and impressed everyone including myself by getting up the very first time. I wasn't up for too long, but I did it! I got a second chance and did really well. I felt the burn in my thighs, but I did everything they told me to do. Bent my knees, kept my feet together, and kept my arms straight. I worked hard at keeping my balance until my lap was over and they told me to let go. It was so much fun, and I was so glad Mary convinced me to try it!
We tubed one last time, then went back to the dock. We helped clean up the food and the the floats and wrapped up in our towels and got back in the van. While we were cleaning up, their neighbors returned home from the Warrior Run. We all crowded around to see Garrett Bonk and listen to his mom tell us about the crazy course that he and his sister ran through.
When I got back to my moms, I packed up and headed to my dad's. Soon after, Hannah came over. We were both hungry and decided to go to Steak n Shake for dinner. By the time we were half way done with our shakes, we were shivering and full of goosebumps, but we couldn't let our shakes go to waster and ended up finishing them. The sky was quickly darkening and a storm was setting in. I really didn't want to, but I honored my dad's request and stopped by Little Ceazars to pick up dinner for him and Maria. From the time we went inside to the time we came out with our box, the rain started falling hard. We listened to Backstreet boys as I tried my best to see the road. I was so thankful by the time we walked into his house.
Hannah and I both french tipped our toenails and painted our fingernails bright pink. While we did so, we sat on my bed and had a deep, honest, heart to heart conversation. We talked a lot about boys and friends of ours. We talked about ex-boyfriends, and boys that we wish to end up with, and boys that actually care, and boys that were never any good but that we fell for anyways. Hannah and I talked about how we had been friends so long and how happy we are to be able to open up and have each other to talk to about anything and everything. So true.
We also worked on making a play list for our soccer warm up cd, discussing what to put on our tshirts, and how we think this season will go. Neither of us can believe it is our senior year. We have been through so much with the team and have so many great memories from the past three years. It's crazy that this is our last year, but we are both excited to get the chance to lead the team together.
We got out of bed to eat banana bars and milk, but soon got right back in bed (after putting pajamas on and brushing our teeth). Both of us had full, fun days, me at the lake and Hannah babysitting. We were tired and ready for bed, and it wasn't even midnight. But it felt good to go to lay down and get some sleep. Although, every time I closed my eyes I felt like I was back on the lake. Flying across the water and hanging onto the handles with clenched fists.
[I didn't take my camera on the boat because another girl had a waterproof one. I will upload many more pictures whenever I can get them from her.]
Much better. Improvement. Making progress.
This morning I woke up early, but this time not for aerobics! I woke up, got dressed in my bright lime green shirt, and went to the high school. Today was the day we put our training to use and got to lead freshmen orientation for the class of 2015. The big group talk and activities at the beginning flowed really well. Again, I was impressed by Mr. Melton and Mrs. Rainwater's ability to be so enthusiastic and excited about it and keep the attention of the freshmen.
Then we broke into our groups. I was excited that my partner was Nathaniel, also as we told our kids my locker buddy since fourth grade. At first we only had 4, but we got 2 added for a grand total of six. Sheridan, Alyssa, Landon, Tony, Payton, and Darsey. None of the kids seemed intimidated and all were eager and interested in what we had to say and the activities we did. I was really impressed, but mostly thankful that things worked out so well. I still thought of Camp T, although nothing can quite compare.
Maria waited with me during the debrief and cleanup so I could take her home. But I was really hungry and before we went home we took a detour to Arby's. I got the usual (with Sarah) a roast beef sandwhich, curly fries, and a cherry turnover. And Maria got motzerella sticks. We sat there and talked about how orientation went and who was in our groups.
When I got home I took a solid 2 hour nap. Even though I was on the couch and people around me were moving and the tv was on and people were in the kitchen, I slept through it all. Although, I was dreaming about what I heard on tv because when I woke up the words I heard matched the words from the Say Yes to the Dress commercial. Although I preferred the bride and the dresses in my dream.
After waking up I helped my mom in her class room. Yes more labels.
Then I went home and got ready for practice. Practice went pretty well, even though it made me realize that I'm still out of shape and need to work on that for my new position. But the best part, by far, was the deep pink of the sky as the sun set behind the goal we were shooting at. Now whenever I think of the phrase my Grandpa taught me, Pink in the morning sailors take warning, pink at night sailors delight, I think of Elizabeth Stratton. A real sailor that I actually know. And I plan on asking her if she's heard that and if it's true. I still hope that I will get to go on a boat with her someday.
When I got home I laid on the porch couch with Maggie for a while and read a little of my book. I am very close to being finished with The Things They Carried.
The rest of my evening I have spent finally actually blogging and catching up on blogging and it's felt so great and relaxing as well. I also added pictures to all of this weeks posts dating back to Sunday so that was exciting too. I'm sad that I haven't been taking as many pictures lately, but then again my days generally have consisted of napping and soccer. I also hung out and talked to my siblings, especially during the random sibling pow wow that occurred unannounced in my room.
I like days like these. Where I help people. And when I exercise. And when I get along and laugh with my siblings. And when it's sunny and warm. And when I have Maggie time.
Then we broke into our groups. I was excited that my partner was Nathaniel, also as we told our kids my locker buddy since fourth grade. At first we only had 4, but we got 2 added for a grand total of six. Sheridan, Alyssa, Landon, Tony, Payton, and Darsey. None of the kids seemed intimidated and all were eager and interested in what we had to say and the activities we did. I was really impressed, but mostly thankful that things worked out so well. I still thought of Camp T, although nothing can quite compare.
Maria waited with me during the debrief and cleanup so I could take her home. But I was really hungry and before we went home we took a detour to Arby's. I got the usual (with Sarah) a roast beef sandwhich, curly fries, and a cherry turnover. And Maria got motzerella sticks. We sat there and talked about how orientation went and who was in our groups.
When I got home I took a solid 2 hour nap. Even though I was on the couch and people around me were moving and the tv was on and people were in the kitchen, I slept through it all. Although, I was dreaming about what I heard on tv because when I woke up the words I heard matched the words from the Say Yes to the Dress commercial. Although I preferred the bride and the dresses in my dream.
After waking up I helped my mom in her class room. Yes more labels.
Then I went home and got ready for practice. Practice went pretty well, even though it made me realize that I'm still out of shape and need to work on that for my new position. But the best part, by far, was the deep pink of the sky as the sun set behind the goal we were shooting at. Now whenever I think of the phrase my Grandpa taught me, Pink in the morning sailors take warning, pink at night sailors delight, I think of Elizabeth Stratton. A real sailor that I actually know. And I plan on asking her if she's heard that and if it's true. I still hope that I will get to go on a boat with her someday.
When I got home I laid on the porch couch with Maggie for a while and read a little of my book. I am very close to being finished with The Things They Carried.
The rest of my evening I have spent finally actually blogging and catching up on blogging and it's felt so great and relaxing as well. I also added pictures to all of this weeks posts dating back to Sunday so that was exciting too. I'm sad that I haven't been taking as many pictures lately, but then again my days generally have consisted of napping and soccer. I also hung out and talked to my siblings, especially during the random sibling pow wow that occurred unannounced in my room.
I like days like these. Where I help people. And when I exercise. And when I get along and laugh with my siblings. And when it's sunny and warm. And when I have Maggie time.
August 12, 2011
As Promised
Wednesday August 10
Soccer and napping were normal and as they have been the past two weeks.
After aerobics, instead of going home to sleep I went to CHS for link crew training. Link crew is a group of senior and junior students that help with the incoming freshmen class. For our training day we were there from 8:30 to 2:30 going through the same activities we would lead with our kids and being prepared for possible situations such as shy kids, or kids that don't want to participate. Mr. Melton and Mrs. Rainwater do such a great job with it. It reminds me a little of camp actually. Very structured and full of ice breakers and team work and challenges that we meet together to help ease the freshmen into our school. It is also cool that we were the first group of kids that went through this program as freshmen and now some of us are on the other end of it and are leaders. As a freshman it wasn't as big of deal for me because I knew the two grades above me from being at Tuttle with them and the seniors because that was my brothers class.
When I was at my evening soccer practice Michael had texted me asking where I was because he was bored. I got home from practice to find him sitting at my dad's house, still bored. I had an unknown source of energy-possibly just from the fact that exercising just makes me feel good. So we went to walmart to buy an air mattress. Neither of us had really looked through the camping aisle and were amazed by all of the different things available. A portable shower, a portable toilet, freeze dried ice cream, snake bite kit, and chocolate chip pancake mix in a bag. We also went to the frozen food section to buy the things similar to dip n dots. But they didn't have the kind I like so I settled for a choco taco. I ate it once we got outside, only to find that it was stale.
Thursday August 11
After aerobics I came back to my dad's for a nap. But I cut it short and came back to my mom's where I ate Lucky Charms for breakfast before heading to Depauw. I had been meaning to go all last year so that I could stay with one of my friends that goes there, but never got around to it. So my mom and I decided to take the opportunity to go for a quick look. Luckily, we made it there. You never know when she tries to go off of her own direction instincts. But we did it. Then we didn't know where to go. We found the administration building who were kind and gave us a map and sent us in the direction of the admissions office. I read the map and successfully led us a few blocks away to the correct building. We could have waited to go on a student tour, but just didn't have the time so we got a folder of information, filled out a card, and ventured out on our own. The campus was beautiful. The brick buildings and the green grass and hanging baskets of flowers. Although after seeing Holy Cross's gorgeous library, we were both a little unimpressed at Depauw's. But the rest was really pretty. We were standing in front of a big building trying to figure out how to get to the book store when a friendly young man asked if we needed help. We told him we were looking for the bookstore and said to follow him, he was actually headed that way. On the walk there we introduced ourselves and he asked me where I was from and if I'd been down here before. I told him once for dinner with my friends and he said he had heard of Alex Gasaway before. He also told us that if I come to Depauw I won't even realize I'm so close to Cville because there's just so much going on, that he is a Depauw grad and now works there, and that he highly recommends coming back and registering for a real tour. Once we got to the hub he pointed us down towards the bookstore and we went our separate ways. My mom bought a shirt for Maria, a pair of shorts for me, and a Hershey's bar for both of us. As we were walking out guess who came our way! Steph! She had to go back early to be trained as an RA and was on her lunch break. She talked to us a little about financial aid and as always was very convincing. Then we let her get back to her lunch and promised I'd come down for a stay.
Soccer was a pleasant surprise. There was a parent meeting at the beginning of practice and coach trusted Hannah and I to run practice while they talked to our parents. We ran our 8 minutes then stretched and did our warm up drills. And at the end of practice he didn't even make us run hills!
When I got home I showered, talked to my mom and Dan, and then Josue came over and watched What Happens in Vegas with me. I love that movie and it still makes me think of the first time I watched it at Alex's house. Whenever we are all together we still like to use the "you know why!" line when appropriate and laugh about it together.
Soccer and napping were normal and as they have been the past two weeks.
After aerobics, instead of going home to sleep I went to CHS for link crew training. Link crew is a group of senior and junior students that help with the incoming freshmen class. For our training day we were there from 8:30 to 2:30 going through the same activities we would lead with our kids and being prepared for possible situations such as shy kids, or kids that don't want to participate. Mr. Melton and Mrs. Rainwater do such a great job with it. It reminds me a little of camp actually. Very structured and full of ice breakers and team work and challenges that we meet together to help ease the freshmen into our school. It is also cool that we were the first group of kids that went through this program as freshmen and now some of us are on the other end of it and are leaders. As a freshman it wasn't as big of deal for me because I knew the two grades above me from being at Tuttle with them and the seniors because that was my brothers class.
When I was at my evening soccer practice Michael had texted me asking where I was because he was bored. I got home from practice to find him sitting at my dad's house, still bored. I had an unknown source of energy-possibly just from the fact that exercising just makes me feel good. So we went to walmart to buy an air mattress. Neither of us had really looked through the camping aisle and were amazed by all of the different things available. A portable shower, a portable toilet, freeze dried ice cream, snake bite kit, and chocolate chip pancake mix in a bag. We also went to the frozen food section to buy the things similar to dip n dots. But they didn't have the kind I like so I settled for a choco taco. I ate it once we got outside, only to find that it was stale.
Thursday August 11
After aerobics I came back to my dad's for a nap. But I cut it short and came back to my mom's where I ate Lucky Charms for breakfast before heading to Depauw. I had been meaning to go all last year so that I could stay with one of my friends that goes there, but never got around to it. So my mom and I decided to take the opportunity to go for a quick look. Luckily, we made it there. You never know when she tries to go off of her own direction instincts. But we did it. Then we didn't know where to go. We found the administration building who were kind and gave us a map and sent us in the direction of the admissions office. I read the map and successfully led us a few blocks away to the correct building. We could have waited to go on a student tour, but just didn't have the time so we got a folder of information, filled out a card, and ventured out on our own. The campus was beautiful. The brick buildings and the green grass and hanging baskets of flowers. Although after seeing Holy Cross's gorgeous library, we were both a little unimpressed at Depauw's. But the rest was really pretty. We were standing in front of a big building trying to figure out how to get to the book store when a friendly young man asked if we needed help. We told him we were looking for the bookstore and said to follow him, he was actually headed that way. On the walk there we introduced ourselves and he asked me where I was from and if I'd been down here before. I told him once for dinner with my friends and he said he had heard of Alex Gasaway before. He also told us that if I come to Depauw I won't even realize I'm so close to Cville because there's just so much going on, that he is a Depauw grad and now works there, and that he highly recommends coming back and registering for a real tour. Once we got to the hub he pointed us down towards the bookstore and we went our separate ways. My mom bought a shirt for Maria, a pair of shorts for me, and a Hershey's bar for both of us. As we were walking out guess who came our way! Steph! She had to go back early to be trained as an RA and was on her lunch break. She talked to us a little about financial aid and as always was very convincing. Then we let her get back to her lunch and promised I'd come down for a stay.
Soccer was a pleasant surprise. There was a parent meeting at the beginning of practice and coach trusted Hannah and I to run practice while they talked to our parents. We ran our 8 minutes then stretched and did our warm up drills. And at the end of practice he didn't even make us run hills!
When I got home I showered, talked to my mom and Dan, and then Josue came over and watched What Happens in Vegas with me. I love that movie and it still makes me think of the first time I watched it at Alex's house. Whenever we are all together we still like to use the "you know why!" line when appropriate and laugh about it together.
August 11, 2011
I promise to expand and detail and upload pictures tomorrow
Wednesday outline:
-aerobics
-link crew training
-napped
-dads
-soccer
-hung out with Michael
Thursday outline:
-aerobics
-nap
-lucky charms for breakfast
-Depauw
-nap
-soccer
-What Happens in Vegas
-aerobics
-link crew training
-napped
-dads
-soccer
-hung out with Michael
Thursday outline:
-aerobics
-nap
-lucky charms for breakfast
-Depauw
-nap
-soccer
-What Happens in Vegas
August 9, 2011
Tonight is not a writing night.
Aerobics was at 6:30 this morning like it has been the past 2 weeks. Afterwards I came home and took a long, solid nap. Until noon.
I woke up and read The Things They Carried for a while, then picked up Sarah. We stopped at the Wabash Quick Mart for slushes and candy. Sarah got blue and red and I got a coke one. Then headed to the pool for a few hours where we floated around the pool soaking up the sun and chatting. Often the big whale float that we have, sometimes called Fred or Tyrone or Shamu, would hang around Sarah. It was kind of funny. But kind of scary/creepy.
When we got home we walked to Dari Licious for ice cream and sat on a swinging bench at Turtle park until we ate our sundaes. Sarah's was hot fudge and mine hot caramel.
Instead of going right home, we stopped by my mom's classroom and helped make labels for her books. It was sort of frustrating making them on the computer, but we worked steadily and together got them all done.
We watched Rob Lowe on Ellen and hung out for a while at my house. Then I got ready for practice and dropped Sarah off on the way. Practice went pretty well. The air was cool from the quick rain storm and felt good. Coach pulled Hannah and I aside and explained his plans for us this year as midfielders.
Then I picked up Sarah on my way home and she spent the night.
I woke up and read The Things They Carried for a while, then picked up Sarah. We stopped at the Wabash Quick Mart for slushes and candy. Sarah got blue and red and I got a coke one. Then headed to the pool for a few hours where we floated around the pool soaking up the sun and chatting. Often the big whale float that we have, sometimes called Fred or Tyrone or Shamu, would hang around Sarah. It was kind of funny. But kind of scary/creepy.
When we got home we walked to Dari Licious for ice cream and sat on a swinging bench at Turtle park until we ate our sundaes. Sarah's was hot fudge and mine hot caramel.
Instead of going right home, we stopped by my mom's classroom and helped make labels for her books. It was sort of frustrating making them on the computer, but we worked steadily and together got them all done.
We watched Rob Lowe on Ellen and hung out for a while at my house. Then I got ready for practice and dropped Sarah off on the way. Practice went pretty well. The air was cool from the quick rain storm and felt good. Coach pulled Hannah and I aside and explained his plans for us this year as midfielders.
Then I picked up Sarah on my way home and she spent the night.
August 8, 2011
2 a days: soccer & blogging
Sunday August 7:
-I woke up, got ready, took Sarah home, and went to church. I should have paid better attention in church so I can say what Fr. Dennis talked about. Then Maria and I helped with the pancake breakfast which is a fundraiser for the youth attending NCYC this fall.
-Maria, my mom, Grandma, and I made a trip to Target. The weather was really frustrating and caused tension and worry to run high. I ended up being glad that we sat and waited for the rain to pass. Sipping a Starbuck's Carmel frappe and blueberry muffin can improve any situation. And just reading the words on the bag "flavors my senses. sweetens my disposition. stirs my imagination. nourishes my dreams." made me happy and feel at peace and want to be a part of something big and helpful.
-Josue came over and hung out. We watched She's the Man and The Longest Yard and talked and hung out with Maggie and ate pizza. I like that I can make him smile.
-I attempted to blog, but just didn't have it in me and went to bed.
Monday August 8:
-Aerobics today was tough. No one seemed to have the want or the energy to work out on a Monday. Besides Amy who I can always seem to count on to be peppy and excited.
-I came home to find my mom still in bed so I crawled in with her and fell asleep. When she went to exercise class, she piled the pillows and blankets against my back where her back had been and I slept just as well. I love my mom and her understanding of naps.
-My mom and I registered Maria and I for school. It was bittersweet. A lot of signing of papers and standing in lines. But we did it!
-Then we met Kim at the pool. My mom had to leave soon for the dentist, so I spent the afternoon floating around the pool and conversing with Kim. About school and differences among classes and their trip to the lake and divorce and the scary bugs near by.
-At home I worked on going through my closet and finding things to throw away and blogged.
-Tonight at practice we got our jerseys and bags and warm ups and pictures taken. Then we ran and did one drill until it was time for hills. It was a frustrating practice, and left me feeling anxious and grumpy.
-I came home and curled up on the couch porch with Maggie. Petting her until I calmed down. Then I read aloud three chapters of Shauna Niequist's Bittersweet to Maggie. Tonight was definitely a Shauna Niequist reading night. I like her honest, meaningful words embedded with stories and advice. I like the way they sound out loud and the way Maggie sat still the whole time and seemed to listen (with the exception of every time I took my hand off of her to turn the page she nudged my hand with her head).
-I continued to relax and breathe and calm down with a hot shower and sweet text from my Aunt Chel just to remind me that she loves me.
-I woke up, got ready, took Sarah home, and went to church. I should have paid better attention in church so I can say what Fr. Dennis talked about. Then Maria and I helped with the pancake breakfast which is a fundraiser for the youth attending NCYC this fall.
-Maria, my mom, Grandma, and I made a trip to Target. The weather was really frustrating and caused tension and worry to run high. I ended up being glad that we sat and waited for the rain to pass. Sipping a Starbuck's Carmel frappe and blueberry muffin can improve any situation. And just reading the words on the bag "flavors my senses. sweetens my disposition. stirs my imagination. nourishes my dreams." made me happy and feel at peace and want to be a part of something big and helpful.
-Josue came over and hung out. We watched She's the Man and The Longest Yard and talked and hung out with Maggie and ate pizza. I like that I can make him smile.
-I attempted to blog, but just didn't have it in me and went to bed.
Monday August 8:
-Aerobics today was tough. No one seemed to have the want or the energy to work out on a Monday. Besides Amy who I can always seem to count on to be peppy and excited.
-I came home to find my mom still in bed so I crawled in with her and fell asleep. When she went to exercise class, she piled the pillows and blankets against my back where her back had been and I slept just as well. I love my mom and her understanding of naps.
-My mom and I registered Maria and I for school. It was bitter
-Then we met Kim at the pool. My mom had to leave soon for the dentist, so I spent the afternoon floating around the pool and conversing with Kim. About school and differences among classes and their trip to the lake and divorce and the scary bugs near by.
-At home I worked on going through my closet and finding things to throw away and blogged.
-Tonight at practice we got our jerseys and bags and warm ups and pictures taken. Then we ran and did one drill until it was time for hills. It was a frustrating practice, and left me feeling anxious and grumpy.
-I came home and curled up on the couch porch with Maggie. Petting her until I calmed down. Then I read aloud three chapters of Shauna Niequist's Bittersweet to Maggie. Tonight was definitely a Shauna Niequist reading night. I like her honest, meaningful words embedded with stories and advice. I like the way they sound out loud and the way Maggie sat still the whole time and seemed to listen (with the exception of every time I took my hand off of her to turn the page she nudged my hand with her head).
-I continued to relax and breathe and calm down with a hot shower and sweet text from my Aunt Chel just to remind me that she loves me.
August 7, 2011
Saturday Night Surprise
Last night after blogging on the trampoline, I woke Sarah up and we went inside. We planned on crashing on the couch with our big blue blankets and ours pillows. So one might imagine the reaction I had when we walked in and found two boys on the couch. Michael and Trent. They were confused, but laughed, at my fright. Sarah and I joined them on the couch. We watched Brian Regan for a while than some of a random Zack Galifanakis documentary on Netflix. But soon Michael was getting sleep in his eyes as was Sarah.
Sarah and I headed back to my room and the Michael and Trent laid down. But I was still wide awake, as was Trent. Later we would decide it was okay that the other two were asleep fast because they had both worked that day. I saw the extra blue blanket in my room from the trampoline and brought it back to the family room and offered it to Trent. At first I thought he didn't want it, but what he didn't want was to put it on himself since he was already laying down. So I did for him, even though he was cautious that I might have only given him the blanket because it was carrying chicken pocks-like the Indians used to do.
I went back to my room, but only for a few minutes before returning. I helped Trent get the tv back to the right thing, then ended up staying out there for a while. He scooted down on the couch and gave me a cushion to sit on and a propped up a pillow for me to sit against. He flipped through the tv channels and found a high school slam dunk contest on ESPN to watch. I really admire his deep love for basketball. While we watched, and I felt sorry for the guys that didn't make their dunks, we talked about basketball and soccer and Crawfordsville sports in general. Then we talked about college and him going to Hanover and where I would like to go, which I have no idea. He asked what I want to study but I couldn't give an answer to that question either. We decided if we could have any dream job he would be a hip-hop artist that has shows every night and I would be a travel writer traveling the world and basically blogging about it. We also talked about high school and friends from there and then about not friends and about classmates and who the biggest stud in my class is. Trent advised me on what to stay away from doing and what was okay and that if I'm ever not into a relationship to get out as quickly as I can. We also talked about dogs we had and how he felt about moving and Rob Lowe and music and banana pancakes. At about 3:30am the tv went out and Trent was soon to follow. He told me it would be okay to wake him up, but once he was finally asleep I decided I better try to do the same and went back to my own room.
I'm so glad Michael and Trent became friends. I know they love hanging out with each other and are like brothers, and I also like being able to hang out with them too. Trent is really out going, but more than that he is so sweet and easily engaged in conversation. When Sarah fell asleep I was sad to not continue our heart to heart girl talks, but it ended up being okay because I got to spend quality time talking with Trent! Like I told him, I am going to miss when him and Michael go to school soon and I'm still just at the high school.
Sarah and I headed back to my room and the Michael and Trent laid down. But I was still wide awake, as was Trent. Later we would decide it was okay that the other two were asleep fast because they had both worked that day. I saw the extra blue blanket in my room from the trampoline and brought it back to the family room and offered it to Trent. At first I thought he didn't want it, but what he didn't want was to put it on himself since he was already laying down. So I did for him, even though he was cautious that I might have only given him the blanket because it was carrying chicken pocks-like the Indians used to do.
I went back to my room, but only for a few minutes before returning. I helped Trent get the tv back to the right thing, then ended up staying out there for a while. He scooted down on the couch and gave me a cushion to sit on and a propped up a pillow for me to sit against. He flipped through the tv channels and found a high school slam dunk contest on ESPN to watch. I really admire his deep love for basketball. While we watched, and I felt sorry for the guys that didn't make their dunks, we talked about basketball and soccer and Crawfordsville sports in general. Then we talked about college and him going to Hanover and where I would like to go, which I have no idea. He asked what I want to study but I couldn't give an answer to that question either. We decided if we could have any dream job he would be a hip-hop artist that has shows every night and I would be a travel writer traveling the world and basically blogging about it. We also talked about high school and friends from there and then about not friends and about classmates and who the biggest stud in my class is. Trent advised me on what to stay away from doing and what was okay and that if I'm ever not into a relationship to get out as quickly as I can. We also talked about dogs we had and how he felt about moving and Rob Lowe and music and banana pancakes. At about 3:30am the tv went out and Trent was soon to follow. He told me it would be okay to wake him up, but once he was finally asleep I decided I better try to do the same and went back to my own room.
I'm so glad Michael and Trent became friends. I know they love hanging out with each other and are like brothers, and I also like being able to hang out with them too. Trent is really out going, but more than that he is so sweet and easily engaged in conversation. When Sarah fell asleep I was sad to not continue our heart to heart girl talks, but it ended up being okay because I got to spend quality time talking with Trent! Like I told him, I am going to miss when him and Michael go to school soon and I'm still just at the high school.
August 6, 2011
Saturday night
This morning I woke up for morning practice. But this time it was at 6:30 and it was not aerobics. We met at CHS and headed to the swim classroom. Baby Girl had breakfast set out for us as well as a dry erase board and tv. There was fruit and donuts and pancakes and sausage and juice and milk. What a sweet heart bring that for us. For a while he talked about basic fundamentals and positions and strategies. Then we watched half of an olympic game ironically of USA vs Japan and the coaches pointed out what was done well and their mistakes.
Then I went to my dad's house. We both napped for a while. There must be a sleeping spell at his house. It also helps that it's cold & has soft blankets, is quiet, and dark. At least in my room where a blanket hangs in front of the window for the sole purpose of blocking out the light so I can sleep-thank you Dad.
After I woke up, I mowed. The earth is so dry and in such need of some rainfall. I like to mow when the grass is lush and green and when there is an obvious difference between the side I have mowed and the other side that has yet to be cut. I was fretting that my ipod would die on me, but luckily it made it through the hour. I like when my dad comes with a polar pop full of sprite and the crushed ice as my relief before the last stretch.
Once the yard was all done I went back to his house and showered and put on jean shorts and sandals. I feel like lately I have been only living in cut off tshirts and dri-fit shorts. Well because I have been. And it just felt good to put real clothes on.
On my way back to my mom's, Maria and I stopped at the grocery so she could buy snacks and I could buy ingredients for dinner. I do like to cook, and especially such a simple summer recipe. Even though they had already eaten their own dinner, my mom and Dan shared the penne with me. I was happy to receive their approval.
We picked up my grandparents and dropped them off downtown where they met their friends to see Chicago. It was so cute watching the older couples walking on the sidewalk together. Especially the one with the man bringing a pillow. After dropping them off, we swung by and picked up Sarah & went to the bank then to our house.
Neither of us knew what we should do, so eventually my mom decided for us. No we did not "play trampoline jump." But instead we went to the Iron Gate for dessert to visit Michael at work. It was really fun seeing him there and being waited on by him. Sarah and I both got chocolate cake but decided we prefer Applebees.
Sarah and I spent the rest of the night talking and looking through pictures and laying down. We planned to sleep on the trampoline, but were disappointed. The air was not as cool and crisp as the other night and the stars were not as bright. But we went for it anyways. Although I haven't slept, she is. It is really comfortable and even though the chirping bugs are annoying, it's calming and soothing in a way.
Then I went to my dad's house. We both napped for a while. There must be a sleeping spell at his house. It also helps that it's cold & has soft blankets, is quiet, and dark. At least in my room where a blanket hangs in front of the window for the sole purpose of blocking out the light so I can sleep-thank you Dad.
After I woke up, I mowed. The earth is so dry and in such need of some rainfall. I like to mow when the grass is lush and green and when there is an obvious difference between the side I have mowed and the other side that has yet to be cut. I was fretting that my ipod would die on me, but luckily it made it through the hour. I like when my dad comes with a polar pop full of sprite and the crushed ice as my relief before the last stretch.
Once the yard was all done I went back to his house and showered and put on jean shorts and sandals. I feel like lately I have been only living in cut off tshirts and dri-fit shorts. Well because I have been. And it just felt good to put real clothes on.
On my way back to my mom's, Maria and I stopped at the grocery so she could buy snacks and I could buy ingredients for dinner. I do like to cook, and especially such a simple summer recipe. Even though they had already eaten their own dinner, my mom and Dan shared the penne with me. I was happy to receive their approval.
We picked up my grandparents and dropped them off downtown where they met their friends to see Chicago. It was so cute watching the older couples walking on the sidewalk together. Especially the one with the man bringing a pillow. After dropping them off, we swung by and picked up Sarah & went to the bank then to our house.
Neither of us knew what we should do, so eventually my mom decided for us. No we did not "play trampoline jump." But instead we went to the Iron Gate for dessert to visit Michael at work. It was really fun seeing him there and being waited on by him. Sarah and I both got chocolate cake but decided we prefer Applebees.
Sarah and I spent the rest of the night talking and looking through pictures and laying down. We planned to sleep on the trampoline, but were disappointed. The air was not as cool and crisp as the other night and the stars were not as bright. But we went for it anyways. Although I haven't slept, she is. It is really comfortable and even though the chirping bugs are annoying, it's calming and soothing in a way.
August 5, 2011
"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." - Pele
After going to aerobics this morning, I came home and went back to sleep for a while. Until about 11.
Sarah and I somehow are almost always thinking alike. Even when we aren't with each other. When she texted me asking to go swimming at Wabash I didn't even have to think about my answer. Because I was thinking myself that it would be good to do. I rode my bike to her house than we walked to the Allen Center.
I always hesitate getting in the water, but I followed Sarah's lead. We swam lots of laps. Down and back. Freestyle. Breaststroke. Backstroke. But every now and then we took a break to just use the kick boards and talk. We also did some dolphin stuff. I used to love pretending to be a dolphin in the water when I was younger. We swam for an hour, but it felt like so much longer in the water.
Once we showered, I rode my bike back home. I read for a while and slept some more. Then I woke up and hung out before packing a back and heading to my mom's. Not long after I got there, I left for practice.
Tonight's practice seemed intense. We ran and stretched and did a warm up passing circle. Then we did an obstacle course to work on our speed and agility and endurance. We went through it time and time again. Just as I'd catch my breath, it was my turn again. Every time it seemed. Once we finished we worked on offense and defense, scrimmaged, than did hills. During practice we could hear the faint music from a near by church. It made me long to be in Camp Tecumseh's Green Cathedral. It also reminded me of The Things They Carried and the stories of the music. Which makes me think of August Rush. But we weren't the only ones hearing it. The birds seemed to circle the area, dancing along. As did the dragon flies by the far goal.
After I got home and showered I sat on the porch and talked to my mom for a while. Then some friends came over. Josue came over and laid on the trampoline with me. The night air felt good. A break from the hot, humid, sunny air of the day time. We talked mostly about soccer. What we did at practice, our teams, and what positions we will probably play this year. But we also talked about flying and the sky above us. Sarah and Elizabeth and Bailey and Sam also stopped by. They were on a scavenger hunt. And ended up winning! So proud of them :)
Even though I feel like it is the middle of the day, I'm going to have to make myself realize the actual time so I can fall asleep and wake up for soccer tomorrow.
Sarah and I somehow are almost always thinking alike. Even when we aren't with each other. When she texted me asking to go swimming at Wabash I didn't even have to think about my answer. Because I was thinking myself that it would be good to do. I rode my bike to her house than we walked to the Allen Center.
I always hesitate getting in the water, but I followed Sarah's lead. We swam lots of laps. Down and back. Freestyle. Breaststroke. Backstroke. But every now and then we took a break to just use the kick boards and talk. We also did some dolphin stuff. I used to love pretending to be a dolphin in the water when I was younger. We swam for an hour, but it felt like so much longer in the water.
Once we showered, I rode my bike back home. I read for a while and slept some more. Then I woke up and hung out before packing a back and heading to my mom's. Not long after I got there, I left for practice.
Tonight's practice seemed intense. We ran and stretched and did a warm up passing circle. Then we did an obstacle course to work on our speed and agility and endurance. We went through it time and time again. Just as I'd catch my breath, it was my turn again. Every time it seemed. Once we finished we worked on offense and defense, scrimmaged, than did hills. During practice we could hear the faint music from a near by church. It made me long to be in Camp Tecumseh's Green Cathedral. It also reminded me of The Things They Carried and the stories of the music. Which makes me think of August Rush. But we weren't the only ones hearing it. The birds seemed to circle the area, dancing along. As did the dragon flies by the far goal.
After I got home and showered I sat on the porch and talked to my mom for a while. Then some friends came over. Josue came over and laid on the trampoline with me. The night air felt good. A break from the hot, humid, sunny air of the day time. We talked mostly about soccer. What we did at practice, our teams, and what positions we will probably play this year. But we also talked about flying and the sky above us. Sarah and Elizabeth and Bailey and Sam also stopped by. They were on a scavenger hunt. And ended up winning! So proud of them :)
Even though I feel like it is the middle of the day, I'm going to have to make myself realize the actual time so I can fall asleep and wake up for soccer tomorrow.
August 4, 2011
Tonight is a writing night. && pictures! Finally.
This morning came faster than I expected. After waking up, I got changed in the bathroom so I wouldn't have to turn the light on and wake up Sarah in my room. I didn't want to change, or even get out of my bed. I was so warm and cozy in my sweats and sweatshirt with a pile of blankets on top of me. But I did. Then I grabbed an apple and ate it on the way to aerobics so I didn't become shaky and weak feeling like I was the other morning.
The air was cool, and not humid. Different than it has been in a while. I didn't like it until I heard it was running day. As a group led by Amy, we left the park and rec center for a run. We turned right and ran past County Market and Target and all the way down to the blue and red and white gas station on the corner. Then we turned right on Washington and straight down it for a while. Once we got to the Wabash Quick Mart we turned right on Wabash and ran until we got to the Lane Place then turned right again. We ran a little ways down that road (Water Street?) then Amy turned around and realized some of the girls were not with us. No one was sure what to do or how to find them. We walked up a hill that got us back to Washington. We looked up towards the first gas station and down towards the Wabash quick mart but saw no sign of them. So we walked back down the hill and somehow- a miracle. They were there! We walked past Tuttle and all the way as far as we could. Then turned right and walked by The Big Dipper. Once we got to the park we ran until we finally made it back to the Park and Rec. All of us safe and sound. And red faced and out of breath.
I was tired when I got home, but decided I didn't want to confuse Sarah like I confused Jacqueline. So instead of heading to the basement to nap, I crawled back in my bed. When we did wake up I decided we should make chocolate chip pancakes and she quickly agreed that it was a fine idea. But. We had no chocolate chips. So we made a quick run to the crappy Kroger near my house. And it was so worth it. They were some great pancakes.
After I took Sarah home, I stopped in my mom's classroom. I put on an ATeens CD and made book labels for her. She is cracking down on behavior this year, and becoming much more organized. So proud of her!
We decided on such a perfect day, we had to go to the pool. We met Kim there and all three soaked in the sun for a while.
Then, I had to go to the dentist. I like to smile, but I just do not like the dentist. Plus because of the time of my appointment I had to miss hanging out with Michael and Lexie and Maria and going to the zoo and seeing the baby elephant. But, I had to get a baby cavity filled :( and get three sealants. I did not like any of it. They didn't have to numb me, but they still used lots of tools that were uncomfortable. I did not like the sound or the gritty feeling they left in my mouth. But I guess my teeth are better. So okay.
My mom dropped me off at home where I hung out for a while watching tv and laying down and doing laundry and blogging and hanging out with Maggie, before heading over to my dad's.
Then I went to practice. First I had to talk to a newspaper guy. Which was again, awkward and hard to think of things on the spot. Then I went inside and took the concussion base test so just in case anything happens to us we can compare results and see how bad it is. It was a lot of memorizing and speed and shapes and colors and words and designs on the computer. Practice was half over by the time we finished and joined the rest of the team on the field. We ran and stretched and worked on a one vs one drill and had the ball punted by us then had to settle it then did hills.
After practice ended, Goalie, Hannah, Amber, and I went to McDonald's. We didn't really want to eat much after practicing, so we just went to hang out and talk and carry on a tradition? I also had a classic "Maddy Moment" while we were there. Goalie told us someone was on house arrest and immediately I exclaimed, "at his house!?" Then I realized what I said and joined in the laughter.
I came to my dad's, where I have been for the rest of the night. And read some and showered and blogged and talked. Also for the record. My stings are doing so much better.
The air was cool, and not humid. Different than it has been in a while. I didn't like it until I heard it was running day. As a group led by Amy, we left the park and rec center for a run. We turned right and ran past County Market and Target and all the way down to the blue and red and white gas station on the corner. Then we turned right on Washington and straight down it for a while. Once we got to the Wabash Quick Mart we turned right on Wabash and ran until we got to the Lane Place then turned right again. We ran a little ways down that road (Water Street?) then Amy turned around and realized some of the girls were not with us. No one was sure what to do or how to find them. We walked up a hill that got us back to Washington. We looked up towards the first gas station and down towards the Wabash quick mart but saw no sign of them. So we walked back down the hill and somehow- a miracle. They were there! We walked past Tuttle and all the way as far as we could. Then turned right and walked by The Big Dipper. Once we got to the park we ran until we finally made it back to the Park and Rec. All of us safe and sound. And red faced and out of breath.
I was tired when I got home, but decided I didn't want to confuse Sarah like I confused Jacqueline. So instead of heading to the basement to nap, I crawled back in my bed. When we did wake up I decided we should make chocolate chip pancakes and she quickly agreed that it was a fine idea. But. We had no chocolate chips. So we made a quick run to the crappy Kroger near my house. And it was so worth it. They were some great pancakes.
After I took Sarah home, I stopped in my mom's classroom. I put on an ATeens CD and made book labels for her. She is cracking down on behavior this year, and becoming much more organized. So proud of her!
We decided on such a perfect day, we had to go to the pool. We met Kim there and all three soaked in the sun for a while.
Then, I had to go to the dentist. I like to smile, but I just do not like the dentist. Plus because of the time of my appointment I had to miss hanging out with Michael and Lexie and Maria and going to the zoo and seeing the baby elephant. But, I had to get a baby cavity filled :( and get three sealants. I did not like any of it. They didn't have to numb me, but they still used lots of tools that were uncomfortable. I did not like the sound or the gritty feeling they left in my mouth. But I guess my teeth are better. So okay.
My mom dropped me off at home where I hung out for a while watching tv and laying down and doing laundry and blogging and hanging out with Maggie, before heading over to my dad's.
Then I went to practice. First I had to talk to a newspaper guy. Which was again, awkward and hard to think of things on the spot. Then I went inside and took the concussion base test so just in case anything happens to us we can compare results and see how bad it is. It was a lot of memorizing and speed and shapes and colors and words and designs on the computer. Practice was half over by the time we finished and joined the rest of the team on the field. We ran and stretched and worked on a one vs one drill and had the ball punted by us then had to settle it then did hills.
After practice ended, Goalie, Hannah, Amber, and I went to McDonald's. We didn't really want to eat much after practicing, so we just went to hang out and talk and carry on a tradition? I also had a classic "Maddy Moment" while we were there. Goalie told us someone was on house arrest and immediately I exclaimed, "at his house!?" Then I realized what I said and joined in the laughter.
I came to my dad's, where I have been for the rest of the night. And read some and showered and blogged and talked. Also for the record. My stings are doing so much better.
I am so thankful for best friends. So thankful.
[I'm just going to pretend like I wrote this last night when it was still August 3rd instead when I'm actually writing]
Today I woke up and went to aerobics at 6:30. Nothing new there. Then I came home and slept for a while and hung out the rest of the afternoon. It seems like basically this is all my days consist of. They're all starting to run together now.
Then went to practice at 7. The exciting part of my day came after practice. Sweat and all, I went straight from practice to pick up Sarah at her house. We drove to my grandparents, said hello, then jumped in the pool. Being in the pool at night is so much different than the day time. Instead of being all about the sun, it is all about the water I guess. The night air was cold so we both ended up huddled up in the shallow end looking like midgets/ducks. Like we had heads and legs and big feet. But nothing else. We talked until we decided it was too cold. Then went inside their house for blueberry muffins that my grandma suggested we eat.
Even though Sarah had to work tomorrow, and I had to get up for soccer we decided we should have a sleepover. It'd just been too long. I ran her by her house to get mostly her contact solution and case (and some other over night necessities) on our way to my mom's house.
We were so cold from being in the water that we put on sweatshirts and sweat pants. We liked looking at the stars in the pool so much that we wanted to continue to be under them. So we grabbed a sleeping bag, blanket, and 2 pillows and headed out to the trampoline. For a while we laid there and wished to see a shooting star and talked. We talked about everything, but a lot about boys. And school and how it would be okay without the homework. And also about how happy we are to be girls and how content we are to just sit and talk when we hang out rather than having something to do. So true. But soon we couldn't keep our eyes open any longer and rolled over and fell asleep for a while. Until my alarm went off at 12:30 and we gathered up the blankets and pillows and went inside to sleep for the rest of the night.
Today I woke up and went to aerobics at 6:30. Nothing new there. Then I came home and slept for a while and hung out the rest of the afternoon. It seems like basically this is all my days consist of. They're all starting to run together now.
Then went to practice at 7. The exciting part of my day came after practice. Sweat and all, I went straight from practice to pick up Sarah at her house. We drove to my grandparents, said hello, then jumped in the pool. Being in the pool at night is so much different than the day time. Instead of being all about the sun, it is all about the water I guess. The night air was cold so we both ended up huddled up in the shallow end looking like midgets/ducks. Like we had heads and legs and big feet. But nothing else. We talked until we decided it was too cold. Then went inside their house for blueberry muffins that my grandma suggested we eat.
Even though Sarah had to work tomorrow, and I had to get up for soccer we decided we should have a sleepover. It'd just been too long. I ran her by her house to get mostly her contact solution and case (and some other over night necessities) on our way to my mom's house.
We were so cold from being in the water that we put on sweatshirts and sweat pants. We liked looking at the stars in the pool so much that we wanted to continue to be under them. So we grabbed a sleeping bag, blanket, and 2 pillows and headed out to the trampoline. For a while we laid there and wished to see a shooting star and talked. We talked about everything, but a lot about boys. And school and how it would be okay without the homework. And also about how happy we are to be girls and how content we are to just sit and talk when we hang out rather than having something to do. So true. But soon we couldn't keep our eyes open any longer and rolled over and fell asleep for a while. Until my alarm went off at 12:30 and we gathered up the blankets and pillows and went inside to sleep for the rest of the night.
August 2, 2011
I've got sunshine in my pocket. I gotta sucha whatta perfect day. I'm feelin kinda worth it. Says the smile on my face.
Yesterday was the first day of August. Ahh. Hitting August is a scary reality check. August means summer days are over, school starts and summer homework is due, 2 a days start, and so do our games.
I woke up for aerobics then went home and napped for a while. And spent a lot of the day reading the book The Things They Carried. It's a summer reading book, but I actually am liking it. It's simple language to understand and again it's a memoir where the author is writing about his life.
I just hung out a lot of the day and questioned my stings that continued to swell and itch. I put stuff on them, but nothing seemed to have helped.
Then I went to soccer practice. Which was hot, and hard, but good.
Before going to sleep, I checked Julie Abston's photography site and she had already uploaded the pictures she took the day before!! I was so pleasantly surprised! And very excited to see the rest. Then I blogged about July 31 (and cheated on the time stamp by setting it as if I did it that night instead of on Aug 1).
Today, August 2 came fast. Too fast. I woke up early this morning because the sting on my finger itched so badly. So I got up and put ice on it. By the time the ice cube melted, it was 6am and time for me to wake up. I fell back asleep and my alarm went off, and somehow I fell asleep again. I think I pressed dismiss and thought I pressed snooze. I didn't end up waking up until 6:45 to my teammate calling asking where I was. I threw clothes on and hurried to the rec center as fast as I could. I was so upset and embarrassed with myself. And my finger wasn't even any better. They were doing stations and I joined in, then we went on a run around the park. We came back and stretched to Jack Johnson. Oh how I love him and singing along with every word.
My leg and finger, as I said, were still getting worse. So I went to my mom's and took aspirin and benadryl and put more stuff on it. Then I went back to my dad's and slept.
When I woke up, I put my suit on and went to the kids' house that Steph babysits for. Steph, Sam Morgan, and Rat were all already in the pool where I joined them. I hadn't seen Steph in a while, not to mention the other two, and it was fun talking to them (well mostly listening to them) while soaking up the sun.
Then I met my mom and showed her the stings. She called the doctor and they were able to get me in quickly. I went all by myself for the first time. He gave me a prescription, and I met her at CVS to get it filled. After, I got gas in my car and subway so I had food to take the pills with. I felt like House having to take 8 all at once.
I got a quick nap in again before heading to soccer practice. It went pretty well and I didn't have a punishment from showing up late this morning. Thank goodness.
The rest of the night I have spent talking to Maria and blogging and facebooking and checking out the pictures Julie uploaded. Love them!
I woke up for aerobics then went home and napped for a while. And spent a lot of the day reading the book The Things They Carried. It's a summer reading book, but I actually am liking it. It's simple language to understand and again it's a memoir where the author is writing about his life.
I just hung out a lot of the day and questioned my stings that continued to swell and itch. I put stuff on them, but nothing seemed to have helped.
Then I went to soccer practice. Which was hot, and hard, but good.
Before going to sleep, I checked Julie Abston's photography site and she had already uploaded the pictures she took the day before!! I was so pleasantly surprised! And very excited to see the rest. Then I blogged about July 31 (and cheated on the time stamp by setting it as if I did it that night instead of on Aug 1).
Today, August 2 came fast. Too fast. I woke up early this morning because the sting on my finger itched so badly. So I got up and put ice on it. By the time the ice cube melted, it was 6am and time for me to wake up. I fell back asleep and my alarm went off, and somehow I fell asleep again. I think I pressed dismiss and thought I pressed snooze. I didn't end up waking up until 6:45 to my teammate calling asking where I was. I threw clothes on and hurried to the rec center as fast as I could. I was so upset and embarrassed with myself. And my finger wasn't even any better. They were doing stations and I joined in, then we went on a run around the park. We came back and stretched to Jack Johnson. Oh how I love him and singing along with every word.
My leg and finger, as I said, were still getting worse. So I went to my mom's and took aspirin and benadryl and put more stuff on it. Then I went back to my dad's and slept.
When I woke up, I put my suit on and went to the kids' house that Steph babysits for. Steph, Sam Morgan, and Rat were all already in the pool where I joined them. I hadn't seen Steph in a while, not to mention the other two, and it was fun talking to them (well mostly listening to them) while soaking up the sun.
Then I met my mom and showed her the stings. She called the doctor and they were able to get me in quickly. I went all by myself for the first time. He gave me a prescription, and I met her at CVS to get it filled. After, I got gas in my car and subway so I had food to take the pills with. I felt like House having to take 8 all at once.
I got a quick nap in again before heading to soccer practice. It went pretty well and I didn't have a punishment from showing up late this morning. Thank goodness.
The rest of the night I have spent talking to Maria and blogging and facebooking and checking out the pictures Julie uploaded. Love them!
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