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Feb. 9th

2010-02-09T15:31:00.000-08:00

Hello :)

What do I write about??? School as always?? Hmmmmm...... Well... I haven't really started anything new in school. We have to write a sappy love poem in English class which is sort of out of my comfort zone. It has to use special circulatory system vocabulary too. It's a really strange assignment. I haven't started it yet and it's due on Friday.

I don't really have anything else to post about right now. I am not feeling to well today. I need to relax. My neck is hurting and leaning over the computer is not helping me.

2/6/10

2010-02-06T19:59:00.000-08:00

Hi!

It's 11 pm but I thought I would just make a quick post. I got my report card back yesterday. I didn't make honor role. I am super pissed but I tried m hardest and that is all I can do. I got all A's & B's except for one C+ in French. I really thought I was doing better in French but I guess not. It doesn't really matter. I'll do better this quarter.

I have a little cold. I should probably go to sleep but I really don't want to. I'm feeling better than I did earlier today and I want to make up for lost time. I didn't really do anything and now I feel like it was a wasted day.

I don't really have anything to post about. I know I say that in all my posts but it's the truth..... We might be going to India next month. I am really hoping we get to go! It would be so exciting.

Besides that I don't really have much else to say. Nothing really happens on weekends, and school is not really a big exciting topic. Maybe tomorrow will bring something exciting to this sad little blog. I sure hope so.

February!

2010-02-02T18:01:00.001-08:00

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It's February! I am glad that January is over. I don't dislike January but this means we are closer to the end of winter. Winter is okay... for December... but it always feels to long. Then again it seems that way for most seasons. I can't wait till summer, I know it's not that soon but I like to pretend it is. All summer, I wish for cooler weather and all winter I wish for warmer weather. I know that is the way it is with lots of people but it is super frustrating.

I just got a 100% on a french quiz! It's not really a big deal because it was a really simple quiz but it's the first time I got higher than 85% in French. We still haven't gotten our report cards back for last term though. I don't think I am on the honor role this time though... *sigh* I am pretty sure we are getting them back this Friday.

I'm off to go to bed soon. I think I will get into my comfortable pajamas, sit in bed and read. I do kind of want to finish the movie I am watching on T.V. but reading is more relaxing and better to do before bed. I really do enjoy reading. I just finished a book so now it's time to start a new one!!

If you have nothing better to do you can read some of my previous posts. :)

1/28/10

2010-01-28T18:00:00.000-08:00

I haven't really had much to post about in a while. Just school and normal, boring, stuff. School is interesting for me but it's not much to blog about. My classes are completely normal. My teachers are completely normal. I am completely normal.

I miss my exciting life on "the road" but I am enjoying having a steady life without ups and downs every other day. This is fine... for now. I guess it really is not up to me. It's up to God and that is one thing I am totally okay with. I do secretly hope though that I get what I want, but then again I think everyone wants their own will... The question is... does everyone need there own will to come into action. The answer, I believe, is NO.

I have my camcorder up and I am filming my computer screen as I type this. Weird... I know...

oops. It ran out of batteries. The video was about seven minutes long anyway... and extremely boring.

The school term just ended. I am hoping I made honor role but I don't think I did. The second quarter was much harder then the first. I think my grade might have dropped in science. Besides that, I am not to worried. I am doing better in French and I just got a 98% on an English paper. It's hard to keep all of my grades up but I think I did okay.

I was just reading some of my older posts. I kept forgetting to capitalize the beginning of sentences and putting an apostrophe in "it's". I hope I am not still making so many silly grammar mistakes. At least I proof read my blog posts now.

PNG

2010-01-23T19:53:00.000-08:00

Today I started to really miss PNG (Papua New Guinea). I went there on an outreach with my family and a bunch of other people last year. I didn't appreciate being there at the time but now I really miss it. I was thinking about the beautiful people and the beautiful beach and how much closer I got to God while I was there. I can't explain everything now because it's late but I hope to have time to post about PNG some other day.

Aujourd'hui c'est le vingt et un janvier.

2010-01-21T17:14:00.000-08:00

^^^ Today is the 21st of January ^^^

The name of this post is written in French. It's only because I have been doing a lot of French lately for school. I have been really busy with all kinds of school work. I just completed two English papers, I had a French quiz today, I am working on a science project and I am learning guitar.

A couple days ago I got home from school and was really tired. I was falling asleep while doing my homework so my mom gave me some coffee. That was a bad idea. I couldn't sleep all night. It wasn't until past 3 am that I finally fell asleep. I am still trying to get my sleep cycle on track.

It is The 14th of January!

2010-01-14T17:46:00.000-08:00

Hello! I know I haven't posted in a while but I have been back at school and very busy! Grades close for the term next week so I have been doing a lot of school stuff, studying and such because I want to make sure all my grades are good and that I will still me on the honor role. Things have been good though. I am doing a little better in French and I just completed a project for English (Avatar Review...see previous post to read it!). Anyway, this was just a quick update! I have to do a little science studying!

WHAT?!?! Another Avatar Review!?!?!

2010-01-14T17:24:00.000-08:00

Hi!

I know I already posted a little Avatar review but I had to do one for a school assignment so I thought I would post it on here :) Enjoy!

Avatar is an exciting film with great special effects and a clever plot. It’s science-fiction, directed by James Cameron. Avatar stars Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana. The film is about three hours long but is so fast paced and compelling it doesn’t feel that long.

The plot follows the story of a handicapped soldier named Jake Sully. Jake’s twin brother was working on a project to become like the native people of Pandora, called Navi, and convince them to leave their village so the humans can take some of their natural resources. When Jake’s brother dies he is recruited to take his place. Jake’s mind is put into a Navi body and he goes into the jungle of Pandora. Jake ends up falling in love with a native woman called Neytiri and fights with the Navi to save their village.

The setting is beautiful. Although it is mainly CGI, the planet Pandora is very believable. It features floating mountains, a village in the trees and other fantasy locations unlike anything in real life. The dialog in Avatar is defiantly not the main attraction. Although the dialog is not bad it is defiantly overshadowed by all of the great visual elements.

The characters are each well crafted though some of the Navi have similar personalities so they don’t stand out. It is the same for some of the humans but all the important characters, such as Jake, Neytiri and Dr. Grace, are distinctive and interesting. They each go through conflict and deal with it in different ways. No two of the main characters have the same personality.

Avatar was defiantly a well made film. Although the plot does not appeal to everyone it has aspects for all different types of movie watchers. There is romance, action, adventure and a little comedy. Some elements are not appropriate for younger children and there is some violence. Ultimately though I think it is definitely a five star movie!

2010!

2010-01-02T12:21:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!! Woot Woot, Its 2010! New years resolution....hmmm. Well, I am thinking of trying to go through the whole year only drinking one soda a month. Can I do it? I don't know but I will try! I don't really know what to talk about on here today. I am not feeling well today so I might just relax. I exchanged late Christmas gifts with my friends yesterday, that was super fun and I got some cool stuff. Anyway, I am going to take a shower now and relax. Maybe I will post tomorrow.

Avatar

2009-12-29T14:36:00.000-08:00

I just saw the film Avatar in the Theater. It was extremely captivating. From the beginning I was immediately enticed by the story line and special effects. You could hardly tell it was CGI. The whole film seemed so real.

The story starts out with an ex-marine called Jake Sully on his way to a planet called Pandora. His brother was part of a scientific project, He was meant to go in with a group of people, and become like the native people of Pandora. When Jake's brother died he was asked to take his place. I don't want to spoil the movie so I will stop there, but I would advise anyone to go and see it. It was an incredible movie. Though it is about three hours long it does not seen like a drag. its quite entertaining and fun for the whole family. it is available to be seen in 3D. I just saw it the normal way and really enjoyed it.

Its the 29th of December!!!!! Wait, why is that exciting??

2009-12-29T08:21:00.000-08:00

^^^ You may have noticed the title of this post. Well to answer my own Question, no, today is not exciting. Well, at least not yet. I haven't really done anything today or yesterday and I most likely won't do anything tomorrow. I just realized how much more exciting my life was when I was in different counties. I miss my friends, I don't really see any of my friends very often. I don't see any of my friends from Australia or Thailand and I have not seen any of my America friends in a while either. *sigh* I am feeling very separated from the rest of the world. Its just because its vacation. I have seen a lot of family which is good. On Christmas day and Christmas Eve I saw my moms side of the family and just a couple days ago I visited my dads side of the family.

I wish I could be back in Australia or Thailand or anywhere but here. I like our house and I don't mind school but, something is missing. I don't know what it is. I have been praying about it but I just can't figure out whats missing. Anyway I am just blabbing. I don't really have much else to say.

Christmas time drawing to a close, Cake Boss, 2009 and other things.

2009-12-28T11:18:00.000-08:00

Hmmmmmm...am I still feeling the Christmas cheer?? Well, my Christmas tree is up...how long are you meant to feel Christmassy for? I guess I don't feel like its Christmas time. Is it? I guess not. I am not really sure how long it is still Christmas time for after Christmas is over. I am still on school break. I don't start up again until Jan. 4. I am kind of dreading it. I really like being on vacation, I mean everyone does. I am not really sure what I should post about today. I haven't posted since Christmas so I don't want this to me a little, lame, post. I guess it doesn't really matter, no one really reads this. I post mostly for myself anyway. Its fun and a good way to occupy my time.

I have been watching Cake Boss on TLC a bunch lately. I got it on DVD for Christmas. For those of you who don't know what it is, Its a television show about a bake shop where this guy and his staff make these incredible cakes. Its super fun because some of the Cakes they make are so extreme, they don't even look like cakes. Anyway, here I am blogging about cakes and TV. LAME. I just don't have anything interesting to post about over vacation.

I was just looking back on this year. Its about to be 2010 and it just makes me think about the amazing year 2009 has been. At the end of 2008 I was in the USA getting ready to fly to Australia. Now at the end of 2009 I am back in the USA having been to Australia, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand in just a year! I have had the most amazing experiences and made the best friends I could ever want. I know its been a great year because I spent it serving God! Its has been the best year of my life so far!! I can't think of another year of my life better then this one!!!

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight.

2009-12-25T16:44:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!!! I had a great Christmas! I got heaps of stuff that I wanted, I got to see my lovely little cousins and other family members. It was awesome! I just wish I could be with all my friends to. I miss my buddies in Thailand and Australia. I don't have much to post about today though. I am not really feeling inspired. If you want to something to read go and read one of my longer, older posts because I am about to end this one. Anyway, Merry Christmas!!!!!!

12/24/09

2009-12-24T10:02:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE EVERYBODY!! Today my family and I had a little private Christmas Celebration. We had a nice breakfast and opened presents. Tonight we are going to my grandparents house for Christmas Eve dinner, and they are gonna give us our annual Chrstmas pajamas. Then tomorrow we are going to my Aunt and Uncles house to open our presents from them and my grandparents and have brunch. That's all the plans we really have. I am really glad Christmas has finally come. I am not going to make this a long post because I wanna clean my room so I can bring up my gifts!!! We wish you a MERRY CHRISTMAS And a happy new year!!!

School, Christmas, YWAM, and all thingls life related.

2009-12-22T15:33:00.000-08:00

I had to go back to school today. Usually that would put me in a bad mood but we didn't really do anything so it was not a difficult day nor was it a humiliating day. Though, about half way through the day during English class, we were watching A Christmas Carol and I nearly fell asleep. I tend to be a little tired during the day but not half as tired as I was today. I got home and hung out with my sister then ate dinner and now here I am, blogging. I am feeling kinda sick to my stomach today so I might go take a rest soon.

I tried to use a different theme for my blog but I didn't like it so I changed back. I like the simplicity of this layout! I was trying to think of something to jazz it up though....but I don't know if I will make any changes just yet. Maybe I will just add some pictures. I have been thinking a lot about it so I just can't help it. I am excited, I love the Christmas season. Its so fun to see family, get gifts and celebrate Jesus Christ!!!!

Today i was thinking about how much I miss Australia and Thailand! I know I have not really talked about my travels on here so I guess I should do that now. Last January my family and I went to Perth, Australia so my parents could take a school that is part of a missions organization called Youth With A Mission or YWAM. It was amazing to be there and I grew so much in faith. It was an amazing experience and I made heaps of friends. We went on a missions trip to Papua New Guinea. That was even more life changes and I am so glad God sent us there. After that my family and I went to Thailand so my parents could take another school run by a sort of subdivision of YWAM called Create International. Create is an organization that uses evangelistic video and other media to send the gospel into the nations! It was not all about my parents during the training program, I got to sit in on a week of the class and I learned a lot. I grew a lot in faith in the last year because of the experiences I had. It was amazing to go all around the world and tell people about God. I would not trade the experiences I had for the world.

I have to go help my dad wrap my mom's prezzies so I now bring this post to a close. I know no one really reads this so its more a diary that people can read but no one chooses to read then a blog. Anyway, I don't really care much if anyone reads this but if you do please post a comment.
Thank you.

12/21/09

2009-12-21T10:43:00.000-08:00

I was just thinking about how soon New Years Day is. Its going to be 2010 so soon. Its weird to think about, it sounds so futuristic.......2010!! I guess once it is 2010 it won't feel so weird anymore, I will just be normal. The year won't have another _00_ for almost a thousand years. That to me is odd to think about, but you just can't slow time. No matter what we do, in 10 days it will be 2010 and there is nothing anyone can do. Its not a bad thing. Progress is good, and TIME is obviously a very important thing. I just don't really know what to thing.

Anyway, on a happier note, now that my dad is back from Thailand I am getting more and more excited for Christmas. I won't bore you by making this post all about Christmas because I have already posted about it and I don't have much else to say. I am just really feeling the Christmas Cheer so I think about it a lot! Today I went shopping with my mom for rapping paper. I love rapping paper, there is something about it that is just so inviting (probably the fact that is generally covers presents)

School was canceled today because of the snow (I told you that in the last post...oops) Anyway, I am not sure what I am going to fill my day with. Maybe I will play Lord of The Rings, Trivial Pursuit with my family. We did that yesterday, we are such nerds. Its really fun though, I love those movies. I plan to read the books some time. Right now I am reading Oliver Twist because I am going through a Charles Dickens phase, I just finished A Christmas Carol.

I have realized that I am not a very skilled writer so its good I have this blog because its good practice. I like writing but its never been something I am particularly talented at. I am not bad at it I am just not necessarily skilled. I do have other skills though which is good. I am pretty good with Photoshop and I have been learning piano in school and I am doing pretty well at that.
I am on the Honor Role at school which is awesome, but I am afraid I will be off this quarter because I have not been doing to great in Math or French. I really wish I had picked Spanish instead. Everyone who takes Spanish at my school loves it. Anyway, Its time for Family Nerd Hour (Lord of The Ring Trivial Pursuit) so its time to draw this post to a close.

♥ ♥ ♥

12/20/09

2009-12-20T19:48:00.000-08:00

I just realized that instead of having to come up with special, fancy titles for my posts I can just use the date. I am not really good with titles. Anyway, I don't really have much to blog about today. It was just an average Sunday. I don't have school tomorrow on account of all the snow. This makes me very happy because anything that stops me from having to go to French class is good. I like the language but my french teacher mumbles and class is a nightmare. Anyway, I am happy about the snow day but I am not sure what I will do tomorrow. Things get a little boring on some of the more quieter days of life, you know what I mean. Anyway, this is an extremely boring post so its best I don't continue.

Christmas Time is Here!

2009-12-19T19:15:00.000-08:00

Today was an average Saturday. I didn't do anything grand but I spent some quality time with my family. For most of the day i chilled and listened to Christmas tunes then watched Doctor Who for a while. FUN! Now I am just sitting in my warm bedroom, super jazzed because its finally snowing!! I am really feeling the Christmas cheer now. All I have to do now is go Christmas shopping. I need to get gifts for my friends but I am really not sure what to get anyone. I live Christmas Time!!!!!!! I am super excited for Christmas. There is just so much joy in spending time with family, getting gifts and celebrating the birth of Jesus that is so amazing. I wanna say again how jazzed i am that it is finally snowing!!

The Start of A New Blog

2009-12-19T18:31:00.000-08:00

How do you start a blog? I am not really sure. I guess I will just start out by saying "Welcome to my blog!" Its an obvious start to a blog but I am not sure what else you say. I hope that I will be able to keep up the posts but I'm not sure if anything interesting will happen for me to post about. Anyway, since this is my blog I should probably say some stuff about myself. Well, I like music and reading. I love traveling and spreading the Word of God. I love life that is full of laughter, music, Faith in God and family and friends that make you sing and dance with joy. So anyway, that's me.