First Update in Forever. yay!
Well, I've had quite a weird few weeks.
Field/ Yearbook day was rather dull. I got to run around and play dodgeball and kick ass in it. Sophomores almost won the dodgeball tournament. It came down to one senior vs. one sophomore. Other than those events, it was nothing more than watching teenagers sweat their asses off and eat junk food and wander around in a stadium. The majority of the time was the definition of tedium. That was on Friday the 13th (Spooky!). It reminded me of how few people I really will miss. The list numbers to maybe 10.
Spring Practice went well. I've got my summer running schedule. I can't wait until I can start on it.
By the time it came to the end of Thursday, I was sure I was exempting 6 out of my 8 possible exams. Because of that, and because of the fact that we were doing absolutely nothing on Friday the 20th, I decided to go down to Atlanta. My Grandfather had Heart Surgery (triple bypass and valve repair). I got very very nervous. But it turned out that they just couldn't find a bed for him in the wing he was destined for. I felt better after that. Before that, I went to Lennox and got a T-shirt and a pair of Socks from Urban Outfitters (I love that store!). I read the Handmaid's Tale when I was down there. Great Book.
Saturday was my cousin's graduation. Reminder--never eat at the Overlook Grill. they need to get their act together. I admired the tree with all the pretty roots near the governor's school stairs. It's my favorite tree in all of greenville. After we stood around and helped Katie pack up the last of her things, we moved into the theaters to see Star Wars: Episode 3. I personally liked it. This will sound so sad: some parts of it nearly made me cry. Believe the hype if you like sci-fi: this one does have strong emotion. If you need to get more into characters' relationships, watch the clone wars shorts on starwars.com. Just trust me. It's a cartoon, yes, but it's awesome.
Last Sunday, I went on yet another hike with my parents' friend, Mort. Their son, Frank was there. I haven't seen him for a few years! olive dip is so good. We went on a hike up a mountain to see the lady slippers...they were out and gorgeous. I climbed up all the hills of the trail like a hyperactive dog running across a lawn. I swear, I had to stop 30 times so the old folks could catch up with me (the 2nd youngest was my mum, at 46). Needless to say, I probably could have made it onto the AT had they not stopped me...not that I entirely minded.
Monday was a day of rebellion for me. Firstly, because of exam exemptions, I got to miss first block entirely. They were still taking attendance in 2nd block, and I wanted to know my grade for the final speech so I attended it...I made a 96. yey. No need to come to the next class meeting. Lunch was the same ordeal...except for the fact that I made plans to have some refreshments off school campus. I was exempting Spanish, the exam the next period, so no harm done. After the bell rang, I headed out to my car and drove off, following Lauren. Nobody was watching. I ended up at the greasiest restaurant in Oconee County--the Time Drive-In. I ate 1/4 of a huuge salad. Went back to school for 4th block to review, played games, turned out that I exempted that, too. So happily, I ended up exempting all my exams, letting my Summer begin 2 days earlier than other peoples'.
So on Tuesday, I inaugurated my summer by sleeping in until 7:30. For me, that's late (I'm definitely an early bird). Then, after we got all prim, mother let me drive her down to downtown Athens. Georgia, that is (No, I do not have a cool mini with a jet engine that can fly across the atlantic and land me in Greece in an hour and a half). I've never been there: it's actually not bad or hicky like many southern college towns. After much scrutiny shopping, I got an asian parasol (which I love) for $11, a recycled fish-food container messenger bag, and (gasp) the new gorillaz CD/DVD. I looove it. I can't get Every Planet We Reach Is Dead out of my head. That is how awesome it is.
Wednesday, I drove up the mountain roads (eeop!) to Highlands. more shopping. I got a lovely skirt and pair of mary jane type shoes at Annawear, and a bar of fressia soap at the Village boutique. We stopped off with tea to go from Buck's. I got to drive home. It was good.
Thursday, I went on a hike with Jamie and Ellen and my parents. J and E had a french girl named Pauline over with them. She was nice. Fox News doesn't know what they're doing when they insult the French. The hike ended up being 9 miles long up hill, down dale, nearly going off the side of cliffs, and hanging out on suspender bridges. The prius is an OK car, but there's a distinct something I don't like about it. I can't put my finger on it at the moment. The dinner we had to cap off was endlessly delectable.
Today, I went with my Grandfather on his rounds driving the transfer truck for screw and rivet. There were many comments on how I've grown, etc. They were funny, in a way. We encountered problems in Greenville: rivets all over the place in a carnage of metal. I almost laughed. But I didn't.
Of course, multiple viewings of the star wars episodes not in theaters were peppered in at various times over the course of weeks. I know, I know.
I can't wait for tomorrow. What'll it bring? a date with max, methinks. yey. I can only pray for what the rest of the Summer will bring.
Field/ Yearbook day was rather dull. I got to run around and play dodgeball and kick ass in it. Sophomores almost won the dodgeball tournament. It came down to one senior vs. one sophomore. Other than those events, it was nothing more than watching teenagers sweat their asses off and eat junk food and wander around in a stadium. The majority of the time was the definition of tedium. That was on Friday the 13th (Spooky!). It reminded me of how few people I really will miss. The list numbers to maybe 10.
Spring Practice went well. I've got my summer running schedule. I can't wait until I can start on it.
By the time it came to the end of Thursday, I was sure I was exempting 6 out of my 8 possible exams. Because of that, and because of the fact that we were doing absolutely nothing on Friday the 20th, I decided to go down to Atlanta. My Grandfather had Heart Surgery (triple bypass and valve repair). I got very very nervous. But it turned out that they just couldn't find a bed for him in the wing he was destined for. I felt better after that. Before that, I went to Lennox and got a T-shirt and a pair of Socks from Urban Outfitters (I love that store!). I read the Handmaid's Tale when I was down there. Great Book.
Saturday was my cousin's graduation. Reminder--never eat at the Overlook Grill. they need to get their act together. I admired the tree with all the pretty roots near the governor's school stairs. It's my favorite tree in all of greenville. After we stood around and helped Katie pack up the last of her things, we moved into the theaters to see Star Wars: Episode 3. I personally liked it. This will sound so sad: some parts of it nearly made me cry. Believe the hype if you like sci-fi: this one does have strong emotion. If you need to get more into characters' relationships, watch the clone wars shorts on starwars.com. Just trust me. It's a cartoon, yes, but it's awesome.
Last Sunday, I went on yet another hike with my parents' friend, Mort. Their son, Frank was there. I haven't seen him for a few years! olive dip is so good. We went on a hike up a mountain to see the lady slippers...they were out and gorgeous. I climbed up all the hills of the trail like a hyperactive dog running across a lawn. I swear, I had to stop 30 times so the old folks could catch up with me (the 2nd youngest was my mum, at 46). Needless to say, I probably could have made it onto the AT had they not stopped me...not that I entirely minded.
Monday was a day of rebellion for me. Firstly, because of exam exemptions, I got to miss first block entirely. They were still taking attendance in 2nd block, and I wanted to know my grade for the final speech so I attended it...I made a 96. yey. No need to come to the next class meeting. Lunch was the same ordeal...except for the fact that I made plans to have some refreshments off school campus. I was exempting Spanish, the exam the next period, so no harm done. After the bell rang, I headed out to my car and drove off, following Lauren. Nobody was watching. I ended up at the greasiest restaurant in Oconee County--the Time Drive-In. I ate 1/4 of a huuge salad. Went back to school for 4th block to review, played games, turned out that I exempted that, too. So happily, I ended up exempting all my exams, letting my Summer begin 2 days earlier than other peoples'.
So on Tuesday, I inaugurated my summer by sleeping in until 7:30. For me, that's late (I'm definitely an early bird). Then, after we got all prim, mother let me drive her down to downtown Athens. Georgia, that is (No, I do not have a cool mini with a jet engine that can fly across the atlantic and land me in Greece in an hour and a half). I've never been there: it's actually not bad or hicky like many southern college towns. After much scrutiny shopping, I got an asian parasol (which I love) for $11, a recycled fish-food container messenger bag, and (gasp) the new gorillaz CD/DVD. I looove it. I can't get Every Planet We Reach Is Dead out of my head. That is how awesome it is.
Wednesday, I drove up the mountain roads (eeop!) to Highlands. more shopping. I got a lovely skirt and pair of mary jane type shoes at Annawear, and a bar of fressia soap at the Village boutique. We stopped off with tea to go from Buck's. I got to drive home. It was good.
Thursday, I went on a hike with Jamie and Ellen and my parents. J and E had a french girl named Pauline over with them. She was nice. Fox News doesn't know what they're doing when they insult the French. The hike ended up being 9 miles long up hill, down dale, nearly going off the side of cliffs, and hanging out on suspender bridges. The prius is an OK car, but there's a distinct something I don't like about it. I can't put my finger on it at the moment. The dinner we had to cap off was endlessly delectable.
Today, I went with my Grandfather on his rounds driving the transfer truck for screw and rivet. There were many comments on how I've grown, etc. They were funny, in a way. We encountered problems in Greenville: rivets all over the place in a carnage of metal. I almost laughed. But I didn't.
Of course, multiple viewings of the star wars episodes not in theaters were peppered in at various times over the course of weeks. I know, I know.
I can't wait for tomorrow. What'll it bring? a date with max, methinks. yey. I can only pray for what the rest of the Summer will bring.