Friday, February 29, 2008
Longing to Leap
Today was a very unique day, a once in a couple years sort of day. Yes, it was February 29th. I tried to think of something amazing, something I haven't done for four years to do. I could find no such thing. Soccer tryouts were in the pouring down rain and driving wind. I also applied to another college today. Probably the best part of the day was dinner. I love good food and man was today's dinner excellent. It was homemade calazone, one of my favorite meals. I would say, a new leap day tradition, one I hope we keep.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Thursday of Glory
Today was a nice day, a potentially 3000 dollar sort of nice day. With getting to bed earlier than normal, I woke up feeling a little bit sore, but refreshed and ready for the day. I went and played pickleball for a couple hours. While I didn't play great, I played well and had fun. I then came home and ate a nice lunch before heading off to school for my one class of the day.
But before I left for school, I finished another scholarship application. I got all the pieces ready, the deadline was tomorrow, so I was pushing it a little bit. It is a scholarship where "several" three thousand dollar scholarships are rewarded to people who live in my area. While I don't have my hopes up that I will get the scholarship, there is always a chance.
I then attended my one class before the weekend. Last Spanish class we had a test and I didn't feel I did very good on it. I actually felt like I did quite bad. I got the test back and did way better than I had thought. This always makes one happy. It is better to think you did bad, and then do good. When the opposite happens, it is rather depressing.
When I got home I quickly got ready for soccer tryouts. I had told the coach I was going to be late. I got to the field at around 4:17pm. By the time I found the coach, talked to him, and was placed in a group doing a drill, I only got to play for around 20 minutes. Tryouts were over before 4:45pm, at least I am showing I am committed I guess.
When I got home, I checked the mail. I got a letter of acceptance from University of Washington. This is the second college I have been accepted to, and a place I could end up going next year. And to top everything off, today is Thursday. That means a new episode of Lost. An episode that I must say was amazing. Overall, today was amazing.
But before I left for school, I finished another scholarship application. I got all the pieces ready, the deadline was tomorrow, so I was pushing it a little bit. It is a scholarship where "several" three thousand dollar scholarships are rewarded to people who live in my area. While I don't have my hopes up that I will get the scholarship, there is always a chance.
I then attended my one class before the weekend. Last Spanish class we had a test and I didn't feel I did very good on it. I actually felt like I did quite bad. I got the test back and did way better than I had thought. This always makes one happy. It is better to think you did bad, and then do good. When the opposite happens, it is rather depressing.
When I got home I quickly got ready for soccer tryouts. I had told the coach I was going to be late. I got to the field at around 4:17pm. By the time I found the coach, talked to him, and was placed in a group doing a drill, I only got to play for around 20 minutes. Tryouts were over before 4:45pm, at least I am showing I am committed I guess.
When I got home, I checked the mail. I got a letter of acceptance from University of Washington. This is the second college I have been accepted to, and a place I could end up going next year. And to top everything off, today is Thursday. That means a new episode of Lost. An episode that I must say was amazing. Overall, today was amazing.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Soccer Sleepy
Today I did fairly well at soccer tryouts. Well, at least until my legs cramped up and I could hardly move. I stretched out after practice better than yesterday, so I haven't had cramps tonight like I did yesterday. I also nearly wrapped up another scholarship application today. The one thing I forgot about soccer, is how tired it makes a person. Last night, I went to bed two hours before I usually do, and I am going to do the same tonight. I guess it is always good to get more sleep, well maybe not always, but most of the time.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Missing Things
Today was my long day at school. At the college they had a college fair with around 20 different colleges with booths. I went to a couple and was able to talk to them about enrolling. There was also an event going on at the college that had over 100 high schoolers attending. It was strange that I didn't equate me to being one of them, only thought of them as outsiders in the college world. I soon remembered some of the things I am missing at the high school, things I don't miss.
I also had soccer tryouts again. With being in class, I wasn't able to make it to tryouts until they were two-thirds done. I figure better late than never. It was a good thing I went because they gave out paper work, took our mug shots, and loaned out the soccer balls. We were told to number our soccer ball. I numbered mine with the pi symbol which technically is a number. A glorious number with an infinite non repeating decimal to be exact.
I also had soccer tryouts again. With being in class, I wasn't able to make it to tryouts until they were two-thirds done. I figure better late than never. It was a good thing I went because they gave out paper work, took our mug shots, and loaned out the soccer balls. We were told to number our soccer ball. I numbered mine with the pi symbol which technically is a number. A glorious number with an infinite non repeating decimal to be exact.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Build Up
Today I had a lot of important things to do, that to be quite honest, I was rather nervous about. I don't know if that was the reason, but I felt sick this morning. I have had a bad cough the past few days, and was worried I was going to be hacking away during my presidential debate in my class.
The debate went great. I gave a speech of why I, Fred Thompson, should be president. Not only did people actually laugh at the part I hoped they would, the whole class cheered when I was done. I guess it was a moving speech. I felt sort of sorry for the next candidate. John McCain. He hadn't planned a speech like I had, so while his was good, when he ended the room was silent. After a long, rather uneasy quiet, a few people clapped.
During the debate, I felt I had done a good job of being prepared. I was actually way over prepared as we didn't touch on a lot of the subjects I was prepared for, but it is better to be over prepared than under. We opened up for a question and answer period. The audience member were mainly asking questions of the other two candidates. Each time someone did this, after the people directed the questions would answer, I would answer. I did so in a very Fred Thompson way, saying I think my opinion and what I have to say matters, and I didn't know why they didn't want me to answer the question. It was humorous. In the end, I was kind of disappointed when it was over, it had been so much fun.
Soccer tryouts, were not quite as fun. They weren't that bad, they were just painful. The cough I mentioned made it hard to breathe at times, and I would go in to fits of coughing. Overall though, tryouts weren't that bad or that good. I did just about as I expected.
Actually, the more time passes after the tryouts, the more painful they were. I have been getting extremely bad cramps in my legs. The kind where you can't move, and can only yell in pain. When I try to move to stretch out one area that is cramping, another area starts to cramp. I just chowed down a banana, and that is supposed to help. I also need to stretch more right after tryouts, to try and stop a buildup of lactic acid. Oh how I hate thee, thy lactic acid build up.
The debate went great. I gave a speech of why I, Fred Thompson, should be president. Not only did people actually laugh at the part I hoped they would, the whole class cheered when I was done. I guess it was a moving speech. I felt sort of sorry for the next candidate. John McCain. He hadn't planned a speech like I had, so while his was good, when he ended the room was silent. After a long, rather uneasy quiet, a few people clapped.
During the debate, I felt I had done a good job of being prepared. I was actually way over prepared as we didn't touch on a lot of the subjects I was prepared for, but it is better to be over prepared than under. We opened up for a question and answer period. The audience member were mainly asking questions of the other two candidates. Each time someone did this, after the people directed the questions would answer, I would answer. I did so in a very Fred Thompson way, saying I think my opinion and what I have to say matters, and I didn't know why they didn't want me to answer the question. It was humorous. In the end, I was kind of disappointed when it was over, it had been so much fun.
Soccer tryouts, were not quite as fun. They weren't that bad, they were just painful. The cough I mentioned made it hard to breathe at times, and I would go in to fits of coughing. Overall though, tryouts weren't that bad or that good. I did just about as I expected.
Actually, the more time passes after the tryouts, the more painful they were. I have been getting extremely bad cramps in my legs. The kind where you can't move, and can only yell in pain. When I try to move to stretch out one area that is cramping, another area starts to cramp. I just chowed down a banana, and that is supposed to help. I also need to stretch more right after tryouts, to try and stop a buildup of lactic acid. Oh how I hate thee, thy lactic acid build up.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
The Day Before Tomorrow
Today I had a lot of things to accomplish. I wrote down 15 things I wanted/needed to do today last night. I did a fairly good job, I think I did 10 out of the 15 things on my list.
One of the more pressing needs, was to get some new soccer cleats. Tryouts start tomorrow, and my old cleat just gave out the other day. I went to a sports store, and had about 10 pairs to choose from. I didn't want or need the $79.99 pair, didn't really like the bizarre color combinations on others, and needed a pair that were comfortable. In the end, I got a pair I liked for a good price. I wanted them in black, but they only had them in white. I'll live, but the cleats new looks won't.
I took them out for a test kick with my sisters. I wasn't too happy. I don't know if it was me, the shoes, me thinking it was the shoes, the ball, or what. I just didn't do that good. I think I was a little bit tired, and trying a bit too hard. Hopefully, I do better at tryouts. I've had some bad experiences at tryouts, but I'll save those stories for another day when tryouts aren't the next day.
I also went to a pet store today. Not on the list, but a nice bonus. We were buying some fish for my father's classroom. I enjoy spending time in pet stores, looking at all the animals. Today I saw 7 mice trying to run on the same wheel in different directions., it was funny. It was also funny, watching the employee trying to catch the fish for us. They are fast, and don't want to be caught. He was good at it though, a seasoned veteran, but than again it is his job. I can only image people wanting a specific fish in the hundreds of fish, and only settling for that one.
I also prepared for a debate I am part of tomorrow. The strange thing, I am debating as another person. I am Fred Thompson in the class. I am part of a Republican debate on domestic issues. We shall see how it goes, and how studied up I was on the topic. I think it will be fun, either that, or horribly and unforgettably embarrassing. One of those two.
I did a lot today, mainly in getting prepared for tomorrow. I have even more stuff to do tomorrow, and a few things I am a little bit nervous about. I think it will be okay though, I guess as long as I don't do something stupid in the debate or at tryouts.
One of the more pressing needs, was to get some new soccer cleats. Tryouts start tomorrow, and my old cleat just gave out the other day. I went to a sports store, and had about 10 pairs to choose from. I didn't want or need the $79.99 pair, didn't really like the bizarre color combinations on others, and needed a pair that were comfortable. In the end, I got a pair I liked for a good price. I wanted them in black, but they only had them in white. I'll live, but the cleats new looks won't.
I took them out for a test kick with my sisters. I wasn't too happy. I don't know if it was me, the shoes, me thinking it was the shoes, the ball, or what. I just didn't do that good. I think I was a little bit tired, and trying a bit too hard. Hopefully, I do better at tryouts. I've had some bad experiences at tryouts, but I'll save those stories for another day when tryouts aren't the next day.
I also went to a pet store today. Not on the list, but a nice bonus. We were buying some fish for my father's classroom. I enjoy spending time in pet stores, looking at all the animals. Today I saw 7 mice trying to run on the same wheel in different directions., it was funny. It was also funny, watching the employee trying to catch the fish for us. They are fast, and don't want to be caught. He was good at it though, a seasoned veteran, but than again it is his job. I can only image people wanting a specific fish in the hundreds of fish, and only settling for that one.
I also prepared for a debate I am part of tomorrow. The strange thing, I am debating as another person. I am Fred Thompson in the class. I am part of a Republican debate on domestic issues. We shall see how it goes, and how studied up I was on the topic. I think it will be fun, either that, or horribly and unforgettably embarrassing. One of those two.
I did a lot today, mainly in getting prepared for tomorrow. I have even more stuff to do tomorrow, and a few things I am a little bit nervous about. I think it will be okay though, I guess as long as I don't do something stupid in the debate or at tryouts.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Bogged Blog
It is days like today I wonder why I blog. More succinctly, why I blog every day. I guess I feel like 1. it is a record I want to keep going, but also 2. I think deep down I feel like if I missed a day I might stop blogging completely. That once I stopped, I would never start blogging again.
It can be hard to blog everyday. Nothing to blog about, being tired, trouble with the computer, or waiting to use the computer. Tonight was a case of most of the above reasons. But for the most part, I have really enjoyed having a blog. It is a great way to remember things I've done and learned. Work on my writing skills. Be a part of a community of bloggers. Share with other people, learn with other people, and even meet new people.
It can be hard to blog everyday. Nothing to blog about, being tired, trouble with the computer, or waiting to use the computer. Tonight was a case of most of the above reasons. But for the most part, I have really enjoyed having a blog. It is a great way to remember things I've done and learned. Work on my writing skills. Be a part of a community of bloggers. Share with other people, learn with other people, and even meet new people.
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