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Something Borrowed

2006-12-04T19:47:00.000-06:00

I decided that now that I have a smidgen of time, I might as well update my blogs. Hmmm, what to start with? First of all, school.

School has been going well. Cough cough. It has been insanely busy and I have no free time, till now. Micro: AAAUUUGGHHH. Calculus: AAAUUUGGHHH. English: its a laugh. Seriously, microbiology has got to be the hardest and most time-consuming class that I have ever taken. But don't get me wrong we "never have any homework." I have finished the largest project ever known to man and now Mrs. Thomas is starting into Anatomy and Physiology. Don't get me wrong, I really like this class. The Thomas is a great teacher and incredibly interesting. She has a lot of... creative stories to tell the class, and all of this adds to the aura of learning. Calculus is also interesting/humbling. Mrs. Blaisdell is another great teacher; however, sometimes we just don't get it. Like the stuff we have been learning for the past couple weeks. Yeah, that stuff. I don't even know what it is called. English is as always, fairly simple. Sorry Rob if my notes are dragging your GPA down. Its not really my fault; I'm just illiterityious. Mrs. Borgman is a great, godly influence. I really have enjoyed her Bible-reading Tuesdays. They are always encouraging and uplifting. My Spanish class is taught by Mrs. Peacock. And that is all that needs to be said. My Bible class is kind-of boring because it is taught by a certain teacher. Speaking of this certain teacher, Harrison Grey was ushered into the world a couple days ago. Somebody should issue him (Harry aka the little Clayton) a complimentary Bob Dylan Cd to commemorate his (or his mom's) great achievement. Or a banjo or accordian or some other such instrument. A bagpipe would be cool. Speaking of bagpipes, if anyone is ever in need of buying me a present.... HINT HINT!!! Bagpipes are to the 21st century as Louis Armstrong was to flappers.

Sports: Sports are cool. They are the new world peace. Seriously, if the United States allowed everyone in the world to participate in March Madness, no won would be 'mad' anymore.
Colts are 10-2, after losing to a bad to decent Titans team. I have mixed emotions about this one. I mean, come on, a 60 YARD FIELD GOAL TO WIN IT WITH 12 SECONDS LEFT? BALONEY!!!
Purdue Football is going to the Champs Sports Bowl in Orlando. We will play Maryland. Purdue basketball is 6-1. We have already won half as many games as we won in the past two years combined. Woot.
Pacers basketball deserves no comment.

Relationships: I don't know. I don't really pay attention to my friends because, quite frankly, I don't like them. Not really!! Small joke. I don't know, I think that my friends are hip enough to hang out with me. Ha, another joke. Really, I appreciate you guys are you are cool.

The End

P.S. I am afraid that the Blogspot Police might come and arrest me for writing too much. Ah well. Such is life.

Out with Summer, in with school

2006-08-05T20:49:00.000-05:00

Well, the old blog has to get up and runnin' again because school is almost underway. I hadn't realized it. I was just meandering along; cruising through my summer; and then WHAM!!!! School is in one week. One!!!

Anyway, I was thinking the other night about the Roman Empire. Yeah, yeah, don't exit off this yet. In particular, I was thinking about how one day it was the only world power and the next day it was ruined, crumbling. Immediately following that, I began to think about our great country. You know, we could all wake up tomorrow and find that all our major cities were destroyed. I know what your thinking... 'Yeah right like that would ever happen.' But no, really, that is probably exactly what Roman citizens were thinking, 'this could never happen.' I'm not saying it is going to happen, it just makes you think. It really puts in your mind how vulnerable we are, and how much we rely on God.

This bout of thinking was brought upon mainly by watching the conflict in Lebanon and Israel. You know, end times and all that jazz.

Give it a think or three.

See you when school starts.

ROBBIE

2006-05-17T20:23:00.000-05:00

Hey, FAT. What the deuce is your aim screen name?

Anyone else can tell me too.

I finally got an acount. I decided, what the heck, I have to keep in touch with you all somehow during the summer.

Peace.

17 Words: Final Exams. Holy shaz!!!

Jr/Sr

2006-05-13T20:25:00.000-05:00

Well, it is over. Not to say that I regretted it. On the contrary, I had one of the best times I have ever had. At the beginning, I wasn't really looking forward to it. My sister and so many other seniors had been saying how boring bland last year was. So, I was figuring that this year was going to be bad as well. But is was awesome. The food was good, except for the "cheesecake bites." The music was good. The slideshow was good. The prophecies were good, and the 'fellowship' was good.

Then, afterwards, a lot of people went over to Ashley's house and had a hot party. It was fun and we drank coffee and sang karaoke. Then afterwards, I went home and did not fall asleep while I was driving, a miracle.

An altogether great evening is completed, and I am somewhat sad that it is over. I am also sad that the year is almost over and I won't see most of my friends. So, I figure I'm going to start going to the Saturday night youth group things at Faith. I did that earlier this year and it was a good time.

So, if anyone ever wants do anything over summer (except Brady Garrison -- HAHAHA) just give me a call and I will be right next to you. As long as I am not working.

Bye, see you all on Monday!!

Mae!!

2006-04-10T18:57:00.000-05:00

I have always known about this band. But recently, I came across their new album. It was awesome. Their sound is excellent and their lyrics are very good as well. Go to myspace at www.myspace.com/mae and listen to "Someone Else's Arms." It is a great song.

Today I am very sad because my oldest sister and some of her friends and Marcus Brunton and John Davey are going down to Indy tomorrow to see Eisley in concert. I have really wanted to for a while. Unfortunately I cannot go because of all my school. Oh well, maybe some other time.

A Walk in the Park

2006-03-21T20:56:00.000-06:00

Well, we had play practice again today. She had told us that we might be done as late as 10:00. But we ended up being done at 8:00. So, me and my sister started traveling home. We have to take the stretch of interstate between State Road 26 and State Road 25. We were driving along, and listening to the radio, when we noticed that the engine was very loud. Then it started clanging and making a scraping sound. Almost as if the pistons were scraping against there casings. This happens when there is no oil left in the car. So we pulled over, halfway between the two exits. About 2 miles each way. By then the engine was smoking. We got out, and grudgingly admitted that we would probably have to walk along the interstate and back to the school, which was about 3.5 miles. (Walking along an interstate is illegal) I was kind of hoping that a police car would come and pick us up. So we walked, and walked and walked...........and walked and walked. The entire time I was praying like crazy that someone would see us and pick us up. After walking for 2 miles in literally freezing and windy weather with nothing but our coats, we came to 26. I thought I heard someone yelling Amy's name and I looked around and saw Liz Kuhn off in the distance. It turns out, they were driving on the interstate and Liz managed to recognize us. So, we eventually got home rather late and very tired, but none the worse for wear. We don't know how bad Amy's car is though.

This probably is full of grammmmssiijtical errrorsrrss because I am still very tired.

Goodnight.

BORING

2006-03-17T20:41:00.000-06:00

Well, one of the worst days of my life is finally over. Today is Friday, March 17. It is Saint Patricks Day. It is also the final day of FABA. I was one of the unlucky few who did not get to participate. Yeah, yeah, I know what you are thinking. You think that I have it lucky. Well, if you would have spent the day the way I did, you would be insane as well. The students were told that the teachers would have stuff for them to do. But, when we get to school, we find an eight hour long study hall. You think it sounds cool, huh? Let me put it this way, "It was the most boring and uneventful day that has ever crossed paths with me. You could not pay me to go through that day again." To make matters worse, we had to sit in the auditorium for the last to hours listening to Arvid speak about Eagle Fair. There was something wrong with the auditorium's heating unit because it would alternately blow very warm and then very cold air.

There were two good points. We got to leave school at 3:05 instead of 3:16. I also realized how much I enjoy hanging out with my friends at school. Robbie, Joey, Brady, Sonnie, Danielle, and everybody else, hurry back so we can have a normal Trig class once more.

Because of this bad day, I am tempted to join choir next year just to get into FABA and avoid another day like this one.

Oh brother -or sister- where art thou?

2006-03-08T17:42:00.000-06:00

Toth-fairy, Toth-fairy;
Where for art thou Toth-ster?

When I entered school this morning I was fresh out of bed. I had just been sick for three days and I was ready for a good time with all my friends. But as I stood and recited the pledge of allegiance, a dark cloud fell over my soul. I couldn't place where this dark and gloomy mood was coming from. But then I heard it; the dreaded voice. "Due to Mrs. Toth's absence, such and such people will be taking over her classes for her."

"NOOOOO!!!" I inwardly screamed. I realize that this feeling may be hard for some of you to simulate. You who only have her for one or two classes. I, on the other hand, have her for - count them - FIVE classes. Five! I think that she is sort of ingrained into my immune sytem or something.

Fortunately, she came after school for the SAT update thing. I think that this presence single-handedly prevented me from having a relapse.

Mrs. Toth get better speedily. (or your daughter or whoever is sick) I have many questions for both Adv. Physics and Trig. And we have a test on Friday.

War Letters

2006-03-06T17:38:00.000-06:00

And when he gets to Heaven

To St. Peter he will tell:

'One more Marine reporting, Sir —

I've served my time in Hell.'

-Sgt. James A. Donahue

First Marine Division

Just last year, my sister purchased the book "War Letters" for my dad for a Christmas present. This is one of the best books ever compiled. It brings together about 300 letters from the Revolutionary war to the Persian Gulf Conflict.

I read through it in a matter of days, it was so interesting. I would encourage all of you to buy it. It is an extrememly interesting and personal story of the lives of thousands of soldiers. It would definitely not be a waste of money.

What the heck.

2006-03-02T20:11:00.000-06:00

Ok, somebody correct me if I'm wrong,but what do you think a Christian is all about. We are about glorifying God. Correct? A Christian is not perfect, a Christian is constantly growing. I don't know about you guys, but this Christian has made several mistakes in the past day. Christians need to work out problems in there own lives. This working out may take place on a blog. If so, what right does a professedly Christian school have to take away that blog, invade the privacy of the person and punish them. I am not going to mention the name of this student, but he is a very godly young man and I love him very much. He made the "mistake", according to this school, to say that he occasionally struggles with some cuss words. Even Christian cuss words. GASP!!! The worst thing a Christian school can do is express its sometimes Baptist legality and condemn a student because of his willingness to express his faults and try to correct them. Granted there was another student who made a mistake by calling himself a pimp, but that was corrected. Congratulations.

Do we as students now have to lose the one thing that we can speak our minds on? I admit it, if someone is posting a bunch of junk and cussing on his post, of course punish him. But when a godly young man is growing to be more like Christ, shutting him down is just plain hypocrisy. And going against the Bible. And underminig Jesus.

Fellow bloggers, I hope none of you ever condemn anyone who comes to you and confesses some sort of sin. Pray with them; talk with them, but do not destroy the bridge between them and you and God.

Sigh.... Maybe I shouldn't have written this in the heat of the moment. It might not make any sense. If so, leave a comment.

Actually...

2006-02-25T17:38:00.000-06:00

I am not apologizing for anything I just said. But, it was sort of an exaggerated reaction to the fact that the girls team lost. I really do look forward to Jr./Sr. (what, no I don't.)

On a side note, the girls varsity team lost in the semi-finals. I promptly went home and sat down on my bed and cried my retinas out. It was a great game, everyone was pumped. The girls were really great. I honestly thought that we were going to get blown out at first. But we really came back and played with that fatty, Brandi Rose. (I hate her, and all her braces, illnesses, and various injuries.)

Congratulations girls for a good season, and remember... Cliched Expression: "You always start out zero and zero at the beginning of a season."

With that amazing and overused basketball saying, I must sign off.

See you all on Monday.

Aaauuggghhh!!! Not Jr./Sr.!

2006-02-25T17:23:00.000-06:00

Ah yes, we are fast approaching the season where young men's hearts turn to thoughts of love. But, for the unlucky few who attend Faith Christian School, a more pressing matter is at hand. Pretty soon, it will not be unusual for a girl to look into a classroom at Faith and see all the young males quaking in their respective chairs. Why? It's simple. Jr./Sr. This is an event where a group of teens get together to dress up more than usual and eat overprice food that will give them heartburn later. Dancing is not even allowed. Something about extra-Baptist principles?

Recently I have been thinking about who to take. This is thanks to the obnoxious persistency of Justin Brownfield. He has asked everyone who they are taking, and if he can ask that certain someone for them.

Once I thought about my prediciment for a while I came to two conclusions.
1. Robbie Summer, Joey, me and Alex all sit at one table. Robbie picks up the first course, a nice broccoli soup. Someone yells FOOD FIGHT! and a poor, unsuspecting waiter is knocked off his feet by the broth. A large fight ensues. Sound good?

2. We each take someone that we absolutely loathe. Once there, we all get in a large fight. The school is forced to expell everyone, but then realizes that they have no one to pay there lofty bills. They are then forced to re-accept everyone into the school, minus Jr./Sr.

The Learnings of a Week

2006-02-18T18:41:00.000-06:00

As I look back on the past week, I am reminded of several things. It was not a particularily good week, but not really bad either. Tuesday was a good day. I learned how God's love never fails and how you really do have to spend time with Him in order to grow. On a side note, I also learned that going to bed at 2:00 a.m. is not a good thing. Especially when you could have gone to bed at 8:00 p.m. if you would have wanted to.

I came to grips with the realization that I really do not know my friends, specifically Robbie. Also, take the time to talk to your enemies and find out what is wrong between you. For instance, today I talked to Brady Garrison. Just kidding Brady.

Another Saturday has gone by that was wasted on SAT prep class. I paid 135 dollars to attend this class, not realizing that they would not have us take a single practice test. Taking practice tests is what helps you the most.

135 dollars down the drain, love never fails, and Robbie Summer. Pretty jam-packed week, isn't it?

Coldplay is... talented and eccentric?

2006-02-15T18:05:00.000-06:00

I just put up a music video from the band Coldplay, and I decided to write something about them. Chris Martin, the lead singer, is both incredible and incredibly odd. If you have ever seen him playing the piano live... He is basically the human equivilant of an ADHD hamster on speed. Also in the music video of his song "The Scientist," he is walking backwards throughout the entire video. But his mouth is singing the words as if he were actually singing them. Instead of using a computer to generate the graphics, he chose to study the song and lip sync the words backwards! So, instead of saying "Nobody said it was easy," he would mouth the words, "ysae saw ti dias ydobon." Pretty crazy. Enjoy the video.

(I know after a while it gets pretty annoying. I always hate it when I go to someones blog and they have a stupid song playing and you always have to find the song on the page and stop it. So I will remove it in about a week.)

Pics of a pretty sweet band: Anberlin

2006-02-12T17:41:00.000-06:00

Well, I just felt like posting some pictures. I did not realize at first that blogger requires pictures to be in jpg format. How is everybody doin'? I am getting ready to go back to school and I have a stupid speech to give in speech class. Oh well, it will probably go smoothly... hopefully.

Thats it. Thanks for lookin' at my blog.

February Break!!

2006-02-10T17:53:00.000-06:00

Well, January has come and gone and now February is hear. I had a pretty darn good break except for the fact that I had to do stupid make-up school work the entire time. I also had something wrong with my left ear and it was killing me. I also was sick on thursday and some of friday. It may not seem like a good break to you, but it really was. I learned a lot about patience and the fact that watching too much sports can make your eyes hurt. The only down side to this break is the fact that it comes so soon after Christmas. Oh well. School will be attacking us pretty soon. (Bad and good) I will get to see my way cool friends again. I've gotta' go. Leave me a comment!

2006-01-30T21:06:00.000-06:00

Hey, this is for Rachel Lauren. A couple of months ago I ran into this really fantastic band named Anberlin. They are really great and I think you might like them too. Anyone else who likes rock can look at it also. If you go to my Myspace site a song should start automatically playing. My site url is www.myspace.com/macdaddy1832

Check it out!

The first blog ever!!

2006-01-28T18:41:00.000-06:00

What's up everybody. Well, I have finally gotten a blog up and running. It's going to be pretty sweet, but I probably won't have a chance to write in it very often. Chances are, though, I'll do better than Sonnie, and then I'll be fine. Keep checking for more blogs once I actually have time to post them!