Bored Panda

http://www.boredpanda.com/30-creative-lego-reproductions-by-balakov/

this link is a website about famous photos being recreated through legos! Ironic, because i love taking pictures of harry potter legos!

What to say?

There's honestly not much to say except I'm loving life and completely unsure if I'm doing enough. I've been walking with Daisy... but it's been about a week. I need to eat breakfast more (or something) to stay energized and feel healthier. suggestions my 2 followers?

Still wishing more people blogged.

Story of My Life

tuesday blues

So.. there was a basketball team meeting tuesday night, the 30th, and i didn't go because i thought it was just a follow up meeting for conditioning or for a camp coach is having soon.
....it was more than that. i heard jaylin say something in the parking lot while i was waiting for the freshman to go to the diamond. logan was walking up to the school and i asked him to come over. he peaked through my window and well... it's true.

my stomach started to flutter, and i... how should i say, wanted to cry but it wasn't the time for that. so... what i did next was text misty and pretty much everything was a blur. it was like being on drugs but without the drugs... and i guess it was that feeling. i dunno, that was a terrible example b/c i have no idea what it really looks like to be on drugs. wow, anyway... lol.

i dunno how to process this but.... first period the next day was a jumble of getting the announcments done for a class i'm not even in. i couldn't help it anymore so i went to coaches room and i kinda lost it.
he asked what was up, and i said i dunno.
i took a moment. choked up and told him i was sorry for not coming to the meeting. he said it was ok. i told him i appreciate what he's done for me, and my mom says thanks too. i wish i knew what he said but... i just can't remember. i think he only said something like thank or it's ok. come and visit. etc. 8) he joked by saying we get to graduate together. LOL! =) proabably the funniest thing ever since he's been head coach for 18 years, i'm 18, and well... he doesn't want me to graduate but he is tooooo!

and then the next day i had waleed come with me to drop off a survey for him to fill out... because i know he liked that more than me asking a questions. he hates to be misquoted and well... from a journalist perspective i know it's easier for someone to write their thoughts than speak them.

spring break events

March 2010
Thursday 18th: Got out of school, softball practice, and watched Alice In Wonderland with Erica.
Friday 19th: Spent a day with mom going shopping, developing pictures, and just having a mom and daughter day. =)
Saturday 20th: Got a haircut- 5 inches off- and I was suppose to go buy New Moon with Andrea at midnight, but I accidentally fell asleep. 8(
Sunday 21st: Went to Andrea's, bought New Moon and got carded for buying Sweeney Todd =D and... I think I spent the night. i don't remember.
Monday 22nd-Tuesday 23rd: it's a blur but I don't think I did anything except a bunch of movies, watch New Moon probably 3 times, and went to a doctors appt in Anderson.
Wednesday 23rd: Andrea and I went to Parker for her ortho, and I picked her final colors for her braces: turquoise and bright orange 8) then we went to Muncie to have lunch with her Nana. It's called "A Taste of the South" but it real reads "Cafe" on the outside lol. We went to Wal-Mart south and got stuff to do tie-dye with, went to Nana's house and then tie-dyed t-shirts, socks, and nana's underwear lol. oh and we went prom dress shopping before wal-mart. i got the dress i wore last but in red lol!!!
Thursday 24th: I slept for 12 hours the night before (7-7) and took daisy with me to meijer to buy a straightner, i then decided to go to nanas for the day. 8) it was rainy so i didn't have to go to softball or andrea's until later that night. Erica came over for dinner, ham and beans!, and she gave me a copy of eclipse but its big print so it hurt my eyes lol.
Friday 25th: Old Navy in Carmal and we went to the Art Museum of Indianapolis, and saved a puppy from Night Stalkers in Anderson. oh and we ate at Culver's.
Saturday 26th: got a poland barrow from Rinkler fpr $350 and Cammys 50th birthday party 8)
Sunday 27th: Went to Tracys to see Tyler and Erica made dinner. 8) Daisy followed be around all day, yay! lol.

Unexpected Recognition

Today in ybk, we had our goodies carry in to celebrate the end of the deadline. But first...

Cleland said a few words.

He praised ashbeelyn and kristen on their co-editor duties, told us that when our ybk rep doug travels around to other schools like New Pal, he uses ours as an example of advanced design and such, and then told us that our future plans are to clean up the room and help with the senior video. And then... he did something different. He admitted that he normally doesn't do this assuming that he doesn't talk about specific people, and he even said everyone took their own part in helping with their specfics in a majorway but... he talked about me. ME!? I was stunned. All I could do was listen and smile at him. He told everyone that out of the phot assignments I've had or didn't have to have, I did them anyway. I've spent two years of my life dedicating myself to photography and more time than needed on ybk photos. It was just incredible. I wasn't expecting it at all.

Basketball is all over.. read the purple.

Yesterday, on Thursday, was the winter sports award ceremony. We were asked by Mr. D to go up to the mic and say our name and grade. Boys basketball was third after girls and freshman. Tate went first, and then me... i wasn't nervous but my voice ALWAYS shakes when i talk in public. I did fine though.
Once we went in our seperate groups, I felt so much better; I was home; I was with my family consisting of 5 moms, 5 dads, and 5+ siblings.. if you know what I mean. Freshman and Coach Lewman went up on stage and gave how they did. Then JV.. Then Varsity. Logan got a billion awards, along with Cap, Garrett, Tate, and Tanner. Coach K introduced the managers next and I got nervous because my hands were clammy and he was expecting that lol. Garrett's were really bad though because he said he was sweaty lol.
We sat down and then the speeches started. I guess Logan asked the order of how the seniors were going to give their speech. He simple said that there was no specific order but he believed that ladies go first... of course I'm the only girl on the team, so it was me lol.
I walked up there, got my speech out which seemed like it took forever b/c I was shaking like a loose leaf, and then apologized if my voice sounded shaky. This is the speech I gave... or what I think I said anyway:

62 practices, 22 Varsity games, and roughly 64 louds of laundry later, I stand before you proud as ever. I'm glad JV and Varisty made a winning season, and managers didn't fall apart. Kevin, Kep, and I made sure practices and games run smoothly so Coach K and Coach Glaze don't have to worry about behind the scenes.
I want to thank my mom for being there and letting me join this program knowing I had full intentions of being Coach K's best manager since Lucas Dargo. (Mom was crying at this point) To my family and friends for being the greatest support system. Thanks to Keller for letting me join even though bowling conflicted. Sorry... but I do have to graduate. Thanks Coach Reade for helping so much, and making me laugh when I was stressed. Thanks to all the coaching staff, Kevin and Kepler for all their hardwork. And I just want to say congrats to ason Scott. He was a manager last year, and he couldn't play because of health issues so nice job on that. (I looked over... he was smiling =) ) Thanks Bball Moms for all their time and effort and Sheila for the snacks and being our number one fan. Last but not least, a huge thanks to Misty. (I started crying at this point lol) She has helped me and encouraged me to be a stronger and a more confident person. Varsity, you have had a huge impact on my time this season. I hope you canremember to do stuff, Logan, without me there. (everyone laughed and he had the biggest smile on his face!) Tanner, I'm so proud of the basketball player you have become. And to Smed, even with your knee injury and your infected eye... (everyone laughed and I looked to see him smile) you never gave up and pulled it together. I wish all of you the best of luck, and I will definately miss all of you.


I was done.. Huge applause and I held in the tears. Coach went up and said something about... that you can really tell that I care about this. I think the almost crying gave it away.

The rest of the speeches were so amazing! I loved every minute of it. Rene cried through all of them, and I kinda did too lol.
Today, I got a ton of praise from Corbin in newspaper, Jaylin and Logan when they cut me in the lunch line!, Jakey B in 5th.. he said it was one of the better ones (even though all of them were good) he said I sounded like I was going to cry and I told him I kinda did lol (Jaylin said the same) and Benbow after school... all of them could tell I was about to cry lol!

Now that I vented about all of this, I feel a million times better. =)

There is one thing I regret though.... I wish I would have let everyone know that... being a manager really is one of my passions. Taking care of the guys isn't just a responsibility; it's something I love to do. These guys welcomed me into their program willingly, respectfully, and hey... there is no doubt in mind that without me there, a lot couldn't have happened and I know they don't think less of me. I love all of these guys more than people realize.

So... to the future managers and players, lets remember:

• If Tanner Wehlage plays ball in college, make sure he gets his own towel. =)
• Give Jakey B his XLs, and let Cap have his chance at 'em.
• Hang the jerseys in number order... trust me, it's a million times easier.
• Don't let Logan forget anything.
• Wear your polo, khakis, and dress shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
• Don't make a mess in Mistys room, never ask "Do you have a Band-Aid?", and don't make a mess in her room.
• Give the guys their food after practice otherwise they'll get very cranky.
• Don't ever give up on the sport; continue... it's worth it in the end.
• Love. Communicate. Bond.