4 Day weeks keep adding up

I have lost count of how many weeks straight we have been out of school for at least one day a week. These 4 day weeks are starting to become a regular part of my lifestyle, I am not complaining! This gives me a chance to catch up on due dates for projects and such. Snow days are usually the best days of the year. To bad I won't have that leisure when the college years start, not to mention when I begin a career. 

In other news, I scheduled my classes for the last two semesters of my high school life. It was pretty easy and I like the idea of me becoming a Senior. Class of '09! When I scheduled I told myself I didn't want a complete easy ride, but I also didn't want to be in the books either. I feel like I found a happy medium. Nothing like going to school late and getting out early!

I had a run in with an old friend today. She used to be one of my best friends, I confronted her about her new habit of smoking. She kind of laughed it off like it was no big deal. I asked her why she did it, she said she didn't know. I sometimes think that I can prevent peoples problems. To her, smoking doesn't seem like a problem. She complimented me on my scent, unfortunantly I could not return the complement. Disappointment is quite a bummer.

J

Ski Recovery

Arrived back from Perfect North last night around 10:30pm. The trip was a lot of fun. The night skiing was amazing as well as all day saturday. I am very tired and a little sore in my forearms. It was all worth it, Gavin might put some pics up soon!

preparations for Perfect North

I just finished packing for my ski trip which I will depart for tomorrow. I have most of the required gear packed and ready. We leave around 4 tomorrow and will get up there in time to night ski that night. This is my first night ski, i hear it is very icy and cold. Can't wait I hope the weather is good. Last time I checked all the lifts and runs are open. See you guys on Sunday!

J

Events Events Events

Not really much new to say today. The only thing out of the ordinary was that I practiced a ton for coffee house. Which you should all come and see! I will you the rest of this space to plug my flickr. it is where i keep all my pictures. New one are up from this past weekend. Check them out!

On and off the record

On the record.

Where to begin on what I learned today in this world? Oh... yea, i know where. So I went back to the doc today, he I am recovering from what ever I had. I was afraid it would get worse but  it hasn't. I just hope there isn't a relapse. I over heard someone talking today about there gut instinct. Well my opinion on those is that your gut instinct is for what is right at that moment. Your gut instinct can change many times. 

I learned about dreams too. I have dreams that one day I will be very comfortable with the life that I live and how I make my living. I believe there are always variables in dreams. Such as where I live, who I marry, what my kids look like, etc.  Just know that dreams change everyday.

Off the record.

I started something new, Tennis. I am on my school's tennis team. We started practice today. I forgot how rewarding it can feel to ace your oppenent, or put so much top spin on a ball that you bounce it over the other persons head! It really can make you forget about what is going on off the court.

Did you know, that mistakes happen everyday? Well, the do. The first step is realizing that you messed up. Then apologize. Try not to dwell on it. 

On and off the record, I kind of like this. I Love You!

J

my Untitled

Have you ever been called something your not? Have you ever been something your not? My guess is yes, that is also my answer.  Have you ever lost your smile? Have you lost your reason for caring so much? My guess is yes, that is also my answer. Have you lost your reason to help, have you lost your longing to try and make things ok again? My guess is yes, that is also my answer. Have you lost your reason to strive to be perfect, not for everyone, just for one person? My guess is yes, that is also my answer. Have you lost hope? My guess is yes, but that is not my answer. My answer is,  I will never lose hope, I will never lose sight of what could possibly be right. Yes I am an optimist and I am a problem solver, never have I claimed to solve everything. I know I cant solve this problem, but I can listen, I can be a vent.  I can't be perfect, nor do I want to be. But I can be here. I am here. Never to leave or giveup.

J

On this Presidents Day!

So I have had a really stressful number of days. I haven't been 100 percent you could say. I have come to realize that you should never try and be selfish, that can sacrafice something that could come in the future. You should always try and make the best of something horrible. You should always give someone a chance. Always try and forgive. Take a breath! Be yourself! Say what you mean and do what you feel. Go with your gut, but against the grain. Live your life. Don't get to caught up in the past, present, or future. I told you it has been a very stressful number of days! I am trying to recover from a little illness I have, the doctor says that time is the only medicine. I hope that whoever reads this understands what im talking about!

J

First College Visit

Last night, we went to a play that Rhodes put on, It was called “How I Learned to Drive”. It was intense, it touched on very serious topics. That is all I can really say at the moment. Google this play and check it out!

 

Now we are off to the College, Marissa is chating with her friends about Valentines Day. This one girl she is talking to is talking about how some band popped out of her car or something, sounds really crazy! We shall see what the rest of the day brings.

 

5:08pm. We are leaving Memphis after a long day of auditions and interviews. Marissa did great. Her audition at 11:20am went very smoothly. When that was through we went downtown and at at Café 61. I do not recommend it! I had a cup of Gumbo and it was not good at all. Anyway around 1 she had her CODA interview. CODA is a little two complicated to explain in a blog. I suggest you check it out on Rhodes Website. The interview went very well from what I could tell. It surprised me how layed back everyone was. There was lots of laughter and what not.

 

We then proceeded to Graceland. We were all Graceland virgins. The tour was a bit over priced. ($24.33), but Cindy footed the bill. I took a lot of pictures which will end up on my flickr pretty soon.

 

Now we are on the road back home. We decided to skip out on an optional dinner so we could try and get back home before its gets so late. I am very excited to start up my blogging again and I hope it continues at a steady pace.

                                                                  J

Weekend in G-Burg

The CCYM is on a trip to Gatlinburg this Labor Day weekend. We made our way up here tonight arriving at about 12am. We are staying in this really nice cabin. It is pretty huge. I think i am really going to like this weekend. Peyton is complaining as he is getting annoyed by me blogging. He keeps going on being even more sarcastic with every minute. I guess I will go now and continue this tomorrow.

Found another internet connection

After searching every corner of my house I found a new open connection. I am very excited that I can surf the web again... For Free!!!!!

Commandos fall to Herding Bison

Last night was the season opener for the High School Football season. Hendersonville High played Station Camp High. This game was big for many reasons but mainly because it was a cross town rivalry. The game was CSS's game of the week. Hendersonville ended up falling short in the final seconds of the game with a winning field goal by Station Camp. This puts a damper the rest of the weekend.

The Neighbors Have Figured Me Out.

I have had the luxury of not have to pay for internet for about a year now. My neighbors were very kind to let me use there wi-fi. Well this past week they took a not so friendly turn and put a password up. So now I am out of internet untill I decide to buy my own. That is why the posts have not been up. Will try hard to blog when i have a conection.

Ipod calls it quits!

About a month ago I went on a youth trip and took my ipod with me. I put it in my backpack and to much weight was left on it for an extended amount of time. So I was left with a big black spot in the middle of my screen. This was very bothersome but I could still see the songs and make my way around my ipod. A few days ago the black spot took over the screen. Now I can't see anything. So now I am faced of sending it back and it probably not getting it fixed or buying a new one. This sucks!

My "Golden Oppurtunity"

Hendersonville High, my school, thought it would be a good idea to change things up a bit. They decided to set up times that you and a parent could come and get all of the first day school buisness out of the way so you wouldn't have to come the first day. BAD IDEA!!! The concept is good but the result was unhappy adults and kids. People started to arrive at 4 o'clock to get a spot in line. The event started at 5. The letter they sent to you in the mail said that this would be a quick and easy process. If quick is considered and hour and a half then yes it was quick. And if easy is burning up in a non-air conditioned space and waiting in lines, then yes, it was easy. I thought that the school would be a little smarter than this but I guess this is a little better than having to go to school on Thursday.

The Real HOT Story of Sizzler!

What I debated on telling you yesterday I am telling you know. Have you every played a prank on someone, and them not think it was as funny as you thought it was? Well this happened at Sizzler. If you didn't know Hendersonville UMC (my churh) and Hermitage UMC have had an ongoing friendly rivalry. It all started a while back with them stealing our Y-guy. Anyway, at sizzler they tried to get us by putting 20 trash cans in our room. This was funny. The non funny part was them leaving a note saying that a different church (Grace UMC) did it. So a few of our guys from hendersonville did the same to a Grace room. While this was going on, the Hermitage guys were in another room, a room that they thought belonged to Hendersonville. They were wrong! This room belonged to St. Bethlehem UMC, who has had no prior encounters with any of the other parties involved. St. Bethlehem thought that someone had stolen there stuff and freaked out. They threatened to call the cops if no one fessed up. It was an intense night at Sizzler. Luckily, things boiled over.

Final Night in the Sticks

Im sitting here in my non-air conditioned cabin writing this blog. This has been an interesting night to say the least. It all started out this morning with the realization that I might have to eat Jello with an assortment of different things such as Vienna Sausage, kidney beans, olives, pickles and pork rinds. Yum Yum!!! I dreaded it all day, to make a long story short I didn't have to consume this gross mess we raised more money than the girls and they had to enjoy the jiggly dessert. That has really been the highlight of my day, I should have more to talk about later.

Summer Sizzler post!

Hot... Hot.... Hot.... thats about all it is, It has been a blast so far. that is about it.

I-35 Bridge Collapse in Minneapolis

The Final Keva Blog

I promise this is my last blog about work. Tonight was my first real night of work. I was paired with Kristin. She is a vet in the world of smothies. She taught the basics of running shop, proper cleaning tips, short cuts, and dos and don'ts. She seems really nice and that goes for most of the staff as well. The job is very repeatative, make a smoothie, wash a pitcher. That was my day from 4-9.

Youth Lock-in... What a long night.

Its around 8:00am and I am sitting in the youth lounge about to pass out on a couch. Cole, a upcoming 7th grader is out cold sitting across from me in a chair. No one is making much since anymore. Andrea is babaling about family guy and saying how much she likes it but feels really bad about it. Gavin is trying to be theological about Mind of Mencea. Hunter's eyes are bloodshot and my fingers are hurting. 1 hour left!