In light of our Social Distancing, we need to find ways to connect that are non-traditional. For this reason, I thought it might be good to create a new Blog page specifically for this purpose. Yea, I get it. We can connect on Classroom, but that isn't really a community. With this:
1. You all can post questions you have about a particular assignment; and then you can respond to one another if you have a suggestion or answer.
2. You can also post funny ideas or videos of what you are doing to keep sane (keep it appropriate, ya jerks) - and I will do the same.
We all just need to make sure to stay connected, create a schedule of some sort, and remember that safety is of the utmost importance. Remember, too, that kindness matters. Who would have thought that our discussion about the Human Condition at the beginning of the year would manifest itself like this?? Be there for one another; call your grandparents, family members, and neighbors; help your parents; and stay on top of your schoolwork. Yes, this stinks. However, if we take it seriously, we will help expedite our return to normalcy.
You can catch me testing some theories on the human condition with this bad boy ๐๐ ๐:
ReplyDeletehttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ae7J081D6Sn7OE_MygKAXHZ0ELaeqf6h/view
(it's worth the view, I promise)
What performance tip are you using on that, Alexander?
DeleteThat is a wide point integrated into a tall spin track with ball bearings. It is all one assembly unique to the Beyblade "Phantom Orion" that was only in China before being remade as a regular beyblade. Whereas most beyblades have 5 separate parts, my beyblade, due to the combined tip spin track assembly, only has 4 separate parts. It is worthy to note, however, that the tip is held one by a pin. This allows the tip and the "spin track" to achieve different rotations, allowing the beyblade to maintain higher speeds for longer. I hope that is satisfactory, 21kschubert0827@austintownschools.org.
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DeleteI accidentally posted Alexander Orion Butrick's video. That problem has been solved now.
DeleteMy video here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IDLrZzZItE-LVxqwVUT5yc0eWsHzuyi7/view?usp=sharing
As you can tell from the video, my Beyblade appears to be spinning smoothly; however, you would be wrong in concluding such.
This combination of parts has reached significantly higher RPMs. Upon closer inspection of my Beyblade and Beyblade Bolt Blast Stadium, I have discovered grime and lacerations on both the stadium and the performance tip of my Beyblade.
With your insight, do you know of any processes for rejuvenating my Beyblade's performance tip and/or Beyblade Bolt Blast Stadium to their former capabilities?
Contradicting what you have previously stated, the ability "to maintain higher speeds for longer" is actually generated due to various forces acting upon the device (Butrick). According to Vishaal Prasad, the ability to remain upright longer is a product of the devices capabilities to resist several forces acting upon it. For example, the less contact the vehicle makes on the ground equates to less friction, therefore a longer duration of remaining at its current speed. The device also remains upright because of the centrifugal force pulling outward on the Beyblade, keeping it perpendicular to the horizontal axis of the ground. While the different rotations significantly contributes to it's spinning capabilities, it's ability to resist opposing vehicles, including the air and stadium friction best keeps it at its current acceleration. Furthermore, depending on how much torque is applied, where torque = force x lever-arm distance, the device is able to spin faster compared to other various opponents. The more force applied upon launch, the greater acceleration the device has. This acceleration would continue at an equal pace unless affected by outside forces previously discussed. While I do not disagree with your statement, it is not the only factor contributing to the mechanical device maintaining its velocity.
DeleteWorks Cited:
Prasad, Vishaal. "PHYSICS OF A BEYBLADE." Prezi, https://prezi.com/ucnju4qfeg66/physics-of-a-beyblade/. Accessed 18
March 2020
Klyle,
DeleteI am writing you to respond to your earlier inquiries. Upon a digging in my knowledge banks, I recalled that just water and soap will do the trick. Just disassemble your Beyblade and clean the parts you are concerned about. However, if you would like to additionally clean the metal pieces of your Beyblade, you should use a small amount of toothpaste with an old toothbrush to revitalize your Beyblade.
Happy trails,
Alex-ander Orion Butrick
Nathan Ferguson,
DeleteThank you for your doctoral thesis on the physics of a Beyblade. While I was insinuating that my Beyblade's tip offers superior performance, the difference of rotation plays a part in the grand masterpiece that is the combined tip/ spin track mechanism of the original "Phantom Orion". The combined assembly includes ball bearings on the inside, which as you know, assists the beyblade in maintaining its speed. However, as you also know, the standard ball bearing assembly present in American Beyblades is bulky, causing a lackluster performance in the later stages of a match. The genius design of "Phantom Orion['s]" assembly allows for high performance in a compact package. While it is clear that there are several forces at play, I believe that "Phantom Orion['s]" shared tip/ spin track mechanism plays a large part in the Beyblade's performance.
Signing off,
Alex-ander Orion Butrick
She is now spinning properly. I thank you for your aid.
DeleteReal talk though, why are people licking toilet seats and calling it a "challenge". That's just called natural selection๐บ
ReplyDeleteI should have known how dangerous this was going to be with you people. Glad to see that Nathan is practicing his Works Cited skills for everyday purposes.
DeleteAlso....I was not aware of the toilet seat challenge. Definitely natural selection at work. So be it...
That's pretty epic.
DeleteSo, it has only been a few days of social distancing. This is what is happening with my children and my dogs:
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What kind of dogs do you have?
Delete2 mutts; an 11 year old, 10 pound yorkie, pomeranian, schnauzer (how bout that mix?) and a 55 pound lab/boxer mix. Servo (little dude) taught Remy to howl when she was little. They howl at the answering machine together. And the Saturday noon alarm. And when my children get them going. Ridiculous
DeleteVery nice pups Mrs. C
DeleteTell your dogs I love them please
DeleteIf anyone wants to watch the absolute most unbearable movie, 305, here's the free youtube link.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ay_M63cupKk
I don't understand why they sold the movie in disc form https://www.amazon.com/305-Tim-Larson/dp/B00199PPF6 if it's on youtube for free.
Is there a Mystery Science Theatre for it? Have you seen those?
DeleteIt seems like 305 essentially never existed by how few people saw the movie and presented their thoughts online.
DeleteThe only proof that this movie has been seen by anyone and exists can be found in
1 review on rotten tomatoes, https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/305_2007/reviews
15 professional reviews, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1212399/externalreviews?ref_=tt_ov_rt
15 normal person reviews, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1212399/reviews?ref_=tt_ov_rt
and 11 youtube comments on the uploaded movie.
I'd say it's safe to assume no one will ever do anything similar to Mystery Science Theater for this movie
This is the start of a daily journal for myself (and your viewing pleasure) filled with interesting quips and observances.
ReplyDeleteToday's notable event was...
Nothing
Corona break sucks I wish I could enjoy school
Better yet, I wish I could talk to someone besides my parentals
Feel free to indulge in this trend.
That is all for today's log, expect an update tomorrow born of my additional boredom
Thrilling itinerary, 21abutrick1011@austintownschools.org
DeleteI too indulge in likewise activities
My inquiry of the day:
Has anyone tried this here delicacy? It is indeed the finest dessert I have ever consumed in my short life. I recommend it.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Milky-Way-Ice-Cream-Bars-6-Ct/38562538
I concur with 21nferguson0811@austintownschools.org. Those comestibles are divine.
DeleteBut how about Hip Chip?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-Hip-Chip-Ice-Cream-Sandwich-6-Count/180804070
(An image of a Hip Chip)
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2Vg_3vk4ORo/XD6hE1v7xwI/AAAAAAAAY7Y/2HzcprI-GB8CR0YFRgXqKHQIH4nS_J5GgCLcBGAs/s1600/walmart%2Bgreat%2Bvalue%2Bhip%2Bchip%2Bice%2Bcream%2Bsandwich%2Bbox.jpg
Dear, 21kschubert0827@austintownschools.org
DeleteI greatly appreciate the input. I unfortunately have not yet indulged in your aforementioned delectable sandwich, but I do aspire a sample. Perhaps a peregrination to your abode? Let me know in the coming days.
Sending my regards and best wishes,
21nferguson0811@austintownschools.org
I hope this message finds you well, 21nferguson0811@austintownschools.org & 21kschubert0827@austintownschools.org
DeleteI have not introduced either of those nibbles to my tastebuds; however, I believe the most piquant yum-yums are Triscuits: Cracked Pepper and Olive Oil. I only require a mental image of them to dampen muzzle.
Love,
21bkimble1121@austintownschools.org
Day 2 of my update megathread.
DeleteToday was comprised of...
My order from amazon came in. I purchased a new clip on speaker and it sounds pog. It also came early by a day so yay.
The playing test for band is ridiculous.
I've picked up Mario Kart again, and it is very fun to play 200cc time trials due to the challenge.
I'm so bored.
Signing off,
Alex-ander Orion Butrick
Greetings 21abutrick1011@austintownschools.org
DeleteGo back to 150cc chump B-).
With regards,
Ben(jamin) Ryan Kimble
Salutations 21bkimble1121@austintownschools.org,
DeleteI'll whoop your bum in Mario Kart
Best wishes,
Alex-ander Orion Butrick
Good evening comrades
DeleteI will gladly annihilate you on 200cc MK8 Alex. Alex has been playing on 150cc like a weenie for a year now. Hey Benjamin I say we teach these 150cc lads a lesson. Us 200cc champions are seasoned professionals. On a lighter note, my mother managed to forage another box of the delectable milky way ice cream bars so I will be indulging in those next week. As long as these apocalyptic vile creatures who are raiding the stores of everything they have do not buy out the milky ways, I shall prosper. These are trying times indeed.
Also, has anyone watched the most recent Star Wars movie? It is my favorite Star Wars movie and I have only met one other person who shares the same opinion so I would enjoy hearing input. Preferably not from the 3 amigos on this blog, as I already know their view on the film.
Update Day 3
DeleteI will take this opportunity to state that I have been playing time trials on 200cc to beat every staff time. I believe a friendly match between us fellas will be in order. Also, Zealot Nathan, I am sure that there will be delectable treats left for you to munch upon. However, I will move on to the notable events of my day:
I watched an episode of the show "The Good Doctor" (very good show), and the episode was about a quarantine that happened at the hospital of a disease that seemed to be a mutated SARS. In case you were not aware, that is basically what we are dealing with on a national level. It was quite interesting.
Additionally, I found my families cat that we were worried about (he had been missing for a long time). He was under one of our big recliners.
If you fellows would like to provide an opinion below, I cordially invite the conversation.
Graciously Yours,
Alexander O. Butrick
Salutations
DeleteA friendly match would be in order. I have been playing ACNH for several days now and it is quite good but I can perhaps make time for a MK8 Mass. I am glad you have found your cat, I wish it well.
I failed to sleep well last night, and I laid awake in agony for close to 3 hours, so I had time to ponder my opinions. I have changed my mind and Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker is no longer my favorite Star Wars movie. So feel free to disregard my previous question, even though I know no one would be willing to share anything.
Mrs. Carcelli we got a dog and it found my Moby book and tore the covers and spine off and ripped to shreds the background through chapter 3. These are dark times indeed.
Signing off,
Nathaniel K. Ferguson
Good Day, Nathan:)
DeleteI am sorry to hear about both your insomnia and your mangled book. Your new dog apparently has not yet learned the wonders of Moby.....or this manifestation of pure ignorance might have been avoided. Please speak with him or her and discuss the horrid act that said pooch perpetrated. Get back to us on the outcome.
The real question is....is the dog cute? If so, we might be able to go easy on casting aspersions.
Off to Grade,
HC
Regarding your previous statements, the dog is indeed cute. Top tier stuff. I have exclaimed my disappointment in him and he has thus moved on from enjoying paper products and has moved on to clothing products. He has just ripped my beloved olive green shoes and I am beyond saddened.
DeleteMourning,
Nathaniel K. Ferguson MD PhD EdD MS
Update Day 4
DeleteNathan Fson,
I am beyond saddened to hear the loss of your beloved sneakers. I hope that you should be able to find another pair of wraps that suit your needs.
Moving on to my daily update:
My day has been one of ease.
I pet many a cate today.
I also played more Mario Kart: Nathan, you'll have to inform me of when a bout is in order.
However, that is about the end of my daily update
Creating z's,
Alexander Butrician J.D. L.L.M
Felicitations,
DeleteYour peer, I, shall express grief over the shoe depletion. → :^(
Additionally, note that I perpetually rediscover the Trash that is the Smash Brothers Ultimate matchmaking system. Succeeding those unremitting epiphanies, I return to PoE, Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, or the other games with less frequency. I wish to attend Mario Kart communion; however, my installment of Mario Kart 8 happens to be incompatible with everyone else's. I own the Wii U version; therefore, I cannot participate. I believe one fair Smash Brothers Ultimate battle arena shall be in order.
Warm regards,
Kyle A. Schubert BCL N.P. BAG VIP MVPEXP
Update Day 5
DeleteFellows of the blog, I present an exciting development.
Upfella
My day was bland, like unseasoned poultry.
I did play my bass guitar for the first time in months, which is certainly an exciting development. I am however, exceedingly rusty in the art of slapping bass. With time, and much practice, I hope to be epic at bass.
Additionally, I've made good progress in Mario Kart 200cc time trials. DK Jungle is a whiplash of a track.
What progress have you gentlemen made? Or Mrs. C, what interesting developments have occurred in your own life?
I hope all is well
With the utmost regard,
Alejandro Butrick
If I have another dream that I'm a pirate/sailor my astral body will retire. Mentally, I am decaying. I have one foot in the grave.
DeleteBreathing,
21Nathaniel K. 0811Ferguson @austintownschools.org AuD DC DDS DMD OD DPM DPT DScPT DSN DVM ENT GP MD MS PharmD
I have obstacle
Deletecourse dreams, but I've always had
obstacle course dreams.
I'm categorizing that Poseidon dream as one, but I also had that recurring obstacle course dream that I explained before in detail.
Regarding regards,
Kyle Schubert Rocket League Champion II Division III in Rumble with a losing streak of 6
Good Evening,
ReplyDeleteI am deeply saddened to say this; however, it is my job to inform you all. I (Benjamin Ryan Kimble), had a video chat with my doctor earlier today due to an extreme and unceasing cough. He enlightened me with his vast knowledge on the subject, revealing that it is only drainage (the draining of mucus down the back of the throat and into the stomach). I was fine and dandy with the results until two minutes ago, in which I checked my internal temperature and it was 100° (The human average being 98.6°). I now sit hear disheartened that I have been deceived.
Due to my current mental state, I offer you all a Haiku
Sitting in my seat,
VICKS® VAPORUB™ on my feet,
I am just fuming.
I bid you all adieu,
Benjamin (buh-Eh-n-juh-men) Ryan (rie-yan) Kimble (kuh-im-bul)
Benjamin,
DeleteIt sounds like you should get in contact with some medical individuals and try your best to self isolate. However, a strong young laddie like you should be intact.
Sparing my thoughts,
AOB
Benjamin, How are you feeling my friend? Please update us on your physical and mental status.
DeleteThis is my new thought for entirely online, as requested by you, Mrs. Carcelli.
ReplyDeleteIt sucks. Classes where I before had lectures are now filled to the brim with work. My business class, where we did nothing, now suddenly has a mammoth amount of work instead of the usual low down. Government right now is a hassle, as the assignments alone take a lot of time and then the projects we have on top of everything mean that I have a tremendous workload. We even have a grade in band, where we literally never had a grade before. It is all very odd. I guess if I could describe what it feels like, it would be like we have homework everyday, and many many worksheets.
Talking real,
Alexander
I did not have a dream about whaling so that is good news.
ReplyDeleteIn regards to Benjamin, I bid thy fair health and swift recovery. A strapping and vibrant young man as yourself should have no such problems dismissing this illness.
I agree with my fellow comrade Alex regarding these classes. I'm not really learning much and I feel unmotivated to do anything. I'd much rather be at school and swamped with actual work. Oh well.
I might ride my bike or play tennis alone later so that is the good news
Lacking of hope,
Nathaniel (N-uh-thaan-iy-ell) Ferguson (Ferr-guh-sunn),
I like the online classes a ton more than pipsqueak normal school.
ReplyDeleteAt home I can do many things that I can't feasibly do at school such as
- eat breakfast at a normal time or not at all
- pet the dog
- get some water/pound down some delicacies
- stop working and do something else
- go outside
- control the temperature of the room
- and more
I feel like all these good things outweigh the problems of the online school experience which are mostly just caused by some teachers somehow concluding something like "If they're home for the whole day, and school is now in their homes... then school can be for the whole day. I must dish out more work."
The other benefit of the online school experience is that there are no transition periods, lunchtimes, or periods of waiting for the class to continue or for the period to end. Combined with not needing to drive or be driven to and from the school, a good amount of time is saved.
Feeling good,
Kyle (kaษชl) Schubert (หสubษrt)
I must concur with your opinion
DeleteYour viewpoint is reasonable for maybe a snow day in the 6th grade, but with toilsome work and leisure time come monotony. I do not know about you, but every day I have about the same homework and it is every day on repeat. School days are different for me. Much different. On a typical school day, it is quite action packed. Banter with the lads, rare occurrences at the school that could contribute to humor (ie. toxic smell, Moe), normal band with fun music, and of course tennis after school which serves (pun intended) as my sole reason for existence. Also, school is not a prison as you are making it seem. You can wake up whenever and eat breakfast whenever and you can eat breakfast at school if needed. Moe is at school for petting pleasures. Water and food is supplied at school. I guess breaks in between classes counts as your 4th point. You can't go outside during school so that's unfortunate. And if it's cold you could wear a jacket and if it's warm you could wear t-shirt. I do find benefits of being at home but I'd much rather just live the normal life of a highschool student and go to school. I feel healthier mentally and physically anyways at school.
Finished Moby reading for the week,
Nathaniel/Nathan/Nate Ferguson/Ferbuson/Ferg/F., PhD
I am finally bored enough to want to "shoot you an update." I have mostly just been doing my school work and talking to my friends on the phone. I pray everyday that we will return to school without further delay. I hate being at home all day everyday. Between Saturday and Sunday I read almost 4 books. I am happy to say that I caught up on all my English Festival reading; however, I am sad to say that It has been canceled, so there was really no use in catching up besides reading a few good books. Yesterday I worked on all of the government assignments that we have due today. I am pretty clueless when it comes to government, so they took me a while. But I did find time to make a blanket fort with my little cousin. If I can figure out how to, I will attach a picture. It is quite marvelous. It is not my best work, but it's still pretty decent.It is activities such as that that I am able to glean any happiness since I despise being at home, separated from all my friends and teachers. My cat and the constant contact I keep with my friends via my phone are about the only things keeping me sane right now and keeping me from crawling into a sad, antisocial shell. I eagerly await our return to school, but am glad that we have plenty of time to do all of our assignments.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if the link is going to work, but hopefully it will take you to a picture of my blanket fort, if you wish to see it.
https://dochub.com/21wkeller0405/yzrlpEX/snapchat-1072956758-jpg
Y'all the link above doesn't work, but this one should. I am not tech savvy, but I figured out shareable links. So hopefully it's right this time.
Deletehttps://dochub.com/21wkeller0405/yzrlpEX/snapchat-1072956758-jpg?dt=VzXiNAHfGZqGhUGZJVF7
An applaudable blanket fort, Willow (Will-Oh) Keller (Kel-Er)
DeleteAs for my manly chaps,
Kyle, I must admit that I dissent from your opinion, for, as you already know, I am a social man who withers without the contact of another. Now a majority of the time, I prefer my own company, but the school day offers an exciting opportunity to see my friends and beloved teachers. However, without these staples of an ordinary life, I quickly find it cumbersome to engage in my normal leisure. That could be a possible explanation for my presence taking up approximately 31% of this total blog, as this offers a reprieve from just sitting around. It is as close to a school conversation as possible, which I'm sure was part of Mrs. Carcelli's genius behind the creation of this page. Nevertheless, I will update of my day around the usual hours of 10-11 PM. Until then,
Chao for now,
Alexander "Norton" Butrick
Update Day 6
DeleteIf I'm being honest, today was quite difficult to get through. My endless worrying over the future has gotten me nowhere, and the fact that seeing my favorite people is now illegal is also difficult. However, I think that it was just a bad day for me, and I do not mind sharing that with people.
I am, however, catching up with my workload, which is going to make daily stress go way down, which will be nice.
My anguish has worn me down today, I hope to provide a more enthralling update tomorrow.
Best wishes,
Alex Bruhtrick
Willow - I love your fort. My god-daughter was attempting to create one the other day when we were FaceTiming - and it was NOT going well. I thought I was going to hear a 7 year-old swear.
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ReplyDeleteMrs. Carcelli this AP test is rigged. I don't approve of this formatting (my opinion doesn't matter however).
ReplyDeleteMy opinion changes nothing too, but I agree with this "Nathan Ferguson March 25" guy.
DeleteUnless I'm misunderstanding (I know it might not be set until April 3rd), is the whole test now shrunk down to one essay of one of the types? Unless they're planning on having us take it multiple times, I can't imagine the 45-minute-FRQ-only test only having one question.
From what I can tell so far - - ONE essay question. That might still change. Ya'll need to cool your jets. I will research and find out more. If this is the case - it will probably mean that they will also go easy on grading - but who am I??? No one.
DeleteTime to set the grading setting on the robots to "lenient"
DeleteUpdate:
ReplyDeleteI cannot sleep, obviously, so in order to occupy myself I decided to go through my drive and make sure all my documents are in the correct folders (I am very obsessively organized with my drive, I have almost 50 folders in all). While I was checking my folder for my old english classes, I decided to reread some of the garbage I wrote in eighth grade. My essays were all horrendous, but my poems actually weren't that bad (for a middle schooler). This is very surprising to me. Anyway, after I reread all my poems, I remembered how proud I was of my "Where I'm From" poem. It is very basic, but I want to share my last stanza because to this day I enjoy it.
I am from those moments
when you grieve for what
you’ve lost, and those when
you celebrate what you’ve found.
Also, since rereading them did not take very long, I decided to write a new "Where I'm From" poem. I don't know how I feel about it. It is much longer and less formulaic. So there is that little story for y'all. Hopefully I can fall asleep after this.
Love the poem, Willow:) Excellent use of enjambment and caesura:) I hope you sleeping is better. We are all off schedule and it's messing with all of us.
DeleteIt is quite the beautiful day outside. Went on a morning bike ride and I feel ready to do the free response assignment I have yet to begin.
ReplyDeleteAnyone else drink Lipton sweet iced tea? I've got a whole gallon of it all to myself and I have about 3 cups/day. It is quite the nectar.
Nathan,
DeleteI do not drink Lipton Sweet Iced Tea. Instead, I brew my own tea from my vast storage of loose leaf tea in my authentic cast iron teapot. While you may be sipping on nectar, I am bathing in ambrosia. However, my true motivation in writing this is to ask the Educator as to the nature of the Free Response due date. Mrs. Carcelli, is the Free Response still due at 7:40? The classroom says that and I would just like to make sure whether or not that is still the case.
Sipping upon Vanilla Oolong,
Alexander Butrick
I must admit, my focus wavered while I was writing my previous post. My store of loose leave is not in the pot, but rather is in my cabinet and is made in my teapot. I hope you were not too confused upon reading my statement.
DeleteAlex,
DeleteI never envisioned you as a zen monk whom consumes tea fresh from the leaf. I reckon you burn fresh myrrh and incense as well? I would enjoy that lifestyle, however I do not enjoy indulging in many hot teas. The flavor is too pungent/bland. Do you by chance own koi?
Inquiring,
Nathaniel
Yes - 7:40....you guys have had plenty of time for this. Just do it. So there. Tough Love
DeleteDue to numerous request, I will share with you all my physical and mental status.
ReplyDeletePhysical = meh
Mental = meh
Because I am feeling "meh," I would like to share a tale of epic proportions. A story of shattered dreams, betrayal, terrible mistakes, and redemption. The story of my attempt to sleep last night. In my grand (and valid) opinion, this story is on the level of The Odyssey and even Moby Dick. In fact, I believe it might even be better.
Last night, at the prime hour of twelve o'clock, I decided to resign myself to the comforts of my bed. Like a soldier returning to his billet after a rough battle, I surrendered to my tiredness and fell into a deep sleep. Oh how naive of me to believe that this young soul should have it so easily. In a matter of seconds, I arose from my slumber. Bending my neck, glancing at my clock, I have woken up at two in the morning. In an apoplectic fit of rage, I leapt out of my bed and stormed over to my desk. I shot every last blob of mucus out of my nose, and I gulped down a large quantity of water. Before angrily throwing myself back into bed, I menacingly walked up to my clocked and uttered the most foul and obscene words one could imagine. At that very moment, it was almost as if I had committed a federal offence. At that very moment, I had been banished into the deepest depths of hell; or at least the equivalence of it, not being able to fall asleep for three hours. After realizing my fate had been sealed, I sat in bed whimpering and wishing to be freed from my quod. Some people believe the greatest oppressors in the world to be ruthless and evil leaders like Adolf Hitler, Genghis Khan, and Joseph Stalin; however, I wholeheartedly disagree with that statement. Yes they are terrible people, but they do not understand true oppression until they are oppressed by my clock. My clock will banish you into hell then banish you into hell's hell. My clock will give you seven lifetime sentences in the most dirty and rotten prison. My clock will, as it's most evil and cruel punishment, force you to stay awake for three hours with a terrible cough. As I sat there in my purgatory, I hacked up approximately eighteen lungs. After what seemed like a lifetime, at the UNGODLY hour of five something magical happened. Out of the corner of my eye I see a glimmer of hope, a shed of light bathed over me. A short figure appeared before me. That figure was like the archangel gabriel, and like when it bestowed upon mary baby jesus, I readied my womb to be given the son of God; however, I realized that it was only my mother standing over me. Although she must have been an angel after she muttered this sentence to me. Oh this sentence! Only a string of seven words, but these seven words changed the outcome of my entire life. These seven words freed me of my oppressor. These seven words grew me wings in which I was able to fly out of the pit of hell. The seven words, "For the love of God shut up." Oh my! What a glorious and life changing sentence! In only a matter of seconds, everything turned blacked. My eyes eventually open, and when I looked at the clock it was twelve in the morning. I am free to see another day. Hopefully tonight will be different, but I can only hope.
XOXOXO,
Glenjamin
Mrs. Carcelli is this novella an option for the free response essay
DeleteOh My God! I wish it was. Unfortunately,there is not narrative option. If such was the case, Ben's tale of torture would surely suffice.
DeleteMy God Man! This is some tough stuff.
I sit at my desk, a defeated man. I fully accept that I will be plunged into a world of torment. I reside here now, with a popsicle in my hand which serves as my final meal before I enter my awaiting purgatory. My illness has rendered me even more useless because I feel no satisfaction or relief when I cough, but now only my pain and suffering remains. My situation turns even worse as the popsicle Gods bear an inadequate supply nectar to soothe my poor soul. I will reside here for the rest of eternity reading and enjoying Moby.
ReplyDeleteSigning off,
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Get well now
DeleteI hope you just decided to go to bed. And I concur with Kyle. Get well. It sounds like you need a week's worth of sleep.
DeleteMrs. Carcelli, I have recently started to read A Thousand Splendid Suns. Mrs. Leugers gave it to Kusky and I to read during the quarantine, and, since she has read it, it seems like a book you would have read also. Normally I do not annotate books I read for fun, but this book is extremely thought-provoking. So I made an annotation log for it. Let me know if you have read the book. I would love to show you some annotations haha.
ReplyDeleteWillow, I did NOT read that one. I read the first book, The Kite Runner. My mom may have it on her selves at home - I will maybe check and see. I loved the first. Painful, and beautiful, and thought-provoking. I have been so bogged down in grading these past 2 weeks that I haven't read a word of anything that I actually want to read for my own mental health. I hope to get to it soon. Even though I haven't read this one, please feel free to share. I like to read other opinions - especially something that I can't recite from memory - ya know? Keep me posted.
DeleteI'm surprised you haven't read it. If you ever get the time, you definitely should. I will share my annotation log with you in case you ever feel like taking a look at it. I will have to read The Kite Runner when I'm done with A Thousand Splendid Suns.
DeleteThe long awaited return of my daily updates is here
ReplyDeleteAlex Butrick proudly presents: Update 7
Despite my earlier enthusiasm, I had hoped for a better start in my attempt to become happier during this most trying time; nevertheless, I believe the establishment of a routine again will prime that process. Therefore, prepare yourselves for a list of exciting, yet mundane, events that have occurred.
I've picked up Stardew Valley again, similar to Animal Crossing for those who game, and it is quite the distraction (in a good way).
I've been able to enjoy more time with my various animals, resulting in an elevated level of "cuddles" with the felines and canines.
Finally, I've been keeping on top of school work, which is a massive relief (especially since the first week of this had teachers (not you) piling on work as if they were trying to fuel a massive locomotive).
If you have any comments or concerns, leave them below.
Listening to heavy metal to drown my woes in crashing noise,
A.O.B.
Mini-Update
DeleteThere is something truly wonderful about listening to men scream. I have focus unlike ever before.
Moby + Metal = Success
Late night Moby work has an angelic, almost unearthly aura. I feel God's presence as I toil away on the forbidden scripture's journal logs. My battery has gone from 1 hour left to 1:13 left. What a blessed night.
DeleteThat was quite the enjoyable Moby reading for this log don't you reckon Alexander? I would enjoy to hear your opinion.
ReplyDeleteIt was certainly an enjoyable log, Nathaniel Ferguson
DeleteToday was very uneventful; however, one significant event did occur. A portion of my hair was burned off today. That is all for my update I suppose. I am hoping that, since tomorrow is my birthday, it will not be as rough as today. Time will tell. Let's hope the candles on my cake do not burn the rest of it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!! And what the heck happened to your hair????
DeleteGood Day of Birth, Willow Keller. I hope you have acceptable celebrations during these trying times.
DeleteDidn't Connor leave the gas on?
DeleteMy brother, Connor, decided to put gas on the fire before I lit it... It went boom. My birthday was quite lovely though. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteDid you beat the hell out of Connor??????
DeleteNo, I should have. It's okay though. There was minimal damage because my hair was in a bun. My bangs, eyelashes, and eyebrows are just shorter now. I will have to wait even longer to be able to put my bangs in my ponytail. That is the most upsetting part for me.
DeleteNo one has posted any updates in a while, so, since the AP test is coming up, I suppose Mrs. Carcelli would like to hear how we are doing. I can only speak for myself, but I am stressed out of my mind. More so for government because I am much more clueless in that area than in English, but I am stressed nonetheless. I am so worried about this week. Along with the Ap tests, I have to prepare my audition material for Concert Choir, and that is not going as well as it needs to. I probably won't have time to finish my audition stuff until Thursday, which is cutting it close because it is due Friday. But it's okay. I will do everything required of me to the best of my ability and hope that all is well. I am also quite upset with my spanish teacher, but I won't make you listen to me be angry with other teachers.
ReplyDeleteOn a non-school-related note, I am on my thirteenth book of quarantine. I finished A Thousand Splendid suns a while ago, but I still have a few more annotations I want to write into my log. I hope everyone else is doing better than me at this point. Good luck on the AP tests to anyone who reads this.
I am so sorry that I am just seeing this Willow. I hope that you made it through the week without a mental breakdown. Regardless - you have the right attitude. Do you best and hope for the best. That's all any of us can do.
DeleteOn another note, I made myself start A Thousand Splendid Suns last night. I read about 4 chapters, and I am already emotionally invested. I'll keep you updated.
I did make it through the week without a mental breakdown, although I am feeling quite exhausted this week. I will survive though. I hope you enjoy the book! I have 8 more annotations, I think, that I want to transfer to my log. Hopefully this week I will be able to get that done.
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DeleteWonderful morning today. Mario kart is pretty fun. It gets kind of boring after a while if it's not on 200cc. Anything less than 200cc gets repetitive, especially online. The only bonus is that it's not as rage inducing as other online games. But overall it's a nice change up from the usual games. How do you lads feel on that topic?
ReplyDeleteI find that Mario Kart always quenches my thirst for competitive silly racing with little rage. Good game, 10/10
DeleteYes, 200cc is good. 300cc when? Kick the difficulty up an artificial notch by getting one of those racing game wheels and adding a weights to it. You'll get billed up while gaming at a higher difficulty
DeleteI apologize, peers: *bulked
DeleteOh like that VR driving simulator they had in the gym at school that one day?
DeleteSacred night tonight
ReplyDeleteI have been enjoying playing the guitar and conquesting recording as a hobby. It sure is difficult, but ultimately is fulfilling. Have you guys had any fun hobbies?
That does sound like a satisfying hobby to partake in. I have been enjoying the presence of my dog. I greatly desire to go to Cedar Point soon, as I have a season pass and love the park. However, these restrictions have put my plans to a halt and I probably won't be going until mid-August.
DeleteI wish you a period of fair sleep on this fine night.
I have this sweet hobby where I take a "men's multivitamin" after dinner. I don't know what part of the sucker is manly though. It's beige and has sporadic dots all over it. It's also pill shaped. And there're no 'roids or testosterone or whatever else possible in it, so what gives? To artificially increase the difficulty, add weights to the glass containing the fluid you drink to swallow the pill (if that's what you do) to bulk up while you revitalize yourself.
DeletePleasant morning to all
ReplyDeleteNot much is on the schedule. I believe I may be going to Sam's Club later so that should be revitalizing. I am excited for The Price is Right to be on TV because I enjoy laughing at people who don't know prices of common store goods. What's with that? Why would you go on that show if you don't have the common sense to know the general prices of everyday goods? They just want easy money I suppose.
Blessings of Stendar upon ye
It appears Alex forgot to cover the nightly report
ReplyDeleteGood day. Nothing new in regards to my life. Did anyone else hear the tornado siren yesterday in Austintown at around 3pm? It lasted for a while and was quite sporadic. The weather was fair so it may have been an accident. But how do you accidently do that? Ponder this, I will.
Cheerful day to all
I think I forgot to tell you so I'll just tell you here. Wann mein Bruder was over there he heard it too, so you can rule out it being a [777] CLASH OF CLANS FREE GEMS [100%] (NO SURVEY!!!!) (FREE) [777] computer virus that someone in your family downloaded and injected into the stereo.
DeleteApparently the uUniversity of Toronto's law page had a clash of clans gem generator on it here:
Deletehttps://www.law.utoronto.ca/utfl_file/count/webform/clash_of_clans_hack_coc_hack_2020_new_updated_cheat_for_android_ios.pdf
Here's the cached link which shows what it previously looked like (might not be able to open it on a chromebook):
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Yet again it appears Alex has faulted in his journaling
ReplyDeleteGood afternoon to those whom it pertains to. I forgot to cover the morning report so it appears I am on the mid-day session today. Nothing has occurred of particular interest on this fine summer day. How does everyone feel about returning to school soon? I was set on going, but now I am growing slightly hesitant due to reports of schools being the next "super spreaders." Also, how am I going to eat my lunch without removing my mask? Perhaps feeding tubes will be the new craze.
Great days of wealth and prosperity to all
School soon makes me frown soon. But that VIP MVP online experience (VIPMVPOEXP) (Option 2) is super good. Oh yeah, did you not see that video, Nathaniel? "what video": well, that video of the school guy, the superintendent, talking about their school plans. It's this link here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Atz0iJTPNc . He said that, at lunchtime, kids were gonna sit at like 10 to a table and the tables were gonna be spread out or something. This was during the questions part at the latter half of the video. I don't get how that's gonna work. None of it's gonna work. Once those pipsqueak younger kids lose their marbles or snap and start tearing off each other's masks, or once they start (maybe week 2) trying to be funny by pulling their own masks down and pretending to cough, it's spreading season for a few reasons.
DeleteBut who knows because maybe everyone will be spotlessly clean and the bathrooms will be sanitized and polished dustless.
I shall be taking my rightful place of night report.
ReplyDeleteI have been physically tasked greatly in the last few days, between transporting close to 1000 lbs of water for band as well as moving my grandmothers swing chair. However, I have also enjoyed respite from the wilds of this world by playing Bloons Tower Defense 6 (BTD6). I finally beat C.H.I.M.P.S. on the first map, which is by far the farthest difficulty due to the extreme restriction in cash flow as well as Monkey Knowledge, extremely powerful assets to the defense against bloons. It did take me 8 tries, indicating that completion of the game is going to be incredibly difficult. I do look forward to the beginning of band camp, though I hope that things will end up being safe and successful despite the looming existential threat of the Conkvid.
I hope all find themselves in good health and in prosperous times
Nightly report:
ReplyDelete- I gamed and gamed and gamed and now Nintendo isn't pumping out games. Step it up, Nintendo.
- The next time I remember one of my vivid and entertaining dreams, I'll write it out onto here. I've shared a bunch of my fun dreams and the men got a kick out of them already so you can bet your bottom that they will be hits.
- "Gunfire Reborn" is pretty good.
- "Neon Abyss" is a little better sometimes.
^ both of those are games and they're both rebirth-focused games where you try to get as far as you can and then die and upgrade your CRAP and then try to get further until you are good enough in skill and in those upgrade-areas to be able to handle it. Gunfire reborn is 3d, and neon abyss is 2d. They both could benefit from more rebirth upgrades and more content but they'll do for now I suppose.
- I want to get to get the 100% gold pot in "Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy," and achieving that currently requires 30 more wins 'cause you can get the 100% gold at 50 wins and I have 20 and 50-20=30. I'll probably get it by tomorrow or the next day because it only takes ~11 minutes for me to get a win and I'll probably get faster anyways. That's only like 330 minutes which is only 5.5 hours.
- I got to mid-endgame in the Minecraft modpack "Project Ozone 3" on normal mode and then I got bored because progression seems to be focused around duping/exploiting/running the game overnight which all isn't appealing.
- I got to early-midgame in the Minecraft modpack "FTB Sky Odyssey" and I got bored because progression stagnated and it seems like it's practically a bland idle game with some minecraft-y quests sprinkled in.
- I'm pretty sure I had corono back at mid-March for a few reasons, but who cares 'cause I'm getting an antibody check back in a bit beyond a week. I think it'd be funny if I did have it.
- Oh yeah and rocket league is going free to play later into summer.
This patron of lucid dreams wishes for a flurry of lucid dreams to fill your nights with family-friendly entertainment (ex: puzzle houses and obstacle courses).
Glad to see some active journalism in these hallowed forums
ReplyDeleteNintendo as a whole is pretty disappointing but I can someone understand their faults at times. People complain about them not giving us what we want, however I feel like they primarily cater to the Japanese population more which is fine. I hate how they don't care about the joy con situation which is frustrating. Also, I don't like the NES/SNES games available for play. The few that are good are extremely difficult to play with jank controls. I wish they added more fun games. Also I think the next big nintendo direct will be huge. They're bound to drop some huge titles I reckon. Though I doubt it will happen, I wish Kid Icarus would get a switch game. That would be cool. In regards to Smash, I don't really care who they add next because I'm sure I will not purchase the fighter. I will only purchase Starfy or Waddle Dee. I'm having fun learning new fighters anyways, for example the Belmonts are fun. If any boys would like to play later I can show off my zero-death combo I mastered.
Happy Sabbath to those whom it pertains to
Good morning to all
ReplyDeleteMy dog has been precariously fun and adorable on this fine morning so it has been a good start to the day. Perhaps VC only ethical moves later in smash. Also, Pawn Stars is a great show. I've watched it all my life and I now appreciate it even more. I think I'll play some trumpet today. Dear Alex, do you have anything fun/challenging that you recommend? Your opinion is very appreciated.
Wishing wealth and prosperity upon my compatriots
Nathaniel Ferguson,
DeleteIn terms of challenge, if you can find the Hummel Trumpet Concerto, that would be a good piece. It is both fun and difficult, though it is a staple class A because of it's relative ease compared to some of the insane pieces. I may also be able to find a copy for you. Or, if you would like, I can scan in some exercises from my music books. I'm sure I could find something good for you my fine sir. Additionally, Pawn Stars is a great show.
Today in smash bros,
ReplyDeleteI lost most of the matches.
Maybe tomorrow...
Fellows in hobby journalism,
ReplyDeleteI find that today was boring for a while, until some epic games with the lads. However, my main character I play, Min Min (of the Mintendo Ramen Shop from the fighting game ARMS's canon) constantly prompts the boys to hate upon me. While mostly ironic, what these hooligans fail to understand is that Min Min is, in fact, rather difficult to play. Her very weak disadvantage combo'ed with her easily gimp-able recovery means that, contrary to common belief here, you have to be extremely intelligent with both your spacing and your attack patterns. These men would have you believe I throw out the same two moves; however, what they don't recognize is the massive amount of difference between options. Take for instance a forward air attack. I can either: do dragon normal, do dragon air smash, do dragon air smash laser, do ram ram normal, do ram ram smash, do megawatt normal, do megawatt smash, or do any one of these options followed up by another one (minus the options of the arm I already used). Keep in mind that this is only ONE OPTION of the character, which in itself requires a lot of thinking. With Min Min, I am always playing a huge game of risk and reward. Do I: use strong moves that have massive end lag for a lot of pressure (where a miss nets an easy punish), or do I use weaker moves with less end lag (which hampers my combo potential and stage control/kill potential). I am always calculating a trade-off. Furthermore, I can't get good at a character without the boys ragging on me. First it was King K. Rool (who btw is a mediocre character, especially at that point in the meta), then it was Cloud (who is difficult to use because of his very linear recovery), and now my beloved Min Min (who I literally paid for, so I'm going to use her a lot). Nevertheless, I still love playing Smash with my bros. Nothing brings forth a smile like some banter and blastzones.
Blessed evening my fellows
On behalf of I, Nathaniel, I do agree with your statements regarding Min min. It is a challenging and complex character to play. However, I feel Kyle and I both agree that playing against the character is similar to that of placing our craniums onto an active grindstone. But I am willing to endure it simply because I know you enjoy playing her. Also, maybe I will be able to beat her one day. Nonetheless, I will cease the banter and let you enjoy Min Min. After all, this is a party game designed for kids. I hope to embrace engaging gameplay later with the lads.
DeleteWishing all students a jovial and propitious epoch
In regards to these hallowed forums, I wish our instructor, Carcelli, would allow further commentating. Perhaps she has already forgotten this exists. But we, have clearly not. I would find it precariously humorous if this blog page would remain open even after all of this ends. So on behalf of the B.A.N.K (Ben, Alex, Nathaniel, Kyle), please allow these forums to continue operating. Perhaps this can be archived and formulated into an historical symbol of decay, growth, hope, and survival.
ReplyDeleteThank you to those whom it concerns
N.K.F
Nathaniel Kendall Ferguson
King Dedede, Kirby, Meta Knight main
Virtuous and upstanding morning to all
ReplyDeleteNothing new on behalf of I, Senior Journalism Advisor, Nathaniel K Ferguson. I really hope you guys don't actually believe my name is Nathaniel. It's Nathan. I just do it because apparently it is comical. Anyways, Something about the movie "Home Alone" is really attractive. I can just watch that movie all year. It randomly appears on TV during the summer months and I have no problem with watching it. Anyways, I've been thinking about school a lot. All it takes is one kid to get sick and it'll be like Chernobyl. If I go to school and see that it's a cesspool and kids are ripping each other's masks off and licking the tables, I think I'll just stay home. But according to my mother, "Just try it first." I'm going to Cedar Point in a few weeks and frankly I feel safer attending there then I do the school. Anyways, I wish life could go back to normal and I didn't have to be enslaved by my past mistakes.
Wishing upstanding and profitable daylight hours to my comrades
I'm probably going to regret posting this, but, due to my insomnia,I have recounted the number of folders I have in my obsessively organized google drive.
ReplyDeleteI have 69 folders in my google drive.
That's all. And, yes, I am actually bored enough with my life to still check this and waste a few minutes of my days reading your banter that does not pertain to me at all. It is 3 am, I should probably sleep...
Ahoy, peers! The sun has risen multiple hours ago!
ReplyDeleteToday is the day I finally try the revamped version of Craft of the Titans II ( https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/modpacks/craft-to-the-future-cott-ii ), which I've been wanting to play for a while. I played the original Craft of the Titans a few years ago and I remember that pack being a thrill and introducing me to the best mod, Ars Magica 2.
Yesterday, I downloaded Time Warpers and that game was fun for only a little bit of time. The fun seems to be created from the mystery behind future upgrades and future weapons; however, the fun disappeared because it turns out there are no more weapons or upgrades beyond the first set that can be obtained in 2 hours. From then on, the game is just numbers increasing with no visual changes, even.
Bountiful summer harvest to all
ReplyDeleteIt appears we have a fellow journalist within our ranks. I thought everyone left, but fortunately, our numbers still remain. The action historical drama, "Gladiator," released in U.S theatres on May 1, 2000 to critical acclaim, is one of my all time favorites. Perhaps it deserves a position in my top 5 movies, but I do not have a ranking, because I find that to be too difficult. The top of my ranking will simply consist of Star Wars (1-6), LOTR, and perhaps all 3 Hobbit films. And then of course Gladiator. I find great enjoyment and pleasure out of movies based on history that are dramatized and turned into action films. Surely this stems from my obsession with history. Gladiator is action packed and the plot is surprisingly quite complex. It's a really long movie however so prepare to be in it for the long haul. It's very rewatchable so that's great. I believe I'm playing tennis tomorrow so that is sensational. It has been too long since I've played, thanks to dearest COVID. I need to get my racket restrung, as it has lost a lot of tension. I hope to get that done on August 10. Anyone else look forward to drinking a beverage during the day? For some reason I look forward with anticipation to 12pm which is when I pour myself a delectable ice cold glass of Arnold Palmer Lemonade + Iced Tea. That beverage is sanguinely enchanting. And I get the whole gallon to myself because no one else in my family drinks the heavenly nectar known as tea. Perhaps I will play my trumpet toda-- OH WAIT I can't because it's too loud and I got yelled at for being too loud by my family so I can't pursue my passions at home. At least I was able to do some routine cleaning and make sure it's fresh and ready for the season.
Compelling and congenial daily toil wished upon those who seek this message
Cheerful morning upon those waking up during these inordinate hours
ReplyDeleteI indeed played bountiful tennis this morning. I woke up at 7am, like I do everyday, and adventured to the local courts to toil on my talents. I worked on particularly lacking aspects of my game (serve, running slice, top-spin) and then the girl's tennis team arrived so I seized my training. Coach assigned me to play against two distinguished tennis players, one of them being the quite talented India, who is in this class. Now here is the fascinating part: typically, I can train for a while and then play a match, but because I haven't trained in about a month, I was unusually winded. It is an understatement to say I was exhausted by the end of the first set. Though I won, they gave me a run for my money, and India is better than 99% of the guy's tennis team which is cool. It has been about an hour since the conclusion of the match and I for some reason still am having problems breathing. I should not have gone full Federer this morning, as I am now feeling the repercussions.
I drank my entire 20oz Yeti in about 0.0001 seconds. Anyways. I'm finishing online driving school today so that's good. I'll probably game with A.N.K today (Benson rarely joins the sessions). So that should be mildly entertaining. The game aspect of it is significantly less fun than the banter portion of it on the voice chat. You should try it some time. Regardless, I am excited for Rocket League to come out, because I will be the trainee. Alex and Kyle are like esports professional pro championship ranked players or something so I'll have the best trainers to my disposal. I don't think I'm cutting the grass today. It can wait. It's not too long. Oh man it's already Friday that's crazy. Time moves fast WHEN YOU'RE NOT DOING ANYTHING AND NOT PLAYING TRUMPET. Regardless, I'm excited for a fresh glass of Arnold Palmer in about 20 minutes. By the way, it takes me over 30 minutes to write these essays so I hope people appreciate them. I mostly write them because I'm bored and if I write something funny enough perhaps the B.A.N.K will find it humorous.
To those whom scan and observe this consecrated symposium, many days of riches and opulence are wished upon thee.
I wish I had enough to say to spend 30 minutes writing a post on here, but, despite my boredom, I sadly do not have much to say. However, I am glad to read that you are finishing driving school today. I thought I was the only one who waited this long to get my license. I take my driving test Thursday, assuming I pass. But, seeing as it is in a parking lot, I think I'm fine. I just got my own car a couple days ago and will be taking a 6 hour road trip tomorrow for some more practice. I hope you enjoyed driving school and get your license soon, good luck.
DeleteIf no one else appreciates your essays, know that I do. Summer 2020 is mind-numbingly boring.
Oh thank you for your well wishes and support fellow journalist. I wish you fair biddings and success on your driving endeavors. See my most recent post for an update in regards to driving school. I unfortunately did not finish today.
DeleteWishing grand triumph upon your future driving toil
Fellows,
ReplyDeleteI am delighted to know that we have a viewer (Willow) as well as incoming reinforcements (the Instructress herself). I have been toiling on my car as of recent times, as well as upkeeping my home. Today I should hope to finish cleaning it out (as it was a handed down car). Eventually, my car shall be as spotless as the Schubert's home. Additionally, I have been practicing again as of late, a necessary task that was delayed because of several uncertainties with the people in my home. If you would like to listen to what I'm playing, here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-n5Ad-SCL0 (it may be here in another place, I can't remember and do not feel like looking if I'm being honest, as my previous posts came from a sad place for me (and that's cringe)). I do agree with Nathaniel, gametime is infinitely more enjoyable when the lads can speak to one another. Additionally, Rocket League will be a good change-up to our normal lineup of game (which is just Smash). I imagine it will be easy to pick up the basics of RL (Rocket League), but it may be harder based on the fact that Kyle and I have pretty high MMR's and you (Natan) will have a hard time keeping up with Champion level play. Nonetheless, it will be fun to have something new.
May the grass be soft beneath your feet my comrades.
A rare evening report by yours truly? Indeed.
ReplyDeleteI just desired to make a quick post in regards to online driving school. I was going to finish it today, but it kicked me out of the quiz and banned me for 24 hours. Apparently it said I got 2 security questions wrong (which I did not) so I was rather confused. Guess I'll finish it tomorrow. But yeah that was pretty disappointing and frustrating. Now I am watching Harry Potter (one of my favorite movie series). Apparently it is Harry Potter's birthday or something so there's a marathon on. I've watched every movie probably 30+ times. Anyways, guess I'll walk the dog alone in a couple minutes then maybe some VC ethical gameplay with the lads.
Sending grand wishes of welfare and potency to the respectable patrons of Mrs. Carcelli's AP English 11 teachings
Oh, ethical moves only later? I'm feeling like doing a game and watch only 9's gameplay experience (G&Wo9GpEXP)
DeleteHello, peers.
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful that Alexander Orion Butrick strives to shine his sleek set of wheels to reach the level of cleanliness familiar to I. I partially remember one of my dreams from last night so I'll share what I can recall.
I was in a room with marble floors and marble columns that had triangular bottoms as if they went from cylinders to triangles near the bottom. I walked through a door and entered a room that I felt was a dessert room for a fancy party. I went over to a platter of cookies in the middle of the far table from the door I entered and I had one. I turned back towards the door I entered from and noticed another room that I could see through a hole in the wall like one of those family-room-to-kitchen windows that don't have glass. In that room was some chef person preparing more desserts. I didn't look at their face even when they came out and talked at me. I don't know what they said, but then a buff guy in a suit as if he were another worker there came over to me too. I didn't look up at that guy's face either, but he asked me to "prove that [I] should be in [there]." After that, I went into that kitchen area I mentioned and looked for some glass so that I could carve a fancy potion bottle and create some blue elixir. I never did that because I woke up, but I know that's what I intended to do, despite the fact that I can't carve glass and I don't know how to make some elixir.
This dream was more normal and less vivid than others I have recorded. Maybe I'll get one with more details and content soon, like that one where I saw Benjamin, Alexander, and Nathaniel and heard what they had to say. If I don't get one soon I'll just transfer that text over to here for the good of the cause.
We're getting points for this, right?
Exceptional story telling, Kyle Schubert. Oddly enough, I have one of those family-room-to-kitchen windows that don't have glass so that is something interesting to point out. I'm sure we'll get points compensation at some point for this but I'm not sure when she'll add them in. We'll have to seek council with Teacher Carcelli.
DeleteI was hoping my insomnia would let me go to sleep really early tonight, but so far I have had no luck with that. So, in my boredom, I have turned to my annotations I recently took while rereading The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran. I know Alex has read it, since it is an RDE book, but, to the rest of you who may have not, I strongly recommend it. I will now share a few of my favorite quotes to take up some time.
ReplyDelete“You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”
“Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work and sit at the gate of the temple and take alms of those who work with joy.”
“The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.”
“You shall be free indeed when your days are not without a care nor your nights without a want and a grief, But rather when these things girdle your life and yet you rise above them naked and unbound.”
“Much of your pain is self-chosen.”
“No man can reveal to you aught but that which already lies half asleep in the dawning of your knowledge.” "The teacher who walks in the shadow of the temple, among his followers, gives not of his wisdom but rather of his faith and his lovingness.”
"If he is indeed wise he does not bid you enter the house of his wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind.” - As an aspiring teacher, I find On Teaching to be an exceptionally inspiring chapter. On Teaching, On Work, and On Friendship are by far my most favorite chapters. On Children is quite wonderful as well.
“For what is your friend that you should seek him with hours to kill? Seek him always with hours to live. For it is his to fill your need, but not your emptiness.”
“The silence of aloneness reveals to their eyes their naked selves and they would escape.”
“You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might pray also in the fullness of your joy and in your days of abundance.”
I find every chapter in this book extremely insightful and profound. I hope you enjoyed the excerpts if you took the time to read them. Perhaps some of you will decide to read the book after this. It is very short, but speaks volumes.
I'm running out of ideas for a greeting message
ReplyDeleteI am in extraordinary amounts of pain on this pleasant morning. My back is shattered and my bones are broken. I have muscle strain from head to toe. I feel as strong as light chaff in the wind. I have but 2.5 days to rest until I will play tennis so that should be plenty of time. I learned from my mistake so it will not happen again. Anyways, my birthday is coming soon so that will be entertaining. I'm glad it is raining today so that means I don't have to water my flowers. 2 more years and I'll be able to work as a ride op at Cedar Point so I am looking forward to that with great anticipation. I've been studying coasters and the amusement park industry for about 1.5 years now. To say I know everything about roller coasters would be an understatement. I have grown particularly fond of the now defunct Idora Park that used to exist in Youngstown. I'm basically an historian on the topic and have read countless books and articles so I can share info if needed. I am getting my ticket to the Idora Park Experience when it opens back up next year so I am quite excited. I might buy a cool original Idora Park advertisement sign that's for sale with some spare cash I have in the future. But unfortunately the park burned down so I can't go there. At least I have Cedar Point, which is a measly 1 hour 45 minutes from my home. I've got the Cedar Point Gold Pass so I can technically go there when ever I want but my parent's of course don't let me which is understandable. Once I'm on my own I will of course purchase a CP Platinum Pass, which is a heavy investment but will be more than worth. My dream job is to work on electrical systems for roller coasters but unfortunately that career is pretty niche and not many jobs are out there. If anyone finds a company that fits that description feel free to contact me. So I'm just studying to be an electrical engineer so maybe I can work my way towards that. But in the meantime, I will enjoy being a ride operator at the park for several seasons. If you'd like to know any information about U.S, European, and Japanese amusement parks and rides, feel free to ask. I'm a bit hazy with my Japanese coaster knowledge, but in regards to America, I can name pretty much every major park and attraction.
(PART II; reached character maximum)
ReplyDeleteIf only I would've been a coaster enthusiast back when the band went on the band trip, I would've ridden everything at Busch Gardens. Fortunately, I think I persuaded my parents to take a trip down there for a vacation in a couple years so I shall look forward to that. Anyone else here a coaster enthusiast? I haven't met anyone who is as seasoned as I am so I would love a fellow person I can conversate with. I am unfortunately only limited to Instagram, Youtube, and Reddit for conversations and insight on the industry. My family has long been annoyed of my ramblings. It's crazy how I can be obsessed with so many different activities and be so equally educated in all of them. Though pretty much no one knows this, my religion takes priority over all of these, both with time and thought, but I am "obsessed" with roller coasters, history, tennis, soccer, football, Smash (Video games in general?), YSU and anything associated with YSU including MVFC and Horizon League associated sports, Spongebob, and my adorable 3.5 year old Beagle: General Sherman William Ferguson (full name). This name stems from the Giant Sequoia tree located in the Redwood Forests of California. My family took a vacation out there and we saw it and thought it was cool. It is the world's largest tree which is rad. The Sequoia is also my favorite type of tree so that is double cool. Additionally, the Civil War is my favorite war to study and analyze, and my second favorite General was William Tecumseh Sherman, an Ohio native, who fought for the Union side and was one of the main reasons why the Union won. This tree was named after him which is really cool and when we were thinking of what to name this pup, the name Sherman stood out to us for that reason. My dog is great.
Splendid day
ReplyDeleteI finished driving school
For once my day was extremely eventful, so I will entertain those willing to read with my tale. This morning I departed for my home town, an extremely small town a few miles southwest of Bowling Green called Tontogany, where I visited with my great-grandma and a couple friends from elementary school. The visit was quite lovely, and I enjoyed myself immensely as I missed my friends and my grandma, who raised me, quite a bit. However, this story is not about my visit, but rather my drive there and back. Due to the poor weather, the 6 hour drive there and back ended up being over 7. I will now detail the horror I have faced. I would just like to start by saying that I drove very well and, obviously, made it home safely. It was the conditions of the road that made the trip horrifying. As you may have gathered from the fact that I do not yet have my license, I am a fairly new driver. And there are a lot of conditions that I have not yet met or experienced to a degree as extreme as I did today. The drive up there, for the most part, was smooth and relaxing. The rain got quite heavy at one point, but I just drove slower to make up for the slickness of the road. And the construction was annoying per usual, but nothing I couldn't handle.
ReplyDeletePart Two
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I cannot say the same for the ride home. I consider myself very lucky I am able to sit here and write this post. Again, I drove very well, but the weather made the drive very scary. We had decided to leave my hometown late enough that I could get some more practice driving at night. So, with a mixture of darkness, fog, very heavy rain, and construction, I started my journey home. The fact that it was so dark, foggy, and rainy that I couldn't see the lines on the road and had to try to stay centered in my lane based off the traffic cones to my right, was nerving enough. But, to make matters worse, I came upon an accident literally a minute or so after it occured. If I were going any faster I could have been in it. In this particular accident, a man in a truck hydroplaned and flipped over and another car, safely, swerved off the road to avoid hitting him and stopped their car with minimal damage. The man in the truck, however, was hanging halfway out his window and laying in the road. I saw his body, although I am not certain if he was dead or not. I had to drive through the debris. The police and ambulance weren't even there yet. After this encounter, I could also feel myself beginning to hydroplane even though I was only driving 50 in the construction zone. The slight hydroplane made it even more difficult to stay in my lane, so there I was driving anywhere between 35 and 45 miles per hour... ON THE TURNPIKE! That is a big no no. But I couldn't help it because if I went any faster I would have lost control of my vehicle. I was in the right lane, so no one really minded. They understood and were able to pass. After seeing the accident and feeling my own hydroplaning, I was extremely scared I would not make it home. I really couldn't see and I was shaking with fear. It took all my willpower to keep moving forward at all, even going 40 mph. I wanted to throw up and cry. We stopped at the next possible rest station and I tried to calm down. I wasn't sure if I could make the rest of the drive myself. But I persevered. After we started again the rain had let up a little bit and the construction ended after a while. I still wasn't able to drive the 70 mph I was supposed to. But eventually things dried up a bit and I could go at an acceptable speed. I would say, although the most frightening experience of my life, it was worth the experience because next time I will be driving by myself most likely and will know what to do to avoid losing control of my vehicle. I think I now have more experience than most kids get in their 50 required hours just from that 7 hour drive. I am quite exhausted from my journey, actually I forgot to add the fact that I was running on 5 hours of sleep and just wanted to go to bed the whole time, so I will end this here and try to sleep. I hope you all have better driving experiences than me.
Curious day to all
ReplyDeleteThat is a harrowing tale Willow. I have not experienced conditions like that. Glad to hear you survived. Today, I am driving with an instructor. This is quite terrifying to me because it's 2 hours long and I don't know this person so it will be awkward I reckon. I just want to get it over with.
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I have finally mustered a dream last night that is worth reporting. Perhaps I have started gaining skills from Kyle? I still can't walk around and knowingly talk, eat, drink, fly, or do anything else absurd that Kyle manages to do in his dreams. But it was quite remarkable.
I was attending a class at *school* but the class was being held in my empty garage. The teacher: Mrs. Carusso. She was teaching english however. And she was reading from a yellow/white english textbook kind of like this: https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91lQ8pi+gbL._SR500,500_.jpg . It was like one of the books that have stories in them and then questions at the end. Anyways, I was in class with many people and I didn't have my text book which was made mandatory according to Carusso. So I ventured off to the media center but it was oddly designed similar to the media center at AMS if you guys can remember. Also I guess I just teleported there cause I don't remember walking. Anyways, my government teacher was there reading a novella and I said hello and he said hello back. I went to the computer lab and I guess you had to use a computer to check out a book. So I tried logging on and getting my book but it wouldn't work! I plugged in my account information like 10 times and it wouldn't work. So I punched the table in fury and a couple books floated or something. While I was mad, I looked to my right and I saw none other than Alex Butrick approach me at and ungodly pace. He was walking like a mad man, like usual. Sort of like this but without the face: https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4UDUEhLhito/hqdefault.jpg . It's inaccurate but it's hard to describe. Anyways he started walking towards me with great haste and I was absolutely astounded by his raw power. So blown away, that it actually woke me up.
I found this dream to be rather stirring and eye opening, given that he gave me rage yesterday, being annoying and toxic in smash. It all felt so connected oddly enough. Though not as entertaining as Kyle's LVIPMVPGEE (Lucid V.I.P M.V.P Gameplay Ethical Experiences), it was worthy of post.
Happy Sabbath
I assure you, driving with an instructor isn't bad at all. I ended up really liking mine and getting along with her very well. Are you driving with one of Shawn's workers? I drove with Eileen.
DeleteI agree it is actually not that bad. I am going to All-Star. The car reeks of cigarettes.
DeleteI haven't heard many good things about All-Star, but that is mostly from girls if you know what I mean. The general consensus seems to be that Shawn's is better. I liked going there, but I hope you enjoy All Star. I took a much needed break from driving yesterday, but today it's back to preparing for my test Thursday.
DeleteNothing new to report today. Band camp is fine. No one is following social distancing guidelines/many are not wearing masks. I don't want to be there.
ReplyDeleteGood night
Gongaga,
ReplyDeleteAs you fellows may see, I have a different profile picture. This is because this is actually my account made with my real email, as switching to my school email is a bigger hassle than it should be.
Anyway, I am glad to see that Willow hath become a more active member of the blog. It gets quite lonely here at times (especially for Natanial). Anyway, my own comments on band camp are such: I shall be addressing the mask thing. We are eons ahead of the football team however, as they have no masks and are having a party in the middle of the field. Overall, band camp is going fairly well, and my tenure as trumpet section leader is going well. Besides minor problems, things are going fairly smoothly with music and general behavior in my section. Moreover, I have composed a trumpet binder which has ALL of the music laid out next to each other so that Ben and I can survey the parts to make sure people are playing. I also played every single part of every single song we're playing this year and found some rather interesting counter melodies that I have not heard before. To my fellow trumpet players: expect the next sectional to be rather interesting.
I am exhausted
Happy days
ReplyDeleteTwas a great day. I watched Infinity War for the first time and I found it to be very good. It's oddly enough not my favorite Marvel movie, as my favorites are Doctor Strange, The first two Captain America movies, Thor Ragnarok, and Infinity War (I can't rank them). Band Camp was great today because I was playing like Miles Davis. I was hitting everything and my sound quality was exceptional. I then acquired plants in Louisville for my Eagle Project so that is great. Time to game.
Fair night
Ahoy.
ReplyDeleteI'd say today was a good day.
I've still not had any of the recurring dreams that the boys know of. I've also not had any new, notable, detailed, and fun dreams. I did have one where some nonsense happened and then I saw a book and, in my lucid state, I tried to memorize as much information from the book so that I could record it when I woke up; however, it was all useless information. I want a winning lottery ticket number please. Mini Healer is a good game. I beat the minecraft modpack "Awakening - Sky of Diamonds" a few days ago too. I'd recommend that one, but it requires a decent computer cause the game's already laggy but it comes with too many mods that I didn't even get involved with while winning. Anyways.
Outhoy.
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ReplyDeleteJust posting now so I can keep my streak. I hurt my leg today and I'm hoping it heals soon.
Y'all, I have to get up bright and early tomorrow to take my driving test. Pray that I pass. I am going to pretend I have no doubt because if I convince myself I will fail then I actually will. And if I have to worry about this test another day, I'm going to go crazy. So I will let you all know when I pass tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI am being drained of my vitality.
ReplyDeleteMarching band is going to be my death. People for some reason have an aversion to either: knowing what to do or doing what it is they are told to do. Additionally, I am being restrained in my capabilities as a section leader because someone complained. I find it quite funny given that what I was going to do literally would out them as not knowing what to do, but this requires that I find a new way to hold people accountable other than me crying my eyes out that they actually play. I have some ideas, but if I propose them and get shot down, I will weep. I can not do my job to make a good section unless I have accountability.
Weeping in agony over people trashing my senior band experience
Do what I do when I am teaching music and my students don't listen or make an effort, threaten to take away their instruments. If they don't want to play, then they don't get to play.
DeleteProblem is that I have specifically been instructed not to use "fear tactics". I shan't complain more, lest I turn to expletives not befitting of a holy forum such as this. My agony was diminished today, which I shall elaborate on later.
DeleteThat sucks. When I'm teaching, my director trusts me to do my job and doesn't care how I do it because she knows I know what I am doing. So I'm allowed to punish and reward my kids however I see fit. Not that I have ever had to take someone's instrument away, they always decide to pay attention after you threaten. You know how little kids are, they don't want to give things up even if they aren't using them. I suppose you don't work with children as young as I do though, so It might not even work for you anyway. I am glad your agony did not extend into today. I hope you start having a better time leading your section.
DeleteI'm sunburned
ReplyDeleteI knew I shouldn't have believed in myself smh. I have learned that no matter if I tell myself I will fail or if I tell myself I will not fail, I will always just fail. I do everything perfectly fine, but as soon as im tested on it I can't do it right. Tests make me way too nervous. Also the parking lot "road test" sucks and looks and feels nothing like an actual road. If I were on an actual road I would have done fine. But there are just so many lines in the stupid parking lot that I was like... um where? So yeah, I "drove on the wrong side of the road" and failed in the last second of my test. Literally. So looks like it will be a few more weeks before I can get back in and test again.
ReplyDeleteI didn't know you were allowed to go to the course and practice on it, so I never did. Nathan, I suggest you do that when the time comes for you to take your test. The parking lot roads are confusing and I went in blind. I wish I could have just had a normal road test. Stupid COVID making my life miserable.
I apologize for your troubling experiences Willow. Thank you for the heads up. I wish you success on your next attempt.
ReplyDeleteMy driving instructor is cool. He's pretty easy going. He's a heavy smoker however and when I get done with the driving I end up smelling like smoke. 2 more drives and then my test and then I'll be tearing up the streets. Oh what was that Kyle? We're getting matching RV's?
I thought senior year is supposed to be the fun one. I am not looking forward to it all. I just want it to be done with. I just want to do go to college. It's too difficult to explain, and if I were to I wouldn't do it in here. Hopefully we have a tennis season. That's all I can ask for.
Ben and I might play some tennis tomorrow? This sounds rather enchanting indeed. I've got a busy day ahead of me so I'll try to make some time. We shall see.
I'm also just hoping I get my senior season, if nothing else, I want my speech season. I'm not looking forward to senior year either. But it's for a different reason. I dread this last year not because I am ready to move on, but because I don't know if I am ready to say goodbye. And with the prospect of losing all the final moments and activities I hold so dear, I fear I will not get the closure I need from this chapter of my life in order to move on.
DeleteThis is why I chose goodbyes as my speech topic. I have a habit of choosing topics that fit with what is on my mind or something I have been struggling with. For example sophomore year I did quitting because I felt I needed to learn that quitting and failure are not the same, and that quitting, in a lot of cases, is healthy. Then I wrote about the memory because I felt I needed to learn that "It's imperative to remember where we came from; but, it's just as important to look to the future, to use our memories to shape our dreams into a reality, and to live in the present." But this year is goodbyes for obvious reasons.
I always end my speeches with something sentimental, a lesson I feel that I need to learn myself. This year, this is what I want to teach through my speech."It will never be easy to leave behind the things and people you love, but the pain we feel after saying goodbye is nothing when compared to the joy togetherness brings. We focus so much on the leaving when, really, it should be the opposite. As four time national qualifier, state champion in Original Oratory, and a personal role model and friend, Johnna Blystone, once said, “it isn't the goodbye that makes the experience one to remember, it was every hello.” Cherish all the time you have before it just becomes a memory; you will be ready when the goodbye comes to pass." At least that is what I have in my rough draft.
Anyway, I will stop talking now because none of you really care about this. Quarantine has just made me hyperfixate on my mental health, which includes the fact that I have pretended it didn't exist for years while simultaneously basing key factors of my life on it. So the past few months have been a roller coaster for me, and I have just gotten used to being able to open up about random things. It's starting to be a habit, if you couldn't tell. I apologize for my habit to ramble.
Matching RV's will sound like a wonderful coincidence until I hack into the RV and start it up in the middle of the night driving forward and back-- crashing into the foundation walls of your house and taking it down from the inside.
Delete"Was there an earthquake, honey?" Nathan asks his wife.
"There must have been."
The garage collapsed and the front wall of the house silently ripped off and fell like a might oak into Nathan's front pond. Nathan and his wife still sleep in the basement-- that's why they couldn't hear it or notice anything.
That sounds like a delightful speech Willow and I wish you the best of luck for your season. In regards to your sermon, Kyle, I reckon that is how it will go down. My birthday is arriving in 3 days. So 24 years and 362 days left to go before I pass away. I don't know yet if I have come to terms with my fate. Yes, I've accepted it, but will I be ready? Idk I'll post on this blog a couple days before my 40th birthday to fill you guys in. Hopefully I won't be the only one still posting 24 years from now. Please don't leave me hanging.
ReplyDeleteMy sunburn is not healing and it's sort of a rough texture. It's localized in a sausage type shape on my neck which is weird. Ben never contacted me today to play tennis so I guess I'll wilt. I managed to play my trumpet for several hours today which is a blessing. I just want to practice my trumpet in peace. Calls are fun and not too bad but I'm worried about my chops giving out once we get to the Stars and Stripes finale. I think I'm just gonna have to pace myself for the show (if I get the gig for calls). Hopefully I don't get torn to shred by Alex if I stop playing suddenly during Show 1. It's a constant cycle of fear in band (Most of the time it usually leads to positive change so it's fine). Fear to breath, fear to play, fear to march, fear to talk. It's not like a marines training facility or anything. For me, it's much more mental anguish than physical. Physical damage will heal, but the mental destruction that last week dealt to my brain will probably last a month or so. I'm not calling out Alex or anything, it's more the general toxic atmosphere and the "I hate you and the entire band" attitude. Alex has improved the trumpet section more than any other section leader before, which is awesome to see. I wish everyone focused on the music, the marching, themselves, and the welfare of the entire band. I just want the band to be good. Both in performance and attitude. Maybe it's the summer heat? Idk I think the band needs more kindness and less blindness. Can't wait to be called a snowflake for wanting people to be kind.
At least I'm going to CP tomorrow
Quick sentence so I can keep my streak alive. More to come tomorrow on regards to today
ReplyDeleteGreetings
ReplyDeleteYesterday was sensational. Got 7 amazing rides. The park was decently packed. Nothing like the 100% capacity from Halloweekends last year (look it up, it's crazy). Wait times were no longer than an hour. I had station waits for MF, Maverick, and about 10 minute waits for Magnum and Gemini. That's mostly because of the social distancing and cleaning so I'm totally fine with it. Masks weren't that bad. It was getting a bit hot through the day so it was annoying but it was fine. Of course, you always get the leaches out there who ignore the social distancing markers and will ride your back. It was getting pretty annoying. I got on all the rides I wanted to ride except Dragster because it broke down like always. Every time I go to CP Dragster brakes down. Next time I'll ride it I'm sure of it. Millennium Force was running insanely fast. I greyed out (almost blacked out) ~3 times which has never happened. I got a Millennium Force shirt because that ride is dope. It was surprisingly better than Leviathan at Canada's Wonderland. I got an insanely rad Magnum XL-200 mug which makes me incredibly happy every time I see it because it's just that cool. I'm the only one who gets this much joy from a mug. That ride is really fun. I got a ride on Blue Streak and it absolutely destroyed my back and head. I'm definitely skipping that one next time.
Overall, the park was fantastic. Employees were really nice and helpful. There were plenty of cops that enforced mask wearing which was great to see. I got a wrist band for unlimited drinks all day and it was really affordable so I definitely recommend that because the drink prices are insane there. Also, if you want ice cream, go to Toft's. They have a cool cow with sunglasses at the front of the shop (see my instagram @nateferg52 for the photo). I found legit ice chunks in my ice cream which is something I've never seen before. I just thought that was cool. The ice cream was amazing though. I highly recommend this park to anyone and it's a guaranteed fun time even if you don't like roller coasters (tons of flat rides, live shows, places to eat, arcades, gift shops, the beach, water park). Also tickets are pretty cheap right now so there's that.
Here's my mug with my favorite iced tea inside:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PkRB2WDGNsUkJ-eu6J6Zcd_D4hOqlU2Y/view?usp=sharing
I would like to apologize for my excessive absence. You all have prodigious stories to tell, I see. I am about to embark upon two meetings today. However, I will try to go back and read all of your updates from the past month. Until then...I bid you good day:)
ReplyDeleteIt appears head admin Carcelli has joined the server. This is excellent news. I await your responses with great anticipation.
ReplyDeleteIn regards to today, it is indeed the start of the 17th year after my birth. I went to BJ's for lunch and it was one of the greatest dining experiences of all time. The food was brilliant and we had the greatest waiter of all time. His name was James and was like ~40? so if anyone else goes to BJ's and you see this man make sure to thank him. Also if you go there for your birthday you get a free pizookie and it was great. Other than that, just a pretty good day
I hope I live to 18
Good luck aging, Nathenol
DeleteOhohoho! A worthy day indeed! I cast my blessings upon you for luck with your age.
DeleteLo! Thar she blows!
ReplyDeleteI am writing after a short hiatus. Band Camp gives me headaches. However, it is getting better. But not really. I have been drained of vitality as well, as I am being burned to the ground and razed in my toiling. Additionally, I am unable to game as often. HOWEVER, my car has finally been prepped to be repaired. It shall be good. I am excited to see what the Notorious HC has to say about our own labors on this blessed site.
I am tired into my bones.
Part I:
ReplyDeleteI can't even, you guys. This is so much information; I am going to miss something that you will inevitably weep over - but such is the agony of life.
First things first. I know I am old. But you gents and your video gaming is pure insanity. Do you experience sleepless nights, worrying about your opponents and your conquests? I feel like, if I immersed myself so fully, I might lose brain cells and sanity. Kudos to you for keeping some semblance of your humanity (I think) .
As for your other hobbies: dream analysis, guitar, reading, blogging - - at least you are attempting to vary daily pursuits. However, my favorite hobby is Kyle and his “Men’s multivitamin.” I almost peed myself laughing about this process. So. It has come to this????? I supposed it has.
Willow and Nathan - - I hope your driving experiences are finding some light amidst the darkness. Just be careful, do your best, and learn from you near death experiences. Geez Willow!!!!!
Alex - effective leadership in experiences such as band take time and patience. When dealing with a large number of questionable personalities….you have to find your way with how to most powerfully connect with peers. With younger kids, like Willow deals with, it is much different. With kids your own age, are walking a tightrope - - and with one “too assertive” slip, you can lose them. It will work out. You just have to be careful in your strategy.
Nathan? Roller Coasters? This little tidbit was fascinating. Can’t wait to see where this leads you with engineering.
Next topic of discussion - - - the beauty of literature. If you can believe it, and no one gasp (especially you Willow), The Prophet is another text that I have only perused. I will put it on my reading list for before school starts. My own literary journey has been varied since June. Willow got me to read A Thousand Splendid Suns. Powerful and beautiful and sad. Loved it.
Part II:
DeleteNext, and I need you to all hold on to your gluteus maximi for this, I read Ahab’s Wife: Or, the Stargazer. O my god. I can’t even. It traced the life of Una and gave incredible insight into Ahab before being dismasted by Moby. Check out the meaning of the name Una for some depth if you so chose. While it was a little long at times (sound familiar?), it was beautiful in its discussion of the journeys we all take in our lives. Una too carves her own path from a young age. But what was so amazing about this take was the joy found in a life well lived, a life that does not see the need to dwell on the pain of the past. She and Ahab are alike in many ways, but this is where they differ. One of the main metaphors was the vast expanse of the universe. While Moby used the sea, and this text does as well, Una turns to the sky and the beauty of stars. My favorite line in the text is, “We are kin to stars.” I know you will probably not read this in your lifetime, but I loved it...both on its own and as a companion piece to Moby.
Next - The Hours, which takes the personal story of Virginia Woolf, a British author, and intertwines it with two other narratives that weave themselves together at the end. Also excellent - - but you guys won’t have the context to appreciate huge discussion. It is a tale of mental illness and a journey of self and love and joy and loss.
Now I am reading a collection of autobiographical and slightly embellished stories by Clinton Kelly, star of TLCs What not to Wear, one of my fav shows of all time; he is now on The Chew. Silly. And a great, entertaining read before I have to get serious again.
Finally, on to the dreaded shadow...the impending start of your senior year. Let me say this. It is not going to be easy. But we are going to make it happen - one way or another. Regardless of the logistics of classes and what happens with COVID, I need you guys to push through. I have adopted a new mantra for myself, and it includes a serious expletive, so I will not publish that here. Instead I will use the cliche, “What will be will be.” There is so much we can’t control. However, we can control how we react. Let’s be Stubb and go to it all laughing. That’s the only way we are going to get through it.
Ok. This is too much for one post. However, without going hard now, I feared I would not provide the appropriate response for all that you have given one another. I promise, I will check back. Until then, keep on keeping on and be there for one another. If you want to keep this going, I will find a way to make it work. Let me see if I can transfer this convo and open a new Blog just for you guys so that it isn’t just a page on a main site. My new crew will need the AP blog. Hold tight and I will find a way to “archive” this “historical symbol.”
I apologize for my lack of powerful prose. You all have done me proud - Kyle even threw in a haiku:) After a six hour day at school for professional development, this is all the beauty I could muster.
Good evening to you all, and may tomorrow find you well rested after worthy dreams and worthy rest.
I wait patiently for the return of Head Admin Carcelli
ReplyDeleteI check this revered blog page hourly to see if there has been any postings from the admin. Perhaps tomorrow. But of course, you can't rush greatness. Today was fine by recent standards. Tomorrow is my last day of driving school. I may play tennis tomorrow so I'm looking forward to it. There has been an absence of gaming from the boys recently. This is most definitely due to the workload we all have. I am loaded with work for Eagle + band + school work. Gaming has been pushed to the back burner.
Anyone else keep their alien specimen from HC on display? Mine stands proudly with a bright grin at the corner of my tall dresser to greet those who enter my room. It's a nice reminder of my past self and hardships.
I'm pretty sad we didn't get to discuss Moby more in class. I loved that book and would've loved more discussion in regards to it. I think about it a lot. Especially when the local raven pack circles me while walking my pup, I am reminded of the albatross.
[From the right, willy loman, the Salesman, enters, carrying two large sample cases. The flute plays on. He hears
but is not aware of it. He is past sixty years of age, dressed
quietly. Even as he crosses the stage to the doorway of the
house, his exhaustion is apparent. He unlocks the door, comes
into the kitchen, and thankfully lets his burden down, feeling
the soreness of his palms. A word-sigh escapes his lips—it
might be ‘‘Oh, boy, oh, boy.’’ He closes the door, then
carries his cases out into the living-room, through the draped
kitchen doorway. linda, his wife, has stirred in her bed at
the right. She gets out and puts on a robe, listening. Most
often jovial, she has developed an iron repression of her exceptions to willy’s behavior—she more than loves him, she
admires him, as though his mercurial nature, his temper, his
massive dreams and little cruelties, served her only as sharp
reminders of the turbulent longings within him, longings which
she shares but lacks the temperament to utter and follow to
their end.]
Nathaniel - for the love of God - look above this post.
DeleteAnd..I am glad you loved Moby. I love it too. And Willy. And AP aliens. Good stuff.
DeleteBlessed evening fellow patrons,
ReplyDeleteIt appears we have been blessed with a divine scripture straight from the fount of English as well as General Greatness. I must say, it is quite a lift to my mood to see that an admired mentor hath payed attention to the past time of mere children. Nonetheless, I must say that the advice I have been offered is quite accurate. I may be exaggerating, but by all things in this planet is the quip "Heavy is the head that wears the crown" true. Leadership is normally not that difficult for me, but this year and freshmen is proving to wear upon my soul. Additionally, I shall seek to read the additional Moby content you have described. I loved Moby and it is probably one of my favorite books, so I believe I will enjoy the other. Perhaps we could all partake and have an intellectual conversation? I know not. Besides these statements, I have nothing else to offer.
Looking forward to future content on this here forum.
I can now sleep peacefully
ReplyDeleteWonderful input in regards to life. I spend up to an hour on most blog posts which is why I often miss messages posted prior to me finishing. That Ahab's Wife novel sounds rather intriguing and I hope to check it out some time.
Dispatching potent wishes of affluence and jubilation in the following dusk and future dawn to my peers of prior years
It is very lovely to hear from you, Mrs. Carcelli. I do hope you read The Prophet at some point. I am trying to read The Bean Trees right now. Mrs. Leugers gave it to Brock and I to read. I have been busy, but I hope to read it before school starts. I think that will make 34 books of quarantine. As much as I despised being home all the time and all the free time and boredom caused by so many cancellations, I have to admit, it was a relief to finally get time to catch up on my reading. I haven't been able to read anywhere near as much as I did in middle school since freshman year. So I was grateful for the time to catch up and enjoy myself.
ReplyDelete"Que sera, sera. Whatever will be, will be. The future's not ours to see. Que sera, sera." Sorry, you said what will be, will be. And I just started singing. It is a good song. And always reminds me that sometimes I cannot control everything I would like. But that doesn't have to stop me from trying to be happy and move forward. I just have to do what I do and hope for the best, taking what life throws at me. As our Concert Choir shirts say, "just keep going." That is all we can do. Please excuse my lack of accents on sera. For those who take Spanish, I am aware it is technically an incorrect conjugation. I am too lazy to get an accent right now.
Part 2
DeleteOn a note unrelated to Carcelli's post, I am excited to inform all of you that I feel I have improved a lot as a person recently. At the moment I am feeling very happy and excited. The choir clinic is going very well for me. I am getting along with my section, the songs are not too difficult, and I can really feel the family in this ensemble. And the talent is astounding. This really would be an amazing year to be in CC under different circumstances. Anyway, I am just happy to be with people again and to see my friends. I am ready to go back to school in a couple weeks. I know the restrictions placed on us will take away the social interactions I look forward to the most at school, but honestly, I don't care what I have to do or give up (not including speech), as long as I can go to school. I love school more than almost anything else. Learning and teaching are truly the best activities for me. So I am just in a very good mood right now because I am finally getting to be with the people I love in the place I love again. But I digress; I am supposed to be talking about how I feel I have grown as a person.
As I have mentioned before, quarantine has made me finally realize I cannot continue to ignore my mental health and dig up issues within myself that I had buried so far down, never acknowledging their existence. Because I have done this my whole life, it was difficult for me to talk about them with anyone, even my closest friends. I have always had a hard time shutting of my brain and sleeping, but since I started thinking about my mental health, that insomnia got so much worse. After months of thinking and not sleeping, I was extremely exhausted, even to the point that, when the few hours of sleep I got would wear off, I would get a headache and start to go blind from the pain and fatigue. I needed to put an end to it. So I tried talking to the people I love and trust about what I was going through. That was about two weeks ago. And I am happy to say it helped. I still have trouble falling asleep initially, but I am no longer waking up every hour and having to take a whole other hour to fall back asleep. I have learned that it is better to consider feelings and thoughts you would rather leave in the dark, because if I never face my issues, I will never grow and move past them. So I have just been trying to grow as a person. And even though people know now that I'm not as okay as I said I was, I somehow feel like I am better now than I ever was when I was hiding my problems. So I guess that is all. I hope no one on here is like me and did that. I know it is hard to face problems you would rather pretend don't exist, but it is much healthier in the long run.
Also, Mrs. Carcelli, I finally finished my rough draft of my speech like a month ago. I am very proud of my rough draft and think, after some coach insight and editing, it will truly be my best speech.
Divine day to all
ReplyDeleteI was able to sleep peacefully knowing that the Admin has sent out the report. Excellent information. Today was fine like usual. Nothing extraordinarily exciting or different has occured in my life today. I am quite jubilant to go to tennis in a tad.
I am pleased to say that today was indeed divine. My section won today's contest, taking the lead over the Soprano's and men and receiving the advantage in tomorrow's scavenger hunt. The win was very unexpected. As much as we did not want the Sopranos to win, we thought they were better and did not expect to win. I am grateful we did though. Alex, who did you think would win? Also, shout out to you for running and opening the door for us. I'm glad you didn't have an asthma attack and die.
ReplyDeleteWe are hoping to win once again and kill the Soprano's winning streak. I will update on that tomorrow. I am very excited to say that tomorrow we will be performing for some vets. It will be my first performance as a member of Concert Choir, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to fulfil my duty and serve those who have served us. I love singing in this ensemble. It is a much more fulfilling and welcoming atmosphere that Women's Chorus was.
I spent the remainder of the day with my best friend, Brock. It was quite lovely. He just got home from vacation, so it had been a few weeks since I last saw him. We worked on speech stuff and just layed around relaxing and being unproductive. I enjoyed myself immensely.
This week has been amazing so far. I hope all of you are having amazing weeks as well.
Today is my "rest" day. As in, I am not doing anything. I didn't get to play much tennis yesterday which was disappointing but it was really hot so it's fine. I had to leave early from the girl's tennis match so I was unable to support the team sadly. At least I got to watch a couple matches. Not sure if they won or not but they played great regardless. I've been watching hockey recently but it isn't as entertaining as it used to be. It's crazy how big of a difference the crowd makes in the atmosphere. Also I've been trying to watch baseball but dear gosh It's so boring now without the crowds. It's nearly unbearable. Not to mention the Pirates are terrible like always this season. Anyways, I have my driving test tomorrow so wish me luck. I'm trying to worry about it too much. Nothing like the ungodly level of panic and ritualistic daily habits of the AP test. Good times.
ReplyDeleteWhat in the world? I had an unopened jug of sweet tea sitting in the garage because there was no room in the fridge and I decided to crack it open today and enjoy a glass with some ice cubes in my holy Magnum mug. But the tea was absolutely disgusting! I thought anything in this mug would taste amazing but it appears I broke the streak. I guess I need to remember to never drink tea straight out of the heat from the garage. Once it gets cold in the fridge it will be much more enjoyable. Regardless, I'm glad to sip from my mug again.
Also, Pepsi/Coke is kind of gross? I NEVER drink pop. When I do, it might be at a grad party or banquet or something. In this case, it was at a grad party. I got a can of Pepsi and the thing with Pepsi/Coke is that it's only good for the first 3 sips. At least for me. I'm like "Wow this is great!" then I continue drinking it and I'm like "This is syrup. I don't feel very well." Yeah back to drinking only water, tea, and milk for me.
Ben: I must make a train, William. There are several
properties I’m looking at in Alaska.
Update on the last day of the Clinic: It was amazing. I had so much fun. The performance went really well, even though we decided literally minutes before to sing The Star Spangled Banner and none of the new kids had ever sang the parts to it before. It still went really well because we are all talented enough to just listen to the returners and sing what they sing. I'm so proud of this ensemble. Anyway, my section won the scavenger hunt and took away the Soprano's winning streak!
ReplyDeleteSome of my friends from Women's Chorus an I sang last years medley while we were waiting to get fitted for our robes and vests. I can't believe we remembered so much of it. I had a blast!
I also enjoyed talking with Alex today. I'm glad you decided to come today. I didn't realize how much I missed the liveliness that you bring into a room. You get so used to being around it, that it can seem annoying at times, but when it's gone life feels way too quiet, empty, and underwhelming. Catching up was nice. Spending time with the people I used to be around is refreshing. I can't wait to go back to school and see all my other friends who aren't in choir.
Gonk
ReplyDeleteAllow me to address some inquiries. First, I definitely knew the boys lost. Hands down. Was still comedy though. Additionally, tea can go bad Nathaniel. Also yes pop is gross. I only buy certain kinds that use cane sugar because they typically do not leave me in the dumps.
For today, I tagged along with the choir despite my experience with them being next to nothing. Over the last couple of days, I have heard more of them than ever before, and I must say, I am impressed. Our school's choir is bonkers.
Also Willow, it was nice to catch up as well. I enjoy the presence of others, and while I may be somewhat reserved now, I still partake in a good talk. I must now go to a grad party.
I hope school doesn't shutter after the first day.
As my great friend Kyle Schubert put it, "Winner!" I indeed passed my driving test. It was probably the weirdest and dumbest thing I've done all summer. There was no road driving. I literally just pulled up to the parking lot and did a couple turns and used my turn signal and then did the maneuverability thing with ease and I was done. My Mom was confused because usually there's more to it. The guy checked stuff off on the score sheet that I didn't even do? Idk I'm just glad it's over. My insurance doesn't "activate" until Tuesday so still no driving yet. Today was pretty neat. After that experience, my mother and I withered away in the massive line at the BMV. Then, I adventured to Lowe's and Petitti's to get my plants for my Eagle project. I've never felt so connected and caring for plants. I feel like they are my children. Yeah it was over $200 so I got to treat them with care. I got a couple rares --> insanely cool "Berry Smoothie" Coral Bells (probably my new favorite perennial). Those suckers aren't cheap. Fortunately, Enviroscapes donated a couple plants so that saved me a lot of money. After my fun plants trip, I played tennis with none other than Ben "Federer" Kimble. What an absolute maestro. As Darth Sidious put it, "[I] will watch your career with great interest." He's actually exceptional for just starting. After the tennis, I journeyed home, watered my beautiful plants, and enjoyed the presence of my dog alone. The family left and it was just my dog and I for the night. I love my dog and the general positivity and joy he radiates through the air. I then walked the pup and watched Harry Potter and NHL for the rest of the night. I whipped out the God Tier Magnum XL-200 Mug and enjoyed a significantly improved mug of iced tea. Yeah it's only good freezing cold. I think next summer I'm going to get a job at Petitti's. Not sure if they'll hire 17 year olds. I would love to be one of those guys who just water the plants all day and point the customers to the fun plant they are looking for. Oh sorry Mam we are currently out of the "Wine and Roses" variation of the Weigela, but we still have several of the "Spilled Wine" hybrids in stock. That's a fun place. I've been there too much this summer.
ReplyDeleteAnyways, I hope band isn't too bad next week and I hope to get to the courts some more.
Frivolity and frugality to my comrades
Fellas with Umbrellas,
ReplyDeleteI must say that I have come to somewhat of a breakthrough in my own trivialities. See, after the complete cascade of my personal life of things I had built up, I was in the lowest point I have been mentally for a very long time. This manifested in my cringe sad-posts that defiled this holy forum and sullied its divine purpose. After much toil as well as some general resetting, I believe that I am mostly back in action. I have definitely been changed. I have my typical "silly lololol" moments, but I also am finding another aspect of silence and observation that I have not had before. While I feel stronger both mentally and physically (which is something I'm rather proud of, I began a pretty hardcore diet and have been doing much physical labor and can now do pull ups (which I could never before so neat)), I am still very fragile in a way. While normally I might describe it as a thread, it's more of a loose rope that you could pull on to unravel myself. However, it would be very difficult for the average passerby to utilize this, as it is more about who uses said leverage. Nonetheless, I am trying to reach an inner calm so that I may become more like those I admire.
Additionally, I am more reflective now as well. I am naturally a dweller who relives everything I've ever done, so I'm finding a restriction of that into less of an active imagination and more into a "oh that happened, here's the lesson." This has been beneficial to myself, as I used to beat myself up over things a lot before.
Sorry for the serious drop. I feel that while the forum might be for haha funny, it also might be a place to glean insight, from both peers and a respected mentor.
Ben: I have many enterprises, William, and I have never kept books.
I am glad to read you feel better and that you have grown. Hopefully we all will come back to school a little more mature and mentally stable. At least I feel like I will.
DeleteUnfortunately though, I felt rather dejected yesterday and today for no apparent reason. I had a good week tho, so I will deal with this horrible mood. I am hoping after some rest I will feel better emotionally. I am sure I will up date the blog on my emotional state.
I hope you all have a wonderful day.
I'm glad others have utilized this blog for personal/mental gain. I am glad to hear of your enlightenment Alex. As for myself, I just post my daily toils and adventures on here so that I can perhaps bring a slight chuckle/inquiry/inspiration. Nothing too entertaining has occurred today. I attended church and chilled at home. Back to the grindstone tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteFascinating day today. Nothing really occurred of interest. Band was fine at best. "Another day another migraine" as Squidward put it during the episode "Spongebob Meets The Strangler." I get to drive to band tomorrow which is exceptionally interesting and should be fun. Also I think I know why my dog sits so funny. Apparently he hurt his leg when he was little and with his past owners and he sat like he does now because of his leg. I guess he did it so much out of habit that now he always does it. It is unbelievably cute and funny. Here's him sitting under a table on our back porch: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18BLKKgrtwAJQbO0_1uF1dmryrA7zdFgc/view?usp=sharing
ReplyDeleteHe looks really chubby when he's sitting down (I promise he's actually really fit -- 2 neighborhood walks per days if it's nice out). Also not sure why he looks so menacing in that picture. Follow his instagram @generalsherman52 for more cool pics of him.
Anyways I hope the driving goes well tomorrow. Happy trails
What an image!
DeleteThis course is sink or swim but he's soaring!
Time to continue cooking on my AP Calc regimine. I would've had this done months ago, but instead we only have 2 weeks to do it. Idk I guess there's reasoning behind sending it so late? Righteous news in regards to my day: I was able to drive alone to band and back! It was a fun and enlightening experience. I am excited for tomorrow when I can do it again. I've got nothing else to share.
ReplyDeleteTidings of comfort and joy wished to thee
If they would have posted these months ago, maybe I would have actually had the motivation and mental capacity to do math. I will complete the assignment eventually, but I am not looking forward to it.
DeleteBand pictures were fine today. As expected. Perhaps tennis later tonight. Benjamin has expressed desire to play tennis tomorrow morning so that I will look forward to. Back to the homework
ReplyDeletePleasant days
Good evening.
ReplyDeleteI know the lads have already heard my woes, and so has my small fan base on snapchat, but let me explain on this forum. The Austintown Township Park Tennis Courts are my home. I have spent a good chunk of my time at those courts. I feel like I must protect the courts and care for them. I frequently pick up trash, lost tennis balls, etc. It's, in a way, my kingdom. Now that you know the context, let me explain what I encountered. Ben and I planned on hitting this morning at about 10am. So I arrived and entered the singles 1 court. Upon arrival, I noticed 2 MASSIVE drawings with inspirational messages on the court. These were chalk drawings. Here is a picture of the scene: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IIeI3a9oP5Sl9qSFQuCXk93JBt2CO1jn/view?usp=sharing
Now keep in mind, this isn't the first time something like this happened. About 8 months back, someone drew flowers all over the court. AND YOU CAN STILL SEE THEM. Yes you heard me correctly. CHALK STAINS THE TENNIS COURTS. If you strongly draw an image on the tennis court and let it bake in the sun for 3 days, it WILL NOT come off in the rain. So here I am arriving to my dojo and absolutely astounded by the sheer ignorance and disrespect of people. I DON'T CARE HOW UPLIFTING OR POSITIVE THE MESSAGE IS. DON'T DO IT ON A TENNIS COURT. And guess what. The chalk not only stains the court, but it stains tennis balls and our shoes.
I contacted the park supervisor about it and oh my goodness. They have to call a power wash company to try and clean it. IMAGINE BEING THE PERSON WHO COLORED ON A TENNIS COURT AND FORCES THE PARK TO HAVE TO PAY FOR A CLEANING SERVICE TO GET RID OF IT. I think the park needs to install warnings or an updated rules panel on the outside of the courts to prevent this from happening again. It's pretty infuriating to see people disrespect the hallowed grounds.
Anyways, Ben is really good at tennis. It's only taken him a couple weeks of playing and he's already a top contender on the team. So that's fantastic. And we still have like 6 months til the season. Can we get a AMEN in the chat for Benson?
Fair day
AMEN
DeleteGorgeous day today,
ReplyDeleteI make an update post now to chronicle the last few days. I must say that the whole being a senior thing either has not hit me yet or just won't be a big deal to me. Having the senior picture for band really just felt like "oh ok." I suppose being already screwed for regular things has made me jaded in that aspect. No disrespect to the previous class, but I feel like we're getting the short end of the stick here in terms of high school experience. However, I shall now move on to some good news. My guitar playing is rapidly improving to a point where I can improvise my own solos. While they may not be super nutty, they sound decent. Besides my musical endeavors, Link Crew has begun. The reason for my inclusion is that back when the process began, the cascade of losing things left me fairly apathetic. So, when I was asked who I wanted to partner with, I put that I simply did not care. Fast forward to today, and I was listening to the selection when I suddenly realized, oh no, I might get some goober. Fortunately, some sort of deity of chance smiled upon me as I became paired with Beth, a fellow AP veteran. Given that I already know Beth fairly well, I was pretty happy to luck out and not get bruhed because of my earlier apathy. Moreover, I now know I won't have to put the group on my back and suffer. I do not recall if I shared, but I finally finished cleaning my car out, meaning that she's ready to be towed to be looked at. Hopefully the repairs go quickly and I can begin getting used to my vehicle.
Chow for now
Alright day
ReplyDeleteTomorrow is the day of reckoning. I pray that it goes smoothly and I don't cave under the pressure. The fate of the project is in God's hands now.
Senior festivities are upon us. I guess I look forward to senior night with the band? I don't really care too much. The bio we have to send in for us is pretty lame. Not much room to get creative/expand. But that makes sense though so they can make the process quick. I unfortunately am not in as many groups and organizations I used to be in, and the bio is only relative to current clubs and what not so I will look rather lame. Oh well. After I am done on Saturday, the rest of summer should be a breeze and relatively stress free.
It seems like my life is full of various obstacles that are purposely positioned in a set distance away from each other. After overcoming one hurdle, there's always another one x distance away. There has never once been a time in my life where I have been completely comfortable with how I'm doing. There's always an element of preparedness/fear/delaying in regards to my next obstacle. When will this cycle end? It probably won't. Because it sounds like that's just how life is I suppose. Always keeps you on edge. Obviously I just focus on not stressing about it because that's all you can do sometimes. It's work towards x obstacle. Complete obstacle. Repeat the process. But I do believe in God and purposeful tribulation to help develop strength in character in faith. So there's always good news to come out of some element of bad news. Enough of my rambling that makes no sense to anyone but myself. Back to the homework.
Farewell
I suppose I may as well update too, although I don't really have much to report. I am tired, but what's new? I plan on finishing calc tomorrow, even though I am only on part two section d. But I will persevere for the sake of not having to worry about it anymore. I hope you all are having a better time with calc than I am.
ReplyDeleteI finally checked my email and joined Leugers' AP Classroom. I looked at the first assignment and got very stressed because I am very behind on college matters. However, it did give me the motivation to at least write down a couple ideas for different Common App prompts. So at least I have something to think about now. I might write rough drafts after calc, but that just depends on if I am feeling productive or not. Whether I work on my drafts or not though, I need to finish my college research and make a concrete list of schools. I have 13 on my list right now and want to narrow it down to about 6.
I believe that is all. Best wishes to Nathan and his Eagle Scout project tomorrow.
Another update just because I am excited. I was trying to sleep, but just kept thinking of my Common App essay ideas. I knew both of them were a little basic and I really should come up with something a little more unique. I got the personal aspect down but was having trouble with not being the same as everyone else. And then another idea hit me. I think this one is better than the others, and I might end up going with it. But I will probably still consult with Leugers to see if it is an acceptable topic. Nevertheless, I am excited to try writing an essay about this.
ReplyDeleteHello, kids.
ReplyDeleteToday I sit in the beauty of the sun, wishing for it to never leave. While fall is beautiful, I am a warm weather human who finds angst...or if we're honest about it...straight up anger... in cold temperatures. As soon as people start waxing poetic about pumpkin spice lattes and sweater weather, I kind of want to thump them with my good leg (I have 2 good legs...but for the sake of the allusion).
I am glad to hear that you are all working out your frustrations and finding the beauty of growth and letting the past just stay there. We learn from all of the frustration, so we need to go through it. However, embracing the present is more important, utilizing the lessons of the past.
As for your summer HW...sorry kids. You still have over a week left. I have faith that you will make it through.
Willow, we shall chat about your speech at some point. I am intrigued.
As for the rest of your summer pursuits, it sounds like you are all finding joy in your peers again...and for that I am joyous. Choir, band, tennis, driving:) Here's to hoping that we can continue a positive trajectory once we join one another once again.
In this next week, I will be reading The Prophet. I grabbed a copy. And I read The Bean Trees. Another one of my contemporary favorites. Good pick by Leugers.
Until we meet again....HC
I bring good news, I finished calculus today! I decided last night I would work until it was done. And I followed through. So now I can spend my last days of summer doing what I want.
DeleteI am still waiting for my coach to read my rough draft. And I'm excited to work on it again and improve it, but I need input from him to do so since he technically hasn't approved my topic yet. He normally lets us do whatever we want though, so I'm not too worried about that. But it is a frustrating wait. Nevertheless, I would enjoy chatting about my speech when the chance arises. I am hoping this will be the best one yet!
I have about 70 pages left of The Bean Trees. I am enjoying it and, if I had the motivation to do so, would annotate it. But for once I am not in the mood for that. But I am sure I will reflect on it at some point. I'm hoping to finish it today or tomorrow. I was reading earlier, but needed to take a break because I reached a pretty heavy part. That's one thing I can say for Leugers, she knows how to pick 'em. The books she has recommended me are probably the only ones I have encountered where I need to take a break to emotionally recover from some topics discussed. It is very good, I think, for a novel to open your eyes to things that can be sickening. Sure hearing about all the pain and ugliness in the world isn't ideal, but at the end of the day I think we all need to be exposed to all the horrible things that go on for the sake of empathy, love, growth, and of course just to prevent plain old ignorance.
I hope you enjoy the Prophet!
The deed is done
ReplyDeleteI still have a lot of paperwork and filing to do however. I destroyed my knees today. So did everyone else I believe. A gracious thank you to fellow AP warriors, Alexander and Benson, as well as Randy. They did extremely gruelling and mind numbing tasks today all for little gain and for the benefit of myself. I am forever grateful for their heroic service. I am awful tired so off to the barracks.
It appears Senior Blog AP President Moderator Advisor Admin Carcelli has decided to mingle in the murky depths of these hallowed forums with us mere mortals. Glad to hear of thine recent joys. I wish thee fair tidings
Goodnight people
I feel as if I am back to me again.
ReplyDeleteFor the first time in the last 6 months I finally feel truly like myself. It's neato burrito. Additionally, my guitar playing has gotten to a point where I may not be able to shred, but I can play and figure out things myself. I play like everyday at this point and the last couple of weeks has felt like I've made massive strides. All in all, things are going well.
I must say that I am pleased to be graced with a Divine Literary presence on this plane of existence. I'm sure this was not the expected result, but I derive great joy from this most sacred blog page.
I must now toil mentally
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Mrs. Carcelli, I'm so excited because I'm about let the English teacher inside of me run rampid. My friend, who is a grade below me, goes to Poland, and is new to honors classes, asked me to edit her essay for her summer assignment. She had to read Salesman! Anyway, obviously I can't just edit her paper without explaining to her why I would do what I'm suggesting. And since she is a new honors kid she isn't very good with syntax and diction yet. So there is a lot to fix grammatically. Plus she missed a lot of key details of the play because, let's face it, without instruction, it is easy to just read through things like this without giving a second thought to symbols and things like that. I am making her meet up with me, so I can explain some things from the book to her in detail, and she can write a better essay on her own. I just find it wrong to completely change things in her essay when she doesn't understand what and why things need to be changed. And I can't just tell her she is missing things in her argument when it is clear she did not pick up on the things she is missing. So I am going to do my best to teach her some things so that she may be able to pick up on them in her future endeavors. I hate just telling a kid what to do. I always like to make them understand why I am having them do something. I hope after my lesson she will understand the complexity of Willy's character.
ReplyDeleteHer essay is supposed to argue whether or not Willy's suicide was love or selfishness to escape shame, and whether it was cowardly or courageous. Personally I disagree with what she chose, but, if she does not change her mind in my lessons, I can still help her argue her point because I see ways to argue both. So yeah, I am excited to teach some english. I will try my best to make sure she understands enough to help herself, because I don't want to do too many things for her because obviously this needs to be her work. So yeah, I'll have to ask her what her teacher thinks of the essay after I give her some pointers.
You definitely did not ask, but I find that topic to be weak. Willy's suicide was a product of his ever-increasing mania. Perhaps it could be defined as a selfish escape, but to me it was more to show the helplessness that he felt, his misdirection of life and what it means, and Willy's overall insanity. I feel that you really can not assign any of his own motive, as at that point Willy no longer had control. In short, he was completely delusional. His previous suicide attempts were not a product of his own free will. For instance, the rubber hose was used by Willy, but I do not believe he was in control. There are points to be made, but I feel that the prompt itself does not really lend itself to the actual text.
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ReplyDeleteMy streak has gone cold. I have forgot to post on the blog. I have brought dishonour to my name and family. I have defiled these ancient grounds. I apologize for my absence yesterday. It shall not happen again. That treachery and dishonesty is unacceptable from a high ranking official like myself. There are standards I must meet. Meet them, I have not. I will try harder and bring higher quality messages to those of this forum.
Shame hangs a low and dark cloud above my brow
Nathan, you have committed crimes against Skyrim and her people. What say you in your defense?
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