November 24 2012:
Today I went to school, had a math test, had a science test, and then waited. I waited because basketball didn't start until 5. A couple of the girls and I went down to the gas station and got some food while we waited. During practice we pretty much just reviewed plays since our first game is tomorrow. Killarney, fingers crossed. After bball, I was about to leave and I realized I didn't have my jacket with me. Unfortunately, I probably left it in the caf. Hopefully, tomorrow, when I go to the office, they'll have it, but I'm not holding my breath. What makes it worse is that my bike keys and my house keys were in my pocket so, yeah... My dad picked me up and I came home, and ate, and did homework. Hopefully tomorrow will turn out slightly better.
Monday 24 November 2014
Sunday 23 November 2014
T2-B7
November 23 2014:
Today my really good friend Robert, known to some as Peter, came over. We always have a lot of fun. We spent a lot of time on the computer but hey, at least we were spending time together. Then I studied and studied and studied so yeah.
Today my really good friend Robert, known to some as Peter, came over. We always have a lot of fun. We spent a lot of time on the computer but hey, at least we were spending time together. Then I studied and studied and studied so yeah.
T2-B5
November 21 2014:
We had a practice for basketball today. We ran our plays and got our jerseys. I'm number 33. The uniforms are super intense. We get the continuation of the senior jerseys so they look professional. We get shorts and jerseys both light and dark. For some reason I was super tired today but I made it through the day.
We had a practice for basketball today. We ran our plays and got our jerseys. I'm number 33. The uniforms are super intense. We get the continuation of the senior jerseys so they look professional. We get shorts and jerseys both light and dark. For some reason I was super tired today but I made it through the day.
T2-B4
November 20 2014:
We got 3rd in the cities! We had a couple problems. Firstly, at basketball this morning, Stefanie, one of our 1st line girl, hurt herself. She was in a wheelchair all day. Somehow though, she pulled it together and played the whole game. Secondly, Kits stepped up their game today. They actually beat us in the first set 25-11, which is huge. Somehow though, we pulled it together and beat them 25-7 which is even HUGER. And then in the 3rd set we won 25-16 and in the 4th set we won again 25-20. the 4th set was actually scary since they were up for a good portion of the set. But, we pulled through and won the bronze. Anyway I'm super tired.
We got 3rd in the cities! We had a couple problems. Firstly, at basketball this morning, Stefanie, one of our 1st line girl, hurt herself. She was in a wheelchair all day. Somehow though, she pulled it together and played the whole game. Secondly, Kits stepped up their game today. They actually beat us in the first set 25-11, which is huge. Somehow though, we pulled it together and beat them 25-7 which is even HUGER. And then in the 3rd set we won 25-16 and in the 4th set we won again 25-20. the 4th set was actually scary since they were up for a good portion of the set. But, we pulled through and won the bronze. Anyway I'm super tired.
T2-B3
November 19 2014:
Today were the second round of cities. We played against Killarney and we beat them easily in the 1st set. Unfortunately, the momentum/energy got shifted to the other team and they won 3-1. So we play for 3rd tomorrow against Kits. We can beat them but I think their star player, Sofia, will be more "on-point" tomorrow.
Today were the second round of cities. We played against Killarney and we beat them easily in the 1st set. Unfortunately, the momentum/energy got shifted to the other team and they won 3-1. So we play for 3rd tomorrow against Kits. We can beat them but I think their star player, Sofia, will be more "on-point" tomorrow.
T2-B2
November 18 2014:
Today was the first round of cities. I got to be captain (oh yeah, forgot to mention, I got elected co-captain) and my whole family came to watch. We beat Hamber in 3 sets it was a pretty easy game. I came home and ate roti. I think we have a real shot at winning this year.
Today was the first round of cities. I got to be captain (oh yeah, forgot to mention, I got elected co-captain) and my whole family came to watch. We beat Hamber in 3 sets it was a pretty easy game. I came home and ate roti. I think we have a real shot at winning this year.
T2-B1
November 17 2014:
Today I had Russian and then basketball. Literally the days go by in a blur nowadays.
Today I had Russian and then basketball. Literally the days go by in a blur nowadays.
T1-B54
November 15 2014:
Today my dad came home from Russia. He brought back tons of food and games. I actually really missed him and I really learned to appreciate his early morning rides to practice. Then I had tennis and one of my good friends who I haven't seen in a while (we have tennis on different days) came today. We got in trouble a bit for talking too much, but I haven't seen him since the summer.
Today my dad came home from Russia. He brought back tons of food and games. I actually really missed him and I really learned to appreciate his early morning rides to practice. Then I had tennis and one of my good friends who I haven't seen in a while (we have tennis on different days) came today. We got in trouble a bit for talking too much, but I haven't seen him since the summer.
T1-B53
November 14 2014:
Today I'm sooo ready for the week to be over, I'm so exhausted. The jet lag is taking over so I'm going to bed asap.
Today I'm sooo ready for the week to be over, I'm so exhausted. The jet lag is taking over so I'm going to bed asap.
Friday 14 November 2014
T1-B52
November 13 2014:
Today, after having a long rest, I continued about my normal day. School, lunch, school, volleyball... We played the juniors today. Our 1st line beat them 25-23 and then our 2nd line and our mixed line lost. After volleyball I went over to Michelle's house and Tania, Michelle, and I worked on our socials project.
When I came home, my mom showed me a video. The video was titles Canadians React to the Ottawa Shooting Racism. The video is basically 2 teens who put on a social experiment. One was dressed in a robe and turban and then, at the bus stop, the other one began making racist remarks against the first guy. The end result is that the "racist" got punched in the face by some guy and everyone was telling him he was an awful person for saying these things. Soooo... Go Canadians!
Today, after having a long rest, I continued about my normal day. School, lunch, school, volleyball... We played the juniors today. Our 1st line beat them 25-23 and then our 2nd line and our mixed line lost. After volleyball I went over to Michelle's house and Tania, Michelle, and I worked on our socials project.
When I came home, my mom showed me a video. The video was titles Canadians React to the Ottawa Shooting Racism. The video is basically 2 teens who put on a social experiment. One was dressed in a robe and turban and then, at the bus stop, the other one began making racist remarks against the first guy. The end result is that the "racist" got punched in the face by some guy and everyone was telling him he was an awful person for saying these things. Soooo... Go Canadians!
Wednesday 12 November 2014
T1-B50/B51
November 11/12 2014:
So November 11 I woke up, packed and went surfing. Surfing is one of the best parts of Hawaii, that and turtles. We had lunch at a small burger place. All the burgers are named after regions in Maui. I got the Kihei burger with bacon, bbq sauce, and onions rings (on the burger, not on the side). When I got got it I honestly couldn't help but think "'Murica!". After lunch we went to the beach and shortly after we went to get shaved ice. If you're ever in Maui, go to Ulalani's shaved ice, its the best place to get it and the flavors are super good. After shaved ice it was one final trip to the beach, dinner, and the airport. The flight was ok. I got maybe 4 hours of sleep, if that.
Unfortunately, November 12, I was right off to school. School today was hard, I was just so physically and mentally exhausted that I could barely function. After school, I went home, took a nap, and then went to basketball, Oh yeah, I found out this morning that I made the team. Now I'm home, done with homework and SO ready for bed I think I might collapse right now.
So November 11 I woke up, packed and went surfing. Surfing is one of the best parts of Hawaii, that and turtles. We had lunch at a small burger place. All the burgers are named after regions in Maui. I got the Kihei burger with bacon, bbq sauce, and onions rings (on the burger, not on the side). When I got got it I honestly couldn't help but think "'Murica!". After lunch we went to the beach and shortly after we went to get shaved ice. If you're ever in Maui, go to Ulalani's shaved ice, its the best place to get it and the flavors are super good. After shaved ice it was one final trip to the beach, dinner, and the airport. The flight was ok. I got maybe 4 hours of sleep, if that.
Unfortunately, November 12, I was right off to school. School today was hard, I was just so physically and mentally exhausted that I could barely function. After school, I went home, took a nap, and then went to basketball, Oh yeah, I found out this morning that I made the team. Now I'm home, done with homework and SO ready for bed I think I might collapse right now.
Tuesday 11 November 2014
T1-B49
November 10 2014:
Today my mom went out for a run. She she left at 8:30 saying she'd be back at 9:30. At 9:30, she wasn't back, at 10:00, she wasn't back, 10:30, she wasn't back and we got to 11:00 and she still wasn't back. At this point I was almostin full fledged panick mode. I couldn't call her, since there's no service for my phone here and so I had to just wait. Eventually she got back, turns out she got lost in the trails. Soon after, we headed to the beach.
At the beach we rented out a clear bottom kayak and my mom, my brother, and I all went out to find something of interest. We found it. There were 2 turtles (maybe the same ones as yesterday). My brother got really excited and it was really fun. After that we went for lunch, went to another beach and watched Tarzan with Oreos and steak.
Today my mom went out for a run. She she left at 8:30 saying she'd be back at 9:30. At 9:30, she wasn't back, at 10:00, she wasn't back, 10:30, she wasn't back and we got to 11:00 and she still wasn't back. At this point I was almostin full fledged panick mode. I couldn't call her, since there's no service for my phone here and so I had to just wait. Eventually she got back, turns out she got lost in the trails. Soon after, we headed to the beach.
At the beach we rented out a clear bottom kayak and my mom, my brother, and I all went out to find something of interest. We found it. There were 2 turtles (maybe the same ones as yesterday). My brother got really excited and it was really fun. After that we went for lunch, went to another beach and watched Tarzan with Oreos and steak.
Sunday 9 November 2014
T1-B48
November 9 2014:
Today we went to a super wave-y beach. I was going to body board but I got there, saw the waves and was like. "Yeah..... No. I don't really feel like dying today". I'll insert a picture but they were pretty big. We ate lunch on the beach and then headed back to the house. After a small break, we went down to the beach near our place. We were sitting on the beach when my mom started pointing out into the sea. "Turtle!" She said "there's two turtles super close to shore" ( my mom's obsessed with all forms of nature or wildlife). Anyway, I didn't see it. However, I have a bucket list (kind of silly, but I like it) and on it is to, and I quote "swim with dolphins, turtles, or anything, really". So I took the plunge and sure enough, right off the shore, a green sea turtle. Oh, it was so graceful... And it was so calming just to watch in swim. I excitedly told my mom and she hopped in and found it as well. After than she hopped in another time with no luck, and my second try was turtleless as well. I felt as though I could find it again, and so I swam in a general direction and I found it! I'm super happy and we finished the day off with pizza, ice cream, and Lilo & Stitch ( it seemed kind if appropriate).
Today we went to a super wave-y beach. I was going to body board but I got there, saw the waves and was like. "Yeah..... No. I don't really feel like dying today". I'll insert a picture but they were pretty big. We ate lunch on the beach and then headed back to the house. After a small break, we went down to the beach near our place. We were sitting on the beach when my mom started pointing out into the sea. "Turtle!" She said "there's two turtles super close to shore" ( my mom's obsessed with all forms of nature or wildlife). Anyway, I didn't see it. However, I have a bucket list (kind of silly, but I like it) and on it is to, and I quote "swim with dolphins, turtles, or anything, really". So I took the plunge and sure enough, right off the shore, a green sea turtle. Oh, it was so graceful... And it was so calming just to watch in swim. I excitedly told my mom and she hopped in and found it as well. After than she hopped in another time with no luck, and my second try was turtleless as well. I felt as though I could find it again, and so I swam in a general direction and I found it! I'm super happy and we finished the day off with pizza, ice cream, and Lilo & Stitch ( it seemed kind if appropriate).
T1-B47
November 8 2014:
Today I got to do one of my favourite Hawaiian activities, surfing. I'd been surfing once before but we didn't even get to paddle out since the waves weren't big enough. Today however, there was a lot of wind and the waves were a good size. I went out on a private lesson and I think I did pretty well. I got an A+ and a free rental for sometime later in our vacation. Then we got burgers and ice cream and headed home. Later we went to a waiver beach and I body boarded and I may have photo-bombed someone's wedding...accidentally... Oh well.
Today I got to do one of my favourite Hawaiian activities, surfing. I'd been surfing once before but we didn't even get to paddle out since the waves weren't big enough. Today however, there was a lot of wind and the waves were a good size. I went out on a private lesson and I think I did pretty well. I got an A+ and a free rental for sometime later in our vacation. Then we got burgers and ice cream and headed home. Later we went to a waiver beach and I body boarded and I may have photo-bombed someone's wedding...accidentally... Oh well.
T1-B46
November 7 2014:
Today I landed in Maui. I made one small mistake on the plane.... I don't eat a thing. I assumed they would come by with the cart and feed us, but for some reason they didn't. So.... When I got off the flight I was practically dying of starvation. We were able to find some small grocery store and buy some food so I was fine. I got to our condo and crashed.
When I woke up in the morning we went first to a beach super close to where we are staying. It had some really cool snorkelling. After a quick lunch we went to honalua bay. My mom went snorkelling there and my brother and I took some really cool pictures, I might add some in when I get back. Lastly we went to another beach, got tacos for dinner and then came home. Today was pretty fun but I'm going surfing tomorrow and that should be even better.
Today I landed in Maui. I made one small mistake on the plane.... I don't eat a thing. I assumed they would come by with the cart and feed us, but for some reason they didn't. So.... When I got off the flight I was practically dying of starvation. We were able to find some small grocery store and buy some food so I was fine. I got to our condo and crashed.
When I woke up in the morning we went first to a beach super close to where we are staying. It had some really cool snorkelling. After a quick lunch we went to honalua bay. My mom went snorkelling there and my brother and I took some really cool pictures, I might add some in when I get back. Lastly we went to another beach, got tacos for dinner and then came home. Today was pretty fun but I'm going surfing tomorrow and that should be even better.
T1-B45
November 6 2014:
Today, after a shortened day at school, I flew out to Maui. Security took extra long because they didn't have enough lanes open. In addition, I had to go through one of those random security checks. Luckily, everything was all good and I got through no problem. I'm writing this from the airport since by the time I fly in to Maui it'll be Nov 7. Alright, waiting to board.
Today, after a shortened day at school, I flew out to Maui. Security took extra long because they didn't have enough lanes open. In addition, I had to go through one of those random security checks. Luckily, everything was all good and I got through no problem. I'm writing this from the airport since by the time I fly in to Maui it'll be Nov 7. Alright, waiting to board.
Wednesday 5 November 2014
T1-B44
November 5th 2014:
Today our basketball tryout was cancelled because of the gym situation. Luckily for us,there was a conditioning session. I almost died. It was only an hour long and by the end, my legs could barely run up the stairs when we were running bleachers. After an excruciatingly painful bike ride home, I decided to not procrastinate and I did a bunch of homework that isn't due until the next week.
Today our basketball tryout was cancelled because of the gym situation. Luckily for us,there was a conditioning session. I almost died. It was only an hour long and by the end, my legs could barely run up the stairs when we were running bleachers. After an excruciatingly painful bike ride home, I decided to not procrastinate and I did a bunch of homework that isn't due until the next week.
Tuesday 4 November 2014
T1-B43
November 4 2014:
Today sleeping in was one of the best feelings ever, and I officially love collab days. I left the house, looked at my backyard and thought "This is the poster for fall right here..." and I took a picture. Taking picture is actually so satisfying, capturing the essence of something in one shot, it's pretty cool.
I was so excited for our game against King George and then I heard the news that the gym flooded and our game was cancelled. I was so crushed. It's our last regular season game and chances are it'll be rescheduled to Thursday or Friday meaning I can't play because I won't be there...After school, it was business as usual. Homework, food, and sleep.
Today sleeping in was one of the best feelings ever, and I officially love collab days. I left the house, looked at my backyard and thought "This is the poster for fall right here..." and I took a picture. Taking picture is actually so satisfying, capturing the essence of something in one shot, it's pretty cool.
I was so excited for our game against King George and then I heard the news that the gym flooded and our game was cancelled. I was so crushed. It's our last regular season game and chances are it'll be rescheduled to Thursday or Friday meaning I can't play because I won't be there...After school, it was business as usual. Homework, food, and sleep.
Monday 3 November 2014
T1-B42
November 3 2014:
Today I had early morning practice. My dad's in Russia so I had to bike there myself. It's official, biking a 7am is not fun. After practice, I donated a copy of FutureChefs to the school, and I'm very happy. After school, we had the basketball tryouts. My layups were actually really good but my shooting was terrible and my ball handling was probably right under average. Hopefully I'll still make the team. I had to bike home afterwards. I quickly found out that biking home, uphill, at 7 pm while it's raining is even worse than biking to school. I got home, got all warmed up and now I'm excited for collab.
Today I had early morning practice. My dad's in Russia so I had to bike there myself. It's official, biking a 7am is not fun. After practice, I donated a copy of FutureChefs to the school, and I'm very happy. After school, we had the basketball tryouts. My layups were actually really good but my shooting was terrible and my ball handling was probably right under average. Hopefully I'll still make the team. I had to bike home afterwards. I quickly found out that biking home, uphill, at 7 pm while it's raining is even worse than biking to school. I got home, got all warmed up and now I'm excited for collab.
T1-B40
November 1 2014:
Today I had volunteering. We were creating a wetland to restore then natural habitat in the park. We dug out a giant hole and filled it with clay and stone and water and mud as well as some removal of invasive species. Afterwards I didn't really do much because Stewardship is so much physical labour, it's very exhausting.
Today I had volunteering. We were creating a wetland to restore then natural habitat in the park. We dug out a giant hole and filled it with clay and stone and water and mud as well as some removal of invasive species. Afterwards I didn't really do much because Stewardship is so much physical labour, it's very exhausting.
T1-B39
October 31 2014:
Today is Halloween! Using makeup, I gave myself a black eye and a bruise in the mouth, it was actually so cool. I talked to the librarian about donating a copy of FutureChefs to the school and she seemed very on-board. My brother went trick-or-treating and I kind of went along with him, I'll probably eat most of his candy... oh well.
Today is Halloween! Using makeup, I gave myself a black eye and a bruise in the mouth, it was actually so cool. I talked to the librarian about donating a copy of FutureChefs to the school and she seemed very on-board. My brother went trick-or-treating and I kind of went along with him, I'll probably eat most of his candy... oh well.
T1-B38
October 30 2014:
Tomorrow is Halloween and I have no costume. I'll probably just paint on a black eye... I carved my pumpkin to look like Jack Skellington and it looks pretty good, if I do say so myself...
Tomorrow is Halloween and I have no costume. I'll probably just paint on a black eye... I carved my pumpkin to look like Jack Skellington and it looks pretty good, if I do say so myself...
T1-B37
October 29 2014:
Pretty much same as yesterday, my life is so boring I shouldn't be writing anything about it...
Pretty much same as yesterday, my life is so boring I shouldn't be writing anything about it...
T1-B35
October 28 2014:
Today was our big game against Kits. The anticipation was killing me. I was expecting a tough, neck in neck kind of game. In the end we beat them......... 3-0. Really Kits, really? You couldn't have put up at least a BIT of a fight???? Well now we know where all our competition lies, east side, hopefully...
Today was our big game against Kits. The anticipation was killing me. I was expecting a tough, neck in neck kind of game. In the end we beat them......... 3-0. Really Kits, really? You couldn't have put up at least a BIT of a fight???? Well now we know where all our competition lies, east side, hopefully...
T1-B34
October 27 2014:
Tomorrow is our game against Kits and I'm sooo nervous. They're our biggest competition here on the west side and they could give us a run for our money or even beat us. I guess we'll see tomorrow.
Tomorrow is our game against Kits and I'm sooo nervous. They're our biggest competition here on the west side and they could give us a run for our money or even beat us. I guess we'll see tomorrow.
T1-B33
October 26 2014:
I was supposed to have volunteering today but I didn't RSVP in time to make it on the list. My mom ran a half marathon and did super well, good for her!
I was supposed to have volunteering today but I didn't RSVP in time to make it on the list. My mom ran a half marathon and did super well, good for her!
T1-B31
October 24 2014:
My knee has been giving me issues lately so I decided to go to physio about it. Turns out, that my foot caves in (I already knew that) but that causes problems with the alignment of my body, especially my left knee and hip. So, that needs to get fixed...
My knee has been giving me issues lately so I decided to go to physio about it. Turns out, that my foot caves in (I already knew that) but that causes problems with the alignment of my body, especially my left knee and hip. So, that needs to get fixed...
T1-B30
October 23 2014:
Today we played Byng. I was kind of worried (I'm always worried) because I heard some girls say that Byng got really good so I was kind of scared. There's really wasn't much to be worried about, we beat them 3-1, which is the closest score we've had so far but I think Kits will be WAY tougher, so we better be prepared.
Today we played Byng. I was kind of worried (I'm always worried) because I heard some girls say that Byng got really good so I was kind of scared. There's really wasn't much to be worried about, we beat them 3-1, which is the closest score we've had so far but I think Kits will be WAY tougher, so we better be prepared.
T1-B28
October 21 2014:
I'm kind of just slugging through life, just going through the motions. Practice, school, eat homework, sleep, it's really repetitive.
I'm kind of just slugging through life, just going through the motions. Practice, school, eat homework, sleep, it's really repetitive.
T1-B27
October 20 2014:
And we're back to completely normal life, I've done nothing today and I doubt I will.
And we're back to completely normal life, I've done nothing today and I doubt I will.
T1-B26
October 19 2014:
Today I baby-sat for the first time. It's actually kind of sad that I've only ever baby-sat my brother and I've had my license for 4 years. Anyway, I looked after my brother friends a 5-year old boy and a 4-year old girl, and they are such angels. I hope I can baby-sit them again because it was actually pretty fun.
Today I baby-sat for the first time. It's actually kind of sad that I've only ever baby-sat my brother and I've had my license for 4 years. Anyway, I looked after my brother friends a 5-year old boy and a 4-year old girl, and they are such angels. I hope I can baby-sit them again because it was actually pretty fun.
T1-B25
October 18 2014:
Today I went to an engineering thing for grade 9 girls at UBC. We did challenges, went on lab tours and got free food and to top it all off, we got swag bags! I don't think I'm inspired to become an engineer, but it was a lot of fun and I enjoyed it.
Today I went to an engineering thing for grade 9 girls at UBC. We did challenges, went on lab tours and got free food and to top it all off, we got swag bags! I don't think I'm inspired to become an engineer, but it was a lot of fun and I enjoyed it.
T1-B24
October 17 2014:
My blogs are so boring, because my life is literally the same thing, over and over and over... same routine as always.
My blogs are so boring, because my life is literally the same thing, over and over and over... same routine as always.
T1-B23
October 16 2014:
Nothing much happened today, practice, school, pretty much just the norm, nothing special.
Nothing much happened today, practice, school, pretty much just the norm, nothing special.
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