School Scurry

Sorry again for the inconvenience in blogging levels. School has been crazy busy and hectic. Just a brief update on how things are going right now: I am participating in volleyball after school for several reasons. One of them is to do something active. Another is to catch up to my friends since they're three years ahead of me if we are talking experience.  
     Another couple things before getting started: I'm in sixth grade now. (Middle school for our district). I haven't been able to blog because I have had so much other stuff going on with homework, etc. I am still going to keep up with blogging, but it just may not be that often.


     A whole new idea that I've thought of was starting another blog! Then again, it may be to much. I just thought of it since I saw something that caught my eye. I was thinking like a travel blog a cooking blog or an animal blog. Then again, it may turn out to be something completely different.


     Just to wrap it up, I hope I can keep up blogging and manage all the other things I'm juggling right now. Thanks fro understanding! I hope to blog again soon!

This is how I feel right now!

Savor Summer

Let's face it. I want summer to stay forever. The thought of not having school, being with friends, and exploring is the best you can get it.
     Yes, a lot more people will say they like the school year better but really, sitting in a cramped building with nothing to do but...but...work!? yes, that's school for you.
     But, then there are also perks to being in school like, lunch and being outside for 10 minutes.
     Well, either way, school is a roller coaster depending on how well you do (and of course behave) while sitting in a hot and boring school building... :)

This is normally what I look like in school. #Schoolisboring

Summer Sings Songs

Well, my summer has been pretty great so far (and it's not over). I spent a lot of time writing songs, planning things, and thinking about the school year. I am loving no school and time to hangout with my friends and family. Having time to explore, read, write and of course, play  has been so exciting and enjoyable. I wanted to let everyone know that I have been writing some songs (singles) in my free time that are now available on ITunes. (Just kidding) :D Anyway, a new hobby of mine is songwriting. It takes a  pretty satisfying chunk of  time. I love to play outside and climb trees. (Luckiliy I'm still young) :D But I'm glad I have some time of to continue to do what I love while doing more things I love! I hope times like these live on inside me.

Pretty girls having fun, that's my vibe!

Vienna Vacation

Guten Tag! Vienna is only a couple days away! I am super excited to spend a week exploring outside of the U.S and seeing so many interesting sights. I can barely contain myself to try new foods and study fascinating museums.

 I just wanted to take this time to thank a few people:

• Nana and Papa (for getting this whole trip planned and organized and being expert packers).
• Mom (for saying "yes" to going on the trip and helping me pack).
• Dad and Noah (for their support in this idea).
• The rest of the people (who helped encourage and kept me excited for the trip).

So, a big thanks to those kind and who can forget helpful people.

To keep Nana and Papa updated, I am almost packed. All I need to do is get new packing bags and then put my stuff inside. Before you know it: I'll be all packing and ready for Vienna. 

Well, Vienna is coming upon us and we better be ready!

THANKS!

This beautiful building I believe is called the Schonbrunn Palace

Woody Words

The aftermath of Calwood in a 3 word summary would be: Tired and exciting.
 Let me start off by saying that it wasn't as fun as I thought... no pillow fights and staying up until midnight... (lights out was 9:30 anyway). But, it still was pretty exciting and a valuable and great amount of time.

 When we got up there, there was something called the bench circle. We all sat around it while the instructor explained all the guidelines and expectations. Once the instructor was finished, he read off our cabins and cabin mates. I was with: Maddie, Varshini, Elizabeth, Gabbie (some of my friends); and of course myself.

 During the day, we would get served breakfast, lunch and, dinner.

 Then we would go out for our "Learning Groups" (Which were not the same as our cabin groups). During that time, we would hike, one day my group and I went on a 7 hour hike... that was long and beginning to get painful considering our counselor didn't let us stop unless it was a water break or lunchtime.

 Then after a long day, we would have something called "B.O.B Time". Which meant "Body on Bunk" or as my counselor called it, "Butt on Bunk". After B.O.B Time, we would have dinner and then lights out.

 Last but not least, "Tick Talk". When you are up in the mountains, you can get little bugs that will latch on to you usually in the woods, and will suck your blood. I fortunately only had 1 tick.
 Overall, Calwood was a very enjoyable experience and if I had the opportunity to do it again, I would.

Beautiful!

Calling Calwood

I'm going to Calwood tomorrow! In case you didn't know, Calwood is a environmental learning center were anyone can find out about nature and animals.
  I will be staying two nights and three days. I'm stoked!
 I am also obsessed with animals that whenever I see a dog, I follow it until it runs away from me... (and then I chase after it). Anyway, there will be some excellent wildlife and nature there and those are in my "Favorite Things" list.
 Anyway, I hope Calwood is as fun as it seems hanging out with friends, nature and, good food! (All of my favorite things). 
 In case you didn't know, Calwood is in Jamestown. (My lectures are quite boring eh)?
  I think while I'm there, I'm going to do this:


  

So fun am I right?!

Summer Song

Happy May 1st everyone! Summer is just around the corner...
 Anyway, I was at the Talent show on Friday night and witnessed something so beautiful I was like this:

A girl at my school who is an excellent piano player by the way, played a song that opened my heart and just made my jaw drop. (That's why you always bring an oxygen tank to the talent show).

Take a listen:

~ This song seriously is dabomb.com bruh! :) (me embracing how 5th graders talk).

Stay Summer

Oh, how summer is taunting us. "Just 6 more weeks..." it says. Then, once it is summer, it goes by so quickly and before you know it, it's August.
 But, the time we do have during summer, I want to live it up! Have parties, play around, and most of all, have fun! Summer is great time off, and most people don't take advantage of it. I however, do. I view it as a time for catching up on academics, sports, and fun.
 I have made a full list of things I want to do this summer. Here it is (still to be revised):

1. Work my tail off on math.
2. Read, read, read.
3. Write stories and books.
4. Re-do my whole entire room.
5. Get active.
6. Stay up late.
7. Have as much fun as possible.

I hope this summer is warm, fun, and time filling! Also, a time to hang out with friends, family and most of all, have fun!

  

I wish my summers were as warm and fun as this!

Suprising Springsteen

Oh man, yesterday night. "Baby we are born to run!" When we finally found our seats I was bouncing off the walls. Suddenly, the lights dimmed and people started cheering and chanting "Bruuuce!" I joined in and was ready to be transformed. Several minutes later, the lights dimmed again and came on again. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street band hopped on stage. I went wild. Then, he shouted out, "Denverrr, I'm so glad to be in the Mile High city tonight!" I went crazy once again. Yes Dad, you were right. He played "Meet Me in the City" first. Springsteen's still got that awesome voice and upbeat movement. Later, the song I was waiting for started. "I got a wife and kids in Baltimore Jack, I went out for a ride and I never went back..." I sang along to every song and cheered like a maniac. The concert went on a while but, we left a bit early. I am so glad that I went and yes, it did change my life.

Dream Daze

Yesterday night I had a very interesting dream. So interesting that I still had it in my head today. Playing over and over again just like a movie. It might of been as annoying and overplayed such as this:

My dream if my mind would let me get to it was that I was sitting in a room with so many overly happy people that they started to get more creepy by the second. These dreams annoy me because sometimes I wake up in a sweaty panic hoping this isn't reality. Luckily, it isn't. I do love dreams that distract me from the worst experiences though. I have learned to be happy over the years. Which has helped, a lot.

Birdie Buzz

I open a present what's inside? A box of hair or maybe underwear, the box has a crinkle hopefully no wrinkles and a bow that's tied too, I hear some noise and people with poise but hoping I didn't just hear a moo.

The wrapping is undone now that was fun, and I peek inside the box, my brother mocks hoping it's not chicken pox.. "a bird!" I yell, "a bird!" Hopefully no one heard about the little bird with a head the size of a nerd. 

I go to thank, (although it would of been perfect by a river bank), it's over but not for Rover.

   

This poor Rover but, I did manage to find a parakeet.

~ I made up this poem for all to hear, hoping they don't throw it in to a mirror. ~

Amazing Anna

Over the years, I have developed an interesting style. Not one you would see on the streets on a daily basis. One that fits my personality and mood and of course a style that's different from most people like me.  I want to expand that style so that I can be who I want to be.
     I am the type of kid who enjoys flannel, worded shirts and other clothing like that. Again, most people my age and gender won't wear clothing quite like I do.
     Then, that ties in to my personality. My friends tell me all the time, I'm too dark, too picky in terms of games to play, too "boyish" and that I never seem to be happy. I for sure am not the happiest kid in the world, and not the most colorful stand-out person, but that's what makes me, me. I don't honestly care what others think of me, I think that I am an "Amazing Anna".
     I also take a big load of time to myself. The way I cool down is by myself.
     Nobody understands me. That is why I am quite misunderstood and sometimes compare myself to a lone wolf, (witch I am) hanging out by myself and doing things by myself.
     But always I know I will be an: AMAZING ANNA! 

Dog Dreams

Three. 3. Tres. However you want to say it, it's still three. Recently I have given up Bones. Because of course, medical and social issues we couldn't accommodate.
 Those days are still in my heart. When we first found out the news, his toys and bed were still around. So, it made it seem like he was just in the next room. Then, when I got my hopes up and looked, nothing was there.
 I grieve over the fact that Bones is gone. He was my "soul dog". Not knowing where he is just makes it worse. What's even worse than that is when I'm walking home from school and I see other dogs. It makes me remember something I want to forget.
 After all of the terrible reasons we had to give our dogs away, we won't be getting another one for a very long time.
 All I tell myself is, "It wasn't my fault".

Look at this cute greyhound.

Pounding Pneumonia

Recently, I came down with a bad case of Pneumonia. Today, you will hear my whole story on how I survived and how it all played out. 

It all started with high fevers in Estes Park. Believe it or not, my fever got to the highest of 104 degrees. I remember that terrible feeling I had of headache and coughing. Then, when we arrived back home, I still wasn't feeling the greatest. Coughing and headaches continued. 

My mom wanted me to sleep in her bed with her because, she was concerned about me. So, we were in bed and I believe I asked for something to drink. So, my dad went downstairs to grab me something. Then, after I drank that, I went back to bed. A few minutes later, my mom felt my forehead, said I was a bit hot and wanted my dad to check my temperature. It was around 103-104 degrees. So, my parents decided I needed to go to the ER. 

My dad took me there. They checked me out, gave me medicine to help the fever, then said they were going to need to transport me to go to a different hospital to stay overnight. So, I ended up riding in an ambulance to get there. It was a very comfy ride since I got to ride in a bed. (I for sure stayed up past midnight that night). 

Even though the food tasted like cafeteria food, I had a decent amount of stuff to do there. Play games on a T.V. and even play on a "Wii" and of course draw and sleep. It wasn't the most fun, but I made the most of it. 

To conclude, the Pneumonia night was definitely something to never forget. Especially for me. 

"Pneumonia" sucks

Mountain Memories

The mountains. A place I can be myself. A place where I can bathe in happiness. My favorite part? Well, that's not easy. Family, memories and scenery is what comes to mind. When I here the words, "We're going to the mountains!" I immediately jump up and down in my mind. But in reality, I say "Yesss!" My mind is elsewhere when my mom and dad start to talk about when we'll leave and what we will do. Although, there's one part of this specific trip that I am not incredibly happy about. We all know that nana and papa aren't staying any nights and won't be around as much this trip. But, I understand it's better for them to stay behind then to suffer. Now For particulars in terms of people who make mountain trips special.

1.   Nana~ Always bringing crafts and fun things to do and trying to make the trip as special as possible.
2. Papa~ Always cooking up mouthwatering (traditional) jambalaya. (This time my dad's doing it! Go dad)!
3. Dad~ Always making the best wood burning fire there is. As well as being the man of the music and making "our" cabin the best.
4. Mom~ Always looking on the bright side of things making our cabin delightful to be in. As well as doing all the prep work. (Go mom)!
5. Noah~ Bringing smiles to our faces as his rough and tumble play adds a tinge of laughter to it.

Finally, the mountains as we all know is "Da bomb!".

Bye-Bye American Pie

I know what you're thinking. "Bye, bye American Pie, the Chevy to the levee but the levee was dry". But, no. You are far from the answer. Let's begin. Bones was a great dog. More than great. Although, every dog has it's flaws. There were just a few things we couldn't get under control. I remember those days. Running in the sunshine, playing around. I cry every night. My grief has gotten out of control. The "good news" according to my parents is, we found a good home for him. I hope he has a good rest of his life. The memories haunt me still... Bones, me, sunshine, run. Four words I remember. And never will forget. I have friends who have dogs. Those dogs always make me have the flashback: A long, long time ago, playing around in the sunshine, there lived a young and happy girl and her dog. It does make me sad every time. My terrible luck with pets. Oh, and if you're thinking this: what about Sammy? Don't. He's as boring as ever. I feed him, take him out of his cage to walk around. He gives me nothing in return but boredom. Emoticons to describe how I'm feeling. And yes, this is the only time I will use emoticons: :( :O : - and that's how I feel about this situation, unexpected.

Also how I feel.

How I feel, and maybe how Bones feels.

 

Alpha Adversity

Today I'm starting off by saying Bones (my dog) is a very sweet boy. He has mostly every good trait but 2. Firstly, food. He loves food and will do anything to get it. So, if you are in our house, the words you will mostly hear are, "No Bones!". Next, Bones does not do well alone in the house. Whenever we come home from whatever it is, Bones has almost alway destroyed something. Until now. We have started to crate train him and it has been going better. 

   Bones also enjoys my Dad. He will follow my Dad around anywhere. My Dad even told me that it is starting to get annoying. But, he is dealing with it. As most of you know, my Dad is considered the Alpha when it comes to Bones. Then, that ties in to why my Dad is being followed around to much. But, We all know that dogs love being social. At least most of them do.

   Thus, Dogs are great companions, (like Bones) all dogs have their flaws and their good traits. Like humans do! We are close relitives to them. In the mammal department. As we have learned, dog is man's best friend. (As they say).