road trip

First i would drive to Anchorage, Alaska. Anchorage Alaska is a vibrant, eclectic metropolis with a frontier sprit, located in the heart of great Alaska wilderness.

Then from there i would go Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in Canada. “Refreshing” aptly describes the sentiments of visitors to Saskatoon; a city infused by a lively ambiance, friendly hospitality and rich, diverse cultural experiences. New attractions such as the beautiful River Landing and the Dakota Dunes Casino are testament to the buzz that is Saskatoon!
then i would head out to Thunder Bay, Ontario. Explore Thunder Bay's spectacular natural wonders like Eagle Canyon and Kakabeka Falls, sail on the waters of Lake Superior, and golf at the luxurious Whitewater Golf Club. If you're the adventurous type, you'll love our area's kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing, snowmobiling, and skiing.
then i would head out to Duluth, Minnesota.
Duluth is a four-season city — as breathtaking in winter white as it is in summer green. Come at a different time of year, and you’ll find an entirely new place to explore. The quiet of our forests and the splendor of the Lake Superior shoreline mesh into a getaway experience that will both relax and rejuvenate you, any time of year.

And on the last leg of my journey i would stop at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The second largest city on the East Coast, Philadelphia ranks fifth in the nation, with a metropolitan population of 5.8 million.

Then back to childress texas

swine flu

i think the swine flu is a sort of frightening thing, but the media puts it off as more than it really is. from what ive read, the swine flu is a serious thing, but can be treated with certain antiviral medicines. most cases of the swine flu are easily overcome with little to no medical attention. it is easily passed from human to human, but the passage from a swine to a human is rare. the ones that are most at risk of contracting it from an animal is those who work with pork first hand. but after the transition from human to animal theres no telling where it could end up, or who could be infected.

teacher

throughout my school career there have been very few teachers have impacted my life majorly. my mother , as you may know, is a teacher, and has had a great impact on my life as a whole. but the teacher who has impacted me the most on a teacher student relationship is mr johnson, he has taught me more than any other teacher, not only in building skills, but about life and how to deal with problems and challenges. not to mention that hes one of the funniest teachers ive ever met

Comic Strip

senior poem

a senior in high school
the end of one stage
the beginning of another
you've come so far
just to go much farther
although it feels like a lifetime
its only taken a fraction
you're ready to get out
but soon you will want back in
the days come and go quicker and quicker
and they don't slow down
enjoy the time and make some memories
because memories are always repeatable.

To the church of salem

Dear church,
i feel i have been falsely accused of committing acts against God for the Devil. Your accusations have been many and heavily punished, but I am not a criminal, nor a victim of witchcraft. I am a man of God, pure throughout. in my accusation you stated i had sent my spirit to a woman in her sleep on the night of November 26th, but on that night i was on a great hunt with my relatives, leaving no way for me to be anywhere near this woman. you can ask my old uncle Jacob, or my cousin Peter for an alibi. I even have the elk to prove my actions.

sincerely
Ryan

third eye blind

10 reasons i love the spring semester

1 easy going (as if it hadnt been all year)
2 its starting to warm up
3 spring break
4 to taks test
5 no more speech class
6 concerts
7 hang out with friends outside.
8 makes work alot easier.
9 end of school approaches
10 i cant think of anything else

18 reasons i am thankful for my parents.

1 provide funding for just about anything i need.
2 a place to stay
3 transportation
4 food to eat.
5 clothes
6 security
7 teaching self discipline
8 teaching determination and hard work.
9 support my thoughts and decisions.
10 teaches good morals
11 good taste in music
12 smarts
13 birthing me.
14 teaching life lessons
15 being good with my hands.
16 pointing me in the right direction
17 not spoiling me
18 helping me with these reasons.

human interest story

ARLINGTON, Va. -- It took a second or two for Jaimen Ortiz to fully comprehend what he was seeing: two toddlers playing in an open second-floor window, and one of them hanging from the window sill.

So Ortiz hopped a fence and ran to the apartment building. Just as he got there, the 2-year-old girl fell, screaming. Ortiz put out his arms and caught her cleanly, perhaps saving her life and certainly preventing serious injury.

"If I had delayed one more second, she would have fallen to the ground," Ortiz said through a Spanish interpreter, recalling the Oct. 13 incident.

The toddlers' father was charged with reckless endangerment.

Ortiz's quick thinking was honored Tuesday in Arlington, where the County Board presented him a certificate of recognition for his heroism.

Ortiz, 29, seemed slightly overwhelmed by the attention he received Tuesday as he fielded multiple interview requests.

"I have a 5-year-old child, and you never know. Maybe someday he might need help like I was able to give to this girl," he said.

While he was unaccustomed to the recognition, it's not the first time he has been a hero. As a teenager growing up in Guatemala, he helped save the wife of a friend from drowning.

room 101

I really cant think of a physical fear that just really freaks me out. One thing that does scare me is the unpreventable loss of loved ones. I suppose im afraid of the unpreventable all together so i suppose in my room, i would be in a straight jacket in a room full of simulated scenarios in which i want more than anything to prevent whats being shown to me but all the while im unable to do so.

food and top 10

we usually have ham and turkey with mashed potatoes, gravy mac and cheese, green beans, and tons of deserts. we used to make sausage cheese balls which were really good. too bad i have to work on thanksgiving

1 out of school
2 see my family
3 eat good food.
4 lots more free time.
5 extra pay at work for holiday time
6 not
7 that
8 much
9 to
10 say

parachute packing

Melody Wadley
Randy Wadley
Lauren Jackson
Cameron Moran
Zach Boggess
Leif Moss


All of these people have "packed my chute" so to speak. they act as an insurance policy for lifes failures. I know my mother and father will always be there for me and support me in all i do
and one of the best friends i could ever have, Cameron, although distant will always be a friend and a brother to me. Good old Leif, i miss Leif, hes always been a brother to me as well, he's always got a way to make something funny. Then theres my girlfriend, Lauren, She is truly amazing, probably one of the greatest things to ever happen in my life. But the person who really "packed my chute" is Zach, he has been the greatest friend i could ask for, and a brother. I know that one day we can look back and laugh at our stupidities and be thankful that we were there for each other through the rough times, that will then seem stupid, and laughable.

i dont know.

im not a big fan of blogging for no reason so therefore i have nothing to say, but i will keep typing until i just cant spit anything more out. i am very tired today my throat hurts as well as my finger, it hurts to type and im hungry... yum jt's today.

hitler halloween response + top 10

i think that it is stupid to ban just because some people got offended, it didnt hurt them directly or even indirectly. why should we baby people just because of what they are or what they look like. so much for equality right?

top 10 reasons i love Halloween.
1.its a very dark holiday
2.candy
3.costumes
4.pranks
5.scaring people
6.i
7.really
8.dont
9.know
10.what to put

coach rhodes

i just remember coach rhodes always talkin about football the whole class instead of makin us do work. he was a really funny teacher and a great guy.

story

there once was a teenage boy, but he wasnt just your average boy, this boy was a paranoid schizophrenic. it all started one day in october when this boy, Donnie, returned home from his therapy session, his doctor had put him on medication for his condition and it was really starting to get to him. after dinner with his family he went up to his room, and read for a bit, then went to bed. later that night he awoke to a voice in his head, calling him towards it. the voice led him out of the house, all the way through town. when he finally met this mysterious voice, he was at the town golf course, and there stood a 6 foot tall man in a bunny suit. Then the rabbit spoke, " 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes and 12 seconds." "what is that", replied Donnie, "that, is when the world will end". the next morning donnie awoke to a couple of golfers asking him why he was on the course. he stood up and looked at his inner arm and saw what was scribbled on it, "28:6:42:12". Donnie then started to make his way home, when he made it to his block he saw many people gathered around his house, along with alot of cops. there was a crane and he noticed that his house had a hole in the cieling, and attached to the crane was an enormous jet engine. Donnie's sister ran up to him and said "it landed in your room". Donnie seemed unaffected by the whole situation. Him and his family had to stay at a hotel for the next week until their house was rebuilt. to be continuted.

my birthday...

i never really do anything special for my birthday, other than my grandmother used to make her homemade chocolate cake. other than that ive never really done anything extraordinary. soon though, ill be 18 which means no curfew.

10 things about fridays.

1 no school the next day
2 i dont work on friday
3 its really laid back.
4 thats the day after payday
5 ballgames
6 playing in the band
7 hangin out with friends
8 playin video games
9 stay up late
10 sleep late.

future.

I really havent thought much about my future. i do plan to go to some sort of tech school and do something with computers, im hoping to stay in texas, at most, 6 or so hours away from home.
i'll probably be living in an apartment for a while, but when i get married i want to have a medium size home with hardwood floors, cuz those are awesome. hopefully ill be driving an 83 elcamino by the middle or so of this year, and ill hold on to that as long as i can.