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Being Part of the Class of 2013 at Heritage HillsI realize it’s only January but I...

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 22:41:18 -0500

Being Part of the Class of 2013 at Heritage Hills

I realize it’s only January but I don’t care. I’ve been thinking a lot about how high school & it’s summers have been so I wanted to share my thoughts.

Being a part of the Class of 2013 at my school is… something. We were told our class was the most “hated” class in a long time. We do have a few today that are shining examples of that title. But, I believe we have redeemed ourselves a little. I know several of us have grown up, matured, and become relatively nice people. I don’t think we’re the closest class the school has had. Not all of us are friends nor do we talk to everyone in our class. I think we have sort of lost the “clique” factor, but for our class you can still tell who’s part of what “clique.” I guess really while I sometimes wish I had gone to South Spencer, I wouldn’t trade graduating at this school for anything because I have made some great friends along the way. It’s true what they say, you lose “friends” your senior year. I know I don’t have as many friends as I did but the ones who “left” me I guess weren’t really my friends after all. I have gained friends though, and while I’m not the closest to them they’re still pretty special and I hope they remember me in a way.

There’s things I wish I’d done or hadn’t done each year. There’s life lessons I’ve learned. I’m sure that’s not quite done yet because we still have FOUR MONTHS before we graduate. I love the blessed memories I do have though.

Freshman Year

“Regrets”

I wish I would’ve kicked a certain section leader in the balls that marching season. But I believe if I had, I wouldn’t have been the marcher I am today, nor do I believe I would be his friend.
I wish I would’ve been nicer, I guess. I thought I was pretty dang nice, but I was still insulting some people because I still had my guard high from my mom and dad’s divorce.
I wish I wouldn’t have even talked to Russell…
I also wish I wouldn’t have let the fact that I wanted to be with him so much “ruin” my Disney experience. I wish I would’ve spent more time with my best friend on that trip instead of making out in a corner with Russell. I wish I would’ve been brave enough to out vote him.

Highlights

I actually got to see my best friend every day that year. I think Freshman year would’ve been a bummer without him.
I don’t regret going out with Russell during this year, he made giving people a chance easier and his father still likes me and is good to talk to.
I met a nice sophomore that year that I got to annoy for his sister until he graduated in 2012. I didn’t know his sister until last year though. And I didn’t know he was her brother until then either.
Despite the fact that I was making out with Russell half the time, Disney was pretty fun when we weren’t making out. Okay, admittedly it was fun at the time, but now I want to puke thinking about it. I think it was funny singing the Carousel of Time song on Space Mountain. And Bob. Bob was great.

Summer 2010

This was a good summer. I didn’t spend a lot of it with Russell…which was sad at the time but I’m okay with it now. Although I met his crazy mother and sister… I’m kind of glad I’m not dating him still. My grandparents 50th anniversary was this summer and I had a great time with my cousins Jason & Kevin. I also spent almost every night of the fair, at the fair. Even once I sat on the steps just kind of watching the stars until my grandmother was done talking to my aunt. I also turned 16 that summer. That… was an interesting party. We lost Jervis’s shoes in the bean field after Preston & I played a trick on him. Funny stuff.

Sophomore Year

“Regrets”

Continuing to go out with Russell even though I saw the signs that things just weren’t right.
Letting myself go with Preston out driving one day after school. He killed his car and we were almost late. This is more of an in between memory though because I thought it was kind of funny.
Letting myself think Preston was actually going to invite me to things that year. Man was I wrong.
Dating Michael Raven after Russell broke up with me. Yuck.

Highlights

Getting closer to Preston. He still pulled tons of pranks on me but he wasn’t as tough of a section leader.
I participated in my first musical. I loved it. Especially the last night, in which we get to “change the lines.”
Dating other people (while they were even worse…) after Russell helped me to learn what to look for in a guy.
Laughing at Craig because he failed his second semester sophomore year of English. I did better than him.
Helping Jason with his Science homework. I think he’d still be in school if I hadn’t done that. And while I haven’t talked to him in FOREVER, he’s still one of my best friends and I love him to death.
I did Winter Percussion this year as well. I also participated in in the S&E ensemble and we went to State!! It was great.
I did Tuba Christmas this year. I loved it and it was when I fell in love with U of E.
My best friend Josh Songer was a Freshman this year… I got to dance with him at the dances Russell wasn’t at.

Summer 2011

I couldn’t believe it. I was going to be an upperclassmen next year. No summer job that year though, I didn’t get hired back for some reason. No matter, I wouldn’t have had time. I got to experience my first Mission Trip in which I got closer to God. It helped me struggle less with my religion.

Junior Year

“Regrets”

I wish I hadn’t had a crush on Preston then… Smh.
“Playing” Boone. He -was- my best friend. We’re getting there again…

Well…there weren’t really many regrets this year…

Highlights

I got a gold on my S&E solo. It was quite possibly the greatest feeling in the world.
Winter Guard was the greatest. I love Meghan and the guardies.
Going to STATE for Marching Band was so surreal. We tied our record placement and beat Gibson Southern after getting a Silver at Regional but still moving on.
Getting to dance with Josh again at all the dances (except Prom) was a great feeling.
Getting to actually be friends with Preston. He actually helped me with a lot of things.
Gaining Alex as a friend. He’s my go-to guy and he’s been the one to encourage me.

Summer 2012

This summer was pretty amazing. I went on my second Mission Trip and got a lot closer to my South Spencer friend. He’s now another go-to guy for me. I also gained Erwin as a friend. I got rehired at the World of Holidays and gained another friend and Catholic buddy, John Ginter. Jason Nelson became my section mate and I didn’t mind at the time because I had a crush on him. Then… he got a boyfriend. But that doesn’t matter now.

This Senior Year has been great so far. I have a boyfriend again after 2 years of not having one and he’s all I could ever ask for and more. And while I hope we stay together for a long time I’m just going with it right now. I’ve gained a couple people as my “sisters” and I love them. By now I have forgiven Russell for hurting me and while I still can’t stand him I can tolerate him without wanting to choke him. I can’t wait to share how this year went and what college I have chosen.

Signing off for now…

—Danielle

Just Some Thoughts

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:28:40 -0400

The school year’s almost over…
The class of 2013, will be Seniors next year. Scary thought, right?
It feels surreal. When I first moved here I didn’t expect to find myself like I did. I still don’t know everything. But there’s several things I’ve learned this year.

Memories. They don’t fade. Good or bad. If your mind wants to remember them, it does. You can try to control it all you want but..it ain’t happenin’. I still remember highlights from 8th grade… And to be honest, that wasn’t really a good year for me.

I’ve discovered what it’s like to not hide your emotions. That’s an amazing feeling. But. You can only do it around those that will make you smile. No matter what it takes. Even if you piss them off, they’ll put a smile on your face 5 seconds later if you’re upset and such.

Band. It’s like your family. No. It’s more than that. It’s something you keep coming back to even if you feel like all hope is lost. It seems crazy and you feel stupid for a second. But then the notes come out right, the director cracks a bad joke, and you know why you’re there again. Because music is your life and you know it. You may not go into a music field, but it’s your life.
Love…it isn’t gonna just come to you. You have to wait for it. And sometimes it won’t come in the form of a significant other. It’s gonna come in the form a friend that’s gonna make you laugh the most. That’s gonna dance with you and let you fall asleep on them even if they don’t want anyone on them. I didn’t realize that until this year and I wish I had before. Because, maybe, just maybe, I wouldn’t have gotten hurt so many times.
Finally. I’ve learned to go with the motions. Let the Earth lift you and take you where it wants you to go. And by doing that. You’re gonna Party Like It’s the End of the World <3

“Regrets and mistakes, their memories made. Who would’ve known how, bittersweet this would taste?” — Adele

KONY 2012 -- My View

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 01:04:19 -0500

First, if you haven’t watched THIS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc , do so.

Second, if what I say offends you, I’m sorry, I apologize in advance for this one. But this a serious issue. We should not forget after a week, like most “viral” stuff on the internet.

You see, what Joseph Kony is doing is wrong. Morally WRONG. He is capturing children, using them as sex slaves, and using them as part of his army. Army? Really? Most of these kids are 9 and 10 years old. Some are 6. SIX. Why on Earth would you do that to a six year old? You have to be SICK in the head to do this to children. So, this whole protest, I guess it is, about making Kony famous, isn’t about being a troll or an annoyance to the internet, it’s about standing up for what is right.

Some people believe that this is basically nothing. Well it isn’t. This is more than just arresting “some guy” who enslaves children. This is about doing what’s right, as I’ve stated before. I believe, that if you believe this is “nothing”, you are wrong. Think about it. I know this is hard to think about, but think about it. It could happen here in the U.S. Granted, the person probably would not be getting away with it for as long as Kony has, but it could happen. This campaign, is about raising awareness not only for Kony to be arrested, but for raising awareness for this issue.

Kony mutilating these children, having these children mutilate others, and having them mutilate themselves. It’s sickening. This is stuff that is morally right. It gives me hope that so many people around the world are gathering together to stop this man. This is what the world is supposed to be like. They are supposed to come together for issues like this.

Some people think this issue should not be helped by the U.S. But thing is, the army in Africa doesn’t have the technology that they need to capture Kony. The Congressmen, both parties, believe this is morally wrong, what Kony is doing, and they couldn’t be more right. So my view is: Help the Invisable Children. Help Stop Kony. WE WILL NOT STOP!

So here’s what you do if you want this man and this army stopped.

Follow instructions on the video. Sign the pledge, get a bracelet, and SHARE, SHARE, SHARE the crap out of the video, pledge, and any other information about Kony 2012.

Participate on April 20th. Even if you cannot afford a bracelet, a poster, the actionpack. Find a picture on the internet, and print out dozens, hundreds, of copies and put them everywhere.

If you believe in God, please, pray for these children and for the African and U.S. troops that they will find Kony.

If you don’t believe in God, then just spread the word, do it because it’s morally right to want these children safe again.

WE. WILL. NOT. STOP!

Thanks for reading

— Danielle

Everypony Just CALM DOWN

Sun, 26 Feb 2012 19:08:07 -0500

DERPY HOOVES

Alright, so I may be a little slow about this but apparently there is a controversy about Derpy Hooves, our beloved klutzy grey pegasus, being “censored.” While she was “censored” by her voice being changed, the name “Derpy” being taken out of Season 2 Episode 14: “The Last Roundup” and her eyes being fixed, it was for iTunes release ONLY. I have checked The Hub’s (which airs MLP: FiM every Saturday) website and they still have Derpy in her original form. iTunes has every right to censor what they feel is offensive and everyone has a right to their own opinions. That is why this is AMERICA. In Season 2 Episode 18: “A Friend In Deed” Derpy is spotted in the snowglobe of Cranky, she is STILL “derpy-eyed.” Yes, it is sad she is going to be censored on iTunes, but this is why YouTube exists.

Now, the reaction a lot of Bronies are giving is a little, out-there, to say the least. There are petitions for Hasbro AND the Hub asking them not to change Derpy when she has not been changed for them. Hasbro has only changed it for iTunes. If you don’t want to see “Derpy” changed, then don’t buy the iTunes versions. Buy the DVDs, or just watch it on the Hub or YouTube. As a fan of the Ponies I myself am disappointed that some people got offended by Derpy. I think she is a great pony that overcomes her “disability” of having a “derpy” eye, or what is really a lazy eye. Every accepts her despite her “disability” which is actually great for the show.

There are many more mentally retarded cartoon characters so I AM a bit confused as to why Derpy is the one getting picked on to be censored. Edd on Ed, Edd, and Eddy was obviously mentally retarded, so is Patrick on Spongebob and he gets picked on by Squidward and it is not offensive. That could be a reason for being upset that is legit. But Derpy is still there and being Pony fans, Bronies, or Pegasisters (as the female fanbase is apparently known as), we need to stick together on this situation but approach it with love and understanding like the Ponies would do in any situation on the “MLP: FiM” show. Yes, we love Derpy, but don’t go overboard, please.

Finally, leave your comments below voicing your take on the situation (any negative comments towards Hasbro, the Hub, or even iTunes (Apple) and the supposed “soccer moms” that supposedly got Derpy censored will be removed.) and I’d like to apologize if I offended anyone by saying what is commonly known as the “r-word” but I did use the proper term for anyone who does have a mental disability. I want everypony (yes, I said everypony in a sentence) to know that I nothing against those with a mental disability as I am friends with many of them.

Thank you for reading,

—Danielle