Star Trek.

Today has been terribly busy. With the half written essay in english, bombing a chemistry quiz, and a Buddy's 17th birthday party. I ended my day in the greatest way possible, a movie. I've never been one to watch the television series "Star Trek", but after today that will change. I went with a close friend to see the Star Trek movie that was just released, it was incredible! From the very beginning it had my attention, I don't think I even had a chance to become distracted. It had all the major parts of a good movie covered, action, romance(kinda), comedy, and a spook here and there. Oh boy this movie had its moments, it was halarious! I am one that will not watch a movie, well, will not enjoy a movie, unless it is comical. I loved this movie, I rank it up there with V for Vendetta, and Star Wars. In fact, I rank it higher. The whole movie kept you on the edge of your seat. I definantly recommend this movie to everyone.

Oh great...

Five out of seven days of the week my self esteem is terribly low, today was the third. During the day I hardly say a word, I'm stressed, and I want to take a whack at my self. Reason, I am terribly annoying. Anything I do, I say, or even text is crossing the line. I'm not even talking about annoying others. People get a crack out of me and I am ok with it. Over half the things I say/ do are completely stupid, people love it. I, on the other hand, can't stand it, I don't know why. I mean God made me this way, I should flaunt it! Immediately after I tell myself that, I am fine. Then I speak again. So those days I just sit there, I don't speak, and I claim to be "tired." I'm not, I'm just annoying myself. If when I first meet you, and don't speak. I'm not shy, I just don't want to annoy you as much as I do myself.I haven't always annoyed myself. In fact, only about the last month have I felt this way. I have tried so many ways to think differently about myself, I have prayed countless times over it. I will eventually get over this, it'll take time, but I'm trying.

Chemistry... it DOESN'T make things happen

Oh, he is such a wonderful teacher, explaining things so well, I am never confused!... No, not even close, maybe it is just me. I thought I was a good student, I do my work, I try my hardest. Today we took the first section of the End of Course(EOC) exam in chemistry. He had reviewed a few things Monday, trying to help us out a bit. He really just confused us all. I did recognize somethings on the exam, did I remember how to do it? no...Though, most of the things on the exam were unrecognizable. I believe a part of me died while taking that exam. The part of me that likes to have fun. I now feel like being terribly boring for the rest of my life... Well anyways, my teacher is a moron, sorry, but it is true. some of my favortie quotes might be...The classic-"Don't be stupid!"...."Watch my fanger"...." Every good kitty puts DRT over its P" ...." Heug Bols ( huge balls)".... "Dumpity dump Dumpity dump." All of these things make my chemistry class the best class of the day.

Great deal for tax payers!

My Lovely father sent me this email today, I enjoyed it. (:


Dear Senator Harkin,

As a native Iowan and excellent customer of the Internal Revenue Service, I am writing to ask for your assistance. I have contacted the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to determine the process for becoming an illegal alien and they referred me to you.

My primary reason for wishing to change my status from U.S. Citizen to illegal alien stems from the bill which was recently passed by the Senate and for which you voted. If my understanding of this bill's provisions is accurate, as an illegal alien who has been in the United States for five years, all I need to do to become a citizen is to pay a $2,000 fine and income taxes for three of the last five years. I know a good deal when I see one and I am anxious to get the process started before everyone figures it out.

Simply put, those of us who have been here legally have had to pay taxes every year so I'm excited about the prospect of avoiding two years of taxes in return for paying a $2,000 fine. Is there any way that I can apply to be illegal retroactively? This would yield an excellent result for me and my family because we paid heavy taxes in 2004 and 2005.

Additionally, as an illegal alien I could begin using the local emergency room as my primary health care provider. Once I have stopped paying premiums for medical insurance, my accountant figures I could save almost $10,000 a year.

Another benefit in gaining illegal status would be that my daughter would receive preferential treatment relative to her law school applications, as well as 'in-state' tuition rates for many colleges throughout the United States for my son.

Lastly, I understand that illegal status would relieve me of the burden of renewing my driver's license and making those burdensome car insurance premiums. This is very important to me given that I still have college age children driving my car.

If you would provide me with an outline of the process to become illegal (retroactively if possible) and copies of the necessary forms, I would be most appreciative.

Thank you for your assistance.

Your Loyal Constituent (hoping to reach 'illegal alien' status rather than just a bonafide citizen of the USA),

Donald Ruppert

Burlington, IA

Pass some time

As we wait for the swine flu to infect our schools, I encourage you to watch "the voca people."

The game

I've been on the varsity soccer team for almost a year. I love it so very much, I don't think I would last without the game. In fact, I need new cleats. I don't watch it professionally that often, I should though, I really should. I'm a goal keeper, something about the diving and putting myself at high risk of getting injured makes me love it so much. I personally don't think I am a good keeper, I have much room to improve. Shoot-outs are my favorite, I'm free to run out and dive at there feet without any interruptions, I love it! On corner kicks I have adapted a system, growl. It gets the other team laughing so you don't have to worry about them. If fact, today during practice we were playing power finess. You get two shots one from about the eighteen and the other from the top of the six. Well, coach was up for a shot so I began to growl, the first soared way above the goal, and the second went a little to the right. It is amazing what a little growl can do for ya. Everything about the game is just so wonderful. Today we were fitted for our letter jackets, which is what brought all of this up.

Building myself.

During lunch everyday I eat in the Ag room at a munchkin( I do mean munchkin) table with three close friends, (We have trouble fitting two). Today, as I'm sitting in my munchkin chair, my Ag teacher walks in and started talking about our upcoming FFA banquet, which has been moved due to swine flu, she immediately asks the other three at the table about saying a prayer during the banquet. I'm usually not one to throw my hand up, especially when not asked. What happened? something came through me, without thinking I blurted out "what about Shaina!" Ok, maybe it is time I come out of my bubble, it is just out of the ordinary for me to out-right volunteer to do something like that. I have stage fright... terrible stage fright! During our weekly bible study of about 8-10 I won't read, I won't pray, you are lucky if I even crack a joke! Last year at our banquet, I think there was around 100 people. That is 90 more than my bible study... Oh great. I am rather excited about this opportunity, it gives me a chance to put myself out there and hopefully conquer what has been holding me down. From there I can keep building until I have reached complete complacency( I think I used that word right, correct me if I am wrong.)