My Youtube Obsession

Something that has come over me recently is my never ending obsession with Youtube. Social media is getting old, and Youtube is a great way for me to keep myself entertained. It has also "answered" a lot of questions I have had about life. Some of my favorite Youtubers are Matt Daly, Alex Daquin, Matthew Lush, Joey Graceffa, Shane Dawson, and Michael Rizzi. Not only do their videos give me a good laugh, but they truly make me feel better when I am in a downer mood. Youtube has become a great part of my life, and I never plan on losing it.

Country Must be Country Wide

Today, I felt like I needed to express my passion for country music. Country music has been in my life even before I was born. My dad used to sing and play guitar to my mom's stomach when she was pregnant with me. I grew up listening to Alan Jackson, George Strait, and Tim McGraw. Then I became a fan of Kenny Chesney, Trace Adkins, Blake Shelton, and Taylor Swift. Today, I enjoy listening to Luke Bryan, Brantley Gilbert, The Band Perry, Carrie Underwood, and many other country artist. Music in general has always been a big part of me. I do like country, but I also like 2000's and pop. Hopefully music will continue to be something I can turn to, when nobody else is there.

Mitch Calling

As I mentioned in my previous post, I recently received a signed copy of Mitch Albom's new book. Not yet having completed the book, I still felt compelled to write about how great of a book it truly is. First of all, Mitch is such a dynamic author. All of his books can be used to relate emotionally to the reader, whether they are fiction or nonfiction. A great nonfiction example being his best-selling book Tuesdays with Morrie. My favorite, most memorable quote up to this point is, "You might think a person who brings proof of heaven would always be embraced. But even in the presence of a miracle, the human heart will say, why not me." This quote really touches me because of how true it really is. You would expect people to be joyous over such a miracle, but no matter what, there is always a person who's jealousy exceeds their joy. The more I read, the more I fall in love with this book!

Luck of the Irish

Although I am not an Irish person, I consider myself rather lucky with certain things. First thing is money. In the last year, I have been able to turn $11 into $550 without any work whatsoever. Second thing is contests. In the past four months, I have won an autographed t-shirt by my favorite band, and the first publicly released copy of "The First Phone Call from Heaven", signed by Mitch Albom. Not to mention how lucky my class was, being able to video chat with Mitch Albom. Even though the events that occur in my life are usually negative, it's the little things that I find myself lucky with. And those little things add up. Sometimes they are the only things that keep me going.

My Worst Day

September 4, 2006- It's the day of my dad's funeral. And I feel like it is the worst day of my life. But really, the worst day of my life is seven years later, September 4, 2013. Granted, seven years ago I had to see and hear things that I was not ready to face. I was legitimately traumatized by some of the things I had to experience. But none of this compares to the news I got on this day, this year. This news is all too common, when it shouldn't be. I got news that yet another student at Sayre High School has lost a parent. To me, any Sayre student, or child for that matter, who loses a parent is forced to face something they simply should not have to live with. I have seen cancer, car accidents, and murders. Truly awful ways for kids to see their parents die. I feel that no child deserves this, and the only thing I can do when I hear these stories is cry. I cry for the people who probably have no clue who I am. But I cry in empathy. I know what they are going through, and I know how bad it is. I will do everything I possibly can to help these people out.

When I Grow Up

When I get older, there is no doubt that I want to be a teacher. Previously I have considered being a 6th grade math teacher, inspired by Mrs. Hall. I have also considered algebra, geometry, biology, chemistry, and English somewhere along the line. No matter how many different positions I consider, the fact that I want to teach has not changed. I have spent most of my life in school, and it is the only place I ever want to be. Being able to enhance someone else's knowledge, as well as help them in any way needed, has always been something I have wanted to do. There is no better job out there for me, and personally, I really don't want any other job!

My Least Favorite Part of High School

My least favorite of school is without a doubt, mornings. Mornings always know how to get the better of me, no matter how much coffee I drink. If school could start at like 10:00, I would feel so much better. To be honest, I am more of a night owl than anything. My "bedtime" on a good night is 2:30 am. Mornings are a never ending battle for me, that I am going to have to conquer eventually.