I say... and you think?
1. Loneliness :: "I'm all alone" - Spamalot
2. Traffic :: Rush Hour
3. Chaos :: School before and after hours
4. Burp :: EWWWWWWWWWW
5. 500 :: Indi
6. Movie :: Theater
7. Coma :: Ate to much
8. Bark :: Dog
9. Stare :: Contest
10. Angelina :: A girl name??
Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Friday Feast
Appetizer
What is the weather like today where you live?
It's very sunny and warm. We're expecting rain tonight, and it is 85 degrees F.
Soup
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest) how career-minded are you?
I don't know. I don't have a job yet. But if I did have one, I would want a job that I liked doing that was not based on how much I got paid for it. Where's the love?
Salad
What type of window coverings do you have in your home? Blinds, curtains, shutters, etc.?
We have all kinds of stuff! We have blinds and curtains in all rooms! AWESOME!!!!
Main Course
Name something that instantly cheers you up!
My mom! Greentuna!
Dessert
How many times do you hit the "snooze" button on a typical morning?
ZERO, thank god!
What is the weather like today where you live?
It's very sunny and warm. We're expecting rain tonight, and it is 85 degrees F.
Soup
On a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest) how career-minded are you?
I don't know. I don't have a job yet. But if I did have one, I would want a job that I liked doing that was not based on how much I got paid for it. Where's the love?
Salad
What type of window coverings do you have in your home? Blinds, curtains, shutters, etc.?
We have all kinds of stuff! We have blinds and curtains in all rooms! AWESOME!!!!
Main Course
Name something that instantly cheers you up!
My mom! Greentuna!
Dessert
How many times do you hit the "snooze" button on a typical morning?
ZERO, thank god!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
We're Back!!!!!!!!
By the title of this post, it speaks for itself. We're back from the beach (and historical sights!) From relaxation, we go to waiting for the next big adventure, ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ENGLAND COUNTDOWN:
Leave August 9th
Days till trip: 44 days
ENGLAND COUNTDOWN:
Leave August 9th
Days till trip: 44 days
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Early Bird Special
Who wants to write a post at 8:45 in the morning?!?!? I am because, I'm on vacation, and will not be writing. But, here is my last blog! See you in two weeks!
I say ... and you think ... ?
1.Purchase: Buy
2. Squeaky Clean: Air Freshener Vampire
3. Blended: Together to make a beautiful rainbow
4.Wednesday: Forth day in the week :)
5. Function: Conjunction junction whats that ____
6. Look down: DON'T!!!!
7. July?: What's so important about July?
8. Raspberry: Cheesecake
9. Assertive: LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
10. Cracker: Mike Birbiglia
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Civil War Days....
As our vacation continues, we visited our next two stops in Civil War history. We first stopped at a field where the battle of Antediam took place. What is the battle of Antedam? Well....
HISTORY OF THE BATTLE OF ANTEDIAM:
Located in eastern Virgina, Antediam was the battle field for over 500,000 soldiers from the Union and Confederacy. Antediam is most remembered as the "bloodies day of fighting in civil war history". Over 23,000 casualties (deaths of soldiers and generals) on September 17th, 1861. At this battle 6 generals died and over 100,000 men as well. One of the most important places is Bloody Lane. Bloody Lane was a long strip of land between two fences. At the end of the battle, survivors carried the dead men into this "Sunken Road" (as it is also known). Blood and remains of soldiers were placed here in a long line and never moved. Some soldiers who needed medical attention, were also thrown into the pile and died from others...........stuff. The remaining soldiers spent a few days after the battle helping the wounded, but they had it easy. Antediam was especially horrifying because of all the men who needed amputation (the removing of an arm, leg, tissue or bone from the body). This battle was where Clara Barton was first known. Going into the civil war, Clara knew nothing about nursing. After quiting her old job she traveled to the battle field to attend to the wounded, sick and dying. After the aid in various battles, Clara was known as the "Angel of the Battlefield" for her contributions to many strangers. After the war, Clara continued in her nursing work and founded what is now today the American Red Cross.
A bloody day in ones great history, and it only happened 150 years ago.
To rain on more of your day, here is some information regarding Tim Russert!
NEWS ON TIM RUSSERT (1950-2008)
Investigations have continued on Russert's sudden death. Many reports say that Russert suffered from a heart attack while on set. He was taken to a hospital and attempter treatment, but didn't make it in time.
HISTORY OF THE BATTLE OF ANTEDIAM:
Located in eastern Virgina, Antediam was the battle field for over 500,000 soldiers from the Union and Confederacy. Antediam is most remembered as the "bloodies day of fighting in civil war history". Over 23,000 casualties (deaths of soldiers and generals) on September 17th, 1861. At this battle 6 generals died and over 100,000 men as well. One of the most important places is Bloody Lane. Bloody Lane was a long strip of land between two fences. At the end of the battle, survivors carried the dead men into this "Sunken Road" (as it is also known). Blood and remains of soldiers were placed here in a long line and never moved. Some soldiers who needed medical attention, were also thrown into the pile and died from others...........stuff. The remaining soldiers spent a few days after the battle helping the wounded, but they had it easy. Antediam was especially horrifying because of all the men who needed amputation (the removing of an arm, leg, tissue or bone from the body). This battle was where Clara Barton was first known. Going into the civil war, Clara knew nothing about nursing. After quiting her old job she traveled to the battle field to attend to the wounded, sick and dying. After the aid in various battles, Clara was known as the "Angel of the Battlefield" for her contributions to many strangers. After the war, Clara continued in her nursing work and founded what is now today the American Red Cross.
A bloody day in ones great history, and it only happened 150 years ago.
To rain on more of your day, here is some information regarding Tim Russert!
NEWS ON TIM RUSSERT (1950-2008)
Investigations have continued on Russert's sudden death. Many reports say that Russert suffered from a heart attack while on set. He was taken to a hospital and attempter treatment, but didn't make it in time.
Friday, June 13, 2008
Tim Russert (1950-2008)
Today, we mourn a terrible loss. "Meet the Press's" host, Tim Russert died this afternoon from an unknown cause. Investigation is underway about his death and everyone is going to extremes to find out what happened. Tim was a legend in both the television and recording history and will be remembered.
Tim Russert
1950-2008
Age 58
Cause of Death: Unknown
R.I.P
Tim Russert
1950-2008
Age 58
Cause of Death: Unknown
R.I.P
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Rewritting History
Why so informational?!?!?! Well, I just got out of school (*makes many happy faces and a few screams*) and am officially on summer vacation! YEAH!! Along with summer means the beach, adventure and this year a special surprise (which, if you the reader, have been reading my last posts you will already know it!) To start things off, we're taking a detour off our usual trip. A side trip to revisit history.........
This year in 8th grade, our last unit in SS was the Civil War. It was my favorite unit!! After we had finished the unit I wanted to go visit some places. Battlefields, hospitals, slave hideouts, etc. I talked to Greentuna and Gramtuna and they said YES! GASP! OMG! So, early today (after a four hour of sleep recovery from the 8th grade dance "Night In The Spotlight") we headed off for our first stop.....Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania was one of the main places that important battle took place. Visiting it today, makes you have to imagine no roads, stores or fast food resteraunts. The main battle in Pennsylvania was the battle of Gettysburg.
HISTORY OF GETTYSBURG:
The battle of Gettysburg took place from July 1-3 in 1863. The battle was fought between Meade (Union) and Lee (Confederate). The first day of battle carried on, as men from both the Union and the Confederates were killed. The Union had large numbers compared to the Confederates, and after the first day of battle, lost over half their men. Lee's army was dying.
The second day of fighting was the bloodiest of the three days. Lee lost more men than Meade but continued to fight of the field. On the final day, the "High Water Mark" (the highest and most important point of the war was set) at Pickett's Charge. The Union needed a way to destroy the Confederates by surprise. As a battle plan, they halted thier cannons and gunfire making it seem like they were defeated. The Confederates bought it. Over 300,000 men marched across the field seperating the armies and crossed the picket fence (half way) and the stone wall (Unions front lines). The charge was not led by Pickett but was instead led by some...dude? As the Confederates got closer to the stone wall, the Union fired up their cannons and when they reached the wall itself opened fire. The Confederates had a MASSACRE!!!! Over 3/4 of their men were killed and the general leading them was shot (set high water mark). Afterwards, Lee surrendered to Meade and the Union had won the battle of Gettysburg!!
I KNOW! IT'S A LOT TO TAKE IN!
2morrow we begin our virtual tour and head to our second and third Civil War location
To find out what we will discover next, stay tuned for more adventures of America's great history. Ktuna would be proud.......
This year in 8th grade, our last unit in SS was the Civil War. It was my favorite unit!! After we had finished the unit I wanted to go visit some places. Battlefields, hospitals, slave hideouts, etc. I talked to Greentuna and Gramtuna and they said YES! GASP! OMG! So, early today (after a four hour of sleep recovery from the 8th grade dance "Night In The Spotlight") we headed off for our first stop.....Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania was one of the main places that important battle took place. Visiting it today, makes you have to imagine no roads, stores or fast food resteraunts. The main battle in Pennsylvania was the battle of Gettysburg.
HISTORY OF GETTYSBURG:
The battle of Gettysburg took place from July 1-3 in 1863. The battle was fought between Meade (Union) and Lee (Confederate). The first day of battle carried on, as men from both the Union and the Confederates were killed. The Union had large numbers compared to the Confederates, and after the first day of battle, lost over half their men. Lee's army was dying.
The second day of fighting was the bloodiest of the three days. Lee lost more men than Meade but continued to fight of the field. On the final day, the "High Water Mark" (the highest and most important point of the war was set) at Pickett's Charge. The Union needed a way to destroy the Confederates by surprise. As a battle plan, they halted thier cannons and gunfire making it seem like they were defeated. The Confederates bought it. Over 300,000 men marched across the field seperating the armies and crossed the picket fence (half way) and the stone wall (Unions front lines). The charge was not led by Pickett but was instead led by some...dude? As the Confederates got closer to the stone wall, the Union fired up their cannons and when they reached the wall itself opened fire. The Confederates had a MASSACRE!!!! Over 3/4 of their men were killed and the general leading them was shot (set high water mark). Afterwards, Lee surrendered to Meade and the Union had won the battle of Gettysburg!!
I KNOW! IT'S A LOT TO TAKE IN!
2morrow we begin our virtual tour and head to our second and third Civil War location
To find out what we will discover next, stay tuned for more adventures of America's great history. Ktuna would be proud.......
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