My Birthday!!

Ok, so today is my birthday. I'm 19 years old.. I know you may not think that, but it's true. I don;t know why but everyone I know says I have a baby face and I look like 16 or 17. All I know is that it's wierd being 19 already. Unfortunately, I have to work 9 hours at Friendly's today!!!!!!! That sucks ass. For some reason my GM decided today was the day that I work 9 hours. Anyways, Alixandra is making it better by bringing me to the Narnia midnight showing tonight :) So it's worth it.

New Year's Resolution

For New Year's, my resolution is to concentrate more in school. This year, I ended up not doing a lot of assignments. If I had done those assignments, I would have at least an A, but now I only have a B+. Next semester, I will do better planning out my homework and ACTUALLY doing it. Also, I plan on making sure my dad stays off of cigarettes

This Semester

Wow, this semester is over next week! I can't believe how fast that went by. Overall, I really enjoyed this semester. It wasn't too hard, and I had a lot of fun in all of my classes. I wish I had the same english class next semester, because it was fun being with all of my classmates in that class. Also, I'm pretty sure Ihave good grades in all of my classes too; like B or higher. Im excited to have a month of no school though.

Thankful

For Thanksgiving, I was so thankful. First, I was thankful for still having a cr, since I was in a pile up(not my fault!) on 481 on my way to visit my family for the holidays. I'm also thankful for my health, and that fact that even in this economy, I am able to keep two jobs. They aren't much, but it's more than what a lot of people have. Lastly, I'm thankful to have a great family around me :)

Cell Phones

Cell Phones are addicting. I love my phone so much. I text alot. One month, about a month ago, I had 11,000 text messages!! I know, thats really bad, but I dont text that much anymore. But anyways, I still love my phone. It's like life support. One time, I dropped my phone, and ran it over with a lawn mower. I jumped off the lawn mower, and raced to Verizon in about 5 minutes to get a new phone... Maybe addiction IS a bad thing..

Carbon Footprint

When I took the carbon footprint quiz, I thought it would be resonably low. However, it wasn't. It would take 4.11 earths to sustain a world of just me. That really sucks. I knew I didn't do everything perfect, but I do alot to do my part. I dont know, I do well for the earth, so I'm just gonna keep what I'm doing and be happy

Dallas Cowboys

My whole life I have been a Dallas fan. The Dallas Cowboys are called America's team for a reason. Unfortunately, they aren't doing as well as they should be. There was a time when they were 1-7... But then Wade Philip's was fired! When the new caoch came in, the Cowboys woke up as a team. First, they went and beat the number one team the NY Giants. Then they won their second game in a row. Too bad they couldn't win three in a row. It is a long shot, but the Cowboys can still make it to the playoffs. I hope they do, because i think they are still the best team.

Thanksgiving

This day is one I hope to supress in the near future. I ate so much food on Thanksgiving. I was so thankful to be with all of my family and friends and visit everyone I love. I ate dinner two times that day. First, I went to my aunts house were my family was and we watched football and ate dinner. Then, we went home and had dinner all over again with my dads best friend and her family. The only good thing about all the foot was the pie <3. Unfortunately, the Cowboys lost, which bummed me out. But, all in all today was a good day, besides 20 pounds of food within 14 hours.

Harry Potter

Oh My God! Just in case you didn't know, I'm a Harry Potter freak. I love it to death! My best friends Chelsea Susan and I went to see the newest movie the other day This movie was crazy. There was so many times we all jumped out of our seats. You really end up thinking your in the movie while you watch it. I was really upset how it ended thou. I'm not going to say things that happened, but it really angered me. I can't wait to see part 2 so all my questions will finally be answered. I seriously think everyone should see this movie like 3 times so you see every little detail. Thanks.

Due Date

I saw this movie with my best friend. It was Hilarious!! Zach Galifianakis in my opinion is a comedian genius. He makes it look so easy. Now, my best friend isn't into that "guy" humor, but she was happy to see it. It really is funny. And it's funny funny, not dumb funny. Im really happy I was able to see this, it was a wise investment in my opinion. I recommend everyone to see this movie at least once. You will laugh, but it also pulls on your heart strings as well.

Jackass 3D

What a messed up movie. So I was able to get my friend to come see this movie. She doesn't like these "sensless humor" movies, but I talked her in to going... Bad mistake. I will sum up the movie for you in three words: penis, shit, and dildos. First off, every cast member showed their dick at least once in the movie. Stevo also volunterred to get hit in the nuts with a tee ball (he wont be having any children, but he will have internal bleeding). I'm not going to go into details with the shit, you can use your imagination. Now, I don't know why, but there was an obsession with dildos on this movie. There was even a dildo cannon. I don't know about you, but I felt awkward watching that, mostly because I brought a girl with me to see that movie. I would recommend this movie if you are looking for mindless humor and you want to see others in excrusiating pain

My sister

So my sister moved on Monday. It is really weird not having her around. She did alot around the house too, so it's hard keepiing up with everything at the house and school and work. But, its better for her. She likes it at her new school I hear. I know at first she hated it. She didn't want anything to do with moving to a new school. But, she loosened up and realizes its not as bad as she thought. I am glad she moved though. It's better for everyone, less stress to deal with. I wish her luck and hopefully she changes her ways.

Britt's Party

Saturday night before Halloween was fun. Alixandra and I went to Brittany's house for her Halloween party. We had alot of fun. We drank, played some pong, and lots of other things. I just want to say that Im really good and Beer Pong. Like one game, we were playing 10 cup, and I got 8 cups down before my partner got even one. Brittany got trashed after like 3 shots and 2 Smirnoff's. We ended up beating on her a bit and throwing candy at her and down her shirt lol. It was crazy. I met some cool guys that night too. Pretty much it was a good party.

November 3rd

Today, we got back onto the subject of pot. I don't know how we do it. but it keeps happening. We were talking about all men are created equaland hings like that and still that is incorporated with weed, i dont know how but it is. Another thing. Our class is very loud! We always end up screaming and yelling louder than the person next to us. Haing a class 3 hours long is starting to take its toll. Im getting sick of this class. Its not that I don't like it, because I do. I just can't take 3 hours straight of it. Thats it for now.

Paige

The past week has been so stressful. I have a 15 year old sister, Kristen, that lives with me and my dad. Last year, she wasn't doing her homework and almost failed freshman year. She was then grounded for like ever until her grades raised back up. She tried hard, so she got a new cell phone and her priviledges back. She was doing great this year, but then she got back into her rut. My dad doesn't know what to do anymore. He and I both are always gone. He works constantly and I'm either at school or at one of my jobs. On top of that, she doesn't have a woman influence on her at the house. So, my dad and my sister have decided that my sister is moving in with my dads best friend, Kim, up by Lake George. This is good because Kim used to babysit us, she is someone my sister can look up to, and she has someone at home to make sure she is doing her school work. I'm happy because it's hard living with a teenage girl, she is always in a pissy mood. I know she doesn't want to move right now, but she will be better off when she does.

Food Inc.

Gross! Like I knew that animals were treated badly during the food process, but what they do is disgusting. I had no idea how are they actually take the process. They should labl our food with a biohazard sign. It really is that gross. I feel so sick to my stomach after watching that... But there is some good. I am definetly going to eat healthier. I know eating "health" isn't really what healthy, but it's better than dying from what I comsume. And once I eat burgers again, I'm going well all the way, no more medium rare for me. Also, when I thought about how we treat our cows at the farm(them being and a confined space with no grazing) I thought we were bad; but what the corporations do with the poultry, beef, and pork is horrific. I don't see why the FDA, USDA, or goverment shouldn't interfere. I think someone up there needs to change what they are doing to our food.

College so far

I've had alot of writing to do so far in all of my classes this semester. Everything I've had to right has been on whatever topic I want, what I feel strongly about. I now even have a Psych research paper I'm doing. With everything in school so far, I've come to one conclusion. Everything I have done has reinforced the facts in my mind that I want to major in music. I always write about what I first think about because it's always easiest for me, and I always think of music first or find a way to incorperate music in my writing. I just feel bliss when I'm singing or listening to music. That's the best way to explain it. Bliss. I am truly happiest when involved in music

YMCA

I reallly like the Y. I've been going here for the past like 2 or 3 weeks to support my friends Summer and Dan(married). They are both trying to lose weight, so I go to motivate them. I do Zumba with Summer and Raquetball with Dan. Zumba is really fun. It basically exercising by aerobic dancing kind of. It's really hard too! But it's alot of fun. I'm into musical singing dancing stuff so I enjoy going with her. Now raquetball is just crazy. Talk about nonstop running. Raquetball is just a really fun thing to do. I like going to the Y with Summer and Dan. It's getting me in really good shape, which is what i need!

Good news and Bad news

Alright. So bad news is I totaled my car. This is actually very bad news because I loved that car. It was perfect. But now I know that Nissan is where ill be for my next new car. Now good news. My insurance company called me yesterday. The bank my loan came out of doesn't even offer GAP insurance, which blows. Fortunately, my insurance is paying the price I bought the car for PLUS 8% because I haven't had the car for more than 180 days. I was so happy! That means I can start saving instead of paying for a broke vehicle. That made my week right there

Supersize Me.... NOT

Ok, I'm am a college student and I love Mcdonalds. I love the Big Mac and I just enjoy eating their food. But now, I don't feel like I'm in the mood for Mcdonalds much anymore. That movie was disgusting. I can't believe how much weight you can really put on from fast food. But what that guy did was worse. I understand provong a point. But come on, eating that crap for a month straight is frankly revolting. I would never do that, just the thought of it is gross. Fast food is delicious, but only in moderation. I'm always aware of what I eat. I always make sure im staying fit. I'm sorry Mcdonalds, no more fries for me.

Tuesday

Tuesday morning, I found out the whole side of my head was hit in the accident. Along with the bump, most of the side of my head was now bruised. My chest also started bruising a little from the seat belt. Thankfully, Mrs, Garnett gave me one of her rice packs for my neck. It was really nice of her, and I'm telling you its like crack. I heat that thing up and put it on my neck and it works so well. I was actually able to remotely move my neck. Then I was dumb and went to work. BIG mistake. Half an hour into my 8 hour shift, my head started to pound, my neck hurt, and my whole left side was in pain. I should have still been at home resting, but I thought I could handle it. I felt so helpless. The manager on duty wouldn't let me do my normal stuff. I usally fill the ice, take out the milk,bring out the clean ice cream cups, because for most of the waitress' there the thiings are too heavy for them. But the manager wouldn't let me do any of it because of the concussion.I ended up leavng work early because I couldn't take it anymore, so the manager said go and rest. Hopefully Wednesday will be better.

Monday

Well, today pretty much sucked. I didn't do much, because of the pain I was in, I'm even starting to hurt in new places Sleeping was usless, because I had to wake up every two hours thanks to my concussion. I have a big goose egg on my head, which can be easily seen through my hair. I couldn't even move my head like all day because my neck was so still. My dad drove me to Mrs. Garnett's house for dinner then Voices. It was nice to see how concerned they both were about my accident. We talked about what happened, even though I didn't say in detail what happened, because it was to hard to talk about it too much. We went to Voices, but I couldn't sing. Then we left an hour early because of my head and I couldn't talk the pain. Monday was really just the beginning I could tell.

10-10-10

An epic day which only comes once in a lifetime. This day will be one of my most memorable, but not in a good way. On Sunday of my long weekend, I was going to pick up some friends to go to the Y and work out. That didn't happen. You see, a month or so ago, the county decided is was a great idea to tar and gravel the roads where I live, without compacting the gravel down. Maybe they thought out tires would do that for them, but in reality the temperature drop hardened the tar, so not on the sides of the roads the gravel is piling up. Well, the inevitable happened. I got too close to the side of the road and hit the gravel, which made me lose traction and go of the road. I then slightly turned to get back on the road, which made it worse. I ended up spinning out of control, going head first into a ditch, spinning IN the ditch, and the momentum propelled the car back onto the road. I now have some bumps, bruises, a hyperextended ankle, a concussion, and no car. Yeah, my weekend wasn't so great.



 

Marijuana

Wow! I don't understand the reasoning for smoking pot, or any drug really. Pot is dumb in my mind. I do not see the importance for doing ANY drug. In TC3, I've heard so much about how awesome it is and how people try to get whole groups together to smoke. Like why do people smoke? In my mind, the is NO positive of smoking, only negatives. First, its a waste of money. Second, it is bad for your body. third, it is illegal and you can be arrested for it. I'm not saying I'm perfect. I mean, I go out and drink with my buddy's sometimes and have a good time, but drugs don't appeal to me what so ever. Seriously, first I work way to hard for the little money I have to waste it for getting high for an hour.I will never do a single drug in my life as long as I live. I have never even remotely thought about doing a drug and I never will. I have better things to do than smoke pot. I hope this doesn'y offend anyone, this is not meant for that. I'm only writing what I really feel. Sorry

Being a Bystander

If I were a bystander, it depends on what I am witnessing whether I would help or contact the authorities. Like, if I saw someone being robbed, I would probably help them. If the person hand a gun, I would call the police. It's hard to really say exactly what I would do in every situation until you are currently in that situation. For example if I saw a husband and wife fighting, I wouldn't think anything of it and keep on walking. However, if I saw a husband hitting his wife, I could call the police, and then I would restrain the man and prevent him from further hitting the woman. If I ever saw someone with a gun, I don't think I would run up to him and stop him because I don't feel like being shot. But, if I had the opportunity to sneak up on someone with a gun, I would try. I think that I would be able to take anyone as a bystander if I were able to sneak up on them. Like I said I've never been in a position to make an important decision like that. But I do know if someone was being harmed in any way I would do something, either call the police or take matters into my own hands.

Brittany

So basically Brit and I work together at Friendly's. She and I are great friends now, we even go out to lunch every week with Emily. I started asking her questions and here are the results:
1. Why are you going to TC3?
"Im taking up time until I move to North Carolina."
2. When do you do your homework that you have due tomorrow?
"Lets see, I do my homework the day the homework is do haha"
3. What do you like about school?
"I like meeting new people"
4. What are you doing for Fall Break?
"I am working, hanging out with Heather and going over to Jesse's house"
5. What is working for you as a student?
(i can include the whole answer)"getting help from my friends with my homework"
6. What will you try to change?
"The amount of homework my teacher's are trying to give me"
7. How come you work and go to school?
"How else am I going to afford going to North Carolina AND hanging out with friends"
8. What is the most fun that you have had in TC3?
"Going out for lunch with you and Em"
9. How long will you stay in college?
"However long it take for me to pass"
.....and the best question
10. Who do you love more me or Em?

"You of course"

Me: i knew it!

Britt:"Just kidding Emily"

Me: ... I know... lol

Ultimate Frisbee

Frisbee is without a doubt the best sport EVER!! It is harder than people think. Some people (Sheena!) think that all Ultimate Frisbee is is simply throwing a frisbee. Well, some people are sadly mistaken. To be a good frisbee player, you need to be able to block the frisbee so the other team doesn't get a touchdown. This is your defense. The offensive aspect is running. This whole game is sprinting constantly to either block a catch or catching it yourself. Throwing a frisbee is harder than you wouls expect too. There are many different ways to throw a frisbee, and you need to know most of them to get it to where you are trying to throw it. I myself can throw a frisbee at least 4 ways with both hands. I can also throw it over 50 yards, which is not as easy as one would think. Basically, Ultimate is alot like football, but there isn't any (much) physical contact, and it take more skill and precision. I don't know about Ms. Regula but I say the Freshman Seminar class should go play one day.

Pain

       A lot of the pain comes from the fact that I can't tell you to your face. You have made me feel like the happiest guy on earth. And within a day you've managed to make me feel like the lousiest instead. You make me feel like I'm just not good enough, even though all I did was care about you. Even though I was there whenever you needed it, or just to say hi and make sure you were happy. I was the one on the other end of the phone at night from 1 and a half to 3 hours out of the night. I was the one who asked you how you were every day and how your night was. I told you how hard it was for me to open up anymore, you know how I keep things bottle up to make things seem easier. But I ignored what I thought I should do and I opened up to you, I told you I was willing to try and take a chance. At first you said yes, but then you turned around and slapped me in my face.    
       Well, you maybe happy with that other guy now, and don't get me wrong you should be happy. But what about me? What about how I feel, how you made me feel. It's like you swept me off my feet, but then ripped the carpet out from under me, not even thinking about my feelings and you it makes me feel. You said it yourself how well connected right from the beginning, that you were able to tell me things some of your closest friends don't even know.... The worst part about it, is that I'm not sad that you changed your mind. Because I'd love to just be friends. What hurts is that you know what I've been through, you know my past. You know how I haven't been able to be open to any other girl or anyone else for that matter because of what people have put me through in the past. I trusted you, because I could see you were different. You were different, but now your just one of them. Another person taking advantage me, just because I'm the nice guy.

Ms. Adams

My best learning experience was the music system in Lansing High School. Lets start with my biggest inspiration, Ms. Adams. If it wasn't for this woman, I would not be as involved in music as am now. I started off as a freshman taking chorus for an easy A. That year was a big eye opener. Ms. Adams showed me how important music really is. Sophmore year, this was increased. I was convinced to do my first solo, well duet. Ms. Adams showed me the potential I trully have. After this is when my true music journey began. After my duet, I was invited to join the very select group, Varsity Chorale. This class was kind of challenging, but the fun and passion was SO worth it. I was very priviledged that Ms. Adams let me into her select group, without auditioning might I add :P. After that first year of VC, I knew music was my life. The next year, I did Mixed Chorus, Varsity Chorale, and a new choir. Ms. Adams further convinced me to join Show Choir. This choir wasn't very hard at all. It was simply there for kids with passion towards singing... well it was also there to fend off the PMWD, Post Musical Withdrawal Disorder. this choir was there only to give us something fun to do. One of the biggest things I'm forever grateful for is the musical. I wouldn't do the musical, I just wouldn't. But, knowing my potential and love for music, Ms. Adams MADE me do it, she even signed me up herself without my approval. Simply put being in the Lansing Musicals are easily the highlights of my life, and will be at the top forever. I love Ms. Adams. She was my inspiration throughout my highschool career to be as involved in music as a person can be. Thanks to Ms. Adams opening my eyes and pushing me further into music, my life truthfully now has a purpose. I truly believe music is the reason I keep moving forward. If I didn't have the exposure to music that I have had thanks to Ms Adams, I honestly don't know were I would be. Music is the definition of my life,it really is. Thanks toMs. Adams, I was able to fill every open gap in my life with music. Last year I was in FIVE choirs. I was in Mixed Chorus, Show Choir, the student ran accapella group the Lansingers, All County, and Varsity Chorale. Even though I am not in Lansing anymore, I have still been able to seak out multiple choirs to join in. I am currently in the TC3 chorus, Voices, the select group Inner Voices, and as of Monday, the VERY select group the Jubilee Singers. And guess what? Ms Adams is still my conductor for Voices!!! I love this woman with all my heart. She has truly becaome and trully will be one of my best friends for many years to come. Without Ms Adams, I wouldn't have had to opporunity to bring out the true Chris sherman. Before her I was Chris sherman, the nice boy that everyone liked. Now, thanks to Ms Adams, I am Chris Sherman, the true epidomy of music in and of itself. I am forever grateful Ms Adams. I can never fully thank you enough.

Music

I LOVE music. If i didnt have music in my life, i dont know what i would do. lets see, last year i was in 5 different choirs at once. two of the where select groups. this year im in three and one is select. i just love to sing. i can sing practically anything. i sing tenor and bass. sometimes i can even sing a high C. if you dont know what this means, basically i can sing as high and sapranos can in faltsetto. I love listening to music too. I like the music in the radio, like 95.5 and 106.1. My favorite band in Linkin Park. They are the best band ever. I will always have music in my life. Comment on this and tell me about you're standpoint on music and if you sing and what not.

Essays

I hate essays. I don't think im good at them. The intro is too hard to write. i like writing the rest of the essay, but i feel like crap after because its never good enough for the professors even when i try very hard and feel its quality work. just saying

Voices Monday 20th

Monday was a great day. First off, Em Britt and i all went out for lunch before our classes. It was so much fun to be with them. Then at 6 pm i went to my first Ltapa meeting. Ltapa is an organization that funds all the music in my old school. Me being a true music person, i felt like i had to join to stay connected with the musical and such. It was fun, but Voices was amazing, again. We sang all our old misic, and got some new pieces as well. I love this choir. My whole section looks up to me, because I'm the only one that knows what I'm singing and am confident in singing out. After Voices Inner Voices had a meeting. Inner Voices is a select group, which i didn't even have to audition to get in, while everyone else did. haha I was excited for that. I can't wait for next week when we start singing. Thats it for now

Freshman 1st Semester

So far, I like college. The classes aren't too strenuous yet, though I hate how I'm getting my 3rd essay assignment in English already. Dr. Grant is something else. Her personality just fun, sometimes. She is very blunt and honest. Most of the time it's funny but other times it can really piss you off! But we aren't at college to make friends with the teachers right? Chorus is so much fun. I like some of the music we are doing a lot. Others I don't really prefer, but I do not really care as long as I'm singing. For the most part, the professors have been very nice and easy going for now, hopefully the rest of the semester rides out as smoothly. I would say that the hardest part of college is the homework. It's not that there is a lot of homework.. well there is quite a bit but it's not overly time consuming yet, it's that I am horrible at doing homework. I have a hard time sitting down and getting started in doing my homework. However, once I get started its a breeze. It's just that initial push that I need to get doing it.
I would say that the thing I dislike the least about college is paying for it. I've had to pay for college all by myself, which really sucks. I hated when I had to take out a student loan, because I hate borrowing money, no matter how much. Luckily I got to scholarships so I'll get most of it back this time. Another thing that I don't like is driving to school. I like driving, but I don't like paying for gas haha.
The most fun I have at college is on mondays. Every monday Britt, Em and I all hang out for an hour or two and drive around to get a bite to eat. It's so much fun, because the three of us just have a good time when we are together.
If I had to change on thing about college it's working out... Well, I am going to change that, but that's beside the point. With going to college, I had to cut down hours at working on the farm. The farm helped me stay in great shape, but now with college, it's been hard for me to find time for my workout outlet. Also, I need to get my hours back working so I can get more money again. I love college and all, but I have had to cut back on work which is good because I get a little break from it(only the 3 days I have school) but its bad because I really liked building myself a nice financial support system. Well, thats all I can think of that I want to say about college, si until next time. Bye

The Horrific day of 9/11

9/11 was and always will be a tragedy. There were alot of things we all remember from that day. What we remember most would probably be the destruction of the twin towers. One minute they are there and another minute later those iconic towers crumbled right in our very hands. But what we don't always think about is how we were able to fight back. On flight 93, the passengers all rose up to take the plane back over... For me and most people alike, 9/11 was a giant eye opener. That day showed the U.S. that we aren't invincible. Before 9/11, war and conflict had never touched the soil of the U.S.(besides internal conflicts of course). Every big war we fought in was on the ground of some other country. This kamikaze act showed me how vulnerable we really are. It's a scary thought to think that that could happen at any time, in any place, even from right under us. 9/11 has been and always will be an emotional roller coaster filled with tears and anger. 

Voices

I am really excited!  Last night's rehearsal was so much fun. First we ate and talked amongst one another to get to know each other. Then we sang some amazing songs too. I got to visit Mrs. Garnett and Ms. Adams which was really nice. But then after Voices there were auditions held for Inner Voices. I got in without even auditioning, and then I got Mrs. Garnett to audition. She didn't think she would make it but I told her that she is an amazing singer. Basically last night was just such a happy night for me.