senior high @ south delta

back into commission

2007-02-25T22:00:00.000-08:00

okay, so here it is. this beauty of a blog is being reinstated. brought back into commission. updated. you name it, it's happening.

unfortunately, i really don't know what to announce. i think i'll start with a plug for ACG.

so yeah... for those of you who don't know, finch and i have started up accountability groups (hence the AC and the G) for sr highs on sunday nights at 5:30. it's a good time to sit and chat with other people in the group about what's going on with your faith/life. we just started today and we'll be continuing on with the groups for a while. i highly recommend ACG for all of you out there. we all need accountability (faith isn't the easiest thing to work through). so come on out next sunday night.

ACG
sundays from 5:30 - 6:30pm
right before dsf
pray.share.study.

Happy New Year!!

2007-01-02T18:51:00.000-08:00

Yeah that pretty much says it all.

ATTENTION ALL SDSS-ERS!

2006-11-09T21:20:00.000-08:00

NEXT WEDNESDAY (aka November 15th), we're having a speaker from an organization called Pais come in to Prayer @ the Pole. For those of you who were at Qwanoes this summer, it's Mel Easton!! It's going to be sweet! She's basically going to talk to us a bit on prayer and then we're going to pray, as we normally like to do at Prayer @ the Pole ;). So, if you want to come out and learn a little more about why we pray, find out why we even meet as a prayer group, or you want to pray for our lovely school of south delta secondary, feel free to check it out! We usually take over what is commonly known as the "green room" behind the theatre in that hallway that nobody ever goes down, in case you haven't been before. Yeah! That's it! Wednesday @ lunch! Come out! :)

Tara

PS- if you want to know about Pais and why the hay it's even called that (because it's NOT an acronym, surprisingly), you can check out their website @

www.paisproject.com

grey?

2006-10-22T14:30:00.000-07:00

While trying my best to write an essay on the joys of leadership and volunteering (welcome to the wonderful world of scholarship applications, my friends), I found my mind wandering a little bit. Actually, a lot. In fact, I was pondering for quite some time why they dyed McSteamy's hair grey? Without being able to come to a a conclusion on my own, I've decided that I need some input from other Grey's addicts.
My opinion: it brings a whole new meaning to the title "Grey's Anatomy". Get it? GREY's Antomy. I know...not funny. Booo.

p.s. lisa has grey hair.

Mini-Golf: You Know You Want It

2006-10-21T11:47:00.000-07:00

Greetings, Sr. High folk. Well, I reckon it's been a while since we've had an "event" of any decent magnitude. This hasn't been for lack of trying, as the frustrated people on Ministry Team can tell you. However, I am pleased to announce that we now have an "event" (is that what the kids call it?) planned for next Saturday.

A scientific Gallup poll recently revealed that when people think of Halloween, 96.3% of them think of mini-golf (with a margin of error of +/- 2%). The association is obvious. Therefore, on Saturday we'll be going to the extreme mini-golf courses of Castle Fun Park in Abbotsford to roll up a fatty of fellowship and fun.

Now, right there, I know your youthful hearts just tripled their beat rate. Obviously any place that calls itself "Castle Fun Park" ain't messing around. And it ain't. You'll have your choice of playing the mysterious Coral Sea course or the exotic yet emotionally meaningful Jungle course. CFP (as the kids like to call it) is about even more than the wonders of mini-golf though. It also seeks to educate the mind and body through the employment of complex and beautiful games, both arcade and otherwise. Games such as Whack-A-Mole ask the question, "Who am I? Where am I going? How is the elimination of moles effecting the balance of the delicate Castle Fun Park ecosystem?".

Of course, Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged. If you are costume-free at this event, you risk the chance of Finch saying, "Where's your costume?" Clearly that would be an awkward and emotionally scarring moment that no intelligent person would want to endure.

We'll meet in the courtyard of the church at 6:30 on Saturday the 28th (i.e. this Saturday. It has also been scientifically proven that short notice for events makes them more fun). The cost is $10, which covers you for one round of mini-golf and the cost of gas, etc. You should also bring some extra bucks for the games at CFP and a stop for some tasty treats at an exciting food-selling location on the way home. You should be home around 11:30pm (*fingers crossed*),and leaders will drive you home (unless you live in some freaky-deaky place like Surrey. *cough* Broadheads *cough*).

There will be a sign-up list at Sunday School and at Wednesday small groups. Please try to put your name down as soon as possible and try to confirm what friends of yours are coming so that we can figure out how many car seats we need ASAP. I strongly encourage you guys to invite your homies, as this will be a fun night and a good way to introduce them to youth group.

Finch, out.

Posting for the sake of Posting

2006-10-19T16:24:00.000-07:00

Well, I am just posting something so that there is something in the october archives so that this site appears to have been gong for a long time. As well as, no one has posted for a long long time.

something?

2006-09-30T14:22:00.000-07:00

K, im bored and wanna do something tonight, if anyone has any ideas, holla. o, and my house is open for a movie or something like that.

myspace is your friend

2006-09-23T15:44:00.000-07:00

so i'm encouraging all of you to get a myspace account. why? well it's good times, that's why. plus there's tons of people on it, so it's fun to leave messages for everyone. janiners has one (www.myspace.com/jstanderwick) and i have one (www.myspace.com/jennsalt). Then there's Jacquie and Abby and Kimmy and Brooke and Kirk... well the fun just never ends.

So yeah.... myspace.com is your friend!

Love ya!

out of retirement

2006-09-22T10:12:00.000-07:00

let's bring this thing out of retirement

yes, the other fancy dancy blog is good for all the info and goings on in sr high, but this is the easiest one to discuss stuff on. who knows, maybe we can have 249 actual posts (instead of just comments)

love you all - see you soon

jenn

bbq september 4th

2006-09-03T13:35:00.000-07:00

hey there fellow sr hi's...

so, bbq at the marcopoulos' house tomorrow at 3. this shindig ends at around 8 so make sure you bring 2$ for dinner, and your swimsuit because it's going to be a nice day! please pass this message on, because the only other place that it is posted is the other sr hi site (seniorhighstyle.com), and there aren't too many that are registered on there.

later gators.

Pot Luck August 25

2006-08-21T21:42:00.000-07:00

Hey, for everyone that has not yet heard, there's a pot luck for the end of the summer at the church on friday august 25 @ 7:30pm. The theme is Red Carpet, but not as formal. As long as you try and put together a decent outfit that looks a little out of character, you'll be fine. Otherwise, dress as a nerd and it will come in handy. We also need people to contribute food! Please bring an appetizer/main course/salad/dessert. Let me know what you can bring, you can email me at cowgirl711@hotmail.com to let me know. Sooner is better than Friday afternoon, so please let me know so I can get organized and stay sane! Also, Alannah is doing the decor for Friday and she would like anyone who can to bring tiki torches and white chirstmas lights. If you have any of those, please email her at alannah_banana14@hotmail.com . Any other questions you may have, you should email Steve Harris (steve_harris2@hotmail.com) .

stay sane y'all.

P.s; Girls bible study is still on for 9:45 - 12 @ the marcopoulos' if you can come. Steve has also organized a game of Manhunt for the evening (8:30-11:30 @ Diefenbaker Park). This is for everyone, so please come!

Pot Luck August 25

2006-08-21T21:39:00.000-07:00

just a reminder

2006-08-15T14:06:00.001-07:00

just a friendly reminder to all those who haven't yet switched over to the new site. steve's got a new site going for the senior high's and y'all can find it at www.seniorhighstyle.com .

just a reminder

2006-08-15T14:06:00.000-07:00

AARGH!

2006-08-09T12:37:00.000-07:00

Yes, that is what I'm feeling right now, because I can't get the new site to work! I've been trying to figure it out for a long time before everyone knew about it, so I've come to a conclusion that it must be something to do with my computer. It's wierd though, the blog works, and my internet works, but not these junior/senior sites. Is it a setting on my computer that needs to be changed, do you think? If I can't get it to work, I may just have to go down to the library later to check it out, because I hate missing out.

P.s: Does anyone know what's going on tonight and the rest of this week for the Seniors?

Bill 42 -- Transfer to new SDBC Youth Website

2006-08-03T20:52:00.000-07:00

In light of the recent discovery of the new SDBC Youth website by a number of people, I suggest that, since the new site offers better organization and also a cooler format, we transfer all activity to the new site. This is, of course, what I think, and I would like to see what you all (ya'll) think.

Please post a comment here if you support/oppose the idea, and why. If you support it, why not make an account on the new site (located at www.seniorhigh.southdelta.org) and post on my Bill 42 thread with your support.

Thank you, and please don't forget your complimentary paperclip on your way out the door.

--One Zero One Zero One Zero

ben, the rumours are true.

2006-08-03T08:45:00.000-07:00

has anyone checked this out yet?

http://www.seniorhigh.southdelta.org

i think i may be the only one, other than steve, registered. was there really a need for another sr high site? is this one not successful enough?

Yay for August!

2006-08-01T18:24:00.000-07:00

Happy August 1st everyone! My birthday is 24 days from now....wait no...23. August 24 is the date. Anyways, I just wanted to say that August is pretty much the best month ever. I'm off to babysit.
Lisa :)

swim2

2006-08-01T15:05:00.000-07:00

k, again i am bored, so come to my house at around 6 00 and then we will endoudgeourselves in water.

E3 IS DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 as we know it

2006-07-31T16:02:00.000-07:00

pretty much, this is directed at ben.
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/722/722035p1.html
12 years of the mega expo, and now it is gone. IGN/E3 was my closest relation to my own nearby expo, and since none have come to vancouver, my videogaming life has disintigrated 18.6%.

now, I will return to my corner and cry.

ps has n e one seen commercials for the fall show heroes? it looks good. I like the chinese guy with either telekinesis or time control. not enough info yet. but A to the X.

Peas of Death

2006-07-30T08:10:00.000-07:00

so I wake up this morning to a thunder clap at 8 54 AM and with out my contacts think it is raining hardcore. but no, when I put them in, its hail, the size of a pea. our gutters were filled with the hail, and overflowing. i would show you the picture, but im lazy, so i wont. the picture is out my front door,showing the hail enough to make it blurry across the street. when I took a [pee] in my upstairs bathroom, i thought the roof window was going to break, and soak my with peas of death. but i lived, and indy is freaked out like no other.

C'est moi

2006-07-29T15:42:00.000-07:00

hehe thats the name of a store. But anyways its me, and if you're wondering who 'me' is then think to yourselves who else would post in french?? When your head hurts from thinking so much (hey its been a while since its been needed) just scroll to the bottom and find out which evil personnage has caused you all this grief. Alas I am home for a grand total of 24 hours. Ain't that just exciting? Well no actually its not, cuz here I am hiding in my room and packing AGAIN before I embark on yet another adventure (or more specifically re-embark on an already started adventure). Yes you guessed it: I'm back off to camp (qwanoes that is) to do mucho dishes and make nada dinero. But hey its fun so what can you do? But the real question you should all be asking is how long will my french manicure last in dish pit? Not very long if Jackson has anything to do with it. But here I am missing all you guys because I havn't seen you all in FOREVER and that makes me sad. I hope you all had fun partying it up on the boats. Well what to tell you? CIT was amazing. God did some pretty cool things with our group and I think you're going to see some pretty excited SDBC youth come back from camp. I personally learnt a lot about myself and God and I cried more than I ever have in my life. But with tears come healing so here I am happy and excited about God! I hope all of your summers have been as rewarding as mine has been so far. I will see you all in three weeks when I come back for good (joy for cheer boot camp :S ). Until then lots of love
xoxNina

Ministry Team... The Return

2006-07-27T12:13:00.000-07:00

Hello friendies. Just a reminder that there is Ministry Team this Sunday. We'll meet 5:30-6:30 in the Youth Centre. Please try to come on time, since I want to have lots of time to talk about ideas for Sr. High events in August and beyond. I'd like everyone coming to try to come up with at least one idea for a Sr. High event we could do this summer, and offer some explanation of how we would actually get it done (i.e. What kind of stuff would we need? How would we get the word out? What is the focus/goal of the event, etc.).

If you haven't come to Ministry Team yet and are interested in joining, please send me an e-mail at mynameisfinch@hotmail.com

Finch, out.

i'm still wondering....

2006-07-27T11:42:00.000-07:00

who stole my pizza?

tubing

2006-07-26T14:56:00.000-07:00

this is just to confirm that, yes, we are going tubing in pt. roberts tonight. we meet in lighthouse park at 6:30 and cost is $3 (for gas). don't worry about eating, steve promises there'll be food, just bring yourself! if you guys need directions, comment or e-mail me (lizards_queen@hotmail.com), and i'll forward them to you. if you need a ride, i can take two more. you can come to my house + i'll bring you with. hope to see you all there!

wednesday!

2006-07-24T21:55:00.000-07:00

hey amigos, does anyone know what's happening on wednesday for the senior highs? I haven't gotten an email, so I figured it must not be firmed up yet, or someone knows something I don't. What's going on?

missing you

2006-07-22T16:43:00.000-07:00

hey everyone,

i thought i'd write a quick hello to my wonderful & amazing senior highs back at home. i'm having an incredible summer here at qwanoes as the cit counselor. i have seen God do some amazing things in the last three weeks - i wish i had the time to write them all out. if you get a chance, pray for me and the cit's here at camp. it's going to be a long, hot, tiring week and we need all the help we can get!

anyway, i love & miss all of you - let me know how you're doing!

pool

2006-07-21T17:41:00.000-07:00

k, I want to get u in my pool. come at like 7 00. if u dont read this til 7 30, come n e ways. yaaaay. I will be expecting you there ben. poo

Llama Shows!

2006-07-19T22:08:00.000-07:00

People that want to come and see my llama shows here are the dates!!!
But I don't think Chester or I will do well this year...he's getting a little stubborn. It's too bad because I think this is my last year in my llama club :( Obstacle shows and P.R are the most fun to watch!. Anyways wish me good luck training Chester!!!

Chilliwack Fair--- August 10 -13

I will give the times later*

P.N.E--- August 18-22

ugh! not busy enough!

2006-07-18T21:31:00.000-07:00

..and it was right. sorta. i'm not writing about the fortune cookie. i'm writing about the fact that i feel like my summer is going to waste. even with vbs, saltspring, work, and leaving for "back east" in a couple weeks, i still feel like i'm not doing enough with my time. maybe it's because i'm not really enjoying anything i do with my time (aside from vbs- i love my kids!). it feels like i'm being drained emotionally and physically instead of getting something out of the things i do. so, getting to the point and getting out of hyper-emo mode, anybody up for a trip to the art gallery (vancouver) next week? or maybe even a movie? that is, if any of you are experiencing similar feelings of loss of point/purpose...

*as an afterthought... strange how i'm completely exhausted, and yet i feel like i have to do more.

:)

2006-07-15T16:01:00.000-07:00

This entry has two topics I must present to the public that is SD's senior high:
The first is that this Thursday (I don't know if you've heard) there is a Saltspring 'reunion' at 8:30ish at the church (me thinks). I don't know who to contact about it... I guess just show up. Probably talk to Grant about it; I'm just the messenger.

Secondly; if anyone is free tonight, I kind of want to go out for dinner... Let me know!!

Cultus

2006-07-15T10:47:00.000-07:00

Hey is anyone planning to go to Cultus waterslides next weekend. I just found out that Senior Highs can go as well and I was wondering if anyone was going. Let me know!!!

Rock MY Shazbot

2006-07-14T19:32:00.000-07:00

I don't know why I chose that title.

K, so I'm home from camp, and want to see Superman Returns and those dag'd Pirates. Yar. "Bootstrap's bootstraps..." k, so ya.

P.S. this isn't an actual P.S., but anyways. I decided to rock out a Mohawk. Nothing drastict, just some basic stuffs yo. I plan on sending somepicktures to B n' H for approval before I expose it to the public, but I willeventually, no matter the verdict.

pirates tonight??

2006-07-13T12:21:00.000-07:00

i heard around last night @ the bbq that there's a movie on tonight? the new pirates?? is it still on for tonight?

Just wondering

2006-07-12T16:17:00.000-07:00

Hey friends
Is there senior high stuff tonight? Cause I'm a little confused about whether were combined with junior high or not or were supposed to be coming to volleyball bbq or what?

song of the summer, like it or not

2006-07-12T14:49:00.000-07:00

i actually found this on one of the netcomic sites i frequent (i'm an undercover dork)... ps. i better see ALL OF YOU @ the bbq/indoor vball tournie tonight (6:30- SDBC)!!!

SH/JH Girls summer bible study

2006-07-11T17:15:00.000-07:00

Hey girls! Just to let you know that you are invited to a girls bible study for junes and senes every Tuesday am from 9:45 till 12noon. We will start out with snacks, bible study and then swimming. Location is at the Marcopoulos' ....food provided by Brenda and bible study by Rach and Val. The tuesday of VBS we will be meeting at the church and having lunch together (please bring $4) and then studying God's word. We are in the book of Matthew focusing on Jesus as a man and as God. 17 girls came out today.....if you didn't come we'd love to have you!!! Also the guys under the direction of Hanz and Franz (meet tues pm's) have offered to cook for us a delicious, tasty meal on Aug 1 and Aug 29th in the evening.....something you won't want to miss!!! ps Franz and Hanz alias Jordan and Finch!!!!!

Syd Barrett dies...

2006-07-11T14:05:00.000-07:00

Well everybody....Syd Barrett has died (on Friday). I know none of you know who he is, but he was one of the founding members of Pink Floyd, which happens to be my favourite band in the whole entire universe. He died of diabetes at the age of 60.

Just thought I'd let you all know about what an important day is July 11, 2006.

The Piper at the Gates of Dawn,
Ben

reminder/ inspirational quote

2006-07-10T10:20:00.000-07:00

during summer vacay, when most people are gone (or at least the people you usually hang out with), it's easy to get discouraged/depressed on account of your being incredibly bored. however, don't we read (almost) every sunday night that we should "not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith?" have faith that your summer can be awesome, however alone you feel. 'cause you're not really that alone, anyways... i'm around if i'm not working :). random quote!

"One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see

a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words in

order that worldly cares may not obliterate the sense of the

beautiful which God has implanted in the human soul."

- Johann von Goethe

Pirates of Ladner: Ben's Chest

2006-07-09T21:46:00.000-07:00

It has come to my attention that a new "motion picture" has recently been released in the local nickelodeons, namely the new Pirates of the Caribbean film. Consequently, I'm interested in gathering together a small throng of moviegoers with whom to attend the feature film as a little "get-together". It has been nearly a fortnight since I assembled with my fellow youth groups members to do the "hanging out".

So, this week, if you can attend, please send me a telegram posthaste to my address, which is bd.reilly@gmail.com. It also happens to me my MSN tag, so contact me if you would like. Or comment on this post. Don't worry, you can block me as soon as you tell me, there are no communication commitments necessary aftwerwards.

Tell me if you're interested, and what evenings/afternoons you could go, and I'll see how it all works out. If you'd like to see the movie, but don't want to come with me, I'll probably go to Silvercity Riverport, so you can adjust your location appropriately.

Remember, telegrams POSTHASTE!

∞ Beπ (Reilly) ∞

The Official Saltspring 2006 Blog

2006-07-08T21:47:00.000-07:00

I'm a little too tired to blog every single thing that happened, but maybe everyone can put up something that they really liked (or didn't) and something they will miss (or not...) about Saltspring this year. I'll start.
I (surprisingly) liked doing kitchen duty. I did it like, 3 afternoons out of the 5 that we worked. Friday and Saturday were the best ones, though, right 'pahhty friends'?? "We'll have a dance pahhtee in ze kitchen"!! Oh man...and the singing/dancing with fake mikes...(aka strainer ladles!). I'm definitely going to miss eating chocolate at the crack of dawn with Hannah and Laura, and playing scum, and going into town everyday and getting GELATO! Stay posted, I may have a gelato party during the summer (woot!). I don't know that there's anything I won't miss...I guess maybe some of the sketchy boy/girl happenings..lol.
Hope to see you guys at church tomorrow AM!

nana to lisa for missing out

2006-07-07T18:20:00.000-07:00

ok,. so, basck from saltspring, and just want to say that ' Ze crazy dahnce pahrtee in ze keechen izz vere it iz at, yah.'

o yeah, abby is muchos better than lisa

Wednesday Small Groups

2006-07-03T20:51:00.000-07:00

This wednesday we will once again be meeting at the church at 7:30. We'll be playing either Frizbee golf, or Ultimate and then having our Bible study. We'll be continuing on with the theme of studying whatever was talked about at DSF, so this week we're starting in the Psalms. Exciting fun times will be had by all.

-Paul

PS: Try to remeber to bring a frizbee... I don't have enough to have one for everyone if we choose to play frizbee golf.

Greeting from Campity-Camp

2006-07-03T16:30:00.000-07:00

Well here I am, at camp, working my butt off (in the morning). I'm off now, but just wanted to say "hi" to all you non-camping people out there. I'm telling you, you're missing out on a lot of back pain and sore legs. I mean fun. No, really, it is a lot of fun. But tiring. But fun.

Anyway, I think some other people want to use the computer, so I'm going to go now and have fun without you. Yes, I can do that.

--Ben

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!

2006-07-01T14:12:00.000-07:00

Lisa and Jenn here! In case you haven't noticed it is indeed Canada Day and also the first of July which is the best month of the year. Lisa says, "Yay!" very unenthousiastically. "Lisa show some excitement and appreciation for our country!" I say. Anywho, we just realised that almost everyone is gone. It's Lisa and me. That's it. How sad is that. All you freaks have gone off to your little camps. Lisa is about to cry! Wahhhhhhh!!! Speaking of July...everyone must remeber my birthday on the 19th!!! It is essencial. If you don't I will get Lisa to kill you all! Like it matters...you are all gone anyway...but that is beside the point. So we will talk to all you camp losers later. Grrrrr!

Tara's Childhood Uncovered

2006-07-01T14:08:00.000-07:00

Hey friends!

I just got home from Qwanoes, but apparently nobody knows this!! I feel like an undercover spy! *mission impossible theme song* Anyways, I decided that I needed to finally make a point about this little Universal Studios girl whom I SEEMINGLY looked like at the age of eight. However, contrary to popular belief, this is not what I looked like at that stage of my life, and I have some pretty cute pictures to prove it!

Hmm, so the pictures aren't loading... well, I'll post them later. Au revoir!

Tara

dinner?

2006-06-28T12:59:00.000-07:00

if ne one wants to go to mario's before the small groups begins, leave a note. if e nuff p[eeps wanna then i will make reservations.

Important, Exciting, and Dynamic Announcements

2006-06-28T09:53:00.000-07:00

Holler, friends. Hope your exams have gone well.

Of course, the end of exams can only usher in one thing: the true beginning of summer [I guess by that logic, my summer began on April 27... suckers ;-) ].

On that note, all of Senior High will be meeting at the church tonight for combined small groups. Hopefully all of you already saw this in the delightful and soul-inspiring summer poster dealy that S-Harris e-mailed. We'll be meeting at 7:30pm in the area around the reception desk near the church offices. Will we stay there? I sense an adventure in the making.

Also, there will be no Ministry Team this Sunday (if you're on MT, you should have a phatty e-mail sitting in your phatty inbox from phatty Finch).

On a random note, here is a random picture:

How about another! Just try and tell me this isn't what Tara looked like when she was 8:

Aufweiderzan dahlinks!

2006-06-27T20:24:00.000-07:00

While you were all studying for your wonderful science exam, Lisa Jacquie and Janine had a cooking party because we are DONE school and have been for the last WEEK! Excuse us while we go laugh (says Lisa).

Anyways, so you don't feel left out, we will give you the honor of looking at our wonderful pictures. However they are on the previous post because we are all computer stupid.

Drunkenness

2006-06-27T20:13:00.000-07:00

Champagne and Stirfry.

Getting Drunk.

Drunk.

Really Drunk.

Really, really drunk.

(kidding!) or are we...

Dishes with the Oldies!!!

2006-06-27T00:55:00.001-07:00

Alrighty my fellow senior highers,
If you're as excited as I am about Saltspring, I insist you to run around your livingroom and sqwak like a bird. You may look like a fool, but I don't mind; I'll still love you!
Right, so the point of this blog was to get everyone super-stoked for the wonderful, God-serving week in our near future... It was also just to make sure that eveyone who's going to be prepared to do some jobs you may find boring or insignificant.

Flyers.

I know eveyone hates handing out flyers. (at least, that's what I've heard) This job is SUPER important, although potentially dull, so we (possibly at the tuesday meeting) should come up with a way to make flyer-handing-outing exciting and fun!!

Who likes kitchen duty? After last year, I know I do! I look back so fondly to the time when Hannah, Morgan, and I had kitchen duty with Brenda. We had a total blast singing along to an Oldies CD. I think Brenda sitll has pictures?
Basically: Bring CD's --> Let loose --> Turn cleaning from chore to fun-o-rama!
You'll never groan at the thought of dishes again!
yay!

PS... I was just having a good chuckle to myself a minute ago, and I'll show you why... I clearly inherited the 'normal' genes in my family... Ladies and gentlmen: By brother

Gr 10 Science study party!

2006-06-26T15:49:00.000-07:00

Okay guys so here's the promised study party.

Where: my house (1344 Enderby Ave)
When: Tomorrow (Tuesday)1 until ??? (whenever we get sick of studying I suppose)
What to bring: your scince stuff of course (and maybe candy b/c i like candy and eating candy is good for studying :D)
who's invited: everyone!! Well at least everyone in grade 10 unless someone would like to come help us study....

anyways love you all
xonina
P.S. need directions? (my phone number is 943 9917)

Nina's Top Ten Ways to Avoid Going On a Date

2006-06-26T15:04:00.001-07:00

I recently received an email from Nina with her ten ways of getting out of a date. Since, oh so long ago, she posted my little story about Narnia, I thought that I would post this, cause I thought that it was very funny.

Nina's list of top ten ways to get out of a potential unofficial date fiasco:

10. Fake sick (adding disgusting "wait just one moment while i run to the bathroom and puke" details are often helpful)

9. Blame it on the parents (eg. "uh, sorry my mom says I'm uh.... grounded.") The grounded one is a classic, however adding your own personal flair might just work as well.

8. Chores. (I have to wash the car, the house, my room and uh me!)

7. Homework. (eg. I have sooo much science to do theres just no way I can go out tonight.) However be careful using this one. Not recommended for summer or if the person is in your class. Could lead to awkward "uh we didn't have any homework tonight" moments.

6. Claim that someone/thing in your house is attacking you and hang up the phone. ("ahhh my bird is attacking me! Sorry! I have to go!)

5. Claim that someone in your house hung up the phone ("ahh no stop! Let go of the phone! Come on! I'm talking to someone. Nooooo! Click.)

4. Another classic: the phone line breaks up. ("shhhhhhhhh. Shhhhhhhhhhh. Sorry the connection is bad. shhhhhhhhhhhhh. shhhhhhhhhhh. and hang up) especially useful when on a cell phone.

3. One from our very own home town: Blame it on the tunnel. (I'm going through the tunnel. I might lose you. Click. oops i did)

2. Call waiting. (Sorry. Could you hold on a second? I have another call.... click.)

1. And last but not least. Use your technology! Get caller I.D. attach a menacing ringtone to the number. And just don't pick up the phone. And if all that fails. Run. Fast. Very far away.

So yeah, if any of you need to get out of a date then here are some very good answers.

Salmon BBQ tonight

2006-06-23T16:19:00.000-07:00

Hey I was just wondering if anyone is going to the salmon bbq tonight because I am trying to decide whether to go or not.

Salmon=Manly=Bad Tasting

2006-06-23T15:25:00.000-07:00

Is any one going to the Salmon BBQ at the church to night>?

Who ever is, afterwords come to my house and we party like the night before apocalypse. (1999)

GradeEleven.finished = True

2006-06-22T22:45:00.000-07:00

Well, everybody (well, you Eleveners out there)...we're done! We're pretty much now Grade 12 students. And we know what that means...one last year of high school! It's actually really...really....really...weird. It's quite shocking. Then afterwards, it's off to University (at least, for me). Wow. Only one more year. I actually can't believe it. No, really, I actually think I'm lying to myself.

WHO'S LOOKING FORWARD TO CALCULUS?????
*Crowd Erupts*

w00t.

Please be my friend,
Ben

P.S. Please.

on behalf of cam, alannah, and hannah...

2006-06-19T19:55:00.000-07:00

so, basically, because cam's at gym and alannah's at work, i'm taking control of the issue brought up earlier by one of the three of us while standing in cam's kitchen. we haven't gotten together in a while. i know there are a few of you that i haven't really seen since the last small groups. in case you were wondering, yes, there is a point to this entry. cam, alannah, and i decided that we should have a movie night. where? depends. with who? well that also depends on you, the reader. when? wednesday night would be fitting. if any of you have suggestions as to where or what movie to watch, please feel free to make said suggestions. one of us will update you on whatever progress is being made later (once we make some progress).

2006-06-19T00:13:00.000-07:00

anyone else wanna go to grad in this love machine? yeeowza. btw, this is entry #101. congrats, guys! good team effort.

We're almost done!!

2006-06-18T19:47:00.000-07:00

So I'm sitting at home right now, taking a short break from the hours of studying I've been doing this afternoon. I'm not kidding when I say hours. I started right when I came home from church today which was around 1:00, took a 10 minute break at 4:00, and now here I am at 7:45 taking another short break, wishing I was at DSF instead of sitting in my computer room. When I'm done this little play time here, I'm going to move onto studying stupid, stupid french. I hate french. I think it's pretty much the worst language ever. Who cares about imparfait anyways? I know I don't. So basically, the point of this angry sounding post is to tell you how horrible finals are. They're horrible. But to look on the bright side, after writing my two exams tomorrow I just have to write my socials provincial, and that's on Thursday. So yeah!! I'll be a free woman for the rest of the summer. Over time I will also become a bored woman so give me a shout if you want to hang out. I'm sure I can make some time for you in between sleeping in til noon everyday, the occasional trip to the grocery store with my mom, and walking my dog. That's it for now friends...!
Lisa

2006-06-16T18:32:00.000-07:00

Well, I thought I might as well say this sometime, and here I know mostly everyone will see it. Sampson Died two days ago when he was hit by a car. My Mom took them out, and went back inside to quickly to grab something. Indy saw something at the end of the street, and ran down there, Sampson followed. When my Mom went back out and saw they were gone, she wenty down to get them. Indy had crossed the street, so she went to scoop him up. when Sampson saw my Mom across the street, he walked across the street, but didn't make it all the way. The part that I find the saddest is that Indy now just sits at the front door, waiting and watching; he hasn't been feeling very well reasontly either.

2006-06-15T09:33:00.000-07:00

well, alannah, i think that it is safe to say that you are very close to being at least half as attractive as i am. congratulations.

Yay for exams!

2006-06-15T00:05:00.000-07:00

Well, we are the midst of the glorious month of June...which means exam time...Yipee! I know that all you lovely Sr. Highers are oh so excited that you will soon have the opportunity to dump the enlightening knowledge you have learned this school year onto a few 8 1/2 by 11 inch pieces of paper. I remember when I was a wee little lassie, how I used to quiver with excitement every time my teachers uttered the magical word "exam". There is no doubt in my mind that you share this same joy every time you have chance to prove your perspicacity to your teachers (whom I know are your absolute favorite people in the world). In honor of this wonderful time of year, I have decided to compose a poem:

Ode to the Science Exam (except that technically speaking, this poem doesn’t follow the structure of an ode….but who cares, I’m still naming it an "Ode" anyways)

Oh Science exam, science exam, how great thou art,
You help me to learn and become very smart.
I don’t get why you’re an object of hate,
You’re a wonderful thing – a student’s best mate.
You provide an excuse to eat ice cream and candy;
Study parties with friends are so very dandy.
Atoms and chemicals; plants, eyes and bugs;
Studying science is more fun than drugs.
So to all you science students, embrace your last test,
Your crazy youth leader wishes you all the best.

I'm back!

2006-06-13T21:22:00.000-07:00

Alright so I must tell you all a little story about how clearly computer stupid I am. For the last two weeks I have been checking the blog regularly to see if anyone had posted, but no one had posted since MAY 29! I was starting to think that you guys were the most uncommitted bloggers I had ever seen in my life. I mean you guys were all crazy about this whole blog thing and then you just STOP! What is that? Now I wasn't going to be the first person to break the trend of silence ( I didn't want to look uncool you know), so I just kept checking every morning with my bowl of cheerios (yes, that's right, I check my email every morning while I eat my cereal), waiting for someone to post. But no one did!
I was beginning to lose hope in this blog, when I discovered something tonight. I was googling myself (that sounds very self centred doesn't it?) and one of the results that came up was this blog. I was curious about when someone had used my full name, so I clicked on the link and low and behold, I had missed out on more than two weeks of blogs! I have no idea what happened, but it seems that whenever I type in the blog address, it comes up only up to May 29. If anyone wants to help me sort this out I would be very appreciative. I don't want to have to keep googling myself everytime I want to check the blog...that would take serious time out of my morning routine.

Tribute to a crazy ham!

2006-06-13T18:20:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to take this time and let you know how much I luuuurve you hannah, and how jealous I am of you being so photogenic... I think it's going to be the front page for the next issue of Vogue for you! :)

i love gym class

2006-06-13T16:27:00.000-07:00

so, basically adreanne, alli and i decided it would be a good idea to stick a pad on cam's locker and take a picture of it. he was peaved. i'm only posting this to bug him. and btw, here's to grade 10 being over! anyone else feel like this year's gone by too fast to be done already?

Exams Suck!

2006-06-13T15:57:00.000-07:00

Okay as you can see from the title... exams suck. My brain is officailly dead from all this studying. A word of advice though...don't really worry about them. Last night I nearly made myself sick studying for math and when I wrote it this morning, guess what? I had nothing to worry about. It wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I think we all just need to stay calm and do the best we can. Oh my goodness! I sound like a teacher or something! I just scared my self. Okay so...this was an learning moment from Jenn. Thanks for listening.
Peace

2006-06-12T15:42:00.000-07:00

First of all, this is Alex's first entry! Oh my gosh, aren't you guys excited? I definitely am. As I should be! :D
Wow, I feel sad. Who went to that year end party the other day? Or did it even happen? I was sad that I missed it...But I had a huge English project due today. Did anyone take pictures? I'd love to see em, if you guys could post them!

by john moe

2006-06-08T14:07:00.000-07:00

MARVIN GAYE EXPLAINS WHAT HE HEARD THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE.
- - - -

Baby,

By now you've returned home to discover all my clothing, housewares, and other worldly possessions gone forever. And also me. But you've found this note and are reading it. You are probably surprised to find me not here (or "there" in my case, because at the moment I am not where you and the note both are). You are surprised, I bet, because you didn't think I knew about your plans to break up with me. How, you're thinking, did Marvin learn of my plans to make him blue?

I'll tell you how: I talked to the grapes.

This surprises you, I know, that I have such a power. And believe me, it surprised me when I first discovered it. It all started about six months ago when I bought a sack of grapes from an old man on La Cienega. I think he might have been an Indian shaman or a Spanish guy or what have you. But he said that these were magical grapes and worth a hundred dollars and I figured why would someone lie about something like that to me when I'm Marvin Gaye? So I paid him, took the grapes home, put them on the table (in that Navajo bowl from your mother) (still there) and stayed up for 36 hours waiting. And just when I was about to give up, the grapes started talking. Telling me about where they grew, how they were picked and sold and then resold a few times. It wasn't very interesting, really, because they were only two weeks old so what did they know? But still, hell, talking grapes. In the brief time I spent with them, they taught me the language of grapes, how to listen and how to talk it. A few days later I heard their tiny gasping yelps as they died of natural causes and began to rot. It was remarkable. I buried them in the front yard. You weren't there, baby. You were probably, even then, spending time with the guy you knew before.

After that, every stroll through a supermarket produce section was like a damn Christmas party, thousands of little conversations everywhere. Stupid stuff, gossip mostly and primitive grape songs, but still remarkable. I would buy a few bunches and take them home, trying to entertain them as best I could with some songs and jokes until, within a few days, they all died. Before long, I had become a legendary figure in grape folklore, a demigod who could provide enlightenment in the too-brief life of a grape.

Well, when you're a demigod like me you grow kind of distant from mere mortals like you. That's why I never told you about this ability and instead grabbed the fruit bowl and ran to the basement whenever you came home. Still, I thought we had a stable relationship that could withstand a few ups and downs. The grapes, on the other hand, had their doubts, constantly telling me they thought you were up to something. "No! We love each other and everything's OK!" I shouted. "Quit trying to drive us apart, grapes!" Finally, I gave them a chance to prove their assertions. I left for a day and instructed one of the grapevines (a particularly observant bunch) to report back to me. It took me by surprise, I must say, when I found out yesterday what was really happening. You plotting to let me go and take up with that other guy you knew before, never realizing that the fruit bowl was filled with dozens of spies. You even ate Diane R. Weinstein, Jamal Jackson, Evelyn Matthews, and Dave Griffin (all grapes).

You could have told me yourself that you found someone else. But instead I had to hear it from my friends. Now I know you're supposed to believe half of what you see and none of what you hear. But why would the grapes lie to me? What would be in it for them? Turns out they're the only friends I got.

So this is goodbye. I hope you and the guy you knew before (sorry, I can never remember his name) are happy together. I will dedicate my life to the grapes now and to promoting better understanding between our two species.

I'm just about to lose my mind.

Marvin

B

2006-06-06T18:22:00.000-07:00

Just a little note too every one, it's Hannah's birthday today, and you all need to say happy birth day. yay yay yay. And we should aslo all party like it is 1999. uh huh, uh huh, uh huh uhhuh uhhuh.

Accepted to CIT #2!!!

2006-06-03T17:44:00.000-07:00

Guess what everybody? Well, yeah, you guessed it from the title, so that's not fair. But in any case, I've been accepted to CIT #2!!! I'm goin' to camp! Whoooooooo!! It's pretty darn cool. Anyway, just thought I'd let everyone know...and that's all I've got for now.

--Ben

Grant's 40th Birthday Partay

2006-06-01T22:05:00.000-07:00

If you weren't at the church last night, you missed quite the celebration. Obviously the best part was the massive three-way cake-to-the-face attack unleashed upon Rachel Li by Jordan Scott, Justin Guptell, and myself. It was epic.

Oh, also, I think Grant was there or something.

More pics below!

There were many people...

... many!

Princess gets a phone call

Nick's rant

Grant's 40th Partay Pics

2006-06-01T21:43:00.000-07:00

XL Adult briefs

Grant's Thanks

The world-famous "Lovers in a Dangerous Time"

Embrace of Death

You like?

T-Korn and K-Enns: Brothers from Different Mothers

Greatest Caking Ever

The price of the Greatest Caking Ever

The reward of the Greatest Caking Ever

Admiral Ackbar

wisdom...teeth.

2006-06-01T18:14:00.000-07:00

Hey, so I'm getting my wisdom teeth (all four of them!) out on monday. Which will most definitely be nice because I'll get a few days off, but I'm also really nervous because I don't want to be in pain the whole time. Can anyone give me some helpful words of advice? What are good foods to eat? What is there to do you do when you have ice strapped around your face? Any and all words are appreciated.

Ministry Team Adventures

2006-05-31T23:43:00.000-07:00

Hey friendos. In case you haven't heard, I, the famous and fabulous Chris "Don't Call Me Chris" Finch am going to help lead Ministry Team from now on, along with the wonderous force of nature that is Steve Bentley.

If you're on MT, you've already got an e-mail from me. If you're interested in getting involved, this is your chance. The focus of Ministry Team is on leadership training and more intense teaching, but mostly to give you guys an opportunity to take leadership in your youth group. We want to get you guys planning events, leading small groups every once in a while, etc.

If this sounds, as the kids say, "cool" to you, then please contact either me or Steve Bentley. You can e-mail me at mynameisfinch@hotmail.com .

Thanks mates!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANT!!

2006-05-31T18:09:00.000-07:00

Well I thought even though he will most likely not be seeing this I would give a shout out to him anyway. I just think we should take this opportunity to let the big guy know how much we appriciate him. He is one dedicated and loyal youth director not to mention fun and caring. So...here's to Granty. We love and appriciate all that he does sooooooo much! Happy 40th Grant!

Come to Qwanoes!!

2006-05-29T14:53:00.000-07:00

Hey friends!

So here I am, sitting on a couch in the Head Counselors Office at camp, beckoning you to come to camp this weekend. What, you can come to camp? Yes, yes you can! You see, not only does Jennsalt want to see you and spend some precious time with you, but the camp really needs your help. This weekend coming up is the Qwanoes work weekend/Day of Prayer. What better way to spend a weekend (well one evening and one day...Friday afternoon to Sat night) than at camp with such fine fellows serving and giggling??! So if you haven't already thought about it, think about it now and then tell Grant or Andreas. I'd love to see the senior highs get together for an event like this - it would be awesome!

Anyway, I love you all and I hope to see you soon. Email me and let me know how life is.

Love, Jenn

it's been so long since i posted!

2006-05-28T15:12:00.000-07:00

one week, to be exact. i guess i've had my head somewhere else... anywho, i've come to unleash some of my hyper-excitement on all of you. i need an outlet of some sort, and my own blog can only take me so far. besides, in a family i think it's important to share and update every once in a while. so, here's the lowdown. alannah and i are going to a concert tonight, so we won't be at dsf. sure, we'll miss you, but i think we'll be too busy dancing etc. to actually get the fully effect of a service+friend-free evening. besides, we'll see you wednesday! but anyways, the concert we're going to is bedouin sundclash opening for ben harper and the innocent criminals. what a way to start off the summer-ish season. please, pray that it won't rain 'cause we'll be outside. anywho, see you all later. i think the majority of my excited energy has run it's course. adios, peace be with you, much love (and so on).

2006-05-26T17:14:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUCZJVJ_M8o

yaay bug

TEH AWESOME

Homework...

2006-05-24T19:59:00.000-07:00

Hello all...while you are all having an amazing time at small group I am stuck at my house piled in homework, yea...it really sucks. I wish I could be there with you guys. But instead I'm stuck here writing a stupid essay about John Kennedy, struggling through physics and hopefully studying for math sometime tonight. Physics sucks, its really hard and i'm taking it next year too...WHY? anyways...I should get back to my homework. Leave me a comment! I hope small group went well and I'll see you all soon!

Dish Pit.

2006-05-24T15:54:00.000-07:00

So i just finished my third OSC weekend at camp. this one was the family retreat and it went until monday instead of the usual sunday. i had an amazing time and even though i already knew over half the other CIT's that i went with i got to know the other people as well. it was amazing and got me even more pumped for the summer then i already am. I also got to meet Andrew (for those who havent met him he is the CIT male counscelor) it was great to get to know him, gavin and nora because i will be doing dishes with them the hole summer. actually 9 weeks of the summer. yes this is a fact i will be at camp for the entire summer!!! i am sooo excited to meet al the other CIT's!!! see you all soon!! ps- KENDRA I LOVE YOU!!! and i am sooooooo happy you are in CIT #2!!!

Its a first!

2006-05-23T21:47:00.000-07:00

Here it is...Michelle's first ever blog. Well on here that is. And what do I have to say...not much! Maybe I should put a random picture on or something...Actually I think I'll post a few pictures from the "aftermath" of the pirate party. So here's the story, On monday morning after the pirates had there wonderful sleepover I decided it would be fun to wake them up or at least take pictures of them in their sleep. So I hope you all enjoy these pictures! I love you Pirates!

Esther = ZZZZZZ

Sleepy Mc Sleep Jenn

Jenn fell asleep on Lisa...I think...

Okay thats all I have...You ladies are BEAUTIFUL sleepers! I heart you all!

CIT StoryBlog 2006

2006-05-23T18:33:00.000-07:00

jhkg

LINDSAY I HAVE YOUR LIFE!

2006-05-23T16:09:00.000-07:00

muahahahahaha

hey Linds, my mom called ken and got him to ship our stuff back today so I have your purse. I can bring it to group tomorrow night if you would like.
xoxox Nina

LOOK AT ME BEING SERIOUS dosage

2006-05-22T18:00:00.000-07:00

www.lookatmebeingserious.com

hahaha funny

O ya, one swear, ashley plug your ears

Ahoy Mateys!

2006-05-21T22:10:00.000-07:00

Keddi, Jenn H., Esther, Nathalie, Tara, Lisa, and Jacqueline here...

JAC:
We are struggling immensely with how to spell 'Mateys'. Lisa seems to think that it should be spelt Matees. But Jenn, thinks it should be spelt Metis (as in Louis Riel).

Anyways, we are here for a pirate party, involving a trip to Steveston for fish and chips (however Esther and Jacquie were party poopers and had burgers). But the real party poopers were Lisa and Jacquie who did not dress up as pirates. Then they felt like loosers (that is Taylan's spelling) walking around with five pirates.

LISA:
Okay now this is lisa typing and i did feel like a loser because i didnt wear a costum, in fact i felt like a winner. therefore everyone else loses. yeah thats right. anyways, im struggling here because i cant type sideways. its rather difficult. so im going to give someone else a turn to type now.

TARA:
Hey hey friends! It's clearly Tara here now. Yeah, it has been a rockin partay (actually, we've been doing the most random things since we got back from DSF... such as looking through music videos, watching Desperate House Wives, baking cookies, eating cookies, watching "numa numa", and other fun things. In fact, the girls JUST took a picture of me typing this, which we will post! Well, I'm out! Have a fun night, friendos! [PS- Nat and I are now declared twins... such as Mary-Kate and Ashley. Keddi has decided that I really do look like M-K. Therefore, I'm the one on crack. Wait, she says that she hasn't quite decided which one I look like yet. But Lisa likes Ashley better, because she's "prettier"... she says I am therefore ugly.]

JENN:
So pretty much I got nothing to say...except that I am tres hyper and oh my GOSH!!! Lisa just fingered Tara!!!! She is definately not going to heaven anymore. "Yikes, don't stick your hands down my pants!" says Jacquie. We have far to much fun I declare! There are some HOT pictures for you all to view. Tara's grown out arm pit hair from March...Jacquie's butt. Mmmm mmm mmm. Good Times.

KEDDI:
All i have to say is the room has just cleared because Jacquie just farted and it smelled so bad. It is bad enough that someone could pass out. Oh wait Tara just passed out. Were calling the ambulance.
So ask yourself for those readers at home, "which bed were you concieved in"? Thats what we are all wondering right now.

Well we are heading off to watch Pirates of the Caribbean oh but wait Nat wants to say hi...Jacquie just tried using the Conair quick braid thing on nat's hair and totally got it tangled. very funny. moral of the story, never trust jacquie with hair utensils. scrap that.... anything.

NAT:
cant...type...lisa...attacking...and molesting...
in...pain...now...

ESTHER:
Don't let Lisa near hair utensils either! Or anything sharp, pointy.... *French class*.

TARA:
Anyways, las chicas are heading to the hot tub, so I'll finish off with some pictures:

Here we are at Pajo's... gettin ready to chow down on some h-core pirate goodies!

Jacquie and Lisa acting beautiful (they are ACTING because no one can truly look beautiful at a Pirate Party unless they're actually wearing PIRATE ATTIRE!)

Moi et Nathalie-- Pirate twins. We've decided that we're pretty much Mary-Kate and Ashley in the pirate world (slash not)... as mentioned before.

Keddi-Anne and Jac-meister eating ice cream.

Jenn and Lisa posing avec leur creme glacee.

Esther & Tara ALMOST KISSING! (kidding...)

Computer Fun... Lisa sticking tape on me while I'm typing. If you look REALLY closely, you might see that the sticky note Jac stuck to my face says www.seniorhighstyle.com on it. We are very interesting folks.

Alright. I'm off to stick my feet in a wonderful tub of hotness. Goodnight!

The Pirate Gang

2006-05-21T13:57:00.000-07:00

ok, jon, i'm out-youtubing you.

but, seriously, it's about time...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XxI-hvPRRA

try not to sing along, and make sure you stick around for anthonymon.

AWESOME doseage

2006-05-20T22:02:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqzo-wwnF0I

yaay batman

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmgf60CI_ks

Most of you haev probably seen this one, but it's still cool

A question about poetry...

2006-05-19T19:20:00.000-07:00

I'm doing this english project on poetry. I picked Elizabeth Barrett Browning, which was a bad idea because her poetry is old and hard to understand. I'm wondering if you people can understand this and what it means.

"The weakest thing"

Which is the weakest thing of all
Mine heart can ponder?
The sun, a little cloud can pall
With darkness yonder?
The cloud, a little wind can move
Where'er it listeth?
The wind, a little leaf above,
Though sere, resisteth?
What time that yellow leaf was green,
My days were gladder;But now,
whatever Spring may mean,
I must grow sadder.
Ah me! a leaf with sighs can wring
My lips asunder—
Then is mine heart the weakest thing
Itself can ponder.
Yet, Heart, when sun and cloud are pined
And drop together,
And at a blast, which is not wind,
The forests wither,
Thou, from the darkening deathly curse
To glory breakest,—
The Strongest of the universe
Guarding the weakest!

Les Mis!

2006-05-19T09:38:00.000-07:00

So I am acually a blogger now!! Yaaaaahhh!! So I thought I would post something. I am super sick with a sinus infection ps and at school in my Academic Leadership class with my friend Jess reading over my shoulder. I was just going to share with you my thoughts about the SDSS play Les Misersbles. I viewed this play on Wednesday and was surprised with the talent I saw. The female singing was fabulous and there was some amazing male singers also. I give you props on the marvelous costuming and the efficient crew. Jaquie Coot and Keddi-Anne Sherbino made very unattractive men but it entertained me none the less. Keddi with her bell bottom pants and I am pretty sure she looked like she was not yet a man but ayoung boy going through puberty...haha. Jaquie I loved the Parachute pants. Great job cast of Les Mis...it was an enjoyable evening!

Daily Dose of AWESOME

2006-05-18T15:18:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NE5elL30w4&feature=Favorites&page=2&t=t&f=b

This was MADE for finch. The only reason that he hasnt already watched it (if he hasn't) is because of the dark side.

44 Days till CIT #1

2006-05-18T00:04:00.000-07:00

This is my Australian roommate Lauren holding up the big 44. Can you believe that there are only 44 days left until the first day of CIT? Life could not get any sweeter than this (okay, maybe it could, but I doubt anyone's going to bring me a lovely little dessert or a small child right now). I hope you're as excited as I am - I can barely contain myself (maybe that has some to do with the caffeine I just ingested, but maybe NOT!)

Well I really need to figure out this blog thing...

2006-05-17T18:35:00.000-07:00

So yeah...this is Jenn Harbott talking from Lisa's name or whatever. So my thoughts...I am pretty sure I have never ever gotten so many e-mails from all you folks. This is a really cool little idea someone had to start a blog. I still have yet to learn how to use it but for now I will use Lisa's. Anyway, I don't really have anything in particular to say except that I love all you senior highers and I hope this week is running splendidly. I have only one quick question...who is gonna win American Idol?...give me your thoughts.

Jenn H.

Grand Moments in the Life of Jacqueline Koot

2006-05-16T23:56:00.000-07:00

Hey friends!

So I picked through my pictures file on my computer to find some of the best Jacquie-photos that I could find. I clearly warned her to quit while she was ahead, but she challenged me and now I'm coming back with more! Therefore, enjoy some grand moments from the life of Jacqueline Koot:

Jacquie & Brian at my 16th birthday party-- they're like two peas in a pod.

THIS is one amazing picture! Notice the hiked-up sweats indicating that Jacqueline is most definitely an official "nerd". Another great thing about this shot is Jac's facial expression. I don't know how to describe it really, but it's a hot one.

Jacquie likes being a fish. This picture is one of my favourites. The passion of that fish just makes me wanna SWIM!

Oh la la! Jacquie's PERSONAL life coming out? Why don't we ask Mr. Dodds...

In this shot, Jacqueline is demonstrating the "warrior pose" for us. She is very talented in the art of yoga. Check out that face-- obviously she's a winner.

PEEK-A-BOO! It's Jacquie! Or at least her BUM! Well, we never get tired of seeing it, do we?

I love you, Miss Jacqueline Maija Koot! Please don't hate me forever...

Tara

Another dose of AWESOME

2006-05-16T17:47:00.000-07:00

Well, I happened to be spending my time doing nothing (as usual), when I happened to come across this. Now, not every thing I come across can be declared awesome, but this definetly deserves it. I watched it like, 10 times in a row!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVCb52iQrfo&feature=Favorites&page=1&t=t&f=b

The Best Show...EVER!

2006-05-16T14:06:00.000-07:00

So pretty much, Lisa and I have concluded that Grey's Anatomy is the best show ever. For a while, it was near the top of the good tv show list, but after last nights season finale episode, we've decided that it is officially the best. The show just has so much in it. The show is super dramatic but at the same time it is completely hysterical; which is a characteristic that not many shows can claim that they possess. Anyway, it is pretty much the best show ever. You should all watch it.

2006-05-15T21:20:00.000-07:00

Ok, I've had this picture saved to my computer for a long time, just waiting for a time to use it, and now I have a question: Does this remind you guys of anyone?

i've been thinking...

2006-05-15T18:08:00.000-07:00

i spend an average of 14 hours a day in my pyjamas. is that too much? and another thing, i have a problem with finishing books... as in i don't, even if i like them. does that mean something? is there some sort of underlying commitment issue there? am i over-analyzing my wierd habits? probably. what i do know is that, like janine, i'm in a really wierd mood, and her blog has made me want tea. i'm gonna go think about these issues more, and while i'm at it, i'm gonna make some tea and work on my guide d'étude for socials.

L'été arrive!

2006-05-15T16:15:00.000-07:00

Sorry for those of you that aren't in FI or in some french class but i decided to break new ground and post with a title in FRANCAIS :D Mmmm greek salad which I stupidly forgot to put olives in.... anyways getting to the point of my e-mail: Did you know that there are only 10 more day 1s and day 2s left?!?! 10 more blocks!!! Only ten more science classes, only ten more math classes, seulement 10 classes de français de plus! YAY! I heart summer!! Oh and for the benefit of a few of my fellow friends: 3 more days till we get a little taste of summer AT QWANOES :D hehehe. Oh and for once I would like to say that I get a day off when all of you don't :) Have fun in school on Friday :P
xoxo Forchette (aka Nina)
P.S. Jenn if you are reading this e-mail me you loser! I want to hear about camp!

A Life Worth Living

2006-05-14T00:52:00.000-07:00

Today was the BC Cancer Society's Relay For Life on the track of SDSS. When Keddi asked Lisa and I to volunteer for this grand event, I didn't really know what to expect, but we figured we'd show up and see what would happen. However, once I pulled up to the school and caught a quick glance at a grassy field covered with tents, cheerleaders, tables, stations, sports games, balloons, and TONS of people, I figured this whole thing may have been a bit bigger than I first anticipated. Throughout the evening (our shift was 7 PM-12 AM), I had the opportunity to--besides the chopping apples and arranging blueberry juice containers--meet some amazing people, hear touching stories from cancer-survivers, and become inspired to make a difference! The thing, however, that moved me the most was the underlying message of hope in the voice of each person who has lived through the devestating effects of cancer. One elderly lady stood up in front of the crowd and gave a heart-warming speech on her experience of God-given hope. She encouraged each participant, surviver, and battler that, in their struggles, God was the One who truly understood their pain when nobody else did. She even talked about His love and how His comfort has been so huge in her fight with Cancer. Between her heart-felt words and the active participation of all the people who took turns running around the track, I was nearly moved to tears. I couldn't believe how many teams of people would go full-out pledging, run for an entire hour (some actually RAN the whole time!), and tent in the middle of a high school track, all to raise money for the cure to Cancer. Wow. It was quite the eye-opener, if you ask me. Events like this not only motivate you to help out with a worth-while cause, but they also inspire you to re-evaluate your own life and think about what is really important. One of the survivers mentioned how she is grateful for the way Cancer has changed her life because she will never see it the same way again. Every single moment is a gift and every day is a new opportunity. She even went as far as saying that she thinks everyone should be a Cancer patient--all said with the best of intentions. According to those who have endured the disease, it leads you to a deeper appreciation of life. Wouldn't that be cool? If we would truly appreciate life? If we really stopped and thanked God for each and every breath He gave us. If we put the important things at the top and stopped worrying about the minor details? If we lived each day as if it were our last and gave it our 110%? Now THAT would be a life worth living.

Anyways, just thought I'd share with you my little experience of the night. It was much more than little for me, but you really need to be involved yourself to truly be affected. My words don't mean a whole lot sitting here on a Senior High blog, so it's up to YOU to do what you will. :)

Love you guys,

Tara

my day: an odd one

2006-05-12T18:42:00.000-07:00

...and so i did. today, i baked a pie, organized my room AND my hotmail contacts list, did laundry, finished the famine nicely, made plans, got plans canceled, napped, and listened to ALOT of moby. just thought i'd fill you all in... i'm bored. see you on sunday!