Thursday, September 29, 2011
DRAWING A BLANK
Don't you hate it when you sit and look at a blank screen for hours? That is me, right now. I have to write this paper for English honors and my assignment was just to brainstorm. What happens when you get many ideas? Or you can't decide on one idea? Or even when you really wanna do one idea, but nothing comes together? Ugh, sometimes writing is difficult. Namely when having writers block. It's the worst! So I am suffering from that right now. I'm surprised I got this much written down. This is a short one too. Man, I hate drawing a blank!
Monday, September 12, 2011
VACATION DAY FIVE!!!
Today was Nassau. Firstly we got off the boat and had to go through the market to get into the city. After walking a good mile from the boat. Man, do those hair braiders and taxi drivers come after you. I don't know how many came up and asked to give rides and braid within the first few minutes we entered the actual city. Another not so amazing thing, none of the shops open tell ten! Even though there were two or more ships and people wanting to spend everything they owned they watited tell after ten at a certain store. I did get my friends some nice suveniors from here. Brayden a nice deck of face cards and Morgan a lovely and very purple necklace. I also got myself some sun glasses. We eventualy left earlier then normally since Mom was on the brink of exploding from heat and frustration. I don't blame here at all.
We got back to the ship and just lounged around. The other half of the island we saw from the ship and it was fairly nice. It looked where the celebraties kept their beach houses. Got a few pictures of the Atlantis Resort as well. That night we stopped off at the gift shop on the ship, which was packed and got us all something. I got my back which is supposed to change color in the sun. I hope it does, anyway. Then I went up to my club to get the numbers of those people I would probably never see or talk to again. Ended up staying there longer then I ment to, but got to bed.
The next day was nothing but lines and planes from Ft. Lauterdale to Ft. Worth then Salt Lake, so I wont bore you with all that. So it was a nice trip. Only downer is making up all the work I missed. Horray! Well now you're all caught up. Hope you're not too jealous.
We got back to the ship and just lounged around. The other half of the island we saw from the ship and it was fairly nice. It looked where the celebraties kept their beach houses. Got a few pictures of the Atlantis Resort as well. That night we stopped off at the gift shop on the ship, which was packed and got us all something. I got my back which is supposed to change color in the sun. I hope it does, anyway. Then I went up to my club to get the numbers of those people I would probably never see or talk to again. Ended up staying there longer then I ment to, but got to bed.
The next day was nothing but lines and planes from Ft. Lauterdale to Ft. Worth then Salt Lake, so I wont bore you with all that. So it was a nice trip. Only downer is making up all the work I missed. Horray! Well now you're all caught up. Hope you're not too jealous.
VACATION DAY FOUR!!!
Today we landed in the lovely Half Moon Cay. It is a private island for the cruise ships to visit. Sadly there is hardly anyone living on the island so the crew of the Destiny have to unload all the food and drinks in the humid hot sun. They really do so much for us. Then again they are being paid pretty good so I'm sure it's worth it to them.
The beach was so beautiful! The sand was a nice white and very fine. I swear I did not want to get off that island. While Mom and Jack were on their island tour bike ride Dad, Addie, and me all explored the island. I found many beautiful shells that made the ones I had gotten in Miami slightly disapointing. The water was very clear you could see maybe fifty feet down if you were out far enough. It was also beyond warm. After we got back on the ship Mom wished she could get back in.
Back on the ship I mainly wandered around sitting on the deck in the shade since it was so far beyond hot and humid those words don't even cover it. I read my book the majority of the time. Grabbed a drink (coke) and continued to wander and read.
Soon it came time for dinner and I decided to make my way to the dining room. On my way in I run into Mom saying how she had been looking for me. I told her a thousand times I wasn't lost, but I don't think she believed me.
Dinner was awesome as usual. After wards I went up to my club, but still not staying too long. I felt out of place so I just went back to the room and collapsed.
The beach was so beautiful! The sand was a nice white and very fine. I swear I did not want to get off that island. While Mom and Jack were on their island tour bike ride Dad, Addie, and me all explored the island. I found many beautiful shells that made the ones I had gotten in Miami slightly disapointing. The water was very clear you could see maybe fifty feet down if you were out far enough. It was also beyond warm. After we got back on the ship Mom wished she could get back in.
Back on the ship I mainly wandered around sitting on the deck in the shade since it was so far beyond hot and humid those words don't even cover it. I read my book the majority of the time. Grabbed a drink (coke) and continued to wander and read.
Soon it came time for dinner and I decided to make my way to the dining room. On my way in I run into Mom saying how she had been looking for me. I told her a thousand times I wasn't lost, but I don't think she believed me.
Dinner was awesome as usual. After wards I went up to my club, but still not staying too long. I felt out of place so I just went back to the room and collapsed.
VACATION DAY THREE!!!
Today we ported in lovely Grand Turk. The beach was very nice and the shops were full of things to buy. The water felt so nice in the hot sun. Sadly there were not enough shady trees for everyone. Everyone had a fun time on the boat on the way to the sting rays. Two of our instructors dived trying to find some interesting creatures that lurked at the bottom of the ocean and were lucky to recover a few interesting critters. They found two big conch shells and a decent sized starfish. When we got to the beach our instructor told us about the conch. They had a creature living inside of it that the sting rays loved to eat. To get rid of the suction he used a hammer to create a hole on the outside shell. Then he pulled out a hideous creature that looked like it belonged in a sci fi movie. He tore a bit of its squishy body off and offered it out for people to eat. My mother and me passed. Jack, who'll eat anything, ate it and quite enjoyed it. Then they all ventured out into the water and gave the sting rays a nice massage. Jack even dared to kiss the barb of the ray. Crazy boy. Sadly it was time to leave. We got back on the boat and enjoyed another lovely evening. Didn't do much of anything else for the rest of the evening. My club didn't sound too apealing so I just went back to my room and relazed and fell asleep. So ended vacation day three.
LIVES LOST BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN
In honor of yesterday being September 11 and it being it's 10th anniversary I have decided to make up for what I didn't do yesterday.
This goes out to all those who have lost loved ones or dear friends when the towers came down. To those that lost someone at the Pentigon and for those knowing the brave souls of the members who took back control of the plane that went down in Pennsilvania. I heart goes out for you. Everytime I watch those documentaries or first hand tapes and seeing the reactions of those in New York I feel I'm watching it for the first time again and again. Everyone has their own stories to tell and everyone takes it differently and it's just so fasinating.
When I see those people jump I want to scream at the top of my lungs "Don't do it!" Sadly I can do nothing to stop them. I couldn't have then, and I can't now.
Knowing all those brave officers and firemen who gave their lives to save the people trapped in those buildings expecting death I grow a whole new level of respect for them. Those that made it out should be heros. Those that were not so lucky, should be awarded just the same.
Those who lost their lives for someone else to live on are true heros and have gone above and beyond the call of duty. They may have been lost to the towers, but they will never be forgotten as long as we never forget September 11, 2001.
This goes out to all those who have lost loved ones or dear friends when the towers came down. To those that lost someone at the Pentigon and for those knowing the brave souls of the members who took back control of the plane that went down in Pennsilvania. I heart goes out for you. Everytime I watch those documentaries or first hand tapes and seeing the reactions of those in New York I feel I'm watching it for the first time again and again. Everyone has their own stories to tell and everyone takes it differently and it's just so fasinating.
When I see those people jump I want to scream at the top of my lungs "Don't do it!" Sadly I can do nothing to stop them. I couldn't have then, and I can't now.
Knowing all those brave officers and firemen who gave their lives to save the people trapped in those buildings expecting death I grow a whole new level of respect for them. Those that made it out should be heros. Those that were not so lucky, should be awarded just the same.
Those who lost their lives for someone else to live on are true heros and have gone above and beyond the call of duty. They may have been lost to the towers, but they will never be forgotten as long as we never forget September 11, 2001.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
VACATION DAY TWO!!!!
Instead of one super long post I'm goint to do a post per day. I think it'll be easier on me and you so you're welcome.
The second day was a sea day. It would have been really wonderful if it werent for the fact I got pretty sick. One I didn't have too much breakfast so I was hungry and a little bit dehydrated. Then the water was pretty rocky so naturally the ship was pretty bouncy. Due to that I got pretty good motion sickness. Trying to keep my hydrated my loving mother and father bought me a tasty smoothie. It did help for the moment. After a while, however, it went right back to a cruddy feeling. Feeling I was going to pass out my mother dragged me up and down the ship trying to find a spot she can go get lunch then find me later. After five minutes of going back and forth she finally plopped me down inside the resturaunt and went to go get herself. Every time I would look ahead or to my right I would see the ship rocking which did not help my situation. Mom eventually made it back and brought me back some bread. I ate it nice and slow doing my best not to look outside. Again it helped for a while. Feeling better I decided to go lay down in my room. Soon my stomach started to churn uncomfortably. I collapsed on the floor infront of the elevator trying to hold it in and wait for the elevator. Unfortunatly the elevator wasn't fast enough. The smoothie decided to make a lovely second appearance. People were kind and found someone for me and they got it cleaned up and I went back to my room shaky and embarassed. My kind father dropped by and gave me these wristband things that were supposed to help ward off the motion sickness. It helped allot. Along with some medicine I felt much better. Dinner soon came around and I was back to my normal self. Since it was formal night my mom just had to get burned. That night was also lobster night. I wanted to get the shrimp as a starter I decided against it. I didn't wanna risk getting sick again. The lobster, however, was wonderful! It was so tasty, but it was only the tail it looked like so I wish it was bigger. For dessert again I had my dad's favorite chocolate melting cake which was tasty. So after dinner I went up to Club O2 where there were teens from all over. We began playin Apples to Apples. Justin was the director and I arrived and met a boy named Kody. He was pretty nice and we began. Soon more people began to play and we began huge debates no why they chose their card and how it should have won. Afterwards the dance party began. I stayed tell about midnight. Being a white Mormon from Utah can't dance like those from Florida and Louisianna. So feeling uncomfortable and left out I left. Fell asleep as soon as I hit the pillows. It wasn't too hard to sleep since the ship was still rocking pretty good. So ends day two.
The second day was a sea day. It would have been really wonderful if it werent for the fact I got pretty sick. One I didn't have too much breakfast so I was hungry and a little bit dehydrated. Then the water was pretty rocky so naturally the ship was pretty bouncy. Due to that I got pretty good motion sickness. Trying to keep my hydrated my loving mother and father bought me a tasty smoothie. It did help for the moment. After a while, however, it went right back to a cruddy feeling. Feeling I was going to pass out my mother dragged me up and down the ship trying to find a spot she can go get lunch then find me later. After five minutes of going back and forth she finally plopped me down inside the resturaunt and went to go get herself. Every time I would look ahead or to my right I would see the ship rocking which did not help my situation. Mom eventually made it back and brought me back some bread. I ate it nice and slow doing my best not to look outside. Again it helped for a while. Feeling better I decided to go lay down in my room. Soon my stomach started to churn uncomfortably. I collapsed on the floor infront of the elevator trying to hold it in and wait for the elevator. Unfortunatly the elevator wasn't fast enough. The smoothie decided to make a lovely second appearance. People were kind and found someone for me and they got it cleaned up and I went back to my room shaky and embarassed. My kind father dropped by and gave me these wristband things that were supposed to help ward off the motion sickness. It helped allot. Along with some medicine I felt much better. Dinner soon came around and I was back to my normal self. Since it was formal night my mom just had to get burned. That night was also lobster night. I wanted to get the shrimp as a starter I decided against it. I didn't wanna risk getting sick again. The lobster, however, was wonderful! It was so tasty, but it was only the tail it looked like so I wish it was bigger. For dessert again I had my dad's favorite chocolate melting cake which was tasty. So after dinner I went up to Club O2 where there were teens from all over. We began playin Apples to Apples. Justin was the director and I arrived and met a boy named Kody. He was pretty nice and we began. Soon more people began to play and we began huge debates no why they chose their card and how it should have won. Afterwards the dance party began. I stayed tell about midnight. Being a white Mormon from Utah can't dance like those from Florida and Louisianna. So feeling uncomfortable and left out I left. Fell asleep as soon as I hit the pillows. It wasn't too hard to sleep since the ship was still rocking pretty good. So ends day two.
VACATION DAY ONE!
Sorry it's been a while, but with school started and the homework mounting up and work, I just haven't had the time. Never fear, however, because I will be more on top of it from now on. You're welcome.
Anyway now to my story. Last week my family, my dads parents and grandma, and sister's family went on a week long cruise to the Bahamas. If you go look at my mom's blog you will see some pretty good pictures of our relaxing vacation. Mine will come shortly, but my cameras such a terrible shot that it wont really matter. (Hint hint Santa!) We flew to Miami and spent the night in a lovely beach side hotel. My grandmother's room and mine only saw construction. My mom earned the beach view room. After a night full of the beach and eating at the delicious Johnny Rockets we went to bed to get ready for the hecktic day of waiting in lines and getting onto the boat. As we sailed away from Miami we wandered the ship. Let me tell you, I will never complain about the heat in Utah again. It is so hot and humid in Miami its barely bareable. Anywho, the ship was huge! I was worrying I was going to be lost. I didn't wanna relive the first cruise I went on. I got lost and as I was younger I panicked and had a break down. I shared another room with my grandma and it was quite roomy. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom, well you couldn't complain too much. The buffet was the first place Jack wanted to go. We did get some food and then decided to lounge around. Soon however the boat drill started and we stood in huddled groups of hundereds of people learning what to do and where to go. I'm just glad it wasn't too long. Then we all went to dinner which was lovely thanks to your two super waitresses Tri and Elizabeth. They were funny as ever! After a tasty dinner we wandered more and finally crashed. The boat gently rocking us to sleep as we had now left the port of Miami and on our way to Grand Turk. That was the first day of our luxurious vacation.
Anyway now to my story. Last week my family, my dads parents and grandma, and sister's family went on a week long cruise to the Bahamas. If you go look at my mom's blog you will see some pretty good pictures of our relaxing vacation. Mine will come shortly, but my cameras such a terrible shot that it wont really matter. (Hint hint Santa!) We flew to Miami and spent the night in a lovely beach side hotel. My grandmother's room and mine only saw construction. My mom earned the beach view room. After a night full of the beach and eating at the delicious Johnny Rockets we went to bed to get ready for the hecktic day of waiting in lines and getting onto the boat. As we sailed away from Miami we wandered the ship. Let me tell you, I will never complain about the heat in Utah again. It is so hot and humid in Miami its barely bareable. Anywho, the ship was huge! I was worrying I was going to be lost. I didn't wanna relive the first cruise I went on. I got lost and as I was younger I panicked and had a break down. I shared another room with my grandma and it was quite roomy. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom, well you couldn't complain too much. The buffet was the first place Jack wanted to go. We did get some food and then decided to lounge around. Soon however the boat drill started and we stood in huddled groups of hundereds of people learning what to do and where to go. I'm just glad it wasn't too long. Then we all went to dinner which was lovely thanks to your two super waitresses Tri and Elizabeth. They were funny as ever! After a tasty dinner we wandered more and finally crashed. The boat gently rocking us to sleep as we had now left the port of Miami and on our way to Grand Turk. That was the first day of our luxurious vacation.
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