No Superbowl:(

I am in Packer fan mourning right now. I can't believe we lost, so sad. I only got to watch the 4th quarter of the game too, it better not have been Favre's last. Today started with a preafternoon brunch. It wasn't really good but I found somethings to eat. Then I headed to the rec. I refed a game first for the 3-4 graders. The game wasn't bad at all we had very cooperative Coaches, even if one was a little crazy. Next I met my team. I have five 1-2 grade girls and we play four on four. I am pretty sure I have the worst team. We are pretty terrible but hopefully they will learn some things. They may not be very good but I still enjoy them. They are so excited to play, they even cheer when the other team scores, and really at their age at least they are liking it. After the Y I came back to the room and watched the Patriot's game before practice I really hope they lose. Practice wasn't too bad minus the fact I had to miss the Packer game to go to it. I had the game tuned in on the radio downstairs and didn't go up until the last minute. They were all giving me a hard time all practice. Coach Thomas was my helper though, Ryan stayed home and called him everytime something big happend in the game, and he relayed it to me, keeping me updated. I guess he is good for some things:) The rest of the night has been spent ignoring phone calls from people wanting to rub in the loss, I am so loved. Well I might finally have a visit at Wesleyan tomorrow so peace.

Carrie Out

Dorm Drama

Once again the ploys of a nine-year-old caused me to awake early this morning. Ashley was supposed to go to the games with me but after a rough night on duty opted to ditch me last minute. I was already awake so I decided to head to the games anyway. Ryan played well he has improved a lot from last year and they won both their games. Coach Wilson and Ali came to watch too so I sat with them. Coach and I were having serious deliberations today about a problem she has caused in my life. Just what is that problem? Having practice tomorrow during pretty much the ENITRE Packers game. I am brainstorming all kinds of ways to try to keep up on the game but none will be as good as actually watching it. After a light brunch in the dining hall I went to the wrestling meet for the afternoon. I had nothing else to do and I find wrestling interesting. We sat with Coach T and Ry so that made for an enjoyable afternoon of a kid on my lap for two hours. Oh the joys of the Thomas family. So we have been having serious dorm drama all day. Pipes in two kids rooms froze because of the cold weather and then busted causing all kinds of flooding, leaking, and damage. Fights have been rolling from building to building to the point where all dorms are on a lockdown of sorts, you can only be in the building you live in. Bridgett and the rest of the adult staff have been here all night, I bet they are enjoying it. Went to Amber's suprise 30th birthday party tonight. It was good minus the fact that I am not a huge fan of random old people I don't know. Still it was nice to see the Finchum family, Kelsey, and chill with the kids. We only stayed for an hour or so and then I came back here and watched movies with the twins and chilled in the lobby. My Y work starts tomorrow so I must be off.

Carrie Out

Free Friday

Started off the day back at tutoring. The kids were really excited to see me. I helped them research MLK Jr. for a worksheet, it was fun. Got back just in time for math class, always a thrill. I forgot a breakfast bar this morning though so I was starving. Next I had small group discussion we did a kind of practice presentation this morning, so it wasn't too bad. Off to lunch for some tasty taco thingys. I had a good time hanging out with the baseball players and Stoltzy, good conversation. Next I went to Coach's office for a while before Pysch class. I figured she would miss me too much if I didn't go visit her seeing as we didn't have practice. Pysch class was interesting and a little nauseating, we watched footage of an oldschool labotomy. Icepick through the eye socket, not pretty. After class I met Coach Wilson in the gym to shoot for about an hour. I was bored so doing something was a good idea. Coach Thomas thought he was going to get through the day without seeing me. He was wrong, I always get my daily hug no matter how hard he tries to avoid it. Spent the rest of the afternoon cleaning up and putting away laundry, fun fun. Dinner was nice I went with Ash, Kristi, and Kaylee and we spent a solid hour just sitting around talking. Then I came back to the dorm and hung out with Kay and Kristi for awhile I don't see them too often so that was nice. After a lovely shower I went to hang with Ash while she was on duty. A few hours later I came back so I could visit with my friend Marty who went here last year. Apparently I am attending an 8:00 basketball game again tomorrow soo...

Carrie Out

Early Start

Nothing like slumping out of bed for a lovely morning practice. I didn't want to get up but once I did I was wired and ready to go. Something about morning practice makes me hyper all day. Before practice I got the pleasure of cleaning the gym with Coach Thomas because the janitor hadn't cleaned up yet. Nothing like janitorial duty at 6:30. Practice wasn't too bad everyone was kinda dragging though. Went to the caf for breakfast after practice and then trekked through the freezing cold to brin Coach T his jacket that he somehow forgot in the gym. I didn't have class until 12:30today so I came back to my room and chilled for awhile. I had to make calls to all the girls on my YMCA basketball team because we start on Sunday. Then I headed to lunch, food wasn't very good, but the conversation was. Religions class was interesting again but we have a lot of loud disrespectful people in there which is annoying. After class I was bored so I went to Coach Wilson's office for awhile to chill and talk. The rest of the afternoon was spent doing homework and messing on the internet. I am proud to say I got all of my math homework done, that always makes me feel accomplished for some reason. Dinner was okay, Ash and I ended up with Ryan so he made it interesting. Then we all went to watch the wrestling meet we only won 1 out of 10 matches but some of them were exciting. Walmart run was next, we needed some groceries and I needed special pens for drawing class. Came back here and did nothing watched some "Run's House" and hung in the lobby. Tutoring picks up again tomorrow, Whoo Hoo.

Carrie Out

Victory!

We won our first game in a long time today. It was nice to finally not lose. It wasn't too pretty but it was a victory. I got to play a lot and had about 6 points I think. Spent the rest of the night watching the boys game with Ryan, Coach T, and Casie they won as well. Classes today went alright I am already bored with learning though, good thing I have some friends in my classes. Math already started up I have homework and everything. Small group was just listening to the teacher overview, boring. Lunch was alright I ate with the boys and Stoltzy again and heard some interesting stories. In the afternoon I headed to Abnormal Pysch with Mrs. Pickering Chels and Ash are in there with me and she loves us. Went to visit Granny Sue again today we bonded over messed up shoulders. I was hyped for our game today so I spent the few spare hours I had trying to calm myself down. I guess it worked I didn't play too bad. Alright well I have morning practice and still need to shower so I am off.

Carrie Out

School's in Session

So I got up this morning at 7:45 because I had basketball weightlifting at 8:15. I was done with my circuits in about 15 minutes so we all went for a nice leisurely cafeteria breakfast. Well even after breakfast I still had an hour to waste until class so I went with Ashley so she could do her weight lifting. We then chilled with Coach Thomas in his class getting in some good bonding and lots of hugs, his favorite, hahah. I don't know why but he always cracks me up. Drawing class was at 10I was only there for a few minutes as well. There are about 10 people in that class and 3 are from Oly, we dominate. Then I had time to waste once more as the caf wasn't open yet so Ash and I went to visit the student service ladies until lunch. Lunch was fun I ate with Stoltzy and the baseball boys, I missed them. We talked football, too bad they are all Packer haters. I left lunch at 12 thinking that's when my next class started, but I was wrong it was 12:30 so I was once again left with time to waste. This time I went to Coach Wilson's office and camped out, she always enjoys my visits. My second class is Religions, it was interesting and I actually had to stay the whole 1 1/2 and take notes. I did not miss learning. Relaxation soon followed then it was off to practice. Practice went a lot better today I could breathe and everything was just okay. We did run a lot though that wasn't fun. More new classes tomorrow and a basketball game we should win, here's to hoping.

Carrie Out

Drive Around

Monday lets see. I started off the day with basketball practice which wasn't good for two things. Number one I was up all night with chest pains which carried over into practice. It felt like someone was sitting on my chest squeezing my heart, it hurt soooo bad. Number two they are resurfacing some flooring and all the fumes and dust made it really hard to breathe. Practice just wasn't a fun experience this time. After practice I layed on the couch in the locker room until I dragged myself to the lunchroom. Hurray for the return of cafeteria food. After lunch I went to the business office to fill out time sheets from before break. I had forgot my bad. I got to see Granny Sue though so that was nice she was way excited to see me. Next I went to Coach Thomas's office to get a writing utensil to fill out my time sheet, he enjoys my company as well:) Then Ash and I went to get our books but the store was closed so we spent our time waiting in Student Services visiting Michelle. After recieving my 8 books Ash and I got some gas and headed on our way. First we had to go the YMCA office to pick up rules for basketball season which starts Sunday. Next we headed to Bloomington I had to drop off my broken orthotics, and I got to see all my favorite Sports Enhancement people. Best Buy was the following stop at which I purchased a new MP3 player so far I like it. Then we went to Clinton for Ashley to pick up her meds and got back just in time for dinner. Post dinner I hung out with Carla and Gina and then ended up going to Walmart with Amber and the girls. That was an adventure all the way down to Paige wetting her pants, good times. The rest of the evening was spent on my favorite couch in the lobby watching some TLC. Weights at 8 tomorrow morning, bed is calling.

Carrie Out

We're Back!

Ahh so I may have gotten up at 11:30 this preafternoon, I enjoyed the rest. Got up just in time to do some cleaning, I got my room all nice and pretty looking. I give it three days. Then Nik and I made some sandwiches for lunch. We kept hearing a lot of noises so we look out the window and behold...people who aren't basketball players! We got excited so we put on some warm clothes and headed out to see people. We ended up camping out in the Student Center with Stoltzy and the RA staff watching the Colt's lose and greeting everybody as they came in to get their room keys. Then I went home to do some laundry and get some ever tasty steak for dinner. I chilled at home for awhile, ran in town to see Lys real quick like, and then went back home to watch the return of my favorite show, Brothers & Sisters. I got back here around 11 and hung out in the lobby with Mary and Ariel who is helping with basketball this semester. I have already come to a conclusion though, I did not miss the people being here. I loved the peace and quite and ability to do whatever we wanted without having anyone else here. I have also come to the conclusion that this year has gone way to fast for my liking, I wish it would just slow down, I am not ready to say goodbye. Well practice comes at 9 tomorrow morning, so that's all she wrote.

Carrie Out

Go Pack Go!

I really need to work on not being such a sucker for little kids. A nine-year-old asks me to come to his crack of dawn game and I can't turn him down, that kid has cost me some valuable sleep in two years. Ry played well this morning though and his team won. It also gave me some morning harrassing of Coach T which is always fun. After Ry's game I came back and slept until I had to be at the gym for lunch. Our game today was lost by 30 or so, yeah we just suck apparently. We have won 4 games all year, two against the same team. We just can't get five people on the floor to continually play hard, it's frustrating. I have been getting crap all week about the Packer's game today, the Coaches were even teasing me that I would have to leave at halftime in order to get to watch the game. Well let it be known I did watch the game and played my whole game. The Packers were so exciting, Brett Favre was awesome, especially with that stumbling shovel pass for a first down right before halftime, amazing. I was a little nervous after the 14 point deficit, but fear not Brett led them to victory. I went to eat at Bonanza with the team during halftime of the football game. The food was good and I enjoyed myself, dinner was especially entertaing since I had a kid on each side of me. What can I say the children love me:) After I watched thd rest of the football game I headed to Atlanta for Paige's birthday party. I was tired and didn't really want to talk to all the random people so I hid around the house in different rooms watching the football game and resting. When most the people left then I came out. I spent the rest of the evening hanging out with Kelsey and talking with Jay and Amber, always a good time. Well I really need to shower and the hot water works so I am off.

Carrie Out

Fun Times

I was not wanting to get up this morning. I rolled out with just a half an hour to spare before practice. Practice was rough today my body was a little worn out, it was hard to get going. Other than being draining it wasn't too bad. I had a good afternoon Casie came over and hung out with Ash, Chels, Nik, and I doing nothing but enjoying it. I also had Ryan all afternoon, just for the heck of it, and because he wanted to come hang out with us. We had fun playing with his Webikinz and playing basketball in my room. The other girls got him to walk around in high heels, that was funny. For dinner tonight we decided to dress like fools for fun. Chelsea wore a bra outside her shirt and a dorky hat, Nikkie carried an umbrella and wore some crazy clothes, and I was dressed in a long sleeved blue striped shirt, a black dress, khaki pants and knee high red socks. We looked beautiful and everyone loved our outfits:) Dinner was fun we had chicken with noodles and hung out for a long time. I spent a lot of time with the Thomas family today, they even joined us for dinner. After dinner I ended up in Bridgett's office with Ashley we hung out with her, Tony, and Ryan for a good two hours watching tv and talking. Tony was cracking me up he kept calling me his hero all day. I throughly enjoyed being with them though helped pass the time on a boring Friday night. After that visit I went to Ashley's for awhile and then ended up at Mary's for some good catch-up talk. I think I am going to Ryan's game tomorrow at, kill me now, 8:00 so I need to sleep.

Carrie Out

Pro Paper Writer

It has been a busy day, but a good day. Got up for practice this morning with no bread to make sandwiches for lunch. I settled for some Easy Mac I found. Practice was suprisingly good, I mean really good. Sure it was tiring and I was worn out but we actually worked hard and made some progress. Both Coaches were being really helpful and we seemed to be moving forward, hopefully it lasts. The next three hours were spent helping Coach Thomas finish his work for his masters class. He asked me for help and I couldn't turn him down, I told him he was lucky that I loved him, because for anyone else that probably wouldn't have happened. I edited, revamped, and pieced back together his paper. I helped him make title pages and do citations. I was utterly amazed at his lack of computer knowledge, the man didn't even know how to spell check and types at a blazing 6 wpms, impressive. But even with both of us running ADD we got it done completely and now he is sucking up to me to no end. Getting done left me just enough time to shower before dinner which was lasagna and vegetables, it was really tasty. Then Ash and I ran to Walmart to pick up more food. We ended up at Chelsea's for awhile then headed to our friend Craig's for game night. It was a lot of fun and we just rolled in at a little after one. Once again we are running a single practice tomorrow, hopefully it goes as well as todays.

Carrie Out

I Love Bus Rides

Here goes the Wednesday rundown, fasten your seatbelts. Got to sleep in today it was fantabulos. Officially started the day with team lunch at the Pizza Hut buffet, the cinnnasticks were tasty. Came back to the gym for an hour of shootaround before the bus left. We went to Kankekee for the game and got to watch "Love & Basketball" on the way there, good flick. The game on the other hand was not so good. Kankekee is number 2 in the Nation. We lost by like 40, but here's the thing, lately we have been getting our butts kicked but I don't feel like we are playing that bad until I look at the scoreboard. I don't get it. I was a little winded today for some reason, maybe because I hardly left the floor in the first half but that doesn't usually bother me. I ended up with four points and some bruises. Dinner was McDonald's, which wasn't too bad for once. Coach Thomas pulled his usuall and asked out the creepiest worker he could find for me. He also asked out the bus driver for me, classy guy. The bus ride home was suprisingly a lot of fun. Ash, Nik, Chels, and I sat and talked and laughed with Coach and Coach the whole way home. Tony and I went back and forth for a good two hours, it was funny. The rest of the bus was sleeping I have no idea how the 6 of us were really loud. We were enjoying spending some time with Coach T and it was obvious he was loving us too. Coach Wilson told us today that she thinks the freshman are jealous of us because we get along with the Coaches and each other so well. It seems funny but kinda makes sense. Only one practice tomorrow but it won't be pretty.

Carrie Out

T-P Turnaround

I was done with practice completely by 2:00 today I didn't know what to do. Swimming this morning was fun agian. We played our awesome game only it was freshman vs. sophmores, we cleaned house. We then had about an hour break before gym practice. Ashley and I went to visit Stoltzy and talked to him until practice. Gym practice wasn't bad at all because we have a game tomorrow which was nice. So the whole T-P thing apparently backfired well not in a serious way but still. Tony didn't clean off his truck before he went home so Bridgett who is a clean freak flipped because it got in the driveway. She spent the morning picking up tiny scraps of paper out of the rocks in their driveway and was a little on edge today I guess. Tony came to afternoon practice, he tried to be mad at me but I didn't let him and made him talk to me anyway. Here's the crazy part though the Thomas' are confused and think that I did the whole thing by myself. Ashley has lying conviced them she is innocent which is pretty funny and they think I, whose job wasn't even to T-P the car but pick up the wet paper off the asphalt, did it all. I am pretty tricky I guess. Spent the afternoon at Chels playing Sing Star and hanging out, Casie came to visit too. Then we went to Coach Wilson's for some homecooked dinner it was good. We spent a few hours there talking and hanging out then it was back to the dorm. Here's to hoping we don't suck too bad tomorrow.

Carrie Out

Talk About

Today has been a good day, I spent a lot of time talking to lots of people. I even enjoyed the pool this morning. The water was a little cold but that extra hour of sleep we got made it okay. We played this fun water polo-ish game it was one of the first times I ever liked the pool. For lunch we went to Arby's it was tasty and fun minus the part where Chelsea tried to leave me. I may have been running down the street yelling "Coach" while I tried to catch the car. This afternoon I went to visit student services all the school employees are back so I went to say hello. I spent a good hour talking and catching up with Judy and Michelle and I got to see Stoltzy long enough for one of his ever popular hugs. Then Chels, Ash, Nik, and I hung out in the lobby this afternoon until practice. Practice wasn't too bad either, not too much running, and I worked in some fun. For dinner Ash, Chels, Nik and I went to Steak N' Shake, it was rather yummy. Mom and Brent came and saw us for a little bit, which was nice they dropped off my fixed orthotics. When we got back from dinner we decided to T-P Coach Thomas' truck while he was at class. He has hardly been around at all since we got back and we aren't liking it so we did it in protest...and because it is funny. He skipped practice this morning big jerk, but no worries I found him and gave him a big hug, he loved it. Well we hid in the parking lot and waited for him to come out and see it. It was funny, we followed him all the way home and he never saw us. He knew it was us though he called as soon as he got out of the parking lot, we just are never innocent. After the pranking I went to visit Mary we had some catching up to do and some things to talk out, we got it done. Then because of the rain Nik and I's windows started leaking we went to tell Katie and ended up talking to her for a good hour, it was a good time. Pool at 9am I need some sleep, drowsy swimming could equal drowning:)

Carrie Out

Seriously These are Getting Too Long

Whoo hoo for another random blog. Yesterday was a good day, well mostly. Got up and went to the locker room for lunch, it was good. I started and played a lot in our game which we lost by like thirty. It is tough to win a game when we make 2's and the other team makes 3's, nice game of catchup, still we should've played better. Jessie and Kelsey came to the game so that was a lot of fun. I went to sit with them while they ate and then they came back to school and watched the boys game with me. The got the privalage of talking to Coach Andrews, he loves them, and meeting Coach Thomas. That just wasn't good they were all ganging up on me and the girls were giving Tony ammo he definately doesn't need. There was a fight in our locker room after the game, I am not really sure why but it pretty much turned to the point that all the black girls were after the white girls. Coach took us to Cracker Barrel for dinner Ash and I were the only sophmores to go so Coach protected us by sitting us at her table with Bridgett, Mary, and the kids. It was fun sitting around and talking Bridgett cracks me up. After dinner I spent the rest of the night watching Brett Favre clips on the NFL network, good times. Didn't have practice this morning so I rolled out of bed nice and late. Spent the day doing laundry and cleaning my room, it was a joy. We had a big meeting before practice today in the locker room. The things the freshmen were saying were stupid but I made sure to get my two cents and more in. Come to find out the Coaches kept coming downstairs and kinda checking in to make sure we were okay. They are both worried that the black girls are going to try to do something to us so they have really been looking out for us. Practice wasn't too bad my leg has been killing me but hey one can't argue with only one hour of practice. We then had to go lift weights, something I naturally excell in:) I had on my Brett Favre t-shirt from the 4th grade and everyone was giving me crap cause it is all wholy, I enjoy it. Coach Thomas and I had a wrestling match, everytime we go to the weight room he feels the need to wrestle me. I always lose and it wears me out, dang him and his old man stregnth. Mary and Katie our RA's bought us dinner tonight, KFC but man was it really good. They set it up all nice for us and it was a lot of fun. Then Chels and I went back to the locker room to check in on that dinner. Coach Wilson made Coach Thomas eat with them tonight for protection, good times. We then sat in there for awhile and talked. The rest of the night was spent talking to Nikkie. Practice isn't until 10 tomorrow but I still need sleepsky!

Carrie Out

This is Longer Than I Thought

My blogging over break has become random and sporadic much like my life. Let me pick up where I left off. Team lunch at First Wok was yummalicious as always. We picked up Ryan on the way and Tony was in class so it became my job to take care of the child. We all had a lot of fun though, no wonder Coach doesn't take us out in public. Practice last night was really good. Best one yet I would say. We didn't do any straight running just a lot of full court hustle drills which are fun ways to trick your mind into thinking you aren't running. After practice Ashley and I went to Bloomington to meet Jessie and Kelsey and watch "P.S. I Love You". The movie was sad but good and I am not usually much for chick flicks. Then we went to Kels apartment and hung out for awhile it was a good time. I actually got a good nights sleep last night it was glorious. Woke up ate my breaky and headed to the pool. We had our most draining pool workout today but it was fun. We did relays and raced once again tricking ourselves to work hard. Then we had an hour of weight and mat workouts, fun fun. Coach Wilson took me Chels, Nik, and, Ash to lunch today at Culvers. It was mmm good and we had fun hanging out and talking in our one hour break before our second practice. Practice 2 was an hour of shooting and ball handling drills, it wasn't bad. I was then given a few hours of rest before practice #3. Prior to #3 I spent some quality time pestering Coach Thomas he hasn't been around too much lately and he needed it. He was in a good mood today so he was pretty entertaining. Practice #3 wasn't bad either going over offenses and defenses for our game tomorrow. Dinner was good tonight we had chicken which Coach Wilson peeled off the bone and I ate 2 lbs. of applesauce, fun fun. The night was spent hanging out with teamates in Hoyle and just being loud and out of control.

p.s. I smell really good:)

Carrie Out

Water Sucks

I didn't write last night I was way too tired, which suprisingly ended up with me not being able to sleep at all all night. Fun times. Yesterday we started off with pool work outs. The water is not my friend. I am incredbily slow at all things pool, especially swimming. They call me Nemo, not kind...but sadly true:) After the pool we had to do weight circuts, those weren't too bad except I could tell I hadn't lifted in a while. Weights were followed by mat workouts, leg lifts, push-ups, wall sits and all that fun. When we got done with morning practice Nik, Chels, Ash, and I ran to Krogers to buy food to for the week and lunch. We were given 30 dollars for one meal a day for the week, we go out for the other meal. Came back downed some lunch and then I went with Mom to Walmart to get me some more cold medicine. Slept until my next practice at four. This practice wasn't too too bad just could feel the soreness catching up. My knee has been hurting me again because my stupid inserts are still broken. I ran races with Ali and Ryan on ball handling drills and sprints so that helped make the running not too terrible. Coach Thomas had class all day yesterday but he got done early so he came to night practice. Good thing he needed a little harrasment from me in his day. We ate dinner in the lockerroom last night and then I went to see Alvin and The Chipmunks with the Finchums. It was a good movie, I like the Chipmunks but man did my body hurt when I went to get up. Then I went to the bowling ally for awhile to hang out with Chels, Nik, and some other kids. Woke up this morning feeling like crap, I feel a little better now. Well we are going to First Wok for lunch so I'm out.

Carrie Out

Happy New Years.....Day

Break was good but it flew by and now I am here at school. It almost didn't look like I would make it back today but fear not I did. Arrived just in time to unpack a little and get everything plugged back in before practice #1. I wasn't hungry but knew I needed to eat so I chugged a chicken soup on the way to the gym. Practice consisted of running and lots of full court drills. A whole 8 of 15 of us were there. I think that worked to our advantage though we didn't have to do a ton of pure running. It was a little rough for me because as of Sunday I have been sick. I love how that happened right when I came back, oh well I made it. It was nice to see everybody again I miss them sometimes:) Spent the afternoon watching the slaughtering of U of I, picking up groceries at Walmart, putting stuff away, showering, and sleeping. Eight o'clock came too soon. Night practice was a little rougher at points maybe because everyone was back, maybe because I was running on empty. I can feel the soreness setting in the first few days kick my butt. Ryan came to practice tonight and was following me around, he's a cute kid.Nothing like ringing in the new year with a good four and a half hours of practice. Spent some time talking with Coach Thomas, he missed me even if he won't admit it:) We were discussing his thesis paper for his masters class. I am supposed to help him do some editing and teach him to do a bibliography. I don't mind helping him out he does a lot for me. Well now it is latish and I have a full day tomorrow starting with 9 am pool workout so I must be off.

Carrie Out

Catch-Up

These last couple days have followed the path of my whole break, busy, hectic, and always on the go. At least I am not bored. Wednesday night I met some friends from highschool for dinner. I hadn't seen them since we graduated and we spent 3 hours just catching up, it was nice. Then I went to the basketball games to watch Marks team play and visit with Ron, Kathy, and Marsha. Thursday I went shopping for awhile with Mom, Justin, and Kaho and then spent the rest of the night watching our boys play basketball. Today I got up early-ish and went over to Grandma's to help her do some stuff. I vaccuumed her house and offered to shovel her driveway, she told me I didn't need to. Well Uncle Kip ended up doing it and was giving me a hard time about not doing it. But for the record I was told no, I told Grandma he was an old man and I would do it, she shut me down. Sorry Kip:) Then we went to Morton to visit Sam and Clayton. Lynn and Josh were off work to so they were over as well. I had a lot of fun visiting and playing with Clayton, he is too funny. The new toys he got for Christmas were awesome I tried them all out. I also played some Wi with Josh, sometimes I am almost good. Then I took Grandma to get her groceries and run some errands before I came home. I was home long enough to read the paper and eat supper, before heading with Kelsey to watch our girls team play. We went to dinner with the Finchum's afterword and then went over to their house to see their new puppy. She is the cutest thing. Hung out there all night long doing pretty much nothing and enjoying it. Good thing they love us:) Okay well I just got home but I think I am going to attempt to sleep.

Carrie Out

Merry Christmas

Christmas has come and gone. That's what I find confusing over the whole Holiday we go thru a month of hype and then the day comes and everything stops. I really like the Holiday season people are genrally kinder and more generous, but I don't get why that can't continue year round. Honestly anymore Christmas day isn't even what I look forward to the most, it is Christmas Eve. When I was a kid they were more equal, there was the excitement of Santa and more gifts. Growing up I think I have come to value the family time more than what I recieve. Christmas Eve is my favorite day of the year. I love piling into the family van and heading to Grandmas. I just love the atmosphere. Yes you're sitting on the floor and crammed into couches. Yes you are sitting shoulder to shoulder with people and its hot. Yes it gets so loud you can hardly hear yourself think and you stand in line for food. But I think that's what I like the best. It is one of the few places I can go and just feel surrounded by love and caring. Our family mat be big, talkative, and a little rowdy. But that's what makes it right, I would feel so out of place at a quiet dinner table. I love telling the same stories year after year and still laughing as we hear them. I love the simple entertainment we find in the gifts we recieve and the people around them. Don't get me wrong I still enjoy Christmas day I just think it's in a different way than I used to. I got lots of great gifts and things to take back to school. I enjoyed hanging out with the other side of the family and hanging out with my brothers. Somedays though I just wish the magic of Christmas didn't end and I got to spend that type of time with my family all the time.

Carrie Out

Chicago Fun

I just got back from Chicago and it was awesome. We did too much for me to write it all in here so here are the highlights. Overall it was a great trip!

-Our train ride was fun we played Mad Gab and checked out the sites.
-We arrived at Union Station, which call me a dork, was way cool. It looks just like the movies and was really nice.
-We checked into our hotel we stayed in the Marriot on Michigan Avenue. Our room was on the 30th floor. The view was nice and so was everything in the hotel, so fancy.
-We rode the bus all over downtown we are now experienced with public transit.
-We spent a few hours in Shed's Aquarium. It was awesome we had soo much fun.
-Walked through Memorial Park at night to see it all lit up and took our pictures with all the statue/monuments...our favorite was the "bean".
-Watched the ice skaters and listened to the Rat Pack music playing.
-Ate at ESPN Zone. The atmosphere was cool and my sandwich was soo delicious.
-Walked downtown at night to see all the Christmas lights and look at the store fronts, it was soo pretty. My favorite was a nutcracker front at Macy's.
-Visited the Sears tower and looked at Chicago 103 stories off the ground almost 1500 feet. It hurt my ears but was really cool.
-Ate lunch at Ed Debivic's, a 50's restuarant where they are mean to you, it was neat.
-Shopped downtown, more like ran in and out of stores just looking at stuff, but still it was fun.
-Sat at the train station for 2 hours on delay reading magazines and playing games.
-Played with 2 little girls on the train home for entertainment and even rode to Lincoln with one of my softball teammates who happened to be heading back.

Chicago Here I Come

I ran all over town today. I started off with a trip to Hopedale to pick up some medicine from the pharmacy. Then I ventured, via Stringtown (bad choice of road), to Minier. I went to the bank to get some cash and put in my checks from school. Next I went to Grandma and Grandpa's to fill our water jugs. While I was there Grandpa aired up my tires and put some winter driving neccessities in my car, how glorious. I came home to a hyper dog and stack of presents to wrap. I wrapped away while once more watching some lovely Christmas specials. I took the dog out to play for awhile I threw her in a snow drift, she thought that was fun. For dinner tonight we had lasagna per my request and it was delicious. Watched a little "Jingle all the Way" after dinner, who knew such terrible acting could be entertaining. We found out today Brent has a stress fracture in his hip, he has an MRI Wednesday to help figure out why he got the fracture. Good luck laying still for an hour. The rest of the night has been spent packing for my Chicago adventure. Nikkie, Chelsea, Ashley and I are catching the 7 am train to Chicago tomorrow. I have never ridden a train or been downtown Chicago, so I am way excited. We are staying the night on Michigan Avenue and riding a late train back Wednesday night. Hopefully we have a lot of fun venturing out of our little farm towns. Well the train leaves awful early so I am off to bed.

Winter Wonderland

So I got up this morning to go to church. The driveway was snowed in so I instead opted for a few more hours of sleep. When I finally did roll out of bed it was just in time for some lunch and the Packers game. Brett Favre broke yet another record on his way to yet another victory, which clinched a first round bye and home field advantage. Yeah Pack! I then proceeded to spend the rest of my day sitting on my butt but throughly enjoying it. I watched some of my favorite Christmas specials, did my laundry, and played with the dog. It was a thrilling day. I forgot Youth Group had a progressive dinner tonight so I was interupted mid dinner at home with a call to join. I had had my fill of winter driving for the weekend so Brent and I agreed to go only if someone came and got us. The lucky winner was Matthew and the dinner was delicious. Ryan flew in from Florida this morning and was there as well. It was a good night hanging out with the boys, I always miss them, and I like having them both within five miles of me not on the other side of the country. After dinner we watched Evan Almighty, which always evokes a laugh from me and then we headed home. Right now I am neglecting going to sleep, I am not tired and have nothing to get up for. Well I shouldn't say nothing Mom has left a whole list of things for me to do and errands to run including wrapping presents. Oh the joys of Christmas.

Carrie Out

Arctic Navigator

I am going to take the liberties to declare myself master of the Arctic Snow. I have successfully but slowly journied my way through the snow many a times today, such proud moments. Got up this morning to go watch Ryan play basketball. He was so excited we came, Ash and I were his fathers replacements since Tony had class today. He won his game and it was good to see him before heading home. The snow this morning wasn't too bad but the intersections were a little iffy, we survived. Grabbed some Jimmy Johns to go then came back to school for a little pre-game shoot around. We got to the game safely which was a plus. As for the game itself it wasn't too bad. We lost by eleven...which wasn't too bad considering we had 40 turnovers. Wow that's a lot, no fear I only had one and I stole it back. I made sure to call and tell Coach Thomas this since he likes to give me a hardtime about turning the ball over. I was so happy I didn't suck today, I know it's ridiculous, but it's true. I played pretty well with 6 points, and a handful of rebounds and assists. I was just glad to play. We made it back to campus safely and had one hours time to get everything together and go. I got everything packed up and Coach Wilson helped me scrape and get my car ready. It took me an hour to get home, the roads, even the highways, were terrible. But I made it, score for me. The rest of the night has been spent chilling and watching Christmas movies, so magical.

Carrie Out

Last Night on Campus

Practice this morning was okay, not too much running not too much yelling. We basically ran drills and set ups for tomorrows game. We might not get this game in if the weather goes as predicted, might also cause some travel problems for us. I don't care I love snow, so Christmasy. After practice we all enjoyed our last cafeteria meal for a month. Pestered Coach Thomas for a little bit, he shaved off his mustache so I can't make fun of him anymore. Then Ashley and I ended up in Student Services for an hour or so sitting around talking to the office ladies and Bridgett's daughter. It was an enjoyable way to pass some time. When we left I decided it was necessary for me to take a shower...so I did. I thought about packing next, I got my extremely overflowing clothes basket to the car and called it quits. That is a lot of laundry to do at home. Instead of packing I went to visit Stoltzy. We hung out and played some Playstation and I went with him to put gas in the school cars. Then I went to the movies with Ashley and the RA staff. We went to see "I am Legend," it was confusing at first but was actually pretty cool, minus the scary infected people. We got meal money from Coach so after the movie we went to dinner at Steak N' Shake. I ran into Jay and Amber there, I know they were super excited to see me. Came back here and actually did pack. I got everything but my bedding and fridge stuff packed that will be my post game activity before I head home. I plan on spending the rest of the night in bed watching Christmas movies and getting up to go watch Ryan play ball tomorrow. Oh the excitement of my life.

Carrie Out

Break has Begun

I had nothing scheduled to do today besides practice, whoo hoo improvising. I rolled out of bed at around 11 and headed to the lunchroom. Enjoyed an actually good meal with Levi, Stoltzy, and Ashley. After telling Levi goodbye Ashley and I went downtown so she could do some Christmas shopping at Abe's I love Abe's. We also ran out to Walmart I am not sure why. When we came back we saw Coach and Coach were here so we went to the offices to hang. We all just sat around and talked and laughed for awhile. Coach Thomas was excited that we came to see him because he couldn't come to practice tonight or the game Saturday. He is taking a six day seminar to get his masters degree. He is hating the fact that he is doing it, we think that's a pretty easy thing for a masters, no thesis or anything. Still he isn't enjoying that he has to miss six days of stuff, we told him we are proud of him and can manage a few days here and there without him. Practice was okay tonight, Coach Wilson always feels a need to yell when Tony isn't there for some reason. I was a little sore today I guess those three days off caught up with me. I did get to spend some time with Ryan again though so that was fun. After practice we ate dinner in the cafeteria, it wasn't so good this time, this is probably because we are the only ones here. This evening all seven of us sophomores hung out, I took them all in my car out to Walmart good thing the back seat is huge. We spent the rest of the night hanging out in the lobby talking to Katie and Marcus but now it is time for bed.

Carrie Out

Final Final

Sleeping? Yeah I should be but I clearly am not. Oh well I don't have anything to get up for tomorrow. Got up and tutored this morning. We did stations my job was to teach all the kids how to make snow flakes. They got me a Christmas present and all of them made me cards, they were too cute. I was dead tired so I came back here and slept until lunch. Lunch was an adventure, you can tell they are cleaning out the food supply for break. We had many interesting mixtures. Got in some quality make fun of Coach Thomas time at lunch today, always a thrill. Sat and waited around then until my last final. Ashley and I gave a presentation on Langston Hughes "Theme for English B," good times. I wasn't bad and I am glad to be done with finals. After that it was off to practice. I thought it was going to be killer today with three days off, I wasn't too out of shape. We played a group of boys today so we could have tougher defense, it was harder, but definately more fun. My friend Levi who is a baseball player here came and played and it was very funny, we were going at it the whole time. Let's just say he should stick to baseball. Ryan came to practice today which was nice, I was missing the kid I hadn't seen him in a week. You can tell when I haven't seen him in awhile because then he follows me around and is attached to my side, good thing I love him. The night has been pretty relaxing. Just sitting around and watching Christmas shows. I ended up down in the RA's room watching "Mr & Mrs Smith" with Mary, Katie, and Marcus, the movie was decent. Now I need sleep.

Carrie Out

Night in ATL

Oh the glouriousness of my boring day. Got up real early today and took my final, it was okay took me about 45 minutes, not too bad. I then had a whole day of nothing ahead of me. After my test I went to the Coaches offices. We had a lot of fun this morning pestering Coach Wilson, she was loving it. It also allowed me some quality make fun of Tony's mustache time, highly entertaining. I left there and still had an hour until lunch. I used that time in the library checking things on the computer and reading the paper. I found out I got a 96% on my psych final, I have no idea how I pulled that off. I really didn't think I did well. Lunch was enjoyable talking to the baseball boys and hanging out. Then I went to CVS with Ashley and back to Coach's to bother her. Then it was off to my room to be bored. I ran a few errands returned my softball uniform and school books and tried to find things to waste time. Chelsea and I decided to shoot baskets so we ended up in the gym for a good hour playing ball and talking to Trainer Joe. All my friends had either a night final tonight or headed home for break so I decided to head to Atlanta for some home cooked food and some time with the Finchum's. Kelsey met me there and we had a lovely night watching Christmas movies, playing with the girls, and pretty much just being out of control. The food was delightful greenbean casserole and homemade broccoli/cheese soup, followed up with some peppermint ice cream, mmm mmm. It was fun hanging out and talking to Jay and Amber, I hadn't been to the house in a while. I miss couches and real TV's:) Okay well my last final is tomorrow and I need rest.

Carrie Out

Midnight Snack

I just got back from Midnight Finals Breakfast it was a gradly old time. We had some good food and had fun hanging out with the usual group and our favorite student service people. The day has been pretty boring. School where I tutor was cancelled today so I got an extra two hours of sleep it was fantastic. I then went and took my geography final, I needed 7 points to keep my A, I got 41 and only did the first page. It was strenous. I camped out in the cafeteria for awhile wasting time until my next final, psychology. Spent the rest of the time hanging out in Coach Wilson's office. We sawe Coach T briefly today, long enough to attack him with a hug and notice that he shaved off his beard and now has what we like to refer to as a Hitler porn stash. He was loving it, we were not too fond, it makes him look old and a bit creepy. Mustache's are a definate no. My psych final was ridiculous. I found myself knowing very few of the answers, frustrating. Hopefully I did well enough to keep my A that's all I care about. After the final I went to the computer lab for awhile with Casie, Chelsea, and my teamate Chiquita. I got really excited we were planning things to do on our Chicago trip. Dinner was non exciting and the rest of the night up to breakfast was spent completing my literature final presentation and watching Mary Poppins. Okay well it is midnight and Nikkie is yelling at me to go scrape ice off my car so I must be off.

Carrie Out

Party Day

It has been a busy Sunday. I didn't go to bed until 3 last night because I thought I could just lay around and sleep all day. I was wrong. Coach Wilson called this morning to ask us to lunch at her house for Ali's 8th birthday. We of course accepted the invitation, nothing like home cooked food. Well that started the madness. We didn't have Ali's present, a scrapbook, even bought so we were on a time crunch. We had 1 1/2 hours to buy the book and get it put together, we got it done and were only a few minutes late for dinner. Hawaiian chicken and baked potatoes, it was soo good. We topped it off with some birthday cake and ice cream, perfect. We hung out at the house all day playing games with Ali. She got "Life" so we played it is very complex now, took a long time to play. Well we left Coach Wilson's house just in time for me to jump in another car and head to Crystals for our softball Christmas party. Once again I was in for some delicious food and fun. We had some delightful BLT dip and Coach Andrews even made his speciality, cheesecake. I may have had two pieces. I got to play with toys which was fun Crystal has two little boys who are handfuls. We did a white elephant gift exchange which was extremely entertaining as well. Got back from the second party in time to fill out a study guide for pysch and pick up todays scrapbooking mess, fun times. Finals start tomorrow and I have two, so I need some rest.

Carrie Out

Weekend Wrapup

I need to go to bed, I really truly do. Yet I am not, I have not even showered yet. This weekend was an adventure. I did not play well at all in either game. I don't know why but it was like I could do nothing right. I am hoping this doesn't come back and bite me in the butt, I am really enjoying this actually getting to play thing. Other than the atrocious games I played the weekend was decent. The bus rides were fun, watching movies and chilling. Chicago pizza and Capri Sun's made a lovely dinner. The hotels were really nice. Staying with Ash, Chels, and Nikkie was enjoyable. Seeing parts of the city and getting made fun of for knowing nothing about how a city operates was informative. Spending lots of time going back and forth with Coach Thomas was a thrill as always, such a loving relationship, haha. The bus ride home was an adventure in the weather but we actually made it home without problem. The problem was getting off the bus. We couldn't make it from the bus to the gym on the ice we kept sliding backwards. Coach Thomas somehow made it halfway and from there grabbed peoples hands and pulled them to the other side. It took a good ten minutes to get everyone across. After skating back to the dorms Nikkie and I then went outside for 45 minutes to scrape all the ice off Chelsea's windows. Then we were hungry so we met Ashley and skated to the gas station and rented a movie, Fracture. It was good, a thinker. The rest of the night I was just hanging out in the lobby with Mary and some other people doing nothing. But now the weekend is catching up and I need to get some sleep.

Carrie Out

Let it Snow!

You know what I love? Saline Nasal spray. That stuff works miracles I just took a couple shots up the nose. I know lovely picture. Classes today were nothing really we are juts reviewing and gettng things in order for finals next week, boring. Spent our free time once again hanging with Coach Thomas, he was in violent mood today and kept attacking us. Good thing I am a naturally awesome fighter. You know what else I love? Snow. We have already got a steady amount and it looks lovely. Packs nice as well. Practice was a bit of a fiasco for me today. I had softball pictures right in the middle of it so my attire was quite lovely today. Basketball jersey, black t-shirt, purple softball shorts, black softball socks, and purple shoes. I was a walking fashion statement. Tonight we once again went to Steak N' Shake. It was the regular group and we had fun as always. The snow was an added bonuse nothing like a snowball fight. Spent the rest of the night chilling inside with Nikkie and Chels, and later just me and my bed. My body was a little worn out today. This weekend will be busy. I don't have class tomorrow but we leave for Chicago tomorrow for basketball. Hopefully we have some fun and win some games.

Carrie Out

Stupid Dec 5

This is my least favorite day of the year. It comes attatched to too much pain and baggage. Three years since Scott died, I still can't believe it. I can just remember how terrible that day and the months to follow were and I don't like it. Woke up this morning and went to tutor. I made the kids a snowflake and they were amazed I have to teach them all how to make them on Friday. I went to geography class for 5 minutes. I got my test and skipped review. I only need 7 points on the final to keep my A, so I am not worried. Spent my free time hanging in Coach Wilson's office sleeping on the floor until lunch. After a light lunch Ash and I went to visit Bridgett she is always good for a laugh. Then we went to Walmart to run some errands picking up stuff for Coach Thomas. I can't believe he trusts us with his money. Spent the afternoon resting before our game. We played Wesleyan I spent about ten minutes before we started warming up talking to their Coach, he is trying to help me get in. The game wasn't terrible but we didn't win. They were good but not good enough to beat us even though we let them. I think I had about 6 points but I played pretty much the whole game. After the game we went to the Student Center for Holiday dinner, they made us steak and shrimp and it was so good. I am very glad they saved some for us. I came back and showered then remembered I drove my car to the gym to bring Coach T his stuff so I ended up over at Ashley's for awhile since I had to walk that way anyways. I want to watch TV.

Carrie Out

Yeah Tuesday

I got up early this morning to go lift weights in Coach Thomas' class because I missed team lifting for tutoring. I would rather sleep. We are starting finals prep in all my classes working on papers and projects and reviewing. In lit we picked partners and started preparing presentations. We got out early so we went to pester Coach Thomas. We hung out and talked for about an hour it was very infomative:) Computers was easy and we were blessed with an early dismissal as well. LUnch was quick and filled with grilled cheese. Pyschology wasn't too bad either, we spent a lot of time looking over each others photo journals and laughing at everyone's childhood pictures. We didn't even have to do much learning which is my favorite type of class. Practice had a lot of running in it today I think I counted over 25 full court sprints and they were our fault. All we had to do was have three people make two free throws in a row. I made mine, but that wasn't the trend. Dinner was delightful tonight we had turkey, like thanksgiving turkey, and all the fixings. So tasty. I finally finished my Wesleyan application tonight, I know I am very promt. I need to start applying to schools. Made more snowflakes tonight because that is my job as vice president Christmas. Then we had a winter break procedure meeting which was thrilling as always, especially since Bridgett wore her ever popular meeting outfit. Okay well I need to sleepsky I got a lot to do tomorrow.

Carrie Out

Winter Wonderland

It is late I should be in bed...I haven't even showered yet. I tutored this morning, we read some crazy book about a rabbit who gets water in his ears and can't hear, good times. I took my last test in my geography class today some of it was confusing. Then I went to get my first tutoring paycheck, not bad. Lunch was quick and bad, minus the most heavenly chocolate swirl cheesecake. So good I had two pieces. I was cold so I came back to my room turned up the heat and read until practice. Practice wasn't bad at all today. We didn't have to run any sprints which really caught me off guard. Really all we did was half court drilling and had just a few minutes of full court scrimmage. I was a little wound up at practice so I had fun. Coach Thomas tried to measure my mouth today with a tape measure, he says there wasn't enough tape. I say he's a dork. After practice we went to dinner. I had some good beef stew stuff. Then it was off to the lab to finish my psych project, which I did with only a few distractions. My softball girls had weights tonight so I stopped by and visited on the way back to the dorm, they always enjoy my presence. We had a dorm meeting with the vice president that was thrilling. Then Nikkie and I went to Walmart and Steak N' Shake both very neccesary trips. Came back here and made more snow flakes. That is my official job. Our dorm is very Christmasy though we put up and decorated the tree tonight. It is a winter wonderland:)

Carrie Out

Accomplished

Today I have accomplished a lot although it hasn't all been good:

1. I washed 3 loads of laundry and then proceeded to actually put it all away.
2. I also accidently washed my IPOD. It wasn't working but as of right now it is. It may have actually gotten rid of a virus it had. It's working better than prewash.
3. I wrote my geography article and finished my hurricane project, my last assignments for that class.
4. I did not finsh my pysch project that is saved for tomorrow night.
5. I deep cleaned my entire room for the first time in awhile, it is nice to see the floor and be able to sit in my chair.
6. I also cleaned the shower and entire bathroom, just call me Mrs. Clean.
7. I enjoyed a Jon & Kate Plus 8 marathon as background all afternoon.
8. I watched a Brothers & Sisters wedding so exciting.
9. I successfully navigated through the monsoon all day long.
10. I ate food because I am starving, even though I've felt like puking all day.

Carrie Out

Ice Storm

The day started nice and latish I think I crawled out of bed about 11:00. Then we went to breakfast, we got good food because it was an open house day, got to impress the visitors. Off to the gym for our game. Almost all of our freshman and two sophomores broke curfew and came late to the gym. We got a huge pregame lecture and the kids in trouble didn't start and a few didn't even play. I just don't get how they have no idea how to follow rules. I started and played pretty well today I think I had 12 points or something. I did pretty much shank one layup though and I heard about it. Coach Thomas was mocking me from the bench and laughing. I did have to smile though it was kinda funny. We won though which is all that really mattered. After the game Nik, Ash, Chels, Percella, and I went to eat at Rusty's. We also took Ryan with us. It was an enjoyable time hanging out and eating good food. Then Ash, Ryan, and I went to Walmart to buy a new ice scraper mine shattered trying to shear off the two inches of ice on my windshield. We had fun in Walmart playing with all the toys and acting like fools. I can't believe the Thomas' trust us with their child. Came back here and went to Mary's to visit for awhile then I headed over to Ashley's to work on our pyschology project. We have to make a photo journal of our lives, I got all the pictures done now I just have to do the writing part. Nothing like waiting until the last day to do a project you've had since the first day of school:)

Carrie Out

Look out ESPN

Got up and went tutoring today. I helped the kids write about the third day of Christmas they are writing a page for each day until the 25. All we did in my geography class was review, I was bored. Had lunch with the baseball boys, Stoltzy, and Coach T. It was enjoyable as always, but even better thanks to the tastiness of cafeteria taco dip, mmm mmm. After lunch I ordered and organized pictures for a photo journal I have to make. Then Ashley and I went to buy supplies and pick up my pictures. I came back here and chilled for the afternoon watching me some ESPN and hanging out with Chelsea and Nikkie. I got to announce the first game tonight it was exciting and I am a pro I can see myself on ESPN any day now. Our game on the other hand was not so thrilling. We lost by 30 to a mediocore team, not impressive. We were just off and they were raining threes like nothing. I started and played a lot, finishing with 4 points and a few marks in all the other categories. Coach Thomas was making me laugh in the 2nd half. I was out for awhile because we were losing by a lot so he kept giving me crap about Finchum, saying my husband was here. He is determined that we are going to get married and have a kid and name it after him. Never gonna happen. After the game we all ate pizza in the cafeteria. We sat around and talked to Bridgett, Ryan, and Mary, until our ever so early 11:00 curfew. I came back here plannning on going to my room but my friend Brittany is here from last year so I am just now getting in, oops. We were just talking in the hallway, so I'm good. I can smell myself and that's not good, shower needs me.

Carrie Out

Maker of the Snowflakes

I took two tests today. A literature test which cramped my hand but was easy and a computers test I was not so sure about. I lost my disk with all my notes on it somehow so I had to wing it. Oh well I will survive. I found out that I got a 98% on my psych test though which is awesome. I got out of each class early today and throughly enjoyed it everytime. Spent time in Coach Wilson's office after class that is until Creepy Finchum boy showed up and we ditched her. She was not appreciative of that:) Practice tonight wasn't bad, we didn't actually run any sprints now that I think of it. That is definately a first for this year. We as the sophomores spent a lot of time laughing and just kind of messing around while our freshman kept getting yelled at for not knowing plays and screwing up. I don't know I enjoyed it, it was nice to relax and enjoy playing. Coach Thomas was back to his crazy self today giving me a hard time all practice just like usual. Weird thing is though he got sick on the exact same trip last year after eating at the exact same place, should have learned. After a light dinner I met Chels in the lab and we did homework. I successly plotted and tracked 12 hurricanes for geography class, only 2 more to go. Then we met the twins Ben, and Alex to go hang out at Steak N' Shake. We had a lot of fun like always. Came back here and decorated Christmas ornaments for a tree we are putting up in the lobby. Everyone in our entire dorm, boys and girls, had to make one it was kinda cool and very Christmasy:) We also cut out snowflakes, I made a whole blizzard. I have a crazy talent for snow flakes.Tomorrow we are hanging everything up. Well it is already past my bedtime and I have a game tomorrow, so bye.

Carrie Out

Confused

I don't really like this day. It is sad and a little confusing at the same time. Today marks three years since I last saw Scott. Somedays that seems like forever ago sometimes it seems like a second ago. I don't get how I can't remember what happened yesterday but I can remember everything that happend on this day 3 years ago. I especially don't get this because I didn't know he was going to die how did my memory know to log all those details away. I just don't know, but I do know I miss him a lot and though it may get easier it never gets better. I made it to tutoring on time today, we read a story about a bear, bird, and tadpole, and it was kinda funny. I didn't do much in my geography class, learned about rocks how exciting. Lunch was dull and I spent the entire afternoon in my bed until the bus left. I just didn't feel like doing anything. I did talk to Kelsey on the phone for awhile though. Our game tonight was alright I guess, but we lost. We didn't play terrible but we couldn't make shots at all. I think I missed the rim completely on 3 of mine. I didn't score at all. Oh well I am over it. Dinner was an adventure Ashley and I ate with Coach Thomas and were entertained by some good stories and conversation. He was cracking me up all night long. That is until we got back here and I see him hanging his head out his truck puking. Yummy. We took care of him got him cleaned up and sent him on his way. Hopefully he made it home okay. Well I have two tests tomorrow and need my rest, so that's all folks.

Carrie Out

It's Tuesday, Today I know that

My morning got off to a much better start today. Began with a little waffle breakfast then off to lit class for only 15 minutes that was nice. Spent my free time in Coach Thomas' class with Ashley shooting the breeze. Nothing like some good bonding. Then it was off to computers which was pretty nonplussing today. Lunch was a delightful slice of Spinach,Bacon,Chicken pizza. The cafeteria makes a mean chicken pizza. My pysch test went suprisingly well today or at least I think. I found myself knowing most of the answers and being familiar with the terms which is shocking for one of Mrs. Knopps tests. Hopefully my grade reflects this wisdom. Since I got out of class once I was done with my class I hung out and talked to Coach Wilson in my free time. After a light relaxation it was off to practice. It wasn't bad considering we play tomorrow, but we did run alot for the day before a game. My knee paid for it though it has been bothering me ever since we came back from break. Trainer Joe says I have something with a really long name, but it's like tendonitis, kinda painful. I think once my shoulder went my whole body felt like it needed to follow suit I am not appreciating it. After practice I went with Amber and the girls to Jay's game in Rochester. They lost the game but we talked life and got a lot of issues solved and confronted, which I have to say feels good. But now I must go to bed.

Carrie Out

What day is it?

So my day got off to a rough start. I rolled over this morning to discover it was 9:00, I tutor at 8:30. I had reset my clock in pm after plugging it back in, needless to say the alarm then did not work correctly. I was really struggling this morning. I could not for the life of me decifer what day it was, what time it really was, or what classes I needed to go to. After much deliberating I decided that I had class at 10 so after calling the teacher I work for and apoligizing I plugged in my hair straightner and decided to sleep a little more, setting my phone alarm for 9:35 Next time I roll over and look at the clock it is 9:45 I apparently did not hit save on my phone alarm. I then thought I would hurry and straighten my hair and run to class. Only all I did was plug in my straightner I neglected to actually turn it on. I made it to class right on time and a little frazzled, but I made it. I went to a quick non tasty lunch. Then went to sleep until practice I was dead tired for some reason and had a slight cold from practicing in the arctic. I woke up feeling dramatically less stressed and a lot better. Practice was decent, lots of running which is always a thrill. We decided today that Coach Thomas looks like Woody off of Toy Story when he makes a certain face which to me is kinda creepy because I have a that exact look on my Toy Story poster. Dinner soon followed which was not good either then it was off to the homework races. I had a drama paper to do for tomorrow and 3 pyschology study guides to do for my test and you better believe I mastered them all, with some spare time for a Wal-Mart run. Go me!

Carrie Out

Practicing in the Arctic

Alright here goes the weekend round up. The wedding Saturday was very nice. It was a very pretty wedding and reception. It was nice to get to hang out with some old friends and just have fun dancing and talking. Creepy Finchum boy followed me around the whole time he was there but to my pleasure he left before the dancing started, so no slow dance:)I got to spend some time with Jay, Amber, and the girls too which I enjoyed. I haven't seen them much this year and it was good to catch up. We left the reception after one we helped clean up and tear everything down it was thrilling. I got to bed sometime after 2 and woke up at 8 this morning to go to church with Matt. I was tired but it was a good service and once again great to see friends from home. I then went to Sunday school because Toby was teaching and he wanted me to. I really miss him when I am at school. I told Matt goodbye went home and ate lunch then headed back here. I actually put away everything I took home which is a first for me, it usually sits on the floor for a while. Practice was alright, the gym was freezing cold, I swear I got frost bite. The heat definately was not on, but don't worry we did plenty of running to warm up...except not even that worked. After practice I walked with the twins to Jimmy Johns for dinner, yum yum. Night entertainment consisted of Brother's & Sister's at Mary's such a joyous occasion. Well I need to go catch up on some sleep so I am outskie!

Carrie

Tree Shopping

What has my day consisted of? Well let me think. Justin and Grandpa went and got my car from the Browns this morning. It apparently started without problem and I am retarded, my bad. Got up this morning to go cut down our Christmas tree. We picked the first tree...Mom made us ride the tractor around the whole farm. Wanted to give Kaho the full experience, we spent the free time making fun of Mom. Came back here and watched Home Alone, a definate classic. I also did some of my homework, the assignment that involved the least effort. Then I went to Darci's to try on some shoes for the wedding tomorrow. High heels and me could be a disaster. Sat and talked to Aunt Kathy for awhile. Ran home for dinner and then went out to watch Brent's basketball games. They won both their games it was thrilling:)A lot of kids from my class were there so it was nice to sit and talk to them. Especially Matt and Ryan, those boys crack me up and I miss them at school. They are good friends to still have around. After the game I came home and ate a pizza and it was good. Then I watched the Santa Claus 3 with Justin and Kaho I am always up for a Christmas movie. Tomorrow I have Michelle and Drew's wedding which could be very interesting, here's to hoping it's at least not too cold.

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving everybody, even though I saw most of you today:) We had a good day I always love the Holidays getting to spend time with my family and just hang out is always a blessing. We did have an exciting time today though as my car broke down at the Browns and we all traveled Griswold style home in Kale's car as the entire family laughed at us from inside. As it is Thanksgiving though I think a little thankfullness is in order.


I am thankful for my family and the support we give each other.
Spending time with my cousins reliving our childhoods and laughing at each other.
My uncles who I can always count on for a big hug and to make me smile.
My aunts who are some of the strongest women I know.
The new babies in our family who melt my heart.
My brothers, whom, even though they annoy me, make my life complete.
My grandparents who support me no matter what.
My friends who take me as I am.
My Coaches who everyday try to make me the best person I can be.
College and the chance to make something of myself.
Playing sports and the outlet they bring into my life.
My church and the safe haven it is no matter what.
The people who for some reason care about me and are great examples in my life.
The fact that I always have enough food, clothes, and warmth to not need.
The chance to help others.
Hurt because it reminds us of all we've lost and that we need God.
And most of all love, because without it we are nothing and for it we are saved.

Carrie Out

Break Time

I am tired yet I am still awake. Makes sense doesn't it. I could not get to sleep last night, I don't really know why because my body was exhausted and aching. Tutoring this morning was good I helped the kid do Thanksgiving projects and we had a lot of fun. I did nothing in Geography today just chilled. My teacher is also our basketball announcer he kept telling us how bad he felt, like it was his fault. We got a lot of that today from the teachers, I think they feel bad because they know first hand how out of control some of our kids are. Hung out in Coach Wilson's office for a little while. Coach Thomas was still down, but honestly they haven't shown much confidence in us so it is almost nice to see them so upset for us. Everyone was pretty subdued today due to the game, lack of sleep, and run down bodies. There could be some big repercussions because of what went on last night, including us not being allowed to have home games. Lunch was alright but we did have my ever favorite Chedderwurst. Then after some quick goodbyes and packing I headed to Morton. I went to see Sam, Josh, and Clay since they aren't coming to Thanksgiving. I missed them so I am glad I got to spend some of my free time with them. The rest of the night was spent with Grandma. I got my haircut, put up her Christmas tree and decorated it, took her to Pekin, did some shopping, and ate at Applebees. I must say my tree decorating skills are top nothch I am pretty much an Elf. I am staying at Grandma's tonight and am now forcing myself to go to bed. Hurray for Thanksgiving!

Carrie Out

Idiot Crowd

I can't even remember what happened today the night has just been too frustrating and let me tell you why. We had a game tonight against the best team in our region. All week long all Coach has told us is how good they are and how we really don't stand a chance. She told us before the game that if we played 110% we could maybe stay within ten. Flash forward to the game. We played awesome, we were tied pretty much the entire game. Our defense was great and we were hitting shots. Everyone was playing really hard on the floor. We go into over time. At the end of over time we hit a last second shot off a steal to go up one. Our stupid crowd runs on the floor even though there are .7 seconds left. The crowd gets a technical and Lakeland shoots freethrows to win. We were all really upset, Coach and Coach were yelling at the crowd. Coach Thomas punched the fridge and dented it, Coach Wilson was livid. The crowd cost us a huge region upset because of their stupidity. We think we got the kids on tape so they will be kicked out of all sporting events and some might get kicked out of school. I played pretty much the whole game scored 8, had about 10 rebounds, 7 assists, and four steals. I got smoked in the right shoulder and had to come out for a few minutes because my arm went numb, it just hurts now as does the rest of my body. After some angry moping in the locker room we went to eat at the caf with Percella, Tamar, and little Tamar. Babies always make things better. Then Nikkie and I went over to Ben's to hang out and watch the Illinois game. Six a.m. practice has been cancelled what a lovely Thanksgiving gift.

Carrie Out

Ryan's Home!

I haven't posted because the internet has been down all weekend. Saturday we had a game we lost in OT after being up 20 points at one time...it wasn't pretty. Chelsea got hurt they thought she broke her leg, the ambulence came and got her. Luckily we found out it is just really sprained. Saturday night was spent taking care of Chels and hanging out and playing SIMS, good times. Sunday was spent working for a food drive at Walmart collecting food for the local food pantry. It is part of our Honors project. We collected enough items to fill a 12 passenger van, it was cold out but it was awesome to get that much stuff. Sunday night I went home to Church to see Ryan. He had just flown in that morning. We hung out at youth group, it was nice to see the kids and Brent. Then Ryan and I hung out at Lys' with her and Ryker for awhile. It was great just being able to hang out with Ryan I missed him a lot. Today has been okay. Tutoring and class were decent nothing thrilling. Practice was crap today though just for the mere fact that Coach was flipping out about everything. I think it is good we are getting a small break from each other everyone is on edge. Tonight we went over to Ben's room to hang out, Alex and Beal came over too. It was a lot of fun minus the fact that Finchy is Ben's suitemate and invited himself over and to Steak N' Shake with us too. We could have done without that. The rest of the night was spent chilling with Mary on duty always enjoyable. It is 12:15 I still need to shower...

Carrie Out

Friday Fun

I just got back from Atlanta it was a grand old time. I went to Jay and Amber's to help Michelle with some wedding stuff. We made 420 name charms for toast glasses. I went to see Paige she broke her elbow this week and is in a bright pink cast from shoulder to fingers. It should look lovely with her flower girl dress next weekend. The day was alright. Tutoring was good this morning, we played a word match game it was fun. I took another test in Geography this morning I was done in ten minutes, it was a struggle. Then I went and hung out in Coach T's office we popped all his birthday balloons and threw them away, they've only been in there for a month. I visited Student Services afterword to see my favorite ladies got some nice hugs. I went to the lunch room then for two hours, I enjoyed some light conversation with my beloved Stoltzy, Coach T and the baseball boys. I then had a nice afternoon rest before practice. Practice was alright I guess, Coach has just been bugging me all week she has been riding me about nothing and it's just getting frustrating. At least I had Tony there to make me smile sometimes. Dinner was good, I had some roast beef and ketchup tasty. Then it was off to ATL. Now it is off to bed for my 10:00 am. bus.

Carrie Out

On the Go

Crackers with PB & J are yumalicious, the perfect after swimming snack. I had a pretty on the go day. Started off with some class, how I love class. I was a little hyper all day. We finished reading a play, it was actually enjoyalbel Tennessee Williams, I even read some out loud in class. We got out early so Ashley and I went to visit Coach T for some nice morning conversation and laughter. Too much fun. Computers class didn't last long and I payed attention for none of it, oh the model student I am. The teacher asked us if we had had a lot of sugar, the answer was definately yes. Lunch was quick and uneventful two grilled cheeses and out. Another great psychology day class was cancelled so GLORIOUS! Spent my free time turning in my time sheets and running errands, and visiting Mr. Grunder to beg him to announce our basketball games. Then we went to chill in Coach T's office for awhile, he throughly enjoys our company no matter what he says. Practice was meh, I keep getting put on the bad team in scrimmage which is frustrating but I am trying. We ran a lot once again for stupid freshman decisions of the court. They are killing me. Then Chelsea and I went to the Rec with Coach Wilson to help put on a basketball clinic for grade school girls. It was a lot of fun playing with and teaching the kids. Came back here to a nice suprise, Percella and her son were here. He is soooo cute we were eating him up. I decided to go swimming with the softball team tonight which was delightful but I am kinda tired now, this could be a good thing maybe I'll get some sleep.

Carrie Out

No School!

I messed up my computer some how it is going psycho. Even though I had no class today I still had to get up at 8 to go tutor. The kids were a little crazy but we made it through. I came back and took a quick rest before practice at 11:30. Practice was okay I just haven't been feeling it this week, it feels like we are playing in slow motion. Don't worry we still got plenty of running in. When practice got out the caf was closed so we went to Steak 'N' Shake for lunch, mmmsies. We then proceeded to go to the laudromat, first time ever. Ashley had a lot of blankets to wash so apparently this was easier and since none of us can go any where alone all five of us went. We hung out and made signs for our Honor's Project food drive on Sunday. Came back here and ended up in Student Services for a while talking to our favorite people and playing with Coach Thomas' little grandson. It was fancy Thanksgiving dinner night in the cafeteria it was pretty yummy. Ashley and I went on a dinner date with Coach Thomas and Ryan because they asked us too. I love them and it was an entertaining meal, I laughed so hard I was crying. After a quick shower we all went to watch the boys basketball game, it was packed. Alex and our friend Beal from LincolnLand came to watch with us. We won the game by alot and then went to Taco/Chicken to chill for awhile. That is the events of my day, the end.

Carrie Out

Movie Night

I have come to the conclusion that I eat entirely too much. I always have to have something in my mouth and if I don't I chew my nails. I have issues:) Had an alright day today. Started off the morning with a visit to Coach Thomas it was neccessary I hadn't seen him in three days. We enjoyed some good story time. Classes weren't too bad today either. We read the "Glass Menagerie" in Lit I kinda like it. Only had a few projects in Computers class. Lunch was nasty and the normal crew wasn't there. Pysch was even good today we didn't take any notes it was all discussion and we got out early, awesome. Practice was okay. We didn't touch a ball the whole time, we just ran, jumped rope, did lane slides, and leg lifts. Still it only last one hour so it wasn't bad. After practice we hung out in the locker room for a while bonding with the freshman then we ate dinner with them. We are trying to get closer I can't help but think that will help us on the floor as well. Then Kelsey came down and we went to BYOB at the movies. We saw Fred Claus, it was no Elf but it was still good and the popcorn...magnificent. When the movie got over we just hung out and ate some pomegrante delightful. No class tomorrow funny thing is I have more to do on my off day than I would a day at class.

Carrie Out

Late Start

This is probably going to be unorganized so prepare yourselves. My alarm did not go off this morning, great start. I woke up ten minutes after I usually leave for tutoring, I was in a hurry and running behind. Luckily I can operate under pressure I was less then five minutes late and no one noticed. My class today was review, no sweat. Went to lunch in a monsoon it POURED here today my pants were soaked through. Lunch was cold but fun my usuall crew was back for entertainment. Practice today was a joke. Coach Wilson couldn't talk over a squeak and Coach Thomas was home with Ryan who was sick. Our freshman thought that just because Coach couldn't yell we didn't have to work hard...wrong. We will definately pay for it tomorrow. Two of my teamates got into a fight partly words partly physical. It was a frustrating waste of two hours. Spent some time in the library tonight just because my friends went, I sat and messaged some friends on the computer and I read my play for class. Ash and I called Coach T we figured we ought to bounce our days off each other because he got so worked up when we didn't last time. Hopefully he'll be back tomorrow, he puts some laughter into any day. Hung out with Mary tonight don't worry she loves our company:)

Carrie Out

Lovely Sundays

My day has been pretty....well nothing...and that is exactly the beauty of it. I think I rolled out of bed around 11:30 today maybe because I didn't go to bed until after 2 but hey what can you do. Went to lunch with Ashley it was the first time she has been out of the dorm to eat in about a week. We are making big steps back into the healthy world:) Lunch was alright, I downed me some pancakes. Then we went to Walmart where I proceeded to purchase myself four more pomegrantes, I cannot fight my temptation they are too good. Came back a few minutes into the Packers game of which they were leading. The Pack then continued on to destroy the Vikings by way of some glorious play by Brett Favre. Ah the beauty of yet another 300 yard game and a lovely 8-1 record. Did some laundry in between there stupid dryers I used didn't work so I had to pay double to get my clothes dry, ugh. Still had some time before dinner so I made the lovely slide writing thing you shall enjoy below. Dinner was nast, I had a brat but I think it was old. Sat with my friend Kyle, yet another baseball player, and enjoyed his company. I am liking hanging out with those guys this year it is nice having new friends. Tonight was spent at Ashley's dorm while she was on duty watching the ever engrossing Brothers & Sisters, this weeks episode was especially dramatic and especially entertaining. You know what I really need to do? Shower...she gone.

Carrie Out

Two in a Row

It's one in the morning I am still up. My sleep patterns need some work. Our game today went well we won again but only by 8 this time. Still a win is a win anyway around it. I started and played a lot. I even had to be the point guard for awhile. I did well handling the ball and only had one turnover the entire game. I ended up with four points and a handful of steals, rebounds, and assists. I was feeling defense today. Our scorekeeper who happens to be my geography teacher was giving me crap before the game. He says I must like pain because I am always on the ground and diving head first after the ball. I have fun doing it, my body pays for it later though. I am pretty sore tonight. The night was spent chilling. One of my teamates from last year, Kellie, came over and so did one of our friends from Lincoln Lands team. We hung out in my room being dumb and watching Love & Basketball good times. We ate my second pomegrante it was delicious. Then I had Nikkie take me to Jimmy John's for some lovely late night dinner. Oh slim 5's are sooo delightful. The rest of the night I have spent relaxing watching a little Remember the Titans and talking to people on the phone. I know the joys of my life. The funny thing is I spent an hour and a half on the phone with Ashley who just lives across the street, we are dorks. Maybe if she wasn't infected with sick germs I would visit in person. No practice tomorrow, hopefully it's a non strenous day.

Carrie Out

We Win

Got up this morning to go to class for all of 10 minutes. I had to take a quiz an open notes one at that talk about a waste of my time. I spent most of the morning in Coach Wilson's office watching Ali while Coach was in class. Oh the joys of beating a 7 year old in tic-tac-toe. Lunch was uneventful today I didn't get to eat until late so I missed my normal crowd. The afternoon was spent hanging out with Nikkie and Chelsea. We went to Walmart and then hung out at Chels house making a warm up CD for our game. We actually won our game, not just won but really won a 40 point victory. I think we scored more tonight than we did in our first three games. It feels good to finally get into the winners column. Coach T was telling me today that we aren't the worst team in the nation some team lost a game 104-13 and I think a win tonight moved us out of the bottom ten at least:) I started and played decent once again bringing in more rebounds and assists than points, but whatever works. We play again tomorrow lets see if we can make it 2 in row. After the game we had pizza in the cafeteria it wasn't good but I had fun haning with the team. Then I went and played in the student center with Ryan for awhile, I kicked his butt in shootout. I know another victory over a small child, I am soo awesome. Came back here and hung out with Mary for the rest of the night, she cracks me up. I even made a turkey for one of our bulletin boards...I know my talents are endless. By the way I got your card today Aunt Lynn Thank you!

Carrie Out

Pomegrante Power

I need to go to bed but I am not, I procrastinate everything. Classes today weren't too bad. I got out of Lit early so I went and lifted in Coach T's class so I don't have to get up early tomorrow and lift. Smart thinking on my part, I am lucky that guy loves me:) I took a test in computers I was a little confused, hopefully not too confused. I got out early in that too which allowed me a nice leisurely lunch with the baseball coaching staff, interesting. Pyschology class resumed today and it was terrible as always, good times. Practice wasn't too bad tonight, but we still did a lot of running for the day before a game. Coach Thomas has found this tackling dummy thing and he brings it up to practice and beats us with it the whole time. He is enjoying that a little too much, but I guess it will make us better. After practice I ate dinner with the Freshman, I like them off the court they are funny girls. A quick shower after dinner and then it was off to Coach Wilson's house with Chelsea. We watched Ali tonight while Coach was at confrences. We had a lot of fun eating Halloween candy, playing Spongebob Life, and laughing with Ali. The confrence took about 45 minutes we stayed for 2 hours, once they let us in the house we never leave. We did steal a penguin statue out of Coaches yard though and are holding it ransom, well we will be when she finds out we took it, haha. Came back here and gutted my first pomegrante, it was quite the ordeal a couple kids came up to watch. No one knows what they are so my friends were all trying it. It was amazingly tastfully awesome. First home game tomorrow maybe we could win for once, I am not holding my breath. And now it is time for bed.

Carrie Out

Good Friends

I got to learn about bats this morning wtih 2nd graders. It was interesting, I really love my tutoring job. The best part is I even get paid to do it. I kinda had a bad morning, I had a lot on my mind and was still just feeling a little run over. Geography class drug on but I got over it. I used my lunch hour to release my inner crap. It got me all upset but I felt better after I did it. When all my friends left Coach Thomas came over and sat with me, he didn't say anything he just sat with me and ate his lunch. I don't know why but it made me feel better having him there. When he left he told me to cheer up and stop looking so sad because we are going to be alright and life is good. He is right and a good friend. After lunch I came to my room and sat by myself for two hours doing nothing, no tv, no music, nothing. I just sat in my bed and thought things through and let stuff go. It was really helpful, Coach Wilson is always telling me to do that and today I actually did. She was also right, good thing I have Coaches who care. Practice tonight was alright but kinda hard. We did a lot of running, that always sucks, but I guess it only helps in the long run. Everything was full court and tiring but I feel good after a hard workout. When practice got over I went and got Ashley some food and drinks from the cafteria, she has the flu so I have to pick up stuff for her. I then dropped it off, from outside the room I was not entering her germ imporiam. Then I went to dinner with Chelsea at Rusty's it was a delightful dinner date:) Mom came down tonight as well we ran through Walmart and got some stuff, most importantly POMEGRANTE'S which are finally in season. I cannot wait to eat mine. The rest of the night has been spent cleaning my room, putting up laundry, and doing homework...joy joy!

Carrie Out

300!

Right now I am a little I don't know...angry, frustrated, confused, and stressed. Not going to write about it on here but it just sucks. By the way this is post 300, crazy. Onto a non-overwhelming story, my day. I didn't have anything to do this morning before class so for the first time in months I actually got ready. My morning class was okay we are doing drama now so we are reading and interpreting plays which can be interesting. Computers was pretty non demanding as well so I enjoyed that. The greatest gift of the semester occured today, my psych class was cancelled. I can't even begin to describe how happy that made me. In my spare time I hung out in Coach Wilson's office with the teamates. I am sure everyone who has an office in her hallway loves us, haha. Then I went with Coach and Chels to shoot in the gym. I ended up shooting then doing drills and running for 15 minutes with 2 of our girls who had makeup practices. We didn't have practice today, it was nice to be off, but I think that will make tomorrow even worse. I chilled in my room and watched Cash Cab until dinner I learned a lot:) Coach Thomas called me at dinner he hadn't seen or talked to me all day and was apparently missing me. He was a little distressed without hearing my voice all day I guess. I love him. After dinner I went to Ash's room for a while and hung out she has been sick so I dropped off her work and filled her in on the day, always exciting. Tonight Nikkie and I got hungry so we went to Walmart for food. Good news that just came in. My teammate Percella had her baby around 9:30 tonight after about 26 hours of labor. She had a little boy, Tamar Jr., c-section but both are doing good. We are glad he is finally here. Okay well I need to do some homework.

Carrie Out

Hyper DAy

Oh the adventures of my day. Tutoring went well this morning I just like spending the time in the classroom the kids brighten my day. My class of the day was class, the teacher has found out after recent tests that I don't really read the questions. I miss at least one a test because I just write down anwswers...oops. Then I went to lunch, for two hours:) I enjoy cafeteria conversation we have a good time, hanging out. In the two hours I was there I talked to Stoltzy, Coach T, the entire baseball team, and the student services ladies it was grandly. Came back and took a nice relaxation before the bus left. Our bus ride there was a funny one Chels, Nik, Ash, Cas, and I were all a little hyper and were laughing really hard the whole time. I don't know why but we were a bit rambunctous. Onto our game, oh our game. I started again but didn't play too overwhelmingly well tonight...no one did. We lost to a team by 2o that wasn't even good. It was frustrating but I just keep hoping it will get better. We got Taco Bell for dinner it was awesome ohh I love me some Chalupee's as Grandma would say:) Can I just take a moment to tell you how out of control Coach Thomas was tonight. Oh my goodness. He made fun of me all night long, let me correct that, all day long. He called Finchy twice on the way home to give me a hard time to the point where Finchy met us at the gym when we got back. The man is crazy I did have him a little worried though at one point because I asked him why he didn't like me. So for the rest of the night whenever he made a crack about me he'd smile and say I love you. He's ridiculous. When we got back I ran with Ash to Walmart to get some medicine cause she's sick...now I am sitting here neglecting the shower. I must give in.

Carrie Out

Time's A'Changin

Time changes are confusing, it's thrown my whole day off. After a not good brunchel Ashley the twins and I came back to my room to hang out. We had rented We Are Marshall and were going to watch it. Well I forgot that my Packers were on so after realigning my priorites I ended up skipping the movie which they watched in my room and watched Brett Favre go to work in the twins room. I had already seen the movie so I missed nothing and gained a glorious second half comeback by the ever awesome 7-1 Packers. Go Pack Go. The rest of the afternoon I cleaned my room up, by the end of the week it is a pigsty. I also had to do my laudry three loads in just one week, I am out of control. Practice tonight was pretty non strenous and I was loving it. We did a lot of shooting drills and ran through offenses. Coach put stats up on the locker room board and I led in three of four categories, rebounds, shooting percentage, and assists. I was only lacking in turnovers, but that will improve. Still I was suprised to be leading anything, it felt nice. We had fun joking and just enjoying playing ball. We had lifting after practice and once it was over I had to run to my room and eat real quick before the ever awesome Brothers & Sisters came on. This leads me to an always favorite Finchy story. Ashley was on duty so we watched it in the lobby, he randomly came over. He sat on the edge of my chair the entire show and kept moving closer and closer to me, Ashley said he kept putting his arm behind me on the chair. He walked me back to my dorm and asked me if we could sit together at Michelle and Drew's wedding I told him I have a lot of friends from home coming and would sit with them. I just don't know when he'll stop trying, I am waiting. We play in Kewannee tomorrow so I need to get some sleep.

Carrie Out

Roadtrip Return

Our first overnighter was a lot of fun but in a basketball sense not real successful. The ride down was a long one, we watched movies, colored, and played with the kids. Our first game was not pretty at all we lost 92-50 and that was with a decent second half, I can't even begin to describe the ugliness of the first half. I started and played quite a bit but didn't do overwhelmingly well, 4 points, a few assists, and five or so rebouds. The night back at the hotel was fun. We ordered pizza hut and hung out in the lobby. Chels, Nik, Cas, Ash, Carla and I got conjoining rooms and had a good time. Woke up in the morning to watch the kids swim and eat some breakfast. Then spent some time watching ESPN with Coach Thomas. We checked out about 12 and didn't leave until 1 we and the lobby were good friends. Our second game of the weekend was an improvement which at this point is all we could ask for. We played a lot better and only lost by fifteen. I actually played pretty well and almost all of the game, scored only 4 points again but accounted for most of our assists and a lot of rebounds. I also ripped off half my big toenail, got smoked in the shin, and just over all got a little beat up. But improvement is good. We ate at Subway afterword which was good. Coach Thomas was going at me again, we were going back and forth between tables and he was making fun of me, these people kept staring at him like he was some big jerk. We then had to explain to them that it was okay that's just how we are, it's a weird relationship but it works. He was all over me all weekend first thing in the morning to last thing at night. The team decided they like this though when he bothers me all the time he leaves them alone. I could care less I love the guy anyway around it. I was the child wrangler the whole way home two kids on my lap for three hours, kids are funny. We got back here and were starving so we hit up some Taco/Chicken to eat while we watched Reign Over Me. Good movie but really sad, still decent flick decent weekend.

Carrie Out

Pre-overnighter baby

I am attempting to go over my notes for a geography test tomorrow...it is not working so well. My friends and Fresh Prince are distracting. Morning practice was non challenging just run throughs, breakfast was non good, and class was non interesting. I did get out 20 minutes early from psych though which was the most amazing gift ever. Coach Thomas was driving me nuts all day long. Everytime I would walk by he would ask me if I knew the plays yet. We were fighting about the difference between knowing and remembering something. At practice everytime I would do something right or wrong he was riding me. I then engaged in a highly entertaing back and forth dialog for about an hour with him during practice. Even when he's dumb he makes me smile. Practice was decent, our freshman are still struggling with the concept we like to call team, but hopefully this weekend will cause some progress. Ali and Ryan were pretty funny, they were loving us for some reason. I must have got 100 hugs today. They are so excited to go on the basketball trip tomorrow. I ate dinner with our freshman, I like them I just wish they could see what we see on the court. Then I came back here and chilled for a while accomplishing a lot of nothing and loving it. I walked to Jimmy John's with the twins when they got out of class and hung out. Softball was swimming too so I made a grand appearance there to see teamates:) We leave for a weekend trip to Freeport and Dixon. I love overnights so hopefully this turns out to be a fun weekend. I will be back Saturday night with an update.

Carrie Out