Tuesday, February 28, 2006
SnoCamp
Yep, well, I'm back from SnoCamp, in case any of you didn't notice or something. It was pretty awesome. Tubing was awesome, especially with the jump. I got the tecnique down, so I got sooo much air. Of course, landing was a little rough, but hey, that doesn't matter, does it?
Another highlight might be basketball. We had two teams, and then added another (team 3) onto that, with me on it. Of course, I hadn't touched a basketball for months, so as soon as I got it, I bounced it twice, and SMACK! I bounced it right in my face. Ooh boy. That was kinda...stupid. Yea, you had to loose two games to be out. We lost our first two. Figures. We also played volleyball, with 3 teams, and our team got past the first round! I was sooo excited! Of course, the team we played against didn't show up and was therefore disqualified, but that's a minor detail. The second game, well, we lost. Heh.
Well, I'm not going to list everything we did. If you really wanna know, go ahead and read Hilary Squire's blog: SNOOOO CAMP!!!!
Oh yea, and when Dwayne kinda missed a serve, and then did a handstand, he like, screwed up his leg. Not good. Yea, you can read more of Dwayne's incident here.
Aaaaaaand that's all for today!
- Chris
Another highlight might be basketball. We had two teams, and then added another (team 3) onto that, with me on it. Of course, I hadn't touched a basketball for months, so as soon as I got it, I bounced it twice, and SMACK! I bounced it right in my face. Ooh boy. That was kinda...stupid. Yea, you had to loose two games to be out. We lost our first two. Figures. We also played volleyball, with 3 teams, and our team got past the first round! I was sooo excited! Of course, the team we played against didn't show up and was therefore disqualified, but that's a minor detail. The second game, well, we lost. Heh.
Well, I'm not going to list everything we did. If you really wanna know, go ahead and read Hilary Squire's blog: SNOOOO CAMP!!!!
Oh yea, and when Dwayne kinda missed a serve, and then did a handstand, he like, screwed up his leg. Not good. Yea, you can read more of Dwayne's incident here.
Aaaaaaand that's all for today!
- Chris
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Waiting...
Well, Snocamp is one wake-up away (tomorrow) and frankly, waiting is boring. So here I am, making a post. But not just any post. No, this one has a poem in it. Someone made me do it. Haha, you thought I did it out of my own free will didn't ya? Sorry. :P
Soon now, the day is coming,
with every tick the time draws near.
For in mere hours the clock will ring,
with the bus we've been waiting for all year.
Of course I'm ready, how could I not,
the talk has spread for miles.
The bags are packed, I'm ready to go,
waiting to see my friends' smiles.
So now I wait, with nothing to do.
I hope I don't break out and fall on the floor.
Anticipation is growing larger by the hour.
But I guess I can wait a little more...
Yes, well...time for the signoff.
- Chris
Soon now, the day is coming,
with every tick the time draws near.
For in mere hours the clock will ring,
with the bus we've been waiting for all year.
Of course I'm ready, how could I not,
the talk has spread for miles.
The bags are packed, I'm ready to go,
waiting to see my friends' smiles.
So now I wait, with nothing to do.
I hope I don't break out and fall on the floor.
Anticipation is growing larger by the hour.
But I guess I can wait a little more...
Yes, well...time for the signoff.
- Chris
Friday, February 03, 2006
Technology
Well, I'll have to admit, Alexander Graham Bell was a genius. I mean, he ranks up there higher than most scientists. Much higher than whoever found out the earth was round, higher than the guy who discovered gravity...yes, my friends, Bell invented the phone. I'd hate to see where we'd be today without the phone. Yes, sir, the phone's been a help.
But alas, all good things must move aside for "better" things. And this time, I'm not talking about the internet. I'll get to that later. No, I'm talking about text messaging. Now, I never use it...probably because I don't have a cell phone. But whoever invented it wasn't really too bright. Think about this for a second. What is the purpose of a cell phone? To call people? Good! 2 points to the kid in purple stripes. So if a cell phone is meant to call people, why in the world do you need to type to them on the same phone? I mean, if I see someone walking, punching letters to someone on the phone, I just feel like yelling "just call the guy already!" Isn't that what it's for? Ah, techlogogy...never makes sense. And when it does, it's still useless.
Now what about the internet, you ask? Well actually, they now have phones on the internet. Oh goody. I suppose it's useful, as long as your phone isn't like, right beside you. And, written things are easier to remember and such. Kind of writing a letter. But a lot faster. And without the ink stains. So the internet, talking about instant messaging and email, is a lot more sensible in my opinion. And yea...that's all.
But last night I was thinking. Were people thinking how pointless new gadgets were when the phone just came out? Here's an example conversation:
"Why, that Alex guy made something called a phonetelle! Whoever would use such a thing? All the kids are calling on eachother using these funny devices. What ever happened to walking across town and talking to their face? Why, the next generation won't even know how to ring a doorbell. Why, they won't even know what a doorbell is! They'll all be calling eachother all day, and won't even know what their friends look like! What's next, letters that can teleport?"
And how about in the future?
"Why, back in the day, back when the snow was twice as heavy as it is now, we had to talk to people on things they called phones! We didn't have to teleport ourselves over to our friends' house just to say hi, no, we actually talked to them from 1000 miles away! Now that's what I call old-fashioned. And when we sent letters over the internet, we actually had to write them and read them ourselves! Why, the next generation won't even know how to read anymore, it will be the robot's job to do that!"
Oh boy, I can't wait until I grow old so I can have that kind of conversation with my grandkids. But really, my point is, who cares about tradition? Why do we have to walk next door just to say hi? If there's an easier more convenient way to do it, just call them! Or teleport next door. That would just be fun, if nothing else.
Oh yea, and...text messaging still is lame. 'Cause calling people on the phone you're holding, instead of punching buttons, is the easier way. Anyway, ceeya!
- Chris
But alas, all good things must move aside for "better" things. And this time, I'm not talking about the internet. I'll get to that later. No, I'm talking about text messaging. Now, I never use it...probably because I don't have a cell phone. But whoever invented it wasn't really too bright. Think about this for a second. What is the purpose of a cell phone? To call people? Good! 2 points to the kid in purple stripes. So if a cell phone is meant to call people, why in the world do you need to type to them on the same phone? I mean, if I see someone walking, punching letters to someone on the phone, I just feel like yelling "just call the guy already!" Isn't that what it's for? Ah, techlogogy...never makes sense. And when it does, it's still useless.
Now what about the internet, you ask? Well actually, they now have phones on the internet. Oh goody. I suppose it's useful, as long as your phone isn't like, right beside you. And, written things are easier to remember and such. Kind of writing a letter. But a lot faster. And without the ink stains. So the internet, talking about instant messaging and email, is a lot more sensible in my opinion. And yea...that's all.
But last night I was thinking. Were people thinking how pointless new gadgets were when the phone just came out? Here's an example conversation:
"Why, that Alex guy made something called a phonetelle! Whoever would use such a thing? All the kids are calling on eachother using these funny devices. What ever happened to walking across town and talking to their face? Why, the next generation won't even know how to ring a doorbell. Why, they won't even know what a doorbell is! They'll all be calling eachother all day, and won't even know what their friends look like! What's next, letters that can teleport?"
And how about in the future?
"Why, back in the day, back when the snow was twice as heavy as it is now, we had to talk to people on things they called phones! We didn't have to teleport ourselves over to our friends' house just to say hi, no, we actually talked to them from 1000 miles away! Now that's what I call old-fashioned. And when we sent letters over the internet, we actually had to write them and read them ourselves! Why, the next generation won't even know how to read anymore, it will be the robot's job to do that!"
Oh boy, I can't wait until I grow old so I can have that kind of conversation with my grandkids. But really, my point is, who cares about tradition? Why do we have to walk next door just to say hi? If there's an easier more convenient way to do it, just call them! Or teleport next door. That would just be fun, if nothing else.
Oh yea, and...text messaging still is lame. 'Cause calling people on the phone you're holding, instead of punching buttons, is the easier way. Anyway, ceeya!
- Chris
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Made in China
Well, a while ago I was looking at the foot thing for my drums and I see a sticker that said "made in china". Seeing as I'm desparate for something to think and type about, I thought about it. And thinking about it got me to thinking...who makes the made in china stickers? I mean, can you imagine being the people who make those? Hopefully the sticker-makers are actually chinese. I'd hate to see some American guy at a sticker station making "Made in China" stickers. I'd be tempted to change it to "Made in China - Sticker made in USA". Maybe even "Made in China - Sticker made in USA, but the sticker-maker is Canadian". Now that would be fun.
But of course, some Made-in-China things aren't even stickers. They're like, indented in the back of Buzz Lightyear's knee. Really, are they even needed? We all know everything is made in China, so they don't have to rub it in. The USA doesn't put "Made in USA" on everything do they? Well, actually...yes they do. Canadians do too, actually. But at least we have an excuse to proclaim our made-in-our-own-country-ness. You rarely see anything that's made in Canada that doesn't have some sort of Canadian meaning to it, like Mapel Syrup or that Canadian puzzle you got at the garage sale next door. The one with snow, of course. I wonder what it would be like in another country to see one that's made in Canada. "Wow, this one's made up north! Last time I saw one of these was when I bought that igloo kit!"
Now, I have nothing against the Chinese, but they have to stop printing their name on everything. You see, now the whole world makes fun of them for it. "This place makes everything." "China!" Or you see one guy on the news who's chinese and you think how overworked he is, 'cause he alone obviously made all your stuff.
Also, why in the world would we buy their stuff anyway? I mean, when you say dig to china, there's a reason for that. It's probably a lot faster to dig than to go all the way around the earth. And you could easily just drop the stuff in the hole and it'd fall right through to the other side. Sure there's the part where it melts, but that's ok. Er, the point is, China's a long way away. We can make our own dolls, can't we? It's not that hard when you get the hang of it. Not that I would know, of course... *nevous laugh*
- Chris
note: if you take all that seriously, um...don't.
But of course, some Made-in-China things aren't even stickers. They're like, indented in the back of Buzz Lightyear's knee. Really, are they even needed? We all know everything is made in China, so they don't have to rub it in. The USA doesn't put "Made in USA" on everything do they? Well, actually...yes they do. Canadians do too, actually. But at least we have an excuse to proclaim our made-in-our-own-country-ness. You rarely see anything that's made in Canada that doesn't have some sort of Canadian meaning to it, like Mapel Syrup or that Canadian puzzle you got at the garage sale next door. The one with snow, of course. I wonder what it would be like in another country to see one that's made in Canada. "Wow, this one's made up north! Last time I saw one of these was when I bought that igloo kit!"
Now, I have nothing against the Chinese, but they have to stop printing their name on everything. You see, now the whole world makes fun of them for it. "This place makes everything." "China!" Or you see one guy on the news who's chinese and you think how overworked he is, 'cause he alone obviously made all your stuff.
Also, why in the world would we buy their stuff anyway? I mean, when you say dig to china, there's a reason for that. It's probably a lot faster to dig than to go all the way around the earth. And you could easily just drop the stuff in the hole and it'd fall right through to the other side. Sure there's the part where it melts, but that's ok. Er, the point is, China's a long way away. We can make our own dolls, can't we? It's not that hard when you get the hang of it. Not that I would know, of course... *nevous laugh*
- Chris
note: if you take all that seriously, um...don't.
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Politics
Well! Since I lack a better subject, and all you people out there DIDN'T GIVE ME ONE (except for Elias I think), I'm choosing this one. Lets get talking about politics.
Well, uh...I'd like the conservatives to win, not the liberals. Although I admit, orange is a nice colour. Conservatives also have a nice name, I suppose. Oh! I forgot the marijuana party! I can't wait until I'm old enough to vote. They could use a few supporters. David also pointed out there's a communist party. They could be fun.
...ok, uh, so much for that. I guess I'm not into politics. Well, the weather's been pretty nice lately. Very warm for January. Just perfect for taking down a building. Yea, today they were taking down the barn next to the church, and moving all the stuff from the old half of the church out, 'cause they're knocking it down in like, two weeks or something, and this sentence is really long, I think they call them run-on sentences or something. So then we'll only have half a church until they build it again. Yay. Of course, that also means the kids have no more classrooms, and that the pastors have to move their offices to another church. But hey, it's all good.
- Chris
Well, uh...I'd like the conservatives to win, not the liberals. Although I admit, orange is a nice colour. Conservatives also have a nice name, I suppose. Oh! I forgot the marijuana party! I can't wait until I'm old enough to vote. They could use a few supporters. David also pointed out there's a communist party. They could be fun.
...ok, uh, so much for that. I guess I'm not into politics. Well, the weather's been pretty nice lately. Very warm for January. Just perfect for taking down a building. Yea, today they were taking down the barn next to the church, and moving all the stuff from the old half of the church out, 'cause they're knocking it down in like, two weeks or something, and this sentence is really long, I think they call them run-on sentences or something. So then we'll only have half a church until they build it again. Yay. Of course, that also means the kids have no more classrooms, and that the pastors have to move their offices to another church. But hey, it's all good.
- Chris
Thursday, January 19, 2006
best blonde joke ever
Oh wow. I don't usually post meaningless blog posts, like really, I never post anything that isn't random and pointless, but this one's worth it.
This is definately the best blonde joke ever.
Have fun!
- Chris
This is definately the best blonde joke ever.
Have fun!
- Chris
Ah, good ol' randomness...
Well, not much has been going on since I last posted. Like, really. Life gets really boring. School, school, school, school, school, sleep, church. I need a job or something. But then it would be even more boring. Ah well, I'll stop complaining about by (lack of) life.
...
Oh wow. There's really no point to a blog without complaining. So I guess you'll have to listen to me complain.
...
Ok, so I already did that. Well, tomorrow I'm going to a fancy homeschool highschool highday (homeschool + highday = highschool) thing. We're all meeting at a family's house and doing stuff. It should be pretty fun. It's supposed to be an event to bring the highschoolers together outside highday. The new girl's gonna be there too. We say she's bold.
Oh man, ran out of things to say again. Hmm. Hey, I know! Somebody give me a random topic to talk about. And, um...I'll talk about it. 'Cause I can't think of anything.
Wow, I could just keep going on and on, talking about nothing...
- Chris
Haha, fooled you. I'm not done yet. Ok, ok...I'm done now.
- Chris
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Oh wow. There's really no point to a blog without complaining. So I guess you'll have to listen to me complain.
...
Ok, so I already did that. Well, tomorrow I'm going to a fancy homeschool highschool highday (homeschool + highday = highschool) thing. We're all meeting at a family's house and doing stuff. It should be pretty fun. It's supposed to be an event to bring the highschoolers together outside highday. The new girl's gonna be there too. We say she's bold.
Oh man, ran out of things to say again. Hmm. Hey, I know! Somebody give me a random topic to talk about. And, um...I'll talk about it. 'Cause I can't think of anything.
Wow, I could just keep going on and on, talking about nothing...
- Chris
Haha, fooled you. I'm not done yet. Ok, ok...I'm done now.
- Chris
Monday, January 09, 2006
The gloom has returned...
Alas, as the title suggests, the gloom has returned. After all these sunny days, through all the relaxation, the gloom of suffering has settled once again on our fair town. Yes, my friends, monday has rolled in once more. But this is no ordanary monday. No, this is the one monday after the Christmas holidays. School has returned.
DUH NUH NUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUH!!! *cough*
Anyway, yea, um...school's back. I'm writing this on my "lunch break", but we all know I won't really be doing much more today. So far this morning wasn't too bad. I rolled out of bed just minutes before 9:00, which was cool. Then I remembered I hadn't eaten breakfast while sleeping. Oh well, I could start late. Already I have a math assignment due on thursday, so I'm gonna have to work at that. Like, now. Yeah.
But of course, I'm only one of millions complaining, so you're probably sick of it all. So I'll shut up about school and talk about my vacation. Well, uh...I didn't do much. But sleeping in was nice. Last week we had drop ins for the junior high at out church, and the seniour high helped out. 1 JH came. 20 SH helped. Yea, it kinda turned into a SH event. But oh well, it was fun anyway. Now, on wednesday night we had an all-nighter with like, 5 churches. That was fun. The tiredness kicked in at about, oh...3:00 or so. But I managed to stay up all night. We were at laser tag for 3 hours (not playing the whole time), which was fun.
Anyway, that's about it. I guess I'll go do my school now...
- Chris
DUH NUH NUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUH!!! *cough*
Anyway, yea, um...school's back. I'm writing this on my "lunch break", but we all know I won't really be doing much more today. So far this morning wasn't too bad. I rolled out of bed just minutes before 9:00, which was cool. Then I remembered I hadn't eaten breakfast while sleeping. Oh well, I could start late. Already I have a math assignment due on thursday, so I'm gonna have to work at that. Like, now. Yeah.
But of course, I'm only one of millions complaining, so you're probably sick of it all. So I'll shut up about school and talk about my vacation. Well, uh...I didn't do much. But sleeping in was nice. Last week we had drop ins for the junior high at out church, and the seniour high helped out. 1 JH came. 20 SH helped. Yea, it kinda turned into a SH event. But oh well, it was fun anyway. Now, on wednesday night we had an all-nighter with like, 5 churches. That was fun. The tiredness kicked in at about, oh...3:00 or so. But I managed to stay up all night. We were at laser tag for 3 hours (not playing the whole time), which was fun.
Anyway, that's about it. I guess I'll go do my school now...
- Chris
