I have never been so pumped before in my life. To think I did not want to go to cheer at the basketball game yesterday. Which was a red out which is where they givce students free red t-shirts. So I got a free red shrit. We were verseing East Chicago Central. Let me tell you, their cheerleaders were loud and all up in our grills. We used to think there was a think called taking turns in cheerleading, only these girls must not have heard of that. So Adri, our captain, and I were trying to be loud and out do them only we needed our team to help us do that.
The game was close the entire time. It was so exciting. We went into overtime and we were back and forth with the baskets. I was screaming my head off. Only, I was extremely angry with our student section. They were life less. To think they would have stood up or yelled, but no they sat on there butts all pretty. All because it was a JV game does not mean you do not show your bulldog pride. Then they stood for the varsity game, which was not at all exciting because we whipped there other ends.
Once the varsity game was completed the girls and I headed over to B-Dubs for fried pickles. Can you say yum? I was changing in the car into the jeans my mom brought me and then I was going to wear my snazzy free shirt. Only was I stripping down and like only in my sports bra... I realized I left the shirt in the bleachers at school. So my mother being the wonderful women she is got me a sweatshirt from Walgreen's. Then I was all good. The thing was it seemed as though all of the town had gone to Buffalo Wild Wings after the game. There was a table with the principal and his family, dancers, and other students. I had enjoyed my self though.
Our waitress was ever nice, but very chit chatty. She said she loves when high schoolers come in. So all she did was tell us stories about her high school days. She really liked us though, because she used to be a cheerleader. I liked her but not her waitress skills. I really wanted blue cheese with my wings but she gave me ranch. Then she talked so much I couldn't ask her to go get me blue cheese.
All in all it was a fun night. I am now going to write an essay I have been putting off by telling my mother I was typing it when really I was typing this post.
Love, Madi
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Great Grandma, r.i.p.
Earlier today my Great Grandma Reader passed away. She was a very funny and wonderful grandmother. I will miss her every much.
There are so many stories I have with her. I am extremely blessed that she was with me for so much of my life. Some kids never get to know their grandparents and I have so many moments with her. She lived to be 82 years old, which is wonderful. Only she did have cancer when she passed, so I am glad she will no longer suffer. When I feel better I will put a post about the hilarious things she said.
On the last day I had talked to her we knew it was our goodbyes. When we went to visit her she was blind and losing her memory. Only, I was very happy because she could make out how many people where in the room and talked to me. I told her about how I got straight A's and she said no surprise. She was always proud of me and said I was a beautiful and smart young women. On Christmas I had told her that I wanted to go over the genealogy stuff with her. My great grandma had studied back our family history for years only it was in her own version of a newspaper code. So no could understand what it meant but her, and she had boxes of it. As we were leaving she said I was suppose to go over the..... the stuff..... with ...the stuff with.... about ancestors. We told her yes grandma you just call when you feel better. This made my mother and I ball that she remembered that and also we knew I would never get that chance. My mother was crying, and so my great grandma watched her take a tissue and cry so she as her funny self snapped sarcastically, "What's wrong with you?" I love her.
I wish I would have had the chance to go over everything with her. I also wish I could have asked my great grandpa what it was like to fight in World War II. I think everyone wishes there were things that could have asked or done with there grand parents. Only we have to move on and think about the good times.
R.I.P. Great Grandma Reader
There are so many stories I have with her. I am extremely blessed that she was with me for so much of my life. Some kids never get to know their grandparents and I have so many moments with her. She lived to be 82 years old, which is wonderful. Only she did have cancer when she passed, so I am glad she will no longer suffer. When I feel better I will put a post about the hilarious things she said.
On the last day I had talked to her we knew it was our goodbyes. When we went to visit her she was blind and losing her memory. Only, I was very happy because she could make out how many people where in the room and talked to me. I told her about how I got straight A's and she said no surprise. She was always proud of me and said I was a beautiful and smart young women. On Christmas I had told her that I wanted to go over the genealogy stuff with her. My great grandma had studied back our family history for years only it was in her own version of a newspaper code. So no could understand what it meant but her, and she had boxes of it. As we were leaving she said I was suppose to go over the..... the stuff..... with ...the stuff with.... about ancestors. We told her yes grandma you just call when you feel better. This made my mother and I ball that she remembered that and also we knew I would never get that chance. My mother was crying, and so my great grandma watched her take a tissue and cry so she as her funny self snapped sarcastically, "What's wrong with you?" I love her.
I wish I would have had the chance to go over everything with her. I also wish I could have asked my great grandpa what it was like to fight in World War II. I think everyone wishes there were things that could have asked or done with there grand parents. Only we have to move on and think about the good times.
R.I.P. Great Grandma Reader
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Fuchsia Cardigan
I recently today, as in during choir, was trying to blog because my dear friend Kylie wanted to me to mention that I was sitting by her. Kylie, this blog post is for you. Your Welcome.
Any who, my phone would let my type the title but not the post. Sketchy? Yes. So here I am finally typing the post as I have had a full day of adventures: not really.
I had wore a fuchsia cardigan to school for a senior named Paige, because I was describing it to her at costume crew on Tuesday. I then I told her I would wear it Thursday for her to see. I did and she liked it. I try to always fulfill my promises.
Today at crew however was not very productive. Most of the time I sat there watching the cast members rehearse. Which was kind of like torturing myself, but I had nothing else to do. Only after a few moments opportunity arose; to help Hayley, the lead, try on costumes. It was exciting, sort of. I did get to listen to her sing "It's Delovley" in the costume closet. Let me tell you, that girl is an amazing singer. I hope that I am half as good as her by my senior year. She was very nice and always thanks us costume girls before she leaves. She must realize we are picking out her clothes, and she probably will get better outfits if shes nice................................... I'm just kidding.
After helping Hayley I watched the cast some more. Kylie did not seem to be enjoying her self. First, I realized she was not singing. Then second, every time she turned toward me just smiled and laughed. This made me laugh and the people around me probably think I was being a freak who laughs at random things. Then once the cast was done because Lexi's mom is in charge of costume crew she stayed after. I do not remember if I have mentioned Lexi before only she used to be a cheerleader, she is really nice and pretty, she takes voice lessons from Miss. Shannon like me, we took tap together, and also she is in theater. I feel like we have alot in common and she is my idol. My mom keeps asking me, "Did you tell her?" Then I say, "Tell her what?" My mother then replies with that shes your idol. Now I want to say to my mom well what do I say, "I totally admire you and think your awesome and a good role model, because I know alot about you and your a senior that talks to me." Um no, that would be creepy and she would stop being the only senior to say hi to me in the hall. One day I will find a way to tell her. Maybe, ill just blurt out, "Lexi, your my idol," and walk away, but that might be creepier then the stalker vierson my mother describes. I'll think of something.
Once I was home I then decided to run/jog two miles and walk up hill for one. I did not treadance today. I think that will be my Tuesday work out. Now I have to shower because people probably would not like it if I smell and have to sit next to them in class.
Love,
Madi
Any who, my phone would let my type the title but not the post. Sketchy? Yes. So here I am finally typing the post as I have had a full day of adventures: not really.
I had wore a fuchsia cardigan to school for a senior named Paige, because I was describing it to her at costume crew on Tuesday. I then I told her I would wear it Thursday for her to see. I did and she liked it. I try to always fulfill my promises.
Today at crew however was not very productive. Most of the time I sat there watching the cast members rehearse. Which was kind of like torturing myself, but I had nothing else to do. Only after a few moments opportunity arose; to help Hayley, the lead, try on costumes. It was exciting, sort of. I did get to listen to her sing "It's Delovley" in the costume closet. Let me tell you, that girl is an amazing singer. I hope that I am half as good as her by my senior year. She was very nice and always thanks us costume girls before she leaves. She must realize we are picking out her clothes, and she probably will get better outfits if shes nice................................... I'm just kidding.
After helping Hayley I watched the cast some more. Kylie did not seem to be enjoying her self. First, I realized she was not singing. Then second, every time she turned toward me just smiled and laughed. This made me laugh and the people around me probably think I was being a freak who laughs at random things. Then once the cast was done because Lexi's mom is in charge of costume crew she stayed after. I do not remember if I have mentioned Lexi before only she used to be a cheerleader, she is really nice and pretty, she takes voice lessons from Miss. Shannon like me, we took tap together, and also she is in theater. I feel like we have alot in common and she is my idol. My mom keeps asking me, "Did you tell her?" Then I say, "Tell her what?" My mother then replies with that shes your idol. Now I want to say to my mom well what do I say, "I totally admire you and think your awesome and a good role model, because I know alot about you and your a senior that talks to me." Um no, that would be creepy and she would stop being the only senior to say hi to me in the hall. One day I will find a way to tell her. Maybe, ill just blurt out, "Lexi, your my idol," and walk away, but that might be creepier then the stalker vierson my mother describes. I'll think of something.
Once I was home I then decided to run/jog two miles and walk up hill for one. I did not treadance today. I think that will be my Tuesday work out. Now I have to shower because people probably would not like it if I smell and have to sit next to them in class.
Love,
Madi
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Treadance Time
Today was a productive day. It was the official first day of my second semester of high school. This means I am half way through the horror of freshman year. Which has not been that terrible for me.
I only had changed one class, gym. I loved gym. Only, I already had two credits so why get a third I don't need when I could take a study hall I desperately need. This study hall idea did not go as planned.
The study hall I was placed into has 78 kids and only 64 desks. How this happened? I do not know. How I suppose to study in that type of environment? I am not sure.
Something really fun happened at musical crew. As you look at the picture to your left, you will notice four girls dressed in ugly, blue dresses. These are bridesmaid dresses for the four angels in Anything Goes. One has pants. We had decided to try them on to see how they would look. FAB-U-LOUS!
Luckily, we did find any other one with out pants and get to avoid that disaster. It was really fun to try on the costumes before the cast members. It was not fun watching the cast rehearse and trying to put on a smile, even though I wanted to cry because all I really want is to performing in the musical, not behind it. I do love crew, I just would love to be in the cast better. Only I have to get through it. I have to show them I will do anything and work hard. That's my plan.
After crew, I went home and created a new form of exercise. It is called Treadance. It is walking on a treadmill while vigorously moving your upper body in dance like motions. This exercise works best to pop music from the 80's. It really gets you moving and burning calories. Well I must get some sleep, to relax my legs from three miles of treadancing.
Love,
Madi
Saturday, January 15, 2011
I'm Smart!
Everyone says that freshman always do bad on finals. That is either because they don't study or are overwhelmed. Well I know one freshman who did very well on the first finals of her high school career.
IT'S ME!!! So, this past week I toke five finals, well six. Only I don't consider singing for my choir teacher a really tough final.
I was extremely scared on my Spanish, Biology, and English final. I do very well in those classes only on the tests I always freak out. I studied really hard. I also tryed, as I say tryed, to stay clam while taking the exams. After all of my tests, I convinced my self I had failed all of them.
Good news though, I did not fail! Actually I did quite well I got A's on my Biology, History, Math, and Choir. I also got B's on my Spanish and English. Which I find this not to shabby. I was so excited when my mom told me. I also got straight A's on my semester report card. That's with two honors classes, thank you very much. Well so far today has been a good day!
Later tonight I hope to have a wonderful evening playing on the wii with my dearest cousin Kierstyn, then we shall go cosmic bowling and I will stay the night at her house. Only I was informed I will wake up with her not there because she has bowling in the morning.
I am going to finish eating my deep dish cheese pizza and watching the Breakfast Club.
Good day,
Madi
IT'S ME!!! So, this past week I toke five finals, well six. Only I don't consider singing for my choir teacher a really tough final.
I was extremely scared on my Spanish, Biology, and English final. I do very well in those classes only on the tests I always freak out. I studied really hard. I also tryed, as I say tryed, to stay clam while taking the exams. After all of my tests, I convinced my self I had failed all of them.
Good news though, I did not fail! Actually I did quite well I got A's on my Biology, History, Math, and Choir. I also got B's on my Spanish and English. Which I find this not to shabby. I was so excited when my mom told me. I also got straight A's on my semester report card. That's with two honors classes, thank you very much. Well so far today has been a good day!
Later tonight I hope to have a wonderful evening playing on the wii with my dearest cousin Kierstyn, then we shall go cosmic bowling and I will stay the night at her house. Only I was informed I will wake up with her not there because she has bowling in the morning.
I am going to finish eating my deep dish cheese pizza and watching the Breakfast Club.
Good day,
Madi
Friday, January 14, 2011
Mads from Head to Toe
Hey Guys,
So I recently, as in last night, made a new blog. Now this blog is not about my life but more about the things I buy and how I do my hair and make up. I'm going to be doing reviews for movies and books on there. I also will be having pictures of my make-up so others can do it. Don't worry though, I will still always be posting on To the End of the Block and Back.
You see, I recently became obsessed with YouTube gurus and I thought well I want to do that. Only problem is I do not have a very good video camera for that. So I could just put pictures and tell everyone about it. I just though I would let you know about it. You can check it out and follow it at http://madsfromheadtotoe.blogspot.com/
I will tell you that name just kind of came to me, unlike the two hours I spent on this one. Only I hope to get some more readers on that blog and this one. So tell your friends. Thanks for reading.
Madi
So I recently, as in last night, made a new blog. Now this blog is not about my life but more about the things I buy and how I do my hair and make up. I'm going to be doing reviews for movies and books on there. I also will be having pictures of my make-up so others can do it. Don't worry though, I will still always be posting on To the End of the Block and Back.
You see, I recently became obsessed with YouTube gurus and I thought well I want to do that. Only problem is I do not have a very good video camera for that. So I could just put pictures and tell everyone about it. I just though I would let you know about it. You can check it out and follow it at http://madsfromheadtotoe.blogspot.com/
I will tell you that name just kind of came to me, unlike the two hours I spent on this one. Only I hope to get some more readers on that blog and this one. So tell your friends. Thanks for reading.
Madi
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Did You Know Its 1/11/11?
That sounds like a pretty luckily date to me, 1/11/11. Only school had decided to ruin it for me.
They choose to give us finals this week. Even though we get Friday off and Monday for Martin Luther King Day, it is not fun.
I have been so stressed that I have accumulated a zit the size of Mount Everest on my chin. Also I have received no sleep, and studying is driving me crazy. Currently I am going over my history note cards for the 60th time. Someone please help me!
On the bright side, it seems like all of my friends had a great time at turnabout. I spent turnabout at a movie with my parents. Can you say, ahh yeah? It was better than sulking around and eating ice cream over not having a date.
Only have you ever though about how some of those boys might have said yes only so they wouldn't hurt the girls feelings? I think getting rejected is better than that. Its even worst if you don't realize he doesn't really want to be there with you, and is staring at the girl he wishes would have asked him all night. I'm just saying, its worst than rejection if you think about it.
Your probably saying, whatever gets you through the day Madi. Hey though, you have to get your self through the day somehow.
Well, its nightie-night for me. I have two finals in the morning.
Love, Madi
They choose to give us finals this week. Even though we get Friday off and Monday for Martin Luther King Day, it is not fun.
I have been so stressed that I have accumulated a zit the size of Mount Everest on my chin. Also I have received no sleep, and studying is driving me crazy. Currently I am going over my history note cards for the 60th time. Someone please help me!
On the bright side, it seems like all of my friends had a great time at turnabout. I spent turnabout at a movie with my parents. Can you say, ahh yeah? It was better than sulking around and eating ice cream over not having a date.
Only have you ever though about how some of those boys might have said yes only so they wouldn't hurt the girls feelings? I think getting rejected is better than that. Its even worst if you don't realize he doesn't really want to be there with you, and is staring at the girl he wishes would have asked him all night. I'm just saying, its worst than rejection if you think about it.
Your probably saying, whatever gets you through the day Madi. Hey though, you have to get your self through the day somehow.
Well, its nightie-night for me. I have two finals in the morning.
Love, Madi
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Happy Birthday to Mom, Bad Day to Me
Yesterday was my mothers birthday. Which means of course I would like to say Happy Birthday Mommy. Thanks for all you do for me and always being there for me. Her birthday was not such a good day for me.
On Tuesday I had to cheer at the basketball game. My coach has always wanted me to do a backhand spring on the gym floor. I had forgotten to warm it up before the game, so my coach wanted me to do it during half time. She then toke me to the side and began to spot me for it. As I went to flip I did not go back far enough and landed straight on my knees. This was not good you see because I was on hardwood gym floor and already had knee problems. I was in so much pain I didn't even think about how many people maybe had just saw that.
So now my knee is swollen and purple. On my mothers birthday, I was informed I should walk on crutches to help. Then I had to sit at a three hour cheer practice and do nothing. There also was other things that just did not help that day.
Today at school I then was trampled by kids in the hall. I got so angry I slammed my crutch down. Only I feel bad because I slammed it on some kids shoe and he almost fell. To that poor boy, I am sorry.
I hope that this week gets better, because so far it sucks.
From the Cripple,
Madi
On Tuesday I had to cheer at the basketball game. My coach has always wanted me to do a backhand spring on the gym floor. I had forgotten to warm it up before the game, so my coach wanted me to do it during half time. She then toke me to the side and began to spot me for it. As I went to flip I did not go back far enough and landed straight on my knees. This was not good you see because I was on hardwood gym floor and already had knee problems. I was in so much pain I didn't even think about how many people maybe had just saw that.
So now my knee is swollen and purple. On my mothers birthday, I was informed I should walk on crutches to help. Then I had to sit at a three hour cheer practice and do nothing. There also was other things that just did not help that day.
Today at school I then was trampled by kids in the hall. I got so angry I slammed my crutch down. Only I feel bad because I slammed it on some kids shoe and he almost fell. To that poor boy, I am sorry.
I hope that this week gets better, because so far it sucks.
From the Cripple,
Madi
Saturday, January 1, 2011
One Year Down, Many More to Go
To all of my blog fans, the very few of you, I want to thank you for reading my blog. It was this time last year I decided to write a blog, so it has been exactly a year since To the End of the Block and Back began. I have enjoyed writing all of my posts. It makes me feel that for just a few minutes, when you read it, that someone wants to know what its like in my world. That means alot.
As I rang in the new year last night I though about all the wonderful I was surrounded by, my family. This year I really want to focus on what makes me happy. Being around people I can count on, and that love me for me. Also like everyone else in the world, losing a few pounds wouldn't be bad.
Seriously if you think about it, no matter what size you are, every one secretly puts to lose a few pounds on their new year resolutions.
My horoscope says to pick a few this year Pisces. Then stick to them, it will pay off in the end. In all of the times I try to listen to my horoscope, it never works out.
Only I did listen. I decided that this year I will do what makes me happy. This means; being myself 100% of the time and not just in the comfort of my home, be around people that make me feel good about myself, and not changing myself like all the years before. I also decided I will work toward improving aspects of life. I mean the physical aspect, school, and theater. By this time next year I could have a six pack, in my dreams (I am going to aim for something more attainable of course) and be in all honors classes instead of two, also I will be in the musical. Hows that for every thing I could dream of?
I started off the new year shopping. I got clothes that I felt good in. No Hollister or things most girls would have. I got clothes that some girls wouldn't think to wear, mostly because they resembled the 80's, only that is a great quality in my book.
I would love to know your new years resolutions and how you spent your first day of 2011? Let me know by leaving a comment.
This year I really want to improve my blog. If you have any suggestions let me know.
Thank you for reading, hope you'll come visit again.
Love Madi
Happy New Year
As I rang in the new year last night I though about all the wonderful I was surrounded by, my family. This year I really want to focus on what makes me happy. Being around people I can count on, and that love me for me. Also like everyone else in the world, losing a few pounds wouldn't be bad.
Seriously if you think about it, no matter what size you are, every one secretly puts to lose a few pounds on their new year resolutions.
My horoscope says to pick a few this year Pisces. Then stick to them, it will pay off in the end. In all of the times I try to listen to my horoscope, it never works out.
Only I did listen. I decided that this year I will do what makes me happy. This means; being myself 100% of the time and not just in the comfort of my home, be around people that make me feel good about myself, and not changing myself like all the years before. I also decided I will work toward improving aspects of life. I mean the physical aspect, school, and theater. By this time next year I could have a six pack, in my dreams (I am going to aim for something more attainable of course) and be in all honors classes instead of two, also I will be in the musical. Hows that for every thing I could dream of?
I started off the new year shopping. I got clothes that I felt good in. No Hollister or things most girls would have. I got clothes that some girls wouldn't think to wear, mostly because they resembled the 80's, only that is a great quality in my book.
I would love to know your new years resolutions and how you spent your first day of 2011? Let me know by leaving a comment.
This year I really want to improve my blog. If you have any suggestions let me know.
Thank you for reading, hope you'll come visit again.
Love Madi
Happy New Year
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