At long last, the glorious season of Summer has returned to me, and believe me, I gave it a sweaty, sunburned hug to welcome it back.
Two days ago, I got back from the much anticipated trip to Disney World I was raving about. Fortunately, it lived up to my expectations, even exceeded them at times. The majority of the trip was smooth sailing. Everyone was agreeable, the rides had short lines, and life was grand. Granted, there were a few setbacks...
The sun raged in the sky everyday like an enormous, extremely shiny tyrant, but honestly, what do you expect from Florida? Needless to say, the heat made tempers flare, and at times, I was certain that I would witness the first murder to ever take place at the Walt Disney Resort. Despite the onslaught of complaining and exaggerated physical agony, we managed to keep it together.
Looking back, all of us made it back alive, and some of us are still friends. So, we'll call it a success.
Below are a collaboration of our group's favorite memories from the trip. Naturally, we didn't all agree on them, but I managed to get a general idea of the top attractions.
Favorite Rides
1) Expedition Everest (Animal Kingdom)
2) Rockin' Rollercoaster (Hollywood Studios)
3) The Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror (Hollywood Studios)
Honorable Mentions
- Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom)
- Test Track (Epcot)
Favorite Shows
1) Mickey's Philharmagic (Magic Kingdom)
2) Beauty and the Beast (Hollywood Studios)
3) Indiana Jones (Hollywood Studios)
Honorable Mentions
- Finding Nemo: The Musical (Animal Kingdom)
- Muppet Vision 3D (Hollywood Studios)
Favorite Restaurants
1) Wolfgang Puck's (Downtown Disney)
2) Sunshine Seasons (Epcot)
3) Flame Tree Barbeque (Animal Kingdom)
Honorable Mentions
- Lotus Blossom Cafe (Epcot)
- Pizza Planet (Hollywood Studios)
Least Favorites
Ride - it's a small world (Magic Kingdom)
Show - The Voyage of the Little Mermaid (Hollywood Studios)
Restaurant - Columbia Harbour House (Magic Kingdom)
Parks (Best to Worst)
1) Hollywood Studios
2) Magic Kingdom
3) Animal Kingdom
4) Epcot
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Please, move your tassles to the left...
Yep, I'm officially a graduate.
I'm also officially exhausted, so I leave you with the speech I made at graduation. Enjoy.
Well guys, we made it. We’ve succeeded in completing what many set out to do but not all accomplish. For the past four years, we’ve worked our way through countless courses. We’ve built new friendships and strengthened old ones. We’ve faced good times and bad, we’ve learned, and we’ve moved on. High school has been quite an experience, one that we won’t soon forget.
Truthfully, your high school experiences are all made up of personal choices. You chose whether to show up for school or sleep in. You chose whether to study for the big test or to just wing it. You even chose most of your classes. But to quote Coach Howard, the biggest choice you’ve made over these past four years is the quality of the education you will take away from South Doyle High school. Whether you worked hard and challenged yourself or barely slid by, where you are now is a factor that you determined for yourself. And this reigns true for life beyond high school as well. While other people may attempt to determine your life for you, in the end, you make the final decision.
Granted, the majority of us haven’t made it this far on our own. We’ve all stood on a lot of shoulders to get us to where we are now. Personally, I couldn’t have survived these past four years without the amazing support system I’ve been blessed with. I wanted to personally thank a few people who have been particularly prominent in my life.
First off, I’d like to thank my loving parents and family. Through the years, you’ve always been a source of encouragement as well as guidance. You’ve all stuck with me through thick and thin, and I couldn’t have asked for better people to raise me. I love each of you dearly, and I’m so grateful that you never gave up on me. Second, to my church family, I want to thank you for the years of love, prayer, and support you’ve always given me. You’re often the ones I depend on or turn to when I need support or encouragement, and I am truly grateful for that.
Also, to my teachers and counselors at South-Doyle, I want to thank you for putting up with me and always doing your best to help me succeed. You’ve all had an impact on my life in one way or another, and I will never forget all you’ve done for me. You guys are what make our school tick, so thank you for that.
And last but not least, I give thanks and praise to my Heavenly Father who has given me confidence through the good times and coached me through the tough ones. Without His love and His guidance, I wouldn’t be standing here speaking to you today, but as Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Well, that’s all I’ve got. Congratulations, class of 2010. It’s been a long journey, but we made it. Good luck to everyone, and I wish you happiness and success in whatever you set out to do in the future. Thank you for an exciting four years, and God bless all of you.
I'm also officially exhausted, so I leave you with the speech I made at graduation. Enjoy.
Well guys, we made it. We’ve succeeded in completing what many set out to do but not all accomplish. For the past four years, we’ve worked our way through countless courses. We’ve built new friendships and strengthened old ones. We’ve faced good times and bad, we’ve learned, and we’ve moved on. High school has been quite an experience, one that we won’t soon forget.
Truthfully, your high school experiences are all made up of personal choices. You chose whether to show up for school or sleep in. You chose whether to study for the big test or to just wing it. You even chose most of your classes. But to quote Coach Howard, the biggest choice you’ve made over these past four years is the quality of the education you will take away from South Doyle High school. Whether you worked hard and challenged yourself or barely slid by, where you are now is a factor that you determined for yourself. And this reigns true for life beyond high school as well. While other people may attempt to determine your life for you, in the end, you make the final decision.
Granted, the majority of us haven’t made it this far on our own. We’ve all stood on a lot of shoulders to get us to where we are now. Personally, I couldn’t have survived these past four years without the amazing support system I’ve been blessed with. I wanted to personally thank a few people who have been particularly prominent in my life.
First off, I’d like to thank my loving parents and family. Through the years, you’ve always been a source of encouragement as well as guidance. You’ve all stuck with me through thick and thin, and I couldn’t have asked for better people to raise me. I love each of you dearly, and I’m so grateful that you never gave up on me. Second, to my church family, I want to thank you for the years of love, prayer, and support you’ve always given me. You’re often the ones I depend on or turn to when I need support or encouragement, and I am truly grateful for that.
Also, to my teachers and counselors at South-Doyle, I want to thank you for putting up with me and always doing your best to help me succeed. You’ve all had an impact on my life in one way or another, and I will never forget all you’ve done for me. You guys are what make our school tick, so thank you for that.
And last but not least, I give thanks and praise to my Heavenly Father who has given me confidence through the good times and coached me through the tough ones. Without His love and His guidance, I wouldn’t be standing here speaking to you today, but as Philippians 4:13 says, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Well, that’s all I’ve got. Congratulations, class of 2010. It’s been a long journey, but we made it. Good luck to everyone, and I wish you happiness and success in whatever you set out to do in the future. Thank you for an exciting four years, and God bless all of you.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
He's going to get shot one day...
So, my dad told me this story about his work, and usually, you'd want to avert your eyes. Because usually, his work stories are a hot mess of geek speak. But rarely, something utterly hilarious arises from his cubicle. Like this:
Dad: My friend and I got in an argument at work today.
Me: Oh yeah? How come?
Dad: Eh, we were just messing around.
Me: What did he say?
Dad: Well, we were going back and forth, and he said he'd eaten a sandwich bigger than me before.
Me: (laughing) He is a pretty big guy.
Dad: Yeah...I told him I'd never buried someone as fat as him, but I can always dig a bigger hole.
Good Lord, I love my dad.
Dad: My friend and I got in an argument at work today.
Me: Oh yeah? How come?
Dad: Eh, we were just messing around.
Me: What did he say?
Dad: Well, we were going back and forth, and he said he'd eaten a sandwich bigger than me before.
Me: (laughing) He is a pretty big guy.
Dad: Yeah...I told him I'd never buried someone as fat as him, but I can always dig a bigger hole.
Good Lord, I love my dad.
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