a little something wonderful

6.4.2004

you are beautiful like the rising sun

Summer's Here!

Yesterday was my final day on "the bottom half" and today is the first day of vacation. We recieved our yearbooks yesterday, and had adequate amount of time for signing, and then David and I headed out discing. He's still really good, and I'm improving. Then, after figuring out that Snobiz doesn't open until 4pm (does anyone know if that changes in the summer?) we got Freezi's at Fazolis and hung out at the park. Again, more fun. Ryan and Jason met us there, and they are two very funny guys.

Last night then was the graduation ceremony at schoool. It was really nice. I had heard that in earlier years it had been "waaay too long" and "extremely hot in the gym" but I felt neither was true. Somehow, they were able to have over 400 students process in and out, hand out diplomas one-by-one, and listen to 4 speeches (3 students plus Barry O.) and it was done by 7:40. It started at 6pm. That is really good time. Altogether, I really enjoyed it. The only bad thing about it is that I won't see those great people much (at all?) next year.

Christina and I went for our first official run of the summer to jump-start our running "program" that we tried to succeed with last year. I am feeling really good about it this year, because I know we are both totally capable. This morning was really nice, the weather was gorgeous! I really look forward to this time with Christina because I love that girl, and it's a great chance for good conversation!

This weekend is going to be busy with the italian relatives and various graduation parties. I'm excited though. I kind of feel like next week really starts the summer though, officially, because it will be less chaotic around here. Wow, I'm just so excited for all of summer.

Lifest Countdown: 34 days

Have a wonderful day!

Lauren

"We love because He first loved us." - 1 John 4:19

Posted at 10:30 am by ooLOoo
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5.31.2004

and again...

back, again.

I'm failing in my attempts to update this blog!

However, I think this time it will work.

David picked me up and we went to Family Christian Store and meandered. I bought two sets of notecards for cheap, my favorite being the set that says "Jesus smiles when He thinks of you!" Then, he and I (David, not Jesus) seized our excess amount of time and decided to hang out for a while. That was fun, thanks David..

Besides that, today was pretty low key. The parade was earlier, and I helped my mom clean for our 1st annual Kwaterski rummage sale.

I wonder what the name of the slow-ish acoustic song by the Supertones is that David was playing in the car--it was good.

Jake says Shrek 2 is a must-see movie...better for our ages than kids!

Tomorrow brings more finals, which I'm feeling pretty good about. Good luck to all. I'm excited to go out to lunch with the girls.

Have a wonderful night!

Posted at 08:14 pm by ooLOoo
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let's try this again

online journal attempt: 2

Actually kids, I am going to try to keep up with this for the summer. I've decided to re-start my journaling in light of the next few months. It will be a lot easier to keep up with you all this way, and you can comment here (even if you are not a member!!!) so we can keep in touch. yay.

Summer vacation is only a few short breaths away, and I'm all mixed-feelings about it. I am definately looking forward to the good times and I am looking, surprisingly a lot, forward to volunteering this summer. This sounds weird--but I love the elderly! Not only will hanging out with them be fun, but in the final years of their lives, I think it's important for them to have someone to talk to, and I'm really looking forward to those conversations. Also, when I head over to Pilgrim's Cafe Library to return my almost-overdue books, I'm going to ask if they need volunteers as well. I'm really feeling like I need to spend time absorbing knowledge this summer, since I probably didn't devote enough time to learning more about the bible, and God, and especially comparing Catholicism and born-again Christianity this school year. Knowing that I have a lot of time this summer to do that, and then volunteering at a Christian library--is there a better combination? I think not!

Yesterday, Nikki got a puppy. It's adorable. If it wasn't hers, I'd take it home with me. Although, if my family decides to get a dog, our dogs can be friends, and we can go and hang out at the dog park and such.

Also, last night I was able to hang out with Ashley and Nikki. That was fun because I love those girls. I missed Dave's party on Saturday night, because I went to the Griffin's house instead, and then crashed because I didn't feel so good.

Friday night was Bandemonium at North, and that was a really good time because all good bands played this year...including one of my favorites: Johnny Okay. Also, Oak Switch Division made their debut, and that is always fun to see your friends up there making music.

Today was the parade, and I thought it was a good time. Amazingly, the rain seemed to seize in that hour long time slot that we were outside rhythmically walking and playing our patriotic tune. I was surprised when David showed up there, since I didn't think he was going to be home, and I wasn't expecting to see him at all this weekend. He's leaving for camp in a couple weeks, which is so awesome for him, because he loves it there. I'm excited for him to come back and tell me all about the things he's learned, and just see all the spiritual growth. On a side note, though, I'm sad he's going to be away for so long. That's life.

Until next time...

Lo

Posted at 01:05 pm by ooLOoo
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