Hello, everyone!

How have you been in the two-ish years that I've been AWOL?

I guess I should catch up a little...

Likewise, we are coming up to our two warmest weeks of the year. But these past two have been excruciatingly hot and humid, so I'm hoping the weather got mixed up and put them at the first of July, instead of the end so that it begins reaching down to more agreeable temperatures somewhat soon.

Jo, warmness in Canada does not even compare to warmness in Florida. Ugh, our weather lately has been unbearable. High nineties, humid, and occasionally drizzly. I hate Florida summers, except for the whole pool/beach thing.

And now... to the news. The Joshua Bell concert was last night! After so many months of anticipation, it was... wonderful.

OOoh, lucky!! I'm now officially jealous of you. I love Joshua Bell, even though I only have a few of his cds. His versions of "The Swan" and "O Mio Babbino-whatever-the-name-of-that-song-is" are to die for. He makes part of me wish I'd kept up with my violin.

It was chicken,grapes a little (believe it or not) cookie dough and then a ton of Iced Tea

Now that is what I call a lethal combination. By themselves, they aren't that bad, but together? Hmmm... scary.

As for what I've been doing?

Well, it's summer break so I'm not doing too much, other than reading, reading, and more reading. I bike up to my local library every week or so, check out about six books, devour them all veraciously, and return the next week to repeat the vicious cycle.

Oh, and then I'm teaching myself to play the flute, and I fiddle around with the piano a bit. Hopefully, I can get far enough on my flute to make it in my school's band. I never realized how much I loved music until I stopped playing for a while. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, I guess.

And I guess that's about all that's up with me. I should probably go get some lunch-- I'm starving.

GtG, I love reading your first paragraph there! I'm thankful God is providing for your needs and is teaching you to rely upon Him. It sounds like you are experiencing His wonderful peace in your life.

And, I must say, I laughed aloud at this post of yours in Past Movies. How fun that your exchange student is named Iñigo!

AJoanna, we meet again! Good to see you in the Square once more after your long break.

Jo, warmness in Canada does not even compare to warmness in Florida. Ugh, our weather lately has been unbearable. High nineties, humid, and occasionally drizzly.

Southern Ontario summers can be brutal. With the heat index it has regularly felt at least 40°C/104°F here the past while. Once or twice it even made it up to 109°F! (That's me sweating. ) At these times the air temperature was around the mid 30sC/mid 90sF.

Your library ventures sound A-1, AJ!

I hope you make the school band this year. The flute is such a pretty instrument. (So, you're not homeschooled?)

comes in singing "Someday" from the movie "Bridge To Terabithia"

hi! I am so hyper! I just watched Bridge To Terabithia again last night and I cried my eyes out - again I LOVE that movie!

I am so blessed to have a family that loves me and cares about me and I am so glad that Jesus is my King and Lord! Glory to God! I am so excited!

I must dash!

I just watched Bridge To Terabithia again last night and I cried my eyes out ...

Thus why I shall never watch it.

How fun that your exchange student is named Iñigo!

Indeed. That is cool.

How have you been in the two-ish years that I've been AWOL?

You were gone? I've no room to comment. People come. People go. That is Ditto Town.

Rachel Marie is going to the airport on Tuesday for the Mid West Mod Moot. I will be slaving away here in the heat.

Good Mortereve everyone!

I just got out of church and will soon be heading to the community theater to see Godspell. I've been told it's a really good show, so I'm very excited.

*quickly skims (sorry if I missed anyone!)*

how did those two tests go?

They went very well, much better than most of the other tests so far. Now I just have to get through Bio 2.

I'm doing Bio 1 and Algebra 1, and I'm going to attempt to squeeze in an extra English credit, though I'm not sure that's going to work.

Science and Algebra? *shudders at the very thought*

*decides to answer Benjamin's question* I am currently in a happy mood, but that could change.

I always like prettily illustrated books.

Oh yes. I love well illustrated books. I always scan through a book before I buy it to see what kind of illustrations it has. If it doesn't have nice ones I don't buy it. I'm much too picky for my own good.

*enjoys the bit of Town Square history regarding lysander's Epicness*

I'm glad you're happy, GTG. And it's good to hear about how God's been working in your life.

hi! I am so hyper!

Hi! Aren't you always hyper?

*waves and exits*

Anything exciting happening lately? Oh I see that you are going on a vacation! Fun! See you when you get back!

Doing great!! And you??

Have fun on your vacation Queen Susan!

Thank you, I did!!

Wow!! Congratulations on the 5 year anniversary! (I'm waaay late, but does it still count? )

Of course! And thank you! How are you? I'm doing fantastically well. I've been happier today then I have been for--a while. Not that I was necessarily UNhappy earlier, just now I'm super happy. God answered something I've been praying for for over a year. (With a Yes.)

JoJo! Hello! I had an idea the other day... I don't know if it would work... But I thought that if you and/or Leah came to The City around the time when Voyage came out, maybe we could go see it in theaters together.. It's a pretty random, maybe crazy idea... And I'd probably have to run it past my parents. But- maybe it's a possibility? Depends on your schedule I suppose. [/random] But I think it'd be fun.

So who is Becca? I keep seeing the name around the square here and I don't know who it is. I keep having to second glance it too, because Rebecca is my real name.

The moral of this story, my children, is this: not even sickness can override the Epic One's Epicness.

*applause* Good story! And good job.

*I never knew your grandmother could eat a whole pizza! *

I was skimming and this popped out. *laugh* [/random]

I almost like Sky Sailing better than Owl City too! I like the guitar-driven sound, instead of it being so electronic, but I love OC too .

Yeah, I really, really like the guitar sound too! Can you buy the songs on itunes, or what?

That is COOL! I have relative pitch, but not perfect.

Same here.

Rachel Marie is going to the airport on Tuesday for the Mid West Mod Moot. I will be slaving away here in the heat.

I saw pics from the last one... Who's all going this year? Or is that confidential?

*waves to everyone while simultaneously fanning myself*
Whew, it's hot today.

Hullo all! How are you all? What's the point? I always ask it and of course no one answers But I guess it's fun to ask anyway so... How are you all today?

I'll answer! I'm doing verrry well, and sunny summer days make me happy, if a little hot.
*hopes that doesn't sound as weird as it looks*

Why, thank you all! (I think I want to thank all of you ... *eyes the giggling faction with disapproval*)

Oops, that was me. After reading the *original conversation* I am now solemnly convinced of your epicness.

You have perfect pitch? Or at least mostly? That is COOL! I have relative pitch, but not perfect.

Same here

...The key word here was "failing" I guess I can call it perfect pitch because it's not relative in the sense that I don't need to hear a note first to work from. It's not very accurate, though, and I can't really work from anything other than the piano.

I'm very happy today . And have been the past few days...

So glad to hear.

*laughs at how the Ali-Ben conversation is always one line quotes and replies*

lol I only buy books I haven't read . I use libraries for books I have .

Exactly. And that is why I have a shelf full of rubbish books and libraries are holding all the ones I really wish I owned.

4 songs! Shame shame!

I've just figured I don't really like the sound. Which is sad, because I wish I did like it. Is that weird? lol.. I might get Ocean Eyes someday. But Sky Sailing is going to come first.

lol I drop mine alot too . My screen just freezes or sometimes it will only play the first few seconds of the song and then go back to the beginning .

Sad, isn't it? And I like my iPod, I don't want to get one of the new ones, even if it does have a video camera stuck to it. I don't really get that - it's supposed to be a music player.

So.. any new music that you're into these days?

*waves to AJoanna* Hi! 2 years? Wow. Welcome back, I guess, although I've been here (on the forums) less than a year, so.. yeah.

hi! I am so hyper! I just watched Bridge To Terabithia again last night and I cried my eyes out - again I LOVE that movie!

*laughs* How many times does that make it now?
I think Ali is right, you really are always hyper.

Can you buy the songs on itunes, or what?

*Apologizes for butting in* Yes you can.

*leaves*

comes in singing "Try" from the movie "Bridge To Terabithia"

hi ya'll!

ceppault: you have not seen it? you have got to see it! it's so awesome! I cry every time I watch it

Aslans Country: um, I have lost count but I think this might be the 90th time.....
I think......
yeah, I'm hyper - and proud of it!

I must dash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
bye for now!

*enters into the square listening to Chris Rice's The Face of Christ*

Hullo All! Haha a lot of you responded to my "How are you doing" Ordeal last post Of course I know exactly why no one really answers... The same reason I don't

Alright so have not been in, in a bit! Hope all is well in the square!

*was reading The Magician's Nephew that part where Digory and Jill Polly (thanks DOTK) plant the toffee and thought about that Royal Family at Archendland* And how is the family doing tonight?

Oh by the way I just bought some the of the Narnian books today I am rereading them for the second time *feels a bit ashamed to say it around here* well actually my brother read it to me for the first time and then ever since then I listened to the Audio books like a million times! But I decided to go back to reading the books!

Alright catchup!

A bit disappointed today, but part of it was my own fault, and I'm over it now, so.... I'm good, thanks! I'm glad there weren't any lasting effects from you meal. It sounds tasty, actually. Pity it wasn't so good for you. [/rambles]

Sorry about that But glad you are doing good now! (or when you wrote that ). Thanks! It was pretty good till I started to feel bad and then I did not think it so good after that .

comes in muttering rubbish about annoying people

.........................................................................................

I just had a heated disscusion on a chat room about religion and I am worn out. ugh.

So does those two sentences have anything to do with one another?

Ben: yeah I saw her reaction but she speaks the truth!

Haha! So does She get hyper sometimes?

I think people may not answer that directly, mostly because they've usually already covered the basics of "how they're doing" at the beginning of their posts. But this time, I will. I'm all right overall - happy about my save, the fact that I submitted a short story two days ago, and my morning (more on that later) - but still getting over my cold, and sad that I have to work today.

That is true... Good
ugh! I'm just coming down with a cold! And I got work tomorrow...

*will answer Ben's question for once* I'm okay, thanks, Ben: warm and staying quite quiet (which is the only way I survive this weather). Looking forward to a Mod Moot this upcoming week (July 20-27). Some will be there whom I have not yet met; others who I have. A joyous and memorable time, I'm sure.

I just watched your jumping videos. What FUN! Thanks for the heads up about the screaming.

And now I'm listening/watching the one of you playing the keyboard. Very lovely. You're an excellent pianist. That's all by ear? And on-the-moment? Wow!

Btw, not to diminish Jojo's caring in the least, but that was me who asked about your icky-sicky. I know: Jojo and Jo are verrry similar. Glad you're feeling better!

Oh Cool about the Mod Moot! So do just the Mods from that area meet together or what?

A lot of fun! Haha yeah

Thank you

Wait 'er second I thought one of your nicknames was Jojo . Opps I meant you *goes back and fixes the little mix up*
Thanks

*is totally shocked and annoyed* NO!!!!!! I JUST TYPED OUT ALL MY REPLIES TO YOU Ali AND I LOST IT SOMEHOW! AHHHHHH!!!!! I guess I will just to retype as best as I can. *rolls eyes at his computer* Grrrr

I'm very happy today . And have been the past few days. God's really been working in my life- making me more content and just doing good things to me. Usually (you might not be able to tell online but) I'm very depressed and sad. But recently, God made me realize that I had him and I needed nothing else and that I should rely on him for my love and happiness. So I was feeling really good but I was still upset that Iñigo is leaving soon. And then one of my friends, without me telling him or asking him anything, said that he wanted to be like an older brother to me, and just help mentor me. So Iñigo might be leaving, but God gave me another older brother to take his place, and he's a more suitable brother too .

Makes me smile to know that God is doing things in your life! He is working in me too!

lol I know, don't remind me .

Ok

Spoiler

No one tell Ali that it is SO BEAUTIFUL UP HERE AND THAT SHE IS MISSING OUT AND THAT I'M GOING TO BE GOING CAMPING AGAIN THIS THURSDAY AND THAT I WILL BE CAMPING FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS! Because that would make her jealous and I don't want that So not a word okay?

You should not have looked at this spoiler Ali! Now you know and are jealous!

nope! Coffee makes her sick .

I guess that is a good thing because if it did not then no one would be able to control her!

you know you are!

Yeah I guess I do know it But it is fun

well I don't and I'm the on that counts!

I'll just not say anything...

Spoiler

The real reason I'm not saying anything is because I forgot what we were talking about Because we talk about so much! You ever do that?

you remembered! He's so adorable!

Yeah he looks just like his uncle! (ME!) JOKE! Haha

lucky!

oh great, more . .

Lucky? Why?

I am so blessed to have a family that loves me and cares about me and I am so glad that Jesus is my King and Lord! Glory to God! I am so excited!

AMEN! TRUE TRUE! AMEN!

*decides to answer Benjamin's question* I am currently in a happy mood, but that could change.

Good Yeah lol

Doing great!! And you??

Glad to hear it! Great as well!

Ah! That took a lot longer than it should have! WOW! Anyway it is done and now I need to be going and get some sleep for I'm working tomorrow .

Good Night my fellow Square dwellers!

--Benjamin

90th time, Libby? The movie only came out 3 years ago! At that rate.. you would have to have watched the movie, um.. once every 12 days? I dunno. My maths could be wayyy off. Anyway I'm just messing around.
lol, that's ok, be proud of it. I had this phase, 3 years ago or something, where I was insanely hyper ALL the time - but it was influenced by most of the people around me, and now it's worn off.

I'm just rambling to myself, because there doesn't seem to be anyone around in the Square today. *checks* Yep, it's just me and the "Google Adsense [Bot]" .Of course, it's probably night for most of you.. yes, judging by this

Good Night my fellow Square dwellers!

said over an hour ago it is indeed night over on the North American continent.
*hopes everyone is enjoying their sleep*

*gasps* Only your second (or 3rd ) time reading CoN, Ben? Shame on you!
... I'm totally kidding. I hadn't read them for years and years until around when Prince Caspian came out. Oh, and I really want to get my hands on those audiobooks sometime soon. The Focus on the Family Radio Theatre ones, right? Well, I forget the exact name. Something like that.

*feels slightly sad that Ben didn't quote her response to his 'how are you?' question in his post*
Justtt messing.

All you squareonions need to get in here more. Being alone has done strange things to me.
That was such an insanely random post.

*leaves before she can think of anything stranger to say*

*gasps* Only your second (or 3rd ) time reading CoN, Ben? Shame on you!
... I'm totally kidding. I hadn't read them for years and years until around when Prince Caspian came out. Oh, and I really want to get my hands on those audiobooks sometime soon. The Focus on the Family Radio Theatre ones, right? Well, I forget the exact name. Something like that.

Oh Have mercy on me! lol. Yep those are the ones

*feels slightly sad that Ben didn't quote her response to his 'how are you?' question in his post*
Justtt messing.

What!? I must have lost it like I lost my response to Ali (look at my other post). But I did see it and write a response *runs back to quote and bring it into this post*

I'll answer! I'm doing verrry well, and sunny summer days make me happy, if a little hot.
*hopes that doesn't sound as weird as it looks*

Good! So you mean if it is a little hot then you are happy?

Got to go!

--Benjamin

Moretereve, all!

Well, well, today is my father's birthday! We've kept up tradition of a looong time (way before CS or I were born) and my mom made him an Italian Black Forest cake. It looks scrumptious. "Marilla, I learnt a new word! "Scrumptious" Isn't is just so expressive?"[slightly paraphrased, but done off-handedly]--Anne. It has been decreed that we'll eat it in the evening, so I'm working up keeping my appetite for that. *can't wait*
We haven't partied yet. Last night we sung "Happy Birthday!" and did so again in the morning. I think we're going to a restraunt in the evening, so that will be quite the cats.

Where was I? Ah, yes, catchup.

*waves back to Gtg* I'm doing just lovely, thanks! How about you?

Ben: Your camping endeavour sounded like it was splendid. On the hills, in the outdoors, under the stars? How marvelous! It was real camping in tents, yes?

Kathy- D'aw! *gives her an abundance of fresh apricots* Well, yes, dried apricots are better than no apricots.
That would be a grand peach tree, all the way up to the 8th floor!
Reading a little further, I note you have perfect pitch? Wow,wow! Can you sight-sing very well?

*giggles at Cymru's musings over putting gender under the avatars and Avatar avatars*

Tsk! Tsk! No saying something like THAT and then not spilling the word!! 5 syllables. Five syllollibyls. Beautyficious. Loverallory. 1-2-3-4-5 Enchantingness. Hmmmm. *scratches head*

Ehehe, why, that was my plan! Ohh, I do like "Beautyficious" & "Loverallory" but they are not the word. *decides to spill it* Pulchritudinous. It doesn't sound very pulchritudinous, though.

Welcome back from vacation, Cor! Eh, I'm sorry about your AC!

*waves to Anna* It sounds like you're having much fun babysitting the two boys. Very neat about their mom getting a boy and a girl, too!

*waves to Aiden, Cep and stargazer!*

Yes, it is true that a garden isn't entirely 'neat', but I do believe that I take your meaning. Well, they grow lots of things...lettuce, zucchini, tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, basil, green beans, various herbs, I think they've grown some watermelons too, to name a few. Did I mention that it's a big garden?
Ah, then gardening is a very good subject to talk about with you. I must confess that I am not very gifted when it comes to gardening. I haven't had much experience. I like working outside though, so maybe there's hope for me.

Hee. Oh, good! I was hoping you would.
Wooow! That is indeed a big, substantial gardn! All those fresh vegetables must be the best, I imagine!
Well, d'aw, thank-you. Eh, ditto... my gardening skills are only being developed now. But working outside is definitely a plus point, mhm! What are your favourite outdoor recreation and activities?

Ooh, thanks for the information on the mandolin. It sounds like it's very sweet-sounding.

I've been working my way through the Lord of the Rings series, and I'm rereading some other books. Just sort of whatever I pick up. Have you been reading anything interesting lately?

Ah, I see! How are you liking LotR? =]
Heh, I've been doing the same... just picking up whatever. Right now I'm reading The Intersting Narritve of Ouladah Equiano--the book mentioned in Amazing Grace by Equiano. Like it's name, it's very interesting. Along with that I'm reading The Bell at Sealey Head by Patricia McKillip for the first time and I'm enjoying it immensely! Such rich, expressive descriptions and characters.

Ah, how old is the girl?
I saw at the top of your post that you had conquered your writer's block, which is great! What are you writing, if I may ask? Your poetry was always lovely and amusing, so I'm sure your other writing is great!

She's 5.
I'm quite glad of conquering Writer's Block myself, too! I'm writing several thrown-together, hurry-scurry matters of books. One is my NaNo book, which I'm trying to lengthen (set in about medieval times and about a boy who is a hidden king only known to himself, and is living as a servant in the midst of his kingdom), another is a Lousia May Alcott/L.M. Montgomery kind of book, and the last is about a European Royal Court. I've only done about 2 pages of it, but I'm really excited to do it! [/ramble] What was your NaNo book about, if I may ask?
D'awwww. Thank-you!

Oooh, chocolate chip cookies! Do you make them cakey, crisp, or in the middle? *takes one from the plate, if there be any and gratefully says her thanks* Mmm.

Bella! Good to hear from you too! Yes, our stupid internet. Grr. Oh, well. How have you been lately?

Yes. Has it been fixed? I've been doing very well lately, thanks! Things have been going smoothly by, summer's being just summer going away very fast but that can't be helped. How about you?

It sounds like you had an enthralling time at the Joshua Bell concert! I've never heard anything by him, but he sounds very talented. What did you think of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra?

Dotty, it's a pleasure to meet you. So... *starts a coversation* what's your favourite letter of the alphabet and why?

*sends a wave to Bella* So CS is learning to drive, eh? She strikes me as someone who would be a rather safe driver. I'm glad to hear you're doing so well.

*waves back and sends a hug* Mhmm, CS is learning to drive. LOL! Well, yes, she would be a rather safe driver but... I might make it worse for her if I'm in the car by yelling impulsively, "OH! No! Wait! You'll hit that tree! Watch out!"&c. Thank-you! And how have you been doing? =]

*makes her corny smile even wider at Mel, 'till it hurts* LOL, cheese and corn. That is quite tasty, though... *wants cornbread naow*
I'm being blamed for your latest sewing project, hey? Loverly! ^.^ *anticipates pictures* Might you be able to enclose the secret information of what it is?

*laughs aloud at Lys's Epic, modest post*
Not, uh... in a mocking way.

*waves to AJoanna* I think we've met before very briefly quite earlier, but I'm not sure. You can call me AitB or Bella (not from Twilight). =]

I'm done but oh dear, I've done an unimpardonable amount of skimming throughout so I am sincerely and truly sorry if I missed anyone!
*wonders when she'll start using more variety of emoticon...*
I'll be around for a few.
*studies her To-Do List and decides that "Do hair" should be done first* Summer days just endorse laziness...

comes in singing "Another Layer" from Bridge To Terabithia"

hi! I am so hyper because I am doing VBS (Vacation Bible School) this week and I am a crew leader! today was the first day and it was awesome!
http://www.group.com/vbs

Ben: yes. those sentences had lots to do with each other it was on another forum in a chat room and we had a heated discussion about God and all that and there was one atheist and I was the only Christian (goodness knows what the other people believed) and it was crazy.

Ali doesn't get hyper much. the only time I have ever seen her hyper was one time when we were playing Apples To Apples and she was totally hyper a giggly and crazy and we were shocked because she's never like that!

Aslans Country: well, I might have exaggerated a bit, but I have seen it so much I have lost count

I must dash!

Hey!

GtG, I love reading your first paragraph there! I'm thankful God is providing for your needs and is teaching you to rely upon Him. It sounds like you are experiencing His wonderful peace in your life.

And, I must say, I laughed aloud at this post of yours in Past Movies. How fun that your exchange student is named Iñigo!

yes, peace is exactly the way to put it .

Hehe, yes it's quite funny . All of our friends made him say that line too .

I'm glad you're happy, GTG. And it's good to hear about how God's been working in your life.

thank you . It's nice to be genuinely happy for a change.

Yeah, I really, really like the guitar sound too! Can you buy the songs on itunes, or what?

I know Kathy already answered this, but yes . You can buy the CD on iTunes and the physical CD comes out on the 27th. One of the songs (A Little Opera Goes a long Way) is free on iTunes right now and another song (Tennis Elbow) is free if you sign up for the email list .

So glad to hear.

*laughs at how the Ali-Ben conversation is always one line quotes and replies*

. Usually our conversations aren't too full of meaning either, just a bunch of teasing .

Exactly. And that is why I have a shelf full of rubbish books and libraries are holding all the ones I really wish I owned.

I've just figured I don't really like the sound. Which is sad, because I wish I did like it. Is that weird? lol.. I might get Ocean Eyes someday. But Sky Sailing is going to come first.

Really?! I love Owl City, I just like Sky Sailing beter. You should get Ocean Eyes sometime though!!!

Sad, isn't it? And I like my iPod, I don't want to get one of the new ones, even if it does have a video camera stuck to it. I don't really get that - it's supposed to be a music player.

So.. any new music that you're into these days?

yeah it is sad- my second baby . Mine is pretty decent- it's a classic but it has 80 GB so to get a new one with that capactiy would be expensive .

Sky Sailing! Um, well I'm currently addicted to a song by Underoath, although I don't really like the rest of their music .

Oh by the way I just bought some the of the Narnian books today I am rereading them for the second time *feels a bit ashamed to say it around here* well actually my brother read it to me for the first time and then ever since then I listened to the Audio books like a million times! But I decided to go back to reading the books!

*mouth drops open* . Well at least you listened to the audio books alot, but still, reading is better .

Haha! So does She get hyper sometimes?

hehe, Libby's response is true . I got really hyper during that game- I don't know why . I also get hyper after a concert or when I find out a new CD is coming out. You should have seen me when Relient K announced Forget and Not Slow Down . I also sometimes get goofy when I'm with a certain friend, but not usually. I've been getting more hyper lately- b/c when I'm happy, I get more hyper .

*is totally shocked and annoyed* NO!!!!!! I JUST TYPED OUT ALL MY REPLIES TO YOU Ali AND I LOST IT SOMEHOW! AHHHHHH!!!!! I guess I will just to retype as best as I can. *rolls eyes at his computer* Grrrr

Aww, I pity you- now you know how I feel...alot *pats Ben on the shoulder* .

Makes me smile to know that God is doing things in your life! He is working in me too!

that's great !

Ok

Spoiler

No one tell Ali that it is SO BEAUTIFUL UP HERE AND THAT SHE IS MISSING OUT AND THAT I'M GOING TO BE GOING CAMPING AGAIN THIS THURSDAY AND THAT I WILL BE CAMPING FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS! Because that would make her jealous and I don't want that So not a word okay?

You should not have looked at this spoiler Ali! Now you know and are jealous!

you are SOOOOO ANNOYING!!!!

I guess that is a good thing because if it did not then no one would be able to control her!

lol totally .

Yeah I guess I do know it But it is fun

I'll just not say anything...

Spoiler

The real reason I'm not saying anything is because I forgot what we were talking about Because we talk about so much! You ever do that?

haha yes it happens all the time . I just go check our last few posts .

Yeah he looks just like his uncle! (ME!) JOKE! Haha

ha ha NOT! Lol, just kidding .

Lucky? Why?

b/c I have hardly any older cousins! And no older siblings. But now one of my friends said he would be my older brother so that's close enough . And even though it's online, the way you and I act to each other is kinda...twin-ish?

*waves back to Gtg* I'm doing just lovely, thanks! How about you?

Very well . Yesterday we went to Boston with some exchange students and both ours and their exchange students. It was alot of fun- and we got completely soaked in a water fountain . We also climbed to the top of the Bunker Hill monument which was pretty tiring, but fun . What have you been doing lately?

TTFN

*drags herself in after an insanely long volleyball practice*

I. am. so. sore. *feels guilty for craving Brusters*

http://www.brusters.com/

That's not what one should be thinking about after a three hour long workout, is it?

Oh well. At least I survived.

On to more important topics.

Southern Ontario summers can be brutal. With the heat index it has regularly felt at least 40°C/104°F here the past while. Once or twice it even made it up to 109°F!

Whoa, seriously? It gets that cold in Canada?! *sends an imaginary sympathy card to jo* I guess I've always imagined Canada as almost perpetually frozen.

I hope you make the school band this year. The flute is such a pretty instrument. (So, you're not homeschooled?)

Oh yeah, I forgot because it was such a while ago. We changed churches about two years ago, and our new one has a private school. So I've been going there for... well this'll be my third year. Senior, woots! I've become the class nerd. Not like you know, , that type of nerd, they just don't quite get my fascination with books and computers. But, I'm totally cool with it, because sooner or later they all come to me for help with homework. And then I get a feeling of power.

*waves back to Bella* Hey, nice to meet you!! Thank goodness your name isn't from Twilight. I have an unhealthy abhorrence for that whole franchise thing, in general. It isn't so much the actual story as it is the screaming fangirls (and middle-aged women) and the fact that I'm being bombarded with proomotional stuff for it everywhere I go. Even in my dentist's office for crying out loud. Is nothing sacred?!

*goes away to listen to some Mat Kearney*