On a Brighter Note…

I did have some good adventures at camp! Here’s a quick video:

Thoroughly enjoy.

Plot Twist

A True Story.

My name is Amelia. As a typical teenager, I had yet another experience spending a week at 4-H camp. Of course there were your everyday crafts, such as lanyard making, pony beading, painting wooden figures and t-shirt design. There was swimming, canoes, one of those play parachutes, and a volleyball court. And what would camp be without campfire, a mess hall and a good ol’ counselor hunt?

While I thoroughly enjoyed camp, there was in fact one set back.

As you may know (or at least assumed.) electronic devices are not allowed at camp. No, cell phone withdrawal was NOT the aforementioned set back. However, one of my friend’s dad was a chaperone, and she was texting another friend of ours.

As all of us were getting ready for bed after a rowdy night at the carnival, she pulled me aside. She said, “Kyle told me that a Miller student passed away.”

Naturally, I was shocked. So I asked, “Who? An eighth grader?”

She nodded and told me the name. I thought she was joking. There was no way.

Unfortunately, yes. My good friend Josh died on Sunday because of an ATV accident. He was probably the nicest and funniest boy in our school. He made learning about protons and neutrons fun, just by being in science. I remember sitting in front of him, and even though he always kicked the back of my chair, just hearing what he had to say would brighten my morning. He went to great lengths to get everybody to laugh, such as telling abridged versions of Harry Potter.

I’ll miss him terribly, as will everybody who was lucky enough to know him in his wrongfully short life. My heart and thoughts are with the Johnson family in this trying time. Rest in peace.

Voyage Eastward

I’m back!

Washington D.C. was a blast! We saw literally EVERYTHING and went EVERYWHERE. It was rad, and so now in no particular order, are some photos of my trip! (Click to enlarge)

                   Washington Monument!

                                                White House!                                                 The Gang!                                  Yes, it was as hot as it looks.                                                             Iwo Jima!                            The Capitol from the top of the Washington Monument!                                       See where the bricks change?                                Lewis and Clark meet Lewis and Clark!                                                     Lincoln Memorial!                                                                Chester!                              Holy sideburns, Batman!                                                            Mt. Vernon                                          Michelle Obama’s inaugural gown!

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As you know, my DC trip is only days away! I won't be able to blog while in our nation's capital, but I still want to keep you updated. If you're interested, you can go to http://twitter.com/ameliainDC to be taken to a twitter page that I will be updating as often as possible. No need to sign up!

I know nobody would want to do this, but if you want my updates sent to your phone, click the little icon under my picture. Seriously though, don't waste your time. I'll just clog your inbox. Seriously.

Have a nice solstice!
-Amelia

Middle School? Check.

All done!

Summer vacation has once again graced us with it’s presence. After a very successful eighth grade year, I’m ready to get this show on the road! I leave for the nations capital in five days(!!!!!), and I have a bunch of camps to attend. But for now, here’s some pictures of me and my friends.

I wore a schmancy dress.

So did Morgan, Molly, Jessica and Libby.

A few guys dressed up too.

Classy Aaron is classy.

I love these ladies.

Even if Josh doesn’t.

I like this picture. Swin and her editors. We made one   bomb-diggity of a yearbook.

So basically what I’m saying is that I had an intense year. I’m gonna miss that little ‘ol school. Because I’m a freshman now, and freshman miss their middle schools.

I think.

x,

Amelia

BLAST OFF!

ROCKETS. The most fun way to study force of motion.

I teamed up with Danielle Rose. Or Dani. Or Danja-D.

This kid:

We made a rad rocket.

Minus Colton in the background, we needed to make it clear that our rocket is legit.

TOO legit some might say. After all, it was the              Legit-O-Tron 300.

(Hence the shiny tape from the previous post.)

It flew pretty well at our launch today. The parachute deployed. It had a decent height.

Unfortunately, one thing did not go so well.

THE EGG.

Our little eggnaut did not make it back to Earth. Even thought he was incased by a shot glass stuffed with cotton. He cracked.

Bummer.

But nobody’s rocket was as legit as ours.

8th Grade

     What with 8.5 days of school left, I feel it only necessary to show off some highlights of this year.

     Well, mainly the highlights of 5th period journalism. It’s the only class I can have a camera in. My teacher is pretty much the bee’s knees.

Don’t mind my awkward death eyes.

This is Ms. Swinhart. Or Swinny. Or Stace, if you’re on her good side.

Here’s me and Danielle Rose. Or Dani. Or Danja-D.

More on the shiny tape later.

When it’s a lazy day, sometimes we play chess.

Sometimes I win. Sometimes.

We also sometimes play with the computer cart.

Look at ‘dis smilin’ face.

I love 5th period.