Newbery

Ok, so I'm in a club that reads books and decides which one should get the Newbery Medal, and I'd like people to post about books they like so I could read and suggest them. Here's the criteria:
-Has to be published this year
-Has to be written by an American (that's why Harry Potter never won a Newbery)
-Has to be a book for kids ages 14 and under

I just feel like my club's book selection should be a bit broader.

Swim team is almost over...

Yep, I said it. I always hate it because it feels like summer is dying. I'll still have to keep swimming, though, to train for the open water swim at Sharon Harris Lake. I had a great season, even if I wasn't the best swimmer. Also, could you guys tell me if you want me to post more interesting stuff, because I feel like you've abandoned me. Please comment and tell me!

Cary City Invitational Swim Meet!

As you might have guessed, I competed in a town-wide swim meet today. It is THE biggest sports thing I do and the Waves (my neighborhood team) actually did pretty well this year. We came in second, next to a big ol' country club that always wins. We also had the most swimmers- 88 of our Waves competed. AND we had the Best Swimmer. (there is no award for this, just my opinion) A guy in our 15-18 group totally dominated. We think he's on the fast track to the Olympics.
That said, I did pretty mediocre. Here are my scores:
Medley Relay: My group got DQ'ed (not my fault, but I was lousy too)
Freestyle: 53rd place
Backstroke: I don't know, but it was horrible
Breaststroke: didn't even enter
Butterfly: 38th place
Freestyle Relay: One of my group left early, so we couldn't do it

Oh well. I had lots of fun anyway and I'll do it again next year!

New Harry Potter Trailer

If you are a rabid Harry Potter fan like me, you have probably seen the trailer for the Deathly Hallows movies. But I'm going to post it on my site anyway, for the benefit of all mankind.

Warning: The trailer is somewhat intense and could give you the wrong idea about some important stuff if you haven't read the book.

So here's the link, just copy & paste! (you might have to watch an ad)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EC2tmFVNNE

My Sister's Birthday Party

Last week, or the week before that, my sister turned 9. Today, she's having her birthday party. It seems quite a long while to wait, which got me thinking why did she need a birthday party anyway?

Answer: To go to Frankie's Fun Park, eat cake, see her friends, and get more presents.

I'm not opposed to the whole seeing-her-friends thing, but when you think about it, it seems redundant at best, selfish at worst. Me, I like having a sleepover on my birthday with my 2 best friends, nothing big, maybe some ice cream and a movie. I'm sorry, but the concept of birthday parties seems somewhat over-the-top. That's just my opinion.

WORLD CUP FINALS ON SUNDAY!!!!!

Yahoo! I can't wait to watch the match. I'm supporting the Netherlands (b/c I went there once). Who are you supporting? Please don't flame me if you are for Spain.

Update: So, they didn't win. Crud. Till 2014!

Hello, Everybody!

Thanks to anyone who came here and welcome to my new blog. I'll just be blogging about my life, current events, and whatever else I please. I might also post stuff I find humorous from time to time. And sometimes I have an odd sense of humor. Just saying.


Mostly sincerely, HMNI