The Happiest Place On Earth (PB)

Tonight I just got back from Disney World, so I figured that I would write a blog about my vacation. 

Day 1: The Dreaded 24 Hour Bus Ride

Imagine sixty people stuck on a bus to Florida for 24 hours. Now imagine those people all, pretty much, being high schoolers. Sounds like a pretty rough trip. But in reality, the bus ride down was not really that bad. 

Day 2: Animal Kingdom

We finally had all made it to Animal Kingdom after we waited out the rain for a while. We eventually made it around 11am. While there, my group went on a safari, met some characters, and ate great pizza. The highlight of Animal  Kingdom was the safari, which was very cool. We were able to see zebras right next to our safari car and see giraffes eating from trees. It was amazing to see beautiful creatures living out their daily lives. 

Still Day 2: Magic Kingdom

Also on the second day of my crazy vacation, everyone had the opportunity to  travel to the Magic Kingdom at night to watch the parade at night, ride rides, and do other various things like meet characters. This night was one of my favorites because I met Anna and Elsa from Frozen. This was probably one of the best things I have ever done in my life. I think I almost cried when I met Anna. (She's my favorite)  

This night there was also a very intense rain storm so we had to leave early, but not before we had enjoyed a couple of rides and a good meal.  

Day 3: Downtown Disney

Today was the day that I would get to perform in Disney World with my choir. I was so excited! Also, today, everyone was able to walk around Downtown Disney and do some shopping. 

Since we were going to be marching with the band on Thanksgiving day, everyone that went on the trip met at Planet Hollywood for dinner. It was so much fun and the food was delicious. (Except for the stuffing, that was gross) 

Day 4: Magic Kingdom/Thanksgiving Day

Today was probably the craziest day of my life so far.  I was busy the entire time. I rode tons of rides, met so many character, like Cinderella, Mickey Mouse, Rapunzel, and Minnie Mouse, and I ate so much food.  The day started out with meeting the princesses mentioned above. They were so sweet!  

Today I had the opportunity to march down Main Street USA in Disney World. It was the most amazing experience of my life. There were so many people watching us. I had never felt so happy before. It was the greatest thing to be a Disney cast member for the day. I would never trade that experience for the world. 

Day 5: Epcot

Epcot is amazing. From being taken into the future, to traveling through eleven countries, I was mesmerized by all of the sights and sounds. I traveled through places like: France, Morocco, Mexico, Italy, and Germany. Every country was unique and beautiful in their own way. We also watched a beautiful fireworks show at the end of the night that was spectacular. 

Day 6: Hollywood Studios

Today was our last day at Disney. It was the nicest and warmest day, as far as weather goes. (Of course, the day we leave)  In Hollywood Studios, there were a lot of shows to watch. They were all absolutely beautiful.  My two favorite shows were the Frozen Sing-Along, and Beauty and the Beast. They were fabulous. I was very sad when we had to leave such a wonderful place. 

Day 7: The Journey Home

Everyone was completely exhausted. We all were sleep deprived. Pretty much everyone slept well on the bus ride home.  It was sad to be leaving Disney World, but happy to be coming home. I had had a fantastic trip, but I could not wait to sleep in my own bed. I was really happy when we made it home. 

So there you have it, my trip to Florida in a nutshell. Goodnight everyone!

My Puppy's First Birthday is Tomorrow (PB)

This is the abridged story of my puppy's, Bentli's, life, in honor of his first birthday tomorrow.

Going to pick up Bentli in Clarion; January 18th, 2014:
It was a really cold, winter day when my family, and the "adopted" family member of the day, Lindsey, got in the car and drove the two hour journey to pick up this puppy that I had found on Pennswoods about two weeks before.  I had fallen in love with a little two pound puppy that I had only seen in pictures.  After the long drive there, I was about to burst with excitement when we had arrived at Deb's house, the original owner of Bentli.  When my family, Lindsey, and I first walked in the door, right next to us sat a little, dark brown puppy that could melt the coldest hearts.  I literally almost cried when I saw him I was so happy.  (Ask Lindsey; it's true.)  During the car ride home with Bentli, we discovered that he was afraid of the dark.  Lindsey had to hold Bentli up in the palm of her hand when cars went by with their lights on because he would cry if you didn't.  Bringing Bentli home was a very fun and interesting experience.

The day we picked Bentli up

The first few nights with the puppy:
He did not want to sleep alone.  Long story short; I did not get a lot of sleep.

The day Bentli got fixed:
While Bentli was at the vet's office almost the entire day, it was really boring and quiet at my house.  When we were finally allowed to go pick Bentli up, he was heavily "drugged."  He would not move on his own.  We had to physically move his paws out from under him to make him lie down and take a nap.  He slept the entire rest of day and watched movies with my mom and I.  Bentli also loved the cone that the vet's office gives you to put on your animal after surgery.  (That was extremely sarcastic)  He HATED it.  He was pretty miserable for the next few days.

Miserable Bentli

Bentli's first time going to the groomers:
The first time we took Bentli to the groomer's, Bentli was really bad.  All that he had to have done was get the hair around his eyes trimmed and his toenails clipped, but, apparently, he could not handle that much excitement.  He was terrible and was probably considered the worst dog at the groomer's for the next couple months.  Since that first visit, though, Bentli has become a little angel at the groomer's and looks forward to getting new "fur-styles."

Bentli on the 4th of July after being groomed

Today: 

Today I love this little puppy just as much as I did the first day that I met him.  My life would be pretty dull without this rambunctious little spit-fire.  Even though my parents were sceptical at first about getting a dog, I do not think that they can imagine a life without Bentli in it.  He is definitely a permanent part of the family that we would not trade for the world.  Bentli might not always be the best behaved puppy, but he is our puppy.  So, Happy 1st Birthday Bentli!  Love, Your Family

Horror Films Might Do More Than Just Scare People (PB)

Last night I was at a Halloween party where we watched the movie "Carrie." I was crying while being surrounded by my friends that were not scared... at all. I seriously thought that Carrie was going to jump out of the television and kill me.  So why did I put myself through that?  Why would I watch something that I knew was going to the me nightmares for the next week?

For those of you who don't know what the movie Carrie is about, here is a short synopsis: A girl gets bullied.  Her name happens to be Carrie, hence the title.  **SPOILER ALERT**  She ends ups getting revenge on everyone at her senior prom by killing almost everyone, including her mom, using her magical levitation powers. Carrie dies in the end.

I think that the reason that I watched this movies was because, first of all, all of my friends were watching it.  I couldn't be the big baby that had to walk out of the room (peer pressure at its best), but second of all, I knew that there was a greater meaning than just a crazy teenager going around killing everyone.  Why do you think that Carrie killed everyone in the first place?  SHE WAS BULLIED.  None of the girls that bullied her in the beginning could have ever thought that they were going to die at their senior prom because of what they did to Carrie.  They never considered how the things they did to Carrie could really hurt her.

How many people really think about their actions before they actually do them?  I don't think that many people do.  People can only be hit with mean remarks towards them before they break.  Nobody should have to go through something like that.  Each life is precious in its own way, even if you don't necessarily think that about everyone in your life.  So, think before you say something that you might regret.  Encourage people.  Compliment people.  You never know, but a compliment that you give someone might make someone's day.

"Don't let anyone's hate, drama, negativity stop you from becoming the best person you can be."

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