9/11

This post was for a homework assignment. We were instructed to write about our first memories of 9/11 and how it has affected America today.

I was only 10 on September 11, 2001. I was in class, doing the normal morning work. I remember my teacher leaving the room for a few moments, and when she came back, she was almost crying. We all got moved over to the classroom next door, where a TV was showing the planes flying into the Twin Towers. It felt like most of the kids didn't get the significance of what was happening; we knew it was bad, but it almost didn't seem real, and it didn't seem to affect many of us. The teachers were visibly shaken, and for good reason. It was only a year or two later that I started to grasp what had happened, and the significance of it on American history.

Watching the planes fly into the Twin Towers almost seemed like an action movie, with fire, people screaming, heroic firefighters. I certainly did not have even the slightest notion of how tragic these incidents were, and I remember several of my friends felt the same way. The question that remained in my mind at the time was not, How could this happen, but rather, How does this affect me? I didn't see the significance of 9/11 until I was older.

The most amazing thing to me about September 11 didn't happen in New York City, but rather in Pennsylvania with Flight 93. Several passengers were able to prevent another terrorist attack on a national landmark by banding together, and sacrificing their lives for the greater good. This story captivated me, and I was blown away by the heroism of these normal, everyday American citizens.

I think 9/11 has forever changed America. It showed us that we weren't untouchable; the United States was no longer "Superman." The amount of US patriotism that sprung up in the days, weeks, and months to follow was incredible, and it was so amazing to see a country come together. Even as a kid, I found it remarkable how many American flags were flying outside of homes and businesses. September 11 was a horrific event, but in a way, I think it made this country even stronger than it had been before.

Simple Song

Almost forgot----FINALLY BOUGHT SCRUBS SEASON 6. BAM!!

NEW SCRUBS TOMORROW NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY BACK! BACK 2 BACK! DOUBLE BAM!

SCRUBS MAY BE BACK FOR ANOTHER SEASON NEXT YEAR! BAM BAM BAM!!!

Oh, and I got Demi tickets, Sis. Just sayin'.

We Got the Party

Wow! Nearly a month in between blogs. Sorry about that, I've been.....busy?

Time flies when you do nothing but drive. Seriously. Back and forth from KC to STL is actually kind of relaxing and it makes the time go by. No complaints here, although Vinny might have something to say....

Someone stole my CDs, speakers, and iPod out of my car over the weekend, but I'm over it. It's God's way of telling me to a) lock my doors and b) get better music. So I guess I will get cracking on those things. 

Been workin' my butt off at Radio Disney, driving the van, being a DJ, doing more than Walt Disney could have ever asked of me. My boss is so proud of me, and I am FINALLY getting a week off to chill in St. Charles, Mizzou.

Still working on some stuff for my movie over the summer which will be pretty awesome. If it actually happens. Which it should. But who knows. Not I. 

Oh, and Sis, just to rub it in, at Radio Disney training, I won 2 tickets to go see Demi Lovato. Me and Zach are going. That is happening. Check.

Well, that's really all I have to say. Gettin' ready to watch Peter Pan with Jimmy. We're adults.

Peace out.

Who Said?

Well, here we are. Sorry I haven't been posting regularly.  I always sit down to my laptop and feel guilty if I type anything other than scenes for the movie. So let me be the first to say: my bad. And let me be the first to say: you guys are all posting some awesome pictures. Keep it up (especially you Sis. I know Zabe doesn't like her picture getting taken, but keep pressing on!).

Well, as you may have guessed, this summer movie project is starting to suck up my life. The script which I thought was done suddenly got a lot harder to write, so I am continuing to work on it. I need to work out the financial stuff, too, but I won't bore you with that.

School is going just fine, no complaints. Not a whole lot to say, really. You see just HOW little I have to do other than that movie. It's getting annoying.

That's about it. Sorry that I don't have much to say;  I will try to post something more funny later this week, I promise.

Peace out.

I Got Nerve

This morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas I'll never know!!

As the immortal Hilary Duff once said, "Life goes by, Who knows why?" So deep...

Life does go by here at Lindenwood Universi-tay. I am hangin out awaiting the awakening of my roommate and the start of a new Scrubs episode. Last week's episode was the best of the new ones so far, despite not having Zach Braff.

Today, I slept in. I probably should have put in some Work and Learn hours, but I'm not too worried about it. Tomorrow I get to sleep in again since my Thursday morning class got canceled. Which means after Film class, I jet back to KC for a 3 day weekend. Assuming, that is, my car makes it all the way. Vinny is not well...

I've been thinking a lot about how much my life has changed in the past 8 months. Got started in KC improv, finally picked a major (2 actually), and of course Radio Disney. And all of that is due to one guy, really: Clay Morgan. Dude changed my life. He won't read this, but I figure he should get a shout out anyway.

Well, I suppose that is about all I have to write about. Classes are going fine. I got an A on my last Chaucer test (verily). Have an A in Philosophy (if any of us are even here....). Have an A in Computer class (which essentially means I have an IQ above room temperature...). Have an A in Film class (yay! my eyes work!). Have an A in Video Production (I can turn on a video camera). And I have an A in Gender Roles (despite my crucial role in oppressing women). 

Peace out.

If We Were A Movie

New Post? Blogger say what, say what!???

So yeah. A new post. Thought it had been a while since I posted, so I figured I would B to the L to the O to the G. (Oh no he didn't! Yes, yes he did.)

So I am chilling here in LU, fresh off an amazing(ly cold) Spring Break. Started with snow, ended with hail. And somewhere in between, I felt the sun for a few hours. And I said, "Sunshine go away today. I don't feel much like playin." And when I said that, he went away... And he took his 2 scoops of raisins with him...

Over the Break, I accomplished several important things:

1. Watched I Am Sam--Several times. Check.

2. Went to IHOP--Several times.

3. Worked for Radio Disney--Several times.

4. Ate at Panda Express---for the first time.

5. Almost bought Scrubs Season 6--for the  Millionth Time.

6. Struggled with my car---Several times.

I think that's about it. Went to the doc to make sure I was healthy (I've been losin' weight for no reason---as if I should complain about that). I think I'm alright. No diabetes. If I had diabetes, I would have perfected my impersonation of the old man for Liberty Meds who has, as he says, "Diabet as....."

Workin' on my movie script. It is quite close to being finished. Of course, I've said that for a while... But this time I'm serious (I think). So yeah. That's exciting. Also doing some homework and writing some music. Having fun, chilling out, living life.

Heading BACK to KC on Thursday for Easter Break. Awesome. It seems like forever since I went home for a while.... I am workin for Radio Disney at the KC home opener, and I should get a really good ticket through that hopefully. Who knows? (Not I...)

Well, that is the extent of the happy-hap here in LU. 

Tune in tomorrow, same BatBlog, same BatTime.....

A Boring Post for the Sake of Posting

Wow. 2 weeks removed from my last post. Yet oddly, I'm not ashamed...

Well, not much has been happening with me. Lindenwood is fine, not bad, not great. School's alright, nothing much to say there. 

Spring break could not be more boring at this point. Hopefully it picks up a little bit in a day or so. But I'm not expecting that. I am enjoying my week off of classes.

In rereading this really short post, it occurs to me that I may seem depressed. I'm really not. Just not much happening lately... I'm not sad, just bored really.

Well that's about it. My improv troupe DOES have another event lined up, but I'm taking a few days to wait to post info about it on here for professional reasons. Later, later!