Busy Weekend

This past week has been one of the busiest and stressful weeks of the school year. Six tests and numerous quizzes really did a number on me and a lazy weekend is really what I need right now, but unfortunately, that is not what I'm getting. Instead, teachers have decided to pile on some extra homework. I understand that things must get done in a class, but to consider the other classes is borderline ridiculous. But if that was my only problem this weekend, I would be fine, but I'm new at Auto Bell as of three weeks ago, so I cant turn down any hours. I love working there, but it still takes a lot of energy and time. Next on that, my hockey season starts, thus I have my first hockey game in almost an entire year, as I took the fall season off. Yes, this is going to be a very long weekend.

Tragedy in Japan

In the past week, we have seen the horrors of what has occurred in Japan. It seems to be just one thing after another for them. First, the massive 8.6 earthquake that shut down several cities and shifted Japans mass as a whole. Next, they experienced the massive tsunami that left chaos and wreckage wherever it went. Finally, the nuclear reactors are causing serious problems and could potentially bring forth more concern. The first two disasters could be handled, and Japan was taking them very well, but this finally calamity could bring a nation to its knees. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Japanese, as there is no telling how they will be able to get over this, seeing how they are the first to ever experience such a horrendous tragedy.

Kentucky-Princeton

There is no reason that I'm writing this entry other than the fact that I'm watching Kentucky and Princeton tied in the final minute of their game and I need another entry. Theres ten secs left....HE got it! HAHA yeah! I really need Kentucky to win cause I have them going kinda far in some of my brackets and i could not handle another upset right now. Theres 2 secs left, KU has a two point lead. I really dont want Princeton to win. Yes, I love a good upset, but not one i didnt expect in my bracket. Here we go...he missed! Yea! Ok, this was fun. I might be doing this for a lot of my entries, just fyi.

Radio Announcers

I was leaving school today and the tournament had started. I quickly tuned my radio in to 99.9fm THE FAN and began listening to the announcers. Louisville was playing Morehead St. and there were only 20 secs left. Louisville had a two point lead, but Morehead St. had the ball. Of course, I assumed that Louisville was going to hold the 13 Seed and move on to the next round. The announcer spoke exactly what he saw as every listener, including myself, was on the edge of their seat. The other announcer was saying,"I dont like this. I dont like this!" as he stated his thoughts about the Morehead St. offense as they were setting up a play with the clock ticking. The main announcer continued on his dictation of the action as the clock ticked to 5 secs. Quickly, the shooter faked the drive inward, and faded back for the 3-point shot and the win. The announcer said,"He drives, steps back, throws up the three..." The words that proceeded are what every fan wants to hear, regardless of their bracket."He got it!" Being the intense sports fan that I am, I immediately began to scream and the goose-bumps shortly followed. I honestly dont know what it is about the words "He got it", but I love them. I cannot wait for this tournament to continue and for the fun to keep on going. This is definitely one of my favorite months.

NCAA Bracket

This years NCAA tournament is certain to be a great one. No one or two teams has emerged during the regular season as a clear cut favorite to win it all and it appears that almost every lower seed has the chance of pulling off the upset. Did I predict every upset? No, but I do try to pick the most reasonable ones. Some people play not to lose, I play to win. This often backfires, but can occasionally bring unmatched satisfaction. I like Ohio State, Kansas, Pitt, and Uconn in the Final Four, even though I was greatly tempted to change this numerous times. I easily could have put Syracuse or UNC instead of Ohio State, Notre Dame or Purdue instead of Kansas, Duke or SDSU instead of Uconn, or St. Johns instead of Pitt, and trust me, I thought about doing most of those. I like Uconn over Ohio State and Kansas over Pitt, setting up Uconn and Kansas in the final. Kansas has much more depth, but I really like what Uconn did in the Big East tournament and that is why I like Uconn to win the 2011 NCAA National Championship.

Youtube

I cannot remember life without youtube. Getting on youtube is a daily routine for most people these days and I was wondering, and honestly, what did we do before youtube? Where were all the videos? To be honest, it would be absolutely horrible. It would be so difficult to share videos, find good ones, or watch the really bad ones (i.e. Friday). So heres to you, youtube. Dont know where we'd be without you.

End of Quarters

I'm going to make this short and sweet: I hate the end of quarters. I understand that teachers have to get their test and quiz grades in, but please, I'm begging you, don't all do it at the same time. I have had six tests in this one week and I cannot wait for this horrible week to be over, as long as I maintained my A's. I'd be lying if I didnt say that being exempt from the exam is the main reason i strive for an A in any class.