Hey everyone. What is up? I am doing fine (and so is mom). We have our 1st softball game in Piketon on Sunday the 24th and I am so nervous. THis is the first time in a LONG time that I will play catcher in an actual game. I love the position but I am afraid we will lose. We don't even have uniforms. So we have to wear a t-shirt that says Waverly Tigers. We got our socks today and they are not the prettiest thing you will ever see in your life. They are plain black. BLACK!!! That is not my favorite color. In fact I hate the color.
We won 2nd place in the Quiz Bowl Tournament on the 20th. Waverly Orange got 1st. I was on Waverly Black. Well, as said in the last blog by my mom..."I really wanted a trophie but than again you can't wear a trophie". Well I got to go. bye for now. :-)
Friday, March 23, 2007
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Normal
I have had more conversations (both in my head and with others) about that word. It’s relative in that there are varying degrees of normal, and while I realize this, I sometimes don’t even see myself sliding anywhere on that scale. What would it be like to wear that label…what if you were known by that: “Good to meet you, I’m Normal.” I remember watching a game show one time and the girl’s name was “Spontaneous”...I digress (I’m not spontaneous either). The dilemma regarding ‘normal’ is its definition. If I go by Webster’s (a: of, relating to, or characterized by average intelligence or development b : free from mental disorder), then I have no problem (but, it feels like there’s a problem somewhere).
Taylor is tremendously normal, and sometimes beautifully more than that. She participated on the school’s “Quiz Bowl” team which won second place Tuesday night. I kissed her goodbye as she was leaving to catch the bus yesterday morning, and noticed she was wearing the ‘gold’ medal that she had won the night before. I confess I was a little uneasy, afraid that other kids would make fun of her for wearing it to school, so I cautiously asked if any of her peers would be wearing the same bling, if you will. She gave me a hesitant, “uh, yeah?” I remember the night before she had stated that “mom, a medal is better than a trophy because you can’t wear a trophy around your neck.” (She’s right…Vogue states that trophy-wearing is out this year, and that it’s all about the medals). So I sent my daughter off in a blaze of glory and watched her strut about 30 yards to the corner.
Is that normal? I don’t really care…that’s my kid, and I love her.
I guess, maybe, that’s what God might think about you and I as well.
Taylor left the house, comfortable in her own skin, content.
Lesson learned.
-juj
Taylor is tremendously normal, and sometimes beautifully more than that. She participated on the school’s “Quiz Bowl” team which won second place Tuesday night. I kissed her goodbye as she was leaving to catch the bus yesterday morning, and noticed she was wearing the ‘gold’ medal that she had won the night before. I confess I was a little uneasy, afraid that other kids would make fun of her for wearing it to school, so I cautiously asked if any of her peers would be wearing the same bling, if you will. She gave me a hesitant, “uh, yeah?” I remember the night before she had stated that “mom, a medal is better than a trophy because you can’t wear a trophy around your neck.” (She’s right…Vogue states that trophy-wearing is out this year, and that it’s all about the medals). So I sent my daughter off in a blaze of glory and watched her strut about 30 yards to the corner.
Is that normal? I don’t really care…that’s my kid, and I love her.
I guess, maybe, that’s what God might think about you and I as well.
Taylor left the house, comfortable in her own skin, content.
Lesson learned.
-juj
Monday, March 19, 2007
our first post...
we are gilmore-girl wannabe(s)...the quick wit, the fast talking...yeah, we love it. more importantly, i guess i relish the close relationshp between rory and lorelei. if you've never seen the show, you'll get hooked. it's quirky, funny yet smart, and real. i think taylor and i are kind of like that...or at least we're working on it.
Sup my home skillet biscuits? nothin' much goin' on down here in lill old Wav town. This is Tay and u know it. <-Taylor
(dear God, why is she writing this crap? i thought it would be inspirational, or something) <- Julie
No I am kiddding I really don't talk like that. I play softball, volleyball, and in my freetime I play Basketball ( but not for the schools team.). I have a 3 year old cat named Smokey Joe (or as reffered to by my grandpa Roger "Stormy"). Me and my mom spend all of our time together and never miss an opportunity to embarrass on another. We are like best friends. We talk about anything we want to. It is just me and her in the house because my parents were divorced when I was 10 years old. My dad is re-married and lives only 20 minuets away. i think that is pretty good compared to some kids who have to travel a long way to see their parents. I am very lucky also because my parents aren't like some divorced couples who can't stand each other. my parents will talk to each other without getting mad at one another. my step mom is awsome. My brothers are a little differant. My little bro Chase listen to al of this rap music that gets on my nerves all of the time. My older bro Michael doesn't talk at all. He is very quite and stays in his room all day. He is a senior in HS and is graduating this year and going to Wright State ( I think???) Well I will stop typing now. Bye from Taylor and Julie. P.S. Gilmore Girls ROCK!!!
Sup my home skillet biscuits? nothin' much goin' on down here in lill old Wav town. This is Tay and u know it. <-Taylor
(dear God, why is she writing this crap? i thought it would be inspirational, or something) <- Julie
No I am kiddding I really don't talk like that. I play softball, volleyball, and in my freetime I play Basketball ( but not for the schools team.). I have a 3 year old cat named Smokey Joe (or as reffered to by my grandpa Roger "Stormy"). Me and my mom spend all of our time together and never miss an opportunity to embarrass on another. We are like best friends. We talk about anything we want to. It is just me and her in the house because my parents were divorced when I was 10 years old. My dad is re-married and lives only 20 minuets away. i think that is pretty good compared to some kids who have to travel a long way to see their parents. I am very lucky also because my parents aren't like some divorced couples who can't stand each other. my parents will talk to each other without getting mad at one another. my step mom is awsome. My brothers are a little differant. My little bro Chase listen to al of this rap music that gets on my nerves all of the time. My older bro Michael doesn't talk at all. He is very quite and stays in his room all day. He is a senior in HS and is graduating this year and going to Wright State ( I think???) Well I will stop typing now. Bye from Taylor and Julie. P.S. Gilmore Girls ROCK!!!
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