I have finally made it through my first year of cross country.

Though it was very tough it was also very inspirational.

There were many runners that inspired me like Chrissy MOnson and Steve Kruen. I still don't understand how they go so fast, but the main person who inspired me was...

Gaudian.

If you don't know who he is, he is our volunteer coach who runs every workout with us and is at every meet running to different spots to take pictures.

There were definately days where I could have quit running and started to walk but then I would look over and see him running off course to fit more hills into his workout. He kept me going all of the time and always cared about what times I got and tried to improve them in each meet. He always believed in me and this really helped knowing there was someone watching me that knew I could do better. He really inspired me and is an amazing runner! I would really like to thank you Gaudian for everything you helped me accomplish this year.

School!

School is crazy!

Stressful!

And hectic

Especially when you go to school and know you will have to be taking four tests!

This means a lot of studying and mental preperation

It is hard work

Especially when you don't see the result you were looking for when you studied so hard!

Times like these can be frusterating.

You may stop and think why am I working so hard.

It's just a letter basically a title.

Well this one letter can determine of you are allowed to go to college.

It will basically plan out your future for you.

This letter...

Why is this one letter so important

Shouldn't there be other ways to determine how smart you are?

Well you would sure think so, but it all comes down to tests and assignments.

I guess even though sometimes I wish it was easier and there are times I feel like quitting

It is still an accomplishment to see your name on that A honor roll list

Also this hard work really does pay of in the future!

Annie

My dog is the cutest thing...

Her name is Annie

Wake up in the morning with her jumping up in your bed and giving you kisses

She then sits next to me as I get ready for school

Right as I am heading down the stairs to leave she runs down to beat me

Racing to her metal food bowl, giving you a face of simpathy.

Anyone who knows Annie knows she is a 100 pound golden retriever.

She loves her food.

She will beg every person in my house every morning to feed her.

She sometimes ends up eating more than once a morning.

You get home to a very excited dog!

You walk into the room where her kennel lies to find what she did that day.

She isn't that exciting during the day.

But, when it comes to night-she is a curious crazy dog.

She lays with my parents in their bed with them squeezing them into their bed making sure they have enough room for our spoiled princess. (:

She continually goes into their bathroom and locks herself in and then bangs on the door until they go in and let her out. She is still working on the open the door part.

Once they have fallen asleep...

She begins.

First, she travels into my room-seeing if I have anything new in my garbage can.

Next, she travels into my sister's room taking as many stuffed animals into her mouth as possible. She then carries them down to where her kennel lays.

She plays house and school with them then. This may sound funny but very true.

One night I couldn't sleep and I walked downstairs and saw my dog making noises to some of the animals who were lined up.

She then goes and takes any mittens from our front entry and the pot holders off of the stove.

She also loves eating socks.

You wonder?.. Why socks; cuoldn't there be something else a dog would like to eat?

Well besides everything- her favorite is socks.

So she also tends to sneak a few of these.

After all of this she lies down on our sectional couch and rests so that she has the energy to do it all again tomorrow...

The gun goes off

From the start you sprint

Run through your two and a half miles

And you feel like you are dying

Not a pleasant feeling

You know you have to keep going

It is for the team

Don't let them down


Half mile left and you are dying

You have to find that extra gear

Somewhere deep down

Pull it out of your butt

Come on all you've got

Get to the finish

Not very happy with your time

The team doesn't do the best

Well there is one more shot

One time to give it all you got

Say Bye to all of the Seniors

Last time to run with them

Time to show everyone what you're made of!

Cross Country!

A tough sport I must say
The 100's of miles we run
The long practices
The fast 2 1/2 mile races
Beating your time every meet
Keeping your varsity spot
Trying your hardest
Not ever allowed to have a bad day.
You may wonder why I would like to be in a sport that I don't enjoy very much
Well I am in great shape and I have so many memories with girls on my team.
Annabelle, Sam, Chrissy, Klick, Carol, Riley, and so many more that I can't name
The bus rides of jamming out
The weird things we do
And I couldn't go without them
I love every minute of it. (: Even though it is hard.

Katie Lucas...
An original name you guys probably all know
If you don't she is the girl that will go up and hug you before she even knows your name
The one you will find giggling all of class
The always very excited one
The psycho friend you always want to be around
The one who makes you laugh so hard you could cry
The girl who is amazing at all three sports she plays!
The one you can always catch wearing a smile.
Katie Katie Katie
An original girl...
You sure have to meet.

Sitting in a room with many

People all around the loud chaotic noises

No one to go to

You walk in all alone

Say my name and smile (:

I give a smile back

I never know what to say

With you I get butterflies

With you no one in this big chaotic room

exist... just us.

Nothing else matters,

I could sit here forever.

Walking through the halls thinking of you

Waiting for you to walk up around the corner.

Waiting for you again to say my name

call me back to how it was before.

Lying under the big dome of stars above

Gazing into your eyes...

Perfect,

Nothing else to ask for. Period.

Except when I'm lying there why is it?

All I can think of are my friends

the present existence of someone

I am so close to you but I can tell my best friend

Anything.

I can live without you...

Love is nice in the moment

But a good friendship will always last and always be there.

We take so much for granted
Our lives
Our family
Our Friends...
Until one day that all could change
you wish you had it back
you wish you had one more chance
to show them they didn't need to do this
to show them their are others options
Remember that this is going to hurt more than just you
This will hurt many people around you.
Don't do it, you guys are better than that
I know I have my friends they are always there for me
But why can't you be there too...