A Rollercoaster

Hey everyone long time no blog. So I figured I’d just put an update on what I’ve been doing instead of blogging

Firstly I’ve started at a new college, I’m finding all the class work way harder than before, however the classes are no longer boring to me. I’m learning a lot of new things, and I’m glad to say I have a bunch of great teachers.

 With college comes a great many assignments that has been taking up the majority of my time. Most of my classes require a lot of reading as well, which cuts majorly into my video game hobby. For the first time in what seems like years I’ve gone over a week without playing video games.

LOL Cat

Lastly is my job.  I love it I get to help so many people all day.

And that is just a basic update on my life; I’ll gladly answer any questions too.

-Nick

2010 Winter Olympics Logo

I, along with probably millions of other people around the world, have been watching the Winter Olympics. I have seen some very exciting moments, some sad moments, and some boring ones. It always makes me proud to watch America win medals, and it makes me dream of one day being on a podium. I know that is probably not realistic; most of the people you see at that level have been the best in the business since they were very young.

Of course I was very saddened to learn about the luger from the country of Georgia dying in a practice run. That really puts a damper on a festival that is otherwise supposed to be about happiness, competition and unity. At least his death might save the lives of others; after his accident, improvements were made to the luge run to make it safer and slower. 

Nodar Kumaritashvili

My favorite sport to watch is snowboarding. I used to be an avid snowboarder myself. I even owned one, but sold it when I moved back to Florida. I guess our state is not really the venue for something like that. I can’t imagine why. Watching the snowboarders carve up the slopes and jumps makes me want to do it again. I even found myself wondering what life would be like if I moved to Canada or Colorado and lived the life of a ski bum. I could get up every morning and head to a mountain and board all day long. I suppose that isn’t setting the bar very high career-wise, but it sure sounds like a good time. Who knows, if I did that long enough, I might even end up on an Olympic podium someday. 

-Mason

Gentlemen, start your engines!!!

These are most famous words in all of motor sports. These words precede every NASCAR race. They signal that it’s time for the drivers to show what they have. They signal to me, that it is time to get ready for the excitement that is a NASCAR race.

I am huge NASCAR fan and have been one for about 8 years now. Ever since the season ended back in August, I have been waiting for the 2010 NASCAR season to start. The season stars this upcoming Sunday, February 14 with the Great American Race, the Daytona 500. Last season saw Jimmie Johnson claim his record breaking 4^th consecutive NASCAR championship. What a run Jimmie Johnson and his team have been on.

4 Time Chapmpion Jimmie Johnson's Number 48 Car

With a new season starting on Sunday, there are all kinds of questions that have come up.  Will NASCAR’s most popular driver (and my favorite driver), Dale Earnhardt Jr., challenge for a Championship? Will Jimmie Johnson dominate again on way to his 5^th straight NASCAR Championship? Which driver will be the dark horse that challenges for the Championship? Which driver will have a break-out season?

Dale Earhart's 88 Car

All these questions will begin being answer this Sunday in what will surely be the beginning of another exciting NASCAR season. I am so excited that I can barely wait to hear those most famous words in all of motor sports, which will signal the beginning of the season.  

Gentlemen, start your engines!!!

-Alex

In my family, we celebrate the Three Kings, which come after New Year’s. The three kings are the kings who gave the gifts to Jesus after he was born. So it’s like a second Christmas I guess. The night before, we put grass and water under our bed and the next day we have one gift for helping the kings on their journey. I know it’s a weird tradition but I know I’m not the only one with weird traditions. Mine is still funny though. Hahaha!

The Three Kings

-Josue