Teetor Totters.

Today I went to the park with my bro and friend. My bro and me walked approximately 6miles to get to it and didn't exactly like that walk. I already had blisters on my feet from the walk around the block the day before and was stupid enough to wear flipflops again. This time i did wear my more comfortable ones though so it wasn't as bad.

We found a chipmunk on the way there....

We are chasing the dragon!

Meet my friend Mariah...

my fav part of the slide is the bottom....especially when its in the shade

I'm scared cuz the dinosaur keeps moving....

Weird red contraption....this is my bro Paul btw...

Teeter Totters...my fav....

Carousel thingy!

The park was of course a blast.....

Jelly Belly Belly Beans Picture

I'm working on my write-up for my 4-h project.....here's what I have so far....

In order to understand this project of mine, I am going to take you through the life of Mildred. First my aunt and me went on a road trip to California and found the Jelly Belly Factory. We got a tour of it and during this tour there were these amazing pictures made out of jelly beans.  There is a whole photo gallery of them. So my aunt and I hatched up this plot to make a picture out of jelly bellys. So we went and bought a bunch of green jelly beans in different shades and then some white ones. We got the flavors: sour apple, 7-up, and vanilla. There is one other flavor, but I can’t remember what that one is. I had decided that it would be a picture of the 4-h clover. That was my goal, to test out my mad jelly belly picture making skills and see if I could make a clover.

So as I said, I collected all of the colors of jelly beans that I needed and then got some mod podge glue. Then with a brush and some construction paper that I managed to find around the house, I went to work gluing the jelly beans onto the construction paper. Actually first I drew a 4-leaf clover onto the construction paper. It took a great deal of patience to glue down the jelly beans, because of their shape they would roll around as I set them down.

Nevada, Utah, Nebraska, HOME

So at this point we were mostly just in a rush to get home. So we didn't do much of anything in these states.

Nevada: We stopped in Virginia City, a ghost town. It wasn't much of a ghost town. More like one of those towns that everyone dresses up like they are from that time period. We went to the school house and I got to ring the bell. In the school house we learned about how dangerous mining was from this little ghost child that told us all about it. There was also a street race in that town.

Utah: That night we stayed in a gross awful hotel (days inn if your wondering) in Salt Lake City. I ate at Denny's the first time there and then we got our butts out of that state because we were disgusted by it!

Nebraska: So Utah's hotel pooped us out for hotels so we decided we were driving all the way through to Iowa. We made little stops along the way so we didn't fall asleep. We stopped at a Little America (the billboards really wanted us to go there). I don't know what their obsession with penguins was about though. Then we stopped at a Prison and at Lincoln's head. The Prison was awesome :) I got to go into the gas chamber and we just had a huge tour of the place.
The Lincoln head was just his head. I don't know what it was made out of...wood or stone or something. It was really big though. I couldn't have reached his head if I wanted to and I could barely get in a good picture since his head was so big.

So that was our last attraction really. We drove the rest of the way. We did end up stopping twice at rest stops because I really didn't want to drive and my aunt took some naps. I was a really worthless person to go on a road trip with I guess. I had fun though. I hope my aunt did.

Oregon, California

Well I must say my drawings of what I did each day on my trip are rather helpful.

Oregon: We stayed there for 2 days sorta, which caused us to get home a day late. My mum wasn't the happiest about that, but it was a great idea. First of all, we stayed because we had cousins there. Well...my 2nd cousin my aunts first. Anyways, his name is Garth and he showed us around on the first day we were there. We went to the Butte of Eugene. I call it the Butt :) That day was the day we just toured Eugene.I don't think I have told you what we named the gps yet so I must spill that....we named her GRETTA.
Anyways on the 2nd day...we had a 13 hour car ride just to end up back where we came. I got quite car sick from it I must say. We visited the Diamond Falls and Crater Lake. At some point during that we hit a squirrel. I slept most of the car ride because of my car sickness and left Tami *aunt* to listen to Garth talk. Then after Crater Lake we went to the beach. Garth told us that the ocean is always less than 55 degrees. It was a sunset beach picture time and I was FREEZING. We didn't stay there very long and went back to the really nice sleep inn. It had a walk in shower with no curtains :) It was nice.
Did I mention that Self pump gas is illegal in Oregon? Good for Oregon making jobs for people :)


California: We went to a restaurant in California near Sacramento that had tablecloths that you could color on! I was thrilled and drew a whole picture with trees and unicorns and a head of yogi da bear. The next day (since we arrived in CA at night) we went to the Jelly Belly factory for a tour. It was AWESOME. We also went to San Fran's beach and saw the golden gate bridge from a far. San Fran had 5mph traffic or slower during the rush hour we got stuck in. Then on the way to Nevada we stopped at Sweet Tomatoes for lunch. It was a yummy place. :)

True friend Quote #8

A true friend is honest and upfront with you, 

and fake friend will lie right to you face.

My name, as many of you may know, is Maena. I last left you with my story of Jace and Noah. Well I want to fast forward now, to around Halloween the next year. It's the year I find out who my real friends are and who my fake ones are. Noah and me are no longer a couple though, because Jace got to him. In fact, Noah didn't make it away from Jace. Jace now is on trial for murder. I'm still trying to get over the heartbreak of it. I can't believe that Jace did this. Well, Xakery and Wanton have been with me from the beginning of this and have watched out for me. I don't think they will ever leave me alone now after this. One of them is always with me, unless Clairy or Kyee is with me that is. 

So that is where the story starts really, I am sitting miserably in my room and Kyee is trying to get me to go to the Halloween dance. Clairy is supposed to be helping her with it, but Kyee told me that Clairy wasn't feeling good. I know that Clairy is really visiting Jace though. She has taken to going and visiting him once a week and making sure he feels sorry for what he did to me. She says that he still doesn't care. She says that he would do it again if he got the chance. That is the truth, I know because she puts her phone on the table and let's me hear the conversation that takes place. No one but her and me know about this though, because Xakery and Wanton would kill her for doing that. It hurts so much being reminded about it, but she thinks it will help me, and I couldn't agree with her more. 

Anyways, the dance is in a week and Kyee really wants me to go. I can't wait for Clairy to get back from her visit so that I am relieved of Kyee time. This is all Kyee ever does when she is around me now. She tries to get me to go to some dance or club or something. I hate it, but she is my friend so I can't do much of anything about it now can I? Well today Kyee was trying to convince me that it if I didn't go, she would bring the party to me. That isn't something that I want to happen.

"Kyee," I growl. "I will go okay? happy now?"

"Finally you agree to go to something. You know that everyone at school is worried about you." I know this is a lie because Clairy keeps me up to date on the lastest gossip and the comings and goings of school. I haven't been to school since last month. My parents are letting me do this homeschooling program that the school has, and it's great. No one at school even remembers me anymore. I mean, there's an occasional "oh we miss Noah" at my school, but they don't think of me during that. It's just Noah. 

My phone rings and I grab for it, seeing that it is Clairy. "Hey, what's up?" 

"Maena, you need to get out of your house and to Xakery's NOW." Clairy ordered in a voice of panic. I didn't even wait to hear why, when Clairy tells me to do something in that voice, I do it. So I ran out of the house and drove quickly to Xakery's, Kyee complaining the whole way. She really doesn't like Xakery and Wanton. In fact, she hates all gays. 

"Xakery," I call out as I ring the door bell and wait impatiently. Xakery answers the door and ushers me and Kyee in before locking the door behind us. "What's going on?"

"First off, why didn't you tell us that Clairy was visiting Jace every week! In fact, Clairy why didn't you tell us this?" Xakery growled. Clairy had entered the room and was dragging us down to Xakery's room in the basement. 

"Jace escaped. I don't know how he managed to, but he has escaped!" Clairy worried. 

"Oh he has not," Kyee complained. 

"I went there and he wasn't there! The guards wouldn't even let me in. They are on high alert. Its even in the news!"

"Clairy you have gone insane," Kyee laughed and turned the tv on. There wasn't anything about Jace on the news at that moment, but I believed Clairy and looked at everyone there.

"What are we going to do?" I whisper. "He'll be after me next."

"Maena, you aren't going to do anything. We will," Xakery calmly replied and gave me a hug. 

"Maena! Don't listen to them! They are lying," Kyee laughed. She had urgency in her voice as she told me, and I grabbed her phone from her. I quickly went through her messages and just as I suspected, Jace had been in contact with her.

"You said that you weren't talking to Jace! How could you do that?! Why did you lie to me?" I yelled at her. Then I noticed another message sent to Clairy. 

"A true friend is honest and upfront with you, and fake friend will lie right to you face," muttered Clairy when I asked her what she had sent to Kyee. "I told her that she better stop lying to you and get her act back together. She's said so many things that aren't true to you."

"Yeah, I know." I growled angrily. "She says that everyone at school is missing me and that Jace will be put in jail forever. You helped him escape didn't you!"

"MAENA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" we all jumped as we heard that dreaded voice from upstairs. We knew that he hadn't gotten inside, but Jace had found us.

"Call the police!" I whimpered. 

Kyee laughed liked a lunatic. "You can't. You're cell phones won't even work."
"Wow, thanks Kyee," I glared at her and run up the stairs and unlock the door. I might as well face him since I'm going to have to sooner or later. Kyee, Clairy, Xakery, and Wanton follow me up and stop at the door. 
"Hey Jace," I smile. "Guess you wanted to talk to me huh?"
"Nah, not really," Jace replied. "Though Kyee, thanks for the help." He flashed a big smile at her and she walked over to him. He gave her a quick kiss and put his arm around her waist before turning back to him.
"Gotta love when one of my friends goes around and betrays me," I grumble to myself. Xakery, Clairy, and Wanton heard and laughed quietly. "So Jace, what do ya need? Can I get you something to drink or something?"
"I would say a nice cold glass of millers lite, but I'm here on a business matter," Jace grinned. "See you landed me in jail, so I sorta think that I need some payback. Right here right now."
"Great, well what will your payback be? Kyee didn't exactly tell me you were coming for a visit you know."
"What are friends for?" Kyee smiled. She looked very happy with Jace's arm around her.
"Well....good thing I had already realized you couldn't be trusted." I taunted. Well I guess I didn't really taunt them, but whatever. The sirens were close now, and then we were surrounded by police. "Do you really think I'm that dumb Kyee? Clairy texted me as soon as she heard about Jace getting out and then called to demand I come to Xakery's. It was all just a big show for you to see what you did. Though it would have been nice if you left Jace in jail."
The police came and handcuffed Jace and Kyee and nodded their heads to us, they would come for our statements later. They knew how much stress we were under from this at the moment and wanted us to calm down a little first. That was the last I saw of Jace until court. That is where my story officially ends though, because Jace was sentenced to life in prison and Kyee was given sometime also for helping with a jailbreak.
Maena out. Bai yall.

Yellowstone Sign....

No molesting animals!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This seriously is a sign at the entrance to yellowstone.....

Enchanted Highway

Theodore Roosevelt Rides Again

Grasshopper's Delight

Fisherman's Dream

The Tin Family

 The Son Tin man was only 23 feet tall....

While dad Tin man was 44 feet tall and the mom was 43 feet tall.

Pheasants on the Prairie

Idaho, Washington

Yet again :) No offense if you feel offended!!!!!!! I don't mean to offend ya.

Idaho: So I'm not even going to say anything about Idaho... My aunt had to clarify that one also so I will just use her words :P

In the 60 miles that we were in Idaho, there were not many choices.  We were looking for ghost towns as they have been fun to explore or potatoes.  These were the two choices (of ANYTHING to do in the area!!!) on the websites that we have been consulting.  We went with Enaville as we could grab some lunch.  We were disappointed as it was just a restaurant with history and not a ghost town area, but it was still a fun stop to say that we ate in an old brothel and had potatoes (nacho potatoes were the first item on the menu) in Idaho.  It was nothing more than a food stop and looking for something to do.  I'm not a bad influence or person!  


So as you can read...I went to a brothel >:P lol we got in trouble for that one because we didn't explain it...and then in Nevada we found a brothel inspector badge!!!!! But yeah it was rather disappointing.

Washington: Well first of all...there was this weird ball plant that we wanted to know what was so we were asking my friends/siblings to look up what crops Washington grows. Shortly after seeing these ball plants there were signs put up on the fences to tell us what the plants were. We didn't always agree with the signs though because we know what corn looks like and it doesn't look like hay! but we never found out what the ball plants were.....it was a secret they didn't want revealed I guess. Also...Washington harvests wind :)
 Second point....Washington was the food state for us. We went to Pike's Market in Seattle and witnessed fish throwing and bought some food. There was also a huge gum wall there. People can just stick their gum on the wall once they are done chewing it. Kinda gross but it was still pretty kool. Then after that we went to Trader Joe's (my aunt loves that place) and some Bread place that had some really good cheese bread. So Washington was the food state.... 

Montana, Wyoming

Again...Please don't take offense if you are from these places. Though I don't think I am saying anything super bad? 'o.O I don't know though

Wyoming: I was only in Wyoming for Yellowstone really. We went and saw Old Faithful. We were mostly looking for bears though because on the Montana license plate there was a bear so we figured we had a better chance of finding one in Yellowstone (we never did.) We saw an Elk and a sick Buffalo though. And then a whole herd of Buffalo were crossing the road so I got to stick my head out the sunroof to take pictures of them :) They have a sign that says no molesting the animals....I must say I had a great time in Yellowstone. Though I did start to get car sick with all the twisting and turning and up and downs of the road!

Montana: Well after Yellowstone we went to ghost towns. I personally am a huge fan of ghost towns so I was thrilled :). At said ghost towns (Virginia City and Nevada City) they were CLOSED because they were like museums or something and you could tell that they were fixed up so they weren't the greatest of all ghost towns. Oh well though...it was still perty darn awesome :) I don't remember what else we did in Montana...That is all I can think of right now...guess I should have updated right when I got back or while I was gone...I did take a lot of pictures of the most beautiful place ever though! It was gorgeousssssssssssssssssssssssssssss I loved the hills and mountains and then I got sunset pictures. I must say I completely love Montana. Oh and they had ranches and such :) There was also an old guy that offered us a home...this is what my aunt had to say about that after getting in trouble with her mum for not being a good influence on me :) She had to clarify the story....


When we left Yellowstone, we drove out to some desolate parts of Montana exploring ghost towns.  We stopped to get gas in one of the small towns before heading to find a hotel for the night.  As I got out of the car, the older man at the next pump asked where we were from.  Told him Illinois, which he knew from our license plate.  He and his wife were from Illinois originally too, so he wanted to know what part.  Then, we had a conversation about what we saw in Yellowstone.  He commented that it was late and we had better find a place to stay for the night (it was about 7:00).  Our plan had been to camp in Yellowstone, but it was hailing so we opted for a hotel down the road.  He thought we were crazy for considering camping ("Bear live there, ya know") and offered us a room in his house so that we wouldn't be driving that late.  It was sweet and innocent, but kind of creepy that some stranger (and his wife) would offer us a place to stay.  Nonetheless, we thanked him, had a nice laugh, and drove to our hotel in Helena.

*Side note* I forgot to say in my ND post that we went to the Cowboy Cafe and I had Buffalo steak...it tastes like hamburger...just saying....

Minnesota, North Dakota

If you are from these places don't take offense :)

Minnesota: First off I have no clue if I spelled it right yet :P Secondly................................................... There is only 98 lakes not 10,000! and I gave them the benefit of doubt and counted some of the ponds and puddles....We didn't even get to 100 during that! Its in the state conspiracy you know...

North Dakota: Well there wasn't really anything in North Dakota. We made up stories on the drive though. There was a town of Gackle, but when you try to go to it you end up in water (flooding), so that became the town of geese. Then there was the town of Duckle (town of ducks) and there was a lot more...The animals just couldn't get along so they all had to have their own separate places in that state.
Also while I was in ND I went to the Enchanted Highway...That place was perty darn kool :) Bunch of metal sculptures to bring more people to a town that was dying. It was really kool.

I really want to see this movie now lolz :) I mean it is PUSS 'N BOOTS!!!!!!!!!!! :D lol and I can't find my camera right now so pictures will have to wait to be put up I guess.

Reminder to Protect Your Heart Fiercely

Throw not a stone in the dirt,

For it'll splatter back on your skirt.
Wipe off the daily dust,
And let not your iron rust.
Do not let the despiser inside the gate;
For his breath is a baited bait.
Protect your heart with all precaution;
For it alone first deserves your caution
~By Domenic Marbaniang

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When times in life do get hard, our heart and mind we must guard,

For trials can and sometimes will, cause one’s heart to not be still,
Moved by what someone might say, we could lean the wrong way, As the devil attempts to hinder us, from fully trusting Christ Jesus.


Satan does at times use another, Christian Sister and or a Brother,
With a thoughtless word or two, in his attempt to hurt me and you,
So we need to be ever on alert, as all Believers Satan tries to hurt,
To deter the very cause of Christ, in each and every Believer’s life.

The Word of God tells all of us, to guard our heart in Christ Jesus,
Paul’s admonition that we read, which as Believers, we must heed,
As thoughtless words will be said, we can be like our Lord instead,
In the very spirit of our Savior, responding with Christ like behavior.


Of Satan, we all must be aware, as he desires to see tempers flare,
Stirring our emotions deep within, Satan wants us to respond in sin,
And so we need to guard our hearts, against the enemy’s evil darts,
For even the purest heart can be, a target for God’s archest enemy.
Guarding our hearts is truly a must, while in God we place our trust.
Living a life, which truly pleases, God above, through Christ Jesus,
To truly live at peace with all men, when in Christ we are born again,
To be a witness to God’s Salvation, to every man and every nation.
~By Bob Gotti (I would like to point out the parts that I like are bolded in this poem)

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A man once told
"you mind your heart"
there's a lot of men
who'd like to tear it apart

So i listened well
and to my suprise
never was I treated
bad by guys

I saw that same man
while on a stroll
he asked how my heart was
I replied "it is whole"

He complimented my skill
to preserve what is mine
He just kept on walking
and i went on just fine

One more year past
and i found a young man
who said to me with confidence
"let me treat you the best I can"

I took his word
and he took my hand
he showed me true love
the flames were fanned

I fell hard
it wasn't thought through
I had never risked before
on something so new

The mans words
rang in my head
i knew i had to pull back
Or i was going to be left for dead

So i explained my situation
and he understood
he said he could wait
like a real man should

So we went on our way
adventures were many
laughs filled our voices
and kisses were plenty

I knew i was in love
he knew i was too
then came the day
when on my voice it broke through

I love you i whispered
as if it were a sin
to tell how you feel
to let someone in

He had waited so long
for this to arrive
Never had i seen such
light in his eyes

He held me close
and then did i hear
a faint, cool voice whisper
"I love you too" into my ear

i saw that same man
just last week
he is old and alone
no one to greet

I told him of my love
and the joy I have found
he looked me in the eye
and gave a sincere frown

I told you to protect your heart
not sqaunder it away
you gave into love
believe me, some day you will pay

I looked up at his horrid face
loneliness spoke from his eyes
i said " I am the happiest girl"
your words are none but lies

he turned to go, but looked back
i think i saw jealousy
i got over the risk losing
something he could not believe

then my mind wandered
where is my boy now
i really do love him
I've got to see him now

I ran into his loving arms
the one place i am okay
and sat beneath his protective roof
and stayed with him all day
~By a Lindsay

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Breeze flows by
Whispering words into my ear
Numbness grips my soul
and the Scarry heart skips a beat

The Sun setting down the prairies
Signals the end
When will you come back to me
I am shattered and broken

The Flowers have died
my tears have dried
These wounds will never heal
unless you touch me

Even in a stone
Lies a heart Soft enough to pardon
Believe me my love,
I am shattered and Broken

~By a Hemant Anugonda

Quick blurb

 I'm home from my road trip!

Well...my trip was great fun. I went to Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, and Nebraska...mostly in that order also. I'm rather busy right now...being back and all so I will try and get some pictures up later but I have a huge number of pictures that I might put up :)

RoadTrip STARTS NOW

Well I'm heading out....so I just wanted to leave you with this random video I found on utube today. It made my day. :() I shall post pictures when I get back in a week...Bai for now <3

Summer so Far

So I'm just a little bored, so I'm going to give you a list of every activity that I have done so far this summer. I think ^.^ let's see if I can remember em all.

June 1st- School get's out at 2...go to Stephen's grad party.
June 2nd- made another utube vid and was on compy like all day
June 3rd- Went on a shopping trip for food....we ate almost all of that food already... and we went to West Music and Half Price Books and Huhot where we completed 2 events on the not bummer summer challenge
June 4th- Jen's grad party, Austin's grad party, x-men first class movie with Naea, Matt, Mariah, Da dude, Trevor, Abigail
June 5th- practiced Clarinet and decided I can't because I can't count :)
June 6th- went to the park, bank, library with Pau and then went to the park again like 2hrs later with Naea and Abigail and walked in circles around a block while waiting for Abz audition to get over...
June 7th- went to the beach with Maddy, Ellen, Mariah, and Quincy. Met Naea and Polly there....swam, swung, ate, just plain hung out.
June 8th- hung out with Naea and Trevor and Quincy and my other family members.... We ended up at my house and had smoresssssssssssssssssss :)
June 9th- So far today I am just listening to my siblings fight over a block of white cheese (it's yummy) and she's gonna kill Char if he touches her Cheese again....uhohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :P

Some more crappy videos

 

 Lazy Song~ Bruno Mars

You're gonna miss this~ Trace Adkins

The Spanish Final Video my group had to do.

Heading towards Oregon pretty soon. Leaving in 2 days :)

BULLYING

A 15 year old girl holds hands with her 1 year old son, people call her a slut. No one knows she was raped at 13. People call a girl fat. No one knows she has a serious disease which causes her to be over weight. People call an old man ugly. No one knows he had a serious injury to his face while fighting for our country in the war. Raise awareness about bullying and stereotypes. They hurt more than some people let on, and yet it continues because it seems to be socially accepted.

The Devil Who Tamed Her by Johanna Linsdey (or some spelling of that)

Well that was a great book :D and now I find that I am not tired. My siblings are outside sleeping in the camper that just happened to get put up today, so strangely enough I feel like I have free reign of the house, mostly because my little sister is telling me its bed time. Well tonight, as I was trying to read this book, and my dad was setting up the camper, a raccoon tried to kill our chickens again. I would like to say that my dog was outside and doesn't really like animals trespassing on his property so there goes that raccoon. Of course my little sister had to go get me to get my baby to come back (he has the habit of ignoring everyone). After ONE call from me guess who comes running? that's right...Weeble my dog does. Then I go back inside (after making sure the raccoon my baby fought didn't hurt him) and started reading again. About 5minutes later, my little sister comes back in again and informs me they can't get Weeble to come again, out I go again. I just heard someone come in the door downstairs. Time to go investigate!

bumps along the way Quote #7

There are always going to be bumps along the way, 
but you have to be strong enough to say
I am going to get through this no matter what!

Hey guys...it's me again, Maena. So I last left you where Noah and me were in my bed completely making out. Well guess what happens next? >.> That's right, Jace saw that. Skip to Monday...My parents are back and ready to be the protective parents that they are after being away for the weekend on an outing that I am greatly jealous of missing.
"Maena! Time to get up for school!" My mom called up the stairs to me, the first sign that they were back. My family had gotten back late last night and hadn't wanted to wake me up. Though I wasn't asleep at the time, I had been waiting for them to come home because I was scared to go to sleep because Jace might show up. He had been leaving threatening messages on my phone and texting me nonstop since Saturday night. Our yard was a complete mess because of him and a few windows in the garage had been broken. My parents had been too tired to question me about it last night, but today was a whole different story.
"Mom?" I inquired. I was already up and walking down the stairs when she called for me. I could see the question on her lips. It wasn't that she was mad at me for what had happened, because she knew I wouldn't do such a thing, but she wanted to know what had happened. "I broke up with Jace last week remember?"
"Yes I remember that. Is he the one that did all that damage outside?" When I nodded she looked worriedly at me. "Did he hurt you?"
"Not this time mom, not physically anyways. Mom I want a restraining order on him though." I told her.
"Of course sweetheart. Do you have any prove that he is the one that did the damage outside and anything else he did?"
"You don't believe me?" I growled at my mom before I ran out of the room. I didn't want to hear what else she had to say as she called out to be, I just continued to run until I was completely out of the house. I was surprised to see Noah leaning against his car, waiting for me. I had forgotten that I had been forced to promise to let him drive me to school today since I refused to let him see me yesterday. When he saw me come out in a hurry he walked over to me, his hands causally in his pockets.
"Hey," I greeted rather breathlessly. "Let's go."
"Backpack?" he inquired, eyebrows raised. I could tell that he thought that something was wrong, but I didn't want to talk about it right now. I just wanted to get out of there before my mom came out of the house. It was too late though, I could hear her calling after me. "Your mom wants you Maena?"
"Don't worry about it let's go," and I got into his car, slamming the door behind me. He walked around and got into the car, after waving to mom and then started his car up. "I don't want to talk about it," I hiss out as he looks like he is about to say something. I'm completely in tears by this time and after we drive around the corner of the block, he pulls his car to a stop. "We're already going to be late."
"Maena," Noah began and I tense up, but he doesn't say anything else like I though he was going to. He just pulls me into a hug and lets me cry on his shoulder. Once my tears are spent, I pull away from his protective arms, figuring I owe him an explanation.
"She didn't believe me," I sob, being consumed by sobs now. They are dry sobs because I have no tears left in me, but still sobs none the less. Once again Noah's arms are tightly around me, his hand brushing through my hair very soothingly.
"Maena, tell me what happened." That was all I needed to hear before I told him the complete story. When my story was done I felt him chuckle a little, my head having been resting on his chest.
"What's so funny about that?!" I indignantly growled at him.
"Well because, she was proof that he has been harassing you so she can get that restraining order. If she doesn't have it the police won't give her one. So she believes you, but she doesn't want to put you through the pain of telling your story to the police. Instead she wants other proof to use against Jace."
"Oh," I'm stunned that I thought my own mom wouldn't believe me when I was talking so gravely.
"Maena, there are always going to be bumps along the way, but you have to be strong enough to say I am going to get through this no matter what. Do you really think a restraining order will stop Jace?"
"No, and what has that quote have to do with anything Mr. Quote man?"
"Because, you are going to have to be strong about this. We both know that Jace won't leave you alone even with a restraining order. So what are you going to do about it?"
"Punch him in the face?"
"Something like that. I'm thinking more of a, I teach you how to protect yourself sort of thing."
"That would make me stronger and then I would be able to get through this, but," I tease, looking into his lovely eyes. "do I get to kiss my teacher?"
"Nope," Noah teased back, giving me a peck on the lips. "You do get to go to school now though."
"Fine," I sigh resignedly. "Let's get this over with."
"Don't forget to be strong about it, and I'll be with you the whole time. Jace can't do anything to you at school." And so Noah drove me to school and he was right, Jace didn't try anything that day at school. Of course he did try to corner us in the parking lot at the end of the day, and Noah's car might have been scratched by a key, but that wasn't that bad. I promised to get Noah's car's paint job fixed for him, but he said not to worry about it. He didn't care about his car.
When I got home, I apologized to my mom and gave her the proof that she needed for the restraining order. Noah and me were right about the restraining order though. It might have kept Jace at a distance around other people, but that didn't stop him from trying to get to me. Noah's teaching skills proved very helpful one day when I was walking home by myself. Very helpful indeed. Jace doesn't bother me much anymore because of that.

The Pants Monster!

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Clarinet :)

So I started playing my clarinet today after almost a year without playing. I got this awesome book the other day when I went to the bookstore while my mom was at west music (I did end up going to west music because i got this book there!) Anyways...I found that as I was trying to play some of the songs that I sort of knew...I just couldn't do it. I had spent the last couple of years refusing to count at all while playing, and so now when I need to be able to count the music, I can't! D: It's a huge problem because I really want to play now. I used to play by ear...it's rather hard to play by ear when I'm all alone in playing it. :\ Oh well....I will figure it out eventually...hopefully...if you have any suggestions I'm open to how I can reteach myself to count while playing. Yes I know it doesn't sound that hard....but it really is!