Christmas Break!

I realize I've done a few posts about Christmas already, but i just had to write another one.

So far for the holidays, I've already gone Christmas shopping, visited my cousins, had school Christmas dance, had two or three Christmas parties, and had our annual Christmas Baking Day.

I've also done quite a few gift exchanges, and wrapped quite a few gifts. My other plans for the upcoming holidays are too just relax, open presents, visit with family, and go to lots of Christmas church services.

Hope you all have a great Christmas!

Just checking in.

I don't have much to write, just don't want you guys to think I stopped writing! I'm still here!

What are all your plans for Christmas?

I Finished!

I finished my novel in exactly 30 days, and succeeded my goal which was 15,000 words. My final word count was 15,000.

I am now an official NaNoWriMo winner!

I'll post more soon!

NaNoWriMo

National Novel Writing Month.

November.

This month I have been writing a novel! There is a website that helps you to set goals, and work towards writing a specific number of words before the end of November. On the adult website: http://www.nanowrimo.org
you have to write 50, 000 words, but on the youth one:
http://www.ywp.nanowrimo.org
you get to set your own goal. My goal started as 25, 000, but since this is only my first year, I've learned that a goal like 15,000 is a tad easier. So yeah, I've been writing up a storm.

Ahh! Christmas is coming!

I feel like Christmas is coming so soon this year. The time is flying! I mean, it seems like just the other day was Halloween, and now it's nearly December! I've never noticed Christmas coming this close after Halloween.

Anyway, my family is getting full into the holiday spirit! We've already decorated and everything! I am so excited! Can't wait for Christmas shopping, and Christmas baking, and all of the other joys of the holidays.

I almost wish time would speed up some more!

:( / :)

If you couldn't read the title, it's a sad face / happy face.

Sad face because the leaves are falling! Yes, I know that happens every year at the same time, and why am I so surprised, but it's just sad. The autumn season and all of it's beauty is passing, and the cold winter and all of it's goosebumps are coming. I love fall, as I have said before, and this year I've really been able to experience its beauty. The changing of the leaves has reminded me that change is supposed to happen, and it is often a good thing.

Dude, that's deep.

Happy face because...well, I like happy faces! And I can look back at all of the good memories that I've had this past fall.

And thanks to you readers, for reading my cheesy post.

Quick Post

This is going to be a quick post--I'm super tired.

Just wanna say--my school had their Halloween dance today...and it was amazing! The decorations, the music, the dancing, the food, it was all so great! I had a blast at my first dance, it was so great. And to top it all off, my costume rocked!

Sam

Leaves

I am loving the fall weather right now! Not too cold, not too hot...it's just right! I hope it stays warmish for Halloween so we don't have to wear coats over top of our Halloween costumes like in past years.

Also, I don't know why, but I've only just recently realized the beauty of this fall. I mean, I saw the trees changing colour, but the other day when I was throwing them and jumping in piles, and playing in the leaves, it just kinda made me notice how wonderful this season is. It's so fun! Fall is one of my favourite seasons, and I've had some great moments this autumn. Like leaf-fighting with my friends, throwing leaves up in the air and jumping in giant leaf piles...Just so much fun!

Halloween is going to be great! We're doing a dance and a costume contest and a few other fundraisers at school, and I am having a party on Halloween at my house. I am dressing up as a garbage can. I am so excited!

Thanks for the post idea, Natasha.

Sam

Blogging is back!

So I guess now that I have gotten back to blogging, back into the swing of things, I'll try to do it more and more often. Also, I have been reading some friends' blogs who have also started up again. Yeah, that's right, I'm talking to you!

Any ideas as to what I should post about? I would love to post, but I have nothing crazy to post about!

Keep on reading!
Sam

I've Been Thinking...

Who am I kidding, no I haven't!

But I do know that I need to update my blog. I have no idea what to write about, so I am going to write about...whatever.

Thanksgiving: Thanksgiving was good. Saturday we ate turkey dinner with some friends. It was super yummy! Turkey, stuffing, brussel sprouts, squash, poatoes...so good! Sunday was church and then visiting some friends. Today my fam is just chilling.

Halloween: Yes, it hasn't happened, but I'm planning ahead. I am going to be a trash can for Halloween, funny, right? I'm gonna put a plastic garbage can around my waste, and have messy hair and garbage all over me. Best costume ever!

Some things I've been in the pas tare: Elephant, Zebra, Witch (twice), princess, vampire, nerd, Nancy Drew, a Barbie doll. Feel free to steal a few of these costume ideas.

Anyway...

Sam

Summary of Summer-(y) (ha ha ha)

Going to my grandmother's house in Ithaca, New York was great! We played outside a lot: swam in blow up pool, played on her playground equipment, and much more. We played card games and board games, and ate some good food!

Now I am back to school! For the first week, it was hard to get back into routine. Also, I just started middle school, which means I have 6 or 7 classes a day, and it's very different. I didn't like the change at first, but I'm starting to like it more and more. I'm already in student council (running for secretary), Me-to-We (program to get kids helping in their community and making a difference in the world around them), and I'm learning lots! Ecosystems in Science, Multiplication in Math, Global Citizens in Langauge, and lots of Canadian history. Craziness!

Have a great week!
Sam

Summer Update #3

I know I haven't posted in a while (thanks for reminding me, Natasha). Basically in the last couple of weeks, I went to camp and just hung out at home. I went to Ontario Pioneer Camp for a week and my brothers went to. It was so much fun to meet new people, learn new things, and just have a great time in the boiling hot sun. Okay, the boiling hot sun part wasn't that great, but whatever. Actually, on the first day, it even rained as we were bringing our things to our chalets (word for 'cabin'). After that, though, it was hot and sweaty. My three activities everyday were basketball, archery, and art. So much fun! We did batik in art, and in archery, I hit the board once! Ha ha ha. We also did meals, worship and bible study, wide games, and more. AMAZING!

After camp, I did pretty much a whole lot o' nothing. I sat around the house, eating, sleeping, and watching TV. On Monday of this week, I babysat in the morning, and then my family went swimming with some friends. Then on Tuesday, I helped a friend set up her classroom for school (she's a teacher), and then yesterday (Wednesday) I went out to Toronto to Dave and Busters with my nana and poppy and family, and then to McDonald's for ice cream. It was amazing! Now I'm going to my Grammy's house in Ithaca, New York until Monday!

Can't wait for school!

I'll do my last update when I get from my grandmother's house.

Sam

Update #2 (I think)

This past week, my family and some friends and I went to a cottage we rented 20 minutes north of Huntsville. It was really big and beautiful, two floors, nature, art, it was amazing. The water was a bit dirty, but it was worth it to cool off and hang out by the dock. Most of the weather was, well, not great. It rained 6 out of the 7 days we were there. But the one day of sun was nice, and a few of the days were on and off sun, so we sat outside for most of the day and in the evening came inside. We had great food, and great fun. We even swam in the evening when it was cold, but the water was really warm and nice.

Yesterday I went to Ontario place with my family, and it was so fun! It was a hot day so we went on rides and visited exhibits, then went to the water park, and then on more rides and to more exhibits. We ate lunch at a yummy restaurant there, and enjoyed the scene of the Toronto harbors. It was an absolutely beautiful, and fun-filled day.

Can't wait for what's to come this summer!

Sam

Summer Update Number 1

My summer's been going great so far! The first week went by slowly, which is good in the summer. Just a mixture of day trips and random crafts. Surprisingly, I haven't spent 6,000 hours on the computer everyday. The first weekend my family and I went camping. It was so fun! Nature, campfire, s'mores, marshmallows and hot dogs, and sleeping on the rough, rocky ground with noly 6 hours of sleep...okay that part wasn't that great. Overall, though, camping was awesome. I also went to the church picnic, went for a couple bike rides, and more so far this summer.

Can't wait for the rest of this summer!

Sam

School's Out!

What a day! School is finally over, and I no longer feel stressed about upcoming tests, overdue projects, friends fighting, or my hot classroom. I can spend my lazy summer days however I want. Of course there will be chores and cleaning to be done and stuff, but I will mostly be free. It's been a crazy year of ups and downs, tears and laughter, and both exciting and disappointing events. School was...well, interesting. I am ecstatic for the summer to begin! Late night movie rentals, popcorn in the morning, camping, staying up til 11:00, BBQs. I love the summer. And this August I will be going to summer camp, as well as at some point this summer I will be going to a cottage with my family. I am so pumped and excited I can't even explain it!

I will try to update regularly.

Have a great summer,
Sam

Changes. And Youth Group.

Saturday was a day of changes. To start the day off, I headed for the school to clean up the front yard. We pulled the weeds, and moved two of the planters to the back. It was a lot of fun and our school's front yard looks a lot more clean. We even cleaned up a lot of the garbage that was lying around out there. When I was done I went home to clean my own room. Soon after that me, my mom, and a bunch of our friends got our hair cut. Mine is really short and I got bangs. It looks pretty rad. After that I went home for an hour and then out to a youth group event. It was fun and we ate spaghetti! I had a great day. Today I'm going to a wedding shower and tomorrow school. Can't wait!

I just finished reading my book and it made me very sad at parts and very happy at parts. I've probably read this book several time, and I will read it again, I'm sure. It's called "There's a Boy in The Girls' Bathroom!" by Louis Sachar. Amazing book. You should read it.

Until next time,
Sam

Writing, writing, writing

Just a reminder that I have another blog for all of my readers to enjoy, especially if you like my stories. The link is:

www.samwritesstuff.blogspot.com

I haven't posted for a while on this website or on that one, but I plan on writing even more. On my story blog (link above) I am pretty sure I'm on like chapter 6 or 7. Maybe more. If you think my story is boring, I won't be offended if you don't continue reading it. But feel free to comment on it.

Just a quick shout-out and a happy birthday to Erin P., Melissa, and two teachers at my school. Have a great birthday!!

So I guess if you are reading my blog, you must want to hear about what's going on in my life right now. Nothing much is happening, but I am excited for the long weekend. I like school and everything, but it's nice to have a break. I've also been hanging out with lots of different people and making new friends. My class at school keeps getting new students.
On Easter weekend I am hoping to see some family, I might get to see my cousin/best friend (that's right I'm talking about you, Emily!) and maybe some grandparents or something. Sounds fun, I know. March Break was pretty much boring for me. I saw some movies... recently I saw Alice in Wonderland, it was really good.

Anyway, I have to go now.

Until next time.