(4/28/08) Writing (Part 4), Vac, and Tack

Note: I have gotten a suggestion that I should put down the date I am writing about, and say it from the point of view that I just finished up that night. I will start doing that.

Today I had started off with another of the Excellence in Writing DVDs. Once that was done, I went for a walk, then started vaccuming the car. That is hard work! There are very many nooks and crannies for dirt to get in. Anyway, at around 7:00, I went with the owners of the RV park (a nice, slightly elderly couple) to go late-night fishing. In the end what we caught were two fish, several rockfish, and more "it was this big" stories than I could put in the blog. It was around midnight when I got home, so I went straight to bed.

Xaven

(4/27/08) Writing (Part 3) Still

Note: I have gotten a suggestion that I should put down the date I am writing about, and say it from the point of view that I just finished up that night. I will start doing that.

Warning: I have been listening to a tape about how to write better papers. Chances are that it will sound nicer (hopefully), but for now it will probably sound pretty weird.

Unsurprisingly today started off with another DVD of the hilarious Excellence in Writing set. Sarah would laugh a lot at it. Although it is about writing, the CD actually didn't require me to write an essay unlike what I had expected. After watching the tape, I went over to the cafeteria to eat a bun-less burger because I can't eat wheat. Finishing up the burger, I took some chair repairing tools to the owner of the RV Park, and then headed back to relax for the rest of the day.

Xaven

(4/26/08) Writing (Part 2) and Atomic Bombs

Note: I have gotten a suggestion that I should put down the date I am writing about, and say it from the point of view that I just finished up that night. I will start doing that.

Today we started off with another of the writing DVDs. I like the lecturer in them. He is very funny. I sometimes wonder which is funnier Andrew Pudewa (the lecturer) or Kathy Griffin. If you ask me, both are hilariously funny. After we spent most of the time working on Aleks and work. At seven o'clock we started watching a movie called Fat Man and Little Boy (These are the two first atomic bombs that were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki). It wasn't about the bombs, so much as the people working on it. Still, it was good as well (Yikes, I am starting to sound like a broken record when it comes to movies. I guess to me there are very few bad movies). Afterwards we went to bed.

Xaven

(4/25/08) Finishing Laundry and Starting Writing

Note: I have gotten a suggestion that I should put down the date I am writing about, and say it from the point of view that I just finished up that night. I will start doing that

Okay, this journal keeping is harder than I thought. Maybe it is because of the fact that we are not going anywhere. Oh well. Today we were actually at home all day. First I went and finished all of the laundry. Mom was very thrilled about that because we had purchased a DVD set about how to write better. I wasn't extremely pleased about that because I don't like writing that much. Once I saw it though it was very interesting, and I enjoyed this part of the series. We relaxed fo rthe rest of the day (I did work on math, but that isn't that interesting and will probably only be mention in passing from here on).

Xaven

(4/24/08) Laundry and Drillbit

Note: I have gotten a suggestion that I should put down the date I am writing about, and say it from the point of view that I just finished up that night. I will start doing that.

Today was another homework day. Once I finished my math I went to do the laundry. Mom and I were planning on going to a movie called Drillbit Taylor as well as going to the post office and getting dinner, so we went early and had to leave half of the laundry for another day. It was a shame that we got there late, but we had a nice time relaxing at a grill we found nearby. The movie was good, and I would recomend it (then again, it did get mixed reviewes, so it might just have been funny to me). After we headed back and relaxed for the rest of the night.

Xaven

(4/23/08) Whoops

Note: I have gotten a suggestion that I should put down the date I am writing about, and say it from the point of view that I just finished up that night. I will start doing that.

Sorry about not keeping up the blog. I have been lazy, but that isn't a good excuse. When I think of one I will write it down. Maybe it was a good thing that I had forgotten, because today didn't have anything special. All we did was just work on homework and writing. Sorry!

Xaven

(4/22/08) Holocaust and Lost

Note: I have gotten a suggestion that I should put down the date I am writing about, and say it from the point of view that I just finished up that night. I will start doing that.

Today was another travel day. We went from Aurora to a town named Ogalla, Nebraska near a lake called Lake McConaughty. Before that though, Selma and Osi came over to eat breakfast with us. Mom wanted me to talk to Osi about what happened during the Holocaust (he was an eight year old at the time) so I tactfully went for a walk with him, then asked him some questions about what happened. He didn't really talk about it though, and talked more about genocide in general (yikes) than the Holocaust. Afterwards Mom and I headed over here, and played for the rest of the day.

Xaven

Mint and Beer

Today was a field trip day. First we went to the U.S. Denver Mint. The thing is, I had gotten up too slowly, and we missed the 10:00 tour. Mom wasn't too upset though, and we spent the rest of the hour finishing a book on tape we had, and then we watched pennies and other coins being made. After we first went to a restaurant/brewery where we ate ribs, then we went and took a tour of the Coors Brewery. Once we had heard of the "wonderful" alcoholic drinks, we headed back to the RV to relax for the rest of the night.

Xaven

RV Thoughts

Yesterday was another homework day, and there was nothing that really stood out (Okay, I had walked to lunch, but that doesn't count) so I will talk about what I think about RV life. The reason for this is that I had heard from a people who read the blog they would like my thoughts about life in the RV, so here they are. It never really seemed to me that there was a major downside. I mean, sure there was a high chance I will lose friends, but I could just make more. No offense to Logan or Alannah, but I really don't have many "true" friends. Also, I like being out of a classroom and exploring new things. It is really fun, and I have seen some amazing sites (today we plan to go to a U.S. mint!) so life is really wonderful.

Xaven

Awkwardness at Passover

Yesterday was another work day, but there was one major thing. For dinner Mom and I went over to Selma and Ossie's apartment for the Jewish holiday of Passover. It wasn't really that interesting, though I did meet a nice girl. Her name was Alannah and we had a very nice talk (okay, I did most of the talking, but I think Alannah was content to just listen). All in all, it was a nice day.

Xaven

Memories Abound

Today was another homework day. I had showered, then we did work until around 4:30. At that we went to a recrational sports store called REI, then went to a chinese restaurant for dinner. The important part about this was that we met some old friends named Selma and Osi Sladek. While we were eating, everyone talked about old times and afterwards, we went back to the RV to relax for the rest of the night.

Xaven

Sarah Gone :(

Today was a hard day. Sarah flew over to California today. It was a very upsetting, but I think it would be best if I coninued with the story. After Mom had come back (I was fast asleep when they left) we packed up and moved to a new RV park in Aurora, Colorado. It was nice there, and we got in without many visual problems (we found out later that we could get satelite where we were at) and went to a mall to buy some new books and purchase some groceries. Then we headed back, and played and watched CSI: Miami for the rest of the night.

Xaven

Major Traveling

Yesterday was a travel day, but it was very different from the rest of the trips. We were on the road for NINE hours (from Wichitaw, Kansas to Denver, Colorado)! That was a lot longer than usual, but it was pretty fun. We finished the CD about how to make people like you that we had been listening to, and are now lisening to The Hades Factor. Another interesting part is that it started snowing in the middle of April! It was a very interesting driving day, though not much happened afterwards.

Xaven

Homework at Last!

As you can guess from the title, today was a day of hard work. The RV was still being repaired (the house batteries died, but we replaced them with supposedly bettter batteries) so the plan was for us to go to the driver's lounge and do homework. Before that Mom and I went to a Sonic and got some breakfast burritos. Anyway, we did a ton of work (I got 11 out of 291 lesson done; it is easier in Aleks), then had some delicious sandwiches at a deli whos name I can't spell. Afterwards, we simply played until the RV was ready, then played for the rest of the night.

Xaven

Science Galore!

Today was an unusual day, I think. It has been hard to tell lately. Anyway, when we got up, Mom wanted us out of the RV so people could work on it, so around we went to a botanical garden (that is a herb garden I think), but Mom was hungry so we stopped at a brewery. I thought I would try the local bratwurst (while Mom had a burger and Sarah had fish and chips), but I didn't think it tasted that good. After checking out the gardens (boring, but I am not interested in herbs) we went to a science museum. It had a very interesting exhibit about memory, so we had a lot of fun. Afterwards we headed back and played for the rest of the night.

Xaven

P.S. I was trying to remember when I had done my final practice math, but I don't remember so I will put the final reports here.

English: 95%
Math: 93%

RV Trouble

Today was a bad day, though it started out well enough. We were planning on going to a new RV park in Witchitaw, but for some reason, the battery died. We pulled over and checked it out, though when we couldn't find any problems. When we got back in we tried to get the engine running, but surprise, surprise: it diddn't turn over. Mom called a tow service while I disconnected the car. We followed the tow truck back to Witchitaw and had it serviced. We THINK the problem is with the connection. Anyway, we spent the rest of the day relaxing, though it was frustrating.



Xaven

Memorial and Cowboys

Today was a day of sad memories. After we got up Mom had us watch a DVD about the Oakland City bombing and possible conspiracies. It was some pretty weird stuff. Afterwards we went to the Oakland City Bombing Memorial. Mom got upset halfway through and we left without seeing the whole thing, but it was very sad. Once we left, we checked out an art museum that specialized in western paintings. Since we had nothing planned afterwards we headed back and relaxed as well as we could after the memorial for the rest of the day.

Final note: My mind had made up, at least I hope made up, a picture I couldn't get rid of: a little girl trying to pull her Dad out of the rubble. Pretty creepy, huh?

Xaven

Gambling and Anatomy!

Today was a fun day. First we got up, walked the dog, and played to around eleven then ate breakfast (hash browns and eggs) and left to go to a science museum. When we got there we spit up Mom and I going to a semi disgusting anatomy exibit, while Sarah explored the rest of the museum. Afterwards Mom had purchased me an IMAX movie about stormchasers (people who examine hurricanes, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and less dangerous weather) which I went to while Sarah and Mom went to a nearby zoo. We came back to the RV, then went to a horse racing location where we had dinner and persuaded Mom to bet for us on the horses she picked. Now before anyone says that it is illegal, Mom was purchasing the tickets, not Srah or me. Anyway, Sarah had won a few times and the best I got was fourth. Afterwards we headed back for the whole night.

Xaven

Finally Caught Up! (4/10/8)

Note: The dates in the titles are for when I fall behind. That is the date of the official day. Once I am caught up I will stop. Sorry! This should be the last one though.

Today was another travel day, but we were so close to the new location that Mom decided to take us to a museum dedicated to Will Rogers. It was in a small location that looked like it had been an expensive house a hundred years ago. It held his life and times, including a Walt Disney cartoon that was supposed to have him, but was changed at the last minute.

We traveled from Tulsa to a RV camp near Oklahoma City afterwards. It was very windy, so Mom was practically white knuckling the wheel. We were all very worried, but got there without incident. We spent the rest of the night relaxing and blogging.

Xaven

Dining, and Some Educational Stuff as Well (4/9/08)

Note: The dates in the titles are for when I fall behind. That is the date of the official day. Once I am caught up I will stop. Sorry!

Today was hard to remember, but I will do my best. When I woke up I had gotten into an argument with Mom and Sarah, and was in a bad mood. We were planned to go to a museum, which was a good thing because if I had spent another minute in the RV I would explode. It was a Native American museum, and we spent our time looking at painting that are both modern and ancient, as well as reading Native Americans Myths.

Now about the dining thing. Mom decided to let me go to the Japanese steakhouse that I had noticed. For those of you who have not gone to a place like that I highly recommend it. The cooks cook the food in front of you, and while that may not sound exciting, they incorporate many tricks so it is very fun to watch, almost like it is a show, not a restaurant. Once I was done eating I headed back, and played for the rest of the night.

Xaven

Travel Revision (4/8/08)

Today was another travel day. I really should start working more on what we did and where we went. Okay, we traveled from Hot Springs, Arkansas to an Elks Lodge in Tulsa. While we were driving we listened to a book on tape that was about how to be more popular with people. Once we were set up I went for a walk. I noticed that there was a Japanese steakhouse, and made a mental note to ask Mom if I could go to the restaurant. Afterwards I headed back and spent the rest of the night doing the usual.

Xaven

Relaxation Alone (for once)! (4/7/8)

Today was a day of relaxation. First I had spent the entire morning sleeping in. After, I got permission from Mom to walk to lunch, a thing I have been wanting do to for a long time. I ate at an Italian food restaurant, then went to get some fudge at a candy shop nearby. Once I was done I met Mom at a local spa. That was my first time at a spa so I was a little apprehensive, but it was very nice. The only thing that would have been perfect was if girls actually helped with the massaging, but you can't have everything! I was allowed to walk back to the RV, and that was the rest of the day.

Xaven

AAARRGG! (4/6/08)

Note: The dates in the titles are for when I fall behind. That is the date of the official day. Once I am caught up I will stop. Sorry!

Today was a day of frustrations and interest, though mostly education. Sarah had nightmares last night (they involved me, so it MUST be nightmares) and was asleep in Mom's bed until eleven. As such, we tiptoed around until Sarah got up. Mom was unsure about what to do, so I expected that she would say that we would spend the rest of the day here. Instead, Mom simply had us get up and go to a very boring poem reading at a library that would put any sane person into a depression.


Fortunately I had found a lecture on peace in The Middle East and Mom said I could go. I didn't catch the name of the lecturer but he was very good. Most people probably talk about religion when it comes to The Middle East, but he said that not only was it possible, but very likely because if one looks at history, religion was used as a reason to go to war. As such, religion is not important. It is just an excuse. Afterwards we went to a Bill Clinton museum. Then, we came back and did the usual night stuff.

Xaven

All in a Day's Work and Play (4/5/08)

Today was a big day today. It was my first working day kind of thing. When I first got up, I was a little moody and was a bit rude to Mom and Sarah. Sorry about that! Afterwards I did one of my first ever jobs: raking up gravel that was washed around in a huge flood recently (sorry, we had just missed it otherwise I could provide more details, but I heard that there hadn't been a flood like that since 1980). It was hard work, but I had fun.

Afterwards we went to lunch at a sushi restaurant, then went on a tour that was on a thing called a duck. A duck is a special type of boat (or bus depending on how you look at it) that is specialy set up to be able to be driven in land or water. Once we were off we went and got some snacks that include fudge and a popcorn ball. We went back to the RV, then went to watch a skit where musicians play songs of different eras. It was pretty good. Then we cam back and I wrote this post before going to bed.

Xaven

Day After Math (4/4/08)

Not a very good title huh? Well, it is hard to think of a title anyway. Now then, today was a travel day again. When it was over, we were at a location that is part of a chain called Good Sam. After setting up, it was the usual nightime things: gaming, TV, then bed.

Xaven

On the Road Again (4/3/08)

Today was a ver simple day today. We had simply packed up, and left. While I won't bore you with the details of the trip, but we got to our new location at an Elks Lodge (an RV park I think, I never got enough details to know) around three and a half hours after we got started moving. Once we were set up for the night, I worked on the 2nd math part of the CAHSEE, then played games, watched TV, and went to bed.

Xaven

Edit: Sorry about the date screw up! (It said a day later)

Redone English for College (4/2/08)

Today was a very good day for me.I got up at around nine, and got right to work on the Language Arts I had promised Mom yesterday. I was able to increase my grade by six percent! Now, while that doesn't sound too important, that gave me 93%, an A. After a while of playing my game afterwards, Mom showed me something interesting. It was an enormous amount of college classes that included chemistry, buisness, astronomy, and even how to do well in college!!! That was pretty cool, and I felt really motivated. After that we went to a BBQ place, and then headed back. I stayed at the RV playing my game, while Sarah and Mom went shopping. After they got back we watched CSI Miami, and the I settled down to write this post.

Math and 21 (4/1/08)

Today was a much more interesting day then yesterday. Today I had spent most of the day again just working on my math. Here's the thing though; I had gotten 85% on my test, and was able to get the PlayStation! Before we got it though, Mom took us to watch the new movie 21. It is sort of like Ocean's 13, but is much more realistic so many people would enjoy it. On the way to the game store, Mom got a deal out of me: If I do the 2nd practice tests for math and language arts, I will get a new game. I accepted and after that we went shopping for groceries, then went back. After I unpacked the groceries I walked the dog and wrote in the blog.

Xaven

English Exit Exam (3/31/08)

I'm going to start putting down the date down of the day that I am writing about because I am sick of forgetting what day I am writing about. Yesterday wasn't much to talk about anyway. The most important thing was though, was that I had worked on mastering the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). I had taken a practice test, and gotten an 87 percent! That is pretty good, so I was very happy. All I had left to do was the math. If I got a good enough score on the math, I would get a Playstation 2 console.