(5/29/08) Washing, Writing, and Hail

Today was a day of challenges, and determination. When we first got up, Mom had this crazy, yet terrific idea. We were going to wash the top of the RV!!! It was going to be a first-time experience for us, so Mom and I were looking forward to it (Sarah had graciously volunteered to be in the RV so we would know how loud washing the top was). Mom did the driver's side of the RV, and I did the passenger side, and I volunteered to rinse both sides when done. It was NOT easy; there were many difficulties for both of us, but because of that, we were very happy at the end. However, you could tell which side I had done by looking at it (it was the dirtier side). After working on my English, we walked to the restaurant that was in the RV park, and ate there for about an hour, then I said bye to Mom and Sarah (they were still eating) and walked back. It had started to rain a little, but then the most amazing thing happened: it had started to hail! That was the second time in my life I had seen hail, and if I wasn't being pelted by it, I would have observed it. I jogged to the RV to get instead. When Mom and Sarah got back, we watched part of The Matrix, then relaxed and went to bed.

Xaven

(5/28/08) Attemped English and Zoology

Today was a day of disappointment. I worked on my English (the last few days was actually relaxing), but was extremely lazy, and only got a small part done. I will try to do better on it. Anyway, once we were done we went to lunch at a Sonic-which was very tasty-and went to a nearby mini-zoo called Reptile Gardens. However, because Sarah was tired, we had to leave after going to the first location we went to; a bird show. that was pretty cool though, if you like exotic (a few were from Africa) and American birds. My favorite part was the final bird, which consisted of a raven that was actually capable of taking donations out of people's hands, and putting it in a box. That was about it for the rest of the day.

Xaven

(5/24/08) Math Excellence (Reading and Writing Too)

Today was another great day. Mom and I got up very early to go the South Dakota School of Mines. There was a huge test that I had to take so Mom could decide where to put me in math. Although math was the main thing, Mom wanted me to work on the reading and writing parts as well. Anyway, I did the test, got the answers, then headed back to the car where Mom was waiting. At that time I looked and the result, and I have 93% on basic algebra, 50% on college algebra, 25% on trigonometry, 92% on reading, and 99% on writing! Mom was very happy at this, and we headed back to the RV to celebrate.

Xaven


P.S. Not a lot will be happening for a while, so I won't be posting for a few days

(5/22/08) Reprieve Before Test

Now, being out of the working trance, I will talk about what happened today. Mom had decided to get a crack in the RV windshield repaired so we went to a nearby repair center, then went to explore the town that the center is in. Everyone first went to a Borders to read books (or manga in my case), then went to have lunch. Afterwards Mom and I dropped Sarah off at the RV and went shopping. While we really just got cleaning supplies, I did get a new game. Although it had started to pour, we got the RV set up to move, and left for Hart Ranch, where we relaxed for the rest of the day.

Xaven

(5/18/08) Dad Gone and Working

Today was a day of turning sadness into hard work. When I woke up, Mom had already left to take Dad to the airport. I was very sad and moped around the RV for a while. Although I had tried thinking about the bad things that happened (see 5/17/08 for example) I had been really upset. While Mom was gone, I went to a website that enabled me to study for the (written) exam for my learners permit. I worked hard all of today, and will keep working hard until I get my permit.

Xaven

P.S. For the next few days I will be focusing just on working for my learner's permit and will not be blogging until something important happens

(5/23/08) Hard Work Pays Off

Today I got my learner's permit!!! When I first got up today, I did a quick refresher of everything I learned, then Mom drove me to the location where people get their drivers license. After waiting a while, I took the written exam (there was no physical), and passed with flying colors. I had hoped to drive a little after, but there was fog so thick, you could cut it with a knife! If that wasn't bad enough, Mom and I saw an accident so bad, there were only tire pieces left. Once Mom had driven us down out of the clouds (it was at that point that I realized that we were on a hill) we went to a Sonic, then to a Mostly Chocolates to celebrate. We went back to the RV after, but since there was a major exam tomorrow, I studied a lot before bed.

Xaven

(5/17/08) Dad (and Driving) Trouble

Today was special because it is the last full day that Dad will be here. First Dad and I started off with trying to set up an antenna that would enable the RV's internet to become much faster, but we didn't have the right bolts. While out, Dad guilt tripped me into driving on a deserted road. IT WAS TERRIFYING!!! We had to go down everything that a driver should avoid, and then some. It was exhausting. After we got back, we ate dinner, and while Mom and Dad checked out a light show on Mount Rushmore, Sarah and I relaxed for the rest of the night.

Xaven