Music

Music is known as a worldwide language that speaks to all people, and without it, many different cultures would not be what they are today.  Personally, I don't know how my life would function without music.  Dance is an expression that without music, would be pointless and boring.  Music is what inspires dancers to create something beautiful and express the life in a certain song.  

Because there are so many different types of music and so many amazing artists, I can't just choose one to introduce you to.  One of my all time favorite bands, though, is called the Shiny Toy Guns, which have a techno-ish feel.  Their best album is We Are Pilots, and the song "We are Pilots" actually got nominated in the Grammys.  Another favorite artist of mine is Imogen Heap, also known as Frou Frou.  Her work is absolutely amazing, and it's shocking how much she can do with just a laptop and her voice. Imogen Heap's sound is original and kind of different, but still inspiring none the less.   If you get the chance, you should check her out. 

Okay, so this is a reflection on the past two weeks.  Last week was spring break, and I went on a trip with my church to Galveston, TX to fix up the houses that were hit by hurricane Ike six months ago.  We re-roofed a house where an elderly lady lived, and it was amazing to see how much our work impacted the community alone.  I must say, it was the most fun and gratifying experience I have ever encountered.  (Also, at the end of our trip, my sister turned EIGHTEEN!!!! She's really old now, but I still love her anyways.) 

This past week, the robotics team traveled to Houston, TX to compete in the FIRST competition.  Since it's our first year, we're considered rookies, and because it's our first year, it was kind of crazy trying to compete with a lot of magnificent teams. I must say, we did pretty good for our first year, and managed to win two of our matches (I'm not telling you how many we lost :O). 

Well, that's all for now, folks.  

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AHH! This past week has been completely crazy with nonstop dance rehearsals and then our dance show on Saturday (which would be why I forgot about this blog).  Not only have I been dancing all week, I'll be dancing all week this week, too, for Belle auditions.  The Belles team at Anderson is a dance team that dances at the football games and basketball games, and (according to one of my friends) is a nationally ranked team :). I'm extremely excited about auditions, because a bunch of AMAZING dancers are auditioning with me (or so I've heard) so I can't wait to see them dance.  

Spring break is in a week and to be honest, I really do need a break.  Sadly, though, I won't get that much of a break because my sister and I are going on a mission trip to Galveston to help rebuild houses and stuff like that. We're going with a bunch of great people, and although it's a small group, it's still going to be fun. My sister is also turning the big one-eight over spring break, the day that we're getting back, so I think that we're going to get a surprise birthday cake for her (although I don't think I'll get to smash it in her face).  

Basically, I'm quite ready for this week to be over with everything that's happening this week.  It's going to be EXTREMELY stressful for me because science fair is due this week and I have no clue when I'm going to be able to write my 5 page research paper (fun, I know).  On the bright side, it'll all be over and done with by the time it's spring break, and then the school year should be all downhill from there. 

Well, until next time (if I survive this coming week)....