My time to shine

Who does the world stop for when this person has another heart issue?
Dick Chaney of Observatory Circle.
I was playing tennis in Rose Park when I noticed no cars were on the parkway, at 7 pm. Within a few minutes, a short motorcade as well as a DC ambulance passed by. You know it's him, or maybe it was his dog. Then the world started to spin again after his motorcade passed.

Yesterday, I came into class to the awe of the plebs and senators of the grade to the site of a student who ironically fractured his hand on his brother's head, in instinct to an action by the brother right before. It was all Karma, maybe he'll use P.C. terms when referring to anyone else on the entire planet, whoever they are.

Of course my Phys Ed shirt just had to be in his locker when he was out. We were still doing Krazy Kickball today, and it was hard trying not to pay attention to the score, even though this was a Krazy game. And I was not the worst player on my team, I think.

Two periods later at announcements, we all found out that vacation will begin one day early! That was a lot of joy-whoops. Also, we were formally told that The Pope will be in Washington for my birthday (April 17), oh what a special day, and I might be able to spend it with his highest honor at Mass. If I can win the lottery for one of the school's 40 tickets for our school's High schoolers. That would be just over a 50 percent chance of receiving a ticket if half of the High Schoolers sign up for the lottery.

Bad syntax- the Pope would have been here regardless of it was my birthday or not. If you can go, I say you should, to the pontifical Mass.

Something I saw in today's express made me quite perturbed- a school in Connecticut abdicated the school VP for buying candy on school grounds. This was an offense against their healthy food policy. Why I was perturbed, the day before I sold some candy to a certain student government official, who will remain nameless. We all have our faults. (PS: I did not sell on school time.)

Back to sports, I did my first practice today. Not bad at all- the worst part was the two-lap circumvention of the property- from the courts to South Dakota, "up the hill" to the monastery, through the cemetery and on the 16th street NE side of the school, and back up a hill to the upper parking lot. After that, we had a little study session on the train. The Bio test's hardest part is that chart of hormones, which I may not take stock in when I graduate from college- if I don't go into medicine.

Anyway, my Melatonin is signaling for me to study for three more good hours.
(aka: My body doesn't have to go to sleep for 3 hours)

Un Crepe

Congratulations to the French Club today for hosting the first really successful Crepe Sale at the school. Successful because the buyers enjoyed the crepes (thanks to Alex and Chris), and the line never became excessively long.
Because I did not have to rush out to CUMUNC, I got to eat an Alex crepe. C'etais bon.
The Crepe Sale was also beneficial to the French club, as they are now able to purchase a new DVD set for their meetings. Membership is free, and there is no painful initiation rite.
Exact money count is not able to be disclosed.

Anyway, on the way home I was beseeched by a charity. Unfortunately, I did not have much money, and therefore could not contribute much to his cause. I told him I would call back, and I am not a liar, so I will. I thought that I had to list the guy's name here anyway.

Capital Hill Sports League
202-583-8835
(no website yet)

4:04

4:04 was the time I got home today, a new record for a 3:20 pm departure. Since nearly everyone was out at some sports activity, there were plenty of open seats on the second shuttle. As I may have said before, I needed to diversify my assets by adding a (voluntary) sport to my list. That would at least make me a High School athlete. Good. I "joined" the lacrosse team last night, but unless Jeremy talks to me and I have to bring equipment, it'll feel too shallow of a sport. I have to confer on a few things this evening to make sure I'm doing a sport for spring.

The latest Priory Press came out today, with my article in it, "Praise for Changes." I haven't had the time to analyze the published work, because I was real busy with the National French Exam as well as "the brain thing" at second lunch.

Update on DT: It's complicated. DT has had fruitful relationships with three different women. Did anyone ever expect him to stay married for long? Anyway, DTJ, the oldest Trumplet (graduated 1996), as well as Eric, the 2nd oldest guy Trumplet (graduated 2002) went to the Hill. I haven't been able to find out if the fourth Trumplet, Tiffany (born 1993) , is at the school (product of DT's second honeymoon)
Source: Wikipedia

Little Brother's main appearance

again.

This time, his next four years came in the mail today. There is a likely chance that he will go to th Hill School in Pottstown, PA. This little town is about 30 miles from Philadelphia, and 15 miles from one of the world's largest shopping malls! King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia PA. A little more about this elitist private school: the Donald Trumplets go there. Therefore, my parents become fellow school parents with DT. He even probably goes to the school at least once a year.

PS- He got a significant scholarship to go there. Little Brother will also have an appearance on the White House Ellipse when we go there Easter Monday for our yearly ritual breakfast. Will blog.
There are two major events in town that day: that and a zoo event. The history goes back 100 years, but there are 3 types of people who go to these events- the people who call the White House their gent (like me), those who call the zoo their gent, and those who go to both- start at the White House and bus up to the zoo after all-you-can-grab.
More on that later.

>No one's fired yet.

DST

I had to get up "early" to get to church today. While I woke up a little before 8 in real time, the Daylight Savings Time debacle sliced an hour off my sleep. But that's fine. I have to get up at 6 tomorrow. Still, it's nothing like Scotland (5 hour difference, the sun shines near perpetually up there) Anyway, I got to go out now.
Adventures on a Sunday!

I can't spell "Wednesday" right

I was worried so much about the excess of homework this weekend- until I cut the amount down to studying for the Latin vocab quiz. Why I was so worried- I was out from 9 am to 5 pm playing music down in Suitland (DMYOP) from 9:30 until 1, and taking a broad sweep over to AU for a ! one hour-15 minute! private lesson. Getting home at 5, I was pretty tired, but was able to get to Bio cards at 5:30. Unfortunately, I don' think I'll be able to dash over to the play, "You can't take it with you." Oh well, maybe tomorrow.

PS Daylight Savings Time begins early tomorrow. Spring forward one hour, aka lose an hour of sleep.

...1-2-3

Taking of Pelham 123, good movie.

I forgot to mention that yesterday, we saw Chrysler's 1955 version of Huckleberry Finn. I wrote a brief report on the movie, and will post the important material as soon as I get it back. Otherwise, it was a typical Friday, until intramural. James Mwombela, I can't accuse him too much of Main's lost, but in general Main 10th graders don't take house seriously enough, as James is on the team I underestimated Tomas Husted, who shot a 2-pointer (OK) and then a 3-pointer with me supposed to be guarding him. Shame on me, possibly costing Main-2 a 3-on-3 b-ball victory.
When will we move onto some sport Main is really good at?

In the excitement of the weekend, my shirt was locked in a "burned" locker (the inspirational coach had to get it out) and my tie disappeared. Now I'm going to come in on Monday with a different tie because someone lost mine, to reminds everyone about the terrible prank someone pulled on me on Friday. Luckily it wasn't my nicest tie. But still.

Sponsored links:
>Crepe Sale Wednesday, March 12, 2008
The cafeteria, both lunch periods as well as 35 minute period
Crepes $.75, toppings $.25, fruit $.50
Fudge will be available by the spoonful!
Proceeds benefit French Club activities for all to enjoy.

>Main House now has an unofficial website. www.freewebs.com/mainhouse