The time has come
for us to part
But our new beginnings
are about to start.
We have all learned lots
since we have been together
Through the good times, the bad
and through this crappy weather.
I remember years ago
we were so little, then
Sometimes I can't help but wish
we were all little again.
We had a lot of good times
and went to lots of school dances
We have lived on the edge
since being young is about taking chances.
We'll look back on the drama
and remember the fights
But none of it matters
because we're moving on with life.
We now say our goodbyes
and cry our last tears
We'll take lots of pictures
to last us through the years.
Tears of joy and sadness
will fill our eyes
Because on Thursday, June 2nd
We'll say our last goodbyes.
A new chapter lies ahead
we"ll all travel our separate ways
All new memories will be created
but we'll always remember our Lone Peak days.
Thank you.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Film Analysis
17 Again (2009)
OW: Mike works in the pharmaceutical field. He hates his job, he's in the middle of a divorce, and his kids want nothing to do with him. His future was going to be bright after high school due to his basketball abilities.
Call: While still in high school he gets a basketball scholarship.
Refusal: He chooses to be with his pregnant girlfriend rather than play college ball.
Mentor: Old Mike meets a "janitor" while visiting his old high school and reminiscing the glory days. The old man asks Mike if he had the chance, would he do it all over again? Mike says he absolutely would.
Threshold: Mike sees the old man about to jump off a bridge during and storm and goes after him. He gets dragged down by the man's "spirit" and gets changed back into his 17 year old self.
Tests, Allies, Enemies: He meets his kids as his 17 year old self. His daughter's friends are in love with him, she wants nothing to do with him, and he becomes buddies with his son. He helps his son make the school basketball team while dealing with his daughters freak boyfriend. He himself makes the school basketball team and begins to relive his dreams. He comes to realize that he was not switched back for his own selfish wants and needs but he was switched to help his kids.
Ordeal: Mike has to decide if he wants his basketball dreams to come true or if he wants to bring his crumbling family back together while trying to hide that he is their father and husband.
Reward: Mike gets closer to his wife and gets her to open up to him without him knowing it's really him. He gets a kiss.
The Road Back: Everyone thinks Mike's a freak because he's kissing his friend's mom but he works to make it back and be normal again. He decides to give up on trying to bring his family back together and just sticks with basketball. He's convinced he'll never be his old self again.
Resurrection: During Mike's final game, things start becoming how they were before. His wife realizes it's him and she starts to leave the big game. Like he did in the past, he chooses her and runs after her leaving all his dreams of basketball behind him.
Return: He switches back to his old self and stays with his family. living happily ever after.
OW: Mike works in the pharmaceutical field. He hates his job, he's in the middle of a divorce, and his kids want nothing to do with him. His future was going to be bright after high school due to his basketball abilities.
Call: While still in high school he gets a basketball scholarship.
Refusal: He chooses to be with his pregnant girlfriend rather than play college ball.
Mentor: Old Mike meets a "janitor" while visiting his old high school and reminiscing the glory days. The old man asks Mike if he had the chance, would he do it all over again? Mike says he absolutely would.
Threshold: Mike sees the old man about to jump off a bridge during and storm and goes after him. He gets dragged down by the man's "spirit" and gets changed back into his 17 year old self.
Tests, Allies, Enemies: He meets his kids as his 17 year old self. His daughter's friends are in love with him, she wants nothing to do with him, and he becomes buddies with his son. He helps his son make the school basketball team while dealing with his daughters freak boyfriend. He himself makes the school basketball team and begins to relive his dreams. He comes to realize that he was not switched back for his own selfish wants and needs but he was switched to help his kids.
Ordeal: Mike has to decide if he wants his basketball dreams to come true or if he wants to bring his crumbling family back together while trying to hide that he is their father and husband.
Reward: Mike gets closer to his wife and gets her to open up to him without him knowing it's really him. He gets a kiss.
The Road Back: Everyone thinks Mike's a freak because he's kissing his friend's mom but he works to make it back and be normal again. He decides to give up on trying to bring his family back together and just sticks with basketball. He's convinced he'll never be his old self again.
Resurrection: During Mike's final game, things start becoming how they were before. His wife realizes it's him and she starts to leave the big game. Like he did in the past, he chooses her and runs after her leaving all his dreams of basketball behind him.
Return: He switches back to his old self and stays with his family. living happily ever after.
Ordinary World
From little Jenny to J.Lo
Hi. I'm Jenny. I'm from the Bronx. I'm 18 years old. I love to dance and sing. Each week I have lessons that I pay for to learn how to become a better singer and dancer. I've grown up going to Catholic schools and next year I'm going to Baruch College. Everyone thinks I'm so excited to go. But this isn't what I want to do with my life. I want to be big. I want to love what I'm doing and do what I love. All the time. That's why I was so excited when I was asked last week to be a dancer for New Kids on the Block. They're a big deal lately and it's a huge deal that they asked ME. I'm just little Jenny Lopez. Could I be a big deal? Do I seem like someone who could be a big deal? Jennifer Lopez? Does that even sound like a famous name?
How much will this change my life?
Hi. I'm Jenny. I'm from the Bronx. I'm 18 years old. I love to dance and sing. Each week I have lessons that I pay for to learn how to become a better singer and dancer. I've grown up going to Catholic schools and next year I'm going to Baruch College. Everyone thinks I'm so excited to go. But this isn't what I want to do with my life. I want to be big. I want to love what I'm doing and do what I love. All the time. That's why I was so excited when I was asked last week to be a dancer for New Kids on the Block. They're a big deal lately and it's a huge deal that they asked ME. I'm just little Jenny Lopez. Could I be a big deal? Do I seem like someone who could be a big deal? Jennifer Lopez? Does that even sound like a famous name?
How much will this change my life?
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Shake the Dust
Be You.
This is for the haters, for the lovers.
This is for the physically weak, for the gym rats.
This is for the shy, the outgoing, and those that keep to themselves.
Be you.
This is for the kids eating lunch by themselves.
Be you.
For those that think everyone's watching.
Be you.
This is for the self esteem issues. This is for the wallflowers.
This is for the little kids.
Never stop being you.
This is for the mid life crisisers.
This is for the free spirits.
Be you.
Be you through the winter, through the summer, and through the tears.
Be you when everyone around you is trying to be something other than them.
This is for the spontaneous and for the planners.
Be you.
This is for the the homeless.
This is for the bride to be. He loves you. Be you.
This is for the midnight cereal eaters. This is for the fast food goers.
This is for the ones that say I can't
Be you.
This is for William and Kate.
This is for Gandhi, for the seemingly impossible dreams you're chasing.
Be you.
This is for the stay at home moms.
This is for the pity laugh.
BE YOU.
This is for the haters, for the lovers.
This is for the physically weak, for the gym rats.
This is for the shy, the outgoing, and those that keep to themselves.
Be you.
This is for the kids eating lunch by themselves.
Be you.
For those that think everyone's watching.
Be you.
This is for the self esteem issues. This is for the wallflowers.
This is for the little kids.
Never stop being you.
This is for the mid life crisisers.
This is for the free spirits.
Be you.
Be you through the winter, through the summer, and through the tears.
Be you when everyone around you is trying to be something other than them.
This is for the spontaneous and for the planners.
Be you.
This is for the the homeless.
This is for the bride to be. He loves you. Be you.
This is for the midnight cereal eaters. This is for the fast food goers.
This is for the ones that say I can't
Be you.
This is for William and Kate.
This is for Gandhi, for the seemingly impossible dreams you're chasing.
Be you.
This is for the stay at home moms.
This is for the pity laugh.
BE YOU.
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