THE FRUITS OF MY LABOR

These past three days, I have witnessed first-hand the legacy that I have left behind at Macy Intermediate School. Six years ago, I single-handedly brought competitive sports back to Macy after a 13-year breach. As an eighth-grader, I was a TA for Ms. Briley (now known as Mrs. Dean to all the young'uns). I remember during 5th period one day, I was going through some of the stuff that she gets in the mail (one of my daily tasks) and I came across an invitation to a girls' basketball tournament. I did some fast talking and managed to sweet talk her into letting us start a team. Kris, Karen and I became known as The Triple Threat. That year, we slaughtered every team but could not hold our own against the smelly armpits of the Suva gigantors. (It sucks having a team of 5-feet and under girls!) We ended up taking a huge 2nd place trophy home that year, and it's been sitting in the library showcase ever since, along with our picture. Since that year, Macy has been an avid participant of competitive sports. This legacy has been carried on that I am now able to watch my little brother (the cutie) share the same experiences I had in 8th grade. It's truly been a joy watching all the boys play... it's nice to know that I've left behind something great.

Now a quick run-down of what I've been up to...

Monday
Went out with Allison, Abie and Corey. Laughed so hard my cheeks hurt even the following morning.

Tuesday
As dorky as this sounds, had a lunch date with my favorite teacher, Mrs. VanCott. Haha, being the two talktative people that we are, we were constantly fighting to get the other one to listen. *sigh* She makes me want to be a teacher all over again. Jerry was the highest scorer of the game, with 15 points... as was Kobe with 45 points. Was definitely a good day for basketball.

Wednesday
Took my little cutie out to try to get my mom a George Foreman Grill for her birthday. (Yes, the present serves selfish purposes, I know!) Darn Target... totally out of stock. Ended up at Blockbusters where I rented Goldmember for the cutie. He gave me a guilt trip, saying that Terri and I always go out with friends to watch movies that he wants to see, but nobody ever takes him. We watched that night... he loved it. However, I don't think that my dad was too happy about it. Apparently, he doesn't approve of the humor/content.

Today (Thursday)
Went to brother's game again... yay, they won! Went to the other Target in Whittier and got the George Foreman. Then returned The Sweetest Thing. (No late charges for Elaine!) And finally treated the siblings to In 'N Out... Mark made my fries while Eric toasted my buns. Haha. Now off to have dinner with my Mock Trial Coach (and currently brother's teacher), the other Mock Trial Coach and high school College Counselor. Wait, it gets better... tomorrow is with the high school Band Director...