RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!
*stretches*

Goodmorning everyone~! ^  ^
okay, time to... go do stuff. yay!

Tags: goodmorning, waking up
Current Location: Office @ Mother's House
Current Mood: refreshed
Current Music: None - Some random police show

ok
so today
i hurt.
the end. yay!
okay just kidding.
but serioulsy - i got up at 6 when the hotel alarm telephone rang - OMG it scared the life out of me! but i guess that's the point...
so we got dressed, etc, and we went down to the resort so i could work and basically be a bouncer. yah, that was jawesome. got to keep out kids and other people that weren't authorized to be there... mhmmm. cus im so meancing!
anyways... i thought it was cold yesterday! today it was.... 1degree F [-20or so C] brrrrrrrrrr!!!
but it did warm up to around the mid 20's F [-5C...ish] so yay!
and i went snowboarding... that was fun
thoguh i failed at first, but i took a lesson, and then i was good...er.
yeah, still not a pro by no means, and i probably fell like.... 300+ times today *(hence why i  hurt so much...)
oh and my face is windburned... but yeah.
by the end of the day
i got to the top of the mountain
and nearly fell off made it down on the snowboard (after falling several, several times.... xDDD)
so that was good!
and then, i was dead beat dead
and i cAlled vicky, and was blh dead, but i missed her evne more today... <3 vickY!
so.... yeah, i just died then
and there was this cute liitle boy that kept following me around like EVERYWHERE>>> he even tripped me... <_< strange...
and then i left
sat in a car for 4 hrs
vicky called me (YAY!)
and.... yep. now im home, and in bed. and.... yay. 
*dies*

[oh and vicky, you're first present is that a piece of plastic board beat up your boyfriend for you.... xP]

Tags: skiing, snowboarding, tired, travel, vacation
Current Location: my room at mom's
Current Mood: omg... *dies*
Current Music: none-the space heater

 OMG my post just got deleted!!! all that hard work too!
so yeah. lets start again:
skiing all day!!! actually not till like... 4 because i had to:
get there
check in
get my skiis
get my boots (omg... okay, since my feet are apparently incredibly huge it took forever for the guy to get my boots.... he like, had to go into a special room for big footed people and unlock it and everything. but in the end, i got these snazzy red boots with fancy silver buckles!!! OOOO)
so then i skiied until about... 6 on the dot
that was really fun, mind you, it was about 5F the whole day [-16C brrrrr!] and WINDY so ice and snow was blowing in my face
but i didnt freeze it off! (but only because i dont think vicky would appreciate dating a kantian faceless abstraction... iono... just a thought...)
speaking of vicky - first of all
I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!! <33333 I wish you were here!!!!
but because of that, i called her on the slopes while i was skiing... that was fun [nearly crashed though... but it was worth it... *shot*
but seriously.
so  that was fun, and then at 6 we drank some hot chocolate, checked in our skiis, went out for dinner... lots of food, but i was starved!
tomorrow i go snowboarding! that should be fun! 
although, im top heavy... and last time i went snowboarding [and taught myself mind you - ooo mini story! ==>
ok, so i got on the snowboard, took like... 30 minutes to figure out how to strap myself on, another 20 to get going, and then i was like
yay! i win! but then i was like
OMG 
how do i stop!?!?!
so i flipped over onto my head, slid like 20 feet [7meters] and froze my hat... xDDD 
and everyone around me was like *thumbs up*
the end!]
did i mention i miss you vicky?
well i miss you vicky! <3
so im going to go
im sitting in a hotel room right now
and my step father is watching some movie about moses... it sounds cool i guess..... *shrugs*
so im going to get some sleep... it'll be a long day tomorrow.
<3 you all! [but especially you vicky!]

peace out!

-----edit-----
i hit enter, and thought i deleted it again... *shot*

Tags: hotel, skiing, snowboarding, travel, vacation
Current Location: Room 108 - Hotel in WV near Winterplace Ski Resort
Current Mood: SOMEONE TURN DOWN THE HEAT!!!
Current Music: DARE by the Gorillaz

[this is to be from the POV of my 11th grade english teacher and 12th grade philosophy teacher, its a scholarship endorsement form, and for some reason, she wanted me to fill it out before she did (probably so she doesnt have to do as much work)] *feedback?*

1. Ross Alexander Samson
2. Evaluation

 

How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity?
(Guidance Counselor, teacher or minister):

 

I will have known Ross for two years in June, having served as both his English III IB teacher and his Philosophy IB teacher.

 

What is your appraisal of the student's potential as a leader on the college campus?
(in extracurricular activities, the classroom, etc.)?

 

Based upon what I have witnessed of Ross’s behavior in my classes, he has an immensely high potential as a leader, both in a collegial setting and beyond. In addition to his superior ability to absorb and comprehend information, Ross utilizes his ability to transform this information into insightful commentary and furthers the class’s educational development everyday. He is committed to that which he begins, not only seeing it through to its finality, but ensuring that what he, often in conjunction with his classmates, creates is of the finest possible quality.

In these group exercises, Ross provides the foundation that the group needs in order to succeed, stressing the participation of all its members while simultaneously guiding them to achieve excellence. Ross is not hindered by opposition, but instead adapts himself to the issue, as it becomes necessary. He is steadfast in his commitments, however, realizes the benefit of understanding the ideas of others and incorporating those that will positively further both himself as an individual and the team as a whole into his doctrines. In situations I have witnessed, Ross’s strength as an individual has exemplified him as a superb leader.

 

What qualities make this candidate outstanding among his/her peers?

 

Chiefly, Ross is never afraid to take the initiative, whether this involves starting a discussion over a controversial philosophical topic, inquiring into that which he does not yet have knowledge, or any other aspect of class.  Where his peers might step back in order to avoid possible humiliation from failure, Ross, undeterred by this possibility, boldly steps forward taking the risk that compliments all opportunity for great success.

Another evident difference in Ross is his attitude towards challenges that might arise before him. Rather than simply complain profusely, yet take no action concerning whatever might ail him, as most of his peers tend to do, Ross noticeably strives to better the situation.

A common concern among students was the inactive role the Myers Park student government played in the academic lives of Myers Park students. It was unavoidably evident to me that the student body was at the extremely dissatisfied with their government, yet few seemed to be moved to action. Ross, however, did not sit passively so that another year might pass before any correction was made, but instead ran for Senior Class President and, through a labor-intensive campaign, won.

Ross epitomizes what it is to be a leader and a problem solver through his undaunted efforts to transform not only his school, but also the world in which he lives into a more amiable place in which to live.

 

Explain why you feel the candidate would thrive in an environment consisting of enthusiastic learning and active academic discussion:

 

For Ross, or any other student gifted with an exceptional capacity to learn, an environment not consisting of enthusiastic learning and active academic discussion would all but prohibit him from thriving. I have noted that among his peers, those who actively participate in philosophical discussion and who show a passion towards learning not only enhance their own education but Ross’s. As I have mentioned, Ross is not one to stand on the sidelines in the classroom or in life, but is inclined to participate in his utmost capacity; therefore, when he is surrounded by those see to do the same, knowledge proliferates.

 

Additional comments?

Tags: feedback, scholarship essay
Current Location: the green room
Current Mood: anxious
Current Music: some classical music

so
update
i've been accepted into 1 college so far~ yay!
Queen's University of Charlotte
so fun
and... they're in the top 10% of international business schools
and.......... so far are paying over half of my tuition
i swear that they must've never looked at my transcripts
else... yeah, i honestly dont know why they ever accepted me >_>
oh well
so yeah, everything else
is okay
'tis been better
but its getting cold, and I like cold, it helps me think (not that i dont think enough eh?)
my family is coming from canada on tuesday and is staying until friday
that should be fun. interesting if nothing else since i haven't seen them in a while
i just hope that my step father doesn't get into an argument with them since he's like uber!republican and canada is like... well almost socialistic...
what else is new...........
no too much
i really cant wait to see vicky though.........omg.......... its like......................... ajklsf;dddddddddddddddafjlsdkldfljkasfd i wish she were here now, and im going to shoot myself if i don't see her soon........................... but i will!!
um... im a bit sick
or i was
but i ate lots of candy
and i think ive gotten over it
so yay me!
AND NOW
to turn off caps lock...

Current Location: The Office
Current Mood: content
Current Music: None (slovak in the background and random singing)

- go to google images
- search up your answer
- pick one image from the first page
- and post

1. The age you will be on your next birthday.
<img src="http://pbskids.org/sesame/coloring/images/18_babybear.gif">
yay! a bear on crack! ^   ^

2. A place to which you’d like to travel.
<img src="http://www.transitionsabroad.com/publications/magazine/0509/st_petersburg_russia_church.gif">

3. Your favorite place.
<img src="http://www.hickerphoto.com/data/media/65/toronto.jpg"'>

4. Your favorite object.

<img src="http://www.astrologyzine.com/images/ph-gold-blue-topaz-diamond-gents-ring-373-1.jpg">

5. Your favorite food.
<img src="http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/1835009/2/istockphoto_1835009_locks_cream_cheese_bagel.jpg">

- my favourite lunch food

6. Your favorite animal.

<img src="http://www.canids.org/gallery/Popup19379.jpg">

its a fennec!! ^.^

7. Your favorite color
<img src="http://darmano.typepad.com/logic_emotion/images/red.jpg">

8. The town in which you were born
<img src="http://www.worldexecutive.com/cityguides/pics/charlotte/charlotte_1.jpg">

9. The town in which you live
see above

10.The name of a past pet
<img src="http://www.yoyita.com/Logos/Rudyard_Kipling.jpg">

my dog was named after him... (rudyard kipling)

11. The first name of a past love

<img src="http://www.filmfestivals.com/pixus/festivals/generic/MerylStreep.jpeg.jpg">

12. Your nickname/screen name

<img src="http://absechat.blogia.com/upload/rosinator.jpg">

yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh...........

(it says "the rebellion of the cats")

13. Your first name
<img src="http://www.rossu.edu/med/images/ross_main_pic.jpg">

that's me^

14. Your middle name
<img src="http://www.markchurms.com/Merchant2/graphics/alexander-l.jpg">

haha that's me actually

15. Your last name
<img src="http://www.yayacanada.com/samson.jpg">

yes... a combination of him and the guy above him.

16. A bad habit of yours

<img src="http://www.toothpastefordinner.com/072403/you-are-late-again.gif">
17. Your first job
<img src="http://www.series-books.com/mildredwirt/boyscout3.jpg">

18. Your grandmother’s name
<img src="http://tampabaybeaches.com/rolimages/arvilla1.jpg">

19. Your major in college

<img src="http://bus.utk.edu/globi/j0399522.jpg">
20. Your signifigant other's first name
um... see kurchen's page... >_>

yeeeah... i need to be doing hw or at least scholarships...

edit....
oye... somebody help me w/these tags please...

Tags: etc, pictures, random
Current Location: the office
Current Mood: okay
Current Music: none

so
today
my room is clean
i am clean
my binders are clean
and... i have come to terms with myself
so all is well with ross
and now
im going to take this space
to show my undying love, to vicky dearest~
~I <3 j00 Vicky~
and i can't say that enough, really.
like i know times have been rough, and i've been an asshole, but i think we can look past that, and come out even stronger than ever~

and i would go on and on in standard ross fashion, however, there's other business i must attend to now, so that i can talk with vicky freely later without trying to multitask like a jerk
anyways!
im out~

Tags: clean, room, ross, vicky
Current Location: The Office
Current Mood: cheerful
Current Music: the soft scream of a jet engine adn the hum of my computer

Forgive me for taking up space on the internet with my ramblings, but it helps if I can lay my ideas out.
[and as always, feedback is encouraged]

Chantal had a really great idea, I need to list what I like, and what I want to change ~ and I want to figure out what I want to become~

So first lets start with the positive:

Haircut [superficial I know, but it was the first thing that came to mind; >_> really.]
Creativity
Mind, as in philosophical/psychological/religious speculation, etc. [it amuses me if no one else]
endurance
ability to help others through tough times (though... i can be pretty blunt... oh well)
being critical enough to see the situation as it is (though, that can also be a negative)

Negative:

Not being on time (though, I've fixed that)
being lazy
not applying myself to my fullest potential
keeping a messy room
not paying more attention to people
wanting so much and not persuing it
promising that I will change and never doing so
complaining
being too particular (close minded even? about things)
thinking too much about simple (non-philosophical) topics
being not necessarly a pessimist, but a cynic constantly (ie, how this negative list has outgrown the positive list enormously)

hmm, that about covers it for now.
As far as what I want to be, well, i want to be less of the negative things, and more of the positive things.
I want to leave an impact on this world though, I don't just want to drudge through, I do know that.

So with that, I shall go and reflect, change, and furthermore figure out what I'm trying to do.

Hopefully the next time I use this, I won't be so... pensive xD

Tags: criticism, reflection, thought
Current Location: My room
Current Mood: thoughtful
Current Music: None

I don't want to sound emo or anything, but as a forewarning, I'm just going to throw out a few thoughts, statements, etc.
Feedback is welcome... or whatever... so
First of all
I'm sorry to everyone
for
everything.
I want a change in myself
now more than ever
and not just because I upset vicky............ (though, that really set me off.....)
but seriously
I'm tired of being the "always late", "never there", "not reliable" etc etc
and I'm tried of people pushing me to the wayside
usually, I'm in the #2 group
like, for instance
if i were to say, "hey, do you want to do X this weekend?" the person i said it to would likely say "well... actually... i was going to hang out with A, B, and C this weekend... so..."
or whatever. in other words, I am not anyones "main group" of friends, but like the other.
and i bring it on myself im sure... but im just tired of it
im tired of everything thinking that I'm "so weird", "so crazy", etc (and not in a good way either)
and like this weekend
my parents
my siblings
like
ehhh
they want me to get rid of a bunch of my clothes
apparently they're too small for me, i need to get bigger clothes, because i look feminine, girly, whatever
that's what vicky says too, and... well... its okay, but i mena come on, what do you want me to do?
i am somewhat girly, like
i'm not large and muscular, and thus larger clothes look like sheets on me, like.... asklskldjfkl;
if i were manly and large, then it'd be okay, but now i just look like a slob (but a slob with shirts that are not "too small"... indeed...)
but taht's not really important
the important thing is, i want a change, i want to rid myself of my slackerness, of my freakiness, of my undesirability in general.
i don't know what this is the way i've become
but i have
and i don't want to be.
so.
there.
I'm done i guess, because I have work to do, and I'm wasting time, but I had to get this out.
even if no one reads this... yeah... ill work something out...
okaay im done. for sure. so... later~

Tags: blah, change, rant, reflection, ross
Current Location: The Green Room
Current Mood: oy...
Current Music: Fish tank bubbles...

1. Do you have a tattoo?
2. How old are you?
3. Are you single or taken?
4. Fish?
5. Do you dream in color?
6. Ever seen a corpse?
7. Hipsters or Hillbillies?
8. How did we meet?
9. What's your philosophy on life and death?
10. If you could do anything with me, and have no one know, what would it be?
11. Do you trust the police?
12. Do you like musicals?
13. What is your fondest memory of me?
14. If you could change anything about yourself what would it be?
15. Would you cheat ?
16. What are you wearing?
17. Have you ever peed in a pool?
18. Would you hide evidence for me if I asked you to?
19. If I only had one day to live, what would we do together?
20. Which do you prefer - short or long hair?
21. What's your favorite day of the week?
22. What's your favorite color?
23. If you could bring back anyone that has passed, who would it be?
24. Tell me one interesting/odd fact about you?
25. What was your first impression of me?
26. Have you ever done drugs?
27. Will you post this so I can fill it out for you? 

Tags: survey
Current Location: The Green Room
Current Mood: optimistic
Current Music: Fish Tanks