What would I do without all of you?

Thank you to Gurleen who read my last post and corrected some of my spelling.  I make mistakes too and it is nice to have my own "guardian spelling angel."  I guess when we're in a hurry we stop paying close attention to things like grammar and spelling.  Hmmm... That sounds like something I've heard about before: texting and email.  In fact, in the interest of speedy responses, emails, messaging and texting have their own language (with which all of you are very familiar).  I find it really interesting that we can keep those forms of writing separate from all the other ways we write, for school assignments for example.  It's almost like having a second personality. 

On another note, I look forward to a good basketball game downstairs.  Go Pride!

Wow! I'm a SUPERSTAR!

I feel like a superstar!   I never meant for this to happen... I wonder if I will have to start signing autographs now.  Maybe I should keep a pen on me at all times.  Hold on a second; where would I keep a pen?  I can't believe that there are pictures of me on google.   I guess that should be a lesson to me:  You never know where your pictures will end up and who will be able to see them.  I guess that anything that is posted online becomes fair game for sharing.  I'm sure you have heard that a thousand times before, but it has just become very real for me.  I guess that I better be careful about what I post and where...

The weather was gorgeous outside today.  Here's hoping that it continues.  I heard a rumor that Ms. Fuezery will take you out for recess tomorrow if it isn't raining.  I am trying to cross my fingers for you, you just can't see it.  Enjoy the nice weather!

Isn't it supposed to be April showers?

I thought that the saying went, "April showers bring May flowers."  Well, from where I'm "standing", that is only partially true.  We do have the flowers, but there are still plenty of showers.  Raise your hand if you are tired of the rain.  Oh, wait.  I guess we can't do that through the blog.  I will just have to settle for a survey then. 

It is far too dreary outside.   It felt wonderful to have a short break from this dark, grey weather on Saturday, and to see the glorious sun.  I remain hopeful that it will return again soon.   Furthermore, I remain hopeful that the weather will warm up soon as well. 

On that note, I have heard a rumor that "Field Day" is coming up soon on Friday, June 3.  That sounds like it should be a lot of fun.  I have heard only good things about it, and I look forward to seeing it with my own eyes.   I can't believe that it is almost June.  Can you? 

On another note, Happy Victoria Day to anyone who celebrates it.   I'm not too jealous of those Canadians, because Memorial Day is next Monday.  We'll get our day off then. 

I have pride in our Pride!

Hello All, I wanted to write yesterday, but alas, the website was down and wouldn't allow me to do so.  Therefore, here is what I wanted to share with you yesterday.  Better late than never.

I find nothing more exciting than watching a team play a game where they have to defeat enormous odds, and they rise to the occasion.  That is exactly what the boys’ basketball team did today.  They worked extremely hard, sprinting from one end of the court to the other, claiming rebounds, and scoring three-point shots and lay-up after lay-up.  Have you ever experienced a situation where you started shaking in your excitement as you waited to discover the outcome of a situation?  That was how I felt today, cheering for the team.  They made an amazing comeback, and although they did not win, they were extremely close and are able to walk away with their heads held high, because they truly played as a team.  Keep working on the well-oiled machine, and keep listening to each other boys.  If it’s working, which it seems to be, it’s worth working on and improving.  There is no limit to what you can accomplish if you work together; I look forward to a win the next time… 

What a game!

Oh, what a game it was!   It was hard to choose what to focus my eyes on: the fast-paced game or the colossal crowd of spectators!  The girls did a fantastic job!  Not only did they win, but they played hard and worked well together.  It was a very exciting game with numerous interceptions and I can only dream about the heights to which these girls went to capture the rebounds.  It was amazing to watch!  I wish I could jump that high.  Sigh...  I look forward to seeing the boys' team play on Thursday. 

Have you ever thought about what makes one person enjoy one sport, while someone else prefers a completely different sport?  I guess it must have something to do with the skills that you already have; the better you are at something, the more you enjoy it.  Is that how it always works?  I wonder... What about people who try new sports and grow to like them?  Can you enjoy participating in a sport even if you are not the "best" at it?  Can you enjoy anything if you are not good at it?  Is it always true that we tend to choose activities that we can do easily?  That also made me question myself about whether easy is always better.  Isn't easy sometimes boring?  I know that I definitely enjoy a challenge when it comes to everything that I do, although I also admit that it is more enjoyable if I can be successful.  I've recently been taught how to do Sudoku's, for example, and I love them, because they challenge me.  However, the hard ones are really hard (I do try them though). 

One more thing...

I wanted to share one more thing with you all.  I love the spring!   Don't you?  Have you taken the time to stop and smell the flowers?  Gorgeous flowers are in bloom everywhere in all sorts of vivid colors, and I am constantly distracted by their scent and how lovely they look.  If you haven't taken the time to observe them yet, I hope you will soon, because they are too good to miss!

My name is Bob Gilbert!

I don't know why people keep trying to rename me.  Have you ever had that experience?  Have you ever met someone who either could remember your name, or simply refused to call you by your real name?  I find that really annoying, especially because I like my name.  It would be okay if I chose to change it, and I reserve the right to do so at any later date if I feel like it. 

At first, I was Bob.  Then I acquired a last name, which was fine, because, well, everyone has a last name (or, atleast, everyone I know).  But now, I find that people feel they can rename me.  I like my name, and so I am sticking up for myself and saying, hey, leave my name alone.  My name is Bob Gilbert.  End of discussion.

On another note, it is really nice to be back in school.  I missed everyone tremendously!  My surgery was successful, as I am sure that you could see.  All my appendages (ears and legs) are back where they belong, thank goodness.  Thank you Dr. Weedon!  You were very kind to me.  I can now look forward to a long, healthy, and happy life.