Yellow Star

Building my house was easily one of the greatest things I think I have ever done. There wasn't one thing easy about doing it. It took at least six years to complete the entire house. They main reason it took so long is because it was only my dad, grandpa, and me practically building the entire house. But in the end, It was extremely worth it. I learned more in that period of time, than I have in my entire life. It also helped me decided what I may want to do with my future.

Learning to play the drums is a pretty awesome experience. Not everyone can just pick up some sticks and beat on some circular thing and make it sound good and have some sense to it. So I'm pretty proud of that fact. I always had a knack for it. I just needed someone to help me fine tune my abilities. And eventually that person arrived. Now playing the drums is something I do every single day.

Getting first in community ball for five years straight is definitely something to be proud of. I am pretty sure we were the only team to ever do that. And to add on to it, we were undefeated for four out of those five years. Losing only one game that one year we didn't. Doing this made me a better player I would have to say.

Getting saved is probably the greatest thing to ever happen to me. Without this decision I made that day when I was 10, I probably wouldn't be the same person I am today. My life would be completely different. I wouldn't have met the people I know today. I just would be completely different. So that is why it is probably the greatest thing to happen to me.

Learning to drive a standard and getting my license isn't one of the best things ever, but it still is really awesome. It gives you a sense of freedom. It is a sign of you growing older. So it changed me in that sense I guess. Also, driving a standard is really awesome too. Not everyone can drive it so they can't take it somewhere without you knowing. And you can burn out easier, which is awesome!

Getting a job mowing and umpiring is a pretty big accomplishment in my life. It gave me a sense of responsibility. Helps me stay on track. It also helps me with the money situation. So I can buy me some stuff. Mainly gas though.

Doing community things with my church helped shape who I am today. It didn't really have to be anything big. Maybe just praying for someone. But even the little things like that made me who I am. It also helped who I was with. I was with people that I really cared about.

Going to the quarter finals game in basketball was a amazing experience. I got to play on a amazing college basketball court. Which was Drury college. It was also a amazing experience. All the fans there cheering and being really loud. It was just awesome. Even though we lost that game, it made me better. It just made me want to get to that game again next year. Hopefully even farther.

Playing the district championship game as a freshman in baseball isn't the most awesome thing ever, but it still is amazing. Not every freshman can say they started on varsity for baseball and made it to the district championship game. We also started six freshman last year. So doing this, it made me a better player. Even though we lost that game too, it made me want to go farther this year.

Being in the top ten in my class every year so far is pretty awesome. Staying in the top ten and playing sports year around isn't the easiest thing ever. So I say if you can do that, then your doing pretty well. Doing sports and school work year around isn't easy, but it helps me work harder. I get better from it.

Best: From best to least
1. Getting saved.
2. Building my house.
3. Learning to play the drums.
4. Doing community things with my church.
5. Getting to the quarterfinals game.
6. Getting to district finals game.
7. Learning to drive a standard and getting my license.
8. Getting a job mowing and umpiring.
9. Getting first in community ball five years straight.
10. Being top ten in my class.