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Monday, November 29, 2010

Creative Writing

The Christmas Décor
                As I walked into our new two story house that we had just bought, I could hear my mom and dad rearranging the furniture to exact position where my mom wanted it. I slammed the door and yelled, “Mom! I’m home!” She ran to greet me as she always did, and interrogated me about my day at school.  “What did you learn? How was your test? Did anything interesting happen?” Just like every other kid I answered them with one word answers, “Nothing. Good. No.” I’m not saying I didn’t like getting asked these questions, I did, but for some reason it’s just what the kid said. Giving them a simple answer and trying not to get into detail so no other questions are sparked. I just wanted to go get a snack and sit on the couch and watch TV, after my long tiring day at school. I loved my parents and would talk to them anytime. But right after school, when you’re the least happy because of all the homework those teachers give you. It’s just not a good time.
            After avoiding any more questions I went got a cup of milk and two oreo’s and went directly to the couch. I sat down and it was like I just sunk into the couch, the best feeling in the world. Then I turned our brand new 47’’ HD TV and got real comfy. It was the perfect setting. Then the sound no one ever wants to hear when you are in the most comfortable position you have been in, the sound of someone calling for your help. You hear them but you act like you don’t and just hope that they wont yell again. But nevertheless it happens, “Ross! Can you come here?!” Oh how I really didn’t want to get up, but since I am such a good person, I yelled back, “What?!?!” Every kid does that. Yell back instead of getting up. That just makes your parents even madder. “Get in here!” I got up and walked in there, taking my time of course. Then she asked the question that started it all, “Can you go to the basement and get some Christmas decorations?”
            After some friendly quarreling between us I started toward the basement. I opened the door and the door made that squeaking noise that always happens in the scary movie. I stared down the dark steps and I felt something come over me. I started to walk down the stairs into the dark. When I reached the bottom I couldn’t see a thing, I felt around desperately for a light switch begging for some light. Finally I found it and turned it on. It was very cold, cobwebs everywhere. My mom said that the box of Christmas ingredients would be in the very back. At that time I thought no biggie. But now, in the moment, once I got down there, I was starting to rethink my original thought. I grabbed a long but slender stick. I started batting down all the cob webs that were in my way. While fighting threw the spider webs I was scanning for the box marked CHRISTMAS. Knowing my mom I figured it would be a huge box due to all of our beautiful décor. When reaching the back of the basement, still nothing. I was stumped. Where could it be? At this point I was starting to get a little bit angry but I managed to contain my composer.
            I started back towards the stairs retracing my steps, trying to dodge the spider webs that had been replaced during the time I had been down there. I headed up the stairs making sure to keep the light on and keep the door wide open. I searched for my mom for what seemed like forever. When I found her I politely asked, “Where the heck is the Christmas box?” She then responded with, “It’s in the very back, like in the crawl space in the back.” I accepted this answer with a look on my face of disbelief. All I wanted was to lay down and relax. My energy level was dangerously low.
            Once again I started back toward the basement with hope that it will be a snatch and grab job. Open the crawl space, grab it and go. I knew that it would be that easy but, a boy can hope. During my walk I heard a loud noise that sounded like a gun shot in our house. It startled me and my heart sank. I realized my dad and my mom were in the dining room and I don’t have any pets. I turned the corner cautiously with my fist clinch ready to rumble if that was necessary. Once turning the corner, I saw nothing, except that the basement door was closed. I went to the garage and grabbed my Louisville Slugger. I opened the door once I determined that it was safe, I proceeded down the stairs. With walls on both sides I only had to worry about the sides. I made it to the last step and paused trying to listen for any suspicious noises. Now since the light was off I had to do some kind of ninja move to turn the light on and get ready to woop some butt. I put a quick plan together in my head. I would jump over to the light switch turn it on with one hand and get ready to swing with the other, all in one swift fluid motion. Once accomplishing that since I am amazing I looked and saw nothing. I was very perplexed by the series of events that just occurred. I ran to the crawl space and looked rapidly for the box. Not seeing it, reluctantly I went back further, and further. Finally I was to the back and found it. I grabbed it and turned to take it out when I saw something on the back of the wall. I looked closer and it was scrapes on the wall that looked like fingernail scrapes. I then looked all around the space and saw them everywhere. I scurried out of there, barely remembering to take the box with me. I ran up the stairs so fast I missed one and almost fell down. I gathered myself and continued to run. I got up the steps and slammed the door. I don’t remember anything else that happened that night, except the first time IT happened.
            I was laying in bed and suddenly I jerked awake at 2:30. I don’t know why that happens but all I know is that it hasn’t stopped. Its been going on for two weeks now. Every single night since the night I saw the fingernail scrapings in the cement walls that were in the crawl space. I’m very worried about what that was, and why it has affected me. I could be nothing, but I think it is something. I don’t know what to do or who to tell. I haven’t told anyone yet, so if you are reading this you are the first. Someone must have published this when they found it. I will carry this in my wallet from now on. No one will know this story if everything remains ok.  

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Responce

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Well another week and weekend in the bag. Only two days this week, and they will be the slowest days ever! Oh well, its whatever. Football games were ok this weekend. Colt McCoy was freaking horrible! Thats why the browns lost. The jets had an amazing comback, and once again santonio holmes is a hero. im pretty much just rambling now, i dont really have anything else to say. Im pretty excited for thanksgiving, im going to west virginia. My mom has already set up our christmas decorations. Well its been real.

Monday, November 15, 2010

Alright, why cant i ever remember to do this blog? Its like i remember on Friday then the weekend comes and i work and hang out with friends. Then sunday comes around and i feel like im forgetting to do something but i can never remember. Then Mr. Potter is like make sure if you didnt do your blogs do them for late credit and i just shake my head. Then i go to Econ and guess what?! I have a blog in that class to! And guess what i forgot to do in that class to. Yup, blog. Im so not used to doing blog stuff.
Side note: Im tired
So on the good side, it is officially basketball season. The best sport ever! My team, the one and only Duke Blue Devils, is off to a good start. They defeated Princeton, but they looked a little out of sync. I mean they are young, but no matter how young the team coach K always seems to make them good. That my dear friends is why he is the best basketball coach ever. 

Monday, October 25, 2010

This I believe

Have you ever heard of the expression, “Money cannot buy happiness.” We use this saying most times to describe rich people who aren’t happy. I believe that the expression “Money cannot buy happiness” is true.
            I still remember my first pay check. The day I got paid I had the best feeling ever, like I could do anything! Of course I could not do anything because I only got $35.95.
            But I went to Wal-Mart with my friend and we blew all of it on idiotic things, like huge bouncy balls, and Nerf guns with a bunch of darts. It was like we were little kids again. We played with everything and did the stupidest things ever, but somehow it was the greatest time! When we tried to explain what we did to our other friends they just didn’t understand. We have all had those times that are a blast, but when you try to tell someone what you did that was so much fun they just look at you like you are an alien. This was one of those times for me. After we were done explaining it our story just didn’t do the experience justice so my friend look at us with a blank look on his face, shook his head and said, “You guys are retarded!”
            This was a time when money seemed to buy happiness. Even though it made us have a good time it did not buy happiness. The fun time went away and we got bored again. Money cannot buy you happiness but it can buy fun times. Say you bought a Xbox… Although you love it the fun you have playing it will go away, even though you don’t think that could ever happen. But if you have money to buy something every time you are bored then go for it! But most people do not have that much money. Does that mean that everyone else is mad and bored all the time? No, if anything they are truly happy.
            In the life question “Can money buy happiness?” I would have to say no. Money can fun times but it cannot buy happiness. If anything money causes pain.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

good day to be a buckeye

Well this weekend was full of good football. Ohio state won, because they have the weakest schedule ever.Alabama lost, that was a great game. Michigan lost to Michigan state just because they defense is non existent. I watched most of the games but then i had to work. Worked suck on friday cause everybody orders pizza during football games. Anyway, Ohio State should be number one unless Oregon sneaks ahead of them. Hopefully not but you never know.
We only have 3 days this weekend!!! I just remember it!!!! yay!

Random Question.... What is your favor flavored Pringles?

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Concert

This weekend i went to a concert in mount vernon. I went up there friday night spent the night with some friends. Then i got up at 10am and went straight to the concerts which went till 11pm. There were tons of bands there! I saw Group 1 Crew, Hawknelson, Disciple,  Thousand Foot Cruch, and my favorite one there Fireflight. They all killed it! I bought 6 cd's. I cant wait for the next concert!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh ya.... i went with my best friend to! that is why it was so fun!!

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Responce

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Sunday, September 26, 2010

Football

So this Saturday i was able to watch a lot of football due to the illness i acquired. I watched the Michigan game. Unfortunately i was kind of impressed by both of their back up quarterbacks being just as good as the starting quarterback. They did play bowling green so i cant give them to much credit. I also watched the Arkansas and Alabama game. That was the greatest game so far this season. I really thought Arkansas was going to win but then, Alabama decided to show up. They made an amazing come back! In the second half they started using their HEISMAN WINNING half back! The destroyed Arkansas with the screen pass! I was impressed by many teams this Saturday!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Well its been a long week. Worked friday, saturday, and sunday. Im so tired! I had a ton of homework to do and not enough time. Dont work until next weekend so i have some days off. YAY! With my saved up money i think im going to switch my phone providers and go over to Verison. I want the newest Droid X. Its really sweet. Thats pretty much all i have to say, but since i have to spend some time on this ill write about how bored i am and how im about to fall asleep. My eye lids are getting so heavy! I just cant think at all right now.

P.S.
just want to voice my opinion on how dumb homework is...... That is all

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

First Blog

For some reason i feel like the first blog is really awkward. Dont know what to write about so im going to take some time to tell you a little about me.

My name is Ross Barber, and i am a senior at Gahanna Lincoln High School. I moved to Gahanna at the beginning of freshman year from Dayton, because my dad got a new job. Anyway, my favorite color is red! I have a red Subaru Impreza WRX... translation.... Fast. I work at the Donatos in Gahanna. I only have three classes this semester! English, Government, and Economics. My favorite sports are basketball, and volleyball. My favorite basketball team is the Duke Blue Devils. My dad went there for college, and i also have met the greatest coach! His name is Mike Krzyzewski, but most people just call him Coach K. I love music! I play the guitar, bass, and a little piano. My favorite band is Skillet, and Buckckerry.

I just got a phone call from my best friend and she just one 2 tickets to Americas got Talent from WNCI!! Were going to the auditions, which are on her birthday, how ironic! Amazing! Well i dont really have anything else to say. So until next time, peace.