It might be because I'm mostly Irish, or it could be because my birthstone is emerald, or it could even be that I like potatoes and the color green too much, but I absolutely love St. Patrick's Day.
Not "okay with it."
Not "tolerates it."
Not "like it."
Love it.
St. Patty's Day is definately in my top 5 holidays, but I've always had a liking for Ireland in general. Irish food, Irish coffee, Irish Spring, etcetra.
I especially love Irish music. I was dissappointed that I couldn't see Dropkick Murpheys last year at Bonnaroo, but this year I'll get to see Mumford & Sons. :D I know they aren't technically Irish, but their music absolutely has some Irish basis. So, yes, I'm excited.
Eventually I might go to Ireland. Meet the people, try the food, learn the language, learn to Riverdance (hopefully). Maybe even find out more of my family tree.
Hopefully it isn't as stereotypical over there as most people think, with leprechauns running around with ridiculous names like "Andrew O'McNolinshire."
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Newspaper, Awesomeness, and Forgetfullness. Oh my...
Wow, I haven't written a blog in forever. I really need to remember I have one... But that's beside the point.
Updates:
Monday, The EDGE Newspaper staff journeyed to Lipscomb University for the THSPA awards. We were a mixture of excited, nervous, chill, panic-attack mode, and rawr. After being second in the state to Harpeth Hall last year, all of us wondered if we would reclaim the #1 All-Tennessee title again.
Well, guess what.
We did!
(cue fireworks and feeling of Awesome.)
But honestly, it doesn't take a shiny golden star trophy to assure me that we're the best newspaper in Tennesee. Just reading it and being with the other staff members tells me that. We're all like a big family. At the Mexican restaurant, we had one of the greatest times. Nathan brought (delicious) cupcakes, and somebody tipped off the waiters that Amanda's birthday was the day before that. Needless to say, a large, pink sombrero and a surprised expression were involved. :)
After that, we went up the road to play lazer tag. Good news? Private party, no terrifying children (you had to be there to know.) We had codenames such as Sherlock, Watson, Mr. Sideburns, a trio of wizards: Merlin, Gandalf, and Dumbledore, and Bob!!
It seems as though every time we go to lazer tag, our advisor, Mrs. Lockhart, never fails to prove how awesome she is. All of us who thought we were good were completely blown out of the water by "Spiffychic." Now, we are convinced she was a WWII sniper in a past life.
Sadly, after lazer tag, tragedy struck.
The leftover cupcakes were dropped. Not one, not a couple. All of them. This called for a moment of silence followed by a quick cleanup.
At the end of the day, we all came back with a few awards and the satisfaction of another day with our newspaper family.
Best day so far? More than likely.
Updates:
Monday, The EDGE Newspaper staff journeyed to Lipscomb University for the THSPA awards. We were a mixture of excited, nervous, chill, panic-attack mode, and rawr. After being second in the state to Harpeth Hall last year, all of us wondered if we would reclaim the #1 All-Tennessee title again.
Well, guess what.
We did!
(cue fireworks and feeling of Awesome.)
But honestly, it doesn't take a shiny golden star trophy to assure me that we're the best newspaper in Tennesee. Just reading it and being with the other staff members tells me that. We're all like a big family. At the Mexican restaurant, we had one of the greatest times. Nathan brought (delicious) cupcakes, and somebody tipped off the waiters that Amanda's birthday was the day before that. Needless to say, a large, pink sombrero and a surprised expression were involved. :)
After that, we went up the road to play lazer tag. Good news? Private party, no terrifying children (you had to be there to know.) We had codenames such as Sherlock, Watson, Mr. Sideburns, a trio of wizards: Merlin, Gandalf, and Dumbledore, and Bob!!
It seems as though every time we go to lazer tag, our advisor, Mrs. Lockhart, never fails to prove how awesome she is. All of us who thought we were good were completely blown out of the water by "Spiffychic." Now, we are convinced she was a WWII sniper in a past life.
Sadly, after lazer tag, tragedy struck.
The leftover cupcakes were dropped. Not one, not a couple. All of them. This called for a moment of silence followed by a quick cleanup.
At the end of the day, we all came back with a few awards and the satisfaction of another day with our newspaper family.
Best day so far? More than likely.
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