Maiden Oregon

What is up readers from wherever? I am currently exhausted and laying in my twin sized bed! YAY! Life for me has been pretty exciting lately. You could say that the "Unthinkable" has been happening. The madness started on a lovely Thursday:

Thursday:

Walking down the hall of the crazy B floor during a lunch can be an adventure on its own. That is where our story begins. I was walking to math (3rd period B days) through the floods of hungry teens at 1st lunch, when i felt a wee tap on my shoulder. I turned to see that it was Alvan, in his bright blue shirt, from my health class on A days. The conversation to follow went something like this:

Audrey: Hey
Alvan: Hi, your in my health class right?
Audrey: Yeah? Whats up?
Alvan: Well...remember on like the 2nd day of class you did you little about me page thing?
Audrey: Yeah (*how could i forget, i felt like an idiot cause only three in the class actually did what they were supposed to*)
Alvan: And you said you skated?
Audrey: Yeah
Alvan:..............(pause)
Audrey: I am not very good, like I cant do any tricks, but i can stay on the board.......
Alvan: Well...i was wondering....if you would...like to go skate with...me today?
Audrey: Oh. I would love to, but I already made plans. I'm so sorry.
Alvan: Oh (disappointed look on his face)
Audrey: Sometime soon though, I promise.
Alvan: Alright! Um...well...have a good weekend. I will talk to you later.
Audrey: For sure. See ya.

I was late to math. Oh well it was worth it. The rest of the school day was a drag so I will just skip that. -fast forward- After school Natalie and I hung out and went and got food that was so unhealthy for us at emogration. YUM. We just talked, talked, talked, and such. Then we went to the park and talked again. While at the park this old man came and sat on the empty park bench near us. He started telling us about the wonders of technology and cell phones and his life. They he asked "You both are LDS right?" Natalie answered yes, I not being LDS answered no. He looked at me and said "It will happen." And walked off. What a creeper? Ha ha I found it funny, not that being LDS is a bad thing, but saying that made me laugh. Funny stuff.

Okay so the whole time, Natalie and I were talking about hanging out with Matt Webb (the new hot shot in town. ha ha not really, okay well he is cute, never mind, you get the idea) So what did we do, called Matt and invited him over to my house. It was a blast. First I had to give the new guy in town directions to my house, which i accidentally messed up on. (For all who know me, I am not a good directional giving person, right? of course right!) But he eventually showed up. When he parked his nice truck in my drive way, all three of us walked up to Emogration. After fooling around in the store (drawing our names in the frost glass of the frozen department, Matt spraying my "water proof" jeans with the veggie water hose thing, and teasing Natalie) we bought cook your own cinnamon rolls. I payed, We walked home. The rolls only took like 10 minuets so we started playing Phase 10 (my sister too) which was a completely laugh out load experience! I still think Matt made up some rule about all the same colors, blah blah, but whatever! :) We only made it to like Phase 4. The rolls were okay, but Matt and Natalie sure enjoyed them. I think each of them had three. "Matt: Strong men fight with phase cards....Audrey: Weak men fight with frosting on their face! (ha ha crowd goes wild)" Good times. Matt had to leave at 10 so we said our goodbyes. He hugged Natalie and I, and then gave my sister this weird hand hug. WEIRDIE. But she couldn't get over the fact that a senior guy thought her red pants were cool. (cute) That was such a fun evening. I hope we do it again soon, so I can win Phase 10 once and for all! :)

Earlier that day, over a dinner of pizza, my father informed me that he is taking me with him early Friday morning to Myrtl Point Oregon, to help run the Concrete Rodeo Event. AHH!

Friday:

At four in the morning, I left to Oregon. My father was driving, our other work member JJ was in the front seat, and me...well..um..snoring in the back. Driving up the street and asked me Father

"Hey, did you grab my skate shoes and put them in the bad?"
Father: "Ya for sure, i promise."
Me: "Okay, good. Thanks, cause if you hadn't of I wouldn't have any shoes at all"

Sure enough, about thirty minuets later, my Father, received a text from my mom reading: "I think you forgot Aud's skate shoes. Happy Shopping! :)" So Yes, I was shoeless. We drove and drove. When it came time to stop in Winnimucca for breakfast, I was still shoeless. I put on my ONLY pair of socks and walked into the restaurant like it was no big deal. I ate food and was never questioned about my shoes. So, we kept driving. We stopped at Jack's Board House in Medford Oregon. (Jack's houses the most hard core skaters out there. Thrasher magazine has written that "even the eight year old are drinking beer while skating." Coolest place ever." My buddy Justin Shirley helped me pick out these wicked awesome guy shoes and helped me with sizes. I was sold. (no i do not have a picture to post) When paying for them with help from Rita (the shop owner) Tyler Albright (another skater i have grown to know) asked:

Tyler: "Hey Konrad (my father) have you ever been to Myrtl Point."
Father: "Once..."
Tyler: "Man that place is scary. I have gone once to skate. I was skating down the street and people started coming out their ghetto homes and just sat there at stared at me. I felt like I was going to me abducted. The Myrtl Point massacre!"
Father & Audrey: "ha ha ha ha"
Audrey: "well if you were scared the rest of us are dead!"

That my friends was a true. If Tyler was afraid, then we were all done for. Cause Tyler was a tough kid! ha ha His statement turned out to be slightly false. Sure the town was empty, and a little run down. But people weren't rising out of their homes like bodies from graves. We stayed at the Grandmother of all skaters, Carolyn's, house right across the street from the skate park. It was so awesome. Here was this 75 year old lady who had committed her self on building a skate park for the children on Myrtl Point. She had made scrap books from the beginning of it all. Newspaper articles, photographs, fliers, invites...The whole sha-bam. She said that a few skaters were going to camp in her yard for the night. When I went out with one of the skaters to help him with is tent, the whole skate community of Oregon, seemed to be back there. It was quite the party. Lucky me, got to share a bed with good ol' dad. It was big enough for the both of us, so it wasn't bad.

At about 3 in the morning i woke up because our bedroom door was being open. I layed very still. Two giggly girls with a flash light walked in looking for the bathroom which was indeed connected to our room. I thought we were going to have the classic three in the morning, two girls who have had to many beers, pee a thon. It was perfect. The one was walking and didn't realize the bed. She tripped slightly and before putting her hand on my dad, freaked out. Thin she was whispering she shouted to her friend who was right behind her "THERE IS A BED HERE! WITH PEOPLE! (giggle giggle)" The two stumbled in to the bathroom. It was the shut the door and think no one can hear you deal that followed. You heard them talking all about how they hate camping and how their boy friends were so sweet and cute. Blah blah. The door opened, and the one girl said "hey hurry up! lets get the f*** out of this F****ing room." Then they were gone. Funny. Its going into the books.

Saturday:

I woke up at 6 am to find grandmother Carolyn had made a breakfast to feed an army. We ate then left to go set up for the event like a usual skate event morning. Walking out in the back, there were tents everywhere! It was awesome.

The event went well. A lot of wonderful skaters and people. There was this one guy that had painted his face to look slightly like the newer version of the joker from batman. I'm sure it had something to do with the Insane Clown Possy or something. But I found it awesome! (I will put pictures up once I download them all!)

We backed up and got in the car and drove away. About an hour later my Father asked if anyone knew where the money bad with about $$690 was.....no one knew. We stopped at the next gas station and made a frantic search. Pulling out verything , and unloading the whole truck. It was not found. After discussing it, we came to the conclusion that it had indeed been stolen from us. I can't imagine needing to steal from an event like this. It must had been a new parent who didn't know us. Cause all of our skaters respect what we do. This event is the least profitable for our family and as a job. In fact we lose money every year for it. But we put it on for the kids and love of skateboarding. Unbelievable.

Later that night after having some Mexican food. We camped. My father only brought a sleeping bag for JJ and a one man tent so I got the pleasure of sleeping in the truck, which was so much fun.


Sunday:

We drove home today. 15 ong hours from Oregon to Utah. I had an exciting trip and I am really said to have to say goodbye to the skate events for the year. Now we have skiing, which I love the world cups, but its not the same. Skaters are more real. They are down to earth and face struggles everyday. Fact: not even a few are like poser Ryan sheckler. The skiers have money, so its not such a big deal to win a back pack with a shirt.


Sunday night is when I end this here post. Its late and I should go to sleep to catch up on my zzzz's for school tomorrow. Which I am not excited for. I promise to put up some photos of the event, because i caught some sick shots of the wonders of skaters with my new camera. 'Till then- Goodnight. <3


***to explain the title: Tyler Albright, skater for Jacks Board Shop, has MAIDEN OREGON tatoo on his back in the same font as Iron Maiden's logo.*******


Oh yeah....And you all should comment so I feel loved and wanted! Thanks Punks and Punkettes!

Is it cause Im cool?

Is it cause Im cool
Why you dress like me is it honesty or you just a fool
Is it cause Im cool
Why the school kids laugh cause the papers got it wrong again
Is it cause Im cool
Take a piece of me serve me up on a plate in your restaurant
Is it cause Im cool
Is it cause Im cool
Is it cause Im fly
Cos I said what I said when I said what I said but I didnt say
Is it cause Im hip
Why you dig my shit and you say I am a fan now I understand
Is it cause Im hot
Why you mention me in your V.I.P memories
Is it cause Im cool
Is it cause Im cool
I aint buying or selling today
Im just looking around
For some decent conversation
No hidden agenda
No phony pretender
No holding on out for no sweet sixteen
Or peppermint dream
Ill call you please dont call me
Is it cause Im cool
Is it cause Im cool
Is it cause Im Smart
Why you break my heart with the lies you tell baby kiss and tell
Is it cause Im wrong
That you jump right in with no discipline baby sink or swim
Is it cause were friends why you use my name just to entertain yeah
Is it cause Im cool
Is it cause Im cool
Time keeps ticking and running away
And Its taking us fast to a brand new free dimension
Too cool to mention well thats the intention
But some of us too damn blind to see
Its setting us free
Say goodbye to jealousy
Is it cause Im cool
Is it cause Im cool

I would like a big brother, please.

I want an older brother. It may sound extremely stupid and silly, but I have truly always, always wanted one. I have a little sister, who is my world! And sometimes I love it just being us. She is the cutest thing and my best friend, but it is not the same. It could be the fact that I'm the oldest and never really had someone to look up to other than good ol' Mom and Dad. I want that feeling that he is always there for me. A slight feeling of protection you might say. One that I looked up to and all my friends think he is cutest thing! I want to go and talk to him when I have a problem. So he can save the day with the whole BIG BROTHER act. I want someone to teach me the game of football, like how to play, and the rules. I want a brother to punch me in the arm or push me just because. I dont want a boy friend, cause even though they might follow all the traits listed above, most don't last forever. You can't buy a brother at the Toy Store or through a family magazne. (*trust me I checked tee hee) I would like one.

Dew Tour, School Days, and More...OH MY

Where can you find both good looking skateboarders and amazing talent at the same time? The DEW TOUR of course! Starting on Thursday afternoon all the way through Sunday night, I went to enjoy the wonders of the AST Dew Tour. It was so amazingly amazing. Thursday afternoon, not too long after i came home from school, Me, Gabrielle (my sister/best friend), and my Dad took Trax downtown to the Delta Center (I know, I know, "Energy Solutions Arena", BLAH) where the festivities were being held. We watched the pre-lims of the skatepark comp. (Pre-lims= the qualification round for the finals) Thats where I saw my all time favorite person in the whole wide world! *Christian Sereika!* (*see bottom for definetion) Ah he is beautiful! Sadly, he didnt make it to the final round. Oh well. Good looks wont get you everywhere.

Friday night we trax'd down and watched the BMX dirt biking. (Normal BMX bikes, doing crazy stunts/tricks off huge mounds of dirt) This was thrilling. I have never been a big fan of BMX bikers, mostly because they are always cutting in front of you at skateparks, but the tricks these men were pulling off were SUPER. Gabrielle and i took our "Special Guest" passes and sat at the top of the bleachers next to these two skaters. Neither were too atractive but they were funny as can be. We screamed until our voices let out. After the BMX comp, we watched a heavy metal band play and sweat (and sweat and sweat) They were pretty good. I honestly can't remeber the name of the band, but it was made up of four guys all 15 or 16. They were difficult to watch cause they kept making strange faces and pounding their heads (filled with tons of hair as long as mine) to the beat. Strange. Ha ha




Saturday was the skate park finals, which were breath taking. Gabrielle and I got the best seats (next to Tanner, Jimmy, and Eric...who are guys that go to East but never really talked to me cause...um...i dont know why) The tricks were amazing. And little 14 year old Chaz took home 1st (beating that poser Ryan Sheckler)! That kid was sick! The ollie up on the rail and backward ollie made me stand up from my seat screeming! It was so intense. And the jam...GOODNESS! This is also the event where I met my true love. Delino. He is from Brazil and competed. I wanted him to win so bad, he didnt. But wow. But overal this was my favorite event! It was so amazing!

Sunday we watched the Vert Finals (half pipe, skateboarders flying out, good stuff) which was fun, but we had terrible seats. Our seats gave the deffinition of birds eye view.The skater below looked like little lego dudes (Good thing for the jumbo traun) But it was a good show; This is the kind of thing people like Bucky Lasik and Shawn White do (Shawn didnt qualify for it though) I fell in love with this cutie (also from brazil) name Adam Taylor. He got fourth overal which was amazing! I had a wonderful time at the tour! And I can't wait for next year.

School Stuff:

So today for the first day of Thourghly Modern Millie Practice. It was fun, i guess. There are these two annoying freshman who are way cute, but way to excited about drama in every and anyway. Actually i think they are excited about anything! AH! But I think it will be fun. Annie has the perfect voice for Millie! I have high hopes!

Also in the world of theater, my 3/4 drama class is putting on a production of Wylie and the Hairyman! It will be awesome. And guess what! I am the student director! YaHOO! We already held auditions and created a cast list which I am totaly sure about! It will be fun,

I fell asleep in history today.

Well I think thats all folks!

xoxo
Audrey Ann

*Christian is my crush for forever! He has compete in numerous concrete rodeo events and it beautiful! I am not kidding. AHH! And everytime i see him he gives me $25 dollars and his phone number..(sure that only because i am in charge of registration and every boy who walks up to the white tent does, but no one needs to know that!) **

Thinking, Wondering, Hoping, Wishing, Waiting, Wanting

Goodness. I haven't wrote on this for a while. Hmm...Better fix that.

Today was a B day. I lothe B days. First period was Ap Biology with Mrs. Story, who talked and talked. I know she was preparing us for her test comming up but i was just zoned out. I was thinking of everything of anythings. I was wondering what happened to Lindsay's wrist. How cute Matt was when he tapped his toes. And the up coming Dew Tour (which I have VIP passes too and am super duper excited for!) It was one of those moments where you just noticed the little and blig things of your life. I have been thinking an awful lot lately. Weird.

For Drama there is trip down to Ceder City. I signed up and got my money in and all, but Im wondering If i really "want" to go. I mean i wanted a trip and get a way. I am not going to compete or anything. But a lot of my friends are not going because its also home coming that weekend. Im not planning at all on going to homecomming. I would go to the game, but thats it. I want to have fun, but Im starting to think it was all a mistake. Oh well,i guess.

Okay so I kind of a little lot like this kid right. But he is a senior. So whats the point of liking him right,he will never like me back. I dont know. But I cant stop thinking about him. I'm not one of those girls who will go tell him, or flirt tomake himlike me. I'm just the one who waits that he will send me a text, or I will see him in the hallways. Or maybe even he will choose me to be a partner in class or smile at me. I cant make him like me (even though i know he will never think of me more than a classmate...) And I think he likes my best friend. I love her dearly but everytime she says he sent her a text or I see him talk to her in class I cant help but get jelous. Thats my boy rant.... :/

Well I will try to write more. Thanks for listening to my heartfull ramble. T'll next time. Peace.

Skateboarders against Palin!

* Palin Supported Penalties for Using Skateboards on Public or Private Property in Wasilla.
“Beginning Oct. 15 — after the expected opening of the $233,000 Wasilla Skate Park — skaters will be breaking the law if they use their skateboards, in-line skates, bicycles, scooters (or any other recreational, non-motorized wheeled device) on public or private property where signs are posted forbidding their use.”

The Frontiersman added, “In the ordinance approved Monday, the penalty for first-time violators of the ordinance is a written warning and the skate device may be confiscated for 10 calendar days. For a second offense, a $50 fine shall be paid and the skate device may be confiscated for 30 calendar days. A third-time offender will have to pay a $100 fine and will lose his or her skate device permanently.” [Frontiersman, 9/18/98]

On a different note:

Outfit: Take five sweats and I HEART San Fran shirt

Hair style: wet and down

Mood:sad

Music Listening to at the Moment: Save the Night - Eagle Eye Cherry

Texting: no one...

Eating: ice

Word of the moment: hope

Current Big Event: I had dance tonight. AKA the most fun thing ever. We are learning this combination that each of us have helped create. It is so good. Its one of those dances that when danced with enough heart and emotion you WILL get chills or cry

Excited for: Drama tomorrow....i guess

Not Excited for: Schoolio!

Favorite movie at the Moment: Across the Universe

Favorite Quote of the Moment: *You know you are crazy about someone when you take a longer way to class, even if it means climbing an extra set of stairs, just to see him.*

Crush: This total cutie that is like kind of off limits in a way, but way sweet. Lets just say he is not my usal type. (usal type: Skater look) UPDATE: So he totally tapped me on the shoulder today and walked away and then turned around and smiled his crooked smile. cuteness major. I dont think he will like me bad eva but, cuteness.

Favorite color: Yellow and Orange

Favorite food of the moment: hot chocolate

Listening to: Scratched- Scratched

Wants to try: Almond Pecan Ice cream (i still havent tried it...hmm...bettter fix that)

Favorite School Subject: Lunch

Club member of: "the singers need work" club (we are working on jackets! Im the vice pres! )

Sports: Dance (modern, jazz, some hip hop, freestyle) Skateboarding, skiing

Wants to go to: the dance floor

Right now:

Hello. So I feel like updating you on my life right now! Yay.

Outfit: black sweats and my High School Musical the Musical sweatshirt

Hair style: Messy bun type thing

Mood: Giddy

Music Listening to at the Moment: Big & Rich (Save a horse, ride a cowboy) unknown artist

Texting: Matt

Eating: Popcorn (homemade!)

Word of the moment: optimism

Current Big Event: I tried out for Thourghly Modern Millie today! yay! I dint do to hot on the singing (but singing is not my thing) But had so much fun doing the dance...i think i danced all over it! Ha ha

Excited for: Dance Tommorrow night!!!! My favorite.

Not Excited for:School tomorrow....GAH

Favorite movie at the Moment: Across the Universe

Favorite Quote of the Moment: *You know you are crazy about someone when you take a longer way to class, even if it means climbing an extra set of stairs, just to see him.*

Crush: This total cutie that is like kind of off limits in a way, but way sweet. Lets just say he is not my usal type. (usal type: Skater look)

Favorite color: Yellow and Orange

Favorite food of the moment: Chocolate

Listening to: Champgne Supernova- Oasis

Wants to try: Almond Pecan Ice cream

Favorite School Subject: Drama and English (a.k.a. writting)

Club member of: "the singers need work" club (we are working on jackets! Im the vice pres! )

Sports: Dance (modern, jazz, some hip hop, freestyle) Skateboarding, skiing

Wants to go to: THE BEACH like badly

Thats all folks! Love you!

Oh my goodness. I love the rain!