Happy New Year!

Less than 2 and a half hours until 2011!

Now is the time to remember all your memories of 2010--good or bad. What did you accomplish? What could you have done better? What was the best thing that happened to you? The worst?

2010 was a great year for me, and I hope it was for you too. :) May 2011 be even better!!

Happy New Year!

BEEN GONE FOR ALMOST A MONTH!

OMG I am so sorry I haven't been on my blog. It's been over four weeks it looks like.

So, I will be updating everything. :P

Hey, MERRY CHRISTMAS! Maybe now that the big holiday is over, I can go back to some blogging. Which reminds me, I am using the new laptop I got for Christmas. :)

Went to my grandparents' house yesterday and had Christmas dinner there, opened up gifts, and just hung out. I love spending time with family, especially at this time of the year.

So, I hope everyone had a great time no matter what holiday you celebrate. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

And, a new poll, riddle, and quote are posted. They are over on the left of this post.

Hot Air Balloon Poll Results

My recent poll was "Have you ever ridden in a hot air balloon?" 2 people said yes, and 4 said no.

I haven't ridden in a hot air balloon before but it sounds like a lot of fun. Maybe I should try it one day.... I heard the weather has to be perfect for it.

Thanks for voting!

Sorry it's been a while, folks. I will be posting a new poll so stay tuned!

End of November

So, it's the end of November, and everything is started to calm down now. There's not much on the schedule anymore.

It was a lot of fun with my grandparents, by the way! They left yesterday. When they were here, we did some decorating for Christmas as well. The tree looks so pretty, and our Christmas lights in the front and back of our house are nice. :)

Yesterday I received a package. It was pretty big, and on it was a big sticker saying, "CONTAINS CHOCOLATE". Can you even imagine the excitement I felt then? WOW... It was an advent calendar (you know, the things that help you count down to Christmas with chocolate...). I've gotten two, so that's two pieces a day....and 24 in each advent calendar....that's 48 chocolates! KEWL...

I heard it's supposed to snow tomorrow. Christmas is just around the corner!

Muffin Poll Results

My recent poll, "What's your favorite kind of muffin?" has results!

66% said Lemon Poppy seed
33% Cranberry

The other choices were:
Choc. Chip
Blueberry
Banana Nut
Cinnamon Apple
Other

I felt this poll should DEFINATELY be featured on my blog.... I'm OBSESSED with muffins, and I mean OBSESSED. (my fave is choc. chip!)

A new poll will be posted shortly. THANKS! :))))))

Grandparents

My grandparents are in town! They'll be spending Thanksgiving with us.

Just finished eating a chocolate cream pie that I made with my grandma.... Boy was it tasty!!!

I've also been playing a ton of Wii Golf with my grandpa. :) Just beat my record.... I got a -4!!!!

So, it's going to be a fun week. If I don't post anything for a while, that's why...I'm spending time with my grandparents!

So, a new poll is up along with a new quote of the week, and A NEW RIDDLE!!!! All of this is on the left side of this blog post. ANYONE can vote on the poll, and you will remain anonymous. AND....can you solve the riddle???

Foreign Language Poll Results

My recent poll that was held was "Can you speak a foreign language?"

100% of the 5 people said "no"... and I expected that. :)

I cannot speak a foreign language, however, I do know quite a bit of Spanish (which is strange since I'm not taking Spanish in school). [Shrug]

Thanks for voting! I'm sorry it took so long for me to get back to you all about it... I've been having a lot of crazy weeks goin' on, huh? A new poll should be up shortly. STAY TUNED!!!!

Back from all the Craziness!

I've been gone so long, haven't I? I'm so sorry. Looks like I really need to catch up on some things around here. That's what I've been working on...I've been SO busy.

I had that IMEA concert this past weekend. (You know, the concert where they gather 200 or something of the best singers in the state that auditioned?) It was SO fun. Everyone was INCREDIBLE. It sounded like a choir of adults, it was that fantastic. I had so much fun!

Oh, and make sure you honor those who have served for us. Veteran's Day is a very important holiday, so be sure to stop and think about it.

Everything seems to be updated....thanks for visiting! Again, I apologize for that long period of time of no updates! A new poll, quote, and riddle are posted. If you want results from the last poll, view the post below this one.

Favorite Season Poll Results

So, my recent poll (which was up for the longest time) had a little less votes than usual. Probably because I just have been behind in updating the site (which I apologize for).

It was asking what your favorite season was. 2 said Summer and 1 said Fall. I personally like either Fall or Spring, mainly because I like weather that's not too extreme. I also like breezy weather, too.

Thanks for voting, even if it was just a small group of you guys. The new poll is posted along with a new quote and riddle. (Giving you a break with a riddles...the last few have been challenging!!! This new riddle is a pretty well-known one. It seems to show up in a lot of the joke books.)

Halloween

Halloween was great! I went as a chocolate chip muffin with two of my friends who were an egg and a glass of orange juice (we really wanted a breakfast theme).

I ended up getting 147 pieces of candy, a glowstick, 2 vampire teeth, and 5 plastic spiders.

We have neighbor's that do a haunted house in their garage, and each year it's incredible! Went through that this year...

That's pretty much it. :))) HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Birthday Poll Results

My recent poll was "When is your birthday?"

6 people voted...

Results:

January 0%
February 0%
March 16%
April 0%
May 33%
June 0%
July 0%
August 33%
September 16%
October 0%
November 0%
December 0%

My b-day is in March, and it looks like someone else's was, too. Thanks for voting!

A new poll will be posted! Along with a new riddle, important dates for November, and quote...And good news! The Video Page is up! It's still under construction, but a few videos are being uploaded to the page!

My Guinea Pig

I have extremely sad news to tell you.

My guinea pig, Cinnamon died this morning. I found out today after I got home from school. We buried her in the garden. I'm so depressed, but I know she's moved on to a better place.

As you may know, she had a blog. Her blog will still be going on. From now on, they will be poems about life and what a blessing it is. Life truly is a blessing, and I have enjoyed 6 wonderful years with Cinnamon. She was such a great piggy. I love her. ♥

www.webmasterpiggy.blogspot.com

Brian Regan

Boy, do I feel stupid.

So, my post right below this one was about what I did in the past week since I haven't posted in a while.

Well, I was just reminded my someone who posted a comment that there is something major that I missed. (I knew I was forgetting to mention SOMETHING...) This same person who left the comment was there with me...and this is it:

I SAW BRIAN REGAN IN CONCERT!!! (How could I have forgotten the funniest man alive?) Brian Regan is the best comedian ever, and I saw his concert on Friday. I've mentioned him in another post called "Tickets!" I think.

For those of you who don't know, Brian is a clean, friendly, HILARIOUS comedian. I highly suggest you check him out. He's sooo funny!

So, that was probably the highlight of my week. (So amazing that I forgot to mention it in the post before this one!) I had so much fun at his concert! Thanks, everyone who went with us (had a great time) and a special thanks to BRIAN REGAN!!!!!!!!!

WOW!

Oh my goodness, I'm back!

I haven't posted anything since the 18th! WOW!

A lot has happened in the past week. (I've got a lot of things to catch up on, huh?)

So...the school play was on Wednesday morning for 6th graders and Thursday night for parents and students. It went great! I think I had the most fun performing on Thursday...mainly because the lighting was even better and there wasn't as much talking in the audience...I don't know. Both performances were great.

And the next day was the school dance...when I paid for my ticket, the lady was like, "You were great last night." (Dance ticket ladies go to school plays???)

The dance was fun. It was a Halloween dance, so I wore my costume from last year which is some sort of fancy witch...that's not going to be my costume this year...This year I think I'm gonna be a muffin (still in the process of being made...even though I haven't started yet. Better get a move on, I suppose).

Yesterday, I went to a Halloween festival where there was a haunted hay ride and an awesome haunted house. This isn't some lame, kiddy haunted house...you actually travel through a maze in the dark where there are creepy rooms you come across, and there are people in amazing costumes at the end of corners in the maze that turn on a flashlight towards their face at the last moment and SSSCCRREEEAAMM!!!! It takes you about ten minutes to get out!

Also, yesterday I helped out at a Senior Home. That was really cool. It feels so nice to help the elderly. :)))

So, that's what's been goin' on that you've missed. There is a new poll, riddle, and quote...so just keep lookin' over at the left side of the screen.

Favorite Color Poll Results

My recent (and easy) poll was "What's your favorite color?" (you could have selected multiple answers).

6 people voted...and the results are:

Red 66%
Orange 33%
Yellow 16%
Green 50%
Blue 33%
Purple 16%
Pink 16%
Black 66%
Gray 16%
Brown 16%
Other 33%

Lots of choices there...

Personally, my favorite color is PURPLE!!!! (I didn't vote...I NEVER do.)

Thanks for voting everyone! I'm going to be posting a new poll very soon!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

It's my dad's birthday today...as it says in the feature called "Important Dates."

I just want him to know I love him! Happy birthday, Dad!

(Got him some holdiay coffee...he loves it!)

This weekend, we celebrated....and we also saw 7 turkeys that started to follow us! (We even saw 2 swans, 2 sheep, and 3 peacocks!)

Happy birthday, Dad!

(P.S. I'll be posting a new riddle and quote off to the side so STAYED TUNED!!!)

Hiking, then Dinner

Gonna go hiking today...and then we're stopping by the lodge near the forest preserve and having dinner! They've got excellent pudding....Can't wait!!! :)))

Name Poll Results

I had a laid-back kind of poll this time (I needed a little bit of a break). It was "What letter does your first name start with? A-M or N-Z?"

80% said A-M

and the other 20% said N-Z

Thanks, everyone for voting! I have another laid-back poll question up. But, hey...laid-back questions make it easier for everyone, huh? Please vote! Thanks!

Corn Starch & Water Video

Here's a video I recieved in an email. It's so cool! You have to watch this. Have fun!

(P.S. - Happy 10/10/10!)

Psst...and don't forget to check out the NEW riddle that's posted (two features down off to the left marked "RiddleFrenzy") and vote on the weekly poll (first feature down! ANYONE can vote...for those of you who are concerned about their personal safety...you show up as anonymous when you vote!)

IMEA Results

I finally got the results on whether I made it into IMEA or not...and the answer is...

YES!!!! I MADE IT INTO IMEA!!! I am one of the 200 or 250 kids or something that was chosen as one of the best singers in the state! I'm so excited!

So, practicing will start tomorrow, and I'll practice every Tuesday and Thursday mornings...and then there is a huge musical festival on November 6th that I get to take a bus to! Soooo happy! My face lit up when I recieved the letter that said "Congratulations for making it into IMEA!"

:)))))))))))))))))))

(Also be sure to scroll down and view the post before this one...it's about me fallin' in a pond!
And...PLEASE vote on the poll off to the left...PLEASE check out the riddle which is also off to the left...and be sure to check out important dates of October which are also off to the left...!!) :)))

The Pond in Which I Fell

I fell in a pond on Sunday. You wanna know the story? Alright. Keep reading.

So, I went to a camp site with other kids in my grade from my church for a retreat as a part of confirmation. We slept in a nice cabin that had bunk beds, a piano, and a cafeteria right upstairs.

Anyway, the next day, after doing a lot of community service, we all walked into the woods to a pond that had a rope bridge going across. I was not expecting the rope bridge to look like a tightrope like from a circus or whatever. I was thinking it was going to be truly a real bridge except made rope instead of wood. But no. It was basically a tightrope with two ropes higher up to grab on to.

I kept chickening out. Should I...or shouldn't I...??? I finally got the courage to walk across. It wasn't so bad at first...but as I got closer to the middle, it wobbled more. And of course, I got stuck beind this kid named Drake who was probably born naturally clumsy. He lost his balance, and the rope twisted, so I was literally laying horizontally on one of the ropes.

So, he finally lets go...but the rope acted like a rubber band and flung me into the pond like a catapult...I WOULD'VE STILL BEEN HOLDIN' ON IF IT WEREN'T FOR DRAKE!!! LOL

IMEA Auditions

I did my IMEA auditions on Saturday! (Read post marked "IMEA" for info about what I'm talking about).

Anyway, it was much easier than I thought...I was taken into 3 rooms...one was for testing my vocal warm-ups, and the other two were for singing the songs. It was a one on one kinda thing in each room.

It took probably 5 minutes. Easy. I find out tomorrow if I made it or not. Tomorrow is a half-day at school, so if I find out I made it into IMEA, I'm gonna be having a REALLY good day! :)))

IMEA

So, for the past few weeks, I've been busy rehearsing for something called "IMEA." That's when 250 of the best singers in the state are chosen to form a huge choir together. I'm going to be auditioning for it tomorrow!

I've been practicing before school, during my lunch break, and during some of my choir class. It's a big deal, and I really hope I make it! My audition time tomorrow is 3:24pm...which is a bit of a dilemma considering I have to be at some sort of a retreat for church at 9:00am tomorrow until Sunday afternoon...so there's going to be a lot of driving back and forth going on...

I just really hope I make it...WISH ME LUCK!!!!!!!!

TV Poll Results

My recent poll was "Have you ever been on TV?" 2/3 people said "yes" and the other 1/3 said "no."

I've actually been on TV before...I was on TV when I was a baby once! I was on the news (no I did not rob a bank at the age of 1...or any other time :)). They had asked people to send in their baby's pictures if it was their first birthday that day, so my parents sent in my picture because I was turning one! All I remember is being in my dad's arms watching a bunch of baby pictures go by on the TV...

Thanks for voting people! I'll post a new poll soon...remember: ANYONE CAN VOTE! YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE AN ACCOUNT! JUST SUBMIT YOUR VOTE OFF TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SCREEN--FIRST FEATURE DOWN!

And remember to try the riddle, too! (Third feature down off to the left!)

SmorgShow Podcast - Family Feud!

My dad and I did a special episode of the SmorgShow Podcast this past weekend. We played Family Feud! I was the host, and it was SO much fun!

So, if you like to laugh, and you like game shows, check out SmorgShow Podcast episode #32 on iTunes or at http://www.smorgshow.com/. Or, the other option is to check it out right here at Ally's Perspective! Just scroll down, and the media player should be on the left side of the screen.

You don't wanna miss it, cuz it's hilarious! :))))))

(P.S. Please, please, PLEASE vote on the poll on the left and try to guess the riddle that is given two gadgets from the top on the left...thanks!)

The Wall

(This is the logo on my dad's t-shirt he got as a souvenir!)

Went to a concert last night with my mom, dad, and grandparents. It was "The Wall Tour" (which is now just Roger Waters from Pink Floyd.) We got great seats...it was sort of like a balcony, and we didn't have anyone in front of us except for people down below (maybe a five foot drop).

For those of you who don't know, "The Wall" has its own story. Roger Waters plays the songs and it goes along with videos that are projected on a huge white brick wall.

During one point of the show there were fireworks shooting out from the stage which was so cool! Now, I have to say it was kinda hard to follow, because I don't really know the music too well, so I don't know the story all that much. This is probably why I thought most of the story was a little bit strange. It's hard to figure things out when you're sitting there watching a bunch of walking hammers and mosquitoes on the wall with a bunch of music. :)

There was an inflatable pig they released from behind the stage...I knew that was going to happen because the pig is the most famous part of the whole concert. Let me just say, he's so cool! Here's a picture of the pig... he wasn't the cutest little guy if you know what I mean...

All in all, I had fun. It was great to see family...also there were some funny people dancing really crazy near us. Funny!

So Sorry!

I'm so sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've been so caught up in homework, school, and play rehearsals.

Anyway, please look at the poll, the new quote of the week, and the new riddle because now that I am posting again, I have updated everything! Try to guess the riddle while you're at it...don't just look at it... :)

Please keep coming back to Ally's Perspective! And remember to be clickin' around! (By the way, Happy Elephant Appreciation Day!)

Desserts Poll Results

My poll that had the question "What's your favorite dessert?" has results! (Sorry it took a while.)

In this poll, you were allowed to choose multiple answers. 5 people voted...and here are the results:

Brownies 40%
Cake 20%
Pie 20%
Cookies 60%
Ice Cream 60%
Candy 40%
Cobler 0%
Other 40%
None 0%

My favorite is a chocolate dip cone, so ice cream is the closest to it on that list...but since it's just plain ice cream that's one of the choices...I would probably choose cookies or brownies...

Stay tuned for the next poll!!! And don't forget to try to answer the riddle...third feature down off to the right side of the screen!

100th Post!!!

I am just posting to give exciting news...

This is my 100th post on Ally's Perspective!! Yes, that is ONE HUNDRED!

Not really much to say other than YAYYYY!!!!!

That means I have had 100 cool topics to talk about. Never thought I'd get this far...

So, hope you enjoy the new layout as well... I thought I should change it in celebration of me hitting three didget numbers here... be sure to keep clickin' around!!!

Another New Layout!

This is still the same Ally's Perspective...

You may have noticed that there is a new layout of Ally's Perspective once again! I like changing layouts, by the way...that's probably one thing you should know about me.

So, what does everyone think? I like the green, and the forest behind all the posts is nice and inviting...

Leave comments about what you think...I love hearing from people!

9/11

(New Riddle and Quote posted)

I'm not really sure how to start this post. I shouldn't make it sound happy, and I want to grip your attention and be sure to remember the loved ones lost. I guess I'll just see how this works out.

On 9/11/2001, everyone thought it was an accident for the first time when they saw some sort of a flying vehicle crashing into the buildings. But once that second plane went through the buildings, that's when everyone knew we were under attack; that's when the worst day of the 21st Century was born.

I just want to say that my heart goes out to all of those who have lost loved ones in the crash of the Twin Towers on 9/11/2001. This is a day of remembering them, and being grateful for not being someone who was in the building when it happened.

Prayers are being said, flags are being half raised, and moments of silences are being created. We are America. We are one, and those who were killed are worth being remembered.

2 PARTS IN THE PLAY!

Like I said in a recent post, I tried out for the fall play. For the fall play this year, there are three short plays...all parodies, I believe. Well, the cast list was posted yesterday, and I got 2 parts! One part in two plays...

My first part is the narrator, so I get to narrate a whole story...Little Miss Muffet, I think. My second part is a dwarf! I don't get this at all because the play I'm in as a dwarf is Little Red Riding Hood. Last time I checked, there was not a dwarf in Little Red Riding Hood. But, I'll see how it goes. Rehearsal's tomorrow.

I think two parts is the most someone can get. The reason is you need some time to change costumes. See, I don't have a part in the second play, just the first and third so I can have enough time to change outfits.

I'm really excited. I'm going to be staying after school everyday for about an hour. The play is the day right before the Brian Regan concert we got tickets to--whew! Barely made it! Can't wait!!!!

Favorite Meal Poll Results

Dinner had the most votes with 2 and Lunch followed with 1. I'm surprised that few people voted. This is the least it's been in a while. But now that school has started up, things have gotten crazy, so I totally understand.

Anyway, those were the results for the question, "What's your favorite meal of the day?" out of breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

I would have chosen lunch because I believe lunch has the widest variety of food choices. I suppose dinner's like that too, but I get to MAKE my own lunch so I can have whatever I want!

Stay tuned for the new poll, and don't forget to guess the answer to the riddle!!!! :))))))

Birthday Party & Play Try-Outs

(FYI: New riddle and new quote posted)

Friday was a busy day. Went to a b-day party on Friday and had play try-outs.

At the party: Ate pizza, talked, ate cake, and watched a movie. The cake was so cute, too. It was white with edible polka dots...and inside: Vanilla Mousse with caramel! Yum!

We watched Camp Rock 2. It was alright...

It was a sleepover party, but I couldn't stay overnight because of the dog. Stupid allergies... :(

But it was fun! Happy Birthday, Jenna!

Friday was also the day of play auditions. I read some lines on the stage, and afterwards, they called some people up to do improv. I was in the improv! I had to pretend I was a passenger on a plane that was moving around as turbulation freaked me out...I pretended to sob like crazy and acted like it was the end of my life...everyone was laughing!

Can't wait for Tuesday...that's when I find out if I got a part in the Fall Play or not...WISH ME LUCK!!!!

Half B-day!

Yesterday was my half birthday! My dad told me, "Happy Bir--" Get it? ha ha...

Saving a Baby Cardinal

My mom and I prevented a baby bird from becoming a pancake.

First, let me just say, my mom and I have been saving quite a few animals lately. Like that turtle I had told you about in an earlier post... Well, yesterday, we saved a baby cardinal!

We were getting out of the car in a parking lot, and we saw a mama cardinal feeding a baby. The mom flew away to find more food, and the baby bird was left there. He was getting pretty close to the road.

So after we ran the errand, we came out to the parking lot again and saw the baby bird IN THE ROAD.

We ran over to save him! I grabbed a stick and tried to make him jump onto it, but that wasn't working. We kept trying to save him, but he kept inching closer to the middle of the road...and cars were driving by! We guided him to the side, and in the process, a car started to stop. I looked at the car, and in it was my science teacher from last year, waving to me!

Somehow we got the baby bird into the grass where I was about two inches from stepping on another baby bird! I didn't see him right away! Luckily I didn't smash him...Anyway, as we were about to drive away, the baby that had been in the road was heading towards the road again! We did the same thing, said a prayer, and drove away, feeling great that we saved him!

The two baby birds we saw were way to young to be out of the nest. They still had bald spots under their feathers! But they were SO cute... Here is EXACTLY what he looked like:

SO CUTE!!!

Music Genre Poll Results

Wow lots of answers for this one: What's Your Favorite Music Genre?

You were able to select multiple answers on this one.

6 votes...and here are the results:

Rock 83%
Pop 66%
Jazz 33%
Country 66%
Rap 0%
Hip-Hop 0%
Classical 33%
Punk 0%
R & B 16%
Soul 16%
Other 33%

WOW! Tired of typing.

Rock won! That's my favorite, too. I like Rock, Pop, and Country the best of those choices. I also would choose Other because Acoustic is good, too. Can't believe I forgot that one!

Stay tuned for the next pole, and DON'T FORGET TO SOLVE THE RIDDLE FOR RIDDLEFRENZY! (Third Gadget down!)

Back to School

A lot has happened in the last two days.

My first day of school was this past Wednesday, the 25th. All my teachers are great--again!

So, today was my second day, and I felt that I needed to blog a little. Please keep in mind that I might be posting a little less during the week now that school has started up for me. Please forgive me. :)

My first day started off with my bus in the morning zooming past me and the kids at the stop. So we had to run and try to catch up to it. He finally opened the doors for us when we were out of breath.

Lunch was a little chaotic because the sixth graders didn't know their ID numbers, so they couldn't get money out of their lunch account. It took a while for them to figure out what their number was, so all three lunch hours were expanded, and my Choir class and Gym class were cut a little short.

By the way, my history teacher's HILARIOUS! I know I'm going to have fun in there...

At the end of the first day, I almost missed my bus because all the bus schedules are so confusing on the first day. It was like that last year, too.

But, today was normal. Looks like I'm off to a great start!

S'mores Poll Results

Chocolate won! In my recent poll, "What is the best part of a s'more?" marshmallow and graham cracker tied with two votes each, and chocolate had 3 votes! Thanks for voting everyone!

My fave is the chocolate. But what can I tell you? Chocolate is like my favorite food.

A new poll is up, and it's a little different then the others. You may select multiple answers. Lots of choices up there... :)

And be sure to check out the new riddle under "Riddle Frenzy..." third feature down on the left side of the screen.

Cooper's Hawk

There was a hawk in our yard yesterday morning. It was a Cooper's Hawk. Even though they eat other birds and rodents, they are beautiful birds. And, they have to eat too, you know.

He was walking around the bird feeder. Then he flew up onto electrical boxes near our yard. Birds were flying and bumping into him, and he was ducking real low. He flew over to our neighbor's swingset and just sat there for a long time.

Suddenly, a baby bunny comes out of one of our bushes. The hawk swarmed down and started to chase the bunny all around our yard. Baby bunny was fighting for his life and finally got away into the bush. I do realize the hawk will starve if he doesn't get food...I just don't want to see it in my yard.

A Cooper's Hawk is a very interesting bird. Here's a picture of one:

Look at his eyes! So serious...it's like he has eyes like a hawk! Oh wait... :)

Catching Up on Things

A lot has happened in the last few days that I have been forgetting to post.

I should probably start out by saying that I found my iPod on Wednesday. It had been gone for over a week. I guess I was wrong when I said I brought it in the house when we got back from Florida...Because, where was it? In the car, wedged far back into my mom's seat.

My mom had saw a glimse of it when she was getting stuff out of the back seat on Wednesday. Well, it was so far back, it was extrememly hard to possibly get it out of there. So, we tried putting the seat back, and that didn't work. Then we put it back up and spread the seat's fabric apart. I finally had to pull it out gently so it wouldn't break. And...success! It died as soon as I turned it on. At least I have it now!

Next thing that happened: Got invited to a party Wednesday as well. Swam, ate pizza, talked, compared school schedules, and watched a movie outside--Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. I might have seen that movie before...like when I was really little...but I didn't remember too much. Just one scene. Anyway, the party was a lot of fun! Did I mention I got bit by misquitoes like crazy? I had--no joke--twenty bites going up ONE arm. And tons on my ankles, my back, and one on my forehead. Yikes.

So, I'm just catching up on things here. A friend is coming over today. I haven't seen her in a while. Mainly because of vacations we've been on and things like that. I just feel really busy. :) I'm glad summer allows me to do that one thing I love. In fact, it's in my "Interests" on my profile--relaxing. :)

How to Save a Life

WHERE DID I GO WRONG? I LOST A FRIEND. SOMEWHERE ALONG IN THE BITTERNESS AND I WOULD HAVE STAYED UP WITH YOU ALL NIGHT HAD I KNOWN HOW TO SAVE A LIFE...

This song NEVER gets old...

I might be posting songs stuck in my head every now and then...lol! Check all of 'em out on iTunes...

iPod Gone for GOOD?

My iPod has been gone for over a week now.

The last time I used it was our car ride back from Florida. I know for a fact I had it when we got home, and I noticed it was gone about two days after we returned. So it has to be in the house somewhere.

Now, here's the weird part. I've found my head phones for it... But no iPod...

I can't go this long without music, so I've been listening to music through the computer downstairs.

And now I feel like I'm going crazy! How is it possible I could lose something like this for so long! I've even had dreams that I've found it!

MY GOSH! SOS! WHERE...IS...MY...IIIIPPPOOOODDD?!?!?!?!

A Cove of Paradise...

Yesterday I went to a cove about 90 minutes away from me with my grandmother (who I call Mimi).

It was fun...and the pool was just amazing. There was a wave pool, a lazy river, and some waterslides. And that night, we went shopping. New pj's and jewelry! For dinner--Uno's Pizza!

The room was great...but you could hear tons of little kids running down the hallways screaming! I woke up a few times around 2:00am because of all the running!

In the morning we visited her work place (a spa) and the fitness club, and went to this breakfast place. The food was insane--my pancakes were bigger than a baseball glove!

Afterwards, we went to her place where she gave me a facial in her spa room... SO relaxing... and that night we had Mexican food. Had so much fun, and it went by too fast!

(By the way, I'm changing the poll. People either don't know what to put or don't like it. One comment said they would choose neither, so I'm going to change it without further notice and won't have results posted. Make sure you vote...anyone can vote! Also, check out the riddle. No one got the last one for the first time ever...so I posted the answer and a new riddle!)

New Schedule

Just got my new schedule for school yesterday:

1. Math
2. Language Arts
3. Language Arts
4. History
5. LUNCH! (Mmmm...)
6. 2D Art (2nd Semester: 3D Art)
7. Science
8. Choir
9. Gym (2nd Semester: Health)

Excited that I got two out of my six top choices of electives! I love art... I'm also really glad my locker is against a wall and isn't in one of the pods where you can get squished to death with all the people...Eesh!

Got to go the eye doctor this morning...TTES (Talk to everyone soon)!

Florida

So sorry I didn't post when I got back from vacation. I just needed some time to settle in, unpack, and most importantly...relax. Am I right?

Anyway, Florida was a lot of fun. It was great to see family.

We stayed in a rented house that was HUGE. It was incredible - the pool was big, there were balconies you could walk out onto from your bedroom, and there was a nice and cozy lounge upstairs right outside the bedroom I slept in.

We went to Universal Studios for one day, and Disney World for two days.

In Disney World we went to Magic Kingdom and Hollywood studios which was where I rode my absolute favorite ride in the history of all rides I've ever ridden in my LIFE. It's called...(drumroll please)...The Tower of TERROR! It's when you ride an elevator that plunges 13 floors! (You get that stomach in your mouth feeling.) It's all part of the whole Twilight Zone theme. I screamed my HEAD OFF! It was so cool. You wait in line in this run down hotel, and it was just great... You'd have to be there to experience the greatness, the pnenomenon, and most importantly, the TERROR.

Everything was just magnificent...and believe me (not making this up), I will ride ANYTHING.

It took us two days to get home just like it did to get there because we drove to Florida. It took about 20 hours both ways, so we decided to split that into two days.

It was so much fun in Florida, but it was also good to be home. :)

Just a little Heads Up...

Webmaster Ally will be on Vacation

July 30th through August 7th

She will catch up on anything such as

riddles, polls, and posts

when she returns.

(However, a new poll, riddle, and important dates are up!)

Thanks, everyone!

Logo Poll Results

Logo 2 won the poll!

6 people voted in the poll: "Which logo do you like better? 1 or 2?"

4 votes for Logo 2 and 2 votes for Logo 1.

That means Logo 2 will be used for the SmorgShow Podcast! Thanks for voting everyone!

I will post the new poll up soon. And I will be on vacation for quite a while, but I will catch up on everything when I return.

Thanks!

Vote for a Logo

My dad and I have been designing logos for the SmorgShow Podcast. We can't decide which one we like better. So, we got the idea to ask everyone here on my blog!

Please help us decide by voting for the logo you like better. Vote for your favorite off to the side in this week's poll on the left side of the screen.

Logo #1

Logo #2
Vote for your favorite logo on this week's poll!

(And don't forget to guess the answer to the riddle!)

TV/Movie Poll Results

My recent poll was "Would you rather be in a TV series OR star in a bunch of movies?"

20% said TV
80% said Movies

I would say movies probably because then I would be more well-known if I starred in a bunch of different genres of movies. This way, everyone could see me because everyone likes different genres as apposed to being in one TV series that lasts for a few years with only one genre.

Well, I will be posting a new poll soon. It will be different than all of my polls so far. You'll see! Stay tuned!

The Babysitter Returns

I know what you're thinking. You're thinking this is a preview for a new movie, right? Nope!

You know how I babysitted those three kids I told you about in an earlier post? Well, I babysitted them again Wednesday night at their house because my mom was going there for a party, and the host wanted me to watch her kids.

To refresh your memory, the kids' names were Mia (6), Joseph (6), and Jake (8).

When I got there, it was just Mia and Joseph. Jake was at a friend's house. Mia and Joseph (Mia calls him "Jo-Jo") took me down into the basement. I had brought a game, some movies, and Go Fish (because every kid knows how to play Go Fish). We did that for a while, and then another party guest arrived with her son, Aidin, who is also five I believe. So I watched him, too.

I asked the three kids if they wanted to watch a movie. After everyone said "yes," I asked them which one they wanted to see. Incredibles, Ice Age 3, or Robots. Mia wanted to see Ice Age 3, and Joseph and Aidin wanted to see Robots. They kept shouting about which one they wanted to see, so I finally said "Whoever wants to see Ice Age, raise their hand." Mia and Joseph raised their hands.

I said to Joseph, "I thought you wanted to see Robots," and then he said, "I changed my mind." Then I took another vote asking who wanted to see Ice Age 3, and then only Mia raised her hand. Joseph apparently changed his mind again.

So I finally decided to flip a coin (well, we flipped a remote, because we couldn't find a coin). We ended up seeing Ice Age 3. Mia talked through some of the movie, and told me some interesting things. I didn't mind. It was fun to be with them. Jake arrived towards the end of the movie from his friends house, so at one point, I was babysitting four kids. Three six year olds, and one eight year old.

My mom and I got home at about 10:45 pm. I babysitted for three hours!

But, I'm excited because I'm getting paid today, so...yayy!

Smallest Teddy Bear

I found a picture of the world's smallest teddy bear (actually it's called a commercially available stitched teddy bear, but that's too long) on http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/.

The smallest one is only 99mm long. That's not even a centimeter! Think about it. That must mean the teddy bear is this long: ______ Probably even a little smaller!

I thought this was a pretty cool picture, so here's the deal. I'm going to have it saved as a feature off to the side just like I do with the world's smallest horse. It will probably be under the horse. Just scroll down to see it!

Try snuggling with a teddy bear that small...I'd be afraid I would inhale it!

Inside a Bird House

This is a video I recieved through email. It's just too cute!

Make sure you pay attention closely. There is a lot of detail!

Hope you like it!

(Oh, and make sure you vote on the new poll and try to solve the riddle!)

LONG Night...

I just got back from a sleepover party.

We slept outside in a tent, and all we had under us was a tarp and some blankets, so I was sore in the morning from the hard ground. We couldn't go inside to sleep because they have two dogs, and I'm allergic.

Anyway, I was tired, and when I wanted to sleep, I couldn't because they were too loud. Then, they wanted to go swimming at 1:30 in the morning! (The friend who hosted the party jumped in the pool with her pj's on!) They kept asking me if I wanted to swim (but I was too tired because there was a long party I went to right before the sleepover party, and I had done lots of swimming).

I think I fell asleep after they started swimming, and I woke up to them screaming and singing really loud. Then, THEY HAD A TOMATO FIGHT!!!!! They were throwing onions and tomatoes at each other when I was trying to sleep. I kept waking up from them.

I finally went to sleep, and everyone woke up at 5:30. Then we went back to sleep and woke up at 7:30. Everyone was extremely tired, except for me...I slept the longest. But it was a long night...it was buggy and windy outside, and the ground was hard to sleep on.

Then we had donuts for breakfast.

After that, they started to swim, I wanted to but my mom said she was picking me up at 9:30 and wanted me to be ready. But then I couldn't stand it anymore, because she was late...and I thought I would have enough time to swim...so I jumped right in the pool with my pj's!

Five minutes later, my mom arrived, and when she asked me what happened, I said I had a sweating problem. (I told her I was kidding...) :)

What a long night it was...Phew...

BTW, a new riddle is up!!!! Do you know the answer???

Field Trip to Paris...In the Desert.

Had the weirdest dream last night.

It was the first day of Seventh Grade, and I kept getting lost. I was losing track of all my folders and classes. (The school was built out of bolders) The next thing I knew, the teacher announced we were going on a field trip to Paris. I went on a plane with the rest of the seventh graders. The teacher was the pilot, and he kept making stops because he was hungry for cookies or something. We made it to Paris in about 20 minutes. (Very realistic, huh?)

We got out, and for some reason we landed in someone's backyard. People were in the yard dangling from swings on their swing set. The swings were rotating around trees. Then, out of nowhere, the teacher (the pilot) asked for me and three of my friends to come with him. We ended up riding on a boat...in the desert. Yes, that's right. The desert of Paris.

A jumping cactus (there really is such thing...it's called a Jumping Choya that shoots needles if you get too close) shot needles at me in my back. The teacher was a wreckless boat driver!

Then I woke up right as the boat stopped in front of the White House.

It kinda gets me wondering what the heck happened to me thoughout the day that made me dream this!

P.S. HOW DO YOU RIDE A BOAT IN THE DESERT????

P.P.S. A new poll is up...VOTE!!!! :)

SmorgShow Podcast Commercial

My dad and I recorded a commercial for the SmorgShow Podcast we do every week. (Reminder: You can listen to the show right here at Ally's Perspective off to the side...just scroll down!)

Anyway, it's on a website called "Music Alley."

Click on the link to listen to it: http://www.musicalley.com/music/listeners/podshow_details.php?ShowHash=ae8a8fc6194e109b7dba73efa879b10d

To listen to it, click on the little play button that's marked "Play Promo."

(Heads up...it's a little cheesy.)

P.S. Here the little trumpet tune in the background? I played that on my piano keyboard! It sounds like clown music!

P.P.S. You'll hear someone laughing hysterically towards the very end in the background. It's me!

Balloons Poll Results

Poll Results for my recent poll -

If you held on to a bunch of helium balloons that took you right off your feet, would you... Keep Holding on OR Let go?

7 people voted. 4 for Keep Holding on, and 3 for Let go

I think this was a harder one. I might have let go before I went too high because if I held on, I'd be traveling to space before I knew it!

Also, sorry this poll went on for a long time. There were some technical difficulties (again), so I made sure I gave it enough time.

Check back for the next poll!

Success!

I love to write stories on my free time. I've been writing ever since I could hold a pencil my mom says.

Anyway, I have been working on one for a while, and I just finished about twenty minutes ago! Yay! I can't wait for everyone to read it. I have had a few people read the prologue, and everyone has said it's really good and they want to read more. Can't wait!

I feel so good...all though part of me is sad because I feel like I'm going to miss the characters.

But the most important thing is that it's done! Success!

P.S. Happy late birthday, Victoria! (It was yesterday...)

Tickets!

Today we went to a theatre in the city to buy some tickets for Brian Regan. For those of you who don't know who Brian Regan is...

He is the best comedian ever because he's family appropriate, and his humor is something everyone can relate to that's based on everyday things. (Picture of him attached above.)

We got great tickets! We're in the fifth row. However, last time we saw him, we were front row and brought some signs that said "We ♥ You Brian." He saw them and thanked us! He's so nice!

Anyway, I can't wait! We will be going with some friends of ours that are also Brian Regan fanatics!

(By the way, a new riddle is up, so be sure to check it out. Do you know the answer???)

Nice Weather FINALLY!

It's been really hot and sticky ever since I got back from Arizona.

Sure. There's nice breezy 70 degree weather when I'm in 115 degree weather in AZ, but as soon as I get back, it's hot and humid.

Well, today it's finally gorgeous outside! Plus, one of my friends invited me to go swimming today and to hang out at her place this afternoon. So, I get to enjoy it today!

(Applause)

So, here's my statement I'll be using today: Ahhh...nice weather...FINALLY!

Turtle Rescue (Part 2)

Yes, my mom and I are still freaking out about the turtle rescue from yesterday. Here's why.

We did some more research on snapping turtles, and found out something. What my mom did yesterday was extremely dangerous! DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!!!

We found out that snapping turtles have flexible necks that are capable of twisting back behind their shell so they can bite the handler. Also, their jaws are powerful enough to amputate a finger! Snapping turtles kick their legs so they can dislodge the handler's hands and drop the turtle. Their nails are sharp enough to cause serious lacerations. When they want to bite, they open their mouth and make a hissing noise. He did that to me when I got too close, but he (thankfully) did not bite. The turtle yesterday was kicking his legs to make my mom drop him, and his nails were scratching my mom. However, his nails were dull and were probably not capable of hurting her.

We sure did get lucky! My mom is saying she thinks it's a good idea that we read this AFTER we saved the turtle...what do you think? I think the prayer we said beforehand made a difference.

I'm just so thankful nothing happened to my mom AND that we saved the turtle's life! Boy, was my mom brave!

Also, I think when the turtle's leathery back legs were walking, it made it look like he was wearing pants! LOL

Here are some pics of snapping turtles I found on the web. Now you can see what we were dealing with!

Turtle Rescue

Earlier today when I was home alone, my mom called me when she was just a few minutes away from home saying she had seen a turtle in the middle of a street. She said that when she got home we would bike over to that spot and carry the turtle to the pond nearby so he wouldn't get hit by a car.

So, she got home, and we hopped on our bikes to head over to where the turtle was. But when we reached the spot, he wasn't there! We got off our bikes and went up and down the side of the road to try to see if we could find him. He was no where in sight!

So, just as we were about to give up and head home, my mom suddenly cries out, "There he is!" I turned to my right and saw a big black shell with arms, legs, and a head poking out. The turtle was in a ditch on the opposite side of the road--the side with no water...we knew if we didn't do anything, we wouldn't get to water and would probably die. We had to do something!

Neither me or my mom had the guts to pick him up...we were scared he would bite (he had a long neck!). Finally, after praying for courage, my mom picked him up as I made sure the road was clear. Once he opened his mouth and revealed his tongue towards me...yikes!

We crossed the street to carry him to the pond. After setting him down, what does he do? He starts heading towards the road again!

We finally had to move him again because he was headed towards a pile of bricks he started to climb on...if we hadn't picked him up right then, he would have fallen three feet off the bricks! This time, my mom carried him to the edge of a different pond, and he hopped right in and swam away!

When we got home, my mom researched what kind of turtle he was. She thought she knew the answer, but she wanted to double check. He was a snapping turtle...Good thing he didn't bite!

Anyway, my mom and I saved the turtle's life...it's a turtle rescue!!!

I'm Back!

Had a great week with my grandparents in Arizona. I got home with my mom just a few hours ago. While we were there we swam, played games, and just had so much fun!

Also, we had dessert every night, so that was really cool... :)

It was sad leaving them, but it was nice to see my dad again who had stayed behind. (Long flight by the way). Anyway, now that I'm back, I will catch up on everything on my blog. Thanks everyone for still visiting!

And I hope everyone has a great Fourth of July! Fireworks will be starting in a little over four hours here, and we have a great view of them in our backyard. Can't wait!

(I just realized that the flag picture I attached has only 48 stars, so it's pretty old...Oh, well. It still represents America!)

Pizza Poll Results

What's the best part of a pizza? Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Crust, or Additional toppings?

For my recent poll, cheese won with 6 votes, crust had 4 votes, additional toppings had 2 votes, and sauce had NONE!

I think sauce is the best part, and I can't believe it didn't get a single vote! (The sauce brings out the flavor...)

Anyway, thanks for voting... A new poll should be up shortly, so check back soon!

A Note from Webmaster Ally

Webmaster Ally (ME!)

will be in Arizona

June 29th through July 3rd

I will catch up on anything

such as polls, riddles, or quotes

when I return on July 4th.

Make sure you keep visiting!

Wet, Muddy, Drenched...Hey, that was FUN!

Yesterday, my mom and our friend Chris went hiking at a state park together. My mom and I have been there before but it was Chris' first time, and we thought it would be fun to take her!

So, after an hour-long drive, we arrived to the state park. We went under HUGE waterfalls, waded in waist-deep muddy water...(We didn't see the mud in the water, we just FELT it...Ugh.) But as gross as it sounds, it was SO much fun!!!

The last waterfall we went to was probably the best one that day. It was beautiful! It was a big waterfall with logs around it and rocks surrounding it. There were so many streams, and to go over to the waterfall, you had to walk on a ground of solid and smooth rock. But look out for Devil's Hole! There was a huge hole there about chin-deep (which is hard to tell that it's a hole) that my dad fell in one time. I jumped into it yesterday and swam as other kids were swimming around me and asking "How old are you? You don't look like it..." A little bit W-E-I-R-D...

Anyway, it was so fun!!! Thanks to my mom and Chris for such an AWESOME time! When I got home, I took a nice, warm shower...and ate a PB & J sandwich...:) What a great day (cuz I went to a fun birthday party just before that!)

By, the way...

Happy Birthday, Drake Bell! (Awesome music!...I love it!)

And Happy Birthday to Helen Keller,

the first deafblind person to earn a

Bachelor of Arts degree -

(Every time I hear her story, it just amazes me...)

Shop till You're Sick (Literally!)

Yesterday I was invited to shop with some friends at the mall.

It was so fun! We had pizza for lunch in the food court, and then we left my friend's mom to go do whatever we wanted and go to wherever we wanted to go. (I had my phone with me in case she needed to call us).

So, we were shopping probably for four hours and I only bought five things with money still leftover! I bought a shirt, some ice cream, some candy we all shared, a hamster toy (because it looked cool, okay? LOL), and a key chain that's a penguin with an afro (It's awesome!).

After eating our ice cream, we went on this spinny ride there. I think that was a pretty bad idea considering we had eaten about twenty minutes before then. As if that weren't enough, when we were in the car leaving the mall, one of my friends offered me a peach flavored jelly bean. It was awful!!! It tasted like rotted bacon, and it was only in my mouth for two seconds.

When I got home I couldn't even stand up I was feeling so nauseous. I finally just had to lay down on the couch and watch TV. I felt better after that. But now I have awesome stuff from the mall! It was fun!

Cute Animal Poll Results

I see my recent poll is finished with eight votes.

Eight people voted for my recent poll, "What makes an animal cute? Small size or Irresistible looks?"

One vote for small size and seven votes for Irresistible Looks. I personally would have voted for Irresistible Looks. Yes, small size does help contribute to the cuteness factor, however, there could be a not very cute animal that is small. Even though it's small, that doesn't necessarily mean it's cute. I think if there were a huge animal with irresistible looks - actually no matter how big or small - it would be cute. So, that's what I would have voted for. (I didn't vote.)

Make sure you check back for my next poll and vote! And don't forget to try to solve the riddle off to the side!

Riddle Frenzy

I have a riddle for you. I want to see if anyone out there can get it. If you think you know the answer, just post it in the comments section. I will make this a new feature off to the side (third one down) called "RiddleFrenzy" which will have a different riddle every week. All you have to do is leave the answer in the comments section under any post. I will read all of them.

The first person to get it right will be the the winner. I will announce they won by putting their display name in the RiddleFrenzy feature.

You will get results every week unless I'm on vacation. If that's the case, I will catch up on it when I get back. Every week, I will post the answer to the previous riddle, the name of the winner, and of course, the new riddle of the week.

The riddle is off to the side now. Make sure you read it carefully, and post the answer the comments section under any blog post. If you have any questions about ANYTHING, please just leave a comment and ask. Thanks, and have fun!

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day, everyone!

My dad just got finished opening his cards and his gift. When he read mine he said, "Awww. So many nice words," and he hugged me. He loved my mom's card, too. I gave him another card that I made that said "Wanna See the Best Dad Ever?" and when you open it up, there's a mirror. Get it??? Ha, ha ha!

The gift my mom and I got him was a box with a piece of paper in it that says, "Something Fun that Suits You - COMING SOON June of 2010."

I'll explain. See, my mom and I found the perfect gift online for him (I won't say what it is in case he's reading this). Our timing was late, and it hasn't arrived from UPS yet. It should tomorrow, though. Hopefully. This way, Father's Day will be stretched another day!

My dad is VERY special to me, so he was worth celebrating today! I want the whole world to know that I love him!

By the way, last night we saw Toy Story 3. It was cute. Much more intense than the first two.

Well, that's all! Hope everyone has a great Father's Day! Make it your dad's best, and let him know you care about him and love him.

Time Machine Poll Results

Eleven people voted at my recent poll "If you could travel anywhere where would it be? Past, Future, or Neither?"

Eight people voted for Past, three for Future.

I would have voted for past. I would be too scared to see my future, because what if something bad was going to happen in thirty years? I would be haunted until then!

A new poll is up. However, there has been an error with Google lately, so it may or may not show up. Please check back often to see if it is up and working again. I apologize for the delay.

A Day at the Pool

I went swimming with a friend today at the local pool. We were there for four and a half hours! Not kidding!

I am SO tired now. And, even though I put on sun screen, I still have a little bit of a sunburn on my face. The sunscreen must have washed off in the water.

While we were there, we went to the snack line to get something. I got a churro! Churros are UNBELIEVABLE. SO good! (Part of the reason is because they're covered in sugar!) It's a real treat when I get one because I don't really have too many things dunked in sugar like that.

Anyway, we got home, I took a quick shower (actually there's no such thing as a quick shower in my case), and now I'm EXHAUSTED from swimming all day. My face hurts a little bit, but only if you touch it.

Now I'm worried that I'll be tan tommorrow, because I don't think I look too good with a tan. Oh well.

What a Blessing Animals Are

Yesterday, we went biking and saw two EXTREMELY cute long-haired chihuahuas. One had sort of black hair, and the other one was a light brown. But the light brown one was walking differently. My mom and I looked to see what was wrong.

The light brown one had only three legs. Bless his heart! However, he was walking around with his tail wagging and couldn't have been a happier dog. If he fell for a split second, he would just get back up, forget it never happened, and keep walking with a bright face.

This is a perfect example of showing how animals are so resilient. They can move on easily and still enjoy life, something that most humans need to work on.

Another thing: Animals are never self conscious about themselves. They don't care what other people think. It's almost as if they believe that it's what's on the inside that counts. That little chihuahua looked like he was living the moment as best as he could, almost as if he didn't even know he was missing a leg. He didn't care what other people thought. He would just look up at them and wag his tail with a happy dog face.

You see how lucky we are to have the animals that we do? So, why do people get aggrivated at animals if they do something wrong? You might see people mistreating their dog if the dog doesn't do something on command. There is no such thing as bad dogs. Just bad owners.

A dog is just being a dog. So, why get mad at him for doing his instincts? A dog doesn't know any better unless you teach him with patience. Key word: Patience.

Animals are so peaceful and beautiful. And if we are so lucky to have animals, why do some people mistreat them?

Put a stop to animal cruelty NOW. And help to protect wildlife.

http://www.humanesociety.org/

Petco's Meet-n-Greet

My mom and I just got back from Petco, because we went there yesterday to get some things for my guinea pig and found out that today was going to be a "Meet a Critter" day.

So, my mom and I got to hold a guinea pig!

When we first walked in, we saw some dogs getting their pictures taken professionally with a white screen and a photographer. There were a lot of cute dogs there, and we got to look at some of the pictures taken...they had come out great!

Then we went over to the cages where the guinea pigs were and asked an employee if we could hold one. She opened up the cage and picked him up to let us pet him. She brought up a chair for me to hold him. He sat in my lap and tried to chew my bracelet! :)

He was a smoothed-hair guinea pig with a cute pointy nose. His fur was a speckled light shade of brown, and he had the cutest little feet!

Later, we saw him chewing on another guinea pig's fur. The other guinea pig did NOT like that, so he ran away from him! It was so cute!

I love piggies! :)

Here's the DEAL:

Well, you may have noticed that I changed the layout AGAIN.

I thought the orange was just a tad bright for my blog, though I did enjoy it. I wanted a more subdued theme to the blog.

My dad said it hurt his eyes. However, I did recieve another comment from a friend of mine who said she liked it because orange was her favorite color. So, here's the deal.

I can use both! I'll keep the layout that my blog has now for "Ally's Perspective," and I'll apply the orange template to my guinea pig's blog. How does that sound?

In case you don't know how to get to my guinea pig's blog, here's the link:

www.webmasterpiggy.blogspot.com

I'll also move the link down to the feature "Cool Links to Check Out" down below off to the side.

This way everyone wins!

New Layout!

Yes, yes, you are still at the same "Ally's Perspective."

I changed the background and all the colors! We'll see how this goes for a while.

Everything else is still the same. My posts are all still here, and all of the extra features off to the side are still the same.

Leave comments to let me know if you like the new layout. Please tell me if you want me to choose another one or not.

Unfortunately, I don't think I can go back to the other one with all the dots. For some reason, the old templates are gone, and now there are just new ones. Oh, well. I think this looks pretty cool.

Let me know what you think!

Funny Dogs

Check out these funny dog pictures!

Um, excuse me, is this some kind of joke?

C-H-E-E-S-E!

Sorry this is short. There have been some technical difficulties.

Pictures were disappearing!

Hot and Humid, but Totally Worth It!

My mom and I just got back from a really long bike ride about an hour ago.

And since we went in mid-day, it was ESPECIALLY hot because the sun was directly above us.

Well, after biking for a really long time, we went to this cute little coffee shop to get something to eat.

We got snicker-doodle ice cream and chocolate eclair! It was incredible! The ice cream had chunks of soft cookie, and the chocolate eclair was creamy and soft. It was to die for!

Sure, it was miserable to ride in such heat, but believe me...it was TOTALLY worth it!

Opposite Gender Poll Results

11 people voted at my recent poll, "If you could be the opposite gender from yours for an entire day, would you?"

6 votes for yes...5 votes for no.

For a while it was going half-and-half. Yes ended up winning, obviously!

I didn't vote (I never do), but if I did, I would have voted for yes. But I'd only be a guy for ONE day. I think I'd probably miss my old self after a day.

A new poll is coming soon!

Indiana Jones (SPOILER ALERT)

Just saw Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Last Ark the other day.

Lots of violence and blood! I was able to handle it, though. The special effects were kinda cheesy. :)

It was rated PG, and in my opinion it should have been PG-13...but PG-13 didn't exist when it came out, apparently.

Oh, well. I guess it was all right. After all, it could have been worse. Plus, not every movie can be like Bambi LOL! (which by the way I don't think I have ever seen...)

I think the weirdest part was at the end when they opened the ark and all the faces started...nevermind...

I see my poll is almost finished. I'll post the results when it's over. You only have a few hours left to vote!!!

Cheese Day

Yesterday was cheese day! To celebrate, I ate some cheese. (Babybel - the best cheese ever!) I guess it also kind of counts that I ate a piece of pizza for lunch. That has cheese on it.

That was pretty much it. Nice holiday, am I right?

Funniest Music Video EVER!

My friend Gabie and I were watching music videos, and we came across this one video that made us laugh SO hard! It's the video for Haven't Met You Yet by Michael Buble.

Here's the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AJmKkU5POA

I also posted the link under my feature down below called "Cool Links to Check Out"

See the video!! It's so funny! Get this...it takes place in a grocery store, and...oh, what the heck... just see it!

Last Day of SCHOOL!

My last day of school was yesterday. (Sorry for not posting about it right away.)

I am officially off for the summer.

The only bad thing about yesterday was paying that fine for The Giver. 12 bucks right out of my pocket. Actually, more like my purse, but you've got my point.

Yesterday was awesome! My gym teacher played the electric guitar and SANG for us! He's awesome at it. The best part is...my friends and I have been waiting to hear him sing for the WHOLE school year! And it FINALLY happened!

After school, I went to lunch at my favorite restaurant: Sweet Tomatoes...yes, that's the name of the restaurant...it's not a grocery store.

And, today, my friend Gabie is sleeping over at my house. So, that'll be fun...:)

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Givin' My Hopes Up...

I said I would keep you updated on what's gonna happen with the whole The Giver book thing, right?

Well, the book my choir teacher found wasn't mine. So, book is still missing.

But it gets worse. Yes, I'm going to have to pay for the book, but instead of paying five dollars it's 12 dollars!!! Eesh.

WHERE COULD THAT BOOK BE?????????? Tomorrow's my last day, so I doubt that I'll find it. We even had to clean out our lockers today...and it wasn't there!!!

Cereal Poll Results

My recent poll:
When making a bowl of cereal which do you pour in first? A. The milk...B. The cereal...or C. Neither, I don't make bowls of cereal.

13 people voted! Boo-yah! And cereal won...with 13 votes.

No one voted for choice A or C...just as I figured. I've never poured the milk in first either...except when I was REALLY tired and didn't know where the heck my place was in life. I think that was the same morning I bumped into a wall...but that's beside the point.

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with pouring milk in first. There is nothing wrong with being different. In fact, there's a little saying that goes, "You laugh at me cuz I'm different. I laugh at you cuz you're all the same!"

Check back for the next poll!!!!

Could it Be?

Well, you know how I said I lost the book for Language Arts? Yeah, of course you do. It's in the post right before this one.

Anyway, my Language Arts teacher - I don't know how - called yesterday and talked to my mom.

My teacher said that my choir teacher found a book in the hallway near his classroom. (which is where I thought it might be considering I go to his class after language arts.)

My choir teacher doesn't remember what book it was, but he returned it to the library. I have my fingers crossed! Maybe I won't be paying for the book after all!

Could it be? The Giver has been found???

(Also, I know this is besides the point, but PLEASE scroll down to follow the SmorgShow Podcast on Twitter!)

The Giver - Where are You?

I'm gonna get it. Either that or I'm gonna have to pay five dollars.

In Language Arts, we have been reading a book called The Giver. Well, just this morning I realized IT'S MISSING! Where are you, The Giver???

Hopefully I'll find it before Wednesday, our last day of school. Or else I'm going to be forking over five bucks... :(

Dessert Party and NEW FEATURES added!

So, if you have looked at the "Important Dates" feature off to the side, then you probably know that my last day of school is June 2nd.

Well, at my lunch table, all of my friends and I have agreed to have a dessert party on the second to last day of school! (The last day is only 3 hours, so it wouldn't work then.)

I am going to bring in blizzard oreos which are really good, so if ya haven't tried them yet, then you're missing out. TRY THEM! They're ordinary oreos with chocolate cookie pieces in the cream.

Also, I have added some more features to my blog. Like, if you scroll down to the VERY bottom off the blog, you see some notes I've added.

I've also included "Puppy Pic of the Day" featuring a new picture of an adorable puppy every day. (Note: I don't update the picture. It changes automaticially every day. So even I'M surprised when I see them.)

And, don't miss the pic of the world's smallest horse off to the side too. IT'S NOT A COAX! It's real.

Thanks for stopping by!

More Useful Item Poll Results

Which is a more useful item? Rock, paper, scissors? was my recent poll.

Paper won first place with 8 votes. To my surprise, Rock won SECOND place...with 2 votes. And, scissors, surprisingly, won last place.

People who voted are making me wonder how in the world a rock is more useful than scissors.

Either way, I am really glad you people out there voted. I am getting lots of votes each time! (Part of it is because I have been advertising it on the SmorgShow Podcast.) Anyway...THANKS!

Also, check back for the new poll!

Ugh...EXHAUSTED!!!

We just got back from a long hike. We were gone ALL afternoon. I am so EXHAUSTED...

We crossed a creek that had stones to walk along to the other side. Our feet got DRENCHED.

My socks and shoes were on for a pretty long time, and as I was walking I just kept hearing squish, squish, squish... When I finally took them off in the car, my feet looked like prunes :P which is why I had to get in the shower for the second time today...

Anyway, after the hike, we went to some diner for dinner...

Get this...

My family was probably the youngest people there! Everyone at the diner was like in their 70's...until some little boy that looked about five or six walked in with his grandparents...HIS GRANDMA KEPT YELLING AT HIM!!! (Fun show!!)

I got a stack of chocolate pancakes, bacon, and sausage. Boy, did that hit the spot! I'm so FULL!

This Weekend

Got some stuff planned for the podcast this weekend. It will be available on iTunes (and here on my blog) on Monday at the latest.

So, check back on that.

In the meantime...

CALL 312-95-SMORG to leave a message and be on the show! (It's not some kind of joke...just call!)

WHY???

I am starting to wonder why they only put 14 pieces of Swedish Fish in one box. AND THEY OVERPACKAGE!!! Who are the people who come up with these ideas... and who do they think they're kidding?

Hard Core, huh?

I laid down in the middle of a road yesterday!

My mom, dad, and I were in the car, and we decided to get out after pulling off to the side of the road to look for a geocache (which is a treasure hunting thing with a GPS.)

Anyway, there were no cars on the road we were near what so ever. I thought it'd be cool to just jump around in the middle of the road and just run back and forth across the road. Then, I just lay down in the dead center of the road and watched the clouds, still making sure no cars were coming.

Well, my mom thought that was cool, so SHE DID IT TOO!!!

My dad just kind of gave us the "um...okay?" kind of look.

It was funny because right after we got in the car, that's when all of the cars came driving down the road we were laying on.

I'M HARD CORE! YOU DON'T WANT TO MESS WITH MEEEEEEE!!! Ha!

Kat on the Smorgshow Podcast!

I don't know if I mentioned in another post that I know someone who was born 4 hours after me...

If I didn't, I tell you in this post! My dad had a friend in high school who he got in touch with again recently. Well, both of them found out they have daughters that were born on the same day (March 1). His daughter was born four hours after me! Her name is Kat and she ROCKS! She's awesome...and the creepy thing is we have SO much in common!

If you want to check out her blog, here it is:

www.katsdojo.blogspot.com

So, she is going to be on the Smorgshow Podcast for this weekend! We will be recording today (she'll be here in 20 minutes because sadly she lives like 40 minutes away from me.) So make sure you listen to the show we will be doing. It might get published off to the side of my posts by tomorrow. Listen to the most recent one after this weekend.

CALL IN PLEASE!!! (312) 95 - SMORG! LEAVE A MESAGE AND WE'LL PLAY IT! HURRY YOU ONLY HAVE 20 MINUTES!!!! GET CALLING!!!

Thanks! :)

Favorite song Poll Results

My recent poll I just held: "What do you like most about your favorite song? The lyrics or the music?"

To my surprise, lyrics had the most votes. (I personally would have voted for music.)

Anyway, 12 people voted for lyrics, and 6 people voted for music...THAT'S 18 PEOPLE!!!! How the heck did I get so many people to vote?

That's AWESOME!

Check back for the next poll. Thanks!

webmaster ally :)

Who Done It?

With a lack of things to talk about, I have decided to share a poem with you guys that I wrote in fourth grade. It's called "Who Done It?"

Who Done It? Who Done It?
Who ate the last cake?
Who Done It? Who Done It?
Who stole my best rake?
Who Done It? Who Done It?
Have I gone MAD?
Who Done It? Who Done It?
Oh, this is BAD!

Bear with me guys...at least it rhymes!!!!

So, I wrote this in fourth grade like I said. It was part of some poetry project we were doing.

Anyway, I let this kid that sat next to me read my poem. I told him he could read it as long as he doesn't copy it.

So what does he do? Copies it. Of course.

I'm like, "I told you not to copy my poem!" And then he's like, "I didn't."

Yeah. Sure you didn't:

Who Took It? Who Took It?
Who took my enchiladas?
Who Took It? Who Took It?
Who took my favorite soap?
Who Took It? Who Took It?
Who took my pet fish?
Wait, I think I've gone mad!

Yeah, sure. Your poem is NOTHING like mine.

Then it got published in our home made class' poetry book.

And the worst thing is, he sits next to me in one of my classes NOW. Boy is he gonna get it!!! lol

So, now every time I come across his poem, I THINK I'VE GONE MAD!!!

ABC's of the Last Days of School

So, we have had a certain theme each day at school starting on the day where we only had 26 days left (one day per letter of the alphabet...)

Today was the letter "I," however, I do know some of the themes that will be coming up:

A: American Flag Colors - I wore dark Blue
B: Baseball - Nothing (Hate sports!!!)
C: College Wear - Wrote down names of colleges on tape and taped them to my shirt!
D: Dress for success! (Interview wear)- Nothing. Don't like being too fancy.
E: Eighties Clothes - Nothing...WHAT THE HECK DID THEY WEAR THEN???
F: Funny Feet - I wore two different socks with two different flip-flops
G: Gold-Colored Clothes - Wore yellow T
H: Hippie - I wore a peace shirt, two peace necklaces, and a colorful scarf
I: Inside Out Day - Um...I wore my clothes inside out...EVEN MY SOCKS!!!
J: Jewelry
K: Kaleidoscope Colors
L: LIFE day (Your future job)
M: Mismatch Day
N: Nerd
(Don't know anything after this.)

CYA!!!

Waiter Poll Results

The poll I recently held was "A waiter messes up your order but is very apologetic. Do you give a...low tip, regular tip, or high tip?"

Regular tip won BY FAR. 12 people voted for Regular, 2 voted for low, and 1 voted for high.

I can't believe I had 15 voters instead of only 2 or 3... THANKS GUYS!!!

I will be holding a new poll soon. So, keep checking back to vote at the new poll!

:)

SmorgShow Podcast SPECIAL EPISODE! ***

So, the show I do with my dad every week is off to the side as all of you people out there know...

Anyway, make sure you listen to our May 1 show that we did yesterday, cuz it's a special episode!

We have gotten a lot of feedback that people loved our last old radio play/skit. And since people really liked it, we did another one! It's called "On a Country Road" and is VERY suspenseful. (Some scenes will make you JUMP.) eek!

So, check it out!

Also don't forget the number (312)-95-SMORG ... leave a message, and we'll play it on the show!!!

P.S. - Lot's of people have been asking "Why is your show called 'SmorgShow?' What is a 'Smorg?'"
See, we named it smorg like a smorgasbord...(you know, a variety of foods.) And, our show is like a smorgasbord because we do a variety of things on the show. Get it?

So, that's just a little sneak peak behind the name! Hope that answers your question. :)

Happy May Day!

Happy May 1st everyone! It's May Day...so ding dong ditch someone's house and leave a treat for them! (Who came up with this holiday???☺)

Also, I've added a new feature on the side of my blogs called "Important Dates" which includes special holidays or days coming up. Check it out!

Singing Chins - A Must See!

Check out this funny video. (The link is down below.)

What it is is chins singing christmas carols!!! (I know it's not Christmas, but you've got to see this!)

Just type in the Christmas song you want to hear, and chances are, they'll sing it!

Here's the link. (We Wish You a Merry Christmas is a funny one!!!)

http://woodlandsevents.com/christmas-jingle-puppets.html

W-O-W...Lots of people! SPREAD THE WORD!

Thank you SOOO much guys!!!

I don't know what it is, but for some reason, I have been having even more people viewing my blog! Instead of two or three people answering my poll, I have like fifteen! And the poll isn't even done yet!

I don't know if someone spread the word or something about my blog, but either way, THANK YOU!!! Continue to spread the word!

Make sure you vote on the poll if you already haven't.

(I even have more followers. AWESOME!)

THANKS AGAIN!!! --ally

Results for "What Would You Rather Be?"

I held a poll on "What would you rather be?" A singer who acts OR an actor/actress who sings.

The second one won by FAR. (Even though only two people voted.)

All two people voted for "an actor/actress who sings."

As you can see I have a new poll up. It is "A waiter messes up your order but is very apologetic. Do you give a...low tip, regular tip, or high tip?"

Keep on voting! Thanks guys!

Literary Festival

I entered a piece of writing (short fiction) into a writing contest called the "Literary Festival." The story was about a secret door.

So, on Tuesday (April 20, 2010), I took a bus along with other students from my school who entered a piece. (I had to miss some of art, geography, gym, and science.) We rode to a highschool auditorium where I saw my language arts teacher interview an author named Steve Mandell. Anyway, when it was time to announce the winners of the writing contest, the judges explained what all the different catergories were. THEN the winners were announced...

Well, guess what? I WON FIRST PLACE!!!! (a.k.a I was a "Critic's Choice Winner" and had "outstanding writing" apparently. At least that's what it said on the certificate.)

Yep, that's right. I won first place for best short fiction for my grade level. Because I won, I was given a blue ribbon, a certificate (like I said), and a gift card to Borders. I also got my name and my story published in a bound book filled with all the other winners. This book was given to classrooms all around the SCHOOL DISTRICT! I got my picture taken as well. I was shocked because when I walking into the auditorium, I kept telling myself that I knew I wasn't going to win anything. I mean what were the odds of THAT? But I DID win!!! YAY ME!

When we returned to my school, everyone from my school who entered got to have cake and lunch to celebrate! And when I went to Language Arts that afternoon, my teacher read my story aloud to my class, and all of my classmates got to interview me! It was so cool!

I fell asleep that night with a smile on my face! 8D!

What you do more often Poll Results

I held a poll recently called "What do you do More Often?" Do you talk to yourself or sing in the shower more?

According to the poll, more people sing in the shower than talk to themselves. One person voted for talking, and two voted for singing.

I know there aren't that many people who voted, but, come on. Gimme a break, I sorta just started this whole poll thing not too long ago. (This was my second poll I think...)

Well, I posted a new poll. Make sure you vote and spread the word! I need more voters!!!

Listen to SMORGSHOW PODCAST on the left!

You may have noticed that you can listen to the Smorgshow Podcast, a show that I do with my dad, on the left side of my blogs. Just click the date you want to listen to, and...that's pretty much it!

Also, I will be doing the show tonight all by myself. It's gonna be pretty cool. And, you can be on the show, too! Call (312) 95-SMORG, leave a message, and I'll play it!!! You don't have much time if you want to be on tonight's show, so call now!

Favorite Movie Snack Poll Results

You may have known that I held a poll.

It was "What is the Best Movie Snack?" Popcorn, candy, nachos, or none?

2 people voted for popcorn as their fave snack, and 2 people voted for candy.

I just wanna say thanks for voting! I really appreciate it, guys!

As you can see, a new poll is up, called "Which do you do more often?" so make sure you take a look at it.

I also will create a new post at the end of every poll to discuss the results. Keep in mind, I don't vote. I just watch.

Thanks again!!!! :)

Happy Easter!

Just wishing everybody out there a very happy Easter! Eat lots of candy, hunt for lots of eggs, and don't forget to remember the TRUE meaning of the holiday!

Make it a great one! :) :) :)

Babysitting

The other day I had to babysit 3 kids. Two five year olds (Mia and Joseph) and one eight year old (Jake). I was extremely nervous. I didn't think they would have fun or even like me.

They were over at my house when I babysat them, and when they first entered the house, they were looking at me with such wide, timid, eyes. I was even more nervous and speechless. Words wouldn't come out, and I didn't know what to say!!!

I had donuts out to keep them entertained for the first few minutes. After a couple seconds, Jake became chatty, and I knew right away that we wouldn't be just standing there looking at each other the whole time.

Eventually, after Mia and Joseph saw their brother talking, they began to talk as well. Turns out, all three were really great kids. We ended up playing Twister and Ping-Pong in my basement. They LOVED it. Absolutely LOVED it!

We also played outside where we played Freeze Tag, jumped rope, and just hung out. Jake ended up REALLY liking a small toy that he had found in the garage. I had forgotten about it. He was addicted to it.

Mia and Joseph kept getting scratched up, so I had to tell them to wash it out...blah blah blah. They were really cute. I felt bad for them, and it was hard to see them so upset and hurt. Jake was very chatty, and it was really fun talking to him. He had some interesting conversations he wanted to have with me.

When they finally had to leave, Jake was SO upset. He didn't want to leave which was very funny because his mom had said he didn't want to come over because he was afraid he wouldn't have fun. And NOW look at him! He wanted to stay and keep playing games. He loved that toy he found, so I told him he could keep it, and he was SO grateful and appreciative. I waved goodbye when they finally drove away, and they did too.

I learned a lot from those kids, had so much fun, and made them happy too. I was afraid they wouldn't like me, but guess what? THEY DID.

This is dedicated to Mia, Jake, and Joseph! GLAD YOU HAD FUN!!! (I don't even know if you're reading this...) :)

New Blog to Check Out

There's a cool blog that's out there. You should check it out:

http://www.bloggiesbylisa.blogspot.com/

Duet

I am going to be singing a duet with a friend of mine who is in the same choir as me. We will be singing "A Distant Shore" which is the partner song for "The Water is Wide."

We will be singing in front of judges, so...WISH US LUCK!!!!

New Look...

I got a haircut on Monday which was something I forgot to mention in my last post. I like it...it's a new...me...I guess you could say that...

Spring Break

At last it's spring which means robins and nice weather are back...

Spring also means that's spring break is here! I am off from school all of this week. The thing that is kind of strange though is that the town about a mile from here isn't off on spring break. I was in Aeropostale and was the only kid there since that town still has school. (They are off next week.)

The bad thing about being off from school now is that there isn't anything good on TV during the day because most kids are at school.

However, I get to tease the kids on school buses that go by. (Ha ha I'm off from school and you're not!!!) Of course they'll be doing that to me when they're off. Oh well. I'll just enjoy break while it lasts!

Excuse for not POSTING...plus other stuff

My birthday was on March 1st. And man, have I been busy!

I haven't posted anything for almost a month! It's basically because my birthday was celebrated for pretty much over two weeks. And, of that two weeks I have had FOUR BIRTHDAY CAKES!!! (Not that there is anything wrong with cake... heh, heh...)

The weekend right before my birthday, we had my grandparents, aunt, uncle, and great-grandparents over for a party. Of course, my parents and I had a private celebration the day of my birthday. (My friends decorated my locker on my b-day!!!)

Anyway, the following weekend my grandpa from Texas came which was also the weekend I had a party with my friends. And THEN.... this past weekend, my grandpa from Paris came and took me shopping at Aeropostale for my birthday present. So...I am sort of partied out right now. :)

By the way, I have five sets of grandparents...(lots of divorcing, remarrying, adopting, that kind of stuff.)

So, that's my excuse for not posting anything lately. Sorry for keeping you waiting.

And, just a reminder, make sure you check out my guinea pig's blog. Just go to www.webmasterpiggy.blogspot.com to see it!

Also, go to iTunes and type in "Smorg Show Podcast" because my dad and I do a show together every weekend and we post it on iTunes. It's really funny. We've already had 1,000 downloads and we have only done seven shows as of right now. PLEASE DOWNLOAD US (it's free!) AND TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

Plus, just call (312) 95 - SMORG and leave a message because we will play your message on our show! (Then you can tell all your friends "I'm on iTunes!!!")

REMEMBER WHAT I SAID...BE ON THE SHOW! ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LISTEN TO OUR SHOW AND CALL THE NUMBER!!! you know you want to...