October 10

Today when I got up and got on the computer I saw the date. October 10. My Grandma Ryan would have been 63 today. So I'm thinking "Boy this day is going to stink." And guess what? On the bus today....my cell phone fell out of my bookbag. IT'S AN OMEN PEOPLE!! So, anyway, I'm thinking, "Well, my day is off to a wonderous start.", and then I walk into English. Justin has declared it "National Eat a Cookie in Mrs. Crouch's 1st period Honors English 10 Day" (and yes he really wrote that on the board....all of it) and he made snickerdoodles. No, let me rephrase that. He made the greatest snickerdoodles that have ever graced the planet. They were sooooooooooo good. So, then we had to go to this presentation for the KCCC (Knox County Career Center) so we could hear about all of the programs that they have for juniors and seniors and sign up for the tour we have to go to on December 6. I signed up to visit Health Tech, Business Tech, and Cosmetology. What? I needed a third! I am so bummed that they got rid of the tourism and marketing class. I would have picked that! So then was Parenting. Boring as usual, but I do have a 96% in that class, so I put up with it.

Yesterday in Bio I, we got our tests back. I got the highest grade in the class- an 89%. The class average was somewhere in the 70's. Speaking of test grades, I have yet another reason why I am a freak. I got my Geometry quiz back yesterday too. I got a 100%. It's good to be good! lol.

Tonight we're going to the library for my siblings to go to Storytime. I am probably going to actually tag along this time so I can get some CD's to download onto my iPod. I love that thing. Aaron now hates me as well, apparently. He has the original black Nano. I have a pink metallic Nano. These, which I learned from the iTunes, is the Remastered iPod Nano, which is about 60 bucks more and much more sought after. Did I mention I love my uncle? So anyway, Aaron called me a loser. I'm ok with that, strangely.

Research Update

At the moment I have decided to keep going with the child abuse project, but I have also made another decision. I don't think that I'm going to go into the medical field. Just reading about these kids makes me depressed so I don't think that the medical profession is a wise choice. I think that it would be devestating.

So, today I have been flaunting my new iPod (squeals with joy...then notices people staring at her strangely, coughs and moves on) ahem.....anyway, flaunting my new beautiful 4 GB piece of joy. Rachel says that she hates me for it. She'll get over it.

I had to make up a test today for English 10 Honors. It was easy. Except for that I forgot that I had told my history teacher that I would make up my history test today. Oops. He just gave me a look, rolled his eyes, and said "Whatever......*sigh*, I guess you'll have to take it tomorrow." So, let's hope I won't forget, because if it happens again I think I may be experiencing the French Revolution in real life rather than on a ScanTron paper.

What else? Today I have........*think, think*...a sub in Bio I because Mrs. Steen is taking a field trip to the Wilds. Oh! That gives me a rant! A money rant! Those are always fun! Anyway, there's this field trip to this place called "The Wilds" in Zanesville. It's this old restored strip mine and pretty much it is a tree-hugger's dream come true. It is supposed to be a pretty cool place, and any field trip that gives you 2 days of excused absences has my stamp of approval. Here's the catch. It's $76! And you have to work! What's up with that? I went to DC for $75 and didn't do strenuous activity like moving rocks or anything.

So anyway, probably should end this post now

I love my Uncle Peter....

Shown left is my new birthday present, a 4 GB pink iPod nano. It rocks. I love my Uncle Peter...

Conversations with Uncle Mike

I talked to my Uncle Mike last night. I don't get to talk to him much anymore but he sent me $50 for my birthday and I hadn't told him about my 3.67 GPA yet so I called him last night. We discuss a wide variety of things.

My grades- He was very happy with my grades but (as most people do) was curious to why I had a higher grade in a foreign language than my own

My love life-
UM-So any new guys in your life?
Me- New guys?
UM- yes. Any other guys that you Looooooooooooooooooooooove.
Me- Haha. That's funny uncle mike. New guys? I'm still trying to get rid of the first one.
UM- Are you?
Me- Yeah. You know those zits that get stuck in your nose that you just can't get to go away? That's what he's like.

On my birthday present-

UM- So what are you going to spend your dough on?
Me- Have you seen those Chocolate Cell Phones?
UM- Yeah
Me- Well, there you go.
UM- What's wrong with your phone.
Me- It rarely dials or takes calls anymore.
UM- Well, that's a good reason I guess.

Research again

I'm doing a project for Parenting class. Actually, for the first time, I think I may actually ask to switch topics. My topic is on Child Abuse and I really never expected it to be as intense as it is. I think I have probably started crying at least 3 times when reading all of this stuff. I mean, I knew that it was a problem, but I didn't realize how serious it has gotten. The one thing I read that just killed me was that 4 children per day die as a result of child abuse. 87% are under 8, 79% are under 4, and 44% are under 1. I don't understand how a parent could do that to their child. Especially one so helpless and defenseless as a 1-4 year old. That's insane. It's awful. I really think that I may quit this project.

Prenatal nutrition looks really good right about now.

My life as a Comic Strip

My friends, Shell and Deana, and I have a very wierd relationship. We often 3 way call each other and have very strange conversations. Our latest wierd conversation has been taking place on Deana's EveryonesConnected page ( I deleted Shell and Deana's last names, and j.p. stands for just playing)-

Shell says:el chico es MUY guapo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! el chico de Nathanael es muy guapo...lol. i had to throw that one in..lol. "i cnanot be related to my own husband!"

Rebecca Ryan says
ummmmm.....Deana, ur spanish needs some work.....lol The second sentence translates "the boy of Nathanael is very handsome" leave the "de" out and ur fine. lol

Rebecca Ryan says
oops, sorry Deana, I thought it was you who wrote it. lol. Substitute Shell for Deana in the last comment. lol

Shell says
lol. thanks becky.. but hey i got the point across...lol. thats a bug jump for me!! lol.

Rebecca Ryan says
¿sí, conjeturo que usted no puede discutir con esa lógica, puede usted? lol

Deana says
Oh Lord Help me! Yo no Hablo español!!!!!

Rebecca Ryan says
It's ok Deana, neither does Shell apparently. lol. Just kidding. you know we love ya shell! lol

Shell says
lol. i would hope so!! lol. so i stink at spanish! get used to it! lol. j.p. love u guys too!!

Rebecca Ryan says
Well, Shell, you are well on your way..the first step of improvement is admitting that you have a problem....or is that drug rehab? I always get those two mixed up. lol

Shell says
pretty sure its rehab.. where i need to go..lol. j.p.

Rebecca Ryan says
lol...Shell, is there something you would like to share with the class? lol

Shell says
lol. well maybe should..lol. see i have this thing with night Quil...... lol. JUST KIDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol.

Rebecca Ryan says
I thought that *I* was the only NightQuil Junkie!!! *sniffle* it's good to know i am not alone. lol.

Shell says
lol. we can go to Night Quil anynonmous..lol. NQA lol.

Rebecca Ryan says
"Hello, My name is Becky and I am a Quilaholic." lol

So anyway, this conversation has been going on for about a month and it just gets crazier and crazier. So I was telling one of my friends at school, who draws comics as a hobby and is very good at it, and she told me that if I could give her the script of the conversation (which made her crack up) then she would make it into a comic strip for me. She said she should have it tomorrow. That should be funny.

Celebs and Me

"Work on your cardio"

I had rehearsal for "OZ" today. We learned the choreography for "Munchkinland Musical Medley" and "Jitterbug". Munchkinland is difficult because it's confusing and I'm in a group with two freshman who like to giggle a lot. Otherwise it's fun. Now Jitterbug is a BLAST! I love it. You have to have the lung capacity of Lance Armstrong to do it but it is so fun. Mix of Charlestons, (as i call them) smackfoot-twists, knee bends, kicks, and all that good stuff. Plus we have to sing. I am going to lose 20 pounds with this musical, I swear. I have some postcards to send out to preorder tickets. If you are interested, e-mail me with your address and I will send you one. I promise I will (try) not to use it to stalk you.

Pretty Pictures at Martini's

I drew these on the (paper covered) table at Martini's on Friday when we went there for lunch. Aren't they beautiful?

Happy Birthday to..........ME!!!

I am the big 1-6 today!!!!!!

YAY!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

Can't argue with this logic...

Michael was doing his math today (he's homeschooled) and for the activity he was supposed to be sorting words to represent addition or subtraction (i.e. come-add, lose-subract). Well, one of his words was "Go away". Michael's response?

"Well that's not very nice to say!"

1st day of vacation

Last night Dad and I went to go see Mamma Mia for my birthday. It rocked. I think I liked this time around better than the last one. It was hilarious with tons of ad-libbing. Just fun all the way around.

In about 45 minutes I am leaving for street drama on High and Broad Street. It should be fun.

There isn't a whole lot to update on at the moment. MAybe I'll have some more after I get back.

Gabri loves this...

SCHNITZEL!!!

Oh Snap!

I was having a conversation with my friend, Rachel, yesterday where she was making fun of my friend, Aaron for using the term "Oh snap!", also just making fun of the term "Oh snap" in general. So I go "Uhhh... I say that."

"No, Rebecca. You are not an 'oh snap' kind of person."

"I say 'oh snap'."

"You don't say that."

So we finally decided that it was a stupid argument and left it alone.

So today I'm sitting there in the lobby, gloating to my friends about how I get to leave early and all that nyah nyah nyah stuff. Then I realize that I have left my preplan, which will let me leave early, at home.

"OH SNAP!"

All of my friends- "Oh snap? You don't say 'Oh snap."

Clunky Shoe Season

It's fall again. Which means....... PEOPLE BREAK OUT THE CLUNKY SHOES!!I have on my Doc Martens, which I love. My dad asked me if I was glad and I said that although I love flip-flop season, I love clunky shoe season as well.

So as for my Agenda today. I have school, but I get out early. I am especially looking forward to (not) Parenting class today. We are watching *gag* The Miracle of Birth. Ok, I watched a movie similar to that last year, and those movies are only fun when CSG is sitting in the front row making commentary (probably because he is an idiot, but a funny one). So, yeah. Good times. Not. I am going to miss my Geometry test. I love that class. Why can't I miss Parenting instead? Why?

Why Edward and I don't play together

No, you are not seeing things and yes, that is Edward Scissorhands on my blog. I do not play with Edward Scissorhands. He scares me. I am clumsy enough that I do not need help get various cuts and scratches without his help.

Ok, ok. There is a point. I actually just needed a catchy title so that you would read one of my *snore* deep posts.

In the lunchline today, for lord knows what reason, my friend Liz asked me, "Why don't you cut your hair, Becca?" Well, I decided that this was a good time for me to try to actually reach someone with my beliefs instead of just using the generic "I'm Pentecostal." or "I don't think that it's right." or as my friends often like to interject for me, "It's against her religion."So I told her that it was in the Bible that women should not cut their hair. She didn't believe me. Well, I happened to have my Bible in my bookbag. So after searching, and searching and searching and searching and searching and searching (and well you get the point) for about 20 minutes I found it.


1 Corinthians 11
5
But any woman who prays or prophesies with her head unveiled brings shame upon her head, for it is one and the same thing as if she had had her head shaved.
6
For if a woman does not have her head veiled, she may as well have her hair cut off. But if it is shameful for a woman to have her hair cut off or her head shaved, then she should wear a veil.
7
5 A man, on the other hand, should not cover his head, because he is the image and glory of God, but woman is the glory of man.
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For man did not come from woman, but woman from man;
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nor was man created for woman, but woman for man;
10
for this reason a woman should have a sign of authority 6 on her head, because of the angels.
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7 Woman is not independent of man or man of woman in the Lord.
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For just as woman came from man, so man is born of woman; but all things are from God.
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8 Judge for yourselves: is it proper for a woman to pray to God with her head unveiled?
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Does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears his hair long it is a disgrace to him,
15
whereas if a woman has long hair it is her glory, because long hair has been given (her) for a covering?

For some reason this didn't convince them all that much. But I did get them to listen to me, which was kind of nice. Oh and when I say them I mean that all the people at my table were getting into the conversation. Chelsea didn't believe that I had never cut my hair. Kirstin thought I was just retarded. Aymara and Liz were actually listening. Trying to prove me wrong, but listening. It was kind of cool to have my whole table having a conversation that wasn't about (as the one half of the table does) sex, drugs, or who was pregnant. They actually had a wholesome conversation for once. I honestly didn't know that that was possible.

"Don't stick the dowel rods up your partner's nose!"

Great advice from drama extrordinaire Howi Tiller. I am doing street drama at GC as I said earlier and today was the practice for that. I learned 3 songs. It was great fun. However.. I got this e-mail a couple days ago-

A reminder that Street Drama practice is Saturday, September 23rd @ 10am-3pm @ TurnPoint Church in Groveport , Ohio 7718 Groveport Rd. , Groveport , Ohio 43125.
(Lunch will be provided.)

They lied. Lunch was not provided. So I had no money. So the pastor's wife from Hillsboro took me out to lunch. It was very nice of her.

The whole thing went great.



Read my dad's post about this here.

Update

The accident ended up just being the boy in my class and his brother. Chris, the boy in my class, broke his leg very badly and had to have a rod put in, and his brother, Joey, broke his ankle. Please continue to pray that they recover quickly. Chris is a track star so this has to be hard.

Prayer Request

FOrgot to put this up last night. Yesterday, Mt.Vernon had some really bad fog and 4 boys from my school were in a truck that hit a dumptruck headon. One of the boys is in my math class. I haven't heard anything yet. Please remember them in your prayers.