Disney Land and Swimming

About two weeks ago, we went to disney land as a family. It was pretty great, plus it was on a Wednesday and we got to get out of school. I slept all the way to disney land and started off nice and refreshed. There wasn't many people there, and thanks to the Ridemax Ride schedule planner, we got maximum ride time. Especially after 3:00. It started to rain and did not let up for more then ten minuets. I tell ya, every one and their kids' buzz lightyear doll left. Leaving the lines open for us to ride Indiana Jones and Pirates twice and Space Mountain six times. The only bad part was I had holes in my shoes and my feet got soaked! I was dead tired at the end of the day, and slept the whole way home.

Starting this week, our swim team has been in the pool. I feel like the summer swim team was like AYSO and now I've moved up to a hard core team. It has been pretty rough. One day I fell asleep on my bed when I told myself I would only lay there for a few minuets. Yeah right. I've been told multiple times that I looked like I was going to pass out.

There's some updates on my life. Cool deal.

Hoping you're doing well,
Tanner

Longboarding

This last Friday, I went long boarding out at the east side of Bakersfield with my friends The Brothers Barry. All though some of you like to make fun of certain people for their liking of long boarding, I think you should try it before you start making fun of people. It is very very fun. I can't even describe how fun it is.

We went to the country club and went down Country Club Dr. a couple of times. Me being the rookie, I was nervous. It was a pretty big hill. However, I went down it with out any major problems. Long boarding gives you an adrenaline rush unlike any other. Well, I suppose that other sports that I am not good at or haven't tried give you the same rush. Like snowboarding, skiing, surfing, stuff like that.

It was Nick Barry's last time before he left on his mission, so now me and Chad need find some one to take us over to East Side. Oh well.

I added some more music today. Mostly Cake.

Hope you're doing great,
Tanner

My goals for 2008

2008 is to be looked at as a good year. But, to make it look good, I have many goals I am going to set nows.

1. No drinking soda. Just for the year, but maybe longer.
2. Do a Sprint length triathlon
3. If feeling ready, do a full distance triathlon. This will replace number 2 if so needed.
4. Study scripture more.
5. End school with a 4.0 gpa.
6. Be a little more toned down during class time.
7. Say please and thank you every time I ask for something or am given something.
8. Go longboarding.
9. Try high school swimming.
10. Ride my bike more.

Well, now you know all the dark things in my life I will try to change in the next year.

Have a nice life,

Tanner

Christmas Break in Utah

Our predetermined plans for Christmas Break were to go to Utah day after Christmas. Unfourtunetly, our plan had a major snag one and a half hours in to the drive. I-58 was closed due to high winds. SO we turned around and went to Red Lobster for dinner. Porter and I stayed up playing guitar hero till 1:30 in the morning.

After waking at 4:00 to start driving, we promptly fell asleep in the car for almost the whole time. Shortly after arriving and getting spruced up, Grandpa Stu took us all out to Olive Garden. It was of course, delicious.

Next event that happened was going to a super multiple stake dance with Cooper and Kaitlin. Porter and I went. After hanging out for a while and grafiting on Kaitlin's bedroom wall, we went to the dance. Kaitlin and I though it was lame, so we left and went to Cold Stone. This was also delicious. Then we went back to her house and watched a movie about the Russians and Cubans invading the United States. It was cool.

Today, we went to our grandparents ward for the whole reason we came, to see the blessing of little baby James "Buster" Stuart Biddulph. He is Jay's kid and my siblings and I like to call him Jimmy Stuart. He is adorable and hogs all the attention from Talmage.

After the blessing and sacrament meeting, we had a big jubilee at my grandparents' house. There was ham, roast beef, my mom's pear salad for those of you who like it, and a chocolate fountain.

Tomorrow, we plan on going sledding with the Matthew and Leslie clan and hanging at their house for new years.

That's it hear from Utah. Enjoy the awesome shreddings of Dragon Force now posted on my blog. Mommy got a digital camera for Christmas, so more pictures should be coming.

As a side note, spelling things right on the interweb is kind of a waste of time.

Finals and Christmas Break

It seems that people like to freak out about finals. They see it as a hard test that is worth a lot of points for their grade. They feel the need to study for hours on end. I find this to be pretty ridiculous, and stupid. These are my thoughts on the subject.

Seeing as finals is about everything you've learned, its just review. If you were paying any attention at all during class, you should be fine. Studying and cramming a whole lot of data, and not being even sure if said data will be needed to pass the test, puts strain and stress on you head, your mind, and your brain. I feel that if you just do the review your teachers give you, you should be okay.

Also, finals is the last little bit of school before a long vacation, winter and summer to be exact. So, putting a lot of stress on yourself before a nice vacation will really put a damper on your vacation. Christmas break is fine! It is a nice break from school and gives you time to relax.

So, another great imput of my great opinions for you all to benefit from. Hope you liked it!

Have a super life,
Tanner "Awesome" Urmston

Filling in Gaps of Stuff You are Writing

As I sit at the computer, supposed to be doing a book report, I think of ways to fill in space of things that you are writing. I have contemplated this a long time, so long in fact it sometimes has hurt my brain; but, after much deliberation, I have finally decided that although this method may seem stupid, it actually works sometimes! For example, while you may only be able to write one paragraph on the doings of your week, you may find that adding things in between sentences really expands them.

Well, my week has been pretty much awesome. Apart from one little thing; that being the book report on The Bourne Identity that I am supposed to be working on. I haven't even finished the book yet. It seems that whenever I sat down and read it, it would be at a boring part, and, due to my crazy busy lifestyle, I would fall asleep. It was a shame. So now, I have about a page and two paragraphs to write. It always seems that whenever I need to do something, I normally don't feel like doing it. Although said thing I need to do is really easy, I have a feeling of unintrest and really not wanting to do it.

Well, seeing as I need to do that report, I conclude. I hope you have learned from the glourious example of my blog on how to add more to your writing. Following someone's example is a great way to learn many thigs. In fact, it may be one of the best ways to learn.

Bye for now,
Tanner "The Yellow Dart" Urmston

I Gots Tagged!

So, Tyler tagged me. Thumbs up. So six interesting things about me.. Hmm...

1. I could live offa pasta and apple pie.
2. I like doing triathlons and running the guts out of my self.
3. I ran varsity cross country this season as a freshmen.
4. My bike is better than yours.
5. I can freely say that I am a nerd and not be ashamed.
6. My left nipple is 3/4" in. higher than my right.

So, now I'm going to tag Candice, Uncle Marc/Aunt Linda, and Uncle Mathew/Aunt Leslie.

Have Fun!!!