Summer days..

Simply Because:
I miss Cana tremendously.
It looks like Julia isn't wearing pants.
I love Snapple.
Katherine's hair is so blond, and it's down and curly.
Julia has Cana's scrapbook in her hand.
Beacon Hill is my second home.
It was 7 o'clock, and it was still bright out.
We all look really tan.
They are my best friends.
This was the summer that changed my life.

..I realized that I am going to be 17 the next time I see Cana, and that crushes me.

I mean, honestly..

I just saw a facebook page called "i feel bad for those kids that sit alone at lunch."

..If you really felt bad you would sit with them, not make a facebook page about it.

I smile every time I watch this..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvDDc5RB6FQ

I love their smiles when they flip over their signs.

April 13

I can't even begin to explain my excitement. Katherine just purchased tickets for the Hillsong concert on April 13 in Boston. We're going..

Soccer

I've been playing soccer since I was 5. That will be 10 years of soccer in March. I've played in over 200 games, over 20 tournaments, and over 700 practices. It's something I can't live without. I couldn't imagine my life without it. When I step out on the field, everything else in my life no longer matters. It doesn't exist. All that is on my mind is the game about to begin. Your team is more than a team, it's a family. You need to know everyone. You have to have a connection with them. You could be the worst of enemies at school, but on the field, you're siblings. I can't even begin to explain the rush I get when the starting whistle blows and the forwards kick off the ball. You're on your toes, ready for anything that comes your way. And you give it every ounce of anything you have in your body. You give it your everything, your all. And nothing else matters.

Masuk Freshmen Girls Soccer Team 09

Condon Tuesdays

Today is Tuesday. Every Tuesday our really good family friends come over for dinner. They call it Condon Tuesday. I don't even consider them friends, they are our family. They were supposed to come over today but my Mom told me to tell them that we had to cancel because my Dad was admitted in to the hospital today, due to problems he's been having with his breathing. So I canceled and apologized for not being able to have them over, and they told me not to worry about, that it was no big deal and that they hope my dad feels better. About 10 minutes later I got a text from Gabe, one of the people who normally comes over..

"U guys r eatin dinner @ my house 2nite"

Condon Tuesday is being held at their house. Their unconditional love and support for a struggling family Gives Me Hope.

To the DiBenedetto's, I love you guys. I am so glad you are all in my life.

Promises

I make promises I have no way of controlling.

When my friend was getting surgery on her knee; "I promise you, absolutely everything will work out fine. Nothing will go wrong."

When my friend ruined a friendship; "He's angry now, but I promise you everything will get better."

When my friend was reluctant to come back to Reverb; "You'll be fine, we all want you there, you'll be alright, I promise."

There are many, many more examples, but these are the first to come to mind. In all of these situations, everything was out of my hands. I could do absolutely nothing to make my promises come true. I've been thinking about this. Sometimes you need to make promises you know you can't control, simply to bring hope into people's lives. That's why I make these promises. These promises I can't control. Only the worst can happen when you lose hope. And I never want that to happen to anyone.

My friend who got knee surgery? Everything went perfect. She is now off her crutches and will be able to play softball in the spring.

My friend with a broken friendship? Her and the boy are now dating.

My friend who didn't want to come to Reverb? She was there last Thursday, and had a great time. She says she'll be coming back sometime soon.

You need to bring hope to others, because sometimes, that's the only thing they have.