Libertango (Piazzolla) - Yo-Yo Ma

Hola everyone!

Its Sunday! Do you know what that means? Time to Party! We not really, because that should be saved for all the drinking on St. Patty's Day! That could be the new show! How many shots can you handle?Hahaha....you don't care. Okay!

On to other stuff, I found so much stuff on Yo Yo Ma for my research report I'm doing on the cello. Well, I finished the report and got 100% but that's not the point! My point is that I have played for all those years and didn't realized how long it had been and all the history there was. Man! Does about 6 years count? (I think that's how long anyways...) But I had know idea all the history about the Cello! I mean it just amazes me that Andre Amati (the first cello maker) was Stradivari's (he is the maker of the bestest violins ever!) teacher! That's just a taste of what I have learned. Now, I'm off to writing a play. Yes, a play. A ONE act play about Disability. Yeah, not my idea (my Teacher of course) but I get extra credit and its a contest so if I don't win I still get my extra credit and if I do win...well...it will be cool I can tell you that. So this week is to the books for ideas!!Hahaha, it was either that or do the Odyssey all over again. Hard decision, huh? Not really.
Yesterday we (the book club) went and saw Twelve Angry Men at the Community Center Theater in Sacramento. I loved it, not sure about anyone else out there but I though that the anger was so much more than in the Book OR in the Movie. I got chills. Yeah I did! Maybe because Richard Thomas was in it! We will never know. It was a awesome play though I must say. It was worth the money! :-D Although the walk to Round Table and back was a bit harsh..but anyways!
Since Lent has started I have noticed how addicting it can be to watch a TV show. 24 is one of my favorite shows of all time, besides LOST! While my family is watching all these shows it is so tempting to just peek around the corner and take a look at what their screaming at, but in a good way its nice because I have gotten ahead in my school work and have plenty of time for spiritual reading and prayer time. Its been rather relaxing, no stress really. And plenty of time to write letters I can tell you that! Oh and I think I'm going to make Rosary Making as a living. I've done it so many times these past few weeks that I could probably do it in my sleep!

Well I think that's about it, besides being extremely tired right now from a long day. So I will bid you all goodnight! Until Next Sunday!

Adios!
~Shanchez

P.S. This is one of my favorite songs from Yo Yo Ma.

"Sunrise....Sunset. Sunrise Sunset." - Fiddler On the Roof

Dear Bloggers,

Well, it's plain and simple. I'm not going to be on Blogger, Facebook, or IM until Easter. I will still be on email for school purposes, but not much.

Lent is a time to make sacrifices and offer up the little things and big things for God. I'm going to be giving up computer and television for Lent. So now the big question for the next two months is...(drum roll please)...(not that I will see your answers)... What are you all giving up for Lent? Yes, the famous question right before Lent.

Oh and before I forget to mention! The Mardi Gras! I say props to Reed for the decorations and John Paul for being the Leader (Our president for YG), making sure we got everything done! Of course all the Shopping Gals who went to get the food deserve praise and thanks (yeah I was in that group!) And thanks goes to all the balloon helpers. Haha, I think the dance was fantastic! I was very surprised too, as to the number of people who showed up, because in the beginning it didn't look so good. Anyway, Congrats to everyone who helped put it together and I'll see you all after Easter!

God Bless,
~Shannon

Happy St. Valentine's Day Everyone!

St. Valentine Pray For Us!

~Shan @};-

Finally A New Post

We have this old man in our neighborhood who walks his dogs everyday (weather permitted) and we would always wave hello or smile when we pass by him. Over the passed years we have seen this young dog he had from a pup to now a full grown dog. One day we saw him and waved, we noticed he didn't have his dog with him (the dog is very old now). We assumed that the dog had died. The next day we saw him with another dog instead. A much younger dog but still a adult. Then a couple weeks later we saw the man, the new dog, and then the old dog he had for several years all walking down to the park. That was about 2 years ago. Since then we have seen quite a number of dogs with him walking down to the lake, park, or pool. So we have come to a conclusion on our friend with all the dogs. He is a Foster Dog Father...I guess you could say it that way. So everyday he takes his dogs on walk when Skip and I pass by and say our friendly hello's and how are yous and then on our way.
Yes that was very....random or out there, but I had no idea what to put up here. So yet another for no good reason post on Our Kind Of Town. I have noticed that not a lot of people have been on the Blogs because of Facebook (me included) But I just want to say for those who have stayed with it and have kept their blogs alive from that terrible word DELETION, I congratulate you!:-D

Just another humble blogger,

~Shan

New Years #2

New Years '06

KATE AND I
ALL THE GUYS (its just cardboard)
NICK, KATE, ME, TYLER, ANTHONY, and CONOR
GEMMA, ME, BIRDY, and GIANNA
KATE AND I

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!!

Oh, and please go to Sarah's Blog. Remember Christmas doesn't end til January 6th :-p
Merry Christmas!!
~Shannon

Favorite Carols

What's your FAVORITE Christmas carol of all time during Christmas?? Mine is White Christmas by Bing Crosby.....well okay ANYTHING by Bing I like :-D
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!!!

~Shannon

Friend Survey

1. Who are you?
2. Are we friends?
3. When and how did we meet?
4. Give me a nickname and explain why you picked it.
5. Describe me in one word.
6. What was your first impression when we first met?
7. Do you still think that way about me now?
8. What reminds you of me?
9. If you could give me anything what would it be?
10. How well do you know me?
11. When's the last time you saw me?
12. Ever wanted to tell me something? If so, what?
13. Are you going to post this on your blog or notes and see what I say about you?
14. Anything you'd like to know about me?

It may seem weird...but you can get a lot of info out of this..;-p
Thanks,
~Shannon

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Well since everyone is still commenting on another post and still after I did another one, I guess I have no choice but to do (once again) another post. Alright, what are all of you doing for Thanksgiving? Are you going to your grandparaents house, are you staying at home, are you driving really far to see relatives? Well we are going to my grandparents house. But first TRADITION! Hahaha, we always, ALWAYS watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC. Its been like this even before I was born....I think. Anyways, I have always loved watching it. My favorite of all time is Grover. I'm not sure why, But I always see him there. :-D And now the famous question of all time, What are you thankful for this thanksgiving? I'm thankful for my family, and for wonderful friends, and for our Pope, and having St. Stephens. Theres more but lets just leave it at that for now. Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

~Shannon
P.S. The music in the parade to awesome as well ;-p

More pictures of the Italian Cugini

On the right: our Italian Cousins...Mauro, Sara, and Piero.
On the left my grandmother, Sara, and Mauro

Both pictures are when they were leaving....:-( We were all crying....sheesh just imagine when I go to Italy....They will have to bring a mop to wipe up our tears ;-p

More pictures of Festa Italiano

Cousins from Italy

We had a little family reunion at my grandparents house for our Italian Cugini and had a blast! On the Top right is my Aunt Cindy, Sara and my mother.
On the bottom left are all my Aunts and Uncles and of course...our Italian Cousins :-)
On the Bottom right are my 2 awesome cousins who are from Utah.
Hannah and I grew up together in Elk Grove...so she and I are really close.
Not that Tyler and I aren't, but well you know :-p

The grandfather I never knew

Tribute to
1st Lt. Thomas Joseph Hallgarth

My grandfather's B-47 and crew perished 43 years ago. He would have made a career in the Air Force.
My grandfather trained at Mather AFB in Sacramento, not too far from McClellan AFB, completed Navigator school in Texas and died serving at the base in Lincoln, Nebraska. He rests in Golden Gate National Cemetery. He expected to retire with the military. He probably would have served in Vietnam.
My grandfather was born and baptized at Sacred Heart Church in New Jersey in 1940. He was a good student, especially in math & science, which makes for a good navigator. He was a real Boy Scout who loved big band and rock and roll music and he played the drums. He hung around the Jersey shore and went to the same High School as Jack Nicholson, the actor. My grandfather loved playing in his garage band, The Rockets, and could do a pretty awesome drum solo. They played all over the Jersey Shore and in Ocean Grove. I can only imagine what a clown he was

One of the things most treasured in my grandfather's suitcase is the letter from the Mayor of Comfrey, MN dated March 5, 1963

To the Family of Lt. Hallgarth,

The past Saturday afternoon, March 2, our community held a memorial service at the site of the B-47 crash, the place which has truly affected your lives. I am trying to express our sympathy to you and yours. Words have a futility at such a time as this but it may be said that never has a community been more united in wishing to convey its’ most sincere expression of sympathy to the wives and families of these men who gave their lives in the service of our country.

We, the people of the village of Comfrey, and also the nearby farming area, feel that these men so guided their plane until the last possible moment to avoid crashing into the village, because of this effort, their bravery saved many lives.

I’m certain it could be sincerely stated –“Greater Love Hath no Man – than he who gave his life for his country or his fellow man.” Prayers for you and yours have been heard in churches of all denominations in our community. You, the families of these heroic airmen, have our deepest sympathy –may their devotion to duty help you in these trying times and may God give you strength to carry on for them.

Arthur J. Lilla – Mayor Comfrey

And so to conclude this post I would like to say Happy Birthday to my mother who is 1 year younger today. And I am glad that my mom found all the family she never knew, and all of my grandfather's friends who have stayed in contact with her over these past few years.

Happy Birthday Mom!
Shannon

Sports, Sports, Sports?

Its the beginning of the NFL!!! Anyone as excited as I am? Some would say im to into it, but I say, I probably am, hahaha.. I cracked myself up. So far I haven't been able to watch much, but I will eventually. For the first time ever I was really into tennis, why? Because the match was between Roger Federer and Andy Roddick, Rodger is swiss, and Andy is American. So Raphael is obviously for Rodger. I was talking smack like I usually do. I was going USA, USA, USA! The problem though is the Swiss guy is by far, and I mean by alot, the best player in the world at tennis. So he (( suprisingly)) killed the American guy to win the USA open. It was fun though watching it on tv, and talking smack every time Andy got a point. Sacremento Monarchs were in the WNBA championship, but they lost. YAY! It just comes to show that Sacremento if full of losers, hahahaha! If you are a true Cowboy fan you wouldn't be happy that Terell Owens is in the Cowboys, but you should be happy that he broke his finger and will be out for a time. He is a awesome player, but he has mocked the Cowboys twice on their field, so do we really want him? NO! I am so angry at myself for picking Kurt Warner as my Quarterback instead of Donavan Mcnabb, big mistake. Oakland A's have been doing pretty good lately, especially Frank Thomas. Go Big Hurt! I think they wil make the playoffs but at the same time im not that sure, because they play the Angels their last seven games. I cant wait until the Summer Olympics, those are always exciting. The USA basketball team better win gold ot they are a disgrace to America. You know who is a big disgrace to America, Justin Gatlin. Fastest runner in the world, but guess what? Steroids!! He accepted to a ban of ten years. That will pretty much end your olympic career. Who else? Floyd Landis, he tested posotive for steroids. He is the Tour De Fance winner. With him though im not so sure if he did steroids. The tests could have been wrong. I do not want Barry Bonds to beat Hank Aaron's home run record, I mean come on. How could the guy not have taken steroids? When he was first in the Major Leagues he was a pretty small guy, now he is ginormous! I think I will end this post now........wait no........now.

RoyalBandit

p.s. GO Cowboys, and Oakland A's!!!
p.s.s. Raiders are terrible!

Crocodile Hunter Dead

Yeah that's right thee one and only crocodile Hunter DEAD by a sting ray. Of all animals a sting ray! I mean I was expecting him to die from a good old crocodilele or snake bite or SOMETHING better then a dumb old little sting ray. I'm not too sad about it, even though my parents were pretty shocked from it. I was just waiting for the day until the news said "Crocodile Hunter Dead from crocodile". BUT NO! A sting ray! Although I feel pretty sad for his wife....I remember when he had his daughter when she was born on Air he put her right up near this alligator and starts talking about the alligatorer blah, blah, blah and lost tons and tons of viewersrs just because of that one mistake. So anyways this post is a contribute to the one and only Crocodilele Hunter Steve Irwin.

Shan,M

Skipper

Okay I just had to post these picture's becuase my dog just looks adorable in a fancy red dress! He did a wondrful job, and Skipper is male but HEY he enjoyed it!
Peace from E.D.H. Town
Shan,M

IM DONE!

IF U HAVENT NOTICED IM JUST ABOUT DONE WITH THE BLOGS FOR A WHILE UNTIL I DNT KNOW

It's a bit late...

...but who cares. I was supposed to post it on here a while back after Shan said I could, which was like a week ago. Anyways, I feel kinda ashamed about not doing this myself. Even though y'all probably know by now, I'll spill the beans once again. I got my own blog, but changed the address so it might be difficult to find if you're searching for it. So here it is, new name, new address, but still the same posts, comments, and format: http://theabodeofjeeps.blogspot.com/

Jeeps