Running

Running
Away from this life
Past the darkness
To a better place

Running
To find the peace I never had
Explore the world
To feel loved

Running
To find my inner self
The personality I have never found
Deep inside my bones

Running
To forgive
To forget
To stay alive


Running
As fast as I have ever ran before
As far as I can go
Don't look back
Just keep running

My Emma

There she was

So precious and beautiful

Eyes as deep as the ocean blue

A spirit as sweet as a flower

On a bright day

I have been waiting 9 months for this moment

I would name her Emma

My baby

All mine

Holding her in my arms

I felt like a mother

For the first time

We had a bond like no other

My little Emma

She turned so cold

She didn’t make a sound

The nurse took her out of my arms

Away with my Emma

The nurse came back

Without my Emma

Tears rolling down her face

She didn’t have to tell me

I knew

I would not take her home

I could not hold her in my arms any longer

She would not grow up and marry the man she loved

And have children of her own

She is gone

Forever and ever

Never to return into my arms

My baby

My Emma

Thanksgiving and Black Friday

     Thanksgiving is on November 24 where families get together and have a nice dinner that usually contains turkey, mashed potatoes green beans and many other delicious foods. Black Friday is that day after Thanksgiving when people usually start their Christmas shopping. Almost every store has some type of special sale. Did you ever think about the most common foods people eat on Thanksgiving or the most common stores people go to on Black Friday? Well here is a pretty precise list:

Thanksgiving Menu
1. Turkey
2. Pumpkin Pie
3. Mashed Potatoes
4. Corn on the Cob
5. Bread
6. Cider
7. Yams
8. Salad
9. Beans (of some sort)
10. Macaroni and Cheese

Black Friday Store List
1. Walmart
2. Best Buy
3. Toys "R" Us
4. Macy's
5. Target
6. Home Depot
7. Staples
8. Sears
9. Lowe's
10. Marshalls

Review on the "Time Travel" Never Shout Never Concert

Tom Higgenson
from the Plain White T's

Eric Halvorsen(bass guitar, backing vocals)
from A Rocket to the Moon

     On October 22nd, 2011, I went to Sayreville, New Jersey to the Starland Ballroom for the Never Shout Never Concert. There, I saw Fake Problems, Carter Hulsey, A Rocket to the Moon, The Plain White T's and of course, Never Shout Never. I have been waiting for that day since August!
     I got in line for the concert at 11:00 a.m. I got to talk to Nick from A Rocket to the Moon because we were all in front of their tour bus. At 2:45, the people with VIP Passes got to go in and watch Never Shout Never do a Soundcheck. It also included a Meet & Greet but he only hugged a few people and left. After that, we had to go back out of the building and get into a VIP line. While we were waiting, we were singing, talking with people and eating pizza. At 5:00, it was time to make our way back in.

Carter Hulsey

Chris Farren
from Fake Problems

     Once we got into the building, they checked out tickets and VIP passes. Then we made our way near the stage. I got to be in the front row! After about an hour of waiting, Carter Hulsey came out and sang some songs. Then Fake Problems, A Rocket to the Moon, the Plain White T's and finally, Never Shout Never! He sang a whole bunch of songs, touched some fans hands, threw out his water bottle and just had a lot of fun!
     At 11:00p.m, the show was over. Thanks to the security guard, I had Eric's ( from A Rocket to the Moon) water bottle, their setlist, and the Plain White T's guitar pick. I waited in line and bought a t-shirt and a CD from Fake Problems. I met up with my friends from NJ that I met at my first NSN concert and gave them a hug. I had gotten my signed poster from the band and left to go to my hotel. It was a great way to end the perfect day!  

Christofer Drew
from Never Shout Never

Pictures: By Hannah Horne-Fiducioso

Scotty McCreery

By: Hannah Horne-Fiducioso

     "The winner of American Idol is...Scotty McCreery!" The crowd went wild. He won the 10th season of American Idol on May 25th, 2011. Scotty McCreery was born  on October 9th 1993 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He attended Garner Magnet High School and worked as cashier and plays baseballs on his high-school team. He was part of his schools vocal ensemble that performs across the U.S. Before McCreery was selected to be on American Idol, he was apart of many singing contests and was ranked high or won them.
     When he was young, he used to impersonate Elvis by singing and dancing. He started to play the guitar at 10 years old, and that payed off! Scotty stated that his favorite day of the week is Sunday because he can go to church and help his mother cook. Even though he's liking the fame, the success hasn't gone to his head compared to other winners. 

     His "Clear As Day" album came out October 4th. His hit songs are "The Trouble With Girls" and"Write My Number On Your Hand". In the first week, they sold 197,000 copies. Scotty is the first Idol winner to hit No. 1 with his first CD since 2003. Scotty might be famous now, but he is going back to finish his senior year and then go off to college. Scotty McCreery is doing great! He encourages everyone to try their best and follow their dreams to get where they need to go.

Best and Worst Movies of 2011

                                        Voted Best and Worst Movies of 2011

Best Movies
Drive
Rango
Bridesmaids
30 Minutes or Less
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Great Movies
The Debt
The Ledge
Moneyball
Contagion
Source Code
13 Assassins
The Conspirator
The Lincoln Lawyer
Salvation Boulevard

Ok Movies
Paul
Priest
The Rite
The Guard
The Future
Sucker Punch
Drive Angry 3D
Gnomeo & Juliet
I Am Number Four
No String Attached
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Bad Movies
Redland
The Ward

Worst Movies
Seasons of the Witch
Hobo with a Shotgun

http://www.filmjabber.com/best-movies-2011/

Christofer Drew Ingle & Never Shout Never

     Christofer Drew Ingle is a singer and songwriter from Joplin, Missouri. He is the singer in his band Never Shout Never. His band consists of Caleb Dennison the lead guitarist, Nathan Ellison on the drums, Taylor MacFee who plays bass, Dustin Dubernig who plays the keyboard, and Hayden Kaiser who plays percussion. A lot of friends go on tour with him including Carter Hulsey his best friend and Lucy the tour pug.On stage, Chris is usually barefoot standing on a rug with flowers on his mic stand. He plays the uke, harmonica, guitar and plays the tambourine sometimes. He can play the drums and piano a bit.

     During high school, he had a rough time. He was picked on a lot and no one would talk to him. Because of that, he would stay home and make music. He went through a hard time and his parents kicked him out when he was 16. He ended up living in his car and his friend's couches for 3 months. His friends helped him get back on his feet. But now, his family is very supportive. Disney offered him a contract, but he turned it down.
     On September 20th, 2011, their new album "Time Travel" came out. It consists of 8 songs. The deluxe version has 2 songs in an acoustic version and 1 remix with Andrew Goldstein. Most people are not a big fan because they miss when it was just him and his uke. Christofer Drew is just as good as he used to be! Take a look at his music, you will be amazed!