Lots of News

    Brackets are not my strength. On the second round of the NCAA Basketball Tournament, I've lost. The two teams I had in the National Championship game have already lost. So, now I can only root for underdogs and despise those who overthrew the team I picked to win it all. But that's the reason why I do a bracket.
     Other than my bracket, I've enjoyed my spring break. I visited a friend's house, which was good fun. I aso spent the night at another friend's house. I was a very tired boy. We stayed up until  after two o'clock in the morning playing on my friend's X-box. I had the time of my life though! 
     And then my Mum got me hooked on "House Hunters." I have now realized I like to watch people look at houses and apartments in another country. It's now one of my many hobbies. 
     During my spring break, I also saw the Indiana University women's basketball game with a friend. Before the game started, we were asked to play a halftime game. I was hesitant yet accepted. The game's rules were: we would put on clothes for people seven feet tall and score a basket winning a gift card. 
     Being a soccer player, I didn't stand a chance. When this race started, I ran to the pants and pulled them on. I then tripped in the pants, hobbling to the shirt. I put my head through the arm hole and finally figured out how to put on a shirt. I continued by running to the basketball and shooting. I was lucky enough to score. I was actually surprised. I don't usually score. Especially in a crowd of 2,000 people. I'm a lucky guy. The game was a little more enjoyable after that was over.
     The dogs enjoyed their spring break as well. Even with no snow the dogs have fever... spring fever! I can't always control myself. That includes Nikita as well. She was probably the most active of the trio. She can't run as she used to but she does her best. My parents call it more of a hop.
     Hoover is a curious yet timid malamute. He was up to no good one day because he was digging a hole, caught red-pawed. Later, Lizzie wanted a playmate. So, she barked at Hoover trying to get him to play with her. She was able to chase him once until he made it to the dog bed, where he wouldn't leave. Nikita hobbled to Hoover's defense. She barked at Lizzie and stood by Hoover. In return, Hoover licked her ear to say thanks. 

     Soon I'll be writing about soccer again because the Spring season is coming up. I'm excited to play new teams and get better! Stay tuned for soccer news! 
     

The Birthday Girl

     Happy 14th birthday to Nikita! She has really been a trooper all these years! On her birthday, Nikita was able to go on a stroll (Lizzie doesn't go crazy when we say stroll). She was wagging her tail and panting and I could easily tell she was happy. She may not be able to hear to well and moves slow but she still enjoys being a part of the pack. 

     There would be more excitement later. As a treat, the dogs were served a few treats and tad bit of ice cream. You can tell from the picture, Nikita was very excited. Lizzie, swallowed her ice cream whole! Such table manners cannot be tolerated! Nikita received some salmon treats which she generously shared. She's always been a good girl.

    The Cozy Corner was erected once again. We had a few encounters with Hurricane Hoover. Today he crawled right under the bed for some belly rubs. Maybe he isn't that destructive.

     I should mention, it is my spring break so I intend to enjoy it thoroughly. I'll be on my toes, protecting the Cozy Corner is a full time job. I'll also be sleeping at a friend's house. I know I'll enjoy it! I have a few other things planned for the week, maybe a movie?

     I have some mum news to report. Mum has a cold so it is VERY hard for her to talk. I have appointed myself as "Mum's Royal Translator". She clicks her fingers when she needs me. Another fun job!

     This weeks kindness award goes to Nikita. I wasn't her biggest fan when I cried as a baby (she even ran outside!) yet she has always stayed by my side. Even now, she likes to hang with me. This makes her a wonderful companion like all dogs. 

 

The Project and Husky Blood

     Hello sled dog lovers. You've probably been wondering where I've been this past week. I've been watching a computer screen, making a presentation. I'll also say I've been cooped up in my room, which is true. 
     I did this project last year. I was creating a settlement. This year I had to make a colony. My colony was Mattville. Last year it was down to the last minute. This year was no exception. I decided to put a lot of content into my PowerPoint. I'm really enjoying learning about stop motion video and for extra credit decided to make a stop animation to go along with my fable. I also wrote a silly National Anthem. I really enjoyed this project and did well and that's what matters.

  

   In other news, which might be a bit embarrassing but it does have to do with dogs, I discovered I was born to be a sled dog lover. Mum was digging through old boxes when she found my sled dog jacket and sweater. This is evidence I was born to be a sled dog even though I don't remember wearing them. Mum tells me the jacket was handmade by someone in Minnesota. Now compared to my shirts, the sled dog jacket is three times smaller. We finally gave the jacket to a stuffed moose. He wear's the jacket with pride. Do you have any old clothes you treasure?

Puppies!

     Hello to all you animal lovers. This blog will be a short one. These next two weeks I'm going to be busy working on a project. Last year I also gave a post like this. I was making my own settlement in Indiana. This year I'm working on a colony.
     The name of my colony is Mattville. Any other information shall be shared on my next post. I'll tell you something though. I am attempting to go above and beyond on this project. The more content the merrier!
     Now it's time for the Acts of Kindness award. Northern Lights has seven new puppies! They're adorable yet they are a handful. This award goes to the woman taking care of those pups. Keep it up! Hoover was born in rescue, he and his 11 siblings were called the "Dirty Dozen." I wonder if these pups have a nickname? The mom and puppies will be available for adoption. 

     As I leave, I ask you a question to dwell on: does your dog feel shameful? I'm not so sure about Nikita. 

Wild Wes

    Wild Westley, strong enough to take an Ian down.  Mum and I were venturing to the animal shelter on Sunday to see the husky Baloo. We had found him and were deciding on whether to take him outside in the snow or not. Then, a volunteer came forth and told us Baloo was going to be adopted that afternoon! The new owners were even filling out papers. 
     So, we decided to take Westley out, a Sheperd mix who was a year old. Big mistake. This was my Mum's bright idea. We took Wes out to an enclosure. Unfortunately, it was a smaller one. 
     As soon as we got in the enclosure, Wes took off like a kid on Christmas morning. He enjoyed going after me. Westley would go for my ankles and I came crashing to the ground with Westley jumping on me. This happened more than once. I was covered in snow. Mom couldn't take a picture for she was crying so hard from laughing. 
     Wes was also a showoff. Westley found a tennis ball and wouldn't let a soul get it. He even went after my ankles with it! Westley is a very exuberant young dog that is going to need a VERY large yard. He is a friendly chap!
     Here in Indiana, we got a good amount of snow over the weekend. Enough to go sledding! I even got to practice my skeleton. This video will tell you how well I did. It's not as easy as it looks.

     And there was enough snow for the dogs to go on a walk. Lizzie was her usual bossy self, Hoover with his own happy grin, and Nikita, was surprisingly nimble that day. A sight to see. 

     And this  weeks Acts of Kindness award goes to Gus Kenworthy. This skier will not only bring home silver, but also some puppies. I'm a little late with the news, I'm sure you have heard of him by now. Gus has inspired other Olympians to adopt stray dogs. Even they may inspire others to adopt. There are plenty of cats and dogs that need homes.
     
     
     

A Blog Full of Dogs

    If you haven't read the title yet, this post will be filled with dogs and one small mishap that hurts to this day. We decided to go to a dog show. The event was quite enjoyable. I for one felt quite overwhelmed. "Dachshund! Newfoundland! Akita! Greyhounds!" I did this most of the time. 

    Dogs were plentiful, and booth's numerous. There were dogs Nikita could swallow and some who could look down on Hoover. The dog show was somewhat exciting (talking action).    

   Along the way we stumbled into the Northern Lights group with some adopted sled dogs. That was probably my favorite area. I got to meet Lucy, a great wooly like Sebastian (A previous foster). She was all tuckered out yet still liked to be stroked. She had friends who had been adopted like her. Allie, Axle, Caesar, and Mishka were their names. 

    And the dog show had some hilarious moments too. There was a poodle who didn't like his appearance. I wonder how many dogs snickered at him whilst passing by. I did kind of feel bad for the poodle. And a dog show winner gloated by rolling on the rug and showing his underbelly.  

     Now for the embarrassing part. We arrived at soccer earlier in the day. I got out of the car and was walking out of the parking lot when I slipped on some ice for I was wearing cleats. I fell on my bottom and cushioned my fall by using my elbow as leverage. I jumped up, hopped around, and fell on the ground again. Yet I was still able to play a game of soccer. I still have a sore bottom and elbow but I'll pull through.
    And to add to all this fun, it snowed! Check out our video to see how much fun we had. And to clarify something in the video, one of my throws did not go far. That was because the ball slipped. But, Hoover was able to catch it!

     And 'tis now time to give out the Kindness Award. This goes to Northern Lights, especially the people at the dog show. They all foster or have adopted a sleddog and continue to donate time to dogs. Keep it up!  And you can comment and tell your own act of kindness.   
     

      

The Snow has Arrived!

     Snow is nature's candy. A little is nice, a lot is quite enjoyable but too often a ton can be aggravating. Indiana was bombarded with snow. A good, dense blanket. I,honestly, am overjoyed with it! The dogs can play and bound with happiness. Everyone got to go out for a snowy walk. Nikita made sure she could trod with her friends.
   Everything was peachy keen until the sleet replaced snow. So much for a winter wonderland. At least school was cancelled so that tells us the snow is still out there. Hoping for more snow overnight.
 
   And now it is time to give out the awards! This week's recipient of "The Kind Acts" Award is my math teacher. You may be thinking, "What?" I'll explain.
   My math teacher is the leader of a club called K-kids. They are a club at my school that helps the unfortunate. They will collect old t-shirts to make dog toys for the animal shelter and that is a kind act in my opinion.
Write acts of kindness you or someone else has done if you choose to on the comments.
 
   Who watched the Super Bowl? I didn't! I went to a party and spent time with a friend. I saw the score sometimes, yet not often. I do know that the Seahawks clobbered the Broncos. Not an interesting game in my opinion. And for some reason, I have liked Russell Wilson ever since he has been in college. I guess it is because of his style of play.
     
    And on the next post there may be sledding so stay tuned!