I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving day yesterday. Even though there are many people who are having tough times because of the economy, there is always something to be thankful for.
I’m especially thankful for my family.
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November 24th, 2008 | Author: Pencil Bugs
My family and best friend
Yesterday, I went to SeaWorld in San Diego. Because I was selected as the winner of the community Leadership Award from our local radio station, KATY 101.3 FM, I received 4 free tickets to SeaWorld. So I got to take my best friend, Jacob. He’s the one on the right next to the holiday sign.
The weather was okay as long as the sun was out but after riding the two wet rides, Atlantis and Shipwreck Rapids, a bunch of times, we got pretty wet and then it got really cold. Walking around in wet shoes and socks all day wasn’t too fun.
Shipwreck Rapids - Jacob and me
I just want to say “thanks” again to KATY for picking me for the Leadership Award. I hope I can inspire and encourage other kids and adults to do things for their communities too. Even if you can’t give a lot, sometimes the smallest thing can make a huge difference in someone else’s life.
The Atlantis ride after we were drenched about 5 times
Atlantis ride-we're in the back
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November 22nd, 2008 | Author: Pencil Bugs
YAAAAAAYYYYY!!! I am finally on Thanksgiving break.
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November 14th, 2008 | Author: Pencil Bugs
I was very surprised when I got a phone call after school today from our local radio station, KATY 101.3 FM. The DJ, Craig Cruise, said the station selected me for the community Leadership Award. It was really cool because he interviewed me about my Pencil Bugs business and asked about the charities I’ve donated to.
Then I was really surprised when he said they had 4 tickets to SeaWorld to give me. I will post again after we go. I’ll be taking my best friend with us since I’m an only child. It will be fun!
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November 09th, 2008 | Author: Pencil Bugs
Hold onto your seat. This was so amazing.
A few weeks ago, I was interviewed by Mark Victor Hansen. He’s one of the famous authors of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. I can’t give you specific details but he’s working on a new book which is why he interviewed me about my Pencil Bugs business and the charities I donate to, and a bunch of other stuff. It was really fun talking to him.
After the interview was officially over, he invited my parents and I to attend his Mega Speaking event in LA. It was all weekend but because we already had plans to go to my friend’s play yesterday, we could only make it to Mark’s event today.
Mark Victor Hansen & Me
I felt a little like a celebrity myself because he kept introducing me to a bunch of people. I met a lot of cool people who are also working on different things that want to include me in their projects. So maybe sometime down the road, you’ll see my story in other books.
I also met the famous whale artist, Wyland. You know, he’s the one that paints the huge wall murals. He spoke for about an hour and was so nice and regular. You’d never know he was a gazillionaire. But so is Mark Victor Hansen and he’s just as regular and nice.
People sometimes think that just because a person has a ton of money, they get all caught up in themselves. But not these guys. They also donate a lot of their money to help people all over the world.
We also got to eat at the VIP lunch that day and met more people. Plus the food was really good!
It was quite a long day with a 2-hour drive both ways but definitely a fun experience, one that most kids my age don’t get to have.
If you want to know more fun stuff about this day, go the the contact page on my website and send me an e-mail.
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