I made this poem at the beginning of the school year that has to do with our choices in life and I thought I would like to share it with you. Now when you read it, don’t feel that I am being negative to the world. This is just showing what I am seeing that needs to be fixed before its too late. I am just saying that we as the people of this world needs to start making right decisions that is meant to be.
In the mean time, hope you get the message from the poem and start thinking about what you can do to change this world in a good way. Below the poem is a music video that kind of sings what I am trying to show you.

Well, today was my final race for this year’s cross country season. The weather was perfect for running, the sun was shining and clear blue skies was visible. I don’t remember any weather that it was like today that I ever ran in last year; most of time, it would be cold and the sun would not shine as bright as today.
Before I get to tell you what happened during and after the race, I need to tell you something that happened before I ran. What happened was, while I was walking to my teams’ tent during one of the Division 2 races (we are in Division 1), I was watching a teenage runner limping in a way that indicates that he leg was hurting. She fell to the ground. I ran to the girl and asked a high school boy nearby to help me lift her to go to her coach. I don’t know what really happened to her, but all I know is that her leg was hurting. So while we were finding her coach, we started talking and she told a lesson to me that I have heard many times from others. What makes this one different is that she raised her voice at me on how, if you want something really bad, you go get it no matter what happens. That hit me in the heart in a good way. A thought came to me after we found her coach and dropped her off. The thought was about if I was really pushing myself to get something really badly this season. Now that I pushed myself in the race and received a time of 19:40, I decided that I need to get it together for the next season. Thank you for enforcing the lesson. Here is quote that relates to what I was doing for this girl, even though I don’t know her at all.

Now that happened, let me tell you what was going on in the race. First off, the JV races was as one, not two individual races. That kind of took us by surprise, but we were prepared. The gun didn’t go off until 3:15. While we were waiting to run, two graduated seniors from my school, came over to watch us run our finally race for this year. It was a pleasure to see them and to support us. Now that many people were watching and pushing us, no doubt about it that we are going to do well.
Everyone started off very fast on the first mile. I didn’t want to do that, since I knew that I would slow down in the second mile (which I was right) by at least 30 seconds. We started off as a group for the first mile, until we started to break into different sections. I was by myself after the first mile and I was passing people from schools like Kalamazoo Central, Portage Central, Matawan, and other schools. They provided a good run for me, especially on the final stretch with all the sprinting. While I was trying to pass a boy, I didn’t realize that he is actually a friend of mine that I made over the summer in the NSTI (National Summer Transportation Institution) up in Michigan Tech. We were pushing each other hard to the end and I beat him. When I crossed the finish line, Will (that is his name) called me and came up to me to congratulate/thank me for that sprint. At first I didn’t realize it was him until he explained to me how we met, that was when I remembered him. It was amazing how friends that you made over the summer is still lives close by. Who knew.

  Here with you- Asher Monroe

Well that is what happened today. It has been a good day for me and many others. I hope you day was good. Good night y’all and see you in the next post.
Peace out brothers and sisters- MNM

Brothers and sisters, by tomorrow and future on, I am going to do something a little bit differently to my posts. For every Wednesday, I am going to give a wisdom quote that I have found on the internet or on social media to share with you that has to do with a life event of mine.
Along with the quotes, you will see articles or videos that I have found to talk to you about. I want to start being more active in my postings to show you more about my character and thoughts. Also, I just love reading and showing you people quotes that are worth reading to life.
So that is announcement for my blog, now it is time to tell you guys/gals that tomorrow will be my last cross country race (unless I get into State) for this season. How is this possible for the season to be over that quick? Wow is the only word I could say.
What I could remember was the first day of cross country. How most of us didn’t know how to run at all. Now thanks to my coaches, who were pushing us to do better, there has been a huge progress for many throughout this season. We were beating some of our school rivals, getting best times for this season. Now that our last race is upon us, our training will kick in. Wish me luck, along with my team.
Thank you for your support and I will see you in the next post.
Peace out brothers and sisters. -MNM

Ever since I started my high school, I have been noticing my differences from others. I thought that something was wrong with me or that I have a skipped a certain age group/generation. Instead of acting like a regular teenager, I act more like an adult. How? Well, I talk well with adults than teenagers, I think way differently from others, I see problems in this world that needs to change, usually I would be by myself in situations, I love knowledge, wisdom, and truth, and other actions that make me different from others. My parents, other adults, and some of my friends told me that I just matured fast. To prove it, I found this article on Facebook that explains 11 signs that tells you that you’re an old soul.
11 Signs You’re An Old Soul
Such an interesting facts about how you know if you are an old soul. Do you see some of the signs that tells you tell that? Well don’t worry, you are not alone; for I am an old soul since I was born. Personally, I am proud of that, because I don’t want to be like those ordinary teenagers that don’t mature and keep their not so clean ways (not everyone of those are clean with their way of living).  For those who are old souls out there, keep changing the world and teach the new souls how to be an old soul to be on the path that leads to a fantastic life.

Peace out brothers and sisters- MNM

Do you ever hate when you see people just littering in front of your eyes and you feel you can’t teach them? I do hate that a lot, especially when I know that they would angry for trying to tell them that what they did was wrong to Earth. Well, I want to show you this video that there are people out there in this world who are willing to risk to teach the people who litter a taste of their own trash. 

        For the past three weeks of school, I have not been posting about my first day of school, first cross country race, my first trimester classes, my first marching band show, and much more. I will explain what has been going on on my other posts.
To start off, I got to meet my teachers in my classes; which the classes are Honors English 11, Pre-Calculus, Computer Applications, A.P. Physics, and Marching Band. They are the classes that I need to take for the credits of my graduation and life. I am enjoying my classes so far right, but the year is going too fast for me to believe that. Currently I am reading Beowulf  in Honors English, reviewing Algebra 2 works, doing computer assignments on the school’s new computers, and polishing up our marching/sound/posture.
This year is going to be the year where Loy Norrix marching band makes history in getting a one in performance. How do we know? 1. We are way ahead of schedule in marching with all of our songs
2. We are now fine-tuning the songs to make it sound like Freddie Mercury’s way (Crazy Little Thing Call Love, We Will Rock You, and Bohemian Rhapsody) 3. A majority of musicians are leading the band into success We have the upper hand! I am putting time into my drum major position for the band. Our perform is going to rock the audience and the judges on October 15. If we do get a one, we would be so happy and prove to other people that Loy Norrix got what it takes to go big and succeed.
Cross country started out okay for me, but I am making my way to getting 18:30 as my time. I have done three races so far. The recent one was not easy, for which there were mainly hills, and I mean hills that could make you fall forward without knowing. To know where and what my times were, I will post them after the cross country season is over.
Well, I hope that school is going out okay for all of you. Let me know if you want me to change anything about this blog and I will try to make it happen.
Peace out brothers and sister. -MNM

Could you imagine what is it like to visit an amusement park that started with a mouse; “I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse”- Walt Disney
My family- dad, mom, little sister, and aunt, and I got to drive all the way to Florida to stay five nights in Walt Disney World, to enjoy our time off from work and worries. The resort that we stayed at was called The Art of Animation. The theme there that we stayed in was Cars; next to Finding Nemo. What we saw there was Mater, Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Luigi, Sarge, Flo, Sally (she was being fixed), Ramone, Sheriff, Fillmore and Guido. Fillmore was more like my character, with the eco-friendly ideas and peace attitude. The rooms there are incredible, the designers kept the theme in full circle for their customers (one thing for sure, there were cones everywhere).
After we settled down in our apartment room, we began to look over the “To-Do” lists of all the rides to ride, the characters to meet, and what to explore at each park. What we planned on the first day was to go to Magic Kingdom and eat at Bell’s castle for lunch. You may think that we could cover everything right, wrong. It was packed when we were waiting for the gates to open up after a nice welcome show presented by actors and characters. What my first thought was, “how old am I and am I a child again?” Yes I was, since the theme of the park is to make the vacation fun for the whole family. That was not just the only best part, the best part was when I saw the town and Cinderella’s Castle in the middle of Magic Kingdom.
Day 1 (8/13): What we started off first was take a picture in front of the Mickey face formed from plants and grass. It was our first set of pictures in Magic Kingdom. The gates were calling our names to enter into the master work/dream of Walt Disney, which we did for after picture taking (once in a while, we would take a moment to take a picture as a break). We have done many rides and visited locations and people, which you will find them below.
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
Met Repunzel and Cinderella
Found Belle’s Castle
Under the Sea
Met Ariel
Mad Tea Party
Dumbo Flight
The Barnstormer Roller Coaster
It’s a Small World
Winnie the Pooh
Lunch at Belle’s Castle
Speedway Racer
Monster’s Laughing Floor
Space Mountain
Stitch Ride
Big Thunder Mountain
Pirates of Caribbean
Splash Mountain
Electric Parade 
Fireworks- Tinkerbell Flying
Returned to hotel
That is the first day in Walt Disney World.

Day 2 (8/14): Next stop was Epcot, a park with rides and meet world locations.
Met 4 characters- Eyore, Goffy, Mickey, J. Worhtington Foulfellow and Gideon (Pinocchio villains)
I participated a street skit (Sir Galahad) on King Arthur and the Holy Grail
Visited France- watched a video on France
Morocco- met Jasmine
Japan- Naruto anime and Dragonball Z
America Adventure
Italy
Germany
Outpost- drums and African gifts
China- watched impressions/ reflections video
Norway
Mexico
Test Track Ride- designed our own cars
Finding Nemo- the sea with Nemo and friends ride
Talking with Crush and friends
Got our MINE MINE MINE t-shirts
Canada
United Kingdom
Fireworks- illumination show (around the world lights)
Returned to hotel
That is the second day in Walt Disney World

Day 3 (8/15): Next stop was Animal Kingdom, a park with animals all around it.
Pangani Forest Exploration Trail 
Kilimanjaro Whirl
Restaurantosaurus 
Kali Rapids (2x for me & my mom &John, 3x for my little sister and aunt)
Maharajah jungle Trek (female tiger)
Expedition Everest: 2x for me
Dino-Bite
Primeval Whirl: once for me, I was sleepy
Met Daisy 
Met Russell and Dug
Pin shopping
Returned to hotel 
That is the third day in Walt Disney World

Day 4 (8/16): Next stop was Hollywood Studios (wore our MINE MINE MINE shirt)
The Great Movie Ride
Shopping at the Writer’s Store
Lights, Motors, Actions (started, then rained out)
Looked in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids park
Muppets 3D Show
Studio Backlot Tour
Mike and Sully Photo op
Toured Pixar Lot
Ate at Sunset Ranch Market
Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Animation Courtyard and Animation Gallery
The Twlight Zone Tower of Terror Ride (I didn’t do it)
Oasis Canteen for Funnel Cake
Returned to hotel


Day 5 (8/17): The last stop was Downtown Disney
Reservations at T-Rex restaurant
Walked around downtown Disney
Stopped at Goffy Candy store
Create our own T-shirts
Returned to hotel to pick up car- drove back to Downtown Disney to pick up shirts
Pin shopping & photos with stationary characters (Mr. Potato Head, Buzz Lightyear)
Finished Disney by 6ish
Drove to Cabana Beach Bay Universal Hotel


That was the end of out trip to Walt Disney World. We then went to Cabana Beach Bay Universal Hotel for two nights. The rest of the time, it was at Universal Studios, on the road, and in Michigan.
The rides we did at Universal Studios were:
Minion Mayhem ride
Transformer’s ride
Diagon Alley
Men in Black ride
E.T. ride
Terminator Ride
Shrek 4D show
Mummy ride
Disaster show
Twister Ride
We got to meet Betty Boop and Minion Kyle.

The rest of the trip was meeting up with some friends in Georgia Traverse City, MI. My dad did his trail marathon in Traverse City. He was tired after that.

That was our trip for August. I had so much fun doing it with my family. I hope you enjoyed reading this and had a great summer.
Peace out brothers and sisters -MNM