Tuesday, March 26, 2013

"Cry a Little Bit"
Idea inspired by Taylor Cox
By: Riley Stonely

Riley,
Four traits about me are strong, weak, loving, hateful.
Brooke, Kelsie, Bradon.
Love of taking pictures of me, loves school, loves food.
Who feels joy, happiness, and the need to eat.
Who needs friends, family, and more food.
Who gives stuff, jokes, and laughter.
Who fears Cats, cliffs,, and my grandma.
Who would like to feel lava, banana flavored apples, and chain links.
Stonely the stone.

Friday, March 15, 2013

"How to Become A Great Referee"
By: Riley Stonely

I am writing this blog to help all the referee out there that ref soccer. It is very important to do the following things, and they will make your life happy. If you do these steps anyone who is involved could benefit, but you in particular benefit the most.
In order to understand this blog post, you need to have some training done. You can go to UYSA.com to find a training period to become a certified referee. Once you do this then you can use these steps to help you become a better soccer referee.

Tips to becoming a better referee:
  • Be prepared with all of your gear. Bring actual reffing shorts and a ref shirt to your game. Wear black socks and shoes. Always keep a whistle, watch, red and yellow cards, pen, paper, and a brain.
  • Look professional. Tuck your shirt in and pull your socks completely up. NO SLACK ON YOUR UNIFORM.
  • Be on time
  • Be willing to make calls
  • Be confident in your calls
  • Be consistent with your calls
  • Be happy always
  • Look forward to a good game
  • Keep the game under control
If these tips are considered before you go to a game, I personally promise you that you will have a great time. I know if I am doing well if both coaches are a little angry, or preferably both happy. If one coach is mad, then you are doing a terrible job. Feel free to leave any comments or experiences you have with these tips. Share your experience with others.
    "Ten Things"
    By: Riley Stonely

    Ten things I know to be true...
    1. LDS church/ Gospel
    2. Gut feelings
    3. Friendships
    4. Love
    5. The ocean is blue
    6. The grass is green
    7. People have feelings
    8. Railroads are dangerous
    9. Stop signs are helpful
    10.  Shoe laces kill
    Ten objects I can't live without...
    1. I-pod
    2. Bike
    3. Rubik's cube
    4. Silly putty
    5. Clock
    6. Microwave
    7. Freezer
    8. Water bottle
    9. Cleats
    10. Bed
    Ten things I should have learned by now...
    1. Not to be addicted to my I-pod.
    2. How to use Google documents.
    3. Correctly fill out a letter.
    4. Beat my brother at NFL football on the PlayStation.
    5. Tell the truth in a nice way.
    6. Make a functional raft.
    7. Determine whats wrong.
    8. Teach a concept.
    9. Learn boring stuff.
    10. Come up with good things I should have learned by now.
    Ten of my greatest fears...
    1. Death
    2. Starting conversations
    3. Cats/ Rats
    4. Cliffs
    5. Getting hit by a car
    6. Failing
    7. Performing
    8. Leaving my family
    9. LDS Mission
    10. Opinions of others
    Ten things, places, or people that make me the most happy...
    1. Mother
    2. Scout Camp
    3. Soccer field
    4. Mr. Simmons
    5. Mr. Dowdle
    6. Mr. Watabe
    7. Mrs. Martinez
    8. Smell of freshly cut grass
    9. Bedroom
    10. Temple run
    Ten places I will visit before I die:
    1. Italy
    2. England
    3. India
    4. Australia
    5. Brazil
    6. Spain
    7. Russia
    8. Antarctica
    9. Scottland
    10. The moon
     

    Wednesday, March 13, 2013

    Following Blogs

     "Following Blogs"
    By: Riley Stonely

    Blog #1

    Link: http://onthefire.com/

    This blog has a bunch of stories and little topics that deal with Major League Soccer. The design is kind of fun; there are links to different websites. The focus is on soccer and peoples opinions of soccer and different events of soccer games. The writing style of this blog is a little odd. I don't really relate to it and its kind of confusing. The grammar in this blog is correct, but I don't know how effective this blog is at getting their message out. I think that this blog targets anybody who cares about soccer. There is not much about the author, but he must like soccer.

    Blog #2

    Link: http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/

    The design of this blog is kind of plain, but the pictures add a spark to it. The focus of the blog is to give people a chance to find all the great goals scored by soccer players around the world. The content is about stories of goals and highlights that match the focus of the blog. I love the way they express each story. The grammar is correct and well. I think that they display the message in a very good way. The web-sight audience is anybody who is interested in soccer.

    Tuesday, March 12, 2013

    Your Destiny Awaits

    "Your Destiny Awaits"
    By: Riley Stonely

    During the number of years of schooling that I have gone through, everything in my life has been a checklist. Especially at school. The normal routine of doing an assignment, turning it in, and getting a grade flows naturally to me. It has only been during the past two years that I have realized the importance of learning and not so much the grade. I was born to do many great things that are still to come, and fulfill some of them. One of the biggest things that helps me fulfill my destiny is determination. Determination and the right mind is the key to how I succeed.
    During the early years of my life I was like any kid. Self-centered and demanding. Everything was about me. Now thanks to the help of many teachers and wonderful parents, I understand the meaning of sharing and caring. That is one part of my destiny. I believe that I am destined to help others and be one of the many saints in people's life's. Everyone can be just like me. We all have the potential to become something great, and sometimes "great" means being the person who sits in the shade and lays back to enjoy the joy of others. I feel like that is who I am. Others grow up to be a superstar or movie star. Those people are great, and some of them earn their way up to become great. Others follow their hearts and never quite. That is what I am doing. I am determined to never give up on anything and to help others realize that they can do the same by following my heart.
    The only thing stopping me from becoming great is the normal routine of a check list. Throwing the check list out can change the way that I look at every aspect of my life. I can also influence others, and help them to receive determination.
    Many people hate their parents and say that they "don't understand." I feel like my parents are a big factor of my success. They support me and help me with everything. They are a big help in determining who I am. The next time that you feel like your parents "don't understand," just look into the future and try to picture what the outcome of the situation will turn out to be. If you don't see what they are trying to influence, then its up to you who you become. Try to make the most of it.

    Monday, March 11, 2013

    Becoming Social

    "Becoming Social"
    By: Riley Stonely

    How Can you use your talents and interests to "join the conversation" online?

    One of the biggest parts of becoming more social is to use your skills. People are always saying, "Just be yourself." That is completely true. If you pretend to be someone your not then other people will think that that is who you are. It turns out that everybody is in an awkward situation where everyone is uncomfortable because they feel like they have to be like you. "Join the conversation online" can also refer to Facebook or twitter. I don't do much of either of those, so I don't know much about them. I have heard that they are great to connect with people you don't see very often. You can use your talents and interests to "join the conversation" by becoming friends with people on Facebook and chat with them the way you would, and talk about things you like. Maybe they will enjoy it. If not then you can just talk to them about what they like. That is how I think you can "join the conversation."


    Have a Little Laugh

    "Have a Little Laugh. A collection of funny quotes."
    By: Riley Stonely

    Quote #1 
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with."
    -W. C. Fields

    This quote is very true. Even if you don't feel like smiling, just do it. Whenever you smile you just get that warm feeling that spreads throughout your body. Even if your not happy just smile and you will end up happy. When I first read this quote, I couldn't help but laugh. See it is already working. I smiled and I'm happy. There is also some factor of seeing joy in others. I think that the meaning of these quotes is to make someones day.

    Quote #2
    "My computer beat me at checkers, but I sure beat it at kickboxing."
    -Emo Philips

    Always look for the positive things in life. Days will be lighter, happier and shorter if a good attitude is present. Life is all about learning, and its impossible to do if there is a sour attitude hanging around. I love it when people say things like this. It makes my day. Just like the quote above this one. Try to have a positive attitude and "love your neighbors as you would have them love you." This is the revised version of the golden rule.



    Quote #3
    "A word to the wise ain't necessary its the stupid ones that need the advice."
    -Bill Cosby

    I just put this quote in because it makes me feel happy. Just like all the other quotes that I put above this one.


    Quote #4
    "Having one child makes you a parent; having two makes you a referee."
    -Unknown Author

    My Perfect Day

    "My Perfect Day"
    By: Riley Stonely

    Warm cereal for breakfast
    Iced chicken for dinner.
     Is a blast of a day
    That makes everything thinner.

    A trip to the park
    With a pink teddy bear,
    Named mark the lark
    Gives a lady a scare.

    Bigfoot would go walking
    And I'd give him a tip.
    Dont every plan falling
    When you walk in a dip.

    The last thing I'd do
    And the last thing I'd win
    Is a ball of green goo
    That I'd win with a grin.

    Now I know of stupidity
    Yet this is not mine,
    Its simply creativity
    That I'd give to an "it."