My thoughts on the Lakers (in 512 characters or less)

Wow.
I thought about just leaving this post at just that. Wow. Honestly, that fairly sums up my thoughts on Los Angles' second straight NBA championship. Wow. And it doesn't get much 'less' than 512 characters. So, simple as it is, all I can say is wow.
It makes it all the better for the Lakers that Kobe Bryant was not the main factor in game seven. "I sucked" Bryant said with a smile after the game. That's the difference between the Lakers and Cavaliers, they can win without their star playing like it.

The definition of skepticism

Ok I'll admit it: as I type this article on my cell phone in June, I am a little excited about the Cincinnati Reds. It's crazy, isn't it? I mean, this is a team that hasn't made the playoffs this DECADE, and I have the nerve to say they might have actually assembled a decent team?
It's probably the heat talking. Because c'mon, this is the "Shreds" we're talking about.
Bottom line: I'm going to be weary of all Cincy sports forever, and my phone has a 512 character input limit.
-Jeremy Sharp
6.6.10

Here it comes...

It seems like just yesterday, I was riding a schoolbus for the first time. Last year saw me attend my first day of public school, and on Monday, I will attend my last.
(sigh)
It doesn't seem fair, hoenstly. I have met so many people who I have grown to love so much, and now, I have to say goodbye. It seems as quickly as I started, I am ending. I really don't have many words to say about this, because I'm not sure how to feel- I've never had to feel quite like this before.
On one hand, I'm excited. This fall, I will attend Indiana Wesleyan University, where I will work for the school paper, The Sojourn. I can't wait to start classes, and see my amazing friends who will also be attending.
I'm also nervous. These high school buildings are all I've known for two years now, both during the day and at work. I'm anxious about leaving these firmiliar halls, because I know that I can own them.
I'm sad, more than anything else though. It hasn't quite hit me yet, but I can't even describe how much I'm going to miss these people. Students and teachers alike, they've all helped shape me into who I am today.
I see some people in class who say they cannot wait to get out of here and graduate. They disgust me. They don't appreciate high school like I do, they don't know how great it is.
I can only hope that the next chapter in my book goes even better.
To all my friends at Western Brown and Southern Hills,
I love you guys,
-Jeremy Sharp
5.20.10

March Is Driving Me Mad

Okay, I'm suffocating. Don't get me wrong, I love school. But right now, I dislike how out of touch I am becoming with the world of professional sports. I just found out that the Cleveland Browns blew up their quarterback situation by cutting former probowler Derek Anderson and trading former first round pick Brady Quinn to the Broncos.

First of all, I think the Denver got the best of this trade. They now have a potential franchise quarterback like they did in Jay Cutler. And in return, the Broncos gave up a couple of draft picks and a fullback. As a casual fan of the orange and blue, I'm pretty happy with the swap.

Then there's something called the NCAA Tournament. I've caught some of it (but not as much as I'd like). I remember my days of homeschooling. I would get my work done before noon, and watch all the early games everyone else was missing. This year, I don't have that option.

Overall, I'm stoked that I'm in public school. But when I was in homeschool, I could listen to sports radio and keep up on all things NFL, MLB, and NBA. As of now, I'm not as close to sports as I used to be. But I can't wait until I go back to watching ESPN and checking sports websites all day. Only this time, I'll get paid for it :)

Some of my Best Work... I think

Alright, so in my (SEN10R) Graphic Communications class, we're putting together our portfolios. These are some of my pictures that made the cut. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE no stealing them... thanks.

I would love some feedback. Let me know what you think.

-Jeremy Sharp

2/24/10