11/05/09 5:35AM

I'm doing pretty well. School is going great I love it. Nothing new is going down I've been kinda bored lately. So can you tell me how your doing and what's new with you? I hope everyone is doing well.
  • cdawg
    i got a new gator hoodie, i have two weeks left til my big five week break, and i have almost got all of my christmas shopping done! i bought you a gator jersey!
    by cdawg at 11/05/09 10:55AM
  • cdawg
    or maybe it was a bengals' jersey, i cant recall :)
    by cdawg at 11/05/09 10:56AM
  • smiley_face
    doing great! I am in fact working on making bible class lessons for the little kids at church and later after some observation I'm going to take over the class. I am really excited about this oppertunity to teach the younger kids. My sister got married. (thus for the abundance of wedding photos) ummmm...I've gotten closer to brethren wich is always good. bout it right now....lol : )
    by smiley_face at 11/18/09 2:34PM
  • smiley_face
    thank you. oh and by the way, I apologize for bashing OSU. I watched the rose bowl with my brother in law and fell in love! OH-IO!!!!
    by smiley_face at 01/04/10 11:36AM
  • cdawg
    RAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    by cdawg at 01/04/10 3:59PM
  • marie
    So, have you totally quit Pleo?
    by marie at 03/06/10 6:36AM
  • cdawg
    i think so
    by cdawg at 03/09/10 8:08AM
  • pooky
    I saw this and thought of you. "I believe I can fluuuuuuh." That's how you used to sing it. :)
    by pooky at 03/16/10 2:44PM

10/30/09 6:24PM

About 2 months I'm still wondering what to post about. How is everyone doing?
  • hoose
    I'm good. Busy with school, kind of stressed out... but good. Why don't you post a review of your x-box? Or your reaction to the Cavs' stinky start to the season? Surely you have SOMETHING to say!
    by hoose at 10/30/09 6:36PM
  • alp1926
    I am exhausted!!!
    by alp1926 at 10/30/09 6:40PM
  • thethreat
    im mad
    by thethreat at 10/30/09 10:30PM
  • dcroush
    They should make a "prompt a day" calendar for people who need daily post ideas...I could make millions!
    by dcroush at 10/31/09 7:38PM
  • smiley_face
    lol. terrible case of writers block? ; ) how about an update? i once did a list of my top ten favorite things...
    by smiley_face at 11/02/09 3:34PM

Nothing is coming to mind...

So please comment on well... what you want to comment on. I hope and pray that everyone is doing well! I love you all -peace!
  • smiley_face
    No I don't have a facebook. : ( my uncle works with a big computer industry that tracks and "debugs" computers and websites, and he told us not to get facebooks, so my dad is very strict that I can't get one. : ( sorry.
    by smiley_face at 08/20/09 2:54PM
  • smiley_face
    Geometry, choir, honors english, honors science, world history, gym, and spanish 2. I am hoping that everything goes well. : ) What classes do you have?
    by smiley_face at 08/21/09 8:10PM
  • smiley_face
    That's ok. The only reason I remembered was cuz I had it in front of me. : )
    by smiley_face at 08/21/09 10:42PM
  • orbitsweetmint
    cheese does not agree with my digestive system...they argue all the time.
    by orbitsweetmint at 08/25/09 11:19AM
  • playa7o9
    Hey reylon its nate..it was great seeing you again and maybe next time we can play some one on one..that is if you can take me haha
    by playa7o9 at 08/25/09 4:36PM
  • simonc23236
    ya we could we should get to work on that lol miss ya so much man
    by simonc23236 at 09/08/09 3:49PM
  • simonc23236
    you make sure to take care of that sister of yours
    by simonc23236 at 09/26/09 11:32AM
  • madam_librarian
    Raylon man we need an update!
    by madam_librarian at 10/02/09 5:17PM
  • split_rock
    Hope you feel better soon! You're just too important to be sick for long!
    by split_rock at 10/10/09 10:30AM
  • cdawg
    you need to post stuff, maybe about that great bengals-steelers game :)
    by cdawg at 10/12/09 11:38AM
  • split_rock
    Happy Birthday, Raylon!
    by split_rock at 10/15/09 5:42AM
  • pooky
    Happy Birthday Ray! I wish I could be up there to watch you open your gifts and just hang out. Maybe next week sometime. :) I love you and hope you have a great birthday.
    by pooky at 10/15/09 11:52AM
  • thethreat
    update!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    by thethreat at 10/16/09 10:44PM
  • cdawg
    i heard you got something pretty cool for your birthday. is that why you are not updating???? ;)
    by cdawg at 10/20/09 2:51PM
  • cdawg
    you're not sure?
    by cdawg at 10/20/09 10:43PM
  • cdawg
    so, you didn't get anything for your birthday?
    by cdawg at 10/21/09 6:04PM
  • smiley_face
    thanks man. : )
    by smiley_face at 10/24/09 8:30AM
  • alp1926
    I'm so proud of you Raylon. You do have a way with words. Love you!
    by alp1926 at 10/25/09 10:43PM
  • pooky
    I heard you said a prayer during the assembly last week? That's awesome. I'm glad you have to confidence to do that. I heard you did a great job. Proud of you Ray! But you still need to get off of Facebook and post on here every now and then. :)
    by pooky at 10/28/09 2:15PM

what's good everybody?

Well we had a baptism at our congregation recently! Zion is doing alright. It's nice to have Quinton here. I've been hangin' with friends but for some reason it's not the same as hangin' at Camp NOAH. I really miss all of my friends at Camp NOAH so much!!
I've been dreading the start of freshman year. Does anybody have any advice on high school and also does anybody have any advice on how I can be a better influence on other people when I'm in high school? I hope and pray that everybody is doing well. I love you all. -peace!
  • thethreat
    dont do anything that they tell u that is ok just keep to ur self and ur jamican brothers
    by thethreat at 08/03/09 9:15PM
  • splitmesoup
    don't worry about high school, brother. I was worried sick going into my freshman year and it's a big letdown (in a good way). everyone's doing their own thing with their own little group. just worry about your grades, cause high school is when grades really start to matter. don't be late to classes and rack up detentions like i did. man those were annoying. if, however, you do get a detention...go to it. don't just drive home like i did. you think detentions are annoying? wait 'til you have a saturday school.
    and as far as your influence goes...here's my sisterly advice:
    the best way you can influence someone is by resisting influence yourself. when you are confident in your choices and beliefs people will notice. some people will try to influence you in a bad way, other people will try to make you feel like your way is stupid (but they only do that because they're immature or insecure). but there are still other people who will notice you and respect you and feed off of your confidence (giving them some of their own)...plus you're like the nicest boy that Midview has ever seen so, you got that going for you too. :)
    who was baptized?
    by splitmesoup at 08/04/09 12:31AM
  • fredtheorca
    Just do you Ray. When we are ourselves ,as christians, we truly are the candle that is put into lampstand illuminating the entire room. When we decide that we need to "change" that is when we are metaphoically hiding ourselves under the bushell. You have been blessed with humor compassion and an out going personality. Use them all do not bury your talents in the sand. The second advice that I could give you is to remember that EVERYONE is having a tough time adjusting to the new situations that high school presents. They may not ever admitt it to anyone but everyone is having some sort of problem you are not alone.
    by fredtheorca at 08/04/09 11:53AM
  • fredtheorca
    plus if anyone starts up with you I can teach you how to make anyone scream uncle no matter how big they are. LOL
    by fredtheorca at 08/04/09 11:55AM
  • smiley_face
    I am worrying about Highschool too...I want to ask for prayers for strength.
    by smiley_face at 08/04/09 3:24PM
  • pooky
    I know it may not seem like it now, but trust me when I tell you that once you graduate from High School, you will probably never see most of those people again. Be nice to EVERYONE...not just the people you think are "cool". You never know who you can affect just by being nice. When and if anyone ever tries to make you look/feel stupid for your beliefs, just try to feel sorry for them instead of feeling sorry for yourself. You are a member of an army (the church) that we already know will win the fight. You just have to remember daily (or hourly sometimes) which side you want to fight for - the winning side or the losing one.

    I would say that the biggest difference between High School and Middle School is that in High School, kids are starting to turn into adults. And when kids think that they are mature enough to do adult things, they start making stupid choices and acting foolish. Just beware that some of the people that you know don't have the moral compass that you do and will make some poor decisions along their way to growing up. But that doesn't make them cooler or more mature even though they and everyone around them may think so. I had several people that I went to school with tell me that they had wished they hadn't done some of the things they did back then - even though they made fun of me for not doing them. :)

    And seniors aren't really mean to freshman. That was a big lie that "the man" used to try to hold us down. :)
    by pooky at 08/04/09 8:25PM
  • smiley_face
    Thanks man. : ) i pray for you , you pray for me. : ) it works...: )
    by smiley_face at 08/04/09 8:34PM
  • mimi71
    Advice? Be YOU! Don't ever give up on your morals and beliefs. And remember what your sister said...be nice - to all. Show them God's love through your smile and actions :)
    by mimi71 at 08/05/09 9:17AM
  • alp1926
    Just be yourself, Raylon, and keep your head on straight. Don't follow -- LEAD!! I'm starting a new job at a new school next week, so I can relate to some of your dread. We'll be ok. We have each other, and we know we have our Camp NOAH buds to connect with whenever we need to.
    by alp1926 at 08/06/09 12:59PM
  • cdawg
    be yourself, everybody can smell a fake from a mile away. smile every chance you get
    by cdawg at 08/11/09 9:50AM
  • thethreat
    how was the ifight movie on icarly?
    by thethreat at 08/11/09 2:12PM
  • thethreat
    thanks for the scoop =]
    by thethreat at 08/12/09 10:54AM

I'm so EXCITED

I've been waiting all year for Camp NOAH to start!! I'm really looking forward to seeing all of my friends because I miss them so much!!! Also one of my best friends from our congregation is coming this year and having him there will just make better. Then again I did have an amazing week last year and I've been hopeing and praying that I will be a better influence and encouragement to whoever I meet. I've been praying that I can form closer bonds with friends that I met last year!!!
  • pooky
    Maybe you can come back from camp this year with a better attitude. You're always so negative, Ray! :) Just kidding.
    by pooky at 07/17/09 5:06PM
  • alp1926
    I'm there with ya, Camp Son!!! It's exciting to see everyone after a year's separation. Yes, it will be WONDERFUL to have Michael with us this year, won't it?
    by alp1926 at 07/17/09 5:22PM
  • hoose
    It looks like the whether is going to be great for you guys. Have fun!!!!
    by hoose at 07/17/09 6:48PM
  • kmedasmom
    Hope you all have fun. Kinsey and Dawson are looking sooo forward to camp. It will be nice not hearing Kinsey's camp countdown! lol.....at least for a week!
    by kmedasmom at 07/17/09 9:39PM
  • orangemachine
    Thanx(: And I'll see you tomorrow(:
    by orangemachine at 07/18/09 11:20PM
  • smiley_face
    That's awesome. I just got back to my place saturday late night.: ) DOV's camp was AWESOME I was sooooo encouraged! : ) God bless you have yourself a great time. : )
    by smiley_face at 07/20/09 6:24PM
  • madam_librarian
    I love you!!!!! Can't wait to see our tie dyed shirts.
    by madam_librarian at 07/20/09 10:26PM
  • mimi71
    Hope you & Mike are having fun and behaving :)
    by mimi71 at 07/21/09 11:47AM
  • cdawg
    you have a better head on your shoulders than did i at your age. let your light burn satan's face off
    by cdawg at 07/21/09 2:38PM
  • thethreat
    yes it was wasnt
    by thethreat at 07/25/09 8:41PM
  • alp1926
    I am so proud of you, and you know what for!!!!

    Are you as tired as I am?
    by alp1926 at 07/25/09 9:33PM
  • smiley_face
    lol thank you. : ) so how was camp NOAH? : )
    by smiley_face at 07/26/09 7:43PM
  • dcroush
    Hey there, what's happening? Are you from Chillicothe? It's good meeting you!
    by dcroush at 07/27/09 6:18AM
  • jt
    doing fine Raylon
    by jt at 07/27/09 11:58AM
  • smiley_face
    I know!!! DOV's camp was amazing as well!!! : ) it's so hard to discribe!!!!!!
    by smiley_face at 07/27/09 5:32PM
  • orangemachine
    well we made it to my gpas and other places safely but werre not home in KY yet.
    by orangemachine at 07/27/09 7:49PM
  • leighbee09
    hey raylon! i miss you too. it was great to see you this year.
    by leighbee09 at 07/29/09 11:20PM
  • cdawg
    hey!!! what happened to yer room?
    by cdawg at 07/30/09 8:09AM