So, I have had a long day at work today.  We are very stressed right now out in the farms.  I am super duper tired, but I can't figure out why I can smell smoke.  It spells like something is burning, but I don't see a fire anywhere.  I turn on the last corner until I get to my village and look down the hill.  I can't believe my eyes!  My village is burning!
     I unexpectedly break into a sprint and run as fast as I can down the hill.  I am shaking with fear!  I do not and cannot imagine who would do something like this to my village!  We leave other villages alone and never even bother anyone.  We just do our jobs.  I keep asking myself: what will I see when I get there?  I wonder what is happening to my family and friends.  Is it the Vikings?  Will they take me next?

     Have you ever heard over Charlemagne?  Well, if you haven't I'm sure you will soon.  Charlemagne was a GREAT person.  He helped many people and was a VERY important figure in the Early Middle Ages.  Now, I know you may be asking, "why was he so important?", and I have a perfect explanation for why he was so important.
     First of all, he helped spread Christianity, which is a very popular and important religion today.  Also, despite his height and squeaky voice, he was an amazing warrior.  He also worked very hard and achieved the honor of being the Christian king.  He conquered many lands while during his time on the throne.  All in all, Charlemagne was a great man and achieved many things while he was king.  He also helped Christianity tremendously and improved the religion in many ways.

     This year I made several new year's resolutions; however, I only have time to tell you one of them.  The one resolution that I am going to focus on the most is focusing on improving my water polo skills.  I have several ways to help me do this, so here they are.
     Since I want to improving my water polo skills, I am going to push myself give 110% at every practice.  I already have pretty high endurance, but I want to have even more endurance, so this will help.  Plus, the harder I work at practice, the longer I will have the energy to keep going in a game.
     Also, I have been practicing, and will be playing, with not only the 14s, but the 16s too.  This will help me work on my skills that way I will be better and know more tricks.  I also plan to work on these skills at home by doing dry-runs.  Dry-runs are where you practice something you learned, but you just do the motions.  If you do the motions over and over, you will improve your muscle memory, and your muscles will get stronger.  With that said, 2013, HERE I COME!