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GLOBAL GUYS AND GALS

Want to know what's going on with the teams while they are in Knoxville? Well, this is the place to get the news. Each day of Globals there will be direct quotes and pictures from the team members sharing what is happening that day. Many family members and friends have helped the teams make the trip to Globals a reality and they want to make sure that those who haven't been able to make the trip with them have the chance to enjoy their journey with them. So, check back each day of Globals!

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Well, after a long journey yesterday the teams finally arrived on the campus of the University of Tennessess in Knoxville, TN. The DInamic Peeps were the first to roll in at about 5:15 p.m. followed by the Translating Rams at a little after 8:00 p.m. The guys and gals (as well as the parents) were very glad to finally get here and get out of their vehicles and stretch their legs. Everyone had dinner, got settled into their rooms, and turned in for a much needed night's sleep.

Here are some thoughts from the team members about their day yesterday.

**__Katie__** - "The ride was long, but in the end it was totally worth it!"


 * __Joey__** - "It was long but it was fun! When we got here we got in our dorms and then went to eat free food - all we wanted!"


 * __Ben__** - "It was very long and tiring, but it was worth it."

__**Gabby**__ - "The ride was fun; especially when we were sleeping!"


 * __Chad__** - "We got up at 4:15 a.m. and left at 5:30 a.m. for the long ride down. When we got here we went out to dinner at the Mellow Mushroom. Everyone was tired so we went to bed."


 * __Taylor__** - "I was happy when we finally arrived!"

__**Hanna**__ - "Our 12 hour trip was fun because we played games and traveled with our friends!"


 * __Tessa__** - "Gabby and I were interviewing Ben in the car on the way here. It was fun!"


 * __Rowen__** - "The ride was long and tiring."


 * __Nicole__** - "It was a long trip, but worth it!"


 * __Carsten__** - "The trip was a good time to interact with friends ."

Thursday Morning

Last night the teams attended the Opening Ceremony that offically kicks off the DI experience. What a show! After the parade of nations and states the teams watched as awards and recognitions were handed out. Their evening was capped off with a spectacular laser light show! The expressions on their faces were priceless. I will post the quotes later on today about yesterday's highs and lows. Both teams are off to a very early start today. The DInamic Peeps have their Instant Challenge this morning at 8:18 a.m. while the Translating Rams are off to prepare for their Central Challenge at 10:06.

Here are some pictures from yesterday. Enjoy!







Chad - "In the morning we went out and had breakfast and then started preparing for our Cental Challenge, Instinct Messaging. We performed really well! Then we did one of my favorite things, Pin Trading! We got to spend part of our afternoon at the pool."

Taylor - "In our challenge we tried our hardest. When I first went out on the stage I felt really excited and maybe a lot nervous."

Ben - "We worked hard and long getting ready for the challenge, but I had a good time."

Gabby - "In the morning we tried our hardest to succeed for our challenge. The appraisers thought Chad's ram's grunt was a fart!"

Tessa - "We tried our hardest and I think we did well."

Katie - "I think we did really well. I was excited and nervous at the same time because there were a lot more people than at Regionals and States watching from lots of different states."

Rowen - "The Instant Challenge was difficult but fun."

Carsten - "Our challenge was pretty easy and we did a pretty good job."

Joey - "Our Instant Challenge was fun and cool. I really liked the 'tada' wall!"

Nicole - "We tried our best in the Instant Challenge."

Hanna - "The Instant Challenge was sort of like a building challenge and it was fun!"

Thursday evening It's been a really long day with lots of activities. The Translating Rams competed in their Central Challenge, Instinct Messaging, this morning and did a fantastic job. The DInamic Peeps finished their Instant Challenge with a big Tada! Here are some pictures.





Chad - "After dinner we started preparing for the Box and Ball Costume Ball by making costumes out of Duct tape to wear. I wore my tuxedo. There was really loud music with lots of people dancing and having a good time."

Taylor - "The Ball was fun. I have a new boyfriend and he is the Ball character from the Box and Ball DI symbol."

Ben - "The Ball was fun and crazy! I can't believe I could dance that crazy!"

Gabby - "The Ball was a little bit too crazy for me and I needed to take a break outside. I used the costume I made when I was in third grade, and just revamped with some hot pink Duct tape."

Tessa - "Making the costumes out of Duct tape was fun and so was going to the Ball to dance and shimmy with my friends!"

Katie - "My mom and I made a hula dancer outfit out of green garbage bags and hot pink Duct tape. I had a lot of fun dancing with all of my friends from the DInamic Peeps and the Translating Rams!"

Rowen - "The party was wild and loud!"

Carsten - "My costume was a tuxedo made out of Duct tape and a poncho. The band was excellent and sang most songs well."

Nicole - "At first we thought the Ball was going to be boring, but in the end it was super fun and we didn't want to leave!"

Hanna - "The band was okay. My costume was made out of Duct tape and a plastic poncho."

Friday

Wow! I can't believe it's Friday already. I know I promised to put daily quotes on the Wiki for all to see, but the teams have been so busy that there just has not been any down time to get the quotes. I will get some today and put them on as quickly as I can.

So, what are they up to today? Most of the team members slept in a little this morning because they had sort of a late night last night. They all went to the Box and Ball Costume Ball. The teams created their costumes out of trashbags and, of course, Duct tape. Check them out!







The Translating Rams are going to be meeting with me this morning to do a practice Instant Challenge because they have the real one this afternoon at 2:18. The DInamic Peeps are already out getting things ready for their Central Challenge, Private DI, this morning which begins at 11:54 a.m. After these competitions today ti will just be a game of wait and see what happens. Their compeitions are finished and they will learn their scores and team placement tomorrow evening. Here are some pictures from the teams' challenges today.



Tonight the teams are going to hang out with me for the evening so their parents can get some much needed down time. We are going to go play in a huge ground level fountain in the World Fair Park and then go bowling at the University's bowling lanes. This should be lots of fun. We will definitely put some pictures and quotes on the Wiki tonight while we are together.