I need your Help again . . .

Hello, Everyone!

My name is Rebekah Patton, and I am the Salutatorian from Wilson Central High School . I am currently completing for a $20K scholarship in an online voting competition. First, I would like to thank everyone who has supported me so far. I appreciate your votes as well as your time. Now, I need your help again. I have advanced to regions and you can all vote again. : ) Or, if you haven't voted yet, you can for the first time. This is not a scam; this is a legitimate competition that could me the opportunity of a lifetime.

Here's a more in-depth explanation:

1.) I am currently competing at the regional level in the Zinch March Madness Scholarship Competition. I was selected from over 7,000 students from Tennessee to represent our state. I have now advanced to regions by being in the top 6 of around 50 students in the state of Tennessee. I am in the South 3 region and the competition is fierce. To advance again, I need your help. I need each and every one of you to vote for me. 

2.) So, how do you vote? It's an online vote. Go to zinch.com. It will take you to the page, but you have to be a member. Don't sweat, though. Sign-up only takes a minute, and it's 100% free. First, click on sign up. The first question will be "Who am I?" select "other." Then, you will pick a username and password. It will ask for your email address, but please don’t be deterred. IT WILL NOT SPAM YOU. After that, it will only ask for your name, gender, and zip code. Voila! You're done. They'll send you a confirmation email. After you confirm, you'll be free to vote!

3.) This might sound cynical, but I know a few of you are wondering, "Why bother?" Well, there are about a million and one reasons, but I only have time for three. First of all, when you do something nice for someone, good things happen. It's called karma. : ) Second, I'm planning on attending Vanderbilt in the fall. Tuition is roughly $50K a year, so this scholarship would really help me. (Hopefully this University choice will alert you to my academic and extracurricular record.) Lastly, I am going to be a plastic surgeon, specializing in pediatric reconstructive surgery. If you vote for me, you'll also be helping many, many children in the future.

Is that enough of a guilt trip? Only kidding, but seriously . . . please take a few minutes of your time to help me. Feel free to contact me at Beka709@yahoo.com with any further questions. 

Thank You,
Rebekah Patton
Wilson Central High School

P.S. Please forward this message to as many people as possible. I REALLY need the votes.

I Need EVERYONE'S Help! ! !

Hey again, everyone! My name is Rebekah P*****. I am a Senior in high school and am currently completing for a $20K scholarship. I've already sent around one message, but it was a little confusing. I just wanted to clarify a few things.

1.) I am currently a state finalist in the Zinch March Madnezz Scholarship Competition. I was selected from over 7,000 students from Tennessee to represent our state. To advance to regions, I must be in the top 6 of around 50 students. How do I get there? I need your help. I need each and everyone of you to vote for me.

2.) So, how do you vote? It's an online vote. Just click on the link below. It will take you to the page, but you have to be a member. Don't sweat, though. Sign-up only takes a minute, and it's 100% free. First, click on sign up. The first question will be "Who am I?" select "other." Then, you will pick a username and password. After that, it will only ask for your name, gender, and zip code. Voila! You're done.They'll send you a confirmation email. After you confirm, you'll be free to vote!

3.) This might sound synical, but I know a few of you are wondering, "Why bother?" Well, there are about a million and one reasons, but I only have time for three. First of all, when you do something nice for someone, good things happen. It's called karma. : ) Second, I'm planning on attending Vanderbilt in the fall. Tution is roughly $50K a year, so this scholarship would really help me. Lastly, I am going to be a plastic surgeon, specializing in pediatric reconstructive surgery. If you vote for me, you'll also be helping many, many children in the future.

Is that enough of a guilt trip? JK, but seriously . . . please take a few minutes of your time to help me.

Thank You,
Rebekah P******

P.S. Please forward this message to as many people as possible . . . just not the creepy stalkers.

http://www.zinch.com/Voting/Regionals.aspx?GroupId=42

Quotables

My sister, Hannah, is so hilarious, but totally not on purpose. Here are a couple of examples.

Conversation in Car, driving by GirlScout cookie stand:

Hannah: I love GirlScout cookies! Too bad I don't have $14.

Me: What do you need $14 for?

Hannah: To buy a box.

Me: One box?

Hannah: Yeah . . . that's how much they cost, isn't it?


This morning while getting ready:

Me: Hannah, I'm really tired. I stayed up late watching CSPAN.

Hannah: What's CSPAN?

Me: Like, the Congress channel.

Hannah: Why in the world were you watching that?

Me: Because T. Boone Pickins was giving an address on foreign oil dependence. (Pause) Did you know that America uses 25% of the daily oil produced, but we only have 4% of the population?

Hannah: (completely serious) What do we use it all for? To fry stuff?

Quick Update

Well, I feels like I haven't blogged in FOREVER. So, here's what has been going on with me. I've started my clinical internship at the hospital. It's actually a lot harder to be there than I thought it would be. These patients are real, and some of them are dying. Plus, sometimes I get a little queezy. I actually FAINTED! I was just watching a pick line insertion and well I ended up watching the ceiling. That's probly the most embarrassing moment of my life . . . so far.

On the bright side, I gave blood (on Friday the 13th) without fainting. I don't care what people say, giving blood hurts. My nurse or whatever totally screwed up. Just look at the bruise I got. This picture is about three days after; it was actually a lot worse. In fact, I still have a massive bruise and it's been 8 days.

Well, what else? Hmmmm . . . The seniors had our Top Ten Percent Banquet. It was unreal how boring it was, but it's one of those things that seniors do. I was having trouble deciding what to wear. In the end, I went way casual, maybe a little too casual . . .

That's me - the one on the far left in need of a serious hair cut. To my right are three of my best friends. We look so different, but I think it's so cool that we can be ourselves with our own styles.

Here's another pic with some more of my girls. : )

Better With Age

The Young Richard Gere

Present Day Richard Gere

So, I was watching Nights in Rodanthe, which is super sad by the way. Anyway, I just can't believe how handsome Richard Gere is. I swear he gets better looking every year. So, here's a couple of pictures for you to decide for yourself.

How I Feel. . .

“I am so clever that sometimes I don’t understand a single word of what I am saying.”

- Oscar Wilde

Quotables

An overheard conversation between Hannah and Isaac on the strange smell coming from the garbage can. 

Isaac: Eww. That stinks. 

Hannah: Then breathe through your mouth. 

Isaac: No way. Then I'll taste it.