Today, we did not play our game in the quad. We played on the grass, so no one gets hurt. My friend, Jacob, and I played Santa Sleigh. At first, we were dead even with the other team of two. At the trade-off checkpoint, we switched. Jacob and I weigh about the same, and we are just as strong as each other. On the other hand, there was one big kid, and one small kid. When the big kid was pulling Gavin, the little kid; they were dead even. When Gavin was pulling Ben, the big kid, he was not able to do it fast enough. Over all, I had a great time, I wish anybody who reads this Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you next year, that is if the world doesn't end according to the Mayan calendar.

     During lunch, we are going to start having tournaments. Our first tournament started today. First, I had to finish my genetic pages for science. After that, I rushed to room 65, so that I won't get disqualified. Turns out my opponent didn't show, and I was in luck. Now if my opponent doesn't show up, I will get a win for doing nothing. I really don't want to lose on the first round, that would be very embarrassing. Last year's champion, Marcos, was the best. This year there is a 7th grader who was able to beat him 6 times in a row! If I do well, I am going to have to play him. I am going to practice my chess skills over the weekend. Hope I win!