Hey Everyone,

My name is Cristina, and I am from Southern California. I am trying to meet some people before I get there. I am a bit of a geek when it comes to international politics, and I think this forum is going to be really...umm..interesting. Yeah, that's the right word. Interesting. (word covers all the basics of the good, bad, and ugly thoughts, emotions, and experiences we may find) I really want to have a fun time, and I hope to talk with some of you soon.

Favorite authors: I have so many, but to name a few- Anything by Robert Jordan, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Suzzane Brockman, David McCullough, James Patterson, Clive Cussler, Raymond E. Feist, Dan Brown, Vince Flynn, and Sara Douglass

Favorite Books of the moment: Blink by Ted Dekker, Inshallah by Oriana Fallaci, and Breaking Point by Suzzane Brockman

Favorite movie: Too many to choose. Hmm...Gladiator, Braveheart, The 13th Warrior, Thomas Crowne Affair, Mulan, A Beautiful Mind, Funny Face, Cleopatra, Saving Private Ryan, Ever After, Hotel Rwanda,Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Black Hawk Down, Independence Day, Dumb and Dumber, The Matrix, Under the Tuscan Sun, The Godfather, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Star Wars, most of the James Bond movies, and The Samurai ( I know, my tastes contradict each other...what can I say? I just like a little spice in my life, lol)

Hey Christina, do you have a screen name we could talk to you through?

Hi DID people

My name is Graham. The main reason I'm posting is because I want to know people before I get there. I live in Pittsburgh and am a 16 year old junior at Shady Side Academy. I play soccer and lacrosse along with singing in Choir and do Jazz Vocals.

As to my political views, I am a conservative republican (though I have a feeling that I will be outnumbered). I am really looking forward to the forum to gain a greater insight into politics and the world.

My favorite movies are Good Will Hunting, Anchorman, Zoolander, and all the bonds.

Hope to see you all soon!!!
(my screen name is The07Athlete)

Hey Andy, I do have an AIM SN.

EnchantressMCL

hey, my name is hannah. i'm from st. louis missouri, and i'm 16 and in junior year. i'm pretty into sports(lacrosse and tennis) and i also do varsity mock trial(we won state last year). concerning political views i'm very liberal, but i respect everyone's opinions. if we're talking movies i love the big lebowski and really any scary movie. books, gossip girls(i know, i'm a loser) or a winter's tale. aim=missh211 and this is my myspace.

Hey guys! Alright.. im a little late on this chat thing and i kind of wrote in the wrong spot first so i think ill try this since everyone here is going the 18-23. My names Megan Carpenter. I live in Arlington, Texas. Im 16 and im a Junior at Martin High (public). I really have no clue how I got nominated for this but im glad i was because i absolutely love D.C. Anyways, I'm a dancer . Ive been dancing for ten years and i love to dance competitively. Not that drill team stuff though.. if that's what you might be thinking. I play tennis at my school, and i play the violin, and our football team sucks . Just so you know. All of yall lol.. seem pretty cool. Oh.. id have to say im a conservative republican. Im open to new ideas though if you have a good point. I think i put my top two choices as the Academy and CIA. Ive always been interested in the intelligence field and i cant wait till the forum. Well ill bbl. That was a random entry. I just thought id introduce myself. My sns blueeyedqtpie007, if you want to talk.

Meg

Hi My name is Angela Tocco and I'll be with all of you on October 18-23. I can't wait! I think it will be a rather informative experience. A little about myself - I'm from the Pittsburgh Area small town of Greensburg. Im 17, a conservative Republican and have many varied interests. I play USTA tournament tennis and enjoy playing lacrosse and field hockey. active at school with student council, mock trial team, debate team, and Future Business Leaders of America. I do some free lance modelling for a local agency in Pittsburgh in my spare time - Its not very profitable but fun. My fav movies - Fast and Furious, American Pie, A beautiful Mind and yes I love chick flicks. Recent books Ive read and enjoyed - American Soldier by Tommy Franks and The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown. Im wondering what everyone picked for site visits. my aim sn is Swtfbiitalian and my email is cancunlvr86@comcast.net I'd love to hear from all of you!

sooo does everyone feel prepared because i sure dont! im excited but a little nervous... have all the girls gotten clothes yet? let me kno!

hi everyone! My name is Kayla and I am going to the 18-23 session. I live in Illinois and raised all the money to go by myself. I was nominated through my JROTC program and I am really looking forward to going.

my msn sn is lauren06
my first choice was the pentagon an i don't remember the rest

I havent posted in a while but im David. Im glad to see people are posting. Its coming up so close now.

hi everyone my name is Megan Ciarolla and i am a 17 year old senior at east fairmont high school in fairmont, wv...(no we are not all "hicks", lol) i am really excited about going but i am so not prepared...i have a lot of research to do this week. I'm somewhat of a republican but i haven't made a final decision on my political affiliation yet. I just wanna get to know some people before i get there so feel free to aim me at MeggsC14. P.S. girls if any of u know what u r wearing give me a heads up...thanks.

Im so excited! (and extremely nervous, haha) How is the research coming for everyone?

Hit me up at colinluvr380. I seem to be on that alot more than the other one these days.

Oh, and who is coming from California, particularly LAX? I would love to meet up with some people before I get there.

~C

Hey there! Im Angela and I havent posted in a while. Ill be at the forum Oct 18-23. I'm from the Pittsburgh Area in PA. I am 17 years old. Conservative views for the most part and want to be president of the US some day. I can't wait to meet all of you.
I have some heavy duty preparations to do over the weekend for the forum. Anyone read the recommended books?
Also - How many of you are bringing a laptop?

I would love to get to know some of you before Tuesday - please my sn is swtfbiitalian and my email is cancunlvr86@comcast.net.

Graham we need to discuss song lyrics lol

Did somebody here say that they live in or around Allentown, PA?

HEy all just 2 days till we all go. I hope every one is excited. And does any one else really fell unprepared?

hey dave

feel unprepared! that would be me. i've been trying to prepare all weekend. how about you - what prep have you done.

also ive been reading in other forums that its a good idea to bring your laptop is anyone bringing one?

hey!

wow i cant believe its only a couple days away. im excited.. but ya.. im not feeling too prepared either..

im not sure if im gunna bring a laptop

girls.. whos bringing what?.. i have all my outfits i just dont know if its what their looking for

oh and is anyone going to be arriving at the Ronald Reagan Airport? If so, around what time??

GOOD LUCK GUYS! HAVE FUN AT NYLF!

Don't forget your name tags!