Sunday, April 30, 2017

Destination: Nationals

As most of you know, I love to write.  They are sort of bad, inconsistent, and weird stories, but I love to write.  I have recently been working on a story I call Destination: Nationals, My NCFCA Diary (my thoughts about speech and debate tournaments).  It's more me fuming about my frustrations, rounds, and interactions; it's just a way for me to get my words out.  I never even dreamed about qualifying for Nationals until I was a senior, three years in the future.  I wanted this book to be about perseverance, sticking with competition and finally, some rewards.  Nationals was one of my "what you want to be when you grow up" goals.  It was on my bucket list, one of my life dreams, and something I would always strive for.  Well, ladies and gentleman, I qualified for the NCFCA National Championship yesterday at the Regional tournament.  I still can't believe it.  I was so overwhelmed at the time, I started crying.  I honestly don't remember much about what happened.  I was so thankful.  Thankful for God's grace and the opportunities He has blessed me with, my family and the endless support and love they've given to me, and my speech coach and all of the times she's worked with me.  I am pumped for NATS and can't WAIT to compete!!!
These kids.  So talented, so skilled, so awesome.
My fellow Open Interpers who also qualified for Nationals
My club.  These kids are so talented and it's truly an honor to be an Omaha Knight.  Congratulations to all of you!!!  


Nationals is June 11-17 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Join me in rooting for Region V!!!


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  1. LHEApril 30, 2017 at 4:20 PM

    I am SO happy for you, Ellen! That must have been such an exciting thing for you!!! <3
    Good luck, and i hope you go even farther than this! (If they have anything past nationals. As you can see, I know nothing about this kind of thing. LOL.)

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  2. Savannah GraceApril 30, 2017 at 4:30 PM

    ELLEN GRACE VOGLTANZ. *all the hugs* I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! I literally screamed the title of this post across the house and all the girls came running to read it with me. GOOD FOR YOU, MY FRIEND! *squeaks and can't even word* EEP, I can't wait until we see you next so that I can tell you in person! WONDERFUL JOB, GIRL! YOU DID EPIC-LY! <3 <3 <3 <3 *is still squealing and SO EXCITED FOR YOU*

    ~ Savannah
    scattered-scribblings.blogspot.com

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  3. Perran KidsApril 30, 2017 at 4:35 PM

    OMW GUUUURRRRLLL, CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!! EEEEPPP!!!!!!! I wish we could come and see you in Minneapolis. =/ I'm sure you'll do AH-MAZING. =D
    Can't wait to see you again! ;)
    Jaidyn Elise

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  4. Perran KidsApril 30, 2017 at 4:35 PM

    OH MY WORD, CONGRATULATIONS ELLEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-D :-D :-D I really wish we could come see you in Minneapolis. :-( I'm sure you are going to be AMAZING!!!!!!

    ~Skylar

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  5. Perran KidsApril 30, 2017 at 4:46 PM

    (Oh, and by the way, you're TOTALLY gonna win. Just saying.) :-)

    ~Skylar

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    1. Perran KidsApril 30, 2017 at 5:52 PM

      YES, AGREED SKYLAR. THERE IS NO DOUBT ABOUT IT. YOU WILL WIN THE
      NATIONALS, GIRLY!! =DD <333333
      Jaidyn Elise

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  6. Perran KidsApril 30, 2017 at 4:57 PM

    OH MY GRACIOUS. O.O *blinks* ARE YOU KIDDING ME???? YOU CAN'T BE SERIOUS. WUUUUUUUUT.
    MY FRIEND IS MOVING ONTO NATIONALS, PEEPS!!!!! Waitwaitwaitwaitwait let me say that again.
    MY FRIEND IS MOVING ONTO NATIONALLLLLLLS!!!!! *hyperventilates* Like wut is this even happening right now?!
    But I have a question.
    WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE IN MINNESOTAAAAAAAA. *sobs forever* You have no idea how bad I want to come...seriously!! Many prayers will be with you June 11-17, TRUST ME. <333 Congratulations, Ellen!! *bear hugs* (btw, I do want to see some of your 'Destination: Nationals' book ;))
    -Ariel

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  7. Cerra CatMay 1, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    Congratulations Ellen!!!! (Hip, hip, hurray!)You'll do awesome!!!!

    -Cerra Cat-

    P.S. Can't wait to see you on Friday, girl!!

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  8. Caroline GMay 2, 2017 at 2:04 PM

    Congratulations on qualifying for Nationals!! That's so awesome!! I'm so happy for you! Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great. You'll have to tell me all about it afterwards. :)

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  9. HannaMay 2, 2017 at 6:19 PM

    ELLEN GRACE YOU'RE GOING TO NATS I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!
    When you're a senior? Look at your NOW!! You're gonna end up being the next Blythe or something. . . #lookoutworld
    LOOK YOU AT YOU UP THERE WITH JOEL AND BRANDON AND ELSIE AND MATTHIAS AND BLYTHE!!
    I think you're a superhero, and I thought that before you qualified to NATS, but I'm so happy you get to have this amazing talent recognized like this. If nothing else, I'd call coming to Regionals worth it, just so I could come tackle you after awards. =)
    So happy for you, and Greer and Spencer, and all the other knights who qualified! #ilovemyclub
    Love ya, girl!!!

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  10. Perran KidsMay 5, 2017 at 4:28 PM

    Hey there, Ellen!
    I just read your comment on Savan's wanted to tell you I haven't gotten a new blog, and I was actually wondering if you weren't invited anymore....
    ACTUALLY.
    I just looked at my invite list, and found that you actually aren't invited anymore!! I'm so sorry! =/ If you just give me your e-mail again, I can re-invite you! ;)
    THANKS!!
    Jaidyn Elise

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  11. Micaiah SaldañaMay 7, 2017 at 1:48 PM

    YOU ARE GOING TO NATIONALS?!?!?! THAT IS AMAZING!!!!! You are SO awesome, YOU WILL DO AMAZING!!!! =D *sends you all the encouragement*

    Oh, and just for when you back.... I tagged you. =) http://www.notebooksandnovels.com/2017/05/the-sunshine-blogger-tag.html

    Micaiah
    www.notebooksandnovels.com

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