Homecoming is always one of the most exciting events of the year for high school students. You have the dance, the game, the dates, and the crazy outfits. But unfortunately, the dance is not part of this list this year. Instead we are having a fall formal to replace it. I understand that they changed the date for the purpose of the students but pushing it back by two weeks seems a bit much. But I must say that it's nice to have a little more time to get prepared for such a nice night.
As for the game, I can't get too excited. The night of the game is my work night. While others are cheering their lungs off I'll be serving food and drinks to the giant crowd that is sure to flood Sonic on their way to the big game. Though I am excited to see so many excited people. It'll be fun either way.
Spirit week has not been as exciting as some of the others I've seen. But the people who do actually dress up do their best. One thing that kind of irked me was how messy day turned into pajama day and tropical day turned into inappropriate shorts length day. I guess you take the chance while you have it.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
1/4 Junior Year
When I first walked through the doors of Batesville High School for the first time of my junior year, I thought it'd be a breeze. I was almost a senior but still a child in the eyes of my peers and teachers. As for the easiness I was quite wrong. I should've listened when they said it was the hardest year of my highschool experience. Though it's been rather fun in the times it is not hard.
So far I've managed to keep my grades up. I have slipped down the slope of grading but I fought my way back up. My grades are in a comfortable position so my heart is at ease. Grades mean more than ever this year.
Recently, my mother had to go on a little bit of a business trip. She has a 2011 orange and black camaro but the back seats are not really meant for more than two people, unless you like cramped back seats. So she and her friends needed to borrow my car, which had very luxurious back seats. Think for a second on how we worked this out. Ding! Ding! Time's up! My mother allowed me to drive it to school so she could take my car. I was a thrilled teenage car lover. The most epic day of my whole year. I owe my mother a lot for that day.
As you can see my year has been a bit exciting with lots of worry weighing down on my mind and soul. Though I fought with grades, the year has been more than good, it's great!
So far I've managed to keep my grades up. I have slipped down the slope of grading but I fought my way back up. My grades are in a comfortable position so my heart is at ease. Grades mean more than ever this year.
Recently, my mother had to go on a little bit of a business trip. She has a 2011 orange and black camaro but the back seats are not really meant for more than two people, unless you like cramped back seats. So she and her friends needed to borrow my car, which had very luxurious back seats. Think for a second on how we worked this out. Ding! Ding! Time's up! My mother allowed me to drive it to school so she could take my car. I was a thrilled teenage car lover. The most epic day of my whole year. I owe my mother a lot for that day.
As you can see my year has been a bit exciting with lots of worry weighing down on my mind and soul. Though I fought with grades, the year has been more than good, it's great!
Book Review: Inkheart
Cornelia Funkes's Inkheart made me tremble with anticipation. The title is not very insightful of what the story is about until you read the whole thing. But if you think hard enough, a heart as black as ink. It could be a horror story for all you know.
At the beginning, I just sat the book down. I had looked it from front cover, back cover, and briefly leafed through. But I found nothing that interested. Finally, I forced myself to read it since it was a long read and would help my grade. I've now found the best book I have ever picked up in my life.
The setting was most likely somewhere in the late 1900's. It's difficult to figure out where the events are taking place but I would like to say somewhere in Europe, such as Italy or England. The events mostly take place in the country side, where the villains of the story lurk.
At first, the theme was difficult to find, like chasing someone around in a maze. But it showed me how evil some of our most beloved villains can be if they came into our on world. The characters made me a little scared at night.
The plot was more than invigorating. Meggie, the main character, lives with her father, Mo, in a comfortable little house. Mo is a bookbinder that is very good at his craft. Meggie is fifteen and when a mysterious stranger, Dustfinger, arrives to see her father, her world begins to cave in on it's self.
This book is so incredible that I would suggest it to anybody that can read. Meggie is an innocent girl with a love for reading. You'll love her the more you read. This book will make you sob, it'll make you giggle, and it will leave your mind invigorated.
Pages: 530
At the beginning, I just sat the book down. I had looked it from front cover, back cover, and briefly leafed through. But I found nothing that interested. Finally, I forced myself to read it since it was a long read and would help my grade. I've now found the best book I have ever picked up in my life.
The setting was most likely somewhere in the late 1900's. It's difficult to figure out where the events are taking place but I would like to say somewhere in Europe, such as Italy or England. The events mostly take place in the country side, where the villains of the story lurk.
At first, the theme was difficult to find, like chasing someone around in a maze. But it showed me how evil some of our most beloved villains can be if they came into our on world. The characters made me a little scared at night.
The plot was more than invigorating. Meggie, the main character, lives with her father, Mo, in a comfortable little house. Mo is a bookbinder that is very good at his craft. Meggie is fifteen and when a mysterious stranger, Dustfinger, arrives to see her father, her world begins to cave in on it's self.
This book is so incredible that I would suggest it to anybody that can read. Meggie is an innocent girl with a love for reading. You'll love her the more you read. This book will make you sob, it'll make you giggle, and it will leave your mind invigorated.
Pages: 530
Four Paragraphs
Persusasive
There are so many reasons why the people of the world should respect the environment. If we do not take care of it the ecosystem will quickly deteriorate. Without it we would have nothing to eat because the animals would nothing to eat. Hence, starving out the world. Is that the world we want to leave behind for our children and eventually our grandchildren? Well, in my opinion, I’d rather not.Also, if we are not careful, our pollution will completely deplete the ozone layer. If that was to happen. It would be so very easy to acquire skin cancer. Because the uv rays would have no filter to go through. Some people may not be convinced by what I’ve told you. But isn’t it better to be safe than sorry?
Expository
While at the UACCB Career Day I was pleasantly informed of the wonderous jobs out there. Thumping like drum, my heart raced at the possibilities. My first stop was at the physical therapy informational class. The teacher was very kind and answered our questions. Though most of the students did not really understand exactly what that field exactly does. I found it very fun but a little boring since she couldn’t exactly tell us everything. Because she was a last minute fill-in. She did very well though.
Wandering around aimlessly, I next went to the Arkansas Police class. At first, the teacher rather intimidated me. But as we got comfortable, he turned out to be a teddy bear. We watched a informational video but I had to leave during it to find my lost purse. Oopsies!!! Though I found it later because a UACCB helper had been kind enough to find it for me.
Although I lost my purse, I had an excellent time. It was kind of them to put the event together for us. The food was more than exemplary for was magnificent!
Descriptive
Antonia is an archetype of Mother Nature
Much like Mother Nature Antonia is very motherly. As Jim once said, she treated him more like a child than an equal. But also with her sister, Yulka, she watched her and never forgot to send nice things to her while she was working in town.
Also she can get very angry. Much like a volcano, many things could set her off, hurting others around her. Such as when Jim said Antonia’s mother wanted other people’s things. She also said hurtful things back.
As Mother Nature lets the cloud’s rain, Antonia is quite emotional. Though she has been hardened by the life she’s led, little things could make her cry. For example, when she and Jim went to the river. He noticed that she was crying.
There are so many reasons why Antonia reminds me of Mother Nature but they are most alike in their wildness and beauty.
There are so many reasons why the people of the world should respect the environment. If we do not take care of it the ecosystem will quickly deteriorate. Without it we would have nothing to eat because the animals would nothing to eat. Hence, starving out the world. Is that the world we want to leave behind for our children and eventually our grandchildren? Well, in my opinion, I’d rather not.Also, if we are not careful, our pollution will completely deplete the ozone layer. If that was to happen. It would be so very easy to acquire skin cancer. Because the uv rays would have no filter to go through. Some people may not be convinced by what I’ve told you. But isn’t it better to be safe than sorry?
Expository
While at the UACCB Career Day I was pleasantly informed of the wonderous jobs out there. Thumping like drum, my heart raced at the possibilities. My first stop was at the physical therapy informational class. The teacher was very kind and answered our questions. Though most of the students did not really understand exactly what that field exactly does. I found it very fun but a little boring since she couldn’t exactly tell us everything. Because she was a last minute fill-in. She did very well though.
Wandering around aimlessly, I next went to the Arkansas Police class. At first, the teacher rather intimidated me. But as we got comfortable, he turned out to be a teddy bear. We watched a informational video but I had to leave during it to find my lost purse. Oopsies!!! Though I found it later because a UACCB helper had been kind enough to find it for me.
Although I lost my purse, I had an excellent time. It was kind of them to put the event together for us. The food was more than exemplary for was magnificent!
Descriptive
Antonia is an archetype of Mother Nature
Much like Mother Nature Antonia is very motherly. As Jim once said, she treated him more like a child than an equal. But also with her sister, Yulka, she watched her and never forgot to send nice things to her while she was working in town.
Also she can get very angry. Much like a volcano, many things could set her off, hurting others around her. Such as when Jim said Antonia’s mother wanted other people’s things. She also said hurtful things back.
As Mother Nature lets the cloud’s rain, Antonia is quite emotional. Though she has been hardened by the life she’s led, little things could make her cry. For example, when she and Jim went to the river. He noticed that she was crying.
There are so many reasons why Antonia reminds me of Mother Nature but they are most alike in their wildness and beauty.
Book Review: Flirting with Disaster
Rhonda Stapleton's Flirting with Disaster warmed me. Even the title tells you that it's going to be a book about romantical mishaps. So you can tell it's either going to make you laugh, cry, or possibly both. But who knows, sometimes mishaps of love can help it flourish.
As soon as I picked up the book I wanted to read it. I'm a hopeless romantic at heart so everytime I see a comedic teen romance novel, I fall in love with it. Every one on Earth needs love, right?
The setting was very modern, possibly set in 2008. The main part of the setting is the school, which the main character attends and where all the drama starts. The main character, Felicity, goes to this school with her best friends, Andy and Maya, and her hearthrob, Derek.
The theme is distinguished in the first few chapters of the book. It was that even though you think your crush thinks nothing of you, you could be dead wrong. So never give up on someone with a fair chance.
The plot is also very easy to discover. Felicity goes to her school with her two best friends. But she learns that her job as a cupid is not easy at all when she matches one of her best friends with a new guy. Sending their friendship into turmoil. Felicity trys to mend their friendship as she secretly drools from afar at Derek.
I would recommend this book to almost all ages, except to ten years and below. Felicity is an average teen, except for the job as cupid part, that I think most, if not all girls, can relate to. Though I do not suggest it to
the male gender. They would probably hate the whole thing. But who knows.
Pages: 227
As soon as I picked up the book I wanted to read it. I'm a hopeless romantic at heart so everytime I see a comedic teen romance novel, I fall in love with it. Every one on Earth needs love, right?
The setting was very modern, possibly set in 2008. The main part of the setting is the school, which the main character attends and where all the drama starts. The main character, Felicity, goes to this school with her best friends, Andy and Maya, and her hearthrob, Derek.
The theme is distinguished in the first few chapters of the book. It was that even though you think your crush thinks nothing of you, you could be dead wrong. So never give up on someone with a fair chance.
The plot is also very easy to discover. Felicity goes to her school with her two best friends. But she learns that her job as a cupid is not easy at all when she matches one of her best friends with a new guy. Sending their friendship into turmoil. Felicity trys to mend their friendship as she secretly drools from afar at Derek.
I would recommend this book to almost all ages, except to ten years and below. Felicity is an average teen, except for the job as cupid part, that I think most, if not all girls, can relate to. Though I do not suggest it to
the male gender. They would probably hate the whole thing. But who knows.
Pages: 227
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