Spring break, my favorite school break. I, along with many other students, look forward to this time. Usually, I stay in Batesville but, fortunately, I got the chance to go to Seaside, Florida.
What made this trip so special was that I got to go with one of my very best friends. We left Batesville around 12:00 on Friday afternoon and headed to Little Rock to meet up with her mom's best friend, who was also going on the trip. After leaving Little Rock, we were on the road to Florida.
When we finally made it to florida, it was Sunday afternoon. When we left Batesville, it was still cold outside, so when we got in Florida, it was strange to feel the warm air and bright sun. We checked into our home for the next week, which was a 3 story house on the beach.
We didn't get a chance to go lay out on the beach so we took showers and got ready to go hang out with a lot of other teenagers in the middle of the town.
All week, we basically repeated this. I had one of the best weeks of my life.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Equality 7-2521
This is an excerpt from my essay I am sending into a competition...wish me luck! :)
Imagine living in a world where the word “I” is forbidden. Imagine being so controlled that you cannot even decide what you will do for the rest of your life. Imagine not being able to sing when you want. Imagine not knowing true happiness. After living this life for so long, imagine finding something that could change the rest of your life. Equality 7-2521 finally finds hope for him when he stumbles upon the tunnel—it finally gives him hope for a whole new life, one where he can make his own decisions and actually be himself. Even though he was outnumbered and modern society was non-existent, his store is one of liberation and of hope.
Imagine living in a world where the word “I” is forbidden. Imagine being so controlled that you cannot even decide what you will do for the rest of your life. Imagine not being able to sing when you want. Imagine not knowing true happiness. After living this life for so long, imagine finding something that could change the rest of your life. Equality 7-2521 finally finds hope for him when he stumbles upon the tunnel—it finally gives him hope for a whole new life, one where he can make his own decisions and actually be himself. Even though he was outnumbered and modern society was non-existent, his store is one of liberation and of hope.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Anthem
Imagine living in a world where you can't even use the word "I." Imagine not even being able to be yourself.
Equality 7-2521 was a rebel in this world, who only wanted to become who he wanted to be, not who he was told to be. He wanted out, and would stop at nothing to get there.
I didn't like this book and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. No lessons were learned, nor did I find any type of enjoyment while reading the book.
Equality 7-2521 was a rebel in this world, who only wanted to become who he wanted to be, not who he was told to be. He wanted out, and would stop at nothing to get there.
I didn't like this book and wouldn't recommend it to anyone. No lessons were learned, nor did I find any type of enjoyment while reading the book.
Antigone
Standing up for yourself isn't always easy-in fact, sometimes, it may be the hardest decision you have made in your life. Antigone had to take a stand, one that changed her life forever. In hopes of burying her brother, she also lost her life.
Antigone teaches a hard life lesson. I would recommend everyone to read it. I learned standing up for yourself is sometimes hard, but very important.
Antigone teaches a hard life lesson. I would recommend everyone to read it. I learned standing up for yourself is sometimes hard, but very important.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Call of the Wild
In the book, Call of the Wild by Jack London, Buck is forced to lead a whole new life style. Buck, who was previously a pet, was stolen and has to become a sled dog. His life as a sled dog is obviously a lot harder than that of a pet.
He overcomes many struggles along the way to becoming the leader of the pack. It is a story of struggle and violence. I loved the book and would recommend it to everyone.
He overcomes many struggles along the way to becoming the leader of the pack. It is a story of struggle and violence. I loved the book and would recommend it to everyone.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Junior is a scrawny Native American boy that lives on the Rez outside of Spokane, Washington. He is an aspiring cartoonist with great abilities and great disabilities. Junior is unlike the other Indian boys; he actually wants to go to school and achieve an education.
Author Sherman Alexie describes the struggles Junior faces when he transfers to the all white school. Junior is shunned by the Rez boys and is an outcast at school.
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Junior has to decide whether he wants to be a “white boy” or an “Indian boy”. He has to find the balance of both the cultures he wants to be a part. Alexie brilliantly tells a story of the cultural change of an adolescent boy.
Author Sherman Alexie describes the struggles Junior faces when he transfers to the all white school. Junior is shunned by the Rez boys and is an outcast at school.
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Junior has to decide whether he wants to be a “white boy” or an “Indian boy”. He has to find the balance of both the cultures he wants to be a part. Alexie brilliantly tells a story of the cultural change of an adolescent boy.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
J.K. Rowling’s international sensation captivated my mind. After reading Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone, I understand why the book is as wildly popular as it is. The book’s twist and turns slowly reveal the culprit as the believed dead Lord Voldemort.
Harry Potter is a young, normal boy who is living with his uncle and aunt in Little Whinging until Hagrid, a half-giant, takes him to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
During the school year, Harry meets two other students his age: Hermione and Ron. The three of them go on many exciting adventures throughout Hogwarts and it’s grounds. Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone is a good read for any age. Rowling combines enough mysticism and reality to intrigue even the most unimaginative dim-wit.
(2 books)
Harry Potter is a young, normal boy who is living with his uncle and aunt in Little Whinging until Hagrid, a half-giant, takes him to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
During the school year, Harry meets two other students his age: Hermione and Ron. The three of them go on many exciting adventures throughout Hogwarts and it’s grounds. Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone is a good read for any age. Rowling combines enough mysticism and reality to intrigue even the most unimaginative dim-wit.
(2 books)
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