Writing Post 1
If I were the teacher, I would....
Throw a class party! Cake, food, soda, huge three-dimensional movie! Know what I'm saying! The party would be way too legit for school. We'd go out to the movies, then have a shake down flat-out party at my house afterwards. We'd bring fireworks, stereo, unlimited food, the works. Then after we got sick of movies and partying and dancing we'd go out to the pool and crash it down there. The party would just go and go and go till the night was gone. Then we'd have our own little yearbook signing, and then it would be over. No need to drag it out. But the party would only be for the ninth-graders. The eighth graders and sevies couldn't come till they had defeated middle school. They weren't officially cool enough until they finished up 9th grade. Then they would earn my respect, my send-off speech. Then, and only then, would they be aloud to attend Mr. Hakala's legendary end-of-year party. Throughout, the school, this party would become legend. It would be V.I.P. status only, and you'd have to bring your ninth-grade I.D. to get it. It would have totally legit security as well. I would totally be the greatest, coolest, most awesome teacher of all time. And finally, when the whole party was completely over, I would let them sign my chair.
Writing Post 2 - Being Stranded on an Island with my Classmates
So, of course I would be the leader. Because like duh, I was born ready to lead. Derek Gonzalez would be my second in command, and Taka Takita would be head of security. Kenneth would get to be the Head Artist, and everyone else would be food gatherers, and boat makers. I would get my own hammock, and I would get the best dang sun tan anyone could possibly want. Also, I would get sweet Hawaiian khakis, and a totally boss surf board that said 'Rip Tide' on it. I would also be the king emperor guy, so I guess that means that I would get a sweet crown. Also, I would be able to order anyone around, whenever I wanted to. I'd be able to be walking down the street on our little island, and just be able to point to a random person, and say, 'Rub my feet,' and they would rub my feet, or they'd have to walk the plank, get eaten alive by crocodiles, dropped into a mosh pit full of maniacs, get beheaded, or have to deal with me in person. I'm sure that that's just as miserable as having to die a thousand deaths. That, or I always had the option to dump them into a volcanic pit full of molten rock and exploding hot liquid. Take it or leave it.
Besides that, when the ships were finally finished, we would sail back to the U.S. or Europe or wherever was closest, and I would from there proceed to take over the world. After all, who doesn't like communism and dictators? I'm good with it. Just kidding. That's bad. Don't do it. This material meant for humor purpose only. If you lack humor, then get out of my face.
Writing Post 3
If I could be doing anything right now, I'd be getting ready for the stake dance tonight. There's some really cute girls there, I'll admit it. The last thing I want to be doing right now is homework. But I guess that's what I get for being mentally retarded and putting it off and putting it off and putting it off. Well, now it's time to get down to business. But that's besides the point. Why do I want to go to a stake dance in the first place? Most people think it's lame! So, why? Well, here's a list.
1. They have Free Catering. And let's be honest. Who doesn't like free food?
2. Stellar Music. I love music. Music is great. It's amazing. It makes the world go round. It makes you happy when you are down, makes you down when you're up. Know what I'm saying? I love music. It's great
3. Girls. Girls are great. They are intelligent, beautiful, and very attractive. And I love dancing. So it's pretty much a perfect match made in heaven. It just works.
4. Excuse to Get Out of the House. Not that my house is bad, it's just nice to get away for a while with your chillens. I love to go out and have fun, especially when it's a spontaneous idea.
So, there you have it. There's my list, and my reasons. And let's just hope that I can get all this stuff done so that I can go to the dance. 'Cause you know how I LOVE to dance.
Writing Post 4 Superstitions
Ooh. Spooky. I love superstitions. Not really. They are actually kind of a pain in the neck a lot. Like believing in the boogy-man while you are out camping. Yeah. Not great. But believing you are the best person on the planet? Perfect! So yeah. They can be good, or bad, I guess. Here's list of some of mine:
1. Aliens -- They EXIST. They will come down, as little green beings, and take over the planet. We must be ready.
2. Gravity Reversing -- Okay, they are called superstitions for a reason. And my reason for this is just being bored out of my mind in class, thinking, okay. If gravity changed right now, and everything fell to the left, say, what would I do? So yeah. I have thought about that one a lot.
3. Sheepsquatch. I'm not sure I believe in this one, but let me tell ya, Austin Thornton can be pretty dang convincing. He said he watched a show about Modern Monsters or whatever, and Sheepsquatch was on there. Don't believe me? Go to Google Images. Freakiest looking beast creature ever. So yeah, watch out for 'im.
Yeah, there's my list for ya. Course, I could go on, but best not to be scaring you.
Writing Post 5 - Being an Insect
So if I were an insect, for sure I'd want to be a squishy caterpillar that lives in the Amazon somewhere. With colors, wings, and sharp spikes on my back. I guess that kind of makes me a butterfly too, eventually. But I really think it would be cool to fly, and not have a care in the world. Also, I would get to live somewhere by a puddle, that for me would be my own private pond with my other caterpillar/butterfly friends. Us homeys would dig it. Yeah, I think it would be super de duper de cool. So yeah. That's the type of insect I would want to be, and why.
P.S. My backup insects would be:
1. A preying mantis. I think that would be really great to have pincers and a constant look of malice on your face. Plus you can fly, and kill spiders and whatnot. That'd be cool.
2. Wasp. Although they seem mean, I know that it would be cool to be one. You could sting. Bite. Fly. And you always have a super attractive looking yellow and black coats. Plus, you're never lonely. You have a bunch of homeys you live with all the time.
3. Being an ant would be cool. I've always wanted to see what's inside those sketchy looking hills. I love them, and I wish that I were smaller sometimes. Plus you get weapons -- sharp teeth, and you can carry loads like five times your weight and size. And you're small, fast, and an upgrade to a lot of those other measly bugs. So yeah.
Those are my insect choices. Take 'em or leave 'em.
Writing Post 6 - Designing a room in my House.
I have thought about this, because, believe it or not, I used to want to be an architect. So here's the necessities:
1. Laser tag. That's definitely one of the biggest things I want in my house. I just can't get enough of that game. It's super awesome.
2. Skylight, with pool beneath. I love those windows. Of course, I'd have a rope going up to it, so I can climb out whenever I want to.
3. Built in bunk beds. But not on the ground. High up on the wall. Super far up there.
4. Chandeliers that I can swing from. In the movies I always see it happen. And that's kind of the point of chandeliers for me.
5. Flat screen televesion, and hanging chairs and bunk beds over a built in tramp. Now, that might seem a bit excessive, but hey, if you can, then why not?
6. A springboard into a foam pit. Yeah, that would be legit.
7. A skate park. Big enough ramps to let me touch the ceiling on both sides. And a grinding rail to go with it.
8. Built in chain of restaurant. Costa Vida, and In-n-Out Burger is a must.
9. A very five-star comfortable bathroom. Used for comfort.
10. Whatever else the heck I want. Honestly, if there is not limit on the size of my room, then totally gonna take advantage of that.
VOCABULARY
Word: emporium
My Definition: a bird house
Real Definition:
a large retail store, especially one selling a great variety of articles.
Word: eyeglasses
My Definition: a magnifier similar to a monocle
Real Definition:
Word: askew
My Definition: knocked sideways
Real Definition:
1.
to one side; out of line; in a crooked position; awry: to wear one's hat askew; to hang a picture askew.
Word: overshadowed
My Definition: covered in shadow, foreshadowing
Real Definition:
to be more important or significant by comparison: For years he overshadowed his brother.
Word: enforcer
My Definition: someone who forces to keep something in place, like a law
Real Definition:
1.
Word: towering
My Definition: tall
Real Definition: extremely tall, especially when compared to surroundings
Reading Post 1
I'm having troubles remembering what I read in class, so instead I'm going to write about what I've been reading at home. The book I am currently reading right now is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. I've already read this book, however, I love to re-read books that I believe are masterpieces, and works of art.
Basically, in the book, Harry lives with his horrible relatives, Uncle Vernon, and Aunt Petunia, and their abominable kid, a boy named Dudley. (That makes sense to me, because he was a dud.)
Anyway, throughout the course of the book, he finds out he is a wizard, and even better, he is a celebrity in the wizarding world, because he defeated the evil dark lord Voldemort, a being of enourmous power. How did he defeat him? No one knows. But it is his mission to defeat evil again, for at the magic school to which he goes, something strange is going on. Something, unexplainable. And whenever there is something unexplainable, Harry Potter is sure to be involved.
Reading Post 2
This other book I was reading was a book called Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel. I know to a lot of people, this series might be getting old. But the books go quick, and he's a funny writer. In these books, there always seems to be a big problem in Greg's life that is somehow resolved at the end of it. This time, instead of it being a person being a problem, like it has been in the last few books, his problem is love. There is a huge dance going on the end of the year, but Greg just can't seem to find a date. He recently did something really embarrassing at school (read the book to find out) and now no one is really willing to go with him. Rowley, his friend seems to be a bachelor as well. But they aren't going to give up easy.
Although Rowley has more options, he won't just abandon his friend. Whether he does it out of ignorance, or whether he does it out of pity, at the end of the day, Greg has a 'date' for the dance. But at the dance, everything goes wrong. Greg spends all his money at the dinner. Greg's clothing isn't adequate. He even ends up being a third wheel, as the title to this book attests. Finally, worst comes to worst when there is a dispute at the dance, and it almost gets shut down.
However, Gregory Heffley is one tough cookie. How does he come back? How does he survive such humiliation? How can he come back? With humor, of course. Jeff Kinney uses humor, interlaced with tension, and an interesting plot to come out with the final result. Feed on this read to find the final disposition. It could be worth the read, depending on your point of view.
Reading Post 1 11/26/12 Pgs. 8
The Unwanteds: Island of Silence
I started reading the Island of Silence because the last book was good. It is about the aftermath of the battle of Quill and Artime, a land of creativity vs no creativity at all land. I was enthralled by this gripping novel. It is an easygoing yet entertaining and cool book. It is impossible to put down.
The main character's name is Alexander Stowe. He is a kid that knows magic; I wish I could do what he can do when I get mad at people sometimes. He has a cool life, and is stress free a lot of the time. I wish I could have that a lot of days.
My favorite character is Simber, a winged cheetah statue at Artime because he sure knows how to be himself. I want to be in charge of my destiny and take control of my life. I want to follow my dreams. I hope that is what happens someday. I know that I will definitely see it through.
His twin is angry at him. They were on opposite sides during the war. Aaron Stowe, his twin, believes that if Alex had not brought the two worlds together he would have Quill. And he is probably right about that. Now Alex is next up to bat to become the new leader of Artime. Aaron, meanwhile starts to set up a resistance against all this happiness, and I can already imagine a big climax, although I am not yet finished. I am excited to finish the book.
Reading Post 2 11/23/12 Pgs. 10
LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring
The way JRR Tolkien writes is enchanting. I love how easily accessible it is. He and his friends are very amazing at how they evade death but stumble into danger at every turn. I've already read the hobbit and it is super cool. I love the series and I think that although some people say the movies and the books are boring, it is truly magnificent. I love it all, and I flat out disagree with those lesser wimps and wusses who say its not worth taking your time to experience.
My favorite character by far is Samwise Gamgee, the gardener at Bag End, and Frodo's closest friend. He is a long time family friend, and he understands what a lot of people can't -- true loyalty. He is smart and always hungry. But I love him most for his strength, friendship, and courage. He never gives up.
The part I read was when Frodo is going to the ferry and when he is in the tavern with the ranger. He also disappears using the ring of power on accident. I loved it all, and would definitely recommend this book to anyone who hasn't yet read it.
The way it was written was very shocking to me. The writing seemed as if it was a for a child, yet the book for a grown up. That is intriguing to me and I actually find it really slick. The words just flow. In conclusion, LOTR rocks.
Reading Post 3 11/22/12 Pgs. 8
Basher Five Two
I have to read this book for world geo, so when I first picked it up I honestly thought that it would stink. However, I was impressed. Despite it's not so cool cover, it's worth the read. It's about a fighter pilot that gets shot down in a hostile country. What ends up happening is that he has to survive for days alone in an enemy territory. He is very informative in his writing, but not in a boring way. It helps that this is a true story.
The book is called Basher Five Two because that's his codename when he's shot out of his F-16. The dude in this book has experienced more than a lot of people will in their lifetime, and he decided to publish it. And actually it isn't that horrible, and disastrously chock full of facts and dumb boring literature. It's actually alright to read.
I'm not that far into it, but I remain pretty interested in it. It's not the best book I've had to read, but far from the worst as well. Aside from it being nonfiction it isn't that horrid. Turns out I'm interested in fast-paced books, and I actually might read this in my free time as well. It's an easy read.
In conclusion, it's a pretty good novel. Nice and short, the book is less than a couple hundred pages, and keeps you from drooling onto your shirt during your nap. It keeps you awake. And who knows? You might like it too. Try it out sometime.
Reading Post 4 11/27/12 Pgs. 7
Basher Five Two
I'm finally at the part where Basher Five Two, an air force pilot, gets stuck in enemy territory! He has gotten himself shot out of a plane, but he luckily pulled the yellow ejection handle in time to save himself before his fancy F-16, a multimillion dollar jet placne, exploded into a largish fireball on the ground. He then opens his billowy parachute in dangerous winds, and barely escapes into the woods, grabbing his pack and sprinting for it. He ends up about twenty yards away before his legs go out from underneath him due to all the the shock. Praying that he'll make it out alive, and unable to move, he struggles to stay hidden in the brush, as search parties of unfriendly people surround his position, armed with rifles and shooting anything that moves.
Looking back, this part must've been so tense. He was probably shaking with fear, hunched down, emotionally and physically spent, and his adrenaline coursing through his body faster than lightning. I know I probably would've been caught had I been him. But he was trained and had his know-how, and it undoubtedly saved his life.
This book is pretty cool. It sucks you in just enough to keep you reading. Plus it takes care of my World Geography homework. I love it so far and think it's great. It's fairly intense and pretty fast-paced. This book keeps you on your toes. I just hope it's worth the read.
