Personal Addition # 9

It's weird how horoscopes work.. sometimes they are super wrong and other times they are right.... but which one is it??? hmmmmm... so mysterious.

Personal Addition # 8

MOST UN LUCKY PERSON I KNOW... myself. why can't I win one??

Personal Addition # 7

April 20th is coming just around the corner... and no I will not be participating in the 420 event. That's the date of the safe grad fashion show! i'm really starting to get pumped up for it after seeing the westwood one on the weekend. It was really well done and I want to make sure ours is in the same shape! i'm really looking forward to getting up on the stage with my group and rocking it in our Nygard wear.... only a month away! cannot wait any longer!

Personal Addition #6

This last week and a half I have been what you call grounded. It was for very good reasons I suposse but to be honest I think the whole being grounded gesture is such a joke and very over played. Parents ground you to try and teach you responsibility right? the reason I was grounded was for lying to them about a party I was going to. Now, this party was being held at my best friends house who just so happens to be the son of my parents best friends. So, I didnt lie to them completely. I told them I was going to a party. I just didnt say whos party it was. Anyways, they found out about it later on... my fault for showing up to my door at 5 am in what I will describe as being in rough shape. Long story short, i'm now grounded for a little while... yes I have learnt my lesson on drinking. Take it easy and stop going over board. But, that has nothing to do with being grounded. Its just my own choice. Now that im grounded ive been catching myselef "working" lots. Telling them I have been picking up shifts and really going to hang out with friends. So... does grounding really help or even work? in my opinion.... no. What about yours?

KONY 2012

When I first head about Kony 2012, I was in my room refreshing my twitter and wondering.... WTF is a kony? yes, that's right... WTF *is* a Kony.. I did not even look into what this was until I saw about 12 tweets about it. Finally, I googled it and watched a video my friend had posted on facebook. The same video you showed us in class, I was super touched when I saw it. It really made me think about a lot of things. Made me feel selfish but at the same time it also made me feel really greatful and thankful for living the life I live. I wake up every morning to what seems like pure bliss in comparison to what these poor children are waking up to. One thing I really liked about this video is that it realy made me cherish the fortune in my life. I have a solid family, a great group of friends and lots of love in my life. I will never be forced to be a child soldier and quite honestly.. I am very comforted by that thought. I also liked how this video brought up the completely foreign idea of making Joseph Kony famous. I admit, I don't think I really like that particular word, but I enjoy they used a different technique to go about this and took that risk. One thing I think I myself can for sure do is get an action kit. I think that any little bit I can give back will help and I would like to think that I can help and make a difference, or be an impact to a better change. I can only hope others will do the same and contribute to this great cause of helping the Invisible children. I think another way I can help is spreading the vision. I can tweet about it and add clips and what not on facebook. Clicking one button goes a long way to help. 

Reading Reflection number one

I know I am a little bit behind right now but that's ok. I'm going to catch up. The book I started reading today is called Mercy by Jodi Picoult. I wasn't originally planning on reading this particular book but when I forgot 19 minutes at home this morning I decided I would grab another Jodi Picoult book and give it a shot. I have heard so many amazing things about this author from you and other friends who have stayed commited fans to that author. I haven't gotten too far into the book yet but so far I have already realized a few things about the author. I feel that she really enjoys writing about very powerful emotions. Just from reading a few pages of 19 Minutes I understand most of the thoughts in it are very dark, much like the book I began reading today, Mercy by her as well. I don't have many questions about the book yet becuase i'm only at the very begining. The only question i've had so far is directed towards the author. And that question is, "do you have anything nice to write about?"the reason I ask this question is because her thoughts are so dark and mysterious. I'm not even at page 20 and there has already been a murder. I understand that this book is going to be about love, and passion and all that good stuff.. but is it necessary for the book to start with a bang? the first page started with this lovely husband sufficating his wife. What is that all about? I know we are not suppossed to retell plot and I will apologize for that, but I was just frustrated with the author.. only momentarily though of course. My predictions for this novel are that the author is going to jump back and forth from when this couple met and how their lives ended in what seems like such a caotic mess right now. To be quite honest, I have no personal text to text connections quite yet, and i'm not sure I ever will with this particular novel. The only text connections I have encountered is one with her other book. Both 19 minutes and this novel start out dark, and i'm going to guess end up dark too. However, this darkness keeps the book interesting and keeps me reading. So, I will continue to read it, and update you with these reading reflections.

Personal Addition #5

First, I would like to start this blog off by stating the fact, that no, I am not a 14 year old boy. The reason i'm reassuring you by saying this is because once I tell you about my gaming addiction you will immediately think I have a problem. So no, I don't have a problem. I am simply addicted to a little game called Draw Something... Mrs. Mclauchlin, as you might have noticed by now my attention being payed in your class the last few days has been lacking.. it is because of this game that I have already told you you need to download. GO, go download it now. I'm telling you, it brings people together and brightens the day.... hey.... at least im spending my time doodling rather then doing drugs on a Friday night? am I right? 

Graduation

This memoir is actually starting to be a bit scary. I think the reason i'm starting to feel nervous and scared about graduating is the thought of, "whats next?" I'm really scared to branch off from high school and im scared of loosing touch with people I care about. Everyone is moving in different directions and its starting to make me wonder. At this point I think the only thing im actually excited for is spending June 28th with the people I love most and celebrating all the years weve known each other. I'm really excited for that day to come and put on that dress, hair, and makeup and confront the scary thought of the future with a big smile.

My Strange Addiction

I thought this was funny.. I have a definite shopping addiction especially when it comes to shoes.. i cannot count how many I have.. well I can, but I will not admit the number because not only is it embarrasing but it is also quite scary. I worked at a shoe store for a while, and let me tell you... that place loved me... although, my bank did'nt. Shoes are a girls best friend.

Friends

I really liked this because its a picture of me and pretty much my second family. I love these three girls so much, and traveling to Cuba with them was an experience i'll never forget. Lately i've realized friends are more then just people to spend time with, they are as close as family. I love this family :) Cuba 2012

Love

This six word memoir is about sharing the love. I think its really important to always stay as positive as possible no matter what the situation may be. Even though sometimes it may be hard it's always really rewarding when you can make someone feel good or youself. Always stay postive. Love > Hate