July 23, 2011
There I was. Standing there. Watching him with that other girl. I wanted to runaway and cry my eyes out, but as always, I was being strong. Every night, all I think about is him and when the sun shines in his eyes, they sparkle like the blue sea. The way his hair just falls in the right place makes me love him even more. I always asked God “Why did he choose her? What’s wrong with me? Am I not pretty enough?” These thoughts just kept coming up in my head.
July 31, 2011
I saw him again with that girl. This broke my heart even more. The more I saw him with her, the more my heart hurt. Every Time they hugged or kissed, I still wanted to runaway and cry. His eyes still sparkled like the blue sea. His hair still fell in place perfectly. He was the definition of perfect. He was smart, nice, funny, and charming. There was nothing else I could do to get him back. He was madly in love with her. I felt useless. I felt unwanted. I felt unloved.
This was her last journal entry. Unfortunately, she had killed herself. Her name shall be kept a secret, but in the end, he loved her just as much as she loved him. The reason why he “loved” another girl was to make this girl love him even more.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Marry me
Marry me. Two simple words that can affect your whole life. What do these two words mean exactly? Well marry means a promise, a vow, to promise or vow allowing to be with that one special person forever. This song or story is about a man who is falling in love with this one girl and wants to marry her everyday because he wants to be with her everyday. He sings how much he loves her and cares for her. Personally, I think that it would be absolutely charming and adorable if your boyfriend or soon-to-be husband would sing that to you. What song makes your heart melt?
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Crazy Love
Author’s note- This essay is about a book, Crazy Beautiful, compared to the fairytale Beauty and the Beast. It talks about the meaning and message through both story and fairytale.
He is considered crazy. People think she’s beautiful. Crazy beautiful by Lauren Baratz-Logsted is an intriguing book about relationships from our point of view. Lucius, one of the main characters, lost his arms from an explosion made by him who thought no one would ever love him. When he first entered his new school, all eyes were on him because he had hooks instead of hands. The only person that thought Lucius wasn’t insane was Aurora. This book helps us realize that looks doesn’t matter in a relationship, the heart is most important.
Turned beastly from an enchantress: the only way to break the spell is to learn to love. Not only does Prince Adam need to learn to how to love, but he is also has a timer to do so. As soon as the last pedal from the enchanted rose falls to the ground, Prince Adam will remain a beast forever. Belle, a girl from a small French town, is dissatisfied with her life. Belle’s father, Maurice, causes Prince Adam and Belle to meet. As they slowly start spending time together, they start to realize that they are falling in love. Beauty and the Beast is a magical tale that relates in many ways to Crazy Beautiful. Both including the same message: the heart of a person matters the most.
Aurora and Belle both face difficulties. Aurora’s mother died before she could even start to think about her college choices. Never wanting to go to a new school, Aurora now has to move not knowing she will find her love there. Similarly, Belle is born with a strict father, Maurice, and is banned to leave the house. Maurice doesn’t realize the next move he’ll make will put Belle and the love of her life together. Belle’s heart fell for a beast that no one cared for: Aurora’s heart stopped for a guy that the school thought was insane. Both girls saw the inner beauty to the two people that were called crazy.
Lucius knew that his new school wouldn’t be so welcoming. The explosion that occurred his arms to be blown off caused the teasing. Everyday Lucius watched life pass as many others would make fun of him. Aurora gave him this chance. Lucius fell in love with her the way her long black hair complimented her face, made him mad for her. No one should ever feel unsafe or be bullied anywhere. I for one have never had to experience something like this. About a quarter of high school students were bullied at least once during the 2008-2009 school year, and about seven percent were bullied online by other students according to http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/high-school-notes/2011/08/24/bullying-affects-a-quarter-of-high-schools-students. It is unreal how so many teens are this cruel to their classmates. A more fairy tale type version of Lucius would be Prince Adam and how he was cursed by an enchantress. No one wished to be around this beast, besides a young girl named Belle. When Prince Adam met this young lady, it was as if he were dreaming an unreal dream. This beast was madly in love with Belle.
No matter what, personality and the heart are most important in a relationship not the appearance of the other person. Lucius and Aurora. Belle and Adam. No one wants them to be together, but that doesn’t matter to them. That is true love. Nothing can break them apart. Whether he is crazy, or she beautiful, everything works out at the end.
Monday, February 27, 2012
A Child's Courage to Survive
Author’s Note: Although writing isn’t my strongest thing to do, I need to take the time and write about abuse and how many people do get physically, sexually, and emotionally abused.
I was washing the dishes after dinner, and I feel a heavy breathing on my neck. I’m starting to shake and think in my head, “What did I do this time? I didn’t do anything bad.” She keeps on staring at me while I wash the dishes squeaky clean. I could see her reflection off the kitchen window. I didn't know what she was going to do next. Was she going to drag me somewhere? Is she going to yell at the top of her lungs again? I never knew what was next. Child abuse is something you should never do to anyone in anyway.
According to National Child Abuse Statistics | Childhelp, in 2009, approximately 3.3 million child abuse reports were made involving an estimated 6 million children just in the United States. Every day, more than five children die of child abuse. That means that in a week, more than 40 children die because of child abuse. Luckily, David had the courage to stay alive even though his mom beat, yell, and did terrible things to him every day. He had to suffer through things no child has. Such as being placed on a gas stove while it was burning or having his baby brother's diaper rubbed against his face.
This book taught me that abuse is never right, it hurts others by making them suffer when they deserve more. What David’s mom did to him was something no person should ever do. “A Child Called “It”” also taught me to do something when I see someone hurt or is being bullied not just being abused. We should make a difference or do something about it, just like David’s dad. His dad was so brave and had so much courage to stand up to her. When I read that part of that book, I felt so inspired to help someone.
David’s mom did a very wrong thing; however his dad did the right thing. He stood up for David and tried to protect him. When you have kids, you need to treat them with respect, give them love and show them that you care for them. Whenever you see someone being abused or being bullied, you should always do something about it. You should never abuse anyone in anyway because that is abuse and abuse is wrong.
I was washing the dishes after dinner, and I feel a heavy breathing on my neck. I’m starting to shake and think in my head, “What did I do this time? I didn’t do anything bad.” She keeps on staring at me while I wash the dishes squeaky clean. I could see her reflection off the kitchen window. I didn't know what she was going to do next. Was she going to drag me somewhere? Is she going to yell at the top of her lungs again? I never knew what was next. Child abuse is something you should never do to anyone in anyway.
According to National Child Abuse Statistics | Childhelp, in 2009, approximately 3.3 million child abuse reports were made involving an estimated 6 million children just in the United States. Every day, more than five children die of child abuse. That means that in a week, more than 40 children die because of child abuse. Luckily, David had the courage to stay alive even though his mom beat, yell, and did terrible things to him every day. He had to suffer through things no child has. Such as being placed on a gas stove while it was burning or having his baby brother's diaper rubbed against his face.
This book taught me that abuse is never right, it hurts others by making them suffer when they deserve more. What David’s mom did to him was something no person should ever do. “A Child Called “It”” also taught me to do something when I see someone hurt or is being bullied not just being abused. We should make a difference or do something about it, just like David’s dad. His dad was so brave and had so much courage to stand up to her. When I read that part of that book, I felt so inspired to help someone.
David’s mom did a very wrong thing; however his dad did the right thing. He stood up for David and tried to protect him. When you have kids, you need to treat them with respect, give them love and show them that you care for them. Whenever you see someone being abused or being bullied, you should always do something about it. You should never abuse anyone in anyway because that is abuse and abuse is wrong.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Change Between Hollywood and Westchester
Author's Note- This essay is about change and how hard and life-changing it is for all of us, including Claire.
Change and choices can be hard for us. Everyone goes through change and choice like an obstacle in life. Personally, I have gone through change and making important choices. Claire had to go through change and making different choices in her new Hollywood life. Living in Hollywood doesn't seem as great at you think.
Change is hard for Claire and is hard for all of us, including myself. The choices for Claire could change the rest of her life. Claire had the opportunity to audition for a big movie part and of course, she thought that Massie or Alicia would get the part. Did Claire get the part? I can’t tell you that, that would just ruin the book and if you really want to know, then I guess you will just have to read the book for yourself. It’s hard for someone or for you to change in a heartbeat and you have to be patient with other people around you trying to change.
Speaking of change, friends are part of change. There are two types of friends, ordinary friends and true friends. Claire and Abby were just two different types of people who just happened to hang out with each other. Claire and Layne on the other hand, are true friends that always tell each other everything and do everything together. I have so many true friends and I have so many friends. My true friends are the ones that I can tell them anything and depend on them when I need help, have any problem or someone I can just talk to. It’s always great to have that one friend that is always there no matter what.
Choosing the right friends are also part of choices and choosing the right choices can change the rest of your life. Claire got the choice to go to Hollywood again to go and get another job and be an actor. Did she take the job or did she decide to stay at Westchester? Read the book to figure it out! The choices you make can effect the way the rest of your life is. For an example, going to college can effect your life and your lifestyle. About 63% of high school graduates go to college right after graduating states www.usatoday.com. Soon, my sister will be going to college after she graduates this year, but she doesn’t know where she is going yet. Just going to college can change everything.
Choices can change everything, friendship can change everything. Claire had so many choices to make and change has happened to her so many times. Change is hard for everyone, it’s hard to do it in a heartbeat. It takes time and patience to get used to change.
Change is hard for Claire and is hard for all of us, including myself. The choices for Claire could change the rest of her life. Claire had the opportunity to audition for a big movie part and of course, she thought that Massie or Alicia would get the part. Did Claire get the part? I can’t tell you that, that would just ruin the book and if you really want to know, then I guess you will just have to read the book for yourself. It’s hard for someone or for you to change in a heartbeat and you have to be patient with other people around you trying to change.
Speaking of change, friends are part of change. There are two types of friends, ordinary friends and true friends. Claire and Abby were just two different types of people who just happened to hang out with each other. Claire and Layne on the other hand, are true friends that always tell each other everything and do everything together. I have so many true friends and I have so many friends. My true friends are the ones that I can tell them anything and depend on them when I need help, have any problem or someone I can just talk to. It’s always great to have that one friend that is always there no matter what.
Choosing the right friends are also part of choices and choosing the right choices can change the rest of your life. Claire got the choice to go to Hollywood again to go and get another job and be an actor. Did she take the job or did she decide to stay at Westchester? Read the book to figure it out! The choices you make can effect the way the rest of your life is. For an example, going to college can effect your life and your lifestyle. About 63% of high school graduates go to college right after graduating states www.usatoday.com. Soon, my sister will be going to college after she graduates this year, but she doesn’t know where she is going yet. Just going to college can change everything.
Choices can change everything, friendship can change everything. Claire had so many choices to make and change has happened to her so many times. Change is hard for everyone, it’s hard to do it in a heartbeat. It takes time and patience to get used to change.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
All About Grace
Author's Note- Here's a short story about me. All about me.
Me. What a great subject to write about. Where do I start? Well obviously my name is Grace. I'm in seventh grade. I have 5 people in my family. My mom, dad, 2 older sisters, and me. I have a lot of favorite foods. I like everything. My favorite thing to do is to go outside and hang out or use the computer. I also have many friends. My friends are like my family. They are always there for me and support me. What are you like?
Me. What a great subject to write about. Where do I start? Well obviously my name is Grace. I'm in seventh grade. I have 5 people in my family. My mom, dad, 2 older sisters, and me. I have a lot of favorite foods. I like everything. My favorite thing to do is to go outside and hang out or use the computer. I also have many friends. My friends are like my family. They are always there for me and support me. What are you like?
Swirly, Long, Delicious Spaghetti
Author's Note- Here is my opinion about one of my favorite foods, spaghetti.
Spaghetti is one of my favorite foods. It's long swirly noodles. In fact, I had spaghetti for dinner last night. I personally like my spaghetti with cheese. Many people like spaghetti. The best spaghetti made is the one from Bravo. The noodles are perfectly cooked and the sauce just melts in your mouth. If you haven't had Bravo yet, I think that you should go there and try their spaghetti. What's your favorite spaghetti? Is it your mom's or is it a restaurant's?
Spaghetti is one of my favorite foods. It's long swirly noodles. In fact, I had spaghetti for dinner last night. I personally like my spaghetti with cheese. Many people like spaghetti. The best spaghetti made is the one from Bravo. The noodles are perfectly cooked and the sauce just melts in your mouth. If you haven't had Bravo yet, I think that you should go there and try their spaghetti. What's your favorite spaghetti? Is it your mom's or is it a restaurant's?
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