Thursday, February 23, 2012

My Birthday Week

        Okay. So....my birthday is coming up. It is closer than I would like it sometimes, but it has to come sometime. Now why does it always have to be during school(this is what I ask myself every year. It is really depressing). My birthday is on Tuesday. I think I will let you figure that one out. Please do not tease me about it(wrong year people).
        I am afraid that my Dad will do what he did to my Mom.
            How old is she really?
             
    I do not get to do what I want to do so.... I am depressed about it. I am happy that I have my favorite classes though. Why does everything have to be so depressing when you do not get to do what you want to do on your birthday?
       I am turning 15 and my little brother say that he wishes nobody could drive when it comes to me driving. The truth is I am a little scared myself about driving in traffic. I used to dive our big van for a little bit when my Dad would let me press the gas petal and turn the wheel(that was in Colorado, I do not think he would dare let me drive in the city before I get my permit.
        My Mom does not like the fact that her only daughter is growing up. My Dad just says that I will always be his little girl.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Today

One of my favorite quotes in the whole world(just the English speaking world) is:
        "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that is why it is called the present."
                   Oogway, (Kungfu Panda, 2008)          

This really tells me, why worry about the future or dwell on the past? We are given time now and it will be gone in a little while so do not waste it. If there is anything we regret, TODAY is the day to make up for it. If we did something wrong, TODAY is the day we make up for it. If we put things off they most likely will not get done. We have the chance now so take advantage of it. There is nothing in the world that can take us back to correct things or take us forward to prevent things. We can really only control what happens today. I strongly believe that.

Another one of my favorite quotes is:
        "Life is like a mirror, we get the best results when we smile at it." Unknown Author.
(Even little kittens can!)
Have you ever seen someone who refuses to smile? They almost act like the world is coming to an end(undoubtedly it is scientifically but,... not for a long, long, time). Our life is just moving on. We need to smile at what comes at us.
        

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

My Second Opinion of The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan

      I really like The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan. I think it is amazing how he can switch his writing styles from being nerdy to being a complete snob. The characters in the book that are “telling” the story just pull you right into the book. Most of the time, I cannot remember where I am until I look up from my book and see that I am in my room or in the school. The plot of the story is what really brings me in. When you have two completely different people who are brother and sister telling the story of what happened during that time of the day, there is nothing that keeps you on your toes better.
                Carter and Sadie really set the story up for what is going to happen next. It does jump every once in awhile but that is what gives the story some of the excitement. It is like jumping in between to totally different worlds. The villains in the story are always changing. The story cannot go on unless you have a villain, right? Where does all of the excitement come from without multiple villains? You cannot really have a story like that. Rick Riordan does a really good job on the details in The Throne of Fire, and he does a really good job of keeping you on your toes.

Chivalry Assignment

        My person to be chivalrous to was Robert. I bought Robert a Valentines cookie, I also did many kind acts. I complemented him a lot. 
        The two gifts that I would give Robert would be books and the gift of languages. I would give Robert the gift of languages because to me it seems like Robert is always trying to learn a new language.  

Monday, February 6, 2012

The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan

What I think of The Throne of Fire so Far             
   I was very impressed by The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan. The Red Pyramid is the first book in the series. Just after reading a little bit in the book, I am already hooked on the book and it is really hard to put the book down. I am impressed by Riordan’s talent to write in the first and third person at the same time. There are very few authors that can do it.
            In this book, Carter and Sadie are continuing their learning experience with their magical powers. I really enjoy this kind of mythology and the added fiction story. They really just grab me and pull me into the story. Sadie and Carter are going on another adventure to help people. The way Riordan starts of his sequel is just like you jumped right into the middle of the story. It starts with some new excitement.  There are many new twists that definitely take some getting used to but it brings new excitement. There are new and undiscovered mysteries that keep the story going from The Red Pyramid that just keep drawing the reader in. There is nothing better than a book that just keeps bringing new excitement and challenges all the time. 

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

The Top 10

  My Top 10 Songs
1. If I die Young
2. If you are going through Hell
3. The Devil Went down to Georgia
4. Istanbul
5.Millionaires Hoe Down
6. Old Joe Clark
7.  Brrrlak!
8. Airplanes
9. Like to move it!
10. Here comes the Sun

My Top 10 Books
1. The Musicians Daughter
2. The Red Pyramid
3. The Serpent Tide
4. The Widows Revenge
5. Diamondback Cave
6. The Throne of Fire
7. The Hourglass Dour
8. Kissed by an Angel
9. Birth Marked
10. Bitten

My Top 5 Musicals
1. Fiddler on the Roof
2. Hairspray
3. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
4. Annie Get your Gun
5. Wizard of Oz

 My Top 3 places to go College
1. Brigham Young University
2. Colorado University
3. Harvard

My Top 2 Places to Visit
1.Hawaii
2. Italy