Summer Movie

A summer movie I will watch will be What to Expect Wehn You're Expecting.  It looks really funny and I love all the actors in it!

Tryouts...

Last week we had tryouts for our travel team.  We needed to pick up only a few girls and there were a bunch of girls there!  My friend Becca was one of them.  I was really rooting for Becca to make it because she's really talented and is a really hard worker!  This week we invited back a couple girls to relook at before we made a final decision.  By the end of practice they decided they had seen all they wanted to see.  I was walking out with Becca when my coaches called her over.  They were talking really quietly and I had to drive my dad's truck over so I didn't get to hear what they said.  My mom came over and told me they had just cut Becca.  I was in shock!  Right as I was about to drive away my mom stopped me and told me it was a joke, Becca was on the team!  I was so excited!  I haven't heard it from Becca so I'm going to pretend I have no idea what happened!

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I will stay focused on doing my work and stay quiet to make sure she has a good experience subbing for our class. 

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One thing...

If I could buy one thing for some one the gift would vary depending on who I'm buying it for.  For my grandma and papa I would buy them a cabin up in paysin because thats what they have been planning to do when they retire.  My papa has only a few more years left and then they can finally move out there and buy a huge dog to look out for them.
If I were buying one thing for my parents it would probably be a house they can retire in where ever they wanted.  (Hopefully money is not an object in this!)

Prep for Finals!

Finals week is one week away but also a lot of them are this week.  I have to prepare by studying really hard but its difficult when you have three finals on one day and you're trying to remember all of that information!  Today i have a spanish final and a forensi final and later this week a second spanish final and a math final.  My math final project is due today and i was stressing out all weekend to finish it!  It feels as if the end of the year came way to fast!  I am getting suuper stressed!

50's Day!!

Today in history is 50's day.  We are all dressing up like someone from the fifties and we can get extra credit!  I've been so excited for this day because it is going to be a fun day.  I decided to dress up like a pink lady from Grease only I'm wearing red and black so I guess I'm more of a red lady. 

This Weeks' Assignments

For this weeks assignments I have been working on advertising Tundra Ice Cream.  It is a local ice cream shop near our school but I'm pretty sure it's not well known.  I designed a logo for it and a business card.  I am currently working on my billboard for advertisement.  I reall yhope this project turns out good, I have put in a lot of effort into it. 

End is near...

It is almost the end of the school year and I'm getting really nervous.  I feel like I don't want to do any of my homework, I get lazy, almost senioritis.  That really sucks because right now I have all B's with two A's.  I want to try and bring atleast two of those B's up to A's before finals.  It is going to be very difficult if I get lazy.  For the rest of this year no more senioritis, it's time to really push through the last weeks before finals! 

Confused!

I don't understand guys brains!  They are definitely more confussing to understand than any girl.  I don't like how most of them make the girl do all the work and when the girl gets fed up with it they do something really sweet and cute and the girl automatically forgives them.  This seems to happen a lot!  Also, the guys who talk to a really sweet girl and make her think you really like her and then you stick her in the friend zone forever.  There is nothing she could ever do to come out of that place.  Girls will wear their hearts upon their sleeves and guys will keep them hidden and play games.

Super Power...

The superpower I would want to have the most would be the Green Lantern's superpowers.  Not only can he fly, but he can make the things he's thinking about!  He is probably one of my favorite superheroes!

Summer Job??

This summer I am not getting a summer job.  I am in club softball and it requires a lot of travel therefor I have no time for a job.  I was going to shadow a sports therapist because that is what I really want to do.  I'm hoping I get the chance to!

Wendy's

My house is literally 2 minutes away from Wendy's so we are always getting food from there.  Yesterday my mom called after school and asked if we were hungry because she was stopping at wendy's for some food.  Unfortunately, me and my sister ate so we just asked for a frosty and some fries.  I can honestly say I love Wendy's!!

Moving Out!

What I look forward to most about moving away from home is moving in with my friend Taylor.  We decided that we're going to go to the same college and  the first year I go there I will live on campus or if close to home with my parents, and when she gets there we will get ourselves an apartment to share.  I am so excited with the thought of living with my best friend!  We also already decided we're getting a little dog to live with us in the apartment!  We will officially be grown up!

Ted Talk

Ze Frank did the talk.  It was called Ze Frank's web playroom.  It was about how he used the enternet to create these projects that got people from around the world to do.  He said it was amazing how this coulc connect so many people all around the world.  He has put together so many of these projects that help people deal with their pain or stress, and he evn makes songs for some of them.  I find it really amazing what he does.  All these people, no matter where their from, can connect with one another through pictures or songs or even posts.

Grades

Honestly, I am expecting grades no lower than an 85%.  I have worked really hard this year, and my overall goal is to get all A's but if not I want all A's and B's no exceptions.  At the beginning of the year I was in the top 10% of my class, after all the college classes I'm talking and the difficulty level of these classes I dropped to the top 12%.  I was very angry about this but it pushed me to work harder for the top 10%.  I have recieved many emails from colleges based on academics so I hope I can still get schools attentions.

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Summer Plans!!!

I am going to be super busy this summer!  This will be the summer I go into Senior year so my travel ball coaches are really pushing to get all of us seen by scouts so we can get scholarships.  I have been working toward getting a softball scholarship since I was eight.  Softball has always been my whole life!  I can't wait to play with my team this summer and hopefully go out and kick some butt!  We are going to be traveling many places this summer from California to maybe even Florida.  I can't wait for this summer!!!

Pre Prom Day!

I am really excited for tomorrow!  There is one day left untill prom and I am so nervous but excited at the same time.  I still haven't got my shoes yet, but my mother has that covered!  I've never been to prom and all this prepping for it is making me more and more anxious.  I'm a little disappointed that I chickened out asking the guy I liked to prom, I bet it would've been super fun to go with him, but what's done is done and I'll just have to enjoy myself with my big group of friends.  I can't wait until tomorrow, the anticipation is killing me!!

The Ending of the "War on Terror"

The "war on terror" is the US and UK's united forces trying to drive out the al'Qaeda in Iraq.  They were trying to eliminate terrorism around the world.  The ending of the "war on terror" would be a great thing.  Our soldiers would be able to come back to their families and if they needed more help over in Iraq, you have the United Nations who could send in people to help the people.  I'm glad this war is over!

Prepared to take finals?

I am honestly really nervous to take finals.  You can either do really good on your finals and it won't raise your grade much higher but will atleast keep it the same, or you could bomb your final and have your grade drop about 4 or 5 percent!  Finals scare me because its my last chance to get a good grade in the class.  As of right now I don't think I'm completely prepared for finals!

Graphic Design Job Assignment

A graphic designer is a career that may involve many jobs to open up.  It has to do with so many different things which are why it creates many fun jobs that you may want to turn into a career.  One of the jobs a graphic designer does is create covers for magazines and books.  If you really love reading a certain magazine and the layout you may be interested in creating covers for them.  You would get the chance to create something that you like and think others would appreciate for somewhere you love.  Also, creating book covers is a very important job.  Even though people are not supposed to base a book on its cover it will always happen.  People are intrigued to pick up a book when it looks interesting.  The cover is the books first impression and that is what sells.  That cover will always be remembered.  If you're not into doing covers and those types of jobs and you enjoy the graphics part of graphic design more maybe doing video and film graphics is for you.  These people know what it takes to create movies or films that people enjoy.  They can be part of the special effects team or just create and edit the film.  They love to create interest films that the audience loves to watch.  If you're the type of person who likes to leave an impression, or even be remembered forever, maybe creating business logos is for you.  We see logos everyday and don't realize how important they are.  For example, when you think of the golden M you automatically think McDonalds; when you see a check mark you think Nike; lastly when you see the rainbow colored apple with a bite out of it, you think Apple.  These logos will always be these companies' identifiers.  When people see these pictures it automatically makes their brains snap to these companies.  The graphic designers who design these logos are, in my opinion, the most important people in the business.  How else is the company going to get their name out there if they don't have a logo that their customers are going to remember?  Also, if you're more into working on computers you can create websites that people will use on a daily basis.  You could create interactive websites for people to play games or even connect with other people.  Graphic designers work is used to convey a message or advertise a certain product.  They do all kinds of work that will open doors leading to many jobs that you didn't know was part of being a graphic designer.  Making big signs and banners, TV commercials, and even creating movie and book covers are just some of the jobs.  Graphic design covers such a wide range of skills that you can use practically anywhere.  If you are a creative person who loves working with computers and want to expand your knowledge of computer graphics, becoming a graphic designer is the "Dream Career".



Sites:
http://whatintheworld.aiga.org/what.html
http://www.thiscan.com/Portfolio_Speak1.htm
http://www.reddingtondesign.com/banners_stands.htm
http://www.google.com/

Assembly

Today we have an assembly and I'm really excited!  I love assemblies and this time I get to actually be in it!  Were naming all the Varsity teams from this season and we have something exciting planned.  I get nervous in front of people but I really want to do this dance that my teammate Brook made up.  It's a really funny dance and if we all did it I would so start it!  We haven't decided what to call it yet, but you'll know when it comes out because it will be as big as the Dougie, the Bernie, the Soulja Boy, and all those dances. :P 

Yesterday I had a game against Ironwood High School.  We did really good with only about two errors max.  I had a good game yesterday picking up 4 RBI's and hitting a triple my last up to bat.  I was excited to finally be able to get my power to work while hitting away.  After my game we went home, ate really quickly, then headed to my friend Taylor's game.  She was playing one of my travelball players Sam Johnson.  Sam ended up being on fire!  She hit a homerun over the fence and many consistant singles to help her team.  Taylor was in a slump but was getting out of it this game.  She grounded to the right side and it ended up going to the outfield.  Then she hit a base hit to center field.  She didn't think it was all that great but whatever gets you out of a slump!  I was very proud of both of them!

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How do I handle disagreements?

When I disagree with people I don't handle it very well.  I feel as if I'm right and there is no way that what they are saying is right.  For example, my friend and I were disagreeing on the correct way to say catch.  I say catch with the  a sounding the same as it would in latch.  My friend says catch sounding like ketch.  We kept arguing but not like angry arguing, with both thought the other was stupid for saying it like that.  We got to the point where we couldn't stop laughing and we were almost yelling at eachother, but still not mad at eachother at all.  She definitely has the better makings of a lawyer than I do!

Grades

Honestly, I'm not very satisfied with my grades.  This semester I have all B's with the exception of two A's.  Normally this would be okay, but one of the classes I have a B in is not a college class or an honors class.  It is one of my extra classes.  I know I shouldn't complain about my grades being B's but that class is hurting my GPA.  I have worked very hard to maintain a very high GPA, and be in atleast the top 15% of my class.  I hope that by the end of the year I can higher that grade!

Biggest Obstacle to reach my career goal

My biggest obstacle I face in reaching my career goal is definitely myself.  If I don't put in the effort in school with my school work and such, I won't make it into college nor start my career path.  I want to be a sports therapist and also study kinetics.  I want to be able to help athletes of all ages and also run speed camps or softball camps with my dad.  I want to major in sports therapy and minor in business management and kinetics.  I will need business management if I wanted to start my own business in that field.  I honestly cannot wait until I go to college and start my path to the career in front of me.

The Weekend!

I am very excited for this weekend!!  My cousins quince is this weekend and we have pretty much perfected the entrance dance!  Also, we made the surprise dance and I am super excited to go!  I've never been to a quincenera, so this will be my first! Saturday could not come any faster!!!

Australia

If money was no object I'd live in a mansion near the Great Barrier Reef in Australia!  Australia is my dream destination.  I've never been, but as soon as I graduate college me and my friend Peyton plan to do, a plane trip there, a road trip all over Australia and New Zealand.  I definitely want to travel and maybe even live there!

Ancestors...?

I know where some of my ancestors are from.  My great nana's family is from Sicily, Italy but she was born and liveed in Colorado.  I am maxican and spanish, so my ancestors come from both Mexico and Spain.  Also, I also from a different part of Italy from my grandma's side.  I don't know where else my ancestors come from, just the basic places.

Plans for Easter Weekend!

On Friday, I plan to go to Mesa to practice my cousins dance for her quince.  I'm hoping that we relearn the entrance dance and get to learn the surprise dance!  We'll probably be there for the majority of the day!  Then on Saturday morning we have Varsity practice.  It is usually our Easter practice where we get to go Easter egg hunting and we get prizes and stuff.  then we'll do an easy practice just to keep us in shape.  Then later that day my mom's side of the family is coming over for eggs benidict and our easter egg hunt.  That will probably take up that day.  Sunday is my dad's family's day. We will definitely be there all day!

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"right" vs freedom

A right is something that cannot be taken away from you.  It is something everyone is born with and no matter how hard people try, they cannot take that right away from you.  A freedom is something that cannot be controlled.  Both are similar, but in a way different.

Quincenera

My cousin is having her quincenera in a couple weeks and I'm one of the main couples in it.  Me and my cousin Joseph are partners and there is three other couples besides my cousin and the champlon.  We learned the entrance dance yesterday and it ended up turning out really good!  It's super cute and it looks really nice.  We have practice for that again Friday, and I hope we also learn Lexi's surprise dance.  I didn't ever think I would be part of a quincenera, and now I'm in one as a main person!  I'm so excited for her party, shes going to look soo beautiful!

Best April Fools joke??

I don't think I've ever seen an April Fools joke?  I know my joke this year is going to be great!! So, my best friend hates it when her friends date or even like her brother and I've known this forever.  So I asked her brother if he wanted to pretend we were dating and get Taylor really good and he agreed.  The only thing I'm nervous for is she will not talk to me for a while!!! :Z I'm scared yet EXCITED!

The last thing I learned was...

The last thing I learned was how much I really miss my travelball team.  My family and my best friend Taylor went to go watch two of our travel girls play in school ball.  When we showed up we ran and gave their parents a hug because to us they're like our family.  We went up to the dugout gate and started calling their names.  When they turned and looked at us they got surprised and at the same time were soo excited and from opposite sides of the fence we screamed hello.  Their school ball team was really good.  They go to Verado and they were playing Millenium, and the game when in to two extra innings, (overtime).  In the end they won and it was an exciting moment for them and a great game!

Changes

From this year to last year I dont' think I've changed very much at all.  I think the only major difference is I'm gaining grey hairs from all the stress of school and projects and DBQs I have going on.  I think I've become a lot more overwhelmed than I was last year.  The one good thing that has changed is I've improved majorly in softball from last year.  I've started every game this year and my batting has improved by far!  I've also become a person of intrest to a lot of colleges which is really exciting!!

Magazine Cover Idea

The logo I did was for a baby mop, but for the magazine project I can't take a picture of a baby mop.  So, instead, I was thinking about doing a magazine about new gadgets and take a picture of my weiner dog pen and instead of calling it Stuff magazine I'm going to call it Things!  I will use the dog pen as the main cover, and on a side panel have the baby mop picture and logo. 

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Spring Break

My Spring Break was the busiest spring break I think I've ever had!  I was almost never homw, which was bad since I had a lot of projects and homework due.  For about the first four days I was out running errands with my mom and having softball practice every morning.  I got my prom dress which was really exciting, because I also got my mask.  I visited my tata in the hospital, hung out with my best friend, reconnected with an old friend.  I had a softball tournament from Thursday to Saturday.  I did pretty well in the tournament getting on more than half of the time.  I improved alot over this week.  I got a hair cut in the ghetto, NEVER doing that again!!  I did a seven page paper for forensics, a media project for language, typed up two debate critics for history.  I was a very busy girl!

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Vacation!!

I haven't been on vacation in a while but we used to go every year.  When I was little we used to go to California every year and go to different places.  One year we went to Disneyland, the next Universal Studios, then the year after that Sea World!  I loved going on vacation, but now we've gotten so busy.  Every once in a while we go up to my nana's cabin and just stay for a weekend just to get away!  I miss the days when I could vacation every year!

Roller Coaster Scare

The scarriest thing to happen to me ed about 4 years ago.  My family took a trip to Cali and we decided to go to Disneyland.  We were going there for two days in a row so that way we could go to California Adventure too.  When we were in California Adventure my sisters wanted to go on California screamin so we all jumped on.  I was afraid of heights and not only did this go pretty high, but it also went upside down!  I went on it and I had my eyes closed the entire time but I thought it was soooo fun!  Me and my sister Alyssa went on it probably six times in a row then my parents said we had to go.  I went to get out of the seat and the next guy put his seatbelt down and somehow attached my shirt to it, I was stuck!  I couldn't move and I was soo scared the ride was going to take off and drag me along with it!  I was crying thinking I was going to die, but the roller coaster person lifted up everyones seatbelts and I was free to go.  Man, having a "near death" experience was scarry!!

The Perfect Classroom

The perfect classroom would have mnay things.  First off, you have to have a teacher and students or it wouldn't really be a classroom.  Then from there, you would need either a white board, chalk board, or smart board so the teacher could teach the students by giving them examples and showing them by physically doing it themselves.  You also need desks for students to sit in, or maybe bean bags for each kid.  Then you should have music play either right when they come into the classroom or sometime during the class to relax the mood and show the kids they don't have to be so stressed and up tight.  Also, I dont think the teacher should give out homework.  We spend eight hours in school and then 1-3 hours of homework depending on which classes your in.  If you couldn't fit everything you wanted to teach into the 55-60 minutes you have with the students then make up for it the next day.  The perfect classroom should have all these things!

Horizon Game Tonight!

Tonight, the softball team plays Horizon High School.  Varsity is at homeand I'm really excited to play!  I've been working on my bat and out of the last two games I've been either 8 for 10 or 7 for 9!  I'm really happt to have my bat come around and I'm glad I'm getting to contribute to my team more than just my fielding.  I've brought in a lot of runs and I've laid down my sacrifices bunts and just regular bunts down perfectly!  I found that I'm not that nervous anymore and that made my confidence level go way up!  I can't wait to play Horizon and hopefully secure another win!

Perspective Grade.

On my perspective grade I received a five out of ten.  I was really disappointed to see an F on that assignment.  We had one day to watch the video and learn how to do this, basically self teach, and then one day to do our perspective drawings based on what we learned from the video.  I watched the video about two times and I thought I had a pretty good grip on what I was suppose to be doing.  The way I looked at the assignment was to draw a perspective building.  I worked hard first trying toposition the building to look the way I wanted it to look, I think I watched that video two more times to make sure I was doing it right and not messing everything up!  I tried to think of the major parts of a building and I decided to choose Walmart.  I knew that the building had to have doors and of course a sign  but after that it looked empty.  I added the Walmart logo to try and add some pizzaz to it.  That day, I couldn't figure out how to add color to the building and looked up videos about the live paint groups and how to group my images into a paint group.  I watched that video all the way through and tried it on my image but the only thing it would color were the individual lines and the text.  I couldn't figure out how to group these images to make them a live paint group.  In all honesty, I am a better learner when I have some in person actually teaching me.  Even though the video narrated what he was doing it was hard to follow a lot of the time.  I would appreciate it if you could have another look at my perspective drawing and reconcider the grade I recieved.

Last book I read for fun was...

The last book I read for fun was kind of a book that was suppose to be an assigned book.  We were suppose to choose a book in the memoir genre to read for our language arts class.  I chose Stori Tellings by Tori Spellings.  This book was probably one of the better books I've read in my lifetime.  Its her own autobiography telling her story of how she got to where shes at today.  The thing I really liked about the book was she was really open about a lot of things in her life.  She wasn't afraid to criticize herself and explain how things could have been way different!  I really liked the perspective she came from, even though she was born rich, she wanted to be able to work and make that money by herself with no help!

Fast Food!

In my family we are always very busy and sometimes don't have time to make food.  Many of our meals come from fast food restaraunts.  The fast food place we go to most is probably Ramiro's.  Our family could live on burritos and food from there!  Also, McDonalds is a close second!

Summary

In the article, "Protein Supplements Are Often Misused By Athletes, Study Finds", it talks about how many athletes are taking protein supplements or other boosters to help them.  Professor Frechette from the University of Montreal, did a study on athletes who use these supplements.  He gave 42 athletes a questionair where they had tosay whether or notthey took these supplements and they alsohad to keep a log of their eating habits.  nine out of ten athletes admitted to taking supplements on a daily basis. Frechette told them how even though they are suppose to be putting all ingredients on the back of the bottle, there are certain ingredients that they don't tell you about.  The athletes may be taking prohibited substances and not even know it! Also taking these may give athletes a higher level of sodium, vitamin A, iron, etc. that is not normal.  This would cause many side effects!

First Home Game of the Season

Today is our first game of the season and its against Sunrise Mountain.  I'm suuuper excited to play  but also nervous at the same time.  I've had trouble with  my bat at the tournament, but have been working really hard in practice to fix it.  I just need to get it on the ground!  For our first game we decided to dress up and look really nice at school.  The problem with this is it's FREEZING COLD!!  I definitely think I got hypothermia as soon as I stepped outside.  Not only is it cold but its also really windy!  Hopefully this changes by game time!  If not, then hopefully the wind works in our favor!!

How often do you exercise for an hour?

Everyday after school I have a 2 and a half hour practice.  We exercise a lot in this two hours.  Most of our exercise comes from running and agilities, but after practice we either do medicine balls, or kettle bells, or both.  Our team exercises a lot!

My AIMS Experience

My AIMS experience was a good one.  The math section and writing section was extremely easy for me.  The reading was hard, because the words were getting blurred together and it felt like they were running of the screen. It turned out I needed glasses for reading an d when I'm on the computer.  Either way I passed reading and exceeded in math and writing.  I'm glad I don't have to take it anymore!

Weekend!

This weekend was a prettybusy weekend.  On Saturday, I had the final day of the Red Mountain Tournament.  We had three games and won all of them.  This made us winners of the 'consulation bracket', which I guess is pretty good.  I didn't do to hot with my batting and I wasn't allowed to forget that!  We got home and my family from California was there to visit.  We ended up having a barbeque with them and my uncles and aunts too.  My aunts from Cali spent the night, but left at 7:30 way before I was up.  I was pretty disappointed that I didn't get to say goodbye. 

Propoganda

Propoganda is a term used meaning to promote something in a big way.  Back in World War II, they used propoganda alot.

This poster was used to get people of the US to volunteerily join the army.  They used Uncle Sam as a huge propoganda figure.



Women were used alot in propoganda photos.  They were suppose to give the army men the thought that they weren't just fighting for their country, but also for their women.

Propoganda is a way to get people to want to do something, like an advertisement.

My News Station Background

Electric Device

If I could buy any electronic device, I would want one of those double computers that you can drag things from screen to screen.  They are touch screen and very high tech!  I saw them in a couple movies, so they are probably not invented yet, but when they are I definitely want one!!

News Desk Background

Making the news desk background was kind of difficult for me.  At first I was just pasting pictures from the enternet nicely on a background to make it look like a 1-dimensional set, but then my teacher showed us the other one and how it was all made by hand on photoshop.  I was in awe that something like t hat could be created using the same photoshop that I know.  I started trying to make the same background with the shading and everything and it was super difficult!  I am mediocre feeling about my news station and wish I could've made it a little better!

Adidas Futures

A while ago I tried out for the Adidas Futures softball team with my sister and my best friend.  At the end of the first tryout they said they would email everyone within the week and say whether we made it to the next round of tryouts or if we were let go.  All week I was checking my emails every 5 minutes.  This was my last chance to tryout for the team so I was really hoping to get an email telling me I was invited back.  A week past and we hadn't heard anything.  I was scared that meant we didn't make.  After a week and a couple days my sister got an email.  I was scared for her; she didn't make it, but she has another year to improve and tryout again.  I kept checking my emails but nothing yet.  We got home and I relaxed for a little then again went to check my emails.  I had a newch.  I was terrified to open it but I did.  It looked like the same email my sister got.  I was a little disappointed and I told my mom I didn't make it.  She asked to see the message and I handed it over to her.  She read it then looked at me and said, "You made it!"  I couldn't believe it!  I asked to see the message again and there it was in big bold letters: CONGRATULATIONS!  I tried not to sound to excited for the sake of my sister, so I told my mom quietly how excited I was!  I'm so thankful for making it to the next round of the tryouts.  Wish me luck!

Bruno Mars!!

Bruno Mars is my ultimate, favorite music performer!! He has such a great voice and I love all of his music, plus, he's super cute!  If I ever get the chance to go to one of his concerts, I hope I get to meet him either before or after the show.  My favorite song by him is Somewhere in Brooklyn.

If I had to pick one more favorite, definitely, without a doubt, Micheal Jackson.  I think I own about 6 of his cds, plus his greatest hits album.  I have always loved Micheal Jackson, even before his death!  I used to listen to his music all day, and my mom would have the cd on replay in her car.  I did like him better black, but black or white he was the same pop king he is today!

Let Me Tell Ya 'Bout My Best Friend

My best friends name is Taylor Hughes.  She has been my best friend for a long time!  I think I've known her for about 5 years which probably doesn't seem very long, but we already know everything about each other.  She is my best friend because she is funny and crazy and shes just like me.  We told our parents that when she goes off to college with me at ASU, (because shes a year younger), that were going to get an apartment together.  Our parents didn't think this was such a great idea!  I think me and Taylor will be friends for a long time if not ever, I cant picture me without her or vice versa! 

When I have kids...

When I have kids I am definitely putting them in sports.  I am a very athletic person and I don't want my kids to be lazy couch potatoes.  If they are not athletic, then I will put them in a club they like, but I don't want my kids to do nothing.  I want them to be involved and get out and meet kids.  I would love them either way, but hopefully they are athletic because I love watching sports!

Varsity Roster

All last week my school has had softball tryouts.  Not many freshmen came out and this would mean that we would only a a JV and a Varsity team and have to make alot of cuts.  My sister was eager to make Varsity and she played her butt off!  She was hitting really good, fielding good, and her pitching was, in my opinion, messing people up, which is also very good!  Anyways, the coach said he was going to post the teams up at school Monday morning which means all weekend my sister was freaking out.  When Monday morning rolled around my sisters nerves grew even bigger!  We looked at the list and... her name was on the JV list.  Immediately tears swelled up in her eyes which made me cry!   Neither of us could understand why she hadn't made it.  All first hour I spent crying, for my sister was not going to be on my team.  She was crying almost all day because people were constantly going up to her congratulating her for making Varsity and she had to tell them she didn't.  I really really really hope my sister makes it next year!!

The Craziest Thing I've Ever Done

I'm not a real wild child so there isn't many crazy things I've done.  The craziest would probably be riding the California Screamin' roller coaster at California Adventures about 6 times.  That doesn't seem to crazy cause its really not.  It seems crazy to me cause I'm slightly afraid of heights and this thing goes upside down high up in the air.  I'm a real weenie when it comes to roller coasters so this was a huge accomplishment for me!

TED 8

Charlie Todd gave the talk.  The subject was the shared experience of absurdity.  He is an improv actor who has a organization called improveverywhere.  They go out into the city and play practical jokes on people that don't make fun of them or humiliate them in anyway, but ones that give them something to tell people and make them laugh.  One thing they did was one by one, at each stop, came onto the subway with no pants on and acted completely normal.  At the end of the 7 stops, a women gets on the train selling pants.  Another was they got a lot of people to buy blue polo shirts and cacky pants and stand around in Best Buy.  They also went into a building with 70 windows facing out toward the street and had 70 actors stand in each window and simultaneously do the same thing.  The thing Charlie loves about improv is the way it can make a persons day better or give them something to laugh about.  My impression of Charlie Todd is that he is a very funny, creative guy.  He is somebody I would be friends with!  After watching that video, I would love to get a bunch of people together and do improv acting!!

1 Thing about the Presidential Candidates of the Republican Party..

Mitt Romney- Mitt Romney is a proud Mormon, who doesn't think we need to raise taxes, just budget our spendings.  He is currently running head to head against Rick Santorum.  He is now in the lead.

Newt Gingrich- Gingrich has been part of politics for a very long time.  He helped form what the Republican Party is right now in 1994.  He has big plans to help get America out of debt.

Rick Santorum- Rick has also been a long time member of the Senate.  He was the Pennsylvania state senator and was voted into the House of Reps at age 32.  He is slowly but surely creeping up on Romney.

Ron Paul- RonPaul is a huge follower of the US Constitution, and will not do anything unless it falls under that.

Sick!

I hate being sick!  I feel like it ruins everything.  For example, I've had two tryouts this week, Saturday for the Adidas Futures Team and Monday through Friday for school ball.  I feel like because I was sick, I couldn't show of what I could really do!  I've been winded and had to start wearing my glasses so I can see the ball!  I feel like this is really bad!  Also, last night I stayed up for about half an hour, coughing.  I just hope this sickness doesn't last to much longer!!!

My Favorite Birthday Memory

My favorite birthday memory comes from either my 9th or 10th birthday.  We had just bought our first house, two stories!  My mom said me and my sister could each invite 10 friends plus cousins.  I wanted a mystery themed party so my mom and dad put together this crime/scavenger hunt for us to do.  It was amazing!  We all sat down for spaghetti and when we finished we were just at the tables talking when the last flickered on and off, it was pretty scary.  My mom told everyone that somebody had poisoned my dad's spaghetti and there were clues all around the house.  It was fun and it ended up being my babysister who did it.  That was my favorite party!!

Superbowl!!

Yesterday was Superbowl XLVI.  The Giants and Patriots were put head to head just like they did in Superbowl XLII.  The Giants once again beat the New England Patriots.  I got to watch it at my uncle's house with a bunch of other people.  They did superbowl squares and my aunt asked me to put her name on the sheet.  She won twice and bot wins I had put her name on.  She gave me 10 bucks for picking the spots!! The end of the game was so stressful for me to watch!  I knew the Giants were going to win, but I also knew Tom Brady is not afraid to run a hellmary!  I'm just glad Giants won in the end!!

Ted Talk 7

Diana Nyad did the talk. It was called Extreme swimming with the world's most dangerous jellyfish.  The talk was about how she had aspired to swim from Florida to Cuba and she trained and trained and when it finally came to the swim, she was stung by box jellyfish 15hours into the swim.  She kept swimming through the first stings but about 40 hours into the swim she got stung again.  This time she had to stop and get help.  The jellyfish wrap their tentacles around her and send venom into her central nervous system, then you get extremely hot, and then you start getting paralysis starting from your back.  She didn't end up making it but her point was that life has many disappointments but we can't let them get us down or make us give up on our dreams.  She said that one day, she will swim from Florida to Cuba one day!  My impression of Diana was she was a very determinated women.  After all that pain she had went through being stung by the ocean's most venomous creature, and she still wants to complete her swim.  I believe she will and she has high and realistic aspirations!

The Role of Media in Our Society

Media has a huge role in our society.  Many people base their lives and get advise based on their favorite movies.  For example, many girls picture their dates to be like the ones you see on t.v.  They are looking for the whole 9 yards and if its not like what they pictured they're a little disappointed.  Also, people base their success by what they see on t.v.  If Jerry McGuire was a successful sports agent and did it so easily, then so can I!  Also, Jared from subway gave people the idea that if they eat subway, they will lose weight just like he did.  I'm pretty sure Jared didn't just eat subway, I'm thinking there was some working out involved with that.

My Business Card

Day Off

On ourday off yesterday, me, my sister, and my friend Jessee hung out all day!  Well, not all day.  From the time I woke up, (about7AM!!), until 11:15, (when Jessee picked us up), me and my sister were deep cleaning my house.  We got done pretty quickly and then were able to get ready for our day out with Jessee.  We wanted to all get lunch together, so we decided Olive Garden would be good!  We were there for about an hour and I think we all ate more than we could!  After Olive Garden we wanted to go somewhere but we didn't know where to go.  So, we stopped by Toys R' Us then went to Sport's Authority.  After we were going to go to Dick's but we decided the 99cent store was the place to be! We all went in and then my sister and Jessee decided they were going to buy my 1/2 birthday gifts so they made me sit in the car for 15-20 minutes all by myself in the heat!  I was glad I bought a coloring book because it payed off!  After we went home and got ready for Mr.DV.  It was the funniest thing ever!  I was glad Jaques won, I was definitely going for him!  Finally it was off to my house where I crashed!

The most important thing

The most important thing to me right now are my grades and softball.  My grades are my biggest priority.  I have to maintain all A's and B's and try to stay in the top 10% of my class.  This will make it easier to get accepted to college where I can start on my way to become anything I want to be.  Softball is a huge thing in my life.  If I'm not doing homework or at school I'm playing softball!  I'm really hoping to get a scholarship for athletics.  These are the most important things in my life right now!

Ted Talk 6

Sarah Kay did the talk.  It was called "If I Should Have a Daughter".  It was about how she began learning spoken poetry and how easy it is for people to do it.  There are three steps into becoming a spoken poet the first is I can, The second is I will, and the third is keep progressing and moving forward.  Her and her friend, Phil Kay, have a group called Project Voice which was first just a way to get her friends involved in it, but now it has been redefined and travels to different schools and communities teaching people using spoken word poetry. 

Comfortable Job Vs. Challenging Job

If I could choose between a comfortable job and a challenging job, and the pay was the same, I would probably choose the comfortable job.  Having a challenging job would be nice if I liked a challenge every day, but it would bring a lot of stress which would lead to depression and moodiness!  If I had a comfortable job I would still be working but in an environment that would create less stress and make me feel at home!  Comfortable is the way to go!

My Dream Car

My dream car is a voltz wagon bus!  I love vw cars and I love old vintage things.  I have wanted a vw bus since I was little!  Many people want a mercedes, mustang, or bentlys, but old is definitely the way to go!  Also, one other car I would love to have would be an old truck!  My friend's dad and brother are fixing up an old old truck and repainting it and it is the prettiest car I've ever seen!  I love big muscular trucks.  The bigger the better!!

If today was my LAST DAY...

If today was my last day to live, I would try to do as many things on my bucket list I could.  I would call up all of my relatives and tell that that I loved them.  I would apologize for anyone I hurt and try to make things right. 
I know this is what I would do if today was my last day to live, but I will never know when my last day is, so I should live everyday like its my last.

If money wasn't a necessity...

If money wasn't a necessity, I would work at the zoo.  I love animals and I love going to the zoo!  When I was little my papa would take me every year to the Phoenix Zoo, and we would always spend the whole day there, making sure we visited all the animals and went through the playground atleast four times.  I practically grew up at the zoo and it is definitely a special place for me!  If money wasn't an option I would definitely work at the zoo!
One other job I would love to do if money wasn't an option would be to be a character at Disneyland!!  I love everything Disney and how cool would it be to work as a character at Disneyland for a career! 

Memories From Elementary School

One of my memories from elementary school is my last day of sixth grade.  We decided to have a partysince it was my teacher's birthday, and my friend Jacob's birthday.  We had a rootbeer float party and then had fun activities all day.  All the girls straightened their hair and all the boys, that could, put their hair in pony hawks.  I was sad that it was my last day ever at Greenbriar.  These were the people I practically grew up with and now we were all parting.  Only about 6 of us were going to Desert Sky and the rest went to Highland lakes.  I was going to miss all of these people until I saw them again in high school.

What Makes a Good Parent?

The difference between a deadbeat parent and a good parent can sometimes be difficult to distinguish.  Honestly, its your opinion if the parent is a good parent or a bad parent.  For example, my opinion of a bad parent would be someone who leaves their child alone who is incappable of doing things for themselves.  Also, leaving a child in the car with the windows up for a certain period of time is dangerous for the child.  Also, in my opinion, a bad parent would be one that let their kids go out partying whenever they wanted to, knew their kid was sexually active and did't say anything, and a parent that won't punish their child after doing something wrong.  This gives the child no respect for their parents.  They will think they can walk all over you and get away with anything they want.

A good parent, in my opinion, would be a parent that spends time with their child.  This lets them know you are always there for them.  Another example of a good parent is to not be the "cool" parent.  This example is more for the moms.  THey like to hang out with their daughters and her friends and gossip and they dont ever want to punish them.  You had your years as a teen so there is no need for you to try to relive them through your daughters.  A good parent is one that will set boundaries for the kids.  Laying down the law will keep your kids out of a lot of trouble and they will respect you for it!

What Do People Do When They Retire?

When people retire I think they go somewhere they really like.  My grandma said that when my papa retires, they are going to move up north and get a cabin house.  My grandma wants to get a german shepard to watch over them.  Its been my grandma's dream to live in a cabin.  Also, I feel when they retire, they can have time to relax and do fun stuff they couldn't do because of work.

Role of the Presidential Election

I think the role of the presidential election will be mainly to fix the economy.  We want a president that will bring us out of this bad economy where people are barely getting by, to an economy where people will feel a sense of security like they use to.  Also, school funding should also be a huge factor that should be changed.  If we want to be able to compete with China in education and jobs then we need to stop cutting school budgets and instead invest in schools since they are teaching what is our future generation!

Farthest From Home

The farthest I've been from home was probably to Washington.  Me and my mom went there to visit her friend Marie.  I was about 5 years old and had to miss some kindergarden.  It was really fun out there and I got to hang out with Marie's boyfriend, who reminds me of Ross from friends, while my mom and Marie went out.  We got to go to this restraunt where we sat on bean bags.  It the coolest experience ever!

My Closest Relative

Besides my sister, my closest relative is my grandma.  I tell my grandma everything!  I don't get to see her as much as I used to because I'm always busy with softball and school.  Over Winter Break I got to spend the night at my grandma's with my sister and my best friend Taylor.  Me and my grandma and Taylor almost stayed up all night playing scrabble and cards and watching Finding Nemo and eating!  I love spending the night at my grandma's apartment! 
I don't know what it is about grandma's, but they are the people you can alawys feel comfortable telling things too.  I love my Grandma!

Improving 'My Student'

This year, to improve 'my student' I've decided to become more organized. Last semester I had trouble keeping everything I needed where I could find it.  I'm going to study extra hard for my apush chapter test because those were the death of me!  Instead of one big binder, I'm using folders for each of my classes to help keep me organized.  The one thing I'm lacking is a planner, but I think I'll be alright.

New Years Resolutions...

This year I really wasn't sure what I wanted my New Year's resolutions to be.  Usually my mom would go around with the video camara asking everyone what their new years resolutions were and we would have to make one up on the spot.  Since she didn't walk around wwith the camara this year I didn't get to make one, so, I decided my New Year's resolutions are more like expectations rather than goals.
1. Finish the school year with all A's and B's and nothing less.
2. Get atleast a B on all my finals.
3. Become a team leader in softball.
4. Play every game in Varsity and be one of the top players for on base percentage.
5. Have my combined sweet sixteen with my sister!

Winter Break!

Over the break I barely had any relax time.  Starting the last day of school, I had my dad's family over for Christmas.  The next day was Christmas Eve so we had another Christmas party at our house.  Next day was Christmas Day so we had a party at our house and a party at my great tata's house.  It was a crazy and super fun Christmas.  After Christmas we started getting the house ready for New Years.  We needed to buy things for the house, start spring cleaning in winter, and make sure we unpacked our things from our old house.  New years was a blast!  I ended up spending the night at my friends house at 2 in the morning.  Finally, all the partying was over with.  Now druing the day I just had to babysit my little brother and sister and make sure all my chores were done.  The weekend before school started my mom took me and my sister school shopping for clothes and anything else we wanted to buy.  Saturday night my family went down to Chandler for my sister's 21'st birthday.   It was a very fun break!