The Fair

Shin Be, my sister and I went to the Birmingham Fair on Friday. We saw Jordyn, Elise, Mahlah, and Ali. And then we went on rides together. We had so much fun. And on the bumper cars we saw Sebastian and Nicolae. It seems that I saw a lot of people that I knew. Even more, I just didn't say hi. I can't wait to go again.

Songs, Songs, Songs

Does it ever happen to you that you get more than one song stuck in  your head? I definitely do. I have a lot stuck in my head now. Especially that there are so many good songs out. And with a good movie like Pitch Perfect 2 out, I know that other people are facing the same situation. But, it makes doing work fun. Just hum a little tune out, to keep your mind off of things. But, statistically speaking I will have them out of my head in no time! Unless...

Science Olympiad Picnic

Yesterday, I had the Science Olympiad party, because it ended officially. The main thing that we did was go geo-caching in the rain, my Mrs. Jacobs' suggestion. So, we all timidly scurried out from under the pavilion beneath our umbrellas. The mosquitos were really bombarding us! We tried not to stray from the path at the beginning, or else we would fall into deep, deep mud. Until… We found the first geo-cache! I aborted the idea of umbrellas and we spent the rest of the time running through the park. And we didn't care wether we stepped into the mud and water or not. And you know what? That is what made that picnic memorable.

It is May!

May

In May 

I truly think in best

to be a robin

lightly dressed

concocting soup 

inside my nest.

Mix it once

mix it twice

mix that chicken soup with rice.

Chicken Soup With Rice -Maurice Sendak

A Great Idea!

I just had a great idea for my future forensics piece. I could do an informative on tarantulas! I know what you are thinking right now. The theme of the informative speech would be to explain why tarantulas make such good pets and to prove and disprove any common misconceptions. I am really thrilled to start writing this forensics piece. It will be fun for me because the experience of processing all of my knowledge about tarantulas into to one script would be fascinating.

Hello!!!

This is how you say "Hi" In all of the languages.


English:

hello

Spanish:
hola

Polish:
cześć

French:
bonjour 

German:
hallo

Japanese:
konnichewa

Chinese:
ni haō

Russian:
privet

Dutch:
hallo

Slovenian:
pozdravi

Portugese:
olá

Latin:
salve

Irish:
dia duit

Finnish:
hei

German Lesson

Recently I had my German Lessons canceled a lot due to my track meets. But, I have been studying. And I have noticed that I made a huge improvement since the year started. I have set a goal that I am completely fluent in German by the end of my freshman year in High School. I am really excited to be fluent because it will give me so many more opportunities in travel. And plus, it is fun learning another language. I recommend that to everyone, because it can significantly change the way your life unfolds! So, don't take spanish class for granted.

Athletic Achievements

Today I had a very successful Track Meet! I broke many of my personal records. For the one mile I came in second out of the 6th grade girls! And there were quite a few girls participating in that event. And along with that I got one of my best times!!! As most of you know: I am a long distance runner, so I pushed myself and decided to do the 70meter sprint… I came in last, but not too, too, far behind. And my third and final event was the 200meter dash I had never done it before. Since I am not a accomplished sprinter I didn't think I would do so well. But guess what?!?! I got 3rd place! This is how it went…

I rush to the 200meter starting line. And I say, "I'm here! Sorry that I'm late." The man tells us all to line up. I choose lane #2. Since 2 is my lucky number! I feel the blood pulsing through my ears. Will I do well? Can I do it? Will I…? Millions of questions race though my mind as I take my mark. "On your marks, get set, BOOM!" I hear the gun-shot and everyone dashes ahead. Oh No! I'm at the back! I put every ounce of energy into my legs as I round the corner. Look! I am passing people, one by one. I see just Megan, A Berkshire girl and Ellie ahead of me. I keep running! And my mom later recalls, "I saw a blonde ponytail whipping back and forth as you passed everyone." Next I'm ahead of Ellie! Final stretch… I make  it! 3rd place!

Forensics at Mackinac

We were finishing up our fancy dinner at the Grand Hotel at the forensics competition. Megan was about to go to her final round. No one else made it. The dinner consisted of an elegant five course meal of appetizer, soup, salad, entrée and obviously desert. It was delicious. Soon ofter Vivian, the other forensics people, and I watched Megan final round. Go Megan. Then we had the awards ceremony. And lastly was the dance party!!! And curfew was technically at 1am but… that didn't apply to us middle schoolers. It was fun watching the happy high schools in their prom-wear, dancing like they were still in 4th grade. Even some of the college boys that were judges were carrying each other around. It was so much fun! Throughout the whole weekend, even though it was cold I had a very grand scenic time!

Mackinac Island

This Weekend, I am going to Mackinac Island!!! The forensics team is going for a tournament. I got a whole new piece to memorize and perform. And the best part is that we get to stay in the Grand Hotel! So, I won't be here on Friday, neither will Megan or Vivian. There will also be a grand gala on one night. Our forensics coach told us that there is this one High School forensics team that buys wedding dresses and tie-dies them just for the trip! Isn't that cool. I am really excited.

The Outer Banks

I just found out that my family is going on a trip to the outer banks of the barrier islands. I am so excited! I have never been there before, so I can't wait to check it out. Here is the catch: My family is going to a place that is less inhabited. Soooooo… we are right next to a large nature reserve, and wild horses roam around freely there! I looked at pictures online of our vacation house with wild horses right under the balcony. I love horses. And the other part of going to a less inhabited are is that there are no roads to get there. Soooooo… we will have to drive for 3 miles when the tide is low, through sand! Imagine that. What if we get stuck? I am really excited!

Driving in Scotland

"Daddy why won't you be driving us around in Scotland?"

"Well, because you drive on the left hand side, so everything is reversed!"

"Oh Yeah, I forgot!"

We were sitting in a taxi on the way to our hotel. Everything looked so different. And I admit, later on in the trip I nearly got ran over by a car, because I was looking the wrong way.

"Why do they drive on this side?" I asked

"I think there is a historic aspect to that. I am not sure, but I think the reason is so that the men would be able to shake each other's right hand while directing the coaches."

"Oh. That makes sense. But still, I wouldn't be able to drive like this!"

Jingle !Jingle!

These are all of the jingles that I can list in 1 minute.

1. Like a good neighbor state farm is there.
2. Nationwide is on your side.
3. I'm lovin' it.
4. Great deals, great prices.
5. Let's get ets.
6. Do you have a Beaumont doctor?

Those are all of the jingles that I could remember off of the top of my head. It's sort of hard to remember all of those jingle when you are under a presageful time constraint. Because, right now, I could probably remember way more.

Spring!

Spring has sprung,
and songs must be sung.

The young birds are here,
and so are the deer.

There is a new breeze,
and we see the trees.

New life is born,
and there shall be no scorn.

Everywhere is new life,
I do not play the fife!

Running to Starbucks

Tomorrow morning I am running from school to Starbucks for the track team! I am so excited to do that. Because: 1) I love long distance running, and 2) once you run there you get a reward of your favorite drink! But, then I have to run back… with a Starbucks frap in my hand! 

I am going to Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks!

I am so excited! I am because I knew that I was going to Yosemite… but now I found out that I am going to sequoia national park, too! I cannot wait to go there. I really want to see the towering trees of sequoia and the breath taking valleys of Yosemite. Specifically my family is going on a hiking trip there, soooooooo, that means I will get to see even more beautiful sights. AKA going off of the main road usually has better sights! I am looking forward to this trip!

The DIA

Over the weekend I went to the DIA with Shin Be.

"Now this is art!" I exclaimed as we walked into a gallery filled with artwork of beautiful nature landscapes. The whole room was filled with oceans and sunsets and trees. It was truly a breathtaking sight, but I do like the actual landscapes more.

"Look at these sculptures." Shin Be said.

"Oh… interesting."

"I would want these in my house. Ooh La la!"

"Cool!"

We strode among gallantly hanging photos and more!

Modern Art vs. Old Art

I love most modern art, but some of it is just a complete "NO". Many people picture modern art as different things. Some people think it is one of Andy Warhol's can drawing, abstract sculptures or just a series of shapes. I like about half of the modern art that I see. I went to the DIA over the weekend and there was this one piece of art that was literally 3 squares drawn on a canvas! I felt like my 7 year old sister could draw something better than that. Another one of the art pieces was some neon green paint spilled on a canvas and then the center was all stabbed out! I mean seriously, it was interesting to look at, but I don't know if the artist spent a lot of time on it. What really is art is old European oil canvas drawings, that art shows a moral in it. And that really reflects how much time and skill the artist put into it.