A Salmon Tale.

It was a bright Sunny fall morning. The water current was smooth, and all seemed to be going well. In a town named, Bowchickawowow, in the Axe river their lived five little Salmon Fry. Trixy, the oldest, and smartest of the group was the last to wake. She filled her little gills with a breath of air and welcomed the beautiful day. Sadly, Trixy was the only survivor of her 8,000 brothers and sisters. She headed out in the river to catch up with her friends knowing that today, her life, and all her friend's would be changed forever.
When Trixy caught up to the group, they were having their usual morning feast. “Hey guys!,” Trixy yelled. Everyone nodded, to busy eating anything they could catch. As breakfast was coming to an end, Trixy spoke up and said, “Hey guys, do you remember the stories our parent's used to tell us as eggs?”
Everyone looked up and just laughed. She felt silly until one of the guys asked her to tell the stories. She smiled and began with the first story she could remember.
“Well, when I was just an egg, I remember my mother telling me about all the crazy stuff that her and you're guys parent's did together growing up.”
Trixy stopped and smiled. The thought of her parents was heart breaking, but at the same time, it made her feel adventurous. “It all started back when they were all little hatchlings themselves. Bella, my mother was the first to hatch, followed by Matt. That's your father Missy!,” Trixy said with a smile. “They were fast friends, and soon, they met up with Michael and Miranda. That's all the rest of you're guys parents! Well anyway, as they were swimming, they met up with a younger fish, Minty. She was...well, odd to say the least.” There was a long pause at the thought of what happened to poor Minty. And then Trixy continued.
“They were still pretty small you know, just little Alvin trying to get around. They had hard times surviving that fate, let me tell you. But the good stuff comes when their older, our age. They had a big change coming, and guys, today we face that same change.” Everyone looked at Trixy. They had no idea what could possibly go on. “Today guys, we take our trip to sea.” Everyone's little mouth's dropped. Trixy smiled and continued with the story. Everyone picked up the pace to catch up and hear. “Well Bella see, she was a thinker, kind of a know it all, but never rubbed it in your face. So naturally, she knew that their trip wasn't going to be easy. But no one knew the hard times they were going to face. Not like they cared though, they were too busy having a blast.” Trixy smiled. “Anyways, Minty, the youngest one, she had a major thing for Matt. It was a little gross I remember Bella saying. Matt though, he had a thing for Bella, and they both would say he only had eyes for her. Michael, Bella's brother and Miranda their sister, they were...well, not the brightest two of the pack. Michael was good at almost drowning though, that was his talent. If you want to call it that...and Miranda, she just wasn't bright. She laughed at silence, and giggled at floating goo. But getting back to their adventure,” Trixy was babbling again.
“They had been swimming forever it seemed. They were tired from all that swimming, when out of NO WHERE this huge fish just started chasing them. They were all terrified. Even Matt. They swam and swam and swam. They finally got away, but when they looked back, Minty was no where to be found.”
All of the group was tired, and decided to stop for a rest. It was quiet. It seemed everyone was thinking about poor Minty. All of a sudden one of the young ones saw something shiny bobbing in the water. Curious, he swam forward and no one noticed. He circled it, got right up next to it and bit down. Trixy yelled at the top of her gills, “NO!” But it was too late. Up went the little parr. He was gone and it seemed their group was down by one. Everyone swam forward looking for him yelling his name, but he was gone. The group fell quiet and the girls weeped quietly. Trixy, tears fading away, said it was time to keep going. No one said a word as they continued. A ways up stream, the kids noticed a change in the water. It tasted funny, and their stripes were starting to fade.
“ICK, this tastes awful!” one of the boys said, and Trixy just smiled. She was so excited to get out to sea.
A couple days had past and some of the kids were already ahead. Trixy still had the stories of her parent's and their friends in her head. The thought of them made her keep going made her continue with her trip. She was older now. She knew what to look out for. She was just about to make it into her new home, the big blue. Her little heart racing with excitement, but little did she know that danger was right behind her.
She made it. She was in the ocean. Her new home for the next four years. Ahead of her she could see a figure swimming toward her. Thinking it was one of her friends from the journey, she swam forward to greet them on their swim. Little did she know, she was swimming into a decision that could end her life. She was just about to get to her friend when she realized that this wasn't her friend at all, she was swimming right into the swarm of sea lions. When she saw what she had swam into, it was too late to just turn around. She ducked, and dived, swam and twirled. All she could think was how unfair it was that she had just begun her life, and it was already going to come to and end.
“Why, why now?” she yelled as she swam.
She was swimming as fast as her little body could take her. This was it, she couldn't swim any faster...she couldn't keep going. She stopped. Expecting pain, hurt and blood, she turned. They were gone. They were all gone, except for one. He swam forward and Trixy cried. He was swimming slowl, and she couldn't understand why he would tease her like this.
“Hello.” He said.
Trixy didn't understand. He said it again, a little slower so she could understand this time. “Hellloooo.” Silence. “Ok, you salmon get more and more stupid every year.”
Trixy had no idea what was going on. “I don't like to think of myself and stupid. And I don't usually talk to things that are about to eat and kill me.” Trixy was terrified. But someone calling her stupid was just a little to hard not to stick up to.
“She speaks,” the sea lion said. “My name is Sealmo. No one is going to eat you here, I'm here to guide you back to where your supposed to go. You took a wrong turn around the bend.”
Trixy didn't know what to believe, but slowly she followed. They swam out into a clear light blue water.
“Here you are,” Sealmo was gone as fast as he had arrived. Once again, Trixy was alone. She still didn't quite understand why a sea lion would help her, but then again, she guessed it didn't really matter.
As her journey continued, she kept getting bigger and bigger. She met friends, and enemies along the way. She loved the ocean. Her new home was everything she dreamed of as a fry. She thought about her old friends daily. She missed them, but new they were busy just as she was. She woke every morning waiting for the day that she would get her calling to come home. To go back to her lake. This thought scared her as well as excited her. She new that she would be a mom, but would never be able to see her little fry or alvin. That was hard for her, but she knew that's what she must do.
One day, Trixy was wandering through a coral bed, when all of a sudden something in her heart told her it was time. It was time to go and lay her eggs. Her heart jumped. She was ready and knew exactly what she had to do and what she was going to do. She turned around from right where she was and swam. She had tears in her little eyes as she swam. Her heart light and joyous. She met up with all her old friends just outside of the bay. They all laughed and remembered the good times.
They swam along just like they did when they were younger. they were tired, and worn down. Scared and hungry. They were almost there and they could feel it. Their hearts racing. All of a sudden, THUD, THUD, THUD. There was no where out. A wall, a solid wall stood in the way of their once fresh water homes. The town had built a damn and fish ladder blocking off half of the Axe river. They all swam back and looked at the beast that stood in their way. What were they going to do to get home?
Matt jumped and jumped and finally he was over. Everyone attempted the same. No one else made it. No one els but Trixy. The rest of their friends were left behind. Some stragglers they didn't know made it over as well but not enough. Desperately Trixy looked for a place to lay her eggs. She chose a spot where the current was a little less strong and the water was a little warmer. Trixy dug a redd and laid her eggs. She was exhausted. She turned to swim away, giving one last look at her eggs.
* * * * * * * * * * * *
“GUYS! WAIT UP.” A voice rang out of the background. A clumsy small fish came swimming up in a hurry. Already, it was next fall. A group of small little fish were making their way to meal time. Not aware that they were on a vast journey to the deep blue sea.

Assisted Suicide.

Assisted suicide. People who are suffering from a terminal disease have a life of pain and sorrow come to them. Their whole body will shut down, including their organs and lungs. Could you imagine how painful that would be even with pain medication. The amount of medication it would take to supress that pain would be lethal all in it's own. I think if someone is in so much pain, and is suffering so greatly, that they should have the right to ask for help to end their life. It's not just about the physical pain that their going through, can you imagine the sorrow and emotional pain that someone who is slowly fading away will or would feel? Some people would argue that if you choose to perform the act of assisted suicide that you have no second chance. Well, if you were dying of a slow hard and emotional death, would you want to go back to that? Others say that helping someone through assisted suicide is like pushing someone off a building who is threatening to jump. I don't know why someone would say that. If someone is going to jump off a building, there is something wrong, mentaly.

Stem-Cell research.

When it comes to stem-cell research, I do not agree. It is morally wrong, and cruel. People argue that it can save millions. So why not kill a few to save many, right? Wrong. Even after all the testing and research, there are major problems that could happen or go wrong. If your body rejects the cells that are placed into your body, not only have you killed a potential life, but you are now also in danger for your life. There is no point of life where an embryo suddenly becomes more ‘human’ than before. An argument for testing said that they only use "spare" embryo's for testing. Spare embryo's? So now we have spare human's on the earth? Someone els said that there is no reason to care for the embryo before the fourteen day mark because it doesn't have its "primative streak". I believe that it doesn't matter. If it has the potential to become life, then why would you destroy it just to save someone trying to run from fate? It's wrong. Killing a form of life is wrong. There was an argument that over half of the cells that are formed into an embryo don't survive, but wouldn't you feel bad if it was your embryo they used, and it could have formed into a beautiful child? When the testing of the embryo is complete, and they say that it has no more use to them, they send an electrical current through the cell to kill whatever is remaining. That doesn't sound scientific, it sounds cruel.

My Dream Christmas.

If I could have just one Christmas go my way, the way I planned and wanted it to go, it would be not just the best Christmas ever, but the best day all around. I would have the whole family there, all my relatives from California, Oregon and everywhere els that we're all spread out to. There wold be no arguing, and everyone would grow up and apologize. We'd have a big, big dinner. Stories would be passed back and forth non-stop. We'd all be laughing, and remebering old times. Talk about the times to come and all the good things that have happened inbetween the years we all haven't talked. We'd take a drive around the city to see all the beautiful Christmas lights and decorations that people put out in their yards. When we got home from that, I'd have it snow, and snow hard. That way we'd all be snowed in, and it would make it an even better night, we'd stay up all night and just talk or do whatever it takes to pass the time. And everyone would get annoyed by me saying how much I hate the snow, and how cold it's going to be outside in the morning. But what they wouldn't know is that's exactly how I would want it. We'd watch all our favorite movies, and complain that we've all seen them too many times, say every line word for word and laugh. I know it would never happen, but if I could have a perfect christmas, that would be it.

Christmas.

Has Christmas become too commercialized? I believe it has. I don't think kids these days even know, or remember what the meaning of Christmas is supposed to be. Now, it's all about presents and all the cool stuff that you can get. It's also a major shopping time. I don't think people understand the concept of giving and receiving. It's more just people going, gimme, gimme, gimme. Giving gifts is more about showing people that you care, and that you love them. Now it's more just how expensive a gift you can purchase. All you see on TV is ads and shops wanting you to buy their product. What ever happened to Rudolph and Frosty?

Smoking.

Smoking in America is a big problem. But if you ask the question, should all tobacco be banned in the US, I think that's a little bold. I think that advertising tobacco though, should be banned. I think if you smoke, and are addicted, then you know about cigarettes, you don't need big flashy signs to tell you to smoke, because you already do. There doesn't need to be a bunch of ads in the paper, on TV and on giant billboards. Someone dies from smoking ever 10 seconds. Hard to believe? Well believe it. It causes about 400,000 deaths each year. More then car crashes, AIDS, Drug abuse or murders combined. If more people new what was going into their bodies, every-time they smoked, I bet millions would quit. But the tobacco companies don't display this on their ads, they have beautiful young women, sometimes half naked...dancing around or striking a brilliant pose. Now what does that exactly have to do with tobacco? According to quitsmokingsupport.com, Cigarette smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals, including 43 known cancer-causing (carcinogenic) compounds and 400 other toxins. These include nicotine, tar, and carbon monoxide, as well as formaldehyde, ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, arsenic, and DDT. The argument that tobacco companies make ads just to get you to switch brands and not start smoking I think, is a little ridiculous.

Biodiversity.

I think we should save the plants and what not because its our right to help out the little man, or in this case, the little bug. Antibiotics were first found through studies of plants and bacteria as well. Everytime we lose another species or animal we're losing a chance to discover new things. Or even possibly new medications. We're not the only ones on the planet. Nor were we the FIRST on this planet. These animal/bacteria/bugs were here way before us, and it's our job now to help them the way that they have helped us. We have damaged them, and now it is our turn to give back. They don't understand why they are becoming extinct and if we pay attention, we might be able to figure it out and stop it from happening. We're damaging the earth, which in turn is their earth as well, the least we can do is make it an equal world between human and plant/bug/animal and so forth, even if we can't make it equal between humans.

Broad-Minded?

What does it mean to be broad-minded? I think the answer would be to take things as they come, and always listen to other's opinion's even if they aren't what you agree with or believe. You want to learn new things, and don't jump to conclusions or rush into things without thinking it through. Being broad-minded, you would want to look at all the aspects of a situation, good or bad. You would probably be warm hearted or laid back. A good listener and patient. I think that when it comes to me being broad-minded, I have the traits such as a good listener and not being judgmental to other's opinions, I also like to plan things out really well before I do things. (Most of the time.) I try to help people as much as I can, and analyze the situation as much as possible.

The Fence And The Economy.

The issue of what building this fence would do to the economy is a good question. And it brings up good points on both sides. The yes and the no. I would have to agree though with the yes side. The point of how much the fence would cost, there are many different prices and many different arguments. But the price that is on the bill, the bill that was passed and approved, was only $1.8 billion to $2 billion. That doesn't mean the prince can't change, but I really don't see this fence costing $7 billion to $8 billion. I also believe that this will help when it comes to having to pay for beds in the jail system and plane costs to fly them back to Mexico. Also it would cut down on the cost it takes to hire people to patrol the border. We also have to think of the consequences of how much money immigrants are costing to be here illegally. There will be so much mone saved by keeping out the immigrants. The taxes will go down from not having to support so much welfare and medical.

Immigration and Morality.

Immigration is a right and a privilege. Saying that it is immoral to keep people out who are taking our money and our health benefits from people that were born here and have come to America legally is wrong. For us to control who comes into our country and uses our rights, is the best thing we can do for ourselves. People who were relating this fence to the Berlin wall, are on a whole different page. The Berlin wall was made to keep people in their country for a life of debt, depression and death. This fence is keeping out crime! If you come to the country illegally, the last time I checked, thats against the law. When other's say that the wall is "racist",they must not understand the concept of what the fence is for, or what it will do. The fence is made to keep out drugs, and other things that are illegal. It's not about the people, or because they are Mexican. We don't need anymore crime in our country then we already have. That and people who come here illegally can still qualify for medical, welfare, and other benefits that many american families have trouble getting. There is also an argument that the only fair and easy way for immigration to the US is through illegal immigration. No one ever said that coming to the United States was easy. Or that it was fast and or quick. It takes time, that's what makes you a citizen. And that's something you can be proud of.

Creationism vs evolution in schools

In schools they should teach the kids to use their own opinion and logic to decide what it is they believe in. So with that said, I think that they should teach both subjects. That way, when both discussions are done, the children can choose the opinion that they believe and respect. If we force schools to teach evolution, it's like we are trying to take away the belief of creationism. That also brings up the topic of, if it's acceptable to teach other parts of the religion. I think it would be appropriate to teach other sections of the Bible or religion if it's in a seperate class. We had a class like this at my old school, and it was popular and was run quite well. I also think that religion and other opinions shouldn't be shoved down someone's throat. If they do not wish to listen, or hear it, that is their choice. But an alternative assignment should be given.

Wetland's Food Web

Genetic Screening.

I think that Genetic Screening for health is a good idea. If we have the technology to find out how healthy our baby is going to be, why not do it. But I think that the embryo should only be aborted if they are seriously ill and would most likely not make it through the woman's pregnancy, or die after birth. I think that if you discover that your child is going to be born with down-syndrome or another mental retardation, that it is wrong to abort the embryo. The child can still live a healthy life with proper medical care and attention. When the female body drops an egg every month the body determines whether it is healthy or not anyway, and when the egg is fertilized, it will choose if it is healthy enough to implant and grow. If you can screen the embryo before the baby starts to form, and just "double check" the bodies work, I don't think there is anything wrong with that. I believe when people say that genetic screening is trying to produce a higher race, it's ridiculous. People are trying to determine whether or not their baby is going to grow up healthy, and not miserable.

Corporal punishment. (Children)

I believe Corporal Punishment is acceptable. This has it's limits. I think it should only be used when all other forms of disipline have not been affective. I also believe that a parent and another teacher should be present, or at least the parent should be notified before the action. This greatly reduces the chance of sexual abuse. There is a difference between hitting your child, and hurting them. It should be a swat to teach a lesson, not to hurt and damage their self esteem. If the child does NOT understand and continues to disrupt, or be rude and violent to the teacher or other students, I think that then and only then is it appropriate. I also believe that the teacher who had the problem should not be the one who punishes the child. Anger, to even the best of people is a weakness. Children can get hurt if someone is irresponsible and in the wrong. That is why it is so important that there are other witnesses or the childs parents to be presesnt. "He who spareth his rod hateth his son, but he who loveth him is chasteneth him betimes." (King Solomon, in the Book of Proverbs [13:24].

Myself.

When I feel truly myself is when I am on stage, at a choir concert. I love being on stage. There is just a certain adrenaline rush that you get, and it makes you feel so good about yourself. Even if you mess up, it doesn't matter, because your choir has you coverd. They are there to help you find your note, to get back. And if you have a solo, it's so much fun to be able to express yourself through the music that you are singing. You can have so much fun with what your singing too. Every song that has ever been written was about an important or significant time in someone's life, and if you can sing it, and take that passion to heart, then it will sound amazing.

Seattle.

If I was taking a road trip, I think I would go to Seattle. I love the city, and the Space Needle is always a fun trip to go too. So is Pike Place Market. With all the wonderful food all over the place, it's the perfect place for a road trip vacation.

Great America.

My favorite place that I have ever been to was Great America in California. I went with all my cousins, aunts and uncles. We all had so much fun. There are 13 roller coasters and we must have gone on all of them at least twice! We were there from open to close. My favorite ride there would have to be, "Top Gun." I will never forget that day because it was the first time I had ever gone on a roller coaster. My family tricked me into going saying that it was a water park, little did I know, it's a the only roller coaster theme park with a water park inside of it. On the first coaster we went on, an all wooden one called, "The Demon" I broke one of my ribs. We went to the first aid place there and they said that it wasn't uncommon to get a few broken ribs in a day. I got all bandaged up, and we kept going. Ever since that day, that first coaster, I was addicted. Anytime we go to California now, we have to go either to Six Flags or Great America. They say that Disney Land is the happiest place on earth, yeah, right. It's Great America.

Antarctica

If I could go anywhere in the world, I would go to Antarctica. Sounds a little crazy doesn't it? I just think it would be an amazing opportunity to see all the wild life. It's so peaceful there and I would love to go with a group of people who know the territory. I would love to see the snow caves and hike the glaciers, to take samples and see what lives and grows there. You can learn so much, and have a great time. Of course I would want to be equipped with the right gear and clothing, but...I think it would be a great time.

Bonnie Wright.

If I had to choose an actress to re-enact my life, I would choose Bonnie Wright. She can be funny, or dramatic. She's probably most famous for playing Ginny Weasley on "Harry Potter". The movie of my life wouldn't be one that many people would want to watch. I've been through alot of things that most people can't imagine. I think that Bonnie would do a great job at acting the part though.

Disney.

My favorite animated movie growing up was, "The Little Mermaid". I love the music and the story about a young girl trying to prove herself just adds to how great the movie is. It's a movie filled with fun and drama, and how she finds her true love, Prince Eric, is so cute. Nothing, not even her being half fishy, can come between their love. Her friendship with Flounder, Scuttle, and Seabastian is adorable too. True courage and bravery from a fish, a seagul and a hermit crab.

Tyra Banks

My favorite female entertainer would be Tyra Banks. She is so beautiful and does so much for children. I also love her show, "America's Next Top Model". She has worked with just about ever fashion designer, magazine artist, make-up artist, hair-dresser and anyone els in fashion. She was with "Victoria Secret" as well. She has modeled anything from lingere, sweat pants, Cature in Paris, and fashion in Hong Kong. She is afraid of no runway, or high heel. And to me, that's a true woman.

George Clooney.

My favorite actor is George Clooney. What girl's favorite actor isn't? He has so much talent and does so many different rolls, but pulls them all off so well. He's been in movies like, "Oceans 11" through 13. "Oh Brother Where Art Thou." And something as random as "South Park Bigger Longer and Uncut." He's directed movies and produced. He has also been on quite a few TV shows, such as, "ER", "Friends", and "Roseanne". His newest movie Michael Clayton is doing quite well in the Box Office, but then again so do the rest of his movies. He can be funny, dramatic and deppressing, he's just amazing anyway you look at it.

Celilo Falls Narrative

Celilo Falls

Picture One:In the first picture, one of the tribes at Celilo are fishing and using their natural resources.
Picture Two:As seen here, the Army Corp of Engineers is building the damn that was built and flooded the town that was once Celilo Falls.

300

My favorite movie is for sure "300". I love this movie because it has so much action and keeps you waiting for more through the whole thing. True bravery and courage come through in this movie as well. Its a great way to learn about mythology and an even better way to learn respect and morals. It's just dramatic and the graphics are excellent. I always like a story about few against many, The way they rise up after their king and other soldiers fall is amazing all in its own.

Salem's Change.

If there was one thing I could change about here in Salem Oregon, it would be how much land we are trying to turn into building flats and banks, condos, restaurants and whatever Else they feel like at the time. I thought Salem was supposed to be a beautiful green place, simple and relaxed. It seems these days we're trying to turn Salem into a mini Los Angeles. How wrong would that be? We're simple for a reason. That's how us kids grew up, our parents, and our parents parents. How are we supposed to keep our city small and beautiful if we keep building pointless non-since?

My song.

My song that gets me "fired up" is "Harder To Breathe" by Maroon 5. It's easy to sing along to, and the vocals are just so amazing. The drums are great in the song as well. Adam Levine is just such a good singer. His voice alone is part of the reason why I love the song. The guitar is fun to listen to as well. It's simple but pulls the song together. I listen to this song before swim meets or if I'm kind of in a bad mood. I'm not exactly sure why it pulls me out of a bad mood...but whatever works right? I know I listen to it before I swim because the beat is just fast pase and easy to listen to. It helps in the pool because if you can focus on something other then the challenge and how hard it is to keep going, you do alot better. Here are the lyrics to "Harder To Breathe"...

"How dare you say that my behavior is unacceptable
So condescending unnecessarily critical
I have the tendency of getting very physical
So watch your step cause if I do you'll need a miracle

You drain me dry and make me wonder why I'm even here
This Double Vision I was seeing is finally clear
You want to stay but you know very well I want you gone
Not fit to f***in' tread the ground that I'm walking on

When it gets cold outside and you got nobody to love
You'll understand what I mean when I say
There's no way we're gonna give up
And like a little girl cries in the face of a monster that lives in her dreams
Is there anyone out there cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe

What you are doing is screwing things up inside my head
You should know better you never listened to a word I said
Clutching your pillow and writhing in a naked sweat
Hoping somebody someday will do you like I did

When it gets cold outside and you got nobody to love
You'll understand what I mean when I say
There's no way we're gonna give up
And like a little girl cries in the face of a monster that lives in her dreams
Is there anyone out there cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe

Does it kill
Does it burn
Is it painful to learn
That it's me that has all the control

Does it thrill
Does it sting
When you feel what I bring
And you wish that you had me to hold

When it gets cold outside and you got nobody to love
You'll understand what I mean when I say
There's no way we're gonna give up
And like a little girl cries in the face of a monster that lives in her dreams
Is there anyone out there cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
Is there anyone out there cause it's getting harder and harder to breathe
is there anyone out there cuz its gettin harder and harder to breathe"

Breaking The Habit.

My song that describes me is “Breaking The Habit” by Linkin Park. When I hear this song, it reminds me of when I got expelled from Sprague High School. I got expelled because I had to be right. All the time. And if I wasn't, I was gonna fight whoever stood in my way to be right. It to me, relates to how I felt when I got my explusion paper in the mail, the hearing for expulsion, what I lost because of it, how I realized that what I was doing was totally wrong and how I was going to turn it all around. So far...I've done pretty well on making a new. I got the highest GPA in my highschool career this past grading...and I couldn't be doing any better anywhere els then I am now at the Ike Box.

The lyrics to this song...


"I don't want to be the one
The battles always choose,
'Cause inside I realize
That I'm the one confused."

"I don't know what's worth fighting for
Or why I have to scream.
I don't know why I instigate,
And say what I don't mean.
I don't know how I got this way,
I know it's not alright.
So I'm breaking the habit,
I'm breaking the habit tonight"

(This verse reminds me of when I realized when it was already to late, how foolish and childish I was really acting, but it was too late, and I was already sitting down in the office filling out my expulsion pappers.)


"I tightly lock the door,
I try to catch my breath again.
I hurt much more,
Than anytime before.
I had no options left again."

(This is how I felt when I got home from "school" that day. I locked myself in the room, and knew...everything I worked so hard for, was just gone. I had no option now, other then to just go with it, admit I was wrong, and try to just pick myself up.)


"I'll paint it on the walls,
'Cause I'm the one at fault,
I'll never fight again ,
And this is how it ends."

(After I got home from the hearing, I realized that all my time in school, all my time I put into swim team and choir...it was gone, I was left with nothing, after all the blood sweat and tears, I had to get up and go to a new school, and I had no choice on what school to go to, no choice anymore.)


"I don't know what's worth fighting for,
Or why I have to scream,
But now I have some clarity,
To show you what I mean.
I don't know how I got this way.
I'll never be alright,
So I'm breaking the habit"

( I don't know what was worth fighting for, because I threw away varsity swim team, my friends, honor choir, my boyfrien, my chance of getting into a good college just because I had to look cool in front of my friends, and be the tough one. I know now that it was ridiculous. I'm just glad I realized it before I through my whole highschool career was in to big of a hole for me to pull out of.)

John Lennon's Insperation.

The most inspirational song that has had an impact on society would be "Give Peace A Chance", by John Lennon.
He made people aware of so many issues and problems in society and when he created the song Give Peace A Chance, it opened so many eyes to how bad things really were. With racism and discrimination, war and hate, every problem in between. He speaks of love, life, death, jealousy...every emotion and situation that a person has delt with or will go through in life. So many people thought that his way of going about peace were wrong. But they judge too quickly. He wanted peace, and he didn't want war to acheive it. How is bombing for peace in reality...peace?

"(Let me tell you now)
Ev'rybody's talkin' 'bout
Revolution, Evolution, Flagellation, Regulation,
Integrations, mediations, United Nations, congratulations
All we are saying is give peace a chance...
All we are saying is give peace a chance"

My Favorite Band.

My favorite band would have to be "A Day to Remember".
My favorite song of theirs?...Wow that's a hard one. I would have to say I have three. "Casablanca Sucked Anyway", "The Plot To Bomb The Panhandle", and "1958". Their music is so deep, and insightful. No matter what mood your in, or how you feel...their music is just there to make you feel better, to calm you, or just to make you feel happy. They have amazing guitar and amazing drums. Not to mention the vocalist and the bassist, and yes the band is truly that good. Every part of the band just fits so well together, and they have such good chemistry on stage. The way they interact with each other is a great reason to go to their concerts even if you don't know their music. They just know how to have fun and know how to get the crowd going and to have a really good time. I would deffinatly recomend them to anyone. No matter what kind of music you listen to, country, rock, jazz, whatever it may be, they will have something that you will enjoy!

About me.

In life, academics are so important. Literature is especially important. If you can't read, or write, you can't get anywhere in life. Reading classics, like Romeo and Juliet, or To kill a mocking bird is a big part of teen reading in schools these days. I love to read, and anything with hidden meanings or anything that makes you think, is something that I love to read. Wisdom. Something that very few people have, or develop in their lives. Wisdom is power. The art of learning without discrimination of any subject, topic or idea. The power to lift ones mind to a new level and never be superficial about it.
Ignorance, is something that ALL people have, and are born with, but it's a will within us to over ride it, and seek out true education and knowledge. To become something above the influence of ignorance, and grow into adult hood with a good picture on things, to learn not to hate, or discriminate.

Family is a big part of anyones family, especially in a teenagers life. My mom is my family. Plain and simple. She's always there for me, and though times get hard, it doesn't matter, we're a team and when together, we make a great debate team. You develop things from you ancestors all the time. Your personality, looks, and how you deal with things can be derived from your parents, and ancestors. Your ancestors have a big build up on how your family works, and all your traditions. Tradition could be another big part of your family. Certain things you do at holidays, you never know. They could have been tradition to your family hundreds of years before you!

The dream to become a professional. The foresight to see what you could, and want to be. to look ahead at what your good at, what you want to do in life to make a life for yourself. I have the dream of becoming a lawyer and then later on in life to become a judge. To work with the law, to help the people that need it. Law school is something that just seems like fun. So much hard work, so much time to take to learn. The law is so complicated, and I love working with a challenge, and research.

Life is full of hard times. but if we have the power to keep our minds open and dream about the future and things we wish to accomplish...it makes things a lot easier. Without goals, life would be a blank page. But it's up to us to fill the page with knowledge, and accomplishments.