My family is a crazy circus:
Dad is the stage, always there to support us with our own performances.
Mom is the ring leader, who helps us make our decisions in life.
Aubree is the audience, always ready to listen and have a good laugh.
Miranda is the tight-rope walker, always daring and there to surprise everyone.
And I am the spot lights, making it possible for everyone to be seen.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Lyric Pick
"Waiting For The End" - Linkin Park
General idea/story inference:
I think this is a song about just life and going through hard times. He sounds like he might of been in a relationship with a girl and then she left. And that he's not at the beginning or end of life he is in the middle and he wishes he had a better life like he used to.
Quote inferences:
1.] "This is not the end this is not the beginning"-- I think this line means that he's at a point in his life where he feels like he's not achieving anything and not getting anywhere. His life is hard and he feels like it's not going to end.
2.] "Cause we living at the mercy of the pain and the fear"-- I think this line means that he's having a hard life. He fears that if he messes up again it could bring pain to him and people he loves.
3.] "This was never meant to last, I wish it wasn't so"-- I think this line shows that he regrets something in the past that he had done. No good came from it and now he realizes that what he did was a bad choice.
4.] "The words sound steady somethins empty within em"-- I think this line shows that from experience he knows some choices sound like they will become something good. In the end they just decieve you and it can turn into a bad situation.
5.] "All caught up in the eye of the storm"-- This line means that he got himself in a lot of trouble. Whether it was a personal situation or included some of his loved ones. Once he got himself into it, it was hard to get back out and try to fix what he had messed up.
Lyrics:
This is not the end
This is not the beginning,
Just a voice like a riot
Rocking every revision
But you listen to the tone
And the violent rhythm
Though the words sound steady
Something empty's within 'em
We say Yeah!
With fists flying up in the air
Like we're holding onto something
That's invisible there,
'Cause we're living at the mercy of
The pain and the fear
Until we dead it, Forget it,
Let it all disappear.
Waiting for the end to come
Wishing I had strength to stand
This is not what I had planned
It's out of my control....
Flying at the speed of light
Thoughts were spinning in my head
So many things were left unsaid
It's hard to let you go...
(Oh!) I know what it takes to move on,
(Oh!)I know how it feels to lie,
All I wanna do
Is trade this life for something new
Holding on to what I haven't got
Sitting in an empty room
Trying to forget the past
This was never meant to last,
I wish it wasn't so...
(Oh!) I know what it takes to move on,
(Oh!)I know how it feels to lie,
All I wanna do
Is trade this life for something new
Holding on to what I haven't got
What was left when that fire was gone?
I thought it felt right but that right was wrong
All caught up in the eye of the storm
And trying to figure out what it's like moving on
And i don't even know what kind of things I've said
My mouth kept moving and my mind went dead
So, picking up the pieces, now where to begin?
The hardest part of ending Is starting again!!
All I wanna do
Is trade this life for something new
Holding on to what i haven't got...
This is not the end
This is not the beginning,
Just a voice like a riot
Rocking every revision
But you listen to the tone
And the violet rhythm
Though the words sound steady
Something empty's within 'em
(Holding on to what i haven't got)
We say Yeah!
With fists flying up in the air
Like we're holding onto something
That's invisible there,
'Cause we're living at the mercy of
The pain and the fear
Until we dead it, Forget it,
Let it all disappear
(Holding on to what i haven't got!)
This is not the beginning,
Just a voice like a riot
Rocking every revision
But you listen to the tone
And the violent rhythm
Though the words sound steady
Something empty's within 'em
We say Yeah!
With fists flying up in the air
Like we're holding onto something
That's invisible there,
'Cause we're living at the mercy of
The pain and the fear
Until we dead it, Forget it,
Let it all disappear.
Waiting for the end to come
Wishing I had strength to stand
This is not what I had planned
It's out of my control....
Flying at the speed of light
Thoughts were spinning in my head
So many things were left unsaid
It's hard to let you go...
(Oh!) I know what it takes to move on,
(Oh!)I know how it feels to lie,
All I wanna do
Is trade this life for something new
Holding on to what I haven't got
Sitting in an empty room
Trying to forget the past
This was never meant to last,
I wish it wasn't so...
(Oh!) I know what it takes to move on,
(Oh!)I know how it feels to lie,
All I wanna do
Is trade this life for something new
Holding on to what I haven't got
What was left when that fire was gone?
I thought it felt right but that right was wrong
All caught up in the eye of the storm
And trying to figure out what it's like moving on
And i don't even know what kind of things I've said
My mouth kept moving and my mind went dead
So, picking up the pieces, now where to begin?
The hardest part of ending Is starting again!!
All I wanna do
Is trade this life for something new
Holding on to what i haven't got...
This is not the end
This is not the beginning,
Just a voice like a riot
Rocking every revision
But you listen to the tone
And the violet rhythm
Though the words sound steady
Something empty's within 'em
(Holding on to what i haven't got)
We say Yeah!
With fists flying up in the air
Like we're holding onto something
That's invisible there,
'Cause we're living at the mercy of
The pain and the fear
Until we dead it, Forget it,
Let it all disappear
(Holding on to what i haven't got!)
General idea/story inference:
I think this is a song about just life and going through hard times. He sounds like he might of been in a relationship with a girl and then she left. And that he's not at the beginning or end of life he is in the middle and he wishes he had a better life like he used to.
Quote inferences:
1.] "This is not the end this is not the beginning"-- I think this line means that he's at a point in his life where he feels like he's not achieving anything and not getting anywhere. His life is hard and he feels like it's not going to end.
2.] "Cause we living at the mercy of the pain and the fear"-- I think this line means that he's having a hard life. He fears that if he messes up again it could bring pain to him and people he loves.
3.] "This was never meant to last, I wish it wasn't so"-- I think this line shows that he regrets something in the past that he had done. No good came from it and now he realizes that what he did was a bad choice.
4.] "The words sound steady somethins empty within em"-- I think this line shows that from experience he knows some choices sound like they will become something good. In the end they just decieve you and it can turn into a bad situation.
5.] "All caught up in the eye of the storm"-- This line means that he got himself in a lot of trouble. Whether it was a personal situation or included some of his loved ones. Once he got himself into it, it was hard to get back out and try to fix what he had messed up.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
My Name
To me my name means someone who cares about others and wants to help. I try to be respectful to others all the time. I try to not be judgemental of anyone and accept them for who they are. I am very hard headed though, and havee a very strong personality. Once I have a plan or if I have decided to do or to not do something I stick ith it. And I know my mom and dad can get frustrated with me sometimes and I even get frustrated with myself sometimes too but I have to have a routine so I can fit everything into my day and have it work out the way I want it to. I love to be organized and keep a planner of my schedule and what is going on during the week. My family also knows that I like to offer to help people.
There are a few things that make me mad. Like when my sisters tell on me for dumb stuff, or when people yell instead of just talking, or any of those little things. But there is one thing that bothers me the most and that's when people gossip. All it does is cause problems and starts up roomers that usually aren't even true. Nothing good comes from it and it always ends up hurting someone and can ruin relationships.
On the other hand, there are plenty of things that make me happy! My favorite is when my dad comes home from work because I only see him every five days. Also when i'm sick and a friend comes to see me, or when I go shopping, when I have no homework to do over the weekends, when i'm spending time with friends or family, and it can even be as simple and someone just smiling at me in the halls or saying hi. That's what my name is to me.
There are a few things that make me mad. Like when my sisters tell on me for dumb stuff, or when people yell instead of just talking, or any of those little things. But there is one thing that bothers me the most and that's when people gossip. All it does is cause problems and starts up roomers that usually aren't even true. Nothing good comes from it and it always ends up hurting someone and can ruin relationships.
On the other hand, there are plenty of things that make me happy! My favorite is when my dad comes home from work because I only see him every five days. Also when i'm sick and a friend comes to see me, or when I go shopping, when I have no homework to do over the weekends, when i'm spending time with friends or family, and it can even be as simple and someone just smiling at me in the halls or saying hi. That's what my name is to me.
Monday, November 29, 2010
The Crucible Cast List
John Proctor: Matthew McConaughey
Reverend John Hale: Gary Sinise
Description- He would be a good actor for this part because he looks like a smart guy. Reverend Hale is also very smart and is an expert in witchcraft. He can be a very serious actor which is perfect.
Tituba: Naome Harris
Description- Best actress for this character. She is great at playing the part she is given. She also looks like the original character from the movie. She can be a serious actress and really gets into her part.
Rebecca Nurse: Betty White
Description- Perfect actress for the part of Rebecca. She is a kind, old lady. Rebecca was also known for her kindness and willingness to serve others.
Goody Elizabeth Proctor: Tilda Swinton
Description- Absolute perfect actress for the role of Goody Proctor. She is a very unattractive lady just like the original actress. Mathew McConhaughey is way to good for her just like John is for Elizabeth. Not even her own husband loves her enough to stay loyal to her.
Abigail Williams: Amber Heard
Description- Could play the part of Abby well. Looks suductive and very strong willed. She is bossy which makes her the leader of everyone else according to her own opinion. She always has to get her way or she gets very angry with the world and eveyone around her.
Reverend Samuel Parris: Steve Martin
Description- Steve seems more of a comedian. But is good enough to act as Reverend Parris. He seems nieve because he would believe evrything the young girls said no matter what. Also, in most of the movies he has acted in before, he seems very gullable so he would be perfect for this part.
Ruth Putnam: Katherine Heigl
Description- I picked Katherine to play the part of Goody Putnam because she fits her perfect. She is very dramatic, but is sweet and caring. That's why she could play Ruth's part well who worries a lot. She has acted in movies with Gerard Butler in the past, and they work well together so that is why I made them a married couple.
Thomas Putnam: Gerard Butler
Description- He is a great actor. He can play any part because he gets into it as though he is really living it. He looks like the rich type of guy. Because he is good looking and buff.
Mary Warren: Dakota Fanning
Description- She is very successful in her acting career because she is hard working. Seems like a very nice girl. She was the first that came to my mind to play the part of Mary Warren. She can be shy, but would make a good replacement for Abby working in the Proctors home.
Description- He is the perfect actor for this part because he is a big buff guy. That's why he would make a good farmer. Farming is hard work. He is the type of guy that all girls would go after. Just like Abby to John.
Reverend John Hale: Gary Sinise
Description- He would be a good actor for this part because he looks like a smart guy. Reverend Hale is also very smart and is an expert in witchcraft. He can be a very serious actor which is perfect.
Tituba: Naome Harris
Rebecca Nurse: Betty White
Description- Perfect actress for the part of Rebecca. She is a kind, old lady. Rebecca was also known for her kindness and willingness to serve others.
Goody Elizabeth Proctor: Tilda Swinton
Description- Absolute perfect actress for the role of Goody Proctor. She is a very unattractive lady just like the original actress. Mathew McConhaughey is way to good for her just like John is for Elizabeth. Not even her own husband loves her enough to stay loyal to her.
Abigail Williams: Amber Heard
Description- Could play the part of Abby well. Looks suductive and very strong willed. She is bossy which makes her the leader of everyone else according to her own opinion. She always has to get her way or she gets very angry with the world and eveyone around her.
Reverend Samuel Parris: Steve Martin
Description- Steve seems more of a comedian. But is good enough to act as Reverend Parris. He seems nieve because he would believe evrything the young girls said no matter what. Also, in most of the movies he has acted in before, he seems very gullable so he would be perfect for this part.
Ruth Putnam: Katherine Heigl
Description- I picked Katherine to play the part of Goody Putnam because she fits her perfect. She is very dramatic, but is sweet and caring. That's why she could play Ruth's part well who worries a lot. She has acted in movies with Gerard Butler in the past, and they work well together so that is why I made them a married couple.
Thomas Putnam: Gerard Butler
Description- He is a great actor. He can play any part because he gets into it as though he is really living it. He looks like the rich type of guy. Because he is good looking and buff.
Mary Warren: Dakota Fanning
Description- She is very successful in her acting career because she is hard working. Seems like a very nice girl. She was the first that came to my mind to play the part of Mary Warren. She can be shy, but would make a good replacement for Abby working in the Proctors home.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Essay- Going against the crowd
A lot of the choices you make right now will affect you reputation now. Deciding whether to go with the crowd or not is a big deal. Always make decisions for yourself. Don't let your friends decide your life for you. I agree that going against the crowd is not an easy thing to do.
First of all, to be a follower is easier than to be a leader. That's what makes going against the crowd so hard. Peer pressure is a good example of this. For instance, if your friends wanted to go smoke weed. You would have the choice to go do with them or walk away from it. I know that for me it would be hard just to have the guts to say something or to tell them that they shouldn't be doing that. But I can only decide for myself, not for the crowd.
Second of all, it would be hard to go against the crowd because of what they might think of you. For example, the peole you are most close to could be the crowd you have to disagree with. That can also make it really hard. Everyone wants to be able to fit in with their families and be able to get along. But when they start doing bad stuff or something that you don't agree with, then oyu may feel like you have to go along with it anyway. Don't do that just because you are scared of what they will think. Everyone has a right to have their own opinion so you should't go against what you believe.
Last of all, it could make or break your reputation. In my opinion, usually when you go with the crowd it's never for a good thing. The reason for that is that people would just know for just doing what everyone else does. Plus if it's stuff that you shouldn't be doing anyway then that just makes it worse for yourself in a more negative way. On the other hand when you are a leader instead, then it always ends up to be a positive thing. The reason for that is because people will see you in a more positive way and knowing that you are staying out of trouble, shows them what kind of person you really are.
In conclusion, just remember to never follow the crowd. Even in situations that seem simple, because they can turn out to be a big deal, and not in a good way. Let me remind you of why it's always better to be a leader. First, because it's easier for yourself to accept and you will feel better about your decision. Second, you might be scared of what people will think of what you decide to do. But always make your decison based on what you think, don't let the crowd decide for you. Last, because if you choose the right decision then it can help you reputation be better because more people would be noticing how you are and what you really stand for. I am not trying to tell you that it would be easy. I definately agree that it is hard to go against teh crowd, because some decisins will be harder to fight that others.
First of all, to be a follower is easier than to be a leader. That's what makes going against the crowd so hard. Peer pressure is a good example of this. For instance, if your friends wanted to go smoke weed. You would have the choice to go do with them or walk away from it. I know that for me it would be hard just to have the guts to say something or to tell them that they shouldn't be doing that. But I can only decide for myself, not for the crowd.
Second of all, it would be hard to go against the crowd because of what they might think of you. For example, the peole you are most close to could be the crowd you have to disagree with. That can also make it really hard. Everyone wants to be able to fit in with their families and be able to get along. But when they start doing bad stuff or something that you don't agree with, then oyu may feel like you have to go along with it anyway. Don't do that just because you are scared of what they will think. Everyone has a right to have their own opinion so you should't go against what you believe.
Last of all, it could make or break your reputation. In my opinion, usually when you go with the crowd it's never for a good thing. The reason for that is that people would just know for just doing what everyone else does. Plus if it's stuff that you shouldn't be doing anyway then that just makes it worse for yourself in a more negative way. On the other hand when you are a leader instead, then it always ends up to be a positive thing. The reason for that is because people will see you in a more positive way and knowing that you are staying out of trouble, shows them what kind of person you really are.
In conclusion, just remember to never follow the crowd. Even in situations that seem simple, because they can turn out to be a big deal, and not in a good way. Let me remind you of why it's always better to be a leader. First, because it's easier for yourself to accept and you will feel better about your decision. Second, you might be scared of what people will think of what you decide to do. But always make your decison based on what you think, don't let the crowd decide for you. Last, because if you choose the right decision then it can help you reputation be better because more people would be noticing how you are and what you really stand for. I am not trying to tell you that it would be easy. I definately agree that it is hard to go against teh crowd, because some decisins will be harder to fight that others.
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