Last blog post!!!!! :( wah wah

* What did you learn about yourself as a reader from creating and keeping up with your blog?
           To start off, I would like to say blogging is actaully not that bad. Going into this year, I hated the fact that we had to blog aboiut outr book every single week. But now that I have been able to write deeply into my books on this website, I feel that it changed my whole mindset as a reader. I am now able to expand and elaborate on tiny topics and little notes all because of this website. To tell you the truth, I am suprised that I kept it up.

* Is writing online different than in a notebook?  In what ways?
            Actually, it is pretty much the same. I feel like I could have done this in my notebook the same exact way but I feel a notebook can limit you. When you say one page, I actually try to write ONLY one page in  my notebook, but since there is an unlimited amount of room on the website, I could write on and on.

* Do you think that teenagers abuse the freedom that being online gives you on sites like facebook? Do people type things they would never say to a person's face? Do you think this is a good or bad thing? Why?   
      Teenagers are always abusing the freedom that the internet gives you. The internet is a gift that we have been blessed to have, and I feel us teenagers should be using it wisely. In other words, do not do anything that you may end up regretting. Like saying things about someone, and also putting things up like pictures or videos that may be harmful. And overall, it is a terrible thing because it is nowhere near beneficial.
* Do you think that people are more real online or do we create online personalities that project the best of ourselves? Or something else?
               Just like I said before, some people do things that they end up regretting. For example, pretending to be people that they really arent, as well as creating personalities that do not really fit them. THis is horrible because everyone should be true to themselves and should also be thankful for what they have. But this doesnt go for everyone, so the good need to keep on staying good!
      Well, that was my last blog post... BYE EVERYONE!!!!!

            -peace, love, and feet

Philosophy

       Since we are still on the topic of philosophy as well as politics, I'm guessing that I should write about my book club book in a way that has to do with these two topics. It is going to be a little hard because it is a complicated book, but whatever!

       The book has to deal with many things. Clones, money, drugs, and many other things. But as the book goes deeper and deeper, I am sort of seeing this theory of upper classes, lower classes and also middle classes. For example, the upper class, being the main family, thinks of everyone as terrible peopl. Which in this case these people are lower than them, or in other words, the lower class. I feel that these parts of the book, even though iut is science fiction, has a lot to do with politics. It also seems like the master, Matteo, is the government and he is in control of everyone else. I will say no more due to possible giving away of the book.

        SO there is my take on politics in the book. I hope you enjoyed. Until next time...

           - peace, love, and feet.

Scorpions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

       It was a very good thing that I agreed to read the book, The House of the Scorpions by Nancy Farmer.It is a great book, at least so far, but I have a feeling it is going to be a crazy and twisted book. Within the first three chapters, there was blood, drugs, and clones. That is just crazy! I can't wait till my book club gets to the end because I know that there is going to be some sort of suprised ending. :)

        The story is about a clone named Matt who is a shy kid when it comes to meeting other kids. Especially since he is not supposed to leave his house because of what he is. But one day, he heard voices at the door. Which then he saw three kids that live in the richer house. He gets hurt and they take him too their house which then leads to bad things. This is where I stop because I will give too much away of the book. I do have one question though. Why do they treat him like crap, if he is a clone. He was made so that he is similar to us humans. He acts normal, eats like a human, has characteristics of a human. So why would he be treated like a animal. He does have his own traits. Genes, and even DNA. Scientifically speaking, he was produced by one parent. Or in other words asexually. It is a normal thing to many others. Maybe the person who is his creator  is an animal, but not Matt. The point is, he should not be treated like an animal, as well as like he has no freedom (He was not able to do anything without hie "mother"). Everything on earth is free, so why not treat him like he is supposed to be treated.

         Anyways, I changed my mind about book clubs. THey don't suck eggs after all. They are pretty cool. Until next time!!!!

      - peace, love, and feet

My Book, and my thoughts on book clubs

       The book that I am currently reading is called CrackBack as some of you may know , and I am enjoying it alot. It seems like the main character is becoming stressed out as well as depressed at the same time now. He is trying to get past a notso well relationship with his father, but it is not working out for him.  

       I feel that he should have a really long, but nice talk with his father because you are supposed to be able to discuss anything with your parents. If not, you should try  to work something out so that you will be able to in the future. Also, I feeol that he needs to man up and be able to take critism. He is like seventeen years old and he acts like a little baby!! My brother is six and he can take more critism than him. 

       Anyways, I wonder what is going to happen zat the end of the book. Oh yeah, and by the way... BOOK CLUBS SUCK EGGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

      -peace, love, and feet

My new book :)(:

       I am currently reading a new book named "The Life you Imagine" by Derek Jeter. I had the book for a while now, and I finally decided to be engaged in it. It is a book about life, and success and ethics in a way. I just realized that I like alot of books like this. Anyways, he also shares some stories about his childhood and teenage years (so on so forth) that deal with the topic of each chapter (It is an autobiography).

       It is a great book. I love the way he doesn't only talk about how to live a life. He puts things in the book like, make your own decisions, and be sure to lead your own life. He also gives you examples of why to follow what he is saying, by giving his own life situations. In one part of the book, he says to always trust your parents, and listen to them. He says that when he was a tenn, he and his friends got in trouble for bothering some girls at a slumber party by throwing rocks at the window of their house. The reason why they got in trouble was because they were out too late, and D.J's. car was abandoned which led to his parents finding out, and him getting into trouble for being out past his curfew. So you should always listen too your parents (unless they are phsycos) because they know what is right for you. 

       Those who like baseball should read this book. I find it very interesting, as well as funny. I hope I will be able to write a book just like this, so I can help kids get their mind straight. Until the next time... 

         -love, peace, and feet.

CrackBack....... I will crack yo back!!!

            The title of the book that I am currently reading is called CrackBack by John Coy. It is about a kid who is an excellent football player who does not like the way his coach and dad talks to him about his football play. It does go deeper into that, but right now, I want to tell you alittle more about the book.

     The main character, Mile, again is an excelent football player. He is the leader of his team as well as a great person. He was jammed for his home- opener because he was working hard all season long. He did great and his team won by a blow out. He wanted to celebrate with his team, but his coach did not let them. He told them that they played okay and that the other team was sucky which is the only reason that they had won. Miles was furious but he did always know that his coach was like this Any ways, he went back home to talk with his dad about the game but the only things that his dad had to say, were negative.

      His dad also said that the team sucked and that he could have played better. Instesad of giving im compliments and complimenting him on his interception and touchdown. Miles did not like this, and I totally agree with him and also know what he went through. I sometimes feel that my dad may do that even though 90% of the time he does give me compliments about my play. The other 10% I do not like but I do no that I have to accept critizsm. So I would just tell Miles to suck it up and be a man.

       That is all folks.
             - peace, love, and feet.

:) :) :) :) :) :) ;)

                I am still reading that successful book I blogged about last 3 weeks ago and I still find it great. I am reading it at my own pace, and I feel it is teaching me a lot about how I should live a smart and healthy life. I hope I remember everything ht is in this book when Iam older because these pieces of advice could lead me to being successful. Like I said before, I want to be successfull!!!

       When I first started the book, I noticed that it talked alot about life  issues and how people always want to jump forward and skip key, essential things that are very important. For example, trying to do too much instead of doing what is actually needed to do. So I though, IS this book only going to talk about life? Then I came across this chapter about dealing with money and my thinking smacked me in the face.

       The chapter was aout spending your money. There was one thing that was written in this chapter that was amazing in my eyes. It read... You do not have to buy everything you want, only the things you need (this was not a direct quote). I feel that this is greatly said and great advice as well. That is why I have decided to make sure I do not waste money I now know that I should save it, and use it when needed. All thanks to this book.
       

       - peace, love, and feet

Green Eggs and Ham

       I just started reading the book Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss and I feel that it is excellent. I'm just joking you silly gooses or geeces or geeci or geese. I wish I was reading that book because it is amazing! But seriously now, I am still reading the book I blogged about last week because that's my relaxation book, and I really don't get to relax that often. It is a great book and I think it is great for teens and adults because it creates a good vibe and makes me want to do something great.

        The reason why I say this is because it tells me stories about people who have gone through certain situations that have to deal with life and jobs and become successful. They don't let bad things get to them which is one of the reason why those people are successful. Another reson why they are successful is because they make good choices. For instance, one story said that a guy named James decided to only worry about what he was doing at that moment. He never would want to worry about what might come next or what will happen in the future. He also said that by doing this he was able to stay patient, and become very good at his job as well as become very successful. 

         For those who actually might want to read this book, it is called The 100 Simple Secrets Of Successful People, by David Niven. If I were you, I would give it a shot... Bye my dudes

    - peace, love, and feet.

I want to be succesful!

             I am letting you guys know right now... This might be a short entry. It depends on how I expand on what I read so far in a book which has like two page chapters. The title of the book is The 100 Simple Secrets Of Successful People by David Niven and it is really good. It tells you what not to do in life that might mess up your financial business, and even your career. And the best part about it, is that it is written for those who want to be successful. Which coincidentally, this book is just right for me!  

        The book teaches you abot life lessons, and it also tells you some stories about people that relate to the chapter. One chapter, says that leadership strengthens followers. This statement alone seems like successful advice, but it also says that if you strive to lead, "your ability will ultimately be measured in the successes of those around you" (p.96). I feel that this statement is 100% correct. It shows that leading others helps those who are being led, as well as yourself. Then it goes onto this paragraph about this police chief named Frank. It says that he directs about 100 policemen, which is a great example of what was said previously in the chapter. Him being the chief and directing all those policemen reflects on the type of person he is, and how he is able to deal with people (his ability).  

           I would like to thank you for your time, I apreciate it, and I hope you enjoyed it. 

                                          - Peace, love, and feet

That kid is crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (revised... oh yeah!)

      I am really settling into my book now, and I am starting to realize that relating to this book is very hard. He is like a freaking cheetah, that is amazingly talented and very smart, so how could you relate to him. I don't even know a human that is even like him! 

      Ok, that's enough drama. What I am supposed to be writing about is how I feel about Maniac Maggee. And I feel that having his character in the "book world" is a great thing for kids of all ages. I think Maniac Magee displays strength, patience, and hard work. In the book, many kids made fun of Jeffrey Magee (this is his actual name) just because he dressed funny, and did not "fit in". The best part, is that even though his parents died when he was three years old and went to a totally different place by himself, he was still determined to make it on his own, and become a great person. I feel that this shows great strength, hard work, and alot of patience, considering that he had to wait a while to make new friends and become known in Two Mills (the place where he went to after losing his parents).  

      Jerry Spinelli did a great job with this character. I think the themes in this book have a lot to do with the characteristics of Maniac Magee. I feel that Spinelli wanted to get something across to us readers. Never stop moving forward. Even if at a certain point in your life you feel like you are by yourself, and are helpless. Just never stop. I feel that Jeffery Magee's character, is a perfect example of this.  

                 And now that we 8th graders are moving on into highschool; a big part of our lives, I feel we all have to keep on moving forward, do hard work, and show your strength. Be the best you can be, but also do it well. And like Maniac Magee, be nice to others and they will be nice to you. Do good things, and good things will come right back to you. But at the same time, you will have to be patient. Just Like. Maniac Magee.
        

Romeo and Juliet :)

      Since we are almost finished with Romeo and Juliet, I decided to write about so of my thoughts about the book, and the scene that we have just finished (I need a new book which is why I am not writing about a book that I am currektly reading).

      To tell you guys the truth, when we first started this Shakespare Unit, I thought that it was going to be tremendously boring. I felt that way because I knew what year he wrote his plays in, and how their language was (I never understood it). But, it's actually really fun. Romeo and Juliet is not just love, but it is a comedy as well which can be acted in many different ways. I feel that this is one of the reasons why I love the Unit so much. And now, I have a new motto...  Never Judge a Unit, by It's Name. Cool right? 

       Scene two of act four is the last scene that we just finished reading. I think that this is a calmer scene in the book, but it is full of lies. Juliet really shows her bad side, as well as her love for Romeo. She tells her father (Capulet)that she is sorry for what she has done and that she is ready to marry Paris. Even though she still hates her father, and does not even love Paris! What a evil little girl... 

        I can't wait to finish the book. I feel that it is going to be good, and I am going to enjoy it. And remember.


        Never Judge a Unit, by It's Name...    Adios :D

      

      

I keep forgetting to take out that book!

      I keep switching from book to book because I keep forgetting to take out "Perfect Chemistry." I was going to take it out tomorrow, but I just remembered that someone took it out already (I'm pissed off!). I was really enjoying that book, so I don't know why I didn't take it out. Anyways, I feel that it is a book that keeps me wanting to read. That's why I want it so much!!!!!

      Now to tell you a little something about the book. It is about two highschool students (boy and girl)that are totally different. The boy (Alex) a gang member in which does not have a great amount of money, and the girl. A rich person, that cares about looks and never gets in trouble. They first meet when they are assigned partners in a science class (both kids are partners). Then they get to know eachother better, even though the girl has a boyfriend, in which they really see how much different they are from each other. But remember, opposites attract...

      I think that's where the author got "Perfect Chemistry" from. I think since he/she (forgot the gender of the author) knew that his/her charcters were purposly made totally opposite from each other, she decided to make it so that they are perfect for each other. All because of opposites being able to attract with one another. I do want to know why she created these characters. Has he/she had any experiences like this before? I guess that could be a reason why he/she decided to write this book.

       Well, I hope I find that book is in the library tomorrow!!! 

That kid is crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

             I am really settling into my book now, and I am starting to realize that relating to this book is very hard. He is like a freaking cheetah, that is amazingly talented and very smart, so how could you relate to him. I don't even know a human that is even like him!  

     But besides all of that nonsense, I really think that having this character in the book world, is a great thing for kids of all ages. I think Maniac Magee displays strength, patience, and hard work. I say this because, I feel like now that I am older, I understand what Jerry Spinelli was trying to get across to us readers. Never stop moving forward. Even if at a certain point in your life you feel like you are by yourself, and are helpless. Just never stop.

      And now that we 8th graders are moving on into highschool; a big part of our lives, I feel we all have to keep on moving forward, do hard work, and show your strength. Be the best you can be, but also do it well. And like Maniac Magee, be nice to others and they will be nice to you. Do good things, and good things will come right back to you. But at the same time, you will have to be patient. Just Like. Maniac Magee.

Maniac's!!!!!!

        I've decided to pick up one of my favoroite books, which most of you know.... "Maniac Magee". I remember having to read it with my mom in the 5th grade, only because my teacher wanted me to read a more "challenging" book (the reason why I made "having" in bold is because I was kind of forced to read it). 

         But I am very glad that my teacher made me
 read it because I fell in love with as soon as I read it.I think I related to it in a way which might be the reason I loved it so much. I feel that I was lonely when I was as young as he was  (but just for a few days, nothing like him)because there was a couple of times where my friends have tried to ignore me or treat me wrong which made me feel bad. Then I do something cool or great and their my friends again. JUst like Maniac Magee... Bunch of FAKERS!!! 

          This is the reason why I have decided to read the book again, I want to see if I can still relate to the book the way I did a couple of years ago. So depend on my next blog being about my relations with the book. I hope that I will be able to relate to the book even if I don't relate to it by feeling lonely.

           Adios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Sophia O's Blog Post.

       To me, I feel that Sophia O's blogpost was very entertaining. I enjoyed it alot, mainly because she really made me think about being clueless and how it would effect my life.

       I might want to read this book, so that I can answer her question which was at the end of the blogpost. The question is what made me decide to write about her blogpost. Even though she did really describe how she felt about the book, and gave a brief but factual summary of the book (Loser). I feel that she really went deep into the book, and told us in the last paragraph how she feels about being clueless, and what she would have done if she was in that specific characters spot. 

        I'm guessing that she got a 10/10 on this post because I feel she did everything correctly, considering that she didn't give away the whole book, used thoughtful ideas, and I could totally understand what she was saying. Also her grammer was pretty much correct. 

        So there you go, my All-Star blog is Sophia O.

???????????????????

       I don't know what to name this piece. That is why, I put question marks all over it, not because the title of my book is ??????????????????? I am currently reading a book that is some what confusing(A Bird Flew Under The cookoos Nest). I would understand the book if the language in it was easier to read. The book is written in english, but the words used are kind of like the words used in shakespeare. And they refer to the people in the phsycological institute as the black boys and I don't know why.  

       The book is about a new guy that is new to institute, and tries to be the leader of all the crazy people. He asks alot of questions and is suposedly cool. Then is a lady called the Big Nurse, who is the person that runs the crazy people. And since Ms.Rear said that I put to much retelling it, I shall listen to her, and stop writing about it right now. 
       
       Anyways, I am trying to figure out why the author would do that. It does say that the book was written in the late 1900's, but this date has nothing to do with Shakespear. There has to be a reason. Wait, unless it is written in like Italy, but other than that... Well, I got nothing.
      

OOOOOPS, my mistake.

      I made a terrible mistake about my book called "Of Sound Mind." It is not about a girl who ends up in jail after her friends betray her. Or about her meeting that girl in jail after her friends betrayed her. It is actually about a deaf family besides one son named Theo. His mother and everyone else in his family (besides his dad) relies on him to be able to get on with their lives. But when Theos dad becomes ill, that's when his dad starts to take advantage of his hearing, with the hopes of recovering from the illness. 

       But along the way, Theo meets an amazing girl who appears to be going throught he same thing that he is. Both parents are deaf. Now isn't that wonderful????? Well anyways, they become great friends and become alittle more than that along the way. 

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       I have read about 25 pages and to tell you the truth, that book is not very interesting. But I am not going to stop reading it. The only reason why I think it is boring is because it is just the beginning. And sometimes, you have to give your book a while before it gets good. And that's  exactly what I am going to do.
      

Of Sound Mind.

           The book that I was writing about for the past two weeks, was getting really boring, so I stopped reading it. So I went through my bookcase, and stumbled upon a book named Of Sound Mind. I havn't really read the book yet, but I did read the blurb and it sounds amazing. Actually, it sounds so good, that I might finish it in 3 days, and thats a pretty thick book.

     Anyways, it is about a girl named Dallas that is all sweet and everything, until she and her friends get caught in an attempt to stick up a convenience store and end her up in jail. But the really bad part about it, is that all of her "friends" deny all involvement with her. 

      Then she meets a girl in jail, and finds out that the girl has alot of things in common with her, but also has alot of troubles and obstacles greater than hers. 

      I can't wait to start reading this book. I feel like I might really enjoy this book and end up wanting to read it a second time. Maybe Jean Ferris might make me really enjoy her books, and make me put her in my top 5 list for favorite authors. 

      Until next time... 

STILL wondering...

          In the last blog entry I wrote, I told you readers about my curiosity about the tile and it's relations with the character Evie. And now I am writing to tell you that my curiosity is still curious. That's only because I havn't read any major clues in the book yet. Well that, and I've been reading a different book, but anyways I'm  starting to think that this book isn't the right level for me. in  other wods, this book is for a fifth grader, but I will still finish it.

      Now lets move on. Since the title of the book is The GARDEN of Eve, I wonder why they havnt talked about seeds yet. I mean you do start a garden off by planting seeds so why not talk about them? 

       
      See now I wonder again... Is the author going to add the seeds in little by little and end up making them a huge part of the book? Or is she not going to add them in at all and prove that she doesnt know what a garden is? Hopefully she doesnt choose the second one.

       And again, I will be writing again when i get some real info. about the relations between The title, and Evie.

      
      

The Garden of Eve.... What is it?

              In the prolouge of my current reading book, the characters describe Evies'dads gardens as magical full of excitement. Although her dad doesn't think the same, her moms believes it, and so does young Evie.  

 

      After a few years,Evies' mom dies and her and her father decide to move away from the family and go to New York. But she just keeps thinking about what her mom said to her when she was young. Anyways, along the way the drive past a funeral, and see a very pale boy who was almost ghostly looking. OC-WARD. That's all I read up to so far, I was just giving you a little summary about it.   

      So lets cut to the chase. What does the title (The Garden of Eve) have to do with anything? I'm thinking that Eve,

represents Evie, and the garden is going to be what her mom was telling her about which ends up becoming The Garden of Eve. But who knows, it may be a garden that is named after an evil witch or magical creature since the gardens are magical right?  

 

      Since I just started reading the book, and  are only 20 pages into the book, I have nothing else to say. But once I get down more clues and details into the name of the title, and what's it's purpose, I will be blogging about it again.  

 

      Until Next Time... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To be continued............  

Facts that I've learned from my current reading book

            Baseball is a sport that I love. And even if some of you readers really don't like      baseball or just hate it, I shall give you some  facts about the game that I have learned from my book "Grand Slam Baseball", and tell you what it really is and maybe even how I feel about it. 

            The game is about talent, strength, hard work, dedication, and smarts. Without those five things, there is now way you will be able to make a career out of it. Unless you get lucky. But besides all of that, I feel baseball should noticed because of it's classy, and well behaved citizens that are committed to it. Yes, the major-leaguers are full of talent and love it dearly, but I feel that the attitude's of the players towards others is really what should be noticed. 
            
            Babe Ruth is a great example of this. He always would look out for his teammates when need of help, as well as kids because he knew it was the right thing to do. One year in 1931 he played Santa Clause for hundreds of kids at city hospitals putting a smile on his face, and many others. 

            Now, I will give you some very interesting facts about the game of Baseball. 

•    Mordecai Brown was a great pitcher of his time. In fact one of the best. But the funny thing is, he was great with only three fingers on his throwing hand. He is now called, Mordecai "Three-Finger" Brown.   
• My most favorite quote came from an amazing pitcher that had incredible accuracy named Satchel Paige and he said "Throw strikes, the plate don't move." 
• Back in the day, short people dominated the game of baseball including a 5 foot 6 player with a size six shoe (I wear a size seven).

            So baseball isn't that bad right. It can be funny, crazy, calm and very exciting. Actually, it can even be very painful and sad. You can find that out by watching it, or even going on YouTube. So give it a try, you may actually enjoy it.