One of my biggest heroes is my older brother Devin. I have had so many good friends and examples in my life, but he still is probably the top of my list. I have made many mistakes since he has been gone.
I believe that if he had been home, I wouldn’t have made the choices I did that led me to AYS. When he left for his mission, I lost my best friend and my guide through tough times in my life. Two months later, I was getting into serious relationships and spending less time with my family.
I will be going home in around two months. My brother won’t be home for another nine months from the time I get back. I will have a tough time without him but I know I will stay out of trouble. My test will show if I really am man enough to stand up to the pressures of life.
Regan
Friday, December 19, 2008
In a lot of 3rd world countries there is no education and a lot of the people living there cant even read or write. A lot of kids in the united states don’t know how lucky they are to be able to read write and go to school, even I am ungrateful sometimes. I think that everyone should be able to have the chance of an education. I took three years of German and I didn’t take advantage of it and I can only say a limited amount of the language, I wasted three years because I was ungrateful for the chance I had and thought nothing of it. Now I wish I could go back and do it again so I could actually learn all that my teachers taught me. I’m taking this as a lesson learned and I am going to pay attention in class and learn what I am being taught, or at least try. I am not going to waste the next years of my education on goofing off and sleeping in class. This is my time and I am going to use it wisely.
Nick
Nick
Life
I don’t know everything about life. I do know lots about it though most of my knowledge comes from my own experiences, and some knowledge from others experience. I have a song I like. It is called “life aint always beautiful” by Gary Allen. In the song it explains how life is full of difficulties, and like my good friend says “life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get”. A quote from the song is “ life can knock you down, it can break your heart”. If you think about it that is a very true statement If you have ever had girl or boy problems then more than likely your heart is broken, and I am more than sure that life has knocked you down at least once.
Life is hard just like change because you can say I’ll work on it but it is hard to really work on something. Let’s be honest with ourselves everyone has had some sort of difficulty. I have been in this group home almost 20 months and somebody asked me “how do you keep your sanity?”. My response was I try to remember that somebody always has it worse than me. Yeah I was abused and neglected but at least I became fortunate enough to know who my parents were. I consider myself lucky because now I am pretty taken care in states custody though I hurt a lot of people around me and I’m willing to bet are still hurting. Personally we may feel like we have reached a bottom, but you can always pull yourself up. I once was reading a paper that says “life is made up of 100%, 10% is what happens to us, and the other 90% is how we react to it”.
I don’t know everything about life. I do know lots about it though most of my knowledge comes from my own experiences, and some knowledge from others experience. I have a song I like. It is called “life aint always beautiful” by Gary Allen. In the song it explains how life is full of difficulties, and like my good friend says “life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what your gonna get”. A quote from the song is “ life can knock you down, it can break your heart”. If you think about it that is a very true statement If you have ever had girl or boy problems then more than likely your heart is broken, and I am more than sure that life has knocked you down at least once.
Life is hard just like change because you can say I’ll work on it but it is hard to really work on something. Let’s be honest with ourselves everyone has had some sort of difficulty. I have been in this group home almost 20 months and somebody asked me “how do you keep your sanity?”. My response was I try to remember that somebody always has it worse than me. Yeah I was abused and neglected but at least I became fortunate enough to know who my parents were. I consider myself lucky because now I am pretty taken care in states custody though I hurt a lot of people around me and I’m willing to bet are still hurting. Personally we may feel like we have reached a bottom, but you can always pull yourself up. I once was reading a paper that says “life is made up of 100%, 10% is what happens to us, and the other 90% is how we react to it”.
I can’t wait until next week. You want to know why? Because it’s Christmas. I get to go home for Christmas. I’m glad that I get a home visit with my family. On Wednesday I went to court my Judge was so happy for me he said that he would approve for me to go on a home visit with my grandparents. My judge thinks that I can get out in March or April. I can’t wait to go home and sleep in my own bed. My bed is so comfortable that I can fall asleep really fast.
On Christmas Eve I will be going shopping with my mom for Christmas because she doesn’t know what to get me and I don’t know what she needs to get me so she’s going to take me shopping to get whatever I want. My grandma that I’m restricted to see got me presents and gave me a gift card to somewhere that I don’t know so she gave me that for me to get some things that I want and I will hang out at my moms after we eat lunch. Were probably going to eat at that El Pollo Loco restaurant. Then at 7:00 later that night I’m going to stay the night at my grandparents house until Christmas the next day. I will be staying with them until 2:00 on Christmas.
Then I will be hanging out at the group home because my program director got everyone presents. We will also be playing video games all day.
I can’t wait to see my family next week. On Christmas my family will be coming over because my grandparents do games and competitions for the family and I get to see my brother that I haven’t seen for 5 months. My grandma is going to make Honey Baked Ham for Christmas and she throws a little family party with the family. It gets so fun. It’s a tradition for the family to come over to do games and open presents.
Tayler
On Christmas Eve I will be going shopping with my mom for Christmas because she doesn’t know what to get me and I don’t know what she needs to get me so she’s going to take me shopping to get whatever I want. My grandma that I’m restricted to see got me presents and gave me a gift card to somewhere that I don’t know so she gave me that for me to get some things that I want and I will hang out at my moms after we eat lunch. Were probably going to eat at that El Pollo Loco restaurant. Then at 7:00 later that night I’m going to stay the night at my grandparents house until Christmas the next day. I will be staying with them until 2:00 on Christmas.
Then I will be hanging out at the group home because my program director got everyone presents. We will also be playing video games all day.
I can’t wait to see my family next week. On Christmas my family will be coming over because my grandparents do games and competitions for the family and I get to see my brother that I haven’t seen for 5 months. My grandma is going to make Honey Baked Ham for Christmas and she throws a little family party with the family. It gets so fun. It’s a tradition for the family to come over to do games and open presents.
Tayler
I think dignity is the state of being respected by others and respecting one’s self. I think dignity is honoring oneself with love and letting go of self-hatred. I think that dignity can be surrendered when new give up and let other people manipulate ourselves, and we allow ourselves to become depressed. I also think that dignity can be surrendered by not caring about ourselves or our appearance.
To me selling out means becoming someone else’s tool. It means we have to be fully reliant on others when we can take care of ourselves. Selling out is voluntarily being at the whim of someone who abuses you and uses you.
The line between selling out and having a shred of dignity is the fact that we are strong and self reliant, and recognizing this is having dignity. Selling out is sacrificing your dreams and accomplishments to be a shadow of one’s former self.
Nick B.
To me selling out means becoming someone else’s tool. It means we have to be fully reliant on others when we can take care of ourselves. Selling out is voluntarily being at the whim of someone who abuses you and uses you.
The line between selling out and having a shred of dignity is the fact that we are strong and self reliant, and recognizing this is having dignity. Selling out is sacrificing your dreams and accomplishments to be a shadow of one’s former self.
Nick B.
As I sit and think about the changes that I have seen in the world, I see changes everyday. Even if it’s something really small, there is one. The world as a whole needs to be an idealist. We cannot give up. Where would all of us be if we chose to give up in tough situations that we encounter everyday? And give up all aspects of hope.
We are privileged to know how to read. Many people never learned, let alone have a school to go to.
A lot of people think they have had a lot taken away from them. Those same people think when other people that have a lot more than them think the same thing as them, their life tends to suck even more. Especially comparing it. In the end, they start getting it in their mind that everybody else has it better than them.
We need to love people the time when they are down because that is the time when they need it the most.
Rachel
We are privileged to know how to read. Many people never learned, let alone have a school to go to.
A lot of people think they have had a lot taken away from them. Those same people think when other people that have a lot more than them think the same thing as them, their life tends to suck even more. Especially comparing it. In the end, they start getting it in their mind that everybody else has it better than them.
We need to love people the time when they are down because that is the time when they need it the most.
Rachel
Friday, December 12, 2008
Christmas.
Christmas to a lot of kids these days is all about getting cool gifts and how much gifts they get. I hate Christmas when its only viewed as just getting gifts and candy. To me Christmas is about getting together with the family and enjoying the time spent together. Kids now days are pretty ungrateful for what they get for Christmas, they expect their parents to get them exactly what they want and if they don’t get it then they are mad or dsapointed in their parents and the parents feel bad because they couldn’t get their kid the thing they wanted and now their kids are sad. When my aunt asked me what I wanted for Christmas I told her nothing but a hug, and I don’t expect anything more. The media makes Christmas even worse because they show these kids getting expensive gifts form their parents and when a kid sees that they say, well if that kids parents can afford it then so can mine. Then when they don’t get if from their parents they are disappointed. It makes me sad to see the world like this. So kids lets show our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends etc. that we are grateful for them in our lives and what they give us, so if you don’t get what you wanted be happy anyways that you have your family there with you on Christmas.
Nick
Christmas to a lot of kids these days is all about getting cool gifts and how much gifts they get. I hate Christmas when its only viewed as just getting gifts and candy. To me Christmas is about getting together with the family and enjoying the time spent together. Kids now days are pretty ungrateful for what they get for Christmas, they expect their parents to get them exactly what they want and if they don’t get it then they are mad or dsapointed in their parents and the parents feel bad because they couldn’t get their kid the thing they wanted and now their kids are sad. When my aunt asked me what I wanted for Christmas I told her nothing but a hug, and I don’t expect anything more. The media makes Christmas even worse because they show these kids getting expensive gifts form their parents and when a kid sees that they say, well if that kids parents can afford it then so can mine. Then when they don’t get if from their parents they are disappointed. It makes me sad to see the world like this. So kids lets show our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends etc. that we are grateful for them in our lives and what they give us, so if you don’t get what you wanted be happy anyways that you have your family there with you on Christmas.
Nick
JOURNAL
Monday December 8th it was my group homes Christmas party for the staff. We, the kids, watched Tuxedo and had pizza and soda. That started at 6:00 and went until 7:40. After that we did personal time. We have levels in our program and I’m on the level where I can play video games. Then my program director called me and two others up that were on the highest levels and said you can have whatever you want. So I got some hot wings and a pie with whip cream, chocolate and Oreo’s. I had a fun time.
My program director put like a mountain of whip cream on my ice cream pie. I ate it all then I was up until 12:00 throwing up. I think that it was worth it. I loved the food and I wasn’t like full on throwing up but I was like spitting some stuff out. If I have good food right out in front of me I will go for it. I want trying to make myself sick. I was hungry and when I’m hungry I will eat.
I can’t wait until Christmas because I’m going to eat a lot of food. My grandma makes a lot of food on Christmas and that’s when I get to pig out on anything. What I want for Christmas is an ipod touch. I like those things. I also get to go home overnight and I can’t wait. It has been one full year since I have been to my house. I can’t wait to sleep in my own comfortable bed. The next day I got put on probation for it but I was told it was for self-control. I need that to be able to get out of my program.
Tayler
Monday December 8th it was my group homes Christmas party for the staff. We, the kids, watched Tuxedo and had pizza and soda. That started at 6:00 and went until 7:40. After that we did personal time. We have levels in our program and I’m on the level where I can play video games. Then my program director called me and two others up that were on the highest levels and said you can have whatever you want. So I got some hot wings and a pie with whip cream, chocolate and Oreo’s. I had a fun time.
My program director put like a mountain of whip cream on my ice cream pie. I ate it all then I was up until 12:00 throwing up. I think that it was worth it. I loved the food and I wasn’t like full on throwing up but I was like spitting some stuff out. If I have good food right out in front of me I will go for it. I want trying to make myself sick. I was hungry and when I’m hungry I will eat.
I can’t wait until Christmas because I’m going to eat a lot of food. My grandma makes a lot of food on Christmas and that’s when I get to pig out on anything. What I want for Christmas is an ipod touch. I like those things. I also get to go home overnight and I can’t wait. It has been one full year since I have been to my house. I can’t wait to sleep in my own comfortable bed. The next day I got put on probation for it but I was told it was for self-control. I need that to be able to get out of my program.
Tayler
Where I’m Going..
My plans for the next year: I’ll continue going to Summit, getting a job, and possibly getting adopted. If I get adopted, I’ll be able to get a car also.
Within the next 5 years I want to be graduated from high school and starting college. I want to go skydiving, base-jumping and travel to some amazing place to do some extreme snowboarding! I’m going to get my license to become a CNA then within a year or 2 after that an RN to start off my career. I will be making good money doing what I love.
Within the next 10 years I want to be married, maybe with a child. I don’t want to be an “old” mom ha-ha! I want to be close to finishing the 16 years of college I need to become an orthipedic surgeon. I would like to be making better money and a have bigger home with 2 cars.
20 years from now I’ll be approaching 37. I will be finished with school, starting in my career and have a family. I only want to have 2 kids. I want a big house with a pool, gym, movie theatre, and a dance room so I can keep dancing and all that other fun stuff.
I just want to be happy wherever life takes me. Wherever that may be.
Rachel
My plans for the next year: I’ll continue going to Summit, getting a job, and possibly getting adopted. If I get adopted, I’ll be able to get a car also.
Within the next 5 years I want to be graduated from high school and starting college. I want to go skydiving, base-jumping and travel to some amazing place to do some extreme snowboarding! I’m going to get my license to become a CNA then within a year or 2 after that an RN to start off my career. I will be making good money doing what I love.
Within the next 10 years I want to be married, maybe with a child. I don’t want to be an “old” mom ha-ha! I want to be close to finishing the 16 years of college I need to become an orthipedic surgeon. I would like to be making better money and a have bigger home with 2 cars.
20 years from now I’ll be approaching 37. I will be finished with school, starting in my career and have a family. I only want to have 2 kids. I want a big house with a pool, gym, movie theatre, and a dance room so I can keep dancing and all that other fun stuff.
I just want to be happy wherever life takes me. Wherever that may be.
Rachel
Christmas
I am going to write about the holiday coming up in a couple of weeks. Everybody is rushing and trying to get decorations, presents, and do all of these things that aren’t really necessary. Christmas is one of the holidays that I just don’t really enjoy. I like the outside, how cold it is, and being able to go play outside in the snow.
Personally, I think a lot around big holidays like this one. I always think about the people that aren’t here to share this holiday with. It is important for me to be with my family during the holidays. My family is really important to me, so I tend to think about the family that I wont be able to be with this year. I will go home on Christmas Eve and be back Christmas day. It is just kind of sad that I wont be able to see my brother or family all that much. So, I don’t really like the holidays as much as a lot of people do.
Kelsee
I am going to write about the holiday coming up in a couple of weeks. Everybody is rushing and trying to get decorations, presents, and do all of these things that aren’t really necessary. Christmas is one of the holidays that I just don’t really enjoy. I like the outside, how cold it is, and being able to go play outside in the snow.
Personally, I think a lot around big holidays like this one. I always think about the people that aren’t here to share this holiday with. It is important for me to be with my family during the holidays. My family is really important to me, so I tend to think about the family that I wont be able to be with this year. I will go home on Christmas Eve and be back Christmas day. It is just kind of sad that I wont be able to see my brother or family all that much. So, I don’t really like the holidays as much as a lot of people do.
Kelsee
Summit staff
I actually enjoy the staff here at Summit. You got Matt the English teacher who loves baseball and is still really cool. You got Jesseca the history teacher who was in chorus, and she can be as strict as a brick wall. Yet she can sing amazingly (for being a teacher). You have Ben the science teacher who can shoot 3 pointers over your head , wants to be your daddy, and makes you work hard to succeed in life. You got Jeanie who used to be in a branch of military, and yet she is the nicest, most generous lady you will meet in a secondary school. We have Jo the photo teacher who happened to be a body builder back in the day, and still she makes you work for everything you’ll earn in her class. And last but certainly not least you have Dr. Bob who is a therapist, and he is still the nicest principal I have ever had.
James
I actually enjoy the staff here at Summit. You got Matt the English teacher who loves baseball and is still really cool. You got Jesseca the history teacher who was in chorus, and she can be as strict as a brick wall. Yet she can sing amazingly (for being a teacher). You have Ben the science teacher who can shoot 3 pointers over your head , wants to be your daddy, and makes you work hard to succeed in life. You got Jeanie who used to be in a branch of military, and yet she is the nicest, most generous lady you will meet in a secondary school. We have Jo the photo teacher who happened to be a body builder back in the day, and still she makes you work for everything you’ll earn in her class. And last but certainly not least you have Dr. Bob who is a therapist, and he is still the nicest principal I have ever had.
James
I think heritage is what is left for us by our ancestors. Our heritage is what was done by those who came before us and what we do for our descendants.
My heritage includes the fact that I am Mormon, this comes from my ancestors who came across the plains and settled a new state and founded new cities. My progenitors includes British royalty and historic heroes like the German crusader Frederick Barbarossa, and the protectors of Christian France; Charles Martel and Charlemagne. The lineage I am a part of includes many people who fought and even died for all that we have now.
However I cannot forget the struggles of my grandparents and even my mother to give me the kind of lifestyle that they did not have.
I agree with the first heritage quote about how we need to act on the positive and healthy things we have been taught to bring honor to ourselves and our families. We should live with standards and ethics, and try to pass them on to our children.
Nick B.
My heritage includes the fact that I am Mormon, this comes from my ancestors who came across the plains and settled a new state and founded new cities. My progenitors includes British royalty and historic heroes like the German crusader Frederick Barbarossa, and the protectors of Christian France; Charles Martel and Charlemagne. The lineage I am a part of includes many people who fought and even died for all that we have now.
However I cannot forget the struggles of my grandparents and even my mother to give me the kind of lifestyle that they did not have.
I agree with the first heritage quote about how we need to act on the positive and healthy things we have been taught to bring honor to ourselves and our families. We should live with standards and ethics, and try to pass them on to our children.
Nick B.
Friday, December 5, 2008
I think I listen to sad songs to justify my feelings and continue on when I feel sad. I feel bad and I want a reason to stay sad. So I listen to music that is about suicide and depression.
There are two particular songs I listen to when I want to stay depressed, “Dear God” by XTC, and “Adam’s Song” by Blink-182. “Dear God” by XTC is a song about how God doesn’t exist and that this life is awful, bitter, and short. “Adam’s Song” by Blink-182 is a suicide note turned into a song. The suicide note is about how the boy who killed himself felt “too depressed to go on” and that he had many conflicting emotions before his death. Another song I would listen to less frequently was “Blasphemous Rumours” by Depeche Mode. It’s also about the life of a suicidal teen.
Every time I would listen to these songs I would want to end my life or go out and hurt myself. I think it is partially because of how the sad lyrics blend with the melancholy music giving the passion of the words and even darker meaning.
Nick B.
There are two particular songs I listen to when I want to stay depressed, “Dear God” by XTC, and “Adam’s Song” by Blink-182. “Dear God” by XTC is a song about how God doesn’t exist and that this life is awful, bitter, and short. “Adam’s Song” by Blink-182 is a suicide note turned into a song. The suicide note is about how the boy who killed himself felt “too depressed to go on” and that he had many conflicting emotions before his death. Another song I would listen to less frequently was “Blasphemous Rumours” by Depeche Mode. It’s also about the life of a suicidal teen.
Every time I would listen to these songs I would want to end my life or go out and hurt myself. I think it is partially because of how the sad lyrics blend with the melancholy music giving the passion of the words and even darker meaning.
Nick B.
Music is a big part of my life. If it’s the right kind of music it puts me in a good mood and makes me happy, My favorite kind of music is either rock or country its hard for me to decide because both of them are very good. My favorite country singer is Tim McGraw he is really good and a lot of his songs I can relate to and that makes me like his music a lot it makes it easy to listen to also. I have a lot of favorite rock bands, It mostly depends on what mood I am in. if I am in a rock out mood Limp Bizkit is for me, If I am out camping I usually listen to metallica because that is my dads side of the families favorite band. So it all just depends on what I am doing and how I feel. Rap is ok if I am feeling like a hard ace but to me rap degrades women to much for me to listen to it all the time. Even some rock songs do the same so I like to listen to the words of the song before I start saying that I like that song because that’s what a lot of people do and they don’t even know why they like the song or they just like it because everyone else does. So what I am saying to you is listen to the words of the song because that is what the song is about it is not about the beat of the song.
Nick
Nick
The purpose that the blues is by playing sad and gloomy songs. When you listen to sad songs it sometimes makes you depressed. Me it makes me happy and I forget what I was sad about. When I listen to sad songs and I’m really depressed it makes me more depressed because I’m already really sad. Then I listen to a sad song and it makes me more depressed.
Why we listen to sad songs because we are either sad, gloomy or depressed. I listen to it because like slow beats of slow sad songs and I like them because some of them are love songs too. The kind of music that I listen to when I’m sad is fast techno like Cascada. I also like country because I was born in the country because they make me happy. My favorite is techno because it’s a fast beat and when I listen to it. It makes me happy and I want to dance.
How the lyrics and music affects me is I feel sad because of blues and I think about my family and the things that I used to do with them. My family and me would go camping and I cant do those because I’m in a group home. My grandparents and me like country and especially George Straight.
Tayler
Why we listen to sad songs because we are either sad, gloomy or depressed. I listen to it because like slow beats of slow sad songs and I like them because some of them are love songs too. The kind of music that I listen to when I’m sad is fast techno like Cascada. I also like country because I was born in the country because they make me happy. My favorite is techno because it’s a fast beat and when I listen to it. It makes me happy and I want to dance.
How the lyrics and music affects me is I feel sad because of blues and I think about my family and the things that I used to do with them. My family and me would go camping and I cant do those because I’m in a group home. My grandparents and me like country and especially George Straight.
Tayler
I would donate all five million to West Jordan High School. I want to WJHS to start having region championships and hopefully a State Championship here soon. We have never won one in football in school history. A big problem is we lose our athletes to other rival schools. This happens because they want to play for a strong school. They don’t believe that about our program.
By having that money they could greatly improve their sports facilities. Having nice things would attract athletes, while putting the school on the map. Colleges would see more in WJHS. More scholarships would be offered to us.
I have hard feelings toward myself for leaving my brothers out in the cold the way I did. This would be a good way to start paying my debt back. Everything else is insignificant to me right now.
Regan
By having that money they could greatly improve their sports facilities. Having nice things would attract athletes, while putting the school on the map. Colleges would see more in WJHS. More scholarships would be offered to us.
I have hard feelings toward myself for leaving my brothers out in the cold the way I did. This would be a good way to start paying my debt back. Everything else is insignificant to me right now.
Regan
Music Is My Life
I think that we choose to listen to sad music because it seems to relate to whatever we’re going through at the moment. The song that you listen to makes you think about what they were going through when they wrote it. Well, if you actually listen to the lyrics. Personally, when I’m sad I try to find a lot of upbeat like techno music, or songs I know will lift my spirits. However, the stations I always seem to turn it to with the pop/alternative music I really like are all depressing songs. The artist talks about how someone either broke their heart, cheated on them, or died. Unless you luckily run into a song like “Peaches!” The one that goes, “Millions of peaches, peaches for me! Millions of peaches, peaches for free.”
I love happy music, so I try my hardest to search for it and avoid all the rest. Do you listen to the lyrics of a song? Or do you just listen to the beat? Lyrics are something that means a lot to me. Every song I hear, it’s the lyrics before the beat that I listen to; my mood is influenced by the words they say. When I’m sad, I will write poems and songs. It’s a really easy way with out even talking to someone to get out all that you’re feeling.
~Rachel
I think that we choose to listen to sad music because it seems to relate to whatever we’re going through at the moment. The song that you listen to makes you think about what they were going through when they wrote it. Well, if you actually listen to the lyrics. Personally, when I’m sad I try to find a lot of upbeat like techno music, or songs I know will lift my spirits. However, the stations I always seem to turn it to with the pop/alternative music I really like are all depressing songs. The artist talks about how someone either broke their heart, cheated on them, or died. Unless you luckily run into a song like “Peaches!” The one that goes, “Millions of peaches, peaches for me! Millions of peaches, peaches for free.”
I love happy music, so I try my hardest to search for it and avoid all the rest. Do you listen to the lyrics of a song? Or do you just listen to the beat? Lyrics are something that means a lot to me. Every song I hear, it’s the lyrics before the beat that I listen to; my mood is influenced by the words they say. When I’m sad, I will write poems and songs. It’s a really easy way with out even talking to someone to get out all that you’re feeling.
~Rachel
Friday, November 21, 2008
Today I got a taste of what I hope to be in my future career as a cop/DEA. I have this friend at school and he has been using pills. So a few days later thay where on 24 red devils and they kept turning around saying “I tripping out so hard I’m so out of it I can’t stand up” We made a deal that if they do anything and I find out I would go strait to Doug and tell him what’s what. So I was thinking and they had already made a promise to not do anything and hear they where on some. So I went and told Doug that this was going on and he looks at me and says, “If you want to you can pull them out of class and talk, or I could just pull them out of class but tell them to go to Doug’s office.” I said that I would talk to them and make things go as smooth as I could. I call them on the radio because they where out in P.E.
When they came up the stares they asked me what’s up. I told them to come hear and have I sit by me. He asked me what’s going on, what do you need me for. I told them that I have talked to Doug and that I really care about there life and this is the same road that I took and look where it has got me. I want them to make the right choice. Plus Doug is my best friend and he is really understanding and an ausome guy give him a chance lets go talk to him. They keep saying, “Do you know what you have done your sanding me to secure care” and the thought that ran in my head do you realize what you have done. They where so mad at me and I thought he was going to hit me or kick me but nothing happened. I got up and told them lets go in Doug’s office and talk to him.
So when we walked in Doug’s office and he asks what’s going on? They say from what Mark has said you already know everything. I hate how it made me feel but I know it is the right thing to do and I wouldn’t change it. As they where walking out I said to them I love you. I was thinking these to that I want what’s best for them and I’m sorry that this has to happen to are friendship.
Mark
When they came up the stares they asked me what’s up. I told them to come hear and have I sit by me. He asked me what’s going on, what do you need me for. I told them that I have talked to Doug and that I really care about there life and this is the same road that I took and look where it has got me. I want them to make the right choice. Plus Doug is my best friend and he is really understanding and an ausome guy give him a chance lets go talk to him. They keep saying, “Do you know what you have done your sanding me to secure care” and the thought that ran in my head do you realize what you have done. They where so mad at me and I thought he was going to hit me or kick me but nothing happened. I got up and told them lets go in Doug’s office and talk to him.
So when we walked in Doug’s office and he asks what’s going on? They say from what Mark has said you already know everything. I hate how it made me feel but I know it is the right thing to do and I wouldn’t change it. As they where walking out I said to them I love you. I was thinking these to that I want what’s best for them and I’m sorry that this has to happen to are friendship.
Mark
If I had twenty million dollars, I would donate it to the cancer fund treatment, give fifteen million dollars to the treatment fund, and keep the rest of the five million .The reason why I would do that for the cancer fund is because I have a family member (my aunt) that is diaignosed with cancer and I would want the CDCP to find a cure to get rid of the cancer so my aunt wouldn’t go through chemotherapy.
I would really like that to happen so cancer can be easier to get rid of. So all of the people and kids won’t need to suffer any more than they have too. The people who have cancer should get some kind of treatment That won’t cost that much for them of course but all of the financial crisis were having so there medicare wouldn’t cover all of it. Then the patients wouldn’t have a problem with the fifteen million dollars that found the cure.
The cancer patients that have really have bad problems with the cancer, lets say leukemia, and they wont to undergo treatment for it. They shouldn’t because the doctors have an antibiotics for the pain I think they should let the patients have some of those painkillers for the cancer. That’s my Idea if I had twenty million dollars so all the cancer patients could get their treatments and so the CDCP could find a cure to kill the cancer.
Lloyd
I would really like that to happen so cancer can be easier to get rid of. So all of the people and kids won’t need to suffer any more than they have too. The people who have cancer should get some kind of treatment That won’t cost that much for them of course but all of the financial crisis were having so there medicare wouldn’t cover all of it. Then the patients wouldn’t have a problem with the fifteen million dollars that found the cure.
The cancer patients that have really have bad problems with the cancer, lets say leukemia, and they wont to undergo treatment for it. They shouldn’t because the doctors have an antibiotics for the pain I think they should let the patients have some of those painkillers for the cancer. That’s my Idea if I had twenty million dollars so all the cancer patients could get their treatments and so the CDCP could find a cure to kill the cancer.
Lloyd
My hero is my dad and my brother, Reece. It has been us three for a very long time. They are there for me… most of the time. My bother joined the navy last year. He went into the seals. So he left for California to do the boot camp, and then went to Florida for more training. I miss him a lot. My dad got a little sad when he left, which I completely understand. I talk to my brother all of the time, and he still gives me advise. He is my hero because he still sticks by me, even though I’ve messed up a lot.
My dad is my hero because he understands pretty much everything that is going on with me. Since I’ve done pretty much everything he did at my age, he tries to listen. It is great that he listens to me, and doesn’t yell at me. Although he did charge me with theft last year, I know why now. I hated him for a while after that, but I know why he did it. My dad and I make fun of our selves and don’t really like to be around a lot of people, but he taught me how to be myself and not follow others foot steps. I made my own path, and all I did was hit some bumps along the way. I know my dad and brother are there for me, if and when I need them there.
Kelsee
My dad is my hero because he understands pretty much everything that is going on with me. Since I’ve done pretty much everything he did at my age, he tries to listen. It is great that he listens to me, and doesn’t yell at me. Although he did charge me with theft last year, I know why now. I hated him for a while after that, but I know why he did it. My dad and I make fun of our selves and don’t really like to be around a lot of people, but he taught me how to be myself and not follow others foot steps. I made my own path, and all I did was hit some bumps along the way. I know my dad and brother are there for me, if and when I need them there.
Kelsee
I was asked one time “what happens to you is your own fault”. I disagree with that statement because if you have no control over the thing that happens then it is not your fault. See I don’t think that people realize the difference between the things you can and can’t control. I believe that people are so worried about what going to happen next and I don’t blame them because not everything gives you a choice of what to do. 85% of the things that will happen will give you a choice. The rest of it doesn’t give you a choice at all.
I was abused and neglected as a child and I had no choice in what happened to me. When I hurt others, it’s not like they really have an option. If you had a choice, nothing but good would happen to you, right? Life doesn’t work that way in my opinion because I think life was meant to be hard. If life was easy then what would be the point there would be no difference between anyone really because most everyone would already know everything there is to know. Life is full of heartache, surprises, hard work, and glory. Once we realize that life is not our way and that we are wrong sometimes then life will go a lot easier. One more thing, in life you need to set priorities straight, see who your real friends are, and help those who need it no matter who they are.
James
I was abused and neglected as a child and I had no choice in what happened to me. When I hurt others, it’s not like they really have an option. If you had a choice, nothing but good would happen to you, right? Life doesn’t work that way in my opinion because I think life was meant to be hard. If life was easy then what would be the point there would be no difference between anyone really because most everyone would already know everything there is to know. Life is full of heartache, surprises, hard work, and glory. Once we realize that life is not our way and that we are wrong sometimes then life will go a lot easier. One more thing, in life you need to set priorities straight, see who your real friends are, and help those who need it no matter who they are.
James
Thursday, November 20, 2008
I think books a very important, especially good ones. I think a book is good as long as you are interested in the main character, and you identify with him or her. I lose interest as soon as I think about how the main character is pathetic and annoying or the story doesn’t matter.
Books are so important because they make so many thoughts and ideas available to us wherever we go. I can take a book with me and enjoy almost anywhere I go. Books are important because they transcend languages as well as surpass time and circumstance. This is one of the reasons we read so much in English.
Another reason we read is because we get new ideas and a deeper sense of appreciation for the thoughts of others. Books are necessary because a person hundreds of years ago in a foreign place writing in a foreign language can express their opinions and ideals to us today in America.
The point of fiction I think is to express reality outside the realm of reality. In other words you can have a real situation exist when it ever happened in the real world.
Nick B.
Books are so important because they make so many thoughts and ideas available to us wherever we go. I can take a book with me and enjoy almost anywhere I go. Books are important because they transcend languages as well as surpass time and circumstance. This is one of the reasons we read so much in English.
Another reason we read is because we get new ideas and a deeper sense of appreciation for the thoughts of others. Books are necessary because a person hundreds of years ago in a foreign place writing in a foreign language can express their opinions and ideals to us today in America.
The point of fiction I think is to express reality outside the realm of reality. In other words you can have a real situation exist when it ever happened in the real world.
Nick B.
Friday, November 14, 2008
JOURNAL
If I won $10 million in the lottery and I had to donate $5 million to charity. I would donate it to either primary children’s or a foster home with kids who don’t have parents or family. I would donate for their Christmas and for there cloths. I would want it spent on the children because so they can have things themselves.
What I would do with the $ 5 million that I have is I would use a million or two for a nice house with a lot of land for my animals and for a race track for my motorcycles. I would buy me some nice cars and a camp trailer for camping. I would buy me some four wheelers and some motorcycles. I would go back to racing. I used to race and I would get back into that. I would do a lot of things. I would go to Egypt to see the temples and pyramids, and France to see the sights. I would love to go to all of the greatest wonders of the world. I would also like to go swim in the Ocean and go scuba diving.
Tayler
If I won $10 million in the lottery and I had to donate $5 million to charity. I would donate it to either primary children’s or a foster home with kids who don’t have parents or family. I would donate for their Christmas and for there cloths. I would want it spent on the children because so they can have things themselves.
What I would do with the $ 5 million that I have is I would use a million or two for a nice house with a lot of land for my animals and for a race track for my motorcycles. I would buy me some nice cars and a camp trailer for camping. I would buy me some four wheelers and some motorcycles. I would go back to racing. I used to race and I would get back into that. I would do a lot of things. I would go to Egypt to see the temples and pyramids, and France to see the sights. I would love to go to all of the greatest wonders of the world. I would also like to go swim in the Ocean and go scuba diving.
Tayler
10$ MILLION
If you had 10$ million dollars, ask yourself.. What would you do with it? You have to donate at least half of it. Who would you donate it to? Studies? To help cure a disease? How would you benefit you?
I would donate my money to the Foster Care Foundation. I’m in Foster Care and the state isn’t the most fun thing to belong to because of the rules and not being able to see your family because of their stupid mistakes. The reason I chose this foundation was because of how hard the holidays hit me. Christmas especially. Not having parents to go and wake up Christmas morning to see what Santa left you. The look on their face when you get exactly what you wanted, is priceless. They know that they’ve made you happy. But being in the system, you don’t exactly get the same experience. Most foster parents will get you presents and there’s the whole sub for Santa thing. However, it’s not the same if you don’t bond that well with your foster parents. Luckily, I do. That doesn’t mean that I love Christmas the way I used to when I was younger. But anyways.. I think that the state should fork over more money to make the holidays better for us.
Presents don’t make your life better, but it will definitely ensure a better Christmas. While the foster parents children are getting presents from Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunts, Uncles.. on and on and on and on, you get your 3 gifts from sub for Santa. It makes you feel left out. All I’m saying is the money that is donated to the system should be given to the children, not to “better the system.” Because they aren’t.
Rachel
If you had 10$ million dollars, ask yourself.. What would you do with it? You have to donate at least half of it. Who would you donate it to? Studies? To help cure a disease? How would you benefit you?
I would donate my money to the Foster Care Foundation. I’m in Foster Care and the state isn’t the most fun thing to belong to because of the rules and not being able to see your family because of their stupid mistakes. The reason I chose this foundation was because of how hard the holidays hit me. Christmas especially. Not having parents to go and wake up Christmas morning to see what Santa left you. The look on their face when you get exactly what you wanted, is priceless. They know that they’ve made you happy. But being in the system, you don’t exactly get the same experience. Most foster parents will get you presents and there’s the whole sub for Santa thing. However, it’s not the same if you don’t bond that well with your foster parents. Luckily, I do. That doesn’t mean that I love Christmas the way I used to when I was younger. But anyways.. I think that the state should fork over more money to make the holidays better for us.
Presents don’t make your life better, but it will definitely ensure a better Christmas. While the foster parents children are getting presents from Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunts, Uncles.. on and on and on and on, you get your 3 gifts from sub for Santa. It makes you feel left out. All I’m saying is the money that is donated to the system should be given to the children, not to “better the system.” Because they aren’t.
Rachel
Jack Pot
If I won 10 million dollars and I had to donate half to some charity or something, I would donate it to wildlife funds. It would go to various states in the west and mid west to help protect wildlife and the areas that they live in. It would also go to help the population of certain animals in certain areas; I would have a lot of it go to the wetlands in those states too. This would preserve the hunting opportunities for our future and maybe even make it better then it is today. With the other half I would buy everything I have ever wanted. It might sound greedy but yes that is what I would do. I would buy tons of property in the west, northwest, southwest, and Midwest. I would hunt on all that property too, I would put it to good use with lots of wildlife and trails to ride on. I’d build little cabins on all each piece of land so that I would have somewhere to stay when camp on my property.
Nick
Nick
Well everything seems good but ugh…yesterday I thought that my caseworker wasn’t going to come up,so I went to do some errands I. Then I come home to see the rest of the stuff my caseworker brought to me. I couldn’t believe it because I really needed to talk to her about some issues. I’m having little bit of problems I’m having up here. But I just can’t stand it when people don’t tell me things that I want to know.
And I was counting on her she thinks that by showing and leaving without telling me or giving me the 411 wqas not important to me. I can’t believe she just bailsout on me . She does this all the time not telling me what is going on with my family or when do I get to go home . Or be placed with my sister that what I hate about people who don’t give me any answers . even the caseworker I had before her he didn’t give me any answers I’m the only one who asks the questions but get no answers pretty sad though.
Even when I ask people about what is going on with the problems that my family and I are having with each other they just blow me off with no given piece of a little answer or just saying that I might be leaving soon but NO!!.That can’t even do that for there own client that there working with, the same with my procters I ask them one little question about when my “so called” tribe members will come and see me reasons but nope they just skip off another subject that’s why I don’t understand some reasons why I’m in the program.
Lloyd
And I was counting on her she thinks that by showing and leaving without telling me or giving me the 411 wqas not important to me. I can’t believe she just bailsout on me . She does this all the time not telling me what is going on with my family or when do I get to go home . Or be placed with my sister that what I hate about people who don’t give me any answers . even the caseworker I had before her he didn’t give me any answers I’m the only one who asks the questions but get no answers pretty sad though.
Even when I ask people about what is going on with the problems that my family and I are having with each other they just blow me off with no given piece of a little answer or just saying that I might be leaving soon but NO!!.That can’t even do that for there own client that there working with, the same with my procters I ask them one little question about when my “so called” tribe members will come and see me reasons but nope they just skip off another subject that’s why I don’t understand some reasons why I’m in the program.
Lloyd
I think that I have some kind of power that I can feel something so much that it happens. It’s a big coincident that something like that would happen. I was so shocked and overjoyed with happiness. The night before I was talking to Regan about girls and how much we thought about them and things of that sort. I also told him that I have never felt thing way about this wonderful person in my whole life. We talk about what we are going to do when we get out of the system. My plan was going to be finding her and ask her out and be with her for as long as we could. Being in this class made me feel wired because of last year and how much we talked plus I sat where she is and she sat where I am.I am in AYS group home for another six months and being around girls is or could be a big problem. I hate the past and look forward to the future and ways to bet there and I will never go back to the life that I once had.
Mark
Mark
Is there more than one way to do service? Yes. The fact is there are more ways than one to do service/show that you care. There is charity a famous one that rich people do it all the time. Giving money to people who need health care or who is poor it is very common of the rich to look good. Like me last year I did two types of service because I had the school and everyone in it recycle cans. The money was given to an orphanage in Thailand. I did a service to the community with recycling cans. Also I did charity with giving the money to the orphanage. There are so many ways to do service like time is a good example. Also last year I went to the assisted living across the way from Summit. I went t visit the elderly for two hours (if not then pretty close) with my rising stars class. I remember this one lady I visited was named Joyce she was very polite and she shared almost her whole marriage life with me. She shared how she lived during the great depression, how her husband died, and all about her kids. It was a really neat experience. If I could I would go back and relive those two hours it felt so good to be visiting with her.
I was asked one time “if you won 10 million dollars but had to give half to charity. Which charity and why?” and my response was I would give it to those in foster care and to those who are I orphanages. My understanding they don’t get to see their families which I can have some empathy for them. I don’t know exactly how they feel but I do know what it is like to not be able to be with your family even need or even want to.
James
I was asked one time “if you won 10 million dollars but had to give half to charity. Which charity and why?” and my response was I would give it to those in foster care and to those who are I orphanages. My understanding they don’t get to see their families which I can have some empathy for them. I don’t know exactly how they feel but I do know what it is like to not be able to be with your family even need or even want to.
James
Holy War
This next weekend is rival weekend in college football! In my opinion the Holy War is the most exciting and entertaining of them all. BYU and Utah will clash in a rivalry that has captured the attention of the nation about four years ago. I’m ready and nervous for the game.
The teams are closely matched again. They have both played well. Utah has had a suprising season and won games they were favored to lose. BYU was a disappointment for me this year, and many other Cougar fans. No team has a sizeable advantage over the other. Utah does play at home. It is a rivalry game. All bets are off.
If BYU is to win this game they must step up on D. If the Cougars can get a swagger and a chip on their shoulder on the defensive side of the ball; they will win. Max Hall, Harvey Unga, and the rest of the offense will get the job done if they can get the ball.
If BYU wants a chance at a BCS bowl they must beat Air Force this weekend, and then Utah the next. All you blue fans need to rise and shout because our Cougars are out, and on their way to slamming Utah!
Regan
The teams are closely matched again. They have both played well. Utah has had a suprising season and won games they were favored to lose. BYU was a disappointment for me this year, and many other Cougar fans. No team has a sizeable advantage over the other. Utah does play at home. It is a rivalry game. All bets are off.
If BYU is to win this game they must step up on D. If the Cougars can get a swagger and a chip on their shoulder on the defensive side of the ball; they will win. Max Hall, Harvey Unga, and the rest of the offense will get the job done if they can get the ball.
If BYU wants a chance at a BCS bowl they must beat Air Force this weekend, and then Utah the next. All you blue fans need to rise and shout because our Cougars are out, and on their way to slamming Utah!
Regan
I am wrighting about if victor will create the female monster, if the female monster will like the male monster, and if the mail monster will ever find peace.
Well I am not sure when he will finish the female monster or if he even will create it. I have not read the whole book but I would hope that he does make her because I think that it would help the male monster by giving him someone to love. It would also help him to leave other people alone. He could live in the woods by him self. On the other hand why should he make a girl monster when he left the guy monster? He didn’t take care of it.
I think that the monster will find peace if victor makes the girl monster the only thing is that the female monster might not like the male monster and then there will be two monsters on the loose killing people.
Colton Buchanan
“A book is the only place in witch you can examine a fragile thought with out breaking it or explore an explosive idea with out fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few haven left where a mans mind get both provocation and privacy.”
Edward Morgan
I agree with the second quote cause it makes sense if you don’t read it’s the same as you cant read. Both ways you’re not reading. We read to get information and for fun. A book is good if you like it and we read the help us learn grammar and keeps our mind going.
Colton
Well I am not sure when he will finish the female monster or if he even will create it. I have not read the whole book but I would hope that he does make her because I think that it would help the male monster by giving him someone to love. It would also help him to leave other people alone. He could live in the woods by him self. On the other hand why should he make a girl monster when he left the guy monster? He didn’t take care of it.
I think that the monster will find peace if victor makes the girl monster the only thing is that the female monster might not like the male monster and then there will be two monsters on the loose killing people.
Colton Buchanan
“A book is the only place in witch you can examine a fragile thought with out breaking it or explore an explosive idea with out fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few haven left where a mans mind get both provocation and privacy.”
Edward Morgan
I agree with the second quote cause it makes sense if you don’t read it’s the same as you cant read. Both ways you’re not reading. We read to get information and for fun. A book is good if you like it and we read the help us learn grammar and keeps our mind going.
Colton
Halloween
I believe that Halloween is a great holiday because as a kid I always looked forward to dressing up and going out with my brother to get all the candy we could. It was really fun to decide what we wanted to be, who was scarier, and then at the end who had the most candy. Me and my bother always had a blast going tick or treating, I’d have to say the funnest time was when my mom took me and my brother out and she drove us around all the neighborhoods in Springville. We both had a little more then a pillowcase full of candy. It was incredible how much candy we both had together. Back then I didn’t know it was possible to get that much candy in one night but we did it. It was also really fun because we got to go with our mom who we didn’t get to see very much. After we got home my brother, my mom, and I all watched scary shoes on TV and ate candy.
Nick
I believe that Halloween is a great holiday because as a kid I always looked forward to dressing up and going out with my brother to get all the candy we could. It was really fun to decide what we wanted to be, who was scarier, and then at the end who had the most candy. Me and my bother always had a blast going tick or treating, I’d have to say the funnest time was when my mom took me and my brother out and she drove us around all the neighborhoods in Springville. We both had a little more then a pillowcase full of candy. It was incredible how much candy we both had together. Back then I didn’t know it was possible to get that much candy in one night but we did it. It was also really fun because we got to go with our mom who we didn’t get to see very much. After we got home my brother, my mom, and I all watched scary shoes on TV and ate candy.
Nick
We can easily manage if we will only take, each day the burden appointed to it. But the load will be to heavy for us if we carry yesterday’s burden over again today, and then add then add then add the burden of the morrow before we are required to bear it.
By John Newton
I feel it applies to me quite a lot because it’s the vary thing that I do and some time I get so caught up in all the work that I have to do. With out even procrastinating I feel like I’m sinking in a ocean of papers. I keep learning that lesson the hard way and it sucks. I wish I would listen just not have to find out that way it has hurt my family and friends I think more than I know. I have a huge problem with “PIG” problem of impendent gratification. This is how I do things play know and work super hard at the last minute before it should be turned in.
What I think it means to live in the present is to not care for what tomorrow brings or even think about what could happen. I think it should be 30% past and 70% with the future so you can still learn from what has happened and all the things you could change and improve upon. You might get caught up in the one for to long and not focus on what is important to you. It has made him so in the future that he is not even thinking about the present and not planning how he is going to accomplish the tasks at hand.
Mark
By John Newton
I feel it applies to me quite a lot because it’s the vary thing that I do and some time I get so caught up in all the work that I have to do. With out even procrastinating I feel like I’m sinking in a ocean of papers. I keep learning that lesson the hard way and it sucks. I wish I would listen just not have to find out that way it has hurt my family and friends I think more than I know. I have a huge problem with “PIG” problem of impendent gratification. This is how I do things play know and work super hard at the last minute before it should be turned in.
What I think it means to live in the present is to not care for what tomorrow brings or even think about what could happen. I think it should be 30% past and 70% with the future so you can still learn from what has happened and all the things you could change and improve upon. You might get caught up in the one for to long and not focus on what is important to you. It has made him so in the future that he is not even thinking about the present and not planning how he is going to accomplish the tasks at hand.
Mark
Friday, November 7, 2008
I really like Halloween. It’s the funnest time of the year to be scared because of all of the superstitions that surround it. What really kind of irks me though, is how people complain and don’t like it. “It’s a waste of money” “there’s too much candy and junk” blah blah. Look, people, it’s not like there’s a law that requires you to celebrate the holiday. Some people may say, “but the kids like it blah blah all their friends do it blah blah”. If you don’t want your child participating in the commercial way of Halloween, then teach them about the more traditional way it was done and about what Halloween is originally about. Halloween, originally called All Hallows Eve, is about celebrating those who have died in the past year and paying respect to them.
Of course, as most things do, one event lead to another and BAM! Here we are with another commercial holiday. If you think about it, it is really the only day of the year in which teenage girls and now even younger girls can dress like sluts and get away with it. I didn’t realize that until recently haha.
Last Halloween my friend and I dressed up and Galinda and Elphaba. Galinda is Galinda the good from the Wizard of Oz and Wicked. Elphaba is the Wicked Witch of the West in Wicked. We got her green face paint and painted her face and hands and neck green. We also sprayed her hair black and her sister made her an awesome costume. I got a wand and a long blonde wig. Also her sister made me a nice pink dress to fit it all together. It was hilarious when we showed up at our friends Halloween party because we had told them that we were coming as lesbian lawyers.
This year was awesome too. We just dressed up as each other (which was funny, she looked way more pregnant that I do lol) then we went up to the Castle Theatre. The Castle Theatre is an amphitheatre up in Provo. There, we watched our stage crew/drama teacher and some old friends who had graduated last year, perform in the play Sweeney Todd. It was awesome cuz our teacher was playing the lead role as Sweeney. AAAh I love that play. Haha so does Russ.
Sena
Of course, as most things do, one event lead to another and BAM! Here we are with another commercial holiday. If you think about it, it is really the only day of the year in which teenage girls and now even younger girls can dress like sluts and get away with it. I didn’t realize that until recently haha.
Last Halloween my friend and I dressed up and Galinda and Elphaba. Galinda is Galinda the good from the Wizard of Oz and Wicked. Elphaba is the Wicked Witch of the West in Wicked. We got her green face paint and painted her face and hands and neck green. We also sprayed her hair black and her sister made her an awesome costume. I got a wand and a long blonde wig. Also her sister made me a nice pink dress to fit it all together. It was hilarious when we showed up at our friends Halloween party because we had told them that we were coming as lesbian lawyers.
This year was awesome too. We just dressed up as each other (which was funny, she looked way more pregnant that I do lol) then we went up to the Castle Theatre. The Castle Theatre is an amphitheatre up in Provo. There, we watched our stage crew/drama teacher and some old friends who had graduated last year, perform in the play Sweeney Todd. It was awesome cuz our teacher was playing the lead role as Sweeney. AAAh I love that play. Haha so does Russ.
Sena
Where I’ve Been
These past few months have been really CRAZY! I’ve been moving around a lot. Some things happened in my foster home and they thought it would be a good idea to remove all the kids from the home. So I was placed in South Jordan. It was supposed to be a temporary placement because I was in the process of getting adopted. Long story short, the family wasn’t approved by the committee so I stayed where I was. I really didn’t like the home so I kept asking my therapist and caseworker to let me move back to where I was before in Eagle Mountain. They finally listened to me and realized it would be beneficial for me. I also wanted to come back to Summit. I’m trying to graduate early so I can get my life started. I’m not in a program so I don’t ever get to go home with my family. I want to know where I’m going and what I’m doing so I don’t feel so alone in the world. I also went to Alta and Bingham High this year. If you ever have a choice between the two of them, Bingham is the way to go. So now I’m back.. That’s pretty much it.
Rachel
These past few months have been really CRAZY! I’ve been moving around a lot. Some things happened in my foster home and they thought it would be a good idea to remove all the kids from the home. So I was placed in South Jordan. It was supposed to be a temporary placement because I was in the process of getting adopted. Long story short, the family wasn’t approved by the committee so I stayed where I was. I really didn’t like the home so I kept asking my therapist and caseworker to let me move back to where I was before in Eagle Mountain. They finally listened to me and realized it would be beneficial for me. I also wanted to come back to Summit. I’m trying to graduate early so I can get my life started. I’m not in a program so I don’t ever get to go home with my family. I want to know where I’m going and what I’m doing so I don’t feel so alone in the world. I also went to Alta and Bingham High this year. If you ever have a choice between the two of them, Bingham is the way to go. So now I’m back.. That’s pretty much it.
Rachel
Well what I feel about President Elect Barrack Obama wining the election against Senator John McCain was good. But I don’t think he is ready to be our president because he hasn’t had enough experience, like John McCain has for almost twenty-seven years in the senate. And Obama thinks that giving health care to every one will be alright, but I don’t think that is a very good idea. because you’re giving it to drug addicts and homeless people and by doing that he is taking money from the people who have retirement funds and from the national government , (the U.S. treasurey) which I know will cause a big inflation on our economy and the taxes would be rasied up and making our U.S. dollar worthless to other countries. And he is taking the troops out of the Iraq war, which will cause a much bigger problem because the Taliban and al queda leaders will reignite the war in Pakistan and afhganistan or I should say the Middle East. The reason why I wanted senator john McCain to be president was that he had good ideas for our nation, (not saying that our country isn’t bad right now.) but the problems were having the financial crisis were having . And having a war with the middle east and its getting really bad for us right now and the house foreclosure’s in the nation and the three major car dealerships are in tough times right now. so our country is in the hands of president obama and his administration. And we have been in this place with the Reagan administration and those years were good and john McCain was in his Cabinet and he knows good techniques then Barack Obama, obama wants to bring the troops but that like “ A big white flag of surrender”. And senator McCain wants to make that place a stabilized country, and the plan to fix our economy, the health care plan issue really didn’t come up for him because he really hadn’t had a thought about that issue. And that is my opinion for john McCain for president
McCain & Palin ‘012
Lloyd
McCain & Palin ‘012
Lloyd
Two summers ago me and my best friend broke his wall out of his basement and dug forty by fifteen feet under his garage and then we made mixed some cement up and made walls. He ordered a hydraulic door which we made in to a wall; also I bought a keypad with a finger scanner. Next we put in grow lights in then built planter boxes and hocked up the water. Put in a couch in the back with a coffee table and my projector and screen with his Xbox 360. A week later the plants popped up and four months later I started to sell it and going to all sorts of parties I thought I had the life until I woke up and came to.
The consequences for this life style was and is damaging to the point that my mom wouldn’t give me five bucks for anything because she was so scared that I would buy drugs. To get back the trust of family members take a long time and it sucks. I wish kids these days could learn from others and not form getting caught doing it. Drugs are vary bad and they hurt your family, if not you. So that’s why I have decided to be a cop and try to get in the DEA and stop people from using drugs and from going down the road that I did.
Mark
The consequences for this life style was and is damaging to the point that my mom wouldn’t give me five bucks for anything because she was so scared that I would buy drugs. To get back the trust of family members take a long time and it sucks. I wish kids these days could learn from others and not form getting caught doing it. Drugs are vary bad and they hurt your family, if not you. So that’s why I have decided to be a cop and try to get in the DEA and stop people from using drugs and from going down the road that I did.
Mark
I had gone to court yesterday for my review. I wasn’t completely sure how it was going to go on. I was doing what I was supposed to, and passing all of my drug tests. I was coming to school, and going to work… but my family was in court with me. That was what made me a little nervous.
I didn’t really know how to react to that, when I saw them. I knew something was going to happen. Judge Noonan called on me to see how I was doing and if everything was going good. Of course, I said everything was fine; I had money saved, good grades, actually going to school, and passing my drug tests. She was so impressed with that she was speechless. It was actually kind of cool. But then she asked about home visits and my family.
I had to tell her I haven’t been on a home visit since August. My family doesn’t call me, or my foster parents, caseworker, or anything. So I stopped trying to fix things with them. My Judge asked if it hurt my feeling when my parents canceled the visit I scheduled before court, and I just said, yeah a little bit. So then Judge Noonan turned to my parents and talked to them. My dad’s new wife just started crying and acting like she just wanted people to feel sorry for her. She kept going on and on about my past and what I’ve done to hurt her and my dad.
It just kind of makes me think about a lot about my past, when I’m trying to forget about it and move forward. It just bugs me when people bring up things that happened years ago… even months ago. So now my family and I have to start all over and figure out how we all are going to move forward before my next court date in February.
Kelsee
I didn’t really know how to react to that, when I saw them. I knew something was going to happen. Judge Noonan called on me to see how I was doing and if everything was going good. Of course, I said everything was fine; I had money saved, good grades, actually going to school, and passing my drug tests. She was so impressed with that she was speechless. It was actually kind of cool. But then she asked about home visits and my family.
I had to tell her I haven’t been on a home visit since August. My family doesn’t call me, or my foster parents, caseworker, or anything. So I stopped trying to fix things with them. My Judge asked if it hurt my feeling when my parents canceled the visit I scheduled before court, and I just said, yeah a little bit. So then Judge Noonan turned to my parents and talked to them. My dad’s new wife just started crying and acting like she just wanted people to feel sorry for her. She kept going on and on about my past and what I’ve done to hurt her and my dad.
It just kind of makes me think about a lot about my past, when I’m trying to forget about it and move forward. It just bugs me when people bring up things that happened years ago… even months ago. So now my family and I have to start all over and figure out how we all are going to move forward before my next court date in February.
Kelsee
I am not sure what kind of life I will have outside of the group home. See I have been in-group homes so long I am afraid to talk young ladies especially if they are the slightest bit attractive, and even the ones that I don’t really find attractive. I guess the reason is because I have been around guys for the past several years of my life. So I guess I have turned shy in front of females my age. I mean don’t get me wrong I like some of the young ladies my age but I am afraid of saying/doing something dumb. I am very self-conscience and I don’t deal with rejection or embarrassment very well. I guess I have always been shy because I have never really had a girlfriend, and it was because I never really could act socially acceptable around girls. I would either say or do the wrong thing. I never really had friends who were girls either I just need to gain more guts.
James
James
Journal
The best thing I like about Christmas is all the happiness and joy. I really like to spend time with my family at that time. My dad and grandpa have a four-wheeler and pull me and my brother around on a tube. I have a lot of fun.
My grandpa has a big driveway. He has a bobcat and he lets me use it to plow the snow with it. I started using it last year and I’m already good at using it. He taught me how to use it and he just has me do all the work with it. I really like plowing the driveway with it because I just make a big huge pile and make forts out of it.
I had a really great Christmas last year. I spent it with my grandparents and on Christmas Eve I opened three presents. I got some games for my x box, some movies, and a great big k-nex rollercoaster and me and my grandpa built it in less than two hours. People say Christmas is the best time of the year and I would agree because that’s when you get to spend time with your family. I usually make my grandparents things for Christmas. I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!
Tayler
The best thing I like about Christmas is all the happiness and joy. I really like to spend time with my family at that time. My dad and grandpa have a four-wheeler and pull me and my brother around on a tube. I have a lot of fun.
My grandpa has a big driveway. He has a bobcat and he lets me use it to plow the snow with it. I started using it last year and I’m already good at using it. He taught me how to use it and he just has me do all the work with it. I really like plowing the driveway with it because I just make a big huge pile and make forts out of it.
I had a really great Christmas last year. I spent it with my grandparents and on Christmas Eve I opened three presents. I got some games for my x box, some movies, and a great big k-nex rollercoaster and me and my grandpa built it in less than two hours. People say Christmas is the best time of the year and I would agree because that’s when you get to spend time with your family. I usually make my grandparents things for Christmas. I LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!
Tayler
Friday, October 31, 2008
I am reading the whole series of Harry Potter and I have finished 1 and. I’m reading the third one now and my goal is to read them all before Christmas. I want to read the whole series strait.
My grandma loves the Harry Potter books and she loves anything with witches and wizards. She can read books 1,2 and 3 in one day and when she got the seventh book she spent all day reading it. She counted down the days and months until the seventh book came out. My grandpa can make anything out of wood and he has taught me how to use the tools. I love making things out of wood.
My grandpa likes Harry Potter too and he can make wands out of wood. He has taught me how to with a chisel. I love making things out of wood. My grandpa and me had a project to do for my school. We had to make a Greek boat and I spent one weekend making it my grandpa and me and I had a great time.
My grandma loves the Harry Potter books and she loves anything with witches and wizards. She can read books 1,2 and 3 in one day and when she got the seventh book she spent all day reading it. She counted down the days and months until the seventh book came out. My grandpa can make anything out of wood and he has taught me how to use the tools. I love making things out of wood.
My grandpa likes Harry Potter too and he can make wands out of wood. He has taught me how to with a chisel. I love making things out of wood. My grandpa and me had a project to do for my school. We had to make a Greek boat and I spent one weekend making it my grandpa and me and I had a great time.
To me knowledge is like the stuff you learn in school like math, science, history, etc. It’s something that you’re taught by another person or something you learn from a movie or a book. Wisdom to me is something you learn by going through life. You learn wisdom by making mistakes and realizing what you did wrong and how to fix it. Everyday you gain wisdom just by doing what you normally do everyday. Wisdom is like knowledge you gain the hard way. A good example of wisdom is old people; they are full of wisdom because they have lived along time, which gives them all that time to gain wisdom. You have to be young and stupid to be old and wise.
Nick
Nick
Halloween
I think Halloween is a great holiday. It’s great because everyone can have fun. Small children can dress up as who or what ever they want and get candy for it. Teens and adults can go to fancy dress parties and socialize and have a good time. Halloween is also steeped in symbolism from jack-o-lanterns to the very day itself. Personally I enjoy the latter, knowing the hidden meanings of things we find on All Hallows Eve.
Halloween also affords us the comfort and courage that come from wearing a mask. I’ll admit I feel braver when I wear a mask. Others can’t see and judge the real me, only what they can see. I find it interesting that we become different people when we tell ourselves we are someone else. Masks and costumes are ways for us to hide our weakness and our shortcomings, perhaps that’s why they are so universal and have occurred throughout time.
Halloween also affords us the comfort and courage that come from wearing a mask. I’ll admit I feel braver when I wear a mask. Others can’t see and judge the real me, only what they can see. I find it interesting that we become different people when we tell ourselves we are someone else. Masks and costumes are ways for us to hide our weakness and our shortcomings, perhaps that’s why they are so universal and have occurred throughout time.
LIVING IN THE MOMENT
Living for the present means not thinking about the consequences of tomorrow. A lot of people I know live for today. They do not think about the future, and what will happen if they do something. Living in the present is easier then to have to think about the consequences and what they determination happen if you do something.
Nobody knows when he or she is going to die or when he or she going to get hurt severely so they go out and do whatever they want. You never what is going to happen, so why not live for the present?
I feel if you understand your past you can make a better decision on your future. Personally, I think that’s what a lot of people who live in the present do. They don’t fully understand how to think about the future.
I’m not saying living in the present is bad or anything. I just think that you should think about some consequences before you make your actions.
Kelsee
Living for the present means not thinking about the consequences of tomorrow. A lot of people I know live for today. They do not think about the future, and what will happen if they do something. Living in the present is easier then to have to think about the consequences and what they determination happen if you do something.
Nobody knows when he or she is going to die or when he or she going to get hurt severely so they go out and do whatever they want. You never what is going to happen, so why not live for the present?
I feel if you understand your past you can make a better decision on your future. Personally, I think that’s what a lot of people who live in the present do. They don’t fully understand how to think about the future.
I’m not saying living in the present is bad or anything. I just think that you should think about some consequences before you make your actions.
Kelsee
Moves of Horror
Moves of Horror
Halloween use to be my favorite holiday but now it is just an ok holiday. The reason it is no longer my favorite holiday is because I can’t watch movies I use to. I was put into programming back when I was 14 years old, and in my first program I was not suppose to watch ‘R’ rated movies. I did it anyway. I got kicked out of that program because I screwed myself over. So then I was put into group homes. In the group homes I’ve been in I have been allowed to watch suspenseful movies, which are ok. But I don’t get the thrill, and adrenalin I use to get. I use to watch stuff like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (old and new), all the Halloween movies, etc… you know those movies yeah those ones. I loved watching the new horror movies the blood and gore stuff that gave me a thrill, and it was because it would put me on the edge of my seat.
James Martin
Halloween use to be my favorite holiday but now it is just an ok holiday. The reason it is no longer my favorite holiday is because I can’t watch movies I use to. I was put into programming back when I was 14 years old, and in my first program I was not suppose to watch ‘R’ rated movies. I did it anyway. I got kicked out of that program because I screwed myself over. So then I was put into group homes. In the group homes I’ve been in I have been allowed to watch suspenseful movies, which are ok. But I don’t get the thrill, and adrenalin I use to get. I use to watch stuff like the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (old and new), all the Halloween movies, etc… you know those movies yeah those ones. I loved watching the new horror movies the blood and gore stuff that gave me a thrill, and it was because it would put me on the edge of my seat.
James Martin
I moved to Utah about 4 years ago this thanksgiving. I lived in Southern California, and moving to Utah had never crossed my mind. I was in 9th grade at the time when my dad told me.
My dad thought we would move so I wouldn’t get into any more trouble than I was. I started drinking at age 9 when my older brother said it was a Kool-Aid party. But I still drank it because my dad wasn’t home I knew I wouldn’t get into trouble. I first tried a cigarette when I was about the same age but it tasted disgusting. But the next thing I knew I was stealing them and smoking them when my dad and his new wife weren’t home, which was often. I only smoked because it kind of made me feel a little better. When I turned about 10 I got into my brothers stash. I knew what it was and I was upset, so I took a pipe of his that i saw and I took what I saw and smoked it of course. It was only weed. But a year later I went up a level I guess you could say. I started being a speed ball. Then went to cocaine and meth at age 12. I didn’t really care what I was doing because it was like nobody could stop me. Nobody at school suspected that I would do something like that, but little did every body know. I started to deal the drugs I used to get money and get more drugs. It’s like the circle of life. I didn’t like myself. I started to get lower grades in about 7th and 8th grade but they were still passing. I was completely the kind of person know one would suspect.
But my dad wanted to move me to another state he thought would be better, but now I’m in even more trouble than I was when I didn’t live here. But I’m getting better.
My dad thought we would move so I wouldn’t get into any more trouble than I was. I started drinking at age 9 when my older brother said it was a Kool-Aid party. But I still drank it because my dad wasn’t home I knew I wouldn’t get into trouble. I first tried a cigarette when I was about the same age but it tasted disgusting. But the next thing I knew I was stealing them and smoking them when my dad and his new wife weren’t home, which was often. I only smoked because it kind of made me feel a little better. When I turned about 10 I got into my brothers stash. I knew what it was and I was upset, so I took a pipe of his that i saw and I took what I saw and smoked it of course. It was only weed. But a year later I went up a level I guess you could say. I started being a speed ball. Then went to cocaine and meth at age 12. I didn’t really care what I was doing because it was like nobody could stop me. Nobody at school suspected that I would do something like that, but little did every body know. I started to deal the drugs I used to get money and get more drugs. It’s like the circle of life. I didn’t like myself. I started to get lower grades in about 7th and 8th grade but they were still passing. I was completely the kind of person know one would suspect.
But my dad wanted to move me to another state he thought would be better, but now I’m in even more trouble than I was when I didn’t live here. But I’m getting better.
My friends
My friends, I’ve got good and bad friends. An example of a good friend would be my friend Jeff because he has always supported me even when I made a mistake. He would be there to say “I’m not here to judge how can I help”. An example of a bad friend would be Dominic because he supported me when I came to fighting and drinking which obviously is not a good thing to have. So I have friends on both spectrums good and bad. Which is not always a bad thing if you have lots of self-control, and it’s good because you get to learn more self-control, to learn from others mistakes, and to learn patience. The friends I want to keep are the good ones obviously because they have good qualities that I want to have someday. Character and integrity are something my good friends really look for in others. Which is something I also look at when I am looking for friends.
My friends, I’ve got good and bad friends. An example of a good friend would be my friend Jeff because he has always supported me even when I made a mistake. He would be there to say “I’m not here to judge how can I help”. An example of a bad friend would be Dominic because he supported me when I came to fighting and drinking which obviously is not a good thing to have. So I have friends on both spectrums good and bad. Which is not always a bad thing if you have lots of self-control, and it’s good because you get to learn more self-control, to learn from others mistakes, and to learn patience. The friends I want to keep are the good ones obviously because they have good qualities that I want to have someday. Character and integrity are something my good friends really look for in others. Which is something I also look at when I am looking for friends.
Fear
I am afraid I will never play football again. My high school chances of that are over and done with. I no longer have an opportunity of a scholarship. I have lost my muscle, weight, and speed. Biggest of all I can’t even talk to the coaches that are interested in me.
Football is one of the most important things to me in my life; I just can’t give it up. When my program demanded that of me I lost a part of myself. I don’t know if that part will ever come back. I know that the only person that can change my situation is myself. Maybe that is the scary part of it.
I should be working out during my time here at Summit while I am in gym. Instead I have been focused on giving back to the school and our new basketball team. If I truly have what it takes to play college ball I will get things done.
I hate addmitting I am wrong. Most everyone that has known me and knows my dreams has told me I won’t make it. That even includes family. I have always come through with what I say in the end. I can see my dream, and I am so close yet so far. Hope and faith is all I have. I have to do this for Regan, right here, right
Regan
I am afraid I will never play football again. My high school chances of that are over and done with. I no longer have an opportunity of a scholarship. I have lost my muscle, weight, and speed. Biggest of all I can’t even talk to the coaches that are interested in me.
Football is one of the most important things to me in my life; I just can’t give it up. When my program demanded that of me I lost a part of myself. I don’t know if that part will ever come back. I know that the only person that can change my situation is myself. Maybe that is the scary part of it.
I should be working out during my time here at Summit while I am in gym. Instead I have been focused on giving back to the school and our new basketball team. If I truly have what it takes to play college ball I will get things done.
I hate addmitting I am wrong. Most everyone that has known me and knows my dreams has told me I won’t make it. That even includes family. I have always come through with what I say in the end. I can see my dream, and I am so close yet so far. Hope and faith is all I have. I have to do this for Regan, right here, right
Regan
I believe that hard work can get you somewhere but you have to be a very outgoing and hard worker. My uncle didn’t even graduate high school and he makes 500,000 dollars a year of coarse he struggled thought life and he has worked very hard for that good of a job. But he could have things a lot easier if he would have just graduated high school. I think kids these days are lazy. They expect state assistance and all that but we shouldn’t expect people to take care of us. Especially if you are capable of getting a job then you should get one.
Taylor K.
Taylor K.
I agree with the statement that money is a great evil because money drives people crazy. It even drives people mad. With my brother and I we would fight over money that we would find around the house. But my brother and I had a job and my sister would steal our money so I had a safe and I would put my money in that so she wouldn’t be able to steal it. But money would drive us mad.
In the book Frankenstein were reading as a class Victor’s evil is the creature. The creature is evil and wants things from Victor and is asking a lot of Victor. What causes the creatures evil is he’s ugly and scary and has no friends. No one wants him around and everyone’s afraid of him. Everyone’s afraid of him hurting him. I would be afraid of him and I would beat him with a stick so he wouldn’t hurt me.
In the book Frankenstein were reading as a class Victor’s evil is the creature. The creature is evil and wants things from Victor and is asking a lot of Victor. What causes the creatures evil is he’s ugly and scary and has no friends. No one wants him around and everyone’s afraid of him. Everyone’s afraid of him hurting him. I would be afraid of him and I would beat him with a stick so he wouldn’t hurt me.
What if someone asked you what you think the root to all evil is? Well if someone asked me I would probably say money or pride. The reason why I would say that is because as I looked at our everyday life I realized that people are always committing crimes in order to keep up their pride or to get money. So what would be your root to all evil within yourself? As I was walking around school yesterday I noticed that people walk around with trying to keep their pride up so they will have evil in their minds and they don’t know anything else until they know how to let go of their pride. Their want for money or whatever else they have for the root to their evil.
Another example I have for people that have pride is the book we were reading in our English class is called Frankenstein. In the book this guy makes a monster and after the monster is made he runs away from his problem. But before the monster is made I think the guy has a lot of pride and he wants to prove to everyone that he can do something remarkable. So he makes the monster, but when the monster comes to life all he wants is for someone to love and no one will so the monster starts to kill people. But as you can tell everyone has a different reason for root to all evil. Some people its money, some its pride, some its even love, But there are so many different reasons for people to act the way that they do.
Sarah
Another example I have for people that have pride is the book we were reading in our English class is called Frankenstein. In the book this guy makes a monster and after the monster is made he runs away from his problem. But before the monster is made I think the guy has a lot of pride and he wants to prove to everyone that he can do something remarkable. So he makes the monster, but when the monster comes to life all he wants is for someone to love and no one will so the monster starts to kill people. But as you can tell everyone has a different reason for root to all evil. Some people its money, some its pride, some its even love, But there are so many different reasons for people to act the way that they do.
Sarah
How much education do you think someone needs?
I don’t think we need all of the education that we have to get here in school. I know plenty of people that don’t even have a G.E.D and are doing great. My general manager at McDonald’s is managing two stores and yea I’m sure no one wants to be managing a McDonald’s but you know what with work he’s going to be corporate soon and he’s 20 years old and has no G.E.D or anything.
What I think is really important is street smarts. That way you learn first hand how to budget money and still have something to eat the next day. My parents went through this with my sister and me. Some days my mom and dad didn’t even eat just so we could eat that day. Then we moved and my parents started to make more money but the thing is that they knew how to budget it. They didn’t just blow it.
I don’t think we need all of the education that we have to get here in school. I know plenty of people that don’t even have a G.E.D and are doing great. My general manager at McDonald’s is managing two stores and yea I’m sure no one wants to be managing a McDonald’s but you know what with work he’s going to be corporate soon and he’s 20 years old and has no G.E.D or anything.
What I think is really important is street smarts. That way you learn first hand how to budget money and still have something to eat the next day. My parents went through this with my sister and me. Some days my mom and dad didn’t even eat just so we could eat that day. Then we moved and my parents started to make more money but the thing is that they knew how to budget it. They didn’t just blow it.
Raiders Night
I just read an awesome book. The name of the book is called Raiders Night and it is a life long reader book. Being a football player and a team captain this book related to me well. Even if you are not into football this is a book for everyone.
It is an emotional story about the team captain Matt. He has some crap get out of hand during summer camp with hazing. When the ordeal threatens to tear the team and town apart, he and his best friends on the team (the Back Pack) have to decide what they will do as leaders.
Are the season and their D-1 scholarships more important than a teammate’s mental health and reputation? The book answers the question. If you want an uplifting story of learning to put self after others, this is it. I strongly recommend this book to all athletes.
I just read an awesome book. The name of the book is called Raiders Night and it is a life long reader book. Being a football player and a team captain this book related to me well. Even if you are not into football this is a book for everyone.
It is an emotional story about the team captain Matt. He has some crap get out of hand during summer camp with hazing. When the ordeal threatens to tear the team and town apart, he and his best friends on the team (the Back Pack) have to decide what they will do as leaders.
Are the season and their D-1 scholarships more important than a teammate’s mental health and reputation? The book answers the question. If you want an uplifting story of learning to put self after others, this is it. I strongly recommend this book to all athletes.
My goals in life.
I have a number of things I want in life, and in order to be able to do any of
them I have to set goals for my self. Right now I just want to make sure I get through my high schooling and get a part time job so I can start saving for part of my tuition.
I have always thought of myself getting married but when I was little I did what any other five through twelve year olds did. I just imagined that I only would want to marry a celebrity. That is not the case anymore. I find myself realizing that that wouldn’t be real.
I only want to marry someone if I love him or her. We would need to have trust and a honest relationship. It would also be important if we had things in common. A part of a relationship is being able to except the other persons flaws. Some things I know I can’t deal with are bad hygiene, cheating, and violence. I can’t see myself with some one who can’t take care of themself or some one who say they love and then go and sleep around. When you get married you make vows to be devoted to that person and that person only. If you’re interested in other people then you don’t belong in a marital situation, and the violence situation I won’t put up with that at all. I know that some people feel the need to make sure that their strength is known and I personally don’t care. You don’t abuse the people that love you. And I will tell anyone that I may be involved with the same thing.
If you lay one hand on me in a violent way I will tie you to the side of a car and speed down the freeway until they start banging up against the side of it.
After all of my love life and everything is all stable, and my money situation is good
I will start college. I plan on going to college for at least six years to get my masters in
the forensic field, or in being a reptile specialty.
By: Shalee
I have a number of things I want in life, and in order to be able to do any of
them I have to set goals for my self. Right now I just want to make sure I get through my high schooling and get a part time job so I can start saving for part of my tuition.
I have always thought of myself getting married but when I was little I did what any other five through twelve year olds did. I just imagined that I only would want to marry a celebrity. That is not the case anymore. I find myself realizing that that wouldn’t be real.
I only want to marry someone if I love him or her. We would need to have trust and a honest relationship. It would also be important if we had things in common. A part of a relationship is being able to except the other persons flaws. Some things I know I can’t deal with are bad hygiene, cheating, and violence. I can’t see myself with some one who can’t take care of themself or some one who say they love and then go and sleep around. When you get married you make vows to be devoted to that person and that person only. If you’re interested in other people then you don’t belong in a marital situation, and the violence situation I won’t put up with that at all. I know that some people feel the need to make sure that their strength is known and I personally don’t care. You don’t abuse the people that love you. And I will tell anyone that I may be involved with the same thing.
If you lay one hand on me in a violent way I will tie you to the side of a car and speed down the freeway until they start banging up against the side of it.
After all of my love life and everything is all stable, and my money situation is good
I will start college. I plan on going to college for at least six years to get my masters in
the forensic field, or in being a reptile specialty.
By: Shalee
My childhood was like any other. I was born in a hospital with my birth mom and my dad right there. My older brother and grandma were also there… so I’ve heard. My dad was not married to my birth mother. It was on January 15th, 1991. My first memory was of my mom, and boyfriend chasing my brothers and I up the stairs because she was drunk.
A couple of months later my dad met a new woman, Tracy Ruiz, and she helped him go to AA and NA so he could stay clean for his kids. She had 2 daughters that didn’t like my dad. But my dad and Tracy married February 1992, with family and friends there.
She encouraged my dad to get full custody of my older brother, Reece, and I. My birth mother wasn’t fit to do the job.
My mom worked in Riverside, CA and my dad worked in Palm Springs, CA. So we moved a lot because they couldn’t decide where to live. I went to a private school in the beginning of 2nd grade.
Little did I know my dad and Tracy were planning on getting a divorce when I was in 2nd grade. I moved to Landers, CA that year with my dad and brother. It was only us until my dad met yet, another woman, who happened to be my bus-driver at the time, and started to play the dating game. Neither me, nor, my brother liked this woman, but it didn’t matter to my dad.
This is where I ended up, because of that woman… anything can happen.
Kelsee
A couple of months later my dad met a new woman, Tracy Ruiz, and she helped him go to AA and NA so he could stay clean for his kids. She had 2 daughters that didn’t like my dad. But my dad and Tracy married February 1992, with family and friends there.
She encouraged my dad to get full custody of my older brother, Reece, and I. My birth mother wasn’t fit to do the job.
My mom worked in Riverside, CA and my dad worked in Palm Springs, CA. So we moved a lot because they couldn’t decide where to live. I went to a private school in the beginning of 2nd grade.
Little did I know my dad and Tracy were planning on getting a divorce when I was in 2nd grade. I moved to Landers, CA that year with my dad and brother. It was only us until my dad met yet, another woman, who happened to be my bus-driver at the time, and started to play the dating game. Neither me, nor, my brother liked this woman, but it didn’t matter to my dad.
This is where I ended up, because of that woman… anything can happen.
Kelsee
Frankenstein
In my young life time I have seen/been told that Frankenstein was either green or pale, was created by some mad scientist and his assistant, and had freaking bolts in his neck and stitching all over his body. But now I am being told something different, and see right now in English I am reading the original version of Frankenstein. The book I’m reading it’s weird because Frankenstein is the creator with out assistant. There is no bolt in the neck, and the monster is made up of dead people, now that’s just weird, literally he is made up of random body parts from a slaughterhouse. It’s just like life for you to hear something and turns out it is wrong I tell you what I think that life is there to screw you over. Because everyone says “do what you set your mind to” and everyone can except for when life throws hardballs at you, and if somebody dies then that really does affect your life. So yeah life is there to screw you over I my opinion.
Monday, October 6, 2008
My Problems
My problems
I’ve seen plenty of movies where there is a perfect family. I hate those movies because I watch the movie and then I wish I had that kind of family. Instead of the family that I have I mean don’t think I hate my family I wouldn’t trade them for the world. They have taught me a whole lot. I have learned about religion, to help others, to work hard, and how to be a bad person. I mean I learned how to drink alcohol at age ten, and I was abused in all ways from age 2-15. I ended being a very aggressive person and hurt others.
My dad seemed to neglect me from age 7 to age 13ish until I got into trouble with the law, which was around age 13ish. I remember one time my mom and I got into an argument over me swearing, and when she caught me she yelled “get you’re a*$ down to your room” and she kicked me down the stairs.
My uncle got me into drinking alcohol and it took one time of drinking alcohol, and I was hooked from then on I was abusing alcohol every chance I could. I have drank pretty much everything from beer (gross) to two year old Caribbean rum (spicy).
These are the reasons why I am glad I am in a group home because I am now away from abuse and alcohol. I have been sober for quite some time now. My family has not changed much except my mom has quit smoking that makes me proud of her. My grandparents are still there for me loving and cherishing me as much as they can.
I am now learning how to change it is coming slowly but it is still coming. Change is very possible even you can do it. Thank for taking time out of your day to read this.
I’ve seen plenty of movies where there is a perfect family. I hate those movies because I watch the movie and then I wish I had that kind of family. Instead of the family that I have I mean don’t think I hate my family I wouldn’t trade them for the world. They have taught me a whole lot. I have learned about religion, to help others, to work hard, and how to be a bad person. I mean I learned how to drink alcohol at age ten, and I was abused in all ways from age 2-15. I ended being a very aggressive person and hurt others.
My dad seemed to neglect me from age 7 to age 13ish until I got into trouble with the law, which was around age 13ish. I remember one time my mom and I got into an argument over me swearing, and when she caught me she yelled “get you’re a*$ down to your room” and she kicked me down the stairs.
My uncle got me into drinking alcohol and it took one time of drinking alcohol, and I was hooked from then on I was abusing alcohol every chance I could. I have drank pretty much everything from beer (gross) to two year old Caribbean rum (spicy).
These are the reasons why I am glad I am in a group home because I am now away from abuse and alcohol. I have been sober for quite some time now. My family has not changed much except my mom has quit smoking that makes me proud of her. My grandparents are still there for me loving and cherishing me as much as they can.
I am now learning how to change it is coming slowly but it is still coming. Change is very possible even you can do it. Thank for taking time out of your day to read this.
Friday, October 3, 2008
STEM CELL RESEARCH/ CLONING
9/26/08
I believe that steam cell research/cloning is a good thing. Because it is interesting and harmless there are no real harmful effects it could have on a person or society, I mean if anything it could help us so much that we could cure many viruses and life threatening diseases and cancers, such as heart disease, sexual transmitted diseases and also many if not all cancers, then we would have much less deaths and many more cured people and much less people on disability from the state/country the money our government puts out for people with disability could be used for many other things. The benefits are that we can help people so much and if it takes a few harmless experiments then we should pursue it.
People are scared of new things, I believe that we have to come out of our bubble in our near future and accept that technology is infinite, meaning that its always advancing and im sure it always will. If society pushes away good things then we will never be able to perfect our work, and if things aren’t perfected is when people will get hurt. If we don’t allow stem cell research or cloning then people are going to be doing it in there basement laboratories and might cause a bigger problem than we would if we had funds to support the experiments.
Taylor K.
9/26/08
I believe that steam cell research/cloning is a good thing. Because it is interesting and harmless there are no real harmful effects it could have on a person or society, I mean if anything it could help us so much that we could cure many viruses and life threatening diseases and cancers, such as heart disease, sexual transmitted diseases and also many if not all cancers, then we would have much less deaths and many more cured people and much less people on disability from the state/country the money our government puts out for people with disability could be used for many other things. The benefits are that we can help people so much and if it takes a few harmless experiments then we should pursue it.
People are scared of new things, I believe that we have to come out of our bubble in our near future and accept that technology is infinite, meaning that its always advancing and im sure it always will. If society pushes away good things then we will never be able to perfect our work, and if things aren’t perfected is when people will get hurt. If we don’t allow stem cell research or cloning then people are going to be doing it in there basement laboratories and might cause a bigger problem than we would if we had funds to support the experiments.
Taylor K.
Knowledge and Wisdom
What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom ?
Knowledge is just a bunch of mindless facts with no real purpose to life
Wisdom is a extreme understanding of life .
Why are they important ?
Knowledge is important because it is very useful at certain times and help solve problems
But just because you know alot doesn’t mean your smart or stupid.
Wisdom is good in the same way but u cant learn wisdom well not exactly anyway
Tyler
Knowledge is just a bunch of mindless facts with no real purpose to life
Wisdom is a extreme understanding of life .
Why are they important ?
Knowledge is important because it is very useful at certain times and help solve problems
But just because you know alot doesn’t mean your smart or stupid.
Wisdom is good in the same way but u cant learn wisdom well not exactly anyway
Tyler
What is a Good Leader?
What is a good leader?
A good leader is somebody that just naturally knows what to do in all of the situations that other people don’t know what to do. When they do something that has to do with the whole group they make a decision that will help the whole group not just themselves. I think that my dad is a big leader because he runs a company so he kind of has to take control. He works with his friends but even if they mess up he has to be hard on them because he has to lead the company in a good direction. He takes care of the whole place by himself because his secretary cant do it and nobody else knows what needs to be done so he has to take care of the place.
Ryan
A good leader is somebody that just naturally knows what to do in all of the situations that other people don’t know what to do. When they do something that has to do with the whole group they make a decision that will help the whole group not just themselves. I think that my dad is a big leader because he runs a company so he kind of has to take control. He works with his friends but even if they mess up he has to be hard on them because he has to lead the company in a good direction. He takes care of the whole place by himself because his secretary cant do it and nobody else knows what needs to be done so he has to take care of the place.
Ryan
Afraid of Love
I am afraid of love. I’m afraid to be loved and to let my heart love another.
I have seen love tear people apart, and I’ve seen it bring people together.
I think it seems more like fantasy when I see love, because when you get
hurt by love you end up thinking that it’s always to good to be true.
I think my fear is both negative and positive. It can be positive because
my fear helps me protect me from getting hurt and avoid getting too
attached to anyone. It can be negative because I keep myself from
experiencing anything, and I could miss out on the real thing and
finding what I want in a relationship.
Over all I think my fear has had a negative effect on my life.
I also think that since I have been working on my fears I have
found potential love. It wasn’t where I thought it would be either.
I came to a new school thinking I was content within myself, and
then I met Angelo. Everyone always tells me that I don’t know what
love is and that I’m too young. They are wrong I know what my love is,
and I know how I feel.
By: Shalee
I have seen love tear people apart, and I’ve seen it bring people together.
I think it seems more like fantasy when I see love, because when you get
hurt by love you end up thinking that it’s always to good to be true.
I think my fear is both negative and positive. It can be positive because
my fear helps me protect me from getting hurt and avoid getting too
attached to anyone. It can be negative because I keep myself from
experiencing anything, and I could miss out on the real thing and
finding what I want in a relationship.
Over all I think my fear has had a negative effect on my life.
I also think that since I have been working on my fears I have
found potential love. It wasn’t where I thought it would be either.
I came to a new school thinking I was content within myself, and
then I met Angelo. Everyone always tells me that I don’t know what
love is and that I’m too young. They are wrong I know what my love is,
and I know how I feel.
By: Shalee
Off Topic
This journal is suppose to be about “what makes writing good”. I really do not want to write about that. Not because I’m a stubborn student, but because I have heavier things weighing on my mind. So, take that.
My brother died around 11:40 Sunday morning on July 13. I remember waking up thinking “blah, I wanna shower”. But when I walked out of my room I saw that my parents were running around, grabbing this and that. When I asked what was going on my mom told me that something had gone wrong with Boyd, my brother, they thought that a blood vessel in his head had burst and he was being transferred to another hospital for a cat scan.
“I want to go!” I said, I must have said it a dozen times before they left. “No,” they’d say. “Why??” “Because we need you here for your brother in case something happens.” I was hurt and angry. And really wanted a shower, even though I wasn’t dirty. Why couldn’t I go? Nothing was going to happen, he was going to pull through like he always did. And even IF something DID happen, we could tell Rickey, my younger brother, when we got back.
Well, my parents left, my brother slept, and I stayed. Instead of taking a shower while I waited to find out what all was going on, I watched t.v. and ate. It seemed to be taking them forever to call and tell me what was going on. So, I decided to call them and ask if I could get on the computer. There was no answer. I was annoyed, thinking that my mom was doing what she usually does to me; sees that it’s me calling and ignores it.
Of course, it really hadn’t been that long since they had left. Maybe a half hour, so, they wouldn’t (or shouldn’t) be at the hospital yet. More and more time went by and I must’ve called half a dozen times, not to ask if I could get on the computer, but now to ask if everything was okay. It had been about an hour and a half, I should’ve heard from them and I was starting to freak out.
Around noon I was able to get ahold of them. I don’t remember if it was that I had called and they finally answered, or if they had called me back. I could tell by my moms voice that something was not good. But I was not, though I should have been, expecting what I heard next. “He’s gone.”
Some more words were exchanged, I can’t remember what they were. We hung up and I put the food I had been holding down and sat on the couch. I wasn’t crying, not yet. After a bit, my brother got up and I asked him to just watch t.v. with me instead of playing his video games. He really didn’t want to, but I can only guess that he could tell that something was wrong so he sat with me.
When my parents got home my mom sat down on the couch with my brother. I was on the loveseat and my dad was in his chair. My brother cried, of course, when she told him. Boyd and Rickey were like buddies, always hanging out, doing what they could together. Rickey didn’t like seeing Boyd sick so he only saw him about 3 times during the time Boyd spent in the hospital. I can’t begin to imagine how he was feeling.
Boyd’s funeral was the following weekend..I felt so bad that I didn’t finish the book I was reading him. I had chose to get high instead. I don’t want to write anymore. And I don’t care if any of you read this or not.
Sena
My brother died around 11:40 Sunday morning on July 13. I remember waking up thinking “blah, I wanna shower”. But when I walked out of my room I saw that my parents were running around, grabbing this and that. When I asked what was going on my mom told me that something had gone wrong with Boyd, my brother, they thought that a blood vessel in his head had burst and he was being transferred to another hospital for a cat scan.
“I want to go!” I said, I must have said it a dozen times before they left. “No,” they’d say. “Why??” “Because we need you here for your brother in case something happens.” I was hurt and angry. And really wanted a shower, even though I wasn’t dirty. Why couldn’t I go? Nothing was going to happen, he was going to pull through like he always did. And even IF something DID happen, we could tell Rickey, my younger brother, when we got back.
Well, my parents left, my brother slept, and I stayed. Instead of taking a shower while I waited to find out what all was going on, I watched t.v. and ate. It seemed to be taking them forever to call and tell me what was going on. So, I decided to call them and ask if I could get on the computer. There was no answer. I was annoyed, thinking that my mom was doing what she usually does to me; sees that it’s me calling and ignores it.
Of course, it really hadn’t been that long since they had left. Maybe a half hour, so, they wouldn’t (or shouldn’t) be at the hospital yet. More and more time went by and I must’ve called half a dozen times, not to ask if I could get on the computer, but now to ask if everything was okay. It had been about an hour and a half, I should’ve heard from them and I was starting to freak out.
Around noon I was able to get ahold of them. I don’t remember if it was that I had called and they finally answered, or if they had called me back. I could tell by my moms voice that something was not good. But I was not, though I should have been, expecting what I heard next. “He’s gone.”
Some more words were exchanged, I can’t remember what they were. We hung up and I put the food I had been holding down and sat on the couch. I wasn’t crying, not yet. After a bit, my brother got up and I asked him to just watch t.v. with me instead of playing his video games. He really didn’t want to, but I can only guess that he could tell that something was wrong so he sat with me.
When my parents got home my mom sat down on the couch with my brother. I was on the loveseat and my dad was in his chair. My brother cried, of course, when she told him. Boyd and Rickey were like buddies, always hanging out, doing what they could together. Rickey didn’t like seeing Boyd sick so he only saw him about 3 times during the time Boyd spent in the hospital. I can’t begin to imagine how he was feeling.
Boyd’s funeral was the following weekend..I felt so bad that I didn’t finish the book I was reading him. I had chose to get high instead. I don’t want to write anymore. And I don’t care if any of you read this or not.
Sena
Scared
What is one thing that you are scared of? Well the first thing that I am scared of is losing the best friend that I have ever had. The other day, on 10/2/08, I had a friend come to me and give me a note and it said that he didn’t want anything to do with me. When I read that all I could think is what happened and how can I make it so that he will want to talk to me? All that night at my house I just sat there and wanted to know what did I do wrong to make him do that.
The next day at school I saw him and all I wanted was to have him hold me and tell me that everything was ok. Also when I saw him I just wanted to cry and tell him that whatever I did to make him mad I would do anything to make him happy again. But If I had one wish right now I would wish that I could turn back time and change everything that I did to make him mad at me. I would give anything and everything to make him and me good again. If you had one wish right now what would you change?
Sarah 1 period
The next day at school I saw him and all I wanted was to have him hold me and tell me that everything was ok. Also when I saw him I just wanted to cry and tell him that whatever I did to make him mad I would do anything to make him happy again. But If I had one wish right now I would wish that I could turn back time and change everything that I did to make him mad at me. I would give anything and everything to make him and me good again. If you had one wish right now what would you change?
Sarah 1 period
Good Person
The qualities of a good person to me are honesty, trustworthy, respectful and nice. Usually people with these characteristics are good people, at least all the ones that I know. They should know right from wrong also most people do. I know right from wrong because my parents taught me when I was a little kid. I also learned wrong and right at school and church. I think that I know what is wrong from right pretty good. I am pretty sure most of the kids my age know wrong from right. If not they should learn it pretty quickly because if not they are going to have a lot of problems in life and they are also going to get in a lot of trouble if they don’t learn it because they are probably going to make a lot of the wrong choices.
Nick
Nick
Leadership
Leadership
Good leaders and idols I have seen in my life and I look up to are usually athletes. My favorite pro players are: Steve Young, Payton Manning, Champ Bailey, and Ladainian Tomlinson. Even though I am older than all of them, I still look up to and love my fellow teammates Tyler Wallace, Tyson Udy, DJ Tealivea.
I believe a great leader is someone who builds trust with those around them. Leaders generate a love from the people that follow them without trickery, manipulation, or force. Leaders also have to put the wants and needs of the group as a whole above themselves. They love their followers.
The greatest leaders lead first by example and then by vocalization. Being approachable and willing to listen is important too. Admitting wrongdoing or bad decisions and changing, as I see it, finishes and completes them. These are all things I am working on and striving to be. I was a leader in football but I went against these things. Hopefully I will earn another chance to redeem myself.
Regan
Good leaders and idols I have seen in my life and I look up to are usually athletes. My favorite pro players are: Steve Young, Payton Manning, Champ Bailey, and Ladainian Tomlinson. Even though I am older than all of them, I still look up to and love my fellow teammates Tyler Wallace, Tyson Udy, DJ Tealivea.
I believe a great leader is someone who builds trust with those around them. Leaders generate a love from the people that follow them without trickery, manipulation, or force. Leaders also have to put the wants and needs of the group as a whole above themselves. They love their followers.
The greatest leaders lead first by example and then by vocalization. Being approachable and willing to listen is important too. Admitting wrongdoing or bad decisions and changing, as I see it, finishes and completes them. These are all things I am working on and striving to be. I was a leader in football but I went against these things. Hopefully I will earn another chance to redeem myself.
Regan
Fear
What I am afraid of is pretty much what a lot of people are afraid of. My biggest fear is have my loved one lost to death. An example is my father. He is an important part of my life, and I don’t know what I am going to do when he dies. I am scared of loosing him in an accident in drunk driving or a fight with somebody when he is drunk and doesn’t know what he is doing.
This affects my life because it could happen at any minute at any time and nobody knows when it is going to happen. It is a scary thing to think about. It worries me sometimes when it is going to happen what I am going to do when it does happen.
Another thing I am afraid of is my step mom in California having cancer. I don’t know what is going to happen with her. I am not there so I can’t just go over to her house and see what is going on with it. I call her but I don’t know how it is truly affecting her, and my sisters.
It is a scary to think about what you are truly scared of and nobody likes to think about it, but everyone is afraid of at least one thing, Even though some people say they are scared of nothing, if you think long and hard enough there will be something that you are fearing.
Kelsee
This affects my life because it could happen at any minute at any time and nobody knows when it is going to happen. It is a scary thing to think about. It worries me sometimes when it is going to happen what I am going to do when it does happen.
Another thing I am afraid of is my step mom in California having cancer. I don’t know what is going to happen with her. I am not there so I can’t just go over to her house and see what is going on with it. I call her but I don’t know how it is truly affecting her, and my sisters.
It is a scary to think about what you are truly scared of and nobody likes to think about it, but everyone is afraid of at least one thing, Even though some people say they are scared of nothing, if you think long and hard enough there will be something that you are fearing.
Kelsee
Friday, September 26, 2008
Good Person
What I would consider to be qualities of a good person is helping others when needed and is nice too. I know who people are when they’re nice. In the movie I Am Legend, Robert Nevel was a good person because he used his time to find a cure for the disease. Instead of leaving to save himself and be somewhere safe he stayed in New York City to find the cure to save these people.
How I know what good is is by seeing what people are doing. You can tell how people act around others. You can tell by if someone does things that are good. If I do a good deed for others then I know that I’m a good person.
The quote described how a good person acts. Like in the first quote, “Each person has inside a basic decency and goodness” and that’s good. That’s a good quote. I agree with the quote. It describes a good person.
Tayler
How I know what good is is by seeing what people are doing. You can tell how people act around others. You can tell by if someone does things that are good. If I do a good deed for others then I know that I’m a good person.
The quote described how a good person acts. Like in the first quote, “Each person has inside a basic decency and goodness” and that’s good. That’s a good quote. I agree with the quote. It describes a good person.
Tayler
Brother
This journal is suppose to be about “what makes writing good”. I really do not want to write about that. Not because I’m a stubborn student, but because I have heavier things weighing on my mind. So, take that.
My brother died around 11:40 Sunday morning on July 13. I remember waking up thinking “blah, I wanna shower”. But when I walked out of my room I saw that my parents were running around, grabbing this and that. When I asked what was going on my mom told me that something had gone wrong with Boyd, my brother, they thought that a blood vessel in his head had burst and he was being transferred to another hospital for a cat scan.
“I want to go!” I said, I must have said it a dozen times before they left. “No,” they’d say. “Why??” “Because we need you here for your brother in case something happens.” I was hurt and angry. And really wanted a shower, even though I wasn’t dirty. Why couldn’t I go? Nothing was going to happen, he was going to pull through like he always did. And even IF something DID happen, we could tell Rickey, my younger brother, when we got back.
Well, my parents left, my brother slept, and I stayed. Instead of taking a shower while I waited to find out what all was going on, I watched t.v. and ate. It seemed to be taking them forever to call and tell me what was going on. So, I decided to call them and ask if I could get on the computer. There was no answer. I was annoyed, thinking that my mom was doing what she usually does to me; sees that it’s me calling and ignores it.
Of course, it really hadn’t been that long since they had left. Maybe a half hour, so, they wouldn’t (or shouldn’t) be at the hospital yet. More and more time went by and I must’ve called half a dozen times, not to ask if I could get on the computer, but now to ask if everything was okay. It had been about an hour and a half, I should’ve heard from them and I was starting to freak out.
Around noon I was able to get ahold of them. I don’t remember if it was that I had called and they finally answered, or if they had called me back. I could tell by my moms voice that something was not good. But I was not, though I should have been, expecting what I heard next. “He’s gone.”
Some more words were exchanged, I can’t remember what they were. We hung up and I put the food I had been holding down and sat on the couch. I wasn’t crying, not yet. After a bit, my brother got up and I asked him to just watch t.v. with me instead of playing his video games. He really didn’t want to, but I can only guess that he could tell that something was wrong so he sat with me.
When my parents got home my mom sat down on the couch with my brother. I was on the loveseat and my dad was in his chair. My brother cried, of course, when she told him. Boyd and Rickey were like buddies, always hanging out, doing what they could together. Rickey didn’t like seeing Boyd sick so he only saw him about 3 times during the time Boyd spent in the hospital. I can’t begin to imagine how he was feeling.
Boyd’s funeral was the following weekend..I felt so bad that I didn’t finish the book I was reading him. I had chose to get high instead. I don’t want to write anymore. And I don’t care if any of you read this or not.
Sena
My brother died around 11:40 Sunday morning on July 13. I remember waking up thinking “blah, I wanna shower”. But when I walked out of my room I saw that my parents were running around, grabbing this and that. When I asked what was going on my mom told me that something had gone wrong with Boyd, my brother, they thought that a blood vessel in his head had burst and he was being transferred to another hospital for a cat scan.
“I want to go!” I said, I must have said it a dozen times before they left. “No,” they’d say. “Why??” “Because we need you here for your brother in case something happens.” I was hurt and angry. And really wanted a shower, even though I wasn’t dirty. Why couldn’t I go? Nothing was going to happen, he was going to pull through like he always did. And even IF something DID happen, we could tell Rickey, my younger brother, when we got back.
Well, my parents left, my brother slept, and I stayed. Instead of taking a shower while I waited to find out what all was going on, I watched t.v. and ate. It seemed to be taking them forever to call and tell me what was going on. So, I decided to call them and ask if I could get on the computer. There was no answer. I was annoyed, thinking that my mom was doing what she usually does to me; sees that it’s me calling and ignores it.
Of course, it really hadn’t been that long since they had left. Maybe a half hour, so, they wouldn’t (or shouldn’t) be at the hospital yet. More and more time went by and I must’ve called half a dozen times, not to ask if I could get on the computer, but now to ask if everything was okay. It had been about an hour and a half, I should’ve heard from them and I was starting to freak out.
Around noon I was able to get ahold of them. I don’t remember if it was that I had called and they finally answered, or if they had called me back. I could tell by my moms voice that something was not good. But I was not, though I should have been, expecting what I heard next. “He’s gone.”
Some more words were exchanged, I can’t remember what they were. We hung up and I put the food I had been holding down and sat on the couch. I wasn’t crying, not yet. After a bit, my brother got up and I asked him to just watch t.v. with me instead of playing his video games. He really didn’t want to, but I can only guess that he could tell that something was wrong so he sat with me.
When my parents got home my mom sat down on the couch with my brother. I was on the loveseat and my dad was in his chair. My brother cried, of course, when she told him. Boyd and Rickey were like buddies, always hanging out, doing what they could together. Rickey didn’t like seeing Boyd sick so he only saw him about 3 times during the time Boyd spent in the hospital. I can’t begin to imagine how he was feeling.
Boyd’s funeral was the following weekend..I felt so bad that I didn’t finish the book I was reading him. I had chose to get high instead. I don’t want to write anymore. And I don’t care if any of you read this or not.
Sena
Cloning
Is cloning bad or good?
I don’t think that cloning is bad but I think its stupid because if we start cloning everybody or even peoples body parts like livers and we start to cure every single persons sickness then I can almost guarantee that this world will be so over populated and there will b e so many more homeless people in this world and if we did discover it would not give people equal rights to get this kind of treatment because it will be too expensive. Also God made us one of a kind and I think that that’s how it should be. If you think its right because God gave us the ability to do it your wrong because God also gave us the ability to make our own choices so well see what happens.
Ryan
I don’t think that cloning is bad but I think its stupid because if we start cloning everybody or even peoples body parts like livers and we start to cure every single persons sickness then I can almost guarantee that this world will be so over populated and there will b e so many more homeless people in this world and if we did discover it would not give people equal rights to get this kind of treatment because it will be too expensive. Also God made us one of a kind and I think that that’s how it should be. If you think its right because God gave us the ability to do it your wrong because God also gave us the ability to make our own choices so well see what happens.
Ryan
Leadership
In order to be a good leader what does the person have to have? I think that they need to be able to help other people before themselves. They should also be able to control their anger when times get hard. A good leader should know how to take charge of a situation when the time calls for it. Try and think of who would be a good leader would be. It could be someone you go to school with, you could work with them. Hey the person could even be you. Now think of yourself as a leader. Are you a good leader? Do people listen to you? Is your group strong or is it weak? Do other people want you to be their leader?
If that sounds like someone you know then try and think of how you can let the person know that they would be a good leader. If it sounds like you then try and think of how you can strengthen your leadership skills.
Sarah
If that sounds like someone you know then try and think of how you can let the person know that they would be a good leader. If it sounds like you then try and think of how you can strengthen your leadership skills.
Sarah
Leadership
Leadership
Some things to me that make a leader or qualities I would want a leader to have
are things like being a good person and a person who is willing to serve others.
Someone who is dedicated to his or her tasks. Someone willing to make sacrifices for
others, that is a good influence and role model for others. Someone who doesn’t
do things to get attention and to gain popularity.
Someone who I think is an example of a good leader is my father.
He may not have been perfect or made the right choices, but when I was born my mom
left my father and I, took our stuff and sold it for drugs. My dad had no clue how to raise
A girl, let alone raise one on his own. He didn’t give up. he kept me and raised me.
I think Robert Walton is an example of a good leader at times.
He helped a complete stranger. He’s trying to follow his dreams no matter the cost
even though some of those costs might not be the best.
By: Shalee
Some things to me that make a leader or qualities I would want a leader to have
are things like being a good person and a person who is willing to serve others.
Someone who is dedicated to his or her tasks. Someone willing to make sacrifices for
others, that is a good influence and role model for others. Someone who doesn’t
do things to get attention and to gain popularity.
Someone who I think is an example of a good leader is my father.
He may not have been perfect or made the right choices, but when I was born my mom
left my father and I, took our stuff and sold it for drugs. My dad had no clue how to raise
A girl, let alone raise one on his own. He didn’t give up. he kept me and raised me.
I think Robert Walton is an example of a good leader at times.
He helped a complete stranger. He’s trying to follow his dreams no matter the cost
even though some of those costs might not be the best.
By: Shalee
Leadership
Being a good leader would be hard to be, in my opinion. People have to have good self -esteem, and have to think about others before them selves. They have to be able to charge and make good decisions.
Usually they think on there feet, think of others before them selves, and put their best interests first. They inspire others and they do not seek the glory.
My brother has good leadership skills because he knows what to do when he needs to make a decision for others or himself. He knows how to take charge. For example, when the sergeant tells him to be the leader of something, he involves everybody and asks what everybody thinks about his decision. He then makes his final decision. He inspires people, and definitely doesn’t be the leader for the glory.
It takes real people to be a leader.
Kelsee
Usually they think on there feet, think of others before them selves, and put their best interests first. They inspire others and they do not seek the glory.
My brother has good leadership skills because he knows what to do when he needs to make a decision for others or himself. He knows how to take charge. For example, when the sergeant tells him to be the leader of something, he involves everybody and asks what everybody thinks about his decision. He then makes his final decision. He inspires people, and definitely doesn’t be the leader for the glory.
It takes real people to be a leader.
Kelsee
Leadership
Leadership
Leadership comes with a lot of responsibility. Because if you think about it when you’re a leader then you’re a place or some people somewhere. I know that respect, knowledge, being polite, selflessness, helpful and inspiring makes you a good leader. Somebody who I think was a great leader was Gordon B. Hinckley. Why? Because he was a leader for the LDS church he traveled all over and brought many people into his religion, and for those who did not respect his religion he did not shun them. He still respected them. Because their people just like him they just have different beliefs, and he shared knowledge with those who wanted to listen to him, and never forced others to listen to him.
Anybody could be a leader even YOU who is reading this right now. The question is are you a leader for good or for bad. Look at Gandhi and Hitler examples for good and bad. Gandhi was a leader for good he brought the whole nation of India to independence, and he never used violence to me that is an awesome leader. Then there is Adolph Hitler who was brilliant and a really well spoken. He had Germany in his hands and he used it for bad. He tried to take over Europe that put his rule over Germany to an end. He really was a genius but he used it for bad, and he had become too power hungry. What kind of leader are you?
James
Leadership comes with a lot of responsibility. Because if you think about it when you’re a leader then you’re a place or some people somewhere. I know that respect, knowledge, being polite, selflessness, helpful and inspiring makes you a good leader. Somebody who I think was a great leader was Gordon B. Hinckley. Why? Because he was a leader for the LDS church he traveled all over and brought many people into his religion, and for those who did not respect his religion he did not shun them. He still respected them. Because their people just like him they just have different beliefs, and he shared knowledge with those who wanted to listen to him, and never forced others to listen to him.
Anybody could be a leader even YOU who is reading this right now. The question is are you a leader for good or for bad. Look at Gandhi and Hitler examples for good and bad. Gandhi was a leader for good he brought the whole nation of India to independence, and he never used violence to me that is an awesome leader. Then there is Adolph Hitler who was brilliant and a really well spoken. He had Germany in his hands and he used it for bad. He tried to take over Europe that put his rule over Germany to an end. He really was a genius but he used it for bad, and he had become too power hungry. What kind of leader are you?
James
Tired
I’m tired of Americans fighting Americans. Topics of this modern day are pitting one group or party against another. A big issue lately has been stem cell research. Both sides have good points and stances. What I see when it really comes down to it is that we have no good way to go about arguing the research.
What scares me is that we as Americans are focused on mud slinging at each other instead of how to deal with our enemies that oppose our freedom. The Romans were the one of greatest nation this world had ever seen. Rome was destroyed by weak bands of Germanic tribes because the Romans had become lazy and power hungry. Their government was weakened because politicians’ self interests were more important than country and its people.
America and our people have become lazy and prideful, myself included. We are threatened by war or loss of an ally for our choices. Will we stand by and be pushed around or stand what we know is right?! Remember our forefather’s example. Us as the youth of this nation need to push ourselves to a higher standard and set the tone for this beautiful countries’ future. Lets get our dignity back.
What scares me is that we as Americans are focused on mud slinging at each other instead of how to deal with our enemies that oppose our freedom. The Romans were the one of greatest nation this world had ever seen. Rome was destroyed by weak bands of Germanic tribes because the Romans had become lazy and power hungry. Their government was weakened because politicians’ self interests were more important than country and its people.
America and our people have become lazy and prideful, myself included. We are threatened by war or loss of an ally for our choices. Will we stand by and be pushed around or stand what we know is right?! Remember our forefather’s example. Us as the youth of this nation need to push ourselves to a higher standard and set the tone for this beautiful countries’ future. Lets get our dignity back.
Stem Cell
How do you feel about human cloning and stem cell research?
I feel that it is going to be a major role in tomorrow’s future for medical studies
Honestly it’s only logical to do anything possible to save the lives of everyone possible
Why would someone be against that yeah it’s using a resource that is not exactly a great thing but the possibilities are endless?
Tyler
I feel that it is going to be a major role in tomorrow’s future for medical studies
Honestly it’s only logical to do anything possible to save the lives of everyone possible
Why would someone be against that yeah it’s using a resource that is not exactly a great thing but the possibilities are endless?
Tyler
Hope
Hope
I have been told that no matter what type of situation your in if you have hope then your good. I know that hope has helped me out in many situations even when I was beat by several different people I had hope and it got me through. I was once told that if you hope for things you can’t see which are true than nobody can tell you differently. Look at your family and/or friends for hope or maybe even freedom that’s what gives me hope. Freedom is what I look forward to every day because living in a group home is not the best, and looking forward to freedom some day is all the hope I need. Some people don’t believe in hope, but I tell them hope is there whenever you need it. However, if you don’t need it then more power to you.
By: James
I have been told that no matter what type of situation your in if you have hope then your good. I know that hope has helped me out in many situations even when I was beat by several different people I had hope and it got me through. I was once told that if you hope for things you can’t see which are true than nobody can tell you differently. Look at your family and/or friends for hope or maybe even freedom that’s what gives me hope. Freedom is what I look forward to every day because living in a group home is not the best, and looking forward to freedom some day is all the hope I need. Some people don’t believe in hope, but I tell them hope is there whenever you need it. However, if you don’t need it then more power to you.
By: James
Friday, September 19, 2008
Good Stories
What makes a good story?
To me a good story plot helps making writing good.
There has to be a story that draws the readers in.
Some good qualities that writing could have are things
like suspense or mystery. Some people may rather
have romance or something that has a lot of humor.
I personally like to read a lot of mystery novels
along with romance novels. I like to indulge
in books that I can relate to the main character.
If it’s boring I won’t put in an effort to read it.
Good stories can help motivate people to read.
If you have to force yourself to read or keep
reading then you should probably look into
something that actually interests you.
By: Shalee
To me a good story plot helps making writing good.
There has to be a story that draws the readers in.
Some good qualities that writing could have are things
like suspense or mystery. Some people may rather
have romance or something that has a lot of humor.
I personally like to read a lot of mystery novels
along with romance novels. I like to indulge
in books that I can relate to the main character.
If it’s boring I won’t put in an effort to read it.
Good stories can help motivate people to read.
If you have to force yourself to read or keep
reading then you should probably look into
something that actually interests you.
By: Shalee
Perspective
What would you do if you saw everything the same way that everyone else saw it? But if you actually think about it no two people see things the same way! The way that people can tell that they don’t see things the same way is because in class one day we played this game. The first person got to see a picture. When it got to the last person the picture had completely changed. That is one way that you can tell that people don’t see everything the same way.
But if you look at your everyday life you can also tell that no two people see the same thing. For example if there is a problem one person might see it one way and the other person might see it a completely different way. So if you are the person stuck in the middle you need to try and see both points of view. I know its not easy but if you will actually think about it. It gets easier and easier. Another example I have is maybe one person thinks that someone needs to be locked up for doing something bad. Another person might think that they don’t need to be locked up. What would you do?
But as you look at everyday life you realize that the main reason why people don’t see everything the same way is because everyone has a different perspective one life. I don’t think I have ever met two people that have that same perspective on life. So just think about it the next time you are about to get into a fight or and argument with someone.
Sarah
But if you look at your everyday life you can also tell that no two people see the same thing. For example if there is a problem one person might see it one way and the other person might see it a completely different way. So if you are the person stuck in the middle you need to try and see both points of view. I know its not easy but if you will actually think about it. It gets easier and easier. Another example I have is maybe one person thinks that someone needs to be locked up for doing something bad. Another person might think that they don’t need to be locked up. What would you do?
But as you look at everyday life you realize that the main reason why people don’t see everything the same way is because everyone has a different perspective one life. I don’t think I have ever met two people that have that same perspective on life. So just think about it the next time you are about to get into a fight or and argument with someone.
Sarah
Racism
The difference between racism and prejudice is simple. Prejudice is more bias and racism is toward a specific race.
I think that prisoners should be separated only because the fights, and problems almost always have to do with race and beliefs.
My brother is in prison, down in California, and he has to deal with it everyday. His beliefs have gotten him in some trouble while he has been there. He had joined the Arian Brother Hood, and now he has to deal with that the rest of his life. He can’t go back in time and change his decisions. Why I am telling this to you is because racism and prejudice is still and always will be an issue.
Not all white men in prison are associated with the Arian Brother Hood, and not all Mexicans are associated with the Mexican Mafia. People are different, and people, in my opinion, need to learn that being prejudice and racist against a certain race will just cause more problems.
I think that prisoners should be separated only because the fights, and problems almost always have to do with race and beliefs.
My brother is in prison, down in California, and he has to deal with it everyday. His beliefs have gotten him in some trouble while he has been there. He had joined the Arian Brother Hood, and now he has to deal with that the rest of his life. He can’t go back in time and change his decisions. Why I am telling this to you is because racism and prejudice is still and always will be an issue.
Not all white men in prison are associated with the Arian Brother Hood, and not all Mexicans are associated with the Mexican Mafia. People are different, and people, in my opinion, need to learn that being prejudice and racist against a certain race will just cause more problems.
Racism
Racism is against a certain race, and prejudice is against a type of people or anyone who is different. Separation in the prison should go by crimes that they committed so the violent ones would be with the violent ones. A racist person can become racist by the environment that they live in, by those around them while they are growing up, or by the way they are taught. If you think about it the people around you while your growing up have a big influence on what you do/say. Like with me I was raised that drinking was ok, and that doesn’t mean I want to go back to it. Of course that doesn’t mean that people who drink are bad people. At least I’m not a bad person.
James
James
Friday, September 12, 2008
Violence
I think it is only ok to use violence when you are defending yourself or that is the only way to get out of a
Situation. The reason I say this is if you are being physically threatened, or the only way you can get out of
A situation is using violence. You have the right to keep yourself safe. There is no reason to harm someone if he or she is not threatening you in a way that puts you
In danger.
I think there are many places and times it is not ok to use violence, for instance domestic violence, child abuse, animal abuse, or even arguments that turn into unnecessary violence.
Basically anytime you are not threatened or being put in dangers way there is no reason for you to act out violently or physically on anybody.
Because in any case it’s not self-defense you will most
Likely be charged and in a lot of cases go to a lock up
Facility.
Situation. The reason I say this is if you are being physically threatened, or the only way you can get out of
A situation is using violence. You have the right to keep yourself safe. There is no reason to harm someone if he or she is not threatening you in a way that puts you
In danger.
I think there are many places and times it is not ok to use violence, for instance domestic violence, child abuse, animal abuse, or even arguments that turn into unnecessary violence.
Basically anytime you are not threatened or being put in dangers way there is no reason for you to act out violently or physically on anybody.
Because in any case it’s not self-defense you will most
Likely be charged and in a lot of cases go to a lock up
Facility.
Integrity
Integrity is when you tell someone your doing something then turn around and do something else. How I live an honest life is by telling the truth and not telling lies. I kind of have integrity because I tell someone I’m not going to do something, but I do it anyway when no one is looking.
I really don’t know anyone who doesn’t have integrity. About everyone I know does. Like my family does and my friends do too. I know people who have lived an honest life and I don’t know who hasn’t. Sometimes I lie and so does my friends and family.
If you want to live and honest life then you should be truthful and do not tell lies. When you tell lies then you don’t feel right, and all you want to do is feel terrible. But when you tell the truth then you don’t have to feel that way.
Sometimes my family tells me that there’s going to do something that they end up not doing it. And my cousin does things when no one is watching, and he gets in trouble for it.
I really don’t know anyone who doesn’t have integrity. About everyone I know does. Like my family does and my friends do too. I know people who have lived an honest life and I don’t know who hasn’t. Sometimes I lie and so does my friends and family.
If you want to live and honest life then you should be truthful and do not tell lies. When you tell lies then you don’t feel right, and all you want to do is feel terrible. But when you tell the truth then you don’t have to feel that way.
Sometimes my family tells me that there’s going to do something that they end up not doing it. And my cousin does things when no one is watching, and he gets in trouble for it.
Integrity
Today my journal is about how I myself am trying to develop a better life by working on my integrity and living an honest life with everyone I meet. What is the first thing that comes to your head when you hear about people trying to straighten their lives out? When I hear it I think about my own life and how I am trying to get it all better. The first way that I am trying to do that is by going back to everyone that I hurt in the first place and see how can I fix everything that happened. But it’s not easy I have learned that the hard way. But the thing I have realized with my own life is that I haven’t exactly been the most honest person ever. The way that I am trying to fix that is by watching what I say to people before I say anything.
So far it has worked with my program, it actually is working very well with them. But if there were one person that I could fix anything with it would be my dad. The reason why it’s my dad is because the last time I ever talked to him we had a big fight and I told him that I never wanted to talk to him again. So when you go on living your life just think of what you say to people and how you represent yourself.
Sarah
So far it has worked with my program, it actually is working very well with them. But if there were one person that I could fix anything with it would be my dad. The reason why it’s my dad is because the last time I ever talked to him we had a big fight and I told him that I never wanted to talk to him again. So when you go on living your life just think of what you say to people and how you represent yourself.
Sarah
Changes
People change all the time, sometimes it’s for the better and sometimes it’s for the worse. Usually when someone changes for the better it’s because someone or he or she themselves inspired him or her to do better in life. They change because they want to make themselves better. Its best if you are going to change that you do it for yourself not someone else. If you do change for someone when that person leaves your life then you are back to where you were before you changed. You have to do it for yourself.
Usually when people change for the worse it is because they have something go wrong in life and they will get into drugs or they will hurt or kill somebody or themselves. That’s an example of changing for the worse. Personally I think if you have something go wrong in life, as long as it doesn’t kill you its only making you stronger. If you have something go wrong in life it should make you change for the better not for the worse. It should make you wake up and realize what you need to do so that you can handle the stuff that goes wrong in your life.
Nick
Usually when people change for the worse it is because they have something go wrong in life and they will get into drugs or they will hurt or kill somebody or themselves. That’s an example of changing for the worse. Personally I think if you have something go wrong in life, as long as it doesn’t kill you its only making you stronger. If you have something go wrong in life it should make you change for the better not for the worse. It should make you wake up and realize what you need to do so that you can handle the stuff that goes wrong in your life.
Nick
Changes
Changes
In my opinion I think that everyone has to change. Not every body is perfect, and people at least need to change one thing about them.
People think that it is hard to change, and I agree. It is hard to change. I think that people need to really want to change to be able to. There are steps to changing. I don’t know all of them, but I know the first one. The first one is making the decision to change. Everything, along with changing, will take time. Even though we usually don’t like to wait long, but hopefully it will be worth it in the end.
In the book, Breathing Under Water, the main character is a good example of changing. He has issues with anger, and he is trying to change. So, he doesn’t end up like his father. He can do it, if he truly wants to. Yes, it will be hard for him but he will be able to do it.
Kelsee
In my opinion I think that everyone has to change. Not every body is perfect, and people at least need to change one thing about them.
People think that it is hard to change, and I agree. It is hard to change. I think that people need to really want to change to be able to. There are steps to changing. I don’t know all of them, but I know the first one. The first one is making the decision to change. Everything, along with changing, will take time. Even though we usually don’t like to wait long, but hopefully it will be worth it in the end.
In the book, Breathing Under Water, the main character is a good example of changing. He has issues with anger, and he is trying to change. So, he doesn’t end up like his father. He can do it, if he truly wants to. Yes, it will be hard for him but he will be able to do it.
Kelsee
Violence
Violence!
I think that violence should only be used for self-defense or when your life and/or somebody else’s life is in some kind of danger. There may be other times when you may want to fight and yet it would not be the best idea. I think that violence should be a last resort and should not be used if it can be helped. I have wanted to get violent with several different times that would hurt me because of the situation that I have put myself in, and so I do nothing about the issues that go on, until I blow up. Being violent is how I used to be able to handle ways back when I was at my house, and I use to get into fights over small things and it hurt myself and others relationships. It is not ever really good to fight especially if it is going to hurt yourself or others.
James
I think that violence should only be used for self-defense or when your life and/or somebody else’s life is in some kind of danger. There may be other times when you may want to fight and yet it would not be the best idea. I think that violence should be a last resort and should not be used if it can be helped. I have wanted to get violent with several different times that would hurt me because of the situation that I have put myself in, and so I do nothing about the issues that go on, until I blow up. Being violent is how I used to be able to handle ways back when I was at my house, and I use to get into fights over small things and it hurt myself and others relationships. It is not ever really good to fight especially if it is going to hurt yourself or others.
James
Friday, September 5, 2008
My Story
When I was born I wasn’t planned. I was a mistake. My father says I’m the best
Mistake he has ever made. I wish my mom would’ve felt the same. Drugs were more important than my dad and me. She left my dad and me when I was eight months old. Up until this point in my life I’ve met my mom five times and every time she’ll Tell me that she’s trying to be clean and sober for me. And I’ll wake up with something of mine or my dads missing.
It’s been ok just my dad and me living together. Even though he had to play the dad and mom role in my life. It hurt him more than it hurt me each year when
Mothers Day would come around.
Everything was fine in my life until I turned twelve. That’s when everything changed. My dad started doing drugs and hanging out with the wrong friends.
Soon enough I was doing everything around the house.
I still remember the night everything started to fall apart. My dad had some friends over and had to go to the store. They said he could use their car to go.
Next thing I know I had cops knocking on the door. Turns out my dad’s friends stole the car and had it loaded with drugs. They told me they would have a caseworker coming with more cops. I called my friends mom to see if I could stay there while my dad was in jail. Lucky for me I have good friends with nice parents.
My dad got out two months later, and it all happened again. He started selling and doing drugs. Even hanging out with the same friends that got him put in jail.
This is when I started hanging out with the wrong crowd. Soon enough I was doing drugs, drinking, and I even started cutting myself. I broke curfew one night and got taken to youth services. They called my dad, but said he sounded
Intoxicated. So they put me in states custody. I’ve been in foster care for four years now. I’ve been in five different foster homes, and four different treatment centers.
I’ve been doing better on everything since then. I’m even in honors classes and I’ve been clean and sober for over a year. I’m going to do something with my life. I won’t stop at anything until I succeed.
Shalee
Mistake he has ever made. I wish my mom would’ve felt the same. Drugs were more important than my dad and me. She left my dad and me when I was eight months old. Up until this point in my life I’ve met my mom five times and every time she’ll Tell me that she’s trying to be clean and sober for me. And I’ll wake up with something of mine or my dads missing.
It’s been ok just my dad and me living together. Even though he had to play the dad and mom role in my life. It hurt him more than it hurt me each year when
Mothers Day would come around.
Everything was fine in my life until I turned twelve. That’s when everything changed. My dad started doing drugs and hanging out with the wrong friends.
Soon enough I was doing everything around the house.
I still remember the night everything started to fall apart. My dad had some friends over and had to go to the store. They said he could use their car to go.
Next thing I know I had cops knocking on the door. Turns out my dad’s friends stole the car and had it loaded with drugs. They told me they would have a caseworker coming with more cops. I called my friends mom to see if I could stay there while my dad was in jail. Lucky for me I have good friends with nice parents.
My dad got out two months later, and it all happened again. He started selling and doing drugs. Even hanging out with the same friends that got him put in jail.
This is when I started hanging out with the wrong crowd. Soon enough I was doing drugs, drinking, and I even started cutting myself. I broke curfew one night and got taken to youth services. They called my dad, but said he sounded
Intoxicated. So they put me in states custody. I’ve been in foster care for four years now. I’ve been in five different foster homes, and four different treatment centers.
I’ve been doing better on everything since then. I’m even in honors classes and I’ve been clean and sober for over a year. I’m going to do something with my life. I won’t stop at anything until I succeed.
Shalee
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