My last day as a High School Student!

Well today is the day that I finish up my last course. It's sad to leave everybody but it's time to leave and move on with my life. I will be leaving a lot of friends behind, but they will be just fine without me. I will miss my teachers but they know it's for the better. I am going to college in the Fall and I am going to find a job and keep it, now that I have my education. I will miss you all but I will see you later.
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After Graduation!

Graduation! Oh yeah I am so happy that I am finally graduating. Tomorrow night I am throwing a big party and then Saturday I am as well. I am bringing cupcakes to school tomorrow and I am going to have a blast. Tomorrow is my last day at Roberts High School. It's going to be so sad for me to leave everybody early but I know that I need to do this for me. I proved to myself that I can do it and I know I can do it and well it wasn't hard but I managed to get through it. I started in January and now its April and I am done with school. I knew I could do it as long I st my mind to it I finished it. Now it's time for the real world and I am ready. Time to look for a job and get my permit and license and start college in the Fall.I want to thank everyone who has helped me and I want to thank all of my supporters and I now know that anything is possible if you just put your mind to it.

Size 12 Is Not Fat by: Meg Cabot

Size 12 Is Not Fat is a great book. This book is about woman named Heather Wells. She is an ex pop-idol and she works as an assistant in a dorm at Fischer Hall in a New York College. She recently just started about 3 months ago. She actually had heard about her job opening when this lady Magda (one of the ladies that work in the cafeteria at the college) said that they had to fire one of their employees.
Heather found out that one of the students in her building was murdered. Most of the students thought she died because she was elevator surfing. But Heather thought girls don't do that. Towards the middle of the book Heather is bound to find out who the killer is. Heather knows its not right to stick her nose in other peoples business but she was interested in finding out who had murdered one of her students. Going towards the end students start turning up dead and Heather is really anxious to find the killer.
In my opinion I really think this book is excellent. The story is amazing and I couldn't put the book down at all. I tried to put it down to give my eyes a break but I just couldn't. Meg Cabot is a great author because the way she writes is great. i would love to become a writer like her.
I would definitely recommend this book to someone . It's a fun book to read and it makes you want to keep reading. I believe part of it is because Meg Cabot knows how to keep a readers attention. For anyone who wants fun book to read and likes crimes but a little silly, this is a great book to read. I know that I might read a few more of her bookS.

Write a letter to Anne Frank.

Dear Anne,
I am a fan of your diaries. I really liked reading what you went through when you were in hiding. It made me picture what it was like growing up during that time. I know it might have been really scary during that time. Your writing is wonderful and full of adventure. Which kept me in tuned and interested to learn what happens next.

I also would like to thank you for writing your diary because it let's people today know how it was living in that situation back in 1942. You would be amazed how we live today. Our economy is really bad though it's hard to find a job know a days with out an education.

I think you might have like how we lived today. Your diaries are just so interesting. It is nice to read about how other people lived back then. You explain everything so perfectly in your diaries. Once again I thank you so much for writing a great diary.

Sincerely,
Savannah

Made up or true story? I am a star!

I am a singer and a dancer. I write songs with my brother who is a famous singer. We have been on tours and we are actually going on a tour this summer to 19 countries. I made a demo CD to promote our music called: "Nice To Meet You Mr. Jones." It is a really good demo so far just need a few more songs than its all done.

My friends are very happy because they want to go and they want to meet all the stars. I think it is funny cause they think I am a star and they tell me all of the time: "I am your number one fan." I am only 20 but I got good talent that I put to use. The people my brothers and I are touring with are some underground people.

They are Mr. Sleepy, Drag My Day, Mr. Tony Tony and The Purple Crew. We are underground Hip Hop and Rap also some Chicano Rap. Buy I am very happy and excited to go because, it will be a blast I just know it will be.

Describe an event that made you realize you were frowing up/maturing. What happened? How old were you?

Well when I knew I was maturing was when I moved out of my parents house when I was 18. Before I moved out I had a job and saved up money and moved out. Then when I was moving I had to change everything into my name. I felt like an adult and I felt very mature. I had my own place and my own car.

Graduation

I am so ready for graduation. I am almost done with school closer than I have ever been. Now that I am 20 getting my education is very important to me. When I was younger I never went to school, I went to friends houses instead. But now since karma is biting me in the butt finishing school would be great. When it's time for graduation I am going to be so happy that I finally completed my high school diploma. After I finish I plan to go to Chemeketa and study Business and Writing. I am so excited to finally be done with high school and even though I am 20 it just shows that I can finish school if I put my mind to it.

What does she man by this and do you agree or disagree with her?

When Anne says:" Things are just as bad as you yourself care to make them." I do agree with Anne because on certain decisions you make in life or whatever they can be good or they can be bad. For example: I was invited to a birthday party that I didn't really want to go to, and everyone said it wont be that bad. So I went and ended up having a good time.See, you can make things interesting or you can be bored and just sit there. But I think Anne makes a great point when she says,"Things are just as bad as you yourself care to make them."

Write a shoprt summary of what has happened in the book so far and your opinion of the book.

From what I remember in the book that Anne and her family were low on food and all they had left were potatoes and I believe it was kale a form of spinach. Also another part that I remember is when Margot and Anne were writing each other back and forth and talking about their relationship. Anne is still adoring Peter as well. Anne describes things very well in her writing. My opinion on the book is that I would actually like to go see where they were staying and just get a vibe of how it felt like to be hiding back then.

Spring Break

I had a great Spring Break. I went to Maui with my friends and family. I actually did get some school work done on my online classes. I did some reading but not as much as I should have over the break. I had a blast in Maui, there was so much to do, but most of the time I was at the spa with my aunt Niki. But it feels good to be home again it really does.

What are your plans for Spring Break?

These are my plans for Spring break: doing a lot of class work, getting things packed for Texas and getting things organized. Possibly during the break get some extra time for myself. I plan to pamper myself before I leave to Texas.

Do you think Anne would have wanted her diaries to be published?

I think Anne would have want her diaries to be published. I think she would feel kind of embarassed though to have thousands of people reading them but other than that I think she would be happy because they would have gotten to read how she was living.

What is your favorite time of the day?

My favorite time of the day is at night because there is a lot more things to do. For example: you can go to the movies, go on adventures and spend time with your family and just unwind. The ritual that I like to do before I go to bed is I like to take a long calming bath and light the candles. It sets a calm affect. That is my favorite part of the day.

What would you do if you were suddenly transported to amsterdam in 1944?

Honestly I think I would be scared because of all of the Nazi's. Just being over there would be terrifying. Going through what they went through back then must have been hard and if I was transported there I would have been really scared.

What is your opinion of Anne's relationship with her sister Margot?

I think that their relationship has changed a lot and that they can actually talk to each other now. I also think that they seem to be getting closer to each other as well. It seems like the more that they are around each other the better it seems.

"Anne says whoever is happy will make others happy too." Do you agree why or why not?

I most definetly agree with Anne on this statement, because when you are happy and then when other people see that you are happy, it makes them feel happy for you and makes them feel good. But not everybody is happy. Some people get really jealous, because the other people are happy and they are not. But some people choose not to be happy. But I agree with Anne when you are happy others are happy too.

Plan for Reading 180

I think that going to both sessions for Reading 180 will help me focus more on my online classes as well. I want to get done with school already, I am very close now than I was before. I want to start going to school from 8am-4pm twice a week and then the other days have the Reading 180 and the 2 hours of online classes. The more I get done with my online classes and finish them the better it will be for me and easier. I am graduating this year. I know I am and I know that I can do it. I have to believe in myself and push myself to do it.

What is your favorite way to spend free time?

For Spring break I am going to San Juan, Puerto Rico to visit my great great grandma, I am really excited. Most of what I do in my free time is: I like to look for jobs, dance, write music, spend time with my family and I love to cook. Lately I have been trying to start a support group for women who have had abortions or miscarriages to give the women the support they need to get through it. The first meeting will be held Monday March 22, 2010 at 6:30pm at my grandma's house. I am really excited and can't wait to see how it all turns out.

Hiding from Agfganistan, what would be different what would be the same?

Well if I was hiding from the Taliban in Iraq I would be really scared. Just imagining what she is going through and to picture what I would be going through would have its all effects. I would be really scared and wouldn't really know what to so at that point. I am not really sure what would be the same or what would be different but I am sure that Anne and I would be going through the same thing.

What do you think Anne should do to get along better with her mother and the Van Daan?

I think Anne and her mother and the relationship they have is rough, but every teenager at her age will have that all her life with anyone. The relationship they have is very interesting but I also can relate to it as well with my step mom and I. The way that they can get along better is by talking to each other more and having that special bond that they need to have a mother and daughter. With the relationship with her and the Van Daans Anne should treat them fairly as well to the way she treats her parents. Then they would all get along together.

Did you ever have a crush on someone in grade school or middle school? What do you think the difference is between having a crush and being in love?

Yes I did have a crush. In middle school his name was Emmanuel Lopez. He was a football player for my school and he had good grades and he was really sweet. The difference between love and a crush is that love is more meaningful and powerful than a crush. A crush is just like eye candy where you can look and talk about him but not actually be with that person. Having a crush is good but being in love is even better.

What is one thing that you can relate to the book that we are reading?

There are actually a few things that I can relate to in this book. I can see myself in Anne a lot because when I was her age I went through some of the same feelings that she is going through. The relationship with her mom is kind of like the same relationship I have with my step mom. Anne is a modern teen she is just like the rest of us teens, she writes about her life and what is going on, most teens these days would do the same.

Your Choice

Well yesterday I had found out some really bad news. My real mom in California had passed away last Tuesday. She was struck by a car and it was a hit and run. I never really had contact with my mom, since she lives all the way in California and I haven't seen her since I was like 3 years old. Right now I am just going to try and do what I can do to get my emotions together. The worst part was when I found out I did not cry at all. So my week has been not going so good. Next week is the funeral and I wont be able to make it which hurts me so much. I really wish I would have gotten to know my real mom, but she never really wanted anything to do with me.

Write about a fear you have. What are you afraid of and why?

One of my fears is that I am afraid of heights. The reason why is because even though I am. So high up above ground I feel like if I fall I will die. But I love bunji jumping and sky diving, so I guess I can say I face my fear but I am still deathly afraid of heights.

Love.... when you felt loved by family, friends, etc.

The last time I ever felt loved was a while ago actually this past summer. My friends and I went white water rafting and I fell into the water and almost drowned. One of my friends Dominic jumped in a saved my life, that was one of the times I felt loved. Another time was when I was at work I was having a really bad day and my boyfriend at the time sent me roses and a box of chocolate, the note had said : Hey Love hope this brightens your day I love you." It was very sweet and romantic.

My life....

I am very talented I sing, dance, write songs, write like free writing and I play the drums. Music is my life I like any kind of music and I love to perform. I have performed at the Oktober Fest in Mount Angel last summer and it was really wild. A lot of people didn't know who I was but by the end of the show they did. I had a blast I love entertaining people. Eventually I want to make a demo CD and send it out to people but right now I want to keep it low key. I have been writing music for 8 years now and I can thank my cousin for that he is very musically talented. My dad and I are close because he is my only parent I have. He was diagnosed with brain cancer 7 years ago and he is still living with it everyday of his life. I am really afraid that I might lose him this year and that is why getting my diploma done is so important. So I can show him that I can finish school and go on to college. I have written a few songs about my dad and the situation he is in. My dad is my world and he is my everything. There is a lot more to my life but it would be like a book. This is what I am going through right now at this time in my life.

What kind of person is Anne's mother? How does she act? What does Anne say about her?

Anne's mother is the kind of person that is kind of mean to Anne and really doesn't listen to her. What Anne says about her mom is that she really doesn't like talking to her about certain thing's. I think that is what Anne's mother is like from what I understand and I think that Anne has a connection with her mother but not a really good relationship, from my understanding.

Why do you think genocide happens?

I think that the genocide happened because it was against crimes which is good. Crimes are not good especially violent is not good and it should never be excepted. This is why I think this happened.

What are thoughts on the book so far? What do you like or dislike? Which characters are interesting to you? How does the setting affect the story?

I really like the story so far it really lets you know how things were back then.I like how the book is about Anne's diary because it is telling us what she was going through and explains how things were going on back then. I am not really sure what I don't like about the book so far I really enjoy it. Anne is an interesting character because she has certain words she uses that make you try and understand what was going on. It is amazing what she was going through and it feels like I was actually there in that time. The setting affects the story in such away that it keeps the reader very interested and wanting to learn more about the book and learn more about Anne.

Anne said:" I must become good through my own efforts, without examples and without good advice." What do you think she means by this?

I think what she means by this is that she must become good on her own knowing what is right from wrong. So she needs no extra help into knowing what she should or should not do.

"Despite everything, I believe people are really good at heart." Do you agree with Anne? Why or why not?

I do agree with Anne because no matter what somebody does they will always be good at heart. It all depends on what they do or are doing but I do agree that they are good at heart.

What is one thing other people do that irrates you? Why? What is one thing you do that irrates other people around you?

Well a lot of things that irraitate me are that people talk behind my back, lie to me and steal from me. I usually will ignore it but sometimes I just walk away from it and ignore it all. Things that I do to irritate people are: I tend to talk a lot and I tend to speak my mind wheather they like it or not, which can make them really upset and them not wanting to talk to me. But mostly when I am hyper I can be really irritating.

Anne Frank's family had lots of help hiding even though it was dangerous for the people who helped them. Why do you think these people chose to help?

I haven't read much of the book yet but from what I know is that Anne Frank's Family had a lot of help hiding because Anne and her family was hiding from the Germans and the family they were staying with had helped her and her family. The people that helped her and her family didn't want them to be found they were a great family. Like I said I haven't really read the book. But this is what I have understood.

Something that makes you happy is....

Something that makes me happy would have to be my family. I am very close with my family. They are my world. Especially my dad, he is my world. Let me explain, about 7 years ago today to be exact my dad was diagnosed with astrosytoma (brain cancer) stage 4. I am an only child and my dad is my world. He makes me very happy he has raised me since I was 8. When he was diagnosed it hurt me so bad. I thought my dad was going to die. My dad still has brain cancer to this very day and I help him out here and there when I can. My dad is the only family that I have.