Assignment #9

I CANNOT believe that highschool is just about over! It is so great to go back and remember all the fun times. To be honest, there is not really one thing that I wished I would have done differently. I really enjoyed myself throughout these years. I was always outgoing and participated in many different activities and events. I am really going to miss my grad class and all the good times. All the best in the future CLASS OF 2011!

Assignment #7

When I watched "Hello World" by Lady Antebellum I felt that the music changed. The music video really helps you understand the actual song, and makes you think about the lyrics. The music video gives the song a stronger meaning and expresses the tone and theme in a better way.

I think that songs and lyrics should be acted out because it helps the audience or reader understand the song and its lyrics better. When you actually see someone act out a song and its lyrics, its 3-D and you don't have to really think to understand what the writer is saying.

Sometimes music isn't meant to be acted out because then you get to think about it more and feel it in your heart. Acting music out gives the song away, where as if it isn't it has a deeper meaning, like I had said.

Music is great for indivduals to escape and listen to. When someone is happy or sad, they tend to listen to music because it helps them to relax or get pumped up. For example, when someone loses a pet or is having a bad day they listen to music to make them feel better. When my soccer team and I are just about to play a game we always listen to music to pump us up so we have more energy.

Spring Break

This year for spring break, I went to Hawai'i with my volleyball team. I had an amazing time and it was totally worth the fundraising. We did many things such as hiking, snorkeling, partying (Luau), just chilling on the beach, shopping and playing volleyball. Here is a picture of Jenessa, Mr. Seminoff and I at Hanauma Bay.

There were three things that I really enjoyed. One of them was the Luau. The Luau was very interesting and we got to learn about the Hawaiian culture, which was very neat. We ate lots of food there, made palm headbands and got some sweet tattoos. After dinner, there was lots of dancing from the men and women at Paradise Cove Luau, and the men were goodlooking which was a bonus.

The other thing that I really enjoyed was snorkeling at Hanauma Bay.  I have never experienced something so neat. I loved seeing all the different fish, coral and different sea creatures.The water was so pretty and was a great temperature to snorkel in. One of the best parts was burying Marina in the sand, we got a laugh out of that.

The last thing that I enjoyed was playing with the other volleyball teams in Hawai'i. It was neat to see how they practice and play volleyball. They are very good players and really intimidated us. The girls we played against were very kind and generous. It was great to make new friends from a different country (state). We played two teams from different schools and we also played beach volleyball, which we split up our team into other teams.

My spring break was lots of fun and I couldn't have asked for a better one. Sometime later in my life I would like to visit Hawai'i again.

Alohhhaa!

Assignment #5

Both in society today and in the book 1984, by George Orwell have a simplified language. Language is a very important source to the way we live and express ourselves.

Teens nowadays shorten their language to as simple as they can. While reading the write-up from Ben Macintyre it really illustrated a picture and made me recognize what is really going on. Teens do this with text messaging, windows messenger and facebook chat. Language was never like that before, when our parents were going to school. Society has changed majorly in so many ways. An example, is "c u l8tr". As you can see, it doesn't even have a structure to it, and sometimes it takes longer to actually realize what the person is trying to say. Language is a very important communicating source in life today. I feel that it is not affecting me when I am text messaging or on facebook chat. I text and type as I would speak in daily life. I cannot believe how much this has affected teens in present day.

In the book 1984, by George Orwell the language used is shortened and isnt really a language. Their language is called "Newspeak". Most of their language has "think", "thought" or "speak" in it, for example "thoughtcrime".This language becomes a mind-control tool. Each word has a very simplified meaning so that it is easy for the people to understand.

Both 1984 and life today are very similar in the way that they are both simplified so that it is easy and more convenient for us. Way back when language was a so important to our society and now its feels as though it is slowly fading away. In 1984, the language again is cut down so that it is better for the people to comprehend and gives Oceania a sort of character because their language is boring and straightforward.

It is upsetting to see how our world is slowly cutting down our language. Language used to be so such a key to life. Which, it still is, but not as important today. Before we know it, the people on our earth are going to speak like we do while text messaging and chatting on the computer. Both of 1984 and society today are awfully identical with their language.

Class of 2011

Back in grade 8, I started to gather ideas in my head of what I might want to do after I graduate. I had many thoughts and feelings and I changed my mind several times. But, I came to a conclusion and I finally decided.  After I graduate, my plans are to go to OUC in Kelowna or COTR in Cranbrook for the dental assisting program. If I really enjoy what I am doing, I would like to carry on to become a dental hygienist. I am really looking forward to a new start, and I hope that I succeed.

I researched lots and I did work experience at a dental office the first semester. I seemed really interested in the dental field and I made my final decision. I am really anticipating that enjoy it and making sure that it is something I want to continue for the rest of my life.

I am also wanting to travel after my school is complete. I would like to go to Portugal and visit some family I have never met before and some other parts of Europe.

Album of the Year...

I think that Katy Perry's album "Teenage Dream" should have won the album of the year award at the Grammys because I enjoy listening to her music and I believe that she is a great artist. Katy Perry has a unique and strong voice and I love singing along when her music comes on the radio. Her music is fun to listen to and I admire all her songs. One of my favourite songs is "Firework". I like this song because it is very energetic and the lyrics are neat. When I listened to the song and watched the music video it wasn't what I was really expecting, but I thought it was well-done. This song has a deep meaning and its orginal.  Another song that I care for is "Teenage Dream" because the title of the song totally relates to the song and what a teenage dream is really like. Something that really surprised me about Katy Perry is that she went to christian school and she sang at her church when she was younger and that's what started her off. I will listen to her music anyday and her music inspires me. I hope and sense that Katy Perry will have a bigger and better future and win many many Grammy's because of her excellent work.

WRITE THE END...

The Hulk comes along and eats the flavouring of the onion ring n ketchup doritos and turns into a gigantic dorito. The flavour master then bites him and tastes the disgusting flavour. She decides that the flavour should not be on this earth anymore. She uses her laser beam eyes and destroys the hulk and doritos. The master goes home and eats the great Buffalo wing and ranch doritos!