Every nation needs a hero. Someone you can count on, someone that can be a role model for you and the country. There are many people that I could consider a National Hero. One in particular would be Odysseus from the Odyssey. I would endorse Odysseus as a National Hero because he is strong, brave, and kind.
First, Odysseus is strong. When he is all alone out in the ocean and Poseiden starts a huge storm, he is strong because he doesn't give up. He holds on the entire homes and refuses to let go. (V,162) This is why I think Odysseus is strong.
Secondly, I believe Odysseus is brave. When he is batteling with the cyclopes, he is brave because he tells the cyclopes a lie about his name. Even though there was a chance that the cyclopes woulnd't believe it, he took the chance anyways. (iX, 212) This is why I believe that Odysseus is brave.
Lastly, Odysseus is kind. Odysseus shows kindness when he tells his men not to join him on his journey. He tells them this because he fears their safety and thinks it would be more beneficial if they were to just stay put where they were. (X, 232) This is why I think that Odysseus is kind.
I would endorse Odysseus as a National Hero because he is strong, brave, and kind. Odysseus is a very important character in the Odyssey. He is very envolved with most events that occur. He also is very significant because he is the maker of most decisions and plans. He is someone you can always count on and trust. This is why I would choose Odysseus as a National Hero.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
New Moon OR blog 7
Bella descided one day that it would be fun to go cliff jumping. She was supposed to go with Jacob, but at the left minute he cancelled. Since she didn't want to be alone another day, she descided to go alone. When she hit the water though, the waves grabbed her and she began to drown. fortunately, Jacob saved her just in time.
When she arrived home that afternoon, there was a surprise waiting for her. Alice. She had come to stay since she had seen her fall. Jacob came over later that day and told them some very bad news. A local friend of Charlie and Billy's had died. They were going to be going to the funeral later that afternoon. Jacob had to leave immediatley though because he couldn't stand to be in the same room with a vampire.
When Charlie had left to go to the funeral, Jacob came over since Alice had left for a short while. While they were talking, the phone rang. Jacob answered. He said the person on the other line had asked for Charlie and was wondering where her was. Jacob said he was at the funeral, and that was it. Suddenly, Alice appeared with a frantic look on her face. "What did they say?" she asked. Jacob answered, "they asked where Charlie was, and I told them that he was at the funeral. I think it was Dr.Charlise Cullen." This mad Alice even angerer. "NO! That was Edward! He thinks that Bella is dead because he doesn't know that Bella lived after jumping off the cliff! And now that you have told him that Charlie is at the funeral, he thinks that Bella actually is dead!" she replied. Alice then told Bella that they had to go after Edward immediatley.
They caught the next flight to Italy, for that is the only place where Edward could tell the Volturi, the only people that can kill vampires, were to be. They got there just in time, got a fast car, and drove as fast as possible.
When Alice and Bella arrived in the city of Volturi, there was a festival going on. Alice told Bella that fortunately, since she could see the furture, that she saw that the Volturi had said no to Edward's request to die. She also told her though, that he was going to step into the sun instead. This frightened Bella. Alice said he was to step into the sun at noon. When they had finally gotten fulley into the city, Alice told Bella to run as fast as she could to the clock tower where Edward would be. She did as she was told and fortuantely got to Edward just in time to push him out of the was of the light. Edward kissed Bella on the fore head, and then they just stood there for a long moment, so they could embrace the time that they had together now. Bella said it felt as though the hole in her stomach was never there. She was so happy to just be with her Edward again.
When she arrived home that afternoon, there was a surprise waiting for her. Alice. She had come to stay since she had seen her fall. Jacob came over later that day and told them some very bad news. A local friend of Charlie and Billy's had died. They were going to be going to the funeral later that afternoon. Jacob had to leave immediatley though because he couldn't stand to be in the same room with a vampire.
When Charlie had left to go to the funeral, Jacob came over since Alice had left for a short while. While they were talking, the phone rang. Jacob answered. He said the person on the other line had asked for Charlie and was wondering where her was. Jacob said he was at the funeral, and that was it. Suddenly, Alice appeared with a frantic look on her face. "What did they say?" she asked. Jacob answered, "they asked where Charlie was, and I told them that he was at the funeral. I think it was Dr.Charlise Cullen." This mad Alice even angerer. "NO! That was Edward! He thinks that Bella is dead because he doesn't know that Bella lived after jumping off the cliff! And now that you have told him that Charlie is at the funeral, he thinks that Bella actually is dead!" she replied. Alice then told Bella that they had to go after Edward immediatley.
They caught the next flight to Italy, for that is the only place where Edward could tell the Volturi, the only people that can kill vampires, were to be. They got there just in time, got a fast car, and drove as fast as possible.
When Alice and Bella arrived in the city of Volturi, there was a festival going on. Alice told Bella that fortunately, since she could see the furture, that she saw that the Volturi had said no to Edward's request to die. She also told her though, that he was going to step into the sun instead. This frightened Bella. Alice said he was to step into the sun at noon. When they had finally gotten fulley into the city, Alice told Bella to run as fast as she could to the clock tower where Edward would be. She did as she was told and fortuantely got to Edward just in time to push him out of the was of the light. Edward kissed Bella on the fore head, and then they just stood there for a long moment, so they could embrace the time that they had together now. Bella said it felt as though the hole in her stomach was never there. She was so happy to just be with her Edward again.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
New Moon OR post 6
After 2 weeks without communicating with Jacob, Bella finally got up the courage to drive down to La Push and see what this was all about. When she arrived, the house seemed dark. She decided to wait until Billy or Jacob would come outside. Hardly any time had passed before she was startled by Jacob. "What are you doing here, Bella?" he asked. "Can we walk?" Bella replied.
Within moments, Bella and Jacob were walking together throught the woods. Bella asked Jacob why he hadn't been calling her, and all he said was that he had been busy hanging out with his new friends, one of them was the kid, Sam, who Jacob had gone on before that was crazy and terribley mean. Bella wondered why he would be hanging around with him and his friends then. This made Jacob furious. He told Bella that he was not safe for her and that he didn't want to be friends with her anymore. With that, Jacob took off and left Bella alone in the woods.
That night, Bella awoke to Jacob climbing into her window. She was not happy about this. He apoligized about earlier that day and tried to calm her down so that he could explain. He reminded her of the talk that they had had up at the lake about a year ago...the talk in which Bella figued out that her precious, Edward was a vampire. But vampires was not ALL they talked about. Jacob had mentioned something about werewolves too. Jacob then told her to think of the reason why he wasn't safe for her to be hanging around with anymore. He told her that he didn't think it would take her very long, and that when she did figure it out, that it was ok to call him instead of coming over. Jacob then left Bella, leaving her still sitting upon her bed.
Jacob was right, it didn't take Bella very long to figure out the reason. "WEREWOLF." Bella muttered. She couldn't belive what she had just said. Her best friend--a WEREWOLF? How can this be? Bella had to find this out.
The following morning, Bella was out the door before Charlie had even left. She drove to La Push faster than usual. She meet up with Billy when she arrived and then went into Jacobs room to talk with him. Instead of speaking in his room, they went back into Bella's car and decided to drive to the place where they had riden there motorcycles.
On the way up, Jacob told Bella everything. He told her that when she had seen Laurent in the woods that day, the reason that Laurent ran away from her was because he had seen Jacob and his pack coming after him. He also told Bella that they had successfully killed Laurent.
"But what about Victoria?" Bella asked. Victoria was James mate. Laurent had told Bella that Victoria only thought it was fair if Bella were to die. Edward killed her sweetheart, James, and in return, Victoria was going to kill Bella. Mate for Mate. She had thought it would be easier for Laurent to kill Bella than herself, though.
This scared Bella. Since Laurent is dead now, Victoria would be coming to get her. Jacob told her not to worry and that he and his pack would take care of it. Bella told Jacob to be careful though, for Charlie was to be out in the woods that day investigating a supposed Bear sighting. Jacob reassured Bella that he would, as they pulled into the infamous motorcylce spot. There, they were to meet up with Sam and the rest of the pack.
Within moments, Bella and Jacob were walking together throught the woods. Bella asked Jacob why he hadn't been calling her, and all he said was that he had been busy hanging out with his new friends, one of them was the kid, Sam, who Jacob had gone on before that was crazy and terribley mean. Bella wondered why he would be hanging around with him and his friends then. This made Jacob furious. He told Bella that he was not safe for her and that he didn't want to be friends with her anymore. With that, Jacob took off and left Bella alone in the woods.
That night, Bella awoke to Jacob climbing into her window. She was not happy about this. He apoligized about earlier that day and tried to calm her down so that he could explain. He reminded her of the talk that they had had up at the lake about a year ago...the talk in which Bella figued out that her precious, Edward was a vampire. But vampires was not ALL they talked about. Jacob had mentioned something about werewolves too. Jacob then told her to think of the reason why he wasn't safe for her to be hanging around with anymore. He told her that he didn't think it would take her very long, and that when she did figure it out, that it was ok to call him instead of coming over. Jacob then left Bella, leaving her still sitting upon her bed.
Jacob was right, it didn't take Bella very long to figure out the reason. "WEREWOLF." Bella muttered. She couldn't belive what she had just said. Her best friend--a WEREWOLF? How can this be? Bella had to find this out.
The following morning, Bella was out the door before Charlie had even left. She drove to La Push faster than usual. She meet up with Billy when she arrived and then went into Jacobs room to talk with him. Instead of speaking in his room, they went back into Bella's car and decided to drive to the place where they had riden there motorcycles.
On the way up, Jacob told Bella everything. He told her that when she had seen Laurent in the woods that day, the reason that Laurent ran away from her was because he had seen Jacob and his pack coming after him. He also told Bella that they had successfully killed Laurent.
"But what about Victoria?" Bella asked. Victoria was James mate. Laurent had told Bella that Victoria only thought it was fair if Bella were to die. Edward killed her sweetheart, James, and in return, Victoria was going to kill Bella. Mate for Mate. She had thought it would be easier for Laurent to kill Bella than herself, though.
This scared Bella. Since Laurent is dead now, Victoria would be coming to get her. Jacob told her not to worry and that he and his pack would take care of it. Bella told Jacob to be careful though, for Charlie was to be out in the woods that day investigating a supposed Bear sighting. Jacob reassured Bella that he would, as they pulled into the infamous motorcylce spot. There, they were to meet up with Sam and the rest of the pack.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
New Moon OR post 5
New Moon is the second in the Twilight series. In the beginign of the book, it is Bella's birthday and she is invited over to the Cullens home for a party. When Bella is opening one of her presents though, she gets a paper cut and a little blood is shead. Since Jasper is the newest to the family and has had the worst time controlling himself, he immediatley jumps at her. Fortunately, Edward was able to block Bella just in time before Jasper could have bitten her.
The next few days were rough. Edward was in a strang mood and Bella could not seem to figure it out. Sge would try to talk to him, but he just wouldnt say anything. Finally, one day after school, Edward asks if he and Bella can go for a walk. There he tells her that he and his family are leaving Forks, for her safety in particualr. Bella is left standing in the woods. Awe struck, she faints and falls uncontious in the woods. Hours pass before she is found by her father, Charlie.
4 months pass. Bella still hasnt gotten over the loss of her beloved, Edward. Though she has recently become better friends with Jacob Black, Billy Black's (Charlie's friend) son. They hung out alot and even fixed up 2 old motor cycles together. Bella is slowly regaining her confidence and hanging out wiith Jacob is distracting her from this hole in her stomach she claims she has.
One night while Jacob and Bella were at the movies, Jacob began to not feel so well. Bella took him home right away. After he hadnt called the next day to reassure her that he was ok, she began to worry. She called Jacob's house several times for the next few days until finally Billy answered but only told her that Jacob had mono and was unable to talk.
The next few days were rough. Edward was in a strang mood and Bella could not seem to figure it out. Sge would try to talk to him, but he just wouldnt say anything. Finally, one day after school, Edward asks if he and Bella can go for a walk. There he tells her that he and his family are leaving Forks, for her safety in particualr. Bella is left standing in the woods. Awe struck, she faints and falls uncontious in the woods. Hours pass before she is found by her father, Charlie.
4 months pass. Bella still hasnt gotten over the loss of her beloved, Edward. Though she has recently become better friends with Jacob Black, Billy Black's (Charlie's friend) son. They hung out alot and even fixed up 2 old motor cycles together. Bella is slowly regaining her confidence and hanging out wiith Jacob is distracting her from this hole in her stomach she claims she has.
One night while Jacob and Bella were at the movies, Jacob began to not feel so well. Bella took him home right away. After he hadnt called the next day to reassure her that he was ok, she began to worry. She called Jacob's house several times for the next few days until finally Billy answered but only told her that Jacob had mono and was unable to talk.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Heroes in a Box--Women Heroes
There are many different types of heroes: Canadian heroes, African-American heroes, Gay heroes, even Edina heroes. One type of hero that I studied in particular was Women heroes. Over the years, women have majorly impacted the world in various ways. For example, many of these women used their talents and special skills to make a difference. Often times, some of these special ladies became the first of their kind to do something. Another example is many of the women became inspirations to other women. Some fought to live. Others made a difference on how women were to live their lives, women’s rights for example. Here are some famous women heroes:
Eleanor Roosevelt
Anne Frank
Anne was a hero is many ways. She lived through the Holocaust and wrote about it in a diary, which was later dicovered and published. Anne is a hero to people today because she always looked to the bright side. Even when things were hard, she would try to make the best of the situtations. When she and her family were hiding in a small room above her father's office buliding, she constantly wrote that she was confident that she would one day get out of there alive. Unfortunately, Anne and her family were found after two years of being in hiding. They were all taken to concentration camps. Anne died only a few days before she would have been released and be free after all.
Amelia Earhart
Amelia was very heroic and inspirational. She was the first woman to fly a plane across the Atlantic Ocean. Also, she was the first woman to receive the Distinguished Flying Cross, which distinguishes her in combat in support of operations by "heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight." Other achievements were that Amelia set many records, wrote some best-selling books about her flying experiences, and was a big supporter of the "Ninety-Nines," which was an organization for female pilots. Unfortunately, Earhart disappeared while flying around the globe in early July of 1937. She was declared dead January 5th, 1939.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt was very heroic to all of us. She was the first lady during the depression and WWII, she had a role as an advocate for civil rights, and she even helped support her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, in his "New Deal" plan. After FDR's death, she continued to support and promoted the New Deal. Also, she was majorly involved in the help to get women working. In the 1940's, Roosevelt helped found the Freedom House and supported the United Nations. Eleanor had many other acknowledgements and achievements that she was awarded and recognized for.
Anne FrankAnne was a hero is many ways. She lived through the Holocaust and wrote about it in a diary, which was later dicovered and published. Anne is a hero to people today because she always looked to the bright side. Even when things were hard, she would try to make the best of the situtations. When she and her family were hiding in a small room above her father's office buliding, she constantly wrote that she was confident that she would one day get out of there alive. Unfortunately, Anne and her family were found after two years of being in hiding. They were all taken to concentration camps. Anne died only a few days before she would have been released and be free after all.
Conclusion
As I have studied women heroes, I have found that women are very strong and really have made a difference. The women I studied made that clear. These three women are heroes to me because they really made an impact on our world and lives today. Eleanor Roosevelt was always supportive 110%; Amelia Earhart took chances and never gave up. Anne Frank believed in herself and never doubted herself for one minute. They have shown me that because of them, I too could make a difference, or I too should always believe in myself.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Article response
On November 5th, 1999, 16 year-old Erik Ramsey and a friend went to see the new movie "The Sixth Sense." On the way home, a minivan tried to make a U-turn from the oncoming lane that Erik was on. Erik's friend driving the car was speeding, and they never saw the other car's headlights. Suddenly, the two cars collided, sending the minivan's engine flying out of its chassis. The car Erik and his friend were in, a late model-Camaro, smashed into the curb and flipped over landing upside down on a smal grove of pine trees. Erik's friend escaped with a chunk of metal in his skull. Firefighters stuggled to remove erik from the car.
Erik was taken to the hospital. He was severely injured in many places. He was in the hospital for days. Doctors claimed at first that he was parallized, but after many tests, the doctors found a blood clot in Erik's brain. He was diagnosted with a rare desised called "Locked-in Syndrome."
Dr.Philip Kennedy immediatley came into the picture. He worked in the field of brain-computer interference reasearch. He helped Erik by asking him questions (for he could still hear) that made him think. While being questionned Kennedy set up a monitor connected to his brain. When Erik would think something, it would be heard over a loud speaker.
Erik learned to use this and since he was able to move his eyes up and down, he was able to communicate somewhat that was as well. Eyes up for "yes," eyes down for "no."
Erik's father Eddie majorly contributed to help Erik. He even had their home remodeled so it would fit his Erik's life style. Everyday, Eddie had to do multiple things to help Erik, for example: certain exercises to make Erik's muscles not tense up.
Erik also started to use a letter chart. The doctors found he had a little use of his hand, so they used a letter chart of the computer to help he communicate by spelling out small words.
Unfortuantely, in 2004, Erik came down with a case of pneumonia that sent his back to hospital. When he finally recovered, he somehow had changed. He became much slower than before and he was unable to use the letter chart. He was going to have re-learn how to use it.
Erik eventually found ways to communicate with his family again. Through his eyes mostly. It must have been really hard for Erik's family and friends to have to communicate with his like this. I would never want to have to go through something so heart-breaking. In the end, Erik still in incapable to do anything on his own. Maybe one day, but for now, he just as to wait.
Erik was taken to the hospital. He was severely injured in many places. He was in the hospital for days. Doctors claimed at first that he was parallized, but after many tests, the doctors found a blood clot in Erik's brain. He was diagnosted with a rare desised called "Locked-in Syndrome."
Dr.Philip Kennedy immediatley came into the picture. He worked in the field of brain-computer interference reasearch. He helped Erik by asking him questions (for he could still hear) that made him think. While being questionned Kennedy set up a monitor connected to his brain. When Erik would think something, it would be heard over a loud speaker.
Erik learned to use this and since he was able to move his eyes up and down, he was able to communicate somewhat that was as well. Eyes up for "yes," eyes down for "no."
Erik's father Eddie majorly contributed to help Erik. He even had their home remodeled so it would fit his Erik's life style. Everyday, Eddie had to do multiple things to help Erik, for example: certain exercises to make Erik's muscles not tense up.
Erik also started to use a letter chart. The doctors found he had a little use of his hand, so they used a letter chart of the computer to help he communicate by spelling out small words.
Unfortuantely, in 2004, Erik came down with a case of pneumonia that sent his back to hospital. When he finally recovered, he somehow had changed. He became much slower than before and he was unable to use the letter chart. He was going to have re-learn how to use it.
Erik eventually found ways to communicate with his family again. Through his eyes mostly. It must have been really hard for Erik's family and friends to have to communicate with his like this. I would never want to have to go through something so heart-breaking. In the end, Erik still in incapable to do anything on his own. Maybe one day, but for now, he just as to wait.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
OR Twilight post 4
The next day was the day that Bella and Edward were to go to Seattle together. When Bella got in the car that morning though, Edward told her he was going to take her somewhere special instead. They drove in Bella's car up to a woodsey place in northern Washington. It was truley beautiful. Edward and Bella hiked all the way to this special place Edward had been talking about--it took them almost 3 hours!
When they finally got to the top, Edward took a seat under a shaded tree while Bella went out into the sunlight. She lay down and took in the nice air. Edward eventually came up next to her. They began to talk.
Bella questioned Edward, and Edward questioned Bella. You could say that they learned alot about eachother that day. Bella questioned Edwards life, and how he became a vampire. He stated that in 1918, he became ill and Carlise (his father figure) saved him, and thats why he is what he is today. Edward on the other hand, questioned Bella about her life back in Arizona--mainly about her mom and her schooling there.
They day came to a close fast. It was nearly dusk by the time they realized that they had been there all day. Bella didnt dreaded walking back again, so Edward decided he would show her how he gets places fast. He told Bella to get upon his back and to hold on tight. He then starting running very fast. They were back at Bella's car in less thatn 2 minutes.
As they drove home, they continued to ask eachother questions. Edward admitted that it at first was hard for him to not want to loose control of himself when he was around Bella, but that he has finaly overcome that challenge. When they got back to Bella's house, Bella invited Edward in. Charlie still hadnt come home from fishing yet.
When Charlie did finnaly arrive though, Edward quickly vanished, leaving Bella alone in her kitchen. Bella knew he didnt actually leave though, so she said a quick hello and goodbye to her father and she darted up the stairs to "get ready and go to bed." She took a fast shower and then ran back into her room to find Edward lying on her Bed.
Edward stayed with her that night. He slept right beside her. Before she fell asleep, she told Bella that she never wanted to be apart from Edward again. Edward agreed. From then on, Edward would stay with Bella everyday and night.
When they finally got to the top, Edward took a seat under a shaded tree while Bella went out into the sunlight. She lay down and took in the nice air. Edward eventually came up next to her. They began to talk.
Bella questioned Edward, and Edward questioned Bella. You could say that they learned alot about eachother that day. Bella questioned Edwards life, and how he became a vampire. He stated that in 1918, he became ill and Carlise (his father figure) saved him, and thats why he is what he is today. Edward on the other hand, questioned Bella about her life back in Arizona--mainly about her mom and her schooling there.
They day came to a close fast. It was nearly dusk by the time they realized that they had been there all day. Bella didnt dreaded walking back again, so Edward decided he would show her how he gets places fast. He told Bella to get upon his back and to hold on tight. He then starting running very fast. They were back at Bella's car in less thatn 2 minutes.
As they drove home, they continued to ask eachother questions. Edward admitted that it at first was hard for him to not want to loose control of himself when he was around Bella, but that he has finaly overcome that challenge. When they got back to Bella's house, Bella invited Edward in. Charlie still hadnt come home from fishing yet.
When Charlie did finnaly arrive though, Edward quickly vanished, leaving Bella alone in her kitchen. Bella knew he didnt actually leave though, so she said a quick hello and goodbye to her father and she darted up the stairs to "get ready and go to bed." She took a fast shower and then ran back into her room to find Edward lying on her Bed.
Edward stayed with her that night. He slept right beside her. Before she fell asleep, she told Bella that she never wanted to be apart from Edward again. Edward agreed. From then on, Edward would stay with Bella everyday and night.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Siddhartha Blog #4
What do I think of Siddhartha's journey? Thats easy. I think it was really beneficial. After following Siddhartha on his journey, I think that he learned alot about life, and I think I saw him learn his lesson best when he was with Kamala.
I think Siddhartha learned alot about life, especially when he was with Kamala. I believe this because he experienced love, life, and even death. He fell in love with Kamala first of all. She was very special to him in so many ways. Secondly, he saw Kamala die due to a snake bite. This was hard for him to deal with. Thirdly, Kamala and he had a son together. After Kamala's death, Siddhartha immediatley took action and took the boy to live with him. These various reasons explain my thought on why I believe Siddhartha learned alot about life.
After following Siddhartha on his journey, I think he learned alot about life, and I think I saw him learn his lesson best when he was with Kamala. I believe anyone can do anything they want to if they believe in themselves. Siddhartha believed in himself. He said he was going to achieve Nirvana and one day become the Buddha, and he did it. Someone once told me that if you shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you will land amoung the stars. I think that is great advice to follow throughout life. Siddhartha's jounrey was very interesting and I now believe that there truley is hope for everyone to achieve their goals.
I think Siddhartha learned alot about life, especially when he was with Kamala. I believe this because he experienced love, life, and even death. He fell in love with Kamala first of all. She was very special to him in so many ways. Secondly, he saw Kamala die due to a snake bite. This was hard for him to deal with. Thirdly, Kamala and he had a son together. After Kamala's death, Siddhartha immediatley took action and took the boy to live with him. These various reasons explain my thought on why I believe Siddhartha learned alot about life.
After following Siddhartha on his journey, I think he learned alot about life, and I think I saw him learn his lesson best when he was with Kamala. I believe anyone can do anything they want to if they believe in themselves. Siddhartha believed in himself. He said he was going to achieve Nirvana and one day become the Buddha, and he did it. Someone once told me that if you shoot for the moon, even if you miss, you will land amoung the stars. I think that is great advice to follow throughout life. Siddhartha's jounrey was very interesting and I now believe that there truley is hope for everyone to achieve their goals.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
OR Twilight post 3
When Bella was up north with her friends over the weekend, she found out some strange evidence about the Cullens. She found that they were known to be vampires, but that they didnt hunt people, but animals. This worried Bella. When she got home she immediatley searched vampires on the internet. She found that not too much of what she read related to Edward, so she was slightly relieved.
On Wednsday of that week, Bella and 2 friends went up to Port Angeles to shop for dresses for the dance. Even though Bella wasnt going, she decided to tag along anyway. When the 2 other girls wanted to keep looking, Bella decided that she would wonder down the street and try to find a bookstore. After a while, she realized that she was not only lost, but that she was being followed. She was begining to really panic when a silver volvo pulled up next to her and someone inside said "get in, Bella." she knew it was Edward.
Edward and Bella then met up with Bella's friends. They had already eaten, so they were going to be heading home. Bella hadnt eaten , she Edward offered to go eat something with her and then drive her home instead. They 2 friends said that was fine and they were off.
After dinner, Bella and Edward got in the car, headed for home. But Bella had many questions: She wanted to know exactly what was going on with Edward and his family. After a while, Edward told her that he was truly a vampire. They talked about his thirst for blood and what he really was doing when the sun is out and just "happened" not to be at school. Bella told Edward that she didnt car what he was. This comforted Edward majorly.
This talk brought them both much closer together. By the end of the drive, when Bella was getting out of the car to go inside her house, she realized that she was "inconditionally and irrevocably in love with him."
On Wednsday of that week, Bella and 2 friends went up to Port Angeles to shop for dresses for the dance. Even though Bella wasnt going, she decided to tag along anyway. When the 2 other girls wanted to keep looking, Bella decided that she would wonder down the street and try to find a bookstore. After a while, she realized that she was not only lost, but that she was being followed. She was begining to really panic when a silver volvo pulled up next to her and someone inside said "get in, Bella." she knew it was Edward.
Edward and Bella then met up with Bella's friends. They had already eaten, so they were going to be heading home. Bella hadnt eaten , she Edward offered to go eat something with her and then drive her home instead. They 2 friends said that was fine and they were off.
After dinner, Bella and Edward got in the car, headed for home. But Bella had many questions: She wanted to know exactly what was going on with Edward and his family. After a while, Edward told her that he was truly a vampire. They talked about his thirst for blood and what he really was doing when the sun is out and just "happened" not to be at school. Bella told Edward that she didnt car what he was. This comforted Edward majorly.
This talk brought them both much closer together. By the end of the drive, when Bella was getting out of the car to go inside her house, she realized that she was "inconditionally and irrevocably in love with him."
Friday, October 10, 2008
OR Twilight post 2
Winter shortly began and so did the snow. One day in the parking lot, a highschooler began to hydroplan and almost swung right into Bella. He didnt hit her though because right as he was about to, Edward Cullen swung Bella off her feet and into his arms to save her. Bella pondered about this and asked Edward countless questions about how he had gotten there so fast and why he saved her. These questions began to bother Edward. He finally told Bella to stop asking questions and that he didnt want her to be friends with him because he wasnt a the friend type. This aggrivated Bella because she knew that he wasnt telling her something. She also was upset because she just lost Edward.
After the fight, Edward and Bella didnt speak for a while. When Edward made it clear to Bella that he wouldnt be a good friend, they immediatley stopped talking.
About a month passed before Edward and Bella began talking again. It really all started when Bella fainted in biology due to the blood type experiment that they were doing. When she was making her way to the nurse, Edward was suddenly right beside her. He took her into his arms and walked her the rest of the way.
As they were leaving the nurse, Bella asked Edward why he was talking to her again. He didnt really respond, but just asked her what she was doing over the weeked. Bella staited that she was going to be going up north one day with some of her new friends, and then to Seattle the following day. He said that he happened to be going to Seattle too and was wondering if her could drive her. Bella didnt even think before she blurted out "yes" to Edwards question.
After the fight, Edward and Bella didnt speak for a while. When Edward made it clear to Bella that he wouldnt be a good friend, they immediatley stopped talking.
About a month passed before Edward and Bella began talking again. It really all started when Bella fainted in biology due to the blood type experiment that they were doing. When she was making her way to the nurse, Edward was suddenly right beside her. He took her into his arms and walked her the rest of the way.
As they were leaving the nurse, Bella asked Edward why he was talking to her again. He didnt really respond, but just asked her what she was doing over the weeked. Bella staited that she was going to be going up north one day with some of her new friends, and then to Seattle the following day. He said that he happened to be going to Seattle too and was wondering if her could drive her. Bella didnt even think before she blurted out "yes" to Edwards question.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
OR: Twilight post #1
Isabella Swan, better known as "Bella" has recently moved to Forks, Washington to live with her father, Charlie. When she arrives, it is raining and she immediatley feels that she is not going to like it there.
The first day of school was the next day. She meet some nice people who she sat with at lunch. While eating, she noticed a very strange group of people sitting in a far corner of the lunch room. She asks one of her new friends who they are. She replys that they are the Cullen family, the adopted children or Doctor and Mrs Cullen. Bella notices that one of the Cullens in particular, Edward, was extremley good looking. He was very pale with light brown hair. One thing that she noticed in particular though was that his eyes were BLACK.
For the rest of the lunch period, she could not keep her eyes off of Edward. They made eye contact multiple times. After lunch, she goes to biology class and finds that Edward is not only in her class, but is going to be sitting next to her. Bella is happy yet a bit frightened.
Edward was very cold towards her for the whole class. Bella began to worry that he already didnt like her. After school, she saw Edward in the office trying to switch out of biology that hour. Bella immediatley thinks that he is trying to switch out because of her.
A week passes. Edward hasn't been at school since that very first day. Bella is really starting to worry. Finally, the next Monday, Edward is back at school and is unusually friendly towards her. She feels a slight sigh of relief. She then again notices how good looking Edward truly was. But then, she realizes something that sent the chills right up her back: his eyes were hazel, as apposed to the black-ish color they were a week ago.
The first day of school was the next day. She meet some nice people who she sat with at lunch. While eating, she noticed a very strange group of people sitting in a far corner of the lunch room. She asks one of her new friends who they are. She replys that they are the Cullen family, the adopted children or Doctor and Mrs Cullen. Bella notices that one of the Cullens in particular, Edward, was extremley good looking. He was very pale with light brown hair. One thing that she noticed in particular though was that his eyes were BLACK.
For the rest of the lunch period, she could not keep her eyes off of Edward. They made eye contact multiple times. After lunch, she goes to biology class and finds that Edward is not only in her class, but is going to be sitting next to her. Bella is happy yet a bit frightened.
Edward was very cold towards her for the whole class. Bella began to worry that he already didnt like her. After school, she saw Edward in the office trying to switch out of biology that hour. Bella immediatley thinks that he is trying to switch out because of her.
A week passes. Edward hasn't been at school since that very first day. Bella is really starting to worry. Finally, the next Monday, Edward is back at school and is unusually friendly towards her. She feels a slight sigh of relief. She then again notices how good looking Edward truly was. But then, she realizes something that sent the chills right up her back: his eyes were hazel, as apposed to the black-ish color they were a week ago.
Advice Column
Dear Advice Columnist,
I need some advice for my friend, Siddhartha. He recently left our town in search of his goal to reach enlightenment and eventually achieve Nirvana. Since then, he has become someone new. He began drinking and eating things that he has never before eaten, like meat for example. Also, he has found love with a woman, Kamala. I think she is part of the problem.
The reason this concerns me is because I fear that when he returns, he won't be the same Siddhartha we all used to know and love. He has fled in the confusion of passion, wine, and even wealth. I want to try to help him get out of this mess and hopefully come back to the person he was. So if you could give me some advice for him, I would be forever thankful.
-Daynita
I need some advice for my friend, Siddhartha. He recently left our town in search of his goal to reach enlightenment and eventually achieve Nirvana. Since then, he has become someone new. He began drinking and eating things that he has never before eaten, like meat for example. Also, he has found love with a woman, Kamala. I think she is part of the problem.
The reason this concerns me is because I fear that when he returns, he won't be the same Siddhartha we all used to know and love. He has fled in the confusion of passion, wine, and even wealth. I want to try to help him get out of this mess and hopefully come back to the person he was. So if you could give me some advice for him, I would be forever thankful.
-Daynita
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Text Message/Paragraph
Govinda: HEY omg did you hear? Siddharth left!
Daynita: YA! are you ok?
G: ahh idk. im pretty sad. he was my bff. i could really use some advice.
D: well, i would just say to try not to think about it so much. i know you guys were best friends, but you have to understand that Siddhartha HAD to leave, because of his whole "teaching enlgihtenment" and his "wanting to find self." he didnt do it to hurt you.
G: i know but im still sad :(
D: well you have me!! trust me you can talk to me about anything!!
G: ok :) im glad i have you!!
D: im glad we have eachother too!! ttyl!
G: BYE!!
I really feel bad for Govinda. I have to imagine that its got to be really hard for him. I know that if my best friend just came to me and told me that he or she was leaving (without any notice for that matter) I would probebly be pretty upset myself. I am going to do my best to help him relieve his pain. I'm sure he is feeling things inside that he isnt sure how he is going to get over. Hopefully with my help, he will be able to recover soon enough though and we will become beter friends in the end!!
Daynita: YA! are you ok?
G: ahh idk. im pretty sad. he was my bff. i could really use some advice.
D: well, i would just say to try not to think about it so much. i know you guys were best friends, but you have to understand that Siddhartha HAD to leave, because of his whole "teaching enlgihtenment" and his "wanting to find self." he didnt do it to hurt you.
G: i know but im still sad :(
D: well you have me!! trust me you can talk to me about anything!!
G: ok :) im glad i have you!!
D: im glad we have eachother too!! ttyl!
G: BYE!!
I really feel bad for Govinda. I have to imagine that its got to be really hard for him. I know that if my best friend just came to me and told me that he or she was leaving (without any notice for that matter) I would probebly be pretty upset myself. I am going to do my best to help him relieve his pain. I'm sure he is feeling things inside that he isnt sure how he is going to get over. Hopefully with my help, he will be able to recover soon enough though and we will become beter friends in the end!!
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Daynita and Buddha
Hello! My name is Daynita. Daynita means 'beloved' in indian. I am 16 years old. I live in India with my parents and 2 siblings. I have many family members on both sides and I also have 2 pets! One cat and one dog. Our family practices the religion called Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of Buddhism. He himself is actually the Buddha. He discovered it but sitting under a tree for 8 days and then acheiving enlightenment. We Buddhists believe that everyone can experience enlighenment and eventually achieve Nirvana by following the 8-fold path!
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