Dialectical Journals book 8

Quote (Pg. 361): "Diamoche had given chase to a hare and was climbing, bare-legged with exdraordinary swiftness, a slope which seemed to ascend to the heavens."

Analysis: The description of Diamoche climbing was really intresting to me. I really liked how it made her seem like a god going to the heavens. This made me really picture her climing a mountain like a goddess. This was when they (Xerxes and his famiyl) were climbing the mountain.

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Dialectical Journals book 7

Quote (Pg. 321): Suddenly a swift crashing burst from the thicket above. Forms shot forth, invisible. Every hand flew to a weapon.
"men?"
The sound receded swiftly above.
"deer."

Analysis: This quote caught my attention because I thought they were going to get attacked by someone or something dangerous. The sound description they used really let me know whatever it was was gracful, without even saying the word "graceful"

Quote (Pg. 326): "Dienekes himself drew his blade. He was going to open Roosters throat on the spot as a traitor."

Analysis: Dienekes seems really rude. Rooster was only trying to help him and since Rooster went to the wrong spot Dienekes blew up and was about to slit his throat if it wasn't for Polynikes stopping Dienekes.

What I'm Thankful For

 I am very very thankful for the family I have. I seriously would never ever change a thing about any of them. They are always around when I need them and I can talk to anyone of them anytime. Its great! I'm also thankful for the love and support they give to one another. Whenever someone close to us is down, their not down for long. 

I'm also thankful for my beautiful houses (my mom and dads). Even though I don't have my own room and I have to share one of them with three other people, it's brought us all closer together. My house is kinda small but everyone is used to it by now and I'm just glad we have a nice neighborhood that we can go outside and relax in the pretty San Diego weather.  

One last thing I am thankful for is all of my loving friends. I wouldn't be able to make it through high school without them!

Dialectical Journal (pg 31)

Pg. 31
Quote: The men of the farm dragged me into the mud of the livestock pen and nailed me to the hide board the size of a door, driving tanning spikes through both my palms.

I just couldn't believe how crude these men can be. Just because this man tried to steal a goose, he got his hand nailed to a giant board and his legs lashed. How the author put it into the book really brought it to life and made me remember that this was really how things worked back in that time. All I could think of was the word, "OUCH."

Dialectical Journal (pg 22)

Pg. 22
Quote: Women carried infants, some of them already dead, while other dazed figures glided past like shades, bearing away some pitifully useless possession, a lamp or a volume of verses.

This quote really planted a sad and unimaginable image in my mind. Just seeing someone carring a lifeless baby in their arms really tugs at your heart. This goes to show how well the author included every little detail.
He even included the small details of people carring usless items like a lamp.
One last reason I chose this quote was because the words he used, "dazed figures glided," made me feel like I was one of those creepy figures lost in the background.

Obamas Looks

Do looks really matter in a presidential election? From what I have read and looked up on the internet looks DO matter. Here's an example, people aren't voting for Obama because of what he says and does but what he eats and how he looks, fit wise. Even some people are saying, "He needs to put some meat on his bones, I won't vote for any bean-poller guy." I don't really think these people even have a clue to what Obama could do for them. All they see it how healthy he stays and how thin he is. If you watched the example you'll know he likes being fit and eating healthy and that doesn't have to do with what he could do for our country. 

If you go to this link, there are a few peoples opinions on how our candidates look physically. There is a good point made by Nancy, she wrote, "Is there anything else that is going to be a disadvantage for Obama? He’s too skinny. He’s too black. He’s too smart. He’s too arrogant. He’s an elitist. He’s a celebrity. Give me a break. For those people who are trying to find any excuse not to vote for him, why don’t you just call yourself a racist and get it over with." I totally agree with her. I think that people are just trying to find something wrong with Obama so they look at his appearance. I think that is toatally wrong because people are choosing a president that looks the part rather than can do the part.

To conclude, all this nonsense of voting for McCain just because Obama looks to skinny or doesn't eat enough junk food should stop. I don't see how that would have to do with how they are going to run our country. So people should listen rather than look and judge by appearance. and if they can't do that then they should really wear a blindfold.

"Blurb"

My grandma is my hero because she has always helped me to go forward in life. She has always pushed me to do things she knows would help me out in the future. She is so encouraging and is always there when I need her.

This head shot of Johnny Depp shows his serious side. This picture also tells a story. I interpret the story to be that hes not really a guy who's always neat and strict. To me he looks free will because he has tattoos and uncombed hair. I liked it because it wasn't just a forward shot of his whole head. The photographer cut off parts of his body like the top of his head and his whole left arm.

Secret Life of Bees (Code)

Before I read the Secret Life of Bees I predicted it was going to be about a fourteen-year-old girl who's father doesn't acknowledge her. I also predicted that the book will start off telling us a little bit about the characters that were going to be in the story. I also thought it was only going to be set in one place(the house).

My predictions that were actually correct were that she was a girl living in a home with her unloving father. Her dad seemed like he didn't care for her and all he worried about was his orchard of peaches and his dog, Snout.

The predictions that I made that were a little off was when I said that it was being written from a teens point of view it would of been easier to understand, it really wasn't to hard to understand but some parts were a little different because I didn't think about the era is was being written in.

For the most part, most of my predictions were correct. Except for the fact that there were many new characters further into the book. I also learned that the book was not only about Lily it, it was about finding out more about her mom and why she really left.The characters also went to different locations,where they found out more about her mother.

How I got the dot in my eye

Ok, well i was walking home from the clubs one night and out of no where someone shot me in the eye. They rushed me to the hospital and took me into surgery right away. The doctor at the time still hadn't finished his dinner (mexican food) so he ate while working on my eye and then he dropped hot sauce in it, permanent. When I woke up, I noticed the dot in my right eye (from the hot sauce staining my eye). Later on when I went back to the hospital for a check up they told me the doctor purposly dropped it in my eye because i inturupted his dinner. He thought he was so cool so he told everyone that worked at the hospital. They then told me he was later aressted for leaving a toothpick in someone elses liver, from his hamburger. I was so mad so I sued him too,and won the case with my trusty lawyer (William) and got 25,000 dollars in return (and a cool dot in my eye).

Last Weekend

Last  weekend I went to the Adams Street fair. I saw so many small dogs. They were so cute! I went with me my mom, aunt, brother and cousin. We had such a great time. There were even rides. There was one you went side to side in a ship, then up side down. While there I also bought a Bob Marley bracelet. I love it I wear it everywhere I go now.

Also last weekend I went to PIFA (Pacific Islander Festival Association).  I had so much fun. My dad had a booth there selling shirts and sweaters. I bought a turtle necklace at one of the booths. When I walked around I walked along the thick green grass, and behind the booths there was a sea of shiny silvery water. Anyways my weekend was awesome and I had a really great time relaxing and hanging out with my family.  Oh yea and my dad got me an autographed t-shirt from J Boog (hawaiian singer)! (the people in the picture are the guy who won the surf board and Syosi my old hula teacher[this was last PIFA])

This is my dads clothing website (it has pictures from PIFA): http://tataubrand.com/

Paragraphs About Me

Cliche' paragraph:

My name is Ciara. I have dark hair like a midnight sky. My eyes are like two almonds. I have a bright smile to brighten up any day. My face looking like I just at too much sugar and decided to hang out in tree. Thats me, in the tree.

Good paragraph:

Turning back to see the camera. Anxiously waiting for the Ghost Hunters International cast to arrive. My smile big and my dimples deep. The look in my face makes me want to go back and sit in that very seat once again. My hair shinny like a new paint job on an old car. It's me, Ciara.

Epic: 1. There is epic poetry

2. A heros achievements written in a poetic format.

3. really great

Characteristics of an Epic:

1. The gods and lesser divinities play an active role in the outcome of actions.

Ex: Apollo gave all of the working animals and all of the soldiers the plague, which killed many people and animals. 

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2. 

My Public Hero

Abraham Lincoln

I see Abraham Lincoln as a hero because of how he helped our country to get to where we are today. He was our sixteenth president who stood up for what he believed in. People see him as a hero because of what he did. He helped our country free the slaves. Some see him as a hero because he wrote the Emancipation Proclamation, which had a great deal with freeing a lot of slaves. While some see him as a hero others see him as a villain. The people who were against freeing slaves had to give their free labor up. Meaning the ones who owned slaves didn't anymore because of what Abraham Lincoln did.

30 Things You Don't Know About Me

1. I took hula lessons twice.


2. My favorite colors are black pink and purple.


3. I have a half sister and a younger brother.


4. I love Target.


5. My great grandpa is 91 years old.


6. My favorite drink at Jamba Juice is Strawberry Surf Rider.


7. I love to bake.


8. My favorite actor is Johnny Depp. (SO HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)


9. I have a parakeet named Mi-mi.


10. Chocolate makes me hyper.


11. One of my favorite foods is loompia.


12. I love painting.


13. My favorite artist is Gris Grimly.


14. I have a chihuahua named Damian.


15. My favorite movie is Sweeney Todd!


16. I love musicals.


17. In forth grade I was the fastest girl in my class.


18. I draw in my spare time.


19. The first time I went to a Padre game was in 8th grade.


20. I live in Imperial Beach.


21. I text a lot.


22. My favorite villain in Batman is the Joker.


23. In third grade I got first place in Jump Rope For Heart Jump Athon.


24. I've never been in a taxi.


25. My nationality is Guamanian, Mexican and a tiny bit of German.


26. I love shopping for new school clothes.


27. My favorite animal is the Tiger.


28. Over Summer I watched Batman the Dark Knight twice in the same weekend.


29. Talking on the phone isn't really my thing.


30. I delivered my dogs first litter of puppies.