RULES

Rules, by Cynthia Lord

This book was my favorite book…actually just by looking at the cover. The cover is very cute different from other selections. To make a short summary, this is a story about a twelve year girl, Catherine. She wants to live a normal life, and this was very hard because Catherine’s brother, David had autism. It was hard for him to talk and communicate with others. To live a normal life and to help David at the same time, Christine made rules for her brother such as “No toys in the fish tank” (which I think the cover of this book is trying to show).

 What I get to think about while reading this book is, if I was Catherine, would I have been trying to help my brother with autism? I think I won’t, but I might have been trying to avoid him. At school, the same thing happens. There is a boy that is a little different from other classmates, and most of the classmates try to avoid him as possible, so I think that Catherine is a very nice girl.

 Anyway, back to the rules, I liked the rule, “If someone says hi to you, you should say hi back” and “No toys in the fish tank” because it kind of showed about David’s autism. This book is easy to read and also enjoyable, so I would like to recommend this book to my friends!

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Let’s say that you are left on an island only with your brother. What will you do? Will you wait to be rescued, just cry, or enjoy the situation and survive by yourself? Maybe I would have been crying, but this girl named Karana enjoyed the situation.

Before I talk about the adventure Karana went through, I want to tell you a very special thing about the people here. Maybe other people who read this book won’t think that this is so special. What I thought that was special was that the people on this island have two names. One is a real name and the other one is a name that others use. Maybe I thought that this was special because it was the first thing that caught my interest from the book. What would my name have been?

Anyways, back to the island “adventure”, Karana has survived by herself by making weapons, finding and making things she needed (instead of crying). If I was Karana, I think I would have been very depressed and horrible, but I think I would have done the same thing as she did. I would have made my house and plates, and get my own food to eat. If I am bored, I will make some “animal friends” and play with them!

I want to ask one thing to Karana, and that is, how she was BRAVE! Also, I wish I had that bravery to survive my myself, too!

Reading "The Giver"

The Giver

When I first faced this book, I thought that this book will be very boring and will take a lot of time to finish this. Some will understand what I mean. There are not many books with an old grandpa on there, but do you know that you should not “Judge the book by the cover”, which was exactly what I was doing? I started reading off some of the chapters, and I actually found me inside the book.

What I didn’t like about this “Perfect World” is that if people aren’t able to see colors and emotions and they do what people make them to do, life will be no fun. Totally! Life is fun because sometimes you get into fights and troubles. Even if there are none of these bad things such as murder and illness, the most important thing is to enjoy your life!

When Jonas became the Receiver of Memory also because people made him to have his job as one, I wasn’t sure if he would like it. If you get this job in this world, I knew that you will get to know way more things then before which no one knows. Jonas remembered the colors, and got trained by “The Giver”.

When I figured out that this people “killed” people because they had no emotion, I was very shocked, scared, and also angry like Jonas. Jonas felt the same. He was angry and wanted to release the emotions and he tried to get out of this boring society with the giver (after he does this, the people remember what they forgot). I think this was a good idea.

This book made me think a lot. Is the world without colors, animals and sunshine good? Why did they have to do like this? I enjoyed reading this book, and I want to recommend it to my friends, too.

Cars, Are They Made Well?

     What everyone knows but doesn't actually care about is that cars are harmful for the environment. However, I insist that it is the time to think about our nature. What I have seen is wrong is that I have seen people riding bikes for a short ride or when they go out to play, which you can do without your bike, but most of the people go to a close distance by a car. I think this should change.

     First, I understand going to a far distance by a car. You can't ride your bike for hours. However, the silly scene I see often is that students ride a car to school. It is just a 10 minute distance and you need a car? I always walk, at least try to. If you feel empty, you have your friend, bike! If you don't have a bike, I guess you will have to walk. I mean, you will need to buy one. Having your own bike is a basis. These days, almost everyone has a bike. My little brother also has one.

     Second, cars blow out smoke, which is a great cause of global warming and air pollution. To stop this, the cars that use sunlight for fuel should be used earlier than predicted. Another invention I will expect is a car using trash for fuel, I mean, anything! This way, we won't have air pollution and the amount of trash will decrease rapidly. We will not need to have extra money for fuel. Can you imagine it, paying money for trash?

     Finally, over the actual world, I imagine a soft and tender car, such like jelly. This is because if there is one accident, the cars behind should wait, blowing out a great amount of smoke. If cars are made out of some material like jelly, then accidents won't happen often!!

     In conclusion, cars should be made into the right way so it can fit in our environment, clean environment. I want to have a great car with trash fuel. Isn't it AMAZING??

                                                                                                                     <There you go,  jelly cars.>

A Few Steps to Find a Career That Fits

     Did you already find a career for your future? Then, I guess you are very lucky, because most students are busy to think about thier careers, like I am. For these, I have a few steps to introduce to find a job that fits you. First, study and try many different things. For example, to find out what you are good at, you should try lots of things, such as don't stop with playing the piano and try to start playing the violin. Maybe you are better at it. Also for tests, don't only take one chosen test. Take others such as IET, TOSEL, and going on.
    Everyone thinks that career is the most important thing these days. You see, we are studying to get a nice career later. University students are also very busy, looking for a job. But, how will you feel if your job is good to earn money, but also what you don't like? You will think it's no fun and you will get bored of it easily. I think the main point of getting a job is to find a job you like and fits to you.                                             

     Next, don't just think about studying. Most of the people think that you can get a good career, just when you are good at studying. However, studying is not all. Well, if you have another very special subject or hobby you like, you can find a career even if you study just like the beginners. Careers such as being an artist doesn't leave the point at studying. Being a designer is the same.

     Finally, you can use the Multiple Intelligences Test. In many sites, you can find your Multiple Intelligences. If you find it, and you totally like it, then you can work for it. You can search more about the career, and make your goal!
     In conclusion, people can find thier career that fits, in three ways I have showned. Try many things, don't just try hard in studying such as math or history, and finally, use the Multiple Intelligences Test. I hope the readers will find thier career that fits them, and live a happy life later!

Sweet Days, 'Cause it's Today.

    Do you have a memory of a thirsty, hungry day? Everyone should have at least one memory of starvation and a drought in your throat, and maybe, when you were outside, not in your house where you mom is there to cook for you. Your stomach is growling, well, you can totally eat and drink everything. Well, there is an invention that solved this problem. You may heard of it. It is called the vending machine.

     The vending machine gave great benefits to the people all around the world. What I have experienced is I was at my academy, and I was trying to ride the bus to go home. The problem was that I was totally thirsty. I have drank nothing since 3 hours ago, and I couldn't stand it! I was totally terrified, starving water. What I found was the vending machine. I can't explain how much I was satisfied when I was choosing the beverage and drinking it!'

     Vending machines are not just for drinks. It also produces food these days, such as sandwiches, fast-noodles, and kimbab, too! In some American high schools, there are vending machines that are made for the students. The students can use it, maybe if they missed thier breakfast or when they feel a bit empty.

     Another thing that is produced by vending machines are sweets and snacks. It counts candy, chocolate, gum, jellys and some others! If vending machines are in school with sweets, students can have them before test for concentration, too!

     In the future, I imagine vending machines that can actually give a real-meal. Such like, if we say the menu, it will cook whay we have said! Maybe, I will invent it!^^; Do you understand how much vending machines are beneficial now? Sweet days, just because it's today!

I came back to my house...

I came back to my house...and you know what?
Many things were changed...
First, my mom's phone was changed to Iphone, which I am using now to post some short writings...I really apprecieate it.
Umm...I guess my brother's personality WAS changed (he became very enthusiastic).
I miss my roommates and my classmates A LOT
GLPS was the best camp in my life.
I loved my teachers, friends, classes...
I miss them all!!!!!!
I have some good knews; I won the first place of the best blogs!
Thank you for Mr. Garrioch!!
I REALLY miss everyone....
Thank you for everyone that helped me~