One Medium Suitcase

1. 13 Reasons Why. It's my favorite book and I could read it over and over again. I'd be okay with reading it again.
2.  The stuffed bunny my grandma gave me for Easter. I have slept with it in my bed for many years. I don't think I could go anywhere forever without taking it with me.
3. My moccasins. I've worn them almost everyday this year. They are the most comfortable pair of shoes I own.
4. A picture of me and my best friends. My friends mean the world to me. I'd want something to remember them by.
5. A picture of my family. I wouldn't want to forget my family ever. They've always been there for me.
6. A pair of athletic shorts. They're really comfortable and I could wear them anytime. Why wouldn't I bring them?
7.  My favorite sweats. They keep me warm and extremely comfortable. Once again, why wouldn't I bring them?
8.  The blanket my grandma just made me. It's extremely soft and really warm. It's also my favorite colors.
9.  One of my favorite hats. They're really comfortable and easy to wear. It would come in handy.
10. My glasses. Wherever I go I'm going to want to see. They might come in handy with that. I don't want to be blind for the rest of my life.

Yellow Star

1. Getting my driver's license. This was a big point in my life because now I can actually leave my house by myself.
2. Getting into the National Honor's Society. I had to work very hard to get into this and now it can help me out forever.
3. Making true friends. Everyone wishes they have them and I have them. I feel lucky to have them.
4. Keeping all A's. It may not seem like a lot to someone else but I am very proud of this.
5. Not getting a detention yet. It's not really that much of an accomplishment but it works.
6. Watching my brother graduate from Marine Boot Camp. This may not have been my personal accomplishment but I'm still proud of it all the same time.
7. Graduating from middle school. This was a big step because then I got to go to high school.
8. Going to South Dakota. I got to meet some of my "family." They may not be my actual family but they mean a lot to me.
9. Getting on a plane for the first time. It was a scary experience and I almost didnt do it. I got through it anyway.
10. Getting to spend time with my grandma before she died. She was not here long enough but I still cherish all the time I got to spend with her.

Ranking
1. Getting to spend time with my grandma.
2. Making true friends.
3. Watching my brother graduate from the Marines.
4. NHS
5. License
6. Going to South Dakota
7. All A's
8. Getting on a plane for the first time
9. Graduating from middle school.
10. No detentions

Gone But Never Forgotten

Twenty years from now, these are the qualities I want to remember about myself:

1. True friends will always be there no matter what. I've had fights with my best friends but they're still always there for me.
2. My family will always have my back, no matter what kind of situation I'm in.
3. Other people may not like the music I listen to but I think it's great.
4. Value all of your free time and use it for things you love.
5. Always follow your dreams.
6. Don't back up too fast because you might go in the ditch.
7. Spending time with your family and friends can just about fix everything.
8. Don't give in to what other people think is right. Just because they think it's right doesn't mean it is or at least not right for you.
9. Forgive people for doing something wrong because everyone makes mistakes. You don't want to lose friends just because they made one small mistake.
10. Keep watching zombie movies because one day the apocalypse will happen and you'll be prepared for that.
11. Becoming a vet will help you tremendously.
12. Do not have kids until you're out of college. Don't start a family until you're ready to take care of someone else.
13. Only get married if you're for sure you're with the right person.
14. I am always right. Even when I'm not right, I'm still RIGHT.
15. Just because someone thinks a certain way about me doesn't mean they're right.
16. Always try your hardest and don't give up.
17. Don't dwell on the past because it has already happened and there's nothing you can do to change it.
18. Movies can give you some of the best quotes and even if people get annoyed, keep using them.
19. Everything happens for a reason.
20. Don't buy a house until you're completely ready for it.

Personal Metaphors

1. If I were an animal, I'd be a cat because I'm mean and don't like many people.

2. If I were a car, I'd be a jeep because I like to go on "adventures."

3. If I were an article of clothing, I'd be a t-shirt because I like to be comfortable.

4. If I were a day of the week, I'd be Friday because I like to have fun.

5. If I were a food, I'd be tacos because tacos great.

6. If I were a color, I'd be orange because I'm sometimes loud.

7. If I were a movie, I'd be Resident Evil because I'm prepared for a zombie apocalypse.

8. If I were a fragrance, I'd be a fresh air because it reminds me of camping.

9. If I were a type of building I'd be a library because I'm full of some useless knowledge. 

10. If I were a plant, I'd be a narcissus because I'm simple.

11. If I were a musical instrument, I'd be a drums because I'm loud.

12. If I were a geometric shape, I'd be a hexagon because their are multiple sides.

13. If I were a piece of furniture, I'd be a recliner because I like to be comfortable.

14. If I were a song, I'd be a "The Westerner" by Falling In Reverse because even though people judge me they can't change my view of myself.

15. If I were an appliance or machinery, I'd be a T.V because I like entertainment.

16. If I were a television character, I'd be Charlie from Supernatural because I'm just that awesome.

17. If I were a season of the year, I'd be fall because I like it not too hot or cold.

18. If I were a natural phenomenon, I'd be a volcanic eruption because I don't get really mad very often but when I do, you're going to know about it.

19. If I were a cartoon or comic character, I'd be Mandy from the Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy because I'm always mean.

20. If I were a word, I'd be No because that's always my answer when you ask me to do something.

Synetics

1.Which is wiser? a pen or pencil?
A pencil is wiser because it can erase it's mistakes. Pen marks are hard to get rid of and they are pretty final.

2.Which is easier to forgive? a street or a sidewalk?

A sidewalk is easier to forgive because it is safer. The streets can be a very dangerous place.

3.Which is like a contest? a cloud or a sunset?

A sunset is more like a contest because it has a beginning and an end. A cloud can be there all day and night and never actually end.

4.Which is more fearful? new or old?

New is more fearful because you don't know what's going to happen. The old has already happened and you can forget about it.

5.Which is like a promise? Mathematics or science?

Mathematics is more like a promise because there's almost an equation for everything. Science isn't always proven.

6.Which is more difficult? a dream or a nightmare?

A dream is more difficult because you can dream for something for a long time. A nightmare is for just one night.

7.Which is like a legend? A mirror or glass?

A mirror is more like a legend because it shows you and it can show everything you've been through. You can see right through glass though.

8.Which is more suspenseful? rain or snow?

Rain is more suspenseful because it can come and go at unknown times. The snow will eventually melt.

9.Which is sadder? seek or find?

Find can be sadder because what you find may not actually be what you want and once you find it, the drive is gone. The seek can be sad but not as sad as the find.

10.Which costs more? a home or a house?

A house costs more because its a place you buy to live in. A home can be anywhere. It doesn't have to be in the house you bought. It can be anywhere that you're with your family.

 

 

Creating a List and Checking it Twice

People who have influenced me
1. My mom
2. My dad
3. My brother
4. My Grandma
5. Vanessa Ellison
6. Vera Picard
7. Becca Morin
8. Kimberlee Morin
Places that make me happy
1. My house
2. My friends houses
3. My Grandparents house
4. California
5. The Falls
6. Umi's
Places I would like to go
1. Italy
2. Hawaii
3. Australia
4. London
5. Florida
6. Greece
Things in people that I like
1. Good teeth
2. Good sense of humor
3. Grammar
4. kind
5. Honest
6. Trustworthy
Things in people that I dislike
1. Bad breath
2. Lying
3. Bad spelling
4. Not funny at all
5. judgmental
6. body odor
Things that worry me
1. Time
2. Losing the ones I love
3. not knowing what's going to happen
4. Tests
5. college
6. Failing
Things I would like to know how to do
1. Surf
2. Play guitar
3. Play drums
4. scuba dive
5. Sing
6. Snowboard
Things that have moved me
1. True friendship
2. Feeling loved
3. Some books
4. My parents
5. Music
6. My car?
Ideas that intrigue me
1. Afterlife
2. Living in the moment
3. aliens
4. Karma
5. out of body experiences
6. evolution
My personal favorites
1. Falling in Reverse
2. Orange
3. Walking dead
4. Supernatural
5. Dr. Pepper
6. My friends

 

 

 

 

Valuable Lessons

1.) Never lie to your parents- Even if you think they won't find out they will ALWAYS find out. You're parents are usually a lot smarter than you think and they know what's best for you, most of the time.
2. ) Forgive- Things will happen and you'll get disappointed, whether its with others or yourself you should always forgive. That will make your life so much easier.
3.) Try not to judge people- You shouldn't judge a person just because of the way they look, you don't know what they've had to do or what they've been through in their life. They could be one of the nicest people you will meet.
4.) How to type- Typing has helped me out in a lot of situations, like this one, where I have to type a blog for my English class. If I didn't know how to type this would be a lot harder.
5.) Stand up for yourself- There will always be someone who is mean to. Don't let them get to you and stand up for yourself or else it might not ever get better.
6.) Be careful what you say- You don't know if the words you say to someone will be your last so make them count. Don't ever say something you'll regret because if you're going to regret it then it's not worth saying.
7.) Make great friends that are like family to you- Everyone needs someone that they can share almost everything with. Make great friends that will stick by your side no matter what.
8.) Leave the past behind- You shouldn't dwell in the past because what's happened has already happened and there's nothing you can do to change it.
9.) How to drive- If I didn't know how to drive I wouldn't be able to get certain places and that's not what I'm about.
10.) How to read- If I didn't know how to read I wouldn't be able to pass my classes. Then I wouldn't get into college and I wouldn't get a good job. If I don't have a good job that means less money and less money means less food. Less food means death. I owe my life to being able to read.

Likes and Dislikes

Likes
1. Dr. Pepper. It is the best kind of soda.
2. Hanging out with my friends.
3. Alternative and Punk bands- NSN, All Time Low, Falling In Reverse
4. Movies, movies, and more movies- Boondock Saints, Step Brothers, Perks Of Being a Wallflower, Mean Girls
5. Books- 13 Reasons Why, The hunger games
6. Casey's 32oz foam cup drinks.. I even memorized the price, $1.15. I think I may have a problem.
7. British Television. The Inbetweeners, I watched every episode on Netflix in one night.
8. Zombies. Walking Dead and any other zombie movies. I'm prepared for this apocalypse.
9. HIMYM. A great comedy but will Ted ever finish the story?
10. Concerts with my best friends.
11. Yell singing in Ole reliable, that mint green car.
12. THE FALLS! We're going on an adventure!
13. Speaking in a British accent. Once I start I can't stop.
14. Sonic playgrounds. We like to bend the rules.
15. Visiting Grandma. It is always a pleasure.


Dislikes
1. When my brother plays video games all day and I can't watch Netflix.
2. Getting judged for what I do. They're my choices.
3. CATS! Meow. JUST SHUT UP!
4. When people stare. I don't stare at you so don't stare at me.
5. When people make horrible jokes. YOU'RE NOT FUNNY!
6. Smoking. That's just gross.
7. Hearing the same story over and over again.
8. Bad teeth. It causes bad breath.
9. When people insult the kind of music I like.
10. When people can't spell. It's really not that hard.
11. Spiders. Who actually likes those things?
12. Stalkers. Creepy
13. Lingerers! Just say what you need and move on.
14. When people smell. You can fix the problem.
15. When people I don't like won't leave me alone.