Constitutional Amendments

I would make it so that there is more equality between races. There are still people who use their race to their advantage. There are different grants based on race and what happens within that race. There are also still people who judge others just on race. It really bothers me because it's really nothing that major. People need to starting looking on the inside of people, not judging others based on looks. So I feel that different races should become more equal.

Believe in Again

If you believe in something still, then the belief hasn't changed. If you are believing in something again, then the belief went away, but you want to believe in it again. I wish that I could believe in Santa again. I have so many memories of setting cookies and milk out for Santa. Then, on Christmas morning, opening all the presents from Santa. It was fun getting all excited for everything that Santa would bring. Thinking of Santa brings other memories as well. Making him a list, going to see him, it was just a great time in my life.

Personality vs. Appearance

I think that outward appearance has a connection with inward personality. I know people who, by the way they look, I can tell how they are going to act. That isn't always a bad thing. There are other people I have met who surprised me. I figured that they would act a certain way, but they didn't. That also can be a good thing. It depends on the situation. Human nature is for us to judge others. Most judging has to do with looks, because it's the first thing we see. People choose their personality. It can be affected by influences, but the end result is all on the individual. We also somewhat choose our looks, like our hair and clothes. So I feel that those two choices mostly will correspond with each other.

Saver or Spender

I believe that I am more of a saver. I can wait to buy things. When I get money, I normally don't spend it right away. I like to wait for things that I really want and know I will use more often. The people who buy things right away won't use some of the items that they bought forever. Some of it will be only useful for a short time. I think it is more beneficial to be a saver because it will be more helpful to me.

My Tribes

I am part of the tribe of teenage girl. I am also in the tribe of flute players and singers. I am in the tribe of book lovers. I am in the tribe of actors. I am in the tribe of lovers. I am in the tribe of food lovers. I am in the tribe of sopranos.

Extrovert or Introvert

I feel like I'm am a mix of extrovert and introvert. I tend to be friends with most people I meet, but I have a group of friends that I'm closest to, and I mostly do things with them. I like hanging out with friends, but depending on the situation, I might just want to go in my room alone. If everyone was an extrovert, I feel like it would be a lot louder, but we might all be more outgoing and understanding with other people because we would take the time to get to know them. If we were all introverts, I think that it would be a really cliquey world. No body would really want to step outside of their comfort zone. It could be a good thing. My opinion is that either could make a good leader, the extroverts just show it more. I have both types of friends. I think this is better because it gives me different experiences and lets me do different things with different people.

Thought of the Day

"You are the only person who has to know about this forgiveness because this is something that takes place within you and for you." Forgiveness can be really helpful in life. If you don't forgive someone for whatever may have happened, it can have an affect on current or future relationships with anyone. Forgiving also doesn't have to come after an apology and you go on with that person. It could be letting go of the incident and keeping yourself away from that person, knowing that you will become stronger from it. Holding on to bad experiences can hold you back from growing and getting good experiences that can make you happy.

Thought for the Day

"No matter what happens in your life, how you interpret those events is up to you." We all go through different experiences everyday, some good and some bad.  When you reach a bad experience, you choose how to react. You can choose to see the glass as half empty or half full. It may be hard to put a positive light on a negative experience, but it can help. It can become easier to get over the negative time by seeing the positive and how it could help your growth as a person.

Thought of the Day

"Be committed, do what it takes, and then you will have what you want." This quote shows how you can get the most success. When you have a goal, you need to work at it, or it will never happen. Becoming committed to something helps with doing whatever it takes to get the commitment done. Once it's been accomplished, you will have the desired results. This is something that, with a little work, can help to reach goals.

Behavior

Behavior--fresh, native, copious, each one for himself or herself,
Nature and the Soul expressed--America and freedom expressed--In it the finest art,
In it pride, cleanliness, sympathy, to have their chance,
In it physique, intellect, faith--in it just as much as to manage an army or a city, or to write a book--perhaps more,
The youth, the laboring person, the poor person, rivalling all the rest--perhaps outdoing the rest,
The effects of the universe no greater than its;
For there is nothing in the whole universe that can be more effective than a man's or woman's daily behavior can be,
In any position, in any one of These States. 

Every one has a different behavior pattern. There are many different types, and no two people are going to be exactly the same. Success comes from behavior, which we choose. What we do and what we become come from our behavior. 

Walt Whitman

Walt Whitman was a famous writer. He is most known  for his poetry. He would be considered a romanticist because he looked more in depth at situations. He talks about nature. He writes with feelings, not just facts. You can feel his emotions as you read his poems.

Oh Captain! My Captain!
O Captain! my Captain! out fearful trip is done,
The ship we weather'd every rack, the prize we sought is won,
The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting,
While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring;
But O heart! heart! heart!
O the bleeding drops of red,
Where on the deck my Captain lies,
Fallen cold and dead.

O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells;
Rise up-for you the flag is flung-for you the bugle trills,
For you bouquets and ribbon'd wreaths- for you the shores a-crowding
For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning;
Here Captain! dear father!
This arm beneath your head!
It is some dream that on the deck,
You've fallen cold and dead.

My Captain does not answer, his lips are pale and still,
My father does not feel my arm, he has no pulse nor will,
The ship is anchor'd safe and sound, its voyage closed and done,
From fearful trip the victor ship comes in with object won;
Exult O shores, and ring O bells!
But I with mournful tread,
Walk the deck my Captian lies,
Fallen cold and dead.

Success Comes Through Hard Work

I agree with the quote, "When people succeed, it is because of hard work. Luck has nothing to do with success." People who work hard tend to do better than the people who don't care and slack off all the time. People who don't study for a test can get lucky and get a good grade, but it isn't making them successful. True success can be earned through hard work and dedication to whatever you want to put your mind to. Setting goals can also help bring success. People have to work towards the goals that are set.

Sophomore Year

So far this sophomore year is pretty good. It's been busy with all my schoolwork and after school activities, but it allows me to hang with my friends and to also get to know other people better. I have classes with my friends. The teachers are great so far. The work is a big jump from last year, but I think I am doing well and am learning from it.