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When I first arrived in August, I expected misery and pain. My older sister had always told me that seventh grade was the grade you get the most work and several hours of homework a night. But I soon realized, it wasn’t that bad. I had made lots of new friends that were in my […]

Amy Purdy found her passion for snowboarding when she was only 15. She began competing and decided this was what she was going to do for the rest of her life. Sadly in 1999, Amy had bacterial meningitis giving her only a two percent chance of surviving. She was lucky and survived with the cost […]

What did the carrot say to the wheat? ” ‘Lettuce’ rest, I’m feeling ‘beet.’ “ What did the paper say to the pen? “I feel quite all ‘write,’ my friend.” What did the teapot say to the chalk? Nothing, you silly . . . teapots can’t talk! ~Shel Silverstein The reason I like this poem […]

I ripped open the package, not caring that I looked like an angry gorilla to find the soft, black and white plush doll underneath. It was my very own, brand new Webkinz stuffed animal. I had been hoping for this one stuffed animal for months now and finally it was in my hands. “Pandi” was […]

I live in the sunny place of Austin, Tx. There are so many things you can do and so many sights you can see. Austin would be a great place for any family to visit. First of all, Austin is the music Capitol of United States. So, if you are looking for great live music, […]

When I was a kid I believed many fairytales- Tooth fairy, Santa, Cookie Monster As I grew, I found out they were just lies I felt cheated, mocked, dumb Nothing I knew was true Lies It was all just a web of lies Now that I am older, The cycle repeats and now I must […]

It was going to be a bitter day I just knew it. Bitter freezing, cold weather. Bitter test. Bitter stinky bus. Bitter day. It 6:30 when I finally decided to drag my body out of bed. I put on my fuzzy slippers and threw open my closet door trying to decide what to wear. Purple […]

By: Aubrey I. And Lily S. Freedom- A state where everyone is equal. It is an important factor in keeping out nation binded all together. First off, freedom is essential for making a nation successful. We all need to get along for smooth sailing. For instance, with freedom, everyone has the right to make decisions […]

You may have heard of the book and movie entitled soul surfer. About a young surfer girl who risks her life everyday on the waves and tragically loses an arm to a shark. Bethany Meilani Hamilton was born February 8, 1990 in Kauai, Hawaii. Taking on after her parents and two older brothers, Bethany loved […]

Hellen Keller is a brave and courageous woman. She has fought many battles internally and externally. Helen was born as a healthy child in Tuscumbia, Alabama, on June 27, 1880. At a very young age she came down with the deadly scarlet fever. With there being no cure, the chances didn’t fall in her favor. […]