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Blood, Blood everywhere! This morning I woke up and had breakfast. During breakfast I had a bloody nose! I truly hate nose bleeds. Later today during school, when we went outside for a fire drill I accidently got hit in the nose. It started gushing bright warm blood and got all over my hands. I was very nervous and scared from losing all that blood. Mrs. Cook was right in front of me so I asked her.  "Um, Mrs. Cook do you have a tissue?" "No, sweetie." She replied. Then I passed Mr. Joe who gave me a clean blue handkerchief from his pocket. When I went to the bathroom my friends Nia came with me. After about 15 minutes my nose stopped bleeding and I had to wash my hands, which had blood all over them. By the time we got out of the bathroom it was 1:57, 3 minutes until Social Studies ended. I was really fatigued and my nose was in agony even though it wasn't bleeding. By the time we got to Mr. Joe's room social studies was over.


I am thankful Mr. Joe was there to help me.

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"Vroom, Vroom." Creaked the loud, yellow, school bus. 2 kids were still outside playing wall ball and didn't hear the bus start up. "Hurry up!" One kid yelled though the window. They ran towards the bus and climbed on. "Vroom, Vroom." The bus said again. Then one of the kids got out of their seat and jump-hopped all the way to the back  of the bus, and hopped back- with his backpack. Our bus driver stopped the bus once again, and unbuckled his seat belt with a loud "Click!" Finally after what seemed like 1 hour Mr. M (Our Principal) walked onto our bus! He and the bus driver talked about how things were being lost and not returned and how kids are moving while the bus is moving. Mr. M and the bus driver also showed us a pack of needles with 2 used ones but one of the needles weren't on the bus- at least he couldn't find it. They talked about how that it was really dangerous to use needles on the bus and how if we don't behave he will stop and wait until we behave. Then Mr. M got off the bus and we continued with our trip.

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Today during lunch my friends and I were talking about being vegetarian. Megan, Jordyn and I were talking about how hard it was. I especially couldn't go without eating meat for one day because I have to have at least one type of meat for lunch: either Mexican Grill or Salami sandwich or hamburger patties with vegetables. My family and I also eat meat almost every day during dinner. So after talking about eating meat, my friends and I decided to have a contest to see who could be vegetarian the longest. Megan didn't want to participate so it was just me, Vivian, Aria, Nia, Jordyn and Ania. I think either Ania or Nia could win because Ania's already a vegetarian and Nia's part vegan. I think if I had to be vegetarian I couldn't do it.

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Today I had my 2nd track meet but I only did shot put because I can't run without getting major shooting pain and pain that doesn't go away. IO think I might've sprained one of my ankles but I still have to go to track. The good news it that I don't have to run when I go there I could just time or do something to help.

New Bike-Maybe

Today we were about to leave Costco when my dad said "Wait right here I'll be right back."
When we got in the car my dad said that he looked to make sure they were still selling the bike that I wanted to get. I outgrew my old bike so we're looking for a new one. "Oh I know! We'll go to that bike store close to Zoe's house!" He said.
"Ok." Said my mom and I. We pulled up to the store and immediately I went in and spotted a very pretty... exercise machine! It was the one where its like you're climbing stairs. Then I saw a very pretty bike. It turned out that it was a 26'', just the size I needed! But it turned out that it was wayyyy to expensive. $450! Then I came up with a brilliant idea! I could just use my dads bike with the seat all the way down! I tried his bike and I love it! It's kind of a new bike but not really! But I'm still excited! So we have to decided whether to use my dads hand me down or get a new bike just for me.

Birbery

Today Megan, Zoe and Sarah S and I all went to the Birbery committee. As soon as I walked in the party bus it seemed way bigger than it actually was because they was glassy reflection of us at the end of the bus. I could smell the clean, new leather and the music was playing "I'll See You Again" There was a T.V. and a loud radio playing 97.7. We got sparkling, pink lemonade in crystal clear wine glasses. On the way there and we quickly said what our favorite books were. The 'winner' from BCS was Upside Down in the Middle Of Nowhere.  After we got picked up the bus rocked to start and the radio started blaring out new familiar pop songs. Megan was the first to start singing then we all joined in. When we got there we saw crisp, fresh looking name cards with our names typed neatly on there. Then they passed out some mints while we all sat around in a lumpy looking shaped oval. We discussed what we liked and didn't like about the Birbery. I said that there weren't enough books. I thought there should be 15 books instead of 10 books. Mostly everyone agreed with me. Then after we discussed everything about the Birbery in general, we smelled the delicious aromas that came from the far end of the room. "Ok, it's time to eat, we have a taco buffet." said one of the media specialists.
"About time! I'm starving, everyone at school already finished their lunch !" complained Megan.
We all got into line and I saw the nachos were at the end of the line. I glanced nervously because I didn't want to wait in the line again.
"I'll save you're spot, go." Said Zoe.
"Thank you." I responded. I quickly darted there and grabbed some nachos and darted back.
After we ate it was time to discuss all the books. I like... well I like them all! After that we all got a pencil and a slip of paper to write the amount of points we gave the books a 3 is the most and a 1 is the least. I only have one 1. "Ok the winner is                                        . I'm not allowed to say the winner!

This is me, Megan, Zoe, Sarah, and Paul

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Today I'm going to the Groves learning expedition from 6 to 8 o'clock. I'm really excited because they have gummy worms and starbursts. I LOVE candy!!!!! Its so yummy and I love its tangy, sweet taste on my tongue. I can't wait-oh and I'm also selling ZINC jewelry there too! 

The Chair - of Torture!

Today an inquisitive friend of mine asked me what's it like to get braces. Well let me tell you about getting braces! When I first got braces it was torture for 2 weeks! I have a different type of braces than most people: it works faster but hurts more. My orthodontist put some cement on my teeth then pressed the brackets on the cement. Then she had to put bands on in the very back. She had to push and poke to get it on, it really hurt like a penetrating pain. (About a month ago she said my bands were loose so she took them off and put brackets on saying "Shhh, don't tell anyone.") Whenever she tightened my braces my gums and teeth ache. Every time you put you're teeth together its like a needle in gums.  Even though at first I really, really really didn't want braces my parents told me that it will help me become more successful and my teeth and smile will look prettier. I always go to the orthodontist on dreary Mondays. I am getting super excited because I get my braces off this June! I've only had them on for 1 year which is really short so I'm happy because as soon as I get my braces off my dad said he'll buy me 3 packs of gum- my choice! After I told her all of that she responded by saying "Now I don't want braces!"

Track and Field

Today we had our first track meet and my events were 2 mile, 1/2 mile and long jump. Our bus for the 6/7 grade boys and girls were late so we had to hurry and get checked in for our field events. I was doing the 2 mile with Ania so we stuck together because it was the first event.
"Everyone doing 2 mile! Come over here. Everyone doing 2 mile!" Coach Geisler.
Ania and I lined up in lane 2.
On you're marks!"
BANG! Off we ran I faced myself of I went slow at the beginning but I got faster at the end. I could hear my dad from the gate where he was measuring shot put yell
"Good job! You can do it!" My dad yelled. That was the beginning of my first track meet.

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"Hey, what'd you get for 16?" I asked while jotting down my answer.
"Oh wait-never mind!" I said.
I was at school with Megan, Ania and Vivian. We were practicing our long jump put we came inside for a little while but then Viv and Megan went out again while Ania and I stayed inside to do our homework. I just finished and I decided to get out my IPad and I started to play music from "The Voice" I kept changing the song before it was over. I was singing and jamming out when Ania asked "What are you doing?"
"I'm dancing what does it look like?" I asked. I was dancing in time to the song and I probably looked very funny. I had a great time when I was at Vivian's house except for the fact that when we were playing with Viv's neighbor's dog she chased me and I fell in the mud. I got my pant all dirty and reopened my scab and it started to bleed: for the 3rd time! I really hate my knee but I have to live with it!

Acting

Today I clip-clopped into the school and I saw Ali right behind me. "Hi Ali!" I called.
"Hello!" She called back.
"Are you sure we came here at the right-never mind! I called. I just saw Mia L walk into the main hallway. When we got in front of the cafeteria I saw Megan practicing her piece. I started to walk towards her when I saw Ania peek her head out of the gym. She motioned for me to come over. I did and I watched some girls preform. Then it was time to sit down and get ready to watch.

Pen Pals

I was waiting impatiently for Mr. Joe to come around and give us our pen pals from Hanoi, Vietnam. "Now remember that some of you might get 2 pen pals." Mr. Joe said very loudly so we could all hear. I was really hoping that I would get 2 pen pals when he asked: "Ok everyone at team 3 are you ready to get your pen pals?"
"Yes, Yes!" I almost yelled, I was so excited.
"OK, these are you're 2 pen pals, one's a boy and one's a girl." He said.
"Ok, thank you!" I said.

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"Ania"
"Zoe" Mrs. Brown called out. She was handing out our results for the unit 11 test.
"Shin Be" She finally called my name: I was near the bottom of the list and I was very nervous for my test score because she told us that no one got 100 percent. I looked at my test score and my heart dropped. I got a B+ but I know that I'll do better next time. 

16 State Trip!

My parents told me a couple days ago that we're going on a trip to Yellowstone National Park then to the Grand Canyon and then to Yosemite National Park. I'm really excited even though we're going next year, we're going to be driving through 16 states including Michigan. My parents told me that I get to search and find the tourist attractions and where we're going to stop. I want to stop at Millennium Park, Field Museum of Natural History, Navy Pier and my friend Grace W's house in Chicago. I want to see Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, and the Wind  Cave National Park in South Dakota. That's as far as I got in my list but I'm still working on it.

Short Story

One day a girl named Rokel who was always complaining and never appreciating anything anybody does and she always takes things for granted, was sitting at the dining table and asked "Mom! what's for dinner?" While she was playing on her phone. "Well sweetie, we're having fish sticks." She replied.
"Yuck who eats fish sticks? I'm not gonna eat that!" She cried out in disgust.
In the morning on her way to the mall (It was Saturday) with about $100 she ran into a girl with her mom and the mom was buying a pretzel for the girl. "Oh thank you mom!" The girl cried and it was obvious that she didn't have much money and she was wearing tattered clothes with holes in them. The girl turned around so fast she ran into Rokel. "Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry!" She exclaimed.
"Why are you happy just to get a pretzel? I mean I didn't get that excited when I got my phone." Rokel said.
"Well its always good to great full towards people who give you things, even if its just giving you food on a plate, new clothes, money for the mall, or a new phone." She replied.
Rokel looked down at her money in her hand and her phone in her back pocket and realized that she was a ungrateful person. So she raced back home and bolted through the door and gave her parents a big hug and said "I'm really sorry I didn't appreciate all those things you did for me, I promise I will from now on." Rokel cried.
From that day on Rokel was so kind and nice not only to her parents but to everyone who gave her things and helped her in any kind of way. She learned how to be appreciative. The End

Reunited

~The Antipode~

Part 1:

 The orange, pink and yellow glow of the sun was rising in the west on the planet Restome. Many things there are antipode of Earth. The people there know nothing of other worlds but the life they live. Their civilization is incredibly more advanced than Earth. For example, they never have any wars and, they can control the wind and weather with just a push of a button. The weather machine consisted of steps and things so evolved that the Earthlings have never even dreamed of it. In Restome there are huge houses and even the 'poor' live in the huge houses. The poor people in Restome are considered rich on Earth. They also have so many materials everything is bountiful.  They're rich in water, oil, precious stones and other materials.

 

 Its winter now and very hot, at the temperature of 101 degrees Fahrenheit. In one neighborhood there is a small 10 year old girl who is waiting at a public flying train station with her mom. They're in the rich class and the young girl wears shorts with sparkling gold, diamonds and emeralds. Her earrings and jewelry are diamonds and emeralds. She wears a sparkling shirt of emeralds and rich silk and her flip flops are sliver inlaid with tiny alexandrite chips each weighing less than 0.1 of an ounce. Her name is Sarani which means joy and she really does bring joy to her mother. She brings joy because she always gets A's in school, and always helps her mom when necessary.  Her mother's name is Remeleen, and that means white antelope. Sarani always writes down that name, always asks why her mom doesn't like the name Remeleem. Her mother always replies, 'I'm not an antelope, I'm not graceful, and I don't like people calling me what I'm not, such as 'white antelope'.

 Part 2:

 Sarani Smith and her mother were waiting to go visit Sarani's grandmother who is even wealthier than her mom. She loves seeing her grandmother because she is the only grandparent she has left. She doesn't even have a dad (if she does she never saw him) so when people bring it up she feels a pain deep in her like someone stabbed a knife through her heart, or like a shard of ice that flash freezes when anyone brings the subject of dads up. Her grandmother always hugs and kisses Sarani and feels like she has to buy Sarani's affection. She gives her things such as clothes, jewels and money. Sarani refuses it all. She hates how her grandma thinks that Sarani is shallow enough to love her just because she gives her presents. She loves her grandma anyways-without the gifts.

Part 3:

 A few blocks down from Sarani's grandma's house was another 10 year old girl whose name was Rosaline Appleseed. When she was young she didn't like her name but as she got older, her love for her name grew. Rosaline lives with her dad and dog named Buddy, in a gigantic mansion. Rosaline also gets all A's and gets highest marks in school. She doesn't need to help clean the house because she has machines to do all the work but always does everything she's told. She loves her dad, whose name is Johnny Appleseed. Rosaline's dad got rich for growing apple trees, that's why his name is Johnny Appleseed. Rosaline is standing outside waiting to go visit Johnny's dad. Rosa is wearing an Italian silk blouse with diamonds and sapphires. She's also wearing a diamond necklace, bracelet and earrings. Her shorts have sapphires in the hem of the shorts. Her dad is so rich that they have their very own private flying train.

Part 4:

Rosaline’s grandfather owns 3 dogs so Rosa always bring Buddy to his house so Buddy can play with the other dogs. Even though Rosa has Buddy and tons of friends, she always wanted a sibling. A twin to be exact. Rosa also wants a mom because she wants her dad’s face light up like a light bulb like he used to in the pictures. Once in a while Rosa’s dad smiles but not often. Now the train comes, sleek and elegant for such a large thing. The purring of the train is comforting.

“Let’s go. Do you have your bag?”

“Yes, papa.”

Rosa and her dad always stay for a week or two at her grandfather’s house since he’s lonely and very nice. He always takes the time to ask Rosa how she’s doing at home and in school. She really likes her grandfather but feels a pity that her grandmother died. But it brings Rosa and her grandfather closer together because they both live without someone they both need and want. Rosa’s mother and her grandfather’s wife. But they both deal with it and their dogs help because dogs are very energetic and playful so they help you keep calm and happy.

Part 5:

Johnny has always missed his wife Remeleem and his other daughter Sarani. In his gold studded wallet he keeps a picture of when the twins were infants and Johnny and Remeleem we standing side by side. Each of them had a simile big enough to light a stadium. So when Rose walks in the living room and see a picture of 2 baby’s and her dad with his wife. She knew right then that she was in fact a twin and a had mom! This had to be the happiest day of her life.

 

Part 6:

So now Rosa found out that she had a sister and a mom she was determined to find them. She absently walked into her fathers room deep in thought.

"Oh there you are sweetie. I was looking all over for you. I need to tell you important news."

"Yeah Ok. Wait what?" Rosa said startled, her brain was a million miles away."

"Oh I was going to tell you since its winter and schools out now I was thinking you go to camp."  Said Johnny in a soothing tone.

Now remember that winter there is as warm as summer on Earth. They have school in their summer time which is the opposite of us.

"No, I don't want to go!" Yelled Rosa.

"Well sweetie you don't have any choice I already signed you up. I'm sorry but I said you should go. Plus your si - I meant you're friends are going to go." He said very worried he might get caught.

"You mean sister don't you? I know you do and you didn't even tell me. Uggh! I'm soooo mad at you! She screamed.

Rosa was mad because her dad didn't tell her earlier and that he was keeping a secret from her all these years.

"Well sweetie-"

"Don't 'well sweetie me'." Rosa shot back. Rosa stomped out of the room like an army learning to step in unison. Then slammed the door shut with the force of a rocket.

 

Part 7:

 

'Oh no, what have I done? asked Johnny to himself. I should've told her before, what can I do to fix this? I ruined everything!' He did the only thing he could think of. He dialed his wife's phone number for the first time is 1 and 1/2 years.

"Beep - bop - beeP - bOp - beep-beep."

"Hello? This is Remeleem Smith, how many I help you?"

"Well this is Johnny Appleseed and I need some advice."

"Johnny!?! Is that you? You promised you'd never call again! I can't believe you, you broke you're promise."

"I'm sorry but Rosa's mad at me because she found out she had a mom and sister. Does Sarani know yet?"

"Well... No. Not yet. She's suspicious though. I have to go or else she'll figure it out. Rosa's still going to camp right?"

"I hope so. I don't know yet."

"Bye." Said Johnny gruffly.

"Bye, I umm, I miss you." Said Remeleem tentively.

"So do I and I'll see you at camp." Said Johnny softer this time.

"You too."

"Bye." Said Johnny, then he hung up.

Part 8:

 

"Bye, dad! See you in 3 weeks!" Called Rosa. She was walking from the car towards the camp with her blue suitcase in her hand.

"Bye, Rosa. Have a great time!" He called back. Now at the same time Sarani was saying goodbye to her mom.

"Bye, mom! I'll see you in 3 weeks. Don't forget to write." Sarani called to her mom.

"I know, have a great time and I won't forget to send you letters." Called her mom.

Sarani was walking backwards and didn't see where she was going and- BANG! She ran into Rosa. They both fell down and dropped their suitcases.

"Omg, I'm so sorry, here let me get that. What's you're name?" Sarani asked.

"Oh, its ok and my name's Rosa." She replied.

"Hey are you the daughter of Johnny Appleseed?" She asked.

"Yes, why?"
"Because you're my sister." She said.

"OMG, I knew I had a sister I just never knew it was you, you're names Sarani right?"

"Yes. Its so cool to have a sister finally!" Rosa exclaimed!

Running

Today I have to practice my running to get ready for track because I'm not a fast runner so I have to practice a lot. Even though it rained a lot in the fast dew days I still have to practice so I'm going to run after or before the rain. I am glad that my parents let me sign up for track, I just hope I'm not the slowest runner there.

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Today I woke with a shiver and a yawn. We were at the Soaring Eagle Waterpark. It was very algid and I glanced at the glowing red clock that read 7:17 am. I heard a moan and rustle of bed covers. I spoke up and said: "Papa, when are going to eat?"
"At the buffet, now let me go back to sleep."
"Hey, if we're leaving at 11:00 then we have to eat at 8:00 then go down to the waterpark at 9:00, that's when its open."
"Ok, you can brush your teeth and wash your face first then."
"OK, I will."
When we went down to the water park I tried this rock climbing thing where you have to swim to the rock wall then climb as high as you can then push yourself off into the moderately warm water. I tried it 3 times because the first 2 times there was no line and the last time I got there just before 5 other kids got into line. The first and second time I didn't do so well but the last time I went I got about 3/4 up the way of the wall. I also went on their water slide and lazy rive and I had a blast!

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Today my family and I are debating whether we're going to a waterpark up north. My mom doesn't want to go today while my dad and I want to go. I really like swimming and playing in the water even though I'm not the best swimmer. We're also going to stay at the hotel there as well and they have a swimming pool in the hotel so I'm really happy. We're not doing anything over break so we get to take a small, mini vacation. Even though its small I'm still excited.

DIA

Today Zoe and I went to the Detroit Institute of Arts with my parents. The building itself was magnificent and was huge. It also looked like a castle. We walked around a lot and saw all the really detailed and intricate pieces of art. My favorite piece was 'The Pool' which is a painting and it was sooooooo good! It was really detailed and looked 3d. Zoe's favorite piece was 'Yosemite Falls' and that one was also a painting. it was really cool and 3d as well. We also was pottery and statues and stained glass. We also saw rugs and swords, scissors and other really cool things. One thing that jumped out at me was the knights and the armor that was lined up along the hallway. Afterwards we went to Wendy's to get a Frosty. Zoe and I both got swirls (chocolate and vanilla) and my dad and my mom shared a vanilla. On the way home we talked about 'The Voice' and our favorite singers. Mine is Hannah Kirby, Brooke Adee and Blaze Johnson. Zoe's are Mia Z and Brooke Adee. I'll post pictures tomorrow! Happy Easter everyone!

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Spring Break: I'm kind of sad I'm not going anywhere but I'm still excited because I get to spend time catching up on homework (getting ahead) studying, and hanging out with my friends! For Easter my dad and I are going to church at 10:00 and listening to what the priest has to say. My dad told me its going to be extra crowded so we have to get there early. I also know I'm getting jelly beans, chocolate and Peeps! For dinner we're going to have ham and mashed potatoes! I can't wait until Easter.