Invisible Children

When I was in 8th grade, one of my teachers told me about an organization called Invisible Children. The organization was started by 3 men who went on a trip to Northern Uganda. In Uganda they made a documentary called Invisible Children in which they discussed their experiences, and showed the lives of the people in Uganda. I only watched a few parts of the film, and at the time I did not completely understand the situation in Uganda. I questioned how how the problems in Uganda began, and I wanted to know why there was nothing being done by the people who lived there, and the government.

Later, I became more informed about world wide issues. I found out more about the issues in Uganda. People there are suffering under a government controlled by rebels. There is a lack of food, education, and health care. Uganda is not the only place suffering, there are other countries in Africa, such as Sudan, that are in a similar situations.

I believe that everyone should have access to food, education, and health care. I think that not many people are aware of what is happening in the world. I except that more will get done if people began to donate money, or help people by volunteering their time like doctors, and educators have done. (I know not everyone will be able to donate, or even help in someway). Also, maybe places like schools, and big businesses could hold fundraisers to raise money to help these people. I believe that some countries need aid of well developed nations in order to solve issues in their own country.

Hopefully Uganda, and many other countries will be able to work out the problems in their country, and create a government that will help the people.

* For more information about Invisible Children you can do to www.invisiblechildren.com

No Electricity

On Christmas day there was no electricity in our home during the morning, and for some time in the afternoon! In the morning when I tried to turn my bedroom light, it did not turn. I believed that it had blown a fuse so I asked my mom for a new light bulb. She told me that the light bulb was fine and that the electricity was out. Thankfully my family, and I had a nice warm breakfast because we have a stove that uses a gas instead of electricity. But, when the electricity went out in the afternoon, my family, and I were watching a really good Indian movie. We knew that the electricity would be out for a couple of hours so we had to find different things to do. I tried going on my laptop but it was not charged. So, I took out a deck of cards and went to my parents and my sister, and asked them if they wanted to play. We all played for a while, it was fun - we talked, laughed, and joked. It was pretty nice, I enjoyed being with my family. Despite, the lack of electricity, I enjoyed my Christmas day.

Saying the right thing

Sometimes when one of my friends tells me about a problem I cannot relate to, I don't know what to say to make them feel better, or help them understand. It's just that sometimes I don't know the right thing to say, or what they want to hear. Usually I just say that "it will be okay", or "don't worry" even when sometimes I know that's not true. I believe that each person faces different difficulties, and that each difficulty has its own way to resolve. I want my friends to know that sometimes I may say, or may have said something that did not help them. Sorry.

Optical Illusions

Optical Illusions are incredible pieces of art. They get me confused, and then thinking. In one image you can see multiple images. I found this image, and next to it was the following question "How many faces do you see in this image?" I see seven, how about you?

Classical Music

I was never really interested in classical music. Due to stereotypes, I believed it was boring and slow. I never thought it would actually help me on a test. I have heard about studies that show that classical music helps people concentrate and relax. During my Spanish final, my teacher put on some classical music. I didn't notice it at the time, but the music made me relax. Next time I'm studying I'm going to try to listen to classical music, and then see how I do on a test.

Christmas in the Park

On Saturday December 20th, Lorita, Kim, Isaac, and I volunteered at Christmas in the Park. Kim and I worked in the souvenir booth from 6-10. Lorita and Isaac worked from 2-10 - 8 hours! They looked so tired when I got there but they were still hyper like always. :) At 6 Kim and I replaced Lorita and Isaac at the souvenir booth, and they went to work at the food booth. Working in the booth was so easy, and fun. When we had a customer we helped them, but most of the time, we just talked, and joked. We met a lot of interesting people. The scariest one was this lady looking for the bathroom. She asked us where the bathroom was but both Kim and I were clueless, so we told her to ask the booth next to us, and she said "No, I'm asking you." I was so shocked. That was the only bad experience, otherwise it was pretty fun. After 10 Lorita, Kim, and I hung out for a while (Isaac went home). Then Lorita's aunt, and mom picked us up, and we went home.

Chai and Coffee

Indian tea, also known as chai, is the best medicine ever! It helps with my sore throat, and helps me relax. The Chai contains herbs that help clean up some symptoms. It has the best taste ever, and an exceptional smell! And Chai also has caffeine which helps me stay awake. When I need to stay up late I drink Chai! It's the BEST!

Coffee is also good but I drink it just for the taste, and caffeine. Unfortunately, coffee doesn't contain any herbs that really help against sicknesses. In order for me to drink coffee it has to have sugar, and milk in it. I cannot drink black coffee. I feel it has no taste. But I can drink the Starbucks frappccinos. Mmm! Those are really good!

High School Sports

On Thursday my history teacher, Mr. Miclette told us that the East Side Union High School District was thinking about shutting down all their sports programs. I was so shocked! Like Mr. Miclette said, this action will cause a ripple effect, meaning it may lead to other districts to think about closing their sports programs. So in later years, Gunderson may not have sports! I will so mad, and disappointed if this happens - even if it's after I graduate. I think sports help kids get away from problems in their neighborhood, or family. Sports also help students keep up a good grade point average, and teaches great skills like sportsmanship, teamwork, responsibility, discipline, care, and many more. I agree with the people who say that with no sports students are more likely to drop out of schools, and get into problems. I understand that this is to try to get away from the great deficit, but I think, and hope there are other ways to solve this crisis! I think it's a horrible idea to shut down all sports programs.

Sick

All I wanted this week was for my illness to go away. I've been sick for over a week now. I should have just stayed home, but I couldn't miss a day this week because finals are next week, and my teachers were going to tell us what to study. My fever wouldn't go down from 100˚F, and my headaches were long lasting. Currently my temperature is 98.3˚F, and I don't have a headache. But one thing is still bothering me, my cough. I HATE having a sore throat - I hate this a tingling feeling that won't go away. I wish I had something to scratch the inside of my throat. Not only is my cough hurting my throat, but also some of my muscles. I feel like the women in the picture.

World Peace

Many people do not think that world peace is possible. I don't know if it's possible, but wouldn't it be nice? No country would go to war with another. Countries would some how work out differences. I wish it was possible, but there are some people who will not allow this.

 In many places in the world there is so much pain because of fear. There is always a place in every country where people are suffering. I think countries should help each other to solve problems like starvation and suffering. However, before we can solve those problems globally, we should try to solve problems domestically. For example, I believe our own country must take care of victims of disasters locally before going out to "fix" other countries. 

Twilight

People have recommended the book Twilight to me soo many times. I borrowed the book from Alyssa for a couple of weeks, but I never had time to read it. I've told my friend Sopha to bring it on Monday, because this time I am actually gonna read it - most likely over break now. I am excepting this book to be really good, hopefully its as good as people are saying it is. I have promised some of my friends that I won't watch the movie until I read the books. So if I wanna watch the movie I have no choice but to read the book. 

(I've heard that if you read the book, then you don't enjoy the movie much, but if you watch the movie first, then you really enjoy the movie a lot.) I am actually looking forward to reading the book. Hopefully it exceeds my exceptions. 

Volunteering

I have been volunteering at the Edenvale Branch Library for almost a whole year. All I do is shelf movies, and sometimes children's books. It's quite boring. And I'm not the only one complaining, even the people that work there get bored. I see them constantly, looking at the time, and they are always saying things like "Only 30 minutes left," or "Man! The clock's so slow!" But the funny thing is when the manager comes in they put a lock on their lips. 

Even though it's boring sometimes it's quite an interesting place. There is a lot of drama. The drama doesn't take place with the coworkers, but the people that come to the library. Once one of the workers was helping out someone, and this one guy complained to the manager that the he wasn't helping him. Of course the manager got pissed. The truth was that the worker was just helping someone else at the time the guy asked him. 

Don't Panic

I really enjoy listening to Coldplay, and then I came across this song called Don't Panic. A really short, simple but earnest song. This is my interpretation of the song, if you disagree let me know. I think this song talks about global warming, and the end of the world. If you watch the video you'll see factories, and cars releasing pollution. You'll also see natural disasters, and the earth exploding. (The first time you watch the video it kinda seems weird.)

                 Lyrics to the song                          My Interpretation

Bones, sinking like stones, -------------->   People are sinking (falling)
All that we fought for, -------------------->   All the wars we fought
And homes, places we've grown, ------->   All the homes, and buildings we've built
All of us are done for. -------------------->   All of us are gong to die.

And we live in a beautiful world, (While watching the video I see natural disasters, and    Yeah we do, yeah we do,                       causes of global warming)

We live in a beautiful world, ( I think he's saying that we live in a beautiful world, but                                                               will it stay like that?)

Bones, sinking like stones, -------------->   People are sinking (falling)
All that we fought for, -------------------->   All the wars we fought
And homes, places we've grown, ------->   All the homes, and buildings we've built
All of us are done for. -------------------->   All of us are gong to die.

And we live in a beautiful world, (While watching the video I see natural disasters, and    Yeah we do, yeah we do,                        causes of global warming)
We live in a beautiful world, ( I think he's saying that we live in a beautiful world, but                                                            will it stay like that?)

And we live in a beautiful world, (While watching the video I see natural disasters, and    Yeah we do, yeah we do,                              causes of global warming) 

We live in a beautiful world, ( I think he's saying that we live in a beautiful world, but                                                              will it stay like that?)

Oh, all that I know, ------------------------> Everything we know
There's nothing here to run from, --------> This is something we can't get away from
Cause, yeah, everybody here's got somebody to lean on.---> You're not alone.

Change in America

BARACK OBAMA IS THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

This year America has shown how much they have changed and progressed. For the first time a black man, and a women ran for the democratic nominee for the election of the next president of the United States of America. When Barack Obama was elected as the democratic nominee, and then as President, I saw how racism, had changed. The newer generations are less racist! ( Sadly some people still are though!) But to see how far we've come from black slaves, to a black President is shocking! Shocking in a good way! I'm so happy to see Obama as President. Another change this election year was that a women ran!!!! Women who were always thought as less of men. Women now stand shoulder to shoulder with men! Hilary Clinton showed the world that women are no less then men!!

An Inconvenient Truth

Some people do not believe that a world wide crisis known as global warming is occurring everyday of our life. Global warming is the temperature increase of the earths overall temperature. The earth is slowly getting warmer, and warmer. It is happening slowly, but has started to effect the earth. You must have noticed the change of the weather course. In the month of November we did not have as much rain as previous years. The ocean levels are decreasing, and the ice glaciers are melting. And also places are getting natural disaster like hurricanes, where people once said that it was impossible. This crisis is not only harming us but also the creatures around us. The amount of greenhouse gases has increased. Greenhouse gases are gases like CO2. CO2 is the number one cause of the increase of the earths temperature. CO2 is released when we burn trees, and also some factories, and fossil fuels. Basically it's pollution people release into the world. People need to start taking steps to help save our earth, so future generations can live, and breath easier. GLOBAL WARMING IS NOT A THEORY, IT IS THE TRUTH!!

** For people who do not believe global warming is happening I encourage them to watch the movie An Inconvenient Truth. A documentary that explains a lot about global warming!

House is vitriolic

The word that describes House the best is vitriolic. He's so bitter, and sarcastic. The first time I heard vitriolic I thought of House! (I know its random. But the best way for me to learn new vocabulary is to link it to someone, or something!) And back to House, some people don't really like the show. But I find it entertaining. If I were to meet a person like House, I would probably tell him to shut up! People think that his sarcasm is rude, I think that sometimes it is rude, but sometimes it's funny! It's funny when he's sarcastic with his interns! His sarcasm is sometimes bitter. That's why I describe him as vitriolic. (Maybe he should just shut up sometimes!)

Getting two thoughts at once

Have you stopped yourself in a sentence because you were about to mis say a word, or say something else in place of a word? Then have you gone ahh or something and then said the word you just stopped yourself from saying. I just find it really funny, because you end up saying what you  trying not to say. Its like instinct or something. Or maybe you say what you were trying not to say because it could cause problems, like an argument. And I think that everyone has done this at least once. It's as if you have two thoughts, and your so excited or scared to say them that you mix them up. An it ends up getting you all mixed up. I don't know why, but I just find it interesting, and kinda funny.

The Month of December

I always anticipate the month of December. I love winter break, but I hate finals!! I am so glad that finals are before winter break. It allows me to relax, and enjoy the break. Having finals before break sort of relaxes me because I fell that right now I have everything fresh in my brain, I feel as if I will do good. If we had finals after break, man I would study so much that my brain would burst. I will probably know the materials but my confidence level would be so low. I can't wait to get rid of finals, and enjoy winter break. Unless all my teachers give me a lot of homework. Hopefully not much, or hopefully not any! :)

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I don't know how people decide on their future careers. Is it that something in their life happens, or is it that people just except you to be a particular person and thats what you end up becoming. I'm glad that my parents don't pressure me to a particular course, they have left the decision on me. As long as I have a good career, they don't mind if I'm a lawyer, or a doctor, or whatever. I was just thinking what I would actually enjoy doing. A career that I won't get bored of throughout my whole life. Maybe its not the right time to think of a career, maybe I should just finish Sophomore year. So I'll think later about my future career.

To Kill a Mockingbird

Many people did not like the first part of  To Kill a Mockingbird, but they love part two. I don't get it why was it boring or what. I am enjoying the whole book. I just finished reading the judges verdict, and It makes so mad. I think that Tom Robinson is actually telling the truth. That just shows how raciest people were back then. Hopefully Atticus does something to bring Tom justice. I wonder if the author Harper Lee was raciest back in her time also. 

You know what I wish I wish that I could meet some authors. I would ask them what motivated them to write the story they wrote, only if they wrote a fiction story. I wonder if it was their childhood plays a part in their stories. I want to know how they come up with the interesting adventures in their stories.

Sleep

Without a good day's sleep, I don't want do anything but sleep!! This weekend was for me to catch up on sleep, but no I had to stay up late to watch T.V. Sometimes I wish that my parents gave me a bedtime. I end up staying up until one o'clock, then not being able to wake up in the morning until twelve. Ugggg!!!! Sometimes I do my homework as I watch but usually I am so into my show, that I don't do it. Maybe we just shouldn't get any homework for the weekend. :) 

The Internet is a Distraction

When I didn't have my laptop, I was actually able to finish my homework on time. Now that I have it, I am constantly on the internet. I go on for a small purpose, but it leads to a long search. I just do random stuff, which leads to me wasting a lot of time. Its because the internet leads you from one thing to another. For example if your looking up something as simple as a Golden Retriever. You'll end up finding information of where to adopt one, and all the different types, and everything. Its quite interesting but while your looking for one anwser, you'll find 5 more questions which leads you to search more. So the internet leads you to a long, interesting journey.

Weather

Weather causes big problems in a persons daily life. Whether its playing a sport, or just going out for a walk. If it's hot you burn, and if it rains you get soaked. Sometimes its okay. You can actually have a lot of fun in the rain, but when you're playing a sport like soccer you get tired of it. It rains and gets very muddy! In the sun you tan more than you need to. When I'm walking hom sometimes I get soaked, again it sucks. But when I'm walking home, and its sunny, I get tired easily. So why can't there be perfect weather! 

Life's Moments

*Post inspired by Phoung's Post!*

A lot of moments take place in a persons life time. Some bad, and others good. Life is full of happiness, and sadness. People always have those moments that they wish they could go back and change. I have some moments which I want to go back and change, and there are some moments I wish I could go back to live again.  But that doesn't happen. And I agree with Phoung that even if I could go back and change events in my life, I don't think I would. I would be a completely different person. 

Missing Tennis

Tennis season went by so quickly. Sometimes I still think we have practice after school. I miss going to the locker room and complaining about previous matches. Something exciting always happened at our matches. From Rachel having her Ice Cream snatched by a little boy to meeting up with Mr. Hewitston. We laughed, and had fun most of the time. In the beginning I used to think "Man I have so much homework, I wish I could go home." And now wish Tennis hadn't ended. Well at least I can still play with my friends for fun. I wish I could play at the Tennis court!! (Shown to the right)
I know I'm Random!!!

Diwali "Festival of lights"

Diwali, a religious holiday for both Sikhs, and Hindu's, was on Wednesday October 29th. For Hindu's this festival is about Lord Rams return from exile. For Sikhs Diwali is the day when Guru Hargobind freed himself, and 52 kings held prisoners to Emperor Jahingir. Emperor Jahingir wanted to rule over all of India. He had also agreed to free the Guru, after the Kings pleaded the Guru be freed. But Guru Hargobind said that he wouldn't leave without the 52 Kings, and he didn't. He freed them along with himself. Sikhs celebrated the release of their Guru (teacher). Every year my family, and I celebrate Diwali.

Thinking about what to write about

Each persons day is different than another persons. A lot happens in one day, yet I sit here thinking about what to blog about. When I do get an idea I think if it's even worth blogging about. The ideas I get do with my life, so I ask my self will people even care. Or will they think I'm conceited, that I'm writing about my life. I think blogging ideas come when they come.

Cross-cultural Ignorance and Gullibility

People have trouble accepting, and learning about a culture which they are not part of. People are consumed by stereotypes, which make them gullible. I came across this type of problem again this year. One of my friends had henna tattoo on her hands, and people kept on asking her stupid questions like “Are you getting married?” Some of my friends were questioning her and I could see that she was annoyed, so I stepped in and said “Yeah, didn’t you know. She’s going to leave us once she graduates.” Though I was trying to be sarcastic, my friends took me seriously. When I told them that I was joking, they looked embarrassed. At that moment I realized how gullible my friends were, and how uneducated they were about the Indian Culture. People still think that Indians are primitive. When they hear “India” they immediately think “snake charmers” or “Gandhi." When I was in elementary school, people used to point to the middle of their head, and call me “Gandhi." They said “Gandhi” as if he was a horrible guy. They did not understand that Gandhi did not only help India, but also the US. Martin Luther King Jr., deeply influenced by Gandhi. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ideas about the civil rights movement were greatly influenced by Gandhi. Another aspect about India people don’t understand is that India is a multicultural nation. People used to ask me why I wasn’t wearing a dot on my forehead. When I told them I was a Sikh not Hindu, they refused to understand, and continued to ask me. India is home to many religions not only Hinduism. India also has Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, etc. This makes me question diversity in the US. I’m not saying that nobody understands, many people do understand This does not apply to everybody, and sometimes people come across gullible trying to be understanding of a culture and trying not to be judgmental.

Sarcasm

People either understand, or don’t understand Sarcasm. It’s really important to see who your talking to when saying something sarcastic. Some people get mad when you say something even though you were trying to be sarcastic. Every time I try to be sarcastic people take me seriously. I wonder if it’s the expression on my face that makes my lie sound real, or do people just not know of my sarcastic tone?

Diversity

What is exactly diversity? Gunderson is known for it’s diverse group of students. When they say this do they mean that there are students from all different types of ethnicities? I think the true meaning of diversity should be; a group of people with different ethnicities, understanding people of another ethnicity. Diversity should not just be people from different countries put together. I think that diversity can be broken down from countries, to cultures; but what bothers me is that people assume that since your from a particular country, your religion is the one that is most known in that country. For example India. People think all Indian are Hindu’s. Or if your from Iran, people assume your Muslim. I find it funny that America thinks it’s the only diverse country. I think it is probably the most diverse, but not the only one

Movies

Wow! I can spend a long time watching movies like I did this weekend. They are one thing that makes you get your mind off things, and relax. Comedy's to me are the best movies because your laughing and having a good time. You have fun watching them, and you relax. They are not like scary movies in which your just waiting for something to make you scream. Adventure films are also exciting. You are curious of what is going to happen next. Mystery films are sometime scary, but usually very interesting, they are the ones that make you want to finish them. There are more than these four categories but these are the most common ones. Other categories are like romance, sci-fi, or family.

Sisters

The closet people in my life are my parents and my sister. They love me so dearly. They are the ones I know I can go to for any problem. They always make me feel better when there is something really bothering me. And my sister is not only my sis but also my best friend. I know that we'll always end up together, even if we do get mad at each other. I can go to her with all my problems. Problems which I may not be able to discuss with my parents or even with friends. She doesn't pressure me to do good she knows I will. We weren't always best friends but I think now that we are both mature our relationship is better. First it was a lot me annoying her. I'm not the only one who goes to her for help, but she also comes to me when something is bothering her. And we don't always talk about our problem, we talk to each other about anything else we want to tell each other. (Sometimes gossip.) I think that her moving to Berkeley made our relationship stronger. I can't wait for when she comes over so we can hang out, and talk, it's never that same as just calling, or e-mailing. I don't think all people share a tight relationship with their siblings, and I think they should because your siblings will most likely be with you till the very end. And sometimes people consider close friends as siblings.

Try your hardest

One subject that I was very confused in, and I didn't understand anything was Chemistry. I say this in pretense because once I sat down and actually talked to someone, and looked in my textbook I understood what we had been learning in class. I think that the biggest reason I wasn't getting anything was because I wasn't trying hard enough to get the material, and part of it was because of all the things I had hearing about my Chemistry teacher. Like she was hard. And I have heard from so many people that their not learning anything from their teacher's. First I think that they should maybe talk to their teachers alone to try to understand whats happening, and if you still don't get it ask someone else who may be able to help you. Sometimes you may have to try to teach yourself then you'll get it. I did. I think that a lot of times students dislike the teacher, or they have heard that that teacher is bad, or is hard, and don't try hard in that class because they think it is going to be so tough. I think students should think how their work is going to effect them, and if are not learning much they should ask a friend or someone they know may know the information, or even go to homework center and get help from another teacher that teaches that subject. Try your hardest, and even the hardest things become easy. They did for me.

Wasting your time

A person can really waste their time on the Internet. When I go to YouTube, or myspace, or facebook I end up spending a bunch of time doing nothing. On YouTube you watch one song and on the side you can watch like 50 million (exaggerated number) more like it, or ones related to it. On myspace, or facebook you can spend a long time fixing up your profile, and trying to make it look better, or just chit chat with your friends for a long time. I actually fall behind on things to do while I'm on the Internet, so I try to limit it as much as possible. And I don't think I'm the only one who does this. I think the Internet is part of my procrastination. But I also do understand it is sometimes really important to be on some of these websites.

Homework

This year I have been receiving homework from almost all of teachers every day, it is so tiring. I can't wait for this 3 day weekend coming up. I think this upcoming week will be pretty busy, and a bit sad, because Tennis will be over this Tuesday!!!! I have a lot of fun playing Tennis. And I have a Math, Spanish, and Chemistry quiz on Monday, on Tuesday I will play my last match this year against Andrew Hill, Wednesday I think something will come up, and on Thursday I have a Math Benchmark, and maybe an English one to. And on the weekend I will have to do my Chemistry, and Spanish project. Man I can't wait to get this week done with.

Homecoming

Every year homecoming week is a very busy week mostly for leadership students, and their advisers. It is a bit stressful, but once everything is done you then realize how much fun you had. This year it was also filled with excitement, and fun. Last Tuesday the Sophomore Class won powder puff against the Juniors, but we lost on Wednesday against the Seniors. Then on Wednesday we had hallway decorations from 6:00-9:00. Man I was so proud that we won hallway decorations, but then Mr. Iverson said that we get 2nd place because we were not allowed to put post-it notes anywhere, and if you saw our hallway the post-its were one of the highlights. Oh well. Then on Friday I was really happy because our class finally had a class chant, that we screamed out loud. XI SO FLY!!! That was one improvement we had, and when everyone came into the gym for the day rally, and I saw how much spirit my class had I was so happy. The night rally was fun also. I was so freaked out because I had chosen to be in the skit. (Well I was pressured a bit.) Once I was did it I realized how much fun I had. The other classes skits were also amazing. And Mr. Miclette's performance was outstanding. I think if any person is part of Homecoming whether they are in leadership or not they have fun. So next year class of 2011, come and help out with homecoming, you will have a lot of fun. Ask any student that helped out in homecoming you'll get a positive respond.

Admitting that your wrong

Sometimes people, including me have a hard time admitting that their wrong. When someone tells me that I'm wrong I find proof from various other people to make sure that I am wrong. I have been doing that less this year, but I feel that my teachers hate it when they are corrected. And I understand that they don't want to be corrected by a student but it's useful if a person has the correct facts. It's like Haemon said "... it is no shame for even a wise man to continue learning." I think that all my teachers are wise, but should sometimes listen to their students. (Mr. Thompson you have not done this. Your quite a listener.)

Homecoming

While every class is filled with excitement of homecoming I was really worried. I was worried that we had so much work to do, and I felt that people in Leadership were not committed to their role in leadership weather it was helping with the float, or helping with the skit. We had been having work day's previously but people were not coming out and helping. Then finally this Saturday we had plenty of people show up, and the Sophomore class got plenty work done. We are well on our way with our crash poster, and with our skit, and our float Had we had some butcher paper we probably would have been done with everything. I think that our class is going to do great this year in the class competitions. We may actually win some like crash poster, or hallway decoration which are this Thursday. This up coming week is going to be full of excitement for everyone. This Friday the 10th it's going to be hectic. Before lunch on Friday we will have a Day rally so come decked up in your class colors! Sophomores we are neon colors except green, And white is not neon!! On Friday we will also be holding a night rally in the plaza at 6:00. In the night rally each class will be performing their skits. So I advice that you come. The sad part is that during the night rally their will be a football, and volleyball game going on, but you can come early to cheer on our grizzles. On Saturday I advice that people come and attend the Homecoming Dance. And I almost forgot that this week is also spirit week.
Monday- Nerd Day Tuesday- Hippie Day Wednesday- Retro Day
Thursday- Imitate an artist, or band member Day Friday- Class Colors Day

Cousins

Some cousins (ages 3-8) can be defined as brats. They come over to your house mess-up your room, and annoy you to the point where you just look at the clock, and wait for them to leave. They ask you for stuff to do, or stuff to eat. I feel like a maid when my cousins are over. I can't be rude, and tell them to shut up and sit down in one position, because they go crying to their parents and I end up getting in trouble. I hated sometimes when my cousins came over. Then when I had heard that some of my cousins were coming over I was freaked. I just said to myself that they'd only be here for a couple of hours, then they'd be gone! It had been almost a year since I had seen them, so I had missed them a little, which made want to see them. But I did know I might regret them coming later. Then once they were here my opinion about them changed, and not just a little but quite a bit. They were not brats. They were actually nice mature kids. I was shocked that they had grown up so quickly in a year. They had both grown physically, and mentally. I could actually have a conversation with them about various things like school, and sports. Had it been last year I would have probably been playing board games with them. I actually can't wait top see them again.

Tennis

Tennis season this year is going so well. I play doubles, and my partner Hannah is extremely nice, and good player. This is our first year playing together, and we're a pretty good team. I have a lot of areas where I need help, like my backhands but I'm working on them. My backhands have improved quiet a bit! Tennis is a great hand eye coordination game. People sometimes don't play because they hear that Tennis is a hand eye coordination game. Even if you think you don't have good hand eye coordination Tennis will help you improve. It's really fun to play, but I heard it's not that exciting to watch, I guess it's only exciting to people who have played, because I love watching Tennis. I LOVE TENNIS!!!!

Saturday

Saturday was an awful, disappointing day! I felt as if people were not committed to Leadership. This is how it started on Friday, September 26th, me, and the other officers had told everyone that there would be a work day at school starting at 9:00. In the work day we were supposed to begin working on our Homecoming things like our skit, float, and crash poster. Only five sophomores showed up. The people in charge of the skit, and crash poster did not show up! We five sophomores waited about an hour for more sophomores to show up so we could try to get something done, but no one showed up. There was one thing we did accomplish was a float design. It is a work in progress but we did do something. Oh and another thing was powder puff went pretty okay even though we were short a few girls. But that's something off my mind! Hopefully we can get more people next time to help, I going to make sure that we address this problem on Monday.

What happened to Ismene??

I just finished Antigone, and I'm confused. I understand the end of Antigone, Haemon, Eurydice, and Creon but I do not know what happened to Ismene. Her last line was " Poor Haemon! How your father disgraces your name!"And then she is taken inside, with her sister Antigone. Antigone is later taken out, but is Ismene still stuck in the room where she was take?? Overall Antigone was quite an interesting story. The ending was sad but not as sad as Oedipus! These types of stories are so depressing, but I think that Oedipus, and Antigone were more interesting then I though they'd be. I was really disappointed in the beginning when Mr. Thompson said we would be reading plays, but these plays made me want to finish the story.

Creon

"Yet, it’s impossible to understand the soul, the mind the wisdom of any man before he’s tested by the great power and laws. Indicates the gods. And I feel this: that a man is of no use to his city if he’s to govern it by wisdom though by a tongue silenced by some fear. And if a man places anything above his city in friendship, that man I think is worthy of disdain. Always did, always will." This is a quote made by Creon. This told me that Creon seems to be a strict person of law. He is also is a person of action, and powerful words. He thinks of his city Thebes before anything. I don't think that Creon would let anyone go against his city.These qualities can sometimes be good in a king and sometimes not. Creon can go by these rules and be a good leader by protecting Thebes, or a bad one by making laws people are against.

Leadership

I always think that students, (and sometimes even teacher's) are not fully informed about events Leadership is putting on like a school dance. I remember telling my history teacher about the Welcome Back Dance Live In Color, after it occurred, and he said "What? There was a dance?" I had also asked people if they were coming and they had no clue there was even going to be a dance. I ended up telling about 50 different people that there was going to be dance, and where they could buy tickets. I think that blogging would be a good way to keep people informed. So I think I'll try to post a little bit about about leadership every Friday. I hope to keep everyone informed!

Why Blog

Matt S. asked a good question, I think everyone was thinking about. His question was why do people blog? I think people blog for multiple reasons. To me the most important reason is that blogging helps people who are shy, to open up. People who are shy are more likely to state their opinion in a blog. This may help those people who are shy share their opinions in with society. Blogging is also easier for people who are not shy, but think their opinion is stupid or not worth mentioning. Those people can type up their opinion about a issue and not worry about the thoughts of anyone. If someone has something to say they can. And people are most likely not going to call someones opinion stupid. And no one is going to say that the persons opinion was not worth mentioning because everyone's opinion matters. I also think that blogging let's people have an open discussion with multiple people.

My First Blog

Hey everyone my name's Dalvinder! I bet mostly everyone is asleep right know, but I am writing this blog. Everyone started their blog on the day Mr. Thompson told us, or the day after. Me on the other hand is a Procrastinator! I am just way to busy on weekday's and the only time I have to catch up is on Sunday's! Before school started I told myself that I would not procrastinate. Well, look at my great start.The only plus sign to being late is that I have more things to talk about. I have a whole week of stories! But since Mr. Thompson my English teacher told us to write about ourselves that's what I'll do. Well you already know two facts about me that is I am a big time procrastinator, and my English teacher is Mr. Thompson. Some other facts about me are that I am a Sophomore at Gunderson High School. I am also on Gunderson Girl Tennis Team, which is off to a better start then last year, our team was pretty bad last year! Well that's some facts about me, I write more later!