Good job continuing to work on the project. Dont worry about a due date as of now.
Today will be the first of an occasional free blog. This is an opportunity to talk about anything that you want to talk about. Make sure that even though it is open ended, you must have a topic sentence and conclusion sentence.
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For my free blog i would like to write about how the tigers momentum is going away. As they played really well during the season, not anymore. They have been slumping and losing to bad teams. They should be whooping on Kansas City and they are giving up over 8+ runs. This isnt acceptable for a team that should be preparing for a pennant race. I really think we shouldve made moves to pick up some relief pitching at the deadline. I think as much as Aubrey Huff is hitting, a relief pitcher would be helping alot more. Defense wins championships, and Detroits tryig to win with a decent defense and a hot and cold offense. I just hope they pick it up.
my free blog is about the economy. the reason i chose this is because ive been searching for a job and nobodys hiring cause there making just enough to get by. What is happening to us? they say were headed towawards another great depression, I just wonder how we let this happen a second time.I dont understand much about politics or anything like that. Its really complicated but i really dont get how are goverment lets this happento us
For my open blog I would like to talk about Michael Vick and his reinstatement into the NFL. Michael Vick was charged with numerous cases of illegal gambling, animal abuse, and illegal dog fighting. While Michale Vick was in the NFL he continued these terrible acts, hopping he wouldn't be caught. After his prosecution he was sentenced to two years of prison where he served them out with little problems. After he was released he was reinstated into the NFL where he was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles. People now a days are out raged by this act because of what he did to the dogs. But he served his time, payed for what he did and now its time to move on because he is against fighting dogs and has spoke at many schools about animal abuse and dog fighting. So people should give Michael a brake and forget about what happened.
Obama is at it again with his plans to destroy Americans' lives even further. The main point of focus I will talk about today is his health care plan. Obviously, he fieels this is right, but what will it really do to America? Well, first off, no one actually wants it to happen. You would think if a majoritly of Americans don't agree with him, he would realize it's not right. This is why he a horrible leader. He doesn't listen to the people who he represents. The health care plan will do nothing but help out the lazy people who aren't willing to work for themselves. They just want the governement to give them what they want. Obama is also trying to increase governmental power so him and the democrats can control us even more. The want to be able to tell us what to do. This is a form of siocialism. Everyone knows what happened to the Soviets and they were a communist nation with socialism. There are many similarities. Overall, I am very unhappy and most of the nation is. However, Obama doesn't realize this.
For my free blog i would like to talk about college. Since i am a junior this year college applications are approaching. Also, the ACT and MME tests are very soon, and i dont think im completly ready yet. To tell you the truth im not ready at all. I made sure that i signed up for a practice test so i wont be totally unprepared. I want to make sure that i get a high enough grade on it to at least get in to Central or State. This year for sure will be the most difficult year by far. But, after the tests are over, it will be a breeze. But for the time being i will enjoy my junior year why it lasts.
Today for my free blog i would like to write about the economy and how it is tearing america apart. The economy is effecting everybody in America, especially here in michigan. The government is icreasing minimum wage,thinking that it is going to help out with the economy, but what they dont realize is that every time minimum wage is increased, the prices on everything else goes up with it. People like to blame former President Bush for all the problems we are having but what everybody isnt realizing is that the problems trace back to former President Clinton. What I beleive we need to do to help the economy is to urge americans to but american made cars. Ontop of that I think that it is complete and utter bullcrap that other countries charge us to sell our goods in their countries, but yet America still allows other countries to come and sell all of their protucts and goods here free of tax and charge. Another thing I believe is wrecking our economy is all of the taxes that Mayor Granholm and President Obama are making the people of Michigan and America pay. Also to add to the problem Congress is still propossing bills that increase taxes and Obama is still passing them. The economy is not going to get any better if we keep sitting around without action. These are all issues that we need to come together and confront our government about.
For my free day im going to blog about my move from Garden City. Compared to Garden City High School, Lakeland is alot better. Everyone is nicer and more exciting to talk to. My old counselor at Garden City wasn't that great, and my counselor now Ms. Decarlo is the total opposite. She understands and helps me like my other counselor never did. The first day I was so scared to come,and I thought I would never make friends, but it turns out that I've mad alot of friends. But most of all coming to Lakeland was such an amazing expierence.
Katlin Gotshaw
3rd hour.
For my free blog, I want to talk about consequences. Everything you do in life has a consequence whether it be good or bad. My Step dad always says "If your going to do something stupid, don’t get caught, or face the consequences." I think that’s a perfect thing to think about. Id like to think that I will never do anything stupid that would result in a negative consequence, but I know it’s not possible. Hopefully though if I learn from my mistakes, I can take a negative and turn it into a positive. In conclusion, all of our experiences, whether it be good or bad, shape who we are.
My free blog is about family and relationships. This week my mom and dad celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. This is very important to me because they show me what is like to put someone else in front of yourself. You have to work at marriage...Everything worthwhile has to be worked for. My parents met right after high school and dated for five years. We learn from example and I see what counts to be dedicated to someone. I hope my marriage is as happy as my parents. You hear about so many marriage break ups and it's sad. I feel that family values are important. I hope my parents see their 50th anniversary!
For my free blog i would like to write about more and more children being diagnosed with ADHD and ADD. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, a behavior condition that now affects from 4 to 12 percent of U.S. children. ADHD is characterized by the inability to focus, listen, and complete tasks and schoolwork. Many children are medicated to control this condition. People wonder what is causing the rise in this condition and doctors say its the increase of time that children watch t.v now these days. It is said that 76 percent of teens overuse their ADHD/ADD medicine. I believe ADHD needs to be more carefully diagnosed, because the conditions are becoming more common. Last but not least, ADHD has grown from 150,000 in 1970, to a half million in 1985, a million in 1990, and to 6 million today. Which is about 13 percent of the whole nation’s schoolchildren.
For my free blog I'm to write about how summer is so much better. During summer you have a freedom to do what you want when you want to. There is no stress to do homework or study. Instead of worrying about upcomeing assignments, you are free to live day by day. Also, you can stay out as long as you wish. By going out you expeierience many new things and meet many new people. I really wish we have longer summers because they seem to go by extremely fast. I don't hate school, I just prefer summer. I also dislike all the stuff that comes along with it.
Kristen Pauly
2nd hr.
T.I.E.S stands for teaching, interacting, encouraging students. So far my experience in this class has been most promising.My student is very bright and i take a lot of pride in what i do. I took this class because my brother has asbergers syndrome, is bipolar, has a mild form of terrettes syndrom, and is a.d.d. I felt like it was purely my job to help encourage these kids, and not only that, but to educate myself on these disorders. I believe very strongly that this class will teach responsibility, create discipline and relationships, challenge my student and i, and hopefully help us to step out of our comfort zones. T.I.E.S is a very rewarding and highly exceptional class. I encourage anyone and everyone to join. whether it be your passion or something you do om a wimb, you will never regret helping another student in ways this class can help and allow you to. This class will change my life.
I am going to talk about friends for my free blog. To me friends are very important people. They are the ones who are always there for you. Friends seem to always know what the problem is or why your upset before you tell them. I have a few very very good friends who I would tell anything. They are truely amazing people who i love very much. Without my friends i wouldnt be who i am today.
For my open blog I would like to talk about Kanye West's actions lately. I get that he is a talented simger but that doesn't excuse his actions lately. At the VMA's when Taylor Swift was getting a trophy, Kanye got up and said that she doesn't deserve to have it and embarrassed her on live television. Just because he is a rich rapper doesn't mean he can be an @$$. Then at Patrick Swayze's funeral he interuppted it to say that Micheal Jackson's was the best of the year. He basically bargedin kicked the minister from the stand and talked about nothing but Micheal. Sometimes rich people, hollywood stars, and singers need to get a lesson beat into them. Kanye West needs to be taught some manners.
Today i noticed how each new class that comes to highschool in general is getting more sleezy and are snooping down to a lower level. The girls are trying too hard to be "popular" and so are the guys as well. Too many people are changing who they really are to fit the highschool society that they think it is. In reality though, highschool is not all about looks and what social class your're in. You want to be remembered for being liked because of who you are, not some fake-wanna-be skank. People should'nt dumb themselves down to get attention. Plus, these girls think that guys are noticing them and that they are cool but we can see right through them. Drama is a part of highschool and most likely you are going to be part of it at one point or another, but to cause drama for the sake of it, it is just pathetic. As we get older we start to notice that acting like ourselves is the right way to go.
ps. Steffie Samuels wants me to tell you she says hi!
For my free blog i'm going to write about expectations. expectations can be a good thing. i think they help me to become more motivated in a sense that i dont want to let people down. that expectations are like a standard that we should try and meet. but i think the problem is that expectations keep growing of a person. and people keep expecting that person to keep improving. and yes that is a good thing because it makes you want to grow and move forward but i also think it has a negative effect. i know i feel like i cant reach others expectations and it makes me feel like i'm not good enough. and when expectations keep rising its like, you cant catch a break. it feels like ok you've improved but you can still be better. i know expectations are a good thing to keep us moving forward, but lately its just been bothering me, probably because a new school year started. but i'll try and meet the expectations for myself.
For my free blog i am going to write about my friends. A good friend is someone who you can trust and who will be there for you no matter what. Thats how i feel about my friends .I think that my friends are amazing! my friends are there for me no matter what. I trust my friends with anything, and tell them everything. My bestfriends are always there for me wne i need them the most. If i mess up they forgive me and give me another chance. If i didnt have the friends that i have now i dont think i would be the same. My friends have helped me through alot, i dont know what i would do with out them.
Katlyn Twigg 2nd Hour
I am going to write about Hank Williams for my free blog. I picked him for my blog because he is one of my top favorite musicians. Also because it happen to be his birthday today. He would have been 86 years old today, but he passed away back in 1953. He was only 29 years old. He is one of my favorite musicians because the county music he played was actually country, unlike most of the stuff that is played today and called it country. It songs more like rock than country music. Also because when he sings a song he makes you feel what he felt like inside. Most of todays country music can't do that. My favorite song of his that he wrote is called Cajun Baby. He never recorded it but is son, another favorite singer of mine, sings it because H ank Williams never recored it. Another one of my favorite songs of Hank Williams is Your Cheaten Heart, I like it so much it is my ringtone on my cell phone. RIP Hank Williams
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For my free blog, I am going to write about the treatment of others. You know, sometimes we dont realize how much what we say matters to some people. It could be as simple as calling someone a dork. 30 years from now, when we are at a High School Reunion, do you want people to remember you by the way you picked on them. I get it, its funny to make fun of other people. Some people are just plan funny to us. But does that make it any more right? No. I am guilty of it too. I have made fun of my fair share of people in the past, and I am sure I will still make fun of people in the future. I mean lets face it, with Mr. Kay as a teacher you know you are gonna make fun of him. Its hard not to. See, right there I made fun of Mr. Kay. Am I going to regret it when I am 80, no. Thats just the way Mr. Kay and I act towards each other. But does that make it right. No. Look, I am not saying that you should feel bad about every saying bad about anyone, but things build-up. While it may just be a snide comment every once in a while, over time it can reallly affect people. It only takes one comment to hit a soft spot, and leave an emotional scar on someone forever. Just think, the next time you are about to say something. Think about how you want to be remembered at our 30 year reunion.
Taylor Dieck
3rd hr.
For my free blog I would like to talk about how important family is. Since my sisters went away to college I realized I really miss them a lot. I thought it was going to be really cool being an only child, but it really is not. Sure it's fun having things to myself for once after always sharing and being with my sisters but im still very sad. I miss them a lot and I honestly never thought that i would be upset that they left. I always had them here whenever i needed them, and they were the first people i would go to with my problems. I think the experience of them both being gone at college made me understand how close i really am to them, and how important my family is to me. :)
For my free blog I would like to write about all the drama in school. I think that school is a place for learniing not trying to make new firends, dont get me worng i love going there to see my firends, and probably wouldnt make it though the day with out them, no i dont always look ofrward to school infact Im not the perfect student, i just go, do what i gotta do and leave. All this drama with whos popular and whos not, or i cant be friends with that person because he/she wears cheap cloths. I think that we all should stop looking on the outside and find the true meaning of a person. A persons personality tells the whole story. Maybe if we start seeing people for who they really are there wouldnt be so much hate in this world. Everyone is wereing peace signs now a days and trying to create peace, and think their creating peace, but how can that happen unless your attide changes about whats good in people. I beleive that school would be a better place if we were all one the same level. Always remember "You gotta be the change you want to see in the world." Gandhi
John Kent
9-17-09
The junior year of high school is the most important year of school life. There is a lot of pressure to decide on a career path. This will guide me to what college I need to choose. The hard part is I am not sure what I really want to do. I know I have to get good grades. I also have to do well on the ACT & SAT. It looks like this will be tough year but challenging in a good way. This is the year that decides my future.
With the flu season approaching it's important that we are all aware of its severity. Sneezing and coughing into a shirt sleeve, instead of into hands can help reduce the spread of germs. Also we all need to wash our hands frequently and keep hand sanitizer handy. This year the epidemic is said to be the deadliest one yet. If you know your sick, stay home. It's not worth the chance of spreading a virus. Plan ahead, build your ammune system, and take an Vitamin C tablet!
Im going to talk about music. Music is my life and its one of THE most important things to me. Im always singing or listening to my music. If I ever get the inspiration for writing a song I go for it. So far i've written 3 songs. I get my ideas from whatever comes to me whether its an experience that I went through or a dream that I had. Music is everywhere, you just have to listen for it.
James Richardson
3rd hour
Oh yes... Free blog!Well for my free blog will be talking about that fantastic win pulled off today by the Lakeland varity tennis team. It was the most epic series of matches ever. First, we lost the first 3 matches. 2 dubs 5 dubs and 4 dubs. Then we had a win with 1 dubs. So we started o show a little winning spirit. But then we had a loss at 1 singles. So right now we are thinking "shit". We are down 4 to 1 in matches and we only have 4 matches left. To win we had to win these last 4 matches. First, at 4 singles the match 3 sets and we pulled out a victory. So now we are down 4 to 2. We proceeded to win the next 3 matches which had all went 3 sets for an outstNding effort by the Lakeland varsity tennis team. Todays victory really showed how we can over come advercity and play through long exausting matches. Go Lakeland!
Zack ruffin
For today's free blog I would like to talk about how I really dislike the fact that some people will butter you up one minute and then pull the rug right from under you the next. Recently, I went through a situation very simular to that action. I was told that I was good at a specific sport when later I found myself quiting and being demoted from the spot at which I was given earlier because of not being good enough, even though i was in the past. I know it sounds really stuck up, but really, the fact that I was told one minute I was good and the next that i wasn't good enough for the position I had, doesn't feel right. Not only does stuff like that happen now, in high school, but also in everyday life and out in the "real world". When I get a job I know I am going to have to deal with people and situations like that but, it was something special to me that I enjoyed. Getting that position taken away made me feel like I was being lied to the whole time I was in the sport. Im not trying to be a total girl but, im just telling it how it is. All in all, I realy dislike people who act like that and, in the future, I at least know how I will respond to the situation if it ever happens again.
well i am sorta new to this blogging. so for my first free blog i am going to blog about the Detroit Lions, i know that it sounds like a waste of time but with a poor defense i dont think that there is a dollar amount in the world that will help them. with such a bad defense they will probly make another run at an 0-16 season. even though we have Matthew Stafford and the best wide reciever in the NFL in Calvin Johnson there is no way in hell that we will be able to keep up with the great quarterbacks in the NFC North. last week Drew Brees who is considered by some to being the best quarterback in the NFL, he dominated the Lions crappy defense by throwing 6 touchdowns and only one interception. if the Detroit Lions want to continue their trip toward another 0-16 season then they should keep doing what their doing. if they want to somewhat succeed then make a few changes, its not that hard.
Will Michaels 2nd hour
For my free blog I would like to talk about my open heart surgery and how it has effected my life. When I was five days old I had open heart surgery. The surgery I had was called transposition of the great arteries. The problem with my heart was that the aorta and pulmonary artery were reversed. To fix the problem the doctors preformed the the arterial switch operation, which involves the aorta and pulmonary artery being switched back to their normal positions. Today I am healthy but still need to visit my cardiologist every two years. My heart surgery prevents me from doing really physical sports that involve blows to the chest. However, I don't let me heart surgery effect the way I live. My surgery has also influenced my choice of career. I would like to become a cardiologist because of my heart surgery. My open heart surgery has effected my life, but I don't let it stop me from doing what I want to do.
Becca Need
3rd Hour
For my free blog, I've decided to write about the disrespect the football team gives the marching band. During the versity football games, the marching band, me(!), play our show at half time. No, none of us expect EVERYONE to listen, our even pay attention, but we do kind of expect the football team to pay some sort of attention. But, for example, tonight when the pit, my section, was exiting the feild, I personally heard many football players say, "Band is stupid!", "I hate band!", "Who cares about band?!". I know I dont go to the football games and say those sort of things about the football team. I just find it EXTREMLY disrespectful, because we work a hell of a lot harder than a lot of the sports teams at Lakeland, and NO ONE realizes it. It hurts to see other sports teams look down on kids in marching band, and concert band classes; we don't look down on any other sports teams, we support the Lakeland teams, but no one supports us in return. Respect is a HUGE thing nowadays, and its the smallest, disrepectful things people do, that really change the way others look at them. To me, anyone who says band is stupid and lame, and isn't a sport, has absolutly NO IDEA what they are talking about. Marching band has become pretty much my life, and its really annoying when people I thought were my friends, bag on me for being in band.
Sam Tedder
For my free blog I thought I would discuss the topic of music. Music is not only and important part of American culture but specificly my life too. Music can be about anything you want it to. It represents freedom, individuality, beauty, love, peace, and everything that makes a person a person. Music has always been the biggest part of my soul. Lately I have really been into the sitar, although I like a large varity of music, except rap, though I do respect it. There is something about the sitar that is extraordinary. It changes your perspective and opens your mind to peace and love. Being a deep beleiver of meditation, I think that listening to the sitar can change a person if they listen close enough. I would say that actualy goes for all music as a whole. You can learn so much if you just listen to the beauty of life. All in all, I just wanted to talk about how deeply music has affected me and continues to, its such a great influence and inspiration, I can't help but love it.
Megan Kastelen
3rd hour
In my free blog, I am going to talk about cheerleading. We had a game today at Lakeland against Walled Lake Central. We lost, but the can was a blast! Cheerleading is by far my favorite sport. Cheerleading is the only sport I have ever been good at, and i souldn't imagine a week with out it. It straightens out my life in many ways, such as when i have practice or a game on a school day I have to do my homework before, which makes sure I always get my homework done. Cheerleading will always be my favorite sport.
For my free blog i would like to write about pressure. This being our junior year of highschool theres a lot of pressure on us to do well and prepare for college. This time next year were going to be applying to colleges and even thinking about it now, when its a year away, is really stressful. Theres a lot of pressure on us this year to do well academicly,not only with our grades but also with the ACT. Right now is the time thats going to effect our future the most. Of course our grades the past few years are going to have an impact, but this is the year to really step it up. So, as juniors theres a lot of pressure on us this year and i really hope everything goes well.
well for this blog i think im gonna talk about my summer(:. It went by soo fast!!!! ): but it was alot of fun. Basically i slept in till like 12 1 and stayed up all night. I think there was a total of five tims that i actually stayed at home! i was always at my bestfriends house. school hasnt really changed anything but the tipical wakeing up and going to bed eariler!): im kinda excited to see what is going to happen by the end of this year. I hope i can make some new friends and meet somemore people. and hopefully i get good grades!
For my free blog im going to write about my first day of work. Today i went to my first shoot. At first i thought fliming a vollyball game would be boaring and i wouldnt be able to sit through it all. But it turned about to be an enjoyable learning experince. I learned what to do and not to do. Going to work and not coming up with a bull shit excuse made me miss the football game.In the long run it turned out to be fine becuase the football team sucks anyway.
My free blog is going to be about my girlfiend, family, and friends. They are so important to have because they help make me who I am. They support me and make me laugh. They can help me feel better when I'm down, and have fun when were hanging out. Really good friends can even relate to me, i can trust them with anything i tell them. They'll stop me from doing something wrong, or that could hurt me, if was to do anything. There always someone I can talk to, wether to vent to, or just to talk to.
For my free blog I will be writing about the Detroit Loins. The lions haven’t been doing that well in the last couple of seasons. I believe this season can be a changing point this year. With a new rookie quarterback leading the lions I really do think they have a good change to be better. The team has a lot of talent. They can never win a game. They have lost 18 straight games and have lost there last 24 games out of 25. I honestly do believe this losing streak could end within a couple more weeks of this season.
For my free blog I am going to write about strict parents. My parents are very strict. They have been my entire life. At many times I have tried to stand up to them and do what I want to do, but everytime I have attempted this, it results in punishment. I've realized doing what you are told to do even though you would rather not is the way to live. It has gotten me so far in the last few months. At first I'll admit that I hated doing it. It was weird to have my parent's gratitude, I guess I just wasn't used to it. My life has drastically changed because of it and I've realized it's not that hard to do the things they ask. For example, chores. I used to dread doing them. Now that I do them weekly. I've realized that one, it doesn't take too much effort or time to do them, and two, I get paid 15 bucks every week. I've earned my parents' trust and respect. I don't know if it came with maturing or I just understood it finally. Life is a lot better now and a lot less stressful. Junior year is a great year. If the parents are happy, I'm happy.
Audrey
On my free blog im talking about the Detroit Lions, and there 2009-2010 season. Last year the Detroit Lions had a 0-16 record with one of the worst defences in the league. After drafting players and signing free agents, the Lions have some hope this year. After wining three preseason games you can see they have picked it up. This year the Lions are going to have a good year.
Jake F 2nd hour
For my free blog, I am going to write about college. As you get older you have to start worrying about the future. College would be the next step in life. First, you have to select classes that would help you in the long run and earn good grades. Then, you need to star exploring colleges. A college that would be write for you. And start to plan out your expenses. Doing sports and after school activities would look great on your applications. So, everything in you do in high school is important for college.
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For this evenings free blog i would like to talk about determination. In my mind determination is continually working and training for a goal. Its not easy to be determined. You have to constantly keep working hard even when you feel like just giving up and quiting. Like my dad always said nothing worth while is easy. For example An average car is easy and cheap to make. Thats why it cost less then say a Ferrari. The Ferrari is hand made takes a long time to make and performs the best. thats why they are the best and most expensive. As far as me and determination go i would like to become more driven and want to work hard at every thing i do. If everyone had determination like the company Ferrari what would are world be like?
Taylor Wattles
For my free blog im going to talk about the Kanye West/Taylor Swift accident. During the VMS's 19 year old Taylor Swift was honored her first award. When she was giving her thanks Kanye went up on stage, took the mike, and said to millions of views she basically should not have won. For being portrayed as a nice guy, he proved me wrong. This proved to me perceptions of people are never really the truth. A few days later videos of Barrack Obama came out of him calling Kanye a jackass. people think its so wrong he said that when in reality, Obama is a normal person to and has rights to his opinion. It would not be a big deal if anyone else said it. The fact he is president gives media to pick out stupid little things.
Mikki Nosek
For my free blog I want to talk about the importance of friendship. Friends are a really important part of my life and I love being with them. A friend is someone that you can trust with anything and just be yourself with. Trust is a big issue in friendship though because once its lost, its really hard to gain. I've been having issues with trust in some of my friendships and its one of the worst feelings to find out that one of your friends has been going behind your back and not being who you thought they were. But I guess things get better in time. Another thing thats really important to me in my friendships is being able to have fun with the people I'm with. Me and my friends do some pretty crazy things sometimes and its those moments that i'll remember for the rest of my life. Friendship is really important.
Consequences, not always what you want. If your gonna do something, you better be willing to pay the consequences. I choose to do this because everyone has done something stupid in their life. Weather they got caught or not, the is consequences. Hopefully, if i do something stupid, and get caught. I'd learn from my mistakes. And stop and think before i go and do something, that could possibly get me into trouble.
What would the world be like if there was no pain, stress, sadness, lies, and abuse? I believe that the would could be a better place. These emotions and actions summarize what is negative in the world. Pain, in the literal and figurative sense, is a big "driver" of emotions. When we hurt, we feel stressed and sad. When we are stressed, we often feel emotional pain and sadness. When we are sad, we again feel emotional pain. Lies cause us to show some of the worst sides of us. When we are abused, we can feel a whole range of negative emotions causing us to do things that we would never normally do. I believe that if we never felt these things, the world would be better. Happiness is always possible to find in our world. For some of us, it comes easier than others. I personally try to be as happy as I can be. I believe that while there are negative things that happen in this world, I know that life is a great thing to have. Is it possible for us to never feel negatively again? Probably not. Let's make the best of our existence on Earth. I certainly try to every day.
I would like to use this free blog to talk about the economy. For a few months now our economy has been going into the dumps. Recently the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System Ben Bernake has said that we are out of this recession/depression. He also stated that this is the worst depression since 1929. But i would like Ben to go out to all the people who are drawing unemployment and have lost their jobs. I believe some things we could do is start buying more american stuff. I hope they really mean it this time that the economy is picking up.
For my free blog I am going to talk about college. Since this is our Junior year, I have to start thinking about what colleges I want to apply to and also the stress of the ACT and MME. You don't really think of how fast college is coming up but before we know it, we will be the ones graduating and going our separate ways. Its kind of scary to think about going away to college and not really knowing anybody. I've never really moved so I have always known people at each school I went to. But, I am also excited to be able to be on my own and have freedom from my parents. So all in all im extremely nervous about the future and what it holds but also a little excited.
Hannah Aittama
2nd Hour
For my free blog i would like to talk about how awesome the Varsity Tennis Team is. The Tennis Team is currently 3-2 for the season. We still have three crossover matches left tho. I think that we can go at least 5-2, we have shown today that we have what it takes to come back for a nice, well-earned win. Today Lakeland was down 4 matches to 1 when we still had 2 singles, 3 singles, 3 doubles and 4 singles left. We had little confidence in our ability to succeed against hartland. Then we found out that 4 singles had won his match. Were currently down 4-2. Then we found out 3 singles had won his match. Were currently down 4-3. Then 3 doubles wins their match. Were currently tied at 4-4 with the last match going into a third set. It was all up to Sophomore Ross Kynast. Ross was feeling down because he had lost the second set, but then out of nowhere Ross got amazing confidence and started playing great. Ross ended up winning 6-2 in the last set making it a victory over Hartland for Lakeland. We could not have done it without 3 Doubles, 4 Singles, 3Singles, and 2 Singles.
For my free blog I would like to talk about my junior year. So far it has been good; no problems with any of my teachers. My classes are decent and I only have a couple teachers who aren't the greatest.I feel that this year and my senior year is most important for my future. Now is when I really need to focus on getting good grades. Soon I will have to look for colleges I would be interested in going to. Overall, I think my junior year will be better than 9th/10th because as we are growing up, some of the teachers are giving us a little more freedom than previous years.
Cody Kabisa
2nd hour
For my free blog i guess ill just talk about school so far. The first couple weeks have been good so far. I know this year is like the most important year. We are expected to take the ACT and get into college. To me that is a lot of pressure. I am just hoping i can maintain my GPA as it is right now. It sucks because i know college is right around the corner. It will be fun for sure but difficult at the same time. If i want to get into the school i want i really have to focus better this year. I can procrasinate like last year. I have to think about college all the time to motivate me. So far though everythings been good, and i hope it stays that way.
Blanz
2nd
Today I am going to talk about constructive criticism. Sometimes in order to improve, we need some of this to help us know what we are doing incorrectly and need to work on. In poms, we perform in small groups and have the rest of the team watch us and tell us what we need to improve. Some girls roll their eyes or say mean things under their breath when they are getting feedback. Other girls actually listen to the constructive criticism and try to improve on what they are being told. I don't understand why you would get upset over being told something in order to help you. Unless the person giving you constructive criticism was being rude or unkind about it, you should listen and know the person is just trying to help. If I had a negative attitude towards constructive criticism from my teammates, I probably wouldn't be as good of a pommer as I am today.
2nd hr
The Lakeland Varsity Football Team lost tonight, to Walled Lake Central. I personally took this experience to heart. I am starting outside linebacker for our defense, and also on kickoff, punt and punt return. Tonight, our defense made its best effort yet in the first half this season. After the half it was 12 to 13, Central. To me, this team sucked, we were killing them on everything, hitting much harder, playing with more heart, more passion, and dominating the game. This all fell apart in the second half. After the half I felt that our defense was way too flat...we needed to get pumped up, because the quarterback was running all over us. At the end of the day, I know in my heart that the better team, Lakeland, didnt come out victorious. This loss to Central hurts, we really should have beat them.
As a free blog i would like to talk about the football player that lost his life in Kentucky. The players name was Max Gilpin who was only 15 years old. The coach was at first revealed as the killer. Later on they found out that his death was related to a heart problem. Max Gilpin showed so much love for the game that he ran till he collapsed. The coach was found not guilty and all charges were dropped. The parents apologized to the coach later on and the coach explained how sorry for them he was.
For me free blog I would like to talk about my job. I was finally able to get a job in the summer. I got my reffing liscense and can ref 8-13 year olds. I like the idea of going outside in the warm weather on a sunny day and watch soccer. Not to mention getting paid for it. I ref at huronvalley soccer clubs and actually have two games to ref this weekend. The only down side to this job is that every year, I need to take a class to get a higher liscense. This means I can ref older kids and at a higher level.
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