Donations..

So I win 100,000 dollars, and decided to give it away. I know that sounds like a crazy thing to do, but I thought that it would be better to give my money to a good cause than just waste it away on dumb things that I really don't need. I thought for a long time about what I wanted to donate to. Finally, I came up with an idea that actually meant something to me. I donated to the American Cancer Society. The main reason I donated to the American Cancer Society is because my Nana had cancer. Luckily, we caught it early enough to get her help that she needed. Though my family and I were lucky enough to have that happen, not many are. I hope that they find a cure for cancer. So I will donate my money to help out in the search for a cure. Many people loose the ones they love because of cancer, but just a little help can make a difference. It may not be much, but one step closer can be that difference that we need.

Red Powerade!(:

If a cow could produce something besides milk, I think it should be red powerade. Red powerade is my favorite thing to drink, and it is good for you too. Many of the athletes drink this drink, so I guess it keeps you going because they never seem to tired when they drink it. It is also delicious. It may just be my opinion, but to me it is the best flavor! It would probably change things a lot because without cows producing milk how would we get it? So dairy products would either taste very funny or not be here anymore. It looks like we would have to find something else to eat with our cereal though. I'm not complaining though.

Adjustments in School.

If I could adjust anything in this school I think we should add some mini fast food places to our cafeteria. You know how some gas stations have a small pizza place, McDonald's, and other ones? I think we should have some of those just in a miniature version. It would benefit the school because a lot of students would start eating here at school. I mean I know I love food so if I had a selection of places to eat I know I would be eating here! So my adjustment would be adding a mini McDonald's, Pizza hut, Chick-Fil-A, and Subway to our school. That way we have variety. Then the money made off of that can go to the school and other activities! They could even set it up to were we can just put our school code in at the place and do like we are doing. It would be a bonus for everyone!

Furious..eh maybe a little.

The last time I was furious? Well that would have to be when Yanci stole my food this morning. Now I know what your thinking its just food. Well think about it this way, if you had been sick for the last couple of days and all you had to eat was crackers then someone steals your breakfast burrito! Yeah,  trust me, you would be pretty mad! Not only was it a breakfast burrito, but it was from the Taco Shack. That makes it even worse. I handled the situation well. I stole my burrito back! She had eaten half of it, the little pain in the buttay. I forgave her though cause she is going to take me out to eat tomorrow, so problem is solved. Most of you might think this wasn't furious, but you don't know how I am with food. I love food. You steal my food then you shall die.

Being Thankful..

I guess I never really notice how great my life is, or how much I have to be thankful for.

  One thing I am thankful for is my car. It may not be brand new, but it fits me. It makes it easier to get to and from places. I am less dependent on others because I have my own ride. It something that I cherish.
  I am thankful for a roof over my head, food everyday, and being able to have something to drink. A lot people don't get to have that luxury, but I do. I don't think I ever realized how lucky I was to have that till I had to notice it.
   The true friends that I have I am thankful for! I have learned a lot about who my true friends are and are not this year. I really appreciate the people that are there for me. That mean what they say to me, and actually care for me. It means more to me than they will ever know.
    One person that I am extremely thankful for is my Nana. She is always there for me. She knows everything about me, and for some reason that crazy lady still loves me. She knows me better than anyone else. She supports me through everything, and she has never given up on me. She is my world, and I do not have any idea what I would do without her.
    Something that I am extremely thankful for is being able to say I am alive another day because of the man that means everything, God. God is someone I am beyond thankful for. He is the reason I am alive. He made me just the way I am supposed to be. He has unconditional love for me. He is someone who no one can ever compare to in my life.

Stranded..with a best friend!(:

So say for some reason I end up getting stranded on an island, I would hope Brooke would be with me. Brooke is pretty strong so you know we could have a house built in a couple days, and then live off of our surroundings. We would make bowls out of rocks and stuff. I would take my favorite blanket and an i-pod that never dies. Brooke and me would be jamming out to some music while sitting around a fire. You know we would have it made. Roasting fish, drinking coconut milk, and just relaxing whenever we wanted to. Doesn't sound to bad to me!

Embarrassing.

The big talk today is about the girl who got fresh with her parents. Instead of doing just a normal punishment they decided to get a little creative with it.
     They took her phone and added about ten photos of them being dumb to Facebook. They did this to embarrass her as part of her punishment.  In my way of thinking, this is not really a punishment. Maybe for their daughter it was because it embarrassed her, but for me I would have just laughed at it. So I don't think it was appropriate for her parents to do this. They should have probably just went with a simple form of punishment. Posting photos on Facebook can just get her harassed and isn't really punishing her.
    If your parent pays for your cell phone then yes I agree they have every right to take your phone. They can access anything that has to do with it. They are your parents. You are supposed to respect them. At the age we are, what do we have to hide? So I think that her parents had every right to take her phone.
    No, I do not think that my parents would ever do this to me. They know that I would just turn it into some kind of joke.It would probably fall more into them than it would to me. They know I would just edit the caption and make some kind of joke out of it. Its pretty hard for my family to embarrass me!

Uhmm yes..

Talent- something you are good at that doesn't take a lot of work from you. It comes to you easily.

So something I have been told a lot is that I'm really good at giving advice. People will come up to me and just start talking about what is going on. The look on their face when they ask me what they should do and I actually respond with consideration is kind of weird. I guess they think I am really not listening, but if your going to take your time to trust me with something you want to talk about I will take my time to actually try to see it how you see it. I'll tell you exactly what I think. If you like then okay, but if you don't well your the one who ask my opinion. Something I try to do when people ask me something is put myself in their shoes. I'm not saying I am a know it all. I just say it how I see it. I don't know if this is really a talent or not, but its something I guess I'm kind of good at. I started getting told this about my eighth grade year. I love helping people out in any way I can. So if giving a little bit of advice helps someone out, I'll do my best to tell you exactly what I think.

Teens & Halloween?

I agree with the middle-grounders camp. I think that some teens really like to dress up and go trick or treating. Also if you have younger siblings, it is easier on the parents for the older child to take the younger child trick-or-treating. Another thing to think about is kids that are adopted at an older age, should they not have the right to trick-or-treat with their parents? Should they not get the chance to experience that because of their age? Their may be some who don't go all out for it and just do it so they have something to do. I think that older kids should have the choice to trick-or-treat or not.

Fav Elem memory

So my favorite childhood memory would have to be when everyone got along. Your friends wouldn't get mad at you over a guy. You never thought your friends would stab you in the back. You didn't even worry about guys cause you were little. You would argue about the little things.Like who stole your pencil and stuff like that! No one would call each other foul words, and people were just silly little kids that had fun everyday. Most of all I loved the fact that you didn't have to try and dress up to look nice! You could just be lazy everyday! Those were the good ol' days! Now its just like none stop drama. Everyone is calling someone else something rude. You have no idea who you can trust, and who you can't. People judge you without even getting to know you. When I was little, in elementary, it was the best time of my life. Everyday was a good day. Also I never got clowned on for having red hair so you know that was pretty awesome! Elementary was amazing. So I would have to say everyday in elementary was a good memory! I miss those days...

My Three Pet Peeves

Pet Peeve: 
(Noun)
Is something done that you are annoyed by. It is something that bothers you greater than it bothers others even if it shouldn't be as bothersome as it is. 
   He explained his pet peeve about people smacking their food.

1.) One of my pet peeves would have to be when people step on the back of my shoes. I hate when they do that. Instead of stepping on the back of my shoes just walk around me. Trust me, it is not that hard to do. Either take a few steps to the left or right and walk forward.

2.) Another pet peeve of mine would be when people come into my car and change things like a moment after I just did. I'm like seriously? I just changed that, and you think you are going to change it again? Especially when they change my air conditioning. I'm like ask first!? I just turned it on and your turning it off? Uhh, their is a reason that your side has a thing that can be turned off. 

3.) My biggest pet peeve would have to be when you ask someone to stop touching you and they continue to do it. Its especially annoying if they say your name while poking you! Its okay the first time for someone to poke or tickle you, but after like eight times? Just stop. Don't be surprised if I blow up on you after I have asked you five times to leave me alone. If your that bored then find another way to entertain yourself without bothering me.

Spider...eww...

My ear itched. It just wouldn't stop. I kept telling myself don't itch it over and over again. It was starting to hurt, so I decided to go to the doctor. I didn't think it was anything major, probably just an ear ache. As the doctor does the usual examine, I begin to notice his facial expressions. He looked troubled. Finally, he tells me why. As I listen to what he says I'm like oh I have a spider in my ear. WAIT!!! WHAT!? I have a spider in my ear!? I begin to panic, and seeing how I have a terrible fear of spiders there was no way any body was calming me down. Next thing I know, I'm in a head lock. The doctor apologizes, and says it was necessary. As they tell me what they are going to do, and begin I try not to think about it. The spider runs out of my ear and down my face. The next thing I know is I wake up on the floor with the doctors trying to figure out what is wrong with me. Apparently I fainted when the spider ran down my face.

Most Important Lesson Learned

My Nana always told me that the best life lesson is to love without reason. She always told me that I should be kind to others for no reason what so ever. I shouldn't have to have a reason to be kind to someone. That you should love someone without reason is to care for someone even if they do you wrong. It is to always forgive but never forget. It is to love even if they do you wrong. You can probably learn this lesson at any age, but to follow through with it is very hard. It is hard to care for someone after they do you wrong. You have to remember to treat others how you want to be treated. It took me awhile to be able to follow this and I still have trouble with remembering to do it.

To be Pretty and poor, or Rich and ugly..

I would choose to be pretty and poor. A lot people today look more on the outside than the inside so you have a better chance at opportunities if you are pretty. Also if you are poor you don't take things for granted in life. You are usually more reasonable to get along with. The really rich people think they are a better class than other people, usually, I have known some rich people to be really kind. I would rather be loved by many for who I am, than loved for my money by people who really don't care for me. In this case I would rather be pretty while being poor, than being rich and ugly.

Back To School, Softmore Year..

So its the second year of high school, and it really isn't very different from last year. The only difference is I don't feel as lost this year as I did last year. I have some new classes, and I think Chemistry will be a little challenging since I am terrible at Science. My favorite class is Math Models, and the main reason for that is we don't have a big test at the end of the year for it. I hate that I only have a few classes with some of my best friends. That kind of puts a bummer on my days! Besides that its just boring. The day is long, and it takes forever for lunch to get here, which is terrible! The thing that keeps me going through the week would have to be the JV and Varsity football games. Those days are pretty good because at the end of the day, I know that me and some of my friends, are going to go crazy cheering for the football team!

Top 10 things that made me feel dumb this year.

Top 10 of the things that made me feel like a dumb person this year.

1. Walking into the room late and everyone staring at me.

2. Walking into the door on the way out of the cafeteria.

3. Being pulled off the seat of the stool thingy in the cafeteria.

4. Being tickled by Holly in Driver's ED and falling out of my seat because I was trying to get away from her.

5. Almost falling on my face multiple times in Algebra I from Brooke trying to trip me.

6. Someone shouting something at someone and then turning away while making it look like I shouted at the person.

7. Waiting for someone to walk through the door so I hold it open and then I realize they are not going to walk through it.

8. Walking into the wrong classroom.

9. Almost walking into the boys bathroom at the beginning of the year because someone thought it would be funny to tell me that it was the girls bathroom.

10. Punching a telephone pole( Don't do it, its not worth it!)

The Less Drama The Better!

The less people try to start drama the better it is for everyone else. These days someone sees or hears something and they instantly jump to conclusions about things that are usually far from what really happened. They assume what they want instead of just asking the person what really happened or just accepting the fact that it is none of their business. Then even after that they still assume what they want or start more drama between other people. If we had less of this it would be better for everyone. It would make life easier on others and make everything less dramatic. So less drama by people would be better in life.

Alike But Different

When my parents were my age they had little to no fun. They had very strict lives. My mom had to work hard to help out with the family, and my dad's parents were strict beyond strict. My mom was a good kid and behaved as she was expected. She was and always has been the very outgoing, says what she thinks, and is in no way shy type of person. She is hard headed, stubborn, and always thinks she is right, that is one thing that still hasn't changed. My dad was good for the most part, but he was a little rebellious. He is more of the quiet type, listens to people and talks when he has to, but when he does talk he gives you everything he thinks. He is pretty stubborn and hard headed, too. I'm a little like them both. I behave as expected and do what I'm told, but I can be a little rebellious at times. I'm quiet until I get to know you then I talk to you. I listen like my dad does, and talk like my mom does. I'm totally different from them both, but a lot alike them in some ways.

Dream Room?

My dream room would have to be something along the lines of this. I would like a heated pool and a huge bed with a flat screen T.V. I really just want the room to be huge and relaxing, but with a wild side, too. It will have wood floors and and couple of couches to relax on. It will have this thing where if you hit a button the top of the room will open so the sun or night can shine in. So whether you want to take a night swim or a lazy day to float around the pool you can. Then you can go straight to the shower and go to bed without even walking that far. That in my way of thinking couldn't get any better.

News?

  People used to always tell young adults to use birth control, but now doctors are saying that people should not? A few days ago I ran across a site on the news that was talking about this. They said that the pill makes women more attracted to men with lower testosterone levels. Then after the couple get married they have more problems in life once the woman gets off of the pill.  Henceforth, creating more problems in the marriage later on, and some even leading to divorce.  I thought this was interesting because in these days a lot of kids do things they shouldn't, and everyone always tells young people to be as careful as they can. So if they are now saying this what do they think is going to happen? I understand the fact of what they are saying, but maybe they should rethink things or try to create a new pill for people. Shouldn't people be safe as they could be?

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/04/05/birth-control-may-affect-long-term-relationships/

Favorite Song, Movie, and Book

   My favorite book would have to be Inheritance by Christopher Paolini. I like this book for many reasons such as the depth of emotions that run through the book. It is very captivating. 

  My favorite song is I Still Miss you by Keith Anderson. I like this song because it just fits a lot of people and it's a really sweet song.

  My favorite movie is "Like Mike." I like this movie because the guy that plays Tracy is really cute, and it has a really sweet ending.

Dear Mr. Man That Can Make It Happen!(:

Dear Principal Ashmore,

  As Mrs. Waters may have mentioned many of us, students, would like to go see the new Hunger Games movie. I agree that we should. Many students that hardly ever pick up a book finished the book before we were assigned to in class. Students were seen reading this book throughout the school and at basketball games. Some are on the waiting list or were for the second book of the Hunger Games Series. For so many students to read this book when hardly anyone reads in these times, is something I think should be rewarded! Their is a probably a couple of things that come to your mind, like a money problem. I bet, though, that everyone would be willing to pay their own way to go see this movie since a lot of us want to see it! I think I speak for many when I say most of this school really wants to see this movie so we would really appreciate it if you would allow us to go. Thank you for your time and I appreciate you even considering the possibility of letting us go.
                                                        Yours Truly,
                                                     Brandi L. Ferguson

If I Wasn't Sick It Would Almost Be Paradise

   I woke up feeling terrible. My head was throbbing, I swear I could hear the sound of mouse walking if their was one.
   I was at home sick. I hated being sick. The only good thing about it is that my mom treats me like I'm the most precious thing in the world. Every time I ask for something she would get it. So while me and my dog lay on the couch reading a book or just sleeping my mom will do anything I ask. Usually I ask for her to make me some soup and to do a couple other things that I feel at that moment that I just have to have. I swear, if I wasn't sick it would be paradise.

Shh, It's A Secret..

   Everyone has a secrets in their life. The only thing is can you keep it hidden or do you trust someone enough to let them in your life?
   Secrets, the number one thing in life that can destroy trust. That's the thing about life, you never know what is going to happen. When you trust someone and let them in your life, and then they do something you never expect. They either become true friends or fake people. Everyone has secrets in life, but most of the time they never share them. Sometimes though a person just wants to get stuff off their chest, so who do you think they turn to? Their friends. Now, the thing about these days, is you never know who is true or who is fake. So when you tell someone something you always wonder if they are going to keep it or not. Its a big slap in the face when someone you thought was always their for you and you could trust turns out to be someone totally different. Your crushed when that happens, and nothing really seems right. It's not cause of anything about you. It's because you let that person in your life and you trusted them. They just couldn't keep a secret.
    

Trying To Blend In

  All eyes were on me, I stood frozen in the crowd of students. All I ever wanted was to just blend in, but I doubt that will ever happen now.
  I tried so hard to just blend in with the crowd. I would talk when spoken to and do things like that, but besides that I tried to just blend in. Now, in all truth, I'm loud, out-going, always making my friends laugh, just a plain old silly girl! I stand out in a crowd though even if I try my hardest to just fit in. I always do something that makes me stand out. Well this time I happened to trip while carrying soup, mash potatoes, and some apple sauce. It all went straight into the lap of the prettiest, and most popular girl. Everyone turned and just stared at me. Oh, boy, was this girl mad, and I was just standing there dumb-founded as she poured her own plate of food all over me. I thought to myself, so much for blending in with everyone as I shoved the girl down. I ran out of the cafeteria with food all over me and tears running down my face. I could already see that I was no longer going to blend in with the crowd, but that I was going to be "that girl" the one who the most popular girl hates.

We Can Wait Forever

I watched as the truck faded in the distance, and I wonder when I would ever see them again.                  
    The truck past the final bend, and left my sight. I missed my human even though she just left me. It seems as since she has gotten older she doesn't come to visit me as often anymore. She has more activities that take up time that she used to spend with me. I remember when she used to come see me every day and just brush me down. She would do everything, even my hooves. The girl wasn't afraid to get down and a little dirty. She was the perfect cowgirl. Any horse would be glad to call her their owner. She was mine, and even as it seems to me that I'm fading from her mind. I know she will always love me. She still has my photo of me trying to scratch my hind quarters in her truck, oh what a day that was! I remember it cause she was laughing so hard she fell off the fence. She finally came over and scratched my itch for me. She is the kindest owner a pony could ever wish for and I'm glad to have said for a time she was mine!
   The memories are forever mine, and will never fade even with time. For a pony never forgets, and is always ready for that last ride.

Even The Smallest Things in Life Matter

  Ever been so excited about something you just couldn't hardly sleep because your so anxious about what is going to happen?
   Well that is how it was for the night before the first time I went fishing with my daddy. We got up at real early that morning and got all the stuff together to go fishing in my dad's special fishing place. As we were heading out I couldn't help myself from thinking what it was going to be like fishing with just me and my dad. This time was real special to me because I hardly ever get to spend alone time with my dad. He is always gone or I'm always helping my mom. So to me this was a real treat. We arrived at the spot my dad was talking about and it took my breath away. Literally, it smelled so bad that I didn't want to breathe! The pond was green and mucky, but at least the grass lushes in some places. My dad laughed at me and the look on my face as he was getting the stuff to start our day out of the truck. Everything I had pictured the night before was so far off from this. Besides that disappointment I wasn't getting any bites. I was just about to say let's go home when all the sudden my line went under and dad yelled" Lola, you got one!" He came over and helped me reel my fish in and it was a big one! The happiness just radiated off of his face! We decide to go home and cook my fish, but I'll never forget the look in his eye when we both reeling in the fish. It was something of pure joy. I didn't quite understand it at the time, or what that trip meant to him. I just know it is something I will never forget.
   Even the littlest things in life can mean so much to someone. Say just a fishing trip with a father and daughter can change the little girl's whole perspective when she gets older.
   

Senses!

Sight - the captivating sight of the stars at night
Touch- the squishy feeling of a pillow
Sound- the pacifying sound of music
Taste- mouthwatering taste of food
Smell- the irresistible smell of roses

Forgiveness

It usually very easy for me to forgive. Though their are some exceptions to my forgiveness though, but most of the time I can forgive someone very easily. Even though I forgive I will never forget it because that is just the way I am. I go with the saying "always forgive, but never forget." I would still talk to that person and be nice to them, but I would never think of them the same. I wouldn't be as close to them or anything like that unless I honestly do forgive them with all my heart then nothing would change. So I mostly agree with the saying "not forgiving someone is like drinking the poison and waiting for the other man to die."It is a lot like that because every one makes mistakes in life so when we do instead just being completely mad at someone for whatever reason you are, just forgive them. Think about it this way, what if you or that person died the next day would you want the last thing between you and that person to be something as stupid as whatever happened to be going on?Forgiveness is the key element in a lot of things. You could go on with your life being so mad at someone about something and never forgive them, but who is that really hurting? It's hurting yourself. A person can only apologizes so many times for something. After a while though they are going to stop apologizing because what is the point in saying I'm sorry to someone who won't even listen and is never going to accept it. They will move on with their life's and you would be the one having to live with the fact that you never forgave them. It may not seem like a lot to have on your shoulders, but over a long period of time it will.

Fly On The Wall?

What would I do if I could be a fly on the wall? I would use the disgusting fly stuff that they do to figure out things that I would like to know. I'll admit I'm curious about what some people have to say about me when I'm not around, and being a fly on the wall would give me the perfect cover up to figure this out! I could figure out who is really fake and who isn't, how people actually feel, and whether or not that one person you like likes you to! Seriously any girl would want that because it drives us crazy when we can't figure out something! So I could just be a fly chilling on a wall and listening to everything they say while I'm just hoping no one swats me with a fly swatter so that way I will not die a terrible squashed up fly death! That would totally ruin the whole operation of being able to spy as a fly if I got swatted before I heard anything!

Dream Topia

So the world has begun to change, but the question is for better or worse? So people started making their own "worlds." In other words we have our own little Utopia's. The one I am going to tell you about is Dream Topia. It is located in an area that is under classified information, but I can give you a few details of what it is like around that area. They live in an area with green,lush, grass in the spring, plentiful food, and waterfalls running beside this community. It is a beautiful, magical, place. When I say magical I do mean magical. In Dream Topia you discover gifts about your self. You are classified in four categories. You are either water, fire, earth, or air. Each person is required to take a test to get in Dream Topia and find your place among your people.  Now, your wondering if you would be aloud to live there? That depends on a few things. Could you follow the rules of Dream Topia? They aren't many. You just have to live a proper life, live out your dreams, and behave to the standards of our ruling committee. It is a pretty easy going life in Dream Topia, but we do have our ways about things. If you mess up to many times you will be banished. If you are banished you will get your memory wiped clean that way you will remember nothing. You will be branded an outcast so everyone will know your shame and disgrace.  It is really hard to mess up in Dream Topia, but if you do you will regret it.