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Lessons Of My Christmas Break

My outline:

                       I. Use your time wisely

                                   A. Don’t overfeed yourself!

                                           1. When I was full, I still ate and got a stomache ache.

                                           2. I guess I got hungry every other hour.

                                   B. Have fun! Or use/do something to use your time if you have nothing to do.

                                           1. If your home is dirty, do some chores…or any projects (if you have)

                                           2. I stretched because I felt so lazy since all I did was go online.

                       II. Be happy with your family

                                   A.  Don’t be cranky on Christmas and New Year

                                           1. I went to church at midnight even though I was sleepy.

                                           2. I had my bestfriend(s) come to my house on New year & Xmas(:

                                   B.  Everybody should be nice on a NEW YEAR!

                                           1. I called 2 of my friends during New Years

                                           2. I tried not to get irritated by the overly loud noise!

Journal # 10

During my Christmas Break, I learned a few lessons. After Christmas, I “overfed” myself and got a horrible stomache ache. (Haha, & ouch!) I also spent the other days procrastinating about my projects. I really had nothing to do, but I don’t know why I was so lazy. I stretched because I didn’t want to feel that lazy!

On Christmas, my family and I went to church at midnight. I almost became unconscious until we had to stand up and sing. On New Years, my neighbors were so loud! After a few minutes of midnight on new years, I called my friends because I got bored. I also tried not to get irritated by the noise because I should’ve been happy!

To take a good picture, you must watch your background. It is important because your background might have soomething silly, so it will make your picture look weird. You could also go outdoors if possible because natural sunlight produces better photo lighting results, BUT you must not have too much lighting because that will be too bright. You could also use a flash outdoors because bright sun can create dark shadows, especially around faces.

It would be good to move in close to your shot so you can get a better view, but don’t go too close or too far because that will look just akward! Move your subject slightly off the center so your shot won’t be boring. Sometimes, the length or width of your photo might not match your subject, so just learn when to take vertical pictures. Not everyone likes “cheesy smiles” , so it would be good to joke around a little so the person’s smile won’t look “forced”. Be aware of your surroundings! ; make sure some surroundings that affect your picture are the good type. Take lots of pictures because there might be a setting in your camera that you never knew of! ; I know I was like that because I never knew my camera could have a black and white & sepia tone setting. 

Hi readers. My questions on the survey were “What is your favorite movie/book that became a movie?” , “What are your hobbies?” , and “What word would you use to describe yourself?” I chose these questions because they were the questions that popped up in my mind. I also wanted to know their hobbies and what word they would really use to describe themselves. I found the answers pretty interesting. I laughed at some, and was actually surprised.

To be honest, I thought Alyssa and Reuben’s survey was the most interesting. Reuben’s own made me laugh. Alyssa’s own was pretty cool. The questions were random and I was pretty happy to answer them. So, those are my favorite surveys.

Alyssa’s Blog

Reuben’s Blog

 On October 31, 2008,  most Untalan Middle School students dressed up in costumes to school. I saw some students and teachers dressed as fairies, witches, and angels. There was a dance activity, a game activity, a Twilight party, a movie activity, study hall, or detention. I chose to go to the Twilight party. The party was amazing — it was so … TWILIGHT THEMED!

Tara S. is a 7th grader at UMS who decided to go to the Twilight party. She wore black to get in, even though she didn’t read the Twilight book. She saw our classmates as “blood-drinkers”, and food! She loved the food and games. She had a good time.

              On my 9th birthday, I was at the Philippines. In the morning, it was just a regular birthday. My family and friends greeted my a “Happy Birthday”. Before lunch, my family and I got our stuff ready in my uncle’s jeep. There were so much of us that some of my family members had to ride some other vehicles.

            When we got to the swimming place for my birthday party, I wanted to swim already. Instead, I got my presents and ate before I swam. When I finally got to the pool, I had an awesome time swimming! That day was awesome. The only bad thing on my birthday was that I had sunburn!!!

 Giordan G.

                 Giordan is in the sixth grade. His hobbies are playing video games and football. His favorite colors are black and gold. His nationality is Chamorro and Spanish. He has two brothers.

               Giordan lives with his grandma. He helps around his house by mowing the lawn and trimming bushes. On weekends, Giordan just likes to stay home. When he is in school, he usually gets A’s or B’s for his grades. His favorite subject is reading.

Giordan’s Blog

Walking On Sunshine – Aly & AJ

• Hi! My name is Shaira. I am currently a 7th grader at Untalan Middle School. [SY 08-09]
• My birthday is on February 25.

My hobbies are using the computer,singing,drawing,watching TV, and so much more! I am currently in this dance group called Stargazers. My ethnicity is filipino. I was born on Guam, but raised in the Philippines. I can speak and understand these languages called “Tagalog” and “Kapampangan”. I am very imaginative. I say random things most of the time, and it gets pretty weird.

I get along with a lot of people. I say “hi” a lot of times. I love to hang out with my bestfriends; Almin,Tara,Jhezaryn,Shaun and Jenesa. I’m not a big fan of reading, but if it’s a book so many people love, I’ll probably read it. For example, I have read Twilight. I love that book now. I go on myspace practically everyday. I’ve been called childish. I guess this is all I’ll say.

Bye! ♥