Sunday, September 27, 2009

S.L.O.B Character- What I did This Weekend


The Character I chose is Lily, and I'm going to write about her exciting weekend.


My eyes blinked open. I moaned, realizing it was Saturday, meaning I had loads of chores. I shook one leg out of the covers, feeling for the floor. The other one jutted out of the comforter and I dragged myself to my feet. I pulled on a tank top and jeans, then went to the bathroom to brush my teeth. I emerged from the bathroom, then went down the hall to the kitchen.
There i saw May and Rosaleen hunched over a cookbook, apparently making a honey and chocolate pie. I then looked over to the piano, and saw June playing a lovely song. Peering out the window, I found August in her bee keeping outfit, tending to her precious bees. A lovely sight, I thought, so glad that I left T-Ray. If only I could keep up this charade for a little while longer, learn more about my mom, then tell the the truth. Just a little while longer, that's all.
I snuck out to meet August, making sure not to disturb the peace of the quirky pink house. "Er, hey." I managed to squeak out. She looked so in her element that I didn't want to disturb her, but I knew my chores had to be done. "Good Morning, sleepy head. You slept late!" She exclaimed, tossing me my netting and my long sleeve shirt. "Ready for a day of work?" She smiled. "Yeah August, let's go."

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Order of Operations

  1. (6/2) +9-4
  2. (4^2 - 6) /5 + 1
  3. 8-2 / 2 + 5= 8

Sunday, September 6, 2009

What is math? What is physics?

To me, math is numbers. It is a place inside your brain where there is a desk and you work out problems. To me, math is a state of mind. Math is not my favorite, but I enjoy solving problems. Math is a very interesting concept, because it is both concrete and intangible. To me it is unexplainable, endless, and unimaginable. Yet sometimes, it is the only thing that makes sense. this profound subject is very hard to define, yet I am attempting to do just that. though I have explained my idea, I think that math, for me, will never be defined.
Physics, now that is a bit easier. To me, physics is the force that moves nature, the principal that controls life. It is so powerful over our every day action, yet most of us are unaware of this. It is described by Newton in his Laws of Physics, yet you can make up new principals with each discovery. Physics covers a wide range of scientific discovery, and Newton's Laws of Physics gives a direct summary of it.
Though I am not sure about either of these subjects, I have somewhat of a clear understanding, and I am ready to learn more.

My Favorite Fictional Hero


My favorite fictional character has to be Dominic. The book "Dominic" is written by William Steig, telling the story of a wandering dog. Although he writes children stories, they are written exceptionally well, with great plots and characters. Another of Steig's books is "Abel's Island". Yet again, a great book.
Dominic is a free thinker. He travels around and goes wherever destiny takes him. He only has a sack of clothes and food, and lives off whatever he finds. He travels many paths, ultimately taking him home. Dominic is very easy going, which makes his long journey much easier. He also encounters many interesting folks along the way.
The people, or rather, animals, that Dominic meets are very different. First, he meets an old alligator. Later he meets an old boar, a mother goose and her goslings, and other different characters. All of these characters eventually meet up at a fancy party, where Dominic saves the day! A fire erupts in the main dinning room, and Dominic is there to put it out. Dominic is the classic selfless hero, but he IS a dog.
I love Dominic because he is selfless and easy going. He doesn't care about what happens as long as it's good and he meets good people. I wish I was like Dominic, free flowing and saying yes to life. That's what I would love to do in life, say yes. And that is exactly what Dominic does. That is why Dominic is my favorite fictional hero.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

30 Things You Didn't Know About Me

  1. I like to surf
  2. I collect gnomes
  3. I'm learning to play the guitar
  4. I've dyed my hair a lot
  5. My real hair color is blonde
  6. I like alternative and heavy metal rock
  7. My favorite animals are:
  8. The bearcat
  9. The pygmy marmoset
  10. And the pygmy mouse deer (?)
  11. I love polyvore
  12. My middle name is Marie
  13. I've been to Bali and Italy
  14. I want to go to Brazil
  15. I like to paint my nails like watermelons
  16. When I was a baby I had minor ear surgery
  17. I love to wear shorts
  18. I hate watermelons (bad experience)
  19. I hate mushrooms
  20. I crave sugar
  21. I used to do karate and tennis
  22. I have never been late to class, until today
  23. I know how to say "Your mom is a pigdog" in German
  24. I'm pretty stupid when it comes to computers
  25. I'm good at writing
  26. I went to a private school with the same people for nine years
  27. I've been friends with my budestest buddy for twelve years
  28. I randomly break into song and dance at home
  29. I love San Diego
  30. I have blue eyes that can't see much