Friday, February 27, 2009
My Risky Idea
I will start writing the ES Chapters out of order. Eventually, when all are written, I will put them in order.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Character Reviews - Ven, Kai and Rukia
Ven
The main character of this tale. Ven is a young boy living on the small Serenity Islands.
Kai
A friend and fellow islander of Ven. Many of the other children believe Kai to be the strongest among them, Kai himself included. He vies to win over the heart of Rukia, which leads to the multitude of contests between Ven and himself. Though he is often arrogant and stuck up, he cares deeply for his friends.
Age: 15
DoB: June 15th
Hair Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Tangarines
Friends: Ven, Rukia, Sophie, Clyde, Frank
Favorite Saying: "Sorry, loser"
Rukia
A friend and fellow islander of Ven. She mysteriously appeared on the island one day,
with no memories of where she had origainally come from. Though this does not bother her as it would others, Ven and Kai are deeply troubled by this, which further fuels their desire to leave the island. She also happens to hold the interest of Ven, though he refuses to admit it.
Age: 14
DoB: ???
Hair Color: Red
Favorite Food: Tacos
Friends: Ven, Kai, Sophie, Clyde, Frank
Favorite Saying: "Hmhmhm"
The main character of this tale. Ven is a young boy living on the small Serenity Islands.
Kai
A friend and fellow islander of Ven. Many of the other children believe Kai to be the strongest among them, Kai himself included. He vies to win over the heart of Rukia, which leads to the multitude of contests between Ven and himself. Though he is often arrogant and stuck up, he cares deeply for his friends.
Age: 15
DoB: June 15th
Hair Color: Blue
Favorite Food: Tangarines
Friends: Ven, Rukia, Sophie, Clyde, Frank
Favorite Saying: "Sorry, loser"
Rukia
A friend and fellow islander of Ven. She mysteriously appeared on the island one day,
with no memories of where she had origainally come from. Though this does not bother her as it would others, Ven and Kai are deeply troubled by this, which further fuels their desire to leave the island. She also happens to hold the interest of Ven, though he refuses to admit it.
Age: 14
DoB: ???
Hair Color: Red
Favorite Food: Tacos
Friends: Ven, Kai, Sophie, Clyde, Frank
Favorite Saying: "Hmhmhm"
Weekly Words IV
1. oneiric: pertaining to or suggestive of dreams.
2. execrable: detestable; extremely bad.
3. patina: a superficial layer.
4. provenance: origin; source.
5. caveat: a warning or caution.
6. nonage: a period of youth or immaturity.
7. atelier: a workshop; a studio.
8. fetid: stinking.
2. execrable: detestable; extremely bad.
3. patina: a superficial layer.
4. provenance: origin; source.
5. caveat: a warning or caution.
6. nonage: a period of youth or immaturity.
7. atelier: a workshop; a studio.
8. fetid: stinking.
Friday, February 13, 2009
America, Land of the Socially Incorrect
America
"The home of the free
and the land of the brave".
More like,
"Home of the inconsiderate socialites
and land of the lazy oafs
bent on making the world
even more messed up than it already is".
"The home of the free
and the land of the brave".
More like,
"Home of the inconsiderate socialites
and land of the lazy oafs
bent on making the world
even more messed up than it already is".
Words of the Week III
1. victuals: supply of food
2. chaff: seed coverings; detritus
3. defalcate: take fraudulently
4. virtuoso: exceptional performer
5. unwitting: lacking knowledge
6. erstwhile: former; formerly
7. denigrate: belittle, attack maliciously
2. chaff: seed coverings; detritus
3. defalcate: take fraudulently
4. virtuoso: exceptional performer
5. unwitting: lacking knowledge
6. erstwhile: former; formerly
7. denigrate: belittle, attack maliciously
100 Questions....Divided By Four
1. Who are you?
2. Tell me, why are you reading this poem?
3. Are you lonely, sitting there in the stillness of the day?
4. Are you afraid, afraid of the horrible person within?
5. Or are you just trying to get away?
6. Do you have any friends?
7. A person you hold dear to your heart?
8. Where is your family?
9. Why do you not talk to them?
10. Are they too overbearing?
11. Where are you now?
12. Does this place bring you comfort?
13. Is this the special place that you go to, when you feel like things have reached
their end?
14. Have you ever wanted something so badly, you would wait a lifetime just to get it?
15. Has this been your special wish?
16. Does this wish find it's way into your sleep, manifesting itself as a dream?
17. And does this dream poke at your mind, like a little kid does the crabs probing in the sand?
18. Does this "little kid" taunt you, bring out pain formerly experienced?
19. Do you let this pain take you over?
20. Have you ever found relief, freeing you from this overwhelming pain?
21. No?
22. When it comes, will you let it wash over your body, like a hot shower in the coldest night?
23. Will you let it make the pain recede?
24. Will you open your eyes, and value the glorious people that surround you?
25. Will you finally realize that dream?
2. Tell me, why are you reading this poem?
3. Are you lonely, sitting there in the stillness of the day?
4. Are you afraid, afraid of the horrible person within?
5. Or are you just trying to get away?
6. Do you have any friends?
7. A person you hold dear to your heart?
8. Where is your family?
9. Why do you not talk to them?
10. Are they too overbearing?
11. Where are you now?
12. Does this place bring you comfort?
13. Is this the special place that you go to, when you feel like things have reached
their end?
14. Have you ever wanted something so badly, you would wait a lifetime just to get it?
15. Has this been your special wish?
16. Does this wish find it's way into your sleep, manifesting itself as a dream?
17. And does this dream poke at your mind, like a little kid does the crabs probing in the sand?
18. Does this "little kid" taunt you, bring out pain formerly experienced?
19. Do you let this pain take you over?
20. Have you ever found relief, freeing you from this overwhelming pain?
21. No?
22. When it comes, will you let it wash over your body, like a hot shower in the coldest night?
23. Will you let it make the pain recede?
24. Will you open your eyes, and value the glorious people that surround you?
25. Will you finally realize that dream?
Stargirl
I am seriously reccomending this book to anyone that likes realistic fiction. The plot is intriging and it somehow reflects upon our own lives. NOTE: Khari will try to steal it as he is in love with Stargirl (a FICTIONAL character).
Update 2.0
The next Empire Souls will be released later next week complete with new character reviews and lists of their data. Weekly Qoutes, News, Words and Miscellaneous will all occur reguarly. Thanks for listening!
My Fake Book Report
“What a wonderful display of imaginative power, an exceedingly excellent tale of epic proportions, a kind hearted story formed from the basis of the complexity of teenage youth.” These quotes, taken directly from The New York Times Book Review describes one of the most popular books of 2009, How to Survive Weirdoes, by the aspiring Apple Pies, whose literary works have consistently touched the hearts of America’s youth. In his novel, Pies elaborates upon the life of the average teenager, even exploiting their social, economic and mental weaknesses.
How to Survive Weirdoes tells the story of the young Greg McCoy, an eight grader living in the small town of Hefterfield, Colorado. Greg is not what one would call the “perfect child”, as proven by his constant antics in life. He is also the bottom of his classes, which infuriates his parents to no end. Despite all of his negative qualities, Greg has a strong sense of kindness to all those around him…with the exception of Norm RaggleShamggle of course. Norm, the acclaimed “weirdo” of the town, constantly stalks and most of all annoys Greg to no possible end. It isn’t only Greg feeling this way. It is the entire school. This problem finally reaches its breaking point when Norm causes Greg to get suspended for school…for burping! Greg begins to truly hate Norm, so much in fact, that it gives him an idea. “I’ll make a book, a book on, how to survive weirdoes”.
Greg’s novel becomes a large hit with the students. Greg friends and even his parents, who originally did not approve of the book, incessantly comment on his publication skills, sparking various publishing companies to come after the boy. “We’ll give you $100,000 to publish with us. No choose us, we’ll get you a free college education!” The book is eventually published, and becomes a worldwide bestseller. Everywhere he goes now, Greg is perceived as “A God of Weirdo Saviors, A Master of Plans, and Weirdo Slayer Extraordinaire”. However, Greg soon realizes that someone is excluding themselves from celebrating his glory, his unfathomable popularity. That person just happens to be the young Norm RaggleShmaggle, who has quit school and never left the inside of his raggedy house, which has been target of toilet paper and eggs ever since the novel was made. Greg’s heart is conflicted: “What to do? I don’t want to go back to being a loser but I don’t want norm to suffer this bad” Will Greg make the right choice in helping his friend, or will he fade into the darkness of popularity? Buy the book to find out more, now being sold at local bookstores near you.
How to Survive Weirdoes tells the story of the young Greg McCoy, an eight grader living in the small town of Hefterfield, Colorado. Greg is not what one would call the “perfect child”, as proven by his constant antics in life. He is also the bottom of his classes, which infuriates his parents to no end. Despite all of his negative qualities, Greg has a strong sense of kindness to all those around him…with the exception of Norm RaggleShamggle of course. Norm, the acclaimed “weirdo” of the town, constantly stalks and most of all annoys Greg to no possible end. It isn’t only Greg feeling this way. It is the entire school. This problem finally reaches its breaking point when Norm causes Greg to get suspended for school…for burping! Greg begins to truly hate Norm, so much in fact, that it gives him an idea. “I’ll make a book, a book on, how to survive weirdoes”.
Greg’s novel becomes a large hit with the students. Greg friends and even his parents, who originally did not approve of the book, incessantly comment on his publication skills, sparking various publishing companies to come after the boy. “We’ll give you $100,000 to publish with us. No choose us, we’ll get you a free college education!” The book is eventually published, and becomes a worldwide bestseller. Everywhere he goes now, Greg is perceived as “A God of Weirdo Saviors, A Master of Plans, and Weirdo Slayer Extraordinaire”. However, Greg soon realizes that someone is excluding themselves from celebrating his glory, his unfathomable popularity. That person just happens to be the young Norm RaggleShmaggle, who has quit school and never left the inside of his raggedy house, which has been target of toilet paper and eggs ever since the novel was made. Greg’s heart is conflicted: “What to do? I don’t want to go back to being a loser but I don’t want norm to suffer this bad” Will Greg make the right choice in helping his friend, or will he fade into the darkness of popularity? Buy the book to find out more, now being sold at local bookstores near you.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Empire Souls Day 1, Enter: Ventus
Empire Souls
Day 1: Enter Ventus
Darkness and Light. Light and Darkness. Two paths, two stories, two endings. What will you choose?
He jerks forward out of his bed, sweat rolling down the side of his face like a great waterfall. His spiky hair covered his eyes, like a blanket would a freezing child. After getting the hair out of his face, he looked across the room. The room was dark but he could still see all of the items within. Posters hung at every corner of the room, a cylinder shaped dresser at the far right, a television set at the left of the room and a small electrical alarm clock on the rounded metal table to his immediate left. The floors were aligned with a 5x8 wooden tiles stretching to the outer reaches of the door. As he gets up, the door opens, with light rushing in like a great tidal wave. He shielded his eyes with his hands, as footsteps, sounding like those of a bear scuffling towards a camp full of food. Opening his eyes, he saw that it was a girl about his age. She wore a white blouse and fluorescent pink shorts. Her terra cotta red hair swayed in the wind, like a flower in the summer afternoon. She took steps forward until reaching his bed, kneeling down until they were face to face, her sky blue eyes staring back into his own azure colored eyes.
"Come on, time to get up Ven" she said, flicking him in the forehead.
"Ouch. Rukia, what was that for?" Ven asked coldly, rubbing the spot where Rukia had flicked him. Rukia got up and put her arms behind her head.
"Fine, if you wanna be like that, I guess I could've just let you sleep through your big challenge with Kai today-
"Oh crap! I need to get ready. Ugh, I can't believe I forgot!" Ven said, jumping unto his feet. He ran to the dresser, pulling out a blue zip-up hooded shirt, a white T-shirt and blue shorts. At this point Rukia crept out of the front door, giggling at the shouting made by the forever childish, yet brave Ven Hawthorne.
***
The waters of the beach rocked back and forth serenely in the background. Palm trees swayed peacefully in the breeze. A silver-haired boy was leaned against a large boulder protruding from the sands. His grey eyes scanned the area around him. He let out a sigh and paced back to the small town in the distance. He had merely taken a small step when, he heard a loud shout coming from behind him. He turned around, as he peered at the shouting figure racing towards him.
"What took you Ven?" he said, cracking the knuckles on his left hand. "I thought you weren't about to show up."
"I bet you would like that, wouldn't you Kai?" Ven retorted, exhausted from the long run to the sandy island.
"Not really, since it would mean that I couldn't have kicked your butt in front of everyone."
"If that's how you want to be, then let's get this race underway!"
Kai and Ven walked over to the giant palm tree, the waves dancing in little circles around the leaves. The boys bent down in the shadow of the monumental tree, as they stared at the finish line that lay nearly 100 paces ahead. It was there that the rest of the children on the island waited, quietly anticipating the race. Kai began to countdown from ten, as Ven took a deep breath. 7, 6…. I can do this Ven muttered, gulping as Kai continued the countdown. 4, 3…. A bead of sweat rolled down Ven's chin. 2, 1.....GO! The boys exploded out of the shade, running as if their very lives depended on it. Ven was to Kai's immediate right, though neither of them paid any attention to the other, for they only had one concern: winning. "I'm going to do it" Ven shouts, as he begins to inch farther ahead of Kai. Suddenly, he doubles over in pain and drops unto the sand. As he pulled himself up, Ven sees everybody cheering….for Kai. The crowd picks Kai up and walks him past Ven, with Kai saying "Looks like you lost again Venny", laughing as they carried him back to the town. As Ven brushes the dirt off of his clothes, his head begins throbbing and a voice calls out, stating "Never lose hope, never lose the light". The throbbing stops and Ven walks back to his hut.
Day 1: Enter Ventus
Darkness and Light. Light and Darkness. Two paths, two stories, two endings. What will you choose?
He jerks forward out of his bed, sweat rolling down the side of his face like a great waterfall. His spiky hair covered his eyes, like a blanket would a freezing child. After getting the hair out of his face, he looked across the room. The room was dark but he could still see all of the items within. Posters hung at every corner of the room, a cylinder shaped dresser at the far right, a television set at the left of the room and a small electrical alarm clock on the rounded metal table to his immediate left. The floors were aligned with a 5x8 wooden tiles stretching to the outer reaches of the door. As he gets up, the door opens, with light rushing in like a great tidal wave. He shielded his eyes with his hands, as footsteps, sounding like those of a bear scuffling towards a camp full of food. Opening his eyes, he saw that it was a girl about his age. She wore a white blouse and fluorescent pink shorts. Her terra cotta red hair swayed in the wind, like a flower in the summer afternoon. She took steps forward until reaching his bed, kneeling down until they were face to face, her sky blue eyes staring back into his own azure colored eyes.
"Come on, time to get up Ven" she said, flicking him in the forehead.
"Ouch. Rukia, what was that for?" Ven asked coldly, rubbing the spot where Rukia had flicked him. Rukia got up and put her arms behind her head.
"Fine, if you wanna be like that, I guess I could've just let you sleep through your big challenge with Kai today-
"Oh crap! I need to get ready. Ugh, I can't believe I forgot!" Ven said, jumping unto his feet. He ran to the dresser, pulling out a blue zip-up hooded shirt, a white T-shirt and blue shorts. At this point Rukia crept out of the front door, giggling at the shouting made by the forever childish, yet brave Ven Hawthorne.
***
The waters of the beach rocked back and forth serenely in the background. Palm trees swayed peacefully in the breeze. A silver-haired boy was leaned against a large boulder protruding from the sands. His grey eyes scanned the area around him. He let out a sigh and paced back to the small town in the distance. He had merely taken a small step when, he heard a loud shout coming from behind him. He turned around, as he peered at the shouting figure racing towards him.
"What took you Ven?" he said, cracking the knuckles on his left hand. "I thought you weren't about to show up."
"I bet you would like that, wouldn't you Kai?" Ven retorted, exhausted from the long run to the sandy island.
"Not really, since it would mean that I couldn't have kicked your butt in front of everyone."
"If that's how you want to be, then let's get this race underway!"
Kai and Ven walked over to the giant palm tree, the waves dancing in little circles around the leaves. The boys bent down in the shadow of the monumental tree, as they stared at the finish line that lay nearly 100 paces ahead. It was there that the rest of the children on the island waited, quietly anticipating the race. Kai began to countdown from ten, as Ven took a deep breath. 7, 6…. I can do this Ven muttered, gulping as Kai continued the countdown. 4, 3…. A bead of sweat rolled down Ven's chin. 2, 1.....GO! The boys exploded out of the shade, running as if their very lives depended on it. Ven was to Kai's immediate right, though neither of them paid any attention to the other, for they only had one concern: winning. "I'm going to do it" Ven shouts, as he begins to inch farther ahead of Kai. Suddenly, he doubles over in pain and drops unto the sand. As he pulled himself up, Ven sees everybody cheering….for Kai. The crowd picks Kai up and walks him past Ven, with Kai saying "Looks like you lost again Venny", laughing as they carried him back to the town. As Ven brushes the dirt off of his clothes, his head begins throbbing and a voice calls out, stating "Never lose hope, never lose the light". The throbbing stops and Ven walks back to his hut.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Weekly News I
-"Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli will be made into a movie set for release later this year.
-Chris Brown was arrested last night for domestic violence charges.
-Aubrey is sick today (Hooray!)
-Last but not least, Smitty the Bear has replaced Aubrey on the Awesome Scale. Sorry Aubs (haha)
-Chris Brown was arrested last night for domestic violence charges.
-Aubrey is sick today (Hooray!)
-Last but not least, Smitty the Bear has replaced Aubrey on the Awesome Scale. Sorry Aubs (haha)
Weekly Quotes II
"Whaaaaaat!!!!!!!"
-Me after witnessing the completely random death of myself in KH2
"Coraline"
-The commercial for the new movie "Coraline" which you are all going to see.... OR ELSE!
"Anger and Hate are Supreme"
-Final Xemnas
"Poof"
-Poof from the "Fairly Oddprents"
-Me after witnessing the completely random death of myself in KH2
"Coraline"
-The commercial for the new movie "Coraline" which you are all going to see.... OR ELSE!
"Anger and Hate are Supreme"
-Final Xemnas
"Poof"
-Poof from the "Fairly Oddprents"
Update 1.0
Sorry for the inconvience these past couple of weeks! I have been insanely busy with school and home and, well, none of your buisness! Empire Souls is coming later this week with Chapters 1, 2 and hopefully 3. Thank you all for coming, and I hope I can pull it together soon.
Fake Book Report Outline
Author: Apple Pies
Publishing Company: Floopers R' Us
Pages: Too many to Count
Cost: Too Much for the Normal Person
Title: How to Survive Weirdoes!
Plot Summary: Young Greg McCoy has been living in Hefterfield for nearly 11 years. Although he's the bottom of his class and isn't what you would call the "perfect child", He is still bright nonetheless. However, he is setback by the weirdo down the street, Norm RaggleShmaggle. Norm has stalked, talked about and most importantly annoyed Greg to the point of insanity. In order to maintain his remaining sanity, Greg begins to write a guide, a guide that will not only make him more popular, but will also test his heart.
Characters:
Greg McCoy
Norm RaggleShmaggle
Ronnie & Lonnie Frawnie
Freddie Heager
Coach Mortifician
Peter Gilligan
Stew Rascal
Ur Mama
Kreiger Whatzit Toya
Publishing Company: Floopers R' Us
Pages: Too many to Count
Cost: Too Much for the Normal Person
Title: How to Survive Weirdoes!
Plot Summary: Young Greg McCoy has been living in Hefterfield for nearly 11 years. Although he's the bottom of his class and isn't what you would call the "perfect child", He is still bright nonetheless. However, he is setback by the weirdo down the street, Norm RaggleShmaggle. Norm has stalked, talked about and most importantly annoyed Greg to the point of insanity. In order to maintain his remaining sanity, Greg begins to write a guide, a guide that will not only make him more popular, but will also test his heart.
Characters:
Greg McCoy
Norm RaggleShmaggle
Ronnie & Lonnie Frawnie
Freddie Heager
Coach Mortifician
Peter Gilligan
Stew Rascal
Ur Mama
Kreiger Whatzit Toya
Thursday, February 5, 2009
After Reading Star Girl Response
* Who gave Stargirl her name?
* The novel opens with some background on one of the major characters and then the actual story starts.
* I think that the next thing that happens in the story is that Leo and Stargirl will start hanging out with each other more.
*Where did Stargirl come from?
* The novel opens with some background on one of the major characters and then the actual story starts.
* I think that the next thing that happens in the story is that Leo and Stargirl will start hanging out with each other more.
*Where did Stargirl come from?
Pre Star Girl Response
5. I am expecting this book to be about a young girl that is moving to a new school and has to face the pressures of popularity.
6. I am not sure as of now if I will enjoy this novel, I would have to read a little bit first before I can critique it.
6. I am not sure as of now if I will enjoy this novel, I would have to read a little bit first before I can critique it.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
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