If you have read my last blog post you will see that I had started to read the book The girl with the dragon tattoo by Stieg Larsson. I got to about page fifty and although it did seem interesting it just wasn't the kind of book I like so I decided to take a break with it and began reading a book I've been meaning to read for awhile. In seventh grade we read the first book in a 5 book series called The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. I really loved the book and all the greek mythology in it so I ended up reading the next two books.
Over christmas break I read the fourth one and now I am reading the last book because Rick Riordan has made a second series that follows the same characters on into their next story. My friend Jerry told me about this new series so I am hoping to finish this last book so I can begin the new series. Because from what Jerry has told me this new series is really good and even better than the first.
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Camp Ozark
My absolute favorite place in the world is Camp Ozark. Camp Ozark is a religious summer camp located in the Ozark mountains in Arkansas, I have been going there for 6 years. I know many people would probably agree that camp is one of the most amazing places ever but I think I love Camp Ozark for many different reasons. In my opinion the best part of camp is the people you meet and get close to while your there. You are placed in a cabin to live in with about 10 other girls for the time you will be there. While, your at camp you get really close to many people especially with the people in your cabin. Camp Ozark's goal is to help kids from the ages of 7-17 to have a stronger faith.
Camp Ozark also has many different activities to do while your there. Because you stay there for two weeks they have a variety of different things to try such as arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, film & photography, they even have scuba diving. Another reason I love camp is because every night they have a different themed party some of the themes are western, water world, 70's night, and masquerade. On these theme nights they decorate the camp to fit the theme and have activities to fit the theme also, you even get to dress up for it. They also have something called tribal competition, everyday the two teams, osage and caddo play a sport for one hour and at the end of the camp session whoever wins the final solution wins their session. There are many other things that makes camp my favorite place to go but my favorite part of camp is that even though you may be always moving and doing different things camp is still like a get- away from stressful things and you really feel at peace while your there.
Camp Ozark also has many different activities to do while your there. Because you stay there for two weeks they have a variety of different things to try such as arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, film & photography, they even have scuba diving. Another reason I love camp is because every night they have a different themed party some of the themes are western, water world, 70's night, and masquerade. On these theme nights they decorate the camp to fit the theme and have activities to fit the theme also, you even get to dress up for it. They also have something called tribal competition, everyday the two teams, osage and caddo play a sport for one hour and at the end of the camp session whoever wins the final solution wins their session. There are many other things that makes camp my favorite place to go but my favorite part of camp is that even though you may be always moving and doing different things camp is still like a get- away from stressful things and you really feel at peace while your there.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Washington D.C.
This summer my family took a trip to Washington D.C. for about ten days. My dad had always wanted to take us there and show us all of the sites, he was really excited we were going. When we finally got there after two days of traveling we were all ready to go see all of the interesting things in Washington. Washington has a lot to offer like the white house, the Smithsonian's, different museums, war memorials, george town, and many other things. We were only going to be there for about a week and believe it or not that almost wasn't enough time to do everything.
We went to and visited many places and things while there but I think my favorite thing was proabbly and The National Museum of American History. I think that this particular site was my favorite because it had the most amazing things there. They had an exhibit that had every single 1st ladies dress they wore from the presidents inauguration. They even had Abraham Lincoln's hat, the shoes Dorothy wore in "The Wizard of Oz". I think Washington is an amazing place because there is so much history and stories behind it. I really liked going there and I hope to visit it again one day soon.
We went to and visited many places and things while there but I think my favorite thing was proabbly and The National Museum of American History. I think that this particular site was my favorite because it had the most amazing things there. They had an exhibit that had every single 1st ladies dress they wore from the presidents inauguration. They even had Abraham Lincoln's hat, the shoes Dorothy wore in "The Wizard of Oz". I think Washington is an amazing place because there is so much history and stories behind it. I really liked going there and I hope to visit it again one day soon.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Reading Response
This week I finished the book "Water for elephants" by Sara Gruen. I was an amazing book every chapter would captivate you more and more and leaving you asking questions. The way the book was set up was every chapter the story would shift from the point of view of the man in his twenties to the point of view of the man as his current ninety- three year old self. I liked that the book was set up this was because it was told more vividly and it really voiced his opinion. The way he told the story from his circus life was usually while he was dreaming he would pick back up from where he left off which really helped piece together the story.
As it came to and end it answer many of the questions you would want to know about his future. In the end he needed up getting what I think, he wanted most leaving him happy to live out his final years. My new book I am beginning to read is "The girl with the dragon tattoo" by Stieg Larsson. I have heard this was a great book form many people. The book is around 600 pages so I imagine it may take me awhile to read but it seems interesting.
As it came to and end it answer many of the questions you would want to know about his future. In the end he needed up getting what I think, he wanted most leaving him happy to live out his final years. My new book I am beginning to read is "The girl with the dragon tattoo" by Stieg Larsson. I have heard this was a great book form many people. The book is around 600 pages so I imagine it may take me awhile to read but it seems interesting.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Water for elephants
Right now for outside reading I am reading Water for elephants by Sara Gruen. I chose this book because it has been recommend to me by many people, it is supposed to be a really great book. I just started reading it so I am not very far into the story but so far its amazing. The story is about a boy named Jacob Jankowski he is studying to help his father in his veterinarian practice. Right before he is going to graduate he finds out that sadly his parents both were killed in a car accident. Unsure of where to go or what to do he wonders out of town.
He stops when he finds some train tracks and decides to rest. When the train passes by where he is he jumps on it and decides to go where ever it is taking him. He ends up arriving at the Benizi Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth which is a circus. There, he is welcomed and starts to work for the circus. So far it is a really good book and I like the story. It seems really interesting and like something I would enjoy.
He stops when he finds some train tracks and decides to rest. When the train passes by where he is he jumps on it and decides to go where ever it is taking him. He ends up arriving at the Benizi Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth which is a circus. There, he is welcomed and starts to work for the circus. So far it is a really good book and I like the story. It seems really interesting and like something I would enjoy.
Recommended Books
If your like me sometimes its hard to find a book that you actually enjoy reading. Often I will pick up a book but stop reading it if it takes too long to get interesting. I have read many books like this in the past but there were a few exceptions. One book that will immediately have you hooked is The Hunger Games by Susan Collins. This story is very unique and will have you reading non stop in seconds. If you like books that are thrilling and keep you guessing what will happen next then I highly recommend this book.
I know many people have read The Hunger Games trilogy so if you are one of those people here is another book you may like. The Great Wide Sea by M. H. Herlong. The story centers around three brothers who are out at sea with there father. One morning they wake up to find him gone, they must learn how to survive without there fathers guidance. I personally really loved this book because it was very interesting and it keeps you wondering what will happen next. Those are just two of the books I have read that I love but they are still really amazing.
I know many people have read The Hunger Games trilogy so if you are one of those people here is another book you may like. The Great Wide Sea by M. H. Herlong. The story centers around three brothers who are out at sea with there father. One morning they wake up to find him gone, they must learn how to survive without there fathers guidance. I personally really loved this book because it was very interesting and it keeps you wondering what will happen next. Those are just two of the books I have read that I love but they are still really amazing.
Sunday, January 8, 2012
New Year, New Start
Now that 2011 is over and behind us its time to start fresh in this new year. Usually I don't make resolutions because I would need a lot of motivation to keep them up throughout the year. However, this year I have decided to make a resolution for this new semester. Last semester I struggled mostly with procrastination and waiting until the very last minute to do some of the smaller assignments and quizzes. This year I would like to really try to keep up this goal and hopefully I will.
Although last semester I was pleased with my work for the most part, I think I could do better. Without procrastinating I will have more time to work on assignments which will probably increase the quality of the work. I think this is a perfect goal because It could help me in every class especially science and english.
Although last semester I was pleased with my work for the most part, I think I could do better. Without procrastinating I will have more time to work on assignments which will probably increase the quality of the work. I think this is a perfect goal because It could help me in every class especially science and english.
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