Holocaust Rememberance Day

The Holocaust was the persecution and murder of approximately six million Jews by the Nazis. "Holocaust" is a word of Greek origin meaning "sacrifice by fire." The Nazis, who came to power in Germany in January 1933, believed that Germans were "racially superior" and that the Jews, deemed "inferior," were an alien threat to the German racial community. The first time I ever heard about the Holocaust was when I was in the third grade and read an Anne Frank book that made me cry. I Then read more about her story in seventh grade. I couldn't believe how anyone could have lived during that period and be so positive. I really look up to her for all her courage at such a young age. Anne Frank's story and this one  helped me understand how unjust  the Germans were back then. 

Drama Drama

Gossip is one of those things that is hard to escape from in high school. I believe that gossip is when you say something negative about a person when they arent there. I don't think you are gossiping when you are saying nice things about that person when they aren't there. Whenever someone starts venting to me about another person I dont really like it is very hard not to say I don't agree with them, but I do try to hold back my feelings as much as possible. When I do talk about people I say things that I wouldn't be afraid to say to their face. I also like to think about how much I hate when people say things about me that aren't true. The best way to stay out of the drama in high school is to just say  positive things about people when someone else may be bashing them. This way you feel better about yourself and other people like you because you look for the good in others. This little story was a perfect way to get across that gossiping hurts people and you should always watch what you say. 

Genre Project

This past week I have been working on my genre project. The genre I chose was classic rock. I really loved this project. I found out I really like classic rock music. The songs I used in my project in my project were "Let it be " and " With a little help with my friends" by the Beatles. I also had " Old time rock and roll" by Bob Seger. I also used the song "Pour some sugar on me" by Def Leppard. Another song I used was "Don't Stop Believing" by Journey. Queen's "Under pressure" was also another great song I used. I know all of these song by heart when because my parents would always play the oldies in the car. I chose this genre because I knew it would appeal to boys and girls. Even though this project was fun I'm glad I'm done with it.

Easter Break =D

    Spring break 2009 was a very relaxing and exciting time. I didn't go anywhere out of state, but that didn't stop me from having a good time. I was so excited about this spring break in particular because I didn't have to do anything. I wouldn't have to wake up for soccer everyday like previous years. All I had to do was enjoy the free time I had. Most of my days consisted of sleeping in and staying up late with friends. One very exciting thing that happened over break was that I got my license! On Easter Sunday  I went to church and then my whole family went out to breakfast. This Easter my dad and mom got me a purse and a bunch of other little goodies in my Easter basket. Overall, I had an amazing break and wish it wouldn't have gone so fast. 

Favorite Quote=]

People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway.
If you are honest and sincere people may deceive you. Be honest and sincere anyway.
What you spend years creating, others could destroy overnight. Create anyway.
If you find serenity and happiness, some may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today, will often be forgotten. Do good anyway.
Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.
In the final analysis, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

This quote is one of my all time favorites by Mother Teresa. She was a woman of wise words and had a sincere heart. Everything in this quote I would love to live by, but I'm human and I don't always make the best choices. The first time I read this beautiful saying I got chills beacause it was so moving to me. I realized that you have to be your biggest fan and not let other people get the best of you. When I was younger and even now, I would get so caught up in what people thought of me. I couldn't be the best I could be or try things because I was afraid of failure. I love to look at this quote whenever I don't have the confidence to do something because I'm worried of what my peers might think of me. I know God won't judge me. I'm so glad that I have family and friends that are very supportive in whatever I do.

Lenten Promise

For Lent this year, I decided I was going to try to go to mass more than once a week, pray more and give up sweets. I haven't done very well on the mass and prayer part, which is very selfish of myself. I am though doing very well with giving up sweets, dont get me wrong it is very difficult to do!! I really would like to buckle down in the next weeks with saving time for prayer and repentance. If I took ten minutes out of my day I think I would feel better about my relationship with Christ. I think teenagers really need to find time to bring Christ into their lives. Teenage years can be the hardest years in a person's life and is a very important for them to feel like they have someone that cares. The one person that always cares is God.

Future Career

What do you want to be when you grow up? Why are you interested in this career? Do you know someone who does this for a living? What kind of education or training will you need? Do you think that you will enter this career? Please title this entry Future Career.

I would love to do anything that involves fashion or interior decorating. I would never get bored with that ! I have always loved decorating because my mom loves it ! I love going thrift store shopping with her! We always find funiture and paint it, and then the piece looks totally unique and cute. Someday, I hope to own my own thrift store and a really cute boutigue. I also would love to decorate hotels or restraunts. I don't care if I don't make a lot of money! I just want to wake up every morning and love the job I have!!!