The reason I write is not just because of grades and what not, but because of my passion for using words to describe a feeling, an event, and something to share to the world. Diaries, the book of secrets and privacy, is what made me start writing. Not only did it let vent out my emotions, frustrations and happiness, but its soft, smooth and clear paper allowed me to writer when I am happy or sad. Tpapers serve as a shoulder for me to cry on, and it also serves as a playground for me to play on. The sound of writing on the paper, the smooth and light lines and curves of the alphabets all prove to be joy. The paper does not criticize you for what you write, neither does the pen object you from writing. The paper does not care what kind of writing you choose to establish, whether it be cursive, formal, or even a different language. The languages on different papers are all the same. They mean the same thing, but just not the same characters. Writing lets people express themselves freely and clearly. It does not need to be read by someone else for one to appreciate their own writing. I write for my own pleasure, I write to share the various experiences in my life, I write to permanently have a certain memory in my mind. The different types of emotions one gets when they're writing affects the style of their work. The smooth and graceful printing on a piece of paper when one is in a good mood, or the dark and imprinted writing when something goes wrong. The paper does not complain and neither does the pencil. Writing is a type of relaxation, it clears my mind while absorbing the memory on paper. On the other hand, writing proves to be an improvement of speech and language. To me, writing is just like drawing.
-Millicent L.
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Friday, May 11, 2012
Book Review- Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Westerfeld, Scott. Uglies ( New York; Simon Pulse,2006), 406 pages.
Reviewed by Lee Millicent, Los Osos High School, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
The society depicted in the book Uglies by Scott Westerfeld is that of the future generations. Apparently, the book mentions that the society we live in today, still exists, but is in ruins. It is referred to as The Rusties. There is a social status that is upheld in the society shown in the book. It is divided between the Pretties, Uglies, and the Specials. Basically, every one can turn into a pretty at the age of 16. By the phrase 'turning into a pretty', it is pretty obvious that they were talking about a surgery we would probably categorize as being 'plastic surgery'. Whereas the specials are just pretty people with stern faces (or in this case, they work for the government) Other than the distinctions between being an ugly and pretty, the world they live in is divided into various towns. There are Pretty Town, Ugly Town, and Special Circumstances Town.
I really like the descriptive way they introduce us to the new world, where technology plays a really important factor of the lives of both the uglies and pretties. In the setting of the book, we have Tally Youngblood the main protagonist taking off her interface ring. This interface ring serves as the purpose of communicating with the room. She says into midair,"Good night" and the room replies with a, " Sweet dreams, Tally." Here we can slowly foreshadow how technology would be portrayed in the new world. The book started with Tally's physical features and slowly progresses toward her emotional and mental features. Gradually, we can see the distinctions between an ugly and a pretty. The Pretties have high self esteem whereas the Uglies don't. I get extremely engrossed in Tally's narration because the author makes her seem as if she was a normal individual like us, ourselves. I found myself slowly becoming a part of the character as we are considered as one of the 'Uglies'. I slowly found out that the Uglies were normal people, whereas the Pretties were the abnormal ones. They all went through surgery and their faces look similar.Thus, us readers can relate to the experiences and thoughts of that of Tally's.
The theme of the book is pretty apparent, it revolves around friends and appearance. The author's intention of showing that theme is properly depicted in every chapter. Sometimes, right when we get pretty much absorbed into the book and forget the main motive of the book, the author drops a little hint of her theme here and there to remind us of the main idea in this book. I really enjoyed reading this book, not only because of the plot itself, but also because the author does a really good job of expressing the life of the new world. Although some things of the new world seem weird, the author never fails to explain to us.
-Millicent L.
Reviewed by Lee Millicent, Los Osos High School, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
The society depicted in the book Uglies by Scott Westerfeld is that of the future generations. Apparently, the book mentions that the society we live in today, still exists, but is in ruins. It is referred to as The Rusties. There is a social status that is upheld in the society shown in the book. It is divided between the Pretties, Uglies, and the Specials. Basically, every one can turn into a pretty at the age of 16. By the phrase 'turning into a pretty', it is pretty obvious that they were talking about a surgery we would probably categorize as being 'plastic surgery'. Whereas the specials are just pretty people with stern faces (or in this case, they work for the government) Other than the distinctions between being an ugly and pretty, the world they live in is divided into various towns. There are Pretty Town, Ugly Town, and Special Circumstances Town.
I really like the descriptive way they introduce us to the new world, where technology plays a really important factor of the lives of both the uglies and pretties. In the setting of the book, we have Tally Youngblood the main protagonist taking off her interface ring. This interface ring serves as the purpose of communicating with the room. She says into midair,"Good night" and the room replies with a, " Sweet dreams, Tally." Here we can slowly foreshadow how technology would be portrayed in the new world. The book started with Tally's physical features and slowly progresses toward her emotional and mental features. Gradually, we can see the distinctions between an ugly and a pretty. The Pretties have high self esteem whereas the Uglies don't. I get extremely engrossed in Tally's narration because the author makes her seem as if she was a normal individual like us, ourselves. I found myself slowly becoming a part of the character as we are considered as one of the 'Uglies'. I slowly found out that the Uglies were normal people, whereas the Pretties were the abnormal ones. They all went through surgery and their faces look similar.Thus, us readers can relate to the experiences and thoughts of that of Tally's.
The theme of the book is pretty apparent, it revolves around friends and appearance. The author's intention of showing that theme is properly depicted in every chapter. Sometimes, right when we get pretty much absorbed into the book and forget the main motive of the book, the author drops a little hint of her theme here and there to remind us of the main idea in this book. I really enjoyed reading this book, not only because of the plot itself, but also because the author does a really good job of expressing the life of the new world. Although some things of the new world seem weird, the author never fails to explain to us.
-Millicent L.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Favorite Poem Project
I wanted to let you guys read my favorite poem! It's really simple and easy to understand, which makes readers feel at ease. The definition of a photography stated here is definitely what I feel about photographs.
By: James Metcalfe
A photograph is more than just
A gift to bring or send.
And more than just the likeness of
A relative or friend.
It is a kindly greeting and
A memory to hold.
Of happy times and pleasant things.
However new or old.
It is a mirror that reflects
Companionship and cheer.
And now and then the wistfulness
That turns into a tear.
A gift to bring or send.
And more than just the likeness of
A relative or friend.
It is a kindly greeting and
A memory to hold.
Of happy times and pleasant things.
However new or old.
It is a mirror that reflects
Companionship and cheer.
And now and then the wistfulness
That turns into a tear.
A photograph is something to
Adorn a desk or wall.
Or carry in a pocket and
Display to one and all.
It is a faithful portrait
The smile that friendship shares
To add its sunshine and to show
That someone really cares.
Or carry in a pocket and
Display to one and all.
It is a faithful portrait
The smile that friendship shares
To add its sunshine and to show
That someone really cares.
So this is my favorite poem because of its precise definition of a photograph. A photograph definitely serves more than the purpose of just showing someone or sending it to someone. It holds certain past memories within the picture itself. Some of these memories might make us tear, while other memories make us smile and reminisce about the past. The meaning and purpose of a photograph is unlimited. This poem certainly brings out the many different meanings of a photo.
Response to Senior Memoir Project
After completing the senior memoir, I've realized how fast time passes. Remember when we first entered high school? I think the senior memoir project definitely brought out many past memories and the gradual change of ourselves. While looking at other people's senior memoir, I definitely see the physical changes that they have went through. So many memories were created throughout the years of high school, we shared it with our friends, teachers, parents and even people that we don't even know! Your friends, teachers and parents are the people who made you into the person you are today. As we are heading off to college, we must thank our parents, teachers and friends that helped you throughout the years because through this journey, they were always there to encourage and help you both physically and emotionally.
Sestina
I've finally decided to post my Sestina for you guys to read! As high school is coming to an end, college is getting nearer and nearer. Thus I have decided to dedicate this to our Los Osos Seniors! Sestina is actually a really fun way to work your brains, afterall, there are only 6 words to use over and over again. However, each word turns out differently from the way it was used before. Although it was hard, I was still able to accomplish the task.
We are all students
with many friends,
different teachers
and a lot of homework.
As we head off to college,
we will definitely miss high school.
Remember the day we started high school
there were thousands of students.
Everyday, we dream of college
and having fun with our friends,
a place where there is lesser homework
and no naggy teachers.
This place has many teachers
that are different from those of high school.
There is a lesser amount of homework
because teachers have too many students,
either way, some copy from their friends.
Is this what we call college?
Everyday seniors dream about college.
Every year, students get new teachers.
Every week, students make new friends.
Every day, students attend high school.
Every Saturday, is a free day for students.
While every Sunday, students rush their homework.
A year from now, when you're doing your english homework,
in the cafe of college,
with your fellow students,
you realize that the assignments assigned by your college teacher
are extremely different from high school
It is then, that moment when you think of your high school friends.
Remember the things we used to do with our friends?
All those times we spent doing homework
meeting up before entering the high school,
and daydreaming about colleges,
listening to the instructions of your teachers
and walking among the thousands of students.
The past was high school while the future is college
It's time to look forward to new friends, harder homework
new teachers and new fellow students.
We are all students
with many friends,
different teachers
and a lot of homework.
As we head off to college,
we will definitely miss high school.
Remember the day we started high school
there were thousands of students.
Everyday, we dream of college
and having fun with our friends,
a place where there is lesser homework
and no naggy teachers.
This place has many teachers
that are different from those of high school.
There is a lesser amount of homework
because teachers have too many students,
either way, some copy from their friends.
Is this what we call college?
Everyday seniors dream about college.
Every year, students get new teachers.
Every week, students make new friends.
Every day, students attend high school.
Every Saturday, is a free day for students.
While every Sunday, students rush their homework.
A year from now, when you're doing your english homework,
in the cafe of college,
with your fellow students,
you realize that the assignments assigned by your college teacher
are extremely different from high school
It is then, that moment when you think of your high school friends.
Remember the things we used to do with our friends?
All those times we spent doing homework
meeting up before entering the high school,
and daydreaming about colleges,
listening to the instructions of your teachers
and walking among the thousands of students.
The past was high school while the future is college
It's time to look forward to new friends, harder homework
new teachers and new fellow students.
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