Thanksgiving - What am I Thankful for?

       Thanksgiving is really underrated, most of the United States goes from Halloween to Christmas automatically.  The only part of Thanksgiving that actually means something to people is the food, however that's not what this holiday is about. Thanksgiving is a way to give thanks back to th community, family, friends, etc. On this day you acknowledge what you are thankful for, which is what I'm going to do.

        The first thing I am grateful for is having a family and being able to find comfort and safety in them. Many people are either distant from their relatives or just don't have any, which is why I feel privileged to be so close to mine. Another thing I am grateful for is being able to go to school and earn an education. Sadly in some countries girls aren't allowed to receive an education, they're told the purpose they have is to clean, cook, and bear children. Lastly, I am grateful for having enough food and supploes in order to survive, that's something we take for granted.

       Overall, Thanksgiving is special. It is a day where family gets together and feasts on food. We get to sit at the dinner table and reminisce on shared memories, talk, hug, and overall just enjoy each other's company. It is way to underrated, but it one of the best holidays.

Blog for 11/13/16

Prompt: What are your thoughts of the Election?

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       The election on November 8th, 2016 resulted into Donald Trump defeating Hilary Clinton by popular vote. This means Donald Trump is our new president-elect.

       My overall thoughts on the election is that Donald Trump is not qualified to be our next president, and that Hilary should've won.  I'm not scared of what he'll do, I'm afraid of the image he's giving our country.  Everything he wants to do has to pass by congress, and I hope they make the right decisions.

       As a female, I believe Hilary should've won because it would not only make history but it would also encourage other young girls to persue what they believe in.  Therefore, next election I will vote, and hopefully there will be a good female candidate to vote for.

       I'm not entirely involved in politics but I hope when the electoral college gets together to finalize their votes, they change them.  Donald Trump has no experience in politics, opposed to Hilary. However, Trump does have experience in the business field which will help.

       Overall, I'm not really sure of what both candidates proposed to solve but I do know that many people do not like Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton, but Hilary is favored more.  The United States will be fine, if anything Britain is having issues too.  Next election, I will be voting for a strong president.

Blog for 11/6/16

Prompt: When was my best day ever?

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       I've never really had 'the best day ever', at least not yet.  However I do remeber a specific special day, the day my sister and I got our new room.

       In 2008 my sister and I shared a small room with each other, we had an attic but it wasn't suitable to sleep in, there weren't any walls and the floors were dirty and it just didn't look nice.  Instead, we just shared had a small room with a tv, bed, and drawer.

       On one of the days before Christmas, I don't remember which one but I remember it being a few days before then, my dad and some of his friends spent hours in the attic.  I remember hearing drills and other sorts of tools. At one point a huge box for a toy kitchen fell down the stairs. Being my nosy self I went to see what it was but they took it back upstairs as quickly as it came down.

       My sister and I were clueless, maybe more me than her.  So on the day of Christmas they brought us to the attic and it was filled with toys.  We were too spoiled.

       There were many different colors on the wall; pink, purple, blue, a bit of orange, and yellow.  As crazy as those colors sound they fit the room perfectly and don't look as miss-matched as one would assume.

       On the left side of the staircase there was a play kitchen, shop, chairs, a table, a standing chalk and dry erase board, a drum set, too much to even remember. The center of the new room had two black sofas, which converted to beds and they were facing a tv.  I don't exactly remmeber what took up the f ar right of the attic.

       The weird part was that was just our play room, we still slept on the main floor in our small room. However, eventually we moved upstairs because my brother was born.  Since the passing years we've gotten rid of the toys, and my sister and I split the room but share the middle.

       This was one of my favorite days because that day I got a new room, a way more spacious one, and because that's where I spend most of my life holed up, plus it's nice and comfy.

Blog for 11/4/16

Prompt: Write a letter as a character to another character in the story. \\

Book: The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall

Author: Katie Alender

Page # : 329

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       When Delia's aunt passes away she leave the house to her.  However, this house is no ordinary home. It was once known as an asylum for girls and over several years became haunted. Delia and her family intend to spend the summer fixing it up to get it ready to sell, however that trip gets cut short. The house traps Delia, it has a hunger to keep 'troubled girls'. Delia must do her best to free herself and her new friends.



Dear Little Namesake, 

I havern't been able to write much, I'm afraid I'm going to have to leave soon.  I don't feel so lonely anymore, but I no longer feel as safe as I once felt.  I'm not sure how I'm going to leave, I'm doing my best to thinks of ways so I won't be or feel trapped. 

On another note I will leave my house to you in my will, I know you are young still but when the day comes I need you to try to fix what I couldn't.  When it is inherited don't be afraid of what lurks, take some salt with you to be safe. 

My apology for scaring you, you must believe I am a crazy old lady. Cleanse the house and sell it immediately, don't hold on to it, it's been in our family far too long. 

Enough of that subject, how's school? Tell your mom, sister, and my brother I said hi.  And please forgive me for what I must do. 

I hold my trust and many people's future in your hands. Stay Safe. 

Love, 

Aunt Cordelia. 

P.S - I must also apologize for the inconsistences in my writing, I'm trying to write as much as I can in the short period of time that I have.  It seems like that's what I've been running out of.