AUTHOR’S NOTE: Going from being the outcast to the well known girl is pretty cool for Jessie Lou. She used to be the loner in the corner and having no one really being her friend she got to know the old soccer star. As he develops feelings for her, things start to heat up.
Being left out is something most kids never want. Changing your ways, how you look, your friends, is all of this really necessary for being popular? Popularity doesn't mean everything. Author of Deep Down Popular Phoebe Stone has written a life lesson story that explains how a loner in the corner like Jessie Lou, becomes best friends with the old super-star athlete.
Conrad Smith was the best soccer player in the grade until he hurts his leg and cannot play again or keep up with his friends. Being opposite of many people it seemed that Conrad would not like the fact that someone so popular like him wouldn’t need assistance from someone like Jessie. Someone that he has never had a thought about. But because of Jessie Lou he was able to get to school and back. Without her it would be hard for him to walk on an injured foot and carry his school supplies at the same time. She become a extraordinary friend to him and couldn’t have help more than she did.
Everyone belongs with that special person, it shouldn’t matter if you have a lot of friends or not it, because people love you for you, not who they want you to be. Thirty percent of kids from ages ten to fifteen realize that their friendships don’t work out because they were not alike. Yes, most people find other groups of friends like them but, some might feel left out and be like Jessie Lou. However once you find that unique friend they are always a keeper.
Conrad, is Jessie’s keeper. Even though Conrad is back to his old popular self. She is lost without him. I would go crazy if I was Jessie. Not talking to the one you cannot stop thinking about. Without out talking for days randomly Conrad, asked her to their dance. She was shocked along with me. I would have never guessed after finally being so popular again he would have taken her with all of the other girls surrounding him. She finally got her dream fairytale.
After being the outcast at school and getting to know the real Conrad Smith, Jessie's dreams came true. She is finally happy. While learning some pretty important lessons on the way, Phoebe Stone has included many cute parts explaining how two opposites can attract without changing your ways.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Friday, February 3, 2012
Heaven Lasts a Lifetime
AUTHOR’S NOTE: Death is scary, but being welcomed to Heaven by singing angles meeting people you would have never known, you think of entering this wonderful place in a different perspective. Todd Burpo teamed up with Lynn Vincent to publish this cause and effect book that you will never want to set down.
People don’t last a life time but Heaven always does. Colton is only four years old and has already seen and witnessed what living in God’s Kingdom is like. Todd Burpo, his father, shared Colton’s amazing stories with Lynn Vincent who helped him publish this superior book, Heaven is for Real, including misery,illness, pleasure, and everlasting stories that make you never want to set the book down.
In this book, authors Vincent and Burpo included many moments of misery that just grab all of your attention. His family was heart broken watching there brother/son struggle after cancer scare as he thrashed around trying to fight back pain. It was as if the sun turned black and there was no life in the Burpo room. Cold, dry, and depressing, while they just hope Colton would get better.
“No daddy! Don’t make me drink it.I don’t want to it’s yuh-keee!” (33) Colton screamed at the top of his lungs, pushing the medicine further away from him.
“But, Colton you have to so you can feel better.”(33) Todd cried back.
Along with the cancer scare Colton had been suffering through painful fight of vomiting, and stomach troubles. After canceling out the ruptured appendix, it backfired. The Burpo family was not expecting this much illness coming from a boy not even four years old.
Four months later Colton’s surgery came to thought. “Colton, do you remember the hospital and when you had your surgery? Sonja, his mom asked.”
“Yes mommy that’s where the angles sang to me.”(60) Confused as they were Todd and Sonja keep asking Colton questions. They didn’t know whether or not Colton was telling the truth. “Is this the only thing that happened? Where were you?” Todd asked.
“No. Colton replied. “I sat in a very nice, tall man’s lap while I was in this colorful, magical, peaceful place. Oh and the man had powers with wings.” (70) Taking in all this new information Todd and Sonja decided to drop the topic for the rest of the night. But they thought to themselves, the things he told him that night they would never forget. Without Colton, Heaven would forever be unknown, maybe even a fear to many people until death. Now numerous people know what to expect,without fright.
Colton keep feeding his parents non-stop facts about Heaven, like when he met his great grandfather and sister, the upcoming war, along with many more adventures while then. Even though he was only there for an hour on Earth, it was a lifetime on cloud nine. The long road continues for Colton and his family, hoping to end all of the misery, and illness, but keeping the pleasure and wonderful stories in their mind forever.
People don’t last a life time but Heaven always does. Colton is only four years old and has already seen and witnessed what living in God’s Kingdom is like. Todd Burpo, his father, shared Colton’s amazing stories with Lynn Vincent who helped him publish this superior book, Heaven is for Real, including misery,illness, pleasure, and everlasting stories that make you never want to set the book down.
In this book, authors Vincent and Burpo included many moments of misery that just grab all of your attention. His family was heart broken watching there brother/son struggle after cancer scare as he thrashed around trying to fight back pain. It was as if the sun turned black and there was no life in the Burpo room. Cold, dry, and depressing, while they just hope Colton would get better.
“No daddy! Don’t make me drink it.I don’t want to it’s yuh-keee!” (33) Colton screamed at the top of his lungs, pushing the medicine further away from him.
“But, Colton you have to so you can feel better.”(33) Todd cried back.
Along with the cancer scare Colton had been suffering through painful fight of vomiting, and stomach troubles. After canceling out the ruptured appendix, it backfired. The Burpo family was not expecting this much illness coming from a boy not even four years old.
Four months later Colton’s surgery came to thought. “Colton, do you remember the hospital and when you had your surgery? Sonja, his mom asked.”
“Yes mommy that’s where the angles sang to me.”(60) Confused as they were Todd and Sonja keep asking Colton questions. They didn’t know whether or not Colton was telling the truth. “Is this the only thing that happened? Where were you?” Todd asked.
“No. Colton replied. “I sat in a very nice, tall man’s lap while I was in this colorful, magical, peaceful place. Oh and the man had powers with wings.” (70) Taking in all this new information Todd and Sonja decided to drop the topic for the rest of the night. But they thought to themselves, the things he told him that night they would never forget. Without Colton, Heaven would forever be unknown, maybe even a fear to many people until death. Now numerous people know what to expect,without fright.
Colton keep feeding his parents non-stop facts about Heaven, like when he met his great grandfather and sister, the upcoming war, along with many more adventures while then. Even though he was only there for an hour on Earth, it was a lifetime on cloud nine. The long road continues for Colton and his family, hoping to end all of the misery, and illness, but keeping the pleasure and wonderful stories in their mind forever.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Days that last forever
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Cancer is not something you joke about. In My story Kayley has Lung Cancer and her best friend Bella has Leukemia. These are just some types of Cancer but there are many more. This is about never giving up on your faith, because people in the world do walk out of the hospital feeling free and healed.
Waking up everyday not knowing which day will be your last. Practically living at the hospital. Taking tests every hour. Not getting the chance to live your life. Lung Cancer is Kayley's biggest enemy. Seeing some of her closest friends get to walk out of the hospital feeling free and cured. She wants to be the next soul that walks out of the hospital doors knowing she is better.
Kayley’s best friend, Bella, has Leukemia. She gets to leave the hospital. Kayley wonder’s if she will she her again or if that would ever be her in that situation. After years for waiting Kayley is feeling alone, and only has one dream, to be healed. All she wants to do with her life is to live it and not by trapped in the walls of sadness and depression. Every night Kayley says her prayer for the health of her and her family.
It was just another normal day in Kayley’s life taking tests and resting then taking tests again and repeating this all day long until in the last test of the day the nurses and doctors all walked into the room and asked Kayley to come back for a few more tests everyone was scared, and started questioning things. After 5 for tests they decided to tell Kayley and her family what was going on. After a night of tests the word was finally coming out. The past 15 tests Kayley’s lung Cancer has not shown up in any of them. After days and night of praying it finally paid off. Kayley was now able to leave the hospital. Her dream was coming true and she was free and could live her life to its fullest.
Waking up everyday not knowing which day will be your last. Practically living at the hospital. Taking tests every hour. Not getting the chance to live your life. Lung Cancer is Kayley's biggest enemy. Seeing some of her closest friends get to walk out of the hospital feeling free and cured. She wants to be the next soul that walks out of the hospital doors knowing she is better.
Kayley’s best friend, Bella, has Leukemia. She gets to leave the hospital. Kayley wonder’s if she will she her again or if that would ever be her in that situation. After years for waiting Kayley is feeling alone, and only has one dream, to be healed. All she wants to do with her life is to live it and not by trapped in the walls of sadness and depression. Every night Kayley says her prayer for the health of her and her family.
It was just another normal day in Kayley’s life taking tests and resting then taking tests again and repeating this all day long until in the last test of the day the nurses and doctors all walked into the room and asked Kayley to come back for a few more tests everyone was scared, and started questioning things. After 5 for tests they decided to tell Kayley and her family what was going on. After a night of tests the word was finally coming out. The past 15 tests Kayley’s lung Cancer has not shown up in any of them. After days and night of praying it finally paid off. Kayley was now able to leave the hospital. Her dream was coming true and she was free and could live her life to its fullest.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Song Lyrics -God Bless the Broken Road
AUTHOR'S NOTE: I like this song and lyrics because it is about finding love and that no matter what never give up on it.
I set out on a narrow way, many years ago ------- Started searching for love
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road -------That he gave up but is trying again
But I got lost a time or two -----He had bad relationships
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through -----He never gave up on love
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you ----- never knew he was perfect with you
Every long lost dream led me to where you are ----- He dreamed about her but never meet
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars -------They lead them to his perfect girl
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms ------ Once they meet he realized they were signs her
This much I know is true-----He really likes her
That God blessed the broken road------Thank God that he brought him you
That led me straight to you-------He was guided to her
Yes He did-----He helped him with his love
I think about the years I spent, just passing through-------Like a book he has been going through the motions
I'd like to have the time I lost, and give it back to you-----That since they didn’t meet right away he wants to give her the time the weren’t and give it back
But you just smile and take my hand-----He loves him no matter what
You've been there, you understand----She has gone through the same thing and she knows what he is dealing with
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true----That something better is going to come out of this
Every long lost dream led me to where you are---- He dreamed about her but never meet
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars-------They lead them to his perfect girl
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms----- Once they meet he realized they were signs her
This much I know is true------He really likes her
That God blessed the broken road---Thank God that he brought him you
That led me straight to you-------He was guided to her
Yes He did---- He helped him with his love
That led me straight to you----He was guided right to her
But now I'm just rolling home into my lover's arms----He found his place and is relaxed about his relationship
This much I know is true---- He really like her
That God blessed the broken road---- Thank God that he brought him you
That led me straight to you-------He was guided to her
That God blessed the broken road---Thank God that he brought him you
That led me straight to you-----He was guided to her
I set out on a narrow way, many years ago ------- Started searching for love
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road -------That he gave up but is trying again
But I got lost a time or two -----He had bad relationships
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through -----He never gave up on love
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you ----- never knew he was perfect with you
Every long lost dream led me to where you are ----- He dreamed about her but never meet
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars -------They lead them to his perfect girl
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms ------ Once they meet he realized they were signs her
This much I know is true-----He really likes her
That God blessed the broken road------Thank God that he brought him you
That led me straight to you-------He was guided to her
Yes He did-----He helped him with his love
I think about the years I spent, just passing through-------Like a book he has been going through the motions
I'd like to have the time I lost, and give it back to you-----That since they didn’t meet right away he wants to give her the time the weren’t and give it back
But you just smile and take my hand-----He loves him no matter what
You've been there, you understand----She has gone through the same thing and she knows what he is dealing with
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true----That something better is going to come out of this
Every long lost dream led me to where you are---- He dreamed about her but never meet
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars-------They lead them to his perfect girl
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms----- Once they meet he realized they were signs her
This much I know is true------He really likes her
That God blessed the broken road---Thank God that he brought him you
That led me straight to you-------He was guided to her
Yes He did---- He helped him with his love
That led me straight to you----He was guided right to her
But now I'm just rolling home into my lover's arms----He found his place and is relaxed about his relationship
This much I know is true---- He really like her
That God blessed the broken road---- Thank God that he brought him you
That led me straight to you-------He was guided to her
That God blessed the broken road---Thank God that he brought him you
That led me straight to you-----He was guided to her
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Succeeding your drems
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Quotes each have a different and my favorite quotes is this one because it tells you that in life if you want something it's not going to come easy and that you have to work hard for it. I like to relate this quote to my basketball and soccer play.
"Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.”
~ Vince Lombardi ~
Being a Champion is different from coming in second place. That’s why I like this quote. It tells the true meaning of working at something that you truly want and willing to take risks to become a good athlete. Every time I think about this it reminds me of my own goals and what I need to do to succeed them. I love this quote because it makes you want to work harder than anyone else to rise to your full expiation's. Always try your hardest.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
The Adventures of a Visa Card
AUTHOR'S NOTE: All I want is for someone to ask me about my life or how I am feeling but it never happens. Even the other cards don't talk to me. Sooner or later I hope I get some respect.
People don’t know anything about me and the always say nothing besides a human has feelings well I beg to differ. I for one am way more than that. I’m something everyone uses. People love me when they get me for gifts. You can use us just about anywhere but me I from the mall so you can only use me there. Do you know what I am?
The whole process is long and hard for us visa cards. We have to go through a machine that takes our circle plastic piece and cuts it to the perfect size. That is our birth as humans would say, except our birth hurts when the knife cuts us down to a normal box size. Next we travel through brushes that clean us making sure we are all god to go to the numbering station this is the most painful part of it all. Every person has a different finger print well that what numbering is. The big fat monster puts all these marking upon our bodies. I hate them I feel all gangster with the tattoos. We all have different ones. My numbers are 374329074662225. Once the monster is done with the torture we move onto the mailing room. We each get a special wrapping then get packed into different boxes depending on where you are supposed to end up. My friend and I got split right away I didn’t even get a chance to know his name. I don’t even have a name. Isn’t that sad?
I finally get to my destination, my new home and I got to leave right away. It was great, besides that the person selling me put a huge 75 one me whatever that means. I went home with her and she stuck me in this dark black room.A few days later the same lady that can and picked me up started wrapping my with some colorful paper. I was so scared. Trapped and left alone until one day I felt the movement of something. I was relocating. Only upstairs when I smelt pine and sure enough the next day the paper had been opened and I could breathe again. The girl was filled with joy to see me but still never know I had feelings. Someday she will use me just like all off the others. I hope it’s soon though I can’t wait any longer to meet my next big adventure.
People don’t know anything about me and the always say nothing besides a human has feelings well I beg to differ. I for one am way more than that. I’m something everyone uses. People love me when they get me for gifts. You can use us just about anywhere but me I from the mall so you can only use me there. Do you know what I am?
The whole process is long and hard for us visa cards. We have to go through a machine that takes our circle plastic piece and cuts it to the perfect size. That is our birth as humans would say, except our birth hurts when the knife cuts us down to a normal box size. Next we travel through brushes that clean us making sure we are all god to go to the numbering station this is the most painful part of it all. Every person has a different finger print well that what numbering is. The big fat monster puts all these marking upon our bodies. I hate them I feel all gangster with the tattoos. We all have different ones. My numbers are 374329074662225. Once the monster is done with the torture we move onto the mailing room. We each get a special wrapping then get packed into different boxes depending on where you are supposed to end up. My friend and I got split right away I didn’t even get a chance to know his name. I don’t even have a name. Isn’t that sad?
I finally get to my destination, my new home and I got to leave right away. It was great, besides that the person selling me put a huge 75 one me whatever that means. I went home with her and she stuck me in this dark black room.A few days later the same lady that can and picked me up started wrapping my with some colorful paper. I was so scared. Trapped and left alone until one day I felt the movement of something. I was relocating. Only upstairs when I smelt pine and sure enough the next day the paper had been opened and I could breathe again. The girl was filled with joy to see me but still never know I had feelings. Someday she will use me just like all off the others. I hope it’s soon though I can’t wait any longer to meet my next big adventure.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Christmas Memories
AUTHOR'S NOTE: Waking up early to open presents and spending time with family is the best thing to do on Christmas. Traditions are apart of my family because you do the same thing every year, but every year it just gets better.
Memories are traditions which come every year. Traditions are apart of my family. Every year we have spend Christmas Eve with my dad’s side of my family at our house. We spend time together, share presents and more together. We also go sledding and go through the lights on Eve. Christmas day comes and we get up super early to open presents from Santa. Once that is done we have a few hours before we go to my grandparents house for my mom’s side of the family. We enjoy the company of the family and open presents. I love Christmas it is the most beautiful time of the year and I can’t wait for this year. because It’s going to be a Wonderful Christmas
Memories are traditions which come every year. Traditions are apart of my family. Every year we have spend Christmas Eve with my dad’s side of my family at our house. We spend time together, share presents and more together. We also go sledding and go through the lights on Eve. Christmas day comes and we get up super early to open presents from Santa. Once that is done we have a few hours before we go to my grandparents house for my mom’s side of the family. We enjoy the company of the family and open presents. I love Christmas it is the most beautiful time of the year and I can’t wait for this year. because It’s going to be a Wonderful Christmas
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