The Giver: Prompt

           I don't think that 12 year olds are ready to chose their own careers. They aren't ready because they most likely just started middle school and didn't fully mature yet, and lastly because if kids cant even handle homework and dislike getting up early to go to school, theres no chance of them getting up to go to work.
           Since kids didn't fully mature, they won't take their work seriously. They might skip a day or won't finish their work , not realizing that their boss will fire them if it continues. This could cause much kayos in our world. Also since kids don't want to go to school or get up in the morning to do so, I am sure they wouldn't want to do that for work. This proves kids aren't ready to choose their careers.
            Even though I don't think kids are ready to choose their careers, but if I had to choose my life assignment now I would choose to be a nurturer. I would choose to be a nurturer because I enjoy playing with little kids and taking car of them.
            

The Giver: Connection

"You know the rules. Two children-one male, and one female- to each family unit." This text reminds me of how in some country's only a certain amount of kids per family are allowed I got  this text from page 8. This connection is a text to world. 

The Giver: book club

A perfect world, is only imaginable if you live where I live. A perfect world would be different from our world because in a perfect world there would be no crime and no violence. There would also be people that aren't in dept and also no poverty.  Our world would have no similarities with a perfect world because our world doesn't have any perfect qualities. When I image a perfect day in a perfect world, I think of waking up in a beautiful home where i can get up get go outside and get a hi and a nice warming smile from anyone. I also imagine being able to go to work and earning a paycheck that allows me too pay off important things as well as use the rest of the money to enjoy myself. Also I would imagine ending my day with a nice dinner with my family, then go to sleep in a cozy bed without worrying about any problems, because there is none. Now thats a perfect world!

My New Guinea Pig!

This is my Guinea Pig Kirby!

  I finally got a Guinea Pig! I have always wanted one. My parents said I needed to prove I was responsible before getting one. So I decided to always listen to my mom and do whatever I was told. And I ended up getting one
  I got my Guinea Pig 3 days ago, its name is Kirby and its light brown and white. Its my responsibility to take care of it whether its cleaning its cage or putting his food in his cage. A Guinea Pig is alot of work everyday I make sure to feed it and every week I make sure I clean its cage. I will be sure to do this forever so I can keep my Guinea Pig.

Guinea pigs

   I have always wanted a Gines pig since I could remember. This year I plan on finally getting one! So i decided to do some research, so im ready. Thing I researched mostly about were how much care does it need what supplies are needed for it and many more things about ginea pigs. Heres what I found.

Behavior:Guinea pigs rarely bite or scratch, but they can be messy-scattering food, water and bedding all over their cages. Their vocabulary includes about nine sounds, from whistling to purring to squealing. They are most active at dusk and dawn, but easily adjust to the routine of your household. Guinea pigs can be fun to watch. They like to explore new settings, but if scared, they’ll either freeze or scatter in different directions

Looks:Guinea pigs come in a variety of colors and coats from which you can choose. They may be a solid color, or a combination of two or three colors. Their coat may be short, long, silky or whorled. There are even hairless guinea pigs! If you choose a long-haired guinea pig, be prepared to help him groom himself by combing him once every two or three weeks


Cleaning of the cage:To keep your
pet’s home clean and safe, change the bedding daily. Once a week, thoroughly wash and disinfect his cage with a solution of one ounce of bleach mixed in a liter or quart of water. Be sure the cage is rinsed well and completely dry before adding fresh bedding and putting Piggy back inside. Rinse feeders and waterers every day, too. And keep your friend’s home dry, as dampness can cause illness

Feeding:
Guinea pigs are strict herbivores. They should be fed a complete, pelleted diet made especially for guinea pigs that contains at least 16% crude protein. The pellets should not be fed more than 90 days after their milling. Also provide small amounts of grass hay, and supplement Piggy’s diet with a source of active ascorbic acid, such as a handful of cabbage or half a handful of kale (washed and fresh) or a quarter of an orange. Because guinea pigs can’t produce their own Vitamin C, you should add a Vitamin C supplement to their water as well a teaspoon of Vitamin C liquid to 12 ounces of water. The water will need to be replaced daily, however, as the Vitamin C will lose its potency rather quickly.

Sledding in the the snow!

             During winter recess I went sledding. Before I left my house I made sure I had on my snowsuit, jacket, gloves and boots. Once I had all of those things on I headed out. The hill I was going to sled was only a couple minutes away. So I decided to walk there. I finally reached the big hill and  climbed all the way to top. I reached the top and looked down, it was really tall and scary. But I put those fears aside and decided I would try it. First I layed my sled on the top of the hill. Next I sat on it thinking about the ride down and how I will feel. Lastly I held the sled tightly and gave my self a little push. It started to go down.

             My body filled with fear while I hold on the sled with all my force. I scream a little on the way down. But once I realized I was almost to the bottom I didn't feel scared I actually felt proud that I faced my fears. The sled stopped as I reached the bottom. I got off my sled and ran back up for another turn. It was really fun and now I am not scared. I must of done it about 20 times till I got tired and decided to go home. I cant wait till it snows again for me to go sledding.!

My great fishing trip!

As I walked toward the brand new blue and white boat sitting on the lake looking as new as a baby. Just waiting for us to hop on and take a ride. The aroma of fresh fish and lake water filled the air. My heart filled with excitment! I took a minute to notice all the the people swimming in the lake. "Vroom Vroom" the engine of the boat roared as i stepped on the boat.I grabbed my pole. It was an old little pole that had been used many times, I could tell by the deep scratches and faded coloring. Next I took my seat. We took off towards the middle of the lake. Once we reached the middle of the lake we let the anker down. Fist I grabbed a slipert slimy piece of bait that had a pungent smell making me hold my nose with one hand... and the bait with the other. Then I placed it on my hook.Then i held the pole with one hand and carefully kept letting the line down till I felt it plop on the bottom of the lake. Just then i knew it had reached the bottom. It is as silent as a tiger ready to catch its pray, while wait for someone to catch the first fish of the boat. Suddenly I felt a tug on my pole, then realized i had i fish at the end of my pole.Then it was like war between me and the fish as I pulled and it pulled. In a blink of an eye I took control over the fish and reeled it up. I snatched it off my hook and held it up as if it were a medal. I was so proud that i caught the first fish of the boat. I couldnt help but smiling. My dad said gob job and smiled too. The driver of the boat patted me on the back and held the fish in front of me, while my dad snaped a picture. "I will never foget this trip" I whispered to myself. After that everyone started to catch fish. By the end of the day tons of fish had been caught and the driver took us back. "What a wonderful day!" I said to myself.

My main goals for 2011

My Goals

#1 Buy a nook.

    I want to buy a nook because it allows me to read books I don't have. It also will allow me to read certain books for free. Reading is one of my favorite passions. By getting the nook I can read everyday which will increase my reading level. I will try to accomplish this goal by saving up my allowance I get every other week.

#2 Get a pet.

  

       I want to get a pet because it will show my parents how responsible I am when i take care of it and feed it. My apartment doesn't allow dogs or cats but small pets are allowed like a fish or bunny etc....  I would prefer a guinea pig because there small and easy to take care of. I will try to accomplish this goal by helping out my parents more and showing how responsible I am.

#3 Blog once a week

  

        I love to blog and hope to blog for the rest of my life. In school we have to blog once a week which I normally don't do either because I forgot or was to busy. But this year I will plan ahead and make sure I fit in one at least one blog post for the week. Its fun to blog and read other people's blog. I will accomplish this goal by planing the week before what day and time I will blog this way I cant make plans that day or time.