Super Bowl 45

               The 45^th Super Bowl is bound to be won by the Packers. People usually believe the Super Bowl to be the biggest game of the football season.  Personally I love the Super Bowl, I always get together with my family and we watch the game. This year it will be different though because I will actually have a team worth cheering for. The Packers. Steelers are going to down. Everything the Steelers are going to throw at them the Packers the Packers will be ready. There is no doubt who will win this Super Bowl and I can’t wait for this glorious day to come!

Deep Water

       Around 1.2 million people die from drowning each year.  That’s more than 2 people a minute. So if this is a real story the person is very lucky to be alive. Swimming doesn’t come naturally.  If it was this person’s fist time swimming it’s bound to be hard. It’s like learning to walk. First you have to be able to roll over, then get on your knees, then crawl. Gradually you learn to use support to get up then, you start taking little steps.  Finally you let go of the support and trust yourself to let go and you’re walking. There is no stopping you then.  You have to practice and keep trying things to get better. Then the thing you are trying will be the easiest thing you will ever do.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             The first time I went to swim class I hated it, absolutely despised it.  Water was my enemy. It frightened me beyond belief.  So I thought if I made up an excuse I wouldn’t have to go in. My excuse was, “It’s to cold”. But when my instructor persuaded me to come I would just want to sit on the steps of the shallow end with all of the other little kids who were afraid too.  Then one of the swim instructors would come over and show us how to but our face in the water and blow tiny bubbles. The only thing good that came out of this situation was I was really good at blowing bubbles, and I got a little trophy with m & m’s in it for being at every class. But despite everything of my earlier years I love to swim now. It is such an easy thing for me to do.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   This must have been a horrific experience. Usually when you almost die it has an effect on you for the rest of your life. Sometimes it keeps people from trying it again. I have never had any near death experiences so I couldn’t tell you what this feels like. But I can tell it has effects on you.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           In the story “Deep Water” I thought the author William O. Douglas was very brave. After having a near death experience and the going out and trying to swim in Warm Lake. He swam across the channel of the lake and facing his fear. Then it was the easiest thing in the world for him to do. I thought he was very brave for going out and conquering his fear.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Over all I thought this story was very good. It was very descriptive and had nice word choice. But what I admired most about this story was the message. I think the message was if you had a bad experience you need to keep trying because you might learn to love it.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

The Love of Paco Taco

There once was a beautiful taco name Paco Taco. She lived in a gorgeous house and had the best friends in the world. But she still wasn’t content. She was missing something in her life. Something very important.                                                                                                                                                                                                                              “Paco”, wake up yelled Mrs. Taco. “Happy Birthday”! Paco jumped out of bed and raced down stairs. All her friends and family had come to her house for her birthday. It was a tradition in the town of Foodly Ville that all friends and family of the birthday girl or boy come to the house and celebrate. The birthday food would get a wish that would some true over night. Paco was having a great time dancing then all the sudden….. Everyone started screaming happy taco birthday. As her chocolate cake was being delivered to her with 18 sparkling candles Paco was thinking, “What do I want for my birthday wish”? Then it came to her. A brilliant idea, the thing she was missing in life. As the cake came to her it was time to make the wish. It was a wish that would change her life forever.  She closed her eyes and blew as hard as she could on the candles, made her wish. Opened her eyes and there before her was the Fairy Birthday Taco. She said and I quote “Paco you have made you wish and it shall come true. The love of your life will appear at your door step tomorrow “.                                                                                                                                                        The next day Paco woke up bright and early got dressed in her prettiest outfit, did her hair, makeup and walked down stairs and waited. She was anxious she paced for hours waiting for her door bell to chime and for the love of her life to be there. Finally after hours Paco decided to take a nap. After about  20min of dozing of the door bell chimed. Paco got up and raced to the door. She took a deep breath and opened the door expectantly to see a handsome food. But to her surprise it was her best friend Benny Burrito. “Benny”, squealed Paco you know I’m excepting someone special.                                                      “I just thought I would keep you company”, replied Benny. “Plus I wanted to meet his guy to see if he’s ok for my best friend.”  “You always got my back Ben”, murmured Paco. “Woot! Wooot! You know it baby taco”, rapped Benny. They laughed until their sides hurt. “Pacs lets go watch tv”, said Benny. They ran into the living room a race to see who would get the remote the winner got to pick the show they watched. Benny won.  But he said, “My favorite girl taco can pick the show”. He handed the remote to Paco. Hours passed the best fiends watched the tv, ate popcorn which turned into a popcorn war, talked, and laughed a whole lot. Hours passed of waiting no door bell ringing. They stayed up talking till they crashed out on the couch.                                                                                                                   Morning came Paco woke up and realized something. The love of her life did show up. She didn’t need anyone eles just Benny. She had been so stupid she didn’t realize it till now. When Ben woke up Paco stared at him, he stared back. They looked at each other for a real long time. Till Paco had the confidence to speak. ”Benny   I love you. I know I’ve been waiting for some perfect random mystery food to show up at my door but I realized it is you.”  “Paco I love you too. I have for a long time. I have just been waiting for you to have realized it.” Whispered Benny                                                                                                                                                                       That was that. They got married and lived happily ever after. Till they died (when someone ate them).This is the story of how the Taco found her true love. The moral of this story is the best people (or tacos) in life are right there in front of you. You just have to realize that.                                                                                        

Steps on how to make Pizza

1.      Grab your keys open your door and get in your car.

2.      Start your car and drive to the nearest grocery store.

3.      Park, turn off the car and open your door. Close your door and lock the car.

4.      Walk into the store.

5.      What you will need is some type of pre-made pizza crust, pizza sauce, cheese, and any other ingredients you want on your pizza.

6.      Walk to the bread aisle and get the type of crust you want.

7.      Then go to the canned goods aisle and get what ever type of pizza sauce you want.

8.      Finally go to the dairy department and choose the best mozzarella cheese you can find. (or any other cheese you might want).

9.      Walk to the check out counter and pay.

10.  Stroll back to your car, unlock it then, once you’re in your car, start it.

11.  Drive home.

12.  Once you’re home, grab your groceries, and open you car door. Get out of your car. Slam the door shut and go inside your house.

13.  Walk into the kitchen; put your grocery bags down on a sanitized area.

14.  Go to the sink turn the warm water on get some soap and wash your hands. Dry when done.

15.  Finally, its time to make the pizza.

16.  Other household items you might need pizza pan, spoon (to spread sauce), oven mitts (to get the pizza out), cheese grater, hot pad (for when pizza is done to put pizza pan down on), pizza cutter, and plate for serving the food.

17.  Pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees.

18.  Take all your groceries out of the bag.

19.   Grab your pizza pan and grab your pizza crust (take off all packaging) place on your pizza crust on the pan.

20.  Next take your can of sauce, open it up poor some sauce around the pizza crust. Then use your spoon to spread around (not all the way to the edges).

21.  After that grab your cheese. If pre-shredded, then sprinkle all over the pizza where the sauce is. If not, you will need to grab your block of cheese (take off all the wrappings) and the cheese grater. Grate your cheese till you have about enough to cover your whole pizza.

22.  Then put on any other ingredients you want.

23.  Once you have the all done up the way you want it and the oven has reached 400 degrees place your pizza pan in the oven.

24.  Set the timer for 15-20 minutes. Check frequently. Look for when the crust is golden brown.

25.  After the 15-20 min put your oven mitts on open the oven reach in and grab the pizza pan.

26.  Take it out and place it on a heating pad.

27.  Wait 5-10 minutes while the pizza cools.

28.   After it has cooled you are ready to cut. For this you will need your pizza cutter. Grab the cutter and cut the pizza into as many pieces as wanted.

29.  Grab a plate and a piece of pizza because it’s finally time to enjoy this delicious masterpiece that you have made!

30. If pizza doesn’t turned out as planned call your local Pizza Hut.

The first Snowfall

The first snowfall of the year is always the best. The snow falls in a fast flurry. Soon everything is covered in a thick, sparkling, white blanket of snow. As soon as I realize it has been the first snowfall I want to race outside and go in the snow. Even if it’s 20 degrease below zero.

                As a little kid when the snow came I was always outside. Making snow angels, or snowmen, catching snowflakes on my tongue.  I always found something creative to do outside. Usually I went outside with my neighbors. Always I was the first person outside, and the last one to come in. As soon as I came in a missed the outdoors a lot, so my mom bribed me to stay in with hot chocolate. As soon as I got my steaming cup of hot cocoa I would sit by the window and watch the snow fall.

                Now as I’m older I have a way busier schedule. I haven’t even been able to go in the snow. As I see the little kids out in the snow. I soon remember the good old days when that used to be me. The first snowfall of the year is always the best. It always makes me think of the amazing memories I had as a young kid.                                                                                                  

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the best holiday in the entire world. It has the finest food, and the best celebration. I also think it’s the best holiday because it brings everyone together.

            The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621. It brought the Pilgrims and Native Americans together by making them work together. It was the only time it seemed like there was peace between everyone. Everyone was thankful for what they had even if it wasn’t a lot.

            Every year for Thanksgiving we pretty much always go somewhere new to eat, somewhere different from the year before. But what always stays the same is that I am with family. We have gone out to eat and we have stayed at home to eat. I personally think staying home to eat is better. You get to choose when to eat, how much you eat, and what you eat. When you go out to eat (like I did last year) I had a weird experience. Last year we went to Karl Ratsch’s (German restaurant) it had lots of older people in it, it smelled abnormal (like old carpet and mashed potatoes), and the food wasn’t the greatest. I muddled through it though because I was with my family, and that’s what matters most. I felt like it was a good experience though, because I know there are people in the world who go with so much less everyday.

            Everybody has their family traditions. I think it’s best to stay true to your traditions, because those are the things you will look back on when you’re older. Good or bad it will be the times you will remember it forever. That’s why I think Thanksgiving is the best holiday. It brings you closer with your family. You don’t have to worry about gifts. You are just there to be thankful for each other and everything you have.      

Quotes

 What are quotes? What makes quotes stand out when famous people declare them?  What do they actually mean? They sound fanatical sometimes, but usually have lots of meaning.

Some of my favorite quotes are….  
- “Dogs never bite me. Just humans.” By Marilyn Monroe,

-“When one door is closed, another one is opened.” alleged Bob Marley.,

-“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attitude of the strong.” Said Mahatma Gandhi.

-“Paris is one of the most beautiful places in all the world.” Unfortunately I was so homesick that I couldn’t appreciate its beauty.” said Tyra Banks.

- “Ok, you want me in a cage, then I will come out in beast mode.” Said Lil Wayne.

        All of these of these quotes have lots of meaning.  The quote by Marilyn Monroe, “Dogs never bite me, Just humans.” I think this means people can be really mean and nasty and all they want to do is tear you down.

Bob Marley once said “When one door is closed, another one is opened.” This means if one great opportunity passes there will always be another one. 

        I found Gandhi’s quote to the most thoughtful.  “The week can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attitude of the strong.”  I think this means forgiveness makes you a better person, and being unforgiving makes you snobby. Forgiveness is better than holding a grudge and possibly loosing this person for ever.

        Tyra Bank’s quote was most relevant to me. “Paris is one of the most beautiful places in all the world.” Unfortunately I was so homesick that I couldn’t appreciate its beauty.”  I really got what she meant it was straight to the point. She is saying that going out is fun but sometimes you need to go home and get away from all the drama.  There is no place like home!

        Lil Wayne quote is my favorite.  I feel it is a good life lesson. He says “Ok, you want me in a cage, then I will come out in beast mode.”  He is basically saying that if people are trying to hold you back you need to come out and give it your all. Just to prove them wrong.

        Overall, quotes can have a lot of meaning; some are inspirational and some are heartbreaking. What they all seem to have in common is a very strong message!