Reading and Writing

If I could not read and write my life be be drasticly different. I wouldn't be in school and I probably couldn't take care of myself very much. I wouldn't be able to drive, read signs, or write directions. I would need somebody that could read to interprate things for me so I could do daily things. Without being able to read I wouldn't know what was going on in the world because the newspaper would be useless. Without being able to write I couldn't write checks or apply for credit cards. 

Beowulf Movie

I have to say that the movie we watched in class about Beowulf was really bad. To me it seemed to be the worst movie I have seen in a long time. It didn't follow the book hardly at all. Having Grendel's mother as a attractive women that suduces Beowulf was tacky. All of that was just stuff that confuses the viewer and gets off the real stories path. Also having Beowulf fight Grendel naked was deffinatly not nesessary to the story. I personally love the Beowulf story according to the book but if I had seen this movie first it would have been a different story. Maybe there are some good movies about Beowulf, but it was most certainly not this one.

Spring

Spring makes me think about a new beginning because it comes after winter. It symbolizes a fresh start from a cold, plain winter. Spring is the start up of sports after a long off season. I finally get to get outside and exercise and play some soccer or baseball. It also has the best tempature because its not too hot, like in the summer; and not too cold, like in the winter. It also means that everything starts to grow again like trees and flowers. 

Life Without Potatoes

My life without potatoes would be very difficult. I usually eat some sort of potato product everyday. Such as french fries, mashed potato, sweet potato or potato slices. Without these delious side items, meals would be less tasty. I would probably have to find some other food to replace potatoes but it wouldn't be the same. 

Leaders

I admire the kind of leader that does what he knows is right. Not being influenced by outside people or somebody complaining, but sticking on the plan that was decided on. Also I admire leaders who don't abuse there powers or try to lead people in the wrong direction. Leaders that I usually admire most are my coaches. 

Friendship

"Friendship doubles joy and halves grief" This proverb means alot to me because my friends are very important to me. They can be fun to be around and can help you if you have a problem. It has been true in my life when we won district in soccer last year and we were really happy. It made even better that we were all friends and got to enjoy it together. 

Similar Sire, Similar Scion

This meaning is, "Like Father, Like Son". This applies to which family member I am most like because I look and act like my dad. My dad is very cheap with money and will go out of his to get a deal and I somewhat do that too. My dad is also very laid back and calm and I usually act the same. 

Family

Family means a lot to me. I feel like I have to do everything I can to help or protect my other family members. My place in my family is to help my two sisters and help work with my dad.