My Book Synopsis is for Twilight, and it's under older posts.

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10/23/07- Which of these decades had the best music?

The '80s and the '90s because I grew up listening to both. I really like both a lot too. I mean seriously who could ever forget the fierce competition between Nsync and The Backstreet Boys????? Who could forget the song "Love is a battlefield," or "Total Eclipse of the Heart" ? Well, there are a FEW exceptions to the '70s. The song "Stayin' Alive" is a perfect example, but they didn't play that on the radio, did they Mr. Clark????

10/24/07- Do you like to hunt? Why/ Why not?

I WANT TO HUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Only, I have to learn first. I hope I can hunt turkeys. Since my dad doesn't have a son to hunt with, who else but his oldest daughter? DON'T even THINK about suggesting youngest either!

You see, he should take me because if Kendall had a gun, she'd miss on purpose just to scare the prey and laugh!!! Okay, so what if I'd laugh too????

Journal Topics

10/22-27/07

10/22/07- What's better ----> an easy class with loads of homework or a hard class with very little work? Explain.

Most people would say the easy class because the lots of work would be (but of course) easy to do, and you'd get it done quickly. I disagree with this. Yes, I mean it will be easy for you to do, but there's more to it than that. I would rather take the harder class because how will I know my full potential if I take the easy way out?

10/23/07- Which of these decades had the best music?

The '80s and the '90s because I grew up listening to both. I really like both a lot too. I mean seriously who could foget the fierce competition between Nsync and The Backstreet Boys??

10/24/07- Do you like to hunt? Why/ Why not?

I want to learn how to hunt, but my parents haven't taught me yet. So far, I fish, and the others just "can't keep their eyes off me" because I catch Everything except the fish. Once, I caught a tree on the other side of the creek at New Creek. Another time, my line got caught under a rock, and I thought I caught a fish. Talk about EMMMMMMMMMMBARASING!!!! Even though I can't catch anything, I still have fun! The fish still bite and steal my gum! Evil fish!

10/25/07- Nearly nine weeks into the school year... has your initial new lunchtime opinion changed?

No. It's fine for me. I don't have a problem with it. Hmmmmm.... Or do I????????? ... It's a mystery... Actually, it's okay, but could it be longer? Hey! You can't blame a girl for trying. These next two sentences are way off topic. EXACTLY 2 MONTHS UNTIL CHRISTMAS, AND 8 months 'til my sweet sixteen! EEEEEKKKKK!!!!!

10/26/07- Do you (or will you someday) play the lottery? Explain.

Are you kidding? Of course I'm going to waste my money! Duh! Cause, yah know, I'm only gonna be a teacher. So I'll like have plenty of money! Just kidding. Too much sarcasm, huh? You gotta admit though it was kinda funny! Maybe a little... Okay barely... sheeesh... are ya happy now?

Extended Journal #2 - 10/19- Great job lousy pay...Lousy job great pay? Which one? Explain.


Considering the fact that our society has become much worse, by the time I reach the real world, It will most likely become a little/lot worse. I would rather pick a great job with lousy pay. When I am an employee, I would like to be treated with respect, and if it's a great job, then, maybe, my great employer will give me a raise! (A raise won't be a main concern though!) However, even if they don't. Money doesn't matter. It doesn't matter in the end, so why now? Yeah, I know why, but as long as I have all the necessary items and the Good Lord's blessing, I'll be the happiest girl ever. Let's see a rich, lonely person with a crappy job top that!

Extended Journal: 10/16/07- Of all the pet names you've ever heard which one had the coolest?

Well, I don't have a favorite, but fear not my fellow blogees for I have a top five.

5) Tandem Max Keplinger (our dog)

4) Elvis (my grandma's neighbor's dog)

3) Fish Fred (our deceased pet fish) (IT LIVED FOR 7 YEARS!!!)

2) Gabrielle (my grandma's other neighbor's dog's name) (she named him after an arch angel of the Lord because he was a special blessing to her!) (HOW SWEET!!!)

1) Peekaboo (my special little kitty who plays hide and seek with me! What's even cuter is my little neighbor calls her "PEEK...BOO.!" awww)

Is it really my fault that I can't narrow it down???? Sorry? What? Our neighbors have awesome names for their pets thank you very much, but mine is the cutest because Peekaboo's such a cuuuttee kitty!!)

Journals 10/15/07 - 10/19/07

10/15- What is the most annoying pet naming convention?


I don't know, and it's not much of a topic that I concern about often. Okay, I did see some dog commercial thing. Anyways, the guy yells," MR. BARKY VON SHNOUSER!!!!!!!!! mr. barky von shnouser..." Yeah, I thought it was really stupid, but I'll admit it was funny, well... somewhat.


10/16- Of all the pet names you've ever heard which one had the coolest?


Well, I don't have a favorite, but I can't help it. I like all of our pets' names a lot. The same goes for our neighbors too!



10/18- Suggest three journal topic questions for future use.


For this journal, I shall arrange my ideas in a top three sequence.
3) What is/or was your favorite extra curricular activity?
2) What's your least favorite assignment?
1) Would you rather take a two hour test or practice with the band for two hours?
I really think that the others should do my number one journal because i'd love to see their answer. That's not as much as me wanting to actually see them attempt to march though. Just kidding guys!


10/19- Great job lousy pay...Lousy job great pay? Which one? Explain.


Considering the fact that our society has become much worse, by the time I reach the real world, It will most likely become a little/lot worse. I would rather pick a great job with lousy pay. When I am an employee, I would like to be treated with respect, and if it's a great job, then, maybe, my great employer will give me a raise! However, even if they don't.

Journal Topics 10/9-12/07


10/09/07-How do you like your eggs?
(yeah, yeah- food again. Sue me, I'm hungry.)


Wow! Another random question! I'm okay with that, but why does it have to be about eggs? I don't really like them. I sort of like the scrambled eggs at 4H camp, but only if there's ketchup.


10/10/07-Write me a get well card/message/sentiment.


Dear Mr. Selfish English Teacher... I'm just kidding. I'm sorry that your lack of suntan lotion caused you to become a "red head". I hope that "hot head" cools down. You just cuddle up with your little superman comics and relax. No, seriously, I'm sorry that you don't feel well. Of course, I want you to get better. Well see you soon (at the Carlisle Competition) (just kidding again!)- Kendra


10/11/07-Redecorating is imminent... which three framed posters shoud go away and why?


I don't care which ones you get rid of as long as you don't take down the batman poster by the chalkboard. I like it a lot because it's really cool. I used to practically grow up with Batman, Spiderman, and other cartoons like that. I always remember watching Batman with my dad when I was three years old. Don't get rid of it- PLEASE!!!


10/12/07- Are or were you satisfied with your first marking period performance in this class?


I may not have received an A, but I'll be okay. 'Ya know? I mean life carries on, and I gave it my all. My B+ has the same amount of points as an A in a regular class. Yes, I am satisfied for getting a grade like this when I have band almost everyday.

I am taking a pass on this Book Synopsis. However, have no fear, for I will have one done maybe this week.

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Journal Topics 10/01-05/07


10/01/07- Did you have trouble completing the quotes assignment?


Yesss! Okay, I'll be honest, it was to a certain extent. Then again, I am a simple-minded person so there's your answer. Oh, by the way, thanks for the Air O Gram, and yes I rememebered to do my quotes, but not because of that. I'll have you know that made me laugh while I marched off the field!


10/02/07- Who is your hero?
('Cause it's, you know,"hero day.")


He preached daily in the temples, and died on the cross for our sins to be forgiven. Long after, another fought in the Korean war, battled cancer for ten years, and raised a family. Can you guess who my two heroes are? Here, I'll just give the answer. They are Jesus and Granddad. Both of them are amazing(but Jesus more because it's suppose to be that way), are my role models, and have been there for me whenever I needed someone. (Others have too though. I thank them as well.)


10/03/07- Critique each hallway's homecoming decour.


I wouldn't really know. They are all very nice to me, but most of them have either fallen or were torn. I can tell you this, however, the people who spent the time working on this deserve a round of applause for their hard work and a job well done.


10/04/07- Based on your life now- predict your death.
(Yay morid!)- ha ha Mrs. Warrick said "Morbid doom!"(for our show)

I predict that it will be like the movie Hangman's Curse. I will be like the character Ian who tries to hang himself to help someone else. So he can save another persons life. Maybe I will be crucified upside down like the disciple Peter by some anti God person. Who knows? Maybe my prediction is that I won't die, but I'll live until the rapture, when Jesus Christ takes us to Heaven.

10/05/07- Homecoming ----------------> Who will win? Predict the score.

Okay, I'm trying to get ready for the game right now. Therefore I will make it short, sweet, simple, and to the point. I hope we win, but I hope the other team does at least have the opportunity to score once. I know that I would hate it if I lost with the score of zero. Well, I have to go put up signs with Raze if I make it on time. Oh and my prediction of the score is us: 34 them: 17. I don't know why. They were just random numbers that popped into my head go figure! Anyways, watch me end up losing my voice tonight then croaking at the dance. Yipes! That's a scary thought!

My Book Synopsis for...
Twilight

Title: Twilight

Author: Stephenie Meyer

Publication date: September 2005

Page count: 498

Type: Fiction

Started on: The end of September (not quite sure the official date) (sorry about that)

Finished on: Once again (sorry but i forgot to record that!!!)

My grade: A+

1. Why did I decide to read this book?

The question should be, "Why didn't I decide to read this book?" Okay, well, at lunch Halea had this book with her to give back to Katie because she was done with it. Katie didn't have any room for it so I told her I would keep it for her until fourth block. Well, I started reading it in Driver's Ed and immediately it caught my undivided attention. It was almost like Harry Potter, a book you couldn't dream of shutting. When fourth block came Katie was ready for her book, but she noticed that I was reading it. "Is it good?" she asked me. "Yes, I love it already!" I said enthusiastically. She let me borrow it, and I'm glad she did because I think she got me into a new set of books aside from Harry Potter. Thanks Katie!

2. Plot summary (avoiding major spoilers when possible):


The story begins with a teenage girl named Bella who decides to live with her lonesome father in Forks. She does this because she doesn't want to really hold her mother and her new husband Phil down. When Bella first gets there, the locals practically isolate, and they stare at her a lot too. Not to mention, the guys seem to stare with strange curiosity. Even she caught a lot of guys' attention, a certain teenage boy has her attention- Edward Cullen. There's something strange about that family, but she just can't put her finger on it. Why do they miss school so much for a long time? Especially when it's sunny. Why did Edward skip class when they were doing a lab that required taking some blood? When she goes to La Push, she sees an old friend- Jacob Black. He warns her about a legend his father believed to be true. One about the wolves and the blood suckers. However, she makes a new friend named Jessica, and after they become friends, others practically line up wanting to be friends with her. Finally, Edward warms up to her, and eventually things change a lot. Edward confesses his secret to Bella- he's a vampire. That's not the only problem. A misunderstanding leads her into deep trouble with a tracker. This vampire wants her and he won't take no for an answer. Now everyone she loves is at stake. Now she'll find out if Edward's love is really worth the pricey cost.



3. What is the setting, and why is it important to the novel?

The setting of this story takes place in Forks, Washington. It is a very important setting because it is damp, dark, dreary, it has plenty of forests, and it's population is low. All those qualities are important for a vampire. You see, when they go out in the sunlight, the tend to shimmer (if you want more details read the book!). I know you're probably thinking, "So! What difference does that make?" Well, it does make a lot of a difference. It's difficult to explain too, but let's just say that it's almost completely obvious that they don't look human at all in the sunlight. Also they have perfect hide outs and hunting grounds provided by the forest. It also gives the vampires the opportunity to live a "somewhat" human life in an environment that isn't overly crouded.

4.Who are the main characters, and what roles do they play in the novel?

The main characters are Bella Swan, Charlie Swan, Renee and James, The Cullen Family, Jessica, and Mike. Bella plays the main character because the whole book is pretty much about her. Her character plays the "new kid on the block" and falls in love with the dreamy "everyday" Romeo. The Cullen Family plays the role of Bella's "family" because they have warmed up to her so much that they treat her like family. Edward Cullen plays the role of her romantic yet dangerous boyfriend. Renee is Bella's mother, who's constantly nagging her to e-mail her about her life in Forks, and Phil is herBella's stepdad who gives her a Linkin Park CD. Charlie is Bella's real dad who she goes to live with, and he is Chief Police in Forks. Jessica is practically the first friend Bella makes, and she introduces her to her other friends such as Mike. Mike is not only one of Bella's friends, but he is also a guy who finds that he really likes her too.

5. What is/are the main conflict(s) in the novel?

The main conflicts in the novel are whether Bella and Edward will be together because he does not want to kill her. The other conflict is between Edward and James, and Bella and James. Bella has a conflict with James because he wants to kill her, and he's practically threatening her by "using" her family. Edward and James have a conflict because whenever somebody puts Bella, the love of his life, in danger, then he feels as he he must destroy them. The last conflict is whether Bella should stay in Forks or not. I'd give you more details, but that would spoil the book.

6. Describe the climax of the novel.

When it is known that the trackers are near, Bella goes into hiding. Later, though she receives a call from the head hunter-James. He is the one who wanted her, or at least to drink her blood. He lures her into a trap, her old dance studio. James tricks her into thinking that he's got her mother with him, but it turns out it was just a home video of her mother. Renee was still in Florida safe. Finally, she realizes that there is no way out until the Cullens arrive, but are they too late?

7. What is the significance of the book's title? Is the title appropriate, or would I change it to something else?

The significance of the book title is it's the one time that Edward is most likely not hunting. The time that the two can be together when he's not thirsty. I believe that the title is most definetely appropriate for this book. I wouldn't even dream of changing a title such as "Twilight". For some reason, it seems catchy, but I can't explain why. Probably because it is unique and creative.

8. What is my opinion about this book? Why (give specifics)?

I believe that this book is just amazing because of the suspence, drama, and love. When the hunters came in this book, I could barely put it down. Whenever it was time to put our books away or the bell rang, I didn't want to put it down. I just wanted to refuse because it was just that good! It seemed as if everytime while I was in the middle of reading it, it was okay, but when I left off, it was at a suspensful part. Just my luck, huh? The love between Bella and Edward was just wonderful to read. When I read the part about her visiting him at his house, I couldn't help myself from just reading some parts over and "aww"ing.