brian09’s Blog

                 What a great experience this has been. Meeting new people, talking about common interests. And the fact that they are across the WORLD from us, amazes me. This has been of great interest to me and I would first like to thank Sue Waters, and Ms. Wyatt from Australia for coming up with such a marvelous idea. I was very inexperienced at the start of this competition pertaining to blogging. But the instructions the activities for posts were truly interesting and it motivated me to write whatever I felt should be written. These blogs really inspire young students to become independent when necessary. I really appreciate the time I spent doing the activities in this competition, it was a great experience.

                   I have made a drastic improvement in blogging with the help of this competition. During the competition time I have written over 20 posts. Not because of the competition only for it only consisted of 10 weeks. The competition motivated me to share myself to the world in the appropriate way. I received over 170 comments. I really appreciated this; it showed me that people were actually interested in what they were reading. With that I have had over 150 visitors. Though I wasn’t the only blog in the world, and while in STUBC08 I was very withheld to reading other people blogs from within my own interest. It was great to see the diversity of children’s interests, hobbies, and so much more all over the world. It turns out that someone 8,000 miles away, was not different from me at all. Of course there will be different interests, but we’re all the same in at least one way, and it was cool to see this for myself. And in seeing those blogs, I left at least 100 comments on the other blogs. I was very disappointed not to be drawn into conversation from someone over in Australia, but it was still great to at least be talking to someone.

                 In my opinion, my best post was Rays Fail to Clinch East. It may have not been to many, but I am a die hard baseball fan. And I took the time to transition myself to the shoes of a baseball commentator and it felt good to just be able to talk like they would, and speak of sports as they would. It wasn’t so long, it wasn’t intricate to the point it was amazing, it was just simple. And I like simplicity. One day, if I don’t make it to a professional level in baseball, I hope to be around sports at all times, and most likely be a commentator. This competition improved my blogging, boosted my motivation, and helped push my knowledge and realize the perpetuity of thinking. It wasn’t the biggest thing ever, but you could definitely make your time worth while in this competition. When writing to an audience as big as the world, nothing changed, which is another thing that has changed. I was never a shy kid, but I am very worried about what people think of me. This competition built my confidence of my knowledge. I am no longer afraid of sharing what I believe in or want to stand for. It was just overall a great thing for all students.

                 Again this was a great idea and I thank Sue Waters and Ms. Wyatt with ample gratitude. I couldn’t appreciate more the time and dedication they put into trying to make a difference in the students all over the world. They have truly made a difference. I thank them once more, I hope to be in touch with them, and it was nice meeting all you from the world!!

Anything you want…do it

Its a long road

To forever…

                  This Thursday is a very special day for all Americans. This Thursday is Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving was said to have started around 1620, when the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The story is told that these pilgrims landed in this new establisment and celebrated, as in thanks for their arrival to whoever they worshipped, and feasted on delicious, juicy turkey and colorful pumpkin pies. Though how much of this true? The answer to that is one thing. That the pilgrims arrived in Plymouth, Massachusetts on Novemeber 2nd, 1620. Though what really is true that in the year of 1621, these pilgrims that landed at Plymouth, decided to feast for three days. There was no account of this being calling the “Thanksgiving Feast.” We also do not know the approximate days that this feast occurred. What historians suspect is that this feast must have occurred between the days of September 21st and November 11th. This feast membered the colonists and the indians of the area. Approximately 90 Wampanoag Indians and 52 colonists were said to have attended this feast. There are two remaining accounts of how historians believed Thanksgiving was brought up. One was a letter from colonist Edward Winslow, in which he mentions some of the food and activities. Another was a book written by William Bradford 20 years later. This account was lost for nearly 100 years. Abraham Lincoln named Thanksgiving an annual holiday in 1863.

                 Thanksgiving is a great time for the families who celebrate. There is plenty of food, and there is also plenty of time to catch up on family related things amongst the relatives. I love Thanksgiving. Yes, because of the food. But it is a very involved holiday. Christmas is more based on presents. Yes that’s great, but it’s not what it’s about and that is often confused. Thanksgiving is time of gratefulness for all you have, and what better way to celebrate than a big feast. It doesn’t matter which way Thanksgiving was brought up, but all I know is that it’s here and it’s a great holiday to share with your family.

               Happy Thanksgiving!!

          Every student enjoys a certain topic that they would enjoy to learn about in school. What is your special interest? Why?

               Imagine one day you came home from school on a Friday. You were expecting to call your friends, or Instant message them for hanging out purposes. Though, there was no computer. There was no phone. Then, there you notice a a quill pen, a small container of ink, and a fresh piece of blotting paper. This is the only way to communicate with anyone now. Those plans you expected to make that night wouldn’t be made unless you like to run, or you are an experienced cattle-driver. This is how it was back then. They did not have any such technology as we do nowadays. Technology is a great convenience to everyone. Of course, many exceed the limit of appropriation sometimes when using technology, but this was expected. Technology for the most part has affected citizens of the world in a positive way. Now, those plans that you would like to make for tonight…Yeah it’s possible now.

                    Also, back then they didn’t have Television until it was introduced in 1939! They also had no vestige of radio until 1923! Their entertainment was each other. Or the stereoscope, an optical instrument in which two pictures take by two different views are viewed, one by each eye, producing the effect of a single picture of the object, was used as a parlor entertainment. It is so interesting to see how the world has developed. We can talk to people from all over the world like they’re our next door neighbor. Back then, these people couldn’t fathom the existence of those people. Our world should be very appreciative the hard work and dedication our past and current generations have brought to us, and also our future generations and what they will bring to us.

Then….Compared to Now…

What sport(s) do you play??

What sports are big in your country at the moment??

What do you do for fun?? – Kelly from Australia

     To answer those questions, I am a very athletic person. I play many sports. I play baseball, basketball, football, swimming, and Lax (Lacrosse). My main sports are baseball, football, and basketball respectively in level of importance to me. Outside of my sports world, I have many other hobbies that I commit to. These other hobbies include skim boarding, surfing, and snowboarding in the winter. For fun, I love the winter for snowall fights and hanging out with friends anywhere.

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Dear President Obama,
        I sincerely congratulate you on your victory in the Presidential Election of 2008. I know you are filled with much benevolence and I now have gained the gratitude to speak of you in veneration. I never really revealed much interest in the presidency, most likely because I wasn’t surrounded by students who were dedicated to politics. Though, I have gained much knowledge and realization on the prominence and the overall seriousness of the Election. With this knowledge, I write to you with praise and admiration; job well done President Obama, I can’t wait to experience the oppurtunities you pass on to our Blessed America.
Reading this, you may expect inexperience, but serious matters are all over President Obama and the main one I take much concern to, is Education. The concerns of our issues obviously differ between people, especially if those people differ in parties, however focusing on such matters like securing the lives of our soldiers, or gas prices declining in an incessant manner, hence just fixing our ecnomy, all are based on the matters of Education. A proficient analogy would be a dictator. A dictator directs orders on specific issues; education can compare. Our future depends on the lives within the ages of precisely the ages of 1- 25. In 30 years, whos going to discover new life on a separate planet? How will NASA discover if any transmissions were sent in the year 2020? Who’s going to save the lives of innocent beings afflicted with catastrophical disorders? Who’s going to be President? Yes, of course we have students who are very studious and care greatly of the performance through their school lives. But whatever we study for now, may not even be in existence later.

         The country’s intellect is decreasing with agitation. So many connections can be made with the base being Education. China will be the future of us, President. This connects to foreign dependency. We will rely on them for answers, we will be depending on them for products, just like we are now. We aer struggling in war right now. We obviously need intelligence to figure out a strategic plan to be cautious yet securing. I know that now you will be able to do this, but can you or anybody in this world honestly say they know the future within the war category as this moment? We could be fighting in 30 years by another mishap, and no one in the right mind today could predict it was coming. That is why we need it now, we cant put i off. Geniuses are everywhere. Talent is overflowing. Destitue is increasing. Carelessness is rising emphatically. We need everything we can get. We need the Education to be filling and sensational. We need the guidance among the educators to be wise, and powerful. Some people in this world can care less of what might happen. Some people think its ok to be a nobody, and bring people down with them. Rightfully may I say, who’s stopping them? No one. No! No one is stopping them, but everyone is provoking them. Abuse, rejection, abhorrence. Parent’s don’t understand the significance of their children’s talent. But its a domino effect. In all honesty, the parents today can relate to what their parents did to them and what they are doing to their children. Our world is genius. Our country is passionate, our country is fluctuation with power. Can I contradict myself anymore? Yet, everything I say is the truth, yet everything I say is a lie. We need to be divulge of our greatness, and quit with the pity of our young ones. This world is amazing, yet the waste of it is soon to come.

          If we motivate the continuation of wrongdoing, and if we strive to succeed what will not be there, we won’t be here. Ponder of the music written today. Intelligent? Quite so. Though, their is most definitely transition. What to people sing about. Depression, they sing about their lives in a terrible way. If we all educated the children the connection between them and their peers and relatives will greaten. My point for writing should be clear. Our world is repenting, and we dont carry the weight to direct the correct path at the moment. We need to stop being selfish, we need to stop the anger, the hatred, the pity, and we need to be interactive. One person can’t teach the world. The world needs to teach among the beings of the world. Would you listen when someone speaks about this in this manner? There’s many different ways to approach the potential of our unique country. What can you do that fulfills my, but not just my, everyone’s, request. Economy, based on Education. How is it possible to predict stock? How is it possible for the human brain to fathom where they want their money and actually explain why? Right now, it’s impossible. But nothing should be impossible we can do it all, but we need the education; we need things to be done right. You’re the leader, you are the only hope of directing us and our education. I know I want better education, but is that mockery? Not at all. Necessarily I’m speaking of myself. I want better education, but I want better for the world. There is a different education for everyone. I am absolutely positive that not everyone is going to be a high-class working citizen and be completely affiliated with intellect beyond the average human mind. There is a position for everyone in the world. Those rightful spots, are in vacancy more and more. How we will we overcome this terror? People who work hard are losing their jobs because of this economy. The economy is breaking because people are overwhelmed by a possible loss. They are securing themselves and other people are losing theirs. It’s all based on education. We need it, President Obama. Are you willing to devote your power to the future of America? I know you are. Making kids think, moving them past what they believe is the boundary is the key. What can these kids of America really do? You will never find out unless we push eachother. What can these kids actually become? I can make a prediction, but with the dilemmas today, my prediction won’t shed a mere reflection on what will happen. You can be the change.

            Thank you for your viewing my letter, President Obama. I appreciate it very greatly. I really want to emphasize the importance of this topic. I know you are aware of all of what I have preached to you today, but I want to show you there is concern of all ages in the world, and there is skepticism within the deep emotions of many. We have the chances of becoming more than the ponderous thoughts that we all have, and I want to live and see the day. Thank you again President Obama, and I congratulate you once more on a job well done.

Sincerely,

Brian.

                  Recycling is a very important part of our world. In these days we now live, many things are possible to recycle. These items range from recycling paper and cans, to reusing energy sources. When Global Warming hit the news and people started hearing of this disaster, recycling became a must. More and more people started programs and recycled over trillions of renewable items. It shouldn’t be like this only when we are in serious need. You and your family can help in a simple way by throwing white paper in the recycling bin and not throwing cans and bottles into the trash. Schools around the world are all kicking in to receive a better environment for the children and also themselves.

                    My family and I have always been for recycling and making this world a better place. There is a benefit sometimes for recycling also just to put an incentive in your head. My Mom collects all the cans that her family and she drinks from and at the end of each month she returns them to a recycling headquarter. She receives 10 cents per can. That may not seem like a lot, but you don’t realize how much you drink. After giving all those cans in she made a good $30.00, and there is nothing wrong with a little extra pocket cash. It serves well, and it puts dinner on the table. Recycling is good for the environment, its beneficial to many, and it serves well for your family if you are rewarded. Do good for this world, because guarenteed it will do good for you back!

Save our Earth

Or Have it look like this

            This Tuesday, many schools across America have this day off. Why you ask? Veteran’s Day. This is a national holiday in which comes annually to celebrate military veterans who fought for our country. On this day, citizens of America hold many activities in an act of honoring our veterans. Some activities that take place include parades and many different types of family traditions and celebrations. This holiday is very important to the people of America, because it is the time to think of the pain and agony our veterans went through fighting for peace in our country. The pride our veterans took to the enemy was amazing, and they deserve as much respect as we can give them. Veteran’s Day is a perfect example.

          Veteran’s Day came to be way back in 1954. At the time, President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day for the soldiers who fought in World War I, and was said to be held on November 11th every year. Wilson states, “…a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day’. This thought changed, however, as Al King, an Emporia Shoe store owner, believed that this holiday needed to be celebrated for all the veterans who fought, not just the ones in World War I. His campaign begin in 1953, was pushed through the congress, and signed by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1954. This holiday, on November 11th, was said to be, “the war to end all wars,” though, unfortunately, this has proven to be false. But still, on this day, the 11th day of the 11th month, we celebrate the veterans who fought for our freedom, and we honor them with celebrations and traditions all over.

This is an example of a Veteran’s Day Memorial 37

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VETERAN’S DAY!!!

NC TIMES

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day

            This week, I have been surfing through Edublogs and I found some very interesting blogs, ones that are foreign from the U.S. One I thought was very interesting was a student named Pina. On her blog there is a post of an animal that they, Australia, call the Tassie-Devil, which I thought was very interesting. She took an amazing picture of a Tassie-Devil herself, you must see for yourself. Two other blogs I thought were very captivating were a girl named Ash’s and a boy named Viper. Ash created a post that explained the game they play in Australia called Netball. I related this sport to basketball, in which countries around the world play. It was very interesting to observe the differences and similarities of the two games. Lastly, Viper from Australia displays a passion for his favorite car, the Dodge Viper. I appreciate the fact he wrote this post, for I, myself, am into cars. This was a great blog. Come check these blogs out, I’ll leave the links below. I’ll also leave my link, let these students know who sent you=].

Pina = http://pinawya67.edublogs.org/    Ash = http://ashwya67.edublogs.org/

Viper = http://viperwya67.edublogs.org/ STUBC08!!!!!!!!