Strike Strike Hit!

My friends and I, Mari, Violeta, Nysha and Yeji. We were all in P.E, waiting and waiting until we were called to bat or to be the catchers. First Violeta hit the softball, and then second was Mari and soon it was my turn. I gripped my other hand tight, tight enough it felt like a pinch. I slowly walked towards the home base, and held the bat that was weighting on my shoulder. I stood there thinking "What if I can't hit the ball?" and I waited for Coach Henter to pitch the ball. I swung, and missed then I waited again for another pitch, after some people were arguing if I was still in or if I was out. They decided that I was still in.

Shortly after the coach sent another circular shape just like the first, and yet again I swung the bat missing for the second time. Soon it was time for the third and final pitch. I laid the bat on my shoulder once again, and swung trying to hit the ball, finally and luckily I actually hit it. I ran towards first base and accidentally slipped, running back to the base but, didn't hit the hard ground. I had actually succeeded in hitting the ball, I felt joy, soon the class was over, and everyone was heading to the buses. I got into mine, and started staring out the window, the game was completed.

Lunch of Metal

I slowly walk down the short staircase from the second in attempt to see someone I recognized downstairs. When I arrived in the Wolf Room, I walked to the table with Mari, Nysha, Yeji, Luciana, Sofia, Katy, Mae and Catarina. I could recognize Catarina and Mae's belongings on the table, and shoved Mae's bag a bit near her lunch box, I slowly turned my head searching for Mae and Catarina, shortly after I found them and sat down in the chair.

I mostly stayed quiet while they were all talking. They laughed and talked while I quietly ate my lunch, although I laughed a bit. I ate a bit of chicken with rice and realized I wasn't hungry, the rice was hard, and the chicken was dry, so I put away my food, and drank my juice. I finished my cookies and sat there listening to Mae and Catarina, while Mehr was conversing with the boys at the other table. Soon it was time to leave, and so I was on my way to math, with my lunch of metal, just like it was when I put it away.

Fools?

In A Raisin in the Sun Mama refers to Booker T. Washington and also George Murchison as, "fools" because they both only care about the inside of the box, they don't care about what's outside. Like when George says "You read books—to learn facts—to get grades—to pass the course—to get a degree. That's all—it has nothing to do with thoughts." on page 97. They don't see the importance of going to school, of getting an education. They just look at the general point of view, not the detailed point of view. Both of them were trying to help the Blacks, but failed miserably, trying to change the way life was.

Mama knows that Blacks are of "lower class" compared to the Whites, however she calls them fools, due to the fact that she knows this knowledge. So she calls them fools even though she knows why they are trying.

A Raisin in the Sun

In literature many characters search for a better way of life. One of them is a character that is searching for a better life, Ruth. She is searching, on page 91 when Mama announces that she has bought a house, Ruth responds with "PRAISE GOD!" that is also on page 91. Ruth flares up with excitement because she wanted a big change from her current life. She wants her life to change, the place she lives in, how she shares that place with other people, how bored she is with her life. She attempts to change her life by trying to talk to Walter, trying to understand him, and trying to see the best in people, but sometimes, its just impossible.

Another person that searches for a better way of life is Walter. Walter searches for a better way of life by trying to invest in a liquor store, however Mama forbids him to do so on page 71 when he argues with Mama, "Walter But, Mama, you ain't even looked at it. Mama I don't aim to have to speak on that again." He searches for the best for his family, he searches to fulfill his dream, he wants to make everyone happy. He wants to invest in the liquor store very badly, he wants to be a successful person in life. He attempts to change his life by trying to get Mama to give him some money, he argues in what he believes is right, he is trying to convince Mama to look at the liquor store and maybe she will change her mind. He doesn't think that Mama understands how much he wants to be a successful man. Many characters search for a way to change their lives.

School

Hello, today I'm positive that its the 32nd day of break and also the last one.

So here I am writing a post on the day before school starts. I'm glad we get to see friends and teachers once again, but it won't be like break, where you can forget most of your worries until school starts again. What to bring, what to eat, what to talk about, these things are typical things, I think them, my brother thinks them, everyone thinks them. Starting tomorrow, I won't have as much time for myself as during break, but its better than nothing, right?

Anyway, I'm doing this while waiting for my brother and father to finish cleaning the bathroom. Again we watched a show, but a different one. (I know you are bored of me saying we watched stuff) Its called "The OC" and its pretty good, or so I think. Its a drama and comedy show, there are many characters that play a big part, such as Ryan, Marissa, Sandy, Seth, Kristen, etc. My opinion is it is great, I think that the story line makes sense and also the characters definitely know what they're doing. I suggest maybe watching a few episode online, and maybe you might turn out wanting to watch more. Some parts aren't the best but you can skip it. (That's what we did) So whenever you're bored, try looking it up. Its just a suggestion, you don't have to okay? Just do whatever you feel like, or that you're allowed to do. :)

"X Files"

I still don't know how many days have past since break had started, I'm guessing its the 25th day.

Today I woke up, and now here I am watching "The X Files" (Its a show). Of course I'm not watching alone, I have better things to do, I'm watching with my family. Since today is Sunday, I have to spend time with my family, I don't really have a choice. Sometimes its exciting and sometimes its plain boring, but I put up with it for my family. The show is about UFOs and extra terrestrials, two main characters, and many events that continue on for a while.

We might be going to the theaters, but my brother's stomach isn't feeling very well, so we're not sure if we should go. We were thinking of watching "Avatar" if my brother gets better, and other than that we might go out and look around. I know what you're thinking, "This person has a pretty boring life." and I can't blame you, I think so too. I hope that the next week will be more exciting and fulfilling to live.

Hooray!

I can't even remember what day of vacation it is, I think that its Day 15 or something along that line.

Today, at midnight, it was New Years Eve, I stared outside looking at the fireworks that took place outside, (I live on a hill) watching so many fireworks go off around midnight. My brother and I turned on the TV, and to our "surprise" we saw the crystal ball thingy on "CNN". People counting down with fireworks shooting from the sides of the screen, "3...2...1...0!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!" screamed everyone on TV. Excited to see fireworks everyone saw the fireworks when it counted down to 0. Everyone happy, and celebrating, this was a glorious day. So here I am, typing about the mixture of colors, the gunpowder smell, filling the air, and me, laying here after watching fireworks and screaming people and etc. Now I just want to get some sleep, so I'm signing off, until next time reader.