Last Blog :(

For the last blog, answer these questions:
1. What project do you think taught you the most this semester?
Definitely the first project with Excel. I had no idea how to use Excel before this class. Now, I know almost everything about it.
2. How do you like blogging? Do you plan to continue with your blog even though I'm not going to be posting topics for you to blog about?
I absolutely love blogging. It's my favorite part of this class. I had never though about blogging before this. I plan to continue blogging after this class.
3. What did you learn from the Coffee Geek Squad project? What changes do I need to make?
I learned how to manage money, kind of. =] I don't think any changes need to be made. Ms. Gay done a great job.
4. Did the snacks that I brought influence you to do your work and behave appropriately (better work ethic = higher paycheck)?
I'm pretty sure I behaved appropriately all the time. The snacks were nice, though.
5.Career/Future Visitors: Was it helpful for these individuals to visit and talk about your future goals? Would you rather just read about careers online?
I would much rather the individuals visit, rather than looking online.
6. Any other comments?
This class has been one of my favorite classes from high school. Ms. Gay is an amazing teacher. I wish her the best in her future years. She will be greatly missed. Merry Christmas.

Gift Cards.

What are your thoughts? Would you rather receive a gift or a gift card? What would you rather give?
It really doesn't matter to me. I like all gifts. Sometimes I would rather a gift card, because some people don't know what to buy. But, all gifts are alright with me. I'm not a picky person, at all.

CHS Christmas Concert.

I did not have a chance to attend the Christmas concert last night. I have went every year since 8th grade. I absolutely love their concerts. Especially at Christmas time. I could listen to our choir all day. they are so talented. I went to the one at the beginning of year. It was great.

Christmas Song.

What's your favorite Christmas song?
All I Want For Christmas is You by Mariah Carey.
It is my favorite. I could listen to it all day.

Christmas Shopping.

1.Who all are you planning to buy for this Christmas?
I usually just buy gifts for my family: mom, dad, brother and sister. I also buy gits for my best friend. I think that is the only gifts I will be buying this year.
2.Will you use your own money or does your parents/guardian give you money to spend?
I use my own money, and my parents also give me money. My dad gives me money to buy my mom and sister gifts, and my mom gives me money to buy for my dad and brother. i usually use my money to buy my friends gifts.
3.If using your own money, have you been saving up for this time of year?
I'm not good at saving money, at all! So, I have not done a good job of saving money to go shopping. More than likely, my parents are going to have to give me money.
4.How important is it that you stay on budget (don't spend more that you've planned)?
I think its important to stay on budget, even though I never have.

Thanksgiving Holidays.

Wow. My Thanksgiving Holidays were crazy. I had a lot of fun, and I caught up on my sleeping. I worked a lot, and hung out with my friends. Thursday, I had to work. But I had a chance to eat dinner with my family before going in. I got off of work at 6, and hung out with my family a little more. I also watched Twilight a million times during the holidays. It is now my favorite movie. I'm reading the book now. I don't really remember every detail from my holidays. I do know that it rained a lot, and now my car is really dirty from all the mud.

Teens and Sex.

What are your thoughts on these results? Do you believe them or not based on your experience and here at CHS? What does CHS need to do to educate and prevent these statistics from being so high?

On average, girls are losing their virginity at 15 years of age.14 percent of teens who are having sex say they’re doing it at school.52 percent of survey respondents say they do not use protection when having sex.One in three says she fears having a sexually transmitted disease.24 percent of teens with STDs say they still have unprotected sex.One in five girls says she wants to be a teen mom.About 50 percent acknowledge that they’ve hit someone.One out of three teens has tried drugs.

These results do not come as a shock to me. Girls are having sex at a younger age every year. Douglas is a small town, so I don't know many people with STDs. I don't know much about people having unprotected sex with STDs, but I think its pathetic. I don't understand how you could have sex, get a disease from it, and not care about giving it to others. That is so sad. I also don't understand how young girls could look forward to being teen moms. You shouldn't just not care, and plan for it. I think the girls who want to be teen moms are immature and want nothing in life. But, I do have a few friends that have had a baby during high school, but they didn't plan on getting pregnant. That's different. I could go on for days talking about this. I think fighting is ridiculous. There are many fights at our school. Most of them are over the most ridiculous things.

Confidentiality.

What do you think about knowing your friends' passwords -- school login, myspace, email, etc? Would you share your information with anyone else? What are the risks involved?
It doesn't really matter to me. Laken knows my password to everything- myspace, my email, etc. I don't care. She's my best friend, so I don't feel like I need to hide anything from her. She knows everything about me, anyway. I don't think there are any risks involved with her knowing my passwords. I trust her a lot. She even knows my pin number to my debit card. =]

ELLEN PAGE!

Today's blog is a free write.

So, Ashley and I decided that we were going to write about our favorite celebrities next time we had a free write. Ellen Page is my favorite. She is great, a very strong individual, and an amazing actress. She is, to me, the best actress ever. She is best known for her role in Juno. It is one of my favorite movies. I've actually seen it more than 5 times. It's hilarious. Ellen was born on February 21, 1987 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She has a dog named Patti, named after one of her idols, Patti Smith. In 2007, she won an Academy Award for Best Actress for starring in the movie Juno. I love her!

Jonestown Massacre.

In Jonestown, Guyana, more than 900 - men, women and children- followed the call of Rev. Jim Jones and his Peoples Temple. Jones was a charismatic speaker and preacher. He came under scrutiny in the early 1970s after allegations surfaced that he punished his church members severely. He left the San Francisco Bay Area with hundreds of his followers promising them a self-ruled tropical paradise in the small South African Nation. Jones became more autocratic and obsessed with the loyalty of his followers.

When Rep. Leo Ryan arrived in Guyana to investigate the claims of abuse, many of the members of Peoples Temple begged to return to the United States with him. A separate group of Jones' followers killed the congressman and four others. After hearing about the killings, Jones convinced many of his followers to kill themselves to avoid punishment that should follow. Those that resisted were shot, strangled, or injected with cyanide. Jones committed suicide by shooting himself in the head.

Did you go to the game? What are your thoughts on the game and the rest of the playoff season?
I did not go to the game, but I wanted to! I had to work all weekend. I was so excited when I found out we won the game. I'm very proud of our football team. They have worked very hard this season. I hope we win the next game.

My Own Business.

If you could start your own business tomorrow, what would it be?
I would want many businesses of my own. I would love to own my own day spa and salon. I would also like to own my own gym.

Grandmother giving birth to her grandchildren.

CLEVELAND (AP) -- A 56-year-old woman who gave birth to her triplet granddaughters a month ago is recovering from a Caesarean section and hopeful that one of the girls will be home from the hospital by Saturday.

I think this is great. She is a very special person for doing this for her daughter. It's a terrible thing when someone isn't able to have children. I also think its so cool that she was able to have healthy triplets at her age. The babies are very lucky to have her as a grandmother. They have a weird story to look forward to when they get older.

Veterans Day.

Veteran's Day. What is it? Why is it such an important day for you and others?

Veterans Day is an annual American holiday honoring military veterans. It is both a federal and and a state holiday in all states. It is observed on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. Hostilities were ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. I think its important to honor those who have fought for our country. Its a major holiday in my family, because most male members of my family are in the military or have served in the military.

My Weekend.

My weekend was very boring. Friday, my friends and I took my little brother to the fair. It was so much fun. We rode the Ring of Fire a million times. Then, Laken and I rode some flipping ride and it gave me a terrible headache. After the fair, we took Baily home and we all went over to Maci's and hung out. Saturday, we were lazy ALL day. We woke up, ate breakfast, and laid in the bed and watched movies. Then, around 3, Maci's mom made us get up and go to Valdosta with her. We went to the mall, then went to eat at Ryan's. We finally came back to Douglas, and went back to Maci's and watched more movies. Sunday, we slept late, and did nothing. =] Later that evening, we went to eat dinner at Laken's house. Then, everyone went home. I'm so sleepy. I think I got too much sleep this weekend, if that's possible.

50!

This is blog #50. You are halfway to 100. :) What do you think your life will be like when you are 50?
I like to think about my future. I'm pretty sure I'm going to be pretty awesome. =] I'll probably be a grandmother, and be married. I hope my life is as great as it is now. I can't wait.

Dream Car.

If you could buy any vehicle you wanted today regardless of price or availability, what would it be?
I'm not sure if I have a dream car. I'm not very picky. I really want a Honda Civic for graduation. That's what my parents are looking into. I really like that car. So, I guess that would have to be my dream car. They are really good on gas, also.

Election 2008.

What are your thoughts on the electoral vote? Is it a fair system?
For example, since McCain won in Georgia, the votes of those in Georgia that voted for Obama didn't count. The same goes for those in Virginia that voted for McCain.

I'm not really sure if its fair or not. I don't think it really matters. Nothings going to change. Its been this way forever. This is how the presidents have been elected for years. I'm so glad this election is finally over. I was so sick of hearing about it. I hate candidates think you have to be negative towards your running mates to get votes. Its ridiculous. That automatically turns me away from being involved in politics. I dislike cruelty and rudeness greatly.

Free Write.

I guess I will just ramble, since this is a free write. Hmm.. So, my weekend was lots of fun. Friday was Halloween, and we had to dress up at work. It was so crazy. I dressed up as the Twister game. Everyone else was scary looking. My managers were the scariest. After work, I went to a Halloween party with Laken and Maci. After the party, we went home. Saturday, we decided to go to Jesup with our friends. It was great. We got there and had so much fun. We always meet cool new people. Sunday, we had to go to a funeral, which was very sad. I dislike funerals so much. They are so sad. Anyway, thats how my weekend went. Today is election day. I'm pretty sure this is going to be the craziest day of the week. Everyone seemed really hyper this morning. I hope it doesn't get too out of hand.

Halloween Costume.

What was the best costume you've ever had at Halloween? Describe it.
The best costume I've ever had was last year. We had a huge festival at my church, and a few people from the youth group dressed up like the characters from The Wizard of Oz. I was Dorothy. I loved my costume. I had the Dorothy dress, and it was so cute. I even had the red glittery shoes to go with it.

Haunted House.

The USS Nightmare is my favorite. It seems really scary. I think its really cool that they have a haunted house on a steamboat in the water. It's in Newport, Kentucky. I don't really like the idea of baby dolls everywhere. That's kind of creepy. But I love the idea of the boat.

http://inventorspot.com/articles/best_haunted_houses_2007_7414?page=0%2C0

Superstition.

superstition: an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear.

I do not believe in any old wise tales or superstitions. I think you scare yourself way too much if you do. If bad things are going to happen, they're just going to happen. The mirror superstition originated centuries ago.
Mirrors are thought to have two supernatural abilities:
-They bring bad luck.
-They help tell the future.

Longer Life.

4 Surprising signs you'll live a long time

1.YOU SKIP SODA (EVEN DIET)
2.YOUR LEGS ARE STRONG
3.YOUR MOM HAD YOU YOUNG
4.YOU EAT AND DRINK PURPLE THINGS

I think most of these things are true. I'm not really sure about your mom having you young. I don't understand how that could cause you to live a longer life. I drink soda everyday. I really think I'm addicted to Mountain Dew. It's my favorite drink. I can't go a day without one. =] My legs are very strong. I like to do outdoor activities. My mom didn't really have me young. She was 23, and I don't think I ever eat purple things. I don't drink wine, and I don't like the purple grapes. I do like blueberry pie, though. I hope I live a long, long, exciting life. I want to grow old with someone, and enjoy life.

Free Write.

It's your choice. Write about whatever you want.
I had a very exciting weekend. I worked all weekend, but I still had fun. Friday night, I worked and when I got off I went to my friends house and helped decorate for our Halloween party. Saturday night, I also worked. Afterwards, my friends and I all went to the Halloween party. We had so much fun. We danced a lot. Sunday, I had to work. That was pretty much it.

What is a wiki? What is the purpose of a wiki?
(wĭk'ē)
noun.
def: a collaborative website whose content can be edited by anyone who has access to it.
-A wiki allows anyone, using a web browser, to edit, delete or modify content that has been placed on the site, including the work of outher authors.

Favorites.

Restaurant: Red Lobster
Music Artist: Heart.
College Football Team: Georgia.
Store: American Eagle.
Radio Station: 97.9 FM
Place to Go: Santa Monica, California. I visited this past summer, and I absolutely love it.
Teacher: Ms. Tina Tucker. She was my first grade teacher. I love her!
Animal: Dog! I have 6. Dogs have a special place in my heart. =]

Compliment.

What's the best compliment anyone has ever given you?
Best Compliment? I'm not sure I can remember the best compliment I've ever been given. The lady that took my senior pictures told me I had amazing eyes. =] Also, a guy I work with, his mother told me I was very beautiful girl. It made me extremely happy. I love compliments.

Elderly Arrested.

What are your thoughts on this CNN news article?
I think it's pretty stupid that the 89 year old lady was arrested. The little kids should not have been throwing the football towards her yard in the first place. I would have taken the ball, too. I think cops have bigger things to worry about, than an old lady taking a ball and not giving it back. That is ridiculous.

Threes.

3 Things to Do Before I die:
1. Visit NYC, Egypt, Paris, and Africa.
2. Own my own business or have a great career that I enjoy.
3. Get married & have children.

3 Things I Cannot Do:
1. Whistle.
2. Live without my parents. =]
3. A backflip.

3 Things I Say all the Time:
1. Anyway.
2. Oh my gahhh.
3. hey!

3 Movies/Books/Magazines/Websites I love:
1. White Chicks!
2. The Sixth Man.
3. Memoirs Of A Teenage Amnesiac.

Babyyyy.

If you had a child tomorrow, what would you name it?
I like unique names. So, I'm sure my kids will have very weird names. I like the names Sage, Bristol or Briston, Lane, Raleigh, and Dake. I also would like to name my children after countries. I love the name Kenya.

Deabte...once more.

Did you watch the debate? If you did, what were the big topics? Did the debate change your mind about who you are going to vote for? If you didn't watch, why didn't you? What did you do instead?
I did not get a chance to watch the debate last night. I had a lot going on. I did hear a lot about the debate on the news this morning. It sounded a lot like the last one, a lot about the economy and financial matters. Nothing new. Joe the Plumber? He was mentioned a lot.

Random Act Of Kindness.

What do you think about this incident? Have you ever had anything like this happen to you before? Have you ever did this for someone else? What are some simple random acts of kindness you could do to make the world a better place?
I think it's pretty cool that some guy payed for everyones food, and no one knew who he was. I have never had that happen to me, ever. I wish it would. It would be wayyy nice if someone paid for my dinner, along with my friends'. I wish they knew why he decided to pay for the food. I have paid for people's dinner a lot, but that's normal. Its not random like that situation was.

Blah.

It's your choice...just keep it clean.
Well, I guess I will write about my weekend. Let's see. Thursday and Friday nothing happened. I hung out with my friends for a while, and then went home and hung out with my family. Saturday, after work, I went to a birthday party with a band. It was tons of fun. After the birthday party, we all went to our friend, Cieara's, and had girls night. =] We played Guitar Hero all night long! The next day, we woke up early, ate breakfast, and the fun ended when I had to go to work. After work, my friends and I decided to ride to Jesup to meet Cieara's family. It was fun. And Monday we did absolutely nothing. I was so lazy. I woke up early and took a million naps.

2nd Debate.

I watched the beginning and the end of the debate last night. I thought John McCain was more motivated than he usually is. He seemed more excited about the debate than he usually is. He was very prepared, and answered questions well. Obama was very laid back. I wasn't used to seeing him that calm. Most of the questions asked had to do with the financial crisis, so i didn't really want to watch it. It was a good debate, though.

Goals.

Look back at your very first posting on this blog. Have you met any of the goals on your list at this point? Do you need to revise (add or take off) the goals? Did you meet all the goals you set for 1st 9 weeks grades? Explain.
I haven't met all of my goals. The year is not over yet. I have been able to make new friends, and my year has been very memorable so far. A lot has changed since I listed my goals. I have all A's in my classes, and report cards go out this week. I am very content with my senior year so far.

Candy Corn Hershey Kisses.

Candy Corn. Have you ever tasted one before? What do you think about them? Do you plan on buying a package of these kisses this Halloween season?
I used to love Candy Corns when I was younger. They were my favorite kind of candy. The new kisses look kind of good. They are weird looking. I really like white chocolate, so I'm sure they will be great. I'm actually excited about them. ha. I want to go buy a bag now.

Lottery.

If you won a million bucks in the lottery, what would you do?

• Buy a new car.
• Go shopping!
• Go to Egypt.
• Take Laken out of the country.
• Buy my mom all the animals she wants.

Bailout.

What are your thoughts on the economic crisis? Should there be a bailout by the government? If the bailout is not passed, what do you think is going to happen? Why are these corporations failing?
I watch the news every morning. So, I have known about this crisis for a few weeks. I don't really understand it, so I'm not sure what the answer is to the problem. I don't understand how a large company like that could go that much into debt, and need that much money. From what I hear on the news, the bailout is a good idea. If the money is not given to them, the country could be in big trouble. I don't think its fair that tax payers should help pay their debt, though. I just don't really know what should be done about the problem. They should have never put their selves in this situation in the first place.

Weekend.

What all did you do this past weekend? Go to the game in Moultrie? Go to church? etc.
My weekend was crazy! Friday, after school I hung out with my friends. Then, I had to go to work. :( I got off of work and went to meet Laken, and we spent the night with our friends. Saturday, me and Lake woke up at 7 and ate breakfast at Holt's. It was good! Then we just sat around all day, and I had to go to work again. After work, the drama started, which I hate. We lost a best friend. Oh well. She was being dumb. Sunday, I had to work. That's about it. I did not get a chance to go to the game. We won, though. Which is great. I was kind of worried, because I heard the coach from the other team was really good. In the end, we were the best. =]

Sleep.

How late do you typically stay up? Can you tell a difference in your school work when you go to bed early or stay up extremely late? Explain.
I usually go to sleep around 11 or later. I can't go to sleep any earlier, because I usually take a nap when I get home from school. This week, I've been really busy. Laken has had softball games, I've had to take my car to the shop. I have just had many things to do after school, so I've been going to sleep a lot earlier. I don't really notice a difference in my school work if I go to sleep early. I work just as hard as I would when I go to sleep early.

Army Representatives.

How did yesterday's Army representatives influence your future choices? Are you now contemplating an army career after high school?
I really enjoyed the Army representatives speaking to the class yesterday. The first speaker, Prince, was very cool. She acted like most of us. She explained everything so well, and was very persuasive. The youngest, Brandi, was also very cool. I think most people in the class related to her more, because she was closer to our age than the others. She had just finished basic training, and explained what it all consisted of. The oldest, Sgt. Dupree, had the biggest affect, I think. He made me realize that this was my senior year and I didn't have much time to prepare myself for college. After listening to him speak, I was ready to get everything ready for my future. I don't think I am going to pursue an army career, even though it sounded pretty great.

Drinking Age.

Channel One has recently been talking about the push by some to change the legal drinking age. Should it be changed from 21 to 18? Why or why not? Pros and cons to the change?
I'm not really sure what the drinking age should be. I don't think it should be lowered. Young adults should not be drinking alcohol in the first place. But, people who are younger than 21 usually have no problem getting alcohol anyway. Most people who want alcohol have some sort of source to get it. I think it should stay at 21. People will just have to be patient and wait it out. Then, they will have something to look forward to when they turn 21.

Right Track

"Even if you are not on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there."
What does this quote mean to you?
If you're not doing good, you should never give up. You should always keep going until you reach your goals.

Speaker

What was your overall impression of the speaker? Did you enjoy the presentation? Do you think the speaker's presentation will aid you in your post secondary (college, tech, trade school, military, etc.) and career choices? What didn't you like about the presentation? Should Ms. Gay continue having speakers come into our class?
I really enjoyed having a speaker from a college. She was very nice and told us many things we needed to know about college. She prepared us for after high school. She let us know about life after high school. I now know what I need to know about college. I think I am more prepared now. I think Ms. Gay should have speakers more often.

Being Followed.

How would you handle being constantly followed by someone? Would you welcome or resent the protection? Write describing your thoughts.
I am not sure how I would feel with people following me around all the time. I would appreciate the security. I know I would get aggravated easily. Secret Service seems like they would get annoying. They never leave you alone. A person needs time to theirselves. I don't like being followed.

Amazing Animals

I think it is so awesome that an owner's dog was able to save his life. I am such an animal person. So, I thought this article was pretty awesome. I have 7 dogs, and I don't think any of them have the ability to dial 911. If that dog wasn't able to call, his owner would have died. Dogs are smart animals. They are truly man's best friends. This dog should be pampered for the rest of his life. =] He is the bomb!

Homecoming 2008

Write a paragraph about Homecoming Week 2008. What was your experience? If you're a Junior or Senior, how did this year compare to last year? Did you go to the parade, game, or dance?

My homecoming week was very memorable. I had a lot of fun. I'm a senior, so this is the last time I get to experience homecoming. My best friend, Laken, was on homecoming court. So, Friday was a very busy day for us. I left school after 2nd block, and went straight to her house to get her ready for the parade. She was beautiful. The parade wasn't as good as previous years, but it was still enjoyable. After the parade we rushed back to Lake's house so I could get her ready for the game. We rode to the game with all of our friends. Half-time was crazy. I was so nervous. Laken won princess =], along with Jaquayla. I cried. Haha. I'm such a loser. Saturday, I didn't go to the dance, neither did Laken. We spent all day getting Maci ready. I was okay with not going. Maci looked beautiful, thanks to me =], which was just as much fun as going to the dance would be. I don't regret anything. I had a great weekend. I spent it with my best friends, and wouldn't change anything.

Love

"It's better to have loved and lost, than to have never loved at all." ~ Alfred Lord Tennyson.

Do you agree? Explain.

I agree strongly with this quote. I definitely think everyone should experience love at some point in their life. If not, you will pretty much be lost. I was in a relationship for 2 years, and experienced the worst heartbreak ever, but i don't regret any of it. Experiencing love, and being loved in return is definitely worth it.

Beijing Baby.

This article was on yahoo news this morning. It follows:
A visitor to Beijing's National "Bird's Nest" Stadium was shocked to find a new-born baby abandoned in one of the venue's toilets, local media reported on Wednesday. The baby, later identified as a girl, was found by a woman around noon on Tuesday at the Bird's Nest, which is currently holding athletics events for the Paralympic Games, the Beijing Times said."The woman told venue staff that there was a newborn baby in the toilet, with blood still on its body," the paper said. Volunteers and staff searched for the mother for two hours to no avail, then sent the baby to a hospital. The baby was in good health and was feeding, the paper said, citing people with knowledge of the situation, but said the whereabouts of the mother remained unclear. Authorities were investigating, the paper said.

What are your thoughts on this article? Why do you think the mother did this? Write at least a 5 sentence paragraph expressing your thoughts.

I really hate to hear things like this. It bothers me so much that someone would do that to a little baby. I'm really glad to know the baby was in good health. The mother should be ashamed. I'm not sure what kind of excuse someone could have for this kind of thing. Maybe she wasn't ready to be a mother. In that case, she shouldn't have put herself in the situation to become pregnant. I can't stand this. A toilet? Why would you leave a baby in a toilet? If you don't want a child take the baby somewhere other than a public restroom. That's ridiculous.

Video Music Awards.

Did you watch the MTV's Video Music Award Show on Sunday? What did you think about Brittney Spears performing? Who was your favorite performer? Do you watch it for the music or just to see what the artists are going to wear or say? If you didn't watch, why not?
I did not get a chance to watch the Video Music Awards Sunday. I was busy all weekend. I have heard a lot about Britney Spears on the news, commenting her on how good she looked. I usually watch the VMA's to see who all will be performing, who will win awards, what celebrities will be introduced, and what everyone wears. It didn't seem like a big deal to me this year, so i didn't really make time to watch it.

Budget Scare

If you haven't heard, your teachers will no longer be able to call in a sub due to budget issues at the Board of Education. Instead, the teachers that are at school will have to cover a teacher's class when a teacher is absent. How do you think this will affect your teachers and you?
I think its ridiculous that teachers aren't allowed to call in subs anymore. Other teachers may have things to do, instead of looking after other classes. I don't understand the budget issues that are happening. I wish someone would let people know whats going on. I know about the subs, but there are also other rumors going around. Some students were saying that many teachers were going to lose their job due to this budget scare. I'm not sure if this is true, which is why the Board needs to clear things up.

Blogging!

So far, how do you like blogging? State your thoughts in at least 2 complete sentences.
I really enjoy blogging. It gives me a chance to express my thoughts on a certain topic. I really like that we do it each morning before class gets started.

Pet Peeve

pet peeve (noun ) (Origination Date: circa 1919 ): a frequent subject of complaint

List 3 of your pet peeves.

• I can not stand when someone interrupts another person while they are speaking. That drives me crazy.
• I also can't stand loud obnoxious people. I'm not sure if that's a pet peeve, but it annoys me.
• I do not like when people don't use the correct grammer. I'm really bad about correcting people when they don't speak correctly. I hate double negatives.

Sarah Palin

Republican presidential nominee John McCain chose Sarah Palin as his running mate last week. What are your thoughts on his choice? How will it affect his campaign? Do you think Hillary Clinton's supporters will be drawn to McCain since Palin is a female?

I think Sarah Palin is going to be an excellent running mate for John McCain. He made a good choice. She is a very smart and strong woman. I don't think it will affect his campaign negatively. A lot of chaos has occurred due to her daughter being pregnant, which is nonsense. I don't think her personal life should be brought into the media. I think a lot of the media is bringing this up to bash Palin, which is extremely dumb. I think many of the women voting will be drawn to Palin because she is a female.

Teen Pregnancy

As everyone has observed, teen pregnancy has been on the rise over the past 2 years. Why do you think this has happened? Is it related to peer pressure? Accidental? Planned?

I have definitely noticed more and more teens becoming pregnant. Last year, it seemed like half of the girls in the school were pregnant. I think most of the pregnancies are accidental. I don't think any teen plans on having a baby in high school. Most sexually active kids do not think about the consequences of having sex. Some of the pregnancies are also due to peer pressure. I don't think getting pregnant in high school is a good idea, but sometimes it just happens by surprise.

What is one thing NEW that you have learned this year so far in this computer class? It could be as simple as some new shortcut, tip, etc. Write your response in a complete sentence.
I actually just learned about Excel. I had no idea how to use it, or what it was. It's so complicating, but i think it's kind of fun. I like a challenge, and that's exactly what it is. It's so complex and has so many parts to it. I also learned about this website. I have never written blogs before, but i enjoy doing this every morning.

No School.

The unexpected break this week was great. I caught up on a book I've been wanting to read, slept in, and finally made it back to Curves. What did you all do on your 2 day rain holiday?

I enjoyed our 2 day holiday very much. My mom's birthday was Monday. So, Sunday night my friends and I blew up many balloons and decorated a poster and bought a birthday cake for her. That morning we woke her up at 6:30 singing and wishing her a happy birthday. It was so much fun. Of course, we went back to sleep afterwards. =] I also caught up on my tanning during our break. I've been getting a little pale lately. Laken had a game yesterday, which was fun. I'm very excited about only going to school 2 days this week. I can't wait for our 4 day weekend.

Storm

What's the latest? Are you concerned about any weather issues? Do you have relatives or friends that live in FL that are being affected by this storm?

I have many family members that live in Florida. We have called them everyday checking on them. They are having really bad weather, but are doing okay. I watched the weather this morning, and there is a flood warning in Coffee County. I don't think we should've had school today. I almost wrecked on my way to school this morning. I hate driving in the rain.

Future Now

What did you think about the assembly yesterday?
I absolutely loved the assembly we had during 4th block yesterday. I was very excited that we had a chance to miss 4th block, but i also enjoyed the show. I think its great that those people are trying to make a change in people's lives. A lot of young people need to change their lifestyles. I went to watch them again later that night. The later show was even better. I had a lot of fun.

Often CEOs have to be away from the office. The employees still have to be productive. Also, the employees are to take pride in their facilities and environment regardless if the CEO/Manager is there to watch over their shoulder. This didn't happen Monday & Tuesday in C305. Why not?How did the class behave? What did you observe happening? If you know any specifics, please report them to me without naming individual students on your blog.

I wasn't aware of the class misbehaving. I was sick on Tuesday, so I'm not sure if anything happened. Monday seemed to be a pretty good day. We all worked on our Clean Sweep project. The substitute was very nice. Everything went pretty well.

Cheating.

What are your thoughts on cheating?
I think cheating is a sign of weakness. It is a very dishonest thing to do. Your education is one of the most important things throughout life, and if you cheat all the time, its pointless. You haven't really accomplished anything if you cheat. It is also very unfair to others. They work really hard to achieve their goals.

Excel

1st Block: What are the parts of the Excel opening screen?

-The parts of the Excel opening screen are: title bar, menu bar, formatting toolbar, standard toolbar, name box, formula bar, row numbers, column letters, sheet tabs, scroll bars, highlight, and the getting started task pane.

Express Yourself!

A Little About Me!

1. What time do you wake up in the morning?
I wake up at 6 every morning.
2. What famous person would you want to be friends with?
I would like to be friends with Brett Favre. I'm pretty much in love with him.
3. Do you prefer gold or silver?
I prefer silver, but i don't mind wearing gold if it's cute.
4. What type of movies do you like?
I like all types of movies. I love a romance. I like to watch sad movies alone, so i can cry as much as i want. =]
5. What was the last movie you saw in theaters? Did you like it?
The last movie I saw in theaters was Pineapple Express. I loved it. It was so funny.
6. What is your favorite T.V. Show?
My favorite T.V. show is definitely The Fresh Prince of Belair. I absolutely love when marathons com on late at night.
7. Do you eat breakfast?
I eat breakfast everyday, usually at Burger King.
8. Who would you hate to spend a day alone with? Why?
I don't think i would hate to spend the day alone with anyone. I get along with most people, and i can always make the day exciting.
9. What do you like most about yourself?
I love my personality. I don't think that's being conceited, is it? I think I'm a very outgoing individual.
10. What do you like least about yourself?
I really dislike that I am not very artistic. I wish I could create wonderful paintings/drawings. I do have a creative imagination, though.
11. Do you like your given name? If no, what name would you like to have been named?
I definitely love the name Blaine. It's very unique. Not many people have my name. I'm very satisfied.
12. What is your favorite city? Why?
I recently visited California. I stayed in Los Angeles for 2 weeks, and visited Santa Monica, and Hollywood. Santa Monica, by far, was my favorite. It was beautiful. The Santa Monica Pier was amazing.
13. What is your favorite season?.
I don't really have a favorite season. I usually complain a lot during one season because of the weather. When it's summer, i get to hot and can't wait for the winter. When it's winter, i get too cold and can't wait for the summer. So, I guess Spring and Fall are actually my favorites.
14. What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
I definitely love chocolate ice cream. Yum. Birthday Cake ice cream from Bruster's is awesome.
15. Favorite kind of popcorn? Butter, Salted, Plain, Caramel, Cheese, Other
Caramel popcorn!
16. What is your favorite color?
I like all colors. Teal is probably my favorite.
17. What is your favorite car?
I've never really had a favorite car. I'd probably be satisfied with anything.
18. What is your favorite food?
I love vegetables. I love Green Bean Casserole. That's probably my favorite. I also really like fried squash and zucchini.
19. Describe the perfect friend.
I actually think I have the perfect best friend/friends. Laken Kirkland is my best friend. To me, she's perfect. She has a great sense of humor, which is a plus!
20. Describe the worst kind of enemy.
I've never had an enemy, so i wouldn't know how to describe one. I guess they would be very mean.
21. What is your favorite animal?
I have 7 dogs. I think that explains it.
22. Where do you most want to visit? Where do you want to go when you retire?
I've always wanted to visit Egypt. I plan on visiting the summer before college. When I retire, I would like to visit my family members in Puerto Rico.
23. What is your biggest goal?
Since I'm a senior, my biggest goal would be getting accepted into a really great college.
24. What is your 'catch phrase'? What 'catch phrase' annoys you most?
I definitely say 'Wow' a lot. Me and Laken say 'Ohh Nooo!' so much. It's our little catch phrase.
25. Are you smiling right now?
I am smiling. I smile often. =]

Olympics 2008

What are your thoughts on the Olympics being held in China? Have you been watching the Olympics this week? What effects will the killing of American visitors to the Olympics by a Chinese man have on the US's relationship with China?

I don't think the Olympics should have been held in China. I'm not sure many people were aware of all the things going wrong over there. There have been many protests, which interfere with the games. Also, an American was killed by a Chinese man for no reason. I think the killing of this innocent man will have a huge impact on America's relationship with China. Negative things have been happening since the Olympics began.
I have been watching the Olympics very much lately. I am a big fan of Michael Phelps, one of the American swimmers. He won his third gold medal, and ninth of his career on Tuesday.

5 Goals for 2008-09 School Year

My Goals as a senior at Coffee High:





-Make A's in all classes, both semesters.


-Make great, new friends.


-Score high on the SAT.


-Have an exciting, memorable senior year.


-Graduate, and get accepted into a great college.