Ideal Vacation

Have you ever been on a cruise? Well, if you haven’t you should consider going. It is very relaxing and soothing. I recently went on a mini vacation with my grandmother, sister and mother for four days. Our destination was Baja, Mexico. When boarding the cruise ship you already feel relaxed and calm because all you hear are the soothing sounds of the waves hitting the rocks and the seagulls flying. While cruising to Mexico there are many activities to do on board the ship. Such as swimming, gambling, basketball, dancing and last but not least eating. The food on the ship is amazing and it is served 24 hours. Can you imagine food whenever you want no charge? During my vacation I went in the Jacuzzi, ate and slept. It was very relaxing.
When the ship docked at our destination we were able to get off and take a shuttle to downtown Mexico. The ride into Mexico was not long at all and we had a hilarious tour guide. When we got off there were many shops around to buy gifts for family and friends. After walking around and looking at all the different shops in Mexico we decided to get back on the ship and relax .
Every night there is a dinner that you may or may not attend, it is your choice and there are a variety of delicious meals served. I enjoy the dinners because you sat with people that you may not know and it was a great way to interact with others on the ship . You were assigned tables when you bought your ticket for the cruise so it was no big shock on sitting with someone that you may not know. Along with meeting new people the food was awesome. This is one vacation that I will always remember !

Canceling Field Trips

Persuasive Writing Prompt #1 : Canceling All Field Trips

High school year is the biggest step being taken from a student that is graduating from junior high. If you were to cancel the field trips for the remainder of the year do you know how disappointed many students will be? Or think about all the rebellious things that would be conducted by the student body. You telling me that I won’t be able to go on any more field trips because of the financial aspect would be a joke. I mean there are many ways to fundraise and get donations from many different companies. If the financial aspect is the only reason why we are not allowed to go on any field trips then I say that the school needs to start a fundraising committee.
Parents would become involved if we sent home a letter asking for donations of water, candy , chips , juice , etc so that we can open a student store and start selling these items to have some money that we can use for different activities. Not only can we do things inside of school but also outside. Yard sales, Car Washes and Bake Sales can be done on a Saturday or Sunday chosen by the student body and we can all participate and persuade people to help out our school.
Some field trips should not be mandatory and you should let the student body decide. If there is a trip that is going to Six Flags then of course the people that want to go will need to come out of pocket to pay not only for their ticket but for the bus as well , maybe 10 – 15 dollars extra. Also when planning a field trip let the student and parents know in advance so they are aware of when the money is due so that more students can attend and the bus will be taken care of.
Now, you with fundraising and donations coming from different resources around d us, I believe that we will be able to do more things then you expected. When we speak up for what we want we will always get more dreams and goals accomplished. Sticking together is really what it is all about. Once we plan, organize and create we will be more than surprised of what our outcome will be. All it takes is determination and motivation to get us closer to our dreams and we will all get through this together.

Obesity Problems

“Obesity – more than average fatness “ This definition of obesity was found in a local home dictionary. I believe that obesity can be stopped if a person really does not want to put on access weight. When you are overweight you may not be as active in running , walking , jogging , jump roping , and dancing . Obesity can effect social life, your career and health. If you are not fully aware of this problem it can potentially lead to death. Obesity can be found through many different age groups. During this generation there are more obese children and teens than any other generation. You ask why ? Well if you get in your car right now and drive around for five minutes you will most likely see a McDonalds , Burger King , Taco Bell or Carls Jr. Majority of Americans do not cook any more compared to families in the late 1990’s. Things just are not the same any more and it is easy to pick up weight then lose it.

Obesity can also be a reason for suicide. There are some cruel people in the would that would joke and laugh if you are overweight in there eye and make you feel really uncomfortable about yourself . This is one issue that needs to be stopped but is never ending . Peers and family members may talk about you behind your back and that can start trust issues with people . Being obese does not seem like something I would want to be apart of . People always talking about you , being insecure about yourself and having suicidal thoughts. That isn’t a good way to live and enjoy life I don’t think.

Different interest and backgrounds

If growing up in Los Angeles California is all you know and the only place you have been all of your life , do you think that you will have problems adjusting to another city and state if you were to move ? I believe that this question would be answered with YES all across the board by others , think about it . If you were living in Los Angeles all your life and your parents said that you were moving to Inglewood do you think that you would have a positive or negative outlook on the whole city even though you may have not interacted with anyone living in this city or even seen it?

Well just imagine that there is someone else in your shoes and you may meet up with this person one day in Inglewood . Now if you were raised with class and respect and you meet someone who does not carry the same morals or values as you do, do you think that you would quickly become friends with this person? No, that person without a doubt would become an unlikely ally in a matter of minutes after talking to them. It is not easy to adjust to change. Especially if you meet a unwelcoming person along the way, that could be the worst.

In conclusion, growing up in one city and then moving to another could be difficult . Meeting other that have different interests and have been raised in a different background setting is not easy but it can be done.

Outdoor Living

Living outdoors can be defined differently by a variety of people . Depending on the environment that you are located in can put you in different moods. Living in a area by the beach is very relaxing and soothing. In this particular environment you will be able to listen to the ocean, feel the sun on your skin and watch the waves crash against the rocks. This is definitely a place where you want to live if you do not like a lot of noise and people.

On the other hand you could be living in a area where there is nothing but crazy things happening every night , such as , Hollywood . Now do not get me wrong Hollywood has some very nice parts and a lot of movie stars , basketball and football players stay . However , there are some bad parts in the “downtown” area of Hollywood if that’s what you want to call it . Down there you will see nothing but characters yes characters walking along the street harassing you for tips because their job is to be dressed up in a Spider Man costume . But hey , if you enjoy being entertained go ahead and be by guess . Hollywood is definitely the place for you .

Now you are able to compare both of these locations and decide for yourself on where you would like to live . Remember that this is my perspective of these two places so by all means get advice from other peers and family memembers.

Haiku Poem

The crescent moon cried

As tears fall from out the sky

Don't you wonder why ?

If I were to fly

You would see me in the sky

Don't you wonder why ?

Stars shine bright at night

Watch the moonlight cry tonight

Don't you wonder why ?

God creates all things

He even made human beings

Don't you wonder why ?

If I were a doctor

If I were a doctor I would be a children's doctor because I enjoy helping little kids. My job would consist of checking the children's weight , eye vision and hearing . I do not believe that being a children's doctor for me would be very difficult because I know how to work with kids. In order to do this job I would have to have a positive attitude and a lot of patience because kids do not catch on to things as quick as an adult would .

20 ft tall !

If I were 20 feet tall that would be very difficult . I would have to duck under every door in my house and that would not be very comfortable . Along with that i would have to get a bigger bed because my feet would stick out . Another thing that I would have to adjust to would be my car because it definitely is not built for a 20 foot tall person to get in and out of. In general I do not think that anyone would be able to have a comfortable life being 20feet tall .

Dancing

I believe that I am really good at dancing . I have been dancing ever since I was little but have recently took my dancing career farther . My freshman year I was a member of the ICEF Dance team which consisted of students from local ICEF schools such as View Park , Fredrick Douglass and Lou Dantzler. We performed at different functions and activities such as View Park football games , USC , and the African American museum . I love performing because I am able to express my feelings through movement . Dancing is also a good source of exercise for me and I can't help but to enjoy it.

Invent a Sandwich

The " Nothin but Lovin Sandwich " consist of different combinations of meats and cheese all combined into one . There are three pieces of breads , one at the top , another in the middle and one at the bottom . Mayo and Mustard are carefully speed on each piece of bread. This sandwich also contains lettuce , tomatoes and avocado which is specifically placed between the meet and cheese . Finally when you are done putting all of these items on this loving sandwich you get a tall glass of pink lemonade to go along with it and eat up !

Principal Honor Roll Award

I was so excited my freshman year of high school because I won the Principal Honor Roll award meaning , I achieved a 3.5 or higher g.p.a. To some it may be a petty award but for me it was everything. Since my years in middle school I always told my self that I would carryout a 3.0 or higher throughout high school . Until this day I have kept my word and have over a 3.0 g.p.a

Superpowers

If I had to choose a super power I would like to have invisibility because I would be able to go somewhere and come back without anyone noticing . Or if I do a crime I would be able to escape from it and know one would ever know that I did it. That would be a great power to have , wouldn't you agree?

Afternoon with an extended family member

If I had to have lunch with an extended member of my family it would be my

Aunt Pee Wee on my mothers side of the family .The reason for choosing her

is because I never really get to see her besides on some holidays and it would

be great to talk and hang out with her more often.

Visiting the moon

I would visit the moon under certain circumstances .

If I was in a protected suit that was guaranteed to protect me and had a air space where I was able to breathe. Visiting the moon would be more than a fun experience because you never know what you will see or find up there. At the same time it could be dangerous because you may find something that could be of great danger to your body . In my opinion visiting the moon has it ups and downs .

Earning money

1. Getting a job

2. Helping parents and getting an allowance

3. Washing neighbors cars

4. Walking neighbors / friends pets

5. Babysitting

6. Cleaning a neighbors/friends garage

7.Yard Sale / Bake Sale

The Baby Dragon

There once was a baby dragon named Pinky . Pinky was only four years old when she was put into a group home full of other baby dragons. One day they were having an adopt a dragon day and Pinky just knew in her heart that she wouldn't get adopted by any one. Suddenly , there was a knock on her door . " Come in ." she whispered. "Hello!" said an eager couple . Pinky cleared her eyes quickly . "Umm who are you ?" Pink replied . "We are your new parents" " Really ?" "Yes , get your stuff and let's go!" Pinky quickly grabbed her bags and ran out the door following her new parents .

Favorite Season

Summer is my favorite season. During the summer I enjoy going swimming with friends , hanging out at the beach and cookouts with my family. Summertime is the best because the weather is beautiful and everywhere you go there is something to do. Even though it can get really hot it is always nice to chill and stay cool by the pool side with friends.

Game Show

My family and I would go the show game show

Family Feud because the questions are fairly easy and it would

not be hard at all for each one of us to answer the questions correctly.

Another reason why we would go on that game show is because we watch it

all the time , so we al;ready know how it works and everything.

Best thing about my home is ..

The best thing about my home is the peaceful environment that it is in . I enjoy my community and how loveble and helpful the neighbors are. When I am home I feel totally safe and have nothing to really worry about . Inside my home is also peaceful and relaxing . I have a nice fire place that is located in the living room . On cloudy and rainy days I am able to go in and light some wood and just feel the warmness going throughout each room .

If I worked at a football stadium

If I worked at a football stadium I would be a cheerleader. While on the job I would do flips and cheer my team on . On certain occasions I would go in the stands and pick out a person from the audience and have them come down to the field and dance with them or shout out cheers.

Four years ago

Four years ago I was 13. I was not able to hang out with my friends every weekend only on certain occasions. I also was not able to buy rated r movie tickets because I was not 17 . Last but not least I wasn't able to go to certain parties that had older kids there , so I was left going to birthday parties with my cousins that were a little younger than me .

Monkey for a pet

A monkey as a pet would be a disaster . Think about all the food you would have to purchase for a monkey . Not only is food neccessary but where would you keep this particular animal , it may be better for it to stay outside or if you have a shed or garage . This is NO house pet !!

Youngest person you know

The youngest person I know is my baby cousin Samaya . She is now 1 years old . She loves watching Barney and Friends and playing with her " Tickle Me Elmo Doll ". Samaya is just lijke any other baby that likes to create a mess , cry , laugh and poop .

Oldest person you know

The oldest person I know is my great grandmother , she is 92 years old and is still beautiful as ever. She has black curly hair and still has all of pearly white teeth . She stays in a convalescent home in Burbank I believe . The older she gets the more worried I get . She is the only great-grandmother I have left in my family , so I keep her in my prayers daily.

Wonderful Painter

If I was a painter I would paint my whole room of music notes, flowers , hearts and candy . To paint the music notes I would use a sticker to trace a big music note and have them going all around the top of my wall . For painting the flowers I would ask my sister to help me with them because I am not good at drawing flowers. Hearts are easy to draw and when I was younger thats all I used to draw.

The Bat Who Couldn't Fly

There once was a bat named Batty who was born with one small wing and one big wing. When it came time for him to experience flying he became sad because one wing was bigger than the other so he was sad . All of a sudden the other bats were up and flying while Batty was only able to hang upside down. Until one day his friend betty decided to help him learn how to fly. She helped him add on to his other wing making both of his weighs an equal length and weight. After , a while he got the hang of it and learned how to fly.

Lunch with a famous person

I would have lunch with Erykah Badu .

I want to ask her about the different songs that enjoy from her previous albums and what inspired her to write them, also the meaning behind them .

I would want to know about any hardships if any, that she gone throw or is going through and how she is able to overcome them.

Brothers and Sisters

I have a younger sister named Kyia Smith that is 11 years old and attends Lou Dantzler Middle School . She has an outgoing personality and enjoys drawing and sketching outfits. She also enjoys hanging with friends, shopping , and dancing . At times she can be moody , but when everything is straightened out she has a better attitude. Even though we argue at times I still have love for her.

Animal for a pet

I would have a Lepird as a pet.

My Lepird is tan and dark brown with spots covered all over and wings of an eagle on its back

I would keep it in a special cage in my backyard and let it out at times to fly around.

In the cage there will be a mixture of bird food and raw meat with a bowl of water.

To keep my lepird entertained I would buy toys that it could play with to keep her busy

My Journey on a Pirate Ship

"Cancun , Here we come ! " Ashley , Ameenah , Domo, and I shouted ! We were so excited about this trip for spring break and it was finally here. We were all packed up and ready to go for our trip the next day. As boarding the ship we saw the man collecting tickets wearing a pirate costume , we didn't think anything of it so we kept boarding the ship. Hours later we see the ship going in a different way other than our destination , we quickly go to the edge of the rail of the ship and see that the ship is going under a creepy pitch black tunnel , we all grab each other and go in a corner, while we are going under the captain says " Sit back in your seats , everything will be fine ". Ten minutes later there is light starting to enter into the tunnel we slowly look up and see a beautiful island . Cancun ! we shouted.

Deepest Fear

My deepest fear is love

Love can be great some days and stab you in the back on others

I used to love

I used to love even when I didn't want to

My fear of love is loving something and someone that doesn't love me back

My deepest fear is love

Ella's Restaurant

Ella's is a nice soul food restaurant located on Wilshire blvd. My father and grandmother are the cooks and the owners. The waiters are some immediate family members and close family friends. The menu consists of mac 'n' cheese , greens, mashed potatoes , cornbread , yams , turkey , ham , and dressing . For desert there will be lemon cake , red velvet cake and chocolate cake with your choice of chocolate or vanilla ice cream. Ella's is hands down the best restaurant in town.

When I was brave

I had to be brave on my first trip to the dentist. I’ve always heard aboutnbad experiences from other people and how the dentist used big sharp objects just to clean your teeth. My mom set up an appointment for me before school started, so I knew it was something that I couldn’t get around. I dislike needles and sharp objects especially when it comes to a stranger having to put them in my mouth . I arrived to the office and there was man whose smile was as white as computer printing paper. He told me to follow him into the office and directed me to sit in the reclined baby blue seat. As I sat down I seen the needles and funny looking tools laying on this little tray. He came in and made some corny jokes that I didn’t find funny at all . my goals were to get out of there with no pain throbbing from my mouth. He reclined the chair back and said “Open Wide !”

If I had a hundred dollars

If I had a hundred dollars and I wasn’t able to keep it I would go and buy canned goods for the homeless or buy shoes for the people in Africa and ship a box of shoes to them. I would want and hope that they would take care of the things that I send them because it is all beneficial for them.

Dinosaur

If I seen a dinosaur in my backyard I would scream. To take care

of this problem I would go to a big party or magic shop and find a

huge ball , that way when I throw the ball at the dinosaur he

would chase the ball and never come back.

Something about the way she . .

Something about the way she held me in her arms and kissed me on my forehead before I left for school.

Something about the way she cooked her traditional meals every holiday.

Her scent, touch and smile melted my soul each time I was in her presence .

The day she went away was the day apart of me died inside

Something about the way she stayed in my heart and mind , that something and everything about my grandma will always stay in my heart .

Do you Remember?

Do you remember when I first met you ?
Do you remember the spark between our lips when they first touched ?
Do you remember how many times I texted you and told you I loved you even though you were sitting right next to me ?
Do you remember ?
Do you remember the times we shared when we were younger?
Do you still have that teddy bear I gave you on Valentines Day ?
Will you remember me in your future, or will you forget ?

I Am Poem

I am loving and free spirited
I wonder where I will be ten years from now
I hear voices from the havens
I see beautiful angels
I want to be successful
I am loving and free spirited
I pretend that I have wings
I feel like nobobody can stop me from achieving my goals
I touch the sky
I worry about my career path
I cry when I am emotionally and physically hurt
I am loving and free spirited
I understand when I can't always get my way
I dream about my future
I try to do what is right
I hope I get a full scholarship for college
I am loving and free spirited

My mother used to have

My mother used to have a pair of 14kt gold bamboo earrings with her name engraved in them . She wore these earring everywhere she went. One day she was called on an interview and was expected to be dressed in business attire. She knew that she couldn't wear her bamboo's on this interview but she decided to anyway. As she walked into the office where there sat 5 business men and women, she automatically attracted negative attention. During the interview one business man asked her about her selection of jewelery and she then said that those are the only pair of earirngs she ever owned. The guy shook his head and said " We will contact you in a week to two weeks to let you know if you have filled the position or not ." Weeks passed and she never recieved a phone call .

In this dream

In this dream I had the perfect life . I was a successful singer with three kids, a husband who was a doctor and a yorkie named Princess. My kids Zanai , Zola and Zayden were very spoiled and recieved everything they wanted. One day we came home after one of my concerts and saw an eviction notice on my door warning my family and I that I had three weeks to get all of my belongings and leave. I panicked, the "perfect" life I had was no longer perfect. I quickly had to down size on everything I owned. We had a massive garage sale and sold almost everything in my house. Soon after two weeks, we sold our house and moved into an apartment . It was a drastic change for my family but we managed and we appreciated what we had more now than ever.