I have been living on this island for a couple months now. I ended up on this abandoned island after I went on a ship that sunk and got lost at sea then washed up on this island. I live right where the forest of palm trees start. Close, but not too close, to the water. I live in a small hut of wood that I made when I got here. In the morning, I wake up, grab my fishing supplies, and go fishing at the little coral reef. I travel out to the reef on the small raft that I built with the extra supplies after I made my house. Once I catch my fish, I go put them in my small hut. Afterwards, I go out into the forest and set up traps to catch animals. Then, I go scavenge for wood for the fire tonight. Next, I go back to my hut and clean up. Then I go into the ocean to wash off all of the dirt and grime off of me. After, I set up my fire and cook my food for dinner. Finally, I go to sleep on my bed made of leaves. My island look like a typical, tropical paradise island. The sand is smooth and soft. The turquoise water sparkles from the sun, and fish swim around a vibrant reef. The palm trees soar into the air, swaying in the light breeze. There is a small forest made out of the trees and some underbrush. My small, wooden hut sits right in front of the forest with its roof made out of palm leaves. That is my island life.
Tournament Shootout
It was the last minute in the finals game, both team fighting to get a goal to win. Tweet! Tweet! Tweet! The game had ended, but no one was celebrating. The game had gone to penalty kicks. Both teams jogged to the sideline being careful not to step out. Afterwards, both teams got lined up and got ready to take the shots. My teammate, Itzayana went first, and it bounced off the post. Next, the other team went and our goalkeeper had an amazing save and our sideline erupted in cheers. Afterwards, it was my turn. I stepped up to the penalty spot and got ready to shoot. I shot, and the goalie had a good save so we stayed tied at 0-0. Again the other team stepped up and shot, skying it over the net. In the third shot of the first round, Kaylee shot and it bounced off the top post into the goal. The other team went and missed again. Then Brynely, went up and made a be beautiful goal putting us in the lead by two. For the final shot, the other team stepped up and sent it straight into our goalies hands. The other goalie fell to the floor and started crying and we were confused because we hadn’t heard the final whistle until I heard my dad yell, “You guys won!” After confirming we ran to our goalie and started celebrating our win, again.
Rad Reading- January
This month I read a book called Good Girl, Bad Blood by Holly Jackson. This is a sequel to the book A Good Girls Guide to Murder about an eighteen year old girl who is investigating the disappearance of her friend’s older brother. This case was her second case after solving the case of Andie Bell.
I liked this book because it was a mystery throughout on what was happening and who did it. The reveal at the end was unexpected and eventful. There was lots of suspense and unexpected plot twists that kept me on the edge of my seat.
My favorite character is the main character is Pip. One of her character traits that I like is that she is independent. One quote that proves this is, “If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself.” This quote proves that she is independent because when the detective of the police station didn’t listen to her, she took matters into her own hands, proving she is independent.
My favorite quote from the book is “Do you care what people think, if you know you’re right?” This quote is meaningful to me because I always care a lot about other peoples opinions even if I know that their opinions are wrong. This quote shows that sometimes you don’t need to listen to others opinions and to trust yourself.
Dumbledore Quote
“We must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy.” -Albus Dumbledore, Harry Potter. This quote means that sometimes even if the choice is easy, it might not be the right choice in the long run. The right choice will not always be easy. This quote relates to me because sometimes I want to choose the easier choice even if I know it is not the right decision. I have been faced with choices in which it would be easier to not choose the right decision. People will always be faced with these types of decisions throughout their lives and this quote helps show that even if it’s easier it might not be right. This quote reminds me that I am not the only person who has to decide between two options which are both tempting and that everyone has to face these decisions.
My Hero
My hero is my mom. The first reason my mom is my hero is because she is kind. Whenever someone messes up in soccer, instead of yelling at them, she helps them. Whenever I need help, she is always there to supports me. Another reason she is my hero is because she is dedicated to everything that she does. She has been teaching at the same school for twenty-three years. She has coached my team for five years and has never given up on us, even when we didn’t win games. The third reason she is my hero is because she is smart. She got a bachelors and masters degree in college and became a teacher at the age of twenty-two. She always helps me and my brother with our homework. She always supports my brother and I’s interests no matter what they are. Those are the reasons why my mom is my hero
Rad Reading-December
This month I read a book called The One by Kiera Cass. This book is the third book in the series The Selection where 35 girls are randomly selected to compete to marry the king. In the third book, six girls, called the elites remain. The main character America, never wanted to compete in this competition, so never expected to make it this far. As attacks outside the palace get more often and harmful, the tension between the girls rise.
I liked this book because there is lots of suspense and plot twists that keep you interested in the book. There is lots of tension between characters that keep you wondering if they are friends or not. The plot twist at the end was unexpected and interesting.
My favorite character is the main character, America Singer. I like her because she is independent, respectful, and brave. She treats everyone with respect, even people who are below her in their social class. She overcame so many challenges without giving up, like being in a low caste. She has many character traits but one is kindness. One quote that proves this is, “Everyones just worried. You’re doing fine.” This quote proves that she is kind because even though at the time she was in pain, she was still comforting and kind.
My favorite quote from the book is “Mistakes mean it’s real.” This quote is meaningful to me because it shows that it is okay to make mistakes. It tells us that mistakes happen and that they will always happen you just need to try again. It proves that mistakes are human and that mistakes happen to everybody.
My Word of Intention for 2025
This year I am going to focus on the word patience. I am going to be more patient so I can be a better, kinder, more understanding friend. Being patient is important in social interactions, especially with young kids. Being patient could help me develop better relationships with the people around me, and help me to form new relationships. I like it when people are patient to me, and it makes me feel more comfortable, and I want other people to feel that way around me. Being patient will help me to complete my school work because when I get frustrated, I tend to give up. By practicing patience and staying calm, I can become better at those things without having to think about it. Having patience could improve my mental health and help me to become more positive.
Principal for the Day
I have become principal for the day. As the principal, the first thing I would do is, decide to shorten school hours to end after lunch, at 12:37 pm. I would make this decision because a lot of students feel that school is too long. Having school be shorter would add more time after school to do extra-circulars and have more free time to relax. Having less school time, would help students to focus for all of school, and not get tired. The second thing I would do is allow students to be able to eat in class. For some students, they get hungry during class periods, but not being able to eat distracts them. I would make it that if as long as they were not distracting, and they cleaned up, they would be able to eat in class. The third thing I would do is make it so there was no homework. Having no homework would be good because most students are busy after school and having homework can make their schedule even tighter, causing more stress than there needs to be. I think that instead of giving homework, students can just finish the work the next day. The fourth thing I would do is make it so there were more late start days. Children need eight to ten hours of sleep every night to stay healthy, but most of them do not get that amount of sleep. Having more late starts could help students catch up on sleep, and help them to be able to focus more. The final thing I would do is make it so there were more electives we could take. Having more than two electives would be nice because for 8th graders, they can take a language and not have to do as many years in high school. If we had more electives we could do, we could continue to do the electives we took the year before, while still having time for other electives. Those are the five thing I would do if I were principal for the day.
RAD READING- November
This month I read a book called, The Wicked King by Holly Black. This book is about a girl named Jude, who has put the High King, Cardan, under her power and has to control all of the political things happening in Faerie. Cardan does not want to be in her power so tries to humiliate her and undermine her power. In the book, Jude finds out that someone close to her betrays her and she must find out who. While doing that she must also control her feelings for Cardan, to keep her control as a mortal in Faerie world.
I enjoyed this book because it was always interesting and always pulling you in. This book feels like you are actually in the book and not just reading it. There are many unexpected twists and turns throughout the book. This book has a romantic subplot but is mainly political fantasy, that goes into how the Faerie world is corrupt and wrong. This book always keeps you wanting more.
My favorite character in this book is the main character, Jude. Jude has many character traits but one of them is cold. One example of these character traits is, “The point of a fight is not to have a good fight: it’s to win.” This quote proves that she is cold because she doesn’t care if it is not a fair fight, or who she is fighting, she just wants to win.
My favorite quote from the book is, “I want to be anybody but the person I am.” This is my favorite quote because it shows how Jude really feels about herself throughout all of the books. This quote also reflects on emotions that others feel, making it easier to relate to as the reader.
What I am Thankful For
I am thankful for many things this year, but here are my top three things. The first thing I am grateful for is my family. My mom and my dad are always there supporting me and cheering me along. They show me lots of love and are the best parents I could wish for. My brother, though sometimes annoying, is always there for me and always being a great big brother, having fun with me, and spending time with me. Also my dog who is always there to snuggle up when I am sad, or wag his tail when I am happy no matter if he knows what is going on. The second thing I am grateful for is my house. I have lived in the same house for my entire life, and made so many memories there. My house keeps me warm in the winter, cool in the summer, and is where I can spend time with my family. My house provides me with a safe place to be. The third and final thing I am grateful for is my soccer team. I get to see my soccer team multiple times a week, and every time I see them I always have a good time, whether at practice, or not. My teammates are some of my best friends. We work together well, on and off the soccer field. There are many more things in my life that I am grateful for, but those are my top three things.