This is The Twelve Days of Christmas in my version!

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On the first day of Christmas my parents gave to me, a ton of stuff just for me

On the second day of Christmas Phoebe gave to me, 2 poison drinks

On the third day of Christmas my teacher gave to me, 3 bad scores

On the fourth day of Christmas my mother gave to me, 4 harsh scoldings

five ancient rings

six earthquakes shaking

seven people yelling

eight gangs a fightn’

nine arrows shooting

ten bugs a swarming

eleven walls a closing

twelve booby traps

Yesterday, our teacher instructed us to take an EQ test. An EQ test is different from an IQ test because IQ tests are for how smart you are in your studies and EQ tests are for how smart you can be during emotional problems. I thought the questions were very personal so I decided not to give my score to studies. My answers only belong to me only! I think I answered truthfully in the EQ test. I think the questions aren’t applicable to my age because most of the questions are about divorcing, breaking-up, and other problems that are for adults. Some of the questions though, are applicable to me. I don’t think they should add any more questions because the questions cover up everything.

My score is 72. In the EQ test, this is what my score means…

There’s some bad news and some good news. The bad news is that your Emotional IQ is relatively low. In a practical sense, this means that you are not reaching your full potential. Low EIQ has a negative impact on all aspects of life such as relationships, your emotional health and level of motivation. As a result of your behavior, others may view you as being critical, inexpressive, inhibited, detached, cold, or even condescending. Your difficulties relating to others and dealing successfully with your own emotions may have a negative impact on your health; people with lower EIQs are prone to anxiety, depression, excessive guilt, aggressiveness, low self-concept, and stress-related problems. Chances are that you also have difficulty bouncing back from life’s problems. Now for the good news: by learning and practicing new skills and more effective ways of dealing with people, you can significantly improve your EIQ. The benefits will be numerous, including stronger relationships, a more successful career and better health. Most of all, you will be an all-around happier person.

To me, the score means that I just have to go around people a lot and that I have to help people when they have problems. I also have to remember that past is past and instead of looking past mistakes, I have to look forward to the future and learnfrom my mistakes.

I think after doing this EQ test, I think that I will be able to change my actions. I also think that I should not believe allof this becuase I think it is similar to the horoscope. I will not let a test run my life!

As almost teenagers, you’re all at an age when things are changing within your body and your mind. You’re no longer little kids, yet you’re not really teenagers yet. The way people (your teachers, parents, etc.) treat you is also slowly changing. You used to be more pampered and watched over. Now you’re expected to all be independent and responsible. You have projects to complete, assignments to turn in, practices to go to, friends to meet, and so many other deadlines and such to accomplish.
Given these expectations of you, think about the questions below and answer them honestly in your own blogs as a new post.

Do you think your parents can / should trust you with things that you do in school, at home, and else where? Why do you think so? or Why not?

Yes, because I can’t expect my parents to pamper me all the time. I’ll just become a burden to them.

Do you think your teachers can / should trust you with things that you do in school (regular schoolwork), at home (assignmentss/projects), and else where? Why do you think so? or Why not?

Yes, because we spend most of our life at school, so I think they should trust if they think I can be trusted or not trust me at all…

What are your main complaints about school at this point in your life?

Sometimes, I would have to bring all my books home, which really hurts my back. Sometimes
What are your main complaints about home at this point in your life?

I have no complaints about home except that when we shout, the neighbors can easily hear us. So my mom has to scold me again.

What can you promise yourself that can make you a better person / a better student?

I should stop forgetting stuff. I always do forget stuff in projects, and homework. I have to be more responsible.

Do you think your friends can / should trust you with things (objects, secrets, etc.) Why do you think so? or Why not?

Yes, because I think that friends should know each other well enough to trust each other.
Do you think you need a lot of privacy in school / at home? Why or why not?

Yes, because at home, I have all my sisters shouting at me, and at school I have them shouting at me. I am busy 24/7.

Today, I finished level 10 on Ktouch. I am just 5 levels away from the last level: LEVEL 15…I really want to finish Ktouch so I can be on the right track. It seems like I am way behind in typing. I hope I will get better at typing soon. I finally reached 260 as my typing speed. I am so happy! I usually get 98-180! The best part of this day is that its a 4 day weekend! FOUR LONG DAYS OF SLEEPING, PLAYING ON THE COMPUTER, AND EATIN UNTIL I GET REALLY FAT!

Do you think all three boys need to apologize? Why or why not?

I think they should apologize because if they don’t, they will have a grudge on each other forever. Their anger and guilt will stay in them forever too.

Who do you think is the most guilty of doing wrong. Why?

I think the most guilty would be Conner because he was the one who started the rumor. He also caused Sam and Dylan to spread rumors about him, so the whole school maybe thinks he is weird.

Do you think it will improve their friendship if Sam forgives Conner?

Yes, because both their guilt and anger would be released and maybe they will be able to work it all out.

Have you ever been in a position like this? What happened? Would you make the same choices if you were in the position again?

YES! Actually, I’m always in this position and it really makes me have nightmares…literally…I always end up doing something bad to someone else that I would choke myself for. If I could just travel back in time, I would be really happy!
Is there someone in your life right now that you might need to forgive for something?

I need to forgive my -familymember- because its been 5 years and I still haven’t forgiven her. This is because 5 years ago, she gave me broken gifts for my birthday. She gave me, a charm bracelet without the charms, the keychain without the chain, broken charm, and well, a lot of broken stuff. [All on different birthdays…] It doesn’t seem important anymore, so I guess I’ll forgiver her. [sorry! really weird problem…]
What does it feel like to forgive someone? Why do you think that is?

I think it feels pretty good not having a grudge all the time. It takes some load off your shoulders. I think you begin to feel much calmer and more relaxed.

“Jean Valjean’s Conscience”

In Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables, the hero, Jean Valjean, is an ex-convict, living illegally under an assumed name and wanted for a robbery he committed many years ago. [Actually, no — he is only wanted for breaking parole.] Although he will be returned to the galleys — probably [in fact, actually] for life — if he is caught, he is a good man who does not deserve to be punished. He has established himself in a town, becoming mayor and a public benefactor. One day, Jean learns that another man, a vagabond, has been arrested for a minor crime and identified as Jean Valjean. Jean is first tempted to remain quiet, reasoning to himself that since he had nothing to do with the false identification of this hapless vagabond, he has no obligation to save him. Perhaps this man’s false identification, Jean reflects, is “an act of Providence meant to save me.” Upon reflection, however, Jean judges such reasoning “monstrous and hypocritical.” He now feels certain that it is his duty to reveal his identity, regardless of the disastrous personal consequences. His resolve is disturbed, however, as he reflects on the irreparable harm his return to the galleys will mean to so many people who depend upon him for their livelihood — especially troubling in the case of a helpless woman and her small child to whom he feels a special obligation. He now reproaches himself for being too selfish, for thinking only of his own conscience and not of others. The right thing to do, he now claims to himself, is to remain quiet, to continue making money and using it to help others. The vagabond, he comforts himself, is not a worthy person, anyway. Still unconvinced and tormented by the need to decide, Jean goes to the trial and confesses.

Did he do the right thing?  Why?  Why not?

I think he did the right thing because if he doesn’t, his guilt will torment him inside.

What do you think?

I think he was very brave to go to trial and confess. He wants to sacrifice so much for other people and give them money to be able to get food and live. It’s like he always thinks of other people first than himself. I think this makes him very humble.

Do you like blogging or not?

I don’t really like blogging because you have to write so much about yourself and reports. So if I get a grammar error, or accidentally said something embarrassing, …it will be posted to the whole world…
Is blogging for students like you an important thing to do? Why? Why not?

I guess blogging can be important because I get to share your feelings about topics, and others can discuss with you.

What would you like to blog about?

I like to blog about things that I like! CANDY!!!

Why should we blog about your suggestions?

We should blog about our suggestions because we then get to know what other people all over the world think of the topic!

Do you like our blogging activities? Why? Why not?

I like them because when we do our blogging activities, I get to practice my grammar and writing. Sometimes I accidentally type a different word instead of the real one…

What should we do with our current blogging activities?

Actually, I have no idea what to do with our blogging activities. I’m fine with the activities we’re doing now.

What else would you like to learn about in this quarter of computer applications? (Suggest 5 things.)

I would like to learn more about blogging, graphic arts, typing, kturtle, and other games!
How do you like our LINUX computers so far?

I think they are so slow in loading. I guess its beacause so many computers are using the internet at the same time. I prefer apple and windows though.

1. If you were Maya’s best friend and had her best interest at heart, what would you suggest she do?If I was Maya’s best friend, I would suggest to her that she tell the truth because if she doesn’t, she’ll feel a lot of guilt. Her punishment may also be worse since she ignored the assistant principal or didn’t tell about her drinking.

2. If you were her parent, what do you think you would suggest she do?

If I were her parent, I would suggest that she tell the assistant principal, and try to resist drinking, or resist her addiction to it.
3. What would she have to lose if she turned herself in?

If she turned herself in, she may loose the respect of the other students and teachers. People also wouldn’t look at her the same way they did before.

4. What would she have to lose if she didn’t?

If she didn’t turn herself in, she would also loose respect, and her parents would be very mad and not trust her. They would not trust her because they might assume that every party she goes to will involve her drinking.

5. Have you or someone you know ever been in a similar situation to this? What happened and how did it turn out? Did you or that person feel regret or pride in the choice made?

My uncle smokes, but I think he does it because of stress. He is still smoking up to now, and he doesn’t want to stop. I think he is just stubborn to know. Sometimes I think it is very hard for older people to say what they are doing is wrong.

6. Do any of you feel Maya is over reacting to this situation? Why or why not?

I don’t think she is over reacting because I think she is just very nervous and stressed. She is in a situation where in each choice has consequences.

Today I am starting my candy poster. So far I have completed my template. I just need to find a huge picture of starburst and I am ready-to-go! I chose starburst because I really like it, but I don’t get to eat it often…my favorite flavor is watermelon, I mean if there is…{Its the green starburst.} I also figured out how to copy your screen to your computer. Now I have PROOF that I finished my smiley face!

Today I had to drop down to level 6 on Ktouch. I really don’t like typing now, but I know I HAVE TO do it even though I don’t want to. I forgot about Kturtle again. At least yesterday I managed to make a smiley face. Maybe this can be my K-Turtle-rest-day. Instead of Kturtle, I used GIMP! I managed to make a quick picture of a gingerbread man fishing! I think its pretty good but I guess I have to do better ’cause it looks weird in a way.