Did you know?

Did you know?...

-August is when the most babies are born.

- During the great plague of Europe, the Pope passed a law to say “God bless you” to one who sneezed.

- You blink 15,000 times a day.

- In 1976 Mrs Janine Swift of Los Angeles married a 50lb rock in a ceremony that was witnessed by 20 people.

Quote of the Week(:

"If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden." - Unknown

I found this quote to be really cute. I stumbled upon it while looking through quotes on the internet and thought it would be a good idea for quote of the week this week. Yes, this is a love quote, and if a guy ever said this to me I would be totally amazed. So if you have a girlfriend go and say this to her I bet she would think you are really sweet. (: Every girl or boy in a relationship should be thought of a lot by their boyfriend or girlfriend. Its like the saying "If I had a penny every time you said that." hahaha. (: I hope you like this poem! Click here to see where I got it from.

Song of the Week! (:

Have you ever been in that horrible stage of the break up where you think they don't care? You would do anything for them and they just didn't care about you. Honestly, they probably did care about you; they just didn't know how to handle a relationship very well. Well, if you one of those people that you would do anything for your special someone but you feel like they won't do the same. Bruno Mars is saying in this song he would do anything for the girl he loves, but she just doesn't care. He is calling her out for what she is doing and that is why I like this song. Listen to this song and tell me what you think about it! Enjoy. (:

Poem of the Week #13

This poem was made by Courtney and I, Andrea. Visit her blog here!

Daddy

Daddy taught me not to lie

But daddy still did it

Until the day he died

Daddy told me to never drink the sinful drink

Yet, he did it every day

And was always running for the sink

I watched him waste his life away

He lost a piece of himself

Little by little every day

One day, I begged daddy not to go

It didn’t stop him from waving goodbye

And telling me he loves me so

Momma didn’t have the strength, I suppose

To go on living life this way
Because of all the decisions he chose

As I grew up, she faded away

She was unmovable

And had no words to say

You’d think I’d hate my life
I wish I could prove you wrong
It was filled with determination and strife

My life’s a mystery on its own

No, it’s not a fairytale

But it’s over now; I have grown

Awesome Game!

This game is awesome haha. Click & see!

A Sense of Randomness

This is kind of random, but what are your thoughts on ferrets? I did a lot of research on them a few weeks ago. I think they are pretty cute! I'd love to hear your opinions.

While you think, enjoy this beautiful picture of a ferret dressed up for Halloween!  

Christmas websites, check them out! (:

Here are some awesome Christmas websites to play games and music. :]

North Pole

Holiday Jazz

Merry-Christmas

A kids heart

Here is a neat website where you plug you face into an elf and it dances a whole music video! It's adorable! (:

Elf Yourself

Some blogs about Christmas. :)

Merry Christmas Radio

A Christmas Yuleblog

Christan Christmas

I hope you enjoy these. (: Let me know what you think about them!

What is it? #11

You know you got this in the bag! :)

Did you know? #5

Did you know . . .

the largest fish ever caught was the Whale Shark, with a length of 59ft long.
the largest pearl ever found was 630 carats.

the only two animals that can see behind themselves without turning their necks are the rabbit and the parrot.

A whip makes a cracking sound because its tip moves faster than the speed of sound.

the word "listen" has the same letters as the word "silent".

A hippopotamus can run faster than a man.

Absolutely pure gold is so soft that it can be molded with the hands.

Wow! That's some crazy stuff! I got these extremely fun facts from here!

Quote of the Week :]

*We were given: Two hands to hold. Two legs to walk. Two eyes to see. Two ears to listen. But why only one heart? Because the other was given to someone else. For us to find.

By :Unknown

This quote is saying that everybody has somebody out there for them. You will find that special someone if you actually take the time to go out and look for them. That person, you might know today. We never know until we actually grow up and start looking for that person to spend of your life with. I was shocked on how many older people find who they are looking for at a older age. They never gave up on looking for someone special. I am inspired by those people when I get older and start giving up hope on finding someone. You never know what could be right before your eyes at this time of your life, but you’re just not looking hard enough.

Lets talk friendships

What does friendship mean to you? What do your friends mean to you? In high school, there tends to be a lot of drama, for most people at least. Drama can tear friends apart. It's a sad thing, but it is true. Friends can break apart because of drama from boys, stress, lies, betrayal, and any other wrongdoing. Some people are good at forgiving and some aren't. When you are fighting with your friend, you need to think about the factors that are in it. Is it all worth fighting with your friend, upsetting each other, and possibly ruining your friendship? Sometimes, friends really do come and go, like boys. That doesn't mean you should just throw away your friendships! I have seen girls lose friends that they have had since they were in first grade, second grade, etc. Drifting apart and losing a friend that way is so much different than having drama between you and losing them that way. Just stop, think about what is upsetting you, find ways to calm yourself, and separate yourself from certain people until you are no longer mad. Just think about what you are thinking about.

What to do when boys come between you and your friend:

It hurts pretty bad when you like a boy and your friend "steals" him away from you. Maybe, they liked them and you "stole" them from your friend? Whatever the case may be, if a boy is involved...drama, more than likely, will be present. What you can do is try to remain calm without assuming anything. Listen to your friend's side of the story and go from there to find conclusions on how to make things work out. Sometimes, spending time away from this person can really help you. It just helps to clear the mind, relax, and just remove the tension ( if you are actually trying to let it go ).

Keep this in mind : Best friends DON'T talk bad about each other! If you were ever a true friend to someone, you won't talk bad about them even if you guys are no longer friends. If you are as good of a person as you say you are, then prove it!

Dear Santa...

If I could write Santa a letter, it'd go something like this :

Dear Santa,

   

     I've been very good this year. Well...I've been better than I have any other year. This year for Christmas, my wish list is pretty simple. If you could Mr. Santa Claus, please let me have the things on my list for Christmas this year:

• Please give my mother and father the presents that they want most. They sure deserve it.
• Give my brother a brand new truck. That way he won't have to worry about fixing it up.
• Give my sisters money so they can afford their bills. They are working hard.
• Give all of my nieces and nephews a lot of toys and friends to share them with.
• Somehow, please give my best friend the most amazing Christmas she has ever had. Let her and her family come close together and spend every minute of it together.
• Make something and/or someone put a smile on those faces that are frowning.
• Let all broken hearts be mended.
• Don't give me any gifts and just give those less fortunate money for presents, food, warmth, and a roof over their heads.

I know you are busy, but if you come across mine in time...please let these be my presents for Christmas.

Sincerely,

Andrea :)

If you could write a letter to Santa, what would you write? I actually got the idea to write Santa a letter from someone else. If you would like to see their (the person I got the idea from) letter to Santa, then click here. It's pretty neat!

Song of the Week - I never told you by Coblie Caillat

For song of the week I chose I never told you by Coblie Caillat because she is saying in this song that she wish she told him everything that she could have when they were together. Most guys or girls regret not telling that special person how they feel and then losing them and not being able to tell them. I have been there and it is not pretty. It really sucked. Take my advice and tell that special person how you feel now because in the future you will regret it. Also, missing a person can really be hard and hurtful to you so don't let the one you love go or take them for granted.

Poem of the Week #12

Saying Goodbye
          By: Andrea : ]


Everything seems to be changing
Our environment is rearranging

You can see the space thicken between us

And you can feel the air intensify amongst us

Maybe it all started from just a little lie

Or maybe it started when you first made me cry

We never saw this coming our way
We were growing blinder each and every day

I gave my all, but you tossed it aside
All the pain I gained, I just couldn’t hide
I miss how I could actually call you mine

It gave me such a feeling that I just can’t define

I wanted this to work out how we had planned
I don’t want to end this with a reprimand
You should have thought longer
It’s okay though, because it all made me stronger

If you could go back to yesterday

What would be the last thing you’d say

I know I would say goodbye

I’m sorry, but I don’t want to hear another lie

Christmas Time

Have you ever wished Christmas did not take so long to get here? I do all the time; I always wish it could just be like every two months. That would be pretty neat, but everyone would be poor. Therefore, that wouldn't work out so well. I like everything about Christmas. I always help put up the tree and all the lights. This year, we put lights on my house and I like how it makes it look at night. If there were a way to have lights on your house all year round, I would. I think everyone needs lights on their house for Christmas. Another good thing is that Christmas brings families together. Everyone needs family on the holidays. I like it when I see people’s families all together for Christmas. People just need to have the nice, caring feeling in their heart when Christmas comes around, because people like it when you get them something for Christmas. Is there anything you like to do on Christmas that you think would be fun for other people to do? If there is, let me know and I can spread it on. Also, don't forget there is only sixteen days untill Christmas day!

What is it? #10

This is an easy one. : ] ( Remember to be specific! )
Thank you. :)

Let's talk...make-up(:

Have you ever felt like you had to wear a bunch of make up just to look alright at school or out in public? I have. I am guilty for wearing makeup to try to cover up my natural looks. This school year I actually figured out that behind that eyeliner and cover up was freckles and now I am embracing them. I do still wear eyeliner and cover up, but only a little when I am in school or out in public. Sometimes I just forget to put make up on, haha. I found some helpful tips that would help you wear makeup without being extreme. Also, there is this awesome music video by Johnny Diaz called More Beautiful You that goes along with this whole thing perfectly. Here are some sites you can go to for tips:

Safe Natural Tips

Everything Natural

Free Beauty Tips

Here is the music video: (:

Internet Safety

I think it is a really good idea that we have Internet in our schools. I don't know what we would do without it. I also think it is a better idea that we have an Internet blocker for some of the sites. You never know who could be reading whatever you blog post on your blog. That's why we only have the good sites unblocked at my school. If kids happen to get on the wrong sites at school you never know what the outcome of it is. Every kid should have their parents’ permission to be on a computer whether it is at home or at school. Parents have to sign a paper in our agenda so that we could access the Internet at school. That way they can watch what web sites you get on to, and make sure they are not bad ones. You can get into big time trouble if you get on the wrong site or post the wrong thing on your site. If anyone does not like it they can report it to the people that watch over that Internet site.

Did you know? #4

I don't know why, but I laughed at this!

Sheep are mentioned 45 times and goats 88 times in the Bible. Dogs are mentioned 14 times and lions 89 times, but domestic cats are not mentioned.

Now, here are three facts that have nothing to do with the one above. Yay for randomness!

 - A blue whale weighs as much as 40 rhinos.

Isn't that awesome?!

I got my information for this from here.

- The tongue of a blue whale is as long as an elephant.

- The heart of a blue whale is the size of a small car.

"It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return, but what is the most painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let the person know how you feel."

Have you ever really liked someone and then you don't tell them? Ever regret not telling them? Yeah, I have been there and felt that. Your to scared to tell them because you think that your gonna get rejected right? Well, the one thing I have learned from the experience of dating and high school life is that if you like someone become friends with them first and see where it goes. You can't just jump into something that would get you into a bad relationship because you really don't know the person and their values. So just take my advice tell the person in time when you get to know them. I think that would be the safest way to go. (:

Song of the Week: When I look at you by Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus starred in "The Last Song" in the spring of 2010. "The Last Song was originally a book which was made into a movie. They chose Miley Cyrus to play the main character as Ronnie Miller. She wrote this song specify for the movie. This song is mainly about her falling in love with this one guy and when she sees him all her troubles and problem suddenly go away. This is a very cute and romantic song. It's not like her other songs that don't really have much meaning. This song has a lot of meaning and it's very touching to some people. What do you think of this song? I would love to hear your comments! Also, if you saw “The Last Song” did you like or dislike it? (: Enjoy.

Santa :]

I found two cool sites today just browsing around. Look at them because I think they are pretty interesting! : )

Santa Letter - You can write Santa a letter, print out Christmas coloring pages, send digital postcards, see Christmas jokes, play games, and a lot more! If you would like to visit this site, then click here.

Christmas Countdown 2010 - This is a very cute Christmas countdown. I set it as my home page :] Check it out! Click here.

Poem of the Week #11

Lunch Period of One

Author : Unknown

I sit alone

At the end of the table

I used to try to smile as they went by

To look like a cool guy

But they take one look

At the glasses

The clothes

They keep walking


They sit down in their fancy little cliques

They're five or six


They laugh, they smile

They befriend


Ignoring the guy at the end

Who's having a lunch of one

I got this from here.

Poem of the Week #10

Anyway

Author: Dr. Kent Keith

People are unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered.

Love them anyway.

If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives.

Do good anyway.

If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous.

Be happy anyway.

The good you do today will be forgotten tomorrow.

Do good anyway.

Honesty and frankness make you vulnerable

Be frank and honest anyway.

People favor underdogs but will follow only top dogs.



Fight for some underdogs anyway.

People may need help, but may attack you if you help them.

Help people anyway.

What you spend your years building may be destroyed overnight.

Build away.

Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough.



Give the world the best you have anyway.

I got this from here.

Snow Days

Snow days are so nice. I always want one at the end of the week. I like them because you don't have to get up to go to school. They are always a fun day also. I always ride my quad on the road because there is not to many cars on them because the roads are slick. It makes it fun too be on the roads because you can slide around on the roads. I also like just going to friends house and messing around. Sometimes we all get together and play a game of pole. That's always fun to do on a cold snow day. Some people don't like them them because they have to make the days up when it is warm out. But I like when we have them because they always seem to be the days I want to have off for a little break. Well that's what I do on my snow days what do you do on yours? Let me know you may give me some fun ideas to do on my snow days.

Winter is coming! :]

I love winter. It's like my second favorite season. Also my birthday is during the winter season. (: Think about all the holidays you have during the winter season, like Christmas, New Years, and Valentine’s day. It's truly amazing to have that feeling of excitement because Christmas and New Years is coming! Some disadvantages of the winter season is that you have ice, snow, and coldness. Of course I love the snow too, but many people don't. I dislike the ice though, I always feel like I am going to fall down or my mom is going to get into a wreak. Snow days are amazing though and like school delays. We only get 3 snow days this year for our school so if we have to go over that we have to make it up when we are really suppose to be on summer break. Have you ever built a really good snowman? When I was little my sister and I would always go make snow men and snow angels. Also, sledding is so much fun! You find a really big hill and zoom down the hill as fast as you can. (: So do you like or hate the winter season? Tell me some of you advantages and disadvantages. I would love to hear them! Thanks. (:

Christmas crafting ideas

I found a site that has some cute Christmas crafts. If you want to see the site or want to learn how to make things like this, then click here! I think they have some interesting ideas.

      

What is it? #9

Can you guess what this is a picture of?

( We would appreciate it if you just guessed and didn't try to look it up and find it. It takes the fun out of things and makes it pointless. Thank you :] )

Did you know? #3

Did you know...

• when lightning strikes it can reach up to 30,000 degrees celsius, which is 54,000 degrees fahrenheit.

• a giraffe is able to clean its ears with its 21 inch tongue.

• the Grand Canyon can hold around 900 trillion footballs.

• that 90% of an iceburg are underwater.

• lightning strikes the Earth 6,000 times every minute.

• an ostrich's eye is larger than its brain.

• that at a time, armadillos have 4 babies that are all the same gender.

• if you say the alphabet without moving your lips or mouth, all the letters will sound the same.

• an average person will spend 25 years of their life asleep.

• reindeer hair is hollow inside, like a tube.

• cows don't have upper front teeth.

• everyday is a holiday somewhere in the world.

• the coins thrown into the Trevi fountain in Italy are collected for charity.

• there are 31,557,600 seconds in a year.

• an octopus' pupil is rectangular.

• 8% of people have an extra rib.

• 42% of men and 25% of women don’t wash their hands after using a public toilet.

• the electric chair was invented by a dentist.

• crocodiles can't move their tongue.