Tomorrow is going to be a horrible day

My sister has to have her tonsels out and I have to sit in a hospital all day. She gets her surgery
at 10am, she has to be there at 8am. I really dont feel like getting up early and going. This is my
break after all and I want to sleep late. When my mom was sick and had to have her surgery o
over the summer, she never came to see my mom... She stayed home the whole time and spent
time with her boyfriend instead.... But my mom is forcing me to go... Which I think is not fair..
She also wants me to get my knee checked out because I hurt my knee before Thanksgiving and
I have not gotten it checked out yet. Since I hurt it, I took one week off, and I have been dancing
on it and tumbling on it full out ever since I hurt it, and now it is probably hurt even worse which will really stink.. Well I gotta go bye..

My Christmas presents

what I got for christmas was:

1. a new phone

(the one on the left of course)

2. 2 pairs of jeans

3. a sweater

4. a new purse(quilted one)

5. $195

6. ballet star game for my ds (because I am a kid inside and love my ds)

7. a bag with wheels for shopping

8. love spell perfume, body wash, and lotion

9. bunch of other little stocking stuffers I dont remember.

I had a great Christmas.. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

NAUGHTY OR NICE?????

Ho! Ho! Ho! Brianna! Congratulations Brianna!! You really are so good that you should be the angel on top of the tree! Everyone at the North Pole, including me, is very proud of you Brianna! Keep up the wonderful work! Merry Christmas!
So, I answered all the questions truthfully and got an A+! My room is kinda messy, but I can atleast see the floor. Its different in school, I am so neat and organized, and at home I am not. I hate lying. It is one of my biggest pet peeve is a person who lies. You should just tell the truth because whoever you are lying to, will find out eventually that you lied, so why not just tell the truth then and there. Sometimes when people wait to tell the truth, they get in even more trouble. I always leave santa chocolate chip cookies made from scratch by me, and a nice glass of milk. I always leave a couple of carrots out for the reindeer too. I share almost all the time. The only things that I do not share are my most prise possesions or my most personal items, but everything else I share. I hate sharing my cell phone with other people because I am a big germaphobic and I hate when other people use my cell phone. I have been a very nice girl. I am practically an angel.

TONIGHT IS CHRISTMAS EVE!

Merry Christmas everyone! Tonight is Christmas eve and I am so excited. My whole family is going out to dinner. Then we are going back to my Aunt's house, and we are going to open presents from the whole family. We are even going to have a surprise visit from Santa (played by my pop-pop) I cannot wait, Christmas is my most favorite time of the year, and I wish it would have snowed. Everything would have looked a lot prettier. Well, I have to go start getting ready now. Bye Bye. MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Officer James McAllister and Adolff Starfish scene

Characters:
Adolf Starfish: Old man, former (and guilt ridden) Nazi.
Officer James McAllister: Zombified police officer. "Middle aged."

Setting:
Adolf's house. New York City.

JAMES: Distress call. Mr. Adolf Starfish, it's the police open up.
ADOLF: Coming! (opens door)
JAMES: Are you okay sir?
ADOLF: I'm Fine. I'm Fine. Good God what happened to you?
JAMES: I got murdered a while ago. Its an old story.
ADOLF: (freaking out) OH GOD! I'm so sorry! I only followed my orders! I had to serve my country! I would have been shot if I haven't! Please forgive me!
JAMES: Whoah Whoah Whoah Old man, relax! I was shot six years ago; it has nothing to do with you!
ADOLF: Oh, my apologies. Why are you here?
JAMES: Your neighbors called the station claiming they heard screaming coming from your house. Why they sent a zombie cop to investigate a screaming fit escapes me. The guys at the station always did have a sick sense of humor. Anyway, now that I'm here I might as well ask what's the situation.
ADOLF: The nightmares keep getting worse. I never actually screamed out loud before. Oh, what am I going to do!?
JAMES: Nightmares eh? I hate em'! There's this one I always have about a shopping mall and a bunch of angry bikers....
ADOLF: No, No. These nightmares are memories; Memories from long ago. I have to confess to you officer, I did some horrible things in my youth.
JAMES: Well, you're old. You talked about serving your country..... your name is Adolf! I'm gonna put two and two together here.....
ADOLF: yes! But please, don't tell anyone! I'm sorry!
JAMES: Relax mister. I'm not going to tell anyone. Now I'm gonna say that I approve of what you have done, cuz' believe me, I don't, but you have to understand that you did what you had to do. It's in the past now, and I've learned first hand that it is unhealthy to have regrets about the past.
ADOLF: (thoughtful pause) Can I ask you another question officer?
JAMES: Shoot.
ADOLF: Do you think those people we killed; back in the camps.... so they hate me?
JAMES: (smiles) Trust me Mr. Adolf, sometimes dying is the best thing that could happen to a man. (exits)


Believe me, it was not that easy to try to write a scene with these two completely different characters.

Adolf Starfish monologue

There I was at the Nazi death camp. Everyday new people came in, but people also died. I always smelt the burning flesh of the people dying in the gas chambers. Believe me, it was not a very pleasant smell. People were also shot dead if they were starting to get sick, looked too skinny, or refused to work. It was a horrible sight. There was innocent people dying all around you. I couldn't wait for the day that I finally got out of there. Now whenever I see people, I treat them differently. I treat them as if everyday was their last day to live. Back when I worked at those camps, the people never knew when they were going to die, but they knew there was a chance that they would. I am so glad that the world is not as bad today as it was back then. That, my good grandchildren, was the story of when I worked in a Nazi death camp way back when I was a youngster. The conditions were harsh. That's why I am so glad that the world really is not as bad as it was back then.

Journal Topics: December 11, 2008

My first topic today is Reflect about the events that happened in your life one Christmas Eve.
Well, every Christmas Eve, it is a tradition in my family to go to the childrens mass at my church, and then after, the whole family would go out to dinner. After dinner, we would go to my Aunt's house, and we would open presents from the family. Every year, even since I was little, my pop pop dressed up like Santa Clause and we got a surprise visit from him. One year, I ruined it for myself and walked into the t.v. room in my nana's house and saw the costume sitting on the couch. I was little, so I really didn't know what it was until my nana yelled at me and said I ruined it for myself. And I said ruined what? Then she told me that my pop pop was dressed up like santa, and I told her that I didn't know that, so my nana actually ruined it for me...
Second Topic: What are your Top 5 Favorite Christmas Movies and why?
My top five Christmas movies are:
1. How the Grinch Stole Christmas
2. Elf
3. The Polar Express
4. The Santa Clause 1, 2 and 3
5. White Christmas
(Okay, well I cannot pick 5, so I will add more.)
6. Home Alone
7. Nightmare Before Christmas
8. The Nutcracker
9. All the Rudolph movies
10. Frosty the Snowman
How the Grinch Stole Christmas is one of my favorite movies, especially with the version when Jim Carey is the Grinch. I love all the characters in it and how the movie is all acted out. My favorite part is when the Grinch's heart actually turns warm, and he turns into being nice. Elf is another really good movie, and I love Will Farell. He fit the part very well. The Polar Express is my all time favorite movie! It really helps children to believe in Santa! The Santa Clause 1, 2 and 3 are all hilarious movies, and if you want a laugh, watch these movies. I have been watching White Christmas with my nana every year since I was 3. It has become a movie I watch alot now. Home Alone is a really funny movie. This movie will also make you pee your pants. The Nightmare Before Christmas is so cool. I love how they mixed Halloween and Christmas into one movie. The Nutcracker is not really a movie, but more of a play put on by people. I have been a ballerina since I was 2 years old, and I just love ballet. That is why I love to watch the Nutcracker ballet. There are so many Rudolph movies, and that is why I am just going to say what I have to say in general. I LOVE RUDOLPH! the end. Frosty the Snowman, three words.... I LOVE FROSTY!! I think I wrote enough for today. Bye :-)

The Hamster that lived in a Boot* on the Riverbank Chapter 5 and 6 and Hammy's Journal

Chapter 5: Martha, GP, Wise Old Frog and Turtle Build Hammy a Home
When Martha and Hammy got back to Martha's house, Hammy said, "Martha, I do not have a place to live."
"You could live with me Hammy," said Martha.
"Thank you Martha for the nice offer, but I would like a place of my own," replied Hammy.
The next day Martha,Wise Old Frog, Turtle, and GP, and the rest of Martha's friends gathered by the riverbank to have a meeting about getting Hammy Hamster a house. Everybody agreed to get him a home.
"We don't have anything for Hammy to live in!" said Martha Mouse.
Then they all thought for a moment.
Then Martha said, "We will go look for something that Hammy could live in."
The next day, Martha, GP, Turtle and Wise Old Frog went out searching for something that Hammy could live in. Later that day, Martha, GP, Turtle and Wise Old Frog found something for Hammy to live in. It was a boot! It was atleast something big enough that he could live in.
GP started to make things for Hammy's house that night. GP made a bed, a table, some chairs, windows, a balcony and a door. The next day Hammy woke up and wondered when he would find a house. He didn't know that his friends were building one for him. That past night, Hammy stayed in Martha's house. When she woke up in the morning, she went over to Hammy and said, "Hammy, I have a surprise for you!"
Hammy said, "I wonder what it will be!"
"Come with me and I will show you. Cover your eyes," said Martha.
Hammy went with Martha outside. While they were walking outside, Martha said, "Now Hammy, keep your eyes closed." When they finally got there, Martha told Hammy to open his eyes.
Hammy opened his eyes and said, "Oh my gosh! It's beautiful! Thank you all so much! I love it!"
When he got inside he, walked around and then he went upstairs, went into his bed, curled up and went to sleep.
HOME, SWEET, HOME!

Chapter 6: Hammy and His New Home
When Hammy woke up the next morning, he went downstairs to eat some breakfast. He went to the cabinets and he found some oats. He ate them and then went out to Martha's. When he got to Martha's he said, "Thank you so much for my own house! I love it! It remind me of my old home back in the forest."
Martha replied, "Is that a bad thing? Are you sure you like it?"
Hammy said, "Yes, I love it! No, it's not a bad thing. That's what makes me feel like I 'm home. It reminded me of what home really felt like. It was warm and cozy, just like my old house in the forest. I love it so much! Once again thank you!"
"Well, I'm glad you like it. GP made all of your furniture. He did a really good job I assure," Martha said.
"Yes he did! I love my bed, but I really must get home. I have to clean up because it s a little messy from breakfast."
"I will see you later Hammy!" said Martha.
" Bye," replied Hammy.
After Hammy said goodbye to Martha, he went home and cleaned up and then went to bed. He loves his new house very much!

Hammy's Journal

July 17th
Dear Journal,
I just arrived on the riverbank. I met so many friends. I met Martha Mouse, Turtle the turtle, GP the guines pig, Wise Old Frog the frog and squirrel. I am so happy that I found Martha because I could have been really lost if I did not find her chimney. They say GP is the smartest on the whole riverbank. Also, Wise Old Frog, they say he is very wise. Maybe that is why his name is Wise Old Frog. All my friends built me a special house to live in. They are amazing friends. I love the riverbank. I really and truly enjoy it here!
Sincerely,
Hammy the Hamster

MOVIE TIME! :-)

The movie that I saw that has made a big impact on my life is High School Musical 1. This movie was almost like my freshman year with trying new things. The characters that I liked the most were Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Kelsi, Ryan, Chad, Zeke, and Taylor. I like all these characters because they all have a variety of different personalities. I like them all because of the way they deal with situations. They always say "We're all in This Together." What I like about the plot is that they tell the events of the story in order. They dont go out of order. It tells a story. This movie made me laugh and cry at the same time. There was the sad moments when on New Years Eve, all of a sudden Gabriella was gone, and Troy didnt know where she was. The time I laughed was when everyone wanted to be something totally different from what they are, and Sharpay started to get mad. It did remind me of events in my life where I have had friends taht wanted to try soemthing new, and then another person was like ew to them for trying something new. I saw this movie a bijillion times. What really caused me to see it again is Zac Efron playing Troy Bolton because he is so hot. Also all the singing, acting and dancing in it too. The first time I saw it I was at my house with my sister, brother and parents. My sister enjoyed the movie as much as I did because she also thinks that Zac Efron is hot. My mom thought that the movie was cute. I would recomend this movie to a friend, only if they didnt think it was babyish. I know it sounds that way, but I am into acting, dancing, and singing, and this movie has it all. I would recomend it to a stranger, why not? This is one of the best movies that I have ever seen.

The Hampster that lived in a Boot on the Riverbank Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Hammy Meets GP the Guinea Pig
Martha and Hammy kept riding upstream in the little boat. Then they came to GP's old mill. Inside, GP was having a little leaking problem. His old wheel had stopped turning. Martha and Hammy knocked on the door, and GP came and answered it and told them to please come in.
"What happened GP?" said Martha.
"My house is leaking" replied GP.
Then Hammy went outside wondering what that big turning thing was on the side of GP's house. It was his water wheel. Hammy was covered in ashes and soot from head to tail. When he saw the wheel, he decided to climb to the top of the wheel because he saw why the water wheel was not turning. There was a whole bunch of sticks and twigs and stones inside where the water wheel needed to turn. Hammy screamed down to GP, " So that's why the roof has water coming through." Hammy went to the first section and cleared that away. Then he went to the next section and cleared that away. Then he went to the final section and cleared that away.
"How do I get down from here? Hmm. I know. I will use the water wheel." Hammy got down and went back inside to GP. GP thanked Hammy for clearing out his water wheel so that it worked again, and his roof was not getting wet.
Then GP looks at Hammy and says, "Hammy, you're not dirty any more, but you are soaking wet."
GP got Hammy a towel. Then Hammy curled up in it and dozed off. When he woke up, GP said, "Thanks a lot once again!"
Then Hammy and Martha got back in the boat and went upstream back to Martha's house.

The Hampster that lived in a Boot on the Riverbank Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Hammy Meets Wise Old Frog
When Hammy and Martha drove downstream, they came to a frog sitting on a lilly pad thinking. The frog said, "Hello Matha, and who is this?"
"This is Hammy the hamster," Martha said.
"Hello," said Hammy.
"I am Wise Old Frog," replied the frog.
Hammy said, "I am pleased to meet you."
"How did you arrive on the riverbank?" asked Wise Old Frog.
"I was wandering through the woods and saw Martha's chimney which had smoke coming out of it and then I cleared her chimney becuase the squirrels kept putting their acorns in there. Then I ate breakfast at her house and now I am covered in soot and ashes," said Hammy.
"Then, I advise you to take a shower," said Wise Old Frog.
"I would if I knew where to find one," said Hammy.
"If you look hard enough you will find one," said Wise Old Frog.
Hammy thought about that as Martha started up the boat and headed toward G.P., the guinea pig's house.

The Hampster that lived in a Boot on the Riverbank Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Martha and Turtle meet Hammy
He heard a woman's voice screaing "Help! My house is on fire!" So Hammy went inside and there was a lot of smoke inside.
Martha said, " I was going to make a fire in my fireplace, but those stupid squirrels keep putting those acorns in my chimney."
Hammy said in reply, "I could help you. I could use that broom and I'll put it up the chimney and get all the acorns out." So Hammy did that and got them all out. Martha said thank you to Hammy.
"Who are you?" Hammy said.
"I'm Martha Mouse," said Martha.
"I am Hammy the Hamster," said Hammy.
Then Martha asked Hammy, "Did you just arrive on the riverbank?"
"Yes I did. And by the way Martha, I would like to know what a riverbank is?" Hammy said in reply.
"Well," Martha said. "It is a hole with water and fishing."
Then Martha asked Hammy if he was hungry, and he said yes. Hammy then told Martha the whole story about coming to the riverbank.
"Hammy, do you want to go out on my boat?" asked Martha.
"Yes," replied Hammy. "I have never been out on a boat before!"
Before they headed out on the boat, a turtle appeared.
"Ahoy Martha!" Turtle said.
"Ahhh!" said Hammy. "The monster from before! The one I told you about!"
"Hammy, that is no monster. That is Turtle. Turtle meet Hammy, and Hammy meet Turtle," said Martha.
Hammy has never seen a turtle before and Turtle has never seen a hamster before. Then they got in the boat and floated downstream.

The Hampster that lived in a Boot on the Riverbank Chapter 1

So I am going to break up this little book I wrote Freshman year and got an A+ on it.
Chapter 1: Meet Hammy
One day, when Hammy Hampster went for a stroll in the woods, he wandered off too far from home. Then Hammy asked a squirrel if he knew where he was.
"Sure I do! Well you are going to the riverbank!" said the lovely squirrel.
Then Hammy wondered and said, "What is a riverbank?" Then when he wanted an answer, the squirrel was already gone! Hammy said, "Oh Mr. Squirrel! Are you there?" But he got no reply. Then Hammy kept wandering.
When Hammy go to the riverbank he said, "My, this water is so warm and clear." Then he decided to go explore more. When he was exploring, he saw something in the water. He got scared and ran away screaming, "Help! There is a monster in the water!" But no one came after him. I guess Hammy gets really scared sometimes. Poor frightened Hammy! He was so frightened, that he kept running. All of a sudden he saw smoke. He thought that there was a fire. When he got closer to it, he began wondering what it was. Hammy thought it was a fire breathing dragon. Hammy was supposed to be a brave little hamster. He went closer and closer and closer until he got so close to it, he found out it was a chimney. Then he saw smoke coming from a little house by a boat! Can you guess who's boat it is?

Journal December 4, 2008

So today is Thursday, December 4, 2008. I am so excited that Christmas is only 21 days away! That is only 3 weeks. Christmas is my most favorite time of the year. Most people like Christmas just for the presents, but not me. I love Christmas because I get to spend time with my family. That is the only time I get to spend a lot of time with my mom. During the year, my parents both work two jobs, and I hardly get to see them, except for tuesday nights, saturday and sunday. My dad works everyday but saturday and sometimes friday. My mom has off from her second job Tuesday and Thursday. But I dance Wednesday, Thursday, teach Friday, dance saturday morning and teach saturday morning. Christmas Break is going to be fun. I am going to spend time with my family, play board games, and probably hang out with friends too. Play Auditions are coming up! I can't wait. Once on this Island is going to be so much fun! I am upset that t.v. doesnt have any good Christmas shows on this week. They have so many shows not related to Christmas. They need to put more shows on that actually have to do for Christmas. Exactly a week from tomorrow is the workshop for Once on This Island. I really cannot wait. It is going to be a lot of fun. I love acting, singing and dancing. I might not be the best at singing, but I can say that I do not stink. Well, You've heard from me. That's all I have to say for today. BYE! Oh wait, I forgot about my countdown clock. Here it is:
83 days until my 17th birthday
129 days until I get my license
116 days until school ends (not counting weekends
40 days until Dance for a Cause
21 days until Christmas
47 days until Obama takes over being President