Sasons

Some California residents do not have the opportunity to truly experience all four seasons. Weather conditions on the southern west coast do not enable us to experience things like extreme heat or snow. Just recently cities like LA hit record high heat waves reaching in the hundred degrees. We have yet to experience snowfall but i highly doubt that will occur because of our low elevation. Even though I do not experience the hottest summers or winters I do enjoy the seasons we do have the chance to experience. Of the four my favorite is fall. The fall is mixture of our hot and cold weather. I enjoy fall l because of the weather temperatures but I also enjoy the fall because it is the time when I can enjoy all of my favorite holidays. We celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas in the fall. I especially enjoy being able to spend time with my family and friends in this season and indulging in all of the fun activates that this season brings like ice skating. I travel the most in the fall and weather out of the state or somewhere local. I enjoy seeing my family that lives in Alaska, I always have fun being able to enjoy a real winter there. My cousins and I play in the snow and go snowboarding, skiing, have snow ball fights and go ice skating. The fall is a very eventful season and I enjoy spending it with my family.

Brother &SIster

It is common for siblings do not always get along. Siblings tend to bump head when they are in close age or in close proximity. Siblings argue for things like toys and games, space and attention whether young or old.  Brothers and sister in particular seem to fight and argue the most over minor and major issues all the time. This is probably because they are so different from one another; one is female and the other is male so they different interest and concerns in anything from relationships to daily chores which definitely stirs up controversy. This can create problems the entire family if it is not addressed in an effective way. Families become distant physically and socially because petty disagreements or arguments. Family relationships should be some of the strongest and sadly in today’s society they are not. People go years without speaking to their families because they cannot learn to get along with one another. People need counseling and guidance and family time to build on relationship and piece together what went wrong in them. I myself do not have a brother, I have an older sister rand she and I do argue but we always find a common ground. We do not let petty things and arguments and the fact that we do not always see eye to eye stop us from being close or even more importantly harm our family. Sibling bonds are important people should always take the time out to ensure that those bonds stay strong

New & State of the Art

Technology is forever advancing and no one wants to be stuck with outdated versions of items. Things like computers, televisions, and phones are just some of the most popular items on the market that are newer and improved each year, sometimes even monthly. I have the advantage of having two computers. One is a pc and the other is a laptop. My pc is newer than my laptop and runs a lot better than my laptop does. It is so frustrating dealing with my outdated laptop when it constantly shuts off because it cannot hold a battery charge for long. It is also frustrating when I have to complete important school, college, and work assignments and do not have the correct documents or installed features to finish what I need done. My pc on the other hand is very reliable. I can do all of my work on it without worrying if I will have the applications or software to open documents or presentations. I also do not have to worry about files being deleted or it arbitrarily turning off in the midst of completing a project. I chose my pc by doing careful research in newspapers, online websites, and even visiting at different software stores.  I looked at the features it had and at the ones it did not to make my decision. I then made my choice off of what seemed price reasonable for what I was getting with each if the computers. My decision was not hard because I  took my time, did research and knew exactly what I wanted.

Tests

People are always quick to say” I am not a good test taker”. Yes, I have and still do struggle with tests from time to time but I have come to learn that it is all up to me whether I succeed or not. In the past it was not that I was not a “good” test taker, it was just that I did not know how to take tests.  Last year in Physics class I learned that this statement is not true. My teacher had given us numerous tests and some of us had done poorly, we used the common excuse of not being good at taking tests.  As the year went on, our teacher gave us test taking strategies and different work dealing with how to take tests effectively. Our class improved and our tests grades began to all are very high. One day after instructing the class he said that it was not the fact that we could not take the tests it was that we did not have the proper strategies to taking them.  As a senior in high school I am very busy with completing all of the requirements for the different universities I am applying to. The complete application requires that I take certain tests to qualify for admissions. I n order to get the highest score I use the test taking strategies I learning in my previous class and study the material to that will help me understand all the different subjects. If I apply time and effort in studying how to take these tests, I can reach my goal of getting the bests possible scores on them.

BreakUps

Ending relationships do not seem like an easy task. When people get into relationships they let others in on a special part of their lives and in doing that they become vulnerable most times not even noticing it. In the event where someone feels like they must breakup a relationship for whatever reason, I feel like there are certain ways they should go about it. Honesty is the most important factor in a relationship and still is even when breaking up. You must be sure to be honest with the person but not to honest as to where you hurt them by using rude remarks or violence. Too often people feel the need to have dramatic breakups just to get revenge on those that hurt them. When breakups occur it is hard emotionally and I have heard that it is sometimes people become violent. I personally think that is a terrible way to break up. If you can’t be together then just agree that the relationship will not work and stay friends so that you can move on with your life. People only change if they want to themselves. If I want to end I relationship, I talk to the person and let them know that there is a problem that was not resolved and I can no longer wait around for them to want to change. In ending I relationship I would be honest and straight to the point. Relationship endings are only hard if you make them that way. If you have a positive approach toward things and were wise in picking who to be relationships within the first place, then you should have no problem breaking it off.

Friends

I am so blessed to have so many friends. Making friends can seem like one of the hardest things to do especially when you are introduced to a whole new atmosphere. When we feel foreign to something or someone it makes it harder for us to adapt. Children and even adults suffer with ways to make friends. Children tend timid and awkward when it comes to meeting new people and making friends.  Even adults find it hard to make friends, possibly because they get preconceived notions of particular people or they assume what others will think of them. I can remember my first day of 3^rd grade. I was going to a new school in a new neighborhood and was very nervous about making new friends. I wondered about whom I could find something in common with; who I could find that was loyal, supportive and friendly. Eventually I made friends by stepping out of my shell. The group assignments and interactive class games helped in getting to know who people were and understanding how I related to certain people. I made friends by simply being myself and not being afraid to communicate. Now that I am a little bit older it is has not changed much as to how I make friends. I just pick them more wisely now. I analyze carefully of who I allow myself to get close to. There is a saying that goes keep your friends close and your enemies closer. I have learned that sometimes you “friends” are your enemies. I have made friends by getting to know the people around me, asking questions when necessary and looking for the signs that allow me to see just who a person is. People will tell you just who they are; all you have to do it pay attention.

Games

As a child I remember always enjoying games I knew I could win. Things that came as a challenge were not as appealing to me then. Now that I am older I have come to love being challenged. I enjoy interactive games that challenge me to think critically. I love the intense feeling of having to compete to get across the game board or finish before a timer runs out.  I am a very creative person and I enjoy thinking outside of the box. Some of my favorite games allow me to challenge myself to solve problems or phrases. A game I like playing the most is called Scattegories. It is a word game that challenges you to be creative and think of whatever comes right off the top of your head. You play the game with a total of three other people and work within only three minutes to complete a twelve category list of answers. The loudly ticking timer makes the players anxious.  Whenever I play I am always on the edge of my seat trying my best to finish my list. Once the timer suddenly stops everyone usually jumps up. One of my favorite parts of the game is when we go over everyone’s answers.  Answers range from some of the brightest to some of the most bizarre. When I play this game I feel like I can grow intellectually and am amused. There are many games to choose from that challenge me intellectually but playing Scategories is one of my favorites.