Taken

I just finished another book! It was called Taken by Edward Bloor. It sets in 2035 where kidnapping is a major growth industry in the United States. The children of privilege live in secure, gated communities and are escorted to and from school by armed guards. (OUCH! I would hate that...) But the security around Charity Meyers has broken down...On New Year's morning, Charity finds herself in an ambulance that's not moving, she is strapped to a stretcher, and is alone! She is calm.  Kids in her neighborhood have been well trained in kidnapping protocol. Do not panic. Do not try to escape. Wait for your parents to pay the ransom and you will be set free. But this is no normal kidnapping...as the hours of her imprisonment tick by, Charity realizes there is NOTHING normal about what's happening here. No training could prepare her for what her kidnappers really want and who they really are....I read this book and...it makes you lock on to every word, every story, every word or thought that the characters say or think! It just kept shocking me! U may think you know what is going to happen but you won't. This is not normal but its so good (And beside what so good about being normal?) You end up so happy in the end but you are left to make your ending. I couldn't stop reading it! It shows you should live your life out all the time but in God! I really liked this book and I kept being shocked, I laughed, I cried, I wondered, and I screamed! (not really but you know) READ THIS BOOK! You won't regate it. Love it...& no I am not going to tell you the ending. So go out and get this book please...!! 

Schooled

I am like a reading queen right now...sorry but I just finished another book (don't worry I have even more books I haven't put up yet & haven't read) called SCHOOLED by Gordon Korman. Its about this 13 year old boy named Capricorn (Cap) Anderson who is kinda like a hippie. Cap has never watched TV, never tasted a pizza, never even heard of a wedgie and since he was little his only experience has been living on a farm and being home schooled by his hippie grandmother, Rain. But when Rain falls out of tree while picking plums and needs to stay in a hospital, Cap is forced to move in with a guidance counselor (who lived once with Rain when she was little so she knows what Cap is like from how she was) and her cranky 16 year old daughter and attend the local middle school. While Cap knows a lot about tie-dying, Zen Buddhism, no education could prepare him for the politics of public school. Right from the beginning Cap's weirdness makes him a moving target at Claverage Middle School (known as C Average by the students). He has long ungroomed hair, wears hemp clothes, and does tai chi out on the front lawn. Once Zach Powers, big hot shot at school who's mean, can't wait to show Cap the age-old tradition at C Average: the biggest nerd is nominated for class president....and wins! Will Cap turn out to be greatest president in the history of C Average or will it blow up in his face...??READ THE BOOK I WON'T TELL U!!This book is SO good though. Its funny but it shows how bad some people can be. Here is a lesson from the book to, don't judge a book by its cover. Just because someone looks weird, sounds silly, can't do something right, or just isn't the smartest person in the world doesn't mean they are an out case or should be made fun it! It isn't nice it hurts and before you open you mouth think how you would feel if someone said something mean about you...you feel bad and so does that person so don't judge. I loved this book...read it. Peace out baby! :) Hope u like my tie-dry colors!

The Juvie Three

I just finished the book The Juvie Three by Gordon Korman. Its about these 3 guys who all have gone to jail for something. Gecko Fosse drove the getaway car. Terence Florian ran with the worst gang in Chicago. Arjay Moran killed someone...(read the book 2 the get the whole thing down) all these boys are serving time in juvenile detention until they get a second chance from Douglas Healy. Who at their age was just like them, a juvenile delinquent. Mr. Healy is running an experimental halfway house in New York City, where he wants to make a difference in the lifes of these 3 kids. Things go well until one night Mr.Healy is accidentally knocked unconscious while trying to stop a fight between Gecko, Terence, and Arjay. Scared of the consequences, they drop him off at a hospital and run! But once Mr. Healy wakes up he has no memory of them, his life, or the halfway house! Afraid of being sent back to jail the guys hatch a crazy plan to continue on as if their group leader was still with them. They go to school, community service, therapy, and act like good normal citizens until Mr. Healy's memory returns and then come back to live with them. But life keeps getting in the way like when Gecko finds romance, Arjay gets famous, and Terence goes back to his dumb life old ways. And the woman from Social Services won't give until she finds a way to send them back to jail! If the boys are found out...their second chance may be their last! I really liked this book. It shows a different kind of life...there is action that makes your heart beat and makes you wonder,"What the heck will they do next?!" Then you got luck, love, and some poor choices. I really liked it..some may not but this book is good! Go get this book, it teaches you something...but I wouldn't say these guys are good role modals but I do love this book! :) 

My 13 Birthday & Parties!

My birthday was Nov 17, I turned 13 (about time!LOL) The weekend before my birthday was my family party.  My dad's sister's family came, my grandmother & mom's sister's family came, my great aunt & uncle & my great grandmother, my cousin Ricky, then of course my other 2 cousins who came with their parents. My cousins, Regan & Sam played with my Sparklers, I kept from 4th of July. I helped my mom make my Key Lime Pie Birthday Cake! Then this weekend which was after my birthday my friends came over. It was a sleepover but only some stayed for the sleepover part. It was SO much fun! I couldn't stop from laughing. But my dad wanted ear pugs...hehehehe there was a lot of laughing but hey what else do you think teen girls are going to do? And yes...I have pictures! One cause my mom is always taking pictures & pictures make memories. That is why I am on Yearbook Staff...LOL! But I think my 13th birthday is one I won't be forgetting anytime soon! I had so much fun and I am so thankful for my family & friends that God has given me. Now as promised here are some pictures, its not all of them but you know I can only put so many up. Hope you like them and thanks 4 checking it out. 

Veteran' Day 2011

Happy 1 day late Veterans' Day! Yesterday was also 11-11-11. Which only happens in like 100 years. Next year it will be 12-12-12, but after that it won't happen until...2101 for 01-01-01. There's your little SS class for today. (LOL!) In my ELA class we wrote letters to veterans at a hospital. I know they will love the letters we wrote! My great grandfather is a veteran, he fought in World War 2. My brother & I found some things that he kept from it 2! It was sooo cool. But he died last year after Christmas but I know if it wasn't for him & all the other veterans that fought we wouldn't be here today in this fair country called USA! They were brave enough to go out & fight for our freedom, our rights, our education, our arts, & so much more! We should celebrate veterans every day though because they did so much for us. God bless America! :) Thank u to all of those who fought & all of those people who are family members of those who fought 2.

Career Poem

Dreams are like stars falling in the night sky 

To be a fashion designer, that is my dream

But I have back up dreams, like to write or to help kids

Live in a house with 3 kids, a great husband, and a pet to love

Always been creative, ideas in my head, and make a difference in this world

I will work hard every day, for one day I know I will fulfill my dream! 

Hannah Kay Elmore 

Hey! We had to write a poem about our career & this is what I wrote, and I also earned it in the consent! IDK what they will think of my poem...but I hope u guys like it! :) 

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! All I can say is stay warm if u goin out (anytime really, its cold out!) get as much candy or smiles u can get, & just have fun! Well it is Monday...& 2 me it was just another school day but my hall went on a field trip. It was so much fun! Some great poems & writings were performed. Some of them were The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart (written by Edgar Allan Poe) The Ghost of the Sleepy Hollow, The Monkey's Paw, The Necklace, & The....something of The Frog. They all were good but u know some weren't & every1 got tired at the end. We missed all classes but Recess & 8th period. Now hope every1 Halloween is fun, warm, & spooky.....hahaha! Happy Halloween....