TEWWG Pre-Reading Journal

I think this world would be a lot different if there weren't any "labels." People tend to judge other people based on several different things. Rich or Poor. Pretty or Ugly. Fat or Skinny. If you dress nice or if you don't. Where you live. Where you shop. And so many more. If everyone would quit worrying so much about the stupid little things that don't matter and focus just on the things that do, then I think this world would be such a better place. I know that just in school, everyone gets "labeled" whether they like it or not. And I'm pretty sure you don't ever get out of being labeled. No matter where it is. School or work. Someone will make a judgment on your appearance and not get to know you first.

In Ten Years... 9/15/08

In 2018, I hope to have already finished college & started my life career. I don’t really know what I want to do yet, but I know I won’t be in college that long! :) I would like to have a family by then. I don’t want to be an old lady and just have started my family. Other then that, I have no idea what my life will be like. But I do know that I’m going to make it as fun and as great as possible!

Journal 9/11/08

I was in 3rd grade on September 11, 2001 and I remember my principal coming over the intercom and asking the teachers to turn their t.v.'s to a certain channel. They sat and watched completely shocked to what they saw. Teachers began going to each others room asking questions. My teacher didn't leave. She just sat there looking at the screen with tears in her eyes. None of us knew what to say or what to do. We just sat and watched as the principal came in and gave her a hug, and she started to cry harder. She left the room and the principal stayed and talked to us. We couldn't figure out why she was so upset. Then, he told us that it was because she had family that lived in New York very close to where the Twin Towers were. She didn't know if they were dead or alive, but she knew it wasn't good. She didn't come back that day and we all got to leave early. When our parents were called they were all waiting outside for us. Everyone was in shock, but none of the kids knew why. And no one would tell us. When I got home, I was told what happened. But i was just in third grade, I didn't really understand what the big deal was. When my dad got home, I had more bad news. We were going to move the next week because of my dads job. I was so upset. I didn't want to leave my friends or family there. I was so happy where i was. When i went to school the next day, it was different. Teachers were crying, kids were sad, and I didn't know what to do. I wanted to stay there. Not leave. When I told my teacher, she just gave me a hug. And we sat there hugging each other and crying. I remember feeling a lot of things. And sad was the main one. I felt so bad for my teacher after a couple days as we found out that the family she had in New York didn't make it. She wasn't there when I moved to say bye. She was in New York. Just like a lot of families; at funerals. That was 7 years ago. And i remember it like it was yesterday. I think that we should remember everyone that died that day. And thank our soldiers fighting in the war. You know, it's true that you never know what you have until it's gone. So, make sure you let everyone you know and love that you're thinking of them and love them because tomorrow is never promised. You don't know what could happen to you or someone you love.

Journal 9/10/08

If I got the chance to change one thing about my life, I wouldn't change anything. I love my life, and if anything was meant to be different, then it will eventually happen. I love my friends and my family so i definitely would not change them! I think that everyone should be happy with the life that they have because someone, somewhere, has it way worse then you do. So you should always be happy with the life you have, and with what you have.

Pray for Justin

As most of you know, Justin Gannaway was hurt pretty bad at last nights game. According to his dad, he is doing alot better and is responding to other people talking very well and he is trying to talk back. Justin was always a kind person. Even if you did something to make him mad. He always had a smile on his face. If he saw that you were sad, he would try his best to make you laugh and he usually always did. I can't wait for him to get back. I already miss seeing him in class and making me laugh. And I know when he gets back, he's going to know how much we all love him. Everyone needs to keep praying that he gets better and keep him in your thoughts. We Love You, Justin! Get Well Soon!!