LOTF Character - Who Are You?

        If one were to ask me which character I most likely resemble, the answer would simply be Ralph. I chose Ralph out of all the other characters in the book because if I were to be in his situation I would also try to survive using civilized ways. I don't know if its because I'm a total valley girl who's idea of being one with mother nature is walking to Starbucks, but I feel that living in a civilized manner will allow a larger amount of people to survive together. Ralph for instance wanted to build a signal fire and shelter first, by insisting these things the reader can clearly see that he bases his comforts on the taboos of civilization. Trapped on an island I would also first think of these things because the signal fire can help me get off the island as soon as possible and the shelter can help provide a temporary place to sleep so I could wake up the next to handle other things like collecting food and water.
          Knowing me I'll most likely lead others in some way, its just bound to happen. I'm just a generally bossy person, and as Darwin's theory of natural selection states, those who are the superiors will control what will happen to the weak inferiors. Another reason why Ralph, out of all the characters, resemble me is he is more on the gentle side, instead of being mean and savage-like like Jack, he is more calm and treats others with more respect. He doesn't put anyone under him on purpose. Even when it seems like he doesn't care much for Piggy's input, he didn't do it on purpose.

Friday April 25,2014

         Today was a pretty average day. I woke up feeling really disappointed that today was basically the last day of break. I'm just happy that i don't have to do these daily journals anymore. I'm not a hater I swear, but writing these journals just reminds me of how uninteresting my life is. All I really do all day is either rot in my room, watch T.V., cry over Asian dramas, and eat oily junk foods. GO OUTSIDE one might say, *sigh* the weather has been so wet and cold, I don't want to risk the chance of getting sick.
         After pulling myself out of bed my mom called me and told me my dentist appointment was cancelled to next Friday. I was kinda happy about it, usually i don't really care if i went to the dentist or not, but today i had so much to finish work wise i really didn't want to sit in a chair with people sticking sharp sticks in my mouth for an hour. I finally got to start on my WHAP extra credit assignment today, but  fell alseep while writing the first essay.  I have a really long night a head of me.

Thursday April 24,2014

      I hate life at this moment. Why does break have to end so soon?! I'm not ready to face the world just yet. Today was a little more exciting than my other days where i just stayed home and studied. My mom took me to Barnes and Nobles to get some books for my AP class. Of course I had to stop by a couple of stores in the mall. Lucky me scored a pair of Grecian sandals at NY & co.
       When I got home I took a short nap. When I woke up I did some homework. Usually my parents would come home on weekdays to eat dinner with me, so I just waited for them to eat dinner. Sadly they could care less about telling me whether or not they were coming home for dinner. They ate thai food without me. My Dad felt sorry so he took me to get McDonalds. 

Wednesday April 23, 2014

         Today I woke up to the reality that I'm already half way through my one week break. Life is so cruel. After waking up, I went down stairs to grab breakfast and catch up on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and MTV'S Awkward. I didn't really expect much from the new episode because it was only the second episode of the new season, but the plot twist really got me. After finishing breakfast I went back up stairs and took a nice hot shower. For some strange reason my shoulders have been really stiff and sore lately. Soaking in hot water twice a day really helped loosen up my knots. I honestly feel like an old lady with my constant back pain and premature white hairs.

         After I finished some homework I took a nap till 6 p.m. and woke up to go to Target to get a AP practice test. I've been to busy to get one sooner but today was the only day my parents weren't too tired or too busy. Sadly when we went to Target they told me that they didn't carry any AP prep books. We also tried Walmart but the guy working there didn't even know what I was asking for. Tomorrow I'll have to stop by Barnes and Nobles to get my book. I should have just went there first but for some reason I forgot that there one near my house.

Tuesday April 22, 2014

       Waking up at noon today made me feel sluggish all day. I didn't want to do anything but lay in bed and rot in my room. Every time I tried to get up my soft white fluffy blanket pulled me back. After laying in bed for till 2, I went down stairs to make breakfast. Since I haven't been able to cook a nice breakfast for myself in a while, I finally had enough time today to make my sugar cakes and berry smoothie. Usually on weekends or breaks i would walk down to Jamba Juice to get breakfast, but since our family recently bought a Ninja blender I just decided to make one at home.
       After breakfast I did some homework and watched some T.V. I feel asleep while watching Criminal Minds. To be honest, I don't think it really was a good idea to watch Criminal Minds and fall into a deep sleep. I had a really bad nightmare, I dreamed of a clown chasing me with a knife. I hate clowns, why do they even exist in the world. They scare children and annoy adults... I swear who ever made up the idea of a "clown" was on drugs or something. Which brings me to another topic, my childhood is being ruined every time I turn on the T.V. My Little Pony now walks in two legs and wear mini skirts and stilettos. The new t.v. shows are super annoying and weird, I honestly think that the writers of the new cartoon shows are heavy stoners. 

Monday April 21, 2014

       Today was the first day of my spring break. I got to catch up on sleep, which I haven't gotten much of for the last few weeks due to the AP mock exam for WHAP. It was a really relaxing and chill day for me because not only did I sleep in till noon, I got to catch up on my Korean and American dramas. Since my family and I went on a weekend trip to Reno, Nevada to see a Vietnamese music concert I didn't have a chance to do any homework so i caught up on some today as well.
       To be honest I didn't really do anything productive today because I only finished my math and 1/5 of my English homework. Because it is spring break there's just so much time for me to do my chores. I'll probably steam and vacuum the house tomorrow, or maybe push it back till Friday.

Dramatic Terms: Gestures

            The use of body gestures in a play is very important. Why? Well without the use of gestures to express emotions and situations, the play would be lifeless. By having the actors use hand gestures and big body movements, the audience will be able to understand and pay attention to the play easier.

The Perfect Storm

              Today in English I was able to catch up on my book report book. At first i didn't think that The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger was going to be as detailed and interesting as it was to read. Sadly I was only able to read three chapters into the book today. However, in my opinion, three chapters of this book will really give you a good understanding of the story. In the first two chapters, it introduced the characters and their daily lives as a fisherman. According to my observation, the main character Bobby, will soon go out to sea and fish in the most extreme storm for money to support his girlfriend and pay off his debt. Due to his past Bobby seems like a person that grew up with very little and lived a struggling life even as an adult.

Poetry Refelection

            I thought that the poetry unit was very interesting. I got to express my thoughts through poetry for once which was very new. Even though I'm not a very deep person writing poetry makes me feel less like a shallow pool because I can express all my thoughts and analysis them in my poems. All in all, I really did enjoy the poetry unit, even though I wasn't very good at writing poems.
            From my post-it comments I realized I needed to work more on my vocabulary and speaking skills. Everyone who gave me a post-it commented on my one simile and my voice but didn't say much about anything else.

Stream of Consciousness Poem:

 Never Ending Book- Galaxy Pham

The yellow orange sky

glistening on the sparkling blue body of water

tells a story of what use to be

of what could have been

like a never ending book

a never ending fairytale

with witches and fairies

that battle each other

every time a wave plops down

and runs up shore

as the water dissolves so does their battle

their battle with each other ends till

another higher tide pulls in

and created a disturbance in the land

Elegy Poem

Leaving for the throne by Galaxy Pham

When I looked back, you were no more

For you have moved away

Far away from me

Far from reachable shores

I can still feel your presence

As strong as the winds of The Perfect Strom

At night, when the lonely sky

And cold sea mourns

For you have flown away from me

Like a black crow

But I know you are watching over me

On your golden throne

I hate myself for not letting you go

Even though you’ve left

Leaving me all alone

Alone in this empty and dark place we once called our home. 

In that home, that we once called our haven,

became our hell

A place of torture and pain

driven by one’s ambition

Your dreams, though bigger than mine

became your one and only love

leaving me behind

for your golden throne

Every now and then I’d ask

How things would have been

If you were to have stayed

and had not thrown away

all that we once were

But then again, you would get to live your dreams

And I wouldn’t be able to see you on my screen

Even if you’ve flown away,

You are still here with me everyday

Behind the frame

An Ode to my Mother by Galaxy Pham

For your warm smile that shines just like the sun,

And  loving hands gentle as a feather;

that nourished me till the end,

I thank you mother for your loving heart

that cared for me till no end.

Your soft voice

Picks me up when I’m down

and bring me to who I am now;

that voice as sweet as candy,

tells me from right and wrong

and gives me the courage to move on.

Your presence as warm as an oven;

brings me comfort and joy.

You shower me with love that can’t be physically shown;

but only felt from within the heart.

Through thick and thin you’ve stayed.

till one day when you moved away

no matter, I do not blame you,  

for you have suffered in a million painstaking ways.

Ballad poem : Bubbly by Colbie Calliet ; Flappy Bird Remix

I’ve been awake for a while now

You got me acting like a psycho now

Cause every time I see its flappy icon

I get the tingles in a silly place

It starts from my toes makes me crinkle my thumbs

Where ever I go I always play

It makes me smile now

Please play for a while more

 Don’t take your time

Whenever you play

The sun is shining out my window pane

But I’m inside playing Flappy Bird

Under covers away from nature

The bird makes me even angrier

Cause it starts from my toes makes me crinkle my thumbs

Whenever I play

I always know

My mom’s yelling at me to go down and eat

But I scream no I must complete

But what am I gunna say when you make feel this way,

I just AHHHH!

Cause it starts from my toes makes me crinkle my thumbs

When you pop up on my iphone

It breaks my heart every time you fall

Can’t be sure I’ll get some sleep.

I’ve been awake for a while now,

Can’t seem to beat my score now,

Time’s a thief and I’ve grown old 

Cause every time I taste bitter defeat

I’m angry that I never complete.

Haiku

As Spring Comes

By Galaxy Pham

The sky seems bluer

As the rain stops blossoms grows

                                                                      And animals run