F is for Friends

Who helps you when you're down? Who stand up for you when people are making fun of you? Who is there to make your life full of happiness and fun? If you haven't guessed the answers to these questions, the answer is your friends.

Yes, I do realize that everyone is doing a post about friends, but they're so special to everyone right? Is that why we write about them? Anyways, I've had many friends in my life. Some were friends with me for a day and some are friends I don't hang out with anymore but still like them and talk to them every once in a while. At my old school, I had 3 best friends, Savannah, Emily and Aurora. Savannah has been doing synchronized swimming every since she was in SK and know goes into tournaments because she's on like a major girl's swim team. She was smart, friendly and someone you can tell your problems to and comfort you in times of trouble. Emily was one of those girly girls who loves fashion. She was bubbly and upbeat and would be one of those girls who wasn't afraid to stand up for what she believes in. And finally Aurora was my Mexican friend who was able to speak Spanish. She was somewhat quiet but she had a wild side too. She was one of those friends you can go to and would listen or for a couple of laughs to make you feel better. After all, laughter is the best medicine.When I moved to a new school, my friendships with them grew apart. I think even though we never see each other anymore, I'll always appreciate the friendship I've had with them.

When I moved to SJK in Gr6, I thought I wasn't going to have any other friends other than Jamie, who I've known since I did dance with her when I was 5 or something. But I was wrong. I'll tell you a bit about the friends I hang out with now. First there's Marina , the really random friend. She talks about how "Cheesebutt" will destroy the world and that "They" will capture us and eat us for breakfast. I don't know who or what " Cheesebutt" and " They" are. I don't think anyone knows except her. She's cool and loves her pets (especially her cat Pudding). She is the kind of person that will do anything for the people she loves and will get even with anyone who makes her friends anything but happy. So my advice, don't make her mad. You'll regret it. Next is Chloe, the crazy curly-haired girl who is very......cat-like. Anyone who knows her knows that she LOVES cats more than other animal on the planet. She does seem tough to some people, but if you know her like me then you know that she does have a soft side. She is a person that can comfort you when you're upset, but if you're crying over spilled milk as they say, she would tell to get over it and move on. Then there is Libby, who seems just a gloomy red head, but she's WAY more than that. She's probably one of the most loyal friends I could have. She is obsessed with pigs and that's probably one of the main reasons she's a vegetarian. But she likes to eat fish, just like Chloe. Did you know that she can't smell? Weird huh? And last but not least there's Darcy, my volleyball and field hockey superstar friend. She's the optimistic girl in our group who doesn't seem to be anything but happy. Sure she could get annoyed at times, but she's not the one to hold a grudge. She's the kind of girl that will always cheer you up when you're just feeling down.

Well that's about it. I could go on and on about my best pals, but I would have to end this post soon enough. I realize that my friends aren't the most popular girls in the school, but I don't care if they're popular or not. All I have to say is that I love my friends no matter what. I don't care if they are a bit weird and random, they just make my life very happy and interesting. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!! And to Marina: I miss you.

Life Lesson:

"Remember, the greatest gift is not found in a store or under a tree, but in the hearts of true friends."

- Cindy Lew

A is for Apples

If you're wondering why I'm using the first letter of the alphabet for a fruit, here's why:
1. I like apples. They're probably one of my fav fruits.
2. They make a huge CRUNCH when I bit into one.
3. Every fall, I go apple-picking with my family and have lots of fun.
I know if I stop here, this post will probably be the most boring post in 7 grade so I'm going to make this post as super duper as possible.

I like apples because most of them have a very sweet taste(even though it's good for you) and there are soooo many different kinds!!! There are empire, macintosh, gala, granny smith, red delicous and paula red, to name a few. I like all of them but my absolute favourite kind is probably macintosh because when I eat it, it gives my tastebuds a sweet-sour taste that's oh so delicious. I also like how red the outside is but how startling white it is on the inside. I know you would probably think that I'm kind of weird liking apples, but I'm just a fruity girl because I love fruits.

I just love the sound of someone biting into a apple. Seriously I do. The CRUNCH a person makes when they drive their teeth into the outer layer. It is a sharp one but a mix between sharp and soft, so it's not too sharp or not too soft. It's just right! It's probably one of my favourite sounds next to wolves howling or the sound of a whispering breeze, but Ms.Weldon told us that too many people getting are getting off topic so I'm going to stop getting off topic right..............now.

Like I said in my intro, every fall I go apple-picking with my family at this one place called Chudleighs. I have been going ever since I can remember. At Chudleighs there is a playground and a petting zoo as well as the apple orchards. At the playgroud, there's a ladder you go up and and you can either go down on the wimpy small slide, that's for teeny kids or the major slide that bigger kids go on. I always go on the bigger slide. It's awesome. When you go down it feels like for a split second you're flying then you're just sliding on your bottom into a pile of hay, getting hay all over you. It's kind of bad because my Dad is allergic to hay, no joke. The petting zoo is also awesomematic (give credit to M. O'Donovan for this word, it's his). There's lots of different animals. Sure they are only farm animals but they're still cool. They're chickens, rabbits, donkeys, dogs, ponies and pigs. The last time I went there, I remember seeing a sow with lots of piglets. They were very cute. To get back to the apples, when we go apple picking, you get to go on to a big tractor that takes you through the apple orchards. When you see the types of apples you want, you just hop off and go pick apples. By the time we finish picking, we probably fill about 4 bags full of apples. Those apples last quite a long time. With some of the apples, my Mummy makes an apple crisp and apple pies.

Yes, I know you guys were probably looking for something more interesting but hey this assignment is about our life in letters right? Anyways my advice to you is to go apple picking with your family sometime. You never know, you just might have a lot of fun.

Life Lesson: Enjoy the simple things in life. Sometimes they are the things that you remember the most when you grow up.