My Favorite Pieces and some New Ones (My Last Post)

I tripped and fell off a cliff.
I fell... and fell... and fell.
It felt like an eternity.
Finally all I see is black.

Later I see the Sun beating on my face.

"I'm Alive"
Soon a pain shot through my body.
Broken, Smashed, Jagged.
I tried to stand, but I couldn't.
I crawled for so long I don't know how far.
Night arrives and I try to get rest.
Extremely tired and I can't fall asleep
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i lay on my back, where I stared out.
Praying for a miracle to find me.
I hear a copter and the light beams on me.

Relief fills my body for I know "I've made it out."

A screaming comes across the sky.

The sky was dark and hanging over this bleak mansion.

Creaking and cracking at the seams.

The emptied windows as black as coal.

The residents; some say still remain.

A man from suicide,

A woman from a murder,

A child from an illness.

Their energy travels through the mansion.

Their voices that sound like sirens.

It was a fine cry, loud and long, but it had no bottom and it had no top, just circles and circles of sorrow. 

If I had to name the most difficult part about being a teenager... EVERYTHING. Your growing and developing; physically and personally. Your forming opinions and independence. Your always thinking of what others are saying about you. With social media it makes it harder for teens. People being bullied and hurt. I personally go through the thought that people don't understand who I am. I want to feel excepted. I have always felt different from most people and that use to bother me a lot. Now I except it and I do feel comfortable about myself. I think people under-estimate how hard it is to be a teenager today.

I hope to continue with writing. Whether its songs or screenplays for movies, writing is very important to me. Maybe someday when one of my songs is on the radio or I'm winning an award for my film, I can look back on my times in this class and really appreciate what I learned. I might mention you in a speech Mrs. F (ears open.) So lets see what the future holds.

Dan in Real Life

I don't personally believe in love at first sight. You could have a connection with that person at first sight but I don't think that's love. People should really get to know a person before delving into a situation they might not be comfortable in. Were not all Romeo & Juliet.

I do believe in soul mates. Weither its a lover, a friend, we all have that one person that will always be with us and support us no matter what we do. It takes effort and not everyone does that. If we all try and look for that person you might be suprised at what you'll find.

My Perfect Day-

• No Bad News (From family, friends, news)
• Listening to Music
• Watching TV & Movies
• Spending time with friends
• Have no Stress
• Being Happy, Excited, or Relaxed

Sadly life is full of disappiontments. We'll get upset when we don't get what we want. We can cry, scream, or fight about it. But if we didn't have disappiontments, how could we understand happiness or acomplishments. When something doesn't come my way I fight for it. I remember after I auditioned for American Idol I was sad that I didn't make it, but I wasn't devestated. I realized that maybe I wasn't ready for the show like I thought I was. This makes me work harder for someday reaching my dreams.

Movies = Me

My favorite movie is Gone with the Wind. It's known as one of the beat films of all-time. I like it because it has drama, romance, and great acting. I love Vivien Leigh (played Scarlett) she is one of my favorite actresses. Although the movie is long, this story needs every minute to make it convincing and to stay true to the book. I remember when I first saw it I cried like a baby. It's a very sad story because you really become personal with Scarlett through her journey. For anyone who hasn't seen it I spoil anything, but I Highly recommend this movie to everyone.

The survey mostly says I love watching new movies and exploring new genres. This is true. I like watching movies that not many people have seen. It also says that I like to re-watch movies, again this is true. I  never get people who think it's weird that I like to watch re-runs or movies I've probably seen too many times. But if a movie is good it's good. That means that you enjoy what the movie is telling. There's nothing with that.

You casually mention...

You casually mention that I'm not aware.

You think I'm in the dark.

I'm no, I'm in the light.

I have my own deception.

I play you as you do to me.

The battle is on...

And I plan to come out on top!

My teachers and their Music

Mrs. Fraser- She has seen Lady Gaga (LUCKY) and Korn in concert.
                    She listens to 96.5 and 95.5, mostly because of her son.

Mrs. Willis- Elton John and James Taylor remind her of her childhood.
                   She finds rap music about mistreating women is offensive.
                   She doesn't like Chris Brown.

Mrs. Peterson- She LOVES Justin Timberlake

Music = Me

One of my favorite songs is "Quasimodo" by Lifehouse.  This song truly reflects how I feel about life.  The first time I heard it, The lyrics immediately hit me.  I Love Lifehouse for their amazing songs. They write poetry, not just songs.  This is a song that will always make me feel something.

My taste in music has defiantly changed over the years.  When I was little I didn't like exploring new genres or artists.  Now I enjoy learning about new artists and exploring new styles of music.  Now I listen to rock, alternative and electronic.  The biggest change was when I discovered classic rock.  My parents always tried to get me to listen to it, but I wasn't interested at the time.  Finally I listened to some a couple of years ago, and I actually liked it.  It was funny when my parents found out how much I knew about bands like Queen, Led Zeppelin and others.  I'm glad my love of music is a lot more broad.  

Without music, my life would be meaningless.  I can't live without music.  Everything would be dull and boring.  I can't imagine a world like that.

Music soothes me and helps me relax.  I like coming home after a ling day and listen to my Ipod.  No matter what mood I'm in, I have a song or band that I can listen to that matches it.

Happy = Upbeat pop or rock

Sad = Something personal

Angry = Aggressive rock

I want to be a singer someday.  It's been a dream of mine ever since I was 4 or 5 years old.  It's been hard for me because when it comes to performing, I still get nervous.  I did at one point have really bad stage-fright.  I didn't want to sing at all because of it.  Now that I've gained some confindence, I think i can be the true performer and singer that I am.  I plan to move to Los Angeles to start a career in music; either singing or musical theater.  I also might go to a college that is based on either film or music.  I guess I have to wait and see what the future holds.

Famous Book Quote

 "I'll think of it all tomorrow, at Tara. I can stand it then. Tomorrow, I'll think of someway to get him back. After all, tomorrow is another day." Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell