finished huckleberry finn….. June 13, 2009

Ok, so this book gave me mixed feelings. On one hand, I know it has been looked up to for decades, so I knew I would appreciate its distinction in the literary world.  But I also think that it gets a little confusing at parts, and sometimes I had to read a page more times than necessary to understand what was going on.

Twain moves swiftly in his stories. For example, one second, the characters in the story are floating on down the river, and the next, they’re in a steamboat, trying to con the passengers. That’s why it’s so vital to pay close attention to detail in this novel. But overall, I like Mark Twain’s style of writing. Now I can say I’ve had the opportunity to appreciate great American literature.

Fortunately, the questions are relatively straightforward. But I like the challenge they present. Make me think, you know? Which is definitely a good thing. Three more books to go…..

change. May 24, 2009

as many of you know, graduation day arrived today. the class of 2009 is no longer a part of Pickens High School. among those 200-something students was my sister, who’ll be going to UGA in the fall. change isn’t exactly welcome with open arms as of late, at least in my house. my family will be down a kid, making us a family of 5. and that definitely qualifies as change in my eyes. as mr. bennett said earlier today, this class of 2009 will be very hard to top and definitely hard to forget.

to many people, change has different connotations. it can mean you lost five pounds, which is a good change. or it can mean you are moving across the country, which is probably considered a bad change. now, most people have the same reaction to significant changes. we hate it! but that’s life, and you have to learn to adjust, even if it’s just temporary.

well, i think that’s it. i took a five hour nap today, so i’ll probably be up until the crack of dawn tonight.

good night, world.

summer reading… May 21, 2009

I’m really looking forward to the summer reading list. I think I’ll start with The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, because I’ve always wanted to read that book, but just never got around to it. Then I think I’ll read Fahrenheit 451, maybe.  I’m actually going to Michigan for a month to work at the YoungLife camp Timberwolf Lake from the middle of June to mid-July. I’m just going to take a couple of books. My goal is to complete a book and questions before I leave, and then take a couple with me on my trip and during my spare time just try and get as much done as possible. Hah, I’m thinking that won’t be much, but it could be worth taking.

My favorite time and place to read is late at night, in my room, just hanging out. I actually just started the book The Secret Life of Bees. I’m not sure what to think just yet, but I’ll find out soon enough. I find it better for me to concentrate if I have some kind of background noise, not conversation, but the radio or my iPod. Sometimes, when I read, the quiet just bugs the crap out of me. It looks like I have alot of reading to do, so that’s all for now. ….

Hello world! May 20, 2009

Hmmm…. I’m not sure what to think of the blogging for school. I kinda like the idea, though. Not many schools have that much creativity. Definitely a motivation to get your work done. I’m thinking it will be a hit. I guess we’ll have to wait and see how it goes next year. Almost juniors, everyone!