Tough Love

Author’s Note- In the book Angus, Thongs, and Full- Frontal Snogging, Louise Rennison really captured a teenage girls struggles in life. I could relate to this book because I don’t have a perfect life either; there are always ups and downs. Even though she thought she would never get him, she tried anyways… and trying pays off.

Shaving your eyebrows off, losing your cat, and falling for a guy is all part of growing up… Well for Georgia Nicolson anyways. Life has never been a ray of sunshine for her up until the day she met Robby. She thought he was the most beautiful human being that ever walked this earth.You may feel like nothing’s going right, but just remember everything happens for a reason.

I thought that the movie and book were both funny and kept my attention, although some things were different. Such as, Georgia shaving off both of her eyebrows in the book and just half of one in the movie. Most of the main parts in the book were also in the movie, but there were just a couple things that changed. Over all, I really enjoyed the plot of the book, because it really showed how interesting a teenage girls life can be. Her life isn’t perfect, my life isn’t perfect, and everyone I know feels life isn’t perfect, and it probably never will be, but you just have to make the best of it.

Falling for a guy can be incredibly magical, but it can also be the worst days of your life. Guys are tough; they want you to take a joke, but then if you make fun of them… Oh no, that’s crossed the line. Guys like to show off in front of their friends that’s why they don’t like being made fun of. You and your boyfriend will always have ups and downs, but in the end it’s all worth it. You just have to date a few guys and see what your type is. Then you’ll know who the love of your life is truly.

 The first guy you date isn’t always “him”.  You’ll get your heart broken or have to break someone else’s heart, but going through all that hassle makes the journey all the more better. I know Georgia was really happy in the end with Robby, and I know that they are meant to be together. When there are hard times, just face them together and you’ll be just fine.

Never settle for someone you’re not in love with. Always go for the person who treats you the best and the one that makes you smile every second of the day, because the path that leads you to them is rough and in the end you deserve the best. Just always follow your heart and remember that everything happens for a reason. That’s exactly how Georgia found Robby and that’s how everyone else finds their true love, by listening to their heart.

The One for Me

Author’s Note- When everyone is telling you to give up and go for someone else, deep inside your heart… you know he’s the one.

Just like David’s smile, I can relate to liking someone a lot and them not even knowing. In the book “Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul Three", it tells stories about real people that may being going through the same things as me. Just like how I’ve liked the same guy for about two years; but somehow, he chooses to just blow me off for a bunch of other girls. He knows that I like him, but he just acts like he doesn’t even know I exist. But deep down in my heart, I know that he’s the one for me.

Perfect. The word I would use to describe him as. You can’t help but fall in love the minute you set eyes on him. I just melt when I see his big brown eyes widen, or as he flips his luscious brown hair. For a second, everything seems perfect. Then you see his girlfriend walking beside him, and you say to yourself… why can’t that be me? Sure, I’m not blonde, and I don’t have the perfect body. But hey, I’m not half bad.

I have long brown hair with a tint of red, big brown eyes, an okay smile, but most of all… I have a heart. Not many people can say that. I feel special that I have a heart and can honestly love someone from the inside out. My loves aren’t just those fake ones where you say “<3 u” over text message. Mine is a hug, holding hands, and then saying I love you, and actually meaning it. I can actually love someone the right way… can you?

“If we loved again, I swear I’d love you right”, by Taylor Swift, in her song Back to December. Those lyrics are the story of my life. If I could date that guy again, I swear I’d love him right. I know, the first time I screwed up, but this time I know what I’m doing and I would really like a second chance. Life is all about mistakes; without them, you wouldn’t be who you are today. I don’t want to let him slip away, like she let David slip away. That’s why I’m trying to hold on, I’m just hoping I can hold on long enough without letting go first.

I’m a lover, not a fighter. But I’ll fight for what I love. That’s how I feel about this guy. I just wish he could stop being so  mean to me though, because I’m trying so hard not to let him go. When I feel like he’s trying to get away from me as fast as he can. I just don’t feel like I’m ready to give up yet. If I try hard enough, I know I’ll get a second chance with him, because he is… the one for me.

My First Game

Author's Note- I've been playing soccer since I was little, and I've loved it ever since.

Dribbling, passing, and shooting are all part of the sport, soccer. Many people prefer to use their hands in sports, but I like to be an oddball and use my feet. I still remember my first soccer game I ever played. It was in 4^th grade, and our team name was Magic. My friend Skyler was dribbling the ball next to me. We were on offense and were going up for the goal. Each trembling step was an inch closer to the victory! She tripped and fell right before the goal. I looked down and thought to myself, I guess it’s my turn to score. So I took the ball and my mind shouted SHOOT! I planted my foot on the ground and swung. I took a corner shot, and it hit the net! I scored, in my first game. Ever since, I’ve felt passionate about this sport. Til this day, I play soccer and am on a wreck team. One day when I work hard enough, I’ll be on select again.

Never Give Up

Author’s Note- While reading this, you will experience the pain of a little boy going through tragic abuse. The book “A Child Called It” was really intriguing because in close detail, it really captures what it would feel like to be abused.

Many people have been verbally and mentally abused, but try being physically abused. Beating after beating, you feel like it’s a nightmare that you can never escape. Most people think that physical abuse doesn’t go on in this world, but those people are wrong. It seems like there’s no abuse or harm because the ones getting abused are afraid to speak. They want to just keep quiet and unspoken. Nothing’s going to get better if you don’t speak up though; because life isn’t always a ray of sunshine. So while the clouds hang over your head, just remember to never give up.

David Pelzer had some pretty rough and tragic times through his childhood. The crazy thing is that his family started off flawless and connected; but as the years went on, the mother began to hate David or “It”. Even though his mother hated and treated him like trash, deep down inside, David never gave up. Every day was a struggle and a fight for survival. Without having food for days on end, he became weaker and weaker by the hour. Yet, he continued to do his daily chores that mother insisted on. Through all the punches, slaps, and thrashes, David never back down from a fight.

Since he never backed down from a fight, he learned to never give up. Somehow through everything he went through, he didn’t give up hope. He was determined to get out of his Mother’s mad-house. David felt unloved and alone, and on the outside it showed. But deep down in the inside, he knew he would someday be loved and have a family of his own. All he needs to do is pray to God and ask him for help and guidance. God makes everything ok and back to reality. He can make your life feel like a fairytale, but you have to be the one to make the first move.

David’s first move was to not go off and abuse others, but to help others and explain to them the realism in abuse. Most people that got abused go off as adults and continue to abuse others. Not David though, he was a special boy. He helped other people that have been abused or were abusers. They soon learned the importance of not giving up hope. He’s talked to schools and he even wrote this book. Knowing that he wrote the book made it all the more special. What really jumped out at me in the book was the voice. As I read the book, I felt as though I was encountering all the same things that he did. The book seems so real; like you just want to go and save him from all his suffering.

Even after everything David went through in his childhood, he turned out to be a good influence on others. He gives help to people that are going through or went through the same thing he did. It gives him a warm feeling inside when he feels he can help others. He never thought he would be able to do this, but he did one thing that kept him from being like most of the abused… He never gave up.

The Wonderful World of Cats!

Author’s Note- This story is all about cats! Different breeds, colors, and personality’s. 

Cats are indeed my favorite animal. Not just because they’re cute, but because they really are an interesting animals. There are short and long haired cats; if they’re long haired, be sure to brush them regularly. Different breeds have different personalities. Therefore a ragdoll is very laid-back, while a Siamese or a cat that had a stressful past would be more tense and skittish.  I have two cats of my own; one orange ragdoll and one black, white, and gray shelter cat. The ragdoll has long, thick, fluffy fur; while my other cat has short hair. Although my shelter cat has short hair, that doesn’t mean it’s not soft. Many people think that, but they’re wrong. Cats are my life and I hope I have some when I get older.

An Earrings Adventure

Author’s note- This story is written from the point of view of a pair of diamond earrings, that get lost and go on a journey trying to find the other one.

“I think it’s my special day!” I exclaimed to my friend, Jules, she’s very blingy, so I don’t get why she hasn’t gotten bought. Someone strikes my eyes, and it’s a teenage girl with her friend. Both tall and had stylish. I’m a cute pair of earrings, so hopefully I fit their taste and budget. I’ve been waiting here on this dusty old shelf ever since I can remember. Waiting for that one day; the day I get bought! 

Till this day, I remember the very moment of my purchase. I felt like I’d mastered everything in the world. Now, I sit in the bathroom, next to the hand soap, body spray and lotion. It’s early in the morning and I just woke up. Bella won’t put me on in a while because she gets up really late.  So I wait; As I here, I start a conversation with the body spray. I think his name is Justin Bieber? Considering that’s what it says on his side. A cute plastic flower tops of the lid of his bottle. O quick, everyone into position, Bella’s coming! She opened up the bathroom door with a squeaky noise coming from the hinges. Bed-head, make-up smeared, and pink pajamas. If only the boys at her school could see this! She picked me up and plopped me into her ears. While she was brushing her ratty hair, I got caught in her hair and she brushed one of me right out. Onto the floor I went, I sat there next to the rug and a couple of lost bobby pins. 

I thought I’d be lost forever! When I was sure Bella had left for school, I got up and wondered how I would ever see my other half again. We are simply not a pair alone, and suddenly I became very sad, until the bobby pins came over and said they would help me find my other earring. Jumping for joy, I said thank you and gave them big hugs. The three of them and I set out on our journey. We somehow managed to climb our way to the top of the bathroom counter. We asked the soap how to get to school, but he simply answered “I’ve never been”. Flashing a confused look at him, he started to explain. “I originally came from Bath and Body Works. Then Mrs. Mouradian bought me, along with my 2 brothers and sisters. My brother is in Bella’s parents bathroom, but my sister is across the counter, by Gabby’s sink. We’ve never been out of this bathroom.” “Oh gotcha,” I yelled out. Then how am I possibly supposed to get to the school?, I thought to myself. 

“Maybe I should just stay here and wait for my other earring to come back.” The Justin Bieber body spray looked at me in amazement. “Wow! That’s really a great idea!” he shouted. Let’s just say he’s not the sharpest crayon in the box. While time passed, we played games and had a great time! It was getting later and I expected her to be home soon. Also I was missing my other half, considering I’ve never been away from them before. Soon Bella arrived and I became instantly excited! She came in the bathroom, but not to take the other earring off; just to go the bathroom. Thanks for getting my hopes up Bella! 

When she was done going to the bathroom, she pulled up her sleeves and washed her hands. Then she put her hands up heading towards her head. I started smiling, until I saw that she was just fixing her hair. Then she put her hands on her ears and found that she was missing one. She looked at the counter, and saw that I was sitting there. She whispered to herself saying, “Oh, must have forgot to put it in.” So she took the other earring out and left the bathroom. Finally we were back together, and “you have no idea how much I missed you!” I said to my other earring. She answered, “me too!”

Invisible

Author’s Note- I’m writing about what I think the lyrics to the song Invisible by Taylor Swift mean.

In the song “Invisible” by Taylor Swift, it describes her life when she really likes a guy but she feels like she’s invisible to him. I can completely relate to that. I have felt like that so much, It’s always he likes another girl, or were just “friends”. I’ve hung out with him many times, and I even got him a gift from when I went to Florida. It was a $5 key chain, expensive… I know. But honestly, I feel like I’ve done everything, and he’s still not getting it. Now suddenly he likes this girl that lives in Illinois and he’s seen her about two times. Oh and did I mention, she’s his friends cousin. Awkward! Anyways, the point is that I’ve been secretly in love with him since about last year.