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1. Nuestra
2. nuestros 
3. Nuestras 
4. Nuestros 
5. Nuestro. 

B) 
1. Ella es  Mejor amiga de Alison. 
2. La clase de Sr. Baird es divertida. 
3. La computadora de Allen es no esta. 

My high school baseball team had never experienced much success, to say the least. In fact, up until last year, the team had disbanded because there had not been significant enough interest to drum together a team of dedicated individuals. However, last year we were able to assemble a team of novice players – most of them seniors – that would be able to lead the team to their first winning season. Shortly after preseason started, it was determined that the team needed a captain; somebody the team could lean to for direction, if the coach ever needed assistance. Since the seniors on the team were the most athletically superior, and possessed the natural senior swagger that usually demanded the respect of the younger students, one of them would make the best captain.

 

However, that senior swagger is usually aligned with lackadaisical attitudes and pure entitlement – some might call it “senioritis”— and it was that attitude that dismissed most seniors from attending mandatory practices and team workouts. That, and the fact that most of the seniors lacked the knowledge of the basic fundamentals of the game, and had never played baseball for an organized team, generally didn’t make them suitable captains.

 

That’s where I came in. Although I didn’t have the title as team captain, I had played baseball since I was six and I was eager to help lead my team to the success that I knew we were capable of. I was often put in charge of team workouts and spent most of my time instructing the less experienced players on the precise technique for fielding baseballs and getting more power behind their swings. We didn’t start truly playing together as a team until the end of the season, and although the team ended 4-6, a disappointing record by anyone’s standards, we showed improvement from the previous years, and I’m excited for next season.

 

This is sort of proof that you don’t have to have a title to make a difference. True leaders can inspire people to perform to their potential by simply putting forth their best effort, and leading by example. I was an effective leader because I never assumed I was better than any of them. Unlike my senior counterparts, I never thought I was too good for practice, and once I was able to gain their respect, I noticed a much more responsive attitude from most of the kids, that allowed us to play together as a team.

Since I was younger I've developed a strange obsession for watermelon. 

I'm selling my concert tickets today.

On Wednesday I  was on the train with perry when we started to talk about old school pictures. Like middle school or grade school. So we had the most hilarious pictures that ever happened to us.One of the pictures i remember was when i was about like 8 or 7 and my mom had left for work early. My dad had to do my hair for me and i put on this really bright pink sweater. turns out it was picture day and i took my picture smiling like usual not aware or caring what i looked like at the time. Looking back on it now i laugh at the picture because i look so ridiculous and i complain to my mom sometimes saying" Why did you let him do that too me" and we just laugh more. Old School pictures are hilarious. 

A full profile of the political, economic, military, and social sectors of Algeria. Algeria is one of the many countries involved in the Middle East Revolution - the 2nd to enter.

Keynote Presentation by:

Amaris Romero
Lamaya Mapp
Joseph Parisi
Daniel Quach

Dropbox Link: 
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1084714/5th%20Wave%20-%20Algeria.pdf

Tonigh me and Evett randomly discussed our favorite book characters we are told we are like so I would take my mind off my current cold. She first sent me a picture of her character Nudge.

Me:​.....thats u
10:01 PM
E:more i look at her the more i see myself. lol but my hair ain't that long
Me: true -looks at the max one- huh my hair is naturally like hers but u know dark and bangs
E:i love max's hair.
Me:wait wait
E:and her wings
Me:oh heck no thats my bomber jacket!
E:i was just about to say that jacket looks like something you would wear
Mei swear thats the one i have been talking about
E:same color?
Me:yes, my collar is just bigger i think

I went and tried the jacket

10:12 PM
E: well?

I took a photo and showed her.

E:oh snaps they doo look the same
Me: lol told u

So, I was sitting there minding my own business, yup  I really was.
And I get a text that makes me smile. : )
And its from my Crush, btw I really like him.


So, I was sitting there playing it cool, cause you know how I do.
And I get a text that makes me blush.
And its from my crush, who did I mention, I really like.


So, I was sitting there anxious, I know weird right.
And I get a text that makes me laugh
And its from my crush, He's really funny, I like him.


So, I was sitting there looking really crazy, You know form smiling, laughing and being anxious.
And I get a text that makes think, "Look Up"
And its from my Crush, He was standing right there, He likes me too. : )

It's funny how life's events and simple conversation affect your daily life. A two minute conversation or a fragment goes a long way as it weaves itself through someones daily routine making it evident as you live. I think about how every second you breath and do simple things those things are your defining moment those things make you who you are. This is sort a stream of consciousness thoughts bundled up together it's surreal. I guess life's surreal shit just gets toi critical.

Ashes that survive storm = stronger flames.

I'm alive. Daily routine: it's boring. "You can live anywhere you want." 
(Beach visions) "Goodnight."
"Travel well."
"I'm going home, in search of the house by the sea." In the morning it is well with my soul. Where you'll find me now: King of the beach. "You'll find a way." I'm alive.

So today, I went into Daffy expecting to buy a yoga for about $10. When I got there I went directly to the mats, because I had been anticipating getting it all day. When I brought the light blue mat up to the counter to be checked out, I got a surprise. The mat that was once $9.99 rung up to be 2.49! I have no idea what kind of sell they had going on but I was excited. That sell set the tone for the rest of my day, and I have been happy every since.

Hobo. Begging. Ignore. God in disguise.​

I realized something today that made me smile... I look like my Grammy. I love that.

My first debate tournament went well. I made it to the semi-finals – a feat deemed unattainable by someone in their first debate. In this round we were clearly outmatched. The opposing team had been debating for years and subsequently, their case was much more solid. After the debate was over my partner and I left the room immediately, too bummed out to have to stay and listen to the negative commentary. We had just taken our seats in the auditorium of about a hundred people when they host of the tournament came through the door, and gave a look of pure confusion. “Why aren’t you two up there getting ready?!” she said hastily; and all of a sudden everything changed. Chris and I ran outside the room to let loose with some giddy screaming and jumping, just long enough for us to compose ourselves and get back inside to debate.

As I said, the finals were in an auditorium in front of close to a hundred people. This was a personal test because public speaking had always been an issue for me. I knew the results would be close. Unfortunately, I lost the debate by a two to one vote; however, the skills that I gained that day had a lasting affect as I eventually went on to succeed at several other prestigious debate tournaments. 

I had hope. He had her.

-Every Russian and American space voyage has included chocolate bars.
- Bananas can set of radiation sensors in US airports.
- Potatoes can kill you. Potatoes have a chemical called solanine which can cause diarrhea, vomiting, sore throats, or coughing and wheezing. However, more severe cases include paralysis or death. But no worries there hasn't been a death due to solanine in over 50 years (in the U.S).
- Gum is outlawed in Singapore
- Hot water freezes faster than cold water
- A lion's roar can be heard from over 3 miles away
- The brain may process pain but it does not actually feel pain
- Your teeth grow before birth
- Feet can produce a pint of sweat of day
- Coughs can be as fast as 60 mph
- Left-handed people have a higher chance of dying than right-handed people. I believe this is because chainsaws are made for right- handed people.

"You don't know shit about bananas or airports!"

A Podcast crossing boundaries like no other. Five fifteen year old's trying to avoid a world of trouble.

Naration- Andrew Chalfen
Interviw 1- Magnus
Interview 2- Sudan
Music- Be happy by Bobby McFerrin

Dream girl exists outside REM sleep.