Beckham

Have you ever dreamed about meeting that certain famous person that you really want to meet? How about the person that you look up to the most? For many individuals it is a sports player like David Beckham. David Beckham is a role model for many soccer players. He is successful, fast, and he can shoot the ball any way that he wants and put such great spin on his shots and crosses. He is also known by many people, not just soccer players. A lot of women think he is very attractive as well. That is why people look up to him. They see passion, popularity, and Bravery.

David Beckham currently plays for the LA Galaxy soccer team. It is a professional soccer team that is called the MLS. David is very successful with what he does for that team and many come out to watch the team play because he is on that team and he is a fun player to watch. Meeting him would be an honor.

As I said before, not just soccer players know who David is. He has been on many magazine covers, he has done photo shoots, and he is on television all of the time. Soccer is a popular sport as well, and that is another reason why many people know of him. Soccer is not a simple sport, so people who watch him play are amazed at how good he is at the game, and how well he understands the game.

Beckham has faced many injuries, and that is why he is a brave player. Some players stop playing soccer because they get too many injuries, but not David, he is still going strong and he will keep playing for awhile.  When Beckham Retires, a lot of people will miss watching him, but that is just how age works, after you get too old, you just do not function as well as you used to so you cannot keep up with everyone else. (334 words)

 

Health

Ever wonder why you are gaining weight? Try looking at what you are eating, is it fast food? Fast food is very unhealthy, and it will continue to get more and more unhealthy. Even though it tastes amazing, you should try eating fruits, vegetables, and protein. If you play a sport, it is very important that you have a good diet because if you do not, then you will not perform as well as you are able to perform.

Some people eat super healthy, and others do not. Most of the people that eat healthier are older because when they grew up, they had better food than we do today. Teens on the other hand, have grown up in a world of fast food and it really is not healthy at all.

The movie Super Size Me is a great example of how unhealthy fast food is because he only ate fast food for a couple of months, nothing else, and he gained a ton of weight because of all of the salt, sugar, and all of the other ingredients that are in the fries, burgers, shakes, and nuggets.

Eating healthy would be a good idea because it would help you in the long run. For example, if you eat healthier, you have a better chance of living longer because your heart and all of your other body parts will work better then if you eat fast food.

Also, drinking alcohol and smoking are very unhealthy. Drinking and smoking affects your lungs, and your heart, as well as your liver and other things throughout your body. If you look at a heart that has been affected by smoking, and compare it to a heart where it has not been affected by smoking, the one that has not been exposed to smoking looks a lot healthier because it is. (310 words)

Curly vs. Straight Hair

If you have curly hair, have you ever wondered what it would be like to have naturally curly hair? Or straight hair and wondered about curly? A lot of people think that straight is easier to take care of but curly would be fun to have. The truth is, is that they are both difficult to deal with because curly hair gets in the way and is hard to brush, but straight hair is hard to do for dances because it is hard to make wavy or curly, and it never is perfectly straight so you may to need to run over it with a straighten iron.

From a personal view, I have straight hair and sometimes I think it would be nice to have curly hair because I really like the look of it but I cannot curl it very well because it will last about ten minutes before it turns straight again. Other times, I love having straight hair because it never gets frizzy and it does not get in your face.

For school dances like homecoming or WPA it would be helpful to have curly hair because it would not be hard to do. Straight hair on the other hand, would be difficult to do any other way besides straight and that could be a problem for some people. Straight hair is the most common way to do your hair these days so that is why a lot of people want to curl their hair or make it wavy for special events.

As you can see, curly and straight hair both have positive and negative things about them. Having either of them would be fun at times, but also frustrating at times, that is why you should be happy with what you have because they both look good and they are both cool to have. (310 words.)

We Are Family

When you are feeling sad, and don’t have anyone to go to, who is always there? Family. Family is the people in your life that will never judge you, never give up on you, and will always love you. Although you may fight with your parents and siblings, they always seem to forgive and forget. Families also support each other. For example, when you have some kind of sports games, they are always there at every game because they are proud to watch you and they want to support you.

After you get in a fight with your friend, or you do something stupid like crash your car, your parents and siblings are the first people you want to talk to about it with. Sometimes there are things that you do not want to talk about with your family, and that is normal. Some things are just meant to be kept to yourself.

All families at some point in life have gotten into a fight with each other. Even if it was big or small, it always seems to fade away after awhile because if you stay mad at each other then who are you going to talk to about things? Who is going to go to your games? Who will drive you places if you need a ride? That is the reason why family is so important.

When you are playing a sport, most people love to have fans there to cheer and support your team. That is why family is an awesome thing to have at a game, especially if it is for a big title like state, regional, or national tournaments. For example, my brothers are in college and I barely get to see them so when they show up at my games, I get so excited and want to play well to show them how much I have improved!

As you can see, without family, you would have a part of yourself that is missing. Family is the reason why you are alive, and the reason why you are the way you are today. Holidays are time to spend with family, and you should enjoy every minutes of it.

Cell Phones

Have you ever felt like you are missing something when you do not have your phone? Cell phones have become apart of teen’s everyday life. Between texting, facebook, twitter, and instagram, kids spend more time on their phones rather than homework, sports, and hanging out with friends combined. Cell phones are not bad, but they definitely have something to do with getting bad grades. If you took away a kid’s phone for a week, they would probably get better grades than they usually do.

Without phones, it would be very difficult to communicate because they are the most common way to communicate in today’s world. If teens did not have them, they would not be as social as they are because you would not talk to as many people because it would be difficult.  Life without phones would be like a trampoline without anyone to jump on it.

When cell phones were invented, they were used for talking and not texting. Then, texting was invented and people still talked on the phone quite a bit and texted a little. After awhile, texting got more popular as the days went on. It seemed like everyone texted and nobody called. Now, most people text but a phone call here and there is nice because you can get a tiny break from texting.

After texting, came internet. At first only a select few people had internet because of the type of phone they had, but now, almost all phone have internet. It started out as facebook, that was the thing that everyone had and that everyone was on every single day. After facebook came twitter. Twitter was like facebook but it mainly focused on statuses rather then picture and statuses. Instagram was the next big thing. Instagram was also like faceboo, but only the pictures and no statuses. I do not get why twitter and instagram are the most popular now because if  you put both of them together, you pretty much get facebook.

Some think that phones are a big part of why some kids get bad grades, and I agree. There is a large amount of time spent on a phone everyday. School does not allow them because of that reason, but kids still use them a lot. For example, they hide their phones under their desks so that the teacher could not see that they were texting. After the teachers caught on to that, kids tried to text when the teacher was not looking, and that still works sometimes today.
 

Give Me a Break

Most families enjoy holidays, I mean, who doesn’t?  There is no school, no work, and you can sleep in as long as you want. Sometimes teachers give out homework that you have to do and that is a killer. It is very hard to push yourself to get the work done on break because you are more focused on family, friends, and just having a little break from stress. Also, holidays re a time to feast, listen to music, watch movies, and sleep. Sleeping is the best part of break for teens because all teens do during the day is school, sports, homework, and all of the other extracurricular activities that they do.

Students absolutely love break especially if they have no homework, because if they do have homework, then it is always in the back of their heads and they just cannot stop thinking about it. On the other hand, others might forget about homework and just not do it and they could make their grades bad. During the school year, it is hard to get enough sleep. Some get up at 5 o’clock, 6 o’clock, and 7 o’clock but do not even finish their homework because they had a practice that night or just had too much of it.

To help you concentrate, try locking yourself in your room for a couple of hours with no television, cell phone, or computer unless you need it for school. The sooner you get done with your school things, the better.

Break is not all about concentrating on homework though. It is about enjoying the time you have off. Family and friends are the main focus for break. Some of the best memories come from spending time with friends and family and you do not want to miss out on that! Memories such as Snuggling up by a fire and watching a movie, opening presents, telling jokes, and laughing at nothing are all memories that could be shared between you and your loved ones. Also, it is the best feeling in the world when you see your older siblings walk threw the door when they come home from college (if you have older siblings).

There are many reasons to not give out any homework and there are only a few that were mentioned. People are busy during holidays, and that is what teachers need to understand. If you did give out something to do over break, half of the students would probably forget to do it anyway. Kids get distracted easily, can you blame them? It is a holiday, and holidays are meant for fun.

Hungry As a Hippo

The worst feeling is being hungry. Everything on your mind completely goes away, and that is the only thing you can think about. Going to games, going to practice, and doing homework are all times that I get hungry. Although you may feel like you are going to starve to death, the best feeling is coming home, going to the fridge, and pulling out something to eat. At that point, it does not really matter what you are eating because you are just too hungry to think about what you want to eat.

Going on road trips to go see sports or family is always fun, but when you start to crave food, the road trip can turn to a horrible time. A fast thing to do would be go to a fast food restaurant. When your parents are in a hurry, and they want to get there fast, they will not even stop to go to the bathroom let alone for food.

Fridges are one of the best things to come home to, especially with a ton of food inside. The only thing that would stop you from going right to the fridge would be going to the bathroom.

As you can see, being hungry is not a good thing, because that can be the only thing that you are concentrating on. In school, you might even do badly on a test because you are hungry. That is why you should always come prepared and bring your own food to places.

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Don’t you just love fall? The leaves are changing colors, it is getting colder, it is the best whether for wearing sweatshirts, Halloween is coming soon, and all of your friends are having bonfires. Although summer is usually people’s favorite season, it is nice to have a break from all of the heat and sun, but when winter comes, that is a different story. It is breezy and freezing. Fall is a great time to just pick a night and watch movies and snuggled up in a blanket. Fall is also the time that football season starts and that excites many individuals.

When the leaves change color, it is very beautiful to watch. Green, yellow, red, orange, and brown, theses are the true colors of fall. Although the leaves do fall off of the tree eventually, just think, next year, they will change again, and I will watch every second of it. Sometimes, the leaves get messy when they fall because the get all over the backyard. The best way to clean them up is to grab your brothers and sisters and go clean them up together.

As the whether gets colder, it is hard to stay outside for a long time without getting too cold. If you pile on the sweatshirts then that might help a bit. Sweatshirts are warm, cozy, and very easy to drift away, and sleep in. Also, when you go trick or treating, sweatshirts are nice to wear underneath your costume because when you go door to door, you are outside the whole time and it will get chilly.

Bonfires are the things that teenagers always have in the fall. They are fun because you get to spend time with friends, get bundled up in blankets, and be by a nice warm fire. Although bonfires are fun, if it gets too cold, then people will complain and your bonfire could be ruined, unless you bring out something hot like hot chocolate or apple cider.

The best kinds of nights are when you just sit at home, and enjoy the peace by watching movies. As you watch movies, get a bunch of blankets so that you feel safe, cozy, and warm so that you will have no interruptions during the movie that you are watching. Maybe instead of a movie you watch football. Football is a very intense game, but it is always fun to watch, especially with friends and family.

Change Is a Good Thing

Some think school is a great thing. Others do not. The truth is, is that school is not the greatest place, but it is a place to learn and to make friends along the way.  Yet, sometimes it just is not fun. That is why many people would like to change things in school. For example, at lunch, the line is so long that you can barely get your food with enough time left to eat it. Also, the foyer is the most crowded spot in the whole building, especially during passing time. Another thing would be that if you do not get to the bathroom quickly, you may not be able to go during passing time without being late for class.

There are hundreds of students in a high school at one time, which is why they split lunch up into four different times, a lunch, b lunch, c lunch, and d lunch. Most students enjoy a lunch the most because you can get your food faster. Although you can get your food faster, it is still crowded and if everyone ran to the cafeteria, then it would be a challenge to get your food fast no matter how close your classroom is. Even though there are six different food stations, it seems like everyone wants the same thing so one or two of the lines and super long.

The foyer is a popular place. Students go there because their classes are all the way on the other side of the building but they do not want to walk all the way around so they take the shortcut. You may think that it is a shortcut but in reality, it is probably the slowest way you can go because students walk at the speed of a snail. The foyer is also where seniors like to go because of the senior bench and that makes it even more crowded. Sometimes, students push the person in front of them so that they can move faster but it is not the person in front you that is the one making the people go so slowly.

Passing time is hard enough just to get to your class on time, but when you have to go to the bathroom, that is a whole different story. The line at the bathroom can go outside of the door. If you want to go before class you should ask your teacher first so that you do not get counted tardy or absent. Also, if you are a girl, a lot of times they like to check how they look in the mirror before class and that can cause some people to get angry because they have to wait to wash their hands. It would help if students used bathrooms for going to the bathroom so that some people would not get confused and frustrated.

As I said before, high school is not a perfect place, but it is the little things that help. Such as, Making more lines or getting better food at lunch so that people do not all go to one or two lines, making more back ways for people to walk in so that the foyer is not as busy, and lastly, having more bathrooms or more passing time so that people are not in a rush to go to the restroom.

Pride

The crowds are loud, hundreds of people, cheering for the pride of their high school graduating class. All of the students are dressed up in green and gold and are ready to win the pep assembly. Pep assemblies are always fun because they are full of little games and competitions. Some students do not think pep assemblies are a big deal, but others go all out and paint their faces or dress crazy because it means a lot to them. The ones who usually take it the most serious are the freshman and the seniors because it is the freshman’s first year and the senior’s last year.

To get the full feeling of the crowd, just imagine that someone is screaming at the top of their lungs, and multiply how loud it is by fifteen hundred! Some of the competitions that they do are most green and gold, the best air guitar, the most colorful hair, and the class that can sing a song and dance the best. People get so into what they are doing, sometimes they do not even realize what they are doing. For example, the freshman class had someone go up on the court to do the air guitar. He did not even look like he was playing guitar he just looked like he was dancing awkwardly!

As you can see, people get really excited for pep assemblies but they are really fun. Although you may not win, just the fact that you tried is what really matters because it takes a lot of guts to do that. I hope students continue to have fun like all of the people have in the past!

If Today Was My Last Day

If you could do one thing before you die, what would it be? That is the question I ask myself a lot. There are many things that I would want to do, not just one. I want an adventure, something dangerous but fun, such as skydiving or going to Vegas to ride on the scary ride on top of a building. I would also like to meet my favorite professional soccer player, Didier Drogba. Another thing would be for my whole family to go on vacation together, somewhere far away where we could all have fun.

The fact that I am extremely afraid of heights could be a big issue if I want to go skydiving or anything that is high in the sky. Although I would be freaking out, after I did it, I would be so happy that I accomplished something like that because I can barely go on a roller coaster without screaming my head off. Also, I have never even been on a plane so I would not be used to being so far up in the air!

Meeting Didier Drogba would be the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have looked up to him ever since I was four years old. Drogba plays for a team called FC Chelsea but he is originally from Ivory Coast. Although he does not play in the same position that I do, I still try to learn some moves from him when I watch him so that I can try them in games.

My parents have gone on many vacations but have not taken the kids because we have a big family so it would be too expensive to take all of us. My mom and dad have gone to places like Jamaica, Hawaii, and Mexico. I hope that someday, they will take our whole family there just for a week so that we can all have fun and spend time with each other because we do not get to see each other very often.

The Truth About Soccer

When most people think of the sport soccer, they think about running, shooting, passing, and dribbling, but what some do not realize is that there is a lot more to soccer than that. Soccer players have a lot of pressure on them and sometimes they cannot handle it. If you make one mistake you suddenly become a bad player. That is the reason why players work so hard just to achieve the tiniest little goal. To be successful, you have to eat, sleep, and breathe soccer.

Running is not very important in the early stages of sports. Later on, you find out that if you are not in shape, you will not be able to keep up with any of the individuals that you are in the game with. One of the main keys to soccer is running, but what people do not realize, is that it is a lot more than just running. It is sprinting, turning, and knowing when the right time is to make a run. Like coaches always say, “Timing is everything.” If you are early on a run, you could be called offside, but if you are too late, then the ball will most likely go to the opposing team, rather than your teammate.

Shooting is an important element in soccer of all ages. If you do not know how to shoot on frame, then you will never be able to score. Even if you do get the ball on frame, it is not guaranteed that you will score because the keeper can stretch and catch the ball. When you shoot, most people try to aim for any of the four corners because that is the hardest spot for the goal keeper to reach. Corners are not easy to hit because if you are a little off, you will not even get the shot on goal, or the keeper might catch it.

Passing is a good thing to be good at, especially when you get older because defenders will be harder to get by. There are a couple different ways to pass the soccer ball. One of them is a threw ball or threw pass. A threw ball is when one of your teammates runs on the outside of the defender, and you split the two defenders and then your forward is close to scoring. Another type of pass is a give-and-go. A give-and-go is when your teammate passes you the ball and you pass it back to them as they run forward. The last type of pass is a cross. A cross is when you kick the ball up in the air to a player on the opposite side of the field. Crosses are very helpful because it make the keeper confused and she can either go for the ball, or stay in the goal, but she cannot do both.

Dribbling is the basic thing in soccer. Right as you start soccer, that is the thing that you learn. Dribbling is important because you need to be able to carry the ball when your teammate is under pressure by a player on the opposite team. Dribbling is also important because when you know how to dribble, you can dribble past your opponent with speed and cross the ball so your team can score.

As you can see, soccer is not simple. It has things that branch off of running, shooting, passing, and dribbling. So the next time you see a game, just remember, it is not easy to do what they are doing because it is more complicated then you think.

Changing Cultures

In the early 1900s, our culture was very different. Back then, sports were just being invented. Baseball was the most popular. Many people liked to play piano and ragtime also became very popular. Communication was very hard because were not many ways to do it. Cell phones did not exist. Movies became popular as well because they began to use special effects. For example, being able to fly, or being half human and half animal. Some movies that they used to watch were in black and white and more of comedy rather than action. Television shows were the same was as movies only not as long. Ma and Pa Kettle used to be pretty popular. Woman’s rights were dramatically different because women were not even allowed to vote. Equality was an issue as well. Also, people used to read newspapers everyday.

In today’s culture, there are all kinds of sports. The most popular sports are soccer, football, and basketball. For soccer and basketball, uniforms are a lot different because they are longer than they used to be. Fans for sports are very dedicated to these sports and even dress up in the colors of the teams and sometimes even paint their faces! There are also a lot more teams than there used to be because sports have gotten more popular.

Music was very popular in the early 1900s as well as today. But, the type of music is not the same. Today, we listen to people like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Justin Bieber. Those artists all sing pop. Back in the day, they listened to mostly ragtime. Ragtime is piano, but at a faster tempo. Also, we now have Ipods to listen to songs.

In the current year, cell phones are essential. It is the way that most people communicate. Adults text for business, and teens use phones just to talk to their friends, and get on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. If you asked a random person “what would you do without a phone?” most likely, their answer would be something like “it would be very hard because I could not communicate or talk to people as easily.” Also, Ipods, Ipads, xbox, and email are now ways to communicate as well.

Today’s culture involves movies. The 1900s were when movies gained the most popularity, but, were still in black and white. Now, movies have color and you can pretty much do anything because of the effects. Although comedy was the popular thing back then, people today still enjoy comedy, but also action, mystery, drama, romance, and horror have become things that people like to watch or see in a movie theatre. For example, Step Brothers, The Notebook, Harry Potter, and The Strangers are all very well known movies.

Ma and Pa Kettle was a popular television show back then, but now, we do not watch shows like that. Most of the television shows are reality shows, but are they really anything like reality? Jersey Shore, House, Criminal Minds, Teen Mom, and True life are all examples. Jersey Shore is about partying and getting drunk. Is that really what they are putting in kid’s minds? Some kids do that kind of stuff now, and they never used to do it this much.

Woman’s rights were not very good in the early 1900s. Women were not even allowed to vote. Also, men and women were not treated the same way. Now, women are allowed to vote. Most people do not have a problem with it. Women are also treated better. Women can play all of the sports that men can play but in their own league. Women can even do weight lifting!

Today, magazines are very popular. People read magazines instead of reading the newspaper. The newspaper was where you got all of the information about what is going on around you. Magazines are like the information, gossip, and fashion and that is why people read them. They are also helpful for keeping up with celebrities and to see which person is in a relationship with another person.

As you can see, the culture has changed very much since the early 1900s. New things have benn invented, people start liking other things, and some people get bored with the same old things. Although our culture has changed, there will always be some similarities, such as sports and how popular they are.

The Life of a Dog

A dog has a very strong relationship with its owner.  Nothing can break that bond.  It starts when a dog is a puppy.  The first thing they see when they are born is their mother, but they do not always stay close to their mother.  That is why a puppy needs a loving owner.

When you first adopt a dog you think taking care of them is easy.  But, what people do not realize is that they need a lot of care, exercise, and depending on how big the dog is, a large amount of food.  Dogs also need to be groomed because some dogs shed very much.  Some people even clip their nails!

When you are feeling sad or alone, a puppy can always brighten your day.  Even the littlest lick on your face can make you happy.  No one can describe why we feel that way.  It is like when you are little.  Nobody knows what goes through your mind, or when you laugh at things that weren't even meant to be funny.

Having a dog as a pet also helps you because it makes you work out with them and it keeps you healthy.  It is also helpful because if you are in danger, they can rescue you.  On the other hand, untrained dogs can be dangerous because they could bite you.  Also, if you are not watching where you are walking, you could trip over them!

As you can see, having a dog can be a good or bad thing. Getting dogs when they are puppies helps them be better mannered. Although it takes work to have a dog, most people enjoy it. Dogs truly are a man’s best friend.