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Sunday, May 22, 2011

25 Random Facts About Me

1.      I am the middle of five children.
2.      My younger brother was born on my fourth birthday.
3.      I love chocolate chip cookies!
4.      My favorite colors are pink, green, and blue.
5.      I am a cheerleader and play badminton at John Carroll.
6.      I used to play soccer, basketball, softball, lacrosse, field hockey, indoor soccer, dance, and gymnastics.
7.      I have a goldfish named Brian, who is three years old.
8.      I have a dog named Rudie, who is always mistaken as a male dog.
9.      I moved to Maryland going into fourth grade and used to live in Pennsylvania.
10.  I was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
11.  Both of my parents are lieutenant colonels in the U.S. Army.
12.  I used to have an au pair each year when I was in first through seventh grade.
13.  I like to laugh, even when something isn’t funny. (I even laughed when I wrote that.)
14.  I altar serve at St. Margaret Church.
15.  I had braces from fifth to seventh grade.
16.  Math is my favorite subject. 
17. When I moved into my Maryland house, the whole thing was painted pink.
18.  I was not held back in school, even though I am old for my grade.
19.  I like to make and watch movies.
20.  I am a flyer in cheerleading.
21.  I like to buy things.
22.  I am Catholic and I love God.
23.  I sprained my wrist when I was in fifth grade by falling off a scooter going downhill.
24.  I am pretty clumsy and trip a lot.
25.  I am shy around strangers, but I am pretty hilarious once you get to know me.




Me holding 3rd place trophy from the Reach the Beach Cheerleading Competition

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Field Trip to DC

       I thought that the field trip to Washington, D.C. was a lot of fun. We went to the Folger Theater, ate lunch, and took a lot of pictures. Bill's Buddies made Shakespeare's plays very understandable. The next time that I read Shakespearian plays, I will act it out and look for clues on what the actor is trying to say. Bill's Buddies gave us clear examples of what Shakespeare meant to say that some people did not understand. My favorite part was when they brought a group of the audience to each have a "fake death" scene. Another good part was when they interpreted the climax of A Midsummer Night's Dream. It was easy to understand for us because we already read that play. Overall, the trip was a lot of fun, and I advise that the Honors English next year should go, too.

Grace, Katie, and me

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Caesar Vs. Brutus Heroic Traits and Tragic Flaws

Julius Caesar


Heroic Traits: 


•        Cried for the poor 
•        Cared for and helped the people of Rome
•        Took care of Rome
•        Brave

Tragic Flaws:

  • too ambitious for his own good
  • had too much ego
  • didn't respect his wife, her advice, or the soothsayer
  • oblivious to the conspiracy
  • too powerful


Marcus Brutus

Heroic Traits:

•        Only killed Caesar because he wanted the best for the people of Rome
•        Deep and sincere
•        Stoic of all emotions
•        Idealistic 

Tragic Flaws:

  • too trusting
  • believed the motives of others
  • put his public life above his personal life
  • naive
  • felt guilty



Julius Caesar
http://www.wikipediaondvd.com/nav/art/m/a.html
Marcus Brutus
http://aizuddinhumanitiespink.blogspot.com/2010/03/julius-caesar-essay.html