Tell the Raven

Every Friday at around five, we go out of town to visit Grandma. Her house is built out of logs and is huge, so there's a lot of places to hide during hide and seek.

What we usually do is read or play for an hour, waiting for the dinner to be done. Then, we have a big feast and afterwards we have dessert.

After dessert we play hide and seek, or just lay around the living room, reading. And that sums it up to three hours. At last, we drive back into Fairbanks at around eight. That's what I call a good Friday.

This was a great show. There were 10 people on the heroes tribe and 10 people on the villains tribe. At the start, the heroes won the reward challenge, and got fire. Fire represents energy and life. Then, after 20 minutes or so, the heroes and villains' tribe talked to each other about the upcoming immunity challenge.

The heroes got smoked by the villains. When it was time to vote someone on the hero's tribe, Sugar was it. Only the hero tribe could vote. If you get the immunity, people on your team are safe at tribal council.

It was a 2 hour show. The reward challenge was to dig up a bag and bring it back to your square. It was 1-0 then 1-1. After that, it was 2-1, villains' favor. Then 2-2. Then the heroes won it because they got 3 before the villains did. So it was 3-2, heroes win.

The immunity was a different story. The heroes built their boat and got the fire before the villains did. When it came to the puzzle, the heroes collapsed and were unable to do it before the villains' won the immunity challenge. Basically, there were 2 people doing the puzzle for the villains, who were working together.

I read a story on National Geographic about tigers and apes in a zoo that snuggled together.

First of all, Demis and Manis were two tiger cubs. They were rejected by their mother, so the people brought them to the zoo. They were joined with Nia and Irma, two orangutans. At first when they were together, they just played and took naps together. The zookeeper said, "One morning, I walked in and Nia and Irma hugged Demis, the tiger, and he lick-kissed them back!"

When they grew, their natural instincts started showing, so the zookeeper moved them to separate cages. Now, two other apes the zookeeper is raising also made friends with a leopard cub. I really enjoyed reading this, but I wish it would have given more information. I hope I get to read about the apes and the leopard also. You can find a picture and more information at
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Stories/AnimalsNature/Tigers-cuddle-w....

This is the first time I got highlights. It was at my Grandma's house, on Friday. First, you put this weird cap thing on your head with lots of holes all over it. The pack came with a little pick to pull the hair through the holes. Also, it came with this blue gooey stuff that I think was the color. It took like thirty minutes to get the top layer of my hair out of the holes. Then, she spread the blue gooey cream all over my hair. While I waited for the color to dye, I watched "Twister" with my family.

Finally, we washed it off in the sink. It was bright blond! The shade used to be my original color when I was four, five, and six. But, when I got older it turned more of a dirty blond. At first, I was going to dye it pink, but it would appear red if I didn't lighten my blond color. So we did blond first. Now, I think I'll just dye all my hair blond, not just the top layer.

We finished watching "Twister" while Grandma combed my hair. After the movie, we left. I think it was fun and a great experience.

If I got a plane ticket to go anywhere I wanted, I think I would go to Florida. I think I would go to Florida because I really like the weather. Some days it can get up to 110 degrees, and the moisture in the air makes it feel even more hot. When it gets really hot, my family and I like to go to the beach.

It is really fun to go surfing and just play in that water, and some times crabs will even crawl out of the ground and chase you around. Surprisingly, they can run really fast.

Another thing that I really like about Florida is all the really big amusement parks and water parks; they are really fun because they have really big roller coasters and water slides! Some of them are kinda scary, but they are still really fun :). They are also really expensive, especially if you have lots of people with you.

And in Florida, things cost a lot more than they do here because they have sales tax. That is money that you have to pay to the government.

Also there are lots of random animals in Florida. Like sometimes frogs will get into your car, or if you leave your shoes outsidem they will just stay in there. Then when you put your shoes on, they will hop out.

There were many Greek Gods, but the mean two were Zeus and his wife Hera. They are really brother and sister, but back then it wasn't uncommon to marry your sister/brother. Hera and Zeus were the King and Queen of the gods.

There were 12 mean Greek Gods; their names were Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Poseidon, Hermes, Ares, Pan, Hades, Athena, Artimus, Aphrodite, and Demeter. They each were in charge of something. For instance Apollo was god of light. Aphrodite was the god of love and beauty. There is a lot more to know about the Greek Gods.

I rally want to go to Seattle.

Seattle is where I was born; I moved when I was only 6 months. So it is hard trying to think what Seattle looks like, and what happened there.

I've gone to Seattle a few times to see my family; it was fun there. I really want to see the Space Needle. People say this: "It's a big elevator," and "It has a restaurant that costs a lot of money." So, I'm not going to eat there, but I might.

And I might move back there anyway.

Fairbanks is my home town and I love it here because it is very beautiful. It is nice here in the summer because it is very hot but in the winter it is very cold. I mean it. Like last winter, it got down to -40; it was very cold. Fairbanks is big, but I don't care; I love Fairbanks, and I never ever ever want to leave my home town. If I was given a ticket, I would give it away, because I never want to leave Fairbanks.

If I got a ticket to go to anywhere I wanted to, I would go to San Diego because It was the first place I have ever been to instead of places in Alaska.

It's where I saw a famous singer sing a song, but I don't know what her name was, I played ping pong for the first time, and I swam in the ocean. It was the best time I had ever had. I wish I never left San Diego.

The first thing I would do is go around San Diego and see what's new there. Next I would go to to the beach and swim. The final thing is go to the places I went to when I was 8.

That's all the stuff I would do in San Diego.

The Monster carries the old lady to a cave in the side of a hill.

There he sets her down and eats the cookies. The lady is unconscious from shock so the Monster leaves. In the morning the woman wakes up and doesn't know where she is for a moment, then remembers her horrible experience from last night. She realizes that the Monster is gone. Several minutes later the Monster returns from his midnight adventure with the old lady's whole store on his back.

The monster points at the bag of cookies, then at the old lady, then at the store. "Oh, I get it you want me to make you more cookies. Right?"

The monster grunts and nods his head. The woman goes into the store and starts making cookies.

Meanwhile, the army general sends out scouts to follow the monster's footprints. The group of scouts see the old woman in the store, so they go back to the general.

"General! General! The monster has built a prison, and the lady is inside!"

"Wow! This monster is smarter then I thought. Tell me exactly what you saw, soldier."

Denmark, that is the only thing you hear about when you are at my grandparents' house. My Grandfather grew up there. He tells me stories of how he and his brothers would run down the streets. My favorite story was the one about how him and his brother were playing then my grandpa got pushed into the fountain close to their house.

If you didn't already know this, which you probably didn't, I am part Danish. If you don't know already, when you're Danish it means you come from Denmark. Pretty sweet huh. There were two reasons I chose Denmark to write about. One, because of my grandpa and his stories. Two, because about a year ago I saw a movie that was filmed in Denmark and there was a scene in the movie where the girl was walking down the streets. Just on a simple walk, birds were singing and the sun was shining. It just made me want to get on the first flight to Denmark and just walk down the streets just like her. I know it sounds cheesy, but its true.

If I had 1 airline ticket to go anywhere in the world, I would go to L.A. because there are a lot of parks and I might meet a celebrity! Plus it is always nice and sunny and I would go to Beverly Hills. I hear it is really nice there.

I would go shopping at all the shopping malls. I would also go to the beach and play in the water! I would go to some of the amusement park and go on the rollercoasters.

I would try my best to meet a celebrity! If I were to choose a celebrity to meet, It would be Mike Meyers from Austin Powers. He is also the voice of Shrek. Did you know that? He played 2 characters in the first Austin Powers movie and 3 characters in the second Austin Powers movie. And L.A. is where I would go if I could go anywhere in the world with 1 airline ticket.

If I got a free airline ticket, I would go to Hawaii. I would go there because I love swimming. I also like seeing underwater life, like fish and stuff. It would be really cool to see a sea turtle.

I would go to the beach every day to get an awesome tan. I would also go swimming every day. If I went to Hawaii, I would want to go snorkeling and see all the fish... no way! I would way rather go scuba diving then snorkeling. I would be able to get closer to all the animals. I would also be able to see all the animals, not only the ones that live near the top, but I would see all the animals that live deep down under the water. I might even get to see a turtle! I would get as close as I could or was allowed to get to the animals.

Hawaii would be the funnest place EVER! I have never been there, but I really want to go, and it would be so much fun.

If you were given a ticket to fly anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would go to Washington state. I was there about 4 or 5 times. I would want to go there because it's beautiful, and I would like to visit my relatives.

I would first go and stay with my grandma. Then, because I would have saved all of my money, I would go to one of the best candy stores there ever was! The candy store has jaw-breakers the size of both of my fists. The candy store also has a smallish ferriswheel that has rainbow tootsierolls, and they have all the flavors.

Then I would go to the cherry orchards and pick some fresh cherries off the trees. I did that before when I was there last time; it is really fun. There are two kinds of cherries, ones with seeds, and ones without.

After that I would go and visit my uncle. He builds sculptures. He made a a metal soldier, and it was a soldier because he made a metal gun and a helmet for him. One of the cool things he did was he put a camera in his driveway, but it didn't really work.

I was reading about Magic Johnson; he was a great basketball player. He won a lot of games. He was named to the All-NBA team nine times... Isn't that amazing? And he was voted Most Valued player three times. His story is really good; you should read about it. Just click on http://www.biography.com/articles/Magic-Johnson-9356150 and you can go read about him too.

If you are a basketball player or just a fan, then I am sure you will like this guy.

If I could go any where in the world I would go to Australia. I'd love to go to Australia because I could go to a zoo and see koalas and kangaroos and other really cool animals.

After that I would go on an awesome tour of the Australian Outback. The next day I would go scuba diving on the Great Barrier Reef for awhile then surf the Australian coast.

Then I would finish off the trip by watching an opera at the Opera House in Sydney. I'm not sure I'd like it but I would do it anyway.

If I got a free ticket to anywhere I wanted to go, I would go to North Carolina. I would go to North Carolina because that's where my dad's side of the family lives. I would go to North Carolina for two weeks, then leave. I would leave in two weeks because my family would start getting attached, and then they wouldn't let me leave. But I would go to see them for sure.

North Carolina has lots of amusement parks, but I like King Dominion and Bush Gardens the most. Bush Gardens is better because it has better rides and they are way scarier.

I like to go to this go-karting place there, too; it is so cool. There are lots of go-karting tracks there. I forgot what it was called, but it is right by the beach.

When I went to the beach, there were giant waves that were like 6 feet tall. They were like monsters that were going to eat someone. On the shore there were lots of sounds... birds were chirping, the waves where crashing to the shore, and of course kids were screaming. I went to the beach a lot. I only went on the warm days, but yet again, ever day is warm there, or else there is rain.

That's where I would go, and what I would do if I got a free airline ticket.

If I was given a ticket to go anywhere in the world I would pick Hawaii. I would go to Hawaii because I've already been there and it is super fun. Also I have all my family there. The places I like to go to is the Zoo, the Aquarium, the beach, and the water park.

First of all I like to go to the zoo because every year I go to the zoo. Every year I go, there are new animals. I also like it because the animals there are exotic animals. The animals that I like to see are the giant fishes. They are almost 7 feet in length. There are also penguins and parrots. When you go in the parrot cages, you can buy a bottle of nectar for 1 USD and feed the parrots juice.

The other reason why I really like to go there is the water park. The last time that I went to the water park I had a blast! Another reason why I like it is because I get to go and hang out with my old friends from pre-k.

The second to last thing that I like about Hawaii is that I get to go to the aquarium. The aquarium is always fun; it's the thing that I like to do most. I like the aquarium because it has a fish tunnel, and when you walk through it, it feels like I'm underwater with all the fishes and sharks.

If I could go anywhere in the world I would go to Australia. I'd go there to see all the exotic animals like the kangaroo, also the koala, and all the other exotic animals.

The koala is one of my favorite animals because when I was a kid I saw a documentary on a koala; they're so cute!

Also its pretty warm there and I love warm weather. And I also love to go to the beach because I love to swim, scuba dive, and snorkel, and anything that involves swimming. I'd do that to see all the strange and weird fish underwater, and maybe see the Great Barrier reef. I love to swim!

I would also like to see all the wonderful cities, like Sydney and maybe an opera. I have never seen one.

And I'd try some of their exotic foods. I have heard the locals eat kangaroo (weird).

Those are some of the reasons I would visit Australia if I had a ticket to anywhere.

I would want to go to Californa and learn art with my Grandma, and then I'd go 3 miles out and go to a farming area that smells like COWS!... and ride my horse when I get there. He smells like Cherry Blossoms, and every day I ride him, I would wrap a cherry blossom in wire and put it on his saddle, but now Casey is in Kentucky, and now when I want to go visit him I need to go to Kentucky where my sister lives.

And so I just want to go to Californa because I want to paint with my grandma and spend time with her.

When I get an airline ticket to anywhere, I will go to India because it sounds cool. When I go to India I will spend the first day in a hotel (the rest of the first day). I think India is cool because it has cool people, cars, pets, & drinks (also food).

The best part is the hotels. The hotels are nice, warm, and they have nice friendly service. When you eat the food you think it's the best food you ever tasted. When you taste the drinks you wonder does life ever get better than this?

The pets are super cute.

I heard that India is in poverty. When I get there I will help the kids in poverty.

When I grow up, I will travel in a nice Honda, Jeep, Mustang, or anything else that's nice.

The people are nice because they know how to deal with people.

I will also go to beaches on hot summer days. India, everyone should go to, because it has super cute pets, nice cars, yummy food, amazing drinks, and cozy hotels. Don't forget the beaches.

If you want to live in India that's not a bad choice because it's the second largest country. I will go to Calcutta.

New York City.

I have wanted to go there ever since I really ever heard about it from my Dad when he was telling me that he went to college there.

I asked him about it and he said that New York City is a big city, and that there are lots of people there, and it rains a lot there. When I heard this I knew that with a city came big shopping. This is when I decided I wanted to go to college there and live there the rest of my life.

That same day, my Dad and I went to the library. While he was busy looking at Marvel comics, I was settling myself down by the New York section.

I learned that Times Square is where I would love to go Saturday night, not only because of the shops, but because of the totally awesome light that you'll see.

Sometimes I think about being a journalist. When that comes to mind, so does The New York Times.

Also, as I mentioned, New York gets a lot of rain. I'm fairly sure that this is true. Most people try to stay inside when it's raining cats and dogs outside, but I slip on a T-shirt, hop on my bike and get soaked.

If I got a free airline ticket, Japan would be my destination! I think it is a great place because of the food they serve there! Also, it's the place where they create anime! I'm learning Japanese right now so I'll be prepared. The only bad thing is if you're a tourist the Japanese citizens will think less of you.

I think their culture is fascinating. I only know a few words and sentences. For example, "Watashi ai anata" means "I love you" in English. "Watashi ai inu" means, "I love dogs." Japanese is a complicated language!

I wonder what their hotels would look like. I imagine a lot of pottery & art, if they even have any hotels.

There would be a lot of anime in video stores. Japan is where they create anime. I would be excited for anime because I watch a lot of it, such as Naruto, Naruto Shippuuden, Inuyasha, Ranma 1/2,& Bleach.

I also think their food is great! Mayflower is the only Asian buffet I went to in Alaska, and I love it. I prefer Asian food over American food. My favorite part about Asian food is the sushi, & ramen! Salmon,& shrimp are my favorite sushi. I guess I like shrimp for the ramen, maybe chicken.

Basketball is the best sport ever.

I mean there's everything like TTP (triple threat position); you can pass, shoot, or dribble when you're in this position.

And there is the post up position when you are trying to beat another person on the other team to the basket.

Next, follow through position is where when you shoot a jump shot, you act like you put your hand in the cookie jar until the ball goes in the hoop or bounces off the rim.

And last but not least, the box out position, where you try to put your butt in front of another player and get the rebound when they shoot a free throw or a jump shot.

Then the lay-up position is where you kiss the ball off the right or left side of the square on the backboard and it goes in.

That's my story on the basketball positions.

My desk is where I spend most of my time at school. It's usually pretty organized. It has all of my gazillion textbooks and my one-eyed, "Be Intimidated" fluff ball.

Also it is very sturdy, which is why during an earthquake drill I get under my desk. It has my name on it too, to prove that it is my desk and so I know where to sit.

There is my desk's story.

My favorite subject is math; I love figuring out problems. I love algebra and fractions, they're my favorite math subjects. I love algebra because its fun to work with numbers and letters. But I don't like adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers, or decimals. They confuse me a lot, like how two negatives make a positive - it's complicating.

I like solving problems like 10 to the power of X, times X, equals 200. (Answer: 10 times 20 equals 200), and pan balances. I think that multiplication is super easy for me.

I like to learn new things in math! And that's why I like math.

I am pretty tall and I love donuts. My favorite donuts are chocolate ones. I would say I'm lazy because I don't get enough sleep, but I'm pretty sure I would be tired anyway. I like to organize lots of things - my room, my desk, and other stuff. I don't like to talk much, but when I do, my voice gets really quiet.

I am forgetful because if you tell me something, there's a
99% chance I'll forget what you said. I love to read and I am a fast reader. I've probably read 900 books since the time that I could read. I like to eat yummy food but I am very picky. I don't like it when different foods touch at all. GROSS! I love the french fries at Wendy's. They make the best french fries in the whole state. My favorite meal is breakfast. You know what they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day!

Previously on Warcraft: Buyers market... You have to buy Warcraft first (either Roc or Ft). When you install it you can start to play it right away, or wait till later. If you want to play Battle.Net just click B.Net. B.Net is on the main menu. Some of the games on B.Net are Vampirism Cel,(a favorite for Warcraft players), Hero Wars, Run Kitty Run,& Wintermaul.

If you have the right internet settings you could host games. Beware though, Battle.Net could be very put-downish. One more thing on B.Net is clans.

Battle.Net and the campaign is what you could get hooked on. The races on Warcraft are Orc, Undead, Human, and my favorite Night Elf. The conclusion is if you play B.Net and the campaign it's very fun and time passing. Some people don't like it. Who knows you might or might not like it. Try it and see for yourself.

ROC: Reigh Of Chaos
Ft: Frozen throne. Frozen throne is the expansion pak

If you play Battle.Net you have to choose a gateway. If you live in New York choose the East one. If you live in Texas choose the south one. If you live in Alaska choose the west one. If you live anywhere other than the United States of America choose the classic Beta one.

My favorite animals in the world are hamsters - dwarf hamsters to be exact. Hamsters live about four to five years if you're lucky. All hamsters are different. They are different sizes, shapes, and colors. Did you know that hamsters can reproduce in about 18 days!

My friend had a hamster and it had a litter of 16 baby hamsters. Their favorite food is seeds but that really depends on your hamster; it may be different. Who knows?

Hamsters are very delicate animals. Most of them will probably be as long as your middle finger. But even though they are small they do get hungry, like anything out there. But if you forget to feed them and you have two, the smaller one will be eaten. That's right, eaten. Now isn't that creepy? You should still get a hamster, but just not two in the same cage. Good luck with your hamster.