Thursday, December 20, 2007

Toward the future/from the past

1. Well first of all at first I hated writing this play, I thought it was lame and had no point to it. I had no idea how to start my play it was annoying and frustrating. But when I did start going to it, it came easily. I knew what I wanted to write but just didn't know how to put it down on paper. But when I did all of my ideas came back and I just went with the flow. I think that my play is really strong and is up to date with issues in society. I mean lesbians in high school would be dramatic and fun to read about or watch.

2. I have only one idea for my personal essay and that is... MY BACK SURGERY! YAY! That is always what I write about when we need to write something personal.. Is that what it's supposed to be? Would back surgery be ok to write about? I really don't know. But it's non-fiction and I would have a lot of details to write about and it would be easy. I really don't have any other ideas. I could write about getting caught smoking in 9th grade on the last day of school but that could be inapropriate for school. But it's always an idea. Does this have to have a moral? Because the smoking idea would have a moral but not the back surgery... well it could be... don't get scoliosis... but I really don't think that would work. Other than those two ideas I have nothing... any ideas?

3. If I were to talk to a younger kid s/he would have to be 10 years of age because I don't think a 5 year old could take in all of my advice. My advice would have to come from my experiences and others. I know a lot of people that have gotten into more sh** than I have and I would base my advice off of that. I would probably tell them to be loose but not too loose. To have fun but know you're limits. Of course this would go into affect in middle school or highschool not elementary. When this kid, I'm giving advice to, gets into high school I would have to tell them to have a proper balance. Because if you're uneven you'll most likely fall. And you don't want to fall you want to SUCCEED!

Thanks
~Jamie

Monday, December 10, 2007

the playwrite blog

1. Theme is important in what you write because it shows what the play is about and how the writer came to it. It's the main point of the story. If you didnt have a plot then you wouldnt know what the story is about. The theme gives the reader or audience member the moral of the story. A great piece of literature does need to express an idea or else it will go nowhere and just confuse the audience. Theme tells the whole story in a sentence. You can't have a story without a theme or it won't be a story. The series, Gossip Girl, does have a theme and its the lifestyle of the rich and famous teens.

2. What causes a great book to live forever is if people want to read it. Then if people want to read it they will go tell other people and those people will want to read it and then it will get around and it will become legendary. Books with good themes become like that a lot. A book that becomes legendary is a book with a good theme and tells a good story that people will tell on to the next generation and tell their friends.

3. If I could make an impact on the world I would love to find a cure for Aids or the common cold or some sort of deathly cancer. This would change the world forever and they would remember me for being the on who found it. It would be long-lasting because for the rest of the generations would have no aids, no colds and no cancer. And if I did find a cure more scientists can go off of my data and find new cures for other risks around the world.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

HappYness

1. I would have to define happiness by having someone or something creating joy in your life. It would have to remove any doubt you have or sadness. Some people have happiness come in the form of doing good for others.

2. Happiness comes in many different forms for me. My friends do always make me smile and if I can smile and laugh and have a good time then I'm happy. My friends are always there for me and when I am down they can bring my mood back up which is amazing because I tend to get mad mood swings. Also my boyfriend makes me happy, sometimes, but mostly always. I don't know how he does it but he has a special way to cheer me up and make my day. Food makes me happy also. Like these peacan bars that I make... oh my god they are so good. I'm always excited to eat them. I can never be in a bad mood when I make them.

3. Like I said my friends make me happy as well as my boyfriend and family. They influence me a lot because I'm always around them. It's very rare for me if I don't see atleast one of my friends or boyfriend every day. And I always see my family no matter what. I'm really close to my mom. I tell her everything. And when I don't tell her something bad that happened I always feel guilty and end up telling her. It makes me happy to know that she can listen and tell me that she's been in the same position.

4.This is a great question because my actions affect a whole bunch of people's happiness. Especially my parents. They hate to see my sad or in trouble. It's then when their parent instincts appear. Also my friends don't like to see me do stupid things or make stupid decisions.

5. My greatest need in life would be love. I always feel that I needed to be loved and this could be bad sometimes. Because if someone else does something wrong and they could be mad at me some how I will apologize just so they will calm down and won't be mad at me. I hate when I do this and I try not to but it just happens. I never not had a boyfriend or some special person in my life. And when I don't, I search. which is another thing I shoudn't do but do anyways.



Cya!
~Jamie

Thursday, November 1, 2007

The Past Quarter

Wow this quarter has gone by fast....

1) I really have enjoyed writing poetry. Well actually short stories were ok when I knew what to write about. But yes poetry was my favorite because usually poems just come to me more easily and I don't have to think about introductions or conclusions.

2) My strongest piece of writing would have to be one of my poetry pieces. Like I said poems come to me more easily so it's more fun. I like to think about my past and my friends past to think of ideas. Also love is always a good subject. I have a lot of that happening in my life 24/7. About 3 years ago I used to keep a journal and I would write in it anywhere anytime. I filled three of them with stories, poems and drawings ( I wanted to be a tattoo artist so I would try to do some cool designs or something).

3) I found out that when I write other pieces other than poems I do have to have a lot of preparation. I'm not good at coming up with story plots on the top of my head. So I really think that all those prompts that we did helped with trying to figure out where to start.

4) I really don't know what I would like to pursue maybe non-fiction but I'm not sure. We could work on our own autobiographies. That would be interesting to hear everyone's story. I hate writing dialogue so plays and screenplays would be boring for me.


THANKS!!
~Jamie






Wednesday, October 24, 2007

"The Black Cat" Assignment #6

1) I hate being scared. I hate the feeling of my heart racing, it really bugs me. I'm only ok with being scared when I'm watching fiction horror movies or like sci-fi. Those are the only horror movies I like because I know it could never happen. But like Scream or some ghost horror movies I like to watch but I get nightmares and I don't like that. If I ever do watch something that I think is scary I always watch some funny afterwards such as Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (however you spell it).
2) Other than non-fiction horror movies, I really get scared in the dark. I mean I can be in my room in the dark when I'm trying to fall asleep but other than I can't be in the dark alone. I'm scared of my house at night. I have my boyfriend (or a friend) come over when I'm home alone at night. This one time I was in the woods walking up to a trail to get a good view of the city and I freaked out I did not let go of my boyfriend and on the way back we got lost and I started bawling, he laughed but I didn't think it was funny. I know this fears comes from my dad hidding in my house in the dark and would pop out when I came by and scared the crap out of me. He would also do that in the dark at my cabin walking up to the pub. He would walk behind us and wander into the woods and we would have no idea where he went. Then he would just pop out like nothing happened.
3) For a person to be "mad" they would have to be mentally crazy. The person would have to be talking to himself about taking over the world or something. Being "mad" would mean that you have to be in a straight jacket and locked up in one of those padded rooms where food comes through a slot in the door.
4) For someone to be driven into madness would have to have something horrible would have to happen such as one of their kids die at a young age. Most of the time parents can't take that and start to believe their kid is still alive and they go mad. I knew someone who went a little mentally crazy on the one year of his father's death. But yes either something horrible happens or they have a mental illnes..


Thanks
~Jamie!

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Assignment #5

New Openings:

1) I was supposed to turn 18 six months ago but got that taken away but a cross fire. Ever since I've been watching my family and friends from this view from above and realized that I need to be there.
2) "Where am I? What is this place? What happened? Is this heaven?" I mumbled.
I knew this couldn't be right, I couldn't be dead. Then I remebered the gun shot and someone screaming my name.
3) You find out a lot about your family and friends and what they thought about you when you're dead.
4) Life is delicate object and can be broken easily. Well, I broke my life but luckily I got a 2nd chance.
5) Hi, my name is Riley and I've been dead for six months.





~Jam

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Assignment #4

This story was really strange. It really made me stressed out because I don't get why someone would do that and it bugged me. I noticed that Arnold is really good at persuading because in the end she comes with him. I really wanted to know what happened after that, did he rape her? Did she actually fall inlove with him? who knows but the author should have epilogue.

Ten things I like in a short story:

  1. I really like stories that are suspenful
  2. Most of the books I read have to grab my attention by the first page or else I don't read them
  3. I do prefer books that have teens in them because then I can relate
  4. Mystery books are great because you can let your imagination take over
  5. I love fantasy books that make me want to be in the book itself
  6. Sometimes it's good to read a book about a true story so it increases your knowledge
  7. Adventure is always good
  8. Finding true love is fun to read because it gives you hope and admiration
  9. Losing true love is not fun but interesting to read because sometimes you can learn from it
  10. Conflicts between bestfriends is exciting to read because you can put yourself in that situation and you can choose sides and see what you would do.

Thanks guys

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Assignment #3

Here are two of my favorite poems.. I don't like second guessing my poems so sorry if they are crappy or wierd or something...


This one doesn't have a title...


I want to dominate you
I want my edges to scar you
I want you to be smooth so I can fly away
I want your wind in my face making my eyes tear
I want to bend down and feel your snow in my hands
I want to balance on you
I want to trust you to catch me when I fall
I want you to show me what's beyond your point



This also does not have a title


How could we be apart for so long?
Let's never part again
I don't think I could bare it
I loved the letters
It made me feel that you were beside me
They gave me hope
Your kiss relieved my worries
I just want to stay in your arms forever
We will never let go
And live our future
How could we be apart for this long?
Let's never let go of eachother
Let's never let go




ThAnKs
GuYs


Jamie

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Assignment #2

The piece of writing that really means alot is a poem that my mom wrote when she was in highschool. In my last relationship in 8th grade I related to it alot and actually just yesterday I re read it and I could relate all my problems that I've been having to it, which was amazing because I really needed that.

I am nobody
but I need somebody
to help me
care
drifting
someplace
where?

Silently drowning in
a sea of hidden
mirth and apathy
why?

Trying to reach out
so alone
never quite enough
waiting, waiting
for the end.
when?


Select one of the prompts below:


1. What's a good way to release all your stress? Does it work?


2. Is there something in your life that you can always relate to? How did you find it?




THANKS GUYS!!!
~Jamie

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

First Assignment

HI! I'm Jamie! I'm 17 years old and soon turning 18 on October 5th. My family consists of my mom, my dad and my older brother, oh and myself. I used to be a huge punk rocker and so I still love skateboarding, even though I don't do the action anymore, but I love watching it. I also LOVE snowboarding. I didn't get to do much last year but I'm planning on every weekend this Winter. I'm still very much into classic and hard rock. I have taken french for 12 years but just last semester I switched to spanish because french writing got too hard. I don't like to analyze poems or writing but I do like to write, that is why I'm taking Creative WRITING, not ANALYZING. I mostly write poems that don't rhyme, have a lot of meaning and things that go on through out my life. The next four months I plan to try on concentrating on school, since it is my senior year and I need to boost my GPA. But also I want have fun, make new friends, and enjoy my last year of highschool. I don't know any authors or specific writer but hopefully I'll find someone that I can remember.

Metaphor Poem:

As I look up in the sweet
Dark night
I try counting the stars
And soon realize
Our love is like the
Twinkling stars
Even though you might
Not see it during the day
You always know it's going
To show up sooner or later

Our love is like the
Twinkling stars
Every night is different
And you know that anywhere
You go it will always be
There

Surrounding you




Thanks guys!!!

~Jamie