Holiday Hurrumbah!
Time’s flied all this time, and the holidays have come! yay… after all that hard work at school I think we do deserve some time off don’t you think? 2 weeks…. WOOOHOO! HOLIDAYS HERE I COME…….
Well, don’t be worried, I will still be posting, commenting and doing polls, but first let me relax in the shade of the palm trees in Hawaii. And Spain, and Italy. I must go there some day I just MUST. Sorry! Anyway, before we make a fuss, I want you to please rate my blog out of a percentage of 100, I got the idea from Aaron in Tasmania. You can judge me on:
Creativity, Comments, Friendship and Posts, also my interesting links and what I write 9if it is cool, nice and amazing!) and you can think up the rest. I can’t wait to see what you think and don’t worry, I won’t be broken- hearted, I just need the truth and some lovely advice. Cross my fingers… oh and also the new poll is coming soon! STAY TUNED MY GOOD MATES! 
And the answer to what colour my colour poem was from, IT WAS GREEN! Well done to Sam for getting it right and to Stephie who tried!But for now… let us Go With the Flow!
Choosing my Theme ( Fauna) for the Year!
I have taken part in the 2008 Comment Challenge, and so this is something important I have to do, choosing from 5 things to do on a list, I chose to do ” Why I chose my Theme”. So if you are curious, read on! And I hope this post will earn my a good result in the Comment Challenge. Wish me LUCK!!!
Basically, I chose my theme because it caught my eye and I couldn’t help myself. I thought to myself, it would really suit my blog and was the type of design I really liked, as well as it was very popular. But I also chose it first to examine how it looked on my blog, and after a couple of days with the experimenting, I felt satisfied and thought it was the theme for me. I couldn’t possibly change it…
Why did I choose such a Theme out of piles of them which were all as brilliant as mine? Well, sometimes you get that feeling that you must have something out of thousands of others, no matter if they are better. That feeling where you see a precious ash- haired porcelain doll for example, out of many others and feel it must be yours even if it isn’t the prettiest. Everyone has their own opinion, and mine is Fauna…. taking this theme off would be like throwing it away, and I wouldn’t like to do that to it after it has decorated my blog.
So these are the reasons I chose my theme… and not a teeny thing can change my opinion!
A random theme!
Such a Colour As Me Poem
Such a colour as me means a whole amount of thingsA world we live in, bursting with grins, jumps of joy and relief in the eyes of those who feel freedom nesting among their limbs, heart and soul “Just Relax!” the swaying glossy sea of grass chants“Relax!!!” the wind whistles in your ears if you listen close enough
Their tune echoes in your memory for long, it dances whimsically in your heart
You shall forget the days of melancholy, anger, and sadness
Seeping through you will only be the illumination of courage and joy… a long life you’ll live perfectly
It feels like a comfy, warm cloak made of fields of grass concealing the icy chill of the day from you, hushing you to sleep with a lullaby when you are having nightmares It smells like a satisfying fragrance erupting from the prettiest flower, peppermint lingering on your breath, your neck, dissolving on your tongue…it reminds me of the peppermint chewing gum I chew till the salt disappears
Peace and quiet, only your hesitant breathing sounded. It will make you cool, calm and collected in this relaxed atmosphere There would be no special word for its appearance, but I tell you it is like a whispering Oak Tree, singing comfortingly to you in an indescribable language you’ll regret you don’t understand but it makes you close your eyes, dream of heaven, with a beam drawn over your face
This colour is bright, not yellow
But full of might
You may see this colour part of an apple or tree
Why don’t you guess it, a favour for me? T
hink to yourself: Hmmm, I wonder, what colour could it be?
When you’re done let me know soonIn your comment, guess the colour, some time around noon (If you guess it at Noon, you’ll have better luck!)
There are many clues to decipher…
Poll 1: Computer or TV?
In my previous post I said I’d be putting up a Poll of the Week, where everyone got to decide from 2 things which they’d prefer most. Every week the Poll will be called something new, a different name. Please choose what you prefer, it doesn’t have to be the answer everyone is choosing. Just enjoy this, and remember in your comment write which you prefer and why. I’d really like to know what you all think:
- Computer or TV?
Reasons to choose Computer:
* You can play Games, research and study for exams as well as talk online to family and friends
* You can use it for homework, and if you miss out on any TV program, you can go on the internet and find out.
* It can be used for fun, and important things such as research. Also, downloading songs etc. There are many important things on the internet that we can use which are very helpful!!
One Of These Buttons Will Get Me Out Of Here
Reasons to Choose TV?
* On TV you can watch programs, movies and music channels with the latest video-clips and songs including TV episodes and programs
* It is fun to watch in spare time, especially your favourite TV shows
* You need it when you are bored, and if there is something you like ex: Soccer, you can watch it on TV. There’s always something interesting on TV! Some people say they can’t live without it…
Well, the choice is yours, consider the reasons, and think hard. When you are done, post a comment with your vote and reason why. In the end, I’ll count how many people voted for TV and Computer, and whichever has the most votes wins the Poll… CHOOSE WELL! And you can always change your mind, though no more than twice!!!
12 Candles Are Lit!
Happy Birthday to me I guess! Just last Wednesday, September 10th, was my all time waited for birthday!! After a busy, tiring day at school, I rested my bag by the couch in my living room of my new Double Story House (Just 2 weeks ago my family and I moved out of our house to a new lovely one!!) and sighed…. at school all I got was a sweet birthday card from Sokeina, and a most talented drawing by Momtahina. It was great!! But from others, I received punches, here and there, to say the truth it wasn’t what I was hoping for. Maybe a bit more spice would have done the day. Still, the punches gave me luck, happiness and a splendid birthday.
A chocolate mud cake was awaiting me on the table, chanting to me, calling to be eaten and devoured like never before. I obeyed, with my stomach rumbling and an eager sensation to eat lingering in my stomach. We all dug in, unfortunately no candles, but there were always those 12 candles painted in my head, flickering in the soft breeze flowing through my head, that itself whispered me a satisfying “Happy Birthday!”.
With a rough but soothing pat on the back, my siblings murmured their “Happy Birthday Nadine” sentences to me, chocolate smeared all over their mouths, as if they were the cookie monster who had just gobbled up a new, delicious chocolate cookie…My mother smiled, I grinned, and flopped onto my bed, a huge beam spread across my face. Squeezing my eyes tightly shut I made my wish all tucked comfortably under warm covers, yet I wait intently as every second ticks by, until the time will come that it will be granted. I lie in wait. 12 candles were lit that day, yet when I fell asleep, they blew out cautiously and carefully one by one, knowing their job was done. 12 Candles are lit by day, unlit by night.
I was satisfied… a brilliant birthday, but now I have grown birthdays aren’t as exciting as I thought they were. I can’t believe it, just saying it makes me feel unusual…
I still pray my wish will come true though…
Votes are In! A Thousand Thanks to All!!!
A thousand thanks to all the wonderful voters who’ve helped me decide finally which choice of the 6 word stories is best, you’ve made my day. Thank you. Secondly, the votes are in, it was quite hard to decide and it seemed many had different opinions but a few still agreed. After a tough time sorting through the comments, this is what you’ve decided:
1. She chanted enthusiastically from her heart: 0
2. Triumph is written all over her: 0
3. The determination glimmers in her eyes: 2
4. Spurring on Till Her Bones Ache: 1
5. She/ He cheers with Endless Pride: 0
6. Victory clings to her/his spirit forever: 3 (Including my vote)
7. Striving, supporting, encouraging, you dances joyfully: 1
8. Courage wipes her off her feet: 0
9. Yet she still stands with Faith: 0
10. She represents her team’s vigorous spirit: 2
It was very tough, with a lot of ties between many sentences, yet with a lot of sentences having no votes… I see you all voted well, and I thank you for your votes and brilliant choices that have helped me come to a decision.
I shall do Number 6, 4 and 3 because I felt they were equally excellent and Meghna, Anand and a few other voters are good with writing, so they’d know which gave a good image in your head. Thank you Anand and Meghna, for the awesome advice and help!!! AND OF COURSE TO THE REST OF MY FRIENDS, THANKS FOR THE VOTES YET AGAIN!!!
P.S I have an idea! I am thinking of making Poll of The Week, every week about anything example: Do you prefer vanilla or chocolate? Etc. Do you think it is a good idea? How do you feel about the winning sentence? Do you like it?
Me + Other Pro Runners= ???
Me Against the Other Pro Runners
That one Thursday after the Athletics Carnival day, the finalists from Belmore South gathered up with shaky hands and legs. We began with the tough races on the chilly morning!! Each school screamed their lungs out for their school mates, hoping they do well and win. If they do, a million screeches of joy echo along the park, so that you’d have to block your ears.
(The Junior 800 metres) 
(Sprinting Time)
As I raced hurriedly along the track, the 800 metre race ( I had come 4th out of the top 5 they want on Day 1 of the Zone Carnival, so this race was to determine the finalists), I swivelled my head around to look at who was behind me. And it turned out many were so close to me that they could reach out their hands and touch me… then came the nerves. Oh no! My heart skipped a beat; my face was wet with worry, weariness and pain. Once comfortable breaths were coming out as struggling gasps. I winced as I sprinted the last 50 metres, my legs yelling at me to pause, just for a second, but I ignored. I had to finish, and I knew I wouldn’t finish it off looking like a sick monkey about the collapse. So I sprinted, reached the finish line with a sigh, but unfortunately as soon as my legs touched that line, I knew I hadn’t made it… and that feeling always haunted me. But I was proud. So was my school, they greeted me with open arms and smiles when I lost the 100 metres, not even caring if I’d lost. And at that moment I knew I would have been nothing without those vigorous cheers from my friends.
And so on other races went, with students so fast their legs were a blur. Most had been trained, so they found it easy… with a Hot Dog scrunched in my mouth, 2 Milky Way chocolates by my side, I scrutinised the proud faces of Fonzalina, the 9 year old (I think) girl in our school who brought nothing but happiness among us and was a fast runner, and Hafiz, the 12 year old unbeatable Senior Boy runner who can run as fast as the most speedy animal in the world and should be called the “Running Machine” as I’d put it, were chosen to represent our school for the Regional’s and we were all very proud and counted on their victory to make us jump up and down. Hafiz had even won a medal for Fastest Senior Boy Runner. He deserved it.
Even though I was most utterly disappointed with my performance, and with what happened with the Senior Girls Relay Team last (Which I was part of as well), my heavy heart was healed by the laughs and warm “Congratulations” from the most important people in the world. More important than any race on Earth. Friends and Family.Which brings us to the sum which is now crystal clear:Me+ Other Fast Runners= Unsuccessful Performance
Click to Enlarge!! Most are of me, and some with my sister… I hope these pictures give you a clearer idea of the Carnival’s appearance!! AND not to forget the cramped 800 metre races!
Help! Help! Help!
Help! My class must do a 6 word story using an image from FlickrCC, looking carefully at the picture we want, and using good words to express what this person/thing is doing or feels etc. But I cannot choose from any of my sentences and neither can my friends. So I would like to hear opinions from some good friends of mine, YOU, since I can’t choose from any!! Please let me know which is best:
1. She enthusiastically chanted from her heart
2. Triumph is written all over her/him
3. The determination glimmers in her eyes
4. Spurring on till her bones ache
5. She/he cheers happily with endless pride
6. Victory clings to her/his spirit forever
7. Striving, supporting, encouraging, she dances joyfully
8. Courage wipes her off her feet
9. Yet she still stands with faith
10. She represents her team’s vigorous spirit
Can’t wait to hear your suggestions! Remember, choose 1 only!! Bye for now…
