Tedtalk: Adora S.

The fact the our generation will be the new leaders has nothing to do with adults listening to us but how responsive we are to the adults. When you want something done or you are arguing that "childish is an insult and adults need to listen to the kids" its not the adults problem, its ours. We, as the next generation, must take the initiative because guess what, adults don't care about that. I think, and this is MY opinion, is that when its time for us to be the new leaders we will become just that, but thats a choice. A lot of people don't want to be the new leaders and that is something this generation must take to mind because there will be a heavier burden on there shoulders if this is all unexpected.

Class assignment: Ad. for a best friend

An ideal best friend to me would have certain personality traits and characteristic. I'm looking for someone is strong, tall, and brave. A good friend would stick up for me even if they know I'm 100% wrong. They would never be mean or hurt me intentionally. They would always have my back and make me smile just by smiling at me. They would cheer me up and cancel their plans to make sure I'm absolutely O.K. The ideal best friend is most importantly loyal, honest, and kind..

Perspective of Art

     Most of us aren't even that hard to understand, it boggles my mind how people spend hours standing in front of us and pondering they're ideas on what we might mean. Can't you take a picture? It lasts longer, though I can't really say that with the consideration of the tight security around here. Not to mention this awful glass case I've been put in, can you say "claustrophobic"? And I absolutely hate all the attention that I'm getting...GO SOME PLACE ELSE! If you don't mind that is..but what's the fascination? I've been sitting here for years and it happens everyday...I'm stared at by complete strangers who judge me and put these labels on me...they snare, they fill the crowded space with "hmm" and "oh?", and just stand and stare. There are so many other paintings just like me...so why me? Is it because of the calming strokes of the blues and dark purples? Or maybe its my lovely red frame? You wouldn't believe how many darn fingerprints are on my case right now....how are they actually suppose to see my whole self when so many people are poking at the glass. Now I know how fish feel... Anyways, I'm thinking about what they could possibly be thinking about, and I think its how beautifully the stars are painted on me and how artfully placed they are. They pop out of me compared to the dark and calming strokes. I wish I could talk to you more but the museum is closing and its time for the custodian to wash away the waved lines of finger prints left by the palms and fingertips of strangers, I'll be seeing you.

Courage

                                               

     Courage can be summed up in just a few words as a definition in the dictionary:" the ability to do something that frightens one". Those words have no meaning until they are actually true. Fear is a true contender to courage, because without fear, we would have no courage. 

     My father is a lineman. This means that he works on power lines, electricity and hangs off the side of a helicopter almost every day for a living. He is courageous because he knows that he risks his life every day for a purpose, to put food on our table and pay bills. He works long days and has suffered many surgeries. Yet he still works as a lineman.

     Years ago, in Louisiana, hurricane Katrina hit and destroyed the homes of many people. My father went down there to help out and get the power back for the people. There was no food, no water, and no where to sleep. All of the lineman had to sleep in one big tent that flooded frequently. Some lineman arrived at the scene and refused to work in those conditions and immediately left for home. Law enforcement was drastically outnumbered in this area and surrounding areas, which caused them to retreat.

     Since then my father has been to Louisiana ,and other southern states, still taking jobs and helping out people and getting power back. He shows courage by risking his life so that other people can have things such as a place to live, food on the table, water, and other materials. If not for people like my father, who would go through such circumstances to get electricity running again?