First, wake up. Begin thinking of all things you are currently not allowed to do, and how to get them done.

 

Self-centered Expert Tip: If your parents are the ones holding you back, make sure to nag them. Nag especially when they are on the phone or in the shower. Any other times when they are busy will be good times to strike. The key is to get them to say yes when they are not thinking straight. (Later you can always hold them to their word).

 

2. Stay in bed till your mom has told you over three times to get up. If your mom does not make you get out of bed by force, get comfortable and stay in bed tell she has told you five times. Be aware that she may pour water on you, if you are not out of bed by the seventh warning. Punishment for not getting up may vary from family to family. Make sure to get up in time to have one hour to prepare for school.

 

3. Once you get out of bed, bolt for the bathroom. You must get there before your siblings, in order to hog it. Once you are there switch on the light. Take at least one hour getting ready. If you are a girl spend an exceedingly long time doing your hair to get a natural look. Afterwards spend another eon doing your makeup, then stare at yourself for a moment to take in the pure beauty of your face. After all of this, put on some savvy clothes (even if they are not your style make sure to be up to date so you can express yourself in a unique way just like everyone else). Make sure to practice a fake giggle, and or work on your alligator tears. If your sibling asks through the door if you are okay simply shout “None of your business”.  If you are a boy your preparations will take less time. Apply generous amounts of hair gel (1/4 of a bottle is recommended), to keep that new look fresh and awesome. It is extremely important that you take thirty minutes on your hair, that way your siblings can experience full exasperation, and you can practice that cool smirk you’ve got up your sleeve. Practice groovy smiles in the mirror. After these preparations, put on a up to date shirt and some skinny jeans. Get out your shoes (they should be either tennis shoes, boots, or black zip up shoes that come up a little bit past your ankles.) Anything otherwise is unacceptable. This is so that you can be unique, and fit in.

 

4.   Head to school. Make a mental note of who is acceptable to hang out with and who is not. The people you are friends with will make or break your popularity.  Ignore anyone who is not cool. This category includes kids who swim against the crowd, teachers, and kids younger than yourself. As soon as you get out of the car start taking a bunch of selfies. When you are in class shoot spitballs, and pass notes to people. It will make them laugh and boost your appearance of fashion.

 

5. Go home and wonder why your life feels so shallow and fake. Everyone likes you but you don’t know any of them for the real person. Deep down inside you know they feel the same. Go to sleep that night. Wake up next morning. Repeat the whole thing.

Once a Donkey (whose name was Spud) was being driven down a mountainside in a hailstorm.  He was a stubborn beast, but even so, his master (who was named Mario) was very fond of him. The two often got into trouble because of the Spud’s behavior, and Mario had been advised by several people to stop taking the “troublesome beast” on all his road trips. Mario was however determined to continue using the donkey, and that was why they were coming home in the hail. Spud had trampled a fruit cart, to get at some shiny, red, crisp apples.  By the time Mario had gone to court, and been sued, it was to late to beat the storm home.

Spud didn’t seem to care about the trouble he had caused. In fact, he got busy listing every complaint he could think of. #1 The apples were not nearly as crispy as they had looked. Those people selling the fruit were stealing people’s money for rotten, old, shriveled apples. #2 Mario had taken far too much time in talking to some guy who had a white wig, a black robe, and a funny looking hammer that he banged on the table (the judge). #3 Now they were in a miserable hailstorm. Everything was conspiring against him!

Spud suddenly espied his stable at the bottom of the mountain. He was tired, and what was worse hungry. After all those apples had been horribly bad. He listed his complaints again. He glanced down the mountain. He decided to jump. He gave an exited bray and began to lumber towards the cliff edge.  Registering what Spud was doing, Mario caught hold of the donkey’s tail. It momentarily stopped his mad flight to the edge, but only momentarily. Spud gave him a pleading look, then struggled forwards. Mario held on. They inched closer. One of spuds feet inched over the edge, then another, then they were plummeting downwards. Mario was still holding spuds tail when they hit bottom.

That was the way they were found. They had only fallen about twenty feet, so they lived. Sadly, Mario’s hand (they one that had held onto the tail) was amputated. Spuds tail had to go too. They both learned a lesson. Mario learned that sometimes holding on won’t help. It can hurt friends, and one’s self.  Spud learned that it is recommendable to take advise.

The original story is known as THE ASS AND HIS DRIVER.

I am Dream Girl and I am a horrible speller and sometimes a horrible writer, but I love little kids, art, photography, and hope to be a teacher someday. I can do dishes, mow the lawn, make pizza, babysit, and do my homework without complaining (most times).  Kids aren’t stupid! Their grades don’t define them! In our society the person who gets an A+ is the smart person. This is a stereo type that is holding us back.

 

     Dyslexia and other problems like Dysgraphia are considered scourges of the earth! However some side effects of these problems include artistic ability, engineering skills, entrepreneurial skills, and of course the well-known reading and spelling problems. Kids with these ”scourges” are considered stupid. In a society where reading and spelling are very important Dyslexia is a scourge, but is it. Tom Cruise, Albert Einstein, JF Kennedy, Mozart, Winston Churchill, Kiera Knightly, Walt Disney, Orlando Bloom, these are only a few of the many famous people who have dyslexia. Dyslexia isn’t the only thing that makes it hard for kids to learn. Many times, they just aren’t ready for school, and every lesson feels like spinach being shoved down there throats. (sorry Popeye)

 

I have been told a few times by kids that they think they are stupid because they get Cs on tests, but they aren’t. You aren’t either.  What really counts in life is Loving God and people, common sense, and being yourself. Now I will give you three examples of people who did bad in high school but turned out just fine.

 

Walt Disney dropped out of high school at age 16 to serve in the army. He was not allowed to join though because he was too young. He joined the red cross and drove an ambulance covered in cartoons which he later put in his films. He was useful and had life skills and now his company is known everywhere.

 

My uncle was a C student in high school. When he got out, he went to a community college and got put in remedial classes. Soon after he gave up.  10 Years later he had become motivated to go back to college so he could be an engineer.  He did so well that UT gave him a scholarship for his master’s degree. Now he is about to get his first job fixing broken down bridges.

 

My mom dropped out of school at the end of 8th grade. She loves to learn but hated school. She loves to read, study nature, and math. I am kind of glad that she didn’t do college because she is always home and can help me with school. She teaches me and my 4 siblings to live life and I am very grateful for her.

  

Remember that list of a things I can do and like to do that I gave you at the beginning. You have one too, you just need to write it down. You will be surprised at how much you can do, so write it down.

He was so learned he could name a horse in nine languages, so ignorant he bought a cow to ride on. -Benjamin Franklin

 

P.S. Don’t drop out of school, just don’t let it be the only thing that defines you.

Importance of Common sense

KJV Proverbs 16:31 The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

NIV Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained in the way of righteousness.

NLT Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained by living a godly life.

Recently our Church visited a nursing home to sing hymns with the people there. Before we left with our dad, my mom told me to try to make friends with some of the people there, and possibly become pin pals with some of them. I grabbed my notebook, so that I could get names and addresses. (There address is there room number and name). We got to the nursing home, and several older ladies came to sing with us. The piano wasn’t tuned very well, and the voices cracked, but Joy and Peace were in the atmosphere. Some of the people had straight faces, but others had a faded smile on there worn lips.

After we finished the songs all of the kids in our group went and gave the ladies hugs. My brother doesn’t like hugs, but he hugged some one, and they told him “I love you”. I think it was sweet. Someday he will look back and appreciate it, but at the moment I think when he looks backwards on it he feels awkward. After the hugs I was kind of like, how do I get these peoples addresses if I don’t even know them. So I just took up my courage and my note book. Kneeling down to one of the ladies, I asked if they would like to be pen pal’s? I told her that I would try to write, but sometimes was not always very quick about answering back, and explained that mom had suggested that I get a pin pal. We exchanged addresses. I got another woman’s address too.

I am about to write my first letters, and am thinking to do a small water color flour or some sort of art and a paragraph or two about what I fell they need to hear. I would like to encourage you to do the same. Churches and other groups often go to the nursing home as a service to the community. If your church goes often, you could grab a ride, and a pin pal. If you don’t know who to go with you can ask around or go yourself. The people at nursing homes don’t expect your letter you be an essay, they would even appreciate something as simple as I LOVE YOU on a card. I highly encourage you to change there life for the better by just writing a note once a month, or week.

-Dream Girl