...NO REGRETS...

I am a senior now! My life has been great so far! I recently just turned 17 years old, got a tongue ring, and kind of been out of control. I just have to say, "i have no regrets!"

The Situation

Cast: Rosa Parks, Jay Gatsby, & Beyonce
Setting: Sonic Drive-Thru
Situation: J. Gatsby wants Beyonce & Rosa Parks to pay for their own lunch at Happy Hour.

Narrator: Pulling up in Sonic’s Drive- Thru, in Raleigh, on Frayser- Raleigh Road, Jay Gatsby pressed the little red button on the Sonic Menu.

"Hi! welcome to Sonic! Would you like to try any shake for buy one get one free today?" says the Sonic Representative joyfully.

"Yes ma'am, I would. We have three seperate orders ma'am." says Jay Gatsby.

"Hold Up! Hold Up! Hold Up!," Beyonce says loudly, "Three seperate orders? I don't think so! You are about to pay for me and Mrs. Parks lunch today!"

"I don't think so! Why should I have to pay for everyone's lunch?" Jay Gatsby asks.

“Why should you pay for everyone’s order? You knew before we pulled up in this Sonic drive- thru that you were going to buy lunch for everyone in this old voltswagon beetle today. Don’t play stupid, Jay!” Beyonce says in a irrational voice.

“So, let me get this right! Both of you rode with me to get something to eat thinking that I was paying for everyone’s order? Is that correct?” Jay Gatsby asks in a calm tone.

“Well that would be the right thing to to Mr. Gatsby,” Rosa Parks speaks slowly, “It would be very manly and polite if you would pay for two young ladies lunch today.

“And you kno she right Jay!,” Beyonce speaks, “Now go head and ask us what we want so you can pay for our food. I already see that I want them cheese sticks with marinara sauce on number 5.”

“Sir, would you like to place yor order?” says the Sonic representative.

Narrator: The Sonic representative became highly irritated. Not wanting to loose one’s job, the Sonic representative remained friendly. Jay Gatsby finally decided to pay for the two women orders due to the encouraging words of Mrs. Rosa Parks.

“Ok Beyonce! So you want the number 5? What kind of soda?”

“Yes, I want the number 5 with a Pepsi.” Beyonce says happily

“What would you like Mrs. Parks?”

“Oh no! Mr. Gatsby! I wouldn’t want to die from this horrible fast food! I don’t want anything.” Rosa Parks said chuckling.

Beyonce laughs, “Hahaha! Girl you crazy! Now come on old sport! Hahaha! Go on and order!”

“Oh my gosh! Yes ma’am I’m ready to order.” Jay Gatsby speaks to the Sonic Representative.

“I’m listening sir.”

“Okay. I want the number five with a medium Pepsi. I also want the number 7 with a large coke. Yea, I don’t want the buy one get one free shake.”

“Okay sir. That will be $11.76.”

80 Word Dash

I am a woman that hardly anyone notices. Yes, I am African American. As anyone can see in plain sight, I am tired, over-worked, and under-paid. Yet, I still stand for America. I am an example of all hard working women in America. Still I say, “Why should I stand and take a picture in my predicament now? Look at the clothing on me!” No, I am not smiling. It may because I am not happy. I stand here with a mop and broom in my hand. This is a symbol of my hard working, independence, black pride. Like I said before, I stand as an example of all black women in America.

Poetry Response

http://loc.gov/poetry/180/127.html

1. Title and number of the poem: #127 Hate Poem

2. Who is the speaker of the poem? "I" --> possibly the author: Julie Sheehan
Is the speaker of the poem involved in the action or outside of the action? In and out because she & everything about her hates "you"
Use one adjective to descibe the speaker(or main character in the poem): hateful
What in the poem suggests that trait? the description of how she hates "you"

3. What is the setting? anywhere

4. What is the situation? A girl, from head to toe, and everything that deals with her hates "you"

5. What is the subject of the poem? hate

6. What theme does the poem present? hatred
What in this poem suggests the theme? The constant use of the word "hate"

Personal Choice: Gurl.com

As you may know, my favorite website is http://www.gurl.com/ . As a teenager I absolutely love this website. So I looked up some information about this website that you might be interested in.

My Glog

10 Years of Memory

2000
I could never forget it! I was in the 1st grade attending Scenic Hills Elementary at 3450 Scenic Highway in Raleigh. Our principal was Charlesetta Brown. They placed certain –smarter- students in a class separated from others and just so happen to be one of those students. Our teacher name was Ms. Broom. She’s a nice old lady and a great teacher. At that age, I didn’t know what a best friend was; I was cool with everyone in my class. There was no actual fad because everything was cool to us. My favorite movie for that year was the entire “The Air Bud Collection”. The most popular song probably was the Barney theme song. Sometimes I wish I was young again.


2001
I was in the second grade in 2001. I was still attending Scenic Hills Elementary School. I don’t remember my teacher name. But she was an old Caucasian lady, kind of tall, sometimes mean, but always willing. She gave a lot of work also. My best friend name was Marvin. We had been friends since kindergarten. We were always together. There was no current fad at all. Well, at least we weren’t thinking of one. My favorite movie for that year was Spy Kids. It was the best! The most popular song was Survivor by Destiny’s Child. I still listen to that today. What I remember about that year is that my best cousin/best friend , Shamiria, swallowed her ear ring. Oh my god! I miss her!





2002
The year of 2002, I was in the third grade. I don’t remember my teacher name. I do not remember my teacher at Scenic Hills Elementary School. I remember my principle, Mrs. Brown. My best friend was my cousin Shamyria. My favorite movie of that year was Agent Cody Banks. It was like a Disney Movie. There was no current fad at all! We were young and just living life. The most popular song was Hot in Here by Nelly. What I remember most about that year was the good lunch cookies we had and the time I spent with everybody.

iRobot P.O.V.

Mad as hell, the detective aimed the gun at several robots. Doctor by his side, she explained to him that they are property of the URS and they will neither harm or danger. The detective knew, without a doubt, that one of these robots was not normal.

After shooting one robot several times, the detective aimed his gun at another. As he was about to shoot directly in the head, another robot further down the row tilted his head and looked at the detective.

The detective immediately screamed at the doctor saying, “Go! Leave now!” Still she did not go. Chasing after the robot as fast as he could, he lost it in an instance. Walking around the robots slowly, the detective tried to figure out which one was Sonny.

A Child In A Car-Seat

A child in a car seat
Is like a bird in a nest
All buckled up
Safe and at rest
A blanket pulled over
And mama keeeping watch
Rearview mirror
Sharp as a clock
Child wakes up
Starts crying again
Bottle in mouth
Child's at ease

Questionnaire With Lenise

What is your favorite day of the year?= My mother's birthday because that is another day she is in my life!



Love or Money?= MONEY!!!

When was the last time you smiled at someone?= I just smiled at you!

Do you believe in heaven?= absolutely, yes

What makes you happy?= BOYS!!!

Am I Lying?

1.
My birthday is the 30th day of September. Well, for my first birthday party I was excited. I was turning one year old. During my party I actually was enjoying myself. Then my mother became sick. Of course I didn’t know what was going on; I was only one.

My mother started screaming and hollering for no apparent reason. I’m sure someone knew what was wrong with her. Suddenly, there was a huge pile of water on the floor. “Oh gosh! My mother drank too much water!”

We had to rush to the hospital so the doctors could fix my mother. When she went back there she was still screaming to the top of her lungs. I actually heard her in the waiting room. When I was allowed to go back there, I was shocked as can be.

They gave my mother another baby! It was a girl and she was crying for no reason. “Why did they give my mother a new baby? She already has me!” Then they say she is my sister. Now I have a sister born on the same day as me. This was officially the worst day ever. I couldn’t even have a descent first birthday party. To this day I will forever be upset.

Guess What!

It's happy all the time

It even always shine

Sometime it may get cracked

Or maybe even dry

You use it when you talk

And sometimes when you cry

When you see it, you feel refresh

Or joyous I guess!

My Last Will and Testament

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT
of
(Name and Surname)
Lenisey Pooh- The Baddest
(Identification / Social Security Number(s)
555-92-8345
(Address)
1254 Jefferson Ave. Memphis, TN

I hereby declare that this is my last will and testament and that I hereby revoke, cancel and annul all wills and codicils previously made by me either jointly or severally. I declare that I am of legal age to make this will and of sound mind and that this last will and testament expresses my wishes without undue influence or duress.

I would like for my room and my entire collection of teddy bears to go to my beloved, youngest, favorite sister C-C. I would like for my cell phone to go to my bestest friend A-A. I would like for my mother to take all of my clothes that she would like to remember me by and the what;s left of it to go to homeless children or the Goodwill. I would like to give my collection of all famous signature lip gloss to go to my best friend V-V.

What We Learned

Being young means that you are naïve about things that go on.


Being a young person means learning to be independent.


We are humans, we have feelings, and we do want to achieve great things. We just need more activities.


The most valuable lesson I have learned while at MASE is to stay out of drama and keep to yourself.


People respond to kindness.


Black church shoes are the worst fashion trend at MASE.


My favorite places in Memphis are the Stax Museum and the Pink Palace.


I will remember getting my class ring!

*About Lenisey Pooh*

I am a regular prissy young lady. I look at myself as a regular teenage girl with many likes and dislike, do’s and don’ts, and friends and enemies. I have favorite fast food restaurants, hobbies, and stores. I also have least favorites of the three. The question you may be thing is: Is she a regular teenager?

Maybe I should explain to you my favorite fast food restaurants. Well I absolutely love Pizza Hut and Checker (used to be called Rally’s). If I could, I would eat there every day. My other favorite restaurants are Papa John’s, Krystal’s, and Burger King. I wouldn’t eat there as much as my most favorites.

The restaurant that I hate the most is Captain D’s I don’t really know why, but it could be because I do not eat seafood. Furthermore, my other least favorite restaurants are McDonalds, Wendy’s, Sonic, and Piccadilly. For some reason my younger sister wants to eat Sonic every day. Why? It gets annoying and disgusting after awhile. Then, McDonalds is just nasty anyway; it’s like school food or even worse.

Memphis

Home Sweet Home
Starter of business, family, and music
Fearless, dangerous, yet cool

Carjacked? Robbed?
Shot? Raped? Try to be safe!
Cold-blooded, brutal, yet exciting

We have blues, hip-hop
Rock & roll, even soul
I tell you “Memphis is the place to be.”

Pride? Of course.
Cheap? Maybe
Spacious? A little bit.

I’m not going to lie
We do have gangs
Rude, dirty, heartless
Gangs

Smile --> Star

My smile- the brightest star in the sky

Look! Make a wish!

I wish, I wish, upon a star

Just shine upon me from afar



From the fair you see me shine

Twinkle a little

Or maybe wink

Never will I attempt to blind



You wonder

What makes my smile smile shine so bright

It is as if

I am your guiding light

Lips! What shall I do with you?

Lips! What shall I do with you?
Lip gloss? Carmex?
or a little Chapstick?
You look a little dry
What shall I say next?
Drink a little water.
Eat a little snack.
Lips! You are the best at that!
Glossy!-you look pretty now-
Dry?-you will never be again-
Lips! You bring out my smile!
Lips! You are all mine again!

My Favorite Food Poem [Junk Food By: Thomas Burns] " I love this poem"

Burger,
Fries,
Milkshake to go
Load me up
With God only knows

Big Mac,
Whopper,
Lay it on thick,
Bring me a bucket
I’m gonna be sick

Wimpy,
McDonalds,
KFC,
They are all the same
Ways for killing me

The Mall

With my friends
All dressed up
Spending Money
Like we put on make-up

The mall is packed
It's a spring sale
You better not steal
Or you're going to jail

Food Court
Nail Shop
Aeropostale
And Bebe

We spend money
Like the people on t.v.
I guess the mall
Is the place to be

Self Interview

1. What is your living situation?
My household contains four people, me, my mother and my two younger sisters. We recently moved into this three bedroom house. Unfortunately, my room is the smallest, but I do have my own room. Unlike myself, my sisters have to share a room. We love our new house and hope it brings joy to our family.

2. What are the particular challenges of your life?
My challenge is dealing with my sister. She is very ill, mostly in the head. She has temper-tantrums, bipolar issues, and more. Currently, she is on medication. She also have a in- home counselor. My mother saays I have to deal with her until she gets better. This is a very difficult challenge for me.

3. What is your favorite family activity?
My favorite family activity is vacation. I love those times. Mostly, because I love being around my mother. She's like my big twin sister. Anyway, we would go out of town to a water park and more. We actually spend time together; because when we are home, we barely even see each other. I am always up for a vacation with the family.

I have a

new desk,

nightstand,

alarm.

Bed?

Better than that

A futon

Its mine?

For the 1st time?

It's mine!

My ending to The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

“I—I—I have not Mme. Forester’s diamond necklace!”

He looked at her and said, “Stop lying!”

“Why would I lie? Do you see the necklace on my neck?”

“No.”

“Ok then. Now what are we going to do?” she said with an attitude.

“I’m not doing anything; you’re on your own on this one. Sorry, but that necklace probably cost more than our house.”

“Whatever! It’s your fault we had to go to that party anyway. You had me going there knowing nothing I wore was going to be mine. Now we have to pay for this expensive necklace. So, you’re going to put some type of money in.”

Raising his voice he said, “You better tell that lady that her necklace is gone! We don’t have any money to buy a new one or anything, so get to calling!”

“Better yet, I’m just gone go over her house and tell her to her face, because I wouldn’t want to get any news like this over the phone.”

M. Loisel put on his coat saying, “give me the keys; let’s go.”

Both M. & Mme. Loisel got in the car. As they drive to Mme. Forester’s house to give her the breaking news about her expensive diamond necklace, Mme. Loisel gets nervous. She starts to bite her nails and tap her feet as if she were scared. She didn’t know how Mme. Forester would react about her necklace. “Will she be upset? Will she sue me? Will she even mind?” Mme. Loisel said frantically.

Fifteen minutes later they arrived at Mme. Forester’s house. Though Mme. Loisel was scared, she walked up to the door and rang the door bell bravely. At first Mme. Forester didn’t acknowledge the sound of the doorbell at all. “Thank god! She’s not even here!” Mme. Loisel said happily.

I wish someone had told me . . .

I wish someone had told me that being a teenager is complicated. We have to deal with so many things. We have to deal with puberty, acne, boyfriends/girlfriends, younger siblings, school, work, teachers, students, haters, and friends. We're young and that is too much on our shoulders. I thought being a teen would be fun, the free life away from parents. It's not! It's hell, so far as I can tell. We have to do so much. You would think turning sixteen was fun. "SWEET 16" NO! More like "SOUR 16". I'm still doing even more work at school, 11th grade. I still don't have a car. I still have to deal with my little sisters. I still have to deal with haters. Welcome to the teen world! Adult life here I come!

My Smile

A smile
Upon my face
Glossy lips, all teeth white
I say "cheese" very happily
Click Click

Acrostic Poem

Laughter of a young child that
Encourages others.
Never
Intimidated by what
Someone says.
Enlightening towards others.
Yield. Behold my beauty.

Purposefully, I'm quiet.
Opposing one's view of me.
Optimistic. I am.
Hiding the true me.

Thoughtful Alphabet

Always Buying Candy. Double-bubble. Explosive Fireballs. Gumballs. Hershey's. Ice-cubes. Junior-mints. Kit-Kat's. Lifesavers. M&m's. Nerds, Optional. . . Pop-rocks, Questionable. Reese's. Snickers Taste Unbelievable, Vigorous, and Worth-while. eXplore Your Zeal!

No! Not Vegetables!

Beet, Beans, Broccoli
Oh! No!
Eww! Artichoke
I think I have to choke
Cabbage and Celery
Chard and Chicory
All these vegetables
They're nasty and sickening
Yams, Turnips, Squash, Peas
I know you don't think
I'm going to eat all of these
Vegetables are what I hate the most
I'd rather be eating peanut butter and toast

True/False Quiz

Here are a few statements about me. Some are true and some are false. Please take the quiz. You are to answer the questions from 1-10.

1. I have two older sisters.

2. I have a cousin name Korona.

3. One of my sisters and I have the same birthday.

4. I like the color blue.

5. I love animals.

6. I have a pet bird name Tweet.

7. My favorite soda is Dr. Pepper.

8. Math is my favorite subject.

9. I keep lip gloss in my purse.

10. I once met the actor/singer, Miley Cyrus.

Who Me?

Lenisey
Pretty, Smart, Innocent
Sibling of two wonderful sisters
Lover of cotton candy and boys
Who fears all animals
Who needs more attention
Who gives love and care
Who would like to see a successful adult life
Resident of M-Town
Pooh

What Should I Eat For Breakfast?

One Monday morning we had to go back to school. "Why today?" my sisters and I say barely waking up in the morning. Nevertheless, we still had to go to school. Sun still hasn't risen. Children at the street like a pack of wolves. But they had to wait on the school bus somehow. Without eating breakfast, I got in the car at the sound of my mother' yelling, "come on girl! We're running late!" My stomach growled like a wolf howling at the moon.

Dropping my sister off at school, we drove off hearing the horn of a train. Oh no! We we're running late and the train had to come today. To our good fortune, the train didn't take long to pass. We still had time to get breakfast.

By the time we got off the expressway I hadn't decided what I wanted for breakfast. Mom asks what do I want. Yet, I still don't know. We drove down Union Avenue like a turtle lost in a desert. Cars drove by like road-runner. "Danvers? Ihop? Burger King? McDonalds? I can't decide."

Mom says, "IHOP has pancakes. Burger King has cini mini's. Mcdonalds has sausage and biscuit." I'm late for school. Mom is late for work. I'm hungry.She's frustrated. I guess I'll get Burger King. Cini Mini's are my favorite.