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Friday 20 December 2013

Short Story

Writing a story in Engish. I have no idea how I will be able to write a short story, 500-1000 words. I write in so much detail and describe every little thing, my "short" story will be 100 pages! 
Well it's about a boy who once had everything. A great family, a beautiful house and lived in a big city. His dad ends up losing his job and they take everything. The boy and his family end up moving to a small village and learn to live with nothing. It doesnt go as planned and life gets harder. The family is still as close as can be, happy to be together but missing their past life.

Wednesday 11 December 2013

Dessert


A little birthday dessert before my birthday! Gotta love Moxies! 

Sunday 8 December 2013

Work Work and More Work



The Nook is the home away from home. It doesn't really feel like work. The staff makes it enjoyable and are so great to work with. I try to get as many hours as I can, so pretty much every day but it's a great restaurant to work at. 
3106 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB

Tuesday 3 December 2013

Practicing Dialogue





http://texts-from-disney.tumblr.com/post/32099123685/20-day-princess-challenge-day-thirteen-two
I stand there furious while watching these two princesses fight. What could Lottie and Jasmine possibly be arguing about now? If only I was close enough to actually hear what's going on. They slowly walk down the stairs and stop. I am now two feet away while they disagree. Blah blah blah.

 " I don't have time for your nonsense," implies Lottie.

 What nonsense? Man,  I wish I was able to piece this story together!

 “ To much going on in this married life of mine,” adds Lottie.

 Ok, that is true, she is very busy.  I cross my legs and turn away so they don’t realize I’m eavesdropping.

 “ha! Ya right, I’m the one that has no time,” shouts Jasmine as she crosses her arms with a disgusted look on her face.

“Ok ok whatever you say Jasmine. You go and carry on with what you were doing, “replies Lottie. “Besides I don’t really care if you have time or not.”

 They both look at me. Shit! They know I have been listening. Act normal act normal. They look back at each other and continue. Oh thank god, I would have been pulled into this conversation if they realized I was listening.

 “Don’t be mad Lottie, you have no idea what’s going on,” adds Jasmine.

 “Fine!” yells Lottie. “Ill go ask someone else for help.”

 Oh boy, please don’t ask me for help.

 “Fine be mad!” replies Jasmine.

 Lottie turns her back towards Jasmine and starts walking. She stops and says, “I will, whatever Jasmine.”

 “ I don’t care,” pouts Jasmine.

 They both turn and go separate ways. Wow I thought to myself, they are very upset. Why did I just listen to that? It was pointless. But what was it about? I think I should go and find out.  Nah, I’ll sit in my seat and drink my tea as I question their argument.

  Legend
-          Dialogue

-          Non verbal
 

Monday 2 December 2013

Thursday 21 November 2013

Puppy Love



Thinking about dialogue

1.  i. Went around the school. Sat at the upstairs windows and front of the school
     ii. Listened to the conversation until it was over or couldn't hear anymore. 
     iii. Two girls and a guy, two guys
     iv. It felt awkward to be writing exactly what they were saying. It felt wrong and inappropriate. 

2. Most conversations were bland. No emotion or content were expressed and people just talk for the sake of talking.

3. I can apply this to my writing when someone is bored or not interested.

4. Personality and character is revealed through conversation when someone talks loud or fast, quiet or slow. Everyone talks differently and has different personalities. When someone talks fast or loud they could be outgoing and not shy. When someone talks quiet or slow they could be shy or embarrassed. 

5. When more than 2 people talk in a conversation everyone talks differently. Some people talk more than others and seem to be more enthusiastic about the conversation. Many sentences are left unfinished because other people in the conversation but in. 

6. I was surprised how boring peoples conversations were. Many people sounded very depressed and not interested in talking. 

7. The differences of written and spoken conversations are that written conversation can not be exactly how the person feels. You can easily add different words to show emotion and content. Spoken conversation you have to act out what you are trying to say to make it be heard the right way. Similarities of the two is that written conversation can be boring and exciting just as easy as spoken conversation. 

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Imagery


1. Why did you select this passage? Why did it appeal to you? 
I selected this passage because I thought it demonstrated exactly what was asked. As I read this paragraph I could see the food and feel what Jacob (the character) was feeling. It appealed to me because the imagery was clear and easy to pick out. 
2. What type of imagery is most common in the passage?
Visual imagery is most common in the passage I chose. Many line create a clear picture for the reader. 
3.what is the best snippet of imagery within this passage? Why is it so effective? 
The best snippet of imagery in this passage is kinrsthetic imagery. The line that reads,"I want something I can sink my teeth into, something that crunches." It was the most effective because as a reader I could easily feel my teeth sinking into food and biting into something crunchy as I read this line.
4. Is the imagery positive or negative? How do you know? Give some words as examples to support this. 
The imagery is negative. It is negative because he is describing how bad and gross the good is. "Dragging the fork through the gravy covered heap." This is a good example because it made me picture the gravy as hard clumpy mush. The word glops makes me also see clumpy and thick gravy. 
5. What mood/emotion is being created by the author? How do you know? 
I believe the author may be trying to make the reader feel sorry for the character Jacob. Trying to put the reader in his shoes and be disgusted by the food. I know this because Jacob is mad and disgusted that he doesn't get anything better than clumped gravy. 
6. What is the purpose of this piece of imagery? 
The purpose of this imagery is to create a picture for the reader. Be able to feel what Old feels like and what Jacob is going through. 

Tuesday 19 November 2013

Just cause

Beautiful yellow roses I got for no reason :) can't top that 

Monday 18 November 2013

Daily log-November 15th

A monkey lands on the moon-writing Prompt


 My story
The thought of being a short and hairy creature crossed my mind when I woke up this morning. As I climbed out of bed  I developed the chills and could only think about my dream. A strange dream that I couldn't piece together. I jumped back into bed to recapture the warmth of my soft flannel bed sheets. I covered my iced body with the warm sheets, connected to my bed trying to recollect the events and the meaning of my dream. A rough haired animal, a monkey. Ok so I dreamed I was a monkey but why was I on the moon? The cream coloured sphere located in dark space. Hmm. I was sent there! That's write. My little monkey body was sent there to find something. It's all coming back now. So I was sent there, sent to the moon. A place that is so quiet but yet so loud. My hairy paws stuck to the surface like glue as I sprang out of the spaceship. Hands pressed so hard up against my side I swear I have bruises. I don't think I am able to describe the smell. Maybe a sweet, heavy smell. Damp and musty like. That's all I remember. I don't remember what I was trying to locate either, it'll come back to me later today. Anyways, the stars were enormous! Shimmering white like crystals just floating in mid air. Far away in the distance of course but looked as though i could reach out and grab them. The cold breeze hit me again as I sit here on my bed, summarizing my dream. I remembered the atmosphere around the moon being dark and scary. I was so alone and didn't know what to think. My dream felt so real. I have no idea what I was there for. My twisted thoughts of how I ended up here in my bed, human. 

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Wednesday 13 November 2013

Character Tweets

Jacob
1. @August "August, I cant work with this animal. I dont know anything about big beasts like this."#Afraid
August
2. @Jacob "Jacob u will do fine. Rosie is an amazing elephant! So ive heard. Just give her some time. #patience #elephant
Marlena
3. @August "are u sure he can do this? She could trample him + kill him!" #worried 
August
4. @Marlena "He will be fine Marlena. It will be funny watching him struggle. Shh" #sorrynotsorry
Jacob
5. @August "I'm worried for myself. She could kill me with her toe." #bigfoot
Marlena
6. @Jacob " Jacob! You dont have to work with Rosie. Shes huge + I dont want you dead!"
Jacob
7. @Marlena "I gotta show August I can do this. He thinks I'm nothing. #ImNothing
Marlena
8. @jacob "he doesnt think that. He knows you are more than nothing and so do I." #something
Jacob
9. @Malena "Thank you. You really know how to brighten my mood." #closer
Jacob
10. @August "August can we talk?" #important
August
11. @Jacob "Your great for the act. The big beast will become you best friend" #Rosie
Jacob
12. @August "Thats the thing. I dont want to get attached to her." #leaving 
August
13. @Jacob "I thought Marlenas act inspired you to join this show?" #inspired 
August
14. @jacob "She isnt going anywhere and neither are you." #Wrong #turn 
Jacob
15. @august "ok boss. Whatever you say." #stuck #commited 
August
16. @Jacob "Good. Im glad we are on the same page! #business 
Jacob
17. "I love falling in love with a gorgeous woman that's taken." #unfortunate #problems 
Jacob
18. @Marlena "Im gonna leave, run away from this circus train." #unsure #runaway
Marlena
19. @Jacob "Jacob, you can't! We need you, I need you." #please #stay
Jacob
20. @Marlena "U dont need me. U have August, your horses, + a gorgeous elephant." #NoNeedForMe
Marlena
21. @Jacob "This isnt fair. U can't just quit because of me. I have done nothing wrong." #unfair
Jacob
22. @Marlena " Thats the thing, Ive been doing everything wrong. Digging myself deeper." #deeper
Jacob
23. @Marlena "I just have to leave + get away from what I started." #badstart
August
24. @marlena "Marlena darling! I need your help! #wife 
August
25. @Jacob "Jacob! Why dont you give Rosie a bath! Cool her off!" #Water4elephants 
Marlena
26. @Jacob "Jacob, we will talk later. I promise. Coming August!" #neverends 
Jacob 
27. @Marlena "I will wait Marlena, I will wait." #patient 

QuickWrite- tell the story

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They sold us the island for just 5 dollars. When we were sold this stupid piece of land I thought it was a waste. Sure only it was 5 dollars but why? Well we arrived on the island and everything was going great. We walked around for a bit and soon had to find shelter because it started to storm. My family and I huddled under a huge branch hoping that the rain would stop. In the distance there was clear sky and sun, well sure the rain would have to stop soon. Did it stop? Nope... The next couple hours was disastrous. We were only there for the day and all it did was rain. Why? Couldn't tell ya. The island literally turned to a swamp. Knee deep mud and it was freezing cold. My first experience on this stupid island was shit. So it was a bit of rain, who cares but why was this island only 5 dollars? The question was still pounding my brain as I explore. Finding cool looking shells, rocks and ugly bugs on the beach. Wow isn't this fun. No friends and no where to go but still trying to figure out what's wrong with this island. When I come up with a story I'll write in this journal. 

QuickWrite minion

If I were to get a set of minions for a week I would go on a vacation! I'd go somewhere where there is an amusement park and water slides. I think the minions and I would have the best of time and go crazy. In the movie Despicable Me the minions never sit down and are always having fun. If I were with a set of minions they would drag me around everywhere and we would all have a lot of fun. They would make me act like a little kid again and be more adventurous. 

Daily blog- November 13th

Saturday 9 November 2013

Pancake Brunch


Pancake brunch with the varsity girls volleyball team! Had a great season with fabulous ladies and enjoyed this brunch! 

Wednesday 6 November 2013

Reading Assignment #3- Text Connection

Water For Elephants (235)
Text to Self-Connection. A text to self connection that I found while reading my novel Water For Elephants was when Jacob meets the elephant Rosie. He falls in love with her right away and they become best friends. He feels responsible for everything Rosie does and has to be with her all the time. Not only does he care for her and love her but he protects her. I can relate to how Jacob feels with Rosie. My family and I adopted and dog from the rescue shelter and he was titled my dog. The first time i spotted him in the kenel I knew i had to bring him home. I feel 100 % responsible for him and will always take care of him. We actually get seperation anxiety when one of us leaves. Last year when he was only 3 months old i spent every single day with him. Jacob spends every single Rosie. Jackson (my dog) definitely knows hes mine, he follows me everywhere. I love knowing hes all mine and that he will respect me no matter what. Rosie the elephant knows shes Jacobs and they have created a bond that will never be forgotten.

Text to Self Connection

Water For Elephants (215)
Text to Self-Connection. While reading this novel I found that I am able to relate to Jacob (the main character).I definitely don’t work in a circus or do any of the jobs Jacob does but I feel the same way he does in the story. This Text to Self-Connection is connected with my Text to World Connection post below. In the novel, Jacob witnesses violent behaviour to the animals given by the manager of the circus. He has no choice but to stand there and watch everything that is happening. He feels helpless and sorry for those animals. I could say I feel the same way. Out there in the world today many animals are experiencing cruel and violent abuse. Many of them are actually circus animals. A website that I read described the way animals are treated while in the circus and that it is still happening. The helplessness Jacob feels is exactly how I feel. While reading those articles I felt helpless and hated that I was able to do anything. Wishing I could go and save all of those poor animals. Jacob wasn’t able to save or do anything about it either. He had no choice but to sit there and hate on everything they were going through. I feel for him and hate knowing animals are going through awful abuse every day.

Text to Wold Connection

A text to world connection I found while reading was when August, one of the main characters displayed aggression towards the elephant Rosie. While reading this part in the book it got me thinking about how there may be many situations related to this one that occur out in the real world. I honestly didn't want to search animal cruelty within circuses because reading about it puts me in a depressed mood, but I did look it up. I came across a website (last chance for animals) that talked about training and how elephants are beaten until they give in. How the animals in circuses are unhealthy and depressed. August, the terrible man in the novel abuses the poor elephant until she gives in. It's all for the crowd he says. the novel describes how the animals live behind bars at all times and have to live without teeth. The website states exactly the same thing. Teeth are knocked out to prevent biting and cages are used for housing and traveling. While reading the book and the website I just couldn't believe how humans could be this cruel. Both describe how people are against circuses but no one is doing anything.
Danielle Robak

Daily blog-November 6th

Friday 1 November 2013

October 31st date

October 31st was a very relaxing day. The past couple weeks or actually month have been crazy. I've been going from one place to the next and not being able to have any time for myself. Thursday October 31st was the first day I didn't work, didn't have volleyball and didn't have to rush without eating and thinking. I enjoyed a beautiful lunch with my boyfriend Rhett at the forks. We had the afternoon off so we were able to walk around and look in all the shops. One of the little shops was turned into an art gallery, it caught my attention so we went to look at all the canvases. Abstract paintings are my favourite. I love all the colours and for some reason I love how easy it looks. There was an abstract painting in this gallery that I would love to buy. It was 6000 dollars... I couldn't afford it! Well I still was able to snap a photo of it to share on my blog. One day I will buy an amazing painting like this one or even paint one myself. Well my day continued... Looking in more shops and enjoying the feeling of being free. 


Daily blog- November 1st

Thursday 31 October 2013

Last year of volleyball

Sturgeon Heights Huskies
 High school went by so fast and it's hard to believe I'm already in grade 12. I enjoyed every year! Each year I really looked forward to volleyball. I played all 4 years while in high school and I'm very happy I did. These two young ladies were with me all throughout high school and were out there to win. I wouldn't of had the best 4 years if it was for these 2. As of today we have 1 game left and playoffs. It went by waay to fast and I'm gonna miss it. 

Daily blog- October 31st

Daily blog- October 30th

Wednesday 30 October 2013

BlackOut poems

These blackout poems are really interesting. I will admit they are hard to write because there are so many words and before you read the story you have a poem in mind. Sometimes the articles don't match with your idea and you gotta start over. I will continue to create these poems even when this assignment is over.