This week I have been reading David Archuleta's autobiography. It is called Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance. I <3 David Archuleta, and this book tells about David's life and how he came to be a singer. Ironically, his first real inspiration came when he was watching the first season of American Idol. Little did he know that within a few years he would become the runner-up of season seven!
Four songs that I chose to be on the "soundtrack" of this book are:
-Keep Holding On by Avril Lavinge: David had to persevere through stage fright at the Utah Talent Competetion when he was little.
-Don't Stop Believin' by Journey: Although he hated the sound of his own voice, David's love for the way singing made him feel was stronger.
-On and On by Mac Miller: When David was 12, his dad got him tickets to see the American Idol finale. After the show, he was singing in the hallway, and Paula Abdul overheard him. After he sang the line, "You're gonna love me", in the song, And I am Telling You I'm Not Going, Paula pointed at him and screamed, "I'm gonna love you!" David describes this as a magical moment. He wanted it to go "On and On" forever.
-And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going by Jennifer Holiday: David was inspired to be a singer when he first heard Tamyra Grey sing this song on American Idol.
After I finish this book, I will have read thirty-five books this year. I still need one poem book, one biography, and two informationals. If you can help me out, please do. How was everyone's break? Mine was great, if you're wondering. ;) Does anyone need any book reccomendations? I'll do what I can to help, if you do. Don't forget to feed the fish! :)
-- Alexandra
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Monday, April 18, 2011
English Blog Post Number 2
Hey, everyone! :)
This week I have started to read the book Everwild by Neal Shusterman. It is the second book in the Skinjacker trilogy, and I really enjoy it so far. It is basicly about a land called Everlost, which is where you go if you die and don't make it to the light at the end of the tunnel. I know, crazy, right? Anyway, so only children can enter Everlost, and they are called Afterlights. In this book, there are three main characters; Nick, Mary, and Allie.
One character I would like to meet is Allie...and not just because her name is close to mine. Allie is very determined. She knows what she wants and she almost always gets it. She can sometimes seem cocky though, and I don't know if I could get along with that.
Four questions I might ask her would be:
1. What is it like being in Everlost?
2. How do you deal with the fact that you are no longer living?
3. Do you ever miss your friends and family?
4. If you had the opportunity to be alive again, would you take it?
I think the answers to there questions would be something like:
1. Everlost is a very strange place. You have to be careful that you don't stand still long enough, or you will sink toward the center of the earth. Also, it is odd because you can see the living world, but it is dull in comparison to Everlost.
2. I like it better now that I am no longer living. Although, it doesn't seem any different. You are surrounded by people who are also dead, so it's not like you're the only one.
3. Of course I miss my friends and family! But honestly, I don't remember them very well. I have been dead for two years now. I more or less miss the idea of having a family to miss.
4. No, I would not take the oppurtunity to be alive again. I don't feel as if my time in Everlost has been long enough.
So there's my blog post for this week. I still need some informational books and a couple more poetry. Is there anything else anyone needs? You help me, I help you. :)
This week I have started to read the book Everwild by Neal Shusterman. It is the second book in the Skinjacker trilogy, and I really enjoy it so far. It is basicly about a land called Everlost, which is where you go if you die and don't make it to the light at the end of the tunnel. I know, crazy, right? Anyway, so only children can enter Everlost, and they are called Afterlights. In this book, there are three main characters; Nick, Mary, and Allie.
One character I would like to meet is Allie...and not just because her name is close to mine. Allie is very determined. She knows what she wants and she almost always gets it. She can sometimes seem cocky though, and I don't know if I could get along with that.
Four questions I might ask her would be:
1. What is it like being in Everlost?
2. How do you deal with the fact that you are no longer living?
3. Do you ever miss your friends and family?
4. If you had the opportunity to be alive again, would you take it?
I think the answers to there questions would be something like:
1. Everlost is a very strange place. You have to be careful that you don't stand still long enough, or you will sink toward the center of the earth. Also, it is odd because you can see the living world, but it is dull in comparison to Everlost.
2. I like it better now that I am no longer living. Although, it doesn't seem any different. You are surrounded by people who are also dead, so it's not like you're the only one.
3. Of course I miss my friends and family! But honestly, I don't remember them very well. I have been dead for two years now. I more or less miss the idea of having a family to miss.
4. No, I would not take the oppurtunity to be alive again. I don't feel as if my time in Everlost has been long enough.
So there's my blog post for this week. I still need some informational books and a couple more poetry. Is there anything else anyone needs? You help me, I help you. :)
Monday, April 11, 2011
English Blog Post Number 1
This week, I have started to read the book Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer. It is an exciting read that tells about how the world changes when an asteroid strikes the moon. I have only read the first two chapters so far, but it seems to be really good. The characters in this book are definitely realistic. Miranda, the main character, is a teenaged girl who has to deal with friend problems, as well as her parents' divorce. Miranda's problems are not uncommon for some teenagers today. Throughout the entire year, the best book I have read would have to be Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. It has to do with werewolves, but not in a weird way...in a good way. Shiver was reccommended to me by Emily Kilmartin back in December...or something like that. This year, I have read thirty three books. I could really use some short biographies, poem books, and traditional literature. Help me out if you can! :)
--Alexandra
--Alexandra
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