Avatar

I haven't seen the movie Avatar yet, but I definately plan to. The story line is incredible and the visuals themselves are fantastic. Put them together and there is only one word that sums them up: EPIC. Considered to be the most expensive movie ever, Avatar is also said to be the longest. With a running time of about 2-2 1/2 hours, it tops most of the movies I've ever seen. I can't wait to see it!

I'm reposting a poem I put on my blog a while back. It was from a Writer's Craft experiment we did in the poetry unit. We took a spirit journey somewhat like that of the Native Americans. With Ms. Stronach's help, I've titled it now as The Forests of Life. Enjoy!

Memories and Werewolves

So, for Writer's Craft we had the opportunity to write our own novels. My novel was similar in subject matter to a couple of others in the class. Possibly because of the Twilight series (retch) a few of us wrote stories that involved shapeshifters, specifically lycanthropes. My novel was the story of someone named Taylor, who was bitten by a werewolf. I've decided to refer to werewolves as "Hounds" in this novel. It's not finished, but I have a small piece of it done and I decided to share it.

The other thing we've been doing is memoirs. We've had to right three so far, maybe I'll eventually write more. The one I'll post is titled Memory is our Time Machine and is about some loves of mine, and is more reminiscent than a memoir.

2010

My first post of the new year. I wonder if I'm alone when I say that I don't really notice the years passing. The holidays come and go, and I know that after certain events (ie. holidays), then other events will occur and there will be some changes. The seasons are more noticeable to me than a year's passing.

I have hopes for the new year. Two friends of mine started a new relationship on midnight of the Eve and I wish them the best of luck. Exams are approaching fast, and the first semester is nearly done. I'll miss the classes I've had since September.

Writer's Craft was really fun. I think I might take the novel writing course next year, just to see how it goes. Math was actually enjoyable this year. Those of you who know me will know that I hate math class with a passion. But dropping to college level and having classmates I know well and can laugh with, as well as a good-no excellent-teacher, really makes a difference. English has been fun too. My class isn't too dull, and we try to make things interesting with Ms. Knapp's help.

With the new year comes a new play. This year's SEARS competition promises to be interesting at least. We have some new people, along with a number of familiar favourites.

I enter the new year with anticipation, not just regret. My courses for the second semester will be great, I know it.

To those of you reading, I hope you had an enjoyable Christmas and a wonderful New Year's Eve.

Best of luck in the new year!