Photo Contest Entry

Summer is a time to enjoy the day of freedom, and to be completely carefree of all questions. It is the day to be with friends, have a picnic in the park, and then go on a horseback ride through a story setting.

Felicity Merriman

The Trick of the Community

Wow, did I ever fall for something! So, I ran over to the truck, and out popped Uncle Max! I just laughed and hugged him. Miss Acres came out and whispered that my punishment could be over. Max can time travel, and he is the one who sent me here to this school. He switches back and forth between the Auguscalientes, Mexico, and Hollywood. He lives in a small community with Mr and Mrs. Marco in Auguscalientes, and in Hollywood, he lives with Mr. and Mrs. Luis. Soooo...............I spent the day with Uncle Max. We time traveled for a little, and then we sat in a small cafe for a lunch. Uncle Max was so funny! He talked to me about everything, absolutely everything. Even about the author's note in Esperanza Rising, one of my favorite books, after Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm.
Rebecca

Outside

I am sitting in this cloudy, annoying weather, with my laptop, very bored. I accidentally, and I mean it. Accidentally threw my tray of food on Kaya. Sonali told Mrs. What-is-Her-Face, and I am in trouble. I have to sit out here all afternoon and all night with only my laptop for homework, and I can only come during study hour to eat what ever is left of supper. Usually there is not, so while the others are getting to celebrate with lite microwave popcorn, orange juice, leaf lettuce, turkey ham, buttermilk, and coffee, I'll be surviving over whole grain bread, cantaloupe, broccoli, beef, and low-fat cheese. Maybe with condiments if I am lucky. And let me tell you, the only things I like are broccoli, cheese, and condiments. I hate this stupid school with it's stupid punishments. I think I am becoming much too unfriendly in my postings. I'll try to post later. Oh, wow, there is a big giant blue truck in the driveway of our school. I'll go investigate.
Bye!
Rebecca

MY Dessert Party! Oh yeah.

A glorious piece of vanilla creme cake with a strawberry top........
A German Chocolate cake with strawberry and gummy leaves............
Boy, I had an awesome birthday party! This is Ruthie Smithens here, and I am talking about my dessert party. We had a wide variety of paistries.
"Ahhhh!!!! Que deliciosos postres!"
Everyone came except Gwen, Sonali, and Kaya. Gwen still did not finish her exam, Sonali had detention for some silly reason, and Kaya was not invited.
We munched on all the delicious pasteles that the cooks at the school made. My father payed for them handsomely.
Everyone thought that the cakes were yummy! I'm so happy that everyone had fun. I saved some cake for Gwen and Sonali. I felt bad, so I also kept a slice for Kaya.
The best dessert was a strawberry cheescake on a vanilla crust. It was delicately frosted and practically melted in your mouth.
"Do you have gardens in San Francisco, Julie?"
"At my old house. Yes. Not at my new home. What about you, Ruthie?"

"Yes! I had a wonderful garden!"

Fashion and Annoying Rebecca

Kaya is a very pretty doll. Long black hair, smooth vinyl, a nice smile, and beautiful eyes. So Srajana decided to make her this pretty summer skirt. It will be orange and flowery, with ruffles until the bottom. Kaya is very excited because the only things she had to wear were her normal clothes, and a green t-shirt and pair of flats. I have a lot of clothes, so I gave her that t-shirt and pair of flats. She wears the green t-shirt with her Native American dress every day, and a pair of flats, but it's kind of messed up with styles. She looks best in the Native American dress-it is absolutely gorgeous! The skirt will look amazing on her though! And we will try to get pictures up by the end of June, but it's not likely that they will come up soon because of certain glitches in Srajana's camera and sewing. Hopefully by June 30-ish......................
Oh my gosh! Like two weeks of school left! Eeeeekkk!!!!!!!!!!!! It was supposed to end on Friday of next week, but all because of REBECCA, we have one more week. You SEE, Kaya finally decided to tell Miss Principal Acres that we had been bullied by Rebecca and Julie. Miss Acres talked to Rebecca, who said that we were being rude to her and making her do all sorts of things, so she had to be mean. Soon, the whole school was tied in. Even Gwen, who would never get involved in that sort of thing, and NEELA! So, this is exactly what Principal Acres said.
"Students! It has come to my attention that bullying has happened excessively over the past months. And NO! That will NOT be tolerated. And because of that, and because we have no idea who did what and what happened when and when what happened where, we will punish ALL the students by adding one more week of school. And let me tell you, it won't be movies and popcorn, but rigorous studying and work. Finals may be over, but the year is not done yet! Any questions still? Yes, Julie?"
"What about the students who were not involved?"
"ALBRIGHT! This school seems like a place where bullying is an everyday thing. It does not matter if you were involved, or not involved. Everyone will be punished, and that is that."
I looked at Kaya. She whispered in my ear what she thought she heard.
"ALBRIGHT! This school like a where is an everyday. You, or not. And is."
I sighed. Even though Kaya is learning more every day, she still does not know a lot. Maybe the extra school is good for her.
Sonali

Couture and Finals

We might get couture in October! I am so excited. Today, we had our finals. We also were given the results for the first fourth. Here are mine.
Geography-D
Science-A
Language Arts-D
Social Studies-C
Spelling-B
Handwriting-D
So.....as you can see.......I did not do so well. At least I did not fail anything! Bye~I have to study art and music and reading for tomorrow.
Rebecca

GUESS WHAT IS COMING?!!!!!!!

Okay, so guess what Srajana will be getting next month?
Guess!

She's not entirely sure, but here are the three choices;
1. Julie's School Lunchbox
2. Kit's Glassware and Linens
3. Kit's Produce and Preserve
Srajana wanted to get Kit's Holiday Baking Set. But she can't because she decided she would rather get something more useful. Most likely we will get Julie's school lunchbox. Sonali gets school lunch, but Kaya and Gwen can barely afford it. Gwen gets it twice a week because she works for the school to pay for the scholarship, but Kaya gets it every day and hates it. No one can bring their own meal from their dorms unless they go home for lunch, but only Lissie and I have a clock in our room. Lissie knows how to cook, so we have her food for lunch. Anyways, glassware and linens would be better than one plate for us all to share and measuring cups for spoons, and organic vegetables and fruits, as well as a strainer, apron, and mixing bowl, would all be nice for Neela, since she is learning to cook Indian food, because she can't stand the food here, but necessities come first. A lunchbox for Kaya, a thermos for Gwen, cupcakes, sandwiches, and chips, and soup every day available is our first priority. Right now, the only thing they serve is this creme de la coconut or tomato, and sandwiches, sometimes watercress, or lettuce and tomato.
Well, I guess that is it. Bye!
Rebecca

A Trip to the Trails

Last weekend, after Srajana's dramatic Odyssey post, I went to the trails and the park with Srajana, her dad, and her little sister. It was fun! At the park, I stood on third base and hit a few balls too. Gwen and Kaya could not come with me because they are studying for their huge final exam. I am in utter exasperation with them because they take forever on their tests. Gwen because she is so scared of losing her Honor Scholarship, and Kaya because she can't understand word problems. At least now you can have a normal conversation with her. Gwen needs to get a C on the test or higher so that she can go to AG Daisy next year. Kaya can solve math problems quickly, but its the word problems that stump Kaya's brain. But onwards!
This is a river that runs throughout the place we live. But I can't say what river it is because that will attract stalkers. All I can say is that it is a very muddy river.
This is me waiting for Srajana and her family to be done skipping stones. But it is very nice.
Here is me sitting on a fence by the beautiful river leaning against a post-Srajana's sister was so worried I would fall of the fence!

Here is me sitting on a much older, rugged, mossy fence deep into the green forest. Here in Oregon, it is like this everywhere! (Except old, rugged, mossy fences.)

Well, that was my post for today! I have to help Ruthie practice Ashokan Farewell on the violin for her solo at our end-of-the-year concert on Tuesday. She just switched from flute to violin. The last day of school is next Friday! Whoop! Whoop! Yahoo! Personally, I think my posts and pictures are getting better. And all commentors, thank you so very much!
-Sonali Mythri Matthews