The Ugly Duckling

The story begins when a swan's egg has somehow gotten into a Mother Duck's nest along with three of her own duck eggs. When the eggs finally hatch, it becomes painfully clear that the baby swan is not like any other duck in the barnyard. At first Mother is concerned that he may be a turkey chick, but once he jumps in the water, it is obvious that he is no turkey and Mother is quite proud. Unfortunately, the rest of the barnyard is not impressed with his abilities. He immediately becomes known as the ugly duckling. Everyone teases and pecks at him. Even though his mother tries to protect and console him, reassuring him that it's okay to be different, he finally can bear it no longer and runs away.

Soon he finds himself in a distant marsh where he meets a new friend, the Wild Duck. The Wild Duck doesn't mind the way he looks and the two become great pals. But the poor ugly duckling is not very lucky and soon the two become separated when hunters show up in the marsh. Unsure of his best friends fate, he wanders on alone. Along his journey he meets many interesting characters and finds himself in difficult situations. Somehow, our little hero always keeps his chin up and pulls through. Finally, it is Spring again and a wondrous thing has happened; the ugly duckling has been transformed from a gawky, gray bird to a magnificent swan. And wouldn't you know, he is not at all proud. For a pure heart is never proud, and our little friend has the purest of hearts. And so (you guessed it) he lives happily ever after.

Topic: hope

Theme: It doesn't matter how you look outside but the way you are in the inside.....and like the story said a pure heart is never proud.

Immigrant Proposal

It is a sad thing for those who walk out and leave there family behind, and unprotected. I.C.E goes to immigrant houses and jobs and takes the away as if they were a piece of garbage. Leaving their children and family behind not knowing what’s happening, and who then one day their children would have to go to an adoption center.

Many Mexican family members are losing their jobs because they don’t have papers and some are scared of going to work because they’re afraid of getting deported. This problem is really affecting their financial state. This contributes to our social economic problem.

My intentions are to help many family’s that consist of immigrant relatives. To help Americans and other nationalities realize that Mexican immigrants don’t affect us with their presence in any shape or form in this country.

This issue becomes a problem when there are many immigrants that don’t want to hear about any proposals related to this issue. They don’t really believe in a solution to this problem there afraid it’s a way of getting tricked, and deported by the government. The government needs to understand that this issue is going to affect them if they don’t realize they need to stop it.

This may seem silly to you all but its going to help some immigrants win there way out of deportation. My solution will help many families in a financial and emotional way. It may not seem fair but it is, it will give them a chance to shine.

By giving them this chance, many American traditions will extremely benefit from the new green card holders. American traditions that will sky rocket will be Elton John album sales. And businesses like white castle and Starbucks, 50% of the people drinking caramel macchiato would be of Mexican descent, this would make 1,000’s of tamales and champurado businesses close and would drastically decrease tortas, burritos, and tacos sales. 50% of the stock market would be owned by the Hispanic community. This is why Mexicans should be allowed to stay because they will form a big part in the community.

And yes there are people who might oppose to this because they’re tired of waiting in a long line at Starbucks. Or get upset because all the Seinfeld shows are sold out because they’re all taken by Mexicans. But that’s they’re fault because they need to come early or make a camp fire outside the day before just like Mexicans do. But still they did not create the world so they’re simple opinion does not make a difference.

I shall now therefore humbly propose my own thoughts, which I hope will not be liable to the least objection.

I heard from a very knowledgeable source “Mr.Tonemi” that many I.C.E agents who work in the deportation center are really good at playing tic-tac-toe. Which is why I propose to you all that immigrants should get to tic-tac-toe there way out of deportation.



First, an I.C.E agent and an immigrant will play tic-tac-toe. Second, if the agent wins the immigrant must be deported. Third, if the immigrant loses you go best out of three. Finally, if the immigrant wins the tic-tac-toe battle, the ICE agent must give up his green card to the immigrant.

One of the three advantages is that the American traditions will skyrocket, imagine all the immigrants drinking caramel macchiato. Another advantage will be that immigrants will become expert tic-tac-toe players traveling overseas for competitions. And last but least, burrito pizzas will be invented and will become the greatest food sensation in the 21st century.

In conclusion if my proposal will be implemented, many Mexican families will not have to deal with the financial, emotional and discrimination issues that come with being deported. Immigrants facing deportation would have an opportunity of a life time to tic-tac-toe they’re way out of deportation. This opportunity does not only benefit them but also this country’s traditions and businesses. And lets not forget the extraordinary delicious invention of the burrito pizza.

2008

So far I have accomplish many goals. And I'm so happy because one of them was to get my driving permit. I was very proud of myself because I got up every Saturday morning since September all the way to December and still went during my Christmas break to class to finish it and take my test. In which I did and I A's my test. I did really good in class and my attendance was really good so my final grade for my permit was an 'A'!! And I was also very happy because I got a Rank in J.R.O.T.C now I'm private first class. Which for me its pretty good for only being here in a very short time.

2008 was a long year I went threw my ups and downs. I cried I laughed but most importantly I stayed strong and never gived up. One thing that I realise this year is how important family is. How there always gonna be there for you when you most need them. How they are there to care for you and watch over you. I used to think I had no family we were never close but it was all because I never tried to spent time with them. But now this year finally its the first time I spend thanksgiving, Christmas and even new years with my family my uncles aunts, cousins and grandma. I had so much fun it was so nice how everyone was having a good time it was soo funny how everyone was joking around to make each other laught. This was a Christmas Ill never forget I even cried cause of how happy I was.....and then everyone started joking with me but it was all cool.

So for this year I want to make shure I become a better person. How? Well by being respectful to everyone around me making shure I appreciate what I have. Not making the wrong decisions in life. But other than that I really want to lose weight I gained 10 extra pounds and well yeah I need to lose them before I gain even more so that's one thing I want to do this year. But also by this year no later than October I have to get my license. That's my main goal this year besides keep doing good in school but better, trying my best no matter what. Another year has come and I have to make the most of it appreciate what I have. Even do more surprises are coming more obstacles and challenges. But its all good I'm staying strong no matter what.