Homecoming

Saturday was my school’s homecoming dance-the first high school dance I had ever gone to. It was my turn to get all dressed up. I started the search for the perfect dress, and soon enough found it. I knew when I tried it on that it was the one. It was dark brown, floor length, swooped to the side, and was gathered by a rhinestone broach (I love rhinestones!). To go along with my dress I got some pretty rhinestone flip flops (totally me), a necklace, some earrings, and my grandma’s hand beaded clutch. I was honored that I was allowed to take it. As I got my hair done and got all ready I felt so special. I clean up pretty dang well! I couldn’t wait till I started the evening with my good friend Sjadae. We soon enough had Macaroni Grill with some other friends and headed off to the dance. I had such an awesome time and before I knew it, the dance was over. Sjadae and I soon headed to our after party, consisting of ice cream and “Knocked Up.” My evening was so much fun; I loved feeling beautiful!

Blank Paper

Finding a topic to write on seems to be challenging for me when given limitations. I am perfectly fine when I get to pick a general topic or the kind of essay. This time it is an argumentative essay that I struggle to come up with I topic on. What point can I argue and show good support for? Sitting in English, my mind was at total blank. I felt totally behind because everyone had their topics, had done outlines, and a rough draft (things I missed on Tuesday, due to having the flu). While people were peer editing I sat and stared at my blank piece of binder paper. “Think about the passion you have for your topic when writing,” my English teacher called out. What am I passionate about? I seem to just not care. I may have an opinion about something but not a strong one; not passion. My final draft is due on Monday and I cannot come up with a topic on our first big assignment…fantastic.