Assignment #3

     I push the button C2 on the side of the vending machine, in hopes of getting one packet of skittles. I watch the silver coil holding it back, begin to twirl around, releasing the skittles from it's place. Then the packet falls on the floor of the inside of the machine. As I go to pick it up, another pack falls next to my hand, with the coil still turning. Another one falls, and another. Before I can get all of the skittle packages out of the machine, all of them have fallen down from their secure spot up above. I look up to see if they was someone else's, but realised that the machine just didn't stop! Well, now I'm on the ground in a mall with candy surrounding me. I probably look really strange right now. As I think this in my head, I look up and see my refection in the glass of the machine. A person crouched on floor with a bunch of people staring at her, wanting one paid for pack of skittles, but ended up getting a handful of unexpected "gifts".Yeah, I definitely look weird, I think, laughing inside. I pick myself up off of the ground, along with my load of free candy, and walk out the door.

Assignment #2

Bubble Wrap
     Sometimes the excitement starts even before you find it. Usually bubble wrap comes inside the box of gifts and presents, new toys and other things, you cant wait to open. When you see the big brown cardboard box waiting at the front door, you just want to rip it open. After you discover what is inside the enclosed package, and have enjoyed it, you remember that there is still one more “surprise”.  You run back over to the box, reach down, and your fingers find the last gift, the bubble wrap. As you take it out, you can feel the tight little bubbles filled with air, trapped in between them. Then you drop it on the floor and dance all over it, popping every last bubble before someone else does. The whole time, you enjoy the simple pleasure of the bursts below your toes, and the flattening from your foot through to the ground. It’s the little things in life that make life so enjoyable and fun, that we have to remember to take it in and live.

Bye for now, Olivia

Assignment #1

Who I am
     I have a typical family, with one older sister, a mom and a dad. We live in Oliver B.C., where I was born, and where I am growing up. I was born on July 5, 1997, and I'm fourteen years old. My dad is Scottish and South African and my mom is Canadian. I have a pretty normal life, but a few things do stand out.

Last year in October 2010, we bought a boat in Florida and sailed it throughout the Bahamas. We saw so many beautiful islands, beaches, and met lots of great people, making it a wonderful year. During last year, I did my schooling  on the boat, which went successfully. I also learnt how to navigate a 40ft yacht, catch fish, scuba dive, break open coconuts (gathered right from the tree), and be independent for our energy and water. We have also travelled quite a bit in the past, to places like South Africa, Australia, and the Caribbean. All of our trips have been amazing and very inspiring. 
     Even though I like travelling, I also like playing basketball, piano, drawing, making jewelry, sailing, swimming, and other activities. 
     If I were to describe myself, I would probably say that I am kind, caring, resourceful, conscientious about the environment, artistic, and motivated. 
     My favourite classes are math, science, art, wood shop and P.E. When I graduate I want to go into architectural design or interior decorating.
     Well, that's pretty much all I have to say about myself, that I find interesting.
Bye for now, Olivia