People that don't know how to shut up

I honestly cant tell you how much I hate stuff. I know that sounds stupid but I have so many pet peeves. So many I can't even count. Here are a few things that really bother me:

1. People who chew loud with their mouth open
This honestly grosses me out so much. It's like why? Why do that? It's so irritating, nobody wants to hear you eat! Sicko.

2. People who scuff their feet while walking
I hate these people. It's so annoying that I can hear them before I even see them. It seriously physically hurts me because I just can't. I don't know it's just annoying.

3. The feeling of chalk
Touching chalk makes me cringe. I don't like it.

4. People who don't cover their mouth when they cough.
This is disgusting. Don't you ever cough without covering. You are spreading your disgusting germs all over the place and it's gross. I swear when someone's coughs in MY direction without covering it takes all of me not to punch them in the face. It's gross. Just cover your mouth.

5. Slow Walkers
I can't stand the people who walk slow. They make me want to push them out of my way. I know that's pretty violent but they get me so aggravated.

6. Slow Cashiers
I sort of feel bad for these people. I don't know anyone who would want to be a cashier. I understand you're having a bad day and hate your job but I have places to be. Right?

7. People who talk over you
This gets me very mad. It's like one minute you're talking then the next you're not. This is vey annoying and makes me upset. Most of my friends do this to me to get me mad and I don't like it.

8. People who seal the ziplock bag without removing the air
This is so irritating. I just want to go and take the bag and pop it. You never seal a ziplock bag with air in it, that's just the rule. You must be some monster if you do.

9. Adults who say "Yummy"
I cringe every time I hear that word. I've never really used it. Only when I was like 3 years old but that's it. Now when I hear an adult, a grown person, say the word "yummy" it's weird. It's like why? Why would you do that to yourself?

10. People who never shut up
This gets me very aggravated. Like sometimes you need a break from all the talking and you'd like some peace and quiet but no. That one person who doesn't know how to shut up is ruining everything for you. It's also really annoying because not only do they talk a lot, but hey say such stupid things. It's like why do you want to say that? Do you understand how you sound right now?

11. People who don't know what personal space is
Not only does this gross me out but it creeps me out. It's like ok, thank you for breathing your gross
germs in my face. Not only that but these people are so close to you that you can barely even breath. It's just weird why someone would want to be that up close and personal. Like I'm fine standing three feet away from you. I can still hear you so what's the problem?

12. People who sag their pants
I'd honestly be mortified if someone saw my underwear. Why do people do it on purpose. It's just disgusting. Like no one cares about your new Calvin Klein underwear so pull up your pants and buy a belt. Like I really hope they trip or something. That's an equal punishment right? Like nobody wants to see your butt. Nasty.

13. Too many commercials
There's literally a time when this gets so bad that I don't even remember what I'm watching anymore. It feels as though the commercial breaks are every 5 minutes for 10 minutes long. It's not fair. I don't care about the new product that can help you lose weight, or fix your hair, or teach you how to tame a lion. I DON'T CARE! All I want to do is just watch my t.v. show :'(

14. People acting like they're hurt or sad just to get attention
I cannot tell you how much I can't stand this. I've had many people do this to me and it's not cool. They're manipulating you. They're having their own little pity party and is hoping you'll rescue them when honestly they need to get over themselves. As you can see I get very upset about this topic and I don't understand why people do this. They take advantage of you and it's not okay.

15. Unnecessarily loud breathing
This is just weird. It's like you're in a quiet room, and then you hear that one person just wheezing in the corner. I honestly am scared for their physical health. I don't know if they're doing it on purpose or if they really have breathing problems. Like, are you okay? Do you need some help?

16. Wrong carry-out order
This makes me very mad. Not only did they give me the wrong food but I'm super hungry and you just got yourself in a very tough situation. I cannot stress enough how much I love food. It's just always there for me and I appreciate that. So, when someone gets my order wrong, when someone messes up my food, I go crazy! It's really annoying because I'm taking my time and giving you my money and you mess up my order! Is it really that hard, or are you just stupid?


My friend Andrea wrote a similar blog, make sure you check it out Andrea's Blog

Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson

     I recently read the book Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson. The book is about a boy named Tyler who's going into his senior year of high school. It talks about his past and how he was a short, scrawny, nobody that no one wanted to hang out with. It also shows you his family and how they all  interact with one another. He plans this big prank looking for some attention from his peers. Unfortunately, his prank backfires and he needs to do community service. He benefits from this experience: gains muscle, hangs out with the girl he always like, gets noticed at school. Is this what Tyler really wanted?
    I really liked this book. It was so different from other books. The book was so relatable and it included real teenage problems and real teenage scenarios. The characters were amazing too. I felt as if I really knew them and that we were actual friends. The book was very detailed and had lots of twists and turns that were so unexpected. It really kept me on my toes. It also got really intense close to the end and I got so emotional. I'd recommend this book to someone who likes a quick read. I'd recommend this book to people who like intense, emotional stories. I couldn't draw on whether or not the book would be considered mystery. It had some events when they didn't tell you who did this or what character did that. Either way, it's a really good book and I hope you read it!

#PrayforEmily

I know I've mentioned this many times before but I'm absolutely terrified of planes. I also mentioned how I'm going to La Jolla, California on June 2nd. I'm absolutely terrified. I've been thinking a lot about it lately because I'm so excited. But then I'm not excited. Last week I had this crazy dream. I went on the plane and we were taking off and all of a sudden someone threw like a bomb or something at the window and it cracked open. People started getting sucked through the window and out the plane and that's exactly what happened with my mom and sister. I remember just crying and I woke up and I cried again. That dream didn't help me at all. I'm always seeing planes in the sky but they're little dots. They're so high and I feel like I might have a panic attack on the plane or something. The days are going by quick now and I'm coming closer and closer to being on that dreaded plane. The only solution is to just suck it up and go. So please, keep me in your prayers at night. It'd be deeply appreciated.

Here are a few pictures of where I will be going. It looks

so beautiful and I'm hoping it will look even better

in person, up close.

Blast to the Past

We're going to have a small flashback to when Emily, me, was around 10 or 11 years old. I was in such great shape. I could run 5k's like they were nothing. I could do around 30 or 40 push ups. I was really strong and athletic. Then I grew up. As I grew up I got bigger and I got meatier. I can barely hold my own weight anymore. I'm very skinny, I know this for a fact. But the thing is, I want to be stronger. I need more muscle. So I've come to a solution. I'm doing a 30 day fitness challenge! It includes push ups, curl ups, lunges, and squats. I'm on day 7 right now. The longer you do it the more you have to do. So by the end, I have to be able to do 40 push ups, 130 squats, 100 curl ups, and 50 lunges. I'm hoping it turns out really well! After everything I'm really hoping that I can obtain the muscle I gained and the weight I lost.

This is another challenge that I really want to do.

I think that for this challenge I will start off slower 

The Neighbourhood

I absolutely love this band so much. I listen to them everyday and their music is just awesome! They have really deep meanings and nice beats to them and I just really like their music. I'm addicted to one of their albums called "Wiped Out!" And I will be sharing my top 5 favorite songs from that album.

5. Single


I really like this song, I don't know why. The lyrics make me want to cry.  and the whole song is nice and mellow. I love songs that are like nice and slow but still have a good  rhythm and beat to it. So, I just really like this song.


4. Cry Baby


This is literally the song I listen to everyday when I walk home from I school. It's more upbeat than most but it's such a great song. The lyrics really get to me and just his voice is absolutely amazing in this song. I also like this song because it has some acoustic parts too so it sounds really nice and I love it.


3. Greetings from Califournia

 
This song is different from most of them in the album. I'm currently listening to it as I type this out. It's very mellow and dark. The lyrics sort of confuse me. This song sounds a little creepy in my opinion but I absolutely love the beat. And his vocals are amazing. He sounds like a God. Anyways, it's a really cool song.


2. The Beach


The first time I ever listened to this song I swear I cried so ha. rd. The lyrics are just so beautiful and his voice makes me want to take singing lessons. I know every single word to this song and I'm absolutely obsessed with this song. I like to listen to it when I'm in the shower and its just great. You'll have to listen to understand.


  1. Daddy Issues


This was the first song I ever listened to by The Neighbourhood. As you can tell, I fell in love instantly. I watched the music video and it just made me feel so empowered. The lyrics get me so emotional, his voice doesn't help either. It's like when I'm listening to this song I suddenly forget how to function. I know the entire song and I recommend it to everyone. It is just such a great song.

A Slice of Life: Summer Bucket List

     I'm gonna be honest and say that I've never really liked school. I've never liked the idea of getting up way too early in the morning to go this place called school and then learn all this information that I would probably never use in my future. But, when it comes to eighth grade and leaving to go to high school, I feel like crying like a little baby. I'm trying to most of this last year with all my really good friends. Not only that, but I'm trying to make the most of this summer. This summer is the very last before I go to high school and it's really scaring me. What I've decided to do is make myself a Summer Bucket List. I'm going to try my very hardest to do everything I put on my list and hopefully I will have a really great summer.

1. Ride A Roller Coaster

 I've never been the biggest fan of roller coasters. I've always felt that there was no need to go on one. But then I grew up and everyone was going to Great America together and I never wanted to go. I've always felt that I'd
1) Cry
2) Pass out
3) Throw up
4) Pee my pants
5) Die
So I've never wanted to go on a roller coaster. But, this year our eighth grade class is getting the chance to go to Great America for one of our field trips. A part of me wants to conquer my fear but then another part of me wants to stay a chicken and never go on a roller coaster. I just don't know what to do but hopefully I'll know.

2. Go On A Plane

As you can probably tell, I don't enjoy being high up in the air going who knows how fast. Ever since I was like 5 I've always wanted to go and get away. I've always wanted to go to California or New York, somewhere far away. But the thing is, I am absolutely terrified of flying on a plane. I'm very stupid and naive so when I watch the news and someone crashed a plane I get anxiety and think, "I'm never going on a plane." But you see, I'm even more stupid because I want to be able to take picture of the clouds and sit in the airplane seats and eat the cheap airplane food. I'm a very indecisive person. I'm not sure whether or not I want to go on one but my family and I are taking a trip to California over the summer. Whether or not I'm going to have to suck it up.

3. Take A Picture Every Day

It might sound lame but I really like photography. I've been asking for one of those Nikon cameras for the longest and I'm really hoping that this summer I will be able to get one. Either way I want to challenge myself and take a different picture every day all summer long. I've always loved taking pictures and capturing the moment. I actually want film and photography to be one of my majors in college. I feel that if I practice now I'd be great later on and I'll be able to succeed in a career of taking pictures. Also, summer is the perfect time because I feel that everything looks so much more alive and colorful which helps me take different, cool pictures.

4. Hanging Out With Friends

I know what you're thinking, Emily why? Well the answer is that I want to make the most of my summer with my friends because this might be the last year I get to be with them. I'm going to a different school than most of my friends and we're all going our separate ways and starting new chapters of our lives. I want to be able to have great memories with my friends before we all leave each other and meet new people. It really sucks to just think about leaving half the people I know. I'm going to be leaving friends that I've known since kindergarten. I want to just have one final goodbye before we all leave.

5. Go Camping... Kinda

I've only been camping once and I don't really count it as camping. One year for the Fourth of July, my whole family went to Yogi Bear. We rented out this huge cabin and stayed for a couple of days. This summer I want to go camping again, sort of. The thing is, is that I want to go camping in my backyard. My backyard is also pretty big so I don't think it would be such a hassle. It's a really good idea to because, you're having fun and saving money! Win, win! I'm also really big on décor so it won't be so much camping but more glamping (glamorous camping) I want to decorate my backyard with cool fairy lights and have our tents stocked with food, blankets, pillows, etc. This was like every kids dream. My childhood consisted of me constantly asking to sleep in the backyard but getting rejected every time. I think it would be great!

I'm not lying when I say that I have a list of 34 things that I want to do this summer. But these five are probably my top five that I just really want to do over the summer. I hope you enjoyed this lovely blog post and I hopefully influenced you to also have a great summer!

The Impact of the Holocaust

In the movie Life Is Beautiful it tells the story of a father and his son that were taken away to a concentration camp during World War II. Throughout the movie it shows their DVD tire on staying alive and pushing through. During our Holocaust unit we read poetry that was written by children while they were in death camps during World War II. Between both the poems and Life Is Beautiful they had many similarities that involved the overall message of the poems and movie. They both gave such a powerful influence on the audience and left you thinking. Not only that but it showed how real the situation was and how both kids and adults were severely affected.

The overall moods of both the poems and the movie I would say would have to be sad, something along the lines of the feeling of loneliness and loss. Both pieces showed the situations as something that was so horrific but beautiful at the same time. When you read the pieces of poems by the children you think to yourself how it was such a tradegy for these kids to have to live through this. But, in Life Is Beautiful the two main characters, father and son, both show different points of view on the situation. The father understands everything that's happening and is welorking to keep himself and his son alive. On the other hand his son thinks everything is a game and hiding will give him the most points so that he will eventually end up "winning" Both point of views really have an emotional meaning and leave you in tears.

Throughout the film you could really feel the love that the father had on his son and vise versa. Life can really be shown as beautiful throughout this film even though the plot was in a tims of tradegy and horror. An example of life being beautiful is when the father had explained to his son that them being at a concentration camp was all a game. I interpreted this as being beautiful because it really shows the love a father can hold for his child. Also, the consequences that could've gone with what he said didn't stop him from keeping his little boy happy and safe. He risked his life to make sure his son would be alright. Another example is when both the son and father are being loaded on the train to the concentration camps and the wife had demanded to go with them. The father and son are Jewish when the wife isn't. She risked her life to be with her family. That really shows how even in the worst situations life can be beautiful.

This is the scene of the wife demanding to I'm 

be on the train with her family.