Science class

Hey people! Thank god I finished my plan for my science essay so I can write in my blog. I have Layanne next to me, working as hard as ever on her essay. Actually, she is just make a few changes to her old essay on acid rain (we are doing enviromental problems in science. My essay is going to be about global warming) from sixth grade. Well, at least she is prepared!! I’m sure she’ll get a good grade like always.

I’m so excited about tomorrow. Not only because it’s Friday, but because it’s my birthday. And not only that, I get to see C on my birthday. How lucky can a girl be? Pretty lucky, in my case! I’m excited. I mean, who wouldn’t be?  Anyways, I’ve got some other things I need to work on!

You know you love me,

DB

my testing

So this morning I was at ASD for my testing, and I’m happy to say that I think I did I really well. While I was waiting for my test to start, guess who I bumped into? Catherine and her mom! It was nice to see someone I know. Anyways, the English test I think I did really well in (English is one of my favorite subjects. I love writing but I think you noticed that already!) but some questions I answered, I’m not sure about but I know I did OK. The math test I think I did OK. I didn’t answer every question on the test (we weren’t expected to) but I answered most of the test to the best of my ability so I feel really confident. I really hope I do get in! 

After the testing, my mom and I went to Villagio, a shopping mall, to go shopping for my dress, which is totally gorgeous. It’s black and white and it’s very classy and elegant.  Too bad it’s an evening dress because I really want to wear it to church so C can see it! Anyways, after we got the dress, we went looking for some shoes but no such luck. In the end, I decided that I’m going to wear black ballet flats.  And after that, we got Krispy Kreme doughnuts (Yum!) and went home. My mom and I are going to watch Gilmore Girls now!

You know you love me,

DB

church

C and his family came this morning and C looked amazing as ever. Duh. Astrid (and her family, of course!) finally came this morning! I’m so happy. And she is going to be at church next week, which is my birthday. The two indentical twins Lauren and Samantha as well as Catherine were at church. There is also a book and bake sale today for the church after the service. All the money is going to the building project for our church and so far I donated 220 Qatari Riyals (QR) I talked to Father Bill and told him that next week was my birthday. Also next week at church, we are going to have a few visitors and some confirmation classes and the blessing of the church building site. It’s going to be a very busy Friday next Friday for the church. It’s also going to be a busy day for me too because I have a totally awesome party to plan. I’m so excited!

Yesterday at Girl Scout at Alex’s place, we researched dog and cat diets and guinea pigs. Did you know that the guinea pig was used in some religious ceremonies? I didn’t! Michael, Alex and I washed Alex’s  dogs and before that, the guinea pigs (She also has some cats as well. Her house is like a zoo. I love it!) We all got wet washing the dogs but it was fun but Michael had a cold. Poor thing. I hope she feels better. After we washed the dogs, we dried off, had pizza and hung out at Alex’s a bit longer and than went to Michael’s place for a sleepover and than went home early in the morning (at 7) to change and go to church.

Not only did we do research on dog and cat diets and guinea pigs but also animal rights here in Qatar. Did you know if beat or overexhaust an animal, it’s only 200 Riyals, compared to doing an illegal U-turn, which is, like, 10, 000 Riyals?  I can’t believe it’s only 200 Riyals for beating an animal. It should be 10, 000 Riyals and the U-turn should be 200 Riyals.

Anyways, I have a bunch of tests next week that I need to study for. I’ll keep you posted!

You know you love me,

DB

change of plan (for my party)

Instead of  May 8th for my party, because ASD is having their Spring Social (which I totally want to go to!) that night, it’s going to be on May 9th (my actual birthday) at my place and it starts at 6pm. It’s also going to be a sleepover party so it’s going to be even more fun. It’s going to be one of the hottest party in Qatar. Well, I hope so! And I got a lot of calling and organizing to do. Thank God Amy (Michael’s mom) sent the contact list to my mom, who sent it to me, so I can call everyone today. I’ve got like 11 people to call about the party! But I won’t call them until tonight so I have plenty of time.

I really hope everyone is able to come to my party but I think they will. Anyways, I’ve got some studying to do!

You know you love me,

DB

 

Humanities class

I’m in humanities class and I am utterly bored. I mean, I could being working on my project on Qatar for Culture but I can always do that later. I mean, I have plenty of time to do it. Why rush? I’ll probably work on it during break and lunch anyways. And there is no homework again today so I’m in a  good mood. But I should study for my English test Thursday…….

I have a test on William Shakespeare. On the types of humor found in his plays, why we read Shakespeare and questions about Twelfth Night. I’m kind of freaking out about it (I freakout all the time. I know!) but I will study today. I need to reread the play again and review the Contemplation Questions again……………

Anyways, stay tuned for more!

You know you love me,

DB  

work, work and more work!

Hey everyone! Sorry I haven’t written in a while. They have just been piling loads of work on us at school. We have tests, like, all the time and it’s not fun. Hello, I mean I do understand that tests are important but I mean our life does not revolve around studying. I mean hello, we do have social lives!!

But anyways, I’m really excited because my birthday is coming up in two weeks. And it’s on Friday so I get to see C! I’m in Science class with Mr. Rhodes in the library and since I finished writing my summary on an environmental problem today, I have free time to write in my blog.  I’m so excited because on May 8th (the day before my birthday) I’m going to have a party at my place and hopefully it’s going to be the coolest party ever! I invited all the Girl Scouts and Nasriana. So far, Louise is going to come for sure but Lola is going to call me back today and tell me if she is able to come or not. I really hope she can!!!! But she’ll come, hopefully. 

Anyways, class is going to end soon. I’ll write back soon!

You know you love me,

DB

 

church

This morning C was there with his family, his mom Marita and his dad Bill (He also has a brother, Rommel, but he is back in Philadelphia, studying at Temple) C looked extremely handsome (like he always does!) this morning. There isn’t a time where he doesn’t not look good.  Besides him and his family, Catherine, her mom and her cute little sister were at church this morning. Rayan (a younger boy that I know) and Rachel (his sister) and their mom were at church. Nasriana wasn’t here this morning because her dad has to work. I miss her! The Sirum family (which includes Astrid and Sven) weren’t here this morning either.  The service was good. According to Catherine, at Friday School, while they were doing the activity, everyone was quiet. Nobody said anything. Very strange. After the service, I talked to a bunch of people, including Bill. We talked about school and the exams and ASD and getting in and things like that. I really hope I do get in…………..

Anyways, I heard the most amazing song last night (I’m listening to it now, actually) it’s called ‘Aisha’ by Cheb Khaled. The song is in French and Arabic but just because it’s in different languages doesn’t mean I don’t understand it! The first time I heard it, I knew it about a woman called Aisha and the man who is in love with her is singing about her. And I checked this morning before church and I was right. See, love needs no translation. 

On the other hand, Michael isn’t feeling well (She wasn’t feeling yesterday either) and she and I were supposed to have a sleepover today. Poor thing, I hope she feels better soon. I was really looking forward to seeing her today but we’ll see each other. Hopefully.

Anyways, I have a bunch of tests next week that I need to study for. I’d better start hitting the books!

You know you love me,

DB 

one more day til the weekend!

Yes!!!! I’m so happy. Only one more day til the weekend. I can’t wait! It’s been one heck of a week and I have one heck of a week next week. Why? Because I have loads of tests!!! I have a science test, a spanish test and a English test and I’m sure there are more to come. Not to mention the fact, I have a music test tomorrow. What is up with all the tests the teachers are giving us? I mean, hello, we do have social lives! Not everything revolves around our school.  But speaking of schools I have a thing for fictional schools and I don’t know why. I mean, Gossip Girl’s Constance Billard School for Girls makes me want to go there! In the book series, it’s described as an private and elite all-girls school in New York City (the entire series takes place in New York. Except when the characters go on vacation!) and it the type of school where there is always gossip going on and it’s where the beautiful, rich people learn and then when they graduate, they get into all the Ivy-League schools. The school is completely based on the Nightingale-Bamford School, where the author Cecily von Zeigesar attended.  Another one of my favorite fictional schools is Chilton, from Gilmore Girls. I love the uniforms!!!! They are so stylish. Why can’t my school uniform be like that? But next year at ASD, I won’t have to wear a uniform.

Anyways, Rawan, Layanne, Ariana and me planned our bake sale today at lunch but Rawan, Layanne and me planned some of it during break and then I invited Ariana, who is a good friend of mine. She is a grade above me but she is really nice, fun and she and I have so much in common. So in the meeting, we discussed who was gonna bring what and the profits and stuff. Since we are doing this for Community and Service (it’s a part of the International Baccalaureate program) credit, we are donating part of the proceeds to a charity. We still need to get approval from Mrs. Blackburn, but I think we should be OK. Rawan, Layanne and I are gonna talk to her during lunch tomorrow.

I’ll keep you posted.

You know you love me,

DB

One of the best songs ever!

There is this song that is stuck in my head called Silence by Aly and AJ. It is amazing and the lyrics are absolutely beautiful. The songs sounds more like a lullaby but it’s one of the reasons why I like it. Here are the lyrics to the song.

I’ll bet two years I’ll bet one year
I’ll bet those years you won’t be here
I guess I’ll keep, I guess you’ll keep
Every memory
Sadly we may never be
I’ll bet my tears I’ll bet your tears
I’ll bet those tears over time could disappear

Wait a minute I have more to say
and I care if you’re listening to me
I need you more than you’ll ever know
I still do, willing to let it show

I need a minute just to get to you
I feel like I might be getting through
Come over and say nothing
Silence is everything (oh)

I know, I know (I know, I know)
Feelings can show
If you let go-oh-oh-oh
It must be told (it must be told)
I’ve got a hold
On what we used to have

I will forgive if you forget
All the things we said
Let’s accept it
I need you, more than you’ll ever know
I still do, willing to let it show

I need a minute just to get to you
I feel like I might be getting through
Come over and say nothing
Silence is everything

(shh, silence)

Isn’t it beautiful? The album the song is from is called Insomniatic. The song, I think, is about how two people (a boy and a girl) had (or could be having) problems in their relationship so they keep silent. The girl and boy were together but now they are apart but the girl is still in love with the guy, and she still needs him (’I need you, more than you’ll ever know. I still do. Willing to let it show.’) She asks the guy to forget they ever said anything. It’s a sort of sad love song but it’s really good but you’ll have to hear the song for yourself.

Anyways, school was good. First period English with Mr. Bowe, we translated modern day sentences into Shakespearan language. I did my sentence and I wrote it with C on my mind. Well, actually he is always on my mind.The teacher really liked mine. We also read a scene from Twelfth Night and I was a Fabian.

Second period Arabic with Mr. Othman, we had a writing test. Isn’t that exciting? Third period Music with Mrs. Akerstrom, we had our last practice for our piece which we will perform soon. I’m playing the xylophone and my peice is called ‘Rocky Top.’ Fourth period Humanities with Mr. Bonnalie, we answered questions on the countries we, as a class, did. Fifth period Spanish with Ms. Margetts, we work on verb tenses, did some listening activities and worked on our skit for bargaining at the market (because we are doing the shopping unit in Spanish right now) and sixth and final period with Mrs. Lindsay, I worked on ‘All about me’ video.

Stayed tuned for more!

You know you love me,

DB

 

Humanities class

I’m in Mr. Bonnalie’s fourth period humanities class and since I finished my paragraph on the situation today in the Maldives, I have free time. See, in our group we all wrote one paragraph on a country (either Bhutan, Pakistan, Maldives, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or Nepal) and we wrote a paragraph either about the history, situation today, climate and location and resources. Here is my paragraph:

On December 26, 2004 a tsunami hit the Maldives area and caused a huge amount of damage to Male and the other towns nearby.  Besides the tsunami, there are also political problems in the Maldives. One controversial problem of the Maldives is the government. The government has not been changed for centuries and the power belongs to one person though in the past, the government was a monarchy. The government now is a republic. In some of the islands, the same families have been ruling for years and the rules are very strict. The local chiefs on the islands, according to Wikipedia, are ‘trained to report to the government about the situation in their islands and to merely wait for instructions from the central power and to follow them thoroughly.’ Maldives tourism plays a huge part for Maldives’ economy, seeing how it helps support employment and income to other industries, and tourism alone makes up 20% of the country’s GDP.

 

 The information is from the following sites

http://www.undp.org/cpr/disred/documents/tsunami/maldives/sitrep15.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maldives#Politics