Outside Reading Post #15

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer p. 1-180

Since I finished Twilight, I decided to start the second book of the series, New Moon. So far I have read through chapter eight. The book starts out with Bella's birthday. She's turning 18, and Edward and his family invited her over to celebrate. While she is their, she gets a paper cut opening one of her gifts, and Jasper pounces on her smashes her into a window. Bella is okay, and luckily Dr. Cullen helps her, and gets all of the glass shards out of her arm. A couple weeks later Edward takes Bella into the forest and tells her that he and his family are leaving Forks. Edward said that this is whats best for Bella, and it will be like he never existed. Edward is then gone in an instant and Bella is a complete mess. She wanders into the forest after Edward, as if he would be their, but of course he's not. The book then fast forwards 4 months. Bella has just been moping around, almost in a numb stage. She has nightmares every night - not one night has passed where she hasn't had one. Bella hasn't gone out with her friends since Edward left either, and she hasn't talked to any of them. Bella's dad get's really mad at Bella because she never does anything socially anymore. Bella then decided to go to a movie with Jessica, but it didn't go that well. The next day when Bella was driving around town she saw two motorcycles at the curb of one house with a free sign next to them. She decided to take them, knowing they didn't work. She then took them to Jacob Black's house to see if he could fix them up, because he loves that kind of stuff. Bella now goes over to his house everyday, and spends time with Jacob. Her mood has increased dramatically, and Charlie is very pleased and doesn't mind it at all, along with Billy. Although Charlie disapproves of motorcycles, so Bella has to be careful of what she says. Jacob promised her riding lessons in exchange for one motorcycle.

Outside Reading Post #14

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer p. 334-498

I read Twilight over the weekend, and it was so good I couldn't put it down, literally! So I ended up finishing the book. A lot happens and it's super exciting. Edward invited Bella over to his house to watch their family play baseball in the woods. While they were there they spotted some vampires hunting in the forest, and they had to be very alert, because the vampires were hunting for humans, and Bella happened to be there. So Bella had to be very still, but they still spotted her. They didn't do anything to her, but Edwards sister, Alice can see the future. She saw that one of the vampires, James was determined to get Bella. So Bella had to leave Forks to throw him off. She went to Phoenix, where her mom lived with Alice and Edward's brother, Emmett. James still found her their and basically held her mom hostage. Bella had no choice but to go to her moms house, behind Edward's back, and save her mom. Well, it turns out that her mom wasn't their and James had just tricked Bella. Bella knew how much damage that he could do, and was terrified. The rest was kind of a blur, with a lot of blood and violence. Bella woke up in the hospital, with Edward by her side. Edward said that her leg was broken along with three ribs, James had bitten her, and she almost died of blood loss, it was a miracle she was still here. But they had to make up a story to tell Bella's mom and dad, because they don't know that Edward is a vampire, or anything else. So they are saying that Bella fell down a staircase, and she was in Phoenix because she didn't want to live in Forks anymore, and Edward went to go and persuade her to come back. The book then fast forwards a couple of months, and Edward decided to take Bella to the prom. Bella is a horrible dancer, and absolutely freaks when she finds out where Edward is taking her. But it ends up being a great night, and the book ends with them outside looking at the stars and moon, and then they kiss.

Outside Reading Post #13

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer p. 286-333

I have read chapters 14 and 15 since I blogged last, and I have to say, a lot has come out. It turns out that Edward is over 100 years old, and was born in 1901 in Chicago. He never sleeps, so he would usually come see Bella at night when she was sleeping, although Bella never knew. When she finds out, she is a little mad, but likes the though of him always being near, so she lets him stay with her at night now. They both admit to each other that they love each other, in other words, they say "I love you." to each other. And they are now Edward-and-Bella instead of Edward and Bella, in other words, they are officially boyfriend and girlfriend. Edward decided that it was time Bella meet his family, so he brings her over to her house. Edward doesn't really have parents, but he has a mother and father figure, so Bella meets them. They are so gracious towards Bella, and so happy that Edward has finally found someone/something to occupy his time. Bella also learns that Edward knows how to play the piano, and plays a song for Bella that almost makes her cry, it's so beautiful.

Outside Reading Post #12

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer p. 260-285

Chapter 13 is titled "Confessions" which suits this chapter perfectly. Edward then steps into the sun, and his skin turns into a sparkly, glassy tone. Described in the book as like a marble. Edward confessed in this chapter more of his feelings towards Bella. He said that from the moment he met her that he knew Bella was going to be the most temptation he has ever faced. Edward described it in the book as, "If you locked an alcoholic in a room full of stale beer, he'd gladly drink it. But he could resist, if he wished too, if he were a recovering alcoholic. Now let's say you placed in that room a glass of hundred-year-old brandy, the rarest, finest cognac - and fill the room with it's warm aroma - how do you think he would fare then?" I think this quote describes Edward and Bella perfectly. Edward is aware of what he could do to Bella, and Bella is aware too, but they are just too in love to call it quits. Edward says that he will never do anything to harm Bella, which makes Bella feel good. When Edward and Bella leave the forest, Bella hops on Edward's back and he runs the five miles back to Bella's car in about five minutes or less. Bella is very dizzy, and amazed by Edward's speed. This chapter was also very intimate as far as Edward and Bella's relationship goes, they have never held hands, and the most they've touched is Edward stroking Bella's face once or twice. At the end of the chapter they share their first kiss.

Outside Reading Post #11

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer p. 236-259

I've gotten a chance to read chapter twelve in Twilight this week. In the chapter, Jacob and his dad stop over for dinner, and Bella confesses to him that she is hanging out with Edward. But to Bella's surprise, Jacob isn't all that shocked or mad. The next day Edward picks Bella up as usual, and they go to school. But because Edward and Bella are spending the day together the next day, Edward needed to leave school after lunch to go hunting with on of his sisters, Alice. He needed to go hunting so that he wouldn't be tempted by Bella when they were by themselves. Saturday finally comes, and Edward promised that Bella could drive. So, Edward instructed Bella where to go, and they ended up near a forest, but they had to hike five miles to get to their destination. Bella was a little bit nervous about this because she is such a klutz, and always puts herself in harms way. But they end up getting there safe and sound. When they arrive Bella is a little bit confused because there is a big patch of sunshine, but Edward promised to show Bella what happens when he is in the sun.

Outside Reading Post #10

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer p. 218 - 235

Well, I was once again very busy this past week with homework; it seems like I say that every week, but what can you do? I have only gotten a chance to read chapter 11 of the book Twilight, and I'm sad to say that it was very boring. The whole chapter was basically just Bella and Edward in his car, asking questions to each other. There was one part where Bella and Edward were in biology class together, and the class was watching a movie, so the lights were off. Bella says that she wanted to touch Edward's hand so badly, and couldn't even look at him, or else she might touch him. Bella and Edward have only touched a few times, and by accident; no hugs, kisses, or hand-holding in this relationship (yet!). I find this quite odd, but Bella described a 'shock' going through her body the first time she touched him, and says that his body is always cold whenever they touch.

Topic Sentences & Thesis Statements

THESIS STATEMENTS:
- Athena is the God that is most human because she is kind, intelligent and think on her toes.
- The God that is most human-like is Athena because she acquires many human traits.

TOPIC SENTENCES:
- Athena shows that she is kind in many ways. She shows that she cares about others when. . .
- Throughout the course of the book, Athena proves that she is very intelligent. She proves that she is intelligent when. . .
- Athena is very quick to think on her toes, which a characteristic that many humans have. She shows this best when. . .

Odyssey National Hero of the Year Endorsement Letter

What makes a hero? I think there are a lot of characteristics that make up a hero. For example, a hero should be someone who is smart and intelligent, but also caring and kind. I think a hero should also be someone that people look up to, and someone who has achieved something in their life. I believe that Athena should be awarded the Hero of the Year Award because she is caring, clever, and a person that we can all learn from.

Athena deserves to be awarded with the Hero of the Year Award because she is caring. Athena shows that she is caring when she tells Telemachus to set sail, and find his dad Odysseus. She illustrates this in this quote, "Fit out a ship with twenty oars, the best in sight, sail in quest of news of your long-lost father." (I, 322-323) Athena then goes on to tell Telemachus more about what he will find, and what to do. Athena also makes a good hero because she is clever. She disguised herself when she was with Telemachus, and no one knew who she was. Because of these qualities, Athena deserves the Hero of the Year Award.

One person that would not be a good candidate for the Hero of the Year Award, would be Cyclops. He is a horrible person, who eats people. He has done nothing, and it seems like he is always angry at someone and wants to get back at them. Athena is the clear choice for the Hero of the Year Award because she is caring and clever. We can all learn from her and she is the obvious choice. VOTE FOR ATHENA!

Outside Reading Post #9

Well I am currently reading three books simultaneously, one book for school, and two others for fun. Because I haven't read any further in the book Twilight, and The Odyssey is pretty boring, I thought I would blog about the other book I am reading. I am reading a memoir called sTORI telling written by Tori Spelling. Tori Spelling is a favorite of mine when it comes to celebrities, and I watch her show on Oxygen often, so when I found out she was writing a memoir, I was eager to read it and find out more about her life. I'm almost done with the book, and only have a few chapters left. The book tells all about Tori's life, how she got where she is today, and a lot of stories that the public probably would not know about. Because Tori's dad is the famous Aaron Spelling, she really has had a lot to prove about herself in the acting business. She also has a VERY strained relationship with her mom, Candy. Her mom is very mean to her and I don't blame Tori for not getting along with her. When Tori was little, she asked her mom if she was pretty, now the typical response of any parent would be, "Of course, you are the prettiest girl in the world," or something along those lines, but Tori's mom replied, "You will be when you get a nose job." I can't even imagine how hurtful that comment was for Tori, and she has remembered it her whole life. And can you guess what she did when she turned 16? Yep, she got a nose job. One of the things I like most about the book is that Tori is very open when she writes, and you get the feeling that she's really talking to you, or that you're having an actual conversation with her, which I love. I would highly reccommend this book to others, especially if you like Tori Spelling.