Your perfect match

I believe everyone should have someday they can just click with. Not just that person that is fun to hang out with, but that person that you can do anything around them and not be embarrassed, that person that would never do anything to harm you. Unfortunately for me this person just happens to be a state away. Her name is Becca. To me she is more than a friend, and more than my cousin. She is somebody I can tell anything and everything, and she never judges me. And the same goes for her, she can tell me anything, and I will always be on her side. Without someone in your life like this I would imagine it would be a lot of less quality of life. When I am feeling down I know I have someone that cares, I couldn’t imagine living without that feeling of someone needing me, and me needing someone too.

Support is a very important thing people need. What is life without people caring about what you do and what you have been up to? Without support you are destine to fail because you have no one to see your accomplishments, thus no reason to keep accomplishing.

Everyone should also have people in their life that they never get tired of being around. For a lot of people that their family. Yeah at times they may get extremely annoying, but when they are gone you miss them so much. That’s how you know these people are worth your time, when you love them even for their imperfections and they love you for yours too.

Another good thing to have in a good relationship with someone is when they are happy when you are. If they are always putting you down and making you feel anything but happy then they are also not worth your time. Of course with every relations ship, weather it is your sister, cousin, boyfriend or girlfriend there is the occasional argument. But if they truly care about you in the end they would never want to do anything to make you feel anything but happiness.

Another indication of a good relationship is when they can tell how you are feeling without you even having to say anything, of course they won’t be able to read your mind but if they are really paying attention to you then they will know that you are not feeling the best if your shoulders shrug or your feeling cheerful if you are humming.

Communication is key in any relationship. If your friend is not willing to communicate with you, especially if you have a problem about something they are doing that may be upsetting you then they are also not the best people to be hanging out with. If they are really there for you then they will take your thoughts into consideration. I think the main thing that splits up a relationship is no quality communication. If something wells up bad feelings about a person for too long then excessive anger can erupt and they may go crazy on a person and mixed feelings will begin. But if things are talked about right away then there should not be anything to worry about. (540)

Danni N.

Have you found your talent yet?

               Isn’t it amazing how many different forms of art there are? There are the obvious, painting and drawing, even sculpting. If these are not for you don’t be discourages because there are many more forms of art. Cooking, decorating, singing, acting, dancing, even some activities such as horseback riding and swimming are seen as an art. There really isn’t a worldwide definition as to what art is, but in my eyes it is something that shows your distinctive talent. Weather your talent is making the most scrumptious cookies or maneuvering through cones and jumping over fences while on an elegant horse. Both of these use talent and can be used to show your own unique self through them.

               The “act” of art is very calming. If you are ever stressed out I can grantee you that you can find your own form of art that inspires you and calms the soul. Art, to me, makes me happy because it helps me improve myself as I improve my art. I feel proud of myself every time after I finish a painting or a drawing and see that each consecutive one grows better. The thing with art is that you are never done, its good knowing that you can always get better and will always have something to do when you are bored or in need of inspiration.

               All of the forms of art can be viewed differently by different people. Some may look at a painting and think of death and despair while another person may see the complete opposite, life and hope. Not only do the forms of art vary, so do the artists themselves. Some artists are mysterious and they paint abstract pictures that have a meaning that no one will ever know for sure what it is. Some artists may decorate a room, and make it turn from an empty old room to a room of true stylishness. And this type of artist may be more open, were you can tell what the meaning of the room is, to be new and sleek.

               There may seem to be a huge difference between a tattoo artist and the painter of the Sistine chapel, but the similarity of the two is that they love what they do and they have found something that has inspired them. They have found what makes them happy, and that is really what art comes down to. Have you found what makes you happy yet? (410)

               Danni N.

Holiday Baking

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. This means before Christmas rolls around there is one last thing to do, its holiday baking! I believe most family’s at this time of year participate in some form of baking in a holiday manner. My family likes to make a big deal of it. Usually my family is very healthy and we watch what we eat very closely. This day gives us a chance to let go of the heath strings just for a while and pig-out on all of the delectable treats we make, while enjoying time with family. We make loads of candy and pass off all of the extras to friends and family. We hand make everything from cherry bars, fudge, sugar cookies, chocolate and Carmel turtles to even some secret recipes that only my family makes. Cousins and grandparents from out of town and even out of state come and visit on this day.  

After the festivities are over there are still containers of sweet treats left to remember the wonderful day by. We send a package of goodies to my grandparents down in Florida; and my dad takes some to work for the rest of his employees to enjoy. I think holiday baking brings everyone closer, not just within a family but also with your friends because everyone brings their treats around to share, and spread the joy of what is soon to be Christmas, Hanukah, or whatever you may celebrate this time of year. For me the most important part about holiday baking day is just getting into the spirit for Christmas, it is like the introduction to how wonderful Christmas will be. (278)

Danni N