Dear Diary,
Today, we met my fathers friend who will help hide us in Orgon. His name is Mr. Petersburg. In all honesty, I never expected thhe person who is saving our lives to look so... ordinary. Mr. Petersburg is a averaged height fellow with curly brown hair and big glasses. He's not hard on the eyes, but he doesn't exactly stand out either. He has a little bit more muscle than the average man with a kind, but he's very soft spoken.
Anyway, Mr. Petersburg took us into his home (which is huge). He's letting us stay in his basement. From the outside his house look like it has three stories: the main floor, the second floor, and the third floor. But, the builders of this house started building it underground. It was a small space, not that I'm complaining, because it obviously was supposed to stay hidden.
I'm happy that my family is together and safe, but I'm not going to lie. I wish we could go home. I wish we didn't have to be cooped up in this tiny space 24/7. I'm so grateful to Mr. Petersburg. I owe the man my life. But, I can't help but think about how it was when I didn't have to rely on a stranger to do the simplest of things such as live.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
The Hiidden 2
Dear diary,
Things are just getting worse. To be honest, I'm surprised we've made it this far. I'm constantly on guard. I feel like someone is going jump out of nowhere and wisk us all away. The Government has somehow convinced the country that African Americans are the reason for the United States troubles. Apparently, we slowed down the economy because we were unfit to hold a position of power. Which lead my people to hold all the lower class jobs. This created a lack a job openings for "deserving" people. Isn't that just about the stupidest thing you've ever heard? I can't believe they had the never to even think of such idiotic ideas. Amyway, I've got to go. We have to leave if we plan to Mage it to Orgon by tomorrow. Ttfn.
Things are just getting worse. To be honest, I'm surprised we've made it this far. I'm constantly on guard. I feel like someone is going jump out of nowhere and wisk us all away. The Government has somehow convinced the country that African Americans are the reason for the United States troubles. Apparently, we slowed down the economy because we were unfit to hold a position of power. Which lead my people to hold all the lower class jobs. This created a lack a job openings for "deserving" people. Isn't that just about the stupidest thing you've ever heard? I can't believe they had the never to even think of such idiotic ideas. Amyway, I've got to go. We have to leave if we plan to Mage it to Orgon by tomorrow. Ttfn.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
The Hidden
Dear Diary,
Today is The day. Today is the day that could very well make or break my family. Today, we are going into hiding. You see, racism in this country never really completely died. No, we were just good at pretending it did. Being Afican American can prove to be... difficultat times. Don't get me wrong. I take pride in being Black. I wouldn't change my race even if I had a choice. It's just that other people automatically assume things about me. That's basically the whole reason African Americans are going into hiding all over America.
It all started when the government said that Blacks are the main cause of violence in our country. Thus, they must be "delt with accordingly". We can't go into stores without being searched for weapons. Schools are still integrated, but white parents choose to send their kids where there are less (preferably none) of my kind. We can't even go to the movies because they claim we are disrupting the publics peace. Once the African American resistance was formed, the government went into action. Apparently, Blacks standing up for their rights is illegal and punishable by death or life in prison.
So now you can see why we are going into hiding. If I'm being honest, I am really scared. It's not like I can hide my skin and waltz out of the country. My dad says that we have to leave at night. We have to move swiftly and quietly, taking only things that we absolutely need. He has a friend that can help get us to Orgon. When we get there, the plan is to lay low until we can make it to Canada. I hope we don't have to split up because there is a high chance that we will never see each other again. Oh well, all I can do is pray. Until next time.
Today is The day. Today is the day that could very well make or break my family. Today, we are going into hiding. You see, racism in this country never really completely died. No, we were just good at pretending it did. Being Afican American can prove to be... difficultat times. Don't get me wrong. I take pride in being Black. I wouldn't change my race even if I had a choice. It's just that other people automatically assume things about me. That's basically the whole reason African Americans are going into hiding all over America.
It all started when the government said that Blacks are the main cause of violence in our country. Thus, they must be "delt with accordingly". We can't go into stores without being searched for weapons. Schools are still integrated, but white parents choose to send their kids where there are less (preferably none) of my kind. We can't even go to the movies because they claim we are disrupting the publics peace. Once the African American resistance was formed, the government went into action. Apparently, Blacks standing up for their rights is illegal and punishable by death or life in prison.
So now you can see why we are going into hiding. If I'm being honest, I am really scared. It's not like I can hide my skin and waltz out of the country. My dad says that we have to leave at night. We have to move swiftly and quietly, taking only things that we absolutely need. He has a friend that can help get us to Orgon. When we get there, the plan is to lay low until we can make it to Canada. I hope we don't have to split up because there is a high chance that we will never see each other again. Oh well, all I can do is pray. Until next time.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
The Holocaust
The Holocaust was the mass murdering and tortureing of Jews. During the Holocaust, Jews were taken from their homes and relocated to concentration camps. Those who were lucky enough to escape the police were force to go into hiding. Many Jews didn't survive the concentration camps. Children, women, and the elderly were often killed as soon as they arrived. Because the Nazzi's wanted a "strong and durable" work force, healthy looking people were usually kept around.
The holocaust was widely talked about in my middle school. I personally think it's because as an African American school, the realise the importance of learning and remembering past mistakes and lost lives. We read a book called Hana's Suitcase. It was a bout a little Jewish girl who's life was taken from her due to the Holocaust. We also watched a lot of videos from survivors.
Although the Holocaust is was grotesque and inhuman event, there was still good that came out of it. For instance, not every Jew died. I wish to learn the percentage of Jews that survived concentration camps. Also, a few Jews never entered a concentration camp. They have the kindness of other people to thank for that. That's why it would be nice to know the names of people who helped hide Jews.
The holocaust was widely talked about in my middle school. I personally think it's because as an African American school, the realise the importance of learning and remembering past mistakes and lost lives. We read a book called Hana's Suitcase. It was a bout a little Jewish girl who's life was taken from her due to the Holocaust. We also watched a lot of videos from survivors.
Although the Holocaust is was grotesque and inhuman event, there was still good that came out of it. For instance, not every Jew died. I wish to learn the percentage of Jews that survived concentration camps. Also, a few Jews never entered a concentration camp. They have the kindness of other people to thank for that. That's why it would be nice to know the names of people who helped hide Jews.
Friday, February 21, 2014
Group Project
In class, we have been given an interesting assignment. We have to get in groups, and come up with our own community service assignment dealing with water. It really challenged us to think for ourselves. We had to sit downed carefully loan out each of our duties. It was kind of fun with the way we argued.
I really enjoyed working with my group because I don't talk to my group partners a lot. It really brought us closer together. I got to learn how different each of us think. All in all, it was a good learning experience.
I really enjoyed working with my group because I don't talk to my group partners a lot. It really brought us closer together. I got to learn how different each of us think. All in all, it was a good learning experience.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Why Should I?
Today in class, I had to write a letter to a celebrity that was a spokes person for a water bottle company. "What's the point? It's not like they are going to read it," I thought. But as I began writing, I realized, I wasn't about weather or not they were going to read it. What mattered was simply this- did I do my part to make a difference? Did I do everything in my power, however little it may be, to change the world?
I'm pretty sure that Jennifer Anniston well never read my letter, but I tried. That's all that matters. Here is my letter.
Dear Jennifer Anniston,
I'm sure you didn't think twice about being the spokes person for SmartWater. It's probably just another job for you. But, you are supporting something that is slowly destroying the world. SmartWater is one of the many water bottle companies deceiving consumers.
SmartWater is one of the many companies that claims it's healthier than tap water. But the only thing it has that tap water doesn't is Electrolytes. Originally, Electrolytes are supposed to replenish your body after you work out. However, according to Lauren Hayward at IowaStateDaily.com, Electrolytes in SmartWater are to enhance flavor and not replenish your body. You would be better off drinking tap water and eating a banana.
The world is abusing plastic water bottles. The United States goes through 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour and only 1 out of 4 is recycled. The rest end up in India, or in our oceans. Plastic bottles are killing our wild life, and harming the environment, and your promoting that. Please, rethink giving your support to SmartWater. If you don't, you'll just one of the millions helping to harm our world.
Sincerely yours,
Haley Flemons
I'm pretty sure that Jennifer Anniston well never read my letter, but I tried. That's all that matters. Here is my letter.
Dear Jennifer Anniston,
I'm sure you didn't think twice about being the spokes person for SmartWater. It's probably just another job for you. But, you are supporting something that is slowly destroying the world. SmartWater is one of the many water bottle companies deceiving consumers.
SmartWater is one of the many companies that claims it's healthier than tap water. But the only thing it has that tap water doesn't is Electrolytes. Originally, Electrolytes are supposed to replenish your body after you work out. However, according to Lauren Hayward at IowaStateDaily.com, Electrolytes in SmartWater are to enhance flavor and not replenish your body. You would be better off drinking tap water and eating a banana.
The world is abusing plastic water bottles. The United States goes through 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour and only 1 out of 4 is recycled. The rest end up in India, or in our oceans. Plastic bottles are killing our wild life, and harming the environment, and your promoting that. Please, rethink giving your support to SmartWater. If you don't, you'll just one of the millions helping to harm our world.
Sincerely yours,
Haley Flemons
Taste Test
Today in class, we had a water tasting test. Honestly, I wasn't to interested because although I knew that water had different taste, it was still just water to me. So I just sat down and took a sip of the first sample, and continued the process. What surprised me wasn't the obvious difference in taste and smell, but the results of the taste test. Tap water was unanimously the best scored water.
Before, we I though of tap water, 3 things came to my mind, Tap water isn't supposed to taste good, it's supposed to stink. and it's supposed to be an off looking color. But, boy was I wrong. It was the exact opposite. I then started to think about all the reason I thought tap water was bad in the first place. And then it dawned on me. I thought tap water was bad because everyone thought that tap water wasn't clean. But why?
The other day my class found out that most of today's big brand water bottle, is just tap water! So, how is it safer to drink than tap? Multiple test have proven that tap water is just as clean as bottled water. But, companies have planted it in our heads that anything that's not in a plastic bottle. America probably has the cleanest tap water, but we are wasting our money on something that will pollute the earth! I couldn't believe all that came from a simple water tasting test. But, I'm glad I did.
Before, we I though of tap water, 3 things came to my mind, Tap water isn't supposed to taste good, it's supposed to stink. and it's supposed to be an off looking color. But, boy was I wrong. It was the exact opposite. I then started to think about all the reason I thought tap water was bad in the first place. And then it dawned on me. I thought tap water was bad because everyone thought that tap water wasn't clean. But why?
The other day my class found out that most of today's big brand water bottle, is just tap water! So, how is it safer to drink than tap? Multiple test have proven that tap water is just as clean as bottled water. But, companies have planted it in our heads that anything that's not in a plastic bottle. America probably has the cleanest tap water, but we are wasting our money on something that will pollute the earth! I couldn't believe all that came from a simple water tasting test. But, I'm glad I did.
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