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Final Metacognition :(
I wish I wasn’t making this metacognition right now. This whole graduation thing doesn’t feel real to me. Mentally, I’m still waiting for March break to end, but physically, I’m in high school! Like, what! I still haven’t wrapped my head around this whole situation. The more I think about... Continue reading
Posted May 31, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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A Season to Remember
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Posted May 28, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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The Power of Success
Success is a Beautiful Thing Persistence pays off “Never go to sleep angry. Stay up and fight” -Random quote on my aunts wall ZZZZ! My line shot out of the reel pried between my fingers. The largemouth bass at the other end of my life surfaced, shaking his head in... Continue reading
Posted May 28, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Journal Entry #7
Journal Entry #7 Fun Entry on How School is so Far If I do say so myself, I was a little bit skeptical coming into 8th grade. Everything seemed to get worse: the homework load, I get home a lot later, and more stress about high school. Having been in... Continue reading
Posted May 28, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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The Power of Place
The Power of Place The Pond That Changed my Life This place has changed many lives. The pond may be normal to the average eye, except it means a lot more to myself, because without it, I would not be the same person as I am right now. It is... Continue reading
Posted May 28, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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The Power of Friendship
Posted May 28, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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The Power of Respect
The Power of Respect How respect ties into my mornings “I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.” ― Albert Einstein You do not have to love everyone, but respecting everyone is important. I have found that having... Continue reading
Posted May 28, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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The Power of Music
Posted May 28, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Doing Things With A Friend
Doing Things With a Friend Friendships craft memories. In my life, my friends have helped turned simple experiences into unforgettable memories. Going up to my New Hampshire house is a normal outing for me, but when I invite friends up, the experience is anything but normal. The sun dipped under... Continue reading
Posted May 28, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Hard Work Pays Off
Hard Work Pays Off Practice makes perfect In the years past, I have started to lose confidence in my lacrosse skills. I am usually on a high team for my club, but last summer, I played on a lower team for a few tournaments. This brought my confidence down tremendously,... Continue reading
Posted May 28, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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The Place I Go
The sun starts to dip over the horizon of leafy, green trees, as a train honks by. The warmth of the air seeps through my skin and comforts me as I shoot balls until my hands are covered in blisters. Little turf pellets find their way into my shoes and... Continue reading
Posted May 28, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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The Power of “I”
All I wish for now is for things to go back to how they used to be. My daily routine (if you can even call it that) during quarantine consists of me waking up at 8:59 am to catch my 9:00 advisory, then I have school, I do my homework,... Continue reading
Posted May 28, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Final Video
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Posted May 28, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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The Power of Chores
Posted May 4, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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The Power of “I”
All I wish for now is for things to go back to how they used to be. My daily routine (if you can even call it that) during quarantine consists of me waking up at 8:59 am to catch my 9:00 advisory, then I have school, I do my homework,... Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Writing Assignment #2
The fresh breeze runs through my hair as I notice the plentiful signs of summer around my porch. The sun beams down on the bright green leaves as they sway back and forth with the wind. This weather is the type to raise your spirit in the confusing times like... Continue reading
Posted Apr 27, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Writing Assignment #1
As I sit here (it’s nine twenty six in the morning) thinking about what I should write about, it seems as though the once plentiful oasis of ideas in my mind has almost dried up. Quarantine is killing me. There are no new experiences to be had, no new ideas... Continue reading
Posted Apr 27, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Narrative Story
A Breath of Fresh Air As I stepped out the door, my nostrils were immediately filled with cold, fresh, and clean air, which was quite a relief since I’ve been stuck in my room, filled with stuffy, hot, disgusting air. I looked to my right, and saw my sister playing... Continue reading
Posted Apr 16, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Daily Journal #2
Life hasn’t changed much since the last time I checked in. As I payed more attention to what I did throughout the day, I realized that its a lot of the same. As I realized this, I also realized that I needed some new hobbies. Since my younger brother, Charlie,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Journal Entry #1
As I lay down on my bed, I reflect on my day. Today was a rough day - with little sleep and lots of work. Lots of my day is still ahead of me. I still have hours of homework and lacrosse, and even thinking about it gives me a... Continue reading
Posted Apr 9, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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The Place I Go
The sun starts to dip over the horizon of leafy, green trees, as a train honks by. The warmth of the air seeps through my skin and comforts me as I shoot balls until my hands are covered in blisters. Little turf pellets find their way into my shoes and... Continue reading
Posted Mar 9, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Blog Post #3
Skill Exceeds Experience How a twelve year old won the golden buzzer on AGT “Without faith, nothing is possible. With it, nothing is impossible.” -Mary McLeod Bethune Skill is not measured in age or experience. Grace VanderWaal, twelve years old at the time, stood up to the challenge of performing... Continue reading
Posted Mar 3, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Blog Post #2
Hard Work Pays Off Practice makes perfect In the years past, I have started to lose confidence in my lacrosse skills. I am usually on a high team for my club, but last summer, I played on a lower team for a few tournaments. This brought my confidence down tremendously,... Continue reading
Posted Mar 2, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Success is a Beautiful Thing Persistence pays off...
Success is a Beautiful Thing Persistence pays off “Never go to sleep angry. Stay up and fight” -Random quote on my aunts wall ZZZZ! My line shot out of the reel pried between my fingers. The largemouth bass at the other end of my life surfaced, shaking his head in... Continue reading
Posted Feb 27, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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Doing Things With A Friend
Doing Things With a Friend Friendships craft memories. In my life, my friends have helped turned simple experiences into unforgettable memories. Going up to my New Hampshire house is a normal outing for me, but when I invite friends up, the experience is anything but normal. The sun dipped under... Continue reading
Posted Feb 24, 2020 at 2021 Book, James
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