Origami Ornaments

You can make origami ornaments with instructions here: http://blog.elfster.com/2009/12/14/origami-ornaments-out-of-scrap-paper/,

here: http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-ball-ornaments-for-your-Christmas-tree/,

or here: http://www.origami-club.com/en/xmas/index.html BTW,this link has a lot of them.

Buildings and Houses and Architects

Weirdest buildings in the world: http://www.hemmy.net/2007/02/15/weird-houses-around-the-world/

Tallest buildings and structures in the world: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_tallest_

buildings_in_the_world

Look at this binocular-shaped building and more: http://www.coolmags.net/78-strangest-buildings-around-the-world.html

Frank Gehry is a world renown architect. he is known for creating his weird yet whimsical structures.

I can't say which is the most amazing, and he has many, many, many, wonderful buildings.

And look at this chair he designed Doesn't this look like the Sydney Opera House?

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

1.One year, when both my parents had lost their jobs, I remember using pieces of taped together construction paper to make this super-easy Christmas Tree. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/christmas/papertree/ is where I got the super easy instructions.
2.Becuase it doesn't rain or snow, or much less go below freezing temperatures where I live, I found these "Shelfsicles" really nice.
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/shimmering-shelfsicles-674963/
3.I love it when my friends find creative ways to wrap gifts! They look SO nice under my tree. You just have to open them real carefully. There are really good ideas here: http://www.realsimple.com/holidays-entertaining/gifts/wrapping/creative-wrapping-ideas-10000001137821/index.html, here: http://www.countryliving.com/crafts/projects/gift-wrapping-1207, or here: http://familycrafts.about.com/od/giftwrap/CreativeGiftWrapIdeas.htm

That is all for today!

Weekly Newsletter

It's almost Christmas and everybody is rushing to buy presents. I often find myself unable to find a suitable present for my friends and family, so here are a few suggestions:
#1:Chocolates. Everyone loves them, right? I that person is trying to lose weight or looks like he/she needs to, then don't even think about it.
#2: A good Christmas book. Over the years, I have quite a collection of Christmas Story Books from when I was little, and also quite a few novels about Christmas from a certain friend of mine.
#3: A Game. These days all children want is Wii Game this, DS Game that, Xbox Game this, Computer Game that. All those are kinda expensive if you are looking for something cheap or under ten dollars, get them a good old board game like Monopoly, or Life, their parents will be pleased to see their child not using andy electronics.
Well I can't think of anything else, so I'll post tomorrow.

Fun Christmas Games

So yesterday my mom and I planted a tree, it took SO long to dig a three feet hole. With all that roots and stuff, we were so tired we couldn't cook dinner. I would load some pictures on, but I can't find my camera so maybe I'll do it later. Today we are goiung yt o tlak about a fun Christmas game I found on http://www.santalady.com/xmasgame/xmassong.html.It's really fun.

Is It Thursday Already? Origami Christmas Tree

I'm sorry, I was sick with the cold and I had to stay in bed. So today I am going to teach you how to make an origami Christmas Tree. This is from http://www.origamichristmastree.com/diagrams.html

How to make the star is kinda hard to understand, but you can find the tutorial at http://www.origami-resource-center.com/strip-folding.html It also shows another way to make a star. You can browse it for more origami how-tos.

Christmas Tree

My mom made cupcakes and they turned out looking not-so-nice, so we changed it into a Christmas tree. We used a lot of candy, sprinkles, etc. And the presents are Starbursts and Nerds. It looks a lot better in real life.

Newsletter

I probably won't write on Sunday, since I have a performance. Well, I need to go now.

Dr. Seuss Borrowed From My Other Blog

I'm borrowing this from my other blog at http://myartfromtracy.blogspot.com/

I also have another blog at http://authorswriteyourself.blogspot.com/

Dr. Seuss

Most people should know about Dr. Seuss, right? but did you know his name is actually pronounced Soice? (Rhymes with rejoice) His full name is Theodor Seuss Geisel even though everyone calls him Seuss. He wrote his books under many different pen names like Dr. Seuss, Theo. LeSieg, Rosetta Stone, etc. His most famous for the fun rhyming children's books he has written like Yertle the Turtle, One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, and his most famous... The Cat in the Hat!!!

He is also famous for drawing the pictures on his books, being a cartoonist. He has also written the

movie Design or Death, which won an award.

What To Do When You're Bored At Class

Hilarious! I did the commenting.

From: http://www.laughnet.net/college.htm

Warning: Do not do all of them in one class.


1. Try to develop psychic powers, then use 'em. What if you already have powers?
2. Inflate a beachball and throw it around the room. An origami one or do I have to specially bring one?
3. Sing Show Tunes. I don't know what 'Show Tunes' is?
4. Make loud animal noises then deny doing it. The most hilarious would be snorting like a pig, or act like a donkey.
5. Think of new pick lines. See if they work. what are pick lines?
6. Pretend you're flying a jet fighter in the Gulf War. do this during history class.
7. Churn some butter. How? I don't have the materials.
8. Conceive a brand new language. Oooh! I like this one.
9. Walls made of brick. Count 'em. I don't have brick walls at my school!!!
10. Plot revenge against someone. Mwa ha ha ha!!!
11. Think of nicknames for everyone you know. like frizzy-haired lizzy, and shorty, and piggy...
12. See how long you can hold your breath. what if you faint while doing it?
13. Take your pants off and give them to the professor. Eeew! Whoever does that is pervert!
14. Chew on your arm until someone notices. Seriously?
15. Change seats every three minutes. what if there are no other seats?Squeeze someone off as revenge.
16. Think of ways to cheat at Trivial Pursuit. This one's hard...
17. Shave. what if you already did this morning?
18. Run across the room, tag someone and say "You're it.". you'll really get in trouble for this one.
19. Announce to the class that you are God and that you're angry. what if you're religious?
20. Think of five new ways to use your shoes. I can think of hilarious ways...
21. Start a wave. I luv waves!!!
22. Walk around the room begging for spare change. "I have no caf money," you say and dab water at your eyes ir something.Good for drama class

23. Roast marshmellows. or pretend to
24. Practice phrasing your answers in the form of a question. what's two plus two? Is it three or four?
25. Crawl around the room humming the music from Mission Impossible. Love this one!!
26. Take apart your desk. with your swiss army knife!
27. Pretend to communicate with your home planet. co eee lee la loo ga ga
28. Play rock-paper-scissors with yourself. Accuse your left hand of cheating. I did not cheat you cheater lemon eater!!!
29. Do a quick tapdance routine. or ballet if you're a boy.
30. Try bird-watching. what if there are no windows? try to listen for birds.
31. Walk up the aisle yelling, "Popcorn! Hot popcorn here!". and down the isle
32. Throw your backpack at someone. like your nemisis to get REVENGE!!! mwa ha ha
33. Run to the window, then say, "Sorry, I thought I saw the Bat-signal". HI-Larious
34. Ask the person in front of you to marry you. wat if they saay yes and you don't have a ring? wat if you're a girl? just wait?
35. Start laughing really hard and say, "Oh, now I get it.". what if someone asks get what?
36. Make a sundial. HOW!!!
37. Give yourself a new identity. like the Swedish murderer.
38. Write a screenplay about a diabetic Swedish girl who can't swim. or abvout something else.
39. Dig an escape tunnel. with your spoon or pencil. dig through the flooring, or more like scratch.
40. Announce your candidacy for President. of the USA!!!

Marta Becket and Death Valley

So I went to Death Valley for vacation, and FYI it is in Southern California in USA. I had to ride on the car from San Diego, the most southern tip of California to Death Valley, which is about 6-8 hours. There is an inn, called Amargosa Opera House and Hotel. Marta Becket, the owner, is a world famous singer/actress/dancer/choreographer/painter that sings at the Opera House. She performs on Saturdays and Sundays, and also Holidays. She painted the interior of the hotel, and she's really good. (which means better than me and I'm considered very good) Interesting facts:

• Badwater Basin, which is located in Death Valley, is the lowest point in North America
• It is 282 feet below sea level
• It was named Badwater Basin because of its ill tasting water
• Death Valley is considered the hottest, most driest place in the US
• It used to be full of Borax (White Gold) Mines

If you have an idea about what to write about next time, please post it as a comment.

Rain GO AWAY!!! What do do when it's raining

SO right now it is raining in San Diego, so here is a list of things to do when it's raining.

1.So I decided that one fun thing to do is make a rainbow. (Don't forget the pot 'o gold!) You can make it out of paper, or candy, or even a cake!

2. If you don't feel like it, you make your own REAL rainbow. http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Rainbow

3. Try to balance something on your nose or outstretched hand.

4. Make a homemade birthday card, Christmas card, etc. Get creative. Find websites that teach you how to make pop up cards like http://robertsabuda.com/popmakesimple.asp

5. Make your own list of things to do while it's raining, or even things to do IN the rain. Post it as a comment.

6. Help me think of something to write about tomorrow and post is as a comment.

7. Try painting in the rain.

8. Look at the window. Pick two water droplets and see who reaches the bottom of the window first.

9. Sing "rain, rain go away." Or other songs. Or silly songs.

10. Try to memorize a funny poem like the ones Edward Lear writes. Or write a poem. Or a book.

Weekly Newsletter

I'm sorry I haven't posted in three days, but I was busy for the holiday, you know. I probably won't post tomorrow,and I need to do this fast... I just put up the Christmas Tree and Lights and I am now writing. Right now it's 3:25 and it's NOT morning. Well, that's all.

Last Night: this Morning

Last night I was up late, watching videos on youtube about weird facts and stuff. I was bored, so I typed in 'random', and there, appeared Random Facts, so I pressed it.

I found this this game called TypeRacer, and to beat other people you have to type as fast as you can. There's also a match where you can invite your friends, and you can also practice. They make you type quotes form songs, movies, and books In the small typing box.

I Found Something Cool...

I found this AWESOME blog called Lists Galore! at http://listsgalore.blogspot.com/ Here is a list of brainteasers I found on it.

11 brain teasers

Q1. A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms: The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven't eaten in 3 years. Which room is safest for him?

Q2. A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him under water for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later they both go out together and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How can this be?

Q3. A magician was boasting one day at how long he could hold his breath under water. His record was 6 minutes. A kid that was listening said, "that's nothing, I can stay under water for 10 minutes using no type of equipment or air pockets!" The magician told the kid if he could do that, he'd give him $10,000. The kid did it and won the money. Can you figure out how?

Q4. There are two plastic jugs filled with water. How could you put all of this water into a barrel, without using the jugs or any dividers, and still tell which water came from which jug?

Q5. What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and grey when you throw it away?

Q6. Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?

Q7. This is an unusual paragraph. I'm curious how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it? It looks so plain you would think nothing was wrong with it! In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is unusual though. Study it, and think about it, but you still may not find anything odd. But if you work at it a bit, you might find out! Try to do so without any coaching!

Q8. You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?

Q9. If you overtake the last person, then you are...?

Q10. (in your head!) Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10. What is the total?

Q11. Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter?


ANSWERS:

A1. The third. Lions that haven't eaten in three years are dead.

A2. The woman was a photographer. She shot a picture of her husband, developed it, and hung it up to dry.

A3. The kid filled a glass of water and held it over his head for 10 minutes.

A4. Colour and Freeze them first. Take them out of the jugs and put the ice in the barrel. You will be able to tell which water came from which jug.

A5. The answer is charcoal. In Homer Simpson's words: mmmm... Barbecue.

A6. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.

A7. The letter "e", which is the most common letter in the English language, does not appear once in the long paragraph

A8. If you answer that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are second!

A9. If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person?!

A10. Did you get 5000? The correct answer is actually 4100. Don't believe it? Check with your calculator!

A11. Nunu? NO! Of course not. The fifth daughter is Mary. Read the question again.