I have some family on my mom’s side too but my uncle and his family live in Portland Oregon so we don’t get to see them as often. We usually just see them every couple years for the holidays or just because we haven’t seen them in a while. It was amazing seeing my aunt […]
I love going to visit amusement parks with friends and family and I get to bring back new memories each time. One thing I love about the amusement parks I went to is that there the rides are all really fun but they also help me get over my fear of heights. Each of the […]
Written by Brody Hocking
My absolute favorite part of camping are the campfires and to me it doesn’t feel like camping if we can’t have any campfires. Ever since I was little I have always loved the way campfires looked, the warmth they give, and just the way they move. I have a certain routine when I camp to […]
Written by Brody Hocking
Every year my entire family on my dad’s side takes a week long trip to Santa Cruz. It is our annual vacation because my great grandparents had gone there for their anniversary every year and the family wanted to keep that tradition. Sadly this year will probably be the last because renting the beach houses […]
Written by Brody Hocking
Last Sunday I went to a concert with my parents and my sister. It was Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and John Mellencamp. It really wasn’t “my style of music.” But its rare that both of my parents want to go to a concert. I really went to spend time with them. As they get older, […]
Written by Elizabeth Clark
Usually once or a couple times a year a couple family members take a trip to San Francisco to enjoy the cool weather and go to the memorable spots. We always wake up really early and take the train so we can spend all day walking around. This time we went to Chinatown first and […]
Written by Brody Hocking
For my 17th birthday there is only one thing that I really wanted and that was my first tattoo. I’ve always loved tattoos and body art and I don’t know why but I’ve always wanted one at a young age. What is cool about my tattoo is that it is my own design that I […]
Written by Brody Hocking
I finally passed my drivers permit test and now I can move on to the next step of driving. It only took me two times to pass which I feel is pretty normal. The first time I kind of rushed through it because I felt like I knew every question but I guess I didn’t. […]
Written by Brody Hocking
On June 22nd, 2024 there was a martial arts tournament at another big high school. This tournament was fun but a little different than what I am used to. Not as many people were wearing gis and were just wearing t-shirts with pants or shorts. I know most of the people were there just for […]
Written by Brody Hocking
I know I am working on the challenge as time provides. However, I feel lazy when I cant make it to class. I have been working a lot of hours at the prison and the wildlife center. I just need more hours in the day, 24 hours just isn’t enough. I know this challenge is […]
Written by Elizabeth Clark