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Sunday, November 16, 2008

Junior State of America

"JSA is a non-profit organization that allows for an exchange of ideas through stimulating student debates, thought talks, problem solving, and a variety of simulations. By participating in these activities, each member gains a more intelligent and informed viewpoint. JSA also provides a wonderful chance to meet and make friends with scores of other bright, involved students who have similar interests. It's an experience that you don't want to miss."

It was a two day, one night convention at Irvine Marriott Hotel

the hotel room
we had four people in each one and 2 in a bed

TUSCANY BALLROOM ^^ andd vv

there were many debates, thought talks, topics to choose from but, my favorite debate was Women's Equality

:]]

the view from the podium. that wasn't all of the people that came.

debating about death penalty on child molestors.
Linda & I are gonna be up there someday, just wait and seee.

the guest speaker inspired me so much

on the way to the fashion showw

before the 80s dancee
at night, people from our group swam during the dance
ALSO, things went crazy at the dance so it ended early
curfew was 12:15

the ride back homee :D

We all went home early because we were all anxious to see how everything was back home. We didn't get to go to the last block but, it's okay.
JSA was really fun. I got to meet so many people from Centennial, Servite and much more. I definitely cannot wait till Spring State at Los Angeles for 3 days :]

Maddyy

PS: thanks Lan for the pictures :]

Why Yorba Linda?

yorba linda

You probably already heard about the wildfire in Southern California. I wasn't anywhere near there, but my family was. I was in Irvine for Junior State of America and I saw the smoke. I found out about it from Linda, who was texting Leanne, who was evacuating her house at the time. I couldn't really enjoy my time there since I kept worrying about all my friends and my family who are in grave danger. Many of my classmates already got their house burned down in the hills.
When I heard that Esperanza High got closed for being the evacuation center, I freaked because I live near there. So, I called my dad as much as I can to see how they were doing. I also called all of my friends to see if they were okay.
My family and I pray that everything will get better for those who are suffering.
During the convention, Tori, one of the debaters from Servite, started a prayer up on the podium. That was really nice.

I just got a call from the school that we don't have school tomorrow. It's good I guess because they are trying to make it a cleaner environment. But, the fire is still going on.

Maddyy

This was on a myspace bulletin. I just wanted to repost it

play, and listen as you read

Fire Fighters have been working frantically the past few days to put out the various fires across southern california

even knowing every next breathe could poison them, and even knowing every next step could kill them, they keep going.

It's ironic how we complain about helping our brothers and sisters, and these people risk there lives for complete strangers.

they face things bigger than things some of us will never have to face

they put every ounce of energy into there work, even 5 minutes of a break seems like the world to them, and we complain we're not getting enough sleep.

Today, you might've gone to church with your family or stuck around and chilled at home, while he risked his life so you could be safe.

even when it's so easy to quit, they keep going.
we complain when its hot, he goes through scorching temperatures in a think heavy jumpsuit and pounds of equipment.

Maddyy

Saturday, November 15, 2008

Leavin'

I am about to leave for JSA (Junior State of America) Convention at Irvine Marriott Hotel
and I am soo excitedd
Will be back on Sunday to tell you all about it :]

Maddyy