Waffles

Here's to waffles.

To their warmth and crispiness.

To their delicious taste.

To the unhealthy ingredients used to make them.

To their utter addictiveness.

To their ability to to go well with anything.

To the way you can eat one or many.

To the way they get soggy and cold.

To the way they make you said when you've eaten them all.

To the way you can eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

To waffles.

Planning for Plots

THE FOLLOWING NAMES AND CHARACTERS ARE BASED OFF OF IRISH MYTHOLOGY

1. Character/s:

• Both Plots: 
• Abcanians - Dwarves (ruled by Abhart, son of Abcan)
• Maithians - Elves (ruled by Fey, a talented female hunter)
• Luans - Fairies (ruled by Titania, also ruler of Gloidalia)
• Merrows - Mermaid-like creatures (they have no leader)
• Lucy is the main character (human)
• There are other creatures that do not belong to any country.

2. Setting (Think about last class and be true about detail):

• Both Plots: 
• Gloidalia (derived from Gaelic, a "Goidelic" language)
• Abcania - Home of the Dwarves
• Maithe - Home of the Evles
• Lua Forest - Home of the Fairies
• Merrow Sea - Home of the Merrows
• Wicklow - The main kingdom where Titania lives
• Ciaran Woods - A forbidden forest (Ciaran means "dark" in Gaelic)

3. Goal, conflict or problem (inciting incident and/or trigger):

• Plot One: Gloidalia is ruled by Titania (in this plot she plays a very caring and graceful Queen) and Lucy must help defeat Cao - a monster who is described as "the mother of demons and devils.
• Plot Two: Gloidalia is ruled by Titania (in this plot she is the person to defeat, for she is an evil and cruel Queen)
• Both Plots: Lucy travels to every country learning their unique defense techniques in order to gain enough skill to defeat the enemy. During her travels, she learns a lot about her family and their secret abilities.

4. Major events (4 or 5--rising action, climax, falling action):

• Plot One: A battle between Cao and Lucy
• Plot Two: A battle between Titania and Lucy

5. Ending/Resolution/Denouement:

• Both Plots: Lucy defeats the enemy and must question whether to return to her home or stay in Gloidalia.

6. Theme (What would an English teacher say about what your story means):

• Both Plots: Ultimately, my goal in writing this story is to show people that when you are put through trials (just like in everyday-life) it is important to not give up, because if you try to succeed, you can learn a lot about who you are as a person.

43 Questions

1.     How does your character talk?She mumbles and talks softly.

2.     What is your character afraid of?Mythical creatures.

3.     What gives your character joy?Reading and learning new things.

4.     What would your character say?Wise quotes from her favorite books.


5.     How does your character show love?She loves hugs and writing letters.

6.     What makes your character angry?
When people lie to her.

7.     How competitive is your character?She's not competitive at all. She could care less about competitions.

8.     What does your character think about during downtime?She wonders a lot about herself and makes sure she's happy with who she is.

9.     What “unreachable” dream does your character have?To live the life of one of her favorite characters from a book.

10.  What would your character have to give up to realize this dream?The concept of reality.

11.  What was your character’s favorite food when he/she was a child?Potatoes

12.  What’s the #1 most played song on your character’s iPod?"Gypsy" by Fleetwood Mac

13.  What’s your character’s favorite indoor/outdoor activity?Reading and going on walks.

14.  What objects are important to your character?Her iPod and her grandfather's jacket.

15.  What do people generally think of your character?
They think she's very serious and kind of stand-offish.

16.  What chore doe your character absolutely hate doing?Collecting and taking out the trash.

17.  What is your character’s favorite form of exercise?Walking through parks.

18.  What is your character’s favorite time of day/day of the week/month of the year?She loves the night time, Thursdays, and Fall.

19.  What’s your character’s least favorite mode of transportation?A public bus

20.  What sound does your character love?The wind blowing through the trees.

21.  Has your character ever had something happen to him or her? What was it?Her grandpa died when she was 14. (They were really close)

22.  What was one of the best parties your character has ever been to?One with all of her best 

friends.

23.  What was the last movie, TV show or book that made your character cry or tear up?Up

24.  What’s the hardest thing your character has ever done?Say goodbye to her grandpa.

25.  What was the last experience that made your character a stronger person?She was bullied in high school.

26.  What did your character do growing up that got him/her into trouble?Lost track of time in the library.

27.  When was the last time your character had an amazing meal?The other night she had waffles for dinner with her mom.

28.  What’s the best/worst gift your character has ever given/received?A necklace with the thumbprint of her grandpa on the pendant.

29.  What does your character miss most about being a kid?Being innocent and oblivious.

30.  What is your character’s first memory of being really excited?When she got her first puppy.

31.  What was the first thing your character bought with his or her own money?"The Hobbit" book.

32.  When was the last time your character were nervous?When she had a fish bowl discussion in her college class.

33.  What is something your character learned last week?That true, genuine kindness is stronger than hatred.

34.  What story does your character’s family always tell about him or her?When she was a baby, she used to stick rice up her nose to make her family smile.

35.  At what age did your character become an adult?18

36.  Does your character like to travel and where has he or she been?She loves to travel, but she's only been to another state. (New York)

37.  Tell me about your character’s culture.She's Irish. Her mom's parents are from Irish descent, but her dad's parents are from Ireland.

38.  Does your character believe in God or another supreme being?She's indecisive about it. (She was raised Catholic, but doesn't know what to believe.)

39.  Is your character introverted or extroverted?Introvert

40.  What is your character’s best friend like?Funny, talkative, and strong.

41.  Does your character have have brothers and sisters? What are they like? Are they close?She has an older sister and younger brother. Her sister and her are very close and similar. Her brother and her 
don't always get along, but she still loves him.

42.  What are your character’s hobbies?She loves reading, sometimes drawing (although she isn't that good at it), and writing occasionally.

43.  What are your character’s clothes/fashion/hairstyles/piercings/tattoos, etc. like?

She doesn't really care about her appearance, so it's laid back and comfortable. She has a nose piercing but no tattoos.

Lucy

I was curious about my past. About the unknown that could be exciting or dull. Maybe I wasn't prepared for what I would soon know. My venture to the library began with my mother telling me, "every family has it's secrets." This sparked my curiosity, so here I am. Looking for dusty old books that will tell me more about where I came from. Since my grandparents are from Ireland, I decided to look for some Irish history books.

Storm Clouds

The melancholy statue stares heartlessly into the darkness.
The fierce wolf howls at the lonesome moon.
The storm clouds caress the sky as the sun disappears.
The distant buildings cower beneath the mountains.
The elderly lady grieves over the loss of her companion.
The contemplative nature you evoke makes me
"Try imagining a place where it's always safe and warm."

The Art of Solitude

You can have friends, but you have to be able to flourish on your own. You probably won't always know the right things to say, but that's okay. There's nothing wrong with being quiet. Own your unique identity. When there's no one else around, you can truly be who you are. You have no one to compete with. Try setting aside your phone more often or any other distractions. You don't have to text your friends back immediately. At the moment, your solitude is more important. Find the things that bring you joy, and try doing them by yourself. (For me, it's watching videos of Grumpy Cat.) Don't be afraid to walk across the street to get lunch by yourself. It's really not that strange. When you walk around without your friend by your side, be confident. Trust me, you do not look like a loser when you're alone. Enjoy the silence. It's very rare nowadays to have times where there are no loud teenagers, no parents, no siblings; just you. Cherish those times, because they are really refreshing and beautiful. If you don't like silence, blast some of your favorite songs, and since you're alone, no one will care if you bust our your awkward dance moves, too. Don't get bummed out when your friends can't hang out, instead, take it as an opportunity to be productive. If you want some alone time, you don't have to scare away your friends by making a mean face like Grumpy Cat. Instead, just be honest with them and let them know you need some time to yourself.

The Artist Inside Me

It looks like straight edges and flawed faces.
It takes inspiration from unfamiliar people and unfamiliar places.
It yearns to be noticed, but it hides from the judgement.
It's deeper than just shapes and colors; it has meaning.
It uses expression as way to vent.
It hates being called the wrong thing.
Everywhere it goes, it sees emptiness.
Dying to capture everything that catches its eye.
But somehow it thinks it's impossible to compress
everything it sees into one goodbye.
So it escapes to the dead sea.
It's the artist inside me.