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 * May is here. Many of you have storyboarded and are now working on video to go with your garage band music. Please plan to use the video camera to shoot some video. Tony is going to create his in Flash. click the link below . Is anyone else planning something outside of class? Taping of Contest: If anyone wants to sign out a camera to change your location please come this week! I have posted this here for you in case you need to refer to it. **

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 Ahhh! I had trouble getting out of that Rickrolling page! - Ms. Wong  ** Career Blogs: ** **I didn't get a chance to come to class today but I read your career blogs. It seems like you many of you are going to have an exciting future =) Keep working hard and studying to reach your dream. -Ms. Wong **

 ** Neema Jadubans 901: ** ** During media class, we were asked to go on to a website that listed many different jobs that we may be interested in in the future. Since i love clothes and to make people laugh :) i wasn't sure what i wanted to become in the future. My 2 choices are between fashion designing and acting. One of my aunts who live in california is a very talented actress. She has been on TV many times with the little side parts that she gets. She is about to star on a television series on ABC except i am not sure what it is. Since making my family laugh is what i love to do, i figure; why not make the whole world laugh and smile as well :D. I also chose fashion designing because i love to dress up and buy a lot of clothes. **

 Anil Sookdeo  In media class we browsed a website with a wide selection of jobs, and it included information about the job, such as the income and what it takes to get that job. The job I chose was hardware designer. The reason I chose this job is because I love computers and have built computers before, and find it easy. Although I would like to work for a big company like Intel or Amd I know it will take a lot of effort.  ** Shahnoor Paracha ** ** In media we went to this website that helps us choose a career and also gives us information on careers. Since i wasn't sure what I want to do I choose MONEY MANAGING. I choose this because I love money. When i grow up i want to be rich so i choose money. The site was really helpful and provided a lot of information. ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Ronald Ramcharran <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> In media class we were asked to go to a website that was used to help you choose a job for your future. this website gave us a lot of resources and options. I chose soft ware designer, i chose this because i love the concept of putting simple in coding into a box and creating amazing things on the computer. my dream is to one day work at IBM as their head designer. but i know to get to my goal i have to work really hard.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> **Erick Fuenmayor 901** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> **In our media class we were asked what job you wanted for our future. I had chosen hardware designer because i am interested in computer engineering because it has good money making. It is also nice because you can be a person that can make something and it is useful for people in other jobs. I love to build computer stuff sense i was small so i grew to like it. I would like to have my own business that works with computer.**

<span style="color: #9933ff; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> Victorie Ramkissoon <span style="color: #9933ff; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;"> In media class, we had to go on websites and see which career we are interested in. I think that being a lawyer is very interesting. i can see myself as a lawyer. I think that defending people in an argument is fun. I know it's not going to be easy becoming a lawyer. I have to be dedicated and work hard in order to accomplish this goal.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Vishma Samsundar <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> It's interesting how you can choose nearly any career you but that one choice will eventually shape your entire life, the things you do and the people you meet. I want to have a job in the forensics field either to be an investigator or a lawyer something of that sort. Previously I wanted to be an Er doctor but then I learned that I can't stand the sight of blood or people suffering. So with this in mind when I looked at the career page I saw that my dream job fits in the category of being a cop/ criminalist. There is many risks that come along with this career, but the chance to save people and catch criminals is something i would choose any day. I just hope I will not make a bad choice.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Career Blog: Ishrat Jabin 901 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Too be honest, I never really cared about what I wanted to be when I grow up as long as I make money, but my father always wanted me to pursue a career in teaching. He used to be a science professor at a University in Bangladesh, but quit the job when we moved to New York. I most probably want to follow his steps and choices, as long as he's happy. Teaching takes alot of work, because the teachers goal is to make sure the children understand the subject and know what their doing. I'm pretty okay with this job as long as I don't have to teach here in New York.

<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> Why not New York? Where would you want to teach? What subject would you like to teach? Mrs. Fash

<span style="color: #9933ff; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> **//<span style="color: #9933ff; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Career Choice: Unknown //** <span style="color: #9933ff; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> **//<span style="color: #9933ff; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 9pt;"> By: Dailin Mendez 901 //** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> **//<span style="color: #9933ff; font-family: 'Georgia','serif'; font-size: 9pt;">In class our teacher had assigned us to go on various websites to see the career choices that the students would choose. I saw a lot of interesting careers, but i don’t know what i really want to be when i grow up. I had chose a few from the list that i think look pretty interesting: i would be interested in psychology because its in the medical field and i would like to know how the human brain works. I also wanted to be a professional dancer cause i like dancing to all types of genres of music. Hopefully if i go to college i would have to to stay 7-12 years to reach my PH-D degree and 5 years of choreographers teaching the latest dance moves to become a professional dancer. I hope that in the future i actually have a successful job that i’m proud of doing. //**

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Amanda Bisnauth <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> As i looked through the careers on that website i realized that there are so many successful careers out there and I have the opportunity to do what ever career i choose. In the future i would want to be a lawyer or a psychiatrist. Even if i dont become a lawyer or a psychiatrist i hope to do something that is similar or do something in that category. My parents have always inspired me to do the best i can and that i can be whatever i want to be. Therefore i want to make them proud and become successful.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Chandni Tariq to Amanda Bisnauth: Making your parents happy is the best thing you could ever do for them after all they did for you. (: I think you would make a better lawyer cause you just suit that area. Your really good at coming up with arguments.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Maha Paracha <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Growing up I wanted to be many things, a teacher, a writer, a poet, a jurnalist, but now I know that I cant be all of that. So when I found ou about psychology, I really got interested in it. From then on, last year, I realized I realized I wanted to be a psychologist, beacuse they can help people. To be a psychologist, you need the same amount of years and degrees as a doctor, because a psychologisht, is a doctor, one that works with the mind. So when I found out that you can help people like that I really wanted to be a child psychologist. But I know it'll take me about 7-12 years in colloge.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Chandni Tariq to Maha: You really have your mind set on being a psychologist, so go for it. I know you will be good at it. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Nicholas Weber <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> For media class, we had to go on to various websites and look at different professions that i may want to be. to be honest, i am still not sure what i want to be when i grow up. i feel it is to hard and too early to choose what i want to be for the rest of my life. although i have a couple of things that i find interesting. first off, i am a big sports fan. i would love to become a professional athlete and be a professinial basketball player. however, i know that this profession is very hard to get due to the competition of other fellow athletes. that is my ultimate dream job. but to be realistic, i may pursue something to do with law or try and help people out. one reason why i would want to be a lawyer is because they make alot of money and i feel i could help win cases cause i can persuad people my case. another profession that i am considering is engineering. i feel that i would be good at this because i am good at math and i like to design things. without a doubt i am going to collage. but if things dont work out i can also consider becoming a sanitation officer. it is a great job that pays good and has great benifits.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Ik Response to nick: I know you can make it to the NBA one day. It's more realistic that you can become a basketball player and i know you can become a great athlete. Your smart so when the NBA will draft you they will know your smart and have athletic skills. And when you finally make it to the NBA i can finally root for the nicks. good luck with it and i want tickets to ur games.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Marjia: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Like I say to nick a lot i really hope he becomes a basketball player and if he does he better give me tickets to go out and see him play. But hes thinking of a lot of things that he wants but im not thinking of much. I just hope he gets to do what makes him happy but becoming a basketball player is a really far shot but if he tries enough i think he can make it. good luck :)

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> christopher Singh:oyyooyoyoyyoyoyoooooyo ever since i was a little boy, ive always wanted to be a doctor. it seems that ive always wanted to help people and even though i may be put down in life, its a career i will pursue till the end. i do know that this dream comes with consequences like spending long nights studying or even relying on friends with notes, but no matter what, i wont give up.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Chandanie to Christopher: I know you are very determined to be a doctor, and I know you're going to study a lot, and you will become a great doctor. Just don't overwork yourself okay? =3

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Vishma to Chris: Like iktider said I never new you wanted to become a doctor until now.... but I think you'd make a good one and I bet you'd always keep your patient laughing just keep in mind that it takes long to become one but I get the impression that youre really passionate about it so I think you'll succeed just get ready to always be on call!! Good luck!!

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Ik response to chris: dude i never realized you were into the medical field until the 9th grade and i can see you have a great deal of potential. I'm pretty sure you can make it to becoming a doctor. But you should know that becoming a doctor is extreme so i hope you can handle all the stress it takes to become a doctor.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Marwa: Ik I totally agree with you. I never knew Christopher had his goal set out to be a doctor or in the medical field. Wishing you all the luck...Good luck!

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Ema: i didnt know chris wanted to be a doctor. i've always thought he'd want to be like a teacher or something. but have fun in medical field and hope you'll be able to complete all 11 years of Med. school.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Fairooz Haider: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> After visiting I saw an over all picture of various professions. I don't have a particular field I want to go into but the law field interested me. I thought would be nice to become a court reporter or a paralegal. A court reporter records all the case information and a paralegal is a legal assistant. These careers interested me but of course, I may try to become a lawyer. A flaw of becoming a lawyer is that you have to attend law school which is a pain and a lot of work. But the pay is awfully good though of a lawyer compared to a court reporter and a paralegal. A paralegal has over a 100,000 job opportunities which is a major advantage in this bad economy where there are few jobs. So you might want to choose a career where you can make a lot of money. I wouldn't mind being a psychologist or psychiatrist too but I cannot stand blood on other people. Over all, I am debating which career to choose:psychologist, psychiatrist, paralegal, lawyer, or court reporter.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Dailin to Fairooz: I think that all those jobs you choose are an great selection but i can see you being a lawyer because your a good debater but its your choice so if you choose to be something else i hope you succeed in everything!!!

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Nusrat to Fairooz: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> **Fairooz, I think you would become a great psychiatrist. From what I know, you are really good at giving people advice and helping people with their problems. If you would like to be a lawyer, that's a great career too. Like you said, you have to be debating and it takes a lot of hard work and effort. Whatever you chose, I'm sure you will be excellent at it!!!**

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Jennifer Acevedo: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> **When visiting the website of careers and reading over some of the careers that interested me or caught my attention i found a few.Originally, i was thinking about entering the medical field or being a lawyer. I'm not really passionate about one thing in particular so i dont know exactly what i want to do but something that really catches my attention is a law career. I find really cool the television program Law and Order and such. But, anyways being a lawyer is a long and hard career. You have to be dedicated,determined, and focused. As a matter of fact, you need a college degree and must attend law school for 3 yrs at least. One of the good things about this career that i cant complain about is the income. Average yearly wages for lawyers were 124,750. If i do enter this career then i would want to do more than the minimum years. I would probably also drift toward criminal prosecutor or similar. But, interestingly enough, when i did the career assement one of my 3 options was news broadcaster. I could see myself doing this in the future with a whole lot of practice or like ms.fash says the weather news which would be fun and coool :] :p :D**

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> **Fairooz: Hey! That's awesome. The law field interested me too. I recommend that in the future if you want to pursue law then get an internship in a law firm over the summer. That is great practice or become an assistant of a lawyer. I guess it's a cool profession and you can make a lot of money. I think you can become a good lawyer if you work hard.**

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Marwa: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> I am not quite sure what i want to be yet, but i feel like the following generations to come will make great business in technology. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My mom wants all of us to be a part of the "computer technician crew" and such in that area. I would like to be a part of the computer technicians who reviews new softwares, applications, etc. and suggest them on websites. creating websites is another area i would like to work on. i feel like i can meet the needs of my viewers, and make helpful, enjoyable websites. and who knows, maybe i'll open up an electronic company and sell electronics. then, when new comers buy a new software, i can help install and prepare everything.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Ik comment on marwa: I shake my head to you wanting to be a computer technician... LOL

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> **Tony:** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> I want to become a colonel, electrician, or computer engineer. For college, either Yale or West Point is what I'm aiming for.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Dailin to tony: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Become a computer engineer tony because you know a lot things about computers!!! <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> chris to tony: yoyoyoyoyoyoyo be a colonel because i know u wanna boss that army around >= )

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> marwa: dude u wud totally make it to Yale....Go for it! ^.^

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Ik: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Since there aren't anyone's blog to edit or comment on i will just write one myself. First of all i would like to state that I want to become a doctor physician. I'm still not sure what type but in that field. I am in the Junior fellows so I want to pursue the medical field. I want to go the colleges; Columbia University, Cornell University. Now if for any reason I cannot achieve this my back up plan would become a pharmacist. Therefore, I would go to St. Johns for their special medical program. Hence, These are the careers i would like to pursue for my future.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> -Tony's comment: umm yeah u can read some medical books and maybe combine medicines to make a new one lol

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Jennifer's Comment on Ik Blog: Hi `_" To start off with i think thats great how you have all of that planned out and you have a back up plan. My edvice to you if you want to be in the medical career is every chance you get to experience sometime of medical related stuff take it. Like Junior fellows which your already doing. Also, work hard and focus. Its going to be a few years in college but the more practice you get the better. The chances of being a better doctor and getting more $$$. But back to the topic, you must have or at least build a tolerance for like nasty stuff. That including blood, body parts etc. And also you must be strong mentally and emotionally wise. Sad things happen and unexpected to. Do you watch the show house? It reminds me of your career. Lol.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> chris to ik: yoyoyoyoyo i wanna be a doctor 2 and ik u got the potential to become a doctor so dont worry = ) ur smart and so ya... good luck!

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Stephanie Schieren: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> When I was reading about the different types of careers, none of them interested me, except for the one that I have wanted all my life. My dream and asspiration is to be a veterinarian. For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to succeed in this profession. What I really want to do as a career is to help injured or sick animals, so that they can live long and happy lives with their owners. I think that it would be a very rewarding experience for me, and I will do whatever it takes to be excepted into a good veterinary college, graduate from there, and become an experienced animal doctor.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> //*Katie's comment in Stephanie S. Blog:// <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> I think that you should pursue your career job because you are devoted and passionate about it and it is best if you do a job that you truly love rather than one that you don't really like because if you do a job that you aren't that dedicated to you will have a lot of regrets in the future and plenty of thoughts of "What would have happened if I did that other job instead" You won't want to wake up every day and go do a job you don’t enjoy. It is best to always keep positive and to keep your eye on the prize and I am sure that you will achieve your dream job of helping animals that are injured so that they head in the path of leading happy and healthy lives!

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Amanda to Stephanie: That's pretty cool. I think its awesome that you have such good intentions for your future and for animals in need. I hope you follow your dream and become successful with it.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Mrs.Fash: Stephanie : I like the fact that you did you passion video on animal cruelty as well. Did you find colleges with coursework to help you follow this career path?

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Tony's comment:u can start by walking around on the streets and helping homeless dogs or somthin. I see many injured animals with no care out there

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Somalia's comment Just like I told Ik you need to start reading, this will help you learn about animals and how their body's function. You should also get a summer job at a local shelter so you get a one on one chance to work with actual sick animals and not just animals who are sick because of the flu. The people who work their can also give you tips on how to take care of animals.

Chandanie's comment on Stephanie's blog: A noble cause. I like it. Since it's something you've always wanted yo do, I'm sure you'll get the education you need to persue your dreams and become an accomplished vet. I know you want to help sick and injured animals, but you must be able to control your emotions on the job too, because abused animals are quite a sight to behold a lot of the time. The horros might wrench at your heart, but you'll have to keep it together. other than that, go for it!

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Marjia: I think you will do fine in this occupation. So I think you should go for it and try your best at this. dont ask why i think you might be good but i feel that you will be good so just try your best.

//<span style="color: #ff53a9; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">Katie Regalado 901: // <span style="color: #ff53a9; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;"> //~// <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">I have visited the career website and I’ve had the chance to learn more about the different occupations that students like myself can take interest in and possibly engage in, in the future. After I looked over all of the different jobs that I could possibly try, I really would like to work in the medical field as a nurse or a pediatrician. Since my family consists of mostly doctors and nurses, I have already experienced what it is like to be in a hospital surrounding with the nurses helping various patients and speaking to families. My experiences have inspired me even more to pursue a career like this in the future due to the fact that I am willing to help and care for others. In order to become a nurse a lot of training would have to be done and it can take up to 4 to 11 years. Nurses study anatomy, chemistry, nutrition, psychology, and nursing theory. The yearly wages of a nurse range up to $65,130. A nurse can never be identified as one specific job because there are various. You could be a nurse who does lab work to identify why someone is sick, you can be a nurse who helps doctors in surgery, or you can even give medicine to patients and emotional support to families, etc. the list goes on. In the end, to be a nurse you must be devoted to the job because some days your job may not run as smoothly as the other days depending on the patients that you may get assigned to and it may be very stressful from running back and forth to different patients all day. It is always best to remember that from all of your hard work and effort it can lead to great success in your upcoming future.

<span style="color: #ff53a9; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">Somalia's comment: Hey katie how you doin XD anyways I think the best thing to, which should be done with any other career, is doing research, like reading BOOKS and going online and studying what you want to be. $65,130 is a lot of money and I think I may be convinced to change my career to this. Being a doctor is really hard work, and you need to practice your physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional strengths, so you won't pass out every time you see a body. I think you have a lot of studying to do, and you need to do researh.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Chandanie's comment on Katie's blog: It's great that you want to help and care for people. It's also great that this is something you're passionate about. If you weren't, there would probably really be no point in perusing the profession. It's also good that you know about the amount of schooling you'll have to undergo and all the stress that might come of this job. I suggest that you learn how to deal with guys on the job as well, if you know what I mean. Also, watch out for aggressive patients! Good luck! By the way, are you going to dance on the side? =D

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Fairooz- I like it how you are passionate about helping others in your future career. It is a great personality trait! I think you have some basic experience in being a doctor which is great because of your family. I think that's cool because you can get lots of help from family members who are in the same field. That's a good advantage! I think you would make a good pediatrician or nurse, in my opinion. Whatever field you pursue, be strong and work hard. No field is easy and you must be prepared for the stress that is in store for you in you enter the medical field.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 10.5pt;">Marjia: Well at first I was thinking about becoming a doctor but that was long ago. Then i thought about becoming a lawyer and i had my mind set on that for a while but then i changed my mind about it. but im planning on having a job in the law firm or some where with law. i want to go into forensics. Right now my mind is really set on being a criminalist and i hope i can really get that far. if that doesnt work out i might think about being lawyer but i hope i become a criminalist.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Chandni Tariq 901 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Ever since I started middle school, thinking about my future was always something I was afraid of. Now since i am in highschool, its time for me to get over it and start think. My future is a pretty hard topic to think about, which is why i hate when people ask me what I want to be when i get older. I always had this burning passion to be college professor and teach political science but I know that won't happen. I went through the website and I read about teaching music, art and drama. I always wanted to teach because I love to inspire people with my knowledge of things. I want to be able to spread my ideas over many peoples minds. I want to teach music because it is something that I am very passionate about. I'm already in a band, I am the vocalist and I've played piano for seven years so far. I have so much experience with music. I also want to teach art because I'm also really good at it and I want to be able to make other people just as good as I am. I want people to appreciate art more because without it, in my opinion, there is no more creativity left in the world. Creativity is an ability that we all have but don't take advantage of it. If not a teacher, i'm going to stick with my band till the end For The Sake!!

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Chandanie Hiralal’s Blog <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> I definitely want to be a writer. Hands down, writing is something I love to do and it is something I am very passionate about. I have been writing for a verrrry long time. A few of my earliest stories that date back to 2nd and 3rd grade would be The Dog who thought he was Brave __and__ Eddie the Silly Parrot__. Of course I’ve written numerous things after those.__ __Writing is a way for me to express my emotions and thoughts in a creative way in which I control what happens. I also like to play with words by threading them together in such a way, it’s quite interesting.__ __I am currently working on a novel. I have 27 out of 30 chapters (yes I planned it all out) and over 260 pages. This book that I’m working on is a part of a series I intend to write. So far in my head, I have over 10 stories floating around and I cannot wait to put them onto paper.__

As of right now, I am actually in the process of getting one of my books published! It is one of poems and short stories I have compiled over the years since 6th grade. A majority of the poems are dark, and are my reflections and thoughts on life and other things from a time in my life that probably wasn’t my best, but has made me the person I am. I can’t wait to see it on shelves. :D


 * I also understand that my writing might be rejected, but I’m willing to proceed with it and keep trying. Also, to me, writing is a way of leaving your mark on the world. So if my books become something during this lifetime, I’ll be remembered after my death. Lastly, pay comes from the royalties your book brings in, so if a book isn’t in high demand, you have to look for another job, which I intend to have. Writing is just something I will do on the side.**


 * I really wanted to go into acting, but when I read more about it, I had second thoughts. Pay is about $29.05/hr since 2008 (of course major actors make more) and you can be called anytime to play a role, so it’s stressful. You also will have to travel around and go to acting school. I wanted to be an actress because I like to express emotion and be dramatic and whatnot. Also, I like to entertain people. I feel satisfied and happy when I do the such. But my mom tried to reason with me that it would be hard because I’d have to go for interviews with a bunch of other girls who want the same thing. Also, it’s a ‘black and white world’. I hardly see any brown person in a movie, save Bollywood. I thought, //why don’t I learn Hindi and go to to act? Hehe. But I won’t go to such extents. I also read that modeling might help land you a small part in the acting world.//**


 * Why not? //But my passion for it dimmed. My dad wants me to be a physician, and that’s not so bad. But I don’t want to be a doctor. The thought of someone’s life on my hands is too scary, and I don’t want to be sued. Also, it’s a lot of schooling and hard work. Psychology sounds very interesting, but I do not know if I want to pursue it. Listening to people’s problems and trying to help them seems like something I can do, and it seems like something I would want to do. Though as of right now, it’s just a thought.//**


 * //But my passion for it dimmed. My dad wants me to be a physician, and that’s not so bad. But I don’t want to be a doctor. The thought of someone’s life on my hands is too scary, and I don’t want to be sued. Also, it’s a lot of schooling and hard work. Psychology sounds very interesting, but I do not know if I want to pursue it. Listening to people’s problems and trying to help them seems like something I can do, and it seems like something I would want to do. Though as of right now, it’s just a thought.//**


 * //Overall, I will be (and pretty much am) a writer. Acting I am now iffy with and a job in psychology seems to be a possibility.//**


 * //Ik response to chandanie: I read through your entire career blog and since i know you when your book gets published i will buy a copy and read a book for the first time in my life. I didn't know you were so much into acting but if you want to pursue it you can and you will definitely be able to make it. As for becoming a doctor you opened my eyes to the fact that i can get sued YIKES but your extremely smart and you can do it. Out of all your careers i think you should pursue writing and the medical field the most because i can see everyday you have a strong talent in them and you can succeed in all of them.//**


 * // Chandanie's Reply to Ik: xD I'm glad I enlightened you. Thank you as well. Ever since I was in 5th grade I wanted to be an actress, but I'm not so sure now. hehe //**


 * // Ik: I will be sure to give you a couple of books to read this summer - this way you won't have to wait for Chandanie's book to be the first one you read!! Mrs. Fash //**


 * //Tony's comment//**:go write a novel and ill get someone to publish it for u


 * Chandanie's reply to Tony's comment: Well Tora-channnn I already wrote a novel and I'm in the process of getting it published, aaannnd I'm in the process of writing another one so HA! ;p**


 * Maha's Comment: you can defiantly do it! You know, I cant wait to read your book ;D. I hope that maybe mine(when its done) will also get published. But do remember that just being a writer is very difficult, so good luck. =D**


 * Chandanie's reply to Maha: Thank you! and I'm sure you'll get yours published ;) shoot for the stars =3 and writing comes easily to me ^ ^**


 * Marjia: I think you can do what ever you put your head to and personally think that you can become a great writer and i cant wait to get my free copies of these books ;) and i think youll be good at whatever you put your head to so just go for it.**


 * Chandanie's reply to marjia: free copies? girl, you're payin xD. but Thank you! ^^ **


 * Dailin to chandanie:**
 * I think that it is great career for you because you have a lot of experience in that field and plus you make great stories just have a lot of practice i hope your novel comes to national bestseller!!! GOOD LUCK =)**


 * Chanadnie's reply to Dailin: Thank you! I hope so too :D **


 * Nusrat to Chandanie**
 * I think your goal is set and you have already started working towards it. I would love to read your novels and i'm sure one day you will become very successful. Good Luck =)**


 * Chanadnie's reply to Nuz Nuz: Why thank you ^ ^ look forward to them ;)**


 * Vishma to Chandanie:**
 * Can you believe were talking about the rest of our lives already?.....lol i feel so old....anyways I have read some of you writing and you're really good so yes write some more books and become famous but also you should go into psychology for one thing your great with advice and interpreting things!!! Good luck!!**


 * Chanadnie's reply to Vishma: xD we're thinking about the future and we're all basically 14-16 (shahnoor's 13 noob xD) and thank you so much! :D**


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Victorie's Personal Connection Song **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> my personal connection song is called "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfeild because it reminds me of my 5th grade graduation. I remember when we had to rehearse it over and over in the auditorium and none of us could get it right. Everyone was off key and the teachers thought that we wouldn't get it because we were doing so horrible. All the teachers gathered all the 5th grade classes and we rehearsed in the auditorium all day from the minute we entered school. The only break we took was our lunch period. We joked around a lot and had a good time even though we weren't supposed to. We didn't take anything seriously because we were just kids. We were only 10. We didn't really care about a song for our graduation. We wanted to have fun before we went to middle school. It was also very frustrating because one little mistake we had to start over. Time was running out and it was almost our graduation and we still couldn't get it right. The teachers were upset and us students didn't care. Finally, it was the day of our graduation and it was funny because the teachers were worried that we were going to mess up but they were wrong. We were on key and everything and the teachers were extremely shocked. We were great **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Fairooz's Personal Connection Song **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My personal connection is called “Metamorphosis” by Hilary Duff from the album with the same name. The genre of this song is pop-rock. This is a “covered” song and is written by John Shanks. I think the songwriter wanted to express the feeling of change, growth, and development in teens. I think the point of view of the song is from a teenager who is going through adolescence. The message I got from this song is that a person changes and you feel it in you. You don’t know what you can be and I realized that from the part of the lyrics, “I wonder what I will become”. The personal connection that I have with this song is that it reminds of my fifth grade graduation. It brings back the feelings that I had before going into middle school. The kids in my school practiced this song a lot, so we could sing it perfectly at graduation. Many people think that the line I referred to earlier means that everyone is moving on but you wonder what you will do in your life. You’re changing for the better. <songmeanings.com> Other people don’t like this song and say it doesn’t describe accurately of change. I never thought that the song had to do with adolescence. I thought it dealt with changes in general you will face in your life. To present this song, I can sing it but it won’t be like the original singer. I can talk about it in a interview and sing certain parts that I am referring to. **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Somalia Rose Muhammad My personal connection is "Graduation" by Vitamin C. This is my personal connection song because it reminds me of the fun I had with my two best friends, one who've I know since I was 4 and another that I knew since I was 10. The reason why the song is important because we would always practice singing this song like we were going to perform it. We all had parts and we always practiced our pitches and we made sure we were in harmony. This song also played in my Elemenetry School senior video, and that was the first time we heard the song, and since then we always loved that song. The song is basicly about what the title says: graduation. It is about us after high school and reflecting back on our lives when we were younger with our friends to know. It also is about you thinking about how your life is going to change, and thinking about all the things you wished you haven't done and you wished you should of done, and also thinking about what your friends will be doing in 10 years. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Maha Paracha 901 I really love this song too, I have a memory with it. Me and my mom use to sing this song all the time. But I think a better memory I have with it is, we sang it at graduation last year. My friend Gabby was crying, I really miss the times we had last year. But this year is fun too! **


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Shahnoor Paracha Personal Connection Song **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My Personal Connection Song is “Fire Burning” by Sean Kingston. This song is a mixture of four different types of music genres techno, pop, R&B and reggae. RedOne and Sean Kingston worked together to create this song. RedOne came up with the beat and Sean Kingston wrote the lyrics and sang the song. The song writers point of view to writing this song was to make a club smashing hit as he said in his interview with artistdirect.com. This song reminds me of my 8th grade prom and how much fun I had with my friends. It also reminds me of all of my friends from last year. According to Bob from Dallas, NC he commented on this song on songfact.com that “Well I like it. It's catchy.” I am not sure how to present this song. I might just play it on the laptop. **


 * Maha Paracha 901.**
 * My personal connection song is, Acadia, by Marianas Trench. This song makes me think about my old life back in bayside. When listen to it I remember my old friends and how we use to have fun at our house. Then I think about my family and when we were all together in New York, but now we all live in different places. The lyrcis "Every memory comes on when I hear that old song, That we use to sing the words all wrong, I remeber the faces and familar places, and I sing along, but Acadia's gone," makes me remeber the times I use to spend with my friends and family. When we use to go to the bay in bayside. It makes me think about the good times when I was younger. That is why Acadia by Marianas Trench is my personal connection song.**


 * - Giovanni Mazzei**
 * My personal connection song is "Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix. It reminds me of being in Times Square... the Hard Rock Cafe, to be exact. The atmosphere of the place make me feel like I'm eating in a classic rock museum. The place is filled with memories of different rock eras, like Gene Simmons' (from the 70's rock band KISS) Hatchet Guitar, Ringo Starr's (60's band, the Beatles) drum set, and Duff McKagan's ( 80's band Guns n Roses) guitar. The place blares music so loud you would think you're having dinner at woodstock (without all the LSD). Now, whenever I hear "Purple Haze", "Rock n' Roll All Night (and party every day)", or "Lucy in the Sky", I think of the Hard Rock Cafe, and my great day in Times Square.**


 * Fabian Bonici 901**
 * My connection song is Live Your Life by T.I featuring Rihanna. The genre of Live Your Life is hip hop/rap. This song however is not a “covered song” meaning T.I and Rihanna wrote their own lyrics for the song. The main message of the song can be summarized by the title, but the real deeper meaning is to make sure your living your life to the fullest and not to second guess yourself. Also, make sure you get the most out of your own life. This song was repeatedly played at my eighth grade prom so it kind of stuck in my head. The real comments about the song were positive feedback but the others were trying to discriminate rappers. I didn’t realize that T.I and Rihanna wrote the song and came up with the lyrics on the own and that it came off personal experiences and things they did in their lives and stuff they want to say to their listeners.**


 * Nicholas Weber**


 * My personal connection song is the song "Thriller" by Michael Jackson. this song brings back a great memeory of when i went to mexico. On my first night there, Holloween night, the hotel put on a musical performences. they had great decuration, couriagraphy and singing. the final finally was a reanactment of Michael Jacksons Thriller. the reanactment was almost exact to the real version. i had a great time on that vacation. now, every time i hear the song thriller, i think of my fantastic family vacation in cobo san lucas mexico**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">*Marjia Uddin **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> I would like to comment on Nicholas' song. He chose Thriller by Michael Jackson and I personally love that song. I listen to this song a lot even though its old but it was made by one of the greatest artists of all time. I also have a lot of memories connecting to this song too even though I chose a different song. This song is great! =] **===

Jailene Barreto My personal connection song is "I Believe" by Yolanda Adames. i love this song because i first heard it at my 5th grade graduation practice. as soon as i heard it i fell in love with it. i listened to the lyrics and they really got to my heart. what made it even better was listening to it at my middle school graduation. everytime i listen to this song i remember all of the friends that have came and gone in my life, i remember my bestest teachers i've had ^_^, and i remember unforgettable memories.

Media Music - Personal Connection Songs By: Ema Uddin
 * My most memorable song is “1,2 Step” by Ciara. This song reminds me of elementary school. In fifth grade, my class was participating in a Dance Festival. During school, every day we would have two periods to go and practice. We had so much fun making mistakes and making up our own moves. The teacher even danced. It was hilarious. This song brings so many memories, especially because I had the same students in the same class for two years. I loved that song back then and when I think of it, I feel happy.**

Jennifer Acevedo 901 My personal connection song is "Seasons of Love" by Rent. This song is from the broadway musical Rent. It was written and composed by Jonathan Larson. This song is performed by the entire cast in both the movie and the play. The song repeatedly mentions Five-hundred-twenty-five-thousand-six-hundred-minutes. The significance of that is the number of minutes in a common non-leap calender year. The songs overall significance is basically to not waste your life and not to take it for granted and about love and to live it and enjoy it in someway. The genre of this song is musical, R&B and secular gospel music. This song is my personal connection song because its basically a theme song for my middle school once graduation came around. I was in the chorus for 7th and 8th grade and throughout those years we practiced the song and i along with the chorus sung it for certain concerts at the school and even for graduation. Everytime i hear this song it takes me back to my middle school years and i know all the words to it. It's very special cause me and my friends use hangout before the concerts and for graduation everyone loved it. The message i get from the song is life is sacred that we shouldnt take for granted. So many people work hard and that is reminded to me throughout the song. Seasons of love is also repeated and its just time that we must take advantage of. Its a beautiful and touching song with a beautiful harmony. Not on songfacts but people think this song is pretty, meaningful, really good song. It got a lot of positive feedback especially becuase it was from the popular play Rent. If i had to share it i would probably share it sing it.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Ik 901 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My Personal Connection Song Boom Boom Pow by Black Eyed Peas <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My personal connection song is boom boom pow because it was the one song everyone last year liked and it was a song that was played during end of the 8th grade. It reminds me a lot of the 8th grade and makes me miss how much fun it was back then. Boom Boom Pow was sampled in Will.I. am's song "Available." Boom Boom Pow's message was meant to mean "the concept of the video is the Peas' birth into the digital afterlife. So the transformation is us going into a sort of birth or cocoon and coming out the other end as forms of energy. It's a parallel to the music industry. Now everything is downloaded." stated Fergie. Although it has no meaning it just reminds me of the good times. But Boom Boom Pow reminds me of everyone who left int eh eighth grade last year. It was played in the video yearbook maybe that's why it is very important to me. Boom Boom Pow was the top selling single in 2009 on itunes. This song was extremely popular back then and reminded me of the good times.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Personal Connection song.... By: Dailin Mendez <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> The song I choose was my heart will go by Celine Dion. This song was originally written by James Horner, but he choose a person to sing it. This song explains a lot to me, starting from the beat and the tempo. It reminds me of my cousin's wedding when they were looking at each other while they were dancing. The writer originally wrote this for the movie titanic to show the love between 2 protagonists. I thought that the song sounds sad, but the meaning of the lyrics show how love can pass all the obstacles that the world may bring and still have time to love a person. This song has really touched me because every time i hear it, it make

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Marjia Uddin 901 <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My Personal Connection Song: <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My personal connection song is Sugar- Flo Rida Feat. Wynter. This song is my personal connection song because it brings back such great memories. It reminds me of last year during eighth grade and being with my old friends and having fun in school and during the trip to Federal Reserve. I once heard the song and began liking it so I ended up listening to it for the most part of eighth grade which went great. Especially while we were going to the federal reserve we were playing the song and everyone was singing along too and we were having so much fun. Being with my friends and just having an awesome time. Hearing this song whenever and where ever just makes me happy and reminds of last year. Going to the federal reserve was very cool and we had fun while at federal reserve and the whole time was just amazing and one of the best times ever. Then hanging with friends and all the trouble we got into and the trouble we got out of. Spending the time with out teachers and fooling around with them. Also saying our goodbyes and spending the last moments with them and saying farewell. Everything last year went very greatly and remembering it just makes it even better. I love that song. =]

This is Chandanie commenting on Marjia's personal connection song. I really like the song sugar as well, and I was on that bus when we had that trip to the Federal Reserve. I was waaay in the back sitting next to Amanda and I remember I heard a bunch of kids in our class more up front singing to that song. Heck I even joined in =D

~Amanda Bisnauth (Personal Connection Song) <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The song that I chose for my personal connection song was Angel by Shaggy. The genre of the song is reggae and I like this genre of music very much. The reason I chose this song was because it brought back not only one memory but an entire part of my life. That part of my life was when I went to Guyana for the first time to visit my family. During my stay there I had a wonderful time getting to know my family for the first time. We had a lot of fun together and I miss them very much. But before we even became close to each other we found out that we all liked the song Angel by Shaggy. This was an ice breaker for us while we were getting to know each other. We played this song constantly until it was time for me to go back home. So whenever I hear this song I think of my family in Guyana and all of the wonderful memories we shared and I know that I will cherish those memories forever. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Neema Jadubans <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Neema’s Personal Connection Song <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Breakout- Miley Cyrus <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My personal connection song is Breakout by Miley Cyrus. This song brings me back to the time of when I went to Florida all by myself to spend 3 amazing weeks with my cousins. My mom and I flew in to Kissimmee, Florida on a Friday and she left on the Sunday. She left me with my cousins for 3 weeks. During those three weeks, it was non- stop fun. We were always out and about, we were never home! We went shopping, we went the movies, we went bowling, etc. We also went to the pool almost every day. When we were home, we would drive my aunt and uncle crazy. We would bake things and leave the kitchen in a mess and my aunt would get so mad at us. Also, my cousins have a HUGE house so we would play hide- and- go- seek… at night!! It was a lot of fun but unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. In the song Breakout, Miley describes all the adventures they would have and that they never wanted it to end. Well, that is exactly what happened in my situation. When it was time to go, my mom flew in once again on a Friday and we left on the Sunday. When I was packing my bags that Sunday, my cousin and I began to cry. We didn’t want to say goodbye but we knew we had to. We were having such a great time and didn’t want it to end. After they dropped us to the airport, my cousins and I broke down crying even more. We barely get to see each other since they moved to Florida. When we were heading inside the airport, my cousins ran up behind us and hugged us. That was one of my most favorite vacations of all times. Every time I talked to them, we always talk about what happened those three weeks, even up to today we would talk about it! :)

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Chandanie Hiralal's Personal Connection Song

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My personal connection song is the rock song Forever by Papa Roach. Anytime I hear this song, my ex long time male friend of ten years comes to mind. We knew each other since kindergarten and we were friends ever since. It was funny because kids would always sing the bride march when he and I conversed or he teased me and I chased him around the school yard. When we were in 5th grade, he realized he liked me very much, but the thing was, I only saw him as a friend—my interests were else where. We stayed in touch even though we attended different schools in junior high, and in 6th grade he told me he liked me, and this I knew. Things remained the same, yet, at the same time, they were completely different. I could never return his feelings because to me, he was nothing more than my best friend who I could confide in, much to his heartache. It was only last year, at the beginning of High School, he told me to listen to the song forever by papa roach. <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Much of what has transpired between he and I is our business, but the point is, anytime I hear the song forever by papa roach, he comes to mind. We don’t talk anymore. It was for the best. After all, unrequited love is painful. The writers of this song are Jacoby Shaddix and Tobin Esperance, and this song is not covered. The song writer’s point of view for this song is a man who loves a girl, but for one reason or another cannot be with her and therefore must let her go. However, all the women he sleeps with and all the drugs he does can never erase his memory of her.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">The message that I get from this song is a guy experiencing emotional pain and singing to a girl he loves who he has lost or needs to let go of. Three relevant opinions on songfacts are 1) ‘I think that this is fitting to anyone’ 2) This is a great song. I love the chorus because it can relate to so many different circumstances and 3) ‘Another papa roach and me fitting, Melinda, I love you baby, but we cant be together cause were like apart’. After analyzing this song, there actually wasn’t anything new I learned about the song’s message that I did not know before. It’s all pretty much self explanatory. **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> The way in which I would like to present this song would probably be in an interview or in a story that I have written a while back pertaining to my memories of this guy. And this has been my personal connection song—a song which pulls blurry memories from a time past back to the present for the most fleeting of moments. **

Jasmine Lachman 901
 * Personal Connection Song**
 * The song that I have a personal connection to is the song ‘Do You Remember’ by Jay Sean. ‘Do You Remember’ is a song that reminds me of all the good times and all the great memories I’ve shared with one of my closest and best friend. She was someone I could always count on, at all hours of the day. We are very close and I would always be able to trust her with any problems I may face. Though we may not see each other as often as we had before, we still keep a close relationship and constantly keep in contact. Looking back at all of the great times filled with laughter, she was one of the few people I never seemed to get angry at. I always considered her to be the sister I never had. The chorus of ‘Do You Remember’, the artist, Jay Sean, asked if you remember all the times we had and we should bring it back. My best friend and I always relived all the memories we had and in those memories music played a great part. I know that she will always be there for me as will I for her.**

//**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">My personal connection song is called, “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers. Lean on Me is a song that means that when you need any help of some sort, such as if you need to express how you feel or if you’re feeling sad you can count on your friend to be there for you and lend you a helping hand just as you would be there for your friend when they need you. It means that you can lean on your friend whenever it is that you need them because they will be there to pick you up before you fall down. Many people enjoy this song because the message that it reveals is true and everyone can relate to it in one point of their life. This is my personal connection song because every time that I listen to it or hear just one lyric from it I am immediately brought back to a happy memory of my best friend and I that I will cherish forever. Lean on Me brings me back to the day that I was 5 years old in my ballet class on a Saturday morning and I just couldn’t get any of the dance positions right and when it was my turn to lead the class in the dance I mixed up our routine and I ended messing everyone up. The girls would get pretty mad at me because they were getting confused which made me feel upset. But one of the girls from the class didn’t get mad at me and she told me that it was okay and not to worry because everyone has a bad day. She told me that she would be there for me and she would help me perfect my dance moves. Ever since then, we have been best friends and Lean on Me is the song that reminds me of exactly the first words that she had told me which were that she would be there to help me, and she has up to this day. **//
 * Katie Regalado. 901 *Personal Connection Song**

//**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Christopher Singh 901 **//

//**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My personal connection song is 'Save Me' by Josh Verdes. I really liked this song from the first time I heard it. It really does remind me of my parents and I guess it really means a lot to me since I dont really have that many memories of my parents. It shows me that even in dark times, they really care about me and love me. It isn't much of a "get up dancing song", but it really does get the job done at making me smile. It also reminded my of that time when my parents renewed their wedding vows.= **//

//**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Marwa Amin **// //**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> 02/20/10 **// //**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> H.S. 308 **// //**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> 901 **// //**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My Personal Connection Song **//

//**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My connection song is “It’s A Small World After All, written by Richard and Robert Sherman.” I sang this song with my class for my kindergarten step-up. Every time I hear this song it brings me back to my old school’s stage in Church McDonalds. Walt Disney was in charge of the "Children of the World" pavilion (called "It's A Small World attraction at Disneyland after the fair). He asked Richard and Robert Sherman (brothers) to write him a song for the 1964 World's Fair in New York City. The song was then written by the brothers and sung by the Disneyland Chorus. "'The brothers tell the story of when Walt Disney gave them the assignment: "Walt showed us a mock up of the exhibit. All these audio-animatronic children sang their own national anthems. It was a cacophony. Walt said, "I want you to write me ONE song. Write me a 'roundelay.'" We said, "You mean a 'round'. And he said, 'Yeah. A roundelay' - and so that's how 'It's A Small World' was born. '"The songwriter's point of view was to write a song which could relate to everyone and unite all people. Their assignment by Walt Disney was to come up with a meaningful multicultural song but somehow with the lyrics all fitting together like a finished puzzle that can be sung by people all around the world. Robert Sherman says "One thing which makes this song particularly 'catchy' is that the verse and chorus work in counterpoint to each other. This means that you can play the same chords over and over again, but with different melodies. The repetitive, yet varied pattern tricks your mind into absorbing the work without it becoming tiresome to your ear." The message I get from this song is that even though we all speak different languages, eat different foods, have different dreams, and have different cultures, we are all technically living in one home. The first verse describes our world of common traits such as laughter, tears, hopes and fears. And since we share so much we should put our differences aside and care for one another. The song continues on by saying" there is just one moon and golden sun, and a smile means friendship to everyone." The song says the mountains divide and the oceans are wide. This means there will be people who you may not get a long with and but there will be plenty of people to be friends with. And the meantime we are all in this whole world together. I sang this song with my class for my Kindergarten step-up. This was my first time being in the US. I came from Bangladesh in 2001 and started kindergarten. This song reminds me of my first American friends and all the laughter I had with them. This song sums up my first year of America and how it differentiated between Bengali culture and American culture. When I hear this song playing, my mind stops and I think of growing up too fast and sometimes I miss being so young and playing with papers, crayons, and smelling like school glue. As I grow more and more older, the meaning of the song changes. Before, the song only brought back kindergarten memories. Now the song gives me more motivation and determination to do better for myself and my dreams. This song strives me to continue to hold on to the song as a strength for my shoulders. This is why this song is very close to me and brings back great memories and gives me determination to keep on going just like the song itself (it doesn't stop playing in Disneyland). Other people from songfact.com think this song is very touching the first time they heard it, but the more they heard it, the more and more annoying it got. Some people had experiences where their ride broke down and the song kept playing on. the song never stopped playing. The people were sitting there for 35 minutes!!! So basically, many finds the song rather annoying than addicting. However, most liked the song when they first heard it. **// //**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> I didn't know this song was intended for the Disney parks. I also didn't know the song has been translated into many languages and remixes. The one I sang with my class said "Welcome to our Kindergarten class." It was interesting for me to find out how popular this song was and it still brings back many memories. **//

//**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> Erick Fuenmayor 901 **// //**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> My personal Connection song **// //**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;"> A personal connection song that i have the most memory about is Say (All i need) by One republic. It reminds me of the time in 8th grade that i had a great day. I played a game of basketball against big guys and won. I also got a go grade on my test and had the best dinner. I also like the album that the artists made. It made me buy the album and made me think of other rock songs. One most popular songs the band made is apologize with Timberland. It became famous in 2008 to 2009. My dad likes that song. It feels good when i looked up the lyrics and found out that it was about what you need in life. Thats what i like about the song that it relates to me. **//

//Nusrat Merchant 901// //My Personal Connection Song//

//A personal connection song that probably brings back a memory for me would be the song we’re all in this together. Various different artists sang the lyrics to this song and the genre of this song is action/dancing. This song was written by a Canadian producer and songwriter Matthew Gerrard and Robbie Nevil. I believe this song is covered because it’s written by these to people and there have been many artists singing it. The songwriters point of view when writing this song was to show teamwork and friendship. This song helps me get the message that you are never alone. My personal connection to this song is that we sang this song at my 5th grade graduation. This song brings back a bunch of memories of my time in P.S.217, a school located in Brooklyn New York. It reminds me of all my old friends and teachers. This song teaches me that there is always someone with you in your situation. This song makes me feel really sad sometimes because it reminds me of my last day in that school. This song is very touching because it makes me feel bad about losing contact with a lot of my friends in that school. The author probably wrote this song to show that the world is one as a whole and we must go through everything together. I don’t feel that I am the only person that can really connect to the song. As I researched on songfacts I learned that many people love the song, feel its very meaningful.//

//Fairooz 's Personal Connection Song//

//My personal connection is called “Metamorphosis” by Hilary Duff from the album with the same name. The genre of this song is pop-rock. This is a “covered” song and is written by John Shanks. I think the songwriter wanted to express the feeling of change, growth, and development in teens. I think the point of view of the song is from a teenager who is going through adolescence. The message I got from this song is that a person changes and you feel it in you. You don’t know what you can be and I realized that from the part of the lyrics, “I wonder what I will become”. The personal connection that I have with this song is that it reminds of my fifth grade graduation. It brings back the feelings that I had before going into middle school. The kids in my school practiced this song a lot, so we could sing it perfectly at graduation. Many people think that the line I referred to earlier means that everyone is moving on but you wonder what you will do in your life. You’re changing for the better. <songmeanings.com> Other people don’t like this song and say it doesn’t describe accurately of change. I never thought that the song had to do with adolescence. I thought it dealt with changes in general you will face in your life. To present this song, I can sing it but it won’t be like the original singer. I can talk about it in a interview and sing certain parts that I am referring to.//

//Ishrat Jabin 901 Personal Connection Song// //The song that best describes my childhood memories, is "Fear of the Dark", by Iron Maiden. It was written by Steve Harris while the vocals were done by Bruce Dickinson. The lyrics of the song basically describe the story of a man who is paranoid by the dark surroundings. He fears that something will get him while hiding in the dark. I believe that "Fear of the Dark", best describes my own fear of the dark. The lyrics portray everything that's exactly going on in my head. It is the only song from the Fear of the Dark album, to be played in concerts today. Being in the dark makes me wary of the littelest noises and sounds. Many bands have been influenced by this song and many have also done covers for this song. The fans of Iron Maiden feel this is one of the best hit single. I would most probably present this in the form of a drawing or art painting.//

//Chandni Tariq 901 Personal Connection Song:// //My personal connection song is "Beliefs" by We Came As Romans. My connection isn't a connection to something that has happened in the past. This song doesn't take me to a time or place that i wish i go back to. The connection I have to this song is a feeling that I am going to feel forever. This song is about having questions and never getting back any answers ("Does fabrication begin at belief? Who steals my years to keep all to themselves? Is it only just the ground we stand upon? Ive asked you, yet heard no reply"). Its about believing anything that will make you feel like you aren't meaningless. ("Find faith in life. In whatever will keep you believing that we are not meaningless"). We Came As Romans is a post-hardcore band that was formed in Troy, Michigan. This song is from their recent album "To Plant A Seed". I've seen them live three times because they are my favorite band. I was thinking of making my own music video for this song.//

//Vishma Samsundar 901 Personal Connection Song//

//My personal connection song is "The Voice Within" Christina Aguilera. This song doesn't have a memory to it for me it just reminds to be strong to carry on even though even when everything is wrong. I love the lyrics to this song it says " when there's no one else look inside yourself like your oldest friend just trust the voice within you". It lifts my spirt when Im down and gives me hope that everything will be okay soon. The vocals to this song is great and the beat too it just shows no matter what happens you can always make it. This song isn't covered it is written by Christina Aguilera.//

//George Fortuna 901 Personal Connection Song// //My personal connection song is "snow (hey oh)" By the Red Hot Chili Peppers. There aren't many reasons why this song is my personal connection song, but there is truly only one. The only reason I like this song is because it relates to what I call my mission in life, which is to find the meaning for it. I first heard this song when I was eleven, for my brother was playing it when I walked into the house. i didn't like it truly at first, but then as i got older, I kept on hearing it, and it caught my interest, and I began to analyze the lyrics and it just matched me.//

// Jailene Barreto 901 // // what do i want to be when i grow up? well there are so many careers to choose from. of course, i would like to pick something that i enjoy doing and that brings me a lot of income. some carers that i might like to do would be veterinarian, photographer, nurse, law, things around those areas. the one i think i am going to do is be a lawyer. im not going to say its an easy career, but it doesnt require a lot of college years compared to a being a doctor for example. also, it bring all of that money in my pocket. but i would always have to be updating on new lays and what not. //

//**Nusrat Merchant 901**// //**I think a lot about what career I want to pursue in my future and I am really unsure. The career websites that we looked at in class helped me understand the many choices that I have in life. What I want to be in my future is someone that my parents could be proud of. My mom always wanted me to study and keep interest in science, as so I have. I am thinking of having a career in the medical field. I want to be either a doctor, pediatrician, or pharmacist. I believe I am hardworking and I will try to work towards my goal, which honestly will take some time for me to set.**//

//**Vishma to Nusrat: Nus Nus!!! you'd be great in the medical field and you would look good in a lab coat anyways seriously I you'd be a good doctor or pediatrician and i know you say you still unsure about really want to do but keep in mind we are too but just remember follow your dreams and ill bet whatever you choose you'll be good at it. but if you do become a doctor you might end up saving many lives which is good but the training takes too long. but if your passionate about it you'll be fine!!**//

Jasmine Lachman 901 // The career website provides descriptions of different occupations that students may have an interest in to pursue in the future. I’ve always had an interest in the medical field especially having a mother who is an RN. Though, I am still undecided at to the profession in that field at this point. Being a doctor or a nurse are the kind of jobs were you can help people. Though becoming a doctor or nurse requires more training which can take up to 4 to 11 years. Of course there are the benefits. Nurse’s average yearly wage is about $65,000 and a doctor can have an average yearly wage of $186,000. To become a doctor, you must be willing to study a lot. Nothing comes easy and when you make your attempt and stick to it, you can benefit from it later on in the future.