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ATTENTION ALL SLAYERS FANS!!!!!I've FINALLY started writing the second book of the Slayers series, and I am posing it on www.homeschoolblogger.com/breatheintome. I have posted both the prologue and the first chapter...The X-Creatures ArriveWell,this is what happened today... __________________________________ I and everyone else were sitting on the couch (Ok,SOME of us were sitting down,not all) and Crystal Hans of CNN came on. "There is no explaination as to where the X Creatures exactly are. Reports say that they have been absolutely gone almost the entire time since their attack has last accured. And there are now reports saying that Sarah Cambell and her team,PFC,has returned from Washington DC and are now in their private Tower." "Thanks for spreading the news,Crystal ol' pal." I grumbled,changing the channel. --- Hours later,I and the others fell asleep. Just then,I heard a loud crash coming from somewhere. I sprung from the couch and looked behind me. I then ran to the window and looked out,but there was nothing. I heard the same crash again. I then went in the elevator and went my way downstairs. ... The elevator door opened and I cautiously walked inside. It was dark inside,only a few dim lights in the room. I slowly walked my way to the garbage. I examioned the mess that was infront of me. I sighed as I stared,then noticed large pawprints. I was about to lean over and check them out when something grabbed my shoulder. I swun around and pulled out my Calico,but I gasped. "YOU!!" It was the X-Creatures. I put my Calico back in it's pouch and walked to them all. "Guys! What are you doing here?! Ya know it's not safe with me anymore. Why are you guys drawing more attention to yourselves? C'mere before somebody sees ya..like they can." And I led all of them inside the Tower. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "There." I said,after giving the last of them a bath. I grinned as I pat them and I walked inside their new room. I puffed their beds and turned. "K,you can stay here a few days..or maybe longer..I don't know. But you gotta promise me you'll stay inside and be good." They all came to me and gave me their own special way of a hug. They were really smart. I was surprised. I chuckled and then tucked them in bed. I sighed and closed their door. "Wow..protecting the Characters AND the X-Creatures. Geez,Sarah,you're really pushing it." And I walked away. Featured Blogger ~ TOSAffiliatesCorner![]() How many of you are TOS Affiliates? Ever think about becoming one? I'm sure you have a lot of questions about it. Let's find out with this week's Featured Blogger the TOS Affiliates Corner! How do you become a TOS affiliate? Find the answer on the first blog post, Welcome to the TOS Affiliate Blog! If you become an affiliate, what kinds of ads have to go on your blog? Check out the latest TOS promotion for When I Grow Up I Wanna Be A Police Officer. 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Can ya'll keep a secret? *whispers* I haven't finished all of my Christmas shopping. I still need to get my mom's and uncle's, but at least I KNOW what I'm going to get them. My sisters and I opened our presents to each other. I got Emma Super Llama (inside joke, but it was a llama stuffed animal that I put a cape on), and I got Hailey a watch (but she knew I was getting it for her, she told me to get it =P) Emma got me the movie Up. I love that movie, it's so sweet. Hailey is making our presents, and she isn't done yet, she's making us each an apron. =) It snowed a little outside today! =D I'm excited, I really hope it will snow more later on. Here, I found a little trailer type thingy for Little Dorrit. It doesn't give you much idea of what it's about, but I couldn't find any other one. *swoons when she sees Arthur* ;-) Silly girl moment, sorry. Oh, I just thought of something to say. Surprise surprise, I'm taking Driver's ED in January. *scary music* I've been putting it off, but mom asked me if I would prefer to do it in January or April, and I don't know what came into me, but I said January. I was just thinking, when Christmas is over, I don't really want to go back to my hobbit hole template. I really like it, I'm just done with it now. Any ideas as to what kind of template I should get next? God Bless You, Taylor Question of the Day What are your three favorite movies? Special Words for Special Needs ~ A Beautiful Christmas ProjectMerry Christmas (very soon)!! It's time to talk about Christmas!How do you run your homeschooling around Christmas? The season has plenty to do, but my kids demand structure. This time of year I tend to turn to my Christmas unit study. The art time in the afternoon will get turned into present making time or ornament making time. Though being Christmas time I search for more meaning in our days. This time of year I also try to fit in outside service projects. In talking with a homeschooling mom recently she shared how they use this season to help train their children in service to others and keep it Jesus focused. The day after Thanksgiving she and her family settle on a family that is in great need. They each give part of their Christmas gifts to feed and care for this family. Then a week before Christmas they drop this package off at the needy family's home. You may say well there are groups out there that do that. Yes, there are. I would argue though that it is our duty as Christians to help others and what better way than just a simple exchange in love and covered in prayer. You show very clearly to your children that it IS better to give than to receive. Thank you my friend for sharing that with me! Think of a way you can share the love of Christ with others. What does your family do at Christmas to make Christ an active, real part? I pray blessings to you and may your Christmas time be productive for the Lord! Heather lives in West Virginia. She and her husband have been homeschooling their 5 children for 8 years. Due to a genetic disorder their children have multiple special needs. Heather is also dealing with personal health difficulties. Living life to the fullest for the glory of God is their goal! Visit Heather's page at www.homeschoolblogger.com/gfcfmomofmany/ or at Special Needs Homeschooling. A Trip To A Government FacilityWell,I received a letter quite quickly from Dr. Connor,the one whom I mailed our contract to and he sent me a letter back this morning! Well,when I read it,I ran like the wind to the PFC base... ________________ "Big news!" I announced. "We have been requested by Dr. Connor to come over to the facility,where F.B.I. and other Government groups have gathered together to meet me and you guys! They also said they recovered something of great value that they wanna show us!" Hind clapped. "Ah,good,good! When we leave?" "Today. At 4:00 PM." He nodded. "We leave with Characters?" "Yep. I'll get Jetfire to take us." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A couple of hours later,we departed from Jetfire in the large parking lot,where he instantly transformed and all the Characters gathered together. The F.B.I. agents all gawked at them,the Soldiers lowering their weapons when Dr. Connor and some dude walked upto us. Dr. Connor approached me. "Miss Cambell,good to see you! Are you well?" I nodded as we shook hands. "Yes,sir." He smiled. "I got your contract. Very good work. I see your team is all here. And the Aliens,as well." "Characters." He looked at me. I smirked. "They're called Characters,sir." He nodded. "Oh,I see." He turned. "Have you met Sgt. Niel?" I shook my head and shook hands with Niel. "No,I have not. Nice to meet you,Sarge!" Connor smiled and turned. "Please,you and your team,follow me inside." ---------------- Once inside,we walked through a nice,clean hallway,where Connor led us through many other hallways,until a high-tech automatic door opened up,revealing the most largest room I had ever seen,where Analists,Agents and dozens of peepes were working left and right. I grinned and looked back at the others. "Well,team,your dream come true." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As everyone sucked up their hot cocoa and wrapped up in blankets,for it had been cold outside (To them),I discussed some things with Mr.Preston,Niel and Connor. After our discussion,I sat down on one of the desks. "So,what was it that you wanted to tell me?" Preston cleared his throat. "Well,Ma'am,I think you will like what I am about to show you..." I looked to my right and instantly,I sprung to hug (My natural instinct when I meet NEW Characters!!!). "WHAT HAS BEEN TAKING YOU SO LONG?!? I'VE BEEN WAITING FOREVER!!" I shouted. The new Characters shrugged,then walked off for testing. I smiled and swun around to Connor. "So,once they're done,you'll send them back to me,right?" "Yes,ma'am." I nodded. "Good." ------------------------- A couple of hours inside,I got bored real fast. Just then,the door opened and Preston entered. "Ma'am,I have immediate transportation for you and your team. I have a seperate transportation for The Characters and your New Character friends." I nodded. "Thanks." Suddenly,an alarm went off. Preston took off like the wind to see what was wrong. My curiousity ran wild and I ran after him. ~~~~~ "Sir! There has been a UFO sighting in the city! Reports say that whatever was inside it has come out and it is some kind of Lizard creature." One of the Analists said to Preston. I grinned. Preston groaned. "Oh,gosh,get me jets out there and take that thing down! Make sure there is no one around to see this thing! If anyone asks,tell them it's a hoax." He started to turn when the Analist stopped him; "Wait,there's something else,sir. There's a large number of attacks and strange sightings over inside the city,also." Preston leaned in. "By what?" The Analist cut his eyes at him. "By..X Creatures..sir." I gasped and sprung to the them. "Send us back home!" Preston looked at me. "What?" "SEND US BACK HOME NOW!! AND DON'T ATTACK THEM!!" Preston gawked. "But,Miss Cambell--" "JUST DO IT!!!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Characters,PFC and I returned safely back home and I instantly turned the channel to the news. I saw that it was them. I moaned,when Sakura and Emma walked upto me. "Sarah?" Emma asked. "Is anything wrong?" I nodded. "You see those things?" She nodded as she stared at the TV. I looked up at her. "Those are the things that were protecting me from Spencer." She widened her eyes and stared down at me,for I was sitting in a chair. "What?" She questioned. I looked up at her again. "..Those things..are looking for me." Just then,the reporter announced that the X Creatures had left. Disappeared. Stopped the attacks. What next? I don't know. Nothing else has accured since a few hours ago. No sign of them,which is both good and bad. =( I don't know. We'll see tomorrow. Special Needs Children: Bring Them Home Where They BelongMore abusive teachers are in the news, this time two teachers tortured and abused several special needs children in their care--children who couldn't speak out about what was happening to them.Parents, even your special needs children deserve to be at home where it is safe, and where you can be there to protect them. Homeschooling special needs children can be done! Check out these resources to start:
Tia Linschied Senior Editor of HSB Communication Corner ~ Countdown To Christmas!I'm having a video countdown to Christmas that started on December 15th. Each day I'm uploading an inspirational or comedic video that shares the spirit of Christmas with my readers. Check it out each day on Communication FUNdamentals!PFC On The Job On Christmas NearWell,I resolved that problem yesterday with the Characters. In case you're wondering,they all got in trouble. ;) Anyway,so..um..today was..you could say..interesting? =) Hehe ____________________________________________ I was sitting down on the couch,arguing with Genesis and Snow White about picture frames! O_- It was psycotic! I can't believe I was arguing about this,but I was. Anyway,I was just about to smack them both around like ragdolls,when there was a phone-ring. I sighed and leaned back. "Auto,answer it." "Hello?" I heard Auto say. He then gave the phone to me. "It is for you,Miss Cambell." I growled and grabbed it. "Hello?"
Auto ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I skidded down the stairs,for I couldn't wait for that darn old elevator. I hurried to Hind and grabbed his arm,throwing him around and pinning him to the wall. "I HAVE GOOD NEWS!!" I shouted. He widened his eyes. "Miss Cambell! What is good news?" I swun around to the others who seemed a bit interested themselves. I grinned. "Falcon--That stupid,old monkey--called The President of the United States and he told him about US!!!" "US?!?" Everyone said at the same time. I nodded. "Yeah! PFC! And so,the President told the F.B.I. and all of these other secret peoples to--get this--WORK WITH US!!!" Everyone gaped. I smirked. "YES!! WE'RE GONNA BE WORKING WITH THE HIGH PEOPLE!! WE'RE GONNA BE BIG THROUGHOUT THE WORLD!! WE'RE GONNA BE A NATIONAL ORGANIZATION!!" They all started to cheer,instantly and threw papers in the air,jumping up and down and dancing around like monkeys. I sighed. "Well,the exciting part is that The Characters will be under full protection! Of course,they already are." I smiled. "But here's the thing. Since so many of our members have left,they need a full report on our existence and stuff. So,I'm gonna need to have to check on all of you. K?" They all nodded. I grinned. "Can't wait!! Let's get started!!" ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ And so,I sat in my chair and each of the members came to me and signed their names on the contract. After we were done,I looked over at the paper and checked the names I had signed on the official team paper... - Sarah Cambell,Age 14 Sakura,Age 13 Crystal,Age 15 Verge,Age 13 Abigail,Age 16 Samantha,Age 12 Danielle,Age 15 Lexi,Age 16 Lyle,Age 18 Beverly,Age 14 Caroline Louise,Age 14 Lavender Westmarch,Age 15 Laura Mathews,Age 19 Julia Carter,Age 22 Jenna,Age 16 Alex Cooper,Age 16 Firorlyn,Age 14 Max,Age 14 Eaireka,Age 13 Kayla,Age 13 Andi,Age 13 Lucy Sturgess,Age 15 Aaron Block,Age 17 Noah,Age 12 Emma,Age 13 Pendragon,Age 12 Hind Kechav,Age 15 Kassandra,Age 12 Kaylee,Age 10 Kimberly,Age 7 Suki,Age 18 Yuki,Age 17 Sonyon,Age 20 Daka,Age 16 Roxanne,Age 14 Isabellana,Age 25 - I sighed and stamped it,slipping it in a folder and I put it in my backpack. "Well,I have that done." I then got another piece of paper and a pen and started to write. "Dear Mr. Connor, A few of my members have unfortunately left,but there is still quite a few of us left. Such as myself and my close friends. We still have other members that work outside of America and the Tower. Such as Suki,Yuki,Sonyon and Daka,who live Japan with their Grandmother,although Daka is not related with them. But they give frequent visits to us. There is my nieces,Kassandra,Kaylee and Kimberly,who live with their parents near my home. There is also our past members,Roxanne and Isabellana. Roxanne has moved from Virginia and is currently going to a public school. Isabellana went back to her homeworld and has reunited with her family. There is also Daniella and Lexi,who have gone to New York,in search of their parents. They should be back in a few months. Crystal has gone back to school and will return in June of next year. So,that is pretty much it,sir. I hope you review the list of our members and past members. I shall send you profiles shortly after you receive this letter. Thank you, Sarah Cambell - After I sent Pit to mail the letter,I talked to my Aunt Michelle and she helped me with some stuff that could get us started in our big career. ^_^ Anyhoot,I felt kinda bad cause I wasn't paying the Characters any mind all day,so,I decided I would throw them a surprise Christmas party! =D Well,they loved it and we had lots of fun. Whew. I'm tuckered out. Night,folks. =) Background Checks for Homeschoolers?World Net Daily reports that just may become the case for British parents who wish to homeschool their children. The law stems, in part, to a problem that some parents are using homeschooling as a way to disguise abuse. However, what the law doesn't stipulate is what is required to pass a background check, it invades the rights and privacy of parents, and presumes them guilty until proven innocent.As I've said before, there are already laws in place--in both Britain and the U.S.--in regards to child abuse. Government agencies are refusing to back those laws up. While there are several homeschool parents in Britain who are in agreement with making tighter restrictions on themselves in order to get rid of the few who give them a bad name, they need to recognize that this bill isn't really about protecting them. It's about a government trying to find ways to slow homeschooling down--period. Find out which parties and agencies are backing this bill and I think you'll find they aren't, and never have been, friendly to homeschooling. Tia Linschied Senior Editor of HSB { Last Page } { Page 1 of 5 } { Next Page } |
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