Monday, November 2, 2009 - My un-named sonnet I wrote for English

Certain people have been asking me for writings done in my English class - and while I feel as though you would be bored stiff by my essays, we're into poetry now, and I wrote a Shakespearian sonnet. This sonnet has no name, because I am not good with coming up with names.

The Sonnet

Help me to understand why
One can make promises they do not intend to keep?
And although you want to believe his sigh
He’ll push you ‘till you have to weep.
A broken vase, shattered on the ground
Glass and flowers mingling on the floor
Splashes of color and glitter abound
While reality slams us right into the door.
And, if the flowers are gathered up,
Will they still live and shine anew?
No, one may die while in the cup
Though drenched with heavy dew.
While he says “I’m sorry”
My face is turned away.


disclaimer: I never said it was a great sonnet...

oooh, and also (to show off that yes, I actually have learned something in English class) the form of a Shakespearian sonnet is:
a - introducing the topic
b
a
b
c - introducing the metaphor
d
c
d
e - building onto the metaphor
f
e
f
g - closing
g

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Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - Trip to Yorktown

We took a field trip last week!

I had a 2-day break last week, and Mom the girls and I and I decided to go up to Yorktown on the 19th - which just happened to be the anniversary of Cornwallis's surrender in Yorktown. It was pretty cool, and Mom and I enjoyed ourselves very much. Rebekah and Rachel... well. They tried. For an hour or so.
Shadows on the lawn. I do like shadows.


The Monument. There were a lot of big-wigs there, including the President of the Virginia chapter of the DAR (daughter's of the revolution)


Waiting to see the Muster on the Green... Rebekah and Rachel were rather bored.


There were two families who had come all the way from Mississippi, all dressed in Colonial clothing. They were pretty cool.


This was SO much fun to watch. They demonstrated different formations, and shot off their muskets.


It was rather smoky, after they shot 'em off.


They have bayonets, and they're not afraid to use them against the British!


Oliver Bear also managed to tag along for the ride.


On our way to Williamsburg's Yankee Candle!


She always makes me laugh...


See? hahaha


Our fearless leader.


Oliver was safely buckled in too.


At Yankee Candle! It was really pretty. Dare I say it... even prettier than the one up in Mass. I know. It shocked me too. And I still feel a little disloyalty saying it.

See? So pretty. This is the Christmas room.


We all had a really good time (including Oliver) and I loved being able to go on a field trip with Mom and the girls again! I've missed being with them during the day, since I'm at school every day now. It's been a slow adjustment, but I think we're all getting used to it.

Except when it comes to the dishes. I still come home to the same amount of them in the sink every night. Wonder how that happens?

~Sarah Beth

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Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - It's fall

So, I had written out this BEAUTIFUL post about fall and how I'm doing here.... and then it got erased. So, I'll give you the shortened version - Fall is here, it's cold, and they finally turned on the heating at School. Home is a different matter - Daddy's still refusing to turn on the heat. However, we have a freeze warning for tonight, so we'll see how long he can hold onto the thermostat before we girls overpower him.

I went on another walk in the woods last week... here are the pictures!


Shadows are my new favourite thing.


Very pretty, but probably HIGHLY poisionus berries.


My allergies did not appreciate the beauty of the goldenrod.


Colourful leaves... I need to play round with the lighting on this one.


This is entirely natural composition. I didn't have to do a thing except take the picture.


and lastly of our woods trip - the majestic evergreens. Or, they would be, except that I think a lot of them are dead. But it made for a good picture anyway.

The last picture I'll show you, is to get you into the October mood. I'm currently rehearsing for our Drama Club's Halloween show, where I play a vampire. I'm not going to look exactly like this, but I had fun playing around with the 'creepy' settings on Picnik.


Look! I sparkle JUST like Edward!

tee hee.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - A Walk in the Woods

I decided yesterday to follow the path behind the school.... it was rather exciting, and I took pictures, especially for you-all.


Thumbs up on the path being semi-dry.... rain was on the forecast yesterday, and I was worried that it might hinder my hike. But I don't mind a little mud.


The beginning of the path - see? not too much mud.


The trees were very pretty - until they rained on my camera lens.


Tut-tut, it looks like rain.


More trees.


Then I found a cheery path down which I trotted....


For some reason, I think this picture makes me look like an elf.


I found a nice little tree (this was the view from said tree) under which I had lunch...


and read my English Homework.


It was a very nice little hike, and I plan to do it again sometime..... hopefully when it's more sunny!


~ Sarah Beth

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Friday, September 4, 2009 - Some Pictures of School...

This is the really pretty pond behind the arts building - I have my lunch here on Tuesdays and Thursdays.


There are sooo many dragonflys zooming around... I was surprised that this one stood still long enough for me to take a picture!


The pretty little daisies.


and more daisies!


Hey there!


and this is the back of the arts building... hopefully we'll have more pretty days like this one and I can get some more nature pictures.

~Sarah Beth

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