eat.sleep.dance

**Soundrack of My Life**
There are a lot of songs that could describe many moments in my life. Too many moments, too many songs. To begin with, my full name is Madison Leigh Daiber. I was born in Highland, Illinois, and I moved to Trenton when I was two. I have three younger sisters, I am the oldest. My dad owns K&D Countertops in town. My mom works at a dentist office, also in Trenton. My youngest sister, Mckenna, is 8. The next one, Kyra, is 10. Ally, the second oldest, is 13. Lastly, I am 14 years old. The first song I would like to use is “Mama, I Love You,” by the Spice Girls. All of my mom’s brothers and their wives were waiting anxiously in our kitchen and living room. We were about to surprise my clueless mother with her 40th Birthday Party. We had spent forever planning and setting up. The delicious food sat on the counter, waiting for us to eat it. Excitement was growing as the garage door opened. My mom walked into the room and we all yelled, “SURPRISE!” Our voices echoed through the kitchen, echoed through the basement, echoed through the garage. I grabbed my mother’s arm and led her to the media room. I had spent weeks on her birthday present. The video I made played on the screen for my family members. On the screen, a young 17 year old girl progressed into a loving mother. “Mama, I Love You” played in the background. The ending sequence finished and I turned to my mom. Tears were slowly rolling down her cheeks. I gave her the biggest hug I have ever given her. After I let go, I saw my aunts and uncles were touched by the video as well. That was the best feeling in the world. For my next story, I think that the song “Count On Me” by Bruno Mars, is the most appropriate. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALLY!” we screamed. Halloween morning we all sat around the table, wishing my younger sister, Ally, a happy 13th birthday. Nervousness exploded throughout my system. The wait was finally over. It was time to give Ally her birthday present. I had picked out her birthday present months before and I really hoped she liked it. She opened presents from the rest of the family first. The time was slowly making its way along. The clock moved as slow as a turtle. Finally, she was about to open my present. She slowly ripped the paper away, and out came a small box. Silence hushed over my family, this is what I have been waiting for. Ally removed the small lid to the small box. Her eyes shined and a smile spread across her face. She loved it. I had done an awesome job, picking out this beautiful necklace for my very beautiful sister. The necklace had a heart on a chain with three hearts inside. On the outside, it said “Chance made us sisters, hearts made us friends.” For my last story, I think that the song “Lean on Me” by the Glee cast best fits the event. A tear blurred my vision. I blinked it away, and saw the other red-eyed friends standing around me in a circle. These were the friends that I had bonded with in just two days. We went to a Life Saves retreat one November weekend and it changed my life. Before I got there, I thought it would be as boring as a television with no picture. Wow was I wrong! I made a gazillion friends, and had a blast! I will never forget getting on that bus to go home. It was a funeral, dead silent. We were all sad because we could never see these people again. As the bus drove away, I looked back. Goodbye. These events all impacted my life in a big way. It shows the importance of family and friends in my life. Every single one of them changed me in a different way. The first story helped me become closer to my mom. The second story helped me show my appreciation to my sister. The last story probably affected me the most. It opened me up, it helped me trust other people. I will forever be grateful for that. I will never be the same. The soundtrack of my life is a very interesting one.

** Express the music **
The delicate music played for me reminded me of a loving and caring couple. The beginning started off as a soft melody, slowly sweeping through my ears. That melody reminded me of what we call the “friendship stage.” There were awkward moments and there were also close moments. The couple was a newborn baby trying to walk, awkward, yet determined. After that, the music came off to me as “longing.” In my eyes, that longing feeling came as they became more interested in each other, and falling in love. While the music played, I saw a typical relationship unfold in front of me. It started out sweet and innocent, while later they began to have troubles. The music became “dark” as the couples experienced lies and deceitfulness. The loud crashes and bangs showed me their destructive fighting, leaving both of them hurt. The fight lasted forever! The couple still, however, remained together. The increasing climax which had started as a fight then resulted in sorrow. In my eyes, I then saw forgiveness. The soft and joyful, yet strong music represented their true and undying love for each other. The music rang out in happiness and the two got married. They continued with the random and sporadic fights; however, they always forgave. Also, each time they forgave, they felt closer and closer and a team. They were united and strong. Suddenly, agony and loss came into the scene. They had lost someone dear to them. She had lost her sister. Sorrowful music played temporarily and the couple helped each other through the loss. Soon afterwards, there was the new joy of a newborn girl. They were as happy as a little kid on Christmas morning. Their life progressed as they gave all their love to their new child. The fights were becoming scarcer. They had a little baby girl to keep them close together. They spoiled her, and she turned out to be a great child with good grades and honest behavior. They had succeeded in being great parents. They hoped that their now all grown up little girl could have the joy of the relationship that they had shared. At the very end of the story-filled music, the couple had died together, old and happy. The music was sad, but still joyful. They had a loving life and they were proud of it. They wouldn’t have changed anything. The music increased, and then died off and their breaths became short. They were running out. There was one last burst of energy in the joyful music as they took their last breath. They will be together forever, in each others’ hearts.

** Speak: Part 3 Writing Assignment **
Eventually, there will be people who "use" me as a friend, and I know that. I can tell you right now that it has already happened to me. Sometimes, someone will pretend to be your friend just because they can get something out of it. This is because it benefits them. They love that they can get something out of you, and they will utilize that opportunity. One good example in Speak is that the Marthas treat Heather like a tool, only something that they try to control for their own benefit. To them, Heather is only a puppet. They sit back and pull the strings to get her to work for them, and in return they pretend to care for her. In my opinion, the Marthas are not good friends for Heather. They make her do all their work, and yet they still don't treat her like a real friend. The Marthas are definitely not what I would call a real friend.

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** Glogster: English/Math Assignment **
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