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Dear MsFiozzo
I have two dogs my eldest dogs name is Mattie she is a satoseShe is white with brown spots The younger of the two is named Miley she is a morkie (Maltese and yorkie) she is all white I also have a cat by the name of Poptart Poptart is gray and white I have a younger sister her name is Kelsey Kelsey is two and a half She is very active and gets into everything My favorite color is green my room is green I am very athletic unless I just donrsquot want to be lazy I am a varsity wrestler and this is my first year on this level I got my varsity letter and had 20 wins I also like to play volleyball I wanted to play it this year but I missed tryouts I am hoping to at least make junior varsity for that next year I used to bowl but I wasnrsquot very good that didnrsquot stop me from bowling because I enjoy it but I bowled on weekends and that is when I had wrestling tournaments I am also in band which I enjoy very much I play in concert band field band marching band and wind ensemble I play baritone and have been playing it for four years I used to play trumpet for three years until MrVarga asked me to switch I will admit though that I am a way better baritone player than I was a trumpet player My mother and I used to live in California for six months I have moved six times My family and I go to Florida every year My parents are both in the law enforcement career field My mom is a corrections officer and my step-dad is a luitenet for the police department I do not have many hobbies except for hanging with friends
From
Jordan Alburger
I like my name because I feel that it suits me I really donrsquot know of any meaning of my name I did look it up and it says ldquoan Arabic country and the river Jordan My grandmother saysrdquo I am tall tan and handsome and very smartrdquo My mother didnrsquot consider any other names In the end though I am glad my name is Jordan
A-Alburger-my last name
B-baritone-the instrument I play
C-Christopher-my middle name
D-delightful-I is fun to be around
E-electrifying-I have a sparking personality
F-funny-I like to make people laugh
G-green-my favorite color
H-house keeper-have to clean the house
I-intelligent-I have high 80rsquos grades
J-Jordan-my first name
K-Kapable-I can do things that I put my mind to
L-legit-my favorite word
M-Mattie-my dogs name
N-nice-I use manners
O-outgoing-go places with people
P-pretty good looking-I am
Q-quiet-donrsquot talk much in class anymore
R-random-I say random things while texting
S-shy-donrsquot talk much too new people
T-text-I text all the time
U-uplifting-I make people sad feel happy
V-volleyball-one of the sports I play
W-wrestler-wrestle on varsity level
X-Xmas-favorite time of year
Y-young-only fifteen
z- zoologist- a cool profession
Likes Dis-likes Comedy movies Wrestling Volleyball Ham Sketching designs Hanging out with my friends Playing Xbox Taking naps Being athletic Eating Band
Scary movies Reading long books Golf Basketball Failing classes Babysitting Not having my phone Chores Homework Young bratty children
Taste- The taste of hotdogs from the hotdog parade
Cold mouth pieces from the instruments
Touch- cold instruments
Smooth metal instruments
Smell- Fresh air after marching
People BBQ
See- Shining instruments in the sun light
Orange and black uniform- The sound of every instrument in the band playing People cheering
Happy- When I am with friends and the one I like
Shy- When I meet new people I have never meet
When I am a new kid
Excited- When I get my allowance
When I am home alone all day
Comfortable- When my bed is warm
When my dog is my pillow
Athletic- When Irsquom pinning my opponent in wrestling
When I am outside on the trampoline doing tricks
Angry- When I am grounded
Hardworking- When I am doing work at school or anywhere else
Hungry- When I am done being athletic
Regretful- When I lied about something or have a very guilty consequence
Busy- when I have to clean the whole house
When I am mowing lawns
Welcome to the life of a 15 year old boy His name is Jordan Alburger He lives in a small town called Rotterdam Jordan has experienced many different things in his 15 years of life in this town He deals with people school teachers family and etc through his everyday life You will learn the many things Jordan has done his characteristics and the encounters with friends family his girlfriend and others in his day to day life
Green is a work of art with an amazing impact on the environment
Reaches out to me as my favorite color
Environmentally friendly
Everyone should like it many different shades
Not something people should hate
My room is my own in many ways First it is the color green which is my favorite color Also my room has a good sized TV and has lots game systems I have a poster of jaws on the wall because it is my favorite movie of all time There is a ton of wood furniture in my room which I think makes my room seem tough I lastly have pictures of my family because they all mean a lot to me
Bird- So I could fly anywhere
Mini cooper- small and fast like me
Sweater- likes to keep warm
Friday- everyone loves that day
Rice- favorite food
Green- very bright color
Jaws- very beastly movie
Mint- very soothing fragrance
Cabin- short like me
Olive tree- lives long
Baritone- is the instrument I play Circle- keeps going around
Couch- lazy like people who use them
A techno song- has cool beats and is cool like me
Spring- everything is reborn
Stewie Griffin- he is very sarcastic
The flash-I would want to run really fast
Car-I like to go places
Disney world-it is very renowned Legit- sounds very cool
I chose a mini-cooper because it suits who I am It is small like me well I mean itrsquos bigger but itrsquos still small Itrsquos also pretty fast I am a pretty fast runner and did track for 3 years Itrsquos capable of handling though and quick challenges I can do things quick like wrestling matches They are quick and tough Lastly is they are very wild I am too when I like to party Mini-coopers and I am a good match
I choose a bird because we are very similar It is a small and doesnrsquot weigh very much I am small and this is the first year I broke 100 pounds It likes to fly I like taking rides in airplanes even though it is only when I go on vacation They can fend for themselves I know how to make certain kinds of food We are pretty similar things
I chose Stewie Griffin because he is sarcastic like me I use sarcasm almost every day Stewie is young and so am I we are also both smart He is 2 and is as smart as a 22 year old I have good school grades He talks to his dog I talk to my dog all the time and it is funny We are pretty similar if I do say so
A cabin because it is short compared to other buildings Like me compared to a NBA star It is pretty sturdy It has to survive for many years I am hoping to survive until a very old age They are in nature or wooded areas I would like to live in nature in a house though They can be very unique They are made to the ownerrsquos specific designs I am my own person and very unique We are sort of alike
I chose Jaws because we are both good swimmers He is also very tough I am tough because of wrestling We both like Steven Spielberg My favorite director We also both like Peter Benchley He is another director I like We are somewhat similar
What you will need
16 body of sweetness
16 body of athletic
3 cups of annoying
1 cup of boring
A pinch of lucky
26 body of patient
16 body of lazy
2 cups of exciting
1 cup of outgoing
4 tablespoons of creative
Blend outgoing lucky and annoying until blended evenly (first blend) In a separate bowl combine patience lazy boring and athletic Stir slowly Slowly mix with the first blend Add creative and exciting Then blend everything together until you have a creamy blend Bake at 361 degrees for 23 minutes until tan Let cool then top it off with sweetness
WARNING Could be extremely amazing
Please excuse me from being absent from your class today I was extremely busy I was in the process of typing this project but it was only this excuse that made me late Then when I was done with this I rushed out of my room and my dog stuck
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
I like my name because I feel that it suits me I really donrsquot know of any meaning of my name I did look it up and it says ldquoan Arabic country and the river Jordan My grandmother saysrdquo I am tall tan and handsome and very smartrdquo My mother didnrsquot consider any other names In the end though I am glad my name is Jordan
A-Alburger-my last name
B-baritone-the instrument I play
C-Christopher-my middle name
D-delightful-I is fun to be around
E-electrifying-I have a sparking personality
F-funny-I like to make people laugh
G-green-my favorite color
H-house keeper-have to clean the house
I-intelligent-I have high 80rsquos grades
J-Jordan-my first name
K-Kapable-I can do things that I put my mind to
L-legit-my favorite word
M-Mattie-my dogs name
N-nice-I use manners
O-outgoing-go places with people
P-pretty good looking-I am
Q-quiet-donrsquot talk much in class anymore
R-random-I say random things while texting
S-shy-donrsquot talk much too new people
T-text-I text all the time
U-uplifting-I make people sad feel happy
V-volleyball-one of the sports I play
W-wrestler-wrestle on varsity level
X-Xmas-favorite time of year
Y-young-only fifteen
z- zoologist- a cool profession
Likes Dis-likes Comedy movies Wrestling Volleyball Ham Sketching designs Hanging out with my friends Playing Xbox Taking naps Being athletic Eating Band
Scary movies Reading long books Golf Basketball Failing classes Babysitting Not having my phone Chores Homework Young bratty children
Taste- The taste of hotdogs from the hotdog parade
Cold mouth pieces from the instruments
Touch- cold instruments
Smooth metal instruments
Smell- Fresh air after marching
People BBQ
See- Shining instruments in the sun light
Orange and black uniform- The sound of every instrument in the band playing People cheering
Happy- When I am with friends and the one I like
Shy- When I meet new people I have never meet
When I am a new kid
Excited- When I get my allowance
When I am home alone all day
Comfortable- When my bed is warm
When my dog is my pillow
Athletic- When Irsquom pinning my opponent in wrestling
When I am outside on the trampoline doing tricks
Angry- When I am grounded
Hardworking- When I am doing work at school or anywhere else
Hungry- When I am done being athletic
Regretful- When I lied about something or have a very guilty consequence
Busy- when I have to clean the whole house
When I am mowing lawns
Welcome to the life of a 15 year old boy His name is Jordan Alburger He lives in a small town called Rotterdam Jordan has experienced many different things in his 15 years of life in this town He deals with people school teachers family and etc through his everyday life You will learn the many things Jordan has done his characteristics and the encounters with friends family his girlfriend and others in his day to day life
Green is a work of art with an amazing impact on the environment
Reaches out to me as my favorite color
Environmentally friendly
Everyone should like it many different shades
Not something people should hate
My room is my own in many ways First it is the color green which is my favorite color Also my room has a good sized TV and has lots game systems I have a poster of jaws on the wall because it is my favorite movie of all time There is a ton of wood furniture in my room which I think makes my room seem tough I lastly have pictures of my family because they all mean a lot to me
Bird- So I could fly anywhere
Mini cooper- small and fast like me
Sweater- likes to keep warm
Friday- everyone loves that day
Rice- favorite food
Green- very bright color
Jaws- very beastly movie
Mint- very soothing fragrance
Cabin- short like me
Olive tree- lives long
Baritone- is the instrument I play Circle- keeps going around
Couch- lazy like people who use them
A techno song- has cool beats and is cool like me
Spring- everything is reborn
Stewie Griffin- he is very sarcastic
The flash-I would want to run really fast
Car-I like to go places
Disney world-it is very renowned Legit- sounds very cool
I chose a mini-cooper because it suits who I am It is small like me well I mean itrsquos bigger but itrsquos still small Itrsquos also pretty fast I am a pretty fast runner and did track for 3 years Itrsquos capable of handling though and quick challenges I can do things quick like wrestling matches They are quick and tough Lastly is they are very wild I am too when I like to party Mini-coopers and I am a good match
I choose a bird because we are very similar It is a small and doesnrsquot weigh very much I am small and this is the first year I broke 100 pounds It likes to fly I like taking rides in airplanes even though it is only when I go on vacation They can fend for themselves I know how to make certain kinds of food We are pretty similar things
I chose Stewie Griffin because he is sarcastic like me I use sarcasm almost every day Stewie is young and so am I we are also both smart He is 2 and is as smart as a 22 year old I have good school grades He talks to his dog I talk to my dog all the time and it is funny We are pretty similar if I do say so
A cabin because it is short compared to other buildings Like me compared to a NBA star It is pretty sturdy It has to survive for many years I am hoping to survive until a very old age They are in nature or wooded areas I would like to live in nature in a house though They can be very unique They are made to the ownerrsquos specific designs I am my own person and very unique We are sort of alike
I chose Jaws because we are both good swimmers He is also very tough I am tough because of wrestling We both like Steven Spielberg My favorite director We also both like Peter Benchley He is another director I like We are somewhat similar
What you will need
16 body of sweetness
16 body of athletic
3 cups of annoying
1 cup of boring
A pinch of lucky
26 body of patient
16 body of lazy
2 cups of exciting
1 cup of outgoing
4 tablespoons of creative
Blend outgoing lucky and annoying until blended evenly (first blend) In a separate bowl combine patience lazy boring and athletic Stir slowly Slowly mix with the first blend Add creative and exciting Then blend everything together until you have a creamy blend Bake at 361 degrees for 23 minutes until tan Let cool then top it off with sweetness
WARNING Could be extremely amazing
Please excuse me from being absent from your class today I was extremely busy I was in the process of typing this project but it was only this excuse that made me late Then when I was done with this I rushed out of my room and my dog stuck
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
Q-quiet-donrsquot talk much in class anymore
R-random-I say random things while texting
S-shy-donrsquot talk much too new people
T-text-I text all the time
U-uplifting-I make people sad feel happy
V-volleyball-one of the sports I play
W-wrestler-wrestle on varsity level
X-Xmas-favorite time of year
Y-young-only fifteen
z- zoologist- a cool profession
Likes Dis-likes Comedy movies Wrestling Volleyball Ham Sketching designs Hanging out with my friends Playing Xbox Taking naps Being athletic Eating Band
Scary movies Reading long books Golf Basketball Failing classes Babysitting Not having my phone Chores Homework Young bratty children
Taste- The taste of hotdogs from the hotdog parade
Cold mouth pieces from the instruments
Touch- cold instruments
Smooth metal instruments
Smell- Fresh air after marching
People BBQ
See- Shining instruments in the sun light
Orange and black uniform- The sound of every instrument in the band playing People cheering
Happy- When I am with friends and the one I like
Shy- When I meet new people I have never meet
When I am a new kid
Excited- When I get my allowance
When I am home alone all day
Comfortable- When my bed is warm
When my dog is my pillow
Athletic- When Irsquom pinning my opponent in wrestling
When I am outside on the trampoline doing tricks
Angry- When I am grounded
Hardworking- When I am doing work at school or anywhere else
Hungry- When I am done being athletic
Regretful- When I lied about something or have a very guilty consequence
Busy- when I have to clean the whole house
When I am mowing lawns
Welcome to the life of a 15 year old boy His name is Jordan Alburger He lives in a small town called Rotterdam Jordan has experienced many different things in his 15 years of life in this town He deals with people school teachers family and etc through his everyday life You will learn the many things Jordan has done his characteristics and the encounters with friends family his girlfriend and others in his day to day life
Green is a work of art with an amazing impact on the environment
Reaches out to me as my favorite color
Environmentally friendly
Everyone should like it many different shades
Not something people should hate
My room is my own in many ways First it is the color green which is my favorite color Also my room has a good sized TV and has lots game systems I have a poster of jaws on the wall because it is my favorite movie of all time There is a ton of wood furniture in my room which I think makes my room seem tough I lastly have pictures of my family because they all mean a lot to me
Bird- So I could fly anywhere
Mini cooper- small and fast like me
Sweater- likes to keep warm
Friday- everyone loves that day
Rice- favorite food
Green- very bright color
Jaws- very beastly movie
Mint- very soothing fragrance
Cabin- short like me
Olive tree- lives long
Baritone- is the instrument I play Circle- keeps going around
Couch- lazy like people who use them
A techno song- has cool beats and is cool like me
Spring- everything is reborn
Stewie Griffin- he is very sarcastic
The flash-I would want to run really fast
Car-I like to go places
Disney world-it is very renowned Legit- sounds very cool
I chose a mini-cooper because it suits who I am It is small like me well I mean itrsquos bigger but itrsquos still small Itrsquos also pretty fast I am a pretty fast runner and did track for 3 years Itrsquos capable of handling though and quick challenges I can do things quick like wrestling matches They are quick and tough Lastly is they are very wild I am too when I like to party Mini-coopers and I am a good match
I choose a bird because we are very similar It is a small and doesnrsquot weigh very much I am small and this is the first year I broke 100 pounds It likes to fly I like taking rides in airplanes even though it is only when I go on vacation They can fend for themselves I know how to make certain kinds of food We are pretty similar things
I chose Stewie Griffin because he is sarcastic like me I use sarcasm almost every day Stewie is young and so am I we are also both smart He is 2 and is as smart as a 22 year old I have good school grades He talks to his dog I talk to my dog all the time and it is funny We are pretty similar if I do say so
A cabin because it is short compared to other buildings Like me compared to a NBA star It is pretty sturdy It has to survive for many years I am hoping to survive until a very old age They are in nature or wooded areas I would like to live in nature in a house though They can be very unique They are made to the ownerrsquos specific designs I am my own person and very unique We are sort of alike
I chose Jaws because we are both good swimmers He is also very tough I am tough because of wrestling We both like Steven Spielberg My favorite director We also both like Peter Benchley He is another director I like We are somewhat similar
What you will need
16 body of sweetness
16 body of athletic
3 cups of annoying
1 cup of boring
A pinch of lucky
26 body of patient
16 body of lazy
2 cups of exciting
1 cup of outgoing
4 tablespoons of creative
Blend outgoing lucky and annoying until blended evenly (first blend) In a separate bowl combine patience lazy boring and athletic Stir slowly Slowly mix with the first blend Add creative and exciting Then blend everything together until you have a creamy blend Bake at 361 degrees for 23 minutes until tan Let cool then top it off with sweetness
WARNING Could be extremely amazing
Please excuse me from being absent from your class today I was extremely busy I was in the process of typing this project but it was only this excuse that made me late Then when I was done with this I rushed out of my room and my dog stuck
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
Likes Dis-likes Comedy movies Wrestling Volleyball Ham Sketching designs Hanging out with my friends Playing Xbox Taking naps Being athletic Eating Band
Scary movies Reading long books Golf Basketball Failing classes Babysitting Not having my phone Chores Homework Young bratty children
Taste- The taste of hotdogs from the hotdog parade
Cold mouth pieces from the instruments
Touch- cold instruments
Smooth metal instruments
Smell- Fresh air after marching
People BBQ
See- Shining instruments in the sun light
Orange and black uniform- The sound of every instrument in the band playing People cheering
Happy- When I am with friends and the one I like
Shy- When I meet new people I have never meet
When I am a new kid
Excited- When I get my allowance
When I am home alone all day
Comfortable- When my bed is warm
When my dog is my pillow
Athletic- When Irsquom pinning my opponent in wrestling
When I am outside on the trampoline doing tricks
Angry- When I am grounded
Hardworking- When I am doing work at school or anywhere else
Hungry- When I am done being athletic
Regretful- When I lied about something or have a very guilty consequence
Busy- when I have to clean the whole house
When I am mowing lawns
Welcome to the life of a 15 year old boy His name is Jordan Alburger He lives in a small town called Rotterdam Jordan has experienced many different things in his 15 years of life in this town He deals with people school teachers family and etc through his everyday life You will learn the many things Jordan has done his characteristics and the encounters with friends family his girlfriend and others in his day to day life
Green is a work of art with an amazing impact on the environment
Reaches out to me as my favorite color
Environmentally friendly
Everyone should like it many different shades
Not something people should hate
My room is my own in many ways First it is the color green which is my favorite color Also my room has a good sized TV and has lots game systems I have a poster of jaws on the wall because it is my favorite movie of all time There is a ton of wood furniture in my room which I think makes my room seem tough I lastly have pictures of my family because they all mean a lot to me
Bird- So I could fly anywhere
Mini cooper- small and fast like me
Sweater- likes to keep warm
Friday- everyone loves that day
Rice- favorite food
Green- very bright color
Jaws- very beastly movie
Mint- very soothing fragrance
Cabin- short like me
Olive tree- lives long
Baritone- is the instrument I play Circle- keeps going around
Couch- lazy like people who use them
A techno song- has cool beats and is cool like me
Spring- everything is reborn
Stewie Griffin- he is very sarcastic
The flash-I would want to run really fast
Car-I like to go places
Disney world-it is very renowned Legit- sounds very cool
I chose a mini-cooper because it suits who I am It is small like me well I mean itrsquos bigger but itrsquos still small Itrsquos also pretty fast I am a pretty fast runner and did track for 3 years Itrsquos capable of handling though and quick challenges I can do things quick like wrestling matches They are quick and tough Lastly is they are very wild I am too when I like to party Mini-coopers and I am a good match
I choose a bird because we are very similar It is a small and doesnrsquot weigh very much I am small and this is the first year I broke 100 pounds It likes to fly I like taking rides in airplanes even though it is only when I go on vacation They can fend for themselves I know how to make certain kinds of food We are pretty similar things
I chose Stewie Griffin because he is sarcastic like me I use sarcasm almost every day Stewie is young and so am I we are also both smart He is 2 and is as smart as a 22 year old I have good school grades He talks to his dog I talk to my dog all the time and it is funny We are pretty similar if I do say so
A cabin because it is short compared to other buildings Like me compared to a NBA star It is pretty sturdy It has to survive for many years I am hoping to survive until a very old age They are in nature or wooded areas I would like to live in nature in a house though They can be very unique They are made to the ownerrsquos specific designs I am my own person and very unique We are sort of alike
I chose Jaws because we are both good swimmers He is also very tough I am tough because of wrestling We both like Steven Spielberg My favorite director We also both like Peter Benchley He is another director I like We are somewhat similar
What you will need
16 body of sweetness
16 body of athletic
3 cups of annoying
1 cup of boring
A pinch of lucky
26 body of patient
16 body of lazy
2 cups of exciting
1 cup of outgoing
4 tablespoons of creative
Blend outgoing lucky and annoying until blended evenly (first blend) In a separate bowl combine patience lazy boring and athletic Stir slowly Slowly mix with the first blend Add creative and exciting Then blend everything together until you have a creamy blend Bake at 361 degrees for 23 minutes until tan Let cool then top it off with sweetness
WARNING Could be extremely amazing
Please excuse me from being absent from your class today I was extremely busy I was in the process of typing this project but it was only this excuse that made me late Then when I was done with this I rushed out of my room and my dog stuck
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
Taste- The taste of hotdogs from the hotdog parade
Cold mouth pieces from the instruments
Touch- cold instruments
Smooth metal instruments
Smell- Fresh air after marching
People BBQ
See- Shining instruments in the sun light
Orange and black uniform- The sound of every instrument in the band playing People cheering
Happy- When I am with friends and the one I like
Shy- When I meet new people I have never meet
When I am a new kid
Excited- When I get my allowance
When I am home alone all day
Comfortable- When my bed is warm
When my dog is my pillow
Athletic- When Irsquom pinning my opponent in wrestling
When I am outside on the trampoline doing tricks
Angry- When I am grounded
Hardworking- When I am doing work at school or anywhere else
Hungry- When I am done being athletic
Regretful- When I lied about something or have a very guilty consequence
Busy- when I have to clean the whole house
When I am mowing lawns
Welcome to the life of a 15 year old boy His name is Jordan Alburger He lives in a small town called Rotterdam Jordan has experienced many different things in his 15 years of life in this town He deals with people school teachers family and etc through his everyday life You will learn the many things Jordan has done his characteristics and the encounters with friends family his girlfriend and others in his day to day life
Green is a work of art with an amazing impact on the environment
Reaches out to me as my favorite color
Environmentally friendly
Everyone should like it many different shades
Not something people should hate
My room is my own in many ways First it is the color green which is my favorite color Also my room has a good sized TV and has lots game systems I have a poster of jaws on the wall because it is my favorite movie of all time There is a ton of wood furniture in my room which I think makes my room seem tough I lastly have pictures of my family because they all mean a lot to me
Bird- So I could fly anywhere
Mini cooper- small and fast like me
Sweater- likes to keep warm
Friday- everyone loves that day
Rice- favorite food
Green- very bright color
Jaws- very beastly movie
Mint- very soothing fragrance
Cabin- short like me
Olive tree- lives long
Baritone- is the instrument I play Circle- keeps going around
Couch- lazy like people who use them
A techno song- has cool beats and is cool like me
Spring- everything is reborn
Stewie Griffin- he is very sarcastic
The flash-I would want to run really fast
Car-I like to go places
Disney world-it is very renowned Legit- sounds very cool
I chose a mini-cooper because it suits who I am It is small like me well I mean itrsquos bigger but itrsquos still small Itrsquos also pretty fast I am a pretty fast runner and did track for 3 years Itrsquos capable of handling though and quick challenges I can do things quick like wrestling matches They are quick and tough Lastly is they are very wild I am too when I like to party Mini-coopers and I am a good match
I choose a bird because we are very similar It is a small and doesnrsquot weigh very much I am small and this is the first year I broke 100 pounds It likes to fly I like taking rides in airplanes even though it is only when I go on vacation They can fend for themselves I know how to make certain kinds of food We are pretty similar things
I chose Stewie Griffin because he is sarcastic like me I use sarcasm almost every day Stewie is young and so am I we are also both smart He is 2 and is as smart as a 22 year old I have good school grades He talks to his dog I talk to my dog all the time and it is funny We are pretty similar if I do say so
A cabin because it is short compared to other buildings Like me compared to a NBA star It is pretty sturdy It has to survive for many years I am hoping to survive until a very old age They are in nature or wooded areas I would like to live in nature in a house though They can be very unique They are made to the ownerrsquos specific designs I am my own person and very unique We are sort of alike
I chose Jaws because we are both good swimmers He is also very tough I am tough because of wrestling We both like Steven Spielberg My favorite director We also both like Peter Benchley He is another director I like We are somewhat similar
What you will need
16 body of sweetness
16 body of athletic
3 cups of annoying
1 cup of boring
A pinch of lucky
26 body of patient
16 body of lazy
2 cups of exciting
1 cup of outgoing
4 tablespoons of creative
Blend outgoing lucky and annoying until blended evenly (first blend) In a separate bowl combine patience lazy boring and athletic Stir slowly Slowly mix with the first blend Add creative and exciting Then blend everything together until you have a creamy blend Bake at 361 degrees for 23 minutes until tan Let cool then top it off with sweetness
WARNING Could be extremely amazing
Please excuse me from being absent from your class today I was extremely busy I was in the process of typing this project but it was only this excuse that made me late Then when I was done with this I rushed out of my room and my dog stuck
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
Shy- When I meet new people I have never meet
When I am a new kid
Excited- When I get my allowance
When I am home alone all day
Comfortable- When my bed is warm
When my dog is my pillow
Athletic- When Irsquom pinning my opponent in wrestling
When I am outside on the trampoline doing tricks
Angry- When I am grounded
Hardworking- When I am doing work at school or anywhere else
Hungry- When I am done being athletic
Regretful- When I lied about something or have a very guilty consequence
Busy- when I have to clean the whole house
When I am mowing lawns
Welcome to the life of a 15 year old boy His name is Jordan Alburger He lives in a small town called Rotterdam Jordan has experienced many different things in his 15 years of life in this town He deals with people school teachers family and etc through his everyday life You will learn the many things Jordan has done his characteristics and the encounters with friends family his girlfriend and others in his day to day life
Green is a work of art with an amazing impact on the environment
Reaches out to me as my favorite color
Environmentally friendly
Everyone should like it many different shades
Not something people should hate
My room is my own in many ways First it is the color green which is my favorite color Also my room has a good sized TV and has lots game systems I have a poster of jaws on the wall because it is my favorite movie of all time There is a ton of wood furniture in my room which I think makes my room seem tough I lastly have pictures of my family because they all mean a lot to me
Bird- So I could fly anywhere
Mini cooper- small and fast like me
Sweater- likes to keep warm
Friday- everyone loves that day
Rice- favorite food
Green- very bright color
Jaws- very beastly movie
Mint- very soothing fragrance
Cabin- short like me
Olive tree- lives long
Baritone- is the instrument I play Circle- keeps going around
Couch- lazy like people who use them
A techno song- has cool beats and is cool like me
Spring- everything is reborn
Stewie Griffin- he is very sarcastic
The flash-I would want to run really fast
Car-I like to go places
Disney world-it is very renowned Legit- sounds very cool
I chose a mini-cooper because it suits who I am It is small like me well I mean itrsquos bigger but itrsquos still small Itrsquos also pretty fast I am a pretty fast runner and did track for 3 years Itrsquos capable of handling though and quick challenges I can do things quick like wrestling matches They are quick and tough Lastly is they are very wild I am too when I like to party Mini-coopers and I am a good match
I choose a bird because we are very similar It is a small and doesnrsquot weigh very much I am small and this is the first year I broke 100 pounds It likes to fly I like taking rides in airplanes even though it is only when I go on vacation They can fend for themselves I know how to make certain kinds of food We are pretty similar things
I chose Stewie Griffin because he is sarcastic like me I use sarcasm almost every day Stewie is young and so am I we are also both smart He is 2 and is as smart as a 22 year old I have good school grades He talks to his dog I talk to my dog all the time and it is funny We are pretty similar if I do say so
A cabin because it is short compared to other buildings Like me compared to a NBA star It is pretty sturdy It has to survive for many years I am hoping to survive until a very old age They are in nature or wooded areas I would like to live in nature in a house though They can be very unique They are made to the ownerrsquos specific designs I am my own person and very unique We are sort of alike
I chose Jaws because we are both good swimmers He is also very tough I am tough because of wrestling We both like Steven Spielberg My favorite director We also both like Peter Benchley He is another director I like We are somewhat similar
What you will need
16 body of sweetness
16 body of athletic
3 cups of annoying
1 cup of boring
A pinch of lucky
26 body of patient
16 body of lazy
2 cups of exciting
1 cup of outgoing
4 tablespoons of creative
Blend outgoing lucky and annoying until blended evenly (first blend) In a separate bowl combine patience lazy boring and athletic Stir slowly Slowly mix with the first blend Add creative and exciting Then blend everything together until you have a creamy blend Bake at 361 degrees for 23 minutes until tan Let cool then top it off with sweetness
WARNING Could be extremely amazing
Please excuse me from being absent from your class today I was extremely busy I was in the process of typing this project but it was only this excuse that made me late Then when I was done with this I rushed out of my room and my dog stuck
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
Welcome to the life of a 15 year old boy His name is Jordan Alburger He lives in a small town called Rotterdam Jordan has experienced many different things in his 15 years of life in this town He deals with people school teachers family and etc through his everyday life You will learn the many things Jordan has done his characteristics and the encounters with friends family his girlfriend and others in his day to day life
Green is a work of art with an amazing impact on the environment
Reaches out to me as my favorite color
Environmentally friendly
Everyone should like it many different shades
Not something people should hate
My room is my own in many ways First it is the color green which is my favorite color Also my room has a good sized TV and has lots game systems I have a poster of jaws on the wall because it is my favorite movie of all time There is a ton of wood furniture in my room which I think makes my room seem tough I lastly have pictures of my family because they all mean a lot to me
Bird- So I could fly anywhere
Mini cooper- small and fast like me
Sweater- likes to keep warm
Friday- everyone loves that day
Rice- favorite food
Green- very bright color
Jaws- very beastly movie
Mint- very soothing fragrance
Cabin- short like me
Olive tree- lives long
Baritone- is the instrument I play Circle- keeps going around
Couch- lazy like people who use them
A techno song- has cool beats and is cool like me
Spring- everything is reborn
Stewie Griffin- he is very sarcastic
The flash-I would want to run really fast
Car-I like to go places
Disney world-it is very renowned Legit- sounds very cool
I chose a mini-cooper because it suits who I am It is small like me well I mean itrsquos bigger but itrsquos still small Itrsquos also pretty fast I am a pretty fast runner and did track for 3 years Itrsquos capable of handling though and quick challenges I can do things quick like wrestling matches They are quick and tough Lastly is they are very wild I am too when I like to party Mini-coopers and I am a good match
I choose a bird because we are very similar It is a small and doesnrsquot weigh very much I am small and this is the first year I broke 100 pounds It likes to fly I like taking rides in airplanes even though it is only when I go on vacation They can fend for themselves I know how to make certain kinds of food We are pretty similar things
I chose Stewie Griffin because he is sarcastic like me I use sarcasm almost every day Stewie is young and so am I we are also both smart He is 2 and is as smart as a 22 year old I have good school grades He talks to his dog I talk to my dog all the time and it is funny We are pretty similar if I do say so
A cabin because it is short compared to other buildings Like me compared to a NBA star It is pretty sturdy It has to survive for many years I am hoping to survive until a very old age They are in nature or wooded areas I would like to live in nature in a house though They can be very unique They are made to the ownerrsquos specific designs I am my own person and very unique We are sort of alike
I chose Jaws because we are both good swimmers He is also very tough I am tough because of wrestling We both like Steven Spielberg My favorite director We also both like Peter Benchley He is another director I like We are somewhat similar
What you will need
16 body of sweetness
16 body of athletic
3 cups of annoying
1 cup of boring
A pinch of lucky
26 body of patient
16 body of lazy
2 cups of exciting
1 cup of outgoing
4 tablespoons of creative
Blend outgoing lucky and annoying until blended evenly (first blend) In a separate bowl combine patience lazy boring and athletic Stir slowly Slowly mix with the first blend Add creative and exciting Then blend everything together until you have a creamy blend Bake at 361 degrees for 23 minutes until tan Let cool then top it off with sweetness
WARNING Could be extremely amazing
Please excuse me from being absent from your class today I was extremely busy I was in the process of typing this project but it was only this excuse that made me late Then when I was done with this I rushed out of my room and my dog stuck
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
Green is a work of art with an amazing impact on the environment
Reaches out to me as my favorite color
Environmentally friendly
Everyone should like it many different shades
Not something people should hate
My room is my own in many ways First it is the color green which is my favorite color Also my room has a good sized TV and has lots game systems I have a poster of jaws on the wall because it is my favorite movie of all time There is a ton of wood furniture in my room which I think makes my room seem tough I lastly have pictures of my family because they all mean a lot to me
Bird- So I could fly anywhere
Mini cooper- small and fast like me
Sweater- likes to keep warm
Friday- everyone loves that day
Rice- favorite food
Green- very bright color
Jaws- very beastly movie
Mint- very soothing fragrance
Cabin- short like me
Olive tree- lives long
Baritone- is the instrument I play Circle- keeps going around
Couch- lazy like people who use them
A techno song- has cool beats and is cool like me
Spring- everything is reborn
Stewie Griffin- he is very sarcastic
The flash-I would want to run really fast
Car-I like to go places
Disney world-it is very renowned Legit- sounds very cool
I chose a mini-cooper because it suits who I am It is small like me well I mean itrsquos bigger but itrsquos still small Itrsquos also pretty fast I am a pretty fast runner and did track for 3 years Itrsquos capable of handling though and quick challenges I can do things quick like wrestling matches They are quick and tough Lastly is they are very wild I am too when I like to party Mini-coopers and I am a good match
I choose a bird because we are very similar It is a small and doesnrsquot weigh very much I am small and this is the first year I broke 100 pounds It likes to fly I like taking rides in airplanes even though it is only when I go on vacation They can fend for themselves I know how to make certain kinds of food We are pretty similar things
I chose Stewie Griffin because he is sarcastic like me I use sarcasm almost every day Stewie is young and so am I we are also both smart He is 2 and is as smart as a 22 year old I have good school grades He talks to his dog I talk to my dog all the time and it is funny We are pretty similar if I do say so
A cabin because it is short compared to other buildings Like me compared to a NBA star It is pretty sturdy It has to survive for many years I am hoping to survive until a very old age They are in nature or wooded areas I would like to live in nature in a house though They can be very unique They are made to the ownerrsquos specific designs I am my own person and very unique We are sort of alike
I chose Jaws because we are both good swimmers He is also very tough I am tough because of wrestling We both like Steven Spielberg My favorite director We also both like Peter Benchley He is another director I like We are somewhat similar
What you will need
16 body of sweetness
16 body of athletic
3 cups of annoying
1 cup of boring
A pinch of lucky
26 body of patient
16 body of lazy
2 cups of exciting
1 cup of outgoing
4 tablespoons of creative
Blend outgoing lucky and annoying until blended evenly (first blend) In a separate bowl combine patience lazy boring and athletic Stir slowly Slowly mix with the first blend Add creative and exciting Then blend everything together until you have a creamy blend Bake at 361 degrees for 23 minutes until tan Let cool then top it off with sweetness
WARNING Could be extremely amazing
Please excuse me from being absent from your class today I was extremely busy I was in the process of typing this project but it was only this excuse that made me late Then when I was done with this I rushed out of my room and my dog stuck
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
My room is my own in many ways First it is the color green which is my favorite color Also my room has a good sized TV and has lots game systems I have a poster of jaws on the wall because it is my favorite movie of all time There is a ton of wood furniture in my room which I think makes my room seem tough I lastly have pictures of my family because they all mean a lot to me
Bird- So I could fly anywhere
Mini cooper- small and fast like me
Sweater- likes to keep warm
Friday- everyone loves that day
Rice- favorite food
Green- very bright color
Jaws- very beastly movie
Mint- very soothing fragrance
Cabin- short like me
Olive tree- lives long
Baritone- is the instrument I play Circle- keeps going around
Couch- lazy like people who use them
A techno song- has cool beats and is cool like me
Spring- everything is reborn
Stewie Griffin- he is very sarcastic
The flash-I would want to run really fast
Car-I like to go places
Disney world-it is very renowned Legit- sounds very cool
I chose a mini-cooper because it suits who I am It is small like me well I mean itrsquos bigger but itrsquos still small Itrsquos also pretty fast I am a pretty fast runner and did track for 3 years Itrsquos capable of handling though and quick challenges I can do things quick like wrestling matches They are quick and tough Lastly is they are very wild I am too when I like to party Mini-coopers and I am a good match
I choose a bird because we are very similar It is a small and doesnrsquot weigh very much I am small and this is the first year I broke 100 pounds It likes to fly I like taking rides in airplanes even though it is only when I go on vacation They can fend for themselves I know how to make certain kinds of food We are pretty similar things
I chose Stewie Griffin because he is sarcastic like me I use sarcasm almost every day Stewie is young and so am I we are also both smart He is 2 and is as smart as a 22 year old I have good school grades He talks to his dog I talk to my dog all the time and it is funny We are pretty similar if I do say so
A cabin because it is short compared to other buildings Like me compared to a NBA star It is pretty sturdy It has to survive for many years I am hoping to survive until a very old age They are in nature or wooded areas I would like to live in nature in a house though They can be very unique They are made to the ownerrsquos specific designs I am my own person and very unique We are sort of alike
I chose Jaws because we are both good swimmers He is also very tough I am tough because of wrestling We both like Steven Spielberg My favorite director We also both like Peter Benchley He is another director I like We are somewhat similar
What you will need
16 body of sweetness
16 body of athletic
3 cups of annoying
1 cup of boring
A pinch of lucky
26 body of patient
16 body of lazy
2 cups of exciting
1 cup of outgoing
4 tablespoons of creative
Blend outgoing lucky and annoying until blended evenly (first blend) In a separate bowl combine patience lazy boring and athletic Stir slowly Slowly mix with the first blend Add creative and exciting Then blend everything together until you have a creamy blend Bake at 361 degrees for 23 minutes until tan Let cool then top it off with sweetness
WARNING Could be extremely amazing
Please excuse me from being absent from your class today I was extremely busy I was in the process of typing this project but it was only this excuse that made me late Then when I was done with this I rushed out of my room and my dog stuck
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
Mint- very soothing fragrance
Cabin- short like me
Olive tree- lives long
Baritone- is the instrument I play Circle- keeps going around
Couch- lazy like people who use them
A techno song- has cool beats and is cool like me
Spring- everything is reborn
Stewie Griffin- he is very sarcastic
The flash-I would want to run really fast
Car-I like to go places
Disney world-it is very renowned Legit- sounds very cool
I chose a mini-cooper because it suits who I am It is small like me well I mean itrsquos bigger but itrsquos still small Itrsquos also pretty fast I am a pretty fast runner and did track for 3 years Itrsquos capable of handling though and quick challenges I can do things quick like wrestling matches They are quick and tough Lastly is they are very wild I am too when I like to party Mini-coopers and I am a good match
I choose a bird because we are very similar It is a small and doesnrsquot weigh very much I am small and this is the first year I broke 100 pounds It likes to fly I like taking rides in airplanes even though it is only when I go on vacation They can fend for themselves I know how to make certain kinds of food We are pretty similar things
I chose Stewie Griffin because he is sarcastic like me I use sarcasm almost every day Stewie is young and so am I we are also both smart He is 2 and is as smart as a 22 year old I have good school grades He talks to his dog I talk to my dog all the time and it is funny We are pretty similar if I do say so
A cabin because it is short compared to other buildings Like me compared to a NBA star It is pretty sturdy It has to survive for many years I am hoping to survive until a very old age They are in nature or wooded areas I would like to live in nature in a house though They can be very unique They are made to the ownerrsquos specific designs I am my own person and very unique We are sort of alike
I chose Jaws because we are both good swimmers He is also very tough I am tough because of wrestling We both like Steven Spielberg My favorite director We also both like Peter Benchley He is another director I like We are somewhat similar
What you will need
16 body of sweetness
16 body of athletic
3 cups of annoying
1 cup of boring
A pinch of lucky
26 body of patient
16 body of lazy
2 cups of exciting
1 cup of outgoing
4 tablespoons of creative
Blend outgoing lucky and annoying until blended evenly (first blend) In a separate bowl combine patience lazy boring and athletic Stir slowly Slowly mix with the first blend Add creative and exciting Then blend everything together until you have a creamy blend Bake at 361 degrees for 23 minutes until tan Let cool then top it off with sweetness
WARNING Could be extremely amazing
Please excuse me from being absent from your class today I was extremely busy I was in the process of typing this project but it was only this excuse that made me late Then when I was done with this I rushed out of my room and my dog stuck
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
I choose a bird because we are very similar It is a small and doesnrsquot weigh very much I am small and this is the first year I broke 100 pounds It likes to fly I like taking rides in airplanes even though it is only when I go on vacation They can fend for themselves I know how to make certain kinds of food We are pretty similar things
I chose Stewie Griffin because he is sarcastic like me I use sarcasm almost every day Stewie is young and so am I we are also both smart He is 2 and is as smart as a 22 year old I have good school grades He talks to his dog I talk to my dog all the time and it is funny We are pretty similar if I do say so
A cabin because it is short compared to other buildings Like me compared to a NBA star It is pretty sturdy It has to survive for many years I am hoping to survive until a very old age They are in nature or wooded areas I would like to live in nature in a house though They can be very unique They are made to the ownerrsquos specific designs I am my own person and very unique We are sort of alike
I chose Jaws because we are both good swimmers He is also very tough I am tough because of wrestling We both like Steven Spielberg My favorite director We also both like Peter Benchley He is another director I like We are somewhat similar
What you will need
16 body of sweetness
16 body of athletic
3 cups of annoying
1 cup of boring
A pinch of lucky
26 body of patient
16 body of lazy
2 cups of exciting
1 cup of outgoing
4 tablespoons of creative
Blend outgoing lucky and annoying until blended evenly (first blend) In a separate bowl combine patience lazy boring and athletic Stir slowly Slowly mix with the first blend Add creative and exciting Then blend everything together until you have a creamy blend Bake at 361 degrees for 23 minutes until tan Let cool then top it off with sweetness
WARNING Could be extremely amazing
Please excuse me from being absent from your class today I was extremely busy I was in the process of typing this project but it was only this excuse that made me late Then when I was done with this I rushed out of my room and my dog stuck
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
What you will need
16 body of sweetness
16 body of athletic
3 cups of annoying
1 cup of boring
A pinch of lucky
26 body of patient
16 body of lazy
2 cups of exciting
1 cup of outgoing
4 tablespoons of creative
Blend outgoing lucky and annoying until blended evenly (first blend) In a separate bowl combine patience lazy boring and athletic Stir slowly Slowly mix with the first blend Add creative and exciting Then blend everything together until you have a creamy blend Bake at 361 degrees for 23 minutes until tan Let cool then top it off with sweetness
WARNING Could be extremely amazing
Please excuse me from being absent from your class today I was extremely busy I was in the process of typing this project but it was only this excuse that made me late Then when I was done with this I rushed out of my room and my dog stuck
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
out her paw and tripped me down the stairs I tumbled down them loudly and landed on my cat She scratched me and I had a little cut and started bleeding So I limped to the bathroom to try to find a band aid to cover up the cut I found one But after that my grandma called and she couldnrsquot find her teeth I then had to rush to the garage grab my bike and go over there as fast as I could I got there and we started looking We looked everywhere My great uncle frank then came out of his room holding and ice pop and started talking We both noticed he had never spoken so clearly and we realized that he had her teeth He actually toke them to try to impress the mail lady After that I left because I had to get air in my tires because they mysteriously were flat I had to run my bike to Stewarts fill them up and then rush here so I wouldnrsquot miss your class I am so glad I got here and didnrsquot miss your class Oh and itrsquos great to see you today
I usually worry about when I am not doing well in school This is because want to get into a really good college
I feel angry when my mom grounds me I am moody when I donrsquot get to be with friends or that
special someone because my mom grounds me
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
I am happiest when I am with that special someone Also when I am with my friends
I feel confident when I study for a test and do well on it and when I am winning a wrestling match
I feel frustrated when I do badly on a test I thought I did good on usually in math
I feel depressed when I go on vacation for a week and donrsquot see all my friends
I am comfortable when I am in bed listening to music I feel nervous when I am waiting around for my wrestling
match I feel sentimental when I do something nice for someone and
they really appreciate it
I have a trophy that is a symbol for who I am This trophy is a wrestling trophy that I won at my first varsity wrestling tournament It symbolizes that I did the best I could that day and have improved from last year This trophy is orange black white gold
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
and very shiny This trophy may not mean a lot to anyone else but it means a lot to me
1 A pen This is because it shows you shouldnrsquot make mistakes
4 A question because u ask them every day6 New You donrsquot know what could happen8 A nightmare You canrsquot control nightmares
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
9 A year It lasts longer13 Snow Itrsquos only seen one season a year14 A signature Shows that you arenrsquot as famous16 A friend They can get you things19 Art It can be whatever you make it20 Truth It shows that you are caring22
If I could relive one day it would be this it would be to go to Disney with my grandfather My grandfather was my inspiration He died shortly after we returned home due to cancer I would want to spend every minute with him during that time I would change this I would have done everything with him This would accomplish all the time I didnrsquot spend with him
I would most likely bring money This would buy me food and anything else that I could afford I would bring clothes so I am not dirty or cold I would bring a blanket for some reason Probably so I stay warm at night Toothpaste and a toothbrush for dental purposes Lastly I
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
would bring pictures of family and friends because I would miss them a lot
I learned I shouldnrsquot have lied when it was too late I told my mother I was going to a friendrsquos house I went there like I said But we then went somewhere else He said we were going for a bike ride but we went where I wasnrsquot allowed to go We went to Wal-Mart which is really far from my house We went there because my friend needed something for his bike We got it then rode back to his house to fix the problem with his bike We were about to fix it when he realized he got the wrong piece We then rode all the way back to Wal-Mart and got the right piece We were on our way out and my stepdad caught me I was then grounded for a while
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
1 Donrsquot make anyone mad2Donrsquot bother the coaches3Donrsquot be a whiner4Do what you are told5Donrsquot lazily fall behind in running6Never give up 7Eat right8Stay in shape9Maintain your weight10 Respect your elders
Dear whomeverI learned not to lie to anyone If you lie you will get in trouble I lied but never do it Also do well in school I am a pretty good student but I failed once Make lots of friends you can trust If they do drugs steal and etc donrsquot be their friend Lastly respect your parents They love you and donrsquot treat them like crap
SincerelyJordan
I was once home all day and my friends werenrsquot My buddy invited everyone to play paintball except me They left at noon and I was with him before that I was extremely mad I found out that they didnrsquot want me to know I was even madder when I found that out when they got
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
home I thought they were jerks Now I feel that I was over reacting I still donrsquot like the fact that they couldnrsquot just tell me I guess you could say Irsquom over it just not completely I wish they couldrsquove realized I understand
1 Asking someone out I learned she is amazing and I like her a lot 1
2 Irsquove passed every grade so far I learned and got something new5
3 Made the varsity wrestling team I had improved a lot from last year and had a good amount of wins4
4 Finished varsity wrestling I got a varsity letter25 Did my chores I got money96 Mowed lawns Got money 107 Helped build a three-wheeler I got to ride it and itrsquos my
now 68 Shoveled snow for people I got moneyhellip again 89 Got a trampoline I learned I am very flexible710 Joined band Made a tone of friends and learned
how to play to instruments 3
1 Donrsquot lie You will get grounded2 Donrsquot always jump to conclusions You will get yourself in a lot of
trouble3 Never yell in any situation involving friends and family You will
only make things worse4 Do what you are told to do You will create a lot of conflicts5 Donrsquot start rumors People will start rumors about you
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
6 Donrsquot procrastinate You will waste all your time doing English work if you do
7 Donrsquot blow people off They will do it to you8 Drink milk Helps build strong bones9 Donrsquot be lazy You wonrsquot want to do anything10Donrsquot cheat in board games Your uncle wonrsquot like or like an hour or
so
My dream car would be a tricked out mini cooper No one in my family has one or ever has had one but I really like it I would have a dark green one with a white strip up the middle of the car I would want it to have a white interior This car would have to be fast and have a sunroof I would have to have to work hard and earn enough money until I can buy one It would have to have no dents or rust and have to be at least a 08 model I would probably have to put in a good stereo system with a good bass boost If I were to drive this car I would have to be safe and follow the rule of the road
My dogs name is Mattie She is part Jack Russell Terrier and something else She is white with some brown She has a brown face with a brown spot and a brown spot by her tail She is almost as tall as my waste She is really annoying like my sister Onetime she did a back flip because she ran out of leash and got yanked back by it She is seven years old and super annoying She chases the cat
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
around the house all day Her tail is always curled and she has a blue collar Mattie is a really great dog
My favorite dish is very weird but its mine I like white rice with steak sauce on it It is only by its self with no sides I only eat it at home because that is the only place I like it My mom or I usually make it My favorite part is the first bite Yum
One person who I look up to is Franklin Delanore Roosevelt He inspires me because he was president four times This shows me that I can do what I want if I try hard enough Also he was a wrestler I am a wrestler also and I was on varsity as a freshman and had forty-one matches Also he was very friendly and so am I because I talk to a lot
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
of people Lastly he was successful and like him I have a job
Another is Derek Jeter Like FDR he is also successful He is also pretty good looking which is how I want to still be when I am his age He is also athletic I do two sports and am always outside doing something I think I am on the right track
Lastly Steven Spielberg I look up to him because he is creative I like to make movies and maybe someday a hit At least one that is on YouTube Also because he is very smart and it is good to express yourself through building mechanical sharks
I am not that impacted by current events I say that because I donrsquot know anyone involved in them I mean Irsquom not saying that it doesnrsquot matter but I donrsquot really think about it I do feel bad for those people though I know 9-11 was a bad day and that did impact me I really felt it was wrong and bad I just donrsquot think I am as impacted as much as people who have people in this war
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
I am a very athletic person I used bowl for town bowling academy I wasnrsquot great but I enjoyed it I had to quit because I made varsity wrestling I was surprised I made it but I did very well Coach Daley is my cousin which is how I got involved in wrestling I also play volleyball Itrsquos really fun because the team Irsquom on had a special dance we did when we scored a point I like to be outside a lot and keep active I like to be athletic and stay involved in all these sports
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
BY Jordan Alburger
About the authorBorn in New York raised in Rotterdam and Schenectady
Jordan Alburger a fifteen year old boy af many talents has had many events in his life so farhe is a boyfriend wrestler volleyball player baritone player and a singer He still lives in
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
rotterdam enjoying hanging out with his girlfriend and friends He loves his family and pets
Page number Title
1 Prologue2 Letter of introduction
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
3 Whatrsquos in a name amp Personal Alphabet4 Personal alphabet continued5 Likesdislikes list6 Sensory experiences7 Metaphorical definitions 8 Color Your world9 Room sweet room amp Personal metaphors10 Personal metaphors continued11 Extended metaphors12 Symbolic recipe13 The ultimate excuse14 Unfinished sentences15 Personal symbol16 Synectics amp Flashback17 Lesson I learned after it was too late amp One medium size suitcase18 How to survive wrestling practice amp Advice to the Young19 Left out and lonely amp Rewarding experiences20 Valuable lessons amp Dream Car21 Extraordinary pet amp Are you hungry22 Look who I look up to23 Coping with current events amp Athleticism 24 About the Author
