Friday Fun!

Hey guys :) Happy Belated Thanksgiving!!! Happy Belated Black Friday!!!! How was your break from school and work? I know that I have especially enjoyed the extra sleep! It was also nice to have the opportunity to do something other than the normal weekly activities. For example, I went Black Friday shopping at 12am and along with my new purchases, I received a free watch! I also went on an outing with my friends the Evans and the Planks to my hometown, Long Beach for a fun afternoon out. Well, that pretty much sums up my week so enjoy the rest of you time off! Heres a few pictures from this afternoon:

My Secret Life: Glenda Beck

Hey guys :) I found this old video from a few years ago and I finally found a way to upload it so I can share. I made this two years ago for a project in English. My awesome friends Sarah and KC helped me film it and it makes me miss them even more every time I see it. I can't thank either of you enough for all you guys have done for me and this is one example. I was completely desperate because I didn't have a video camera, I didn't know how to video tape or edit anything and you guys were there for me :) 

I love you guys and can't wait for our next visit! 

Fresh Pizza and Preserving the life of defenseless creatures!

Hey guys! How is your week going? Tonight for YW's we made fresh pizza! It was ridiculously easy and it actually tasted awesome. It literally took 2 minutes to assemble and 10 to bake. Aside from the usual Tuesday shenanigans, another awesome thing about today was a lab we did in Biology.  There were live sea creatures along with pieces of seaweed in dish pans and we had the opportunity to touch them and look at them under a microscope. The best part of the entire activity was being able to touch the sea creatures, and there was some pretty cool creatures! Such as, an octopus, starfish, unidentifiable species of worms, shrimp, crabs, etc. Although, in the end, I had a conflicting view with my teacher. She was going to throw away all the creatures and only set free the octopus. Not only are those creatures alive but she is also always preaching about humanity's impact on the environment and animal species, so wouldn't this be an example of one? Using hundreds of ocean species and simply disregarding them at the end of the day? However, in the end, I convinced my teacher to save the lives of 10 sea stars, 6 crabs and 2 sea slugs. I hope you enjoy the rest of your week.

People v. Concha

Hey guys :) Happy Tuesday!!! Today was my Mock Trial competition and I'm both relieved yet bummed that it's all over. Although,  I can run for President at the end of the year and we'll still have weekly meetings for future events like fundraising. Plus, if we end up winning we can move on to another competition and debate all over again :)

In regards to winning competition, I say tonight was an easy win. The other team was completely unprepared. For example, one attorney was arguing with my witness, he wouldn't allow my witness to finish what she was saying and he also did not modify his question after my speculation objection was sustained. As for the final verdict, Concha was found not guilty for the charge of second degree murder but guilty for the possession and intent to sell a controlled substance. If  I was Concha, I would be satisfied. I would only have to serve 5 years or under for the first charge as opposed to 25 to life for second degree murder.

Now, the team and I wait for the verdict..if we were victorious or not. I hope y'all have a wonderful week!

As for the pictures below, I didn't take them but here is a little glimpse of competition...we rocked it team #331 :)

 The final seconds, reviewing my direct with Mrs. Piper.

Just hanging out with the team :) 

Mock Trial!

Hey guys :) I cannot believe how time flies! It seems as if yesterday I was trying out for the position of an attorney on CCHS' Mock Trial team (technically we have to call ourselves team #331). Today was our final Sunday meeting and now I don't know what to look forward to on Sunday! It was such a blast hanging out and working with the team. However, at least I have Tuesday. Tuesday is our final competition date and it's my time to actually present and represent my team/ school.

Fortunately, my audition was a success because I received the generous position of a Defense attorney. I say generous because I could have easily been given the position of an understudy...which most first years are usually given. What's also cool is that instead of one cross and direct examination I have two! It's been wonderful to get to know my witnesses along with the rest of the team.

Now, in regards to the actual case, I shall give a short summary. Basically, my client or the defendant, Rae Concha, is being charged with the intent to sell and the possession of a controlled substance (the medication Adderall) along with second degree murder (now, let's face it, this is WEAK murder. Rae should be charged with man slaughter). How does a young gentleman, a freshly graduated youth end up with such charges? His best friend Jason Johnson suffered from a heart condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (it's going to take a few times before you say it correctly) which is severe. The victim, Mr. Johnson was under the influence of alcohol along with Adderall. Taking Adderall with such a heart condition would have led to a series of negative effects, however, the alcohol exacerbated the effects of the amphetamine due to both substances competing for enzymes in the liver, and this is one explanation for what eventually led to the victim's death. Alex Weaver, another "friend" of Rae Concha (who I would like to say is very pompous and narcissistic) says that he witnessed Concha illegally selling and distributing Adderall and marijuana out of the back of his truck which is why he is being charged with the first charge. The second charge sprouts from the belief that my client acted with a malignant heart in selling the Adderall to Johnson while being fully aware of his heart condition along with not preventing him from consuming any other substances which could have caused bodily harm. However, as an attorney, and my experience of research and insight due to certain witnesses, I say the victim acted with malice by showing a disregard for his own life by being fully aware of his severe heart condition and still making the conscious choice not only to consume the Adderall BUT the alcohol.

There is so much more I can get into and explain and that is what makes Mock Trial SO much fun! I'm excited yet a tad bit nervous for Tuesday but my time has come and I'll never be more ready or prepared than now. We got this team #331 and it was wonderful spending time with all of y'all :)

Halloween Horror Nights :)

Hey guys :) How is your weekend going? Surprisingly, mine hasn't been that busy. I was able to catch up on plenty of sleep while having fun! Last night, my friends and I went to Universal Studio's Halloween Horror Nights and it was awesome! However, it wasn't as as scary as I expected. For example, the mazes which were dedicated to The Walking Dead. The decor was amazing but the zombies were hardly terrifying (however, there was one exception. There was this fat zombie that leaned all the way back while walking that was a really creepy) or the individuals who were walking around from 'The Purge'. The movie itself was pretty pathetic but they weren't terrifying. Although, aside from the attractions that didn't reach my expectations (however, I will admit that I shouldn't have expected so much) the night was still a ton of fun. I made a new friend named Chucky and we had a stand off where we insulted each other and there were few mazes that were really cool! For example, the Evil Dead, Insidious and Black Sabbath (which was 3D!). Some of the individuals who scared you were interesting, like the scarecrows and clowns. They were also good sports for playing along with my Sassy Gay Friend/ annoying antics. Enjoy the final hours of your weekend!

 Waiting in line for El Cucuy.

Best part of the night, when I found Phantom :) 

 My new friend Chucky!

This adorable picture of Annette. She is so adorable and I  miss her! This made my day :) 

Halloween (Part #2)

Hey guys :) Once again, Happy Halloween! What mischief did you cause or what fun did you have? Halloween was a blast except for when my friend Alex and I went trick-or-treating a little late and everyone was out of candy! However, it was funny to creep them out with his costume. He had his entire mouth covered with latex while the rest of his face was black and white like the man in the movie 'Sinister'. Well, Happy Halloween!