We  are currently learning how to correctly search for things with Google. I am glad we are doing this because I have learned a lot of new things about searching with Google. All these lessons are very helpful and they come in handy. We also take notes in class on the videos we watch and then we do activites based on that video lesson.
     One of the things I have learned from Google Search that is very helpful is using the CTRL-F button to find things on a website. Using Control F helps you find your information faster and it saves you time. When you click Control-F, there will be a little bar where you can type in what you are searching for. Then it searches your query for you. It also gives you the number of results the words that you typed in the page. CTRL-F is very helpful and I know I will be using it a lot. 
     Another things I have learned from this progam is using the minus sign to exclude the information you don't want. This also comes in handy because it takes you directly to the specific information you want. It prevents you from wasting time searching for something that doesn't involve with the thing you are searching for. For example, if I wanted to learn about Halloween, I would type that into my query. I only want the know the orgin of it. I know that Halloween involves costumes, decorations, fun activites, etc, but that's not what I'm searching for. So in the query, I would type in Halloween orgin -costumes -decorations because costumes and decorations is not what I am searching for. That would directly take me to pages that involve the orgin of Halloween.
     There are many things I have learned from Google Search, but these things stood out the most to me. 

     In my  future, I plan to do big things and become very successful. I am still deciding on what my career should be, but I'm leaning towards being a pharmacist. Why a pharmacist you may ask? Well, I like helping people. By helping people, I could give them the right medicine to make them feel better. And also, you get paid a pretty good amount. It will also be challenging; I'm always up for challenges!  
     I also hope I get into my dream colleges: UC Berkley, UC LA, or University of Kansas. But I really hope I get to go to UC Berkley because it is around the bay area, and I LOVE the bay! Also, it is a very good school. I also hope I get to drive my  DREAM CAR, a 535i white BMW. That car is so gorgeous, and hopefully I get to have that too.  I also hope that I get at least 50 more pairs of Jordans.... 
     All these ideas are apart of my future plan. I know I can achieve all these goals and make it my reality soon. I want to look back at my life when I'm older and say, "wow, I had a great life." 

Yes, I swim at school. How cool is that?! The swimming unit for my P.E class just barely started this week. It is very fun, even though I don't know how to swim at all! But I know I'll learn how to eventually. 
     Everyday except Thursdays, we go to Edison where the pool is located. This swimming unit will be going on for 4 weeks. Where you swim at depends on your skill level. For example, the kids who are really advanced swim by the 4-10ft area. Those who do not know how to swim (like me) swim around the 3-4ft area. We usually swim with noodles. But today was different and funner. We got to play something similar to volleyball, but just in water and with a very, very big colorful ball. Everybody gets to show off their swimming; wether you are advance or not. Hopefully, I am a better swimmer by the time this swimming unit is finished. I think our class is the only class that will be able to swim! I know this experience will be memorable. 
      

    "My Digital Life" has taught me many things about modern day technology. I never knew a website like this existed. It is very helpful and educating. 
     I learned many things from My Digital Life. I learned how to correctly use the internet, what to do to keep your presonal information private, what the parts of a computer are, and much more. What I found very useful is learning how to make sure that you are on a secure page. You don't want to end up going on a website that can give your laptop/computer a virus. A way to know that you're on a trusted site is by looking at the top of the page to see if there is a locked key. Obviously, the locked key resmebles that your information is locked and secured. 
     I also learned how to create a very strong password to protect your account of any type. You don't want to create a password that is easy for hackers to easily guess and crack. A strong password should have symbols, numbers, and important, memorable letters. My Digital Life also gives you ideas of careers that involve technology. They give you advice on what to do now, so you can be on the right path for that career.
     These are some of the things this program has taught me. I will keep these lessons in mind whenever I use the internet. I know these lessons will be helpful in the future when I apply online for jobs, shop online, etc. 

      I think it is awesome to able to call someone your best friend, and actually trust them with anything. A best friend is more of like a family member. A best friend should always be there for you, support you, and just be a good friend. 
     I have a lot of friends, but I only call a few my best friends. I can say, my best friends are awesome. They always give me good advice, they care about me, they make my day, and they're just great friends. All my best friends I either call my sister or brother, because like I said,  they are like family. 

      I'm so very excited for fall to start. Fall is my favorite season of the year because it's a break away from sweating! When it's cold and gloomy outside, you could stay in, drink hot chocolate, watch football! (GO 49ERS!) Oh how relaxing that is! The beautiful autumn colors on the trees: red, orange, and yellow. It makes fall look so beautiful and bright. You get to wear nice, warm sweaters, furry boots, beanies and mittens, all so cute and fashionable for the season. But the best part is, spending time with your family on holidays. That is my most favorite about fall. I can't wait for Thanksgiving too! Oh, and Black Friday! I'm definitely going to shop until I drop. I'm already concerned about fall even when the very sorchoring temperatures are still around. Fall, in my opinion, is the best season of the year. Fall, I'm anxiously waiting for you!

      Are you ready for the 2012 Presidential Election? Because I know I am! I think the upcoming presidential election should be very important to all U.S. citizens. The reason for that is because I think it is an honor to have the freedom to vote for someone that YOU think will be able to keep America thriving and successful. If nobody cared about voting and such, I think America wouldn't be how it is today. I do care about this upcoming Presidential Election because I don't want to end up with a president controlling a country if he/she does not know what they are doing. Take advantage of the voting and get your opinion out there! 

      I'm very excited about this upcoming weekend because we have an extra day off of school. My only plan for this weekend is to relax. It has been a very long, exhausting week of school. I'm looking forward to spending time with my family. On the weekends, we usually cook and make dinner together. We always make something delicious, such as pasta. Yum!! Oh, and hopefully I remember to finish my homework for Core! 

      I had two main fears for starting 7th grade. My first fear was not making new friends, and my second fear was not getting good classes. Fortunately, not making new friends did not happen. As school started, I met a lot of cool people. I'm glad I made new friends because the people I've met are really friendly and some have same interests as me. Making new friends did not make me feel so lonely. As a matter of fact, I made another new friend today! 
     My next fear also did not come true. I have awesome classes and wonderful teachers. I'm looking forward to learning about my different teachers and also learning new things from them. My 7th grade year at Computech is going to be awesome! 

       First of all, I think bullying is a really horrible thing to do to anyone or anything, whether it is phyiscally or verbally. I know a friend of mine that was being bullied at schoool because of her apperance. At the time, I was there when she was being bullied. My friend and I both told that person to stop it because it was not nesscary. My friend told an adult afterwards, and that bully faced some serious consequences. I'm glad my friend and I dealt with that issue in an appropiate way. I wish that person never had started a problem with my friend because bullying doesn't really do any good or solve anything. Bullying is a really serious thing, so you should never judge a person because you don't know what they have been through.