Mount Everest and What I want to be when I grow up.

This week we "climbed Mount Everest". The mountain is 29,013 ft. tall (the tallest mountain in the world), so we acted out the climb, going from base to camp. We learned that climbers have to acclimatize to adjust to the changing climate and elevations. The climbers do not go alone though. They take a sherpa or a guide to lead them up the mountain. The sherpa guides and carries the vistors' bags. I've always wanted to have the guts to actually climb the mountain, but I'm deathly afraid of heights.


I've always thought of two professions to do when I became older. An advertising director and an architect. I love selling things to people and convincing them that it is something they want. I always like planning advertisments and being creative. The idea of being an architect has always interested me in many ways. From designing the building to decorating the inside. I can't wait to start a career.

Last week

Last week in world geography we began to study India and its surrounding countries. India and other countries near it are in south Asia. This region is also referred to as the Sub-Asian Continent. This is due to the separation between India and the rest of Asia caused by the Himalayan Mountains. India is one of the most populous countries in the world and has a very diverse culture. Their culture has been spread throughout the world. In fact I just ate an Indian meal! I can't wait to learn more about this country and the ones near it.


Lately I have been thinking a lot about school. More specifically school after high school. I would really like to stay in Austin at UT (the picture above is the campus), but I've lived here all my life. The upside of going to a school here is that I would be able to get a scholarship if I remained in the top ten percent. The upside of going out of state would be to have a whole new experience. I'm still thinking...


-Avery

Africa and This past week

This week in class we studied Africa. We made both a physical and a political map of Africa. We also learned about the genocide in Rwanda. It was very hard to watch a video on it because many Africans died in the midst of the situation. It was also difficult to watch because America didn't help a lot and turned away. Tomorrow were having a debate on the statement "which is worse, the man who beats his wife, or the neighbor who hears it and doesn't say anything?" I love to debate so I am excited.

I cannot wait until spring break! I'm going to the beach with my four best friends, it's going to be awesome. The picture to the left is a picture of my three friends and me (I am on the furthest right). This weekend I spent a lot of time with my step-sister. We watched three movies that are really popular in the United States right now. One was Becoming Jane, it was about Jane Austen's (a famous author who wrote "Pride and Prejudice") life and her inspiration to start writing. The other two movies were Beowulf and 300, they were very violent, but both had good stories. Wednesday we have TAKS testing. Now you're probably wondering what that is. It's state tests that test you on your main subjects. This wednesday we're doing the English TAKS. Wish me good luck!

What we're learning about recently

Right now we are learning about Russia and the Republics. We've learned about all the mountains and plains located in the different regions. Because Russia is so wide and long, there are many different climates and types of vegetation in the area. After this grading period we will be learning about Africa.

Hi, I'm Avery =). As you know, I live in Austin. Lately, its been cold, but everyday it's a different temperature here. Well, spring break is soon and I think I'm going to the beach with my grandma and brother. A lot of people who live here travel to the Texas coast and have a good time with their families. I'm excited!