Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Basketball

      Some people have a hard time finding a sport they love playing.  If they haven't already, I suggest they play basketball.  In my opinion, basketball is one of the most amazing sports you can play.
      Basketball is very athletic.  You have to be agile to play.  You're running up and down the court and jumping numerous times.
      It is very exciting to play basketball.  Personally,   I get a rush playing the sport.  It's so exciting when you win a game.
      Playing basketball also gives you a lot of opportunities.  It gets you into college, you could play professionally, it could even help you in middle school and high school.
       I hope I have enticed you to join a basketball team.  It's worth it.

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Elene Delle Donne: Attitude On The Court And Off It

       Elena Delle Donne is a famous WNBA basketball player, she is also my sports idol.
       In my opinion, Elena is very committed towards basketball.  In high school she lead her team to four state championships!  In college she led Delaware to back-to-back conference titles and two undefeated conference seasons. She also took her team to the Sweet 16, completing the best season in school history.  She even joined Team USA and competed in the World University Games in China.  While she was there, she earned a gold medal!  There's also her WNBA career.  She has been selected second overall by the Chicago Sky, been named rookie of the year, and has been player of the week.  I can definitely see more titles in her future.
        Off the court, Elena gives back by raising awareness about different causes and giving many hope and exhilaration.  She graduated with a degree in human services.  She adores helping children with special needs.  She also likes raising awareness for Lyme disease. She has actually been battling this disease ever since 2008.
        Elena Delle Donne is a stupendous role model for me and people everywhere. 

Monday, October 7, 2013

What Is That?!

      I was sitting at the table, minding my own business, when my mom walks in with a bag full of groceries.
    "What do you have, Mom?" I asked intently.
    "Oh, just the usual.  Fruits, vegetables, meat, and strawberry syrup."
    "Oh.  Can I try some?"
    "Sure," my mom replied.
    I got out a bowl and put some ice cream into it.  I then poured the syrup onto it.  As soon as I put it into my mouth, I started gagging with disgust.
    "Oh my gosh!  What's the matter?" my mom asked urgently.
    "Oh nothing," I said as I abruptly stopped gagging, "I just was gagging because this syrup tastes like cough syrup!  It's horrid!  It's not red, syrupy food!  It's horrific cough syrup!"
    "Fine, I'll just throw it away, just don't scare me like that again."
    Luckily, I have never seen strawberry syrup again.

    But that could change...