September-October Writing
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Transcript of September-October Writing
Sep-‐Oct -‐Kai Harada
Senkaku island belong to nobody?
Hear all of my cool writings I have done for the month!!!
Table of Contents
• Writers Workshop Page
The Day That shook me Alive
• Big Wave poem My Last Wish
• Perspective Writing
Reflections
• Japanese/Chinese Island Conflict
• How Has Your Environment Effected You
• Guam
• Family
The Day That Shook Me Alive
By Kai
I gazed at the beam of spring light disappearing in the clouds
from my window. I walked across the living room and just sat on the sofa. I could see my cat rubbing along the Buddha in my living room. I tried to pet her, but she just hissed at me and ran in to the darkness I wanted to find out why she was in such a bad mood, but didn’t know I was about to. I heard the vase shook, then drop, shattering into pieces. As I was unaware of what was happening I started to shake violently like the waves in a tropical storm. Then everything was still. I started to think “ What just happe…” I felt the thin warm air getting colder and colder and thicker and thicker as I tried to walk away, but I was too late the black figure grabbed my shoulder and then I woke up in a room that was shaking and I realized I was not with my cats and at home I was at school during an earthquake. I was daydreaming and I found myself curled up in a ball and plugging my ears. The earth was rocking in front of my eyes. I tried to calm myself but classmates screaming distracted me. I always thought fantasy would help me clear my mind. As the earth rumbled I started to kneel and pray. I felt squished because I was in the multipurpose room and there was no table and chairs and it was on the highest floor. It was impossible so I just closed my eyes and plugged my ears. I woke up in a lucid dream and I knew I was still in a petrifying with terror inside a ground-‐shaking city but I felt better. I woke up next to a waterfall. There was a rainbow and across the waterfall was a voice saying “Kai wake up” then the voice slowly faded away. I woke up (again) in a still quiet room. Everything was in slow-‐motion and I felt small./ I was covered with goose bumps and I was still quivering with fright but when I released my fist I realized it was over and there is nothing to be scared of for know…
“Okay you know what to do we just finished our disasters unit try to do the exact same thing we did in the drill” My teacher said trying to project his voice. I walked in a swaying hallway and I just
stood there to see if the hallway swaying or it’s just my brain being really stupid. I started to remember I was just in an earthquake of course it was the hallway so actually it was both.
I thought to my self “Today is the day that changed my life and the day of when I got more aware of Japan, Asia, the world, the universe!” I was thinking of all the other people with collapsed houses and separated family s. As I was trying to go to my school bus one of our emergency exits were crumbled in to pieces. I never felt this scared but it was a great experience. I tried to call my mom, my babysitter and my sister but nothing but voicemail. I cried in the bus a little while I was looking at the grey sky. I was thinking,
“What would happen if I never see Anna belle or Dad or Mom or Lulu again.”
Near my house and the bus didn’t move and I was the only one on the bus so my bus monitor said “ The bus isn’t moving at all but because you’re the last one you can walk home with me. I know your home is a little far but it is going to be much faster than sitting in here” and I agreed so I got off the bus and thanked the bus driver politely and then walked home. When I got home the gas didn’t work and I was at home at 9 PM. I felt relieved that I actually made it home sweet home. My mom was going to stay at her work overnight. As I walked in my room I could see that the earthquake was pretty strong. Everything was toppled down. I just couldn’t go to sleep. But I shut my eyes and swung my carpet over me like a monkey. The silken covers from my shoulder to my toes and the gentle pillows delighted me. As I shut my eyes I remembered my birthday party was tomorrow!!!! My bed felt cold and I can feel the wind dancing across the room. On the next day I just had cake because nobody came to my birthday but still it was a great Saturday. I felt some aftershocks but it wasn’t that big. I just sit at my house and remember all those people in the earthquake drenched in tears but as the weeks went on I got used to the after shocks and now earthquakes don’t really bother me anymore. I feel more prepared and I know what to do in the future. I knew that there was still a future. I can’t see it like a mist but I know I still have a bright future. I felt uncomfortable that my mom wasn’t there to say “Don’t worry” or “It’s okay”. I just sat there holding my legs. No one was there except me. I opened the door and stood there feeling the breeze brushing through my legs I looked up
at the sky. I only saw a crack of blue sky and the rest was this whit puffy clouds that covered the sky. I closed my eyes but all I can see is black. Just plain black. I walked into my house sighing. I watched TV but the “be careful for aftershock and watch out for falling objects” on the top of the screen in small texts. It bothered me so much I threw a ball at the screen. I tried to comfort my self but something scared me. It felt like I stepped into a nightmare and I couldn’t wake up. As weeks went by it didn’t scare me anymore I felt like I finally woke up from the nightmare and went into the real world where people surround me. I liked it and I finally got my mind of negative stuff and started thinking positive.
My Last Wish -‐Kai Harada
I walk along the rough pavement,
but as I walk it trembles like a message from hell
I stopped thinking when the sky rumbled
The shadows killed the light Death brushes along my feet
The darkness hit me and I ran
The wave chased me as I gallop across the street I bolted slower and slower
I lost hope and I fell
Tears drenched my face everything was in slow motion
I never knew this day would come But I tried to walk away,
but I was too late
The water hit me It covered my body
It drowned my sorrows My last wish was let me live but it was my last wish
Everything turned Black
REFLECTION By-‐Kai Harada
I can’t get my eyes of my reflection in the eye……such tranquil eyes, clear as water. I turn my eyes from the jade-‐like eyes. Turning inward I thought I was on top of the cloud and looking at the reflection on the water. Birds are flying, water splashing and a clear blue sky surround us. I smell salty water and feel the sun heating up my face.
I hear the flying birds chirping and the waves crashing in to the sand; people running off in to the water and see their face drenched. I hear the bands playing and singing, people cheering and see the whole town lit up. The sun is setting, disappearing in to the ocean. I felt relaxed and I felt happy.
The wind howls like a wolf and the stars light up the sky. The moon beams on the world and nobody was there except…… me and my reflection. As I walked across the beach I can feel the sand grabbing my toes and a light breeze brushing through my legs. All I hear is me ….walking on sand and all I see is houses with lights glowing from the windows. It was late at night, I wish I could stay here because I felt like I could just fly away from my problems. But I
slowly lifted my eyelids just like a rising sun. When I opened my eyes I gazed at the same reflection in the eye.
Opinionated Language From the Japanese, Taiwanese and Chinese Island Dispute
o Aside from a 1945 to 1972 period of administration by the United
o States, the archipelago has been controlled by Japan since 1895
o • In September 2012, the Japanese government purchased the
o remaining three of the disputed islands that it did not already
o own from their private owner, prompting large-‐scale protests in
o China.[9] o • The Japanese stance is that there is no territorial issue that
o needs to be resolved.[31] It has stated the following points as
o claim for the islands and counter-‐argument against China's claim.
o 1. The islands had been uninhabited and showed no trace of
o having been under the control of China prior to 1895.
o 2. The islands were neither part of Taiwan nor part of the
o Pescadores Islands, which were ceded to Japan by the
o Qing Dynasty of China in Article II of the May 1895 Treaty
o of Shimonoseki,[32] thus were not later renounced by Japan
o under Article II of the San Francisco Peace Treaty. o 3. Though the islands were controlled by the United States as
o an occupying power between 1945 and 1972, Japan has
o since 1972 exercised administration over the islands.
o 4. Japanese allege that Taiwan and China only started
o claiming ownership of the islands in 1971, following a May
o 1969 United Nations report that a large oil and gas reserve
o may exist under the seabed near the islands. o Breaking Cars o Using children o Breaking laws o Being childish o Beating up cops
Going to London changed my life. I felt more connected to a
person who I first didn’t know to my uncle. I went to London to see my aunt and my uncle? I didn’t know
they were getting married, but I knew it was something elegant and formal not because my mom was acting excited or whatnot, but it was because I bought a suit… well I’m not old enough to be like a spy in TV shows. I thought we were going to London just to visit and so I can learn (which I did). My mom was teaching me how to ride a plane by myself so she put me in economy class with my sister while she was on first class. I felt uncomfortable sleeping so I went to first class woke my mom up and made her go to economy class while I watched TV in first class. I sort of sound like a spoiled brat, but I was only seven. I woke up in the middle of the night in the plane but I dozed off and my eyelids just got heavier and heavier.
When I woke up I was at London. I hopped in to a taxi (or a cab) then I visited my Aunts apartment (also called as flat in the UK). She had a British accent. I came closer and closer to Vien but first he was just my Aunts boyfriend but I started from Vien to uncle Vien. I got more attached to it. I was really excited when I found out my Aunt is getting married! There was a breakfast wedding, lunch wedding and dinner wedding but I missed dinner because I had breakfast. I am proud to call him uncle Vien and I learned more about art in the national art museum of London.
Cool description, but what did you learn?
ASIJ Going to ASIJ was a great experience it almost like a new
adventure. I made new friends, but I still don’t really know them. I said goodbye to TIS and said hello to ASIJ. I bravely walked in and sort of sat in a random desk but I never knew that was my permanent desk. It was a warm sunny day, but inside me there was a thunderstorm and a chance of tornado. I saw Kyle and Sean too. They were in my old school and it seamed liked they turned their back on TIS and looked forward to ASIJ too. I felt the shiver race from toe to head. Mr. Murphy was my teacher but I never knew I was going to be this nervous I felt like I was going to explode. I was also excited and ready to start a new generation. I was sitting next to a tall guy with light brown hair and he was Rishi. I felt a little I was one of the shortest guy in my class but in TIS I was one of the tallest boy and whenever I think about that I get a tingling feeling. I just look around and see that the classrooms are so much different than my old school. I have goose bumps all over my body and I was shaking in terror I kept on asking my self “ Do I need to act different?” “ Do I need to make a first impression?” “Do my classmates bite?” The first few hours of school I felt like a bird in a cage because I new I couldn’t just make a lame excuse to get out but I felt happy and I knew I was going to face exciting moments in ASIJ. What did you learn? Great description…
Guam
I ride the plane that throws me around my seat as my white knuckles grab the metallic armrest. I close my eyes as the pilots voice comes running down my headphones “We are landing in a few minuets please fasten your seatbelt tightly and turn off all electronics we hope you had a wonderful flight.” I release my fist and relaxed as looked out side the hazy window into a dark town with a bright moon that lit up the whole world. My eyelids got heavy as I look at my mom who looked at me back. I had a nervous smile while I was thinking, “What would happen when we land.”. Before I knew it I was thanking the flight attendant as the warm breeze stop my shaking in my knees from all that shaking. I quickly grab my luggage without even thinking. I was so excited I wanted to shout “Guam baby!!!” in the lonely baggage claim. I step out the automatic door with courage.
The warm breeze delights me when I walk in the smooth
pavement in the dark night. I sat in the rear seat squished as I looked out the window remembering how different it was from my home sweet home. It was 3 minutes before we arrived to our first hotel The Hyatt. I walked in the hotel with my chin up looking up at the tall ceiling and at the furnisher that was so elegant I didn’t know if I could touch it. The lamps were like Chinese style and everything was beige and gold and it reflected it on my body. The counter was smooth and I rubbed it with my hands. My room was like the lobby and the floor tickled my bare feet when I walked around the room. My goose bump rippled on my back. I jumped and loudly landed on the mattress. It was like my dream come true but everything was dark. As night falls I woke up and looked out the window and the same moon was going down as the light sun rose up. I went back to sleep but I woke up when the sun was already up high in the air and my eyelids rose like the sun rising out side my window. My mom was already awake and my sister was probably asleep. It kept on buzzing my mind I was in Guam. I ate breakfast so quickly I could not wait to explore the island. I was talking to my mom and she was so pleased that I was happy. I asked my mom if we can have a dip in the pool and she said with a twitchy smile “Sure” and that was it. I walked
slowly topless with a bathing suit. I jumped in the pool without even knowing. The water was wavy and the cool water was refreshing. I was lined up for the water slide. It was short… but still a waterslide. My sister went dazzling off with her friend and my dad to see “The Hunger Games” I was little jealous but we went to a different hotel. Sadly I entered the airport and kissed Guam goodbye. I watched out the planes window looking the same view when I got there.
Family
My family sometimes makes me bored. I wish I could be free and explore what “freedom” means. I know there are kids out there where they can’t discover how fun it is being a kid. My sister steals my stuff and tells my mom it was hers and my mom believes it! My dad comes late at night because he always plays tennis and my mom always makes a rule at the last second and pretends that was a family rule since I had my first breath in the outside world. And there is me. I need to suffer because I’m the youngest and I need to “respect” the elderly. This is my story. I’m Kai. I’m a not so ordinary boy in an upside down world. It’s not so fun having a mother as a control freak, a father as a tennis freak and a sister who might be just like my mom. My sister thinks she’s in charge but SHE IS NOT. My mom is just like my sister she think she is in charge. I did came out of her and she raised me and fed me for a whole 10 years but I’m still young so she needs to know that she can’t treat me like I’m a grown up and ready for lots of pressure. My dad comes late at night while I stare at him in the front door with my eyes glared. I wait like a dog sitting on a chair properly as I hear the ticking noise of the raging inside my head. I walk outside looking at the dark sky with the spiral clouds surrounding the full moon. My warm cheeks touch the cold air as I sigh. I walk inside the house with my head down while my sister is just crying while talking with her friend on the phone about how teachers never notices her and never gives her credit on the work she did? My mom might be the worse nag nag nag. When I’m not doing my homework my dad keeps on saying “Fine I’m sending you to a Japanese School!” and that is just plain mean. My mom usually says, “All you say to me is wait!” and what my sister says to me is a little inappropriate to write in this page. This family drives me crazy!!! It’s not like that I don’t like my family it’s just that sometimes I feel small when my family is around me because they boss me around so if I don’t do what my family says
I would have a red handprint on my cheek. I shiver as the door handle turns slowly but I just hug my mom.
Topic Ideas
1. They both always get in trouble. a. They want attention b. They think being bad is fun
c. They think getting in trouble is a great experiment 2. Keegan leads and Alex follows a. Keegan always thinks what we does kicks it up a notch but actually it sometimes makes it worse but sometimes they get away with it.
b. Alex is sometimes encouraging him not to do it because he thinks some one will catch them but Keegan never listens so it sorts of making him the leader because he’s making the decisions.
3. They always talk in a way that is pretty funny way as in they have a great sense of humor a. It seems like they know people are watching them so they are just trying to make people laugh.
b. Maybe they are just trying to scare police officers off. c. Maybe that’s how they talk and they try to use that to get away from cops.
4. They usually don’t know what they are doing so it causes other people to copy them and it gets into a disaster so it’s funny a. It’s also funny that when Keegan does something I always think that Alex is thinking “ I told you so”
b. When Keegan does something wrong Alex always gets involve and then Keegan sais “ We both did it”
5. Sometimes being bad leads into a good outcome a. The tomato fight wasn’t a good idea but the media loved it.
b. It’s better to be punished after all the facts are known. 6. They always argue to what and what not to do
a. In the porta-‐potties Alex is thinking “ This is a bad idea Keegan don’t do it” but Keegan is thinking “ This is a great idea!”
Splat!
Want to hear how fun “being bad” is, then read a chapter or two of “Splat” and hear Alex’s side of the story. In “Splat” you step into an adventure in small town Lamington and see how Keegan and Alex get in trouble or sometimes try getting away from it. From tomato fights, to porta-‐potties and a tuba player, “Splat” is a great book for all ages.