Prepositional Phrase.

After the long journey on the mountain, through the rock, toward the center I rest. It's lightly lit with the light from the sun even though it lies deep within the mountain. It's quiet and damp but it's quite comfortable to me at least. Although it's small, it's my favorite place of all. On the mountain, through the rocks, and toward the center lies my sanctum.

Teachers.

Every teacher I've had lit a match in my life because everyone had something new to teach that came in handy in life. But, there are one or two that made a real difference. The first, is my pre-k teacher Ms. Judy. The second, one of my three JROTC instructors, first sergeant Anaya.

Why my pre-k teacher you ask? Well it's simply because she was my first teacher and because pre-k or kindergarden are where you learn about making friends and how to work in a school environment. She made that experience really great, especially since in came into school not knowing much or any english. She also had a teacher assistant, (which unfortunately I can't recall her name but I can recall the first letter of her name) Ms. L, who was also really great and kind. In fact my family and I ran into her at Sam's Club one. I felt a little relief knowing she was doing good and still around.

First sergeant Anaya has been a real "match lighter" in my life. Ever since I stepped into the JROTC room three years ago, he has been nothing but a great influence. He's helped me achieve goals I never thought possible and to push myself. He has helped push the strength and courage I had to face problems head on even more. Frankly, I feel a bit sad because I'm graduating high school and have to leave. He's been the biggest influence other than my parents and I'm grateful of that.

Nicknames.

I don't really have nicknames other than Danny, Eddie-Edgar, and Dannigans. Lets start with Danny. Even though my first name is Edgar my parents decided to refer to me by Daniel. Which turned into Danny( the reason for this is because they will daniel when I'm in trouble and Edgar when I'm really big trouble, which I'm glad has never happened). So after that it just stuck. So there you go the origin of my "Danny" nickname.

As for Eddie-Edgar, Jessica and Suzi came up with it. It happened out of no where, I was walking in from the bus loop, went to our usual spot and BAM!! I get greeted with "Hi Eddie-Edgar". It would have had been the most random thing that's even happened to me. I like it though, because I never expect it when Jessica or Suzi randomly decide to call me Eddie-Edgar.

Dannigans, well it was just another random name that was given to me, but this time by Steve, Suzis brother. That one hasn't really stuck considering he's the only one who calls me that. It's an odd but interesting nickname.

SHe Walks In Mystery.

She walks in mystery, like a night

of cloudy and starless skies;

And all that's worst of dark and might

Meet in her aspects and her eyes;

Thus mellowed out by tender light

Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One more shade, one ray less,

Has half impaired the nameless grace

which waves in every raven tress;

Or softly darkened on her face;

Where thoughts serenely sweet express

How pure, how innocent she appears in this place.

And on that cheek, and on that brow,

So soft, so calm, yet so profound,

The smile that's been lost, the tints that go,

But tell of days in goodness round,

A mind with rage for all below,

A heart whose hate goes around!

Invention of the decade.

What is the best invention of the decade? I'd have to say Youtube. It has a lot of interesting and useful information. It ranges from old tv shows to how to care for certain pets. It's also very entertaining seeing home made videos by other members of youtube. There are a lot of parodys of music videos and skits from shows. Youtube has helped me find out information on how to care for my crested gecko. There are step by step methods on how to set up a good home. Also how to give a crested gecko a "bath" when they can't stick to their tank walls or on anything. I've also taken the time to look up how to learn Russian. I've become pretty facinated with the language over the years so I looked it up on Youtube and presto, Russian 101. My father has also found Youtube to be very useful. He's looked up how to do certain home improvement projects that he knew but had forgotten. And how to use or asemble tools that he's bought in garage sales. I know that there are far better thins that were invented in the past decade, but I like Youtube and I use it a lot and comes in handy when I can prove my parents wrong.

Major strengths.

I'm good at quite a few things. I can relate easily to people, which comes in handy when my friends or family need someone to hear them out. I'm also well organized, which has won me some praise among teachers and my parents. An example of this is when given three or more tasks or errands by First Sergeant Anaya (I'm his teacher aide) I'm able to execute them in the time I set aside for them with no errors.

Also, since I am the ONLY one in my entire family who has experience with computers, they come to me when they need a paper typed or they to look up something that they weren't able to find themselves.

A skill that I have and I really like is being able to think on my feet. This skill comes in handy when I'm put on the spot with nothing prepared. i've actually done this quite a few times(okay a lot of times). Am example of this is when i've had to lie. Don't get me wrong I'm actually quite truthful, but the circumstance called for it. I either had to keep a surprise a surprise or it wasn't the time for .... to be said.

I'm good at math. For some reason I've never had a problem with math, it's always come easy. I've even helped my sister in math last year and still this year.