Comforting Things

Whenever I have a stressful day or I just need to relax there are a few ways I do so.  The first thing that comforts me is music, especially music from my favorite artists.  The melodies and vocals are really soothing and calming, which is perfect for relaxing.  Some of those artists include Fifth Harmony, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Ariana Grande.  Another thing that comforts me is playing basketball.  Basketball is my favorite sport and I really enjoy playing.  It is sort of a mindless activity to just shoot around so it lets me think and enjoy the fresh air.  Going for a bike ride while listening to music also is comforting.  There are some biking trails down the road from my house that go through the woods and around a pond.  Finally, the last thing that comforts me is watching YouTube.  I don't know, but for some reason YouTube comforts me.  I usually laugh and enjoy what I watch so it makes my day a little better.    

"My Name"

My name Damian Michael Bauer
was decided in the last hour
before my birth
but it does give me worth

Damian is derived from Greek and means to tame
I must say I enjoy my first name
named after Saint Damian, who was a Patron of Physicians
he has great recognition

I was not named after Batman's son
who was his only one
or Damian Lilliard the basketball star
he is pretty cool but I am a superstar

People named Damian are pretty awesome
they are surely not loathsome
My name has some traits to behold
sweet, friendly, patient, candid, and bold

It is sorta weird how accurate those are
I find it bizarre
My name defines me to a tee
any other name would have just been blasphemy

I think my name is as good as Fifth Harmony
that comparison was not easy
My name is sweet candy
isn't that just dandy

Wait What? ALIENS!

I have just discovered evidence which is 100 percent accurate that states everyone is an alien.  With this newly inquired information my day tomorrow should be interesting.  Knowing everyone besides me is an alien obviously makes me worried and has induced fear.  However, as far as I know they are still oblivious to the fact that I know.  With that being said I am going to try and act as normal as possible.  It is going to be difficult to wake up and act like I would on any other day knowing my parents and friends are aliens.  All this time they have been aliens and I have never even sensed it or suspected it.  Why would I suspect it?  They have always taken care of me and never harmed me in anyway.  All I can do for now is act normal and find out how I got here on this planet with a bunch of aliens.    

Grossest Food....YUCK

The grossest drink or food I have ever consumed would have to be Tilapia.  If one has never had the displeasure of tasting this horrendous fish then they should count themselves lucky!  I feel as if it is my obligation to inform people of the taste that will fill their mouths when they taste tilapia.  First, take a freshly caught fish straight out of the ocean on put it in a pan.  Do not prepare the fish in anyway just leave it the way that it was caught.  Next, go to the restroom and fill a cup full of toilet water.  Then go and add the toilet water in to the pan alongside the fish. Finally, add salt to the already salty fish and saute that bad boy.  However, do not saute till fully cooked make sure it is under cooked slightly.  When all of the previous steps have been accomplished take a bite and that is what Tilapia tastes like.

The Viking: Jarl Damian

If I had the choice to be either a Roman, Spartan, Knight, or Viking I would chose a Viking.  The reason for me choosing the viking is the vikings' culture is pretty interesting.  The vikings homeland is one of my favorite parts of the world.  Their homeland consists of Europe some parts of Russia, the North Atlantic Islands and as far as the northern-eastern coast of North America.  My life as a viking would be luxurious and magnificent.  Of course I would be born into a wealthy and important family, raised as royalty.  The vikings social structure has three social classes: Thralls being the lowest class consisting mostly of slaves, the Karls or everyday free men, and finally my class the Jarls who are the wealthy class.  The Jarls own massive estates with huge longhouses, horses and many thralls.  The thralls take care of all the petty daily chores that us Jarls can not be bothered with.  During the day Jarls participate in administration, politics, hunting and sports.  Some of the sports vikings engage in are swimming, mountain climbing and in the winter time skiing and ice skating are common.  The festivals that are thrown from time to time or on special occasions are fantastic gatherings.  Filled with music, storytelling, skaldic poetry and alcohol.  So my life as a Jarl in peaceful times is great, but in times of war it is also splendid.  Fighting for the pride and betterment of my country and people with a horde of the most brutal and fearless men is an honor.  I believe I would enjoy my life as a viking.    

Were he had disappeared.....

She was sure this was where he had disappeared, as it was the last place she saw him.  They had been playing tag in the foggy forest surrounding their house.  She searches the woods they were playing in.  However she finds no trace of her beloved brother.  She circles back to the opening where he had vanished.  When she returns she notices a manhole which previously was not there.  She investigates the opening.  When she looks into the manhole she sees a ladder, but nothing else and hears nothing.   She suspects that her brother is down there.  She climbs down the slightly slim-coated ladder into the dark, dank hole.  She carefully steps off the ladder into shallow cold water.  As her eyes adjust to the darkness she slowly senses her surroundings.  She can make out the shape of a grand tunnel extending in front of and behind the ladder.  After a moment, she walks away from the ladder further into the tunnel using the wall as a guide.  As she walks she hears a distant low whimpering, whether it was her brothers or not she did not know.                     

Gardening during Success Lab

During success lab Wednesday I helped out the LCCC Child Center by picking weeds in their gardens.  I had a lot of fun.  Being able to get out of success lab and go outside and enjoy the fresh air was nice.  It was nice being able to help out with the horrible load that is picking out weeds.  I know how tedious and how unpleasant it can be.  So helping and and making it easier and quicker was a great feeling.  Also being out there with my friends and talking and laughing made the work fun and seem much faster than it otherwise might of.  One downside was there was not enough gloves for everyone to have a pair, so I ended up using my hands.  Which was not enjoyable when I picked the prickly weeds out.  However all in all it was an enjoyable experience and I received extra credit which is always a plus.