Blood Moon

It bounces off the rim,
And lands in my hands.
I move it up and down,
Also side to side.

I push it down the court,
Breaking into sprint.
The others all behind me,
But one coming closer,

I feel the Power, beating in my hands,
I feel the Hope, flying around my heart,
I feel the Thirst, surging through my body,
But most of all, I feel the Pride, so I let go.

It cuts through the air,
With backspin,it falls.
It is like a blood moon,
That drops though the basket.

The Power, is replaced by Joy,
The Pride, courses through my brain,
The Hope transforms into Confidence,
And finally full, the Thirst, is quenched.

Denver

                                                 

My family and I decided to visit Denver and see all its wonders.

This is what we did.

8/7/13

We arrived at Denver around 11:00 in the night and drove to our hotel. I couldn't see outside but I knew that Denver was full of mountains on every single side of it. Later, I got to know that we were about 10000 feet above sea level!!! That is only 2000 lower than the highest point of Switzerland.The ride to our hotel in Breckenridge was 1 1/2 hours and I was so tired that I slept through it. Breckenridge is famous for skiing, zip lining and the Breckenridge Fun Park.

8/8/13

I got up late, but then again, it's summer. I looked out the balcony and the view was magnificent! Mountains and mountains filled the background squished and piled on top of one another. Filled with lots of trees. It was endless.

 So we got up and headed out. First we went on a gondola ride up and down a mountain.  Then we went to Vail, a giant town that looked exactly like Europe. However, there weren’t any cars inside Vail and it didn't age much. It reminded me of Switzerland.the roads were pebbled and there were like 30 Northface stores. Next, we gazed at the sparkling shorelines of Frisco. It was extremely beautiful. Lastly, we ate a full-fledged meal in Breckenridge downtown and returned to the hotel.

8/9/13

We woke up early and went to the Breckenridge Fun Park. There we took the chairlift to this giant slide called the Alpine slide, it was a long slide where you sat on a cart-type vehicle and could control your own speed.  My family and I raced down. My dad came in 1st, my mom came in 2nd, and I came in 3rd. Then my dad and I went on this awesome roller coaster called the Gold Runner Coaster, where you can control your own speed. There were many loops and turns in the coaster. After that we did mini golf for 18 holes, my dad and I tied. Later we went on another chairlift to the top of another mountain, the view was awesome but then it started to thunder and hail. So they stopped the chair lifts and  we were stuck at the top of the mountain for 20 minutes. Finally, a van came and got us down. Even though it was the middle of August, there was snow on a mountain! We decided to get going and explore Denver downtown, there were pianos on the brick parts of the street. We got to our new hotel. We ate at Cheesecake Factory  and then slept. One thing that I found was funny was that there were streets called Florida and California!

8/10/13

We went swimming early in the morning for 30 minutes. Then, We walked around Denver again and took a free mallride bus until we checked out of our hotel and drove to Colorado Springs. It took two hours but we finally made it. Then we went up a cog rail which took 1 1/2 hours, it  took us 14,000 feet above sea level!You had to drink a lot of water in order to not run out of breath! It was said that some of the rocks were 600 million years old! Can you believe that!? We also drove around the Garden of gods. There were many beautiful yet giant rocks over there. We stayed at my parents' friends' house.

8/11/13

Late in the afternoon we drove to Carter Lake and took plenty of  pictures. Even panoramic ones!We stepped into the water for sometime. Then, we drove to another end of the lake. While  I was  successfully skipping stones  that skipped two to five times,my dad and Manu Cha Cha took normal, zoomed in, zoomed out, and panoramic pictures.  At the same time Puja Cha Chi, my mom and Vikas were staying in the water.

8/12/13

For most of today we stayed home, for some time we went to the park and I went on the rock climbing. There was even a couch that swayed back and forth! 9:30 our flight left so we got going around 6:30. I hope to have vacations like this all the time. For anyone looking for a superb vacation spot, Denver is the place you should be.

8/13/13

Our flight ended up leaving at 10:45 and so we reached the house by 4 am!! Besides that, this vacation was awesome. Also, thanks to how much delicious food that I ate at Puja Cha Chi's, I might not eat for a few days.  

Summer Fun(some of it)

The days were passing and school was closing.Then on the last day of school, my teacher announced "Have a great summer," and for the last time in 4Th grade, class was dismissed.For the last few weeks of school, our teacher behooved us to focus on our assignments.Now, finally,here I was, at the last day of school.

     As I walked to the bus line I recall thinking "Yes! I am going to go to D.C and N.Y.C! Woohoo!"
Then I skipped all the way to the bus. On the way home I hoped we would get a rental mustang there just like my dad got one in Seattle. I reached home and everyone thing was packed and ready for us to set out to the airport.The flight was two hour long to New Jersey. Surprisingly I spelt through the flight. We were tired by the time we reached the Hotel. Good dinner and nice room made me doze of immediately. Next day we headed out for D.C, and Man! It was amazing. In a day and a half we saw the: Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial International Spy Museum (I even bought a shock pen from there), The White House, Smithsonian History Museum and Air and Space Museum.It was awesome! What excited me the most was that the fun wasn't over yet.
    So we drove back to N.J and stayed at my relatives house for a night.The next day few days, we spent  looking at tons of things in N.Y.C.First, we went to see Rockefeller Center, in winters there is an ice skating ring  here.Next, I got my caricature done and we headed for Times Square were we saw the M&M and Hershey's place. I got to see them make chocolate and we we bought a M&M laptop skin.
I went to the Toys R Us and it was gigantic! They had a Ferris wheel ride inside the store.On Time Square there were big billboards and it was pretty busy. On New Years Eve a big apple falls in the center there right at stroke of 12:00 am.
It was a beautiful weather o go see Statue of Liberty. We took the ferry ride to the island. Did you know that the torch fire of the statue is made from copper which we also use to make our pennies.
I had so much fun with my cousins there.
Cruising our way to the Wall Street we saw The Bull and I got a picture  taken there. Then we headed to Ground Zero. I was sad to read the uncountable names of the people you died trying to save people on 9/11.
To save ourselves from walking in the rain the next day, we took a beautiful Chariot ride through the Central Park. The park was huge with lots of nature. As the sun merged from the clouds we decide to walk half way through the Brooklyn Bridge. It was a magnificent site of water on both sides of the bridge. We ended our day at the Time Square and captured the night skyline of downtown Manhattan.

This vacation was extremely fun and I hope to have more like these.
   

One Story of Mine

The Cheetah’s Tail

Did you know that long ago the cheetah's were faster than they are now? 

Long, long ago, cheetah used to be tailless until one day in a forest, a rabbit was hopping along. He saw a cheetah leap on to its prey. The rabbit turned red with anger because the cheetah attacked so many animals that they were endangered, for instance the black rhino.

“How can I put some weight on him that would look natural and slow him down? Maybe a foot, too creepy, a… ” the rabbit kept on brainstorming until “I got it! A tail!” He exclaimed “I’ll go to the Ox’s place and ask for one.” So the rabbit skipped to the Ox’s place and when he got there he said “Hey Ox, can you make a tail that would fit a cheetah?”

“Sure.” Replied the Ox. Then one night, while the cheetah was sleeping, the rabbit snooped up behind him and attached a tail on the cheetah. The cheetah felt that and started to chase the rabbit, but   couldn’t catch up! The rabbit celebrated with a dance. So remember that to conquer some things, it takes brain and not just strength .

Diversity Means....my thoughts

Diversity means………….Progress

Diversity means being different from one another,

Though respecting and being friends with each other.

Diversity can help make a better community,

By bringing peace, hope and unity.

Diversity brings together power, science, and knowledge,

Which helps us with our tolerance and courage.

Diversity teaches us to celebrate our differences,

As in the world we have our own inferences.

Diversity is the truth and is known to all,

So let’s adapt, respect and celebrate with all.

D       Diverse

I         Individuals

V       View

E       Everyone Equally,

R       Respect all,                                                                                              

S       Show kindness,

I         In

T       Togetherness

Y       Young or old.

Facts About One of the Seven Wonders(Eiffel Tower)

The Eiffel Tower was created by Mr.Eiffel.
It took  300 people to make the Eiffel Tower!
Infact it is nicknamed the Iron Lady.
The Eiffel Tower started getting built in 1887 and got finished in 1889.
It was the tallest man made building for 41 years, it's hight is 1,063 feet and it is the second tallest building in France.
What an amazing tower!

Related Facts:Mr.Eiffel's name is Gustave Eiffel.
The 41year-tilte of tallest man made building stretched through 1889-1930.
The first tallest building in France is the Millau Viaduct
The Eiffel Tower is 81 storeys tall.

My Trip to Disney World, Florida

I was so shocked on one fine Tuesday when I came to know that I was going to.....Disney World! What a surprise given by my Dad. I was so happy that I can't tell you. I mean I've been to Water parks, Six Flag, and more, but Disney World is so much different.
So when we got there we went to a hotel and slept for the night. The next bright and sunny day we set of for The HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS in Disney World, it was amazing! My favorite thing to do was to see the Parade. There was a huge Mickey's hat and we got several pictures clicked there. It looked magnificent.

Second day was planned for THE MAGIC KINGDOM. As the name suggests everything was magical and amazing. Right from the peter pan ride, the carousel of progress, buzz light year ride, and the magical carpets of Aladdin, all were fantastic. It was fun to walk on the Main Street USA along with my parents, especially loved the view of the grand Castle.
As the night approached the place looked more beautiful. Towards the finale there was a movie show on the castle with the fireworks in the background. We took a peek inside the castle too. Everything was grand; I would remember it forever. We were tired and exhausted after a long day there. Lying on bed I was already thinking about my next day.

It was at ANIMAL KINGDOM. As we entered we caught sight of a parade. There were monkeys, chipmunks, bears and birds. Blazing with fear I went into the Dinosaur ride. I experienced asteroids coming down at us, all species of dinosaurs pouncing from everywhere to make us their meal. It was scary but fun. Next on our to–do list was to see the Lion- King show.
In the show was a man who balanced fire on a stick with bare feet. I wonder how he did not get hurt. It was a magnificent show with music and dance.
Then we headed towards Expedition Everest. Dad and I took this rollercoaster ride up the Himalayas; there we came face to face with the world’s biggest monster the YETI. What a Finale to the day!

Last day was here and we had saved best for last. EPCOT PARK. This had everything from the real world. My favorite ride was Sorain’. It was an amazing Para gliding across USA. Out of the world, we loved it so much. Another great not to miss ride was Test Track. This car ride speeding through the track went into brake test and extreme weather test, finally taking us at a speed of 160m/hr. Zoom zoommmmm we went around.
Epcot had everything about how history of communication; how writing was invented, how we learnt to read, invention of telephone, TV computers etc.
Then we saw glimpse of many countries of the world. Mexico, China, Japan, Paris, Germany, Italy, Norway, Canada, Morocco, United Kingdom.
In Mexico we took a wonderful boat ride and saw their heritage. It was colorful and entertaining. In the streets of Germany I assisted the clown for a show. We saw the Eiffel Tower in Paris, and the Vikings in Norway. Not to miss Aladdin and Jasmine in Morocco. I had a wonderful time there.

My trip to Disney was a memorable experience; it will stay in my heart and mind forever. Big thanks to my Dad and Mom for such a wonderful/super exciting trip.