"Mango Says Goodbye Sometimes"

A time I had to say goodbye was when my older brother passed away. It was the most hardest thing for me to do because I was so young. At the time I was thinking if he were ever going to come back. But I learned when I got older that he wasn't. That was a time when I did not even want to utter the word goodbye because I knew I would never see him again.

"A House of My Own"

Something I wish I had is more patience. I always tend to get upset if something is taking to long. And that causes me to get bored and give my attention to someone else. That is one thing that I really would like to have because i know I will need it later on in life.

"Alicia & I Talking on Edna's Steps"

My ideal home is a five bedroom house with three garages and a drive through to park the car in front of the house. I would also like for the house to be paid for and I would not have to pay rent to no one. My ideal home is also having the chance to share it with someone. And also with friends if the want to sped the night. My ideal for the most part is to be happy and not miserable.

"The Three Sisters"

If I could have one wish the one thing it would be is to bring my brother back. I would bring him back because I feel as if I did not spend enough time with him or get to know him that well. I think that he would be very proud to see all the achivements that his sisters and brothers have made. And that would be the one thing I would wish for.

"Linoleum Roses"

If someone took my freedom away I would try to run away. I would try to attack them why they are sleeping. I would also try to leave little hints on where I am and what the persons looks like or what he is wearing. Furthermore if someone took my freedom I would try my best to escape.

"Red Clowns"

A carnival experience I had was when I was little. We had to give them tickets to get in majority of the rides. They also had lots of food and candy for the children. But the most of all they had fun clowns their that gave out balloons to all the little children.

"The Monkey Garden"

My favorite place to hang out is at my friends house. I like hanging out over their beacuse we always come up with something to do or talk about. Also because I am getting away from my boring house with nothing to do but watch television. I go to my friends house to go outside and out to eat. Furthermore that is my favorite place because we have lots of fun.

"What Sally Said"

The sillest thing that my parents got mad over was act use peed in the basement. My mother swared up and down that it was our falt. But she forgot to let her cat out. She tried to put us on punishment for that stupid reason. And everybody that knows us know how petty my mother and her husband is.

"A Smart Cookie"

If I were to drop out of school I still acomplish getting a job. I think I could do that because I can read, write, do math, and count money. And I think that is the most important thing in getting a job. I also can get back in school with the knowledge that I have and get my GED. I personally think that I could do a lot of things if I were to drop out.

"Beautiful & Cruel"

A day when I did not look my best was when we had spirit week at my school. and one particular day was bum day. I had dress as if I was dirty and homeless. My hair was all over the place and I just looked like a hot mess. Even though I was bummy I still had fun at the same time.

"Bums in the Attic"

If I won a million dollars loterry the first thing I would do is put the percent I supppose to put in church. Then I would save half of it in a bank. With the other half I would crazy. Meaning I would by everything that I wanted and my family something. I would spend that half of the money in one day. I would go to china and buy all the clothes they sell high up here and get it cheaper up their. Most of all I would have a lot of fun if I won a million dollars.

"Minerva Who Writes Poems"

I express my anger by going outside and having fun. I think it is good to let it out a good way rather than a bad way. Instead of taking it out on someone or something. I would try to get over it than to stay and it balled up. And that is how I express my anger.

"Sally"

A time when I felt like running away was when I felt as if my mother did not care about me. I was feeling as if she did not love me. So I was planning to run away because I felt as if she did care if I left. Now and then I still feel like that and believes as if her life would be better without me.

"Rafaela Who Drinks Coconut and Papaya Juice on Tuesdays"

What I had did when my parents was not looking was take their junk food. At the time I did not feel like going to the store and I knew they had some. I always take her chips and still do it untill this day. The only difference is that she knows now and does not say anything when I do it. And that is what I do when my parents is not looking.

"No Speak English"

A time where I had to leave somewhere and I missed someone was my school. My school had closed because it had became a charter shool. The name of my school was called Ralph J Bunch. The people I missed was my friends and some of my teachers. All my friends had went to different schools and we had lost all contact. I missed my teachers because they were like family to me. They were always checking up on me making sure that I did the right thing. I missed all of my friends and teachers and still remember them now.

"Four Skinny Trees"

Who I can go to when I have a problem is my best friend J.R. I can go to him because we tell each other everything. We always have the answer to each others problems amd questions. I feel as if he knows what to say to make me feel better when I am feeling sad or blue. And the same goes for him when he has a problem about a girl or what ever the case may be. Furthermore I know I can talk to him because we trust each other and know we want let each other down.

"Sire"

A time when I was scared was when I went to six flags and got on the roller coaster. The one that I got on was called the raging bull. I did not want to turn the ride down when all my sisters and friends had got on it together. I thought that I was about to die. That was how scared I was. But I did not let it show because i did not want to seem scary. So I could not let it show. And that was a time when I was scared and did not let it show.

"The Earl of Tennessee"

My favorite type of music is RnB. I like this type of music because some of the music I can relate to. I think that it is meaningful and I feel as if they go through the things that they sing about. Furthermore I like this type of music because I like to sing anyway.

"Edna's Ruthie"

One friend that I have to watch and make sure she stays on track is Shaniequea Purnell. I have to watch out for her because I want her to make it in life and be successful like me. I also watch out for her because she does the same for me. I also donot want no friend that does not care about anything and always have to depend on someone. I want the both of us to make it far in life. And that is one friend that I watch out for and make sure she stays on the right track.

"Geraldo No Last Name"

What i do to get ready for a date is prepare everything. First starting with a shower and getting dressed. Now getting dressed classy or outside wear depends on where we are going . So I have to know where we are going a head of time. Then I make sure my hair is lookin nice and smells good. Then I go into putting on perfume to make me smell good even more. after that I make sure I have money just in case of an emergency. Then I am off to my date to have fun.

"Elenita Cards Palm Water"

I personally do not believe in psychics. i think it is a bunch of crap and they do not know what they are talking about. I do no think they know what will happen in the future. I also think it is a scam for your money. That is why I do not believe in psychics.

"Elenita Cards Palm Water"

I personally do not believe in psychics. I think it is a bunch of crap and they do not know what they are talking about. I do no think they know what will happen in the future. I also think that it should not be legal for so called psychics to try to tell fortunes or what ever you call it. And that is why I do not believe in psychics.

"Born Bad"

If I woke up tomorrow unable to walk I would have an nervous breakdown. I would have to get use to the fact of using a wheel chair. I would be unhappy and in total shock. I would try my hardest to try to walk again because I would be use to using my legs. I also would not like the fact of having to depend on people. Furthermore if I woke up tommorow unable to walk I would truely be miserable.

"Papa Who Wakes Up Tired in the Dark"

If the world would end tomorrow I would regret telling my father how I really feel. I would tell him that he have been acting like a little boy and not like a man and taking care of his responsibilities. I would also tell him that he have neglected me and my sister for his other daughter and son and thats not right. My mother hand to take on the roll of being a mother and a father because she had no help. I would also tell him that my mother is doing a great job of raising us and its all without his help.

"The First Job"

A job I would like to have is to be a owner of a successful company. I would like to be a owner because I would not have to work for anyone. I would also be able to come in anytime I want to. I would also have the oppurtunity to boss people around and tell them what to do. That would be the job I would like to have.

"Hips"

I time someone defended me was when my mother took me to Mississippi with her. My brother James told her it was not fair because I did not do anything wrong. She was just trying to take me down their with her because she was mad at her husband and she tried to take it out on me. My mother did not even want to go to mississippi with her husband because it was too hot. My brother told her that she was not right for trying to bring me down their with her.

"Chanclas"

On a scale from one to ten I rate my self esteam a ten. I rate it a ten because I am perfectly fine with my self. I am not shy to talk or doing anything in a large crowd. I also love my self and do not care what anyones says. I know that is why I rate my self a ten on the self esteam scale.

"A Rice Sandwich"

The rice that I like the best is a tie between shrimp fried rice and chicken fried rice. Those are my best because they have meat and sea food in them. I would rather perfer them than plain white rice because it has no flavor. The chinese fried rice also gets you full fast rather than the other rice. Furthermore chinese rice is better to me because it taste better to me.

"The Family of Little Feet"

Shoes to me are not that important to me concerning brand wise. I personally like all kinds of shoes that are my taste . Meaning gym shoes that are low-top that don't make me any taller then I already am. Also I like the baby doll shoes that they just came out with. with them you do not have to wear any socks and they are very comfortable. I also wear heals on certain occasions. Furthermore shoes to me are perfect for me if they are comfortable.

"And Some More"

The last time I had an argument with my friend was like five months ago. We got in an argument because my friends felt as if she was acting phony when one of our other friends came around. We felt as if she would ignore us when the other girl came around but when the girl was absent she wolud be all in our face. We also was in argument about some he-say-she-say drama. But all of us came together to settle our disagreements and now all of us including the girl hang out together.

"Darius and the Clouds"

Where I feel most at home is at my godmothers house. I feel most at home their because I am always their. I cook clean and do everything as if I am at my house. I also sleep anywhere I want to. but most of all I have a lot of fun over there with my brothers and sisters. And to me that is where I feel most at home rather than my own.

"Alicia Who Sees Mice"

What scares me the most when I go to sleep is the fear of me not waking up. I try not to think about like im to young to die. But I know their is know age limit to death. I make sure I say my prayers every night before I go to sleep. But furthermore that is the only thing that scares me when I go to sleep.

"There Was an Old Woman..."

When I was growing upI knew this bad kid name Maurice. We were in pre-school together and we lived around each other. In school he would always cause some kind of trouble. From throwing objects at other people or trying to pick a fight with other kids. One day when we were outside he tried to pick a fight with me. We fought in front of my house and I beat his but. Later on in life I would see him from time to time and he not bother me at all. But since I was in the seventh grade I have not seen him since.

"Marin"

A time I visited a different neighborhood is when I went to Mississippi. In their neighborhood it is very quiet and suttle. Compared to our neighborhood ours is noisy and energetic. While on the other hand they stay in their house unless they are gardening or doin something with animals. They also tend to leave their house door unlocked at night. While we have to lock our door because we live in a more dangerous environment.

"Meme Ortiz"

In ten years I would remember my location of the house I grew up in. I would also remember the corner stores on the blocks and hoew it used to be so crowed. I would remember how the bricks was arranged by color and the porc paint was peeling off some. I would also remember the little side hiding spot by the porch. Last but least I would remember all the memmories we shared in our house.

"Gil's Furniture Bought and Sold"

When I turned fifteen the thing I wanted that I could not have was a tatto. All I wanted was to get my brother name on my arm with some angel wings. My mother said That I had to wait until I got older. But if I was to get it and my mother would not know I could get away with it. I stated that because my sister Tasia got one when she was 15 and got away with it and I think I could do the same.

Laughter

The person I am alike in my family is my older sister Tasia. We both are very light and like the same things. Such as spongebob and the color red. We both like to run the streets and have fun. Both of us can also be verry loud at times for no reason. And we also are considered to be the toughest girls in our family.And last but not least we are the best dancers in our family.

Our Good day

What makes a good friend is someone you can trust. Someone that is loyal and would never do anything to hurt you. A person that shares the same intrest. Someone that wants something out of life and wants to be successful. And someone that can relate to each other.

"Cathy Queen of Cats"

In my life I am always moving away from ignorance. I am always moving away from anything that can harm or hurt me in any way. I also try to move away from things that distract me from staying foucus. Futhermore I am always moving away from things that do not make Twilaa Carter she know she can be.

My Name

T: Thoughtfull
W: Warm hearted
I: Intelligent
L: Loving
A: Ambitious
A: Astonishing

Boys and Girls

The best thing about being a girl is that we can cry. I stated this because when a boy cry people tend to think they are weak and sissy's. Also because girls are more clever than boys. for some reason they always get caught when they do something. And because the best saying goes ''Boys go to jupitor to get more stupider and Girls go to mars to get more knowledge''.

Hairs

My hair is sandy brown and medium length. It can last without a perm for about six to eight weeks.When left undone it can get very nappy and hard to deal with. When water hits it,it will frizz up and become difficult. Over all my hair is very natural and loves to flow with the wind.

If I moved to a different city I would miss alot of things. Such as all my friends, my house, school, and church. I would also miss all the good food chicago has to offer. I would miss the ghetto block club parties the blocks would have. I would also miss the water fights the streets would have. Over all I would miss everything in the city of chicago. Even the bad wheather.