Respect Snapshot- Briona #3

Loud shouts filled the room, making Ms. B clap her hands over her ears. Kids of all ages ran around and jumped on the couches. Then slowly a kid maybe 5 years old walked towards me with a juice box in his hand. He had shaggy blond hair, sky blue eyes and a tiny mouth. Stains littered his sweatshirt and he might have been cute if he didn't have a evil glint in his eye. He grabbed a stool and stood up on it. I realized too late what was coming. He tipped his hand and drenched me in juice! I was sticky all over and to make matters worse, it was freezing cold! Do these kids have NO respect? That's it, time to teach these kids to respect their elders!

Brave Snapshot- Annabelle #1

   My hands got clammy, my face started to burn, and my legs started to give out. These were the signs that I was going to give a speech. It doesn't matter if it is long or short or in front of my parents or all of America. I am terrified of speeches! Now that I got elected Miss Oregon’s most outstanding teen, I have to give a speech all about me! As I was waiting to go up and probably faint when I saw a little girl. I recognized her she was Miss Oregon’s most Outstanding preschooler. She always looked up to me. She gave a short speech after me. She looked just as nervous as I was. Her hands looked clammy, her face started to get red and,her legs started to wobble. I was sure she was afraid of speeches too, just like me! Well, I would try to be brave and get up there two speak. I bet she would see me and get the courage to do so as well. How in the world was I going to be brave enough? I was terrified of speeches! Finally, they called my name, I took a deep breath, and told myself- I can do it, I had to. I walked on stage and stood there for a moment, took one more deep breath and started. Just like that it was over. Not only did I overcome my worst fear, but I also encouraged a little girl to face her fears.

Brave Snapshot- Jordyn L. #1

   I walked fastly towards my room in hope that my dad wouldn’t see me. I don’t like trying new foods. I don’t know why. Being brave in “new food” situations was not me… at all. “Would you like to eat dinner? Brussel sprouts with cranberry in a can! Plus croissants!” My dad yelled from across the hall. I was three steps away from my room. I walked slowly down the hall back to the dining room and took a seat slowly. I grabbed my fork in hesitation. A big plop of cranberry was on my fork and heading towards my mouth. I was about to do it! The cranberry was in my mouth and it was… DELICIOUS! Wow! Trying new foods is great!

Perseverance Snapshot- Briona #1-#2

    #1   The cold slapped me in the face as I stepped outside, ready to run. Dew sparkled in the light of dawn making it look like crystals sprinkled ground. I began to run, trees on either side of me turning into a mix of light and dark green. Pinks, purples and oranges fill the sky making it look like a painting of colors. I started getting tired, but I wanted to get to a mile. I ran this every day hoping to run that mile, but, I always failed. Maybe this time I would run that mile. I kept thinking of finishing and enjoying the beauty around me. The sun was now fully visible and I have made it home. I have completed my goal.
#2

  Cold gravel bit into my legs as I helped Susanna up, off the frozen ground. It was becoming dark and and the shadows grew longer. But the silence was deafening. Finally, I saw the bright beautiful moon. A lone car drove by disturbing the silence. After that, Susanna and I trudged home, in the never ending cold.

By Briona