Prison

People should definitely be punished if they do something wrong in society because if people were not punished then there is no point in having rules in the first place.  Rules are in place for a specific reason whatever that reason may be.  Although there are many different rules some rules that are broken are more serious than others.  For example, if a serial killer murders someone they should have a more severe punishment than a person who was going five miles per hour over the speed limit.  

The way that the criminal justice system works today is pretty good, but in my opinion there could be some changes.  For example, people should not be able to just pay a certain amount of money and just get out of jail.  If a millionaire committed a crime they would be more likely to get out of jail because they would be able to afford the bail price, as opposed to a normal middle class citizen.  It should not matter how much money you have if you do the crime you should have to do the time.  I feel like every time a professional NFL football players gets arrested for doing something they are never in jail as long as their sentence is for.  They should not be able to get out of jail early just because they are rich and famous.  In my criminal justice system there would be no excuse to get out of jail before someones sentence is up.  If they committed a crime and were sentenced to two years in jail it does not make sense to let them out after one year.  The system is contradicting itself and it just makes it look ridiculous.    

I definitely believe there should be prisons because if there was not prisons all the murderers and thieves would be just running around the streets and not being punished for their crimes.  If someone commits a certain amount of the same crime they should be put into jail because they should learn from their mistakes.  For example, if someone gets caught shoplifting they should not be put right in jail they should be able to get a second chance and hopefully learn from their mistakes.  If the same person is caught shoplifting continuously then there should be another more serious punishment that should be put on that person.

There are many punishments that deserve life sentences in my opinion like murder, and on the other hand there are other crimes like speeding that should have a less intense punishment.  I think the way the system works today is very effective.  Most people who are caught speeding just end up with a ticket as their punishment and when a murder murders someone they are normal put in jail for a very long time if not for life.  The way the criminal justice system works today is pretty good in my opinion, except for the fact that they change the time of a prisoners sentence instead of sticking to what they decided in the beginning.  

WIldcard: Senior Year

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Ever since I was a freshmen everyone told me that senior year was the best.  It was the year that everyone took easy classes and just had fun for their last year of high school.  Going through my first three years of high school I continued to look forward to senior year because everyone made it sound like a breeze.  As a freshman I imagined it as a break year before leaving home and going off to college.  Don't get me wrong I am definitely enjoying senior year so far, but it is not at all what I was expecting it to be.  
I have never in my life felt as stressed as I have these past few months.  Now a days you cannot just take all electives for your senior year because it does not look good for college.  So as I walked into school in the beginning of September I faced my schedule of honors classes and academic electives.  Honors calculus alone is enough to get me stressed out and then adding all my other classes to that is a lot.  I have always taken honors classes throughout high school, but for some reason this year seems like a lot more work than the previous years. 
With all of the work from my classes then I had to worry about college applications.  Thankfully most of the colleges I applied to were from the Common Application, but it still required a lot of time and work.  With these applications I pretty much had to fill out my entire life.  I listed every extra curricular activity and community service I have done the past four years.  
On top of all of these things it was soccer season.  Soccer season is always very tiring and a lot of work, but this year was extra important.  With 10 starting seniors on the team that have been playing together since a young age we were expected to have a very successful season.  There was a lot of stress on the field as well because everyone expected us to do good.  We would have made ourselves, our coaching staff, and Central look bad if we would not have had a good season.
I was extremely overwhelmed these first few months of school.  All the work, college, soccer, and deciding whether I want to play soccer in college had me at my wits end.  Luckily these past few weeks have gotten a lot better.  I finished applying to college, ended up with all A's and B's on my report card, and we had a very successful soccer season.  Everything is starting to turn around and I am slowly becoming less stressed.  I went for an overnight visit to William Paterson University and stayed with the soccer team.  It was a great experience and really made whole view on college a lot better.  I received my acceptance letter from William Paterson a few days ago and a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders.  I feel like I can finally start enjoying senior year more now that the hardest part is over. 

Traveling

I think that traveling is an awesome thing.  It is amazing to me that on the opposite side of the world it is daytime while it is nighttime here.  It is weird how there are so many different languages and cultures throughout the entire world.  If I had an unlimited amount of money to travel I would want to go everywhere.  I would want to be able to experience all of the deferent cultures, languages, food, and lifestyles around the world.  
The first place I would want to go is to Texas.  Not only is the culture different in other countries, but even in our own country there are many differences from the east coast to the southwest.  I have always said that after I graduate high school I want to take a road trip with a group of friends.  I want to visit the mall of America in Minnesota and that would definitely be a lot of fun to do with a group of friends.  Of course I thought this up a long time ago and I doubt that we will be able to go after graduating high school, but maybe after college.
Another thing I really enjoy is going on cruises.  I went on one cruise to the Bahamas a few years ago and it was amazing.  If i had an unlimited amount of money to travel I would definitely take a cruise.  Sometimes when you just visit a place for a week or two it could get boring, but with a cruise you have the time on the boat and then the time when you get to wherever your going.  When you go on a cruise I think it is more interesting and there is always something to do on the cruise ship.  They normally have activities all night long so you could pretty much do anything you want to.
 In addition to traveling throughout the United States I would want to tour through Europe.  I want to visit Italy and France because there are so many things to do there.  I would love to visit Italy and be able to experience eating real Italian food.  In France I would want to visit Paris and the Eiffel Tower.  I think it would be an amazing experience to be able to visit these other countries and be exposed to their language and culture.  If I had an unlimited amount of money then while I was staying there I would want to stay in a luxury hotel.  It would be awesome to have an unlimited amount of money to travel so I would want to be able to make the best of my experience while I was traveling.  
I hope that one day I could have an unlimited amount of money to travel anywhere I wanted to.  There are so many interesting places in the world that I could visit and I hope that one day I can visit a lot of them.  Even if I do not have an unlimited amount of money I would still like to travel.  When I travel I want to travel with my friends or a big group of people.  I am an only child, so when I travel with just my parents sometimes it is a little boring being the only kid, but even traveling with just my parents is a lot of fun.

Comfort Food

Food is very important to me and i absolutely love to eat.  I eat a ridiculous amount of food and I would definitely be obese if I did not play soccer.  I will eat pretty much everything, and I am always excited to try new foods.  A few weeks ago I tried shrimp tempura sushi and I thought it was delicious.  Most people would not try certain foods, but it doesn't matter to me.  I really like sushi and I always get my friends to try it, but they never do.  I do not understand why people say they don't like a food if they have never tried it.  You cannot base the taste of food on the way it looks or smells.  I always try food no matter what because I could be missing out on something delicious if I don't try it.  
I do not really have a specific comfort food.    If I am stressed I normally just eat anything I can get my hands on.  A lot of people do not eat when they are stressed, I am exactly the opposite.  I do not stop eating when I am stressed.  My mom does not keep a lot of junk food in our house, so I very rarely eat ice cream or chips.  If I am looking for a snack I normally eat a granola bar or make myself a bowl of soup.  I have been obsessed with soup lately; I have been eating it for breakfast and sometimes for dinner too.  I love soup and how there is so many different kinds and now that the weather is starting to get cold, the soup really hits the spot.  Another thing I really like to eat is subs or sandwiches.  I love how there is so many layers of different things like meat, lettuce, tomato, onions, and bread.  I love biting into it and tasting everything in my mouth at once.  
Food always makes me feel better, but only good food.  I hate eating fast food like McDonalds or Burger King.  After I eat there my stomach always feel terrible and I never have any energy.  If I am looking to get something fast to eat, I would much rather go to Wawa and get a sub.  I always feel so much better about myself when I eat something healthy.  Especially now that soccer is over and it is bowling season I have to really watch what I eat.  Everyone on the bowling team gets french fries from the snack stand, but I try not to eat them.  They always smell so good, but I know if I eat them I will feel bad about myself afterwards.  
Food is a very important because everyone needs food to live, but eating the wrong foods can lead to bad things.  I try to eat healthy because I know that twenty years from now I will regret it if I eat badly now.  Once in a while is okay, but going to McDonald's on a daily basis is not good.  I do not have a specific comfort food, but having good food gives me comfort and always makes me feel better when I am stressed.   

Deep Questions

When i think of deep questions about life there are many questions that come to my mind.  Why is everyone saying we are in global warming if we still get ten feet of snow every winter?  Do we all see the same color?  What can make someone happy?  How do you know if someone is your true love?  Why do we drive on the parkway and park on the driveway?  Is it better to try and fail or to not try at all?  Is it true that money does not buy happiness? How was the English language created?  Why are some door handles on the left while others are the right?  How do we know if lie detectors can actually tell if someone is lying?  Who came up with the idea of the number line and why?  Why is there an infinite amount of numbers?  How do we know if we are making the right life decisions?  How are we as seniors expected to pick one thing that we want to do for the rest of our lives?  Why is it that we have breakfast foods and dinner foods?  Why is it weird to eat pizza or pasta for breakfast and eggs for dinner?  Why are we born?  What happens to us after we die?  Is it possible to die and come back to life?  Do ghosts really walk the earth?  Why is it that the drinking age is different in the United States than it is in Mexico? Why do we fall in love with someone who do not love us back?  Why can't animals talk to humans?  Why do they call football, football when you use your hands?  How do thousand pound boats float on water, but a five pound rock sinks to the bottom?  How can airplanes fly when leaves fall due to gravity?  Why does everyone freak out about the world ending when theres nothing they can do about it anyway?  Why is it that if you think about something too long you can believe it is actually happening?  Do mermaids exist?  Is there other living things on other planets?  Does the galaxy go on forever?  How would anyone know if there was another planet with life on it if we have never been there?  Is there species of bugs we do not know about?  Why does your nose run and your feet smell?  Why does your alarm clock go off when it starts to ring?  Is there really "signs" that tell someone what to do?  Cans psychics really see into the future?  What came first the chicken or the egg?  What do other animals think of humans?  Why do people have accents based on where they live?  Who invented language and why is there so many of them?  Why does the Earth revolve around the Sun?  Were all the Earth's continents seven continents once one big landmass?

Mom for Mayor

If I had to choose a family member to elect to an office I would have to pick my mom.  My mo has run in a few previous elections.  She was elected onto the Island Heights Grade School School Board and also the Central Regional School Board.  She has the more experience with politics than anyone else I know.  Many people tell my mom that she should run for mayor of Island Heights, but she says she does not want to.  She says it would be to much to run for mayor with all the other things she has going on in her life.  Although she is extremely busy now, I can picture her being elected as mayor in a few years after I am in college.  If my mom were to be elected as mayor I think she would do a fantastic job.  

Being a teacher and owner of a pre-school, my mom would definitely focus a lot on education.  She would do everything in her power to make sure that the kids are getting the best education they possibly can.  Also, I know my mom would so everything in her power to give the people what they want.  She would make choices that would be beneficial to the town and all the people living there.  My mom would always put the people of the town first and make make decisions that the majority of the people would benefit form. 

One characteristic that my mom has which would make her an excellent mayor is she is always honest.  Most politicians will just tell people what they want to hear even if it is not what they truly believe.  They do not want to upset people so they just agree with them to their face instead of telling them what their real opinion is.  My mom is not like that at all.  She will tell it like it is no matter who she is talking to.  She always voices her opinion and does not let people influence her opinion easily.  She would definitely not be influenced by people into making the wrong decision.  Many people respect my mom because she is very honest and I respect her for that too.

If my mom was elected as mayor I can picture many people liking her.  She is a very likable person because of her personality.  She is very confident and always knows what is going on.  The quality that makes her stand out most is her honesty because it is a characteristic that many people do not have.  My mom has always been successful in everything she has done, so I'm sure she would be a successful mayor as well.  She makes me proud to be her daughter and I hope that one day I could be just like her.  

Wild

The first thing that comes to my mind when hearing the word wild is all different animals running through the forest. I picture terrified deer or antelope running for their lives away and lions chasing them with a look of hunger on their faces.  I can imagine many different nature scenes like a forest full of trees or open meadows.  This image reminds me of the word wild, but of course there are many other things in the world that could be described as wild.  People that are not civilized also strike me as wild like for example, people who do not have good hygiene or do not shower on a regular basis I would consider wild.

The word wild is a very descriptive word, but it could mean a lot of different things depending on the situation.  In my opinion the definition of wild is someone of something that stands out from the everyday civilization.  It is something that is hard to imagine existing in real life.  Wild can have a different meaning depending on the person and their life experiences.  For example, I have never experienced a lion hunting an antelope in the forest therefore it is considered wild to me.  Although this is considered wild to me someone who lives in Africa and sees these things regularly may think that a bank robbery is wild.        
       
There are certain people that I would consider wild and the first one that comes to mind is Ke$ha.  I went to a Ke$ha concert over the summer and she is the exact definition of wild.  She is absolutely crazy and definitely something different then you would see in everyday life.  From her songs about cannibalism to her drinking blood on stage are only some of her qualities that would categorize her as wild.  Not only was Ke$ha wild, but some of the fans at her concert were also very wild.  

Wild is a very descriptive word and it could have many different meanings.  Someone could be having a wild hair day where their hair is flying all over the place, or someone's personality could be wild like Ke$ha.  Also animals that are not domesticate are considered wild because they are not civilized like most humans are.  They do not have good hygiene and they are normally very fierce.  I do not believe that you can find the wildness within yourself, I think you either have it or you don't.  A person who is not wild can try to be wild, but they will most likely not enjoy themselves and be worried about their actions which is not actually being wild. 

Too Much Homework

Homework has always been a big part of high school, but senior year I feel I have had more homework than I ever had before.  This year it is not much homework that is due the next day in class, but instead it is more long term assignments that force us to manage our  time and to not procrastinate.  It is a good skill to learn especially for college next year, but it is a big change from the past.  Although I feel we do have a large amount of homework this year I do not believe it is too much.  Of course I would rather hang out with my friends than do homework, but it will be very beneficial to us in college to practice having a lot of homework and long term assignments now.           
     I always have homework on the weekends.  I normally have more homework to do on the weekends than during the week.  I am the type of person that is so busy during the week with school and sports that I would rather just be able to take a day of my weekend and get all of my homework done.  Of course it does not always work like that because you may have things due during the week, but I always save whatever I can to do on the weekends.  I also find it better to concentrate late at night, so on the weekends I can stay up real late and do my homework and then sleep in the next morning.  
   It depends on the homework assignment to say if I learn from it or not.  For example, when doing a research project I learn from it because you have to do all the research yourself.  You basically have to teach yourself the material which forces you to look things up and you are more likely to remember them.  Also, doing things like labs in science help me learn.  I like being able to visualize things that I am learning and it helps me to better understand them.  On the other hand, doing things where you need to read a chapter in a book and answer questions, or a worksheet I do not learn from.  I can easily find the answers to the questions, but I do not remember anything that I read.  I am more of a visual learner so when I just read something it is hard for me to comprehend it.
     I try my best to not leave projects or other big assignments to last minute, but sometimes it does not work as planned.  Compared to my friends I like to think of myself as being pretty good at staying on top of my school work.  I normally do not leave assignments until last minute unless it is absolutely necessary.  Even when I do leave projects or reports until last minute I am usually pretty good about getting everything finished.
     Homework is a huge part of high school life and it has definitely changed over the years.  Although it has changed and the homework has gotten more in depth, it will be beneficial to us in the long run.  Having all of this homework now will make us more prepared for college and we will be more successful once we get to college.              

Being Alone

 Being alone can be extremely frightening or relaxing depending on the person.  Some people are dependent on others and cannot be left alone. They feel uncomfortable and vulnerable to bad situations.  Especially at night when a person who feels like this is left alone in a house they could begin to hear noises and think that someone else is in the house with them.  People can get caught in their own mind games and truly believe that there is someone in the house with them and they freak themselves out.  This can be a terrifying experience that could effect someone for the rest of their life.  On the other hand some people enjoy having their alone time.  They find it relaxing and rejuvenating to have some time by themselves.  Certain people need that time alone so they can reflect and relax by themselves.  Depending on the person they could need more or less alone time in their everyday lives.   
     In my opinion, I enjoy having my alone time.  Growing up as an only child I was used to being alone with just my parents at home with me.  When my parents go out together or they are both not home I enjoy having the house all to myself.  It is nice and quiet so I can just relax and have time to myself.  I find it  very peaceful to be home alone because no one bothers me and I can take time and reflect on things that have happened.   Of course I enjoy hanging out with my friends, but I do need my alone every once in a while.  I do wish that I had more time to myself because I feel I would be able to get a lot more things done.  Although I am an only child my parents can sometimes be extremely distracting.  They are always making noise throughout the house and sometimes it can be hard to concentrate.  I love the quiet soothing sound of an empty house.  
     When I am alone I do many different things.  Most of the time I try to take advantage of the peace and quiet and either do some reading or homework  i can get more things done alone without any distractions. There are other I times other times I will blast music throughout the house.  When I blast the music I also sing very loud which is a lot of fun, but I am always embarrassed to do it in front of anyone else.   My favorite time to be alone is when I am driving.  Although I do enjoy company sometimes when I drive I like driving alone too.  Being alone can be a terrifying experience for some people, but some people need their time alone.              

Music

Music is something that you either really enjoy, or you could not be bothered with. Some people think it is just noise, while others think it is beautiful and meaningful. In my opinion, I enjoy listening to music and it always puts me in a better mood. Music is very opinion based because there is all different genres and styles. From rap to country to rock or gospel there is so many different types and they all have tons of fans. There is a type of music for no matter what kind of person you are.
In my opinion, I feel music is pretty important in my life. It always puts me in a good mood and lifts my spirits when I am feeling upset about something. Music is important to me because it is entertainment and many things revolve around it. I definitely believe it is more than just background noise because every song has its own meaning. The song writers write songs about their life experiences and I think that is what makes music so meaningful. There is a story behind every song and even though you may not know all the details of the story, you can get an idea of how the song writer was feeling while writing the song. Sometimes when I listen to music I am not really listening. I get distracted while listening to music and then I could be listening to my iPod and not be able to tell you what the previous song was. Many times a certain song gets me thinking about something and I will completely tune out for a while and forget that I have my headphones in. On the other hand, there are times when I am paying close attention to every lyric of a song and really trying to interpret what it means.
When listening to music it depends on the mood I am in as to what type I would like to listen to. For example, if I am relaxed and a little tired I enjoy listening to slower music like songs by Adele or Colbie Caillat. If I am trying getting pumped up for a soccer game I listen to upbeat music like Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj. I always have my iPod with me in school because if I am having a bad day I can just tune out the world with my headphones and I start to feel better. My iPod has about 2,000 songs on it of all different genres. I have a lot of different playlists that I can listen to depending on the mood I am in, or sometimes I just shuffle through all the songs. Ii listen to music so often that I know all the words to just about every song on my iPod. In my opinion, the best thing about listening to music is being able to sing. Although I am not a good singer at all, I enjoy singing a lot. I always sing while I drive especially when I am alone and I always put the music so loud that when I sing I cannot hear myself. Music is very important to me and I enjoy listening to it all the time.

Phones

Cell Phones are a huge thing in America’s technology. For the most part everyone now a days has a cell phone and use it constantly. Especially with new smart phone technology you can even access the Internet right from your phone no matter where you are. Most of the teenage generation today has a phone and cannot live without it. We have become so dependent on these phones that we cannot imagine how people survived without one. In addition to the younger generation, even some most of the older generation who grew up without cell phones, now have one of their own. They are extremely handy and are very important when it comes to emergency situations.
I am definitely in the group of people that cannot live without their phone. I love my blackberry and can’t imagine what I would do without it. It is so convenient with text messaging, calling, Internet, GPS and even more all right at your fingertips. Smart phones can pretty much do anything and they are just getting more advanced by the day. I very rarely talk on the phone, but I text message and check Facebook constantly. I could go two weeks without getting a phone call, but I it is rare for me to go two hours without a text message. My mom is the exact opposite way, she does not stop talking on the phone, but when it comes to text messaging she is lost. It is funny to see how there is such a big difference between the generations and their usage of cell phones.
It is a little embarrassing how dependant we have become with our cell phones and other technology, but it has become our way of life. I could not even begin to imagine growing up without a cell phone. It would make it so much harder to communicate with friends and family. I especially rely on cell phones because I live in Island Heights. I cannot just walk across the street to my best friends house like they did back in the 50’s because my friends live in a different town. I rely on my cell phone so I can stay connected to everyone in Bayville, while I am still home in Island Heights. Cell phones are also great for communicating with family or friends that live in different parts of the world. You could talk to someone in California thousands of miles away with just a click of a few buttons.
If the cell phone network were to go down for six months people would be more upset then they realize. We do not even realize how much we use our cell phones and we will not be able to realize it until we lose it. We would not be able to call, text message, browse the Internet, or update our Facebook statuses. Although it may seem like we could easily live without these things, it would be a lot harder to adapt then many people realize. I know that I would not be able to easily adjust if the cell phone network were to randomly crash.

Drivers

The first thing I notice about other drivers on the road is their type of car and license plate. If someone is driving a little red sports car I expect that they will be driving fast and recklessly. On the other hand when I see an old looking car with an old blue New Jersey license plate I expect them to be going about 10 mph below the speed limit. Although this is not always the case it is what pops into my mind when I see these types of cars.

There are many different kinds of drivers that roam the streets today. There are good drivers, bad drivers, and people that think they are good drivers. You need to be confident while driving, but not too confident that you become dangerous to yourself and others. There is definitely a big difference between drivers because some people are more cautious than others. People who are more cautious drive slower and will wait longer before making turns, while people that are less cautious will speed and cut people off. It is better to be a more cautious driver, but you cannot be too cautious. As dangerous as it is to speed it is also dangerous to drive too slow. When driving on the parkway or highway if you drive too slow people will be speeding by you like crazy which is scarier then just keeping up with the flow of traffic. Even though I have only had my license for about a year I have experienced some crazy drivers. There are people that drives super fast and they just cut you off. Especially when you are driving on a highway or parkway people will weave in and out of lanes in order to get in front of everyone else. These types of drivers are annoying and dangerous to themselves and everyone else on the road.

I think it depends on the person if their personalities change when they are behind the wheel of a car. For the most part if you are a calm and relaxed person in general you will most likely be a calm and relaxed driver. Same goes for if you are an aggressive person you will be the person that cuts everyone off and speeds. Other people get too comfortable when behind the wheel of a car. You get into a routine and sometimes people lose do not pay as close attention to the road as they should. Especially when driving to the same roads everyday you start to zone out while driving and not really pay attention.

I want to be a good driver who pays attention and is safe on the road. Occasionally I will find myself zoning out, but I normally pay close attention to my surroundings. I always try to be kind on the road like letting people make a left turn if there is a long line of cars waiting, but I could also get frustrated while driving. It is frustrating when people drive too slow and you are stuck behind them or when someone is so close behind you that youcan not even see their headlightsl. Although some drivers can be irritating I alwasy try to stay calm when behind the wheel of a car.

Anger

Anger is an emotion that everyone has, but at the same time everyone tries to avoid. No one likes to feel angry because it makes them upset and can lead to bad decisions. Some people are good at controlling their anger, but others are not. Some people bottle up their anger and do not express their feelings. If someone keeps all their anger inside for a long time they will eventually snap and do something they may regret later. People need to express their feelings whether it be to cry or scream at the top of your lungs you cannot let your feelings bottle up inside you.
There are many different things that make me angry. One random thing that makes me really angry is the hiccups. For some reason whenever I get the hiccups I cannot get rid of them. I try all the tricks like holding your breath and having someone scare you, but none of them work for me. In my opinion, it is the most frustrating thing and it makes me very angry. Although hiccups make me mad so do some people. Certain people think they are better than everyone else and they have bad attitudes. I normally try to avoid people like that, but sometimes you are forced to associate with them. For example, if I have to work or be on a team with people that are stuck up it makes me angry. I also become angry when I get too far behind in schoolwork or other things I have to do. Most of my anger comes from being mad at myself like if I am playing bad in a soccer game or don’t finish my schoolwork on time.
Although it is tough dealing with anger, I think I handle it pretty well. I do feel anger a lot, but I try not to take it out on anyone. This is extremely hard to do and sometimes I do lash out to my friends and feel really bad afterwards. Luckily, my friends understand because everyone gets that feeling of anger sometimes. A lot of people tell me that they have never seen me angry which makes me feel good. Although it is bad in the long run I try to keep my anger inside. When in the middle of a situation I just try to calm down and take deep breaths that way I will not do something I will regret later. Then afterwards I take out my anger either by myself or with my parents or friends. I normally spill my feelings to those people that are closest to me, or I have a good cry to myself. Either way I feel so much better after expressing my feelings.
If I was giving someone with a short temper advice I would say to just calm down and look at the bright side of the situation. Every situation, even the worst ones, have a positive side to them. I try to do this in my mind when I am in the middle of a situation that makes me angry. If you just try to calm down and keep your feelings to yourself until you have calmed down. After your calm you can talk out the problem that made you angry or just take time to yourself and express your feelings by yourself.

Friends

Having friends is one of the best experiences in life because you have those people who you know care about you and what you have to say. Friends are a huge part of high school because without friends it would be extremely lonely. It depends on the person whether you want to have three close best friends or a hundred “kind of” friends. Some people prefer one way to another, but no matter what your preference it is important to have friends.
In my opinion, I would prefer to have three best friends as opposed to a huge group of “kind of” friends. With just a few best friends I know I can trust them with my life. I can tell them anything and I know they would not judge me for it. It is also easier to hangout with fewer friends and there is less of a chance that people will talk about you behind your back. Especially when it comes to girls if you have a big group of friends it is very likely that when your not around they are talking about you. I’m not saying it is bad for people to have a huge group of friends, but in my opinion it is easier. You would not be able to have the connection with ten different people that you could have with one or two people you can call your best friends. Although I would prefer to have just a few best friends, I also like to be in a big group too. If I’m at a party or a football game I would be willing to talk or hangout with anyone. I like to hangout in big groups too, but I would not tell everyone in a group everything about my life. I do not trust many people and those few that I do trust know everything about me.
There are certain people who seem to have hundreds of friends. Some people prefer to have a lot of friends, but others need a lot of friends because they are insecure. If someone has a lot of friends it could make them feel better about themselves and make them feel more popular. I’m not saying there is anything wrong with that, but that is just how some people are. On the other hand, there are people that are perfectly happy with having one or two friends and not talking to anyone else. Everyone has a different view on friends and it depends on the person and their situation.
I feel the way I do about friends because even though I know and talk to a lot of different people in school I only have three best friends. I like having my three close friends, but still being able to hangout with other people if I wanted to. Some of my friends that do not go to the same school as I do i only see once or twice a year and even though we don’t see each other that often I love hanging out with them once in a while. I love my life the way it is having my few close best friends and also having some friends that are not as close, but if I had to chose I between them I would of course choose my best friends because I would do anything for them and I could not imagine my life without them.