9:30 Yayyy! It’s typhoon day and it’s not even raining! It’s a blue sky day! (;
12:30 It’s dark. And rainy. And windy. Looks like the typhoon came. D;
1:00 Hey, look, I see a piece of blue sky between the clouds! Funny. (:
3:00 At the fake market. Practically getting everyone mad by walking away from their store. [:
5:00 The sky’s blueish now! I think. \:
6:30 Now. And I’m a little bored. But fine |;
Today in Humanities class, we had an Egyptian Cocktail Party where we all dressed up as our chosen god/goddess. We mingled with the other “H” Humanities class and ate finger foods such as cheese-on-a-stick and grapes. Here are some comments and new things I’ve learned today:
Nut, Goddess of the Sky (Jacqui) – I really liked her costume with the blue star cape. She told me that Nut was married to Ra but instead, she liked Geb. I also learned that one of her symbols was a semi-circle.
Isis, Goddess of Motherhood, Magic and Fertility (Austin) – I also enjoyed Austin’s costume ( a black dress with a headdress). He also wore his symbol in black on his head, which was a throne. He also had a cool staff and an ankh. I learned that his goddess was my sister and I helped her piece back Osiris, her husband.
Bastet, Goddess of House Cats (Tiffany X.) – I learned from Tiffany that Bastet was the goddess of house cats and was normally portrayed as a woman with the head of a cat. I also found out that some of her symbols were cats and lionesses.
Hathor/Sekhmet, Goddess of Practically Everything (Dylan) – He told me that she was a goddess of many things, such as joy, motherhood, love, beauty, music and moisture. When Ra ordered her to protect him, she turned into Sekhmet.
Seth, God of Deserts and Storms (Bryan) – I met Bryan which turned out to be Seth, my husband. He was jealous of Osiris, so he chopped him up to pieces. According to mythology, I helped Isis (Osiris’s wife) put Osiris back together.
I really enjoyed this Humanities activity (including the food)! (;
For Science, I made a graph showing my Mousetrap Car data for two cars. It included the distance my car traveled, the time it took, and the speed. I a
lso wrote the average of everything for each car on the side. My graph was color coded for each car.
It is a line graph so there are two lines on it, one that is blue for Little Mo ( a type of car) and another, which is red for Big Mama. Each point is labeled with the Trial number and the speed. It is plotted on the distance (m) and the time (s). The average speed,
distance and time for each car is on the side, along with the Key that states the color code.
I think this project was really fun and I want to thank Sophie, my partner, for being a great helper. 
Nephthys
Lady of the House
Goddess of Mourning
Responsibilities include: Nephthys was a protective goddess of the dead
Symbols: kite, crow, bones and skulls
Appearance: Nephthys was pictured as a woman wearing the symbol of her name on her head or her symbol on top of a pair of horns
Related Mythology: Nephthys was the sister of Seth, Isis and Osiris. She married Seth and is the mother of Anubis.
How I will dress up as my goddess: I will wear the symbol of her name on my head and wear clothes that look similar to the picture. I also will draw a tear on my face to represent mourning.
The British Museum Site:
The Egyptians saw death as a transitional stage in the progress to a better life in the next world. They carried out many steps to make the transition smooth and easy for the person so that he/she would be able to rest safely in the afterlife. There were 2 main steps: Embalming and Wrapping the body.
Embalming the Body:
1. Purifying the Body – They wash and rinse the body in the tent known as ‘the place of purification’.
2. Removing Organs – Embalmers remove as many internal organs possible because they are the first to rot. Then, the body is dried out.
3. Waiting and Washing – They wait for 40 days, then rewash the body. Next, they cover the body with oils.
4. Stuffing - The body is stuffed with objects such as sawdust, leaves and linen so that it looks realistic. Then it is covered again in good-smelling oils.
5. Canopic Jars - All the internal organs were placed in hollow canopic jars, made out of stone or wood. Different gods protected different organs.
Then, the body is ready to be wrapped.
Wrapping the Body (rituals):
Opening of the Mouth Ceremony – The Opening of the Mouth ceremony is a ritual that allows the dead body to eat and drink again in the afterlife.
The Process of Mummification prepared the deceased for the journey through the Underworld. The first step that the group of Embalmers do is to remove all the internal organs of the body except the heart, which they believed held all the memories that would be tested in the Underworld. They placed all the organs in canopic jars to be buried with the sarcophagus. Next, the body would be dried up in salt for 40 days to make sure it was all dry to prevent decay. Then they rewash the body and stuff it with linen. Next they have a make-up artist fit a wig and add a little make-up. Then, the body is covered in oil to perfume the body and resin to seal and preserve it. A golden plate is placed over the wound to protect it. Then the body is wrapped in linen with amulets between layers and his mask is placed. Finally, the casket is sealed and the body is ready for its journey through the Underworld and to the afterlife.
The two activities I have done (reading the British Museum site and playing ‘Mummy Maker’) really helped me learn a lot more about the Mummification process in ancient Egypt. I think the site was very informative and the game was fun. I am proud of myself because I completed the game correctly with no hints the first time I played the game. ;D
The Project:
In art, we drew the house of our dreams including five special features. We used one point perspective to draw our buildings and windows and made sure everything was aligned to the vanishing point. We colored the house with color pencil and the house was colored a monochromatic color scheme (the same color with different shades). I used blue for my house. We also had to determine a light source and use values of that color to make the house look more three dimensional.
The Inspiration for My Dream House:
My inspiration for my dream house began when I had to think of five special features. I really enjoy swimming, so I decided to have a pool on the roof, which made it special. I also added a glass slide so I could slide between both buildings right into the pool. I drew a hot tub connected to the slide so I could sit there for a while before choosing to slide down to the pool. My third special feature was an ice-cream stand on a little “beach” at the far end of my pool. After I swam, I could relax on the sand and eat ice-cream. There was also a lounge chair on the “beach”. The fourth special feature was the indoor garden in the left building. I also enjoy nature and gardening, so if the weather was bad outside, I would still be able to be surrounded by plants. Lastly, I had a moat around my house with koi fish swimming in it so it was a fish pond and a moat at the same time. There were wooden planks across it so that I would be able to walk into my house easily. Other special things about my house would be the balcony, the walkway, the huge TV and the fish tank with jellyfish and other exotic fish. Overall, I think my dream house is very interesting and is a one-of-a-kind house.
Where would I build my house?
I would probably build my house in Madison, Wisconsin. I was born in Wisconsin but I’ve never lived there so it would be fun for me. I visit Wisconsin two times a year so it would also be nice to stay there for the whole year. In addition, Madison has all four seasons which is different from Bangkok, (where I’ve lived for most of my life,) with only one season. Finally, my grandmother and my aunt live in Madison so I would be able to easily visit them.
Overall, I think I did well on this project. I tried my best and I think my Dream House looks very nice with many unique features. It is one of my favorite pieces of art I have done. ;D
R amose was a prince taken
A way from his palace in Ancient Egypt after he had his death faked to protect him from Queen
M utnofret. He went to Thebes to work
O n the pharaoh’s tomb and met Hapu, an apprentice painter and Karoya, a
S lave doing the tedious job of serving Scribe Paneb. One day when they were
E ating a lavish meal outside, it started to rain and hail, and in thirty minutes, the tomb and the valley were destroyed. Then, the vizier appointed them to work in Tombos and told them that the
P haraoh was dying in Memphis.
R amose decided to leave the group to visit his father and claim the throne, but
I nstead, Karoya and Hapu found out about his plan and came with him to travel
N orth, along the Nile. They took a boat but ended up getting stranded in Hardai after a disagreement. Then, a navel boat
C ame along and a man named Hori offered them a ride. The boat traveled fast, but one day, they moored the boat earlier than normal. Then, during the night, Hori tied Ramose up and took him away. Next, Hori and his friends, Seth and Intef, started break open a pyramid’s
E ntrance. It was loud and made Ramose wince. Then, Hori sent Intef and Ramose to go down and rob the tomb. When they finally got to the burial chamber, they took all the valuable items such as gold items, alabaster statues, and amulets. After emerging from the pyramid, Ramose saw Hapu tied up
I n a chair because the tomb robbers had caught Hapu while he was looking for Ramose. Then, Hori made Ramose, Hapu and Seth enter the tomb of a princess, but a trap left Seth dead. Fortunately,
N obody else got hurt, but the situation was very grim. Right after that,
H ori left Hapu and Ramose
I n the tomb by themselves and locked them in. They searched everywhere for exits but they weren’t able to find any, which led Hapu to snivel in fright. Finally, they both fell asleep in the
D ark. Next, Ramose awoke to something brushing against him, which turned out to be Mery, a cat that used to belong to the cook who died
I n the flood. Then Ramose and Hapu decided to follow the cat, which finally led them out of the tomb to Karoya. She told them that they had
N o reason to stay and that they had to leave quickly because some workers had heard that the tomb was broken in to. Farmers accused Ramose of robbing the tomb so Ramose, Karoya and Hapu had to swim across the river to avoid
G etting arrested. They swam to shore, and then continued their journey of getting to Memphis in order for Ramose to regain his position as Egypt’s next pharaoh.
Hope you like it, that took quite a while. 
Here’s bits and pieces of rhymes I managed to make. They’re not all complete so bear with me if they don’t make sense or are really unconnected. Remember – This is a DRAFT!
Pharaoh Khufu
He ruled for 23 faithful years,
much admired by all his peers.
Well known for his great project,
a pyramid inside a huge complex.
The Great Pyramid he built sat right in the center
of temples so sacred nobody dared enter.
Building the pyramid was a fantastic feat,
so great the no-one could repeat.
He oversaw so much that nobody could complain,
for they were delighted with plenty of grain.
Always declaring that he was a god,
In return, they’d respectfully nod.
Egypt was kept under his strict control,
everyone said he was fit for his role.
Being the pharaoh, he ruled the land,
though some officials could lend him a hand.
He also controlled some that include,
peasants and folk that grow all the food.
That’s it! This is just a draft – I’ll edit it later (;
Pretend you are Dar, and write a letter to Toreg after you have returned to your clan. Describe Mora’s reaction to th news that her brother is alive. Also, write about how your relationship with Kenok has changed. Finally, tell Toreg about how the hunters of your clan (Kenok) reacted when they saw what the spear-thrower could do. Include how it has benefitted the clan. (inferences)
Dear Toreg,
Thank you for all your help. I have now reached my clan safely and a lot has changed. I am treated like a man now, and everyone respects me. Kenok is now kinder to me and we care for each other. Mora was very surprised when I told her about Seelan, and also very glad that he was alive. Also, I would like to thank you for the spear thrower. It is wonderful and extremely useful. I hope both our clans will benefit from the trade.
When I first told Mora that her beloved brother, Seelan, is still alive, her face was filled with disbelief. It seemed as if she was not sure whether to believe me or not. Then I began to tell her the story about you seeing my fresh man mark and realizing that Seelan had the same man mark. Her expression changed throughout the story, and when I finished, she looked surprised. Then she began to ask me questions, like why Seelan was still with your clan. I told her how Seelan tumbled into a trap and how your people helped him, but also how his leg was so infected that they had to cut off his foot. I saw her brow furrow, and she was clearly worried about him. She began to smile after I told her that he is a very respected carver in that clan, and finally realized he was there for the best. She also knew he would not be able to make the journey back to our clan anyways. Then, I showed her my beautiful spear thrower, and when I told Mora that Seelan had made it, her piercing eyes filled with tears, as they were tears of pride. But when I gave her the bracelet, she seemed so proud. Then her tears brimmed over, streaming down her face, quickly and silently. She kept stroking its creamy elaborate surface, smiling and lost in thought. Mora still misses Seelan and sends her love. Give him a hug for me!
Since my return, my relationship with Kenok is completely different. In the beginning, we didn’t care for and respect each other, and he treated me like a foolish child. When I came back from my visit to you, we bumped into each other in the pine forest and started a huge argument. In the middle of yelling at each other, we realized we actually cared for each other deep down inside, even through all those years of hatred. I helped him realize that it was a dagger-toothed cat that killed my father, not a spirit, sent to test if he was worthy. I also think he began to accept me because I changed our clan’s technology with the trade of the spear thrower.
When the hunters of my clan witnessed the spear-thrower in action, many were shocked because I was a short thirteen year old and the spear thrower had gone way further than any spear had gone before. They realized it was safe and they would be able to hunt from long-distance ranges. Kenok also realized he could have never been injured if he had the spear thrower, and happily accepted the tool. I was proud because I knew our clan would benefit from the spear thrower. Kenok also loved the carving on the spear thrower. He asked me to make him a spear thrower with a dagger-toothed cat carved in the back.
All in all, everything is going very well. All members of the clan also respect me, and hunting is much safer with my spear thrower. I’m also learning how to carve and I tried to make my first spear thrower today! It wasn’t very good, but I’m sure I can learn from my mistakes. Finally, I want to thank you for taking me in to your camp, feeding me and giving me a shelter, but most of all, I want to that you for the wonderful trade we made that changed my life.
Sincerely,
Dar
Reflection
I think I did very well on my Dar essay. My essay was organized very well and my ideas were great. I had vivid verbs and amazing adjectives that painted a picture in the reader’s mind. My sentences were fluent and diverse. I think I have improved a lot on my sentence fluency this year. Also, my conventions and writing process was excellent. Overall, I think I deserved the grade I got.
Describe the activity this work sample reflects:
Our activity was to ask our parents questions in chinese about their background and make an eight slide Powerpoint or iMovie.
Explain what the purpose of this work was:
The purpose of the work was to be able to write about a person’s appearance and background in chinese with good descriptive words.
I chose this piece of work because I am proud of it .
I am proud of this work because I tried hard in making it. I used descriptive words and vivid verbs.
For SLC’s to see my slideshow, please refer to my USB.
I am also proud of…
My Quarter 3 Unit test because I got 99.5% 
Marcato is an Italian word meaning “marked”. Marcato is slightly longer than an accent and a staccato. Staccato notes are disconnected notes that are very short. Staccato is the Italian word for detached. Marcato bowing is also fast and short, and every note is separated. The beginnings and endings of marcato notes are louder than the rest of the note. Marcato bowing is short and fast with energy, usually used in lively pieces or lively parts of a piece.
Click here to listen to the first phrase of “Classic Sinfonia” played with marcato notes. Classic Sinfonia is a piece we are working on with marcato and legato notes.
Legato bowing is smooth and connected. It is the closest you can get to a slur without slurring. Legato is normally played with the whole bow with as little silence as possible between notes. The whole note uses the same amount of force. When playing legato notes, you need to have a smooth bow. Legato notes can be used with vibrato, which enhances the sound. Legato bowing is smooth and beautiful, normally used in slow, sweet pieces or movements.
Click here to listen to the first phrase of “Classic Sinfonia” played with legato notes.
Marcato vs. Legato There are many differences between marcato and legato bowing. They are basically opposites, with marcato being short and lively and legato being smooth and connected. Marcato bowing has spaces between the notes while legato bowing is played as connected as possible. Legato notes use the same amount of force while marcato notes use more force in the beginning and ending of the note. As you can tell, Marcato and Legato are very different.