October Portfolio

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Haunted House

We sit in the car with a rush of excitement going through us. At the same time, we are scared out of are minds. The car pulls into the parking lot and we are here. Smiles come to are faces with also the gathering of terror in our bodies. The ticket booth is awaiting us, and we take steps closer and closer. The wristbands are being put on us with help, because we cannot seem to figure out how to attach the band to stay on. Now, we are ready to enter the number one scariest haunted house in the state of Wisconsin. We stand in line, hearing people scream and shout with fright. At the same time, we look at each other and our faces go into shock, filled with both thrill and fear. The line has started moving and we begin walking. This is what we have been waiting for. We are entering the Haunted House that has thrill written all over it.

There are four houses, but the first house we enter is the scariest one of all; the Morgan Manner. It is pitch dark, chilling, and frightening. There are three lines, lined with fencing. Of course, we go into the one line that does not have one single person standing in it. We look around and we realize what we have done. We turn around, and people are surrounding us. The actors are in our faces screaming and breathing on us. Our eyes are wide open like we have seen a ghost, and we stand stagnant. We are sprinting as fast as we can, not worrying who or what is around us. We go into the second line filled with people and we yell. The people, they are following us. They will not leave us alone. Right behind us, there they are. There faces right on ours, there voices screeching in our ears. We are hunched over laughing with excitement and fright. We can’t believe this is what it is going to be like! They have dissapeared, and we are now standing up. Smiles are on our faces and laughter is coming from us. Behind us are two guys that were laughing at us. They are our age.We talk to them and we decide to follow them the entire time. The line is moving again, and now is where we get to really experience the amazement of the Haunted House.

It is only a few minutes into the start, and people are freaking you out. They jump in front of you, scream nonsense, and scare you half to death. Each time you take a step, you wonder if they are going to grab your leg or jump out in front of you. The thrill of not knowing is keeping it incredibly entertaining. The screams are filtering through the air and the anxiety is in each person’s body. It is pitch black and you cannot distinguisgh anything. Each house followed the next one, and more panic filtered. The second one was nothing but obscurity. People crying, some laughing, and most of all people feeling petrified. The fourth one came and we were heartrending that it was almost over. It ended with a maze. Each direction you turned was the wrong way. You started wondering to yourself, are we ever going to get our of here. After turning each way, taking us completely back to the entrance at one point with actors creeping up on you and frightening you we got out. We never thought we were going to say we completed the maze.

When we leaped out, a feeling of sorrow came over us. We were sad to say it was finished. The thrill, the questioning, and the fright were all completely worth the expense. As we say thank you to the people we met and stuck with throughout each Haunted House we were extatic. The time of Allie Snyder and I going into our first Haunted House will never be forgotten. The memories of our screams, laughs, and hand holding will never be left behind us. Everyone should experience the Expo Center Fear Grounds to get the feeling of what an actual Haunted House is and how it makes you feel. Sure, you may be scared, but each moment takes the fear away and washes exhilaration over you.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

The Sunset

Optimistic orange, pink, and light purple colors of the sky gasp over me with chills
With the blue waves thunderously hitting the clear ocean, it is hard to sense reality
I squirm my toes in the sand feeling so relaxed
As the bright sun shines into my face, I close my eyes and daze away
This scene seems like a faultless trance, but I am actually here
The sun goes down behind the few clouds drifting over, and it is shadowy
The sky is filled with a countless amount of stars
The peacefulness has returned and the reassurance is going through me
Only happy thoughts come into my mind as I look above and see the bright sun; the glowing stars
Now, reality has filtered and the stars are going away
I make a wish, and walk away with love and peace

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Love of Sports

The thrill. The pressure. The excitement. The joy. The nerves.
These audacious words filter through our bodies as we are about to shoot a free throw; swing a bat; sprint around the track; flip across the beam. Performing in front of others makes are palms sweat, but gives us fulfillment down inside. Hearing our friends and family straining their voices in the bleachers, cheering "You can do this", makes you deem. However, we try to block out any disruption, because all we are imagining about is the word we all want to achieve… Winning. Next, the ball comes out from the hands; the bat starts moving in motion; the gunshot was released; the back flip is going throughout the air. Now, we are trying to make each move perfect. Each motion precise. The swish went through the net; the ball went out of the park; your foot was the first to cross the finish line; the landing was perfectly stuck. You have a feeling of amazement and thrill. The nerves have flown away; the pressure has washed off; the joy is staying within you; the excitement will never abscond, and the thrill will always linger. The worship and passion for the love of sports is indescribable, until you subsist the dream of what it gives you.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Patriotism

We stand in front of the American Flag, place our hand over our heart and recite the pledge of allegiance. When we do this, we are showing how much we take pride in Patriotism. This word is a strong and prevailing way to express the love and pride we have for our country. Many of us tend to forget how fortunate we are to be living in a country with so many freedoms, and rights. We take a lot of this for granite and put it behind us, thinking that there are people just fighting to make us live better lives. Although this is true that the war is taking place to help us, Patriotism is more than just war. Being a patriot is when you take pride in for what you believe in and fight for the rights you want. Without all of the people taking charge of what they believe in, than we would not be able to do everything we are today. Patriotism is still very well respected throughout our country at this time. We all have much respect for the people fighting for our country right at this moment. When you hear the word Patriotism think of believing and courage because these two words are the outlook of a Patriot.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Perfect

When I gaze into your deep eyes I get lost
As I step into your arms my body fills with butterflies
I see you smile, and my body fills with warmth
I look into the glowing stars above me, and think about you each night
You engage me in a conversation and look into my eyes
I am not close to perfect, but you tell me I am everyday
Though, I may not have you for an eternity, I sure hope I do
You tell me you love me but I cant fathom the words
I want to say it back but it just wont come out
But now, the words are here and I can finally say...
I love you