Nina Simone

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Christine CRASH movie

Personality: Christine is a very happy person. She is a very nice and calm person. If someone doesn’t treat her well, she will not accept it. She is also a very strong and independent woman who knows what’s right and what’s wrong.

Looks: She is an African American. Dark-skinned young lady. She has long brown hair and she is skinny.

Life story/Racism and prejudice in her life: Christine is married to a guy named Cameron Thayer, he is also dark-skinned. So they do almost share the same life story. Just because of her skin-colour, she has been through some many things. I’m pretty sure that she has been treated in so many bad ways that she has got used to it now. I think Christine is a person that fights for her rights. When something very serious happens, she won’t let it go.

What she learned through the film: Through the film Christine learned a lot of things. For example about the human right and that she understood that her life is way more harder for an African American women compared to a white women.

If I’m taking an example from the scene when Christine and her husband got stopped by the cops. The cops investigated her, in private areas even though they had done nothing wrong. And of course she got mad and upset, and most of all she got sad just because her husband didn’t defend her in that situation.

The reason why he touched her in a humiliating way was just because of their skin-colors, also that the cop wanted to show his power as a cop. After this incident, Christine got into a bad car accident and when that happened the same police officer found her and also pulled her out of the car. Which also saved her life. And under that progress when he was going to save her she started to scream and shout just because it was the same cop that touched her in a humiliating way. But at the end he helped her out because she was so close to die. Under that dramatic scene I could see that she was shocked at the same time as she didn’t want to forgive him. Even though he saved her life.  

Your thoughts and opinion about this person:I think that Christine is a clever person. Also that she stands for her rights and are fighting for it. One other thing that I really thought about is that Christine and her husband are both very rich compared to other African Americans in the US. And even though she is rich and has a very good job, she still gets stopped by the cops, just because of her skin-color. So it doesn’t matter if you are poor or rich. As long as you are dark-skinned you won’t get treated the same way as white people. And because of that I could see that Christine was a very strong person. She stands up for what’s right and shows that she’s a human too.

Mojo and the Growth Mindset

A secret about the brain.

Why does Mojo want to leave school? Can you sometimes relate to how Mojo is feeling?

Mojo wants to leave school because he doesn’t think he is smart enough for school. Then he thinks that the best way is to quit school. Sometimes I can partly relate to what he is saying.

What does Katie say to Mojo to convince him not to leave?

Katie told Mojo that he just can’t give up and that everyone can be smart if you just work at it. You need to work to be smarter. Katie said that the brain is as a muscle and when you challenge yourself by for example math problems you make your brain smarter and stronger. You just need to keep trying things.

Do you think Mojo can become smarter? Why or why not?

Of course he can become smarter . Everyone can be smarter if they just try and focus. It’s like a professional football player. They wasn’t professional from the beginning. They tried and tried, and worked really hard to be professional.

What subject do you feel frustrated by sometimes? Can you see yourself becoming smarter in that subject? How?

I feel frustrated in the subject named social science. It’s not my favourite subject but I can see that I’ve developed since the 7^th grade. Even if I feel that subject very uninteresting I tried and did my best. So I can see that I’ve developed a lot when it comes to writing long texts. How I developed was because I asked my friends for some feedback and just tried.

What does the quote from the video, "mistakes can make you smarter" mean to you?

That you need to do mistakes before you learn something. You learn from your mistakes and that makes you smarter. On the way to become smarter you need to make some mistakes.

How can we learn from our mistakes? Talk about a specific, recent example.

If you were building a robot and kept "failing,” what would you do?

Of course we can. I would still try to build it till I would make it.

7 days in Australia diary

Day 1

My dear friend, Stella!

Finally, I have arrived to Sydney. Actually the trip from Sweden to Sydney wasn’t that bad that I really thought. We changed planes in Istanbul so I could relax in a few hours atleast. But now I’m at the hotel. So I’ve checked in and now I’m relaxing in bed with the air conditioner straight behind me. By the way! It’s so hot in Sydney. Like I’m literally dying. But it’s better than the cloudy Sweden so I shouldn’t complain.

Today I’m not doing anything. I’m just chilling in bed and writing down where I’m going these coming days. It’s going to be fun! I’ve of course planned that I’m going to visit Brisbane and Melbourne because I’ve heard very good things about these places. Then I’m going to see the Opera house, maybe? I have at all times been told to visit the Opera house if I’m going to visit Sydney. So why not? By the way! I hope you’re doing well and please just tell me some good restaurants in Sydney. Stella, I know that you know!! Haha!

Lots of love,

Sanna

Day 2

Hello Stella!

How are you? Well I’m fine. Today I went to a shopping centre called Australia fair shopping mall. I totally loved it. The shopping centre is exactly behind the beach. I bought a few things actually. I really didn’t think that it would happen but I came home with lots of things. A new bikini in a very neon colour and two pair of sandals. They were on sale and I got them both for $8. That’s a very good price for two bikinis. Then I also bought a red lipstick from the brand MAC. I love it so much; I’ll show you it when I’m heading back to Sweden. But now I’m going to buy some doughnuts. Because I’ve heard that they taste amazing in Australia. And you really know my obsession for doughnuts.

Xoxo,

Sanna

Day 3

Hello my dear friend,

Today I finally went to the opera house in Sydney. I literally fell in love with the building. It was so beautiful. I really need to see something in that opera house. Maybe I’ll purchase a ticket for a show maybe? I’ll visit the website later and see what they’re having. But anyways, I went to the restaurant inside the building. I was in heaven when I ate the amazing food. I loved it. The food was just amazing. No words needed.

After the opera house I went to the harbour bridge here in Sydney. The bridge is exactly behind the opera house so why shouldn’t I visit the bridge? The bridge was very beautiful. Specially at the night when the bridge started to light up.

Hugs and kisses,

Sanna

Day 4

Dear Stella!

It’s been a long day without you my friend! It felt like it was one week ago I talked with you. But it was yesterday since I wrote a letter to you. Well! Today I’m going to bungee jump. And you know my fear for heights. But today I’m going to do it. Because why don’t try when you’re having the chance. I just purchased the ticket and it was quite expensive. But I need to meet my fear. I purchased it from a tourist guide and the people that worked at the tourist guide were very sweet and lovely. I’m going to do it with a group so in a few hours they’re going to pick me up at the hotel and some other people at other hotels. So now I’m going to the restaurant named The spice room. Just because I’ve heard a lot of good things about it and I totally love Indian food. And after that I’m going to my hotel room and getting ready for the bungee jump.

Well hello again! Just to keep you updated. So I just went to the bungee jump trip. And I literally have no words to say about it. It was such a good experience. Even if I wanted to die first when I was going to jump it actually felt so good after it. It was like being a bird and very funny at the same time. The people who were helping me were very helpful. And I met some very mindful people from different places all over the world. It was a very good experience!

Warm wishes,

Sanna

Day 5

Well hello there, Stella

Sorry for a late respond back but now I’m here. Well today I went to an extremely beautiful national park. I didn’t except that the park would look so amazing but it looked so beautiful. The national park is named kakadu and kakadu is based in Arnhem Land. It was a waterfall and it looked extremely amazing. And the nature. I don’t even know what to say! Incredible. And the best thing was that it was so sunny. I loved when the sun was pointing at me. I love that warm feeling coming towards me. Very nice!

It was free entrance and behind the entrance it was a souvenir shop and I bought a towel with a crocodile on it and in the background it was the beautiful waterfall. I fell for just that towel so I had to buy it. Well now I’m heading back to the hotel and heading out for some more adventure.

Well goodbye for now! Sanna

Day 6

Hello Stella!

Well today it wasn’t a good day. I got sick and I purchased a ticket for a museum but apparently the tickets were not registered and because of that I couldn’t come in. I talked with them for such a long time and they didn’t believe me. How even??? I’m so mad. I purchased the tickets one week before the visit and now the ticket was fake? Well things like this happen. But now I should stop being angry and move on.

Now I’m going to Starbucks and as you know I’m going to choose the coconut and caramel frapping. And I’m probably going to sit there a while and read my favourite book. The perks of being a wallflower. It will never get old! Well now I’m in the bed at the hotel and are thinking about what I should wear for today. Every time I’m choosing clothes I need to see on the weather app how it will be today. It’s like a new habit that I’ve got! It’s a bit strange I guess? But as I saw it’s 28 degrees out there. Wahhhh I’m completely frying. I should maybe wear a skirt or something? Maybe a skirt and a top. And then I’ll probably not collapse because of the hot weather.

Well now I’m heading off to Starbucks and I’ll write to you tomorrow and it’s my last day in paradise! We will se what I’m going to do then!

Best regards, Sanna

Day 7

Hello there!

Well wow... I don’t know what to say. It’s 2 o’clock and since I woke up I’ve packed my bags and everything. And since when does it take this long? I’m literally dead. I’ve realised that I bought a lot of souvenirs here that I’m taking with me. I need to check out in about 3 hours and after that they need to clean up the room so they can give it to the new visitors. So because it’s 3 hours left I can go for a walk and then see if I can find somewhere where I can eat. I don’t have anything to do actually? And after the check out my flight arrives at 7 o’clock so I should maybe go to the airport soon? Well we will see what happens later. I’ll keep you updated haha!

Hello Stella!!

So I did my decision and here I’m! At the airport and waiting for my flight to arrive. I’m sitting here with my sweatpants on and I’ve checked in and I’m sitting here at the terminal 5! So I thought when I was at the hotel that I didn’t have so much time. Because my hotel was 1 hour from the airport. So then one hours was wasted. So I sat at a cafeteria in one hour and fixed some things with my laptop and then I went to the air port after it. So here am I and I now I can check off that I’ve visited Australia! It was such a nice visit but next time I’m coming down here I need to visit it with a friend, maybe. Because that would be way funnier!

Maybe it’s you and me next time? I don’t know haha! But we will see. I’ve only been here for one week but I’ve really missed you and I’m so exited to see you again my friend!

Xoxo, Sanna

Fakebook 4

I live in Los Angeles as I said in my first fakebook task. And if you live in Los Angeles you probably have everything that’s popular. Or atleast most of the things. Right now are gold very popular and very ”in” right now. Mostly the cartier bracelets that you can buy for only $9000. I’ve nine bracelets from them. They’re not that expensive as many people say. When I was in New York I bought two of those bracelets and gave it to Cindy because she coulnd’t afford it because it was way too expensive for her. And I wanted to be nice.

Everyday when you go down the streets you can see atleast eleven people with nike shoes, givenchy, tom ford, balenciaga, michael kors, new balance, kenzo and so many other shoe brands.

Right now Beyoncé and Jay Z are on a tour named on the run tour and like everyone are going to that concert. If we now say I’ve ten friends, then nine of them are going to the concert. But I don’t find it odd. I would love to see them both but that day I’m going to Las Vegas, so I don’t have time at all.

If we talk about what food is popular right now we really talk about those really fat pizzas from pizza hut. At the corners they’ve applied cheese and in the middle there is alot of sausage with mozarella under and on the top of it. It’s such a trend to eat it. It tastes so good too! And donuts are a thing right now too. Specially those from Dunkin’ Donuts. I love those with chocolate and brownie chunks on the top of it. They’re like heaven. Why these things are very hot and in right now is because people take pictures of them and then post them on instagram. After that people be like ”OHHH!! I need to taste this new flavour” And after that more people try and share it and at the end it will be a big thing. It’s very easy when it comes to Los Angeles. Maybe tomorrow a nailpolish will be the trendiest thing right now. Only because of a picture. Very strange, I know.