Broken Pencils

 

  Heiko Who is too bad humored, Who is the son of Mark, Who loves art, community, and reading, Who feels short, misunderstood. Who needs rest, Who fears rejection, Who would like to see the world, Who shares fear, stories, and art. Who is a resident of Newton

 

  Hi my name is shianne  Dear 5th grade shianne  When i was 11 year old and i was at school i got pulled in the office and i was told my got in a bad car accident well then i went home and my mom was crying on the couch the she said hey to me and my brother and side your dad got in a horrible car accident then we drove all the way to champain hospital and i saw him i lost it i fell to the grounded and started  crying to the point i could not breath but then  me and my family decided to let him go to heaven  when i side  my  my goodbyes  i was so sad and i was depressed for a while my dad enjoy fishing, golf ball, hunting,hanging with friends ,and his kid of course. I was always bullied for not having a dad  when I volleyball. The girls had dads and my in heaven he is not in pain anymore. I hate when ppl can say I was dead with my dad dead, no you don’t because it's really sad . Love shianne     

 

  The death of Mason is very sad  One might say they miss biting him Another may say they miss ping pong with him And one may even miss his funniness The loss of this boy isn't a very great one If it came be considered one at all Some will grief others  While others will stay neutral  People will celebrate how he brought laughs His jokes will be told to new generations 

  June 11th 2025 Dear younger me couple years ago, Get up and do something with your life, join basketball and baseball. You're going to regret it in the future when you do join because you're the worst player on your team. Doesn't matter what you think of yourself, just do it. You have the potential to do it and that was said by many people so get your lazy butt up and get to work. You will not regret it. You will enjoy it. Also stop hanging around the wrong people, they suck, go hang around other people.  Regret and tiredness is a mental block, ignore them. Also start praying and worshiping the lord. Something nobody has ever regretted doing. Go on walks and start working out. you're weak and stupid, and nobody cares about you currently and won't care about you unless you change your ways.  Lastly, fend for yourself. Ain't nobody saving you, heroes are lies told to you to keep hope, they don't exist. Get a life young me. Sincerely, Older Me

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  This I Believe: Equal Rights, Equal Fights I believe in Equal Rights, Equal Fights. Not just as a catchy phrase, but as a principle that demands fairness, responsibility, and integrity in how we treat one another. Equality shouldn’t be selective or symbolic; it must be real, tangible, and lived. To me, equal rights means that everyone, no matter their gender, race, sexuality, or background, deserves the same freedoms, opportunities, and voice. But too often, our fight for equality stops at convenience. We want rights so we all share responsibility, unbiased justice, and parity in protection. That’s where the second part of the phrase comes in, ‘equal fights’ I don’t mean violence, but accountability. I believe in standing on equal footing, whether it’s in a courtroom, workplace, or debate. If we’re going to claim equal rights, we must also accept equal standards. Respect must flow both ways. Equality isn’t about tipping the scales in favor of one group; it’s about making it l...

  Your body, Your choice According to AmericanProgress.org , an estimate of 60% of teen pregnancies come from assault of some sort. I believe that abortions are not murder, that clumps of cells are not babies, and that people should choose what they do with their body. I believe that everyone should be able to live freely in their bodies and make the choices they need for their safety and health. When I was young, I listened to people on the TV and in my own home talk about teenage pregnancies like a disease or like it was trashy. When I got older, I watched debates where people believed that abortion was murder and would send you to Hell. Those exact reasons are why I believe that teen pregnancies are not necessarily bad and why abortion is perfectly fine. Many factors could contribute to why a teenager got pregnant and why they would need an abortion. With almost every form of protection there is still a chance of getting pregnant, along with people who are forced or pressured ...

  I Will Bring the Truth. This I Believe.        By: Magnus Bring out the historical truth.          I'm the one who dives down who learns what others push down. I'm pushing through the boring parts in history. I learned the hard parts that others didn't. I was the one who raised myself to believe all cultures not wrong nor right. I might be the black sheep to others but the knowledge I gained made me respectful to others.           Yes, some people may think it's a waste of time at the end of the day. I believe it at times but in reality learning the past will help us learn the future of cultures. I believe in all and all is true. I believe that everyone can come together and help build what was lost so we can believe what we think for the better future. A future where no one is discriminated against for their beliefs. I believe that this can happen if I he...

  How do you treat those around you? I believe that so long as someone isn’t hurting others you should respect their decisions and opinions because it only hurts others when you disregard their wants and opinions. If they are respecting others then they’re entitled to be respected as well, and you should always be kind. This I believe.  I believe that people should be accepting of others. If someone is minding their own business and simply enjoying life it is no one's right to knock them down and tell them off. If you’re the person that is doing something to someone unprompted or simply because you thought it would be funny then you’re wrong. People should be treated with respect if they treat others the same. It is important to always  respect others and treat them how you would want to be treated even if they are different from you. Some people might have weird interests, but before you make assumptions or say things about them, ask questions and ask if it hurts any...

  No matter how weird to others, I will always be me. This I believe. By: Carmalee Ann “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.”, Oscar Wilde. No matter what I will bring my full self to the table. The mismatched socks, too many facts about obscure animals, and the obsession with the unusual and creepy and all. I believe in not showing up as the polished version that people think that I should be, but as the person I truly am. No matter how weird it is to others. I believe in staying true to myself and who I am, even if I do seem off to others. Throughout my life I've been given weird looks, be it for my sense of humor or the things I'm passionate about. Why don't you dress like us? That's weird. Why do you like that? I could practically hear them think. But I didn’t like how they dressed, couldn’t get myself to pretend to like the same things as them. I felt lost when I tried to pressure myself to fit in and found out fairly early on that I just couldn’t. When I w...

  This I Believe: Faith Do you believe in goals in life? Well there are a lot of goals you can choose from like going to college, or having a job you love but sometimes it takes hard work to get where you want to go in life so you would have to study, work hard, and  build up one at a time like a staircase or a mountain to climb up just to reach that goal it may take longer then expected but it’s all worth it in the end of time.    If you're willing to take your time step by step in what you believe in you will get to your goal in no time so like good grades, studying, chores, and ect. In my lifetime I believe that second chances should be made and to take your time and not rush things because if you do you’ll never have fun doing the things you enjoy doing. I always wanted to help people so I wanted to be a lawyer and help others get justice that they deserve. It shows me to keep going no matter what tries to drag me down to always get back up and never quit. It mig...

  I believe that small act matter Have you ever had one of those days where everything just sucks and then someone does something small that actually makes you feel better? It’s weird how just a little thing can flip your whole mood. It's weird how just a little thing can change your whole mood for the day. I’ve realized that even tiny things like a smile or someone giving you a compliment or asking if you are doing good can really change someone’s day. This I believe:small acts of kindness can make a big difference. And I believe this because of something that happened to me. One time I forgot my lunch at school. I felt super awkward and was just trying to play it off like I wasn;t hungry. I was lowkey hoping no one would notice. THen this kid I barely talked to slideme half of his sandwich and was like “Don’t worry it happens.” It sings simple but it actually meant a lot. That one moment made me feel seen and I didn’t feel alone anymore. Ever since that I’ve tried to do the same ...

                           “This I Believe, Good Outcomes Take Time” I believe that good outcomes take time. Do you believe this? I believe this because in my 8th grade year, I tried out for high school cheerleading and didn’t make it. I decided that I will try out again next year. When I was going to tryout I was really nervous, but I was also excited. I tried out and made it!  Each and every morning I want to drink coffee or sweet tea and go outside and watch the sunset.Going outside and watching the sunset would motivate me to make sure I pay attention to the sky and be excited throughout the day. What directs my actions and decisions is thinking ahead of how I want my life to be. Doing this will plan out my life for how I want it in the future, it will also help me set goals for myself and accomplish the goals. What gives me a sense of satisfaction at t...

  I believe philosophy must not be studied. There is no real way to determine thoughts, as everyone is unique.  My personal philosophy contains these things: I wake in the morning, not wanting to get up at all. I really have no purpose. Although, I really want to wake up believing „today’s going to be a wonderful day.“ I want to remove my complaints. My impulses are strictly based on my feelings. I need to learn to get out of my head. My sense of satisfaction is being able to rinse off my day. The feelings I have that are self-evident is sadness. I always get asked if I’m okay or depressed. My beliefs are very loose. I never stick to things I want to believe in. My philosophy measures lower than anyone I know. I don’t love myself enough.

I’m sure you’ve had at least one person give you a weird look, even though you don’t know who they are or who they are. They just judged you on appearance. They believe in a stereotype. Regardless of this, or how common it is, there is no such thing as a universally true stereotype. This is a simple belief, and even if people disagree, they cannot prove it wrong. It is a fact. You can say all people of [group] are [thing], but you’re wrong. If you’re right, it’s not a stereotype. And if it’s not a stereotype, it's not an issue. It is then not an opinion, which may be offensive, put simply. If I said “All adults are rude,” I’d be wrong. That’s a simple stereotype. Point out even a single outlier, and you’ve proven someone wrong in their stereotypical beliefs. One moment I can point out here that I’ve had to learn this was when I was playing an online game, and when I tried to talk to someone they said something rude. I don’t remember what they said, but I eventually got it out if ...

  Have you ever wondered what your this I believe is? Well it is something that I truly believe in. I believe that helping people is good and it will always come back. This I believe. My personal philosophy is helping people in need. I believe that kids in need should get as much help as they need. This is my belief because kids should not be ignored. Kids are the new generation and if I as a person were to treat kids with disrespect they might turn their backs on the world. Some things I like to help others with is schooling because some people don’t also know how to do certain things like math, language, and science. I also like to help people with getting better from sickness. When you help people with sickness they will keep talking about how you helped them get better and then soon they will be helping you.  I use it in daily life by making sure everybody knows what they are doing. My goal is to keep helping people and making sure that they graduate. This guides my friend...

  How do you get through life everyday? Life can be hard and sometimes I feel alone. Occasionally, I think that I have no one and that I am walking alone. However, I believe that God will always guide me through it and never leave me by myself. This I believe. This is my philosophy for a lot of reasons. The main reason being that if God wasn’t guiding me through life, my life would fall apart. He has changed my life in many ways, but an example of how he has guided me through life is when I had lost my grandma. Before my grandma passed away, I wasn’t going to church and my life was just there. However, right before she passed, she asked me if I would start going to church so that she could see me one day. Although I hate that he took her, I believe he did it so that I would start giving my life to him. He guided me and helped me become a better version of myself. I started going to church and even though it was hard, he gave me friends to help me and sent me to an amazing church ...

  Empathy  “I will never walk in your shoes, and you will never walk in mine, and we shouldn't have to in order to empathize with each other.” Madison Beer wrote this in her memoir. I completely agree with her. I believe that empathy is one of the most important things. I don’t think you should have to go through it yourself to be able to empathize with someone who is. Most people don’t know it but empathy is an amazing gift. People will sit there and preach about how they are there for others and how they have so much empathy. But the moment one of their family or friends try to talk to them they make it about themselves or even worse say it's too much for them. That's not empathy, that's not even being a good person.  When my grandma was dying all I wanted was someone to talk to, someone to understand. The morning of the day she died was probably one of the worst mornings of my life. She wasn’t dead yet I woke up to my mom running around. She had come into my room...