sadness

After watching the news, and watching how the people in Haiti suffered realy makes me sad because they lost many family members. There were many poor before the earthquake, and I can imagine now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch#v=V_s4UMLm8LM&feature=related

happiness

When I think of my unforgetable trip I made to Singapore, I always smile. I remember all the new friends I met and the good experiences I had.

http://www.youtube.com/watch#playnext=1&playnext_from=TL&videos=ea7bKbm1-eo&v=-DUY-pLeJCw

Fear

Since I was a child, I enjoyed practicing gymnastics every day. But, I had a fear which was to fall off when I was in the air and hit my head or get injured.

http://www.youtube.com/watch#playnext=1&playnext_from=TL&videos=M_x5kgu_pVw&v=iqIjWB1PfVk

Discuss the role of language and reason in history

Opinion: Language is important in human history

Without language, the entire world would be a confusion. Language is important in history because it helps people communicate and know their differences and similarities. Also, it contributes to education and investigation as well as informing people of new generations of past activities that have made a change in human history.

http://www.sfgov.org/site/uploadedimages/elections/Voting/Select_Language.jpg

Opinion: Decisions are based on a well reasoned analysis

Reason is important in history because all the decisions that have been made over the years obey to the analysis of different variables that help you conclude with the best decision. Therefor a well made decision must be based on the analysis or reasoning of different variables. For example nine eleven, the attack to the twin towers, which was caused by terrorists. This made the US government analyze what happened and then increase security, not only in the US but in the whole world.

http://www.israelnewsagency.com/cherney911terrorism.jpg

Thermopylae War

Thermopylae was a pass the Greeks tried to defend in battle against Persians led by Xerxes, in 480 B.C. The Persians won the Battle of Thermopylae. Xeres wanted to expand Persia, so he went to Greece and won most of Greece's mainland. When he finished and conquered, he decided to burn Athens. After this, the Allied navy at Artemisium received news of the defeat at Thermopylae. Since their strategy required both Thermopylae and Artemisium to be held, and given their losses, the Allied navy decided to withdraw to Salamis. In short, they were able to get what they wanted, fought for it, and finally obtained their land.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Thermopylae

Spanish American War

On April 21, 1898, the United States declared war against Spain due to the sinking of the Battleship Maine in the Havana harbor on February 15, 1898. The U.S. also supported the struggle of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines for independence against Spanish rule. Many people desired freedom above everything. Even though all they wanted was freedom, the outcome of this war were the deaths of many and the future conflicts between the U.S and some european countries. The war cost the United States $250 million and 3,000 lives, 90% which perished from yellow fever, typhoid fever and other infectious diseases.

http://www.paspanishamericanwar.com/war.html

Cold War
The Cold War began after the World War Two. The conflict was between the United States and The Soviet Union. It was the major force in world politics for most of the second half of the twentieth century. The United States and the Soviet Union were the only two superpowers following the Second World War. The Cold War world was separated into three groups. The United States led the West. This group included countries with democratic political systems. The Soviet Union led the East. Cold War tensions increased, then eased, then increased again over the years. There were some changes when both sides tried to influence political and economic developments around the world. The Cold War also affected the middle east. In the 1950s, both east and west offered aid to Egypt to build the Aswan High Dam on the Nile River. The west canceled its offer, however, after Egypt bought weapons from a communist government. Perhaps the most central conflict of the Cold War, probably the defining conflict, was the division of Germany. Over all, the major events of this period including; the development of the hydrogen bomb, the nuclear arms race, détente, nuclear proliferation and the nuclear world after the end of the Cold War.

http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/cold_war.htm

The variety of paintings I found in the art exhibition were quite interesting, especially this one. I really like the message the artist conveys and most of all the colors he used.

Origin of my name

Origin: Spanish
Meaning: The Spanish name Suyapa means - a village in Honduras

Maria

Origin: Spanish

Meaning: Star of the sea

Hasbun: comes from a palestinian village named Al-Hazboun, the village was near Belen, where my grandparents, and all of their ancestors were born.

Origin: Arab


Why I was named Suyapa...
The reason I was named Suyapa was because of my mom. She was named that way because she was born the day we celebrate as "El Dia de la Virgen de Suyapa".

Famous Person Named Suyapa:
La Virgen de Suyapa



















www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Suyapa
www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Maria

I love my grandparents, but my grandma, my mom's mother, is a prominent part of my life. I will always try to support her in every problem she confronts until the day she is gone.

The unforgettable trip I made to Singapore completely changed my life. Besides the fact that I had the chance to experience a totally different culture, I got to meet people from other countries that I will never forget.

Table Tennis is a vital aspect of my life because it not only provides me with an excellent hobby but also gives me the chance to visit and learn more about other cultures. Also allows me to have friends all over the world.

Friends are relevant to me because they help me when they can and I know I can always count on them. I will never never forget my long life friends.

My family is important to me because they have always been there for me, supporting me on every decision I make. Without them I would not be the person I am today.