Rules of the Game by Amy Tan
In the story Rules of the Game a little girl named Waverly Jong received a Chess board as a Christmas present. She instantly fell in love with game and began to practice daily. One day she stumbles upon elderly men playing Chess in the park. Waverly and one of the older men click. She realizes the man has great strategy, and wisdom of the game. He teachers her to become unbeatable. Waverly begins traveling all over the city winning tournaments.
Theme: Practice makes perfect.
Setting: Waverly Jong grows up in Waverly place in San Francisco, Chinatown. She is a less fortunate child who lives above a bakery.
Rising action: Waverly continuously is winning tournaments.
Minor Conflict: Waverlys mother is always breathing over her shoulder affecting her concentration.
Major Conflict: Waverly feels like her mother is exploring her
Climax: Waverly is fed up with her mother dragging her around Saturdays bragging about her accomplishments.
Falling action: She decides to run away from her mother.
Resolution: Waverly runs away for two hours and returns home to her family. Her family is upset with her and ignores her.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Red Lobster Review
Red Lobster is one of my person favorite restaurants of all time. I am a big shrimp lover. Even if you do not like shrimp they're many other delicious choices to select from. Red Lobster has many locations but the one I dine the most at is located in Southgate, Michigan. This location is for the most part pretty busy so make sure you have time to wait for a table. Red Lobster is a family friendly restaurant. The age group ranges from newborns to elderly adults. The atomosphere is always good. You are always greater with a warm welcome when you walk through the doors. Depending on the time of day or night you'll be dinning could depend on how our the noise could be inside and during your visit.
Red Lobster is busiest during your typical dine hours. This could also affect how long of a line you will have in order to be seated. The wait could range anywhere from ten minutes to forty five. On your average week day the wait should be no longer than fifteen minutes. The wait time during the weekends is usually longer. On holiday such as Valentines day the wait could be several hours or possibly booked with reservations.
Once you have been seated and treated you waitress/waiter will take your drink order. If you are over twenty one they have an awesome list of specialty cocktails. My personal favorite is the top shelf margarita. When your server returns with your drinks they will have a basket of the most delicious mouth watering cheddar biscuits. You can snack on them while you look over the menu. The menu has a wide variety of different seafood. If you do not like seafood this will not be a place you like to eat. They have awesome appetizers, dinner, and desser. Some of my favorite dishes at Red Lobster is the Signature Shrimp Cocktail, Roasted Maine Lobster Bake, and Crab Linguini.
Every time I have dinned at this location my food is always hot and fresh. The service is always great and the overall experience I would rate five stars. I have never had a bad experience here or bad service. The average price of the bill ranges from thirty to sixty dollars depending on what I order and what my boyfriend orders. If you are looking to go out with your significant other or family I would recommend Red Lobster. If you want to take a look at the menu before you eat here they have a website available as well. If you google coupons you can also print coupons to get a free appetizer ect.. When your headed out next to have dinner check out Red Lobster. You will not be sorry I promise.
People Who Have Inspired Me
A few people who have inspired me in life are my boyfriend, mother, and Oprah.
The first person i'd like to talk about is my boyfriend Albert Allan Bokor. Over the past few months I've been going through a lot. During the transition of buying my first home and moving. He has helped me build all my new furniture and also taught me skills I will have for a life time. On top of going to school and taking five classes this semester and continuing to tell me to study hard. I've been stressed out, over whelmed, and moody. He has been by my side during the whole process. Pushing me daily to stay focused and motivated. Many days I've felt like giving up and he continues to keep pushing me. He makes me work harder towards my dreams and goals. We have the best time together were always laughing and being goofy. He is not only my best friend but always an amazing boyfriend. This March we will be taking a vacation to Miami, Florida for five days. I'm so beyond excited to create even more memories.
“I no longer believed in the idea of soul mates, or love at first sight. But I was beginning to believe that a very few times in your life, if you were lucky, you might meet someone who was exactly right for you. Not because he was perfect, or because you were, but because your combined flaws were arranged in a way that allowed two separate beings to hinge together.” - Lisa Kleypas
The second person I'd like to talk about is my mother Dawn Marie Lancaster. She is my absolute best friend in the whole world. She has been by my side for everything and life and guided me. She is the strongest, hardworking, caring, and genuine person ever. She will help anyone in the world at any point. She is willing to help anyone and any time. She has a lot of friends who rely on her. She is the back bone for my family. She takes care of my Grandparents as well.
I couldn't ask for a better mother. She raised me working two jobs to provide for me as a single mother. She worked long hours and still manage to be home for me cooking dinner and helping me with homework. She attended every single cheerleading competition, dance competition, and anything else I wanted to try growing up. She spoiled me like the little diva I was growing up. Now we get to travel and enjoy margaritas in Vegas.
“A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden fall upon us; when adversity takes the place of prosperity; when friends desert us; when trouble thickens around us, still will she cling to us, and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels to dissipate the clouds of darkness, and cause peace to return to our hearts.” - Washington Irving
The third person I would like to talk about is Oprah Winfrey. She is a strong, bold, and independent woman. She is a woman's right advocate and also takes a big stand for African American woman as well. One of my favorite quotes from Oprah is "I don't think of myself as a poor deprived ghetto girl who made good. I think of myself as somebody who from an early age knew I was responsible for myself, and I had to make good." Oprah Winfrey grew up in Kosciusko, Mississippi with her mother. She was sexually assaulted by several family members.
She moved to Tennessee to live with her father where she attended Tennessee State University. She worked for a small local television station where she was recruited to Chicago. In Chicago she hosted her own television show in the morning. She became a huge hit and then landed a show on ABC. Within the first year she grossed 125 million dollars. She created the Oprah Winfrey Show which she air for twenty five seasons 1986-2011. She is a huge inspiration to me for focusing on your dreams. She knew what she wanted from a young age and strived for her future. She became the worlds first richest black women.
Oprah has also received many awards here is a list. Academy Awards
- 1986: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress: The Color Purple: Nominated
- 2015: Academy Award for Best Picture: Selma: Nominated
Acapulco Black Film Festival
- 1999 - Black Film Award for Best Actress: Beloved : Nominated
Emmy Awards
- 2014 Won
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Special Class Series Super Soul Sunday (2011)
- 2011 Won
Special Recognition Award
- 2002 Nominated
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Special Class Special A Prayer for America: Yankee Stadium Memorial (2001)
- 1999 Nominated
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk Show Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk/Service Show Host Tied with Rosie O'Donnell for The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996). Nominated Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk Show The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
- 1997 Won
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk Show The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986) Nominated Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk Show Host The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
- 1996 Won
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk Show The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986) Nominated Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk Show Host The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
- 1995 Won
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk Show The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986) Shared with: Outstanding Talk Show Host The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
- 1994 Won
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk Show The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986) Shared with: Outstanding Talk Show Host The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
- 1993 Won
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Children's Special ABC Afterschool Specials (1972) For episode "Shades of a Single Protein". Outstanding Talk Show Host The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986) Nominated Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk/Service Show The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
- 1992 Won
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk/Service Show The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986) Outstanding Talk/Service Show Host The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
- 1991 Won
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk/Service Show The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)Outstanding Talk/Service Show Host The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
- 1990 Nominated
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk/Service Show Host The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986) Outstanding Talk/Service Show The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
- 1989 Won
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk/Service Program The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)Nominated Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk/Service Show Host The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
- 1988 Nominated
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk/Service Show Host The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
- 1987 Won
Daytime Emmy Outstanding Talk or Service Show Host The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)Golden Globe Award
- 1986: Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture : The Color Purple : Nominated
Jefferson Awards for Public Service
- 1998: S. Roger Horchow Award for Greatest Public Service by a Private Citizen[3]
NAACP Image Award
- 1989: Award for Outstanding News, Talk or Information - Series or Special|Outstanding News, Talk or Information - Series or Special: Oprah Winfrey: On Location in Forsythe County
- 1991: Entertainer of the Year
- 1999: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Motion Picture: Beloved: Nominated
- 2005: Hall of Fame
- 2015: Outstanding News/ Information (Series or Special): Oprah's Lifeclass: Pending
- 2015: Outstanding Talk Series: Oprah Prime: Pending
- 2015: Outstanding Variety (Series or Special): Oprah's Master Class: Pending
- 2015: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Selma: Pending
Peabody Award:
- 1995: Personal Award
People's Choice Awards
- 1988: Favorite Talk show Host: Won
- 1997: Favorite Female Television Performer: Won
- 1998: Favorite Female Television Performer: Won
- 2004: Favorite Talk show Host: Won
- 2005: Favorite Daytime Talk Show Host: Nominated
- 2006: Favorite Daytime Talk Show Host: Nominated
- 2007: Favorite Talk show Host: Nominated
- 2008: Favorite Talk show Host: Nominated
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Primetime Emmy Award[edit]
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Things to do before I die..
My number one thing to do on my bucket list is to go hunting in other countries of the world. I want to hunt wild animals such as Elephants, Zebras, Lions and other exotic animals. Hunting is a huge hobby of mine. I believe hunting is such an awesome skill to have. In order to be able to hunt and kill your own food in order to survive. This is a skill that no one can take away from you.
Number two on my bucket list is to stay the night in a tree stand in the middle of the jungle. I believe this would be such an amazing and unique experience. You would be able to see so many different type of creatures, reptiles, and animals. The smell of things you've never smelt. The fear of being in a jungle would also be fun. I don't know anyone who has ever done this which would also be an added bonus.
Number three on my bucket list would to be stomping on grapes to make wine at a Vineyard. I believe this would be such a rare experience. I personally do not know anyone that has ever done this before. When I think about doing this all I can think about is the texture between my toes. Would it feel like the mucky sand at the bottom of the lake?
Forth on my bucket list to do would be horse back riding in the ocean. I would love to do this in Fiji. I have always dreamed to horse back ride and how romantic it would be. This would be a great thing to do on a honeymoon. Such a beautiful scenery and moment.
Number five on my bucket list would to be dance in the rain. I think this would be such a fun time listening to the the thunder from a distance. Splashing around in puddles and really feeling nature.
Number six on my bucket list would be staying in a over water bungalow in French Polynesia. The resorts are absolutely to die for. I believe the underwater sea life would be such a unique experience. I've never seen a shark but I would love to see one in person instead of over the television. The water is so beautiful and crystal clear.
Number seven on my bucket list is to watch the Victoria's Secret fashion show in person. This would be such a great experience especially with my obsession shopping there. I own half the store at least.
Number eight on my bucket list is to swing on the edge of the world in Ecuador. This would be such an adrenaline rush.
Number nine on my bucket list is to attend a formal masquerade ball. I would love to dress up in a super fancy dress and wear a mask so no one knows me. This is one of the coolest party ideas.
Number ten on my bucket list is to travel to Paris with my love and add a locket to the bridge of love. This is such a beautiful bridge full of love. To travel here and leave my mark would be unforgettable.
Number eleven on my bucket list would be to travel to Key West, Florida and scuba drive a ship wreck. The amount of aquatic life underwater and up close would be so breathe taking.. Just hope no shark sneak attacks me while i'm there.
Number twelve on my bucket list would to be traveling to Sweden. I want to stay at the Ice Hotel. Where ever single thing is made of glass inside even the light fixtures. I think this would be super cold but super cool. Even though I absolutely hate being in the cold.
Number thirteen on my bucket list would to be to visit the Giza Necropolis in Cairo, Egypt. This is the area of the ancient monuments which includes the three pyramid complexes known as the Great Pyramids and the massive sculpture known as the Great Sphinx. I don't know anyone who has visited Egypt or seen the Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx.
Monday, January 18, 2016
ME BY THE NUMBERS
My name is Brianna L. Lancaster. I am 21 years old.
I am majoring in Business Administration at Wayne County Community College. After I finish my associates degree I plan to switch colleges. I want to pursue a bachelors degree for Business Administration at University of Michigan-Dearborn.
I received a high-school diploma in 2012 from Westwood Cyber High-school Dearborn, Michigan.
I have a total of five tattoos. This one is located on my right ribs. The quote says It is what it is in Spanish.
My mother Dawn is my number one person in the world. I am so blessed to have such a beautiful, strong, genuine, and hard-working lady in my life. She is my number inspiration, ride or die, an absolute best friend ever. She raised me as a single mother and worked hard to provide for me. She taught me to believe in myself and be the best person I can be. I could never tell her or thank her for all her love and sacrifices she has made for me.
Last year (2015) was my second time to Panama City Beach, Florida. I had such an amazing time each year with awesome people. I also got to see one of my favorite country singers Luke Bryan front row.
Not all my family is pictured above but here is a trip we took to Cedar Pointe in Sandusky, Ohio.
I have a small family which consists of 13 of us. Three of which are babies.
My baby cousin finally graduated in 2015. I could not be any more proud of him.
This is my Labra-doodle J-A-K-E hence the number four. He was born on November, 24 2013. He is the best pup I could have ever asked for. He has such a good personality and gives everyone lots of love.
This will be my third year returning to Electric Forest in Rothbury, Michigan. This weekend is shared with some of my best friends. We get to camp out and attend a three day music festival similar to Woodstock. This place has gave me so many awesome memories and friendships. I am beyond excited to return in July!
Last year I brought in the New Year by helping others. I started a donation organization in which we collected all kinds of donations and passed them out of the homeless. This opened my eyes up so much and made me realize how blessed I truly am. I met people who had true struggles in life such as how they would eat the next day? How will they stay warm in the frigid winter temperatures? People never really understand how tuff life is for homeless civilians.
In 2016 I started the year off by celebrating at Crystal Gardens. I was with my boyfriend Al and two of our closest friends Thomas and Paige. At this time we made a New Years Resolution to quit smoking today we are 17 days strong of quitting cigarettes (January 18th).
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