And I still don't have one. So I took an unexpected vacation last Sunday in which I just went to bed and forgot to post. It sucked when I woke up the next day realizing that I hadn't. I decided to give myself small topics in order to write more. Not sure if you guys did this too but I went back to the first week and just saw how small my posts got as the time progressed.
No more I tell you! So the first topic is really just to give you a large summed update of me I guess. I have been doing well. We [being the ninth grade class] were just taught how to check our grades, and I am semi-proud to announce that I am passing all my classes, except Algebra. I need to bring my grade up five more points to pass and I only have eleven days to do it in. That won't be too fun. I know the material, it was just those two or three problems on each test that brought my grade down. Once that has lifted I will be doing exceptional for the first trimester. Woo!
I saw Arther Christmas on Friday, which is a cute film I must say. Really caught the inner child that believes in Santa Clause. It's also officially Christmas in the states now that Thanksgiving has passed here. I'm glad, because turkey is gross. Do you guys celebrate Christmas? If so do you have any traditions you normally do? At my house we pretty much just decorate and watch the Home Alone movies and Elf. Also, what is your favorite part about the season? Mine is the music. I'm a big fan of the caroling and all that jazz. I think one of my favorite songs is 'Walking in a Winter Wonderland'. It has always been too, not sure why.
My next set topic is tea. I quite enjoy tea, and I found eight reasons why tea is good for you. If your not a big tea drinker like me this may not pertain to you, however its my topic.
1. Tea contains antioxidants. Antioxidants are important because they help to protect our immune system. They fight against free radicals that are found in the environment and have even been shown to help slow down the effects of aging.
2. Tea contains less caffeine than coffee. An eight ounce cup of coffee has been shown to contain 135mg of caffeine while the same size cup of tea only has about 40mg. Caffeine can have negative effects on the body including raising blood pressure, irritating stomach lining, and even causing rapid heartbeat. The less caffeine you drink, the better it is for your body.
3.Drinking tea may reduce the risk of heart attack. Drinking a cup of tea a day can actually help to keep cholesterol from building up in your arteries. Blood clots that are formed from this build-up are the main cause of heart attack and stroke.
4. Tea can protect your bones. The phytochemicals that are naturally occurring in tea have been shown to help strengthen bones.
5. Tea can protect your teeth. When you don't add a lot of sugar to your tea it can actually help to protect your teeth against cavities. The reason for this is that tea contains fluoride that can keep plaque from building up.
6. Tea can keep you hydrated. The reason for this is that tea is made with water, an essential fluid that our bodies need everyday.
7. Tea has no calories. Unless you add milk or sugar, tea doesn't contain any calories. If you consume 250 fewer calories a day you can lose up to one pound a week. Tea is a good choice if you're looking for calorie-free drinks.
8. Tea boosts your metabolism. Drinking green tea can actually help you burn an additional 70 to 80 calories a day. In just one year, drinking five cups of this tea everyday can help you lose up to eight pounds.
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