On spring break, I am just going to stay home and relax. Mostly because I am sick of all the work we've been getting. It's really annoying when you do some SUPER HARD problems on homework, and then the teacher says that you keep it. I'm just sitting there and thinking, "What the heck? I did all that work for nothing?" It's also annoying when they don't put it on your grades. There's a reason why we do that work you know, and it's called BRINGING UP MY GRADES.

So basically, I'm just going to stay home and relax. Possibly do some other stuff to, but that's my goal. After all, the ACS test took most of my academic energy, not to mention the homework. Every time when I come home, I just plop myself on the bed, and then take a nap without even noticing. Then I wake up at like 8:00 pm, and then I frantically go around and work on my homework, which ends up making me stay up until 11:00 pm, and then oversleeping the next day. Yeah, I really need to work on that. To conclude this whole thing, on spring break, I just want to rest, stay at home, sleep, and relax the whole week. No more essays, no more Cornell notes, NOTHING!
 
My favorite topic was the Black Death. The reason is because it was mostly the main thing that caused people to die, and there were many books about it. Even Mr. Kimbley said that he read a scientific book about what would happen if the Black Death never existed.
 
I find the Black Death interesting, because most people blamed the Black Death on things they could see. They all blamed it on rats, when truthfully, it was the fleas who were spreading it. However, people back then didn't rely on logic. Also, they also didn't notice or seem to care that it was them who were spreading it even more, especially in cities. Since cities made people live closer, it made the Black Death spread faster. If it was me, I probably would've caught it too, since I liked to live where I don't feel lonely. In conclusion, I like the Black Death because it was the main problem, and it helped us learn more about what happened in the Middle Ages.

 
As I watched my uncle on his mattress, he was coughing and wheezing. Yesterday, he called me for a very important reason. He told me I had to answer the pope's call. In simple terms, I had to join in the army. 
        Many people would disapprove of this, almost all of them being bothered that I'm a girl. Girls have no rights for anything these days. However, this time we're going to break the boundaries of women and rights. After many hours of thinking and deciding, I decided to join the war. Not just to protect the land, but to also prove to people who powerful women can be. 
         As I make my way through the crowd to buy herbs for my uncle, I saw the church that the pope was in. I hesitated, but walked through to the church. I smoothed my hair and clothes, since it was expected that a noble lady should always be presentable, I walked through the church. The inside of the church was huge comparing to what it looks like on the outside. It had illuminating lights, and a big statue of a cross in the front of the room. I quietly stepped inside, to avoid disturbing the peace and silence. No one was there, it was all empty. As I stepped, I heard a splat. Blood. I realized that everyone was killed. I looked around in horror. Then I closed my eyes.

I must've been foolish to say this, but, I decided. I WILL join the army.
 
When I heard Father talking outside of the corridor with someone whom I do not know, I sensed that it had something to do with me, since I heard my name. I tapped my foot, and waited impatiently, cursing under my breath about what's taking so long. I was thirteen that time, and boy was I in for a surprise. 
         By the time my father came out, 30 minutes have passed. I was about to say something, but he stopped me by clearing his throat. This could be dead serious. "Rose, I want to conclude an offer with a powerful noble family. That offer happens to have something to do with you," he said. I furrowed my eyebrows, pushing him to go on, since I was curious of why. "You shall be married with the son of the family, and since you are the youngest, I want you to know that this is for your own good. Will you accept?" I widened my eyes at the news. I'm only thirteen and I'm getting married? This is mad! As I was about to say something again, I was pushed out of the room, and was greeted by a SLAM! on the door. It's always been like that. Telling me to make a decision, but then closing it without a word. I sighed. What should I say to him?
         A week passed, and I was in the courtyard, when I heard galloping hoofs. I looked over, shielding my eyes to see who was riding the horse. He was a rather fair looking guy, about my age. I stared as he went to the main room, and I raised my brow in curiosity. What could this lead to? I quickly went after him and I eavesdropped through the door. "....and I hope that you would accept my daughter?" I heard. I dropped my jaw. THAT was the person who I was going to marry?! Preposterous! I quickly ran out, and went into the streets
 
As I listen to Bear's tales and stories of his life, I was wondering about my own life. My past and my present. In the past, I was almost dead, and was almost killed by John Ayecliffe. Cedar is no longer the boy who I used to know, and everyone who I cherished is now dead, which is only 3 people who cared for me in my lives. Okay maybe not my father, but my mother and Father Quinell were. Presently, I am now a slave for Bear. He is mad, I tell you. He sings. He laughs. He smiles.. Sometimes I wonder if I can do the same like he can. Sing, smile, and laugh in a comfortable, easy way where no one can punish or scream at you for it. I glanced at Bear and he seems to have fallen asleep. Oh why can't I sleep peacefully like that too? This is why I envy people. Watching them live life happily.  While my life 's worth is as low as a penny taken for a tax.
         Now that I think about it, if it weren't for him I wouldn't have eaten that fat rabbit. That was the most meat I have ever eaten in my life. Bear seems a little strange, but he doesn't seem that bad. Maybe I'll possibly stick with him for a while. That seems the most reasonable thing to do at t