4th Post- Revision

Three summers ago I took a trip to North and South Carolina with my boyfriend to see his family and stay at a beach house. This was one of the best times of my life! We ate at awesome restaurants and went to fun shops, but one of the things that stuck out most in my mind was the day we went to the beach and swam in the ocean.

It was a perfect day for the beach I was so excited! It was a hot day without a cloud in the sky. Normally, I don't like going out too far into the ocean, I get really scared of the crazy sea creatures (sharks especially) that could bite or touch me when I can't see them, it's the creepiest feeling ever. There had been no recent shark sitings at this beach, so somehow, everyone convinced me to swim out there and jump over waves with them.

I was reluctant to go out further and further into the ocean but everyone else was way out there so I figured it would be alright, but only if I had a boogie board to assist me so I could float on top of the water away from the weird sea creatures. It was fun for awhile, but I couldn't erase the fear of something rubbing up against my leg or worse, biting me. There were about 6 of us out there swimming. I looked over and there was a huge wave coming in that we were going to jump over and all of a sudden I looked again and there was a big, nasty, toothy shark that poked it's ugly ferocious head out of the wave. I was stunned. I couldn't say or do anything I was so scared.

Thankfully, my boyfriends brother Bryce who was really close to the shark yelled at everyone and we all got out of the water in lightening speed. If you haven't tried running full speed out of shoulder deep water, I will tell you right now this was no easy thing to do. I thought I was going to trip in the water and the shark was going to eat me. Luckily no one got hurt.

Turns out, only three of us saw the shark and no one believed that I saw it because I didn't say anything but I couldn't believe my own eyes. I was about to yell shark after the shock went away, but Bryce beat me to it. This is a memory I will never forget and because of this experience I don't think I will ever be convinced to swim in the ocean again.

3rd Post- South Carolina

Three summers ago I took a trip to North and South Carolina with my boyfriend to see his family and stay at a beach house. This was one of the best times of my life! We ate at awesome restraunts and went to fun shops, but one of the things that stuck out most in my mind was the day we went to the beach and swam in the ocean.

I don't really like going out too far into the ocean, I get scared of the creatures (sharks especially) that could bite or touch me when I can't see them. There had been no recent shark sitings at this beach, so somehow, everyone convinced me to swim out there and jump over waves with them. It was fun for awhile, but I needed a boogie board to assist me so I could float on top of the water away from the weird sea creatures.

There were about 6 of us out there swimming. There was a huge wave comming in that we were going to jump over and all of a sudden I looked again and there was a big shark that poked it's head out of the wave. I was stunned. I couldn't say or do anything I was so scared. Thankfully, my boyfriends brother Bryce who was really close to the shark yelled at everyone and we all got out of the water in lightening speed and no one got bit.

Turns out, only three of us saw the shark and no one believed that I saw it because I didn't say anything. I was about to yell shark after the shock went away, but Bryce beat me to it. This is a memory I will never forget and because of this experience I don't think I will ever be convinced to swim in the ocean again.

2nd Post- All About Me

My name is Jessica Steele and im 19 years old almost 20 on February 15th. This is my second year at the U and so far it is going well. My hometown is Pocatello, Idaho. I have two amazing precious dogs, one is a miniature dachshund and the other is a chihuahua. I love to travel although I haven't been out of the country...yet. I also love to work out, play tennis and racquetball, barbecue, spend time with my family, and shop... And I have recently become addicted to guitar hero 3. My dream job is to be a professional photographer and make a lot of money. If that doesn't work out for me then interior design will work.

1st Post

A blog is a personal web journal. It allows you to freely express yourself on many different topics and ideas. Blogs can be created for many different reasons.

http://orangette.blogspot.com/ is a blog I found that I liked. This blog has great pictures and tons of recipes. My favorite picture was of one of those chocolate covered orange candies which I love called an orangette. This blog got my attention because it was different, unique, fun and has to do with food which is my favorite.

http://www.facebook.com/ is my favorite web 2.0 app. It's important because it allows you to be social. Not only does facebook connect you with the friends you already have, but it allows you to make new friends and keep in contact with every one who has facebook. I also like it because pretty much everyone who has facebook is in college or highschool and I don't think you get as many crazy stalkers trying to talk to you.