Monday, May 18, 2009

Princess Charming

Princess Charming











Hello, and welcome to my blog! My name is Aleena and I am a freshman.I was on July 28 in Mesquite, Texas. In my life, I want to see and experience things that will effect me in a positive way in my future. I am someone that you can always depend on. To complete a task, I always depend on the love of others and the love that I have for myself. My family plays a big role in my life. They are the ones who have helped me succeed in everything that I do. Some of my hobbies include playing tennis, Indian dance, Indian music, and spending time with my friends and family. Some of my strengths include always being on task, caring for others, and focusing on my goals. Some of my weaknesses include being a perfectionist, and managing my time.






Here are my amazing parents. My dad is a CPA, and my mom is a nurse!

























As you can see, I have a huge family! I have three brothers, Albert, Alexander, and Abraham. Albert is a sophomore, Alexander is in first grade, and Abraham is in Pre-K. It's wonderful having three brothers, but it can also get lonely since I'm the only girl!


















The Journey in Search of Knowledge




My Journey to Learn More!






My journey in life is to learn more. I want to gain more knowledge. One of my goals is to become a pharmacist, therefore, I want to go to college, and get a degree in pharmacy. This is one of many of the goals that I seek to reach. Becoming a pharmacist is so important to me because I want to earn a living on my own. I want to be an independent individual. I know that there will be many obstacles along the way, but I plan to overcome them with the help of my family, friends, and my teachers. Being victorious in this journey will greatly affect my family and friends. They will have so much pride in saying that I have achieved such an incredible goal in my life!

The Mentors




My Dance Teachers




My dance teachers Sangita Raghunathan and Radhika Ganesh have taught me so much about life itself. They have nurtured me in the world of dance and in my life. They have taught me everything that I will need to know when I step out into the real world. My dance teachers have tried so hard to make me excel in all my dance competitions, and they have definitely succeeded. They have been there for me in times of sadness, anger, and happiness. Going back to one of the most important events in my life, August 16,2008, one can clearly see that these dance teachers have impacted my life so greatly. On August 16, I had my first solo debut dance program. Both of my teachers trained me so that I would be able to perform flawlessly in my program. Even though it took a lot of hard work and dedication, it was such a great experience for my family and I. One of the instances in which one of my dance teachers, Sangita Raghunathan, has acted as my mentor is during my solo dance program. My dance teacher told me to just do my best and not be afraid of falling or forgetting my steps. This was such a great piece of advice that my teacher told me. An instance in which my other dance teacher, Radhika Ganesh, has acted as my mentor is during another program that I had. She told me to make sure that I think about how much I love to dance, and have fun on stage. Both of my teachers have taught me so much over the years, and I love my dance teachers so much!

The Threshold Guardian



My Music Teacher

This is a type of Indian string instrument that is played during music programs! My music teacher plays this instrument!


My music teacher has been and will always be my threshold guardian. My music teacher tests my knowledge in so many ways, to the point where I just break down! Even though I fall, she teaches me life lessons and helps me along the way. She has always been a very strict teacher, but she is one of the best music teachers out there. The great thing about going to music class is that it is all a huge challenge. My music teacher has made me cry and made me leap for joy. My music teacher is an obstacle, yet an ally. I still remember when I went to music class, without memorizing the new song that she had taught us. My music teacher made me sit outside of the classroom and learn the song. After that, she told me to come inside and sing it for her. One can imagine the tension that had just built up in my heart. Like I said, my music teacher gives us challenges, and we must face them without hesitation. My music teacher has helped grow in the study of Indian music and in life. The great thing about my music teacher is that she also teaches us life lessons! She always tells us that once we do our part, it is all in the hands of God. My teacher isn't even Christian, yet we share the same morals and values. I am truly grateful to God for giving such an amazing and wise music teacher!

The Shadows in my Life!

My Shadows









One of my shadows is definitely chocolate! Chocolate is a shadow in my life because it's not good for you health! Chocolate helps me when I'm sad and happy.One reason why chocolate is my shadow is because it stops me from remaining healthy, and maintaining a healthy weight. Of course, no girl can live without chocolate! It's great to have once in a while!





Facebook is a shadow in my life because it causes me to waste my time. When I don't have homework, I am always on facebook. Facebook, in a way, can be very dangerous, and unfortunately can put your life in danger if you do not pay careful attention to the people that you add as friends. Facebook is a shadow in my life because it stops me from completing certain tasks!










Television has always and will always be a shadow in my life. Television also stops me from completing my goals. If I'm not doing homework or on facebook then I'm probably watching television. Television is also horrible to watch all the time, because it can show inappropriate images that is not good for a teenager girl, like me, to be watching. Unfortunately, most of the television shows do not make a positive impact on my life in anyway what so ever! Television has not necessarily made a positive impact in my life!









The Tricksters


My Little Brothers......Of Course!


My little brothers, Alexander and Abraham, are the tricksters in my life. They are the ones who bring the joy and laughter into our lives. Alexander is seven, and Abraham is five, and yes, they are really mischievous. I still remember when I was practicing my dance, Alexander would come and watch me. Well, Indian dance is all about telling a story, therefore, I was pretending to cry. Alexander ran up to my dad and said "She dancing, crying, and I'm getting scared!" Alexander is the sweetest brother in the house. Yet, he can be such a trickster. Abraham has also had his share of jokes. Hopefully, the people who are reading this have heard of Saturday Night Live. Well, there was one episode about a girl named Gilly. She is such a freaky character! My little brother started imitating her! He started saying the exact same lines as her, and he even made the same face as her! What an actor! My little brothers are the ones that I go to when I need a little laugh. I am so glad that I have these two little ones in my life!

My Loyal Companions

My Friends!






These are my loyal companions, or in other words, my best friends! My friends are the people that I can depend on. My friends are the people that I can share secrets with and talk to openly and freely. My friends have helped me in so many ways that one could not even imagine. My loyal companions help me overcome any obstacles that come in my path. For example, Joslin always helps me on my math homework. She is the main reason for why I am making the grades that I am in my math class. Without her assistance, I wouldn't have been able to do well in my math class. She has been one of my most supportive friends throughout my freshman year in high school. My friends have always been there for me and always will be. Sure, we have our ups and downs, but at the end of the day, I know they'll always stay by my side!