This is "Nala's Mom" here. She had a really great blog post written but unfortunately it was deleted due to some sort of technical error. Nala was quite upset so I am going to do a quick update for her.

First, she was playing with some beads that came off her necklace while lying down. Gravity and a one in a million chance combined to land a bead in her ear. When she went to retrieve the bead it pressed further down into her ear. Moral of the story - don't play with beads while lying down! A trip to the ER was both painful and unsuccessful at removing the bead. They even tried sedating her with a medicine that induces “twilight sleep”.  I know what you may be thinking "twilight sleep", she suddenly turns into a teenage vampire filled with angst and begins to fights werewolves... nope she just became loopy and semi-asleep. But I also discovered something cool.  It also acts as truth serum. For example, I always thought Nala's favorite drink was root beer but it is actually orange Fanta! I asked her about her favorite food... sushi and "chick, chick, chicken, chicken, chicken". I knew this but it was funny to hear her say it. Also confirmed, her favorite talk show is "Ellen". Does Daddy take you anywhere & then not tell Mommy? "Yes, sometimes to get a frappe or candy. Then, don't tell Mommy we were ever here!" I said, "Oh really? Does he take you anywhere else?" And she said, "YES! Hosssssss, hossssss, hospitals, hospitals, hospitals!" At which point I just cracked up because she was falling back asleep and I don't think she knew what she was saying. So, maybe it isn’t 100% accurate as truth serum.

So, today after a very expensive co-pay (dang, kids are expensive) she had to be completely sedated (as in 100% asleep) to have the bead removed. It is finally OUT!!! Her ear feels much better and we have some drops to put in it for a week. That is all. I am sure she will update on the next exciting thing in her life and hopefully no more computer errors!  Bye!   - Nala's Mom (guest writer)

Have you ever got bullied? Well, I have. Getting bullied is a horrible experience and sadly I have to share it with you. I was bullied this year at school on the bus. 3 boys bullied me because I felt sick and fell asleep. They called me sleepy head, baby, and they called me nose picker (but I'm not). I told them to stop but they didn't. When I told them to stop they said " Or what?" I thought of saying "I'm gonna get you back for this." but, I didn't. Another way someone bullied me  is when one of my classmates laughed at me for not being able to swim (but I learned last month). He called me baby but, my friends  "Lyla" and "Rose" stood up for me. They told him it wasn't nice and to stop. Later I thanked them and they said no problem. I have a strong dislike for bullying. When someone bullies me I go bonkers! Then, I say "Stop bulling me it isn't nice." Once I stood up for my friend "Aly". When we were playing, some 5th graders went up to "Aly" and started making fun of her. Then I stood up for her and said " Stop "Aly" doesn't like it. Bullying isn't nice." Then the 5th graders walked away. "Aly" thanked me. So if you see someone getting bullied, like me stand up for the person. 

Well, my brother has SPD (Sensory Processing Disorder). He is now getting occupational therapy. Okay bye bye.

During winter break on my grandma’s T.V. I found out that tropical storm Sendong had damaged parts of the Philippines. At
that instant I knew I had to do something. I couldn’t bear to see people like that. If that were me I would have wanted people to do something. So I did something.


I made up a project to collect clothes! I called it project Lots of Compassion. I told my teacher about it and he said it was a
great idea. I initially wanted only my class to collect clothes. But, my teacher wanted to make it a 3rd and 4thgrade project. Then my teacher asked the principal. My principal allowed me to make it a 3rd and 4th grade project. So, my teacher and my principal made flyers to go in the children’s mailboxes to take home and show their parents. In the end we packed 6 giant boxes full of clothes. So here is the website of the foundation that we sent clothes to: http://www.gmanetwork.com/kapusofoundation/thankyouboard


Well, goodbye!