Dee Dee's Senses

  Chapter 1 The chill ran up my spine, whirling me around to a window overflowing with summer. I shake off the nerves and turn back to the most important work of my life. I scanned my closet for what felt like the thousandth time before finally settling on a sleek black dress that hit just above my knees. I quickly grabbed a turquoise headband, a pair of navy jeans to go with it, and a puffy jacket to protect me from the frigid 20-degree weather outside. Racing down the stairs as if I was running late, I tried to shake off the nerves that came with the last day of school at Rivers Edge Public Middle School.  "Hey, Willow Bird want some noodles? I know you like them with eggs," my mom offered.  "Nah, I'm fine," I replied, still lost in my thoughts.  "What's on your mind, my little Widowbird?" My mom asked with a smile.  "Nothing, Amma. It's all going so fast - high school and then college. I don't feel ready," I sighed and collapse...

 Hey everyone, it's been a while since I last posted.  School is taking up most of my time these days with homework and cross-country practice.  On top of that, I've been working on writing my book as a nerdy 7th grader. However, I've hit a bit of a wall with the ending and can't seem to come up with a good one.  In the following posts, I'll be sharing some of my best work so far and I'd appreciate any tips or suggestions you might have. If you'd like to get in touch with me directly, feel free to email me at:  deekshita.dirisinala@gmail.com.  I'm open to discussing any of my other posts as well. Thanks for taking the time to read this.

Hello there! I'd like to share a recipe for a delicious drink called Nyxeye Tea. You have probably never heard of this drink! I, myself learned of it today, I took one sip and I had to share it! Here are the ingredients you'll need: - Whole milk - Cocoa powder - Sugar - Chocolate chips - Whipped cream - Tea powder - Cinnamon powder - Nutmeg - Oreos - Chocolate syrup Simply follow the instructions and enjoy your tasty Nyxeye Tea! Instructions Start by making a nice swirl of whipped cream that is big enough to fit your cup on a plate. Once you have that, place it in the freezer for an hour. Next, place a pan on the stove on medium flame and add whole milk. Stir until lukewarm, then add chocolate chips and a spoonful of sugar and mix until the milk turns brown. Stir until melted, then add a spoonful of tea powder and mix. Add a pinch of nutmeg and two pinches of cocoa powder, stirring everything together. Switch the pan to low flame and mix for 6 minutes. Turn off the flame and ...

  It was never meant to be this way. A week ago I was a hotel manager barking orders at the blubbering workers. No I was never meant for this job It'll be over soon It'll be over soon I repeat the words over and over as I uneasily waited for the Kid to come back from the bathroom. This was wrong But there's nothing I can do to stop it I look at the gas mileage, it looks like we can only make it another 10 miles, might as well fill up while we can. I checked my credit card, it was spent from the 1016 miles we had covered. My senses told me If we even wanted to make it to the next town, we'd need fuel. But my heart argued something was wrong with the letter, no way. I took out the oily onyx envelope, my heart hammering in my chest. I opened it and pulled out the American Express Centurion Card. And the Warning that came with it.

 Many centuries ago, the Trojan War took place in Troy. The Greeks were attacking the city of Troy, and the war was famously described by the Greek poet Homer in his epic poem, the Iliad. The conflict began in part because of Paris and Helen. According to legend, Eris, the goddess of strife, had a golden apple that would only be given to the most beautiful goddess. The goddesses asked Paris who was the most stunning, and Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite offered him bribes. Hera offered him power over all of Greece, Athena offered him enough wisdom to rule over the world, and Aphrodite offered him the most beautiful woman to love him. Helen. Paris chose love and made the other goddesses furious.  However, Helen was already married to Menelaus, the king of Sparta. Paris visited Helen, and the two of them eloped at night, fleeing to Troy, leaving Menelaus furious. Menelaus then assembled a massive army to get Helen back. The Greeks and Trojans battled for a decade, but the Greeks coul...

The Fertile Crescent was a region that included parts of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. The area experienced a rainy season that lasted around 100 days, starting in late spring or early summer. This caused the Nile River to flood in Ancient Egypt, saturating the previously dry land around it with water and nutrient-rich soil called silt. The Ancient Egyptians used their knowledge of weather patterns and the Nile's water levels to plan their planting and harvest seasons. They were known for their irrigation technology that enabled them to cultivate crops during the dry months. Their inventions, such as dikes and canals, allowed them to divert water to the crops that needed it, resulting in higher crop yields. They grew various crops, traded grains, made linen from flax, and sustained themselves on garden crops grown in smaller plots. Cities thrived along the Nile due to its proximity to transportation, facilitating trade. The same was true for the kingdom of Kush, which used similar...

Hi there! My name is Deekshita Dirisinala, but you can call me Dee Dee. To be honest, my mind is always racing with thoughts and ideas - it's hard for me to focus on just one thing! But one thing I've always loved is books. There's something magical about them - they're filled with endless possibilities and new worlds to explore. Ever since I was little, I've dreamed of writing a book as popular as Harry Potter or Percy Jackson. But with my scattered mind, I've concluded that writing short stories on a blog might be a good place to start. Who knows, with enough practice, maybe I'll be able to write a bestseller like The Hunger Games someday! Another unexpected passion of mine is history. I know it might seem strange for someone who loves books and writing to be interested in history, but I think of it as just another type of story. It's a never-ending tale filled with battles, triumphs, and heartbreaks. By studying history, we can see patterns and learn ...