Alyssa is a 13-year-old girl who was born in Portland, Oregon and now lives with her father, sister, and two brothers in a new home. She enjoys hiking, shopping, traveling and running in her free time. Her career aspirations are to become either a lawyer or a chef. Alyssa has many life goals that include graduating high school, traveling the world, getting married, having children, climbing a mountain and retiring as a photographer. She views herself as an important person because she helps raise her brothers and supports her family.

1. Alyssa PendletonAugust 26, 2010Period 4About Alyssa .

2. IntroductionMy name is Alyssa.I am 13 years old.I was born in Portland, OR.I lived in Oregon until this Summer.I have a fish named Jasper.I love the Summer, but hate the heat.

3. My family.My Mom is Kristi.My Dad is Josh.I have a 14 year old sister.I have an 8 year old brother.I have a 2 year old brother.My Mom and 8 year old brother live in Oregon.I live with my Dad, sister, brother, and step-mom.

4. Hobbies.I love to hike.I love to go shopping.I would go to the beach any day.Traveling is one of my favorite things. I go running every day.

5. Career Aspirations.When I grow up I want to be either a lawyer or a chef.Being a lawyer seems really fun and I love being right.I love cooking. Whenever I get the chance, I cook.Being a lawyer makes good money.Being a chef seems like fun.

6. Why I chose Galileo.I didn’t choose this school.It was my home school.They wouldn’t let me go to North.But my Dad thought this school would be better for my future.

7. Life Accomplishments.Age 15: Go to Disneyland.Age 16:Graduate my Sophomore year with at least a B.Age 17: Graduate my Junior year with an A average.Age 18: Graduate High School with a scholarship.Age 19: Travel the world in one Summer.Age 20: Either go to Law School or Culinary School.

8. Life Accomplishments cont.Age 25: Get married and live in California or Florida.Age 30: Have a career as a lawyer or a chef. (Have 2 kids.)Age 35: Climb a mountain.Age 40: Run a marathon.Age 45: Go to Paris with my husband.Age 50: Retire and be a photographer.Age 55: Hopefully have grandchildren.Age 60: Adopt a child.Age 70 +: Live the rest of my life.

9. I am important.I am important because I am a big sister. I help raise my 2 little brothers.I am important because I help my family members get through hard times.I am important because I taught my 8 year old brother how to read when he was in Kindergarten.I am also important because people care about me.