DREAMS IN SCRIBBLES

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Who am I?

Welcome to my world of words! I am Anaya Sheth. I am 12 and currently in 6th grade. I am writing since the age of 6. I love reading and (you guessed it!) writing. I want to be known worldwide for my writing one day.

DREAMS IN SCRIBBLES

Hopes and dreams in ink

  • WHAT’S IN A NAME?

    I read somewhere that names have powers like magic spells and I agree. My unique and cool name is Anaya Sheth. I really love my name as it means ‘topmost leader’ in Sanskrit and ‘God’s gift’ in Hebrew. I always feel like a leader, thanks to my name. I think that, sometimes, a part of me is my name. My name enlightens who I am, my personality. Like my name, I want to be a leader one day. By leader, I don’t mean in any profession or of any land but leader as a great human being and someone who brings a change to this perfectly imperfect world and to ourselves.

    Despite my love for my name, there is one thing I don’t like about my name. Many call me ‘Aanya’ or ‘Ananya’. I would prefer them to take some effort in remembering or reading my name correctly. It’s a bit of a hassle correcting them every time. This makes me want to change my name sometimes but then I remind myself that my name is practically who I am. It is the first thing people get to know about me before everything else. Juliet in Shakespeare’s play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ asks ‘What’s in a name?’. Well, I say ‘Quite a lot actually.’ After all, doesn’t your name reflect who you are? Unique, selfless, intelligent, brave, kind – it’s all in your name. Your name is part of your character, your personality, your heart and your mind. Your name is YOU. I would just like to tell everyone that, be proud of your name and show it off like you would show off the new sleek black Rolls Royce you just bought.

    –        Anaya Sheth

  • TWO ELEPHANTS BIG AND SMALL

    Two elephants big and small

    One was loved by all

    Kind and humble was she

    Far more than you or me

    With her friend she did share her food

    To no one was she rude

    All the others loved the gregarious she

    Except one rather sullen he

    He sat alone and quibbled all day

    He only had impolite things to say

    All the others neglected he

                                                        All except that lovely she  

    He always scoffed and glared

    She always smiled and cared

    He often kicked and resented

    Jovial things she forever said

    Was it enough to transform he?

    Or did he just keep on loathing all and she?

    So, Mirror mirror on the wall

    Who was big and who was small?

    –         Anaya Sheth

  • WOULD I SURVIVE THE STONE AGE?

    Creating pottery, hunting and farming

    In the Stone Age, I don’t think life would be very charming

    I would become the master of, well, nothing

    Roughing it would just not be my thing

    Roaming around with Hunter- gatherers would not be fun

    I much prefer sitting in the shade hiding from the scorching sun

    What would I do without pen and paper to write on?

    I would only have a few dusty rocks to carve on

    That’s why I think our life is a lap of luxury

    We are lazing on comfy sofas instead of climbing steep trees

    Would I survive the Stone Age?

     I may break a bone [or maybe 206] and stomp off in a rage!

    –  ANAYA SHETH

  • MY EXPERIENCE OF THE SCHOOL CARNIVAL

    Excitement was in the air. It was almost time for my first school carnival. We had worked hard to make this event flawless and memorable for all. We were making decorations since weeks. We were perfecting our speeches in our minds continuously.  Our teachers were also working tirelessly making everything better. They were pouring their heart into making this carnival a huge success. We had butterflies in our stomachs. I, especially, was a bit petrified as it was my first time handling a stall. Also, I couldn’t wait to experience this amazing carnival!

    The carnival was divided into two days. The first day was ‘The Fete Fiesta’ followed by ‘The Open House’. The Fete Fiesta would be a lot of fun as there would be games, rides and delicious food. I reached there with my parents. I met up with my friends and had a great time. We played games till our heart’s content and also won a few prizes. The energy there was electrifying. Most of all, our principal ma’am’s enthusiasm was truly infectious.  While listening to some good music by our inhouse FM station, we filled our bellies and our hearts.

    The very next day was our open house. We reached there early to make last minute preparations. We got ready with our stalls and now it was our turn to shine. Our school was a sight for sore eyes. The School Orchestra played melodious music at the entrance, welcoming everyone to this enchanting event. Every nook and corner was beautifully decorated with different themes. Our classroom was no different. The middle of our classroom was decorated in such a way that it felt as if you are walking on the riverbed and wandering in the surrounding mountains. Everyone started arriving at around 10:30 a.m. My classmates, one by one, were taking the visitors on a beautiful journey through the majestic mountains. It felt like they were weaving a story. Some of us had stalls on different concepts which we had learned throughout the year. I had a stall on ‘Similes’. I explained about similes and also played a game related to that. At first, I was feeling nervous but, after a while, I found my rhythm. A steady flow of visitors continued throughout the day. We were tired by the end of the school day but also very satisfied with our accomplishment.

    It was a great experience to have. This event surely lessened my fear of public speaking. What can I say? – I am now feeling as confident as an eagle in flight.

    –         ANAYA SHETH

  • Book Review – Wonder

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    R.J Palacio is a writer and graphic designer. She lives in New York City. ‘Wonder’ is her first novel. She went on to write three companion books to ‘Wonder.’                                                                   

    ABOUT THE BOOK

    ‘Wonder ‘is about a boy called August who is an ordinary kid in all ways except one. He was born with a facial deformity. He is homeschooled. Until now, that is! Then he enters his new school for the first time. People stare at him and say bad things behind his back. After a while, he manages to make some friends. Still, many are not nice to him. What can August do? Will his goodness win over his peers?

    What makes this book unique is that not only we get to know August’s perspective but we also see August’s friends’ and his sister’s point of view.

    This book has been published in more than 55 languages. R.J. Palacio got the idea about this book at an ice-cream shop when she saw a girl with a facial deformity.

    MY FAVOURITE CHARACTER

    My favourite character was August’s sister, Olivia. She is kind and caring and is August’s best support. She always gives him good advice that makes him feel confident.

    MY FAVOURITE PART

    I especially loved the part where August’s best friend, Jack, confronts a mean kid who had said nasty things about August. He supports August even when he himself was in trouble.

    MY THOUGHTS

    Why do we judge people on their appearance? Is it fair? Our difference and uniqueness are what makes us special. This book teaches us that we should give importance to inner beauty and not outer beauty. Be kind. Always.

    This is a brilliantly written book and a must read.

    –      ANAYA SHETH