Muhammed had a tough life growing up, for he was raised by his grandfather and later by his unlce because his parents had died when he was younger.  He was apart of his uncle's caravan while growing up.  When he became older, he managed a caravan owned by a weathly lady, which later became his wife.  Muhammed meditated & prayed outside of the city of Mecca, and one morning, he heard an angel's voice speaking to him about God.  He then went back to Mecca, but he only shared this information with his wife.  Later on, he started the religion called Islam.  If you were Islam, you were known as a Muslim.  
     Muhammed had very few followers at first, and was soon forced to leave the city of Mecca because people didn't like what he was teaching.  It took several years until he was allowed back in Mecca, but while they wanted him out of Mecca, the city of Medina invited him to come live in their city.  One reason, was because they wanted to be apart of his group of followers.  After a while, he was accepted back into Mecca, and Islam became the main religion of the city

     One breezy afternoon it was a normal day until, I was walking home and saw that my parents and my uncle were arguing.  When they saw me though, they suddenly stopped talking!  I started to get worried and was a little nervous and felt tension among us four.  I quickly decided to ask my mom what was going on.  Before she could answer, Uncle Kevin said that I was now old enough to join his caravan, but my parents didn't want me to.  My dad suddenly interrupted and said, " That's not true!!! We just don't think she should get into that right now."  He then turned to me, and said, " Your mother and I have chosen to let you make the decision."  I now have a lot to think about.

     In the simulation of the Roman Empire, I was a Hun Barbarian.  I was kind of nervous when I found out I would be a barbarian, but, in the end, it turned out to be really fun.  I actually was very happy with the part I got.  However, if I could've chosen, I would've picked one of the Romans because I wanted to experience what it would've been like to be taken over/destroyed by the barbarians.  Although I would've chosen to be a Roman, I was glad Mrs. Frazier picked me as a barbarian.  All in all, simulations are fun, no matter what character you are chosen to be.

    Actually, I love the book I'm reading.  It's called What Happend to Goodbye, it's a really good book.  it's about a girl named Mclean and how her parents bitter divorce effects her life.  She is a senior in high school, and for the past two years she has been moving around with her father for his work.  Her dad played college basketball at Defriese University, and certainly loves the sport.  However, after the divorce, they don't care for it as much, for Mclean's mom has twins with and is now married to the current coach.  During her time in Lakeview, she meets a boy named Dave which is her neighbor.  Her and Dave become very close friends and continue to become closer.  I would recommend that you read this book because it's an amazing book!