Yuma's Mural by Yuma Samarasinghe https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd en-us 2023-09-28 17:28:55 UTC 2023-10-01 19:49:09 UTC hello@padlet.com How My Sister Inspires Me ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2726368765 My sister inspires me because she is so creative! She's always thinking up some story or drawing something. Unfortunately, I haven't inherited her knack for writing.]]> 2023-09-29 17:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2726368765 How My Mom Inspires Me ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2726381957 She's always working so hard and doesn't complain! She does so much for us and I admire her persistent attitude.]]> 2023-09-29 17:33:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2726381957 Hero: Malala Yousafazi ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2726956577 Wow, I’m in a mural? This looks so cool! I’m so happy everyone’s noticing how important it is to celebrate the big victories in our goals to equalize education for all. I’m very flattered that I’m representing a hero-like character but just know that you can be one too! All you have to do is stand up for what is right and never give up on your dreams and goals.

I’m so thankful that I’ve been understood for my efforts. Sure, the prizes and the awards are nice, but I really love it when I’m represented like a leader, like in this mural. Hopefully I’m inspiring everyone to know what is right and stand up for it, especially when no one else will.


-Malala


]]> 2023-09-30 14:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2726956577 Quote ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2726975147 This is more so my own quote than someone else’s. I like to think more about the process and the effort of something I do, rather than the outcome of it.]]> 2023-09-30 15:24:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2726975147 Important Historical Event: COVID-19 ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727618635 COVID-19 was everywhere. EVERYWHERE! I spent exactly 3 days at Manor Woods Elementary, until I was whisked off for a year of virtual 4th grade. And just as quickly as I was sent there, the year was over. I was kept at the DEC (Digital Education Center) for my final year of elementary school. In total, 2 years of being stuck at home, my eyes glued to the screen. This most likely deprived myself of social experiences and being free of germophobia. ]]> 2023-10-01 18:21:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727618635 Baking, a Hobby of Mine ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727627200 I love to bake! It’s always fun to bite into something and get the rush of dopamine when you know you made it yourself! And besides…baking is delicious.]]> 2023-10-01 18:35:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727627200 Important Object ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727629778 Hello, I’m Angel, Yuma’s cat plush. You really want me to talk about her? And not me? Seriously, I thought you called me here to be a superstar. What? You didn’t? Okay, fine, I’ll talk about her, but you’re missing out on me! So, Yuma got me in Australia. She was sick, but she didn’t want to let that stop her from having a stellar vacation! She trekked to MiniSo, my store, but all the while coughing, sniffling and sneezing. But she was so happy that she got me! To make herself feel better, she brought me everywhere. Everywhere!  She even took me to the Melbourne Skydeck, the highest building  in Melbourne. I can tell you firsthand that it was sooooo scary! She wasn’t scared though, for some silly reason.She was just grinning. Kind of creepy, you know. I thought she might be planning to throw me off or something! Anyway, she lugged me through several airports to make the journey to Sri Lanka. It was hot and humid, and it puffed up my fur! A disaster, I know.  I met, like, 2,000 cousins! And all of them wanted to pet me! You can imagine how my fur looked then…but Yuma really likes me, so it’s not that bad. She’s always been very dedicated to me, and admittedly, I appreciate that. Now…when’s my interview?


]]> 2023-10-01 18:39:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727629778 Wildcard! ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727636618 I play tennis! Tennis is a pretty good sport for me. It only requires precision and accuracy, not much endurance, unless you’re playing more than 10 games. It’s also satisfying to hear the ball bounce against concrete, and to feel the neon bristles of the tennis ball as you toss it into the air!]]> 2023-10-01 18:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727636618 Hero: Mozart ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727641228 Mozart was very creative in his life. He wasn’t just playing the piano, he was painting a picture, a story, using the sounds of the piano. I can see why they call him gifted!]]> 2023-10-01 18:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727641228 Taekwondo, a Hobby of Mine ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727645642 I just got a new belt from taekwondo (upgraded a level) I’m only a yellow stripe (second level) but I’m determined to get to the red belt, which is the second highest belt, in only 3 years! I hope I can accomplish my goal.]]> 2023-10-01 19:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727645642 Important Historical Event: Wildfires ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727651009 The Canada wildfires affected America greatly. The air grew smoky and hazy, and everyone was too scared to go outside, in fear of choking. I myself have asthma, yet went to school on that day, believing it would be better to go to the hospital learning than staying home, no knowing.]]> 2023-10-01 19:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727651009 Hero: Albert Einstein ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727663100 Einstein made important discoveries that contributed greatly to the fields of science and math, and made many major achievements in his life, such as the Nobel Prize. He made many major luxuries in our life possible!]]> 2023-10-01 19:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727663100 Important Historical Event: January 6th Protests ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727668390 The January 6th protests questioned my false sense of security. When others stormed a national place of government and power, so close to home and so bent on demolition, it was frightening. They really seemed to make an impact, even though the security controlled them. They did indeed do what they came for—to scare us.]]> 2023-10-01 19:43:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727668390 Piano, a Hobby of Mine ysamar0680 https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727670706 I really do love expressing myself using the notes of the piano. I can be gentle and caring, or loud and raging. Sometimes, it’s easier to express myself with the piano than my voice.]]> 2023-10-01 19:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ysamar0680/y38qfe7ge6b19fvd/wish/2727670706