My Reality in 2013
I’ve changed since 2013, and so has my education, relationships, and more. I decided to post about what’s different in my life now, and about what has been happening lately.
How My Homeschool is Now
My mom and dad got a big book with lined paper and wrote some math problems and other things. Right now I’m starting long division. My mom and dad want me to do Piano Marvel – a program that teaches you the piano every day – so I get good at piano. Here is a picture of my homeschool book. I got a green book and Marie got a red one.

What I like to do
I am not so interested in drawing anymore. I found what I really like is singing, writing and reading. I do still really really enjoy drawing but I am getting interested in other things. I wrote a book with a great lesson called the “Ugly Lady.” I’m making Illustrations for it too.
Parties
We have been having lots of parties lately. Yesterday my dad did a piano concert. 50 or more people came to see the concert! I guess we have a lot of friends. 🙂 All the kids were downstairs watching a movie, while the adults watched Dad. My best friend Naomi came to the concert. We haven’t seen each other for a while, so I was really happy to see her again.



Things I’ve Made
I’ve designed my own clothes that the tailor might make for me! The people are really cute that I made to be models. 🙂 Here is a picture.


The Ugly Lady
There was once an old lady who often got laughed at because she was so ugly. She shared what she had with the neighborhood, even though she had very little. All her teeth fell out except her two front teeth. Her dress was made of old kitchen rags, and she had a bald spot right on top of her head. But she didn’t care! All she cared about was her kindness. One day she decided to help the workers pave the road. After the old lady was done, the workers asked the old lady if she would take some money for being so thoughtful. The old lady refused and said, “I don’t take money but I do take love.”? The next day, the old lady woke up on her park bench and decided to eat breakfast. She picked some berries off the bush and saved some for the neighborhood. She sat back down on her bench and then thought, why am I in bad shape when everybody else is in good shape? She thought for quite some time. Then a boy came and sat by her side. They chatted for a while until the old lady asked, “Why am I in bad shape when everybody else is in good shape?” The little boy paused and then said, “I think it is because you take too much care of others, but not of yourself.” The little boy got off the bench and said goodbye to the old lady. Six weeks after that, she decided to try it. She picked up a toothbrush and brushed her wobbly tooth. She never used a toothbrush before. The ugly lady brushed and brushed until a bright light went into her mouth. Her teeth were not wobbly anymore, and all her teeth were back! Then she saw a fairy appear out of the bushes. I made your teeth appear. I am the tooth fairy! You brushed your teeth for the first time! Make sure to do the other parts of your hygiene and live a healthy life. Then, the fairy and the old lady and most of the other people lived a happy life.
Hope you liked this post! Love you all!!!
I am always so amazed to see the things you create, Emily. I am one proud Mama, that’s for sure. 🙂 I really love your creativity with those fashion pages, and I love your Ugly Lady story too. You are such a smart, talented girl. I love how hard you’ve been working in homeschool. You’re making such great progress!
What great fashion designs Emily! 🙂 Would love to see some photos if you manage to get a tailor to make them for you!
Emily, you come from a very talented family that loves to explores places, people and things. It’s no wonder that you are doing the same and following your interests. I would love to see some of the clothes you will have made!
Hi Emily!
I don’t know if you remember us from our time in Bali – we met you at Taco Casa and my daughter is Savannah (Mangkin). You were at school when we came over for a play date.
I love your designs and wanted to say thank you for being an inspiration and light! I also loved your story – I hope to read more! I will show your drawings and stories to Savannah when she is old enough and remind her of her life in Bali – we are now back in the United States (after 12 years abroad for mommy!).
Enjoy your time!!
Your clothing sketches look very colorful! I’d love to see them made into clothes you can wear… they’d be perfect for Bali. I’m so happy to hear about all the things you’re doing and learning. You’re growing into such a smart, talented, creative and kind girl.
The ugly lady story was great. Thanks for taking time to share your gifts!
Love you : )
I really like your story about the Ugly Lady. I love to see how your love and compassion for others is portrayed in your stories.
I think your designs are really great and I would love to see them made and you wearing them, so if you ever have an outfit made be sure and take and post pictures.
Love you lots
You did such a great job on your clothing designs and on your story, Emily! And I love the message in your story about making sure we take care of ourselves before trying to take care of others. You’re also singing and writing some music music and videos lately, too (I’m thinking about your documentary.) Maybe you could put all of those on your blog, too. I’m so happy to see all the great things you’re creating and the ways you’re expressing yourself. You continue to surprise us. 🙂
Emily- you are such an inspiration! I have a 2 year old and I always knew I wanted to home school and travel. It’s inspiring to see the depth of your creativity and self-reflection. I look forward to seeing more blog posts. Here is a little saying that I sing to my son at night,
“May the long time sun shine upon you, all love surround you and the pure light within you guide your way on”. Our planet lights up when we all share our gifts! Love, Kate
The Ugly lady is a pretty story 🙂 Encore encore!