1. About me Who am I By: Ari Thomas 9/4/14

2. Becoming a chef My dreams of growing older is for me to become a chef. The reason on why I would like to become a chef is because I like to cook and bake. I thought about becoming a chef when I was in 4 th grade.

3. Becoming a chef Cont. What I will have to do in order for me to become a chef is that I will have to work hard in school and get a high school diploma. Another thing I will have to do in order for it to happen is to probably go to college. I probably will be an executive chef when I am older.

4. Fishing I went fishing this summer with my family in Acadia Maine. I thought that it was fun to go fishing this summer. I like fishing because it is great to fish.

5. Cross Country / Track Teams In the fall when school starts I run cross country. I really like running because it is great to compete against other teams and students especially teams. I run the track team in the spring season. I also like to run the track team because it is great.

6. Baking I liked baking because it is really fun to bake products such as breads, cakes, pastries, and other stuff. My most favorite thing to bake is cakes and breads. I also have made brownies, cookies, and tortes which has a great taste.

7. Basketball I have liked basketball since I was a little kid. I have played basketball at my town basketball court. I have also took basketball lessons at the Waltham YMCA. I think that basketball sounds fun to play.

8. Cooking I like cooking because I think it is great to learn about cooking. I cook at home a lot with my family. I have been to cooking classes before. I also like learning about grilling and frying and other techniques that are used in cooking.

9. Biking On the weekends I go biking around my neighborhood. I also bike in Maine during the summer. I really have liked biking since I was in 4 th grade.

10. Kayaking I also like kayaking in lakes and in New Hampshire. I had a fun experience when I was Kayaking in the lake in New Hampshire. I have kayaked with my friends before in 5 th grade.