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Coronavirus Pandemic - QUARANTINED ITALIANS
Will the Pandamic Bring out our best ... or worst Qualitites?
I , too, personally can see both things happening (bringing our worst and best qualities out) on media and in our own Santa Maria town. When the corona virus situation started, I did not think it would really bring us to where we are today. After going to a Fundraiser at Apple Bee's on Saturday morning (3/7), I went to Costco next. It was a bit early so we waited in the car. I noticed so many people gathered outside which troubled me. It made me feel like something was going on, which was and I was not aware of it at that point. But in that moment, it felt like I was in one of those media videos posted about Black Friday. Once Costco opened, people grabbed their carts and were running, literally running to only one area. I was curious so I left my mom and took my sister to see what was going on. I'm not the typical person to head to the crowd if there is a fight at school, but adults running was a totally another scary thing. The bottle water area was full with carts traffic where employers shouted 2 per card. Since then, I haven't gone out to a store but I have seen multiple videos online where the people are hoarding items and even fighting, sometimes even being disrespectful to our elders or Asians because of the stereotype that they are most likely carrying the corona virus. My father usually goes out to lunch with my my mom on work days. In the afternoon, he mentioned that he saw an elder man crying, Which did hit me hard. Not a while ago, long story short, he told us about how he helped an elderly stranger get up after not being able to stand. If my father had not been there at that moment, who knew what would have happened or for how much longer the man would be laying on the floor. I agree with Bekah, it is our turn as youth members of any community around the world to take care of our world and help others around us, especially the ones who cared for us. The Colvin brothers actions were a negative outcome that prove that us, as humans beings, are bringing more worst qualities out than positives. Many people are inflating these prices to the pubic and not everyone is getting a penalty. However, I think like Erica mentioned that this pandemic has also lead us to reflect how important our family is. In addition to seeing your comment, Mr. Orlick, on Areli's post that "we need to not forget that education has, and always will be, a privilege" connects to what I had to say to Dr. Preston's journal question "How is this going to work?" Even though school turned to virtual for those who want to continue, it will show who will take that advantage given and who is determined to keep up. However, I'll keep in mind that not everyone had the same advantages. I just hope that those who do have their necessary resources would use them. But also balance their time and spend time with their families in a quality manner, not in which your there physically but not there mentally.
I personally think that it is bring the best in me in a different way in which I am learning. There are chores and assignments to balance and more responsibility. Like Miguel mentioned: on the bright side we all have more time to sleep. I am actually enjoying it, these couple of days, as I have spent time reading, going outside in the rain with my sister to chase the cats who leave their dirty, spending more time to cook meals I never thought I would because I was limited with time, and bonding again with my sisters when all 4 of us can get along. For some reason, I am not as afraid as "overacting people" seem yet. I have faith that in the end we will overcome this all together. And if it does get worse, I hope people find solutions such as start to grow their own foods and find a way to continue to grow the fields to provide food for their community with the work and contribution of the community, and trade for the sake of all of us to get along and live more peacefully economically than conducting violence as a solution in addition to the fear we already have.
PRICE CHECK - Coronavirus Pandemic
So today I will include you in my thoughts as I read an article shared by someone, which is why I would like to share it with you as I go into it.
To start off, it's published by The U.S. Sun written by Lottie Tiplady-Bishop on the 16th of March of 2020.
In the 15 second video, well, I assume is one of the brothers admits that he bought these supplies and did try to sell them for higher prices around his town, however it was higher online. Makes me think that he is one of those people who tried to sell a pack of water for more than 300 dollars; and was not even sorry.
"A PAIR of brothers who stockpiled 17,700 bottles of dollar store hand sanitizer to sell for $70 each say they have been forced to give them all away following a huge social media backlash."
This shocking footage does show fully boxes piled on top of each other, which was worth over $15, 000. Coronavirus did cause a lot of greedy people to inflate prices on the internet. I know people who won't and can't afford these higher prices when everyone else is hogging the supplies we have and that are offered at the stores.
Unsurprisingly, these brothers might be facing "legal action after a state of emergency was triggered in the state" for price gouging. Yet, it's a bit unfair they have to suffer these consequences when others are still hiding their sales with high prices. All the people who inflate these prices do deserve their appropriate penalties.
"Twitter users blasted the brothers as 'conmen' and 'snake oil salesmen."'
Connecting it back to U.S History, it reminded me of the Robber Barons with Horizontal and Vertical Integration.
"Another user added: 'When you are forced to do the right thing, is it really doing the right thing?'"
Inl life, mi
PREVIEW OF THE GREAT GATSBY
the great gatsby
- the last line of the book is arguably the most important "So we bear on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past." This line embodies the thematic conflict that defines The Great Gatsby that the American Dream is unattainable.
- Gatsby desire for success - however we define it- is evidence of the American dream, obsession, and lack of self-love and worth. Gatsby symbolizes our culture and even our desires. He isn't an outlier, because if he were, then all of us are which make us uniquely the same.
- Fitzgerald's characterization creates a tone around the theme of happiness. His attitude towards happiness is that it is false. Even with all the riches in the world, you can't be really happy. I think his attitude is influenced by love, external markers such as wealth, and trying to repair or re-live the past.
- The notion of the American dream figure prominently in this story. The readers, like my classmates and I, define the American dream as being happy, being successful and full of prosperity with a lot of opportunities. Moreover, I believe the American dream may be a good thing. It can give you the motivation to get up everyday and live the way you want. However, in reality, our world is split by classes with the wealthy making all our choices in the top. with the wealthy saying they are representing "you and me", people who are making choices based on how the way they see our lives without any knowledge of experience. In this reality, it's so rare to see any boy from a low income family to be successful.
- the last line of the book is arguably the most important "So we bear on, boats against the current, borne ceaselessly into the past." This line embodies the thematic conflict that defines The Great Gatsby that the American Dream is unattainable.
- Gatsby desire for success - however we define it- is evidence of the American dream, obsession, and lack of self-love and worth. Gatsby symbolizes our culture and even our desires. He isn't an outlier, because if he were, then all of us are which make us uniquely the same.
- Fitzgerald's characterization creates a tone around the theme of happiness. His attitude towards happiness is that it is false. Even with all the riches in the world, you can't be really happy. I think his attitude is influenced by love, external markers such as wealth, and trying to repair or re-live the past.
- The notion of the American dream figure prominently in this story. The readers, like my classmates and I, define the American dream as being happy, being successful and full of prosperity with a lot of opportunities. Moreover, I believe the American dream may be a good thing. It can give you the motivation to get up everyday and live the way you want. However, in reality, our world is split by classes with the wealthy making all our choices in the top. with the wealthy saying they are representing "you and me", people who are making choices based on how the way they see our lives without any knowledge of experience. In this reality, it's so rare to see any boy from a low income family to be successful.
THOUGHTS
Monday 3.2.20
Today, as it is collaboration day, we came out of school at 1:55. We caught the bus at the transit center by 3.
Later on in the afternoon, around 4:30ish, we were snacking on mangos and other frutas picadas. My dad sat down on the chair and began to say that something really unexplainable had happen to him today.
To start off, both my parents work together, however, my mother didn't go to work today. So, of course, we were all intrigued to know what occurred.
My father had said that he was parking his car on the site of his work where he maintains the garden and landscape. Right after getting off the truck, he notices a broken sprinkler across the street. One of his co-worker and himself walked over directly to offer their help with the broken sprinkler and knocked on the door.
An elderly woman opened and worriedly, went outside and said that her gardener was coming on Saturday. However, with the language boundary, my father couldn't quite understand. He caught fragments of her sentences understanding something about needing help with moving a bed to the bathroom or the something in the bathroom to the bedroom. My father and his co-worker were confused. The concerned and suspicious woman let them in and inside there was an a man laying on the ground. It seemed to be her partner whom she lived with.
With an angry response, the man demanded to know who these strangers were. My father noticed something on his legs like an ankle bracelet and understood the situation. The man did not want to be picked up and moved to the bed until his nurses came. My father attempted to talk to him. Yet, he seemed uncomfortable for he saw these two strangers come into his home. He trusted what appeared to be his wife as she explained that they worked across the street.
The woman asked my father and his co-worker "Where are you from?". She seemed to be speechless and really thankful. Trying to look at it in the woman's perspective, I believe it was something else explainable. You may call it coincidence. However, I believe it was God doing. The broken sprinkler could of been his sign to help this couple inside the house.
Today, as it is collaboration day, we came out of school at 1:55. We caught the bus at the transit center by 3.
Later on in the afternoon, around 4:30ish, we were snacking on mangos and other frutas picadas. My dad sat down on the chair and began to say that something really unexplainable had happen to him today.
To start off, both my parents work together, however, my mother didn't go to work today. So, of course, we were all intrigued to know what occurred.
My father had said that he was parking his car on the site of his work where he maintains the garden and landscape. Right after getting off the truck, he notices a broken sprinkler across the street. One of his co-worker and himself walked over directly to offer their help with the broken sprinkler and knocked on the door.
An elderly woman opened and worriedly, went outside and said that her gardener was coming on Saturday. However, with the language boundary, my father couldn't quite understand. He caught fragments of her sentences understanding something about needing help with moving a bed to the bathroom or the something in the bathroom to the bedroom. My father and his co-worker were confused. The concerned and suspicious woman let them in and inside there was an a man laying on the ground. It seemed to be her partner whom she lived with.
With an angry response, the man demanded to know who these strangers were. My father noticed something on his legs like an ankle bracelet and understood the situation. The man did not want to be picked up and moved to the bed until his nurses came. My father attempted to talk to him. Yet, he seemed uncomfortable for he saw these two strangers come into his home. He trusted what appeared to be his wife as she explained that they worked across the street.
The woman asked my father and his co-worker "Where are you from?". She seemed to be speechless and really thankful. Trying to look at it in the woman's perspective, I believe it was something else explainable. You may call it coincidence. However, I believe it was God doing. The broken sprinkler could of been his sign to help this couple inside the house.
GASTBY CHAPTER 9: NOTES AND THOUGHTS
CHAPTER 9
He was writing this book two years later. There was a simple statement that Wilson was a mad- man for killing someone and then eventually killing himself.
Nick was found on Gatsby side, and he was very alone.
So I tracked the responses of the other people. Most of these questions were addressed to Nick and he realized he was responsible.
Daisy had gone with Tom away and took a baggage with them. So when Nick tried to call her, he couldn't reach her.
Meyer Wolfshiem did not even answer the phone. He seemed to be busy.
Nick sent a letter and hoped the newspaper would inform others about thier loved one, however no response from Wolfshiem and Daisy.
In the letter from Wolfshiem, he had many run-on senteces which demonstrates that he he wrote it without a care or in a hurry.
Henry C. Gatz- Gatsby father, when he found out, he immediatly came. He had emphasize that the man that killed him was a mad man.
He did not want to take the body west but leave it east where Gatsby wanted to be and grow.
Klipspringer - man who went to the parties Gatsby had and was just there.
Nick was in a call with Klipspringer and Klipspringer wanted his shoes more than attending Gatsby funeral.
Wolfshiem's gone to "Chicago" by the secretary.
The fact that he hands down a cigar shows that he wasn't in grief because a cigar would show celebration.
Post-man showed up. This was a comparison to all the other people who did not show up. The post-man, one who Nick did not even know. He never came to drink wine or to party.
Nick is in the funeral and he is reflecting about his past. Where has has been. Where he is now. Where he will be in the future and the person he is growing. He reflects how he is that part of that Middle West. Even when he was excited about the East, it seemed unadaptable fro some reason.
Now, he wants to come back home, where everything is better and more normal.
One afternoon late in October, Nick saw Tom Buchanan. He confronted him about him setting Gatsby up so he can be killed.
Gatsby was so close to the light and almost there. However, it was already in the past. In the end, no matter how much we have tried to change what have happen, we should keep on flowing with the present.
WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT GATSBY
CHAPTER
1. Finish notes and thoughts on Chapter 8 (title: GATSBY CHAPTER 8 NOTES AND THOUGHTS)
2. Notes and thoughts on Chapter 9 (title: GATSBY CHAPTER 9 NOTES AND THOUGHTS)
3. Answer the following questions (title: WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT GATSBY)
(Suggested opening: "The great thing about The Great Gatsby is that the characters and their decisions also reflect life in America today. For example...")
1. Is Gatsby great? Is he even good? Why/ why not?
2. Nick opens the book by complimenting himself for his honesty. Is Nick honest with himself? Why does he constantly hang out with dishonest people? Why does he respect them and seek out relationships with them?
1. Finish notes and thoughts on Chapter 8 (title: GATSBY CHAPTER 8 NOTES AND THOUGHTS)
2. Notes and thoughts on Chapter 9 (title: GATSBY CHAPTER 9 NOTES AND THOUGHTS)
3. Answer the following questions (title: WHAT'S SO GREAT ABOUT GATSBY)
(Suggested opening: "The great thing about The Great Gatsby is that the characters and their decisions also reflect life in America today. For example...")
1. Is Gatsby great? Is he even good? Why/ why not?
2. Nick opens the book by complimenting himself for his honesty. Is Nick honest with himself? Why does he constantly hang out with dishonest people? Why does he respect them and seek out relationships with them?
3. Fitzgerald describes Daisy and Tom this way: “They were careless people, Tom and Daisy- they smashed up things and creatures and then retreated back into their money or their vast carelessness or whatever it was that kept them together, and let other people clean up the mess they had made.” What does this mean? Do you agree?
4. Do you understand Daisy's behavior? Do you agree with her choices? Is she a person you would let your brother/son/friend date?
5. The last line of the book: "So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past." What does this mean? How does it relate to the theme/s of the book?
Gatsby Chapter 8
IN 2020, EVERYBODY SEES YOU
In the beginning of the chapter, Gatsby waiting for Daisy to switch the light for 6 hours!!! She knew he would be out there, how could she kill a woman and then treat Gatsby like he was not important.
Nick suggest that Gatsby should go away for some time. Gatsby rejects his advice and decides to stay because he wanted to know what Daisy would do.
Gatsby, with his invisible cloak of his uniform made him noticeable like the other guys. Without it, he was indivisible. Gatsby "took her because he had no real right to touch her hand". He made her believe that he would take care of her and a sense of security, even though he could not provide much for her because he was a poor boy. However, he did not despise himself. He only committed himself to her. He felt married to her instead of feeling like moving on like many other guys would when they got what they wanted.
Gatsby says that Daisy and himself left off loving each other and knowing that they were for each other in his perspective.
Daisy was never looking for someone perfect but someone right at that moment she wanted.
Gatsby is in pain. When he was younger he went to see where she lived after she was married.
This book is really sensitive to the seasons.
In the fall, things die starting with Myrtle.
Nick did not want to leave Gatsby. Gatsby real purpose was innocent. He just loved a girl and wanted to impress her. However, this cause problems.
Wilson grew quieter and began to talk about the accident and his wife. He flinched at the idea about trying to admit that his wife had someone else.
George Wilson found out that the yellow car that killed his wife belonged to Gatsby. In search for him, he traveled by foot until he found where he lived. He then shot Gatsby and killed himself, too.
In the beginning of the chapter, Gatsby waiting for Daisy to switch the light for 6 hours!!! She knew he would be out there, how could she kill a woman and then treat Gatsby like he was not important.
Nick suggest that Gatsby should go away for some time. Gatsby rejects his advice and decides to stay because he wanted to know what Daisy would do.
Gatsby, with his invisible cloak of his uniform made him noticeable like the other guys. Without it, he was indivisible. Gatsby "took her because he had no real right to touch her hand". He made her believe that he would take care of her and a sense of security, even though he could not provide much for her because he was a poor boy. However, he did not despise himself. He only committed himself to her. He felt married to her instead of feeling like moving on like many other guys would when they got what they wanted.
Gatsby says that Daisy and himself left off loving each other and knowing that they were for each other in his perspective.
Daisy was never looking for someone perfect but someone right at that moment she wanted.
Gatsby is in pain. When he was younger he went to see where she lived after she was married.
This book is really sensitive to the seasons.
In the fall, things die starting with Myrtle.
Nick did not want to leave Gatsby. Gatsby real purpose was innocent. He just loved a girl and wanted to impress her. However, this cause problems.
Wilson grew quieter and began to talk about the accident and his wife. He flinched at the idea about trying to admit that his wife had someone else.
George Wilson found out that the yellow car that killed his wife belonged to Gatsby. In search for him, he traveled by foot until he found where he lived. He then shot Gatsby and killed himself, too.
Chapter 7: Gatsby *
Gatsby stopped having parties because he started meeting with Daisy and wanted her to come over to his place. In addition he fired his staff because those who are there can spread rumors or out them for seeing each other. It was the beginning of something new for Gatsby and he wanted it to work out so they can be together. Gatsby replaced with more serious people who have relations with Wolfsheim. They were way more serious and kept to themselves. They knew if they talked, it could mean trouble.
Daisy boasted about her daughter. However, she hated they had to be a girl. In contrast, gatsby-
The "outing" to New York is
The confrontation between Tom and Gatsby
Daisy, she, did not have any moral sense of what to do and acts upon what they tell her to do. She is just roaring around and hurting their emotional feelings. This is symbolic and represented physically when she is behind the wheel and runs over Myrtle, and Myrtle dies. IT WAS A HIT AND RUN.
Few minutes later, Tom's reaction was "good" because at least one of his businesses was being taken over.
Tom kind of pointed fingers at Gatsby which Wilson now believes killed his girlfriend.
Nick's interpretation of Jay changes.
Tom's wide kills Tom's mistress without knowing who she was on accident :0
At the end of the chapter, Gatsby was standing there in the moonlight "watching over nothing". There was nothing for Gatsby so why does he keep waiting for her. She was his princesses, yet, she acted out of range and selfish.
Tom and Daisy also seem to be conspiring!!!
Daisy boasted about her daughter. However, she hated they had to be a girl. In contrast, gatsby-
The "outing" to New York is
The confrontation between Tom and Gatsby
Daisy, she, did not have any moral sense of what to do and acts upon what they tell her to do. She is just roaring around and hurting their emotional feelings. This is symbolic and represented physically when she is behind the wheel and runs over Myrtle, and Myrtle dies. IT WAS A HIT AND RUN.
Few minutes later, Tom's reaction was "good" because at least one of his businesses was being taken over.
Tom kind of pointed fingers at Gatsby which Wilson now believes killed his girlfriend.
Nick's interpretation of Jay changes.
Tom's wide kills Tom's mistress without knowing who she was on accident :0
At the end of the chapter, Gatsby was standing there in the moonlight "watching over nothing". There was nothing for Gatsby so why does he keep waiting for her. She was his princesses, yet, she acted out of range and selfish.
Tom and Daisy also seem to be conspiring!!!
GASTBY CHAPTER 6 NOTES AND MY THOUGHTS
Laudable: Worthy of Praise
Notoriety: popular, famous
Meretricious: fairly attractive while having in reality no value or integrity
Contemptuous: showing contempt, scornful,
Conceits: appreciative of one's worth value
Ineffable: speechless, beyond description
Gaudy (gaudiness): too bright or showy, more or less tasteless
Ramifications: a consequence (or effect) of an action or event
A young reporter showed up to Gatsby's door on Gatsby's day off. Gatsby with a "laudable initiative" opened the door. We can interpret that he gracefully opened the door since he was awaiting Daisy to come after Gatsby's plan for Nick.
until he felt short of being news - anything he did as close to being news like him walking outside
We learn that James Gatz his his legal name and that he had it changed at 17. Or so it seemed since he invented it as a conception of his dream to be.
he felt pressured as he was huanted at night
He as a fisherman(sound fisher) , janitor, clamdigger,
- Yesterday I mentioned the foreshadowing of seeing a picture of Dan Cody. Who is he? What is the REAL story of Jay Gatz? How do alcohol and money figure into that story, and what does Gatz/Gatsby learn/take away as a result?
- Describe the conversation between Gatsby, Tom, and Mr. & Mrs. Sloane. Do these people like each other or enjoy each other's company? Why are they hanging out with each other?
- Describe Tom and Daisy's experience at Gatsby's party.
- Gatsby thinks that he can recreate the moments and the love that he and Daisy shared in Louisville. He thinks that money will influence Daisy and get him what he wants. Based on what you know about Daisy-- and what you know about life-- what do you think?
GATSBY- CHAPTER 5: NOTES AND THOUGHTS
In the beginning of the chapter, Gatsby goes all over his house. Nick compliments Gatsby as Gatsby walks towards him. Gatsby "waited, looking at me with suppresses eagerness" shows that he knew that Nick should already know the plan and was waiting for Nick to mention it.
I smiled at the idea that he even let Nick choose the day which suited him because he did not want any trouble. He was trying to make it seem like he did not really mind or expect it to be NOW or SOON. Some people when asking a favor sound demanding and usually it lets down others and the favor does not get done.
During the small conversation, Gatsby introduces a delicate topic. He offered Nick a job in relation to Gatsby's little side business. At first, I thought the same thing, something in relation to Wolfshiem. Gatsby confirmed that it was not business with Wolfshiem, however, he ended up going home without any other word. Yet, on the day planned for Gatsby and Daisy, Gatsby sent a guy to cut Nick's grass. He seemed extremely worried and really wanting for this day to come because of his pale face and dark signs of sleeplessness beneath his eyes. Yet, it seemed like he as not a bit too happy for the hollowness in his voice.
The scenery and environment gives off a sad feeling. A rainy day...
and Gatsby awaited with vacant eyes.
Chapter 4 Notes
educated at oxford
single biggest world series in 1919
gATSBY BOUGHTS THAT HOUSE SO THAT DAISY WOULD JUST BE ACROSS THE BAY
THE LIGHT HE REACHED - DAISY DOCK
Nick and Jordan - Jordan just seems to be there vs Gatsby and his girl,
little montenegro - troubled history
hasitly magazines
his words are well rehearsed its completely unbelieveable
used stuff and nick kbelieved it all
I really need to tell you - matter
nick was more annoyed than interested
non-olfactory money smell
when ur from afar- '
beginning - people come to the party - theme : seem to be famous, seem to be rich
but backstories all seem to be tragic
discriptions are rasist
human teeth for cuffings on sleeves
single biggest world series in 1919
took money from gamblers to loose so gamblers can make money
gatsby know one the gamberles to sit with him for lunch... so h=who is h=this gatsby /]
why did gatsby run off?
thats why he thtows party and he lives in front of daisy pier
gATSBY BOUGHTS THAT HOUSE SO THAT DAISY WOULD JUST BE ACROSS THE BAY
THE LIGHT HE REACHED - DAISY DOCK
Nick and Jordan - Jordan just seems to be there vs Gatsby and his girl,
GATSBY TEST CHAPTERS 1-4
Chapter 1:
1. How does Nick describe himself in the beginning and why is this important?
2. How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan and in addition, how is analyzing the implicit characterization help you know more about his persona?
Chapter 2:
1. How did Nick get to meet Tom's misstress and who is she?
2. How does Tom's mistress character change in regards being with Tom?
Chapter 3:
1. In Gatsby party, how do the people behave?
2. Why did Nick attend the party compared to the other guests?
Chapter 4:
1. What does Gatsby confide to Nick about his past?
2. Why does Gatsby leave when Nick tries to introduce him to Tom?
1. How does Nick describe himself in the beginning and why is this important?
2. How does Nick describe Tom Buchanan and in addition, how is analyzing the implicit characterization help you know more about his persona?
Chapter 2:
1. How did Nick get to meet Tom's misstress and who is she?
2. How does Tom's mistress character change in regards being with Tom?
Chapter 3:
1. In Gatsby party, how do the people behave?
2. Why did Nick attend the party compared to the other guests?
Chapter 4:
1. What does Gatsby confide to Nick about his past?
2. Why does Gatsby leave when Nick tries to introduce him to Tom?
We had a socratic room
We talked about our big questions
DEDE: RECAPP OF CHAPTER 3
FANCY PARTY
SYMBOL- IMPORTANT THING FOR CECE IS WHEN HE MEETS THE LADY, THE START OF SOMETHING BIG, NOT JUST IN ROMANTIC WAY BUT FRIENDSHIPP WISE
DEDE- TWINS AND EVERYONE WAS REALLY RUDE
CECE- HOW DOES MUSIC AFFECT YOUR PERSONALITY AND MOOD
HELIO- TH MUSIC YOU LISTEN TO DOESNT AFFECT YOUR PERSONALITY BUT RELFECTS YOUR PERSONALITY
SMELLS TOO REMINDS YOU OF CERTAIN MEMORIES
SOMEWHAT LISTEN TO THE SONGS WE USE TO LISTEN TO
SOMETIMES REALLY FAST RYTHEM - MAKED ME FEEL LIKE i CANT BREATHE
NEW QUESTION : RUNNING FOR QUEEN AND PRINCESS IS JUST A POPULARITY CONTEST
COLLEGE THE FACT THAT WE HAVE TO DO PIQ'S DEADLINE
ITS NOT ALWAYS GUARATINED TO GET THE JOBS YOU WOULD LIKE TO
TECHNOLOGY NEW CHILDREN ARE GETTING ACCESS
ME- CELEBRATING 1 MONTH
MEN ARE MAKING LAWS - JIMENA : LIFE SUCKS
DISCRIMINATION COMES INTO IT
OLD SCHOOL VS NEW
BULLY AT SCHOOL NO MORE AT HOME VS NOW BYBERBULLY
AP EXEREPIERNCE TO DEVELOP WORK ETHIC
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO IN THE FUTURE ABOUT FINDING THE CHEMICAL BALANCE
DEDE: RECAPP OF CHAPTER 3
FANCY PARTY
SYMBOL- IMPORTANT THING FOR CECE IS WHEN HE MEETS THE LADY, THE START OF SOMETHING BIG, NOT JUST IN ROMANTIC WAY BUT FRIENDSHIPP WISE
DEDE- TWINS AND EVERYONE WAS REALLY RUDE
CECE- HOW DOES MUSIC AFFECT YOUR PERSONALITY AND MOOD
HELIO- TH MUSIC YOU LISTEN TO DOESNT AFFECT YOUR PERSONALITY BUT RELFECTS YOUR PERSONALITY
SMELLS TOO REMINDS YOU OF CERTAIN MEMORIES
SOMEWHAT LISTEN TO THE SONGS WE USE TO LISTEN TO
SOMETIMES REALLY FAST RYTHEM - MAKED ME FEEL LIKE i CANT BREATHE
NEW QUESTION : RUNNING FOR QUEEN AND PRINCESS IS JUST A POPULARITY CONTEST
COLLEGE THE FACT THAT WE HAVE TO DO PIQ'S DEADLINE
ITS NOT ALWAYS GUARATINED TO GET THE JOBS YOU WOULD LIKE TO
TECHNOLOGY NEW CHILDREN ARE GETTING ACCESS
ME- CELEBRATING 1 MONTH
MEN ARE MAKING LAWS - JIMENA : LIFE SUCKS
DISCRIMINATION COMES INTO IT
OLD SCHOOL VS NEW
BULLY AT SCHOOL NO MORE AT HOME VS NOW BYBERBULLY
AP EXEREPIERNCE TO DEVELOP WORK ETHIC
WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO IN THE FUTURE ABOUT FINDING THE CHEMICAL BALANCE
Chapter 2 last half 2/6/
Monte Carlo
casino place
Catherine blames fro being gypped but not true
kike - A jewish person = to w word thats harsh on mex/aa/etc.
his feeling like an outsider even though he is inside
time flew quickly -
nine clock to 10 - whiskey
his diction changes because he becomes drunk
as well as the mistrees diction changes
she is married to a mechnaic and once with Tom she acts like shes all rich and that she could get anything, I belive bcz she knows tom has money
Tom's wife is off limit, however, Mrs. Wilson kept saying it and tom broke her nose with his open hand - hierachy wife is on top of mistress , mistress feels high of herself
merticle
casino place
Catherine blames fro being gypped but not true
kike - A jewish person = to w word thats harsh on mex/aa/etc.
his feeling like an outsider even though he is inside
time flew quickly -
nine clock to 10 - whiskey
his diction changes because he becomes drunk
as well as the mistrees diction changes
she is married to a mechnaic and once with Tom she acts like shes all rich and that she could get anything, I belive bcz she knows tom has money
Tom's wife is off limit, however, Mrs. Wilson kept saying it and tom broke her nose with his open hand - hierachy wife is on top of mistress , mistress feels high of herself
merticle
GATSBY CHAPTER 2
Valley of the Ash land, a wasteland
Beautiful ppl and Beautiful place, the eyes see a differnet thing
cheatin part woman walks past husband and tells him to get chairs, which no one uses bcz they leave
127 pictures-back then goldand worth
Beautiful ppl and Beautiful place, the eyes see a differnet thing
cheatin part woman walks past husband and tells him to get chairs, which no one uses bcz they leave
127 pictures-back then goldand worth
GRACELAND
PAUL SIMON
Paul Simon is an American Musician. He sings and composes his own music, as well peruses an acting career. In 1986, Simon released his album Graceland on August 25. Starting with the Story of Graceland, it was really interesting that in that same year it was named Album of the Year. A family from South African had to come to the United States.
I believe this album qualifies as a topic taught in American Literature because it's produced and written in the United States.
Today's Lecture 1/12 - 1/15
Evolution on his thinking
technology - not a big business
ceo - as many as 6 computers
bill gates said something half a megabite - 1000 gb
no one will ever need more than that phones avg 64
it was not really a hobby that was pefesiional
ppl inventing online services everyday
no many users but many services
catcandy? taxi
no formal education in tech --> it somehow spoke to you
didnt matter your degree, just excitment and so much money and needed ppl so badly so the companies would be like well train you, here is your job
who gets to be a ticktock star ? no degree, its just intresting (weird idea)
overtime companies that exsist have gone done
tech was not anyone could just make
webcam - you go and you do it as long as your not hurting anyone else
the whole web is like 5 companies and 3 from china and 2 from russia
40 years ago, 1st apple computer, election of ronald regan
stop monolpolies , he was anti bcz he bleieved we didnt need it anymore
back then, google wasnt allowed to buy youtube etc.
every single eyewear brand is own by one and own every single retail like sunglasses, reading etc
in hollywood have been on strike bcz there is only 3 companies to represent them
since april, everyscreen writier is on strike
is not a tech change, its a global change, in everything
like companies making tractors, there is only 2 now
its harder to start a eird idea and work for a sector or get e great deal
things are being abusive, technology is spying
trapped in wall gardens and if we climb over, we find ourselves in another one and bigger
Personal liberty -
monopoly has been more powerful , few publisher
what gives him hope- lawyer that studies history of copyright laws
there was a time when we didnt have the word ecology or environmental movement
what unifies eveyone is that we all care about the living things on it.
socially
plurarism - power in many hands
self determination - make your own decsions
poultyr producers only 2
40 years ago we stop caring about these things
more importzant than teaching the skill is how to approach
tracks every student hacker public interest, 21 ways of hacking the system,
how to do it, what are its failure modes, how is this thing that puts us safe put us in danger
if you go to school in america, your school needs to have centership on networks that classifies your searches - paid money for this stuff
as a citizin, you are being kept safe, ground shifts underneath them,
companies that provide these tools is to proivide these tools to national government
like south arbia
work for the most operessisvie men on earth and repackagge this software for schools,
freedom of information acts
can research corporate and go to pta and local newspaper and give a presentation and district of school
we learned about technology
$ change how it is spent and
you do you
adolecent how do you figure yourself out
inspiration
fatalism - doesnt matter what we do, things will be okay
most important, what we do matters.
3 week live watching election - undergrad teacher renasicance and pope
pope is elected by cardinals
assigns everyone role, 3 weeks amke allainces, break alliances, and at the end of 4 weeks
theater companies and and costumes
2 are always the same and 2 are always different, some people around them made a choice that made a differnece, how did hoe biden alays end up every year? they got there by choices made from 20 years ago or even 40
we can make a difference all together or indivdually
inspire them to hope
although you cant figure how to get to the place you want to be, you will find it, inch by inch, doubling back and movieng forward --- underlying message of his work
what work doe tech do and who for?
whos finger is on the botton, not who is going to push the botton
advice: to leave off your writing half a sentence
1. how you feel about what you are writing at the momtn is different than the wuality of the work
THE POWER OF VERTICAL FARMING
Like my friends, I love to go out window shopping. Then, slowly my wallet seems to get lighter and my hands start to get heavier. We get super excited when we walk into a store like Ulta or Macy’s that has a 20% off or even a 65% off discount, especially on a day like Black Friday. Just like I like a good discount on my clothes, I love a good discount in my produce. Vertical farming offers us an economic benefit of producing more for less money. Vertical farming is the practice of plants growing on top of each other in containers or rows in stacked layers. In 2015, it became widely known to many companies to grow more crops in less space. Vertical farming is different and sustainable. Today, it is the future of Agriculture. We should all learn to adapt and implement this into our lives. Vertical farming provides an environmental benefit and social benefit by addressing food deserts, and an economic benefit by using less resources.
To begin with, vertical farming improves our environment by using sustainable and renewable technology. Growing up in a studio, my mother grew a small garden in the yard. She grew cherry tomatoes, serrano peppers, pequin peppers, hierbabuena, and epazote, a couple of mexican herbs, to name a few. The process of a simple garden at home can be a lot of work and time consuming for some. After I moved into an apartment with my family there was no space, so we turned to vertical farming. Vertical farming uses a modern idea of indoor farming to grow produce, also known as Controlled Environment Agriculture. This method gives us the access to control the plant's environment, water, nutrients, and other aspects. It is easier to start than a traditional garden and easier to maintain. Most vertical farms use aeroponics systems and coconut husks (certified organic) instead of soil. It is the same technology NASA uses to grow their food with only water and nutrients, zero soil. Research has found aeroponic systems grow plants three times faster and produce 30% more than traditional methods.
Every year there is more pollution in our world and in our air. Many of which is produced by our improvements in technology. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated that one of the factors potentially contributing to the contamination many states had with Romaine Lettuce was the “use of irrigation canal water to dilute crop protection chemicals.” Not only is canal water available for everyone to use for irrigation but also for human uses. Sometimes these chemicals run-off into our canals affecting the food supply. Vertical farming permits the people to control its water supply from a closed loop which prevents any run-off. In addition, vertical farming is environmentally friendly for not using any harmful pesticides or chemicals like Roundup. Best of all, consumers would participate buying organic produce from these crops.
In addition to taking care of our environment, vertical farming is important to every place to produce fresh vegetables and fruits. 23.5 million people who live in food deserts lack the quality of nutrients and vitamins fresh crops can offer them. 85% urban areas are food deserts. Two years ago, my father was diagnosed with Hepatic Steatosis, also known as Fatty Liver Disease. There are more than 3 million cases of Fatty Liver Disease in the United States and it is becoming more and more common. This disease could also lead to obesity, 36% of United States population is considered obese. Narrowing it down, diseases like obesity happens because of the lack of good nutrients in the body. Vertical gardens provide the nutrients needed to be healthy and not get these diseases.
United States Bureau of Reclamation confirms that 0.5% of Earth’s water, is freshwater. Freshwater is precious, we need to preserve what we can. Vertical farming addresses this issue by using 90% less water. We can grow food without fossil fuels but we can not grow food without water. This shows that vertical garden not only saves us water, but as well as space.
Many families could start their own small vertical garden. The average family of four in California spends $100 on vegetables and fruits per week. Having a small vertical farm would save families money after investing in the infastruction. They would save about $75 per week with a vertical garden, that is $240 per month! Which is a better deal than you can get in any store. In conclusion, vertical farming is the future because it reduces pollution, reduces food deserts, provide nutritionist options, and helps conserve fresh water. Overall, there are many reasons why vertical farming is the future of agriculture. Now it’s the time to bring it to our own homes and schools.
References
Albright, T. Tower Garden by Juice Plus. Retrieved from
https://www.towergarden.com/tg
Bandsma, R. (2018, July 2) Long-term metabolic effects of malnutrition: Liver steatosis and insulin resistance following early-life protein restriction. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6028108/
Grateful. (2019, September). Next Gen Farming Without Soil and 90% Less Water. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ww2TP_tU7o&t=17s
Federman, S. and Zankowski, P. (2018, August). Retrieved from Vertical Farming for the Future. Retreived from https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2018/08/14/vertical-farming-future
Happy Films. (2017, May). Organic Sustainable Farming is the Future of Agriculture. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWkYtZxpQUo
Helmer, J. (2015, February 15). 4 Tips for a Successful Garden. Retrieved from https://www.ffa.org/the-feed/4-tips-for-a-successful-urban-garden/
Plantagon. (2017, May). Backlight The Rise of Vertical Farming. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOQHwjnOTng
Tower Garden. (2012, November). What is tower Garden Vertical Aeroponic Growing System? Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o5kLBBvj9g
Tower Garden. (2012, October). Vertical Aeroponic Technology: See How Tower Garden® Works. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7EzYmO9u8MLAST CENTURY'S WRITING STYLES
Never really see the interior
disagreeing with the article
realism is to keep it real
Richard Cory, not really care how he felt
in the end, we finish of wondering
Richard Cory was a mystery
modernism
we can still connect, but we can't go to point to point
now we have to go through Google, Facebook, etc
distractions
misinformation
the negative effect in 2016 in elections
tech was going to make everything better
then ww1: first great war, " War to end all wars" - caused by the development when we thought things would have been better
worst of humanity
writers at the time were seeing
liminal: not what we want to be but yet not really have become, there could still be change over time
not only humans can be liminal but also corporations or groups, etc
also, liminal figures were writers
two types of ppl who break the rules:
there, there, -- unintelligently
or on purpose
Writers made words, didn't capitalism ,
Montain: to try, to sit and make sense of your thinking
if you name the problem, they will think you are th epromlem
so when we thingk about genere, modernism is the genre that really empasis
disagreeing with the article
realism is to keep it real
Richard Cory, not really care how he felt
in the end, we finish of wondering
Richard Cory was a mystery
modernism
we can still connect, but we can't go to point to point
now we have to go through Google, Facebook, etc
distractions
misinformation
the negative effect in 2016 in elections
tech was going to make everything better
then ww1: first great war, " War to end all wars" - caused by the development when we thought things would have been better
worst of humanity
writers at the time were seeing
liminal: not what we want to be but yet not really have become, there could still be change over time
not only humans can be liminal but also corporations or groups, etc
also, liminal figures were writers
two types of ppl who break the rules:
there, there, -- unintelligently
or on purpose
Writers made words, didn't capitalism ,
Montain: to try, to sit and make sense of your thinking
if you name the problem, they will think you are th epromlem
so when we thingk about genere, modernism is the genre that really empasis
ARGUE THIS
Syllogism Is the simplest form of logical argument
You have your given like proofs in Gemometry = Major Premise AND minor premise
There fore,
It's important to evualte syllogirm
1. if they are true
No possession truth exsists.
the true, means factuable things in the world
theres no faith
2. if they are valid
does the conclusion follow from the presis, does the premisis support the conclusion
example, all students in SMHS are nice people
lily is a student is smhs therefore she is a nice person
the problem is in the premisis: not everyone is nice,
and not factually variable, but the validity can be there
an instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn (whether validly or not) from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each of which shares a term with the conclusion, and shares a common or middle term not present in the conclusion (e.g., all dogs are animals; all animals have four legs; therefore all dogs have four legs )
A syllogism is a kind of logical argument that applies deductive reasoning to arrive at a conclusion based on two or more propositions that are asserted or assumed to be true. In a form, defined by Aristotle, from the combination of a general statement and a specific statement, a conclusion is deduced.
- deductive reasoning, going from a general idea to a specific idea or case
- spot the bad logic: once you start reading and finding, you will spot it easier
more effective argue-er
BIG QUESTION:
MAJOR PREMISE: (CONTECT, BACKGROUND, WHY U ARE ASKING)
MINOR PREMISE:
WHY CAN'T PEOPLE ACCEPT
You have your given like proofs in Gemometry = Major Premise AND minor premise
There fore,
It's important to evualte syllogirm
1. if they are true
No possession truth exsists.
the true, means factuable things in the world
theres no faith
2. if they are valid
does the conclusion follow from the presis, does the premisis support the conclusion
example, all students in SMHS are nice people
lily is a student is smhs therefore she is a nice person
the problem is in the premisis: not everyone is nice,
and not factually variable, but the validity can be there
an instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn (whether validly or not) from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each of which shares a term with the conclusion, and shares a common or middle term not present in the conclusion (e.g., all dogs are animals; all animals have four legs; therefore all dogs have four legs )
A syllogism is a kind of logical argument that applies deductive reasoning to arrive at a conclusion based on two or more propositions that are asserted or assumed to be true. In a form, defined by Aristotle, from the combination of a general statement and a specific statement, a conclusion is deduced.
- deductive reasoning, going from a general idea to a specific idea or case
- spot the bad logic: once you start reading and finding, you will spot it easier
more effective argue-er
BIG QUESTION:
MAJOR PREMISE: (CONTECT, BACKGROUND, WHY U ARE ASKING)
MINOR PREMISE:
WHY CAN'T PEOPLE ACCEPT
THE CRIME TO BE INSIGHTFUL
(c) Credit to Sinister 2 (Which I haven't watched yet)
So During the month of December-January, I decided to create an insightful blog. I don't mean to waste your time, but can we think outside the box or get creative.
Look at this blog for more: The Crime to Be Insightful
MY WORD CLOUD REFLECTION
1. First, I texted some friends on social media and asked them politely to do me this favor.
2. I copied and pasted all my text messages in my gmail and emailed them to myself.
3. I created a google document to put them all together as I received the messages.
4. After gathering all the text together I attempted word cloud to form my cloud. At first it was difficult because it would not let me save the file.
5. Couple Days later I attempted again, and succeeded.
6. Final Result.
2. I copied and pasted all my text messages in my gmail and emailed them to myself.
3. I created a google document to put them all together as I received the messages.
4. After gathering all the text together I attempted word cloud to form my cloud. At first it was difficult because it would not let me save the file.
5. Couple Days later I attempted again, and succeeded.
6. Final Result.
A WELDING GAL
TRYING TO WELD
Many students take the Ag Welding class to learn how to weld. To be able to weld, they have to learn the basics and have knowledge about the equipment before grabbing it. Having few guys, 5 to be precise, in my Ag Leadership class who have taken the Ag Welding I or Ag Welding II is a challenge. Most of them are usually working on making a stage, props, and such things we could use for the meeting. However, a couple of them, mess around or ditch the class.
With not many hands on deck to help with the job, a brave girl volunteered herself.
Taking initiative as a close friend of hers, I offered to learn and help her build the trophies from scratch. There was other things I could help with like making posters with the whole chapter team. However, I personally did not think they needed more than 8- 10 people to work on it. In addition, as the chapter reporter, an officer, I decided to bring forth my duty. I am suppose to help and expand my knowledge. I learned how to cut 13 FFA emblems with a Christmas tree inside with a laser light (not the proper term, I believe, I mean I did not take any of the classes before). The brave girl who stepped up and a team of other few girls joined her to sand down the cut metal to have nice medallions without any sharp edges. She cut out a 3 rectangular pieces from a rectangular tube. She sanded the edges and started to weld on the first trophy.
On Tuesday afternoon, 12.10.19, I wanted to finish the trophies in order to paint them the next day and have them ready by Thursday for the meeting. Mr. Guerra only had an hour after school. I had finished cutting the emblems, however I could not keep going without welding the parts together. I proposed the idea to myself and was determine to finish. He demonstrated how to weld the part together and we practiced for the first 20 minutes taking turns between Monica, Jessica, my sister, and I. I was glad they joined me. Eventually we got the welding done in time before Mr. Guerra left. Our trophies had a few flaws, but was exceptionally great. Being exposed to it for the first time and having determination produced an amazing product for the FFA joint meeting of the year.
MY LEARNING FALL AND RISE
The Heart of Certainty
Like anyone else, first day of back to high school is kind of boring in addition to the craziness of homework. Any class you come in, it is expected to present yourself, create some type of name-tag, or just go over the syllabus. (The only interesting thing is the people around you)
As I entered my AP English class, I instantly felt that it was going to be boring, judging by the looks. First of all, it was 5th period and it was far from the cafeteria which meant I would have to get into the line to get lunch. It seemed really far away. Secondly, this English class was so distant from the crowds as well as it was one of the portable classrooms with an ordinary boring blue ramp. As I entered the class, I was confused. Was this teacher really going to seat us like a college setting? All the seats were scattered facing the front of the class with a blank whiteboard and the only thing written was on the left which were the teacher's social media/ references.
As the teacher started talking and introduced himself, Dr. Preston, I got anxious to get out of the class. It was first day of school and most likely it was going to be introductions or syllabus to kill time because there was not much to do. Despite being the first day of school, Dr. Preston gave us a speech. He read our minds, you can say, as he talked about what other teachers will be doing or have done throughout the day. It literally blew my mind how passionate he seemed and excited for this school year even though he talked with a tone which could be misinterpreted as being monotone at some parts of his speech. The whole class seemed to be engaged and Dr. Preston knew how to keep their attention. At last, he described our options: Textbook and paper or Open Source Learning and Blogs. He used psychology to express and lead us to our option in an indirect way. His diction about each option showed that he was bias to Open Learning Source. Without a doubt, I also wanted to do something new like these "blogs". I did not want another class where I would have to carry my textbook or read from it everyday and write summaries in my dull room as the sun seemed to be gone and be replaced by her sister, the moon.
WELL THERE IS THIS SONG...
Passion
Being creative was super hard for me.
...Or at least I thought so.
I could never write a story like my companions in 4th grade. They would come up with funny stories about a socks monster and bring socks to school to throw at the audience. Sometimes, they would all bring props.
My stories were just complicated.
I struggled and struggled. And STRUGGLED. How could I ever make a story that made the students laugh.
In addition, how could I ever even speak loud and clear with confidence. I always felt my cheeks turn hot, maybe even be a little red. Then, the tears in my eyes would form and I was not even crying.
Well, Kate became a great writer. So did Goku. He is a senior now at another high school and in the Drama Club, I believe so. He was really creative as well. In 5th grade he would come over from his 6th grade class to share his stories.
Now, I open my eyes and I see many youth my age being activist, owning businesses, forming a social media platform or doing what they love.
I wonder where I am. I will admit, one of my flaws is being indecisive. I love reading of course, so I did end up buying books and eating them up as fast as I could. I also started playing the ukulele in 4th grade. I started when I was in 6th grader and now as a junior in High School, I am painting canvases with acrylics and composing songs. I also care about my community and want to educate myself more as well as get other involve.
However, Singing and music just makes me happy anyday.
Like the real meaning of HAPPY. Not just plain old boring happy, but an unexplainable Happiness.
So, I might not be Greta who is traveling all over the world to spread awareness about the Climate Change, or I might not be Shin Lim or even Kodi Lee who have won America's got talent..
but I am ME.
A little misunderstood me.
A little too curious.
A little too confused.
Perhaps a little too much.
But still, I am creative in my own way.
But still, I am creative in my own way.
HOW DID I DO?
Today I had an interview.
A small note to you:
I would be pleased to have feedback on how I did on my interview.
This would be really useful because I might be having another interview soon.
With much appreciation,
Odalys Martinez
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Notes:
Open Learning Source
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Notes:
Open Learning Source
MY BRAIN ON THANKSGIVING BREAK
My Brain on Thanksgiving Break
Nine.Whole.
Days.
Of no School.
** inserts fearful face **
😨
How did I possibly manage to sustain my memory and learning momentum this 2019 Thanksgiving Break?
Well after long hours (during the whole week, even Saturdays and Sundays) of chores, babysitting, cooking, and spending quality time with my family and extended family, I took most (maybe fewer than most) of the afternoons for me.
Despite the work and studying I needed to do and wanted to do, I still managed to tie it in within my daily life and routines.
For example, the mornings that I was not in a rush and I was making homemade tortillas, I watched on YouTube a video or two about history (for my APUSH class) or a video about religion to help me increase my knowledge and be more prepared in these topics when I have to discuss it with my father or committee. Sometimes I rewatched the videos to go over facts and capture something I had missed before. During the day when I was trying to do some homework while watching my sisters in the living room watch T.V., I would try to do everything with one hand (such as typing or reading). My youngest is super active and loves jumping around so much. I have to lie her down and massage her feet so she can relax and watch t.v. or take a nap. This shows how I tied my daily routines to my education.
Yeah, you might probably ask why not hurry up and then afterwards concentrate fully on studying. Well, there is dead time when the tortillas are cooking and when the other meal on the side is done as well. In addition, free time, or me sitting down is not really an exception when you have three younger siblings wanting to play all day with you and fighting for your attention. I really try hard to give them my attention equally but as always the oldest gets the least and the youngest the most.
Instead of going out with my parents on Saturday's afternoon, I asked to stay home and work on some research and homework. It was great especially late at night I got to concentrate way better.
However, I did spend quality time with them on the days they ]]
Overall it was a great and I'm thankful for my family. They really are a part of me and a great motivation. They made this Thanksgiving week memorable with the many smiles and laughs we shared which made this week living for... 💖
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
DON'T BE ON TIME
Be early, Be at least 15 minutes early or more
1. Settle in
2. If you come on time, do your best to not have dead time
Handshakes/ Eye contact
File that away
Eye Contact (direct eye contact)
Firm Handshake,
Dress Matters
Personal Space
Be early, Be at least 15 minutes early or more
1. Settle in
2. If you come on time, do your best to not have dead time
Handshakes/ Eye contact
File that away
Eye Contact (direct eye contact)
Firm Handshake,
Dress Matters
Personal Space
THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR VOICE
As a 6th grader having to read my "funny" or "creative" story in front of the class as everyone did on a Friday was just a roller coaster. I would go up in front of the classroom and before I started talking, my hands got sweaty. Before I read the sentence, my eyes would water. I would stand there. Shaking. It was a feeling that I knew I was confident and could go through my whole story, but I just could not.
Now think of this: Your having a class party and the teacher asks for food options. You may not share your idea/ opinion. But if you did not get to vote, you made a choice of having others vote for you and make your decision ( at least the average - majority- select for you).
Being a shy young girl, I did not participate much. In other words, many choices were made for me or I followed the "crowd". It also made me so insecure about myself. I wanted to fit in. However, to do so, I always had everyone else go first before I did.
Now, gaining my confidence back in myself, I like starting first or volunteering first: to get over with whatever it is or simply because I feel excited and prepared and not as nervous as before. When ever I saw something wrong, I never spoke up and if I did, I was afraid. Now, I feel okay to make conversations or argue politely with anyone. I am not afraid. I am not afraid to ask questions. I am not afraid to simply be me.
Now think of this: Your having a class party and the teacher asks for food options. You may not share your idea/ opinion. But if you did not get to vote, you made a choice of having others vote for you and make your decision ( at least the average - majority- select for you).
Being a shy young girl, I did not participate much. In other words, many choices were made for me or I followed the "crowd". It also made me so insecure about myself. I wanted to fit in. However, to do so, I always had everyone else go first before I did.
Now, gaining my confidence back in myself, I like starting first or volunteering first: to get over with whatever it is or simply because I feel excited and prepared and not as nervous as before. When ever I saw something wrong, I never spoke up and if I did, I was afraid. Now, I feel okay to make conversations or argue politely with anyone. I am not afraid. I am not afraid to ask questions. I am not afraid to simply be me.
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