I just visited the Aquarium in Downtown Houston. I loved seeing all the colorful fish and reading about them. One of the stingrays I liked the most was the polka dot stingray. It was black with white polka dots. That's totally something I could have in my room as fashionable decor. I saw lots of Nemo's (clownfish) and Dory's (I don't know). I also saw a lionfish. They had lots of fins and things coming out of their body but I think the fins and stuff was there just to make predators think it was very powerful but the fins were really just there. I also saw piranhas. They are very beautiful and colorful fish but boy are they mean. They're just like sharks except a mini-version and much more colorful. I wish the brightness of them could reflect on their personalities and thoughts about eating. There was another great exhibit with a white Bengal tiger. When we got to the exhibit the tiger was sleeping and eventually woke up but didn't do anything but lift his head up and go right back to sleep. But we went back for a special show at 7:30 and the tiger was sleeping but went to a little area while a man put out some food so that the tiger would come out for the people to see her. I got a couple of good photos that I will post soon!
We also rode all the rides!! First Summer and I rode the Lighthouse Dive. It was a ride that went high in the air then you dropped. The whole time I was laughing because I constantly felt a tickle in my stomach.
Next I rode the Aquatic Carousel with Heath. That lasted for about 5 min then we got in line for the Diving Bell Ferris Wheel. The gondola we were in rocked a lot and it made lots of noises. It went really fast and I could really feel the breeze.
Last but not least we got on the Shark Voyage. It was like a 10 min. train ride with lots of surprises in the middle. When the train first started going they told you about how too many people are capturing them and using them for different purposes. Then we stopped and there was this huge tank and you could see all types of sharks. There was a Great White shark in the tank but it escaped in one of the floods they had. It's still missing though. Biologists checked the whole gulf of Mexico and the buffalo bayou near the aquarium. Along the way you would see people and you'd wave to them and they'd wave right back at you.
I will try to post as many pics as possible from the aquarium as soon as possible. Stay tuned for the pics!!!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
Fun at Blue Bayou and Dixie Landin' in Baton Rouge, LA
This past monday my cuzins, siblings and I went to a water and amuesment park in Baton rouge, Lousiana. Blue Bayou is the water park and Dixie Landin' is the amusement park.
One of the rides I rode was the conja. The conja was a huge white waterslide that you go down in a raft with like 4 or 5 people. There was 10 flights of stairs before you actually got to the top; but in the end it was worth it. I had so much fun. If you swished from side to side when the big turns came you would go so high in the air.
The next ride I rode was the racers. On the racers you grabbed a mat and then you went to the top. Basically there was a stop and go sign in front of you. When it lit up green you went down a water slide that had lots of bumps that got bigger and longer before you were parallel to the ground again. At the same time you were racing. The trick to winning the race was to lift your mat and upper body when you got to the bump in the slide. I raced my cousin Jackson and I beat him. While we were going to the top he was acting all confident and stuff and then the race happened and he didn't have anything to say. It was hilarious!!
Then I rode the High Water. The high water was like any normal water slide except it had a lot of drops that could be at least 10 ft. long. It was really scary and fun at the same time.
Next I rode the awsome twosome. The whole time you were in the slide you were getting swished from side to side while it was pitch black with a little shine in the slide. Not to mention it was really hot!! It felt like a steam room or a sauna. Although the heat didn't stop the fun.
We also went to Pirate's cove. Pirate's Cove was made up of about 5 slides that were just normal for younger kids but we rode them anyway. We kept losing our cousins to the point that it was making us laugh. It was sad but hilarious all at the same time!!
When we weren't riding rides we were in the Hurricane Bay (wave pool). After a while it got annoying because the waves would take forever to come on. The waves weren't on any timer, whenever the buzzer would go off then that meant that the waves were coming on.
When Blue Bayou closed we went over to Dixie Landin'. At Dixie Landin' one of the rides I rode with my cousin Zack and sis Summer was the Pirate. It was really funny because when ever you went in the air it made you laugh. We got swung from side to side and at first I was scared to ride it but it turned out to be alright.
Then we rode the rainbow. On the rainbow you went in circles (not like spinning ) but like starting at the ground then going higher and higher into the air then we'd come down and do the same thing about 5 times more then it'd go the opposite way. When you came down there was like a tickle in your stomach and it made you laugh really hard. As my aunt watched she wondered why we were laughing when it looked like the scariest ride ever but it was all because of the tickle in our stomachs.
I also rode the roller coaster. It was really fun and scary all at the same time because sometimes when the turns came you were almost like completely sideways and you felt like you were going to fall out. I'm so glad that bar was there to stop us from falling out otherwise it would've been bye bye Brookie.
Overall my time and Blue Bayou and Dixie Landin' was really fun. Although there were some moments where I wanted to scream or cry I really enjoyed myself. I reccomend you go there it is loads of fun!!!!
One of the rides I rode was the conja. The conja was a huge white waterslide that you go down in a raft with like 4 or 5 people. There was 10 flights of stairs before you actually got to the top; but in the end it was worth it. I had so much fun. If you swished from side to side when the big turns came you would go so high in the air.
The next ride I rode was the racers. On the racers you grabbed a mat and then you went to the top. Basically there was a stop and go sign in front of you. When it lit up green you went down a water slide that had lots of bumps that got bigger and longer before you were parallel to the ground again. At the same time you were racing. The trick to winning the race was to lift your mat and upper body when you got to the bump in the slide. I raced my cousin Jackson and I beat him. While we were going to the top he was acting all confident and stuff and then the race happened and he didn't have anything to say. It was hilarious!!
Then I rode the High Water. The high water was like any normal water slide except it had a lot of drops that could be at least 10 ft. long. It was really scary and fun at the same time.
Next I rode the awsome twosome. The whole time you were in the slide you were getting swished from side to side while it was pitch black with a little shine in the slide. Not to mention it was really hot!! It felt like a steam room or a sauna. Although the heat didn't stop the fun.
We also went to Pirate's cove. Pirate's Cove was made up of about 5 slides that were just normal for younger kids but we rode them anyway. We kept losing our cousins to the point that it was making us laugh. It was sad but hilarious all at the same time!!
When we weren't riding rides we were in the Hurricane Bay (wave pool). After a while it got annoying because the waves would take forever to come on. The waves weren't on any timer, whenever the buzzer would go off then that meant that the waves were coming on.
When Blue Bayou closed we went over to Dixie Landin'. At Dixie Landin' one of the rides I rode with my cousin Zack and sis Summer was the Pirate. It was really funny because when ever you went in the air it made you laugh. We got swung from side to side and at first I was scared to ride it but it turned out to be alright.
Then we rode the rainbow. On the rainbow you went in circles (not like spinning ) but like starting at the ground then going higher and higher into the air then we'd come down and do the same thing about 5 times more then it'd go the opposite way. When you came down there was like a tickle in your stomach and it made you laugh really hard. As my aunt watched she wondered why we were laughing when it looked like the scariest ride ever but it was all because of the tickle in our stomachs.
I also rode the roller coaster. It was really fun and scary all at the same time because sometimes when the turns came you were almost like completely sideways and you felt like you were going to fall out. I'm so glad that bar was there to stop us from falling out otherwise it would've been bye bye Brookie.
Overall my time and Blue Bayou and Dixie Landin' was really fun. Although there were some moments where I wanted to scream or cry I really enjoyed myself. I reccomend you go there it is loads of fun!!!!
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
BVG Industries
My sister (Summer),cousin (Savannah) and I have a business called BVG Industries.
We sell
- Journals--$8.00
- Mini Journals--$4.00
- Duct Tape Bags-$10.00
- Duct Tape Wallets--$7.00
We are able to customize these items how ever YOU would like them!!
For the journals you tell us what fabric you would like on the outside, the color of cardstock on the inside, ribbon to keep your secrets safe and designs on the front if you would like.
For the duct tape art you can pick 2-3 colors that you would like to appear on your bag. 2 colors will be used for the woven part the rest of the bag can be one color or a mix of the 2 or 3 colors that you chose.
Remember to always check our blogs (Summer, Savannah and Brooke) for the newest items and deals. If you would like to purchase one of the items you can contact us at the following emails;
Brooke-nawlinsprincess98@gmail.com
Summer-neworleans2000@gmail.com
Savannah-saintsgirl99@gmail.com
If you are confused as to what these items look like I will post pictures to make the description clearer.
Thanks for your support!!
Brooke
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Knitting Classes
I've started my knitting classes and they're really fun!!!! I'm learning how to make a poncho and hat! The patterns are really easy once you get use to it. My poncho is green and my hat will be pink with designs. Knitting is very fun and entertaining. Sometimes the things you want to make are very time consuming but in the end all the hardwork you put into your piece of art will be worth it. Hopefully they will both keep me warm during the winter months. When I'm finished with both pieces I will post some pics!!!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Duct Tape Art
You can make the coolest things with duct tape!!!! You can buy colored duct tape now like lime green, yellow, orange, blue, pink and purple. I buy my duct tape at michael's but you can buy some at walmart and lowes. I've made a wallet a tote bag, a purse and I'm working on making a beach bag. You can make hairclips,roses belts,bracelets and more!! Who would ever think of using duct tape to be crafty. The things you can make with duct tape are actually usable once you've finished putting it all together. You always have to remember to back the other side of your sheet of duct tape so that it isnt sticky in the inside. The first time I made something related to duct tape I forgot to do that and it turned out to be a disaster but I can still use it. Depending on what you want your duct tape art to look like you can look for instructions online. A website a reccomend to use is www.instructables.com. Duct tape art is awesome and I suggest you try it!!! Good luck and post pics.
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Reflection on No Place for Hate Night
Yesterday we had our True No Place for Hate night and it was great. Even though we didn't have the 30 minute rotations I think everyone naturally went from nutrition to role playing to art and then sports. Something that I think didn't work to well was the monkey survey and the passports. When people walked up to the welcoming desk they could see role playing going on and they could see food so they really didn't care about the monkey surveys. For the passports, some kids could just get a stamp from each station but not do the actual activity because they knew they had a chance to get a prize when they turned their passport in.
For my group role playing I think it went great. The kids were really into what we were doing and they listened. When we asked for volunteers there were lots of hands that went up to come and do the script drama. When I did the improv drama it actually built up my confidence because usually I don't like to be in front of a large amount of people.
I think the event was not only a discovery for the kids who attended our event but also for us(students of Mrs.Gilboa's class)depending on what we did at our station.
For my group role playing I think it went great. The kids were really into what we were doing and they listened. When we asked for volunteers there were lots of hands that went up to come and do the script drama. When I did the improv drama it actually built up my confidence because usually I don't like to be in front of a large amount of people.
I think the event was not only a discovery for the kids who attended our event but also for us(students of Mrs.Gilboa's class)depending on what we did at our station.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Research about Graffiti Vandalism
Some people vandalize becuase it's a way of expressing their anger and frustration from social difficulties and academic failure
4 types of graffiti
*tagging/hip hop 78%
*satanic/hate 10%
*gang 7%
*generic 5%
4 motives
*fame--they want lots of people to see their artwork/graffiti and they want it to be public
*rebellion--they want to get back at a certain person by damaging their property with graffiti
*self expression--they want to express themselves through graffiti
*power--they want to feel like they're powerful through their artwork/graffiti
35% of property vandalism is graffiti
It cost more than $8 billion/year to clean up graffiti in public and private areas
Graffiti is a big issue that goes towards people hating themselves and others and our group hopes to change that!!
4 types of graffiti
*tagging/hip hop 78%
*satanic/hate 10%
*gang 7%
*generic 5%
4 motives
*fame--they want lots of people to see their artwork/graffiti and they want it to be public
*rebellion--they want to get back at a certain person by damaging their property with graffiti
*self expression--they want to express themselves through graffiti
*power--they want to feel like they're powerful through their artwork/graffiti
35% of property vandalism is graffiti
It cost more than $8 billion/year to clean up graffiti in public and private areas
Graffiti is a big issue that goes towards people hating themselves and others and our group hopes to change that!!
Action Plan
Our group has decided to focus on graffiti vandalism. We think that some people who do graffiti have lots of talent in art but they don't know where to express themselves through graffiti. Doing graffiti on both public and private property is not okay, infact it's illegal. People do graffiti because of self hatrid, wanting to become famous, peer pressure, self expression or to feel like they have power. 35% of property vandalism is graffiti. It cost more than $8 billion/year to clean up graffiti in both public/private property.
Action Plan
Our goal is to stop graffiti in public and private areas but to encourage people to do graffiti on a canvas or a piece of paper. Some people are really talented with the graffiti they do and they need to show it.
STEP I: Raise Awarness- To raise awarness we are going to do a public announcement on the announcments to raise awarness about graffiti.
STEP II: We haven't decided on an action yet but I think I have an idea.
Action Plan
Our goal is to stop graffiti in public and private areas but to encourage people to do graffiti on a canvas or a piece of paper. Some people are really talented with the graffiti they do and they need to show it.
STEP I: Raise Awarness- To raise awarness we are going to do a public announcement on the announcments to raise awarness about graffiti.
STEP II: We haven't decided on an action yet but I think I have an idea.
Action Reflection
Action is when others do things in the community to make a difference and make the world a better place! Action can be reflected as a bad thing when someone chooses to do the wrong thing.
You can take action by raising awarness about what ever you are trying to stop or make an impact on. This is the first step to taking action. You want to make sure that people are aware and know about the issue so that if needed people can make a difference in their everyday behavior. Depending on your issue you may want to do a walk,a special night relating to your topic, raise money to donate to build something or donate to a certain cause. When you actions like this, you're donating your time and your knowledge.
The type of action you take definetly reflects who you are and how you express yourself. If you're really passionate about your topic and really want to take action then youre going to really talk about your issue and explain the importance of making an impact on your topic.
You can take action by raising awarness about what ever you are trying to stop or make an impact on. This is the first step to taking action. You want to make sure that people are aware and know about the issue so that if needed people can make a difference in their everyday behavior. Depending on your issue you may want to do a walk,a special night relating to your topic, raise money to donate to build something or donate to a certain cause. When you actions like this, you're donating your time and your knowledge.
The type of action you take definetly reflects who you are and how you express yourself. If you're really passionate about your topic and really want to take action then youre going to really talk about your issue and explain the importance of making an impact on your topic.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Hate Reflection
Hate starts with people disliking each other,maybe because of differences,because of the way someone acts or the way they express their opinion. When they start talking behind that person's back and saying bad things about that person. Hate may also start when people start voicing their opinion about someone when they shouldn't. Hate is a horrible feeling and act towards yourself and others. Hate really reflects who you are and how you think and feel about others. If you make a choice to hate some families because of their religion then that's not right. Soon you may have your friends and your friends friends hating them too. Then the whole city then state might be hating them. If they're Muslim and they come from the middle east then you may have the people from that country hating you and your friends and your friends friends because your hating them because of their religion. This leads back to our central idea(Choices humans make to hate, or to appreciate define our world). People who hate, hate because they may be jealous or they're ignorant. I don't think hate is a good way to express your feelings about someone.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Reflection on Central Idea
Today each exhibition group came up with a central idea that was brought back to the theme. My favorite central idea is the one that says: To be human means to not hate, but appreciate things while we can. I also like the central idea that says: Friendly human relationships can destroy hate and make the world safe! I like both of these because they really capture what our class has really decided to focus on for exhibition. I think our central idea could and would be even better if we were able to combine these to central idea's. I think every group really tried their best to come up with a statement that described our message for exhibition about making our world a HATE FREE PLACE!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Research about Discrimination against homosexual people
In my research I learned that some people discriminate against homosexual people because they believe that it goes against their religion and God. People also appose same sex marriage because we wouldn't have many generations to come because the homosexual couple wouldn't be able to reproduce. Many people are beaten up or even killed because of what they believe. States have laws against gay marriage and people protest against it. This has become a very big debate but I don't think it's ok for anyone to discriminate against someone because they're different from you. I think everyone should respect each and every opinion someone has.
Reflection on Group Cooperation
I think my group for exhibition works very well together. We split the work up evenly so that everyone has something to do and no one is sitting around. We made sure we were collecting the right information for our topic and finding the important and meaningful information. I think our group is very passionate about our topic and that helps a lot when it comes to researching and putting a great product together. I think the whole group was open-minded when we started to decide what we wanted our topic to be. Everyone got to say and explain what topic they wanted to do and then we voted from there. I think exhibition won't be a problem for our group because we are able to work well with each other to get the job done!!
My Exhibition Issue
For my exhibition issue I would like to do bullying. I think our school needs make more of effort to make sure no one is being bullied. No one deserves to be bullied just because no one likes them or they don't have any friends. We should try to approach them and make sure that they aren't being bullied. Bullying is a very serious issue and it should be dealt with if it is happening. To stop bulling I think we need to raise awarness and let people know what bullying really is. Lots of people don't know or don't know enough about bullying and that's why they do it. With lots of other people knowing about bullying and the message being passed along we could finally be a real No Place for Hate school. I hope to end bullying in our school and make a big impact.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
What is My Passion?
Something I'm really passionate about is Freedom of Speech. I think that everyone has the right to voice their opinion whether it's good or bad. No one should be punished because they don't believe or think the same as someone else. If someone has an opinion could make a difference and change the lives of many people. But big things like this can and will only happen if everyone is given a fair chance to express their opinions. Everyone deserves a chance to speak their opinion no matter what.
Another thing I'm passionate about is the homeless. I think everyone deserves a bed they can rest on, water to take care of their body and food to nourish their body. Everyone doesn't have this and it's sad. I think the homeless are just like regular human beings who don't have a home. As a citizen of the United States of America, i think in order to act as a country, united and all, we have to work together so we can be more united. As a country I think we should work to save the homeless!
Another thing I'm passionate about is the homeless. I think everyone deserves a bed they can rest on, water to take care of their body and food to nourish their body. Everyone doesn't have this and it's sad. I think the homeless are just like regular human beings who don't have a home. As a citizen of the United States of America, i think in order to act as a country, united and all, we have to work together so we can be more united. As a country I think we should work to save the homeless!
Connection Reflection
Yesterday while reading everyone's blogs I found lots of connections and things in common with alot of people.
I'm independent and creative like Sue. I never knew Sue like to work by herself at times. I thought she always wanted to work with a partner or with a group. This really surprised me.
I never knew Robbie was shy at times. I'm shy like him when I get in front of lots of people.
Annabelle and I both have a responsibility to watch out for our siblings. I have to look out for them so that they aren't harmed. Even though I don't want to at times I have to. This is a huge responsibility and challenging at times but as an older sister it's my responsibility.
If I had to redo the Bill of Rights, I would also put in that all races should be treated equally just like Cameron said. I think it's important that we realize that all humans should be treated equally no matter what.Other than that I think the constitution is great.
Carlo expresses himself through drawing and so do I (sometimes). I think drawing is just one of the many things you can express your feelings through. It really surprised me that someone shared that hobby with me.
I read everyone's blog and I found lots of connections but these were the ones that meant the most to me!!
I'm independent and creative like Sue. I never knew Sue like to work by herself at times. I thought she always wanted to work with a partner or with a group. This really surprised me.
I never knew Robbie was shy at times. I'm shy like him when I get in front of lots of people.
Annabelle and I both have a responsibility to watch out for our siblings. I have to look out for them so that they aren't harmed. Even though I don't want to at times I have to. This is a huge responsibility and challenging at times but as an older sister it's my responsibility.
If I had to redo the Bill of Rights, I would also put in that all races should be treated equally just like Cameron said. I think it's important that we realize that all humans should be treated equally no matter what.Other than that I think the constitution is great.
Carlo expresses himself through drawing and so do I (sometimes). I think drawing is just one of the many things you can express your feelings through. It really surprised me that someone shared that hobby with me.
I read everyone's blog and I found lots of connections but these were the ones that meant the most to me!!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Who Am I?
When I think about myself and how I’m different from other people, I think about how I’m very creative and unique when it comes to my artwork and different types of projects that I do. I’m very independent when I try to be creative so that it represents me in a unique way.
Whenever I have a disagreement and I’m passionate about my answer I fight and try to defend myself. I love to debate about different things and I really enjoy having a voice to stand up for what I believe in. It’s very important to me that I have a say in the debate so that my opinion might make a difference.
Something I find very interesting and unique that some people say about me is that I’m very pensive. What it means is that I think about what I’m doing before I do it. I think that’s a good quality that will really help me now and forever in life.
I have a strong belief in Jesus and my catholic religion. I believe that Jesus gave his life for us and that’s why we have a place on Earth.
Something I really believe in is tolerating other countries. I don’t think it’s ok to laugh at other countries because of what they’re wearing, what they eat, or how they talk. I think we should value every individual no matter where they’re from. I also think it’s disrespectful when you discriminate against a country or people from that country.
One of the things I value is friendship. I think it’s important to have friends that you really care about and will care about you so that you have a good relationship with that person. I think someone who’s really there for you is someone who will help you take the right path in your decisions that you make in life. They will support you in making positive decisions no matter what. Friends are like another person you can talk to (besides family members) if you’re having trouble or there’s a problem you can’t solve.
I also value creativity. I think it’s very important to be who you are, who you want to be and let your true talent shine. I think creativity is a way to express yourself through anything you truly love. I think through creativity you showcase who you really are and who you’d like to become.
On a personal level, I think it’s important to work hard and find out who you are so that you can become a better person. If you stay in your comfort zone and you don’t try new things then you will never reach the point where you feel like you’ve “accomplished everything possible.” Sometimes you’ve just got to step outside the box and try a new you.
When it comes to physical health, I think I eat healthy foods and get active. With this habit in place I’m able to accomplish more things in life and I don’t have my health holding me back from trying new things.
Mentally, I think I handle myself and my emotions pretty well. I know the difference between right and wrong and I can make choices based on that. These choices reflect me and who I am. I can really think about the choices I’m making by reflecting on them whether it’s verbally, physically or personally so that I don’t make the same mistakes.
When I go out in front of a crowd of people I can’t always stand, dance, speak, socialize or act in front of the crowd. I get kind of shy and I get a little stage fright. To me I think it’s better if a large group of people came to watch me while I was at practice or something compared to a recital or performance. I think people witness the real me when I’m in my natural surroundings, actual being me compared to being at a performance and I have to smile the whole time and sometimes pretend to be someone I’m not. I’m proud to be me! Sometimes I have trouble expressing myself by not explaining why I’m sad in different situations. I just shut down and walk away and don’t talk about the problem and what’s bothering me.
I commit to believing in who I worship and I don’t have any problems. I believe it’s like a cleansing when I reflect with the Lord on my sins and realize what I’ve done wrong recently.
I have very strong relationships with all my family members. I love spending time with them because I have a blast and I feel relieved because I don’t have to deal with my responsibilities as a child and I get to enjoy time with them when I can.
I have great relationships with my friends. We laugh together, go through hard times together and we just have loads of fun when we’re together.
One of the rights I really cherish is the Freedom of Speech. Without this right I wouldn’t be able to say what I believe in and stand up for what I believe. Whenever we have debates in class I would never be able to voice my opinion and put my “2 cents” into the conversation.
Another right I hold special to my heart is the right to worship and believe in who I want to. I love the God I worship because he helps me through hard times and protects me. He is the reason I have a place on Earth.
One of my responsibilities is that very important in my family is setting a good example of my siblings. My brother and sister look up to me and they follow what I do. If I do something wrong then they may make that same mistake instead of learning from it.
Another responsibility that I have is to do my best. I get the best outcomes in anything I do when I do my best. I always try to do my best with my best foot forward and I try to have a positive attitude. With this idea in mind I get a good result and I make others and myself happy.
I think what it means to be human is to try to figure out life. When you go through life you’re always exploring and trying to figure new things out. Being human means to not be perfect. Everyone will make a mistake sometime in life; if not more mistakes whether they’re big or small. It also means to be free. If you live in the United States of America there is no doubt you will have freedom. That is something that is different from other countries that all people should enjoy.
Overall, I think I’ve really described myself and who I am. I think I really dug deep into who I was and it really helped me better understand the Unit of Inquiry. I’M PROUD OF WHO I AM AND NOTHING WILL EVER CHANGE THAT!!!
Whenever I have a disagreement and I’m passionate about my answer I fight and try to defend myself. I love to debate about different things and I really enjoy having a voice to stand up for what I believe in. It’s very important to me that I have a say in the debate so that my opinion might make a difference.
Something I find very interesting and unique that some people say about me is that I’m very pensive. What it means is that I think about what I’m doing before I do it. I think that’s a good quality that will really help me now and forever in life.
I have a strong belief in Jesus and my catholic religion. I believe that Jesus gave his life for us and that’s why we have a place on Earth.
Something I really believe in is tolerating other countries. I don’t think it’s ok to laugh at other countries because of what they’re wearing, what they eat, or how they talk. I think we should value every individual no matter where they’re from. I also think it’s disrespectful when you discriminate against a country or people from that country.
One of the things I value is friendship. I think it’s important to have friends that you really care about and will care about you so that you have a good relationship with that person. I think someone who’s really there for you is someone who will help you take the right path in your decisions that you make in life. They will support you in making positive decisions no matter what. Friends are like another person you can talk to (besides family members) if you’re having trouble or there’s a problem you can’t solve.
I also value creativity. I think it’s very important to be who you are, who you want to be and let your true talent shine. I think creativity is a way to express yourself through anything you truly love. I think through creativity you showcase who you really are and who you’d like to become.
On a personal level, I think it’s important to work hard and find out who you are so that you can become a better person. If you stay in your comfort zone and you don’t try new things then you will never reach the point where you feel like you’ve “accomplished everything possible.” Sometimes you’ve just got to step outside the box and try a new you.
When it comes to physical health, I think I eat healthy foods and get active. With this habit in place I’m able to accomplish more things in life and I don’t have my health holding me back from trying new things.
Mentally, I think I handle myself and my emotions pretty well. I know the difference between right and wrong and I can make choices based on that. These choices reflect me and who I am. I can really think about the choices I’m making by reflecting on them whether it’s verbally, physically or personally so that I don’t make the same mistakes.
When I go out in front of a crowd of people I can’t always stand, dance, speak, socialize or act in front of the crowd. I get kind of shy and I get a little stage fright. To me I think it’s better if a large group of people came to watch me while I was at practice or something compared to a recital or performance. I think people witness the real me when I’m in my natural surroundings, actual being me compared to being at a performance and I have to smile the whole time and sometimes pretend to be someone I’m not. I’m proud to be me! Sometimes I have trouble expressing myself by not explaining why I’m sad in different situations. I just shut down and walk away and don’t talk about the problem and what’s bothering me.
I commit to believing in who I worship and I don’t have any problems. I believe it’s like a cleansing when I reflect with the Lord on my sins and realize what I’ve done wrong recently.
I have very strong relationships with all my family members. I love spending time with them because I have a blast and I feel relieved because I don’t have to deal with my responsibilities as a child and I get to enjoy time with them when I can.
I have great relationships with my friends. We laugh together, go through hard times together and we just have loads of fun when we’re together.
One of the rights I really cherish is the Freedom of Speech. Without this right I wouldn’t be able to say what I believe in and stand up for what I believe. Whenever we have debates in class I would never be able to voice my opinion and put my “2 cents” into the conversation.
Another right I hold special to my heart is the right to worship and believe in who I want to. I love the God I worship because he helps me through hard times and protects me. He is the reason I have a place on Earth.
One of my responsibilities is that very important in my family is setting a good example of my siblings. My brother and sister look up to me and they follow what I do. If I do something wrong then they may make that same mistake instead of learning from it.
Another responsibility that I have is to do my best. I get the best outcomes in anything I do when I do my best. I always try to do my best with my best foot forward and I try to have a positive attitude. With this idea in mind I get a good result and I make others and myself happy.
I think what it means to be human is to try to figure out life. When you go through life you’re always exploring and trying to figure new things out. Being human means to not be perfect. Everyone will make a mistake sometime in life; if not more mistakes whether they’re big or small. It also means to be free. If you live in the United States of America there is no doubt you will have freedom. That is something that is different from other countries that all people should enjoy.
Overall, I think I’ve really described myself and who I am. I think I really dug deep into who I was and it really helped me better understand the Unit of Inquiry. I’M PROUD OF WHO I AM AND NOTHING WILL EVER CHANGE THAT!!!
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