I have not been thinking differently but I am surely endeavoring. I have an arduous time changing things about myself so at this point I am just gradually endeavoring. After reading these two chapters I endeavor to disunite my emotions from my thinking due to the fact that they incline to get me into an abundance of trouble. Prior to making decisions, I stop and notice first if I am allowing my emotions to get in the way. I ascertain no emotions are tied to my decisions just so at the end I get a good outcome.…
The Hunted I didn’t know who I was. I woke up next to a bunch of muddy kids. They all smelled like they haven't showered in weeks. There was two twins, a chubby kid, and probably the skinniest kid I’ve ever seen. Then I realized I smelled just like them.…
The Hunt I am all warm in my camo attire with my bow hugging the tree behind me. I watch as sky comes to life and leaves crunch as the dew falls on them. My father sitting at my right side, dozing, his head bobbing every once in awhile. I hear the faint noise of something crunching and look above me to see a squirrel perched on a small branch. I smile and nod my head letting out a faint chuckle.…
My experiences over the last six years living in NYC have shaped me into the approachable and compassionate person I am today. I have been immersed in a melting pot with many different culturally and economically diverse populations. These unique experiences have broadened my horizons and allowed me to gain valuable communication skills and the ability to connect with people from all walks of life. I searched out opportunities to give back and help the people in my community both in volunteering in hospitals, educating high school students, and interning in private practices. I even traveled with the organization Medlife, setting up a medical clinic to provide basic medical care and education to people in the poor and underserved communities surrounding Lima, Peru.…
As a child growing up in Rhode Island, the smallest state in the Union, the idea of a vast planet brimming with civilization and culture was more like something out of a fairy tale than it was reality. So, when my father announced that we would be leaving the country to go to Scotland, the home of his and my ancestors, my world began to expand at a rapid pace. This trip could not have been timed more perfectly. The summer of 2007 marked the end of fourth grade, my first year at Saint Mary Academy Bay View.…
This past summer I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Miami Summer Scholars Program for the second year in a row. I had high hopes going leading into the program this summer and Miami didn't disappoint. Once again I had a great time at Miami, my time there this year was even better than last year's experience. The program didn't change much this summer,the basics of the program were still the same.…
Lost but now found. “ERR ERR ERR ERR!” , the sound of my alarm blared! I got up from my bed and took a shower and got dressed. “Ruff ruff,” the sound of my little dog Mia made as she ran to me.…
The Silver Bullet When I think back about all the memories that were made in my car, the Silver Bullet, there are simply too many to list. I have spent many hours in my car and I have come to have a deep understanding for the three basic areas: the front seats, back seats, and the trunk. Each of these areas are extremely important to the makeup of the car as a whole. No matter how many different cars I have, this car will always hold a special place in my heart.…
The Journey “One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through time.” - Carl Sagan, an astronomer, astrophysicist, and author I never loved to read. It always seemed boring and purposeless, which caused me to never truly focus on the meaning of the author’s message. My mind always wandered because I never felt the words that the authors were feeling.…
In high school, I struggled to find myself. I struggled to find what I was good at, and what I loved to do. My first two years, I had convinced myself that I was an athlete. I dedicated a majority of my time to practicing volleyball and softball, only two realize at the end of sophomore year, I was not playing to please myself. I was playing to maintain the illusion that this was something I wanted since I had been playing for 12 years.…
Summer School has taught me many things that will stick with me throughout the last year of my High School career. One of the many things that a learned is not to procrastinate as well as making sacrifices for the better of myself. It has taught me many different things that I will be practicing and putting into my life the last year of high school. The most important thing that I learned this summer was how important attendance is. One thing that I have learned is to get my stuff done and not procrastinate.…
On 11/12/16 at approximately 0509 hrs, Donald I. Hayward (DOB 09/01/75) called to report that 2 males tried to get into his vehicle and were now going house to house. Donald was calling from 6731 Charlotte Ave SE, which is located in the City of Auburn, County of Pierce, and State of Washington. Donald described one of the males as a white male, in his 20’s, 6’00” in height, thin build, black jacket, and wearing a gray hoodie. Donald was unable to describe the second male. Donald also advised that he has video of the males.…
Summer Session I already came to an end. This class flew by so quickly. Since my last class participation assessment, I think I continued to show good work. I tried my best in class. Although all the reading in Mosaic I was amazing, Unit 2 was my favorite.…
Hi everyone! In my previous blog post, I mentioned that I have summer homework that I have to do everyday. As I said in my last post, this is not necessary for all people to be successful, but I just feel like it helps my confidence the next year at school. In addition to doing summer homework, my mom also makes it a requirement for our summer. Of course, there are exceptions to doing the homework Like, I had a sleepover the night before and my friend ended up staying all day, or I have an intense summer camp that week.…
As I looked up into the vast, empty nothingness dotted with sparkling and surreal spots that encompassed us like a warm, fuzzy blanket of hope, I pondered at its perfection; a pitch-black curtain draped over the sky. The warped, cumbersome conformation of the stars speckled and danced along the outer fibers of the curtain, bursting against the blackness. I felt its throb in my mind; a slow pulsating beat of curiosity. An inescapable, unending, unexplainable call in pursuit of a complete understanding of this beat; A beat that came from within.…