Gregory - Describe What Your "Utopia" Looks Like and Why?
Thomas - How Has Technology Shaped Our World Today?
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Monday, October 23, 2017
Trust: Describe a person or group of people who you trust the most.
Trusting other people is not something that is not easily done. It always has seemed like everyone I attempt to trust can break my trust in some way. I've managed to mostly keep to myself for a majority of my life, but it always seemed like I should tell someone. I never knew trust trust until I met my group of friends at Episcopal. This group managed to get secrets out of me that even my parents didn't know.
We are four boys that have known each other since kindergarten. I've known the fifth person since fifth grade. I've entrusted this group with my biggest secrets: things about crushes, family matters, etc. The amount of trust that people gives you comes with an amount of responsibility and gratitude that you should show. We've all shared secrets with each other, and we respect the secrets, regardless of how we feel about them. All of this has led me to believe that you can never have true friendship without true trust.
We are four boys that have known each other since kindergarten. I've known the fifth person since fifth grade. I've entrusted this group with my biggest secrets: things about crushes, family matters, etc. The amount of trust that people gives you comes with an amount of responsibility and gratitude that you should show. We've all shared secrets with each other, and we respect the secrets, regardless of how we feel about them. All of this has led me to believe that you can never have true friendship without true trust.
Human Nature
Humans have never been perfect. Many of us have multiple flaws. We make countless mistakes, and we are not always kind. This all seems like it reflects badly on humans, but it is natural. We cannot help what we were programmed to do. We all make mistakes, but the best part about humans is that we attempt to correct our mistakes.
I haven't always thought of humanity like this, but things seem to become clearer as we grow older. People become more idolized and perfect when you realize that everyone has made a mistake. It makes everyone feel more confident in themselves. This urge for perfection will never be accomplished, but man-kind will try its best to be as close to perfect as possible.
I haven't always thought of humanity like this, but things seem to become clearer as we grow older. People become more idolized and perfect when you realize that everyone has made a mistake. It makes everyone feel more confident in themselves. This urge for perfection will never be accomplished, but man-kind will try its best to be as close to perfect as possible.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Monday, October 9, 2017
Free Post: My Fall Break
Fall break was a break where we had two days off of school. I was sick for the Wednesday before fall break, so I had an extra day off of school. I was sick for Wednesday and Thursday, and I spent Friday doing homework and missed classwork. This left me with only the weekend to enjoy fall break.
On Saturday, my friends and I discussed our plans for homecoming. We decided what we would do for dinner before and our plans for after the event. I spent the rest of my day with my family which involved going to dinner for mu sister's birthday and watching a movie. On Sunday, I FaceTimed some friends and I played some video-games. My fall break wasn't very productive, but I caught up on some much needed rest.
Living with a SEAL
This novel was written by Jesse Itzler. The book takes place in present day New York where the narrator lives. The story mainly focuses on Jesse's workout time with SEAL, but it also talks about the problems between the main characters. Jesse is mainly the protagonist and SEAL is his antagonist. I enjoyed this because the author uses quintessential words and phrases to make the reader feel a sort of empathy for the narrator.
The story begins with Jesse finding a workout trainer at an intense race. This trainer is the toughest man Jesse has met, but even he has some problems. Jesse seeks the help of SEAL to become a better runner and a better person. The author doesn't leave much suspense throughout the story, but he does make it interesting with the disputes between everyone. The only problem that I have with this story is the fact that the conflict is always about the same type of issue. I recommend this novel to anyone interested in a funny and entertaining book.
Tuesday, October 3, 2017
Monday, October 2, 2017
"To Da-duh" Overview
When we read stories like Harrison Bergeron and To Da-duh, we wonder why these stories were written. They seem to have little to no effect on us, but they can teach us lessons in some aspects. Good readers wonder why, where, when, how, and who. These stories encompass what has happened in the past and what will happen in the future. They teach us why things work the way they do, but they can also change our view on other things along the way.
To Da-duh takes place in the 1930s in Barbados, where slavery was only recently outlawed. It follows the narrator through her stay with her grandmother, Da-duh. We learn the views of different races on how slavery worked. The story can tell you how old Da-duh is and how she died, but it will not tell you things like if the narrator is scared of machines or how Da-duh would react to the postcard sent to her. The stories did teach me one lesson, don't take what you have for granted.
To Da-duh takes place in the 1930s in Barbados, where slavery was only recently outlawed. It follows the narrator through her stay with her grandmother, Da-duh. We learn the views of different races on how slavery worked. The story can tell you how old Da-duh is and how she died, but it will not tell you things like if the narrator is scared of machines or how Da-duh would react to the postcard sent to her. The stories did teach me one lesson, don't take what you have for granted.
Heroes
Boom. Chaos broke when the sirens began to screech. The people began to run. The homes began to collapse. Began began to fall into the black abyss. Nothing could be done to stop the disaster, but then the firemen came out of their vibrant trucks. These men caught people falling from buildings like debris. They jumped into deep pits to rescue single people or pets. Death was the last thing on their minds, they only cared to save people. They had somewhat of a disregard for their own lives, but that is how anyone feels if they want to truly help. Boom.
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