Finally Done (FC)

Some people can’t appreciate others for being different. Some people can’t appreciate themselves for being different. I made a pact with myself that I would always speak up in my own defense, and for others in need. I shared my story with others and became the inspiration for a Gay Straight Alliance within my after school program StreetSquash. I embrace this club because I don’t want anyone to ever feel as if they have to struggle or no one was there for them.  For this reason I can proudly say that I am living life as happier and better me.


This is the last part of my college essay which shows I am finally finished and I am very happy with the outcome.

COLLEGE BOUND (PB)

This is the last year of Highschool and I can finally say I am so ready to head to college. This is a piece of my personal statement. Looking at this piece really makes me feel as if college is near and real its time to buckle DOWN


Some people can’t appreciate others for being different. Some people can’t appreciate themselves for being different. I’ve learned that the only way that I can succeed in life and be happy is to embrace who I am and to stop settling for less. I made a pact with myself that I would always speak up in my own defense, and for others in need. When there was a wrongdoing, I would try my best to make it right. I’ve learned that being outspoken and being open to changing my views helps me to be a better person.  I can proudly say that I am living life as happier and better me.

What Has The Government Done ? ( ID )

In Government class we were given the responsibility to write a paper on a topic of our choice. Although it was on a topic of our choice we had to relate to government of course. This essay was really a eye opener because it was a totally different format than i was accustomed to. Although it was different and irritating it help me get a view of what college life would be like. Here's the abstract from my essay


 ABSTRACT

This essay is about what the government as one has failed to do and acknowledge in the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Community. This community might be represented by the Rainbow but the natural rights, rejection, and ridicule makes the people within this community feel like there are only rainy days; particularly in a world with an abundance of opportunities. Throughout this essay the lives that are hidden in the dark due to their differences will come to the light and will be shown as the real struggle of society.

I wasn't all the way happy with the essay, but I was happy that I could give a little acknowledgement to the community that I am affiliated with and show that people actually do recognize the struggle and its about time the Government showed respect and show that they really care.

Free Pass

I will be using my Free Pass

Birthday Fun Or Nah ? (FC)

So its November 6th and I am already planning what I want to do for my birthday on DECEMBER 26th. Unfortunately i cant rightfully plan my outting because on my birthday I have to go to training for my internship/job. Its more than conflicting only because it's my job and my birthday. I'm going to need the training if i want to keep working but then I also want to have fun. I am turning Eight-TEEN not Fifteen not Fourteen; I am turning the big ONE EIGHT and that is what kills my vibe while thinking about the fun things I could be doing during the day getting prepared for the night. I guess I'll have to find a way around this obstacle. I just can't wait for this big event i just everything goes well.

Reality Vs Reality ( PB)

This year is my Senior year in High School. I was imagined this year as being festive and filled with nothing but fun memories. When your younger your imagination tends to takeover and make reality distorted and into what you want it to be. I didn't realize that the reality of being a senior is made up of the components of being a hard worker, being dedicated, and knowing what you want. During my first two years of High School I did not take school as seriously as i should have. In eighth grade I wasn't even thinking about making an impact with my grades I was just trying to get by. Little did i know, if my mind was set on making good grades from the beginning, i would not have to struggle now to try and prove that i am college ready. I was once told that " People do not do the right thing until the lesson is taught " in my case I am a prime example of this quote. I did not realize what I had to do until it was done. Although fantasies and fables are loved, reality is what we deal with and everyday i have to remind myself that what i do today affects tomorrow and to do it right NOW because tomorrow is never promised. Reality has settled in and i now know and realize many things that did not occur to me while i was younger. Its only like this because people like myself want the fantasy rather than the reality. As a senior i promise to show why i want and need to be successful. Now i am just faced with picking the right choice which is in this case......REALITY over FANTASY

Where Does It Stop? (SSR)

Islan Netteles a 21 year old young woman was brutally beat by a group of young men on a side walk in Harlem. She soon died due to her injuries. Islan was a transgender female who lived her life like everyone else but the only difference was the sex she lived her life as and the sex she was actually born as. Nettles was out with several other transgendered woman and was singled out by the men because they found out that she was born a male. Why do people react in such a way? Why cant people just mind their business? Who is someone to be able to judge and cast stones on someone because of the way they live their life? what if it was backwards? Where gays and transgendered bashed the straight for liking and loving who they do. Its really sad that differences tear apart a community and can be the biggest obstacles to get in the way of peace. R.I.P Islan and lets stop the violence and raise the talent.

THE BMI HORROR (ID)

In Gym class we the students, the kids that eat anything we want, the kids that actually don't care about such things surrounded by healthy eating and fitness are learning about Body Mass Index aka BMI. Gym for us use to be fun but now its a pain. We are driven to go back to our past and and dig up or knowledge on long division and forced to not use calculators, specifically problems that take forever to do without an actual calculator. I find it funny how Gym was a subject and class that people found to be easy to pass and hard to fail based on the fact that all you had to do was to get dressed and participate in activities just to pass. Now during our senior year its a class we look at that seems almost impossible to past and just a class that as we say "doing way toooo much." 

Why is it now that we are being taught something during this subject? Why can't it be like the old fun days that we remember? I just want to know because the way this class has my grade looking makes me hurt. 

Not physically though.

 

To Smile Or No Smile That Is The Question ! ( FC )

Today was senior picture day. Every young lady was dolled up and every boy was sharp and handsome. I myself am no fan of this day only because I am never satisfied with the pictures that come back.
MY problem was with how genuine can a smile be if it's forced and un called for? When a smile is forced upon someones face who is not a natural smiler it looks entirely awkward. Then you are faced with an awkward feeling and part of regret, wishing you did not take the photo or could take it over.
Pictures are worth a thousand words but, what can you get from a crooked smile and strained face? These pictures start to become something some people wish did not take place. Although these pictures capture a moment that you will soon be proud of its a headache trying to take them,getting ready for them and etc.

P.S Who ever made cameras was a smart person, they made a device that captures time, who would ever think ...

The Great Debaters ( CRR )

Today in class Ms. Hegeman assigned groups and debate topics. My group was given the topic of Phillis Wheatley writing her poems for the money and not for authenticity. To me this topic is very hard to prove, and it is certainly hard to argue. Many things can go wrong with our argument. We could be contradicting, not as passionate due to our personal feelings, and just lost within the topic. Now that we are stuck with this topic we have to make decisions. No one wants to lose the debate, but the only way to come out on top is to find text, facts, and details that will support our claim.

This topic makes me think about how debates are argued around emotional topics. It especially makes me think how debates on the most controversial topic such as racism were debated during the times of the segregation. A movie by the name of "The Great Debaters" explains and demonstrates exactly my thoughts. This movie is based on a trues story about a man named Melvin B. Tolson, who was a professor at Wiley College in Texas. In 1935 he was inspired to create a debate team which will be the first debate team of the school and soon they would be the first all black debate team to challenge harvard in a national debate. This movie elaborates on the struggles and accomplishments of these young adults to prove themselves that they were good enough to debate despite the color of their skin.

Free Pass

I Will Be Using My Free Pass For The Marking Period ...Thank You

Brought From Africa (CRR)

In class we are going over a poem entitled "Being Brought From Africa To America." During our time in class the topic of slavery comes up a lot, which is a very controversial topic. I have learned that many of my peers have different thoughts and views on the topic of slavery. I like to see the variety of thoughts and perceptions that my friends have, because it shows that they are intelligent and that they are educated enough on the topic to actually give their own opinion and express how they feel upon this emotional topic. Although I am pretty sure my friends have not experienced slavery their thoughts and feelings about the topic seem to be very strong. Like any sane person the mistreatment of another human being due to a difference shown within them will cause sympathy and a sense of hurt. There's also the What If factor that everyone goes through, especially with me and my peers being of African decent and slavery having to do with the mistreatment, outcasting, and discrimination towards African-Americans and people of color in general. We all kind of think....WHAT IF? What if it was us that had been tortured, what if we had been deprived of our freedom because of the color of our skin, what if we had been subjected to hard labor and mistreatment because a certain race felt as if they were superior to ours. These topics create great discussions and thoughts when brought into a classroom of my peers, and I love them for that.