My "Moment"
I really enjoyed the assignment we had where we had to write about a moment in our lives that either changes us, or made a big effect on our lives. The moment I chose was the time where I had fallen off of a cliff, and almost died. It sounds extremely horrible, though it was a jumping cliff where there was water at the bottom, that idea makes it sound a lot less dramatic, though it was still highly dangerous. The method that we wrote this is where we were able to leave the classroom and go write somewhere in the halls alone, by ourselves really helped. I'm usually someone who can concentrate on their work where ever, even if there are loud people around me. Of course being along with my thoughts worked easier to right this assignments. It is always a lot easier to write by yourself, then with a crowd full of people, whether you are a good writer or not. I have now learned about myself that "Solitary Confinement" is my most favourite was to write.
My Blog
I feel like things are going extremely good when it comes to blogging for me. I have noticed that more and more people are commenting on my posts, and not only my teacher. The more I blog, the more people seem interested in my posts, which is a good thing. I am not the greatest and commenting on other peoples blogs yet, only because I'm not quite sure on what to say, or if they will enjoy my comments. Though I love the idea of posting all of our assignments on here, instead of physically to our teachers.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Reading Reflection 4
Book- The Burn Journals
Author- Brent Runyo
Pages read- 164- 211
Questions:
1. What was the Ronald Mcdonald house?
During the pages that I had read last friday, Brent mentions the "Ronal Mcdonald house" which I could not figure out what exactly he was referring too. My first idea might have been something such as Mcdonalds, considering Ronald Mcdonald the clown related to Mcdonald's. Though if I though about it correctly, not a single thing in this story can relate to something even remotely close to Mcdonald's. I still have not figured out what Brent is referring too, perhaps I had missed something that was said that I did not cross in the book.
Comments:
1. A comment I had during the reading on friday was when Brent talks about the idea of bottling everything up that is bothering him inside, and not telling a single sole about how he is feeling. My comment towards that was that everyone who has mentioned something like this has been told that it is very unhealthy. Almost dangerous, like your torturing yourself with bad thoughts. Reviling what is bothering you can almost refresh you. Make you feel good, almost like it's taking what is bad inside of you and throwing it away.
2. When Brent is in counseling with his parents, talking about everything that has happened, and the effects that it had upon his family, it must have gave Brent a huge feeling of guilt, it would for me at least. How trying to commit suicide not only had a new effect on himself, but it had an effect upon his parents, his friends, his school, the nurses and doctors that he had met, everything. That type of guilt almost isn't worth the task that he was trying to succeed, killing himself. Some people don't think about how much things will change once you try to commit suicide, how much your life will change. I wonder if Brent really thought about all the consequences and effects that he would lead too.
3. When Brent's parents come across a piece of paper with the word death written on it, including the knife they found, they of course come up to think of the worse scenario's possible of why they found that. This situation of course has no other explanation but a bad one. Though with other situations where parents find something and think worse of it then it actually is, happens to my parents and me quite a lot. For an example, if they get a call from my school, before listening to the voice mail they left, they will come to think the worse of what the school is informing them about. Or when they find a lighter in my room, they come to think I'm a smoker and such, when really it is just my friends. I can relate to Brent on how his parents come to think of the worse scenario's possible, though in his situation, it is very understandable.
Predictions:
After getting to where I currently am in the book now, where Brent has finally made it home, back to normal, I'm starting to think things will almost get back together. The only change in his life now is the fact that his mom has to rub cream on his back everyday, as well as he gets a different feeling, or vibe once he walks into the bathroom that he had once tried to commit suicide in. He has not gone to school yet, but from what I have learned while reading, I feel like things will be good at school. He may not like passing the locker that he had set on fire, and people may be more concerned about him, always keeping an eye on him, but eventually, his life will become good again.
Author- Brent Runyo
Pages read- 164- 211
Questions:
1. What was the Ronald Mcdonald house?
During the pages that I had read last friday, Brent mentions the "Ronal Mcdonald house" which I could not figure out what exactly he was referring too. My first idea might have been something such as Mcdonalds, considering Ronald Mcdonald the clown related to Mcdonald's. Though if I though about it correctly, not a single thing in this story can relate to something even remotely close to Mcdonald's. I still have not figured out what Brent is referring too, perhaps I had missed something that was said that I did not cross in the book.
Comments:
1. A comment I had during the reading on friday was when Brent talks about the idea of bottling everything up that is bothering him inside, and not telling a single sole about how he is feeling. My comment towards that was that everyone who has mentioned something like this has been told that it is very unhealthy. Almost dangerous, like your torturing yourself with bad thoughts. Reviling what is bothering you can almost refresh you. Make you feel good, almost like it's taking what is bad inside of you and throwing it away.
2. When Brent is in counseling with his parents, talking about everything that has happened, and the effects that it had upon his family, it must have gave Brent a huge feeling of guilt, it would for me at least. How trying to commit suicide not only had a new effect on himself, but it had an effect upon his parents, his friends, his school, the nurses and doctors that he had met, everything. That type of guilt almost isn't worth the task that he was trying to succeed, killing himself. Some people don't think about how much things will change once you try to commit suicide, how much your life will change. I wonder if Brent really thought about all the consequences and effects that he would lead too.
3. When Brent's parents come across a piece of paper with the word death written on it, including the knife they found, they of course come up to think of the worse scenario's possible of why they found that. This situation of course has no other explanation but a bad one. Though with other situations where parents find something and think worse of it then it actually is, happens to my parents and me quite a lot. For an example, if they get a call from my school, before listening to the voice mail they left, they will come to think the worse of what the school is informing them about. Or when they find a lighter in my room, they come to think I'm a smoker and such, when really it is just my friends. I can relate to Brent on how his parents come to think of the worse scenario's possible, though in his situation, it is very understandable.
Predictions:
After getting to where I currently am in the book now, where Brent has finally made it home, back to normal, I'm starting to think things will almost get back together. The only change in his life now is the fact that his mom has to rub cream on his back everyday, as well as he gets a different feeling, or vibe once he walks into the bathroom that he had once tried to commit suicide in. He has not gone to school yet, but from what I have learned while reading, I feel like things will be good at school. He may not like passing the locker that he had set on fire, and people may be more concerned about him, always keeping an eye on him, but eventually, his life will become good again.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Personal Additions 10
No more can anyone say to some up the quote on this picture. It is one of the most meaningful quotes that I have ever read, as well as powerful.
Personal Additions 9
This is my dog, Riley. I decided to blog about him because at some points, he's my favourite thing to be around, over everyone else. It does sound somewhat depressing, but he can always bring a smile to my face.
Personal Additions 8
Mac Miller could honestly be listed as one of my favourite artists out there currently. He recently had a concert here in Winnipeg that I unfortunately missed. I really regret not buying tickets, though now it is too late. All the more hope to seeing him live in concert sometime soon!
Personal Additions 7
I decided to blog about this photo because the saying on it really relates to high school drama. I can't say enough how much this saying is worth gold to any adolescents going through highschool currently, which was why I decided to blog this.
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