Super 5

Deanna Byrne 

Julie Atkinson

Mark Rocha

Nicole Rocha 

Todd Strunk

My team

I think I had a pretty productive day. We talked about our products virtually all period. When Erica came to the table we were able to discuss ways to collaborate. Lindsey, Kylie, Erica, and I all decided that in some ways all of our projects related to compassion. Erica invited us to be a component in her project, and agreed to be one in our's. We will see where it goes from here!

Thank you for making my day

For a few weeks now, I have been trying to figure out how to put into words my appreciation for the man who lives down the street from me. Finally, I decided it can't be done. Every day just as the sun sets, this little old man crosses Orcutt road on foot and takes a picture of the sun slowly lowering itself across Broadway. He then stands there, as if trying to engrain the moment into his memory. He can see the beauty of the world through a busy street. He is the definition of "taking time to smell the roses." If everyone could see the good in life, the way this man does, the world would be so much better of a place. I really want to learn how to appreciate the little things as much as he does. I just get so caught up in day to day struggles, that I forget how lucky I am to be alive and living in such a beautiful world with such great people. I think it gets harder to love life, the older you get, but this man has managed to maintain his zest for it. So while he's staring at the sunset, and I'm staring at him, we both find meaning in the same moment. He, in that moment, loves the world, and I love it's inhabitants. I guess this post is really just to thank the man who gives me a happy moment every day.

LAUNCH

Nothing has really changed since the last launch post. My goals in life are pretty much the same. The only thing that has changed is my project. After learning about Rebecca and Rachel's project I asked if I could join. I want to be a part of a project to help people to explore their insecurities and eventually expel them. I like talking to my classmates about their projects, I am excited to learn more about them.

I, Jury

Shane:
I think you did a really good job stating your point clearly without summarizing. Good use of examples. Maybe incorporate more literary techniques.
Melissa:
I really enjoyed reading this. Great use of literary techniques and vocabulary.
Bailey:
I really like the quote you used at the beginning. Good job describing the world's state.
Rebecca:
Really well written. Good job describing the characters. By the way when you say your essay sucks and I say mine does too make sure yours actually does hahah.
Kylie:
Great job properly describing the author's use of the literary devices. I like your description of Bernard's mental state

Everyone did a great job with their essays. I hope to soon do as great of a job using literary device examples as smoothly as they did soon. I want to work on that most overall.

Brave New Essay

                        In the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, the main character Bernard Marx struggles with internal feelings of rebellion, while still trying to fight his status as a social pariah. It is his status as a short statured man in a world that excepts only big things that helps him to get an unmuddled  view of the flaws of his society. To voice his opinions could mean sacrificing his already low community standing. Some ways that Bernard's opinions differ from those of his society are his belief in monogamous relationships and his yearning for an identity.


                        In the world Bernard lives in love isn't a necessary part of life. People often have multiple partners and relationships at once. Relationships are very mechanical and cold. Sex isn't considered intimate, it's social. Bernard wants more than that. He wants to be with only one woman. On the inside he truly believes that's how all relationships should be. If he started sharing that information with everyone he may be treated even worse than he is now.


                     Bernard wants to find a life outside of what is required of him to do before he dies. He seems to want so separate himself from society, and create a whole new identity. He doesn't seem proud of who he is. He wants to live a life that follows his own ideas as opposed to those of the rest of the world. He is a very independent man in a very codependent world.


                     In conclusion,  Bernard has many thoughts and ideas that are frowned upon within his society. His character represents an inner want for change. If only he could act upon that change he would be a true hero. There is still strength in his willingness to accept new ideas. What are considered strengths here are weaknesses in his world. He is to fearful of those around him to act upon his wishes. The only way to make a change is to summon courage.
                         

Brave New essay topic

 Analyze the character of Bernard Marx.  In what ways is he admirable? In what ways is he less than admirable?  Overall, how would you characterize his motivations and actions?  Explore the function his character plays in the novel. What purpose does he serve?

In answering this essay prompt their are a few things I would definitely need to mention:

1) Bernard is constantly searching for his identity.

2) He is admirable, because in a world where everyone shares the same thoughts he dares to have his own.

3) By the same token his character flaw is that although he has his own thoughts so far he has not had the courage to act on them.

4) His role in the novel is to show the point of view of someone in this world who is of a lower caste.

I am here

I feel I have expanded my vocabulary since entering this course. I hope I continue to be able to use the words I have learned in my writing in the future. I still really want to get better at essay writing. I think expanding my vocabulary is a great stepping stone towards achieving my goal. I am excited to do my senior project. I am also excited to see where the peer mentoring group takes me in the future.

Welcome to interdisciplinary

My project is about being a positive rolemodel. It's about having a good influence on the youth who will one day take our place. I want my project to show people the difference between a good and bad influence. 

Hafta/wanna

I don't think the changes that happen to your life when you graduate are immediate, but they happen over time. I think going to college is a way to escape ideas that your parents have drilled into your head, and decide for yourself what you believe. In college there will be no one to make sure you do your work and go to school. This is a time for you to learn to be independent. Part of being independent is learning to balance all of the important aspects of your life, and to prioritize. These are important life skills you will always need. I know I personally will need to work on being independent, because I am so spoiled right now.

The Nose

1)Ivan is a barber

2) Ivan finds a nose in a loaf of bread.

3) Ivan's wife accuses him of cutting it off someone's face.

4) Ivan wants to destroy or throw out the nose.

5) The nose in this story represents how happiness is not easy to achieve, and when it is found you must hold on to it.

6) The nose belongs where it ends up in a river where it can't cause anymore trouble. It only brought a world of trouble to Ivan's life.

Launch/Draft

• I am passionate about working with children. I want to go to school to become a Kindergarten teacher.
• Last semester I learned how to use some tools online that I can use to find work in the future by advertising myself.
• I want to feel like a better writer by the end of this year. I know this goal will always be helpful to me if I can accomplish it.
• I think people would be pleased that I was lucky enough to travel to another country and help people, just because this is an opportunity not many people have in their life.
• The only way to move past the "what if" part of life is by working hard and taking risks.
• My teachers are experts on the field of study I wish to go into.

The time of my life

Well on Friday I was not in class. At the time of my class period on Friday I was in Oxnard for a water polo tournament. During this game I was probably losing by 1 point in overtime. If I were to have gone to class I would have been discussing the characterization in The Tale of Two Cities. I have lot's of notes and I will try to talk to some of my group outside of my class about them on Monday.