If I could live anywhere....

If I could live anywhere I would probably live in the south. I have family down south and they are very warm hearted people and enormously kind. They are successful in whatever they set themselves to do. They strive to do their very best and they do not quit. In the south it’s not just my family that seems that way, it is others too. The mood in the south is very home loving and warm. People are helpful and also very understanding. The people are extremely kind.

            The weather in the south is beautiful! The sun almost always shines and the climate stays warm and inviting. I have never been a person for the cold anyhow, regardless of my birthday being in the dead of winter in December. I can get very picky; I do not like to be very cold and I do not like to be very hot. In the south, they mostly have mild winters and summers. I can deal with the heat but, I particularly dislike the cold.

            I enjoy busy cities! I like to be around people and have fun. In common major cities they have concerts, huge shopping malls, and far more job opportunities.  I have been to many states around the world when my dad drove semi-trucks but, none of them interested me in terms of wanting to stay there. I have always been interested in the south, mostly because of the weather! Now as I am preparing for college I am taking all southern schools into consideration. At this time, my two favorite choices are in North/South Carolina and Georgia. I want to feel warm and safe and I have always felt that way when I travel to the south.

If Money was no object...

In our unit The Pursuit of Happiness, I have learned that true happiness is all that matters. Money is definitely essential to being able to survive in life however; it’s not even half as valuable. I now understand how making money and enjoying the job you have is considered a “two for one deal” to some adults. Others have to live with the annoying burden of getting up each morning to go to a job that they do not enjoy just to make great amounts of money. I began looking for more interesting and creative ways to make money, while still being able to have fun and be myself once I started this project. I came up with double majoring in Fine Arts- going onto study Interior Design- and marketing, so that I can obtain my real estate license when I move down south either for or after college. I intend to pursue my happiness and even if money is an object it will only be an asset to what is truly important to me.

My Favorite Book

Personally, I can not really say that I have a favorite book. However, I have a new favorite author which is Carl Weber. He is a wonderful writer in my eyes and his books are full of actual life lessons and situations people get into. I began reading his books after one of my friends (Car'Veda) showed me a book she was reading written by Carl. She had stayed the night at my house and we woke up one afternoon and we were bored so she began telling me about the book she was reading and then soon she was reading the story to me! When she stopped, I eventually ended up going to my library to pick up the book and read it for myself to find out the ending since she refused to tell me. When I finished the book I decided that such a great story had to have a sequel which it did! Now me and Car'Veda read the books together and we try to stay in order so we do not miss anything.
Carl Weber is a realistic author. He very seldom writes a book with boring characters and an uninteresting storyline. His story lines are one of the many reasons I continue reading his series. The book I just recently finished by him is called Torn Between Two Lovers. The book was so intense to me that when I finished I cried at the very end. It was emotional, had twists and turns, and it was very dramatic. I am not sure if I can call this book my favorite by Carl yet but, it was very close.
One thing I noticed is that Carl does not make his books end with a happy ending. He more so ends his books with a realistic ending, something that would actually happen in real life. Life rarely has perfect moments or happy endings and Carl displays that all throughout every book. I think that his style of writing is very down to earth and exciting. I can honestly say that I never used to read this much or this quick before I started reading Carl's books!

Boredom -.- vs. Enjoyment :)

How many adults do I know that I can count, have chosen to work jobs that they THOUGHT would make them happy, or better off? Now, mostly all of them think otherwise because they are no longer satisfied with their jobs. Robert Frost wrote a poem that coincides with that feeling. The poem, titled “After Apple-Picking”, expresses someone’s grown boredom for their job. Frost uses imagery to convey his message of living to do something at a moment, but regretting it later.

            Frost expresses someone growing tired of apple-picking throughout the whole poem. However, he is not only referring to just apple-picking. Frost is painting a picture to say that no one wants to waste time working a job for a living only to grow tired and less interested in that job. In one particular quote he stated: “Beside it, and there may be two or three / Apples I didn’t pick upon some bough / But I am done with apple-picking”. (l. 4-6) When a person becomes tired and uninterested in doing something any longer they become careless in what they are doing. They no longer want to take part in doing that, so they do not do a quality job.

            As Frost continuously paints an unhappy picture of someone becoming bored, they start to regret their job. He again reiterates: “For I have had too much / Of apple-picking; I am overtired”. (l. 18-19) When I become bored I do either of two things: I stop what I am doing completely-or- I have to wait until an opportune time to quit whatever I am doing. Frost could have been trying to say that every now and then, things need to be a certain way in order to live out your dreams later on. Frost also expresses this in his poem.

Money is important but, not at the expense of my own happiness. Frost’s poem emphasized to me that I should not choose a job that I will not find enjoyment in because I will grow bored very quickly and wish to have spent time doing something else.  I am a very creative person whereas: I like designing things, planning parties, and seeing facial reactions at the end. So I want to be either an Interior Designer or an Event Planner. I enjoy putting parties and gatherings together. Personally, I like to surprise people. I have always wanted to plan a wedding or some big event where people are just itching to know who could put together such a beautiful event! Money is important, but my happiness has far more value.

What would I change if I could???

In my whole life, I have made countless mistakes…but who is to judge (except God) because everybody has! I have made anywhere from the dumbest mistakes all the way down to the heavier thought out mistakes. I would never blame anyone, other than myself, for any actions that I did. I know that responsibility comes with ownership of actions whether the actions were good or bad. No one is perfect therefore trying to pretend is a waste of time. Even though my list of mistakes is a run on, there is only ONE of those that I would ever change if I could.

          When I reminice the rocky relationship I once had with my mother, it pains me to mention any details. I love my mother with all of my heart, and the last thing that I would ever want to do is hurt her. However, around winter time of last year… I did just that very thing. I went out of my way to do something she told me not to do. I disobeyed her to the fullest extent and once the damage was done the only feeling I felt, was emptiness. Meanwhile, as I was over the top I had people in my ear telling me different. I simply bypassed them and continued what I felt I wanted to do.

          I wish I could take back the heartache I caused her and also the mood my actions set in our household. I went on depressed, unhappy, and utterly tore.  Now as I look back on the things I did, I find comfort in knowing that my mother was only doing as mothers’ do-which is CARE. A lucky smile sweeps across my face as I think of being an only child, has a greater effect on how my mom is parenting me. Though I wish I could take back the hurt I caused her that is not possible. All I can do is show her my appreciation for her and continue to be all that I can be. What if things had gone differently with that situation, I wonder. Well it would surely have made a difference. Even though all the pain rushes back when conversations lightly brush on the subject, I know deep in my heart… My mommy forgave me and she loves me. J

         

In My Spare Time :D

If someone were to ask me what do I love to do in my spare time....? Well I could actually give them a whole list. I truly do not do very much, on a regular basis I like to hang out with my friends, of course text; listen to music, and EAT ALL DAY EVERYDAY! One thing over rides all that lately however... Lately, I have been reading in my spare time.

          When I was younger my grandmother and my mother (as well as other adults) always encouraged me to read in and out of school. So once I picked up on the habit I never really stopped. I love to read mainly because, that is how I learn. I learn new words, read about other people’s lifestyles, become a better reader, and also stay occupied in a positive manner. I am one of very few people out of my friends that like to read in their spare time.

From my standpoint I think reading outside of school improves my comprehension, word pronunciation, and vocabulary. For me, reading is important, because every time I read a book that is good I keep reading it and I also read it faster just so I can know what happens at the end. I use that same technique in school so that in case I am being timed to read something and answer questions, like on the OGT practice tests, then I can read quick enough and answer the questions.

I love reading which also inspired me to write my own short stories when I was younger. I have always loved to write songs, poems, sometimes scripts, and even type up meaningful papers. Reading is a huge part of me and I always send a big thank you to EVERYONE who helped me when I was just learning how to sound out words!   

Music Is Me :D

Music is super essential to me because, that is all I ever truly ever do is listen to it! I listen to music, I used to write it, and sing even though I am not very good! My favorite kind of music is classic R&B and old Hip Hop. A majority of the current music like: Future, 2 Chainz, Meek Millz and whoever else has gotten into the spotlight... BIG FAT NO! I like older music because it has better meaning, beautiful one of kind lyrics, and a smoother beat. Everything they rap about now is based on: sex, drugs, money, partying, and fighting. There is WAY more to life than that.

 Right now, I would have to say my favorite singer is Marques Houston. I have been listening to his songs since mid-last week. He used to co-star on Sister, Sister as Rodger. So he is all grown up and can sing so beautifully! I switch favorite songs and favorite artists all the time so maybe, it will change later on and maybe it will stay the same. His voice is smooth and calm and it relaxes me. The tone in music is the reason why I listen to music in the first place. I have an anger issue.... so the only way I actually find some peace of mind and control is to listen to soft, comforting music. This, as I said before, rarely ever includes any of the current music that comes out. I listen to mainly songs from the early 2000's and back. I also like other R&B artists like: Tyrese, Joe, Lyfe Jennings, Beyoncé, Usher (sometimes), Alicia Keys, and Aaliyah.

Pretty much everything about me has to do with music in some form or fashion. Music is who I am, and without it…Well I would probably be one lost soul. :D

Marques Houston <3

Marques (album cover for Veteran)

Beyonce'

Tyrese Gibson



Aaliyah



Alicia Keys

Joe