Class Interview

            The first person I got to interview in class was Julio. He was interesting and was not shy to give honest answers; I enjoyed interviewing him. I found out he is very encouraged to do well in school and achieve all his dreams. Julio revolves his life around soccer, school, and his family. Currently soccer is taking up most of his time; he’s working towards a professional contract. With two practices a day, three times a week he understands how committed he must be. Even though he must drive from Palmdale each day Julio still finds a way to be on time. With also worrying about school because he is the first one in his immediate family to go to college. He’s working on getting his BA in sociology. His family encouraged him to be successful and not just some common worker. Julio knows it’s important to be a role model for his six younger siblings. He spends most of his time being with family. I think he’s really motivated and enthusiastic, which will take him to all the places he desires to be one day.

Significant Event

            One very significant moment so far has definitely been my high school graduation. All the preparing and planning made me anxious for the day. When the day finally arrived I was full of emotions. After it was over I felt like I had accomplished one of the goals on my list. Graduation day may have been a quick and short, but for sure meant a lot to me.

            I was absolutely over whelmed getting ready for graduation day. I had to find an outfit, make sure I studied enough for my finals, and get all my books turned in. To take care of the easiest task, I was on the hunt for the perfect dress. Finally after continuously going in and out of shops, I found the perfect dress that screamed my name. It was a short cream colored lace dress that I knew would go amazing with my coral colored wedges I had already picked out. Next, I had to make sure I was prepared enough for the very last finals I would take in high school. For the last few weeks of school I locked myself in my room and studied my life away. I didn’t want to struggle on any questions. Luckily my all my craziness of scattered science papers, open highlighters, and stacked books paid off, I passed all my finals with B’s or better. Once I had all my grades taken care of, all I could think about was that moment my diploma would be placed in my hand.

            At last, the big day had arrived; I was full of emotions and wanted nothing to ruin my mood or day. As I got ready, I was getting a sense of independence I didn’t have before. I was realizing all the work I had I had done in four adventurous and growing years was finally coming to an end. Suddenly, after I put my gold cap and gown on in front of my mirror in my room, was when it really hit me that before I knew it I wouldn’t be going to the same place every day, and wouldn’t be seeing the same things I grew so used to. Before I knew it, I was in line to walk across the stage and receive my diploma. I was thinking of all the fights my mom and I had had over the years about staying on top of my grades and realizing that she only meant well and knew it would all come down to this moment. I wanted to freeze that moment and remember everything about it; I wanted to remember all the horns going off and seeing all the signs parents had made for their child. As I stood in line to walk through the line I kept getting more and more nervous. I didn’t know if it was actually to walk across the line or that I knew I would never be in a high school student again.

            Eventually, graduation was over and all I could think about was staring college and if I would like it as much as I thought I would. I knew I would have a bit more freedom I didn’t have before. However it made me sad knowing I wouldn’t be seeing some people I grew so comfortable with. I couldn’t help but feel like most of my friends would slowly drift away. A lot was about to change and I was ready and excited.

            To end with, graduation definitely was a moment that gave me more independence. I was pleased for a chapter to end, but still worried for what was next. Graduation day was very memorable for me, and made me realize I was growing up.

Texting

I honestly love texting. I’ve probably been doing it ever since I got my first phone. It’s so convenient, easy, and fast. It’s weird to think just a few years ago I was talking to my friends on the house phone; making a call feels so strange now. Texting is so much easier than making a call sometimes. For example, when my mom is at work and I need to tell her something I could just text her, which makes it super convenient. Sometimes texting something is easier than actually saying it, like when you’re talking to someone that makes you shy or nervous texting is probably an easy way for you to talk to that person. It’s also fast because the person you’re texting can instantly see what you said. So I guess texting is pretty straight forward.

Texting does have its cons. Texting can be dangerous, and distracting. Dangerous because a lot of people do while driving and put others in danger to read a little text that’s probably not even that important. It’s also distracting because texting is so easy we think we could text while paying attention in class or doing our homework. I think most of the time we’re so distracted we don’t realize we’re actually distracted.

reality shows- 

I am guilty of watching some reality shows, I don't know how they attract me when I know deep down inside they're not real at all. As I grew up I was in love with watching laguna beach. I rarely missed an episode. I used to think everything they did I would be able to do when I was their age. I guess I have a love hate relationship with reality t.v. Watching older people on t.v. definitely me want to grow up faster in a way. I wanted to be putting on makeup and going out with my friends and I was probably only 8 or 9 at the time. Now that I think of it shows do give a bad influence on younger kids without even trying to. Watching people having fun partying or doing crazy things on t.v. always puts that little fire of an idea in your mind that it looks fun so it must be fun. Reality shows and young minds probably don't mix well.
 But to be honest, I would much rather watch the kardashians than law and order. Probably just because I was relate to khole or kourtney more than someone from a real scripted show.  As weird as it sounds I feel like we would be friends in real life or something. I guess the more I can relate to something the more I like it, and I'm not really thinking if it's giving a bad influence or not. So reality shows kind of are my guilty pleasure. I know they're bad but sometimes I can't resist and just want to laugh at whatever scott disick says on the kardashians.
 I love how funny some reality shows are. Like if you could make me laugh we can most definitely be friends. I love how maybe sometimes I get outfit or hair ideas from shows.
I hate how some reality shows make you think you need to grow up faster than you think. I hate how some reality shows give young girls an image that they think they need to be. Reality shows sometimes do more harm than just entertain.