Keringtyn’s english blog

 9. A strong relationship is built on the simple habit of being real. When you’re honest, you show the other person they are worth the truth, creating a sense of safety that allows the connection to grow. Trust isn't a one-time thing, it’s the result of consistently doing what you say you’ll doit. Lying is the biggest damage to an relationship because how am i supposed to trust you if you're con stantly dishonest

  There was a time when I needed to step away from a stressful situation at school because everything felt overwhelming with assignments and activities, and expectations. Taking some time away, even just being alone for a while, helped me calm down and think more clearly. Once I had that space, I realized I didn’t have to handle everything perfectly and that it was better to take things one step at a time. This experience taught me that stepping away from a stressful situation can help me reset my mindset and understand my feelings better.

After reading Chapter 1 of Into the Wild, my first impression of Christopher McCandless is that he was very determined and wanted to live independently. He seemed confident about his plan to go into the Alaskan wilderness and survive on his own. However, it also seems like he did not fully understand how dangerous the situation could be. In the chapter, he turns down extra supplies that could have helped him survive, which shows that he might have underestimated the risks. This makes me think he believed his skills and determination would be enough. Based on the details in the first chapter, I think McCandless knew there were risks, but he probably didn’t realize how serious and challenging living in the wilderness would actually be.

 The topic that challenged me the most on the simile and metaphor worksheet was writing about my struggles. It was difficult because I had to think about hard moments, and that is not always easy. I also found it hard to come up with comparisons that clearly showed how I felt. To work through this, I thought about specific situations and focused on the main feeling from those experiences. Next time, I would brainstorm more ideas before writing so my similes and metaphors are clearer and more creative.

 While creating similes and metaphors about my struggles, growth, and resilience, I learned that figurative language can reveal deeper truths about my experiences. Turning my challenges into comparisons helped me reflect more thoughtfully on how those moments shaped me. I realized that many of my struggles were not just obstacles, but opportunities that strengthened my character and pushed me to mature. Writing in this way also showed me that I am more resilient than I sometimes give myself credit for. Overall, the process helped me better understand my personal growth and recognize the progress I have made over time.

 I would choose a long text message, a hoodie, and a late-night snack. A long text message represents how I show love through thoughtful communication and checking in on people. A hoodie represents comfort, because I try to make others feel safe and supported around me. A late-night snack represents the small, caring gestures I do to show I’m paying attention and there when someone needs me.

 Over my break, I focused on relaxing and resetting before coming back to school. I caught up on sleep, organized my room, and spent quality time with my family. I also tried waking up earlier some days to go on short walks, which helped me feel more productive and less stressed. Overall, the break helped me recharge and return to school feeling more focused and ready to do my best.

I rely on my friend mariah sometimes to pick me up in the morning for school. Although i trust i her i dont like relying on people for things especially when they don't go through with it. It makes it feel like a waste of time..

 I take a brief haitus everyday at school. Its when i either zone oout or take a bathroom break so that i can. reload my brain. Sometimes school is just to much so haitus are important as long as you are cautious about it 

  Hyperbole: Today’s lesson dumped a mountain of information on us all at once. Understatement: The lesson required a bit of focus. Litotes: Today’s lesson was not exactly simple.

 The thing I enjoyed most about this class is when we get excused from work. i think the project we just presented 'Our Poem recitation' was the most engaging and fun to do with the posters. My least favorite are the blog post and how repetitive they are. I think I connected the most witht the short stories we read with deeper meaning than the poems personally. For next semester i'm gonna try my best to turn everything in on time especially these blog post \

 My favorite holiday tradition is Christmas obviously. No matter what me and my family always celebrate christmas and its all ways a fun time to cherish. My favorite part is opening gifts and watching christmas movies. Although Christmas doesn't seem to feel as magical as it used to its still always a exciting time and I look forward to celebrating every year.

 Since Ive been little the Holiday spirit has lifted more more. When you're younger you still believe in fairytales like Santa and have little to no responsibilities so it always felt more magical. As I've gotten older uts not as magical or exciting as it was once upon a time

 

 Reflection: Everyone presenting this project jncluding myself helped me think about ways to show who i am along with them showing who they are

After watching the short film and also reading the poem they connect by being confident in your identity and who you are. In the short film the people are divided into different groups and stereotypes when they are really all similar deep down. The message of the poem is to not be disunified but be confident in your identity. In Langstons's poem he expresses how he is confident in his identity as an African American. In my mask its to represent thing i like that kinda represent me

 Over the break I went to alabama to see family which was a good time eating asee family. i also saw my friends which was nice because it had been awhile since I seen them. Thanksgiving break was fun and will be missed until the next 

 Honestly everytime im in the car and homeless people start getting to close i lock the door. I always give cash whenever I have it and hope they get something worth it like food rather than abusing it on other things

 Im thankful for all my friends and how they always bring a good time when we go out. Im also grateful for my cheer team and the bonds i've formed from cheering. They help me when i need it and im very appreciative for them.

 A place that holds feep memories for me is chicago because that's where i grew up and spent most of my childhood. It reflects apart of me because it's apart of me and helped build character. Recently someone asked me if they think i would be the same person i am today and i dont think i would be honestly because of how different my life would be if I stayed.