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Describe a time that you had an encounter with a homeless person, either directly or indirectly. What did you think and how did it make you feel?

 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

Write about what you are thankful for.

 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.

Describe a place that holds deep memories for you—positive or negative—and explain how it reflects part of who you are or how you’ve changed over time.

 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.

After reading “Out, Out—” by Robert Frost, reflect on a time when you faced a dangerous or high-pressure situation that demanded your complete focus. What made the situation risky, and how did your concentration affect the outcome?

 In the poem a young boy dies in a tragic accident while working with a saw. The poem shows how quickly life can change and how people often move on without much emotion I remember during a school science fair, I was using a hot glue gun and rushing to finish my project. I lost focus for a second and burned my hand badly. The situation was bad because I was handling a hot tool without being careful. It taught me that staying focused during high-pressure tasks can prevent accidents.

Write about what you did over the Fall Break.

 During my fall break i hung out with my friends and cheered for a football game. I enjoyed my break it felt like a long vacation until it was over and i had to come to school. it was nice to have a break from the pressure of school 

Write about something that you believed as a child.

 As a child I believed the moon would follow me everywhere i go.  At night, I would look out the car window and see it shining above us. I thought it was watching over me and keeping me safe. I  believed the moon followed me wherever I went . Even though I know the moon doesn’t actually follow me, I still remember how fun it was to beileve it. It kinda reminds me of the wonder I felt about the world when I was younger.

Prompt: Write about a truth you were afraid to accept.

  A truth I was afraid to accept was that not everyone thinks or acts as maturely as I do. I used to believe that people my age would always understand things the way I did, but I learned that isn't true. in the beginning it was frustrating to realize, but accepting it has helped me be more patient with other people.