Coming Of Age Poster Draft

Coming Of Age Final

I was always that girl that got picked last in groups. The one who was classified as the “silent one” as you would put it. Who would do things by herself because she was too scared to know what other people thought. Good or bad. The one who always tried to stay out of people’s way so she wouldn’t be the center of attention. Matter of fact, I was the complete opposite of being social, I was the reserved one.

My life was basically a boring library book. One that would be looked at then looked away from to be put back on a library shelf. I would go to class, learn some stuff, then leave to my next class and do the same. For recess and lunch you ask? I dreaded those periods. I would occasionally ask myself if the BOE put those two periods up just to torture me. I never really had anywhere to go except to classrooms that were open. And if they weren’t, I would go to the library. But what would happen if the library was closed as well? My last resort was the lonely tree at the end of the field. And this one afternoon was where it all started as I started to slowly break out of my lonely turtle shell that shielded out the world for me.

                  It was one afternoon when all my safe havens were closed and I had to resort to the tree in the field. It gave me a nice view of people playing, socializing, and even dancing on the very large field of grass basking in the suns warmth. And while I sat there, I realized the fun in what the other people were doing and comparing them to my thing and what I do mostly everyday. The difference? They were having fun. I wasn’t. I was bored out of my mind solving for "X" and reasons why Max bought 23 apples and insisted on sharing half with his buddy, Jorge, so they were equal. So I thought to myself, why am I like this? This wasn’t a lifestyle; it was a choice a choice I made that I wanted to change. I was tired of having the same schedule every day. Wake up. Go to school. Come home. Homework. Sleep by ten. And do it all over again the next day.  Which was why I packed my stuff in my bag, got out of my tree shade, and joined a group of girls from my advisory class and socialized.

                  At first, it wasn’t easy being that I was new at socializing with people I don’t normally talk to on a daily basis. So it took a while. And after weeks, I kind of got used to their presence. They would include me in everything they did. Whether it was to one of their houses or just some after school hangouts, they changed my social habits. I got used to standing or presenting in my classes whenever asked, greeted people I knew from my other classes who also returned the favor, and even participated in events the school organized.

                  After a couple months I realized I wasn’t that shy lonely girl anymore. That day made me realize that being lonely isn’t the only way to be content and satisfied with your life. Expanding your knowledge to limits you never explored before feels better than incredible. And I remembered that day that I developed an amazing characteristic that I believe everyone should have and cherish forever. And that was faith and trust in others. The only reason I remained soft-spoken and reserved was because I didn’t trust and have faith in anyone because I cared about what they thought and their opinions on me. But ever since then, I’ve had an indifference towards their opinions directed to me only because I can’t be judged by someone else. The only person who can judge me is me. Some people, even teachers, asked me what happened to me. Why I am the way I am now. Or what made me do it. The only answer I could really give them was pretty simple. I wanted a change that I would be happy about. And I don’t regret it one bit.

Coming Of Age Draft

I was always that girl that got picked last in groups. The one who was classified as the “silent one” as you would put it. Who would do things by herself because she was too scared to know what other people thought. Good or bad. The one who always tried to stay out of people’s way so she wouldn’t be the center of attention. Matter of fact, I was the complete opposite of being social, I was the reserved one.

My life was basically a boring library book. One that would be looked at then looked away from to be put back on a library shelf. I would go to class, learn some stuff, then leave to my next class and do the same. For recess and lunch you ask? I dreaded those periods. I would occasionally ask myself if the BOE put those two periods up just to torture me. I never really had anywhere to go except to classrooms that were open. And if they weren’t, I would go to the library. But what would happen if the library was closed as well? My last resort was the lonely tree at the end of the field nobody would go to because it was so far away. People would probably think I was breaking one of the schools rules to be soliciting in a non designated area. Though according to the school rules in the planner, it was only behind buildings. And this one afternoon was where it all started as I started to slowly break out of my lonely turtle shell that shielded out the world for me.

            It was one afternoon when all my safe havens were closed and I had to resort to the tree in the field. It gave me a nice view of people playing, socializing, and even dancing on the very large field of grass basking in the suns warmth. While I just sat there on the newly mowed grass doing my usual thing. Reading and getting started on assignments that are due next class. And while I sat there, I realized the fun in what the other people were doing and comparing them to my thing and what I do mostly everyday. The difference? They were having fun. I wasn’t. I was bored out of my mind solving for "X" and reasons why Max bought 23 apples and insisted on sharing half with his buddy, Jorge, so they were equal. So I thought to myself, why am I like this? This wasn’t a lifestyle, it was a choice. A choice that I made. And a choice that could be changed. Which was why I packed my stuff in my bag, got out of my tree shade, and joined a group of girls from my advisory class and socialized.

            At first, it wasn’t easy being that I was new at socializing with people I don’t normally talk to on a daily basis. So it took a while. And after  weeks, I kind of got used to their presence. They would include me in everything they did. Whether it was to one of their houses or just some after school chilling, they changed my social habits. I got used to standing or presenting in my classes whenever asked, greeted people I knew from my other classes who also returned the favor, and even participated in events the school organized.

            After a couple months I realized, I wasn’t that shy lonely girl anymore. Instead of being known as the quiet one in my classes, I was pretty much the loudest one in most. I would socialize so much I would even get busted for it. Some people, even teachers, asked me what happened to me. Why I am the way I am now. Or what made me do it. The only answer I could really give them was pretty simple. I wanted a change that I would be happy about. And I don’t regret it one bit.

Mini Essay

     Many individuals common sense nowadays has gone out the window. They don't think before they do which leads to common incidents or deaths.  For example, there has been many fatalities while hiking on the islands of Hawaii. While either playing or having fun on the site to just a mere accidental incident. There are only two outcomes to who is at fault, which are either the state, or the tourist.

     Numerous accidents happen to tourists while going on hikes which either the state or tourist being at fault. For example, in 2003, 41 year-old Kevin Oakley drowned after rescuing his 7 year-old son at Maui's Pools of Oheo who had been swept away by a strong current. And in this case, the one at most fault is Oakley being that he should've patrolled or guarded his focus on his son. He even should have been more aware of his surroundings or done previous research to take precautionary actions. So in other words, instead of the state being at fault for this incident, it is mainly the tourist.

     During incidents like these, it would always either be the state or the tourist at fault. It's would be the state at fault because there were no  to warn the tourists of the dangers that may occur, or the state seems to not enforce safety so that tourist can have an enjoyable but yet safe vacation, or even create legal boundaries which should be used for the safety of the tourists. But the tourist could be at fault as well because the lack I common sense they use when they incidents occur, the lack of knowledge and awareness in their surroundings, and the precautionary actions taken when on sites to prevent injuries and deaths.

Arguable Viewpoint

-TOURIST AT FAULT

Tourist are the ones to be at fault because of the lack of common sense when the incidents occurred. When tourist are in areas with high risk, tourist should be aware of their surroundings. Also tourist should also act more carefully when on sites, to prevent injuries and deaths. 

-STATE AT FAULT

The State is at fault since there are no signs to warn tourist of the dangers that may occur. The State seems to not enforce safety so that tourist can have an enjoyable but yet safe vacation. Creating legal boundaries should be used for the safety of the tourist. 

Blog Post

As I was redesigning my blog, I already had something I wanted to do in mind. I wanted a local theme with an easier time for people to look for certain blogs and a way to entertain themselves while on my blog. Which was why i added a search bar at the very top of my blog as well as a fish pond on the side for them to feed it. I also left my blog archive but renamed it to my freshmen and sophomore year together. 

My new header shows my skill in Graphic designing by my collage of faces put together and a text at the front of everything. 

I basically organized my blog archive by displaying it in months and labeling them as my freshman and sophomore year.