The Pecha Kucha

The Pecha Kucha I listened to was about a skydiver who loved what she does. The presenter did a great job explaining her passion for skydiving. Something that suck out to me the most was when she talked about her injury. Not only did she talk about her injury but she told the listener about how her injury allowed her to push herself to get well so she could get back in the air to do what she loved to do; which was skydiving. So in other words she didn’t really look at her injury as a bad thing but she looked at it as a motivator.

                Something that she could have improve on could be that she said a lot of “umms.”  I know this is a sign of nervousness, just maybe next time she could practice and try not to say that as much. As for the visual aspect, I really enjoyed the pictures were she was actually in the air skydiving. It allowed the listener a better understand on why she loved to skydiving. I say this because there wasn’t one picture were she was frowning and you can tell that she really loves this sport. Also I really don’t think she really talked to fast, but you could kind of tell that she was trying to fit all the information that she needed to give in that time proved.

                I noticed that the presentation is really fast pace. And personally I think it’s kind of weird because the slides are moving constantly while you’re talking. I think for my project I can fit all my slides in and actually get it done. I just don’t really know how I feel about how I have to present for say. But Ill just practice to make sure I’m ready on the presentation day!

 

 

 

 

 

Fault in Our Stars

 

    

This book follows the main character Hazel, as she battles cancer. Hazel was not just only trying to live a normal 16 year life, but also struggled thinking about how her parent’s life would be after she pasted a way. As she attended church support groups for cancer survivor, she met a boy named Augustus. Augustus had a type of cancer that caused him to lose his leg and wear a fake one, it also had a high death rate than Hazels.

From the first glance Hazel and Augustus were nearly inseparable.  Their relationship ended up being in Hazel’s favorite book called An Imperial Affliction. She made Augustus read it, but in return he asked her to read the book that was based on his favorite video game. Hazel could relate to the main character in her book Anna because, Anna had a rare blood cancer. Both of them ended up having a bond over the book because they both had desires to find out how the story ends, but the author stopped the book before providing conclusion on what happened to each character.

            Being the sweet person that Augustus was, he searched for the author to provide the answers that they needed. He even used a wish foundation to fly him and her to Amsterdam where the author lived to talk to him in person. While Hazel is the one that might be dyeing, Augustus ends up telling Hazel that at his recent cat-scan, the doctors found out that his entire body was filled with cancer. As Hazel found this out she spent the last few months caring and loving for him every day.

            I truly loved how this book was written. The words were so well chosen that they drew you closer to the book, and had you think about not only the characters but also actually people in the world that are having to go through situations like these. It just really makes you think that life is too short to worry about the small things and also life is not promised to anyone. Another thing about this book that I liked was the fact that they both stuck by each other sides through the good and the bad. There was never a time where they questioned their love for one another. That's what you could consider true love!

            I must say I have a witnessed a few close people to me who have had to battle some type of cancer. It’s hard to know that someone you care about is not feeling OK and to know that their life could be cut short is scary. But, truthfully the people that I have been around that were really sick had so much faith and they had such a strong back bone. Even though they were sick they always tried and keep a smile on their face even when the road got rocky.

 Something that stuck out to me while reading this book was when Hazel said, "You gave me a forever within the numbered days, and I'm grateful."(page 260) It was just something about this that got to me. I think it’s the fact that she was so in love with Augustus, but she was still happy even though she was going through so much with her cancer. At the same time, we as people don't stop and think about how lucky we are at times and be grateful for the life that we have even though times get rough and things don't go our way we really should just take a second and say, "Someone could be worse off than me," and be grateful and fortune that we still are able to see another day.

 

Today

 

          Today I did that test, and it was very interesting to me. I don't know if I could actually say I liked it, because it just seemed unneeded to me. What I mean by this is that I didn't actually understand what the test was so suppose to indicate. I guess to me I didn't actually get anything out of it. At the same time even though I didn't actually get anything out of it personally maybe somebody else did.

       The class divided, I've actually got to watch this in another class last year. It was very interesting. The first time I watched it I really wasn't expecting the results they got. I really did get a lot out of that. This was because I actually got the time to see race from another perspective. And personally I'm glad I got to experience that since I am also a minority. Personally I'm glad the teacher did what she did, because the time period back then people that had differences weren't looked at as equal they were looked at as unequal. I also liked how she broke things down for them, since they were only third graders. "All people should be treated the same!"

       As for the face to face thing It was very interesting to see how peoples life's are different because of their race, religion or even their lifestyle. Its really sad that we as people cant get over the fact that people are made to be different, who cares if someone has darker skin than you or if their beliefs are different. We all should take the time and put yourself in their shoes, I bet that none of like to be talked about or placed in other categories because of things that we cant help. We really need to stop thinking just because we are some type of way, and if someone else is not he same that its not ok and frowned upon. Some times think about other peoples feeling and emotions before you speak your mind, because something's can be really hurtful! Just remember we all were made to be different not the same! 



 



 

Homeboyz
 

 

      This is a really good book. very good! It talks about the inner city life from teens prospective. This is a type of book that makes you think about how grateful your life may be. It really makes you stop and think, "Wow, this really happens to people and teens my age".

 

      Now for a little background of the book. A girl named Tina was gunned down in a drive by. The sad part about this incident is that she was in the wrong place at the wrong time.  On the other hand her older brother Teddy didn't care about that. He wanted revenge, because somebody took his little sisters life away. Meanwhile as he was plotting is revenge, not shortly after he got arrested for attempted homicide and got thrown into California's Juvenile Prison. His plan for revenge started to go down hill.

 

     Then Teddy got apart of a good probation program that allowed him to get released earlier than what was expected. Even though he got the privilege to leave early he still had to be on house arrest.  Also he had to mentor a twelve year old foster child, who wanted to be a gang banger named Micah. The kid had literally nothing to live for; no family, no goals, no role models, not even a bed to call his own.

 

      Teddy did what he was told, and stuck to his probation duties and mentored the kid. As, he was mentoring he really truthful failed to realize that Micah's need for love and trust could really not only help the boy but also help him and his family from deep wounds from losing a love one.

 

     "Pain is weakness leaving the body". This quote means that pain is small enough that you can handle it and also grow from it. Not only physically but even emotionally. This quote stood out to me because everyone goes through things and it can be really painful and get you down but if you can thing about it in a positive way, it will help you get though it quicker and easier!

 

     So, yes I  would recommend this book to any and everyone. I say this because its good to know how other people live their lives, and see what other teens may go through such as family life, struggles, and education. This is a type of book that may make you say, "Wow, I'm fortunate"!

 

 



    

 

     



Boy 21

I must say I am very pleased how this book finished out! It made you think, it had you question, and it even made you think how fortunate you may be. This book shows many view of things. It’s not all about basketball, if you really take the time and think about this book when you’re done, it allows you to actually think that you do have to make sacrifices. Even if it doesn't benefit you, it can help somebody else. To be honest it really allows the reader to connect. If it’s from sports or about family. This book can really be for anybody. Yes I must admit there are some strange parts in this book that may make you want to stop reading but trust me, keep reading it all ties together, but you have to keep reading for it to make sense!





"You can outwork talent", this quote is very simple and straight forward, but its saying; no matter how much talent somebody has, as look as you work hard and put fourth effort you will always have that starting position! This saying can be for sports, jobs, and even in school. Boy 21 is a great book! I recommend this book to just about anybody. If you like books that have you wanting to read more or even books that make you question what's going on, this book is for you. Really this book doesn't end like you expect it really has that wow moment when you finish. And that's the great part about it. I am very happy that I got the chance to read this. It’s a very interesting book. It’s truly not what I was expecting, and I really hope everyone could get a chance to read it!

 



 

 

 

 

Boy 21 is a very interesting book! Its a type of book that will make you think; is this really happening! This book is about a boy named Finley; also nicknamed "white rabbit", who plays on an all black team, who is very dedicated to the sport basketball. His coach has a lot of respect for him as his player and also because he is a leader and does what he is told, with no questions asked. Finley takes on a task that involves a great basketball player named Russ who has recently moved to his school after a family tragedy; but he will only answer to Boy 21! Finley is told to help Boy 21 adjust to his new life, even if that means giving up his starting position on the team! But Boy 21 has a crazy obsession with outer space, so that makes it so much harder for Finley to connect with him. But, at the end of the day it may turn out that Boy 21 is more help than people expected!

 

I like this book because I can connect with it! Its about basketball the sport I've played since I was in third grade I know how it feels to think your spot may be taken; but that's just a sign that you need to push yourself to the next level! And that goes for any sport, you never should be satisfied with were you stand at one point you should always try and one up yourself so you can improve; and that's exactly what Finley does. Also, I know how it feels to not  be able to connect with someone right off the back, but when you start to get to know them more you find that you both have similar traits! As the story continues, some parts of this book may have you guessing, like this doesn't make sense or this isn't realistic but at the end it all ties together! At the same time though there are some very realistic parts such as the family problems and even the team behavior! This book has many different aspects that will have you asking for more!

 

"Sometimes a player's greatest challenge is coming to grips with his role on the team"! This quote stood out to me a lot because when your on a team sometimes its difficult to figure out what your role is as a team player or even how could you contribute too your teams success! But, as long as you work hard and try your best to get better, I feel like the expectance comes along with it. The harder you work the better the outcome will be; I've noticed this through Finley and also through personal experience! So yes I recommend this book to anyone who likes sports or even to people who like a little bit of weirdness! Its very interesting that's for sure!

 



101(15) Things About Me

#I love the color purple.
#I don't like feet.
#Lala Anthony is my idol and inspiration!
#I tend to be loud, but I like to call it being Bright!
#Favorite number is 45.
#I've played many sports but I like basketball the best.
#I love to smile
#I love Sprite!
#I love Fashion.
#My Family is my everything!
#I love being different
#Favortie movies are: Love and Basketball, Set it off, and Colombiana!
#Favorite food: stuffed mushrooms
#I like Spring Time
#Love Music and Dance