"This is going to be the worst summer by far. I mean two whole months with my dad and Carley, not my idea of a great summer.Why can't a just stay with mom is Alaska, or Aunt Nicole in Australia. Anyways I gotta finish packing ill talk to you later."
Thomas hung up the home, and continued to pack."Thomas! Lets go, Carley's and I are ready and the car is packed, were just waiting on you", yelled Thoma's dad.Thomas zipped up this bag, grabbed his ipod and save one last sigh. "Summer 2010, what a joke this is going to be", turned off his bedroom light and closed his door.
"Thomas, that is all your bringing with you, for two whole months.I mean you have one suitcase."Carley always ragged on Thomas for this or that."Meh, i don't see the point in backing hundreds of bags. I'm in just gonna swim, and hang around all day anyways."Thomas replied.Carley and Jim, that's Thoma's dad, fully knew Thomas was not excited about this family vacation at all. So,the three of them packed the last of their bags, piled into the car,and began there long drive from New Jersey, to sunny California.
When they arrived the quickly unpacked the car, and began to move into there summer cabin. "Thomas i know you aren't looking forward to spending two months in a cabin with Carley and I. So we decided to get you your own cabin. Don't get to excited its right next to ours, and alot smaller but at least your not sharing a cabin with your good old dad and Carley."Thoma's dad was trying so hard to make Thomas enjoy the trip.Thomas thanked this dad and began to move into cabin 26.
It was a nice little cabin. It has its own shower,sink, and kitchen, oh well and of course a bed.Thomas was happy he got to be away from the parents, but still wasn't a happy camper.
Two weeks went by of extreme boredom. Everyday Thomas did the same thing, got up went for a run, than a swim, worked out , than went back to his cabin to shower. He'd eat lunch with Carley and his father,than head out to the wreck hall. Today however, was a little different. Thomas pumped into this very pretty girl, who was carrying a big cardboard box."Watch were your going", he muttered. He girl quickly spun around and apologized. Thomas was in a such a trance by her beauty, he didn't even realize she stopped talking. "Hello, are you okay?". "Oh yeah, hey I'm Thomas. nice to meet you. he quickly replied. "I'm Carmen, I'm the new camp counselor here.Do you work here to?."
No said Thomas, I'm just stay in here with my dad and his new wife for the summer. Did you want help carrying that box?" Why i would love your help, thank you. Thomas was jaw- dropped by her long blond hair,tiny figure and here bright green eyes. At that moment Thomas knew his summer was about to get so much better.
"So, were are you from Thomas?"Carmen asked. " New Jersey," he replied. "You can but the box down here" Thomas quickly placed the box down and two a step towards Carmen. " Did you need help with anything else?"Thomas really did not want to leave and go back to his daily routine when we could be hanging out with cute blond all day. " Thank you for your help, but I'm sure you don't wanna hang around, and help me with camp actives all day. Don't you want to go hang with your friends, or something." Thomas looked down at his shoes, than gave a little smirk and said"Well, actually your the first person I've met about my age, and i don't do much. Plus I'm sure you can use the extra hands." Carmen took Thomas up on his offer, and they quickly set out to work.
Five-Thirty already, oh boy i better get to the dinner hall, hey did you want to come for dinner with me and my parents." Thomas asked. " well i don't want to impose and workers really aren't supposed to eat in the dinner hall." Before Carmen could finish her sentence Thomas cut her off. Your off the clock , and your not a employee. You would be our guest." Carmen smiled and her cheeks began to blush. " I cant turn an offer from a cute guy, who is just so persistent now can I". The two headed off to meet Thoma's parents for dinner.
"Carmen this is my dad, Jim and his wife Carley. Carley, Dad, this is Carmen. She works here as a camp counselor and Ive been helping her all day, do you mind if she joins us for dinner?"Not at all, Carley replied before Jim could get in two words." We always love company Carmen, and were glad to finally see a smile on Thoma's face. He's been so grumpy this whole trip, but i see he has something to look fow". DAD! Thomas cut his father off, and gave him one of those your embarrassing me looks." Anyways enough chat about that, sit down. Id love to hear all about your day. So they sat down and told Jim and Carley all about their day.Carmen went on to tell them all about her involvement with the camp, and her plans for after school. It was about seven thirty before they left the dinner hall.
"Well its getting pretty dark out,Thomas why don't you take the car and drive Carmen home. "Its okay Mr.Fletcher, i only live about a 10 minute walk from here" Non-sense he replied, your you only live about a 5 minute drive from here. Thomas will drive you, its too dark for a pretty young girl to be walking those country roads". Carmen thanked Thomas parents for dinner, and the ride home.
"Sorry, i forgot how embarrassing they were around girls i like. I mean like as a um , a ,friend.Yeah as a friend."Thomas was so afraid he'd just creeped her out . "Ha ha its okay, I enjoyed dinner, well this is my house. Thanks for the ride,I'll see you around i guess?" Thomas smiled and replied "For sure, have a great night".
Thomas drove back to the camp, gave his dad his keys and went for a nice long stroll along the camps lake side.He couldn't get Carmen out of his head. Just thinking of her, and her smile made Thomas blush. He couldn't understand how someone was so beautiful, how someone could be so caring. He thought about her for the rest of his walk.
Over the next two weeks Thomas and Carmen were inseparable. Thomas would help her everyday with camp actives, than the two would continue to hang out til dusk. Carmen's birthday was approaching and she was contemplating inviting Thomas to her house for dinner. She was just afraid her family would scare Thomas off, or give away her secret.
They were sitting on the dock watching the sunset, when Carmen decided to talk to Thomas about her birthday dinner. "So, um Thomas. Tomorrow is my 17Th birthday, and i wanted to invite you to my birthday dinner. Before you say yes, I want to warn you that well my family isn't really normal. By normal i mean there not well human."
Thomas laughed, " Not human, that's funny, I'm sure your family is great!" Carmen wasn't sure if she should tell him the full out truth. She thought if he truly likes her, than he'll accept it." There... Vampires." Thomas was a little confused, " Vampires, so your saying your a vampire. Your a blood sucking monster, who i working at a camp out in the bright sunlight?"
Carmen knew she had to explain how vampires are nothing like movies make them out to be. " Well actually, vampires can go out in the sun, aren't blood sucking monsters. Well we suck blood, but not human blood, but yeah."
Thomas took a step back," So your asking me to come to dinner , with house of vampires? There not going to suck my blood?" Carmen laughed, " No, your fine. I hope this doesn't change your opinion on me.". Thomas leaned in kissed Carmen and told her nothing would change how he feels about her.
The next night Thomas got ready. He had on a nice pair of jeans, and a untucked dress shirt. He styled his hair, and slipped on this black dress shoes. Before he left he looked in the mirror, fixed his hair and headed out.
Thomas pulled up to Carmen's house. He slowly walked up the staircase, and rang the doorbell. Moments later, Carmen opened the door and greeted Thomas. Thomas walked in the door, and entered the front Faye.Thomas was over taken by the size and beauty of Carmen's house. " Don't be nervous. My family is really nice, just follow me." Thomas listened to Carmen, but was still a little on edge about meeting a family of vampires for dinner.
Thomas and Carmen entered the main living room,where Carmen introduced Thomas to her family. "Mom and Dad id like you to meet Thomas, Thomas this is my mom and dad." Carmen's father quickly stepped forward and shook Thoma's hand." well young one , you must be the handsome young fellow our dear daughter is always going on about." before Carmen's father could finish his greeting Carmen's mother stepped in. "Oh yes, i see now why she talks about you none stop. You really are just a cutie."
Carmen is now red as a tomato, so embarrassed from her parents first few words. "Well, I'm flattered, and I'm lucky to have such a beautiful girl like your daughter think that fondly of me."
So the night proceeded on, and Thomas really enjoyed the company of Carmen's parents. Thomas got to see the true side of vampires, and realized there normal just like veryone else. The night was coming to an end, so Carmen walked Thomas to the car and gave him a good night kiss.
For the next week or so Thomas and Carmen spent all there extra time, and did not give one thought to the fact Thomas would be living within the next week. Thomas and Carmen couldn't believe how fast their summers together went by. They also couldn't believe how much they had fallen in love. Thomas knew everything there was about Carmen and vise verse.
Carmen took Thoma's last 2 days off of work, they wanted to spend all the time they could with each other. Carmen and Thomas couldn't bare the thought of departing from each other.
It was the night before Thomas left, everything was quiet. The lake was calm , everyone was inside their cabins. It made the night fill with sadness, and heartbreak. Neither one knew if they would every see each other again. If each other would find someone else, anything. Thomas and Carmen just held each other all night, and talked.
Carmen broke the silence,"Thomas, will you come visit me on the breaks?" Thomas smiled and hugged her tightly. "Of course i will , and you better come visit me as well." Carmen smiled and snuggled into his shoulder. "I'm going to miss you", she said and a single tear rolled down her cheek. "I'm going to miss you too, but just think everyday I'm not here is one day closer til when were together again." Carmen didn't reply, she knew she didn't need to, she just wasn't ready to say goodbye.
Thomas slowly dosed off into a deep, and heavy sleep. Carmen sat on the end of his bed, crying, she knew she couldn't let Thomas leave. There was just one solution, Carmen decided that she had no other choice. She slowly crept up along his side, and gently sliced a cut in her wrist and began to feed the blood to a sleeping Thomas.
When Thomas awoke he had a major headache, and a very sore stomach." Urg, i feel like crap and i still have to pack." Carmen wasn't sure how exactly to tell Thomas its the side effects of becoming a vampire, so she just said it point blank. "Well Thomas,um, well when you were sleeping last night ,i realized i couldn't let you go. It would just break my heart so i feed you my blood." Thomas was a little creeped out by this, " You feed me your blood?" Carmen explained further until Thomas got what she was trying to say. " You turned me into a vampire, so i wouldn't leave?" Carmen realized jsut than, she had made a huge mistake.
Thomas wasn't sure how to react, to be happy he could have a reason to stay with Carmen, or angry she would be so selfish.Thomas thought about both sides and than realized, what was he going to tell his parents. How could he tell his father that his only son coudlnt go home with him cause his summer girlfriend turned him into a vampire. They would think he was mentally insane.He had made his decision.
"Carmen you live a normal life as a vampire, so i could live a normal life back home, couldn't i?" Carmen's face saddened slowly began to speak" You could i guess, i just thought you'd want to stay, with people of your kind." Little did Carmen know Thomas had talked to his parents about moving to California, they just hadn't told Carmen yet. "Carmen this is kinda going to ruin the surprise for later today, but i talked to me dad and we were going to move here in two weeks." Carmen's face lifted into a smile, than quickly reset into a frown. " I'm sorry , i screwed up , i just didn't want to loose you." Thomas knew how much he meant to Carmen, and Carmen meant just as much to him. They shared so much , and now that she had made him a vampire they shared so much more. A connection unlike any other.
" Carmen I love you. I always will , I'm going home to pack and ill be back in two weeks. I cant leave you, and i appreciate all that you've done. Maybe now , i can fit in with your family and you can teach me the vampire ways." Carmen's face began to glow, "I love you too".
THE END
Friday, February 18, 2011
Short Story Plan
OVERVIEW:
The genre I intend to write, would be classified as a fiction. Further more, I plan on writing about the over popular vampire-romance.
SETTING
My setting will take place in modern times,in sunny California.IT will take action around summer time.
CHARACTERS
My first character is a young bout about 17 years of age. He stands approx. 5.7ft tall, he has light blond hair, which is always covered by a hat, and bright blue eyes. He starts with a very negative outlook on his summer, and comes across as aggressive, and arrogant jerk. However,, his attitude quickly changes when he meets the local camp counselor.
My second main character is a young girl,Carmen, about 16.She is about 5.2 ft tall, with long, luscious blond hair , and gorgeous green eyes.Soft spoken,well manner and extremely polite, she is one girl no guy would want to pass up. Although she may seem like the perfect catch there is one minor detail. Carmen is a Vampire.
PLOT:
Here is a point form list of my plot:
-Boy goes on summer vacation with his father and newly step mother
-Believes he is going to have the worst summer
-Meets a girl
-Meets a girl,who turns his summer around
-Ending :)
POINT OF VIEW
The story will take place in the present, and will be told in both 1st adn 3rd person.
The genre I intend to write, would be classified as a fiction. Further more, I plan on writing about the over popular vampire-romance.
SETTING
My setting will take place in modern times,in sunny California.IT will take action around summer time.
CHARACTERS
My first character is a young bout about 17 years of age. He stands approx. 5.7ft tall, he has light blond hair, which is always covered by a hat, and bright blue eyes. He starts with a very negative outlook on his summer, and comes across as aggressive, and arrogant jerk. However,, his attitude quickly changes when he meets the local camp counselor.
My second main character is a young girl,Carmen, about 16.She is about 5.2 ft tall, with long, luscious blond hair , and gorgeous green eyes.Soft spoken,well manner and extremely polite, she is one girl no guy would want to pass up. Although she may seem like the perfect catch there is one minor detail. Carmen is a Vampire.
PLOT:
Here is a point form list of my plot:
-Boy goes on summer vacation with his father and newly step mother
-Believes he is going to have the worst summer
-Meets a girl
-Meets a girl,who turns his summer around
-Ending :)
POINT OF VIEW
The story will take place in the present, and will be told in both 1st adn 3rd person.
Friday, February 11, 2011
The Last Lecture- Readers Response
What is Pausch’s legacy?
What is Pausch’s legacy? A legacy is what you leave behind after you're gone, something heroic. Pausch left many materialistic items, such as insurance, a home, a way his family could live comfortably after he was gone. With all this planning and making sure his family would be okay, he truly left a legacy.
Paucsh left behind knowledge, strength,understanding, compassion and so much more. Between his last lecture and his book "The Last Lecture," Pausch shows his true outlook with whoever cares to experience it. "It's not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, then karma will take care of its self". A quote taken directly from his "Last Lecture."
Pausch is in an inspiration, a man who truly lives an unselfish life. Caring and helping others, always finding the positive side to every down fall. Pausch will continue to inspire many people, young and old, girl or boy, and he does it all by a lecture and book he wrote for his kids. Now, if that isn't a legacy for the ages, I don't know what is.
What is your response to hearing his story?
Pausch is a very educated, head-strong individual. He may be a little thick headed at times, but when it comes down to it Pausch deals with everything in a logical and positive manner. He doesn't blow up at little things, nor does he let the negative challenges life through at him drag him down.
With reading "The Last Lecture" my response is straight forward in the fact that what he was teaching, was exactly how he lived his life in believing no dream was too big.
This story has given me a motivation, and positive new outlook on life. His story gave me a new insight on how to deal with the negative energy and challenges we will be given in life. Pausch has definitely made a positive impact on my life, I will look back at this book as a reminder when things start to get me down, and try to find the lesson in a positive way.
How does hearing his story affect the way you feel about your life and priorities?
Hearing Pausch's story, makes one reevaluate their lives and priorities. Personally, Pauschs story has made me realize I over analyse, expect to much, and ____ in life. With that, this story kind of makes you feel like a very selfish, spoiled person. It makes me feel as though all the volunteering i do isn't enough. That when i have bad days i shouldn't cause there is a lot worse stuff that could be happening to me.
However,all these negative feelings are channeling into a positive energy. It makes me want to do more in my community and focus more on doing me the right way. Making sure I'm happy and finding the bright side to ever shadow casted over me.
What type of legacy are you working toward achieving?
What type of legacy am I working towards achieving, I not. I'm not going to stress myself out at eighteen. If i leave a legacy, i want to have done it unconsciously. Whatever i decide to do with my life, or the people i met, and even the experiences I share, those will plan out there own legacy.
Each person will have a memory of me, good or bad , faint or strong. Every person i come in contact with will share a piece of my legacy. I will be known to many different people for many different things. If my story isn't a best seller, or made a box office movie, I'm okay with that. Knowing i lived my life the way i wanted to is enough for me. So i guess the legacy i want to leave is simple. When you think of Trisha Robins, you'll think , that girl was happy.
What is Pausch’s legacy? A legacy is what you leave behind after you're gone, something heroic. Pausch left many materialistic items, such as insurance, a home, a way his family could live comfortably after he was gone. With all this planning and making sure his family would be okay, he truly left a legacy.
Paucsh left behind knowledge, strength,understanding, compassion and so much more. Between his last lecture and his book "The Last Lecture," Pausch shows his true outlook with whoever cares to experience it. "It's not about how to achieve your dreams. It's about how to lead your life. If you lead your life the right way, then karma will take care of its self". A quote taken directly from his "Last Lecture."
Pausch is in an inspiration, a man who truly lives an unselfish life. Caring and helping others, always finding the positive side to every down fall. Pausch will continue to inspire many people, young and old, girl or boy, and he does it all by a lecture and book he wrote for his kids. Now, if that isn't a legacy for the ages, I don't know what is.
What is your response to hearing his story?
Pausch is a very educated, head-strong individual. He may be a little thick headed at times, but when it comes down to it Pausch deals with everything in a logical and positive manner. He doesn't blow up at little things, nor does he let the negative challenges life through at him drag him down.
With reading "The Last Lecture" my response is straight forward in the fact that what he was teaching, was exactly how he lived his life in believing no dream was too big.
This story has given me a motivation, and positive new outlook on life. His story gave me a new insight on how to deal with the negative energy and challenges we will be given in life. Pausch has definitely made a positive impact on my life, I will look back at this book as a reminder when things start to get me down, and try to find the lesson in a positive way.
How does hearing his story affect the way you feel about your life and priorities?
Hearing Pausch's story, makes one reevaluate their lives and priorities. Personally, Pauschs story has made me realize I over analyse, expect to much, and ____ in life. With that, this story kind of makes you feel like a very selfish, spoiled person. It makes me feel as though all the volunteering i do isn't enough. That when i have bad days i shouldn't cause there is a lot worse stuff that could be happening to me.
However,all these negative feelings are channeling into a positive energy. It makes me want to do more in my community and focus more on doing me the right way. Making sure I'm happy and finding the bright side to ever shadow casted over me.
What type of legacy are you working toward achieving?
What type of legacy am I working towards achieving, I not. I'm not going to stress myself out at eighteen. If i leave a legacy, i want to have done it unconsciously. Whatever i decide to do with my life, or the people i met, and even the experiences I share, those will plan out there own legacy.
Each person will have a memory of me, good or bad , faint or strong. Every person i come in contact with will share a piece of my legacy. I will be known to many different people for many different things. If my story isn't a best seller, or made a box office movie, I'm okay with that. Knowing i lived my life the way i wanted to is enough for me. So i guess the legacy i want to leave is simple. When you think of Trisha Robins, you'll think , that girl was happy.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
The Lottery
1) Describe the setting in "The Lottery" (Remember, the best answers will take into account both time and place... and be written in full sentences).
"The Lottery" takes place in a small village of about 300 people, in which everyone seems to know everyone. From the information provided, I believe it takes place approximately in the 1800's to possible the very early 1900's. For example the story is very old fashion, now a days women are more equal to men and most families are broken.
2) What do you expect "The Lottery" to be about, based upon the setting? It may be particularly helpful to consider the opening paragraph(s).
I expected "The Lottery" to be about a small, close village coming together once a year to celebrate and raffle of something of a value or honor. With the square dancing, friendly chitter chatter, and joking around it seems to be a happy festive time. According to the story so far most would be unable to for shadow the ending.
3) Does the ending surprise you? Look at the story again and list any clues you find that hint that the story will end the way it does.
The ending to the short reading "The Lottery" is very surprising, and very upsetting. The author gives of the impression of a small tight village having a yearly celebration. When in the end it turned out to be a lottery of ones death. A few clues listed would be for example the young children collected stones and piled them in the corner.Another clue would be when someone muttered "I hope it's not Nancy". Now knowing the ending, there are a few clues here and there, however the clues were not descriptive enough to draw the reader to the conclusion before they actually read the ending.
4) Consider the story as a whole. How important is the story's setting in terms of the surprise ending? Why is it important?
Looking at the story as a whole, you realize just how important the setting is in terms of the "surprise ending". For example if "The Lottery" took place in modern urban area the reading would not make as much sense, nor have the same effects, ands feelings the author tried to portray. Settings in readings such as "The Lottery", are an important factor in tieing everything together. The aged setting makes youth and even mid-aged adults wonder if this could have actually happened.
"The Lottery" takes place in a small village of about 300 people, in which everyone seems to know everyone. From the information provided, I believe it takes place approximately in the 1800's to possible the very early 1900's. For example the story is very old fashion, now a days women are more equal to men and most families are broken.
2) What do you expect "The Lottery" to be about, based upon the setting? It may be particularly helpful to consider the opening paragraph(s).
I expected "The Lottery" to be about a small, close village coming together once a year to celebrate and raffle of something of a value or honor. With the square dancing, friendly chitter chatter, and joking around it seems to be a happy festive time. According to the story so far most would be unable to for shadow the ending.
3) Does the ending surprise you? Look at the story again and list any clues you find that hint that the story will end the way it does.
The ending to the short reading "The Lottery" is very surprising, and very upsetting. The author gives of the impression of a small tight village having a yearly celebration. When in the end it turned out to be a lottery of ones death. A few clues listed would be for example the young children collected stones and piled them in the corner.Another clue would be when someone muttered "I hope it's not Nancy". Now knowing the ending, there are a few clues here and there, however the clues were not descriptive enough to draw the reader to the conclusion before they actually read the ending.
4) Consider the story as a whole. How important is the story's setting in terms of the surprise ending? Why is it important?
Looking at the story as a whole, you realize just how important the setting is in terms of the "surprise ending". For example if "The Lottery" took place in modern urban area the reading would not make as much sense, nor have the same effects, ands feelings the author tried to portray. Settings in readings such as "The Lottery", are an important factor in tieing everything together. The aged setting makes youth and even mid-aged adults wonder if this could have actually happened.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
If theres an elephant in the room, introduce him
Pausch's purpose for writing "The Last Lecture" is simple. Pausch wanted to share his story with the world. Reading the first chapter gave of the impression that he wants to inspire people of all ages to achieve there goals, no matter how crazy they just might be. However, I believe Pausch is actually writing for himself and his children, although he is telling his story and putting it out there for others to read and experience , it's a coping method. It is letting him get out all his feelings,fears, frustrations and outlooks during this specific time frame. It also gives him a chance to be there and partake in the up bringing of his child as they can look back and read this book. Its lets them see and understand who their father was and how he felt about honesty, integrity, gratitude, and other things he held dear.
The structure of this book in particular helps the writers purpose for writing as well as the reader. Being able to understand what comes next within a simple title or quote at the beginning of each chapter or section. For example chapter one sub-chapter 3" The Elephant in the Room". In this selected text Pausch's talks about how he put up his CT scan on the screen, which he headlined this slide as "The Elephant in the Room." Pausch left this slide up long enough so the student could see all the arrows pointing to his tumors, which let them draw there own conclusion and feelings of what was going on and to his demise. In the period of silence while on screen it signifies "The Elephant in the Room," because the students grasped exactly what he was trying to say, knew what they felt, yet had no idea what Pausch's intake on his situation was. So in order to squash this said "Elephant in the Room", he said "That is what it is. We cant change it. We just have to decide how we will respond. We can not change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."
In the audience laughter and surprised applause, It was almost as if i could hear everyone collectively exhaling their anxiety. It wasn't just some dying man. It was just me. I could begin.
His title of this sub-chapter perfectly described everything he was trying to portray and more as he also gives a lesson on the importance of not letting things linger to the point of awkwardness and uncertainty between you and whoever is before you.
Pausch's character traits are real, unlike most authors today Pausch brings his story to life. With his honesty, intelligence, and humorous attributes he finds a way to be inspirational, and captivating. Pausch is a compassionate man and he truly lets you experience that through his descriptions, and in depth stories about his love for this family,kids, and his students through education and constant learning. This being said I have not been able to put this book down. I'm currently reading through chapter IV, and it has only been two days.
The structure of this book in particular helps the writers purpose for writing as well as the reader. Being able to understand what comes next within a simple title or quote at the beginning of each chapter or section. For example chapter one sub-chapter 3" The Elephant in the Room". In this selected text Pausch's talks about how he put up his CT scan on the screen, which he headlined this slide as "The Elephant in the Room." Pausch left this slide up long enough so the student could see all the arrows pointing to his tumors, which let them draw there own conclusion and feelings of what was going on and to his demise. In the period of silence while on screen it signifies "The Elephant in the Room," because the students grasped exactly what he was trying to say, knew what they felt, yet had no idea what Pausch's intake on his situation was. So in order to squash this said "Elephant in the Room", he said "That is what it is. We cant change it. We just have to decide how we will respond. We can not change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand."
In the audience laughter and surprised applause, It was almost as if i could hear everyone collectively exhaling their anxiety. It wasn't just some dying man. It was just me. I could begin.
His title of this sub-chapter perfectly described everything he was trying to portray and more as he also gives a lesson on the importance of not letting things linger to the point of awkwardness and uncertainty between you and whoever is before you.
Pausch's character traits are real, unlike most authors today Pausch brings his story to life. With his honesty, intelligence, and humorous attributes he finds a way to be inspirational, and captivating. Pausch is a compassionate man and he truly lets you experience that through his descriptions, and in depth stories about his love for this family,kids, and his students through education and constant learning. This being said I have not been able to put this book down. I'm currently reading through chapter IV, and it has only been two days.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Assignment #1 -Its all about me
My name is Patricia Marie Robins, I was born january 26 ,1993 at the Greater Niagara General Hopstial, however I was raised in Chippawa, Ontario. When I was younger I was a little, bubbly, outgoing blonde. I was born with blonde hair and blue eyes. I have one brother Robert, who is younger by exactly 20 months. As i'm growing older im changing not only as a person, but also as a student.
My elementary years were my best years, I gave my best effort and was very postitive about my work . However, in past year or so I havent been the greatest student. Ive been known to slack off, and give off the impression that I dont care about my courses. After a few minor set backs i've regather my act, and I am slowlying becomming a more efficent student.Saying that through everything writting is my strongest area. Writting is the one thing i will always have and have always had.
Saying the above, writting is one of my best hobbies. A few other hobbies include playing music such as guitar, drums. I also write music and enjoy outdoors activities and acting. I am currently the assistant coach to a elementary basketball team. As you can problem already see I am a very artistic person . I love volunteering adn giving back in my community, most of my friends think I sign up for way to much volunteer oppourtunities and do not take enough time for fun. With my goal however volunteering is a very important and key factor to my success.
During my road to success I fully plan on attending Confederation College in Thunder Bay , Ontario. I have currently been accepted to General Arts & Science, I am putting my confirmation to see if I get into the Early Childhood Education Program . With that stated I plan on going to school to be an Educational Assistant. I love working with young children and making a postitive impact on there lives.
My elementary years were my best years, I gave my best effort and was very postitive about my work . However, in past year or so I havent been the greatest student. Ive been known to slack off, and give off the impression that I dont care about my courses. After a few minor set backs i've regather my act, and I am slowlying becomming a more efficent student.Saying that through everything writting is my strongest area. Writting is the one thing i will always have and have always had.
Saying the above, writting is one of my best hobbies. A few other hobbies include playing music such as guitar, drums. I also write music and enjoy outdoors activities and acting. I am currently the assistant coach to a elementary basketball team. As you can problem already see I am a very artistic person . I love volunteering adn giving back in my community, most of my friends think I sign up for way to much volunteer oppourtunities and do not take enough time for fun. With my goal however volunteering is a very important and key factor to my success.
During my road to success I fully plan on attending Confederation College in Thunder Bay , Ontario. I have currently been accepted to General Arts & Science, I am putting my confirmation to see if I get into the Early Childhood Education Program . With that stated I plan on going to school to be an Educational Assistant. I love working with young children and making a postitive impact on there lives.
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