Teaching 13years at Burton
12 years ago
Friday, December 19, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
My Thoughts About Last Year. (extra credits)
Gosh, Just a moment ago I had so many thoughts that I really wanted to write. Now, the thoughts seem to escape from my mind. What is there to say about? Being the person that I am. I have seem to just let things go way to easily. But, yet I can't stop but remember what I tried to let go of. I have thought that finally accepting me for who I am would bring me into a place where I would not be in a state where I'm sad all the time. I wish I can simply put these emotions down into words and explain to you what I really felt. I guess as human being we often tend to think that we have moved on from our mistakes, but yet we are doing that same mistake in another form that we seem not to recognize. Its almost the end of the sem. I guess I'm okay with the grades I have earned from my classes. I wished I could have done better though. It just seem that my responsibility in different clubs and organizations have demanded so much out of me. I really want to get a 4.0 this marking period so I can apply to a good Arts Universities. Sometime, I even underestimate myself and what I can really do. I'm pretty outgoing and don't like to be at home all the time. I'm more of a people's person. This year I have been very active in helping back my communities through hosting and sponsoring themed concerts. I'm currently working with the Lowell High School and AuCo Dance Company. In doing a Winter Concert in Union Square. I actually like staying busy, because it takes my mind of my personal issue that I have to deal daily. I wish that one day I wake up and these bittersweet feelings would just disappear.
Wow, I just notice that I been writing so much and didn't even know about it. Its time like this where its so great to sit down next to a cup of tea and write whats on my mind. I'm getting older and more wiser then I was before. I sometimes think to myself will I ever have a good lifestyle in the future. I asked one of my best friend, that same question. He told me something that I would not forget. He said "no one knows whats in store for you in the future. Live for today, and be mindful of tomorrow." Even, though I took his words into thought. But, I just can't stop but, keep on wondering about my life when I'm 28 or even 30. Will I find that right person?
No one knows whats its like being me. Unless they step in my shoes for the day. You don't know how hard it is, when people are actually talking behind your back, just simply because your you. Why must the world be so cruel. Why can't it accept that I want to be happy too.
I'm not saying that I'm depress and going to hurt myself. Thats just dumb. I actually love my life. Its the emotion and mental pain that I can't handle. Everyday, I try my best to put at least one smile on my face. Even when I have to force it.
I know high school is the most important time in ones life. Its when you start to finally discover who you really are as a human being. And what your skills and talent. It is also the time period where you are about to be ready to step into the "REAL WORLD". For me, I kinda feel that I have reached that level of maturity where I'm ready for the real word. I guess because of my experiences in working with adults in organizations during my whole middle and high school career. I know how to talk to people. I try my best to understand them. Ever since when I was young. I knew that I was meant to be a leader not a follower.
I'm over the fact, that when you have to change who you are to fit in. I been there, done that and bought that T-Shirt.
Wow, I just notice that I been writing so much and didn't even know about it. Its time like this where its so great to sit down next to a cup of tea and write whats on my mind. I'm getting older and more wiser then I was before. I sometimes think to myself will I ever have a good lifestyle in the future. I asked one of my best friend, that same question. He told me something that I would not forget. He said "no one knows whats in store for you in the future. Live for today, and be mindful of tomorrow." Even, though I took his words into thought. But, I just can't stop but, keep on wondering about my life when I'm 28 or even 30. Will I find that right person?
No one knows whats its like being me. Unless they step in my shoes for the day. You don't know how hard it is, when people are actually talking behind your back, just simply because your you. Why must the world be so cruel. Why can't it accept that I want to be happy too.
I'm not saying that I'm depress and going to hurt myself. Thats just dumb. I actually love my life. Its the emotion and mental pain that I can't handle. Everyday, I try my best to put at least one smile on my face. Even when I have to force it.
I know high school is the most important time in ones life. Its when you start to finally discover who you really are as a human being. And what your skills and talent. It is also the time period where you are about to be ready to step into the "REAL WORLD". For me, I kinda feel that I have reached that level of maturity where I'm ready for the real word. I guess because of my experiences in working with adults in organizations during my whole middle and high school career. I know how to talk to people. I try my best to understand them. Ever since when I was young. I knew that I was meant to be a leader not a follower.
I'm over the fact, that when you have to change who you are to fit in. I been there, done that and bought that T-Shirt.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
The PROS and CONS about a Project Lifestyle.
Does your community determine who you are?
PRO
People are just people. They all have feelings and aspirations. However, if you were born in a violent and rough community, does that determine who you are as a person? Tyre Ellison a young and inspiring individual have proved many people wrong. He was born and raised in the roughest and troublesome neighborhood of San Francisco known as Sunnydale. Just by judging from his background you'll think he's just like any other African American kid right? Wrong! You will be surprised to see how far this young man has come.
Tyre told us that his mother has always stressed the importance of getting a quality education first. He is a very smart man, that gets straight A's classes and is very talented in many varieties of sports. Which makes sense when he was offered a full ride to Berkley through a sports scholarship. I was lucky enough to have an exclusive interview with the man of the hour. His charm and passion in striving for the best is indescribable. Trye talked about how his friends are not so lucky. He told me that he is the person he is today because of his hard work. I asked him basic questions like “how's Berkley?” and then leading to more direct questions like “how do you feel about overcoming your challenges?” Tyre would always answer my questions with a smile on his face. His charisma is very contagious. His answers were brief but very clear. It got the point across.
He talked about the many stereotypes that people make about young people from the projects. “They're suppose to be dumb and stupid...o yeah poor too.” After interviewing him. I had a better sense of understanding how a person is treated if they were raised in the “projects” .
People should not jump to conclusion about another person, just based on where they come from. But how they present themselves. “I feel like I fought for my place here at Cal. I don't see my friends at Sunnydale often because some of them are gone.” mentioned by Trye.
He is one of the many people in San Francisco that beat the odds of property and is heading towards a brighter future.
CON
Why do people do the things they do? This is a common question between adults and teenagers. Many young teens are getting into more trouble then they need to. The main discussions about this would be answering the most common stereotype about people being the way they are base on where they come from.
I have noticed that kids nowadays are much more disrespectful and unconsidered to others. Do we blame their parents or their community? “Well, this is me, I'm from the hood b#$ch!” a response that I got while asking kids around my neighborhood. I personally think that kids are strongly influenced by where they come from. A baby cannot learn how to fight and cruse on his/her own. It is a shame that young potentials of the future are throwing their mind away for a pack of cigarettes and a can of beer.
As much as we try to make programs fro them to join, its up to them to want to change.
PRO
People are just people. They all have feelings and aspirations. However, if you were born in a violent and rough community, does that determine who you are as a person? Tyre Ellison a young and inspiring individual have proved many people wrong. He was born and raised in the roughest and troublesome neighborhood of San Francisco known as Sunnydale. Just by judging from his background you'll think he's just like any other African American kid right? Wrong! You will be surprised to see how far this young man has come.
Tyre told us that his mother has always stressed the importance of getting a quality education first. He is a very smart man, that gets straight A's classes and is very talented in many varieties of sports. Which makes sense when he was offered a full ride to Berkley through a sports scholarship. I was lucky enough to have an exclusive interview with the man of the hour. His charm and passion in striving for the best is indescribable. Trye talked about how his friends are not so lucky. He told me that he is the person he is today because of his hard work. I asked him basic questions like “how's Berkley?” and then leading to more direct questions like “how do you feel about overcoming your challenges?” Tyre would always answer my questions with a smile on his face. His charisma is very contagious. His answers were brief but very clear. It got the point across.
He talked about the many stereotypes that people make about young people from the projects. “They're suppose to be dumb and stupid...o yeah poor too.” After interviewing him. I had a better sense of understanding how a person is treated if they were raised in the “projects” .
People should not jump to conclusion about another person, just based on where they come from. But how they present themselves. “I feel like I fought for my place here at Cal. I don't see my friends at Sunnydale often because some of them are gone.” mentioned by Trye.
He is one of the many people in San Francisco that beat the odds of property and is heading towards a brighter future.
CON
Why do people do the things they do? This is a common question between adults and teenagers. Many young teens are getting into more trouble then they need to. The main discussions about this would be answering the most common stereotype about people being the way they are base on where they come from.
I have noticed that kids nowadays are much more disrespectful and unconsidered to others. Do we blame their parents or their community? “Well, this is me, I'm from the hood b#$ch!” a response that I got while asking kids around my neighborhood. I personally think that kids are strongly influenced by where they come from. A baby cannot learn how to fight and cruse on his/her own. It is a shame that young potentials of the future are throwing their mind away for a pack of cigarettes and a can of beer.
As much as we try to make programs fro them to join, its up to them to want to change.
Monday, December 8, 2008
This I Believe
Minh Tran
Mr. Chow
Journalism
12/08/2008
This I Believe
Assignment #1 what do you believe in?
Write an essay explaining and illustrating in words, stories, and anecdotes, what belief you hold up as scared, and unquestioned.
What is belief? It is only relevant to the person that practices it. My vision in life would be achieving academic success. I strongly hold education near ad dear to my heart and that is why I believed that young children should get all the knowledge that they can at this age. A person without knowledge is nothing.
I was born and raised in a small town south of Saigon. My parents raised my siblings and myself as compassionate Catholics. As a young individual I quickly learned how to forgive people when they do me wrong. Compassion is one of the many necessary skill ones need to learn.
I believe that anyone can become anybody if the choose to. I remember coming to a new area and was scared to death. My family first moved to America when I was seven years old. We had to learn the basic language like any other immigrants. It was rough at first but I believed that I was capably to overcome that challenge.
Over the years of trail and error I have came to conclusion that my purpose in life is to help others. I have always had a passion in the performing arts.
One day I vision myself as being an art teacher and giving my knowledge back to my community. I am the person I am today because of the guidance of my parents and teachers. They have instilled the passion of me being interested in going college.
Mr. Chow
Journalism
12/08/2008
This I Believe
Assignment #1 what do you believe in?
Write an essay explaining and illustrating in words, stories, and anecdotes, what belief you hold up as scared, and unquestioned.
What is belief? It is only relevant to the person that practices it. My vision in life would be achieving academic success. I strongly hold education near ad dear to my heart and that is why I believed that young children should get all the knowledge that they can at this age. A person without knowledge is nothing.
I was born and raised in a small town south of Saigon. My parents raised my siblings and myself as compassionate Catholics. As a young individual I quickly learned how to forgive people when they do me wrong. Compassion is one of the many necessary skill ones need to learn.
I believe that anyone can become anybody if the choose to. I remember coming to a new area and was scared to death. My family first moved to America when I was seven years old. We had to learn the basic language like any other immigrants. It was rough at first but I believed that I was capably to overcome that challenge.
Over the years of trail and error I have came to conclusion that my purpose in life is to help others. I have always had a passion in the performing arts.
One day I vision myself as being an art teacher and giving my knowledge back to my community. I am the person I am today because of the guidance of my parents and teachers. They have instilled the passion of me being interested in going college.
What Kids Don't know About Their Healths
All schools require their students to know about health once they gradate from high school. The reason why Health Education is so important, and is a requirement for most juniors and seniors is because most teenagers don’t know what their bodies are going through. Some teenagers do drugs that harm their bodies or drink alcohol underage. Many young people that are growing up are getting more and more sexually active. This means that the chance of being a teenage parent is very high!
The class offer useful knowledge that prevents this from ever happening to another teen again. There are many parts of having this useful class as a requirement to graduate. Because, when young people are exposed to information that is the actual fact. They would actually think twice from doing that to their bodies.
When we think of the word “health”, we think of living long. This term has totally changed throughout the years, because young people are not respecting themselves or their bodies. With Health Ed. as a leading structure, providing useful hints and advice to young people. It’s a great way of helping and promoting health awareness.
Smoking is known to cause cancer, and should definitely be taught in class. Interesting subjects such as these are really magnified in giving students the real hazards that it can cause in the human body.
I think having Health Ed, is a great thing. Because, I get to learn about my body and the way I think. Also, taking in the information that is good or bad for me.
The class itself will also answer any questions that I have about sex, drugs, reproducing, diseases and discovering myself as a person.
Once I learned about health. I have a better understanding of how I should live my life. Also, how I can take care of my “health”.
The class offer useful knowledge that prevents this from ever happening to another teen again. There are many parts of having this useful class as a requirement to graduate. Because, when young people are exposed to information that is the actual fact. They would actually think twice from doing that to their bodies.
When we think of the word “health”, we think of living long. This term has totally changed throughout the years, because young people are not respecting themselves or their bodies. With Health Ed. as a leading structure, providing useful hints and advice to young people. It’s a great way of helping and promoting health awareness.
Smoking is known to cause cancer, and should definitely be taught in class. Interesting subjects such as these are really magnified in giving students the real hazards that it can cause in the human body.
I think having Health Ed, is a great thing. Because, I get to learn about my body and the way I think. Also, taking in the information that is good or bad for me.
The class itself will also answer any questions that I have about sex, drugs, reproducing, diseases and discovering myself as a person.
Once I learned about health. I have a better understanding of how I should live my life. Also, how I can take care of my “health”.
A New Vistior in the Month Of December
December are one of my favorite months of the year. Besides it being my birthday month. There are so many things that can talk about. I like Halloween but I love Christmas. My family has a tradition of setting up our artificial tree together. We have never missed a single Christmas. However, this year there will be somebody special at the dinner table. She's one of my relative from Vietnam. Her husband is an American solder that went back to Vietnam to marry her. I know him personally too. Because he is the son of my mother's best friend. In a way my mom and her are like best of friends. Anyways, I am so excited that we will get to start a new tradition with Mai. I hope she likes her new home here in America. I can't wait to show her around the city and take her out to great restaurants.
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