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This week’s blog is going to ask you to reflect personally
and think about a specific event in your life that really caused you to grow
up. The topic is from this year’s common
app so get familiar with the style of the prompt; you’re going to be answering
these types of questions again in the near future…
This week’s prompt:
Discuss an accomplishment or event, formal or informal that
marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture,
community, or family.
An event in my life that caused me to grow up, was losing my grandmother. She was diagnosed with stage 4 Carcinoma cancer in May of 2012. She was my rock, no one was as close as her and i. I felt that this event had cause me to look at life from a different aspect, that not everyone is going to last forever like we hope for them to. My grandmother was one of the toughest people i know. It made me confused but i understood what was happening, i tried to take care of everyone, cook and crack jokes the same way she did. While she was in the hospital i was the only one who could get her to eat, drink or go for walks through the halls. We counted on each other constantly. She always went out of her way to make sure everyone had full stomachs and never let anyone leave hungry. Losing her had a huge impact on my life, because i knew i wasn't ever going to be called “michael i mean nicole” or “nicolette” in that sweet voice ever again.
ReplyDeleteWatching everyone get more nervous as the days went on was sort of confusing for me because all i ever heard about cancer was the good stories, that there are survivors and people can overcome it. But she had a very rare type that caused her not to be as fortunate. My family always calls me “mini nana” because i look exactly like her when she was my age, we have all the same features, same hair, and the same personality. We lost her October 2nd 2012 and since i was “mini nana” i felt it was my job to make sure everyone was okay and put everyone before myself just like she would have done, so that's what i did. It caused me to realize how you can't ever take anyone for granted because you never know what is going to happen. I was trying to take care of everyone and make sure they were okay and was always there to pull in when someone needed a hug. Still to this day my family tells me that my grandmother lives through me and that means the world to me because i will always strive to be the person she was.
i agree with what she said about losing her grandmother. losing someone that you love puts many things in perspective and how much things mean. then losing that one thing that you loved about your family member that made you feel comfortable/warm hearted is heart breaking.
DeleteI also agree with what Nicole said about her losing her grandma. When you lose someone its a big step into being independent and it hurts a lot to lose them but you realize you got this and can get through it
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18 september, 2017
Blog #2
A time in my life that caused me to grow into an adult or just caused me to feel like i was an adult was when i finally made varsity. It's a huge step in my life i always looked up to the kids that started varsity and the big and the best, but now i'm that person that i once looked up to that started. It made me feel like i grew up into an adult because this is the point in which you show people that you are a man and can fight for your spot or if you're still a little boy that can't handle it. Varsity football is more than people think. It’s a job not just a sport at this point it's a job.
Another point is my life that i felt that i grew into an adult was when i finally got my permit. Driving a car on the streets legally is such an accomplishment for everyone because that's the start to your teenage freedom. You don't need to ask mom for rides places and worry about having to get rides everywhere you can just drive yourself the places that you need to go. Also just buying your first car is like growing up because you feel like you're finally independent and don't have to lean on your parents anymore.
Starting to drive was one of mine, it was such a good feeling to finally be able to drive. Now that we are juniors and we all get our license this year it seems so unreal.
DeleteThe event that made me transition from childhood into adulthood is when i got a job in the summer. I am still working but now it is only on the weekends. Also when i got my first paycheck and saw all the tax reductions on it. I was sad after seeing that. I wanted a job since I had no money at the time and my parents wouldn give me any for anything I wanted to get. So in order to get my phone bill paid I had to work for it. But I like where I work and I get to do it with my brother ,so that's is a plus. And when I had to make a account in order to hold all my money. Since my parents wanted to do that since they didn't want me to spend all my money on things that are not needed. That was pretty smart of them since I was actually was going to spend it on things that don't really matter in my life. I don't know how being an adult is going to be like buit I think that I have an general idea in my mind. My transition into adulthood is very common and that must be most people's response is when that start working.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. Getting a first job is the first step to being a young adult. when you get a job you don't need to ask your parents for money. When I got my first job, my parents doesn't give me money anymore. I started to pay things with my own money.
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ReplyDeleteTaliah Haughton
Period 4-5
September 18, 2017
Growing up as a citizen in Jamaica has shaped every aspect of my life. We don’t really have much holidays as other countries. An accomplishment for me is staying in school. In Jamaica, everyone have the privilege to go to school and obtained equal rights of being educated, but some children drop out because of juvenile delinquency, truancy, and pregnancy. Reflecting on these situations has help to groomed me into a optimistic individual where my mindset is aiming for success. Considering what others go through motivates me to do better and be better so I can be an inspiration in their life. My job as a child is to stay focused and make my parents and future self proud. I want to accomplish things that my parents hasn't accomplished and now I am on my journey there thorough preparation and determination.
Being successful doesnt come easily and thats why i think with determination and perseverance you or anyone can over come any task or challenge!
DeleteThat's what I tell most of my friends. You cant say you'll be this or that in life and don't pay attention. success is the key to open all doors, and if you're not determined for what you want. How are you going to have success!
DeleteAs a friend that I am i just gonna sai that I feel u. I am like u my mom can't finish her nurse career. I tell myself if she can't do it I will. everything in this world it happen for a reason things might see hard now but good things will come. Just follow your heart and do what it's best for your family but especially you.
DeleteBeing in school is a great accomplishment i believe. Not many countrys like the US allow it. Free education should be available to ever contry in the world. It can teach you life skills many dont have.
DeleteI am at a point in my life where things are constantly happened that can bend and shape my future for ever and really i need to start focusing harder on my future. I need to start really shaping my future in the right direction so i am starting to try new things and actually opening the book instead of just looking at the cover and never trying it. I think with everything i do people may look at that and go wow you tried that you did that and i want to be able to go yea i just wanted to get experience and be able to say i tried everything i had a chance to even if i dont do it right! But thats what life is about not being scared and trying new things and opportunities that come to you!
ReplyDeleteMy childhood was not really that great. There were sometimes that I had my little fun. I spent twelve years of my living saying in a house without going out that much. I can say three to four times a month someone that was not my family was so nice to take me to places. Sometimes I use to sneak out of my house just to go play with my friends. I can not lie I love my country. The beauty pots of that island will melt your heart. I just imagine myself going to have fun and see what mother nature gave us. I wish that does twelve years in my country I would have lots of memories but I do not. After that I had to move to the United States. I was thinking that life will be how I dream it but it was not. I spend this others three years like a locked up tiger trying to get out. Cleaning every single day without nobody appreciating nothing. My routine was wake up, go to school, clean, do my homework, eat, and sleep. Also cleaning little kids business. When it was a saturday and u have to wake up early to give the kids something to eat, because they will come to me saying “ Nicole I am hungry,” because they would say to their mom or dad and she will say “ go tell Nicole.” When a person gets tired of doing things then they would not care about it no more. I am like that they say something that it is so ridiculous it goes into my ear and comes back out again. I got a job during the summer. I was so happy when I get. Then I start going out, learn how to cash a check, but people will take almost all that money you putting the effort working that money, wasting your sleep. Now I am fifteen years old with the goal to finish school, keep working to save money, support all things until that day that I be able to move away and start a new life.
ReplyDeleteNicole, for your age. I think you're very smart and you're always trying to do the best and be the best and with your striving attitude. You will reach your goal.
DeleteWow Nicole it sounds like you really had a hard life for your age. Hopefully you will get everything you wish for. Don't give up and you will reach that new life you want.
DeleteDallely Arteaga
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English 11 - Period ⅘
Blog #2
The time I marked my transition from childhood to adulthood was when I got surgery it honestly changed my life. I couldn't walk for 2 months it was so frustrating. It made me think that there are people who can't walk at all but still continue with their lives and are able to work. Being in bed for 2 months has honestly made me think how hard life is. My mom's best friend came to see me and started talking to me about life. She told me that her daughter linda, started working when she was 15 her goal was to be done with college and have a house and a car when she's 25. She's 21 now and she has everything she dreamed of, she finished college 2 weeks ago, she studied cosmetology. She told me that she never gave up if she couldn't do it she kept trying and trying until she made it. Linda is like my half sister she told me “if you're willing to put in the work and make the necessary sacrifices, you can achieve whatever you set your mind to.” Ever since then I've changed and been focusing in school more.
The event that marked my transition from childhood to adulthood was when the doctor found a lump in my Dad's throat over a year ago. I was very scared. I went with my mom when they were doing surgery on him to remove it. I wanted to be there for everything. Plus, it gave my mom support and showed how much I love my Dad. The news received wasn't good but hopeful. My Dad had throat cancer but luckily it was in the early stages and hasn't spread. They were going to treat it with radiation. In the beginning of the treatment he was fine, but as he got more doses of radiation he became tired quickly and was in pain. I then started doing things for my Dad that he couldn't do right now like walking our dog, taking out the trash ,etc. I took on more responsibility. Watching my Dad go through this showed him how life is short and precious. You need to enjoy every minute. Today my Dad has been cancer free for a year. I still help around the house and spend more time with my Dad like watch movies or just talk about anything. This was my turning point from childhood to adulthood. Don't take anyone in your life for granted. You don't know how long they will be around.
ReplyDeleteSome of my accomplishments that marked my transition from my childhood to adulthood within my culture, community, or family was going to highschool, getting my first job, and driving for the first time. Going to highschool is an accomplishment that marked my transition from my childhood to adulthood because it means that I’m almost done with school and ready to get a job. Getting my first job is an accomplishment that marked my transition from childhood to adulthood because it means that I’m independent. When I’m working I don’t need to ask my parents to buy something for me because I have my own money and can buy anything that I need. When I buy things, my parents doesn’t need to approve it because I worked hard to earn my money.
ReplyDeleteDriving for the first time is an accomplishment that marked my transition from childhood to adulthood. It is an accomplishment because before I used to have my parents all the time when I want to go somewhere, now I would just drive on my own without disturbing my parents. Having to drive means that you are being independent because you can go anywhere by yourself without bothering your parents.
Iian I completely agree with you about the transition between child and adulthood. Also some your accomplishments are also similar to mine. Like when first got our job or when we first droved. I also agree that we are starting to become independent and turning into men.
DeleteI’ve had many things happen in my life that i’ve grown up from. Some of the events that has made me realize that i’m grown up are when my mom passed, entered high school, and getting a job.
ReplyDeleteWhen my mom passed away, it made me realize that i’m gonna have to do things on my own and that everything will be different from now on. It was tough losing my mom at 12 years old because she was my everything and one of the only people I could count on. She wasn’t even supposed to pass away and it all happened so fast. I’m not able to learn all the grown up things i’m supposed to know like every other daughter does.
Once I entered high school, I knew this is where all my responsibilities had to take action and start being more serious with my grades and how i act. I wanna go to college and be successful so I have to take my actions like an adult.
When I got a job this summer, I learned that i’d have to pay for things myself, save money for college, save money for my car and etc. Having a job is a big step for growing up because you’re doing things independently and learn how to save things. From all of these experiences, it made me realize growing up into an adult isn't all that easy.