Reflection

This journalism class was a cool class but its not really one I would want to take currently. Later down the road in my upperclass years I might take this class for fun. This class has taught me useful things like creating my own blog, knowing what photojournalism is and how to be an amateur photographer. I liked the mood of the class and the pace we work at because I don't feel rushed also I liked the easy softwares we used, however I didn't really enjoy all the writing we had to do. The work wasn't that hard but when your other teachers give you additional work it adds up. If I took this class again I would  want a part in sports or after school activities. I think I deserve a fair grade based on my work and my attitude, a B would sound alright but I think an A would be nice also.

Dolphin Stampede

This morning off the coast of Dana Point, California whale watchers had the lucky chance to spectate hundreds of dolphins swimming in a group, some say it was a " dolphin stampede." This article really stood out to me because it is very rare that this many dolphins were together and it's even more rare that it was captured on video. If you would like to see the video check out this link : http://www.nbcsandiego.com/results/?keywords=dolphin+stampede&x=0&y=0

Gratfitti

 Graffiti varies in all types of ways and forms. Personally I think some types of graffiti is a type of art, how ever there are other types like gang signs and tags which destroy someone else's property. Graffiti varies in all types of ways and forms. If someone gets caught graffiting   I think that they should have to pay a ticket and pay for the damage that they did to the property.

My Winter Vacation

 I will let you know the main, fun days of my winter break. They happen to be the first few days on break.


My winter break started out with seeing all my family in Temecula and celebrating Christmas a day early, on Christmas Eve.  Christmas Eve night my mom picked me up to take me back to San Diego, but before she did I was opening presents with my dad and the rest of his family. I got tons of stuff including a new pair of shoes, $100,speakers and much more!
     The day of Christmas I woke my mom up at 7 to open presents (she wasn't very happy about it). Opening presents was very fun and I received a new sweater, three more shirts, headphones, a TV and even more stuff! after opening presents we followed along with our plan which was driving up to San Fransico to see all of my mom's side family. It was a long 7 1/2 hour drive but I managed to get through it with my presents, music and a little sleep. We stayed at my great grandmas house that was huge, my dog, Ruca, that we brought loved her house and being able to run around and play with my grandmas little Chihuahua in the backyard.  
      That night,Christmas Night we went out to dinner at the Spaghetti Factory in Walnut Creek I ordered chicken alfredo with a sprite. After a lot of catching up and eating we finally left the restaurant. My stomach was so full I felt like I was going to throw up! I wasn't feeling good that night because I ate so much so I fell asleep early.
     The next morning Me, my mom and my grandma woke up early so we could get an early start on going to the city! My mom drove us to the BART  (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station and we took the trolley-type car to the city. From the city we walked to Fisherman's Wharf and looked around and shopped. Since it wasn't my first time there I knew where everything I wanted was. After a long time of shopping and taking pictures of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz we decided we were going to go to Chinatown and eat Lunch at a place called "The Empress Of China", the restaurant was inside a nine story building on the sixth floor.
   Once again after stuffing my stomach to the max capacity that is possible we walked back to the BART station. My long day finally was done after the 30 minute ride back to our car and our station. I didn't mind the short ride while listening to music because I was just happy that there wasn't going to be anymore walking. Once we got back to my great granma's house I opened even more presents and got things that I liked. That is basically my favorite part of winter break and i hope I can it again next year but even better!

What Do Others Think?

I have interviewed several people  and they all had generally the same response. My personal opinion on what bullying is: Hurting someone emotionally or physically. Most people said that the zero tolerance rule does not work and is ineffective, unless the crime was really serious. Most people that were interviewed have been bullied/ have bullied people in the past. Bullying is a world wide problem that cannot be stopped, it is a way of growing up and maturing.

Connecticut Shooting

I think this shooting was very tragic and I am sorry for the families, students, victims and even worse the shooter. Who in their mind would commit such a crime I ask myself. Many people are asking if gun control laws should tighten up or stay the same. The accessibility is very easy some say in Connecticut.  I personally do not believe that gun restrictions will make a big difference in the gun-related crimes. The guns did not kill the innocent victims, the 20 year old, Adam Lanza did.

What's Important

1) What's important to myself? I really enjoy skateboarding and being active. I like playing sports but not running on my free time or for fun. My friends are a main part of my life. My mom is a nurse, working 14 hours a day. Without my friends I would be alone, that's why I skateboard with them.

2)What do I care about most? I really care about skateboarding and being active, I feel like being locked up in a classroom for 6 hours is unreasonable when maybe teaching and learning could be more fun and more active.

3)What goals do I have in my future?

• I want to graduate high school with all the credits I need.
• I intend on going to college and maybe get 3/my degree in business and maybe end up starting my own skateboarding business/ clothing line with a few friends of mine.

4)  What motivates you best and keeps you focused on your goals?