Grayson’s American lit

  Prompt Response:  I would use the metaphor of my mind being like the city of Atlanta. I would describe my mind in this way because I often think alot and am wondering many things at once, and questioning my surroundings and thoughts. I think it is like Atlanta because no matter what time of day, many things are going on in every part of the city. Just like the city, my mind can be very chaotic, like the highways of Atlanta. Summary: I see my mind as the city of Atlanta; there is always something going on in my mind, always being chaotic or overwhelming. Reflection:  I like this question, because it really made me think hard about what I could compare my inner thoughts to.

  Prompt Response:  If I could choose somewhere to visit that I have never been, it would probably be Japan. I would choose Japan because of the many things to do there. I would like to see the sights, culture, and food. Summary: If I could travel somewhere new, Japan would probably be the main place. Reflection:  I have many places and adventures I haven't had the opportunity to experience yet.

 For me, something I will never understand fully is death. I know I have written about death before, but I think it is a very confusing topic for me, and it has so many questions surrounding it. Death is perceived differently by different religions and even by science. No one will ever be able to know because when someone dies, in most beliefs, either all consciousness is gone or you become something else being unable to speak to anyone about it. Death causes me to question religion, and whether it's all for hope or if some people have actually spoken with a higher being. Everyone will always feel different about death, and this is why I believe I will never fully understand it. Summary- Death is something I will always question and struggle to understand. Reflection- I think death is a hard topic, and anyone you ask would respond to you differently, making it a very difficult and unsure question for many.

  Prompt Response:   There are many things in life that I wish I had more of, but more than anything I wish I had more money. Money enables you to do almost anything in life weather it be travel to where you want, live where you want, and have almost anything you want. If I could have unlimited money, I would travel and be free of working allowing me to purely focus on me. Money opens doors to almost anything in life if you have enough of it. Summary: I wish I had more money ecause of the endless possibilities. Reflection:  Im happy with what I have, but I think money can buy happiness in many wasy through providing expierences.

  Prompt Response:   The most creative thing I have ever made was probably when I was 10 or 11. I had a new found obsession with mountain biking and started riding trails and jumps, but at the time it was hard to get a ride that far to the trail so I had to improvise. I got my little brother to come outside and we got shovels and started digging up dirt. We started by build 2 berms in our backyard, packing layer by layer of dirt until it reached a decent height. Then, we wanted to have a little bridge so we found a pile of old pallets and started to saw them apart and drill them back together in the shape of a bridge. Then, we dragged 6 big logs to the very back of our yard where we dug down and used that dirt to cover the logs making it into little hills to pump through. We would even make it muddy so that it was more difficult to do. Summary: I built a mini bike trail in my yard when i was younger with my little brother. Reflection:  I think it was the most creative thi...

  Prompt Response:  Life is full of questions, and for me, new ones come up almost every day. One of the questions I often think about is what happens after death and what death feels like. It's a big question for me, given the numerous ideas surrounding it, especially considering the wide variety of religions. This question is also difficult because no one can actually tell you or explain it. Another one of my biggest questions about life would be, in society, am I being trained to be an employee for the people above me, or am I being trained to be a boss? I often ask myself this because in today's world, so many people are bound to work under a higher power, whether it be a country or a company. Summary: I often question death and society, and know I will never get a full answer, and often different answers from different people, all perceived differently. Reflection:   I think life is full of questions and questioning life and reality is part of growth, and everyone pe...

  Prompt Response:  I have only felt completely lost a few times during my life. For me, being lost can be mentally or physically. For example, in 9th grade, I dug myself into a hole by not focusing on school. When I started to see the impact on my grades, I decided that I finally had to do something about it. It seemed possible until I finally went through my assignments in each class, realizing it seemed never ending or impossible, it felt like being stuck in a hole. I lost hope often when I spent weeks trying to catch up while managing the new work I was being assigned. I had to stay focused, and in the end, I made it to my goal but just barely.  Summary: During 9th grade, I felt very lost mentally because of my own negative decision. Reflection: Feeling lost is okay, but not giving up is the real challenge. 

Prompt Response:  Over the past week I’ve adapted to the demands of the course in a few ways. First off I have started to try and build a habit of writing my blog post and being consistent with the effort I put in. I feel that is where my strength throughout the course will come from. However, I worry that homework could be a weakness because I may forget or be late on it occasionally. Summary: I am adapting to the course very well so far and I am enjoying building habits that are positive for my grade. Reflection: I definitely need to make sure I’m checking canvas daily and not forgetting to complete work on time.

  Prompt Response:  I have had many moments in life when jealousy has affected a situation I’m in, both socially and within family. I have felt jealousy towards my little brother many times. For example, there are times when he gets alot more then I get from the store or emotionally from our parents. This makes me feel jealousy towards him and less important sometimes. Summary: My brother can make me jealous sometimes. Reflection: I have felt jealousy in different situations and have learned how to deal with it and be happy for others.

  Prompt Response:  A meaningful place in my life that carries a story is seaside Florida. For as long as I can remember every year on the second week of July my family has got into the car and drove the 5-7 hours down to seaside off of 30a. We have built a tradition of renting the same house every year, the house has become a second home to me holding countless memories. Whether  it be cooking with my grandmother in the kitchen or talking to my grandpa on the back porch about fishing while overlooking the horizon line on the ocean. As I have grown older less family has come and things have changed, but every year we continue to make memories and carry on our tradition.  Summary: My family takes a yearly trip to seaside where we have bonded since I was a child. Reflection:  Familiar places have a deep connection to me and will always turn into a tradition.

I have felt connected to nature many times in my life especially when fishing. Fishing allows me to walk through nature see living creatures and much more. I think the most special and noticeable thing about connecting with nature is water, the sounds of the water rippling with no other sounds to be heard. Summary: I have felt connection to nature many times. Reflection:  I think questions like this will make me think and connect more next time I am out in nature.

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