Reading Reflection #5

Emily Giffin
Something Blue
20-30

I’m still reading Something Blue and even though i’m reading very little of it... it’s still interesting me and i’m able to write good reflections about what i’ve read and taken in from the book. So far I have been introduced to a large amount of characters that all seem to be involved in a very complicated love triangle.. or what seems of even more then a triangle. It seems to be much more complicated then that actually.

Within the last bit of reading i’ve done I found out how the main character, Darcy and her what seems to be very evil and manipulating best friend Rachel met. They were friends forever and from reading they seemed to be unseperable. It’s funny to me because even though the two were so close they always seemed to be very competitive with each other and both girls were always trying to outshine one another. For some reason I cannot relate to that, maybe when I was younger I would always want to be the better soccer player, dancer, cheerleader, or volleyball player but even still to this day I never compete with my friends on who’s smarter or prettier or funnier. I just stay proud of my friends and continue to be happy for their earnings rather than envious of them.

One thing i found to be very ironic about this last reading is that I discovered Rachel was the one that introduced Darcy and Dex. It seems if she introduced the two that she was never interested in starting an affair seven years later, but everyone was obviously wrong. It makes me wonder if Darcy ever knew it was going on or if she was always too into the affair of her own with Marcus to even notice or care what was going on between her own fiance and so called best friend.

Things that make me shake my head

About 4 months ago my work changed from having uniforms (ugly near floor length dresses) to being able to wear whatever you wanted that was dressy. So being informed of that me plus 14 other hostesses went out and bought about 12 dresses... dresses are not cheap these days. I bought so many beautiful dresses and then the other day, we get told again that the dress code is changing to just skirts. I've found that all I'm really using my hard earned money for is just used for more work stuff... this just isn't right in my books... girls gotta eat!

Things That Make Me Shake My Head

Ok, your gonna think. there's something wrong with this, and let me tell you... there is. This is one of those things that make me shake my head back and forth repeatedly. People who steal my stuff, yeah that's right steal... as in go through your stuff while you're in the shower or downstairs buttering a piece of toast and the next thing you know, your looking for your favorite top one day or hand lotion and you find it in the bottom of your friends bag as you were trying to find some dayum lip chap of your own that they borrowed. this needs to stop! I'm comin after you

Writing Reflection #8

Last week we were assigned a new project. It was called "Newspaper Blackout" we had to search for random words within an article and create something similar to a poem or something that is relevant to our lives or maybe someone else's. The process was a little bit slower and frustrating for me at the beginning because I couldn't seem to find any words within any article that I could relate to. It seemed everything was depressing and gloomy so, after the first class of failing terribly in creating a blackout I went with what I could find and turned it into something that other people could maybe relate to. The challenges were trying to find things that I really liked and I wanted to create positive blackouts that sent a really good message to the readers rather then something sped of on the gloomy side. The success I had however was finishing them! it took me a few classes but I managed to not back out and keep blacking out! the thing that was unique about this style of writing was having to keep and open mind and creating something out of something that is already finished as compared to making something completely original and made fresh from your mind. While making this project I learned that I can challenge myself and it is possible to create something awesome even if your not in your comfort zone.

Things that make me shake my head #4

This post I'm about to write right now might even make you shake your head as well... correction it will make you shake your head. Lately I have been getting absolutely no sleep... ok, that's a bit of a hyperbole but it's been very restless the last few nights and I keep randomly waking up... I need to find a sleep remedy of some sort that isn't lavender because for some reason I just can't stand the smell of lavender. so ms. mclauchlin the reason this might make you SMH is because I will most likely be sleeping in tomorrow and be late for third period due to being a zombie that does not sleep.

Things that make me shake my head #3

Alright, im going to keep this one short and quick. Yesterday, my mom made me get a needle.... I'm not sure how to explain to you how much I fear needles but... I just cant do it. I cant... why must your parents make you get needles? why? I dont want that thing going in my arm. No thanks. Never again will I go through the embarrasment of being a 17 year old sweating in my boots in the doctors office while she rubs my back to make sure im ok and hug my head into my knees so I dont pass out... when will I grow up?

Things that make me shake my head #2

I must admit, it's pretty handy being able to blog from my phone.. simply cause when something makes me smh (shake my head) I can take note of it real quickly.. "so now that I'm 18 what is proper bar etiquette? what are the restrictions for dancing with girls" crickets would be heard at this moment. what would men like you to say? "knock yourself out, shake ya tail feather" I am not really concerned about this cause I'm confident enough to not care at this point and I am keeping calm and carrying on... but seriously.. men were really made on mars.

Things that make me shake my head #1

I will start off by saying, no I am not a fashion consultant but I know that there is definitely something wrong with this... socks and sandals..? is your name steve urkel? if it is please feel free to write on a name tag, put on a pair of suspenders, a bowtie and 46 inch glasses as well. I'm sorry I am very open to the idea of wearing whatever you like or what is comfortable for you but this really makes me shake my head... and im not sure whether to laugh or cry about it. You see a really good looking guy and all of a sudden you look down and see socks hiked up to the knees and damn addidas flip flops. OH, you were a 10 and now your a -14 in the looks department. I have a few questions for these "men" who all dress the same.. but they are not appropriate to rant about on here. Fellas... get those nike socks and sandals off your feet.

Personal Addition #17

fashion show was the best night of my life! it was so much fun getting to know my group and becoming so close with all these people. it's so nice to know I can count on these guys for anything and I'm so glad our group got so close! I love these people so much and I'm so happy I got to spend the past 5 months worth of lunches with them!

Writing Reflection #5

To be honest, color coding the moment did not interest me at all at first. I thought it was plain Jane and pointless to me improving it. However, I was wrong and I understand the importance to it. It makes you re think your work and makes sure you provided a good "show don't tell" I'm happy we have come to an end with the moment assignment and I am also excited to see what you think of mine! I hope it brings a smile to your face.

As for this fan fiction stuff, I just googled it and didn't get that much useful information to learn what it is. You will have to go over it as a class and explain it so us slower children might be able to have an understanding for what it is about and what a possible assignment could be!

Reading Reflection #4

Something Blue

Emily Giffin

Pages 14- 20

I’m now in the second chapter of this new book and there is already so much to discuss and talk about. I’m happy I borrowed this from Deena and I cant wait to discuss it with her sometime soon. At this point in the book i’m starting to find out a lot about the main character Darcy. I am starting to get to know her personality and I have come to the conclusion that so far, she really likes to live a dramatic life style and keep everyone including herself guessing. 

When she starts talking about suicide or plotting to get Rachel and Dex back it really makes me think, “wow, this girl is cray cray” but in the end don’t we all think about that kind of stuff? revenge is sweet, but of course the best revenge is just showing the person that you’re ok without them and that you will survive. One thing that really surprised me though was how serious she was about the suicide idea. It surprised me because I knew that she wasn’t doing it because she was mortified that she had found her fiance cheating but she was thinking about doing it just because she wanted them to feel bad. That really made me question Darcy as a person and that was the point where I really began to think she was insane. I predict that Darcy will not kill herself, and I also think that her and her new beau Marcus will not stay together and at some point part ways and she will mother the child on her own.

Personal Addition #16

SO, this personal addition is pretty much gonna be a rant session. Maybe thats not a good way of describing it but... hey, who knows. So, I have the most beautfiul group of girlfriends there is out there! and to be honest I am so so so frustrated when I hear them speaking so negatively about their body image, especially when there is nothing to complain about. Theyre all so beautiful and have great figures and great hair and makeup. The whole shebang. Yes, I am guilty for being insecure as well at points, but it really makes me wonder sometimes when its the people I love the most feeling so down on themselves! I know confidence is really hard to get sometimes and i blame social media! I think its great when a woman is curvy and embraces it! I think thats the way it should be. I think women need to learn to excpet their own body and feel comfortable in it! not everyone can be a size two! I think being healthy is the sexiest! no one should be stick think ever, but of course being obese is not ideal either. Im saying that people need to live a healthy life style and then confidence will come! I am going to try to be more positive about how I feel about my own body image, that way maybe my friends will eventually be more comfortable with theirs as well. I mean, you are who you hangout with right?

Writing Reflection #6

http://deenat4t.blogspot.ca/2012/04/men.html?showComment=1334792899155

http://ryanbruce45.blogspot.ca/2012/02/six-word-memoirs-six-words-long.html

http://bacdcw.blogspot.ca/2012/03/blog-post.html#comment-form

The three links above are links to classmates blogs I commented on. I went to Ryan’s, Deena’s, and Brighton’s. The reason I left comments on theirs was because they really reached out and caught my eye and well because, they’re my friends. I think the comments I left on them were good because I shared my opinion with them about frienships and men! always good advice to get I would think! Some of the benefits to leaving comments on other peoples blogs is that you get to explore and get new ideas for your own blog! it can teach you a lot and its also a nice reminder to know you’re not the only one out there bloggin!

Reading Reflection #2

Something Blue

Emily Giffin

Pages 1 -14

I started a new book called something borrowed by Emily Giffin. I have only read the first chapter and already it is so dramatic. Normally I would use the term exciting to describe it, but then I think about the main characters feelings and I think, “shit, this really sucks for you. You lost your fiance and your best friend all in one night” The main character Darcy finds that her best friend Rachel is having an affair with her fiance who she was also cheating on. It is kind of ironic I must admit, but having your best friend do something that shady would be like a knife in the back. 

I guess this really makes me wonder about karma? I feel that she really can’t be that upset with the ex fiance because she was doing the same thing to him, but i completely understand how she could hate her friend Rachel now. I had a text to text connection at one point through this first chapter when I read that Darcy found Dexters (her fiances) watch on Rachels night stand. She has an attack and flips out on the both of them. I was really rooting for her at this point in the chapter and I knew thats when all the drama was about to unfold.

The reason I felt a personal connection at this point was because I understand how upset she was. But mostly, angry. I found out my boyfriend cheated on me once and I thought I reacted crazily by yelling at him. I could only imagine what I would have done if it was my fiance. I predict that Rachel will not even apologize to Darcy, and they will never be friends again. I’m very anxious to keep reading and find out what happens next.

Personal Addition #15

My Moment, the time I laughed the hardest

Personal Addition #14

In this personal addition I'm going to talk about my Good Friday with you! it was really really... entertaining. Good Friday was a complete success. I got to sleep in which rarely never happens and then I went to a feast with my whole family at my Ammi and Farfars house (grandparents) I also brought my friend carlee to the dinner cause she knows most of my family so I thought she would have a blast, which she did. There was so much food there that I think I'm still full!! I had such a good good Friday with my family and friends that I can't wait for next year!

Personal Addition #13

I really like this picture I took. it doesn't really have any meaning to it at all it's just a cute little photo I took at chapters once. I think the reason I am so fond of it is because it has the essentials of course... Starbucks and that's pretty much it haha... don't you just love chapters?
day planner, chapters, starbucks, friends, and "studying" ....

Personal Addition #12

I know all I keep talking about is graduation, and nerves, and anxiety about graduation. This isn't really about that it's more so expressing my thoughts on what i'm going to be doing next year... and that's the thing. I have absaloutely no clue what it is I want to be doing next year. I applied for school of course because more then less likely that is what I will end up doing but what will I take is the real question! I feel like there are so many options right now and I am so curious about studying so many different things. I know for sure that I should go to school because I dont want to lose motivation if I took a year off. I just need to decide what it is I want to take... and If I want to go back right away. Then... there is also the question of do I want to travel.. well, I know I do want to travel.. but that is very up in the air for so many reasons. Who would I travel with? how much money is needed? where would I go? how long would I go for? I REALLY NEED TO DECIDE SOON WHAT IT IS IM GOING TO DO NEXT YEAR. HELP ME!?

Personal Addition #11

VOLLEYBALL <3

Last weekend I got to play volleyball with my old club team. It was really nice to be back and play the sport I love with some of the best people i've ever met. It was even nice to see some of the moms again and catch up on things. Regardless of how sore I was the following days after the weekend I am now torn if I want to continue playing with them or not. I guess its time to make a pros and cons list!

Personal Addition #10

I just experienced my last spring break of high school ever! it's crazy to think and I cant believe there is only 11 weeks of school left. I know were all getting excited for it. The break was really good. Not really what I expected though. I thought it was going to be a lot of laying around, relaxing and being lazy. I ended up working a lot though hanging out with friends every day and I even went to the lake one night and it actually ended up snowing. Of course... my binder stayed in the trunk of my car all break but that's ok because it was my last spring break to be a careless teenager! it was a lot of fun.

Writing Reflection Number Four

When I was writing my moment I experienced a few really deep feelings. It wasn't a sad moment or anything like that, it was actually a really funny moment I experienced with my best friend. It was about an experience that the two of us went through when we were on a trip together with her family for her sisters volleyball tournament. It was not a typical funny moment that people normally experience especially since it took place in a bathroom at a shopping mall, but to us it was the most hilarious moment we have ever encountered together. Well, one of them at least. I really enjoyed getting to chose what moment to write about and I like that we were given options rather then being assigned to write about one specific theme. Even though this wasn't exactly a life changing moment for me it really made me realize how much fun I have with my friends and made me realize who is really here to stay in my life forever and laugh on a bathroom floor with me.