when i grow up

When I grow up I want to be a social activist. Some may say that it is quixotic, but I believe that with time, dedication, and passion, I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. I hope to successfully promote the raising of awareness about international social injustices spreading across the globe. Although I may not be able to find the panacea to hunger, cancer, and oppressive treatment - I can at least spread awareness, which will ultimately lead to a change in itself.

favorite celebrity

Jennifer Aniston. Although many people beg to differ, claiming that Jennifers quality of acting has depreciated since the finale of the TV phenomenon friends, I think that with time, she only gets better. Her attempt at humor is completely efficacious, so I always find myself laughing at her jokes. She is not only humorous, but extremely beautiful and entertaining.

open gradebook

I think that open gradebook is a great opportunity for students to monitor their progress in all fields, however, one needs to find a balance with the accessibility. It is apropos for the teachers to tell their students not to ask for their grades because it is easily accessible, however, it is hard as a student to not be obsessive over it. For students who are trying to hide their grades from their parents, it is now impossible to beguile them because if they chose, they can log in and check on you. Overall, the open gradebook is what you make it to be.

everything but period 1

Mr. Soltmann is one of my favorite teachers from my entire educational experience. However, the subject he teaches makes me feel like my brain is a brick at the bottom of the ocean while everyone else is swimming around, enjoying the drifting tides. Mr. Soltmann has abided by each of my long email, after school meeting, and redundant question - however it hasn't gotten me very far. I vehemently study for each test and spend a lot of time on my homework, but it doesn't click in my brain!

Macbeth

◦   Where did this curse come from?

In 1604, Shakespeare lead the performance of Macbeth. It’s abundant presence of witchcraft and it is believed that at the time of the first performance, real witches were so angered because they heard that their spells were being used for entertainment, that they invoked a curse upon the play. Therefore, whenever anyone says Macbeth, it is said to be a curse.

◦   Which ones were the most shocking from the list of terrible things that happened during the performances of Macbeth?

I think that the Abraham Lincoln incident is most terrible because it shows that this curse didn’t only happen to joe-shmoes on the street – everyone was victimized. The fact that two deaths resulted from this curse is also shocking.

◦   If you had to avoid the curse, which strategy would you use?

I would use the common strategy and leave the room, turn around three times to the right, spit on the ground or over each shoulder, then knock on the door of the room and ask for permission to re-enter it. I think that it is creepy trying to “banish the evils” or use a quote from Hamlet, because they are not my own words.

◦   Do you believe that there is a curse?

No! I don’t believe in curses or anything like that, I think that everything happens for a reason and saying one thing will not lead to the fall down of events. I am superstitious, but I don’t believe in witchcraft.