Reflection

Perseverance, Applying Knowledge to New Situations, and Striving for Accuracy are three of the prominent ideals to success.  Perseverance begins with determination. For instance, not allowing failure to intervene with the process of becoming successful; that’s the only way to improve and learn. To keep on going, is getting one step closer to achieving the desired results. My excessive anxiety for example, has made me contemplate my stay in college.But, because i want to have a successful life, i have to keep on pushing through despite the obstacles i encounter. “Applying Knowledge to New Situations” is to utilize former knowledge and applying it to another.Although the problem may seem greater, you must dig deeper and they’ll turn out to be less complex than it appears. For example, i was the last single’s player in my tennis match and it was up to me to break the tie.I was exhausted after long hours of playing but, I recalled the immense satisfaction of previous victories so i resisted. “Striving for Accuracy” comes along with a strong growth mindset. This allows individuals to keep a positive open mind; there is always room for improvement. Dedication and hard work will pay off rather than believing you'll stay how you are. Aspiring to transfer to Berkeley, having a strong growth mindset will contribute to the development of my skills and knowledge-- thus help me succeed in my academics. Striving for accuracy will only function properly if handled with infinite amount of hard work.The benefits of these three habits of mind have and will continue to help approach problems at different angles; it’ll make the process smoother and less complex.

Vocabulary Week #2

1. Eviscerate (verb)

• " After slaughter, the hogs were decapitated, split down the length of the belly, pried open, eviscerated, and strung by the hind hocks on a high conveyer belt." (pg#42)
• Synonym ; compared to the term decapitated 
• The guy had to eviscerate the body in order to mummify it.

2. Pious (adjective)

• "All of them-- i held them personally and individually responsible-- the polyestered Kiwanis boys, the merchants and farmers, the pious churchgoers, the chatty houswives.." (pg#45)
• Example; churchgoers are an example of being deeply religious. 
• Being pious, Alan decided to commit to the ministry for the rest of his life. 

3. Vigil (noun)

• "I'll never be certain, of course, but i think he meant to bring me up against my realities, to guide me across the river and to take me to the edge and to stand a kind of vigil as i chose a life for myself." (pg#56)
• Example; "as i chose a life for myself", he was given time to contemplate what he wanted to do.
•  During his dog's post surgery, he remained vigil. 

Weekly Calendar

To do list:
1.  Eng100 : rough draft due Friday
2. Sociology & Jazz: read chapters on syllabus (test next week)
3. Finish Blog #2 Read96

Must Do:
1. Read pgs 65-88 on "The things they carried"
2.Wash my clothes
3. Begin 8 page research paper for Sociology

Could Do:
1. Study Vocab. for Read 96
2. watch Grey's Anatomy
3.Go to the gym

The Things I Carry

My personal life backpack is filled with numerous amounts of items—both being tangible and intangible. These items are essential to me for educational, health, and self-esteem purposes. The tangible artifacts I carry are: my cellphone, cosmetics, journal, and educational supplies. My cellular device for example functions in a conspicuous manner; it helps direct and organize my events in chronological order. My cosmetics are simply to help my self-esteem. To even out my self-esteem issues, I journal. I basically just meditate on certain aspects of my life and try to make it as positive as I can. As I try to see the good in people, I try to see the good in myself as well. The educational supplies are especially important since it is mandatory in order to thrive in my academics. On the other hand, the intangible items are mainly all in my mind. I carry my anxiety, faith, and a moral burden of debt. I also believe in miracles. My anxiety and strict desire of orderliness and control are something I’ve been working on to improve with my therapist. I have also been carrying faith ever since my cousin was diagnosed with leukemia. It hurt so much seeing him in pain all the time , but through faith and prayer, he survived. I also carry the moral burden of debt since I owe all my accomplishments to my parents and God. It is incredibly necessary to have these in mind as they are the ones that will help me push through as I pursue my career.

Vocabulary #1

1. Wistful (adjective)

•  "Some carried themselves with a sort of wistful resignation, others with pride or stiff soldierly discipline or good humor or macho zeal." (pg #19)
•  Antonym is Pride, we were able to infer it by the transitioning word "others".
•  The ballerinas were wistful after long hours of practice.

1. Resignation (noun)

• "Some carried themselves with a sort of wistful resignation, others with pride or stiff soldierly discipline or good humor or macho zeal." (pg #19)
•  Logic; the first part of the word is "resign".
• Jessica's resignation from the Army was due to her PTSD. 

1.Encyst (verb)

• "...and because they had their lines mostly memorized, irony mixed with tragedy, and because they called it by other names, as if to encyst and destroy the reality of death itself." (pg #20) 
• Synonym; it is compared to the word destroy".
•  The tumor became encysted on the brain.