What to do about Janie

      Throughout the literature, Janie has been a very prominent character. In fact the whole story is centered around her. The author portrays Janie as a very beautiful woman who often gets mistreated by her spouses. The only reason why Janie ended up with them is pressure from outside sources. Her grandmother introduced her to Logan Hillicks, and in an attempt to break from that she felt the urge to be with Jody Starks. Of course she believed she actually liked Joe at first, but that soon changed when he began to issue control over her. Janie very rarely ever made a decision for herself, until she met Vergible Wood or Tea Cake. His good looks and charm captivated her. She soon began to wonder how he could like her as much as he proposed, and if he was using her instead. Around this part of the novel and throughout we see Janie struggling with being free. She had been chained her whole life and now it's finally time for her to make a decision for herself regarding what she really wants, and she's terrified of the possible outcomes. She wasn't able to experience different characters while with Joe. Maybe the idea of Tea Cake loving her is confusing. She's never experienced that emotion towards her and may not know how to deal with it. I believe the author portrayed Janue this way to represent the reoccuring sexism in our society.

To be Thankful

Who am I thankful for? Honestly everyone. Although one person I'd like to give a big thanks to is Alejandro Garcia. Alejandro came to my school in 7th grade, the new kid, and shy. Well he had never really been shy. We didn't really become friends until we had english together last year, and even still I barely see him. I'd just like to give a big thanks to him for inspiring me to be a more original person. From his great vocals to his daring personality Alejandro is a great friend to have.

A Principle We Should Keep

  prin·ci·ple

   noun

   A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior or for a chain of reasoning.

1. "the basic principles of Christianity"

   "elementary principles"

(google)

      

      There are many principles that we are said to have. Why is not adhering to a principle such a big crime? 

      There are principles of keeping your home clean, there are even many principles that have sprung from the Bible, such as keep your mind "pure" or respect your parents, although whether you abide to them or not is no one else's business but yours. Us, as humans are upheld to a certain standard, given rules (principles), and chained to a social leash which forbid us from ever straying off path. Principles are just silly ways of telling people whats wrong and whats right. No matter how twisted they may be we still need them to set a standard  in society. One principle we should keep is the principle of respect. With out respect the whole system would be thrown out of whack. There would be no honor or poise or peace or wellbeing or the urge to be kind. Most people would be ruder or more "disrespectful", this will cause problems in itself. Mental illness would probably spring from the lack of confidence the disrespected person will obtain.Even the principle of kindness might not be at work anymore. How many times have you heard "I don't respect her... why should I be nice?" ? It isn't very rare. a lack of respect for other individuals leads to a lack of respect and love for yourself. Now doesn't that seem like a twisted up world?

6 Six Words Stories

Woke up, sorry, I had drowned.

caution: VERY HOT. THIS SIDE UP

RINGGGGG. The chime screams for help. 

"Heart's pounding, Luisa, With every step"

A wreckage, an ambulance, and I.

John dove under the quilted blanket. 

John Proctor : Hero or Stooge?

When I hear the word stooge I immediately think of that silly Christmas movie, and I couldn't help but wonder "is this really who John Proctor is?" Is he this horrible, cooped up character wanting to shine evil on the whole world? I think he's the exact opposite in fact. what exactly makes someone a hero? Is it the fact that they have "saved" something or someone. The fact that I believe John Proctor to be wanting to end the Salem witch trials makes him a hero. Sure of course he hesitated to throw Abigail under the bus when he had the chance, that was only to protect his good name. The fact that he then sacrificed that reputation only to save Elizabeth proves him to be  hero-worthy to me. John Proctor has had many lies and flaws in his character that may lead us to believe that he is nothing more than a mere old man, but I believe all of his lies add up to a good cause; him wanting to end the injustices.

There Goes The Neighborhood

Many centuries ago when settlers first started to colonize the Americas the encounter people who they believed to be "Indians". When Columbus and his expedition ran into the native people when they first settled many many years ago, they seemed to be looking to take advantage of them. They recognized the native people as one that provides great care. I seem to think that it was in their nature and culture to be very hospitable. When the foreigners settled on their land, instead of fighting or defending themselves they put up a somewhat nurturing front. I believe the natives were frightened of the newcomers and didn't know what to do so they decided to conform to the needs of the settlers. They seemed to want to trade and explore new possibilities. They were curious as to who and what these new people were and they let curiosity get the best of them. Their sweet nature and morals allowed them to have open eyes towards the settlers and what they were willing to do to them.

ME

my life in a nutshell isn't the most interesting. every morning I am to wake up, accompanied by sleepy eyes, only to do the same activities over and over again in school. later on I have 5hours of homework, which may be due to the excessive time I spend on my phone.... but overall school definitely isn't the highlight. thankfully, my dancing is! almost everyday I dance in the preprofessional company at my studio (CMDC). having some sort of activity to free your mind is very helpful. I think that might be why my mom got me interested in piano at such a young age. or though, that chapter finished very recently. practing everyday on wooden keys listening to the sound of sweet tunes sure gets boring fast. so what is there to do next? what's in store for me now?