Busy, busy, busy!

This week is full of so many things to do and acccomplish. I recently was looking at my calendar and how much there is to do. It's homecoming week and on top of that I have projects galore do too. This weekend I've been working on my project for A.P. U.S. History. It has been a pain-stakingly long process. Today everything finally looked like it was coming together. We still have a long ways to go and it is due Thursday. On top of all the commotion going on for homecoming I don't know how I am going to get everything done. Monday is pajama day, which is very exciting because there will be no need to pick out an outfit for the day. Tuesday is class color day. Juniors will dominate with out black out! Wednesday will be pirate day since our theme is "Sink the Royals!" and "Homecoming on the High Seas." That night will also be coronation for the senior royalty. I have to help out since I'm on student council. Everyone should attend! Thursday is college t-shirt day and Friday is of course spirit day. Everyone will be dressed up all crazy to support our undefeated football team. I'm excited for the football game on Friday night to get all dressed up and go with friends. To top off this busy week, Saturday is the homecoming dance! Marta and I will be getting ready together before the dance and then head out for pictures, Buca's, DANCE, and afterparty. This week will be so exhausting, yet so much fun! I'm excited to make Junior homecoming amazing.

Language=Identity

You may never have thought as language and identity as the same thing. When I first heard this correlation, I didn't fully grasp it. I knew what language was; a voice distinct to a certain culture or area. I knew what identity was; your character and the way you are distinguished from others. These two seemed very different, but as I read Gloria Anduzula's writings I realized how much they truly relate. Language distinguishes many things. You can tell where they are from, their culture, and sometimes even their education. All of these factors are parts of your identity. For example, if we went anywhere out of the state, people could notice our Minnesotan accent right away. They would judge our identity and know we hold up Midwestern values and come from a different state then there own. They may place us above or below us, grading our identity as it is. You may not realize it, but we judge daily. Our identity consists of what people see us as. Language differentiates you from others. It's part of who you are and you can't change that. Just like your identity, when it comes down to the core, you really can't change it. You either accept it or choose to break the stereotypes. I think you should embrace your identity and language. Your language makes you unique; it distinguishes you from one another and you can make a name for yourself. Be proud, and keep your identity.

Didion Vs. Orwell

It's funny how one subject can veer into several directions. Orwell and Didion's writings differed greatly even though they were writing on the same topic. They even have the same title! I was more fond of Didion's writing and motives. She was straight forward and didn't fancy up her writing. She had something to say and she said it. There was no "beating around the bush" for her. I really liked how she wrote, not necessarily because she liked it, but for the reason of trying to find herself. I'm not exactly the most eloquent writer and I don't find my writing to be the greatest. She wants to be a more abstract thinker which I find myself wanting to be as well. I see things as they are and find it difficult to search deeper. It takes more time for me to find hidden meanings or the real though process in most works of literature. I seem to have connected with Didion in this sense too.
Both, Didion and Orwell, reference to there writings being failures. I sometimes feel a sense that I judge my work just the same. There is always a part of me that analyzes every little detail and wonder if it's the best I can do. I liked that Didion had a different future in mind, writing not being a part of it. It reassures me that my future is not set in stone, and I have to take the initiative to figure out what I want to do. Orwell on the otherhand, knew what he wanted to be since he was young. In this sense he reminds me of my sister who has know what she has wanted to be since she was in first grade. They resemble the complete opposite of myself because I change my mind on a daily basis. Both of these writers had different, yet similar viewpoints on writing. I did however agree with some of Orwell's thoughts but I appreciated Didion's point of view more.

First Post :)

Well, the first week of school is coming to a close. I'm so ready for the weekend. This week has been a tough one. It has been hard getting back into the swing of things after an enjoyable summer. It feels like I never left these hallways, and yet here we are starting fresh. Sleeping in and lounging by the lake never sounded so good. I can still feel the warmth of the sun rays and breeze off the lake. I miss lazy days and being care free. I feel overwhelmed with so much responsibilities this week. The homework keeps coming, and next summer is no where near close. I was excited to see all my friends I haven't seen in awhile. My new classes are very challenging but I know they will be worth all the hard work put into it at the end. My days seem to be put on repeat: wake up, school, homework, eat, sleep, and do it all over again the next day. I'm excited for all the new opportunities my junior year will bring me, especially since we are officially upperclassmen now :). This year is filled with important things to determine our future like ACT, SAT, and college searching. It will also bring fun activities, like Prom! My schedule is full, but I aim to enjoy every minute of it.
Hope your first week went well! Keep you posted :)