Hello All
This post is somewhat a sad one...
February 13, 2015, I lost someone I cared very deeply about, my grandfather, my papa, my best friend and biggest influence and inspiration.
My papa was 87 years old when he passed, and the last I go to see him was over the summer of 2014. Growing up he was always there to take care of me, he was always the one to be there to pick me up everyday afterschool, to take me out whenever he felt like a pick me up, and to just always be there when I needed someone to comfort me.
When I was little, he would often travel from San Francisco to Fairfield to babysit my siblings and I throughout the week. Picking us up after school everyday, to making us every single meal and taking us out with him when he needed to run errands, I was always right there by his side. Whenever he went back to the city, he would often take me with him to spend time with my grandmother. Every weekend that I was with him, he would always ask, "Do you want to go shopping at Serramonte mall? or walk down Mission street?' And every time he would ask, I would give the same answer, "Yes papa! I would love too!" Although he may have spoiled me with many toys and clothes, I know that it was one of the ways he cared, and that he always wanted to make me happy.
Around the time I was 5, we moved out to the city called San Ramon, and brought my papa and grandma with us. They had their own condo down the street from us and it was so much easier to see them everyday. Up until the end of middle school, papa would always be there to pick us up. He was never late, but always early. He would never forget to pick us up, and everyday we would go back to his condo and he would ask "Are you hungry? Did you eat? Do you want steak or adobo?" It was the same thing everyday but it was always my favorite, that's what I liked about my papa, he never forgot about any of the stuff that we liked. Whether it was food, clothes, tv show, anything you could ask him, he would always have the correct answer to our favorite things.
Once I hit middle school, it was around the time I started taking the bus to papas condo everyday. he would always ask if I was ok, or if I was tired, how my day was and if I wanted to play a game of cards or watch tv with him. I'd tell him anything and everything because I knew it would always make his day when I told him how I was doing. Once I started track season, I began to see him less and less, but whenever I had a race or a fight for taekwondo, he would always be there in the stands cheering me on. No matter what I decided to do with life, he would always be there to cheer me on and I would always love to show off just for him.
Although I never got to see him much after my grandmother passed away, whenever I did get the chance to see him, I would always try to get the chance to make him smile or laugh. Whenever I was able to do that, it always made me want to cry knowing that I couldn't really do much for him in return when he needed me most. Every chance I got with my papa, I somehow always ended up crying. I always cried because I never got to give my papa all of the love and care that he gave me as I grew up as a kid. He was never good at telling me how he felt at times, but it was always possible to tell by the way he acted.
I'll never forget all of the days he would say I love you my child, the days he would give me long hugs before leaving, and kisses whenever he wanted. I'll never forget the days he would take care of me and the days I would in return do for him. The days I would make him proud of all of my achievements and the days I would always make him happy with all of the laughs and memories we made.
I'll always love you papa, I'm never going to forget all of the wonderful things we did together as I grew to become the young women I am today. I love you papa, I miss you.
-Brandy B.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Against Meat by Jonathan Safran Foer
Hello all!
Reading this short article by Foer made me realize how much I should value certain foods. Most people can't afford the food that all of us can eat on a daily basis. Not only that, but to value the health benefits that certain foods provide for us. The author often complimented his grandmother for her cooking and genuine values on how to view the world. It made me think and look back at to how useful her tips were and how outdated they have been these past five to six years. The way the author sets up the separate categories for what he is talking about helps a lot when organizing his thoughts and getting his certain points of view across to the audience. Many of the advice he is given regards mainly health and nutrition, and he connects a lot to his main family life. This is a great read from the new York times that I highly recommend. It's a short story about a young boy and his life regarding health and nutrition from his grandmother.
Thanks for your time everyone!
-Brandy B.
Reading this short article by Foer made me realize how much I should value certain foods. Most people can't afford the food that all of us can eat on a daily basis. Not only that, but to value the health benefits that certain foods provide for us. The author often complimented his grandmother for her cooking and genuine values on how to view the world. It made me think and look back at to how useful her tips were and how outdated they have been these past five to six years. The way the author sets up the separate categories for what he is talking about helps a lot when organizing his thoughts and getting his certain points of view across to the audience. Many of the advice he is given regards mainly health and nutrition, and he connects a lot to his main family life. This is a great read from the new York times that I highly recommend. It's a short story about a young boy and his life regarding health and nutrition from his grandmother.
Thanks for your time everyone!
-Brandy B.
Friday, February 13, 2015
They say, I say Ch.13
Hello All! I've recently read a short chapter on how technology may or may not be helping us as readers and writers. Here are my thoughts and opinions based upon this argument. Enjoy!
Within this chapter, we are informed that some researches believe that all of the technology we use is somewhat destroying our ability to think. Others have argued that it actually stretches our mind and bring everyone closer together. Many of these debates in fact happen through technology itself!
I believe that technology has helped our society in so many ways. It's helped develop our research, our daily lives and so much more that it's been able to change lives and help us understand that there's more to life than what we see everyday. In regards to writing, it has not damaged or revolutionized either side of the argument. Many of sources of social media have actually helped us get our own opinions out to the world, and actually help writers themselves view what others may or may not think about their work. Technology has really helped me get into more conversations with people from all around the world, and it has tremendously improved my reading and writing. I've been able to carry out longer conversations at times an have been able to speak in a well mannered tone note only but in person as well, just by looking up other examples online. I also think that technology ahs helped myself improve personal goals, such as being able to voice my opinion either anonymously or labeled by my name. I'm able to help identify problems I may come across, or help those in need of assistance. Overall, I think technology has helped in so many ways not only as a reader and writer, but as a human being as well.
What are your thoughts on technology?
Thanks for taking the time to look into my thoughts! Feel free to comment your own opinions as well, I'd love to read them!
-Brandy B.
Chapter 13: Is Digital Communication Bad?
Within this chapter, we are informed that some researches believe that all of the technology we use is somewhat destroying our ability to think. Others have argued that it actually stretches our mind and bring everyone closer together. Many of these debates in fact happen through technology itself!
I believe that technology has helped our society in so many ways. It's helped develop our research, our daily lives and so much more that it's been able to change lives and help us understand that there's more to life than what we see everyday. In regards to writing, it has not damaged or revolutionized either side of the argument. Many of sources of social media have actually helped us get our own opinions out to the world, and actually help writers themselves view what others may or may not think about their work. Technology has really helped me get into more conversations with people from all around the world, and it has tremendously improved my reading and writing. I've been able to carry out longer conversations at times an have been able to speak in a well mannered tone note only but in person as well, just by looking up other examples online. I also think that technology ahs helped myself improve personal goals, such as being able to voice my opinion either anonymously or labeled by my name. I'm able to help identify problems I may come across, or help those in need of assistance. Overall, I think technology has helped in so many ways not only as a reader and writer, but as a human being as well.
What are your thoughts on technology?
Thanks for taking the time to look into my thoughts! Feel free to comment your own opinions as well, I'd love to read them!
-Brandy B.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Do You Know Your ABC's?
Hello All!
I recently found this video on Facebook and thought it was very inspiring. It made me feel more determined to work harder in school and to keep my faith in God and those around me. Seeing a speech like this to a graduating class was really cool and I wish I was able to experience it. I was able to really know my ABC's once watching it, I hope you enjoy it because I know I did!
Thanks! -Brandy :)
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=410889719073325&id=100004569016372
I recently found this video on Facebook and thought it was very inspiring. It made me feel more determined to work harder in school and to keep my faith in God and those around me. Seeing a speech like this to a graduating class was really cool and I wish I was able to experience it. I was able to really know my ABC's once watching it, I hope you enjoy it because I know I did!
Thanks! -Brandy :)
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=410889719073325&id=100004569016372
What's My Writing Process?
Hello All!
Have you ever been in a class, and a professor or teacher has the audacity to assign you a huge essay or report that's only due in either a couple of days or in a few weeks? And after looking at what the prompt is about, and how all of the formatting should be, you understand what your goal for the paper, right?
Taking a step back, and looking at how we all work, we can see that everyone has their own way of writing their own paper or essay, how they decide to manage their time, and how much effort the feel like putting into their essay. Some will write their rough drafts over and over again while editing and revising each and every little detail; others will write one basic paper and think that it's good enough to turn in; and there's always those who decide to work on their assignments a few days or even the night before it's due.
If I take a break and look at how I see myself during my own writing process, I can see that I am a mix of everyone that was described above. Once assigned a topic, I tend to procrastinate, and have the tendency to start the assignment about a couple days before it's due. But once I start writing, there's no stopping me! I usually write everything I have going on in my brain at once, hen completed, I end the first draft to a friend and ask what their opinions are based upon what they think about my paper. After receiving their comments, I write another draft and have them re-read it. Once I get the final revisions done, I check for any last minute mistakes and go ahead and wrap up my paper. It may not be a long and complicated, or a short and simple process, but it works for me!
Thanks for taking the time to hear my story! :)
-Brandy
Have you ever been in a class, and a professor or teacher has the audacity to assign you a huge essay or report that's only due in either a couple of days or in a few weeks? And after looking at what the prompt is about, and how all of the formatting should be, you understand what your goal for the paper, right?
Taking a step back, and looking at how we all work, we can see that everyone has their own way of writing their own paper or essay, how they decide to manage their time, and how much effort the feel like putting into their essay. Some will write their rough drafts over and over again while editing and revising each and every little detail; others will write one basic paper and think that it's good enough to turn in; and there's always those who decide to work on their assignments a few days or even the night before it's due.
If I take a break and look at how I see myself during my own writing process, I can see that I am a mix of everyone that was described above. Once assigned a topic, I tend to procrastinate, and have the tendency to start the assignment about a couple days before it's due. But once I start writing, there's no stopping me! I usually write everything I have going on in my brain at once, hen completed, I end the first draft to a friend and ask what their opinions are based upon what they think about my paper. After receiving their comments, I write another draft and have them re-read it. Once I get the final revisions done, I check for any last minute mistakes and go ahead and wrap up my paper. It may not be a long and complicated, or a short and simple process, but it works for me!
Thanks for taking the time to hear my story! :)
-Brandy
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