Christen's English Blog

 So, of course, I don't remember anything on the day I was born, but I've been told something by my parents. It was a kind of wild day, apparently, my mom went into labor earlier than expected, and everyone was rushing around like crazy. But then I was born, and everything calmed down and everyone was just completely overjoyed and emotional. My parents told that they decided on my name very last minute, perhaps on that same day. Regarding "Infant Joy' and "Infant Sorrow", I don't think I relate to one more than the other, I think it's important to equally take away from both opens.

 Having read "The Tyger", I couldn't help but think about how intense and detailed creation is, and there is one animal that particularly comes to mind for me, which is the butterfly. It's amazing how something that begins as such a small caterpillar can transform entirely into this beautiful, delicate creature that just hovers around in the air. The designs on their wings are so intricate, it's like someone painted them by hand. It's not only how beautiful they appear, it's the entire process of becoming a butterfly that leaves me breathless. It's as if nature's way of telling us that change can be beautiful.

 The holiday I look forward to the most each year would have to be Christmas. It's my favorite probably because it's fun to receive and give gifts. Though I'm not as excited as I used to be about it before, no other holiday could ever top it. What my family usually does is get together and hold a Secret Santa event while eating delicious food. 

 Over the break I didn't do much apart from relaxing at home. While at home I most played video games with my friends or played my electric guitar. One thing I did instead of staying home was going to couple of local music shows. On the day of one of those shows I hung out at Little 5 Points basically all day with a friend. Overall, I just enjoyed myself at home and didn't travel anywhere as opposed to others.

 To get ready for a job that will pay more than minimum wage, I believe the first big step is to figure out what type of job I really want, then find out what education or training it requires. From there, it seems important to work on skills that will be useful for lots of various jobs, such as communication and time management. I can also do some career research on the internet simply so that I have a better idea of what's available and what pays well. Networking might sound scary, but even simply asking teachers, family members, or individuals that I know about their job could turn out to be helpful. For myself personally, the most helpful things that I could do at this point would be skill building and research so that I'm not completely ignorant in the future.

 One movie that I can think of is Coco . Overall, I think it does a fantastic job representing Mexican culture, specifically Día de los Muertos, with all the traditions, the focus on family, and even the way that people talk and act. It was so cool to see something so personal be represented on screen, and it made me proud of my heritage. No film is perfect, but Coco kept away from much of the stereotypes and concentrated on true cultural values. I believe such films like these make people comprehend our customs better and teach them that Mexican culture is not about tacos and mariachi but about family, history, and intimate relationships.