Blog 10

I think towards the end of the semester, I was able to achieve and apply some of the class’ objectives to myself. I was able to understand myself as an individual and myself as being married. I was able to differentiate the behaviors I have towards others and adapt to it without having to offend anyone. I was able to actually connect to some people in different perspective because I was able to distinguish their behavior. With the whole pandemic happening right now, and having people attack the Asian community or ethnicity made me understand and experience discrimination/prejudice first hand. It’s a tough feeling having to go through that, but I was able to cope and I didn’t let any of that affect me and the way I view my own life. I think being in this class made me a better version of myself in a way because I have a different perspective of things that are happening to me now. In the beginning of the semester I was striving, but when this whole pandemic happened a few things happened personally that I kind of neglected my studies, which I am very guilty of. One thing that I learned in this course is that no one can ever define who you are regardless of your race and background, the only opinion you’re allowed to take is an opinion from yourself and no one else. Discrimination is just a way of people to put you down, and that is not something that should ever affect your way of living. I’m stronger.

The exam was not as bad as I thought it would be. Although I made five mistakes, I found it very straightforward. On the questions that I failed to answer correctly, I was being indecisive with my answers. I kept going back on forth on each question and changing the answer. I was way to confident into taking this exam, yet I missed two. Mistakes are never okay with me. I always try to aim for the better grade. I will definitely change my study habits and go more in depth in reviewing. I cannot take this exam way overly confident. I hope on the next exam I do better than I did on the first one. I am aiming for no mistakes at all. I will not stress myself about it, I know I’ll just have to do better next time.

Music definitely speaks its lyrics. They are so relatable in so many ways. I think music brings relationship closer. Not only because people have the same taste in music but also the message that is behind the lyrics. It’s a very beautiful way of expressing yourself. It somehow brings people closer together and create a bond with one another. I dedicated so many songs to each important individual in my life. I think music brings color in people’s life.

            My family has always been there for me through thick and thin. I wouldn’t be where I am now if it weren’t for them. I have done so many things in my life that were both good and bad, and even then, they still love me. Their unconditional love is beyond all measures, and I am so lucky to have them in my life. My son, he will always be the light of my life. My sonshine who I love so dearly. I have never loved anyone so much. He completes me. My husband, he is my rock and my backbone. He is the one that makes my life whole. I have never met anyone who has loved me more than I love myself. He makes me insane at times but he keeps me sane. I am so proud to call him my husband. In fact, I am blessed to have him in my life. This man would put anyone else before himself. He is so self-less. I love him so much. My friends, they are the ones who brings the fun out of me. They are very supportive as well. I treat them like they are my own family. Me, I have been through so much in my life that I can’t even think how I was able to go through all of it. Which brings back to why I dedicate these songs to my loved ones. They are the reason why I am still here today. They bring light into my life. I wouldn’t know what to do if I’d ever lose any of them.

For my family, I would dedicated “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion.

“You gave me wings and made me fly, You touched my hand, I could touch the sky I lost my faith you gave it back to me You said no star was out of reach You stood by me and I stood tall”

For my son, I would dedicate “You Are My Sunshine” by The Hound And The Fox

“You are my sunshine, My only sunshine, You make me happy,
When skies are grey, You’ll never know dear, How much I love you, Please don’t take my sunshine away”

For my husband, I would dedicate “Never Knew I Needed” by Neyo

“My accidental happily, (ever after), The way you smile and how you comfort me, (with your laughter), I must admit you were not a part of my book, But now if you open it up and take a look, You’re the beginning and the end of every chapter”

For my friends, I would dedicated “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers

“Lean on me, when you’re not strong, And I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on, For it won’t be long, Till I’m gonna need, Somebody to lean on”

For myself, I would dedicated “This Is Me” by Keala Settle

“I am brave, I am bruised, I am who I’m meant to be, this is me, Look out cause here I come, And I’m marching on to the beat I drum, I’m not scared to be seen,I make no apologies, this is me”

School can be very stressful at times. I have had my fair share in procrastinating and being lazy when it comes to school. However, I know that by doing this I am jeopardizing my grade. My last couple of semesters have been bad, and I swore to myself that this time I am capable of succeeding in all of my classes. I think the past two semesters I was a lazy student but now I am an organized student. I have changed into a student that I once was and now I am aiming to get straight A’s in all of my classes. I have stayed on top of classes. I know there has been a few mess ups here and there, but I am proud to say that I haven’t neglected two weeks’ worth of schoolwork just like what I would before. My GSE score was not too high but I think it’s decent. There are some things that I still need to work on, but I know I have become better than before. I am slowly taking this one step at a time. I know at times I get overwhelmed easily when there are some things that I am not capable of doing right away, but when I tell myself that I can do it, I know that I can do it with no problem. My most enemy is self-doubt. I am working on that because I know that is a conflict with my self-confidence. The three things that I need to work on more is that being able to rely on my coping abilities when facing some difficulties, being able to find solutions when I am confronted with problems and finding a solution when I am in trouble. These are the things that I need to focus on to be able to boost up my confidence as a student. I know I still have a long way to go in this semester, but I think that just as long as I stay on top of my assignments and I believe in myself a lot more I can succeed in this semester.

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The class objective will give me a whole different perspective in my whole environment. I am hoping that this class will help me understand relationships between myself, those around me, and the society.  The first objective is about our own behaviors and those who are around me. I think it will help me understand how some people and myself act the way we do. It will give me an explanation as to why people act the way they do. The second objective correlates with the first one. However, I think as if it is more in-depth regarding people’s behavior. It is more of how people understand that type of behavior. I know that by learning this, it will make me understand as to why people behave the way they do. The third objective would be how these behavior changes a person’s attitude. I think that by learning this, it would change me in way that will help me understand or even at some point not act so negatively to those who I think who have wronged me. It will give me a better understanding towards my own attitude and maybe help me know how to control it better in a more positive way rather than being negative. The fourth one is the most interesting one. I have met a few people or even seen celebrities become so prejudice and so discriminative towards others. I understand that everyone in this world has different background, ethnicities, core values, etc. However, I know that these does not give anybody any title nor power to be so cruel and judgmental towards others. I know what I will learn from this objective is that how prejudice and discrimination make such a huge effect on others. I want to know how it is started and why people do it. I find so much interest on the fifth objective. I feel as if it will make me understand my relationship with my husband, son, and close friends. It would be a very interesting topic to me. I am very close to my family and my marriage is not perfect, but I know it’s successful. I want to learn why we all act the way we do towards each other. I am hoping that I will gain a lot more knowledge about my marriage and my relationship with my family and friends. The sixth and last objective is more of applying everything that I’ve learned throughout this semester in my daily life. I know that by doing so, I am hoping to have a better understanding about my life and those who are in my life. I am hoping that this will make me have better relationship to those who I love and treasure deeply. I know that in order for me to be successful in this class I have to be more focused and do every assignment that is required for me to submit. I am to stay ahead in all of my school work and make sure that I go over my school schedule every day that way I don’t miss any assignments.

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