I chose this image as it represents the trauma discussed in the artifact.

Artifact #4:I liked this artifact the most as it forced me to face a moment in my childhood that shaped me to who I am today. I learned that even though it was so long ago, everything that happened around that situation hurt me a lot more than I remembered. From this artifact, I can face my trauma and actually deal with it rather than ignore it like I have.

I chose this image as it showed my preconceived biases about men and women jobs.

Artifact #7: I liked this artifact as it showed that I do have a lot more pre-conceived biases towards what a women’s job is and what a mans job is. I learned that no matter how much I deny about having preconceived biases towards gender, I still have some biases I cannot ignore. From this artifact it shows that I have room to grow past my cultural biases and develop as a person.

I chose this image as it showed the difference between the United States and Japan.

Artifact #2:I enjoyed artifact 2 as I enjoyed comparing the United States to Japan, a place I have wanted to go since I was younger. I learned that although I didn’t expect it, Japan is a lot more male dominated than I expected. From this, I know I need to do my research before making assumptions about how a culture is.

I chose this image as it represents the traits I do not like to show.

Artifact #6:This artifact made me have to reflect on my own personal self and moments I behaved in ways I do not usually identify from this. From this artifact I learned that I have grown as a person even when I am overwhelmed now. I believe from this artifact going forward, I have a better sense of who I am as a person.

This image represents a moment in which I was happy.

Artifact #11: I enjoyed artifact 11 as it made me reflect on what makes me happy as a person. I learned that as much as physical health is important, the importance of my physical health is based off my mental health, in other words my happiness. Going forward I believe I could try to implement more physical activities in my day to day life and see if that does have an effect on my happiness.