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Describe a real moment in your life that felt like the beginning of a powerful story. Tell what happened, and why it felt like a turning point in your life? Feb 2

I got kicked out of the house when I was in middle school. I was thinking in my head I was gon be a rags to riches story. Man this life thing really not sweet bro. I went back home my mom told me that I was wrong. in that moment I realized that I needed a change in my life and I had to find a way to make money. I would really do anything around this time to make some cash. I would rake leaves I would cut bushes, I would be a helper for a plumber, I helped people with carrying groceries and throwing their trash. But this time in my life really made me realize I needed to do something, there was no way I could be lazy at home and do nothing.

If you had to write a poem about your life RIGHT NOW, what would it be about? Explain your answer in at least 4 to 5 sentences. Jan 30

 Calm like the Ocean Happy like a dog Im way to blessed to be stuck in a Fog  All honesty, I hate poems. This poem really explains my life right now because I really am doing great. I cant complain about anything and God has really blessed me. I'm thankful for everything Ive got and I know better things are coming. Its been real calm for me and I hope it continues like that, but if it don't, then I just have to push through,

Prompt: When you are in a mood that you do not like, what are some strategies that you use to change your mood? Jan 28

 I work. Whenever Im in a bad mood I just go to work and try to distract myself. On those days I don't work I love to do wood work and to work on my car while I listen to music. I really like listening to Lauryn Hill and Boosie. The wood work I do is Building desks, vanity's, and just furniture is a really fun hobby for myself. I like working on my car and fixing it up myself. Sometimes the YouTube videos confused me and a 1 hour job turns into a whole afternoon those days make my mood worse. 

Write about something you’ve outgrown but still miss. Jan 24

 I miss being able to play Legos with my cousin. I can still play Legos with him but we're both older now and it ain't the same to how it was. He had a bigger imagination and everything felt a lot more real. I miss the sleep overs I had at his house and the movies we would watch together.

Write about something that you heard that you wish you could unhear. Jan 23

 I wish I could unhear the phone call that took my dad from me

Prompt: Reflect on a time when you or someone you know had to choose between fitting in and staying true to their identity; what was gained or lost in that experience? Jan 21

 There's a guy I know at Lakeside, growing up with this guy he acted just like any of us. By us I'ma say Hispanic people, he'd talk Spanish to us he'd eat the same food as us and he had us as friends. I think having a diverse friend group is important. This guy however genuinely just switched up and thought it was embarrassing to be Hispanic in middle school. His favorite artist went from Bad bunny to Taylor swift and he replaced Me and Jose with Connor and Brad. I even noticed he completely changed his accent from ours to theirs. He doesn't even want to claim his culture no more. Just is a little sad that he fit in with another group rather than just befriending them and staying real with himself.

Prompt: Much of this section focuses on Cheryl’s physical exhaustion and discomfort. Describe a moment when your body limited what you could do, and explain what that experience taught you about your mental strength. Jan 20

Whenever I'm in the gym and Im hitting abs I always tell myself I can do 3 more reps and I know I can but my body feels tired. And it really is mind over matter but I genuinely cant push through Im not strong enough mentally.