Blog Post #10

“You dream big, and if you’re given the opportunity to achieve that audacious dream, you do whatever’s necessary to make it happen. And you never let anyone down.” - Darell Hammond (77)


Paper Prompt:
Think back to when you were a child and how people would tell you that you can do whatever you want, only if you set your mind to it. Most of us grew up with that thought always in our minds and now we are achieving our dreams. However, in today’s society, children are growing up with the thought that everything will be handed to them on a silver platter. In this paper, analyze and evaluate how the parents and even the schools are supporting this negative thought into the younger generation and the harmful effects it is causing. Create an argument that demonstrates the link between the parents and the schools about the new way children are thinking.

Blog Post #9

Back in elementary school, I was a tomboy who thought I was the best at everything, especially on the playground.  The play ground that was at my elementary school was big.  The playground had everything from monkey bars to swings to slides and even more than that.  The only down side to the playground was the fact that it was made out of wood and the wood was old.  I remember just simply touching it and getting splinters all in my hands and then having to get them pulled out of my hands everyday.  It was very painful but worth it.  When it came to the monkey bars, I was the best at doing tricks and climbing them even though I would end up with so many blisters I wouldn't be able to close my hand.  I remember racing my friends to see who could get to the swings faster without wiping out.  I was a huge runner back then and would always get challenged by the boys.  The boys would lose most of the time.  I would have to say though, the one thing I remember most when I was playing on that playground was the sense of freedom to do whatever I wanted.

This is a picture of me in 4th grade at Sunshine Park in Jacksonville Beach.
I miss these days.