Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Reflection (Book)
If there is a book I would want to read, it would definitely be the 5th installment of the Pendragon series. I've started reading this series when I was about 13. The last time I've read a book from the Pendragon series was when I was 16 and I've enjoyed the book very much. The book is geared towards the young adolescents ages 12 and 16 but I think it can be enjoyed by anyone who loves mystery, adventure fictions. Although it does not match quality of a Dan Brown novel, it certainly gets some things right. There are many twists in these series and also so many mysteries and enigmas that the reader is compelled to continue reading in order to figure out what they are curious about. I remember I've read until 2am and I despise book reading but this series I just love. I've only got the chance to buy books 1,3, and 4 but I am sure I would love to go back and read #2 and also read whatever is out past #4. I have not kept myself current with the series and there may be 8 new books out and I won't be discouraged at all. I think I would be excited to know that there are 8 whole books to go through and the adventure doesn't end still. The author does a great job to revealing mysteries to the readers in the correct pace that allows the readers to keep their interest in other mysteries rather than having the feeling that the story is being dragged on. Also, the villian is quite the character and the foil between the protagonist and the antagonist always spices the conflicts. Also, the support characters also give life to the setting and culture as these characters are people from certain areas of the universe and show the protagonist how to adapt to new cultures. It is a intriguing adventure ficiton that always have kept me reading well into the night and I'd love to read the newest editions to the series.
Reflection
The conflict assement says that I am an avid at handling conflicts but not a true master of the art. I think I agree with what the result was because I don't seem to have a lot of problems with people when I do have conflicts with them and there seems to be no relationships that were ruined because of a conflict and a poor handling of a situation. I think just having a quiet and observant personality allows me to be able to handle conflicts without getting too overdramatic or have irrational behavior because I am able to control myself and know what I am thinking and about to say to others. I don't think remembber the last time I became angry or started yelling at someone because of a conflict but when I think about other people, I see that some people really have a hard time dealing with conflict as they start yelling things as if they can get their point across better if they are yelled. I think there are areas that need much improvement, but I am satisfied with my current ability to handle conflicts because there doesn't seem to be any conflicts in my life right now that I need a lot of help with. Life seems very calm and trouble-free, for now.
To Do List
To Do List
Must Do
1. Catch Up on Article Journals
2. Catch up on reflection posts
3. Go to Math Lab
Have To Do:
1. Study for speech final
2. Study for Trig final
3. Study for reading final
Want to Do:
1. Go out and eat something new
2. Play Videogames
3. Learn a new song
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Reflection Week Five
March 10, 2011
Dear Prof. Henderson,
Here were my goals in the previous year: Long term goal was to get a masters and my mid-term goal was to transfer to Cal Poly or a UC school and my short term goal was to do well in the spring semester. A year has passed and I feel like I'm closer to achieving my mid-term and long-term goals. I was very successful in my spring semester as I've received mostly A's and did not have the unfortunate experience of failing a class. I've also gone to my counselor and spoke about my academic goals and I am very well on-track to transferring to a UC. I took the time to do all my school affiliated work before personal matters and I've started to study outside my home as I believe it helps me focus more. Going to the school library helps me get my work done and I also visit the bookstores and Starbucks for a little study session also. I think the most important step I've taken this past year is to sacrifice my habit of procrastination. As I started to do all my work as soon as possible, I feel as though my life becomes less stressful due to the fact that I don't have to stress about school work being finished on time because I proactively finish the work before it is due. I think the productivity of my work habits became much higher and because of that I think I can continue striving to receive great grades and hopefully be able to transfer to a university of my choice.
Dear Prof. Henderson,
Here were my goals in the previous year: Long term goal was to get a masters and my mid-term goal was to transfer to Cal Poly or a UC school and my short term goal was to do well in the spring semester. A year has passed and I feel like I'm closer to achieving my mid-term and long-term goals. I was very successful in my spring semester as I've received mostly A's and did not have the unfortunate experience of failing a class. I've also gone to my counselor and spoke about my academic goals and I am very well on-track to transferring to a UC. I took the time to do all my school affiliated work before personal matters and I've started to study outside my home as I believe it helps me focus more. Going to the school library helps me get my work done and I also visit the bookstores and Starbucks for a little study session also. I think the most important step I've taken this past year is to sacrifice my habit of procrastination. As I started to do all my work as soon as possible, I feel as though my life becomes less stressful due to the fact that I don't have to stress about school work being finished on time because I proactively finish the work before it is due. I think the productivity of my work habits became much higher and because of that I think I can continue striving to receive great grades and hopefully be able to transfer to a university of my choice.
Entrench
Entrench (verb) to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).
Source: TTTC page 174. The others stood in a circle, watching the water, then after a time somebody said, "We can't just leave him there," and the men nodded and got out their entrenching tools and began digging.
Context Clue: Logic and parts of word. Trench would be a defensive line in war and to "en"trench would be like to create a trench. Also, the men began digging with their entrenching tools and it was to get kiowa out so it would be logical that to entrench is to create a trench.
Original sentence: In World War I, most of the soldier's time was spent entrenching their positions to fortify their position and waiting for an enemy attack.
Source: TTTC page 174. The others stood in a circle, watching the water, then after a time somebody said, "We can't just leave him there," and the men nodded and got out their entrenching tools and began digging.
Context Clue: Logic and parts of word. Trench would be a defensive line in war and to "en"trench would be like to create a trench. Also, the men began digging with their entrenching tools and it was to get kiowa out so it would be logical that to entrench is to create a trench.
Original sentence: In World War I, most of the soldier's time was spent entrenching their positions to fortify their position and waiting for an enemy attack.
Wade
Wade (verb) to walk through water, snow, sand, or any other substance that impedes free motion or offers resistance to movement: to wade through the mud.
Source: TTTC page 173. ACross the field Azar and Norman Bowker and Mitchell Sanders were wading alongside a narrow dike at the edge of the field.
Context Clue: Logic. One can assume wade would have to do something with the field being very muddy and wet.
Original Sentence: I waded through the muddy pools of water after a big storm.
Source: TTTC page 173. ACross the field Azar and Norman Bowker and Mitchell Sanders were wading alongside a narrow dike at the edge of the field.
Context Clue: Logic. One can assume wade would have to do something with the field being very muddy and wet.
Original Sentence: I waded through the muddy pools of water after a big storm.
Bearing
Bearing (noun) the manner in which one conducts or carries oneself, including posture and gestures
Source: TTTC page 171. No sense of direction, though, and the field seemed to suck him under, and everything was black and wet and swirling, and he couldn't get his bearings, and then another round hit nearby, and for a few moments all he could do was hold his breath and duck down beneath the water.
Context Clue: Logic. Text says no sense of direction and everything was swirling and he couldn't get his bearings. That would suggest bearings would have to do with swirling and with all the chaos and explosion, it would seem it would be something like balance.
Original sentence: As I was going down the hill on my bike, I forgot to brake so I was losing my bearing and was about to fall.
Source: TTTC page 171. No sense of direction, though, and the field seemed to suck him under, and everything was black and wet and swirling, and he couldn't get his bearings, and then another round hit nearby, and for a few moments all he could do was hold his breath and duck down beneath the water.
Context Clue: Logic. Text says no sense of direction and everything was swirling and he couldn't get his bearings. That would suggest bearings would have to do with swirling and with all the chaos and explosion, it would seem it would be something like balance.
Original sentence: As I was going down the hill on my bike, I forgot to brake so I was losing my bearing and was about to fall.
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