What I'm gr8ful for

There are many things why I am grateful for. One reason for what I'm thankful for, is my family, especially my parents. They keep my head up when I go through hard times, they feed me, have a roof where I can live at, and take care of me and want me to succeed. I'm thankful for my parents that always look out for me and want me to go into a good path in life. Also, my sister and my two brothers each got each other's back and we never stop loving each other, even though we might get into fights and arguments. I may have days where I'm mad at my siblings or parents and I say don't want want them in my life, but who else would care for me besides them? No one. That is why I am thankful, we might have ups and downs, but at the end of the day, we all love each other and been there for each other through thick and thin. Another reason why I'm thankful for is going to school.  Not many kids get the chance to afford to go to school because they go through poverty. That's why I don't argue going to school, because many kids want and wish to go to school, and I can actually afford it and go to school to get education. Also, District 100, which is our district, gives us Ipads to do our work and learn. I could tell you, every single day I go to school, I oearn something new and a new life experience. I work hard in school to have good grades for my future. What I do right now, depends on my future. A third reason why I am thankful for is having food and a roof to live on everyday which goes back to my parents, because without them I wouldn't have these things. They work hard to feed us and keep a roof above our heads. They buy us anything we want, sometimes it's difficult for them to buy what we want but I understand when they can't. A last and fourth reason why I'm thankful for is having health. Sometimes I think about it and I am like, many people aren't really in good health conditions and have some sort of sickness. I am just happy that I have health and thank god for being healthy. All in all, that's what's thanksgiving all about, to be greatful for the things you have around you.

Election Reflection

My thoughts on this election in general was that it was a very different one than any other elections before. It was different because thorughout the whole election, the republican side was Donald Trump and all he talked about how he would want to get rid of immigrants around the whole country, how he would want to build a wall on the border of Mexico and the U.S., and he also talked bad about women. It was just a different election because I never heard and seen any candidates before that wanted to be president, talk negative. Usually, people of the U.S. want a president that has a positive mindset for the country, the future of our country, and how we would keep America strong and be all united. In the democratic side, Hillary Clinton was trying to help the country to have a bright future and have a better economy and how we would be stronger together, hence her campaign slogan. It was also different from any other elections because during the election season, Hillary was being investigated for emails that were used by her. In my opinion, why would people want a president that either has lawsuits and is negative or is being investigated. This shows us what kind of people we have running for president of our country that will later represent the U.S.

My thoughts on this election was that I was suprised that Donald Trump won the election and would be our next president but other than that I was sad he won and will be president. I was surprised because before he election day, they said Hillary would win due to the poles. I was happy that Hillary might win but then due to the Elctoral College, Trump won the election. I was sad because Trump won and how I might go back to Mexico with my family and wouldnt be able to have better opportunities anymore for my education. Also, because he is a person that talks whatever that comes out of his mouth without thinking, he is just a negative person. I didn't want a person that talks bad about people and was racists because that person will represent our country. I wanted a person like Hillary that had great mindset for the future of the U.S. I really feel like it will take time for America to adjust and be the same diverse country it has always been.


I  would not want to be involved in politics right now but later on in the future, I would like to be more involved in politics because it's important to understand politics because it is part of the U.S. where politician can depend on me. Politician reflects on the U.S. and on us because its a big part where people represent us to have a better country together. In the next election, I will be voting and find it very exiciting because I will be actually voting. I will vote for the best canditate that has a positive mindset and has postive ideas for the future of our country. A big part of me where I'm excited is that when I vote, my vote will be towards someone that will make America a better place and my vote will reflect on the U.S. for the next president for us.


Some issues I think that are important relating to the election is immigration, racism, hate, and economy. These topics were talked about a lot throughout the elections. Immigration is one important issue because Donald Trump wants to stop immigration and build a wall between the border of Mexico and the U.S. In my opinion, why would he want to build a wall? It would take years to be build and he is throwing money away and wasting it. Another issue is racism and hate because Donald Trump doesn't want no one that came from different countries in America. He is racists towards muslims, hispanics, and African Americans. He talks about how he doesn't want them here and how he wants to deport hispanics. A second issue is that economy, which might be the most important one. Hillary and Trump talked about how they both wanted to make America's economy better and wanted to shape up the economy. Overall, I respect our next president which is Donald Trump and I will keep my head up for the next four years until I get a chance to vote.

Best Day Ever!

The best day ever for me was when I went to Mexico for the first time in my life! This happened 2 years ago and I haven't went since then, but I would want to go again. The second day was actually my favorite in Mexico from my summer vacation 2 years ago because I never went there and I never saw my family over there. I always heard my parents say that Mexico is way different from here. They say in Mexico, you live in farms, go out to crop, ride horses, and take care of their animals in their own houses. The second day, it was sunny and hot, and I explored everything in Mexico. I could hear, see, and sense that Mexico is really different. It is really different from city life. It took nearly 4 hours to get there and when my brothers and I landed in an airport in Mexico, my uncld and his family were awaiting for me and my brothers. I knew how he looked from pictures I saw when my dad would show me. My brothers and I were really nervous because it was really difficult in my part to talk to my family that I never met before.

We usually got there at night when we got to the airport, which was the first day, and my uncle drove us to his house. The roads were reall bumpy, filled with rocks when we entered the city, or what they call it in Mexico, a village/pueblo. When we got to his house, we ate dinner and then went to sleep. The next day, which was the best day of my life, we learned how to feed the animals such as the cows, chickens, roosters, and horses. We got to ride horses, I was the one to ride the horse my dad owned. We met all of our family members from my mom's side and dad's side, especially our grandparents and grandmothers. We also, which I found funny and joyous, got to actually own a dog and a bunny that my cousins gave me because we never owned a pet here, in the United States. Furthermore, the second day of Mexico was the best day of my life because I got to learn and see how people around the world live with different lifestyles and cultures. I never thought Mexico would be so fun, I was always free in the wild and nobody, neither the police to tell you something you can't do. I would go ride horses all day long, woke up early to feed the animals, and help work with my grandpas with their crops. I just had a different lifestyle over there and experienced the awesome cultures Mexico has and met my other part of my family.

Throwback!

One of the things that were part of my childhood memories were funny animated movies and shows I used to watch all the time with my brothers. I liked to watch Mickey Mouse, Curious George, etc. Some of my other favorite shows I used to watch while growing up was watching Spongebob, Phineas and Ferb, and Rugrats. I could name way more. I would always be glued to the screen and watch my favorite shows. I also watched scary movies at night when my cousins would come over the weekend and we would eat popcorn while watching a scary movie. Then at night I wouldn't sleep because I got frightened from the movie and I would think my big teddy bear I always slept with, was a ghost or something and I would throw it and go under my blanket. I remember reading the whole series and watch all the movies from "Diary of A Wimpy Kid" because I was so into the books and movies. I liked the books way more though.  I also remember when I would play Pokémon cards with my cousins, brothers, and friends. I would always carry them with me everywhere I went and would trade and try to collect Pokémons. I still have the books from "Diary of Wimp Kid" and the pokemons inside my drawer and every time I see them, I remember how happy I used to be.


I recall when my siblings and I would always fight for something. We used to fight for the control everyday so we could see our own shows. We never liked each other's shows. We would also fight because we would take each other's things and play with their toys and one of us would always get mad a beat them up. So, we would never get along and always get in trouble. Another memory that was part of my childhood memories was when my parents put me in boxing because I would always hit my siblings for no reason and when my first fight occurred, I remember I said I would change and would be nice with my siblings. I remember this time because I was a troublemaker and didn't care about nothing. One last memory that was important to me in life, was when I loved soccer, it was my favorite sport and remember winning a trophy and a gold medal in 1st place.

Character Analysis Essay

The character I chose from the book The Outsiders, is Johnny Cade because he was a significant character in the book. I learned that he was the most significant character in the book because he was only 16, the smallest in the gang and he delt with hard things in life more than the other characters in the book/movie. He always slept ioutside somewhere such as the parking lot because his parents didn't even care about him. They beat him up and they don't even notice when Johnny leaves the house. He is a "lost puppy that has been kicked too many times" like the book said because his parents don't care about him, and he has been jumped by the Socs. When he is a shy kid, doesn't talk back to people when they talk bout him because he actually never liked fights. He said that fights aren't worth it.

Johnny changed throughout the book by changing his thoughts on dying and appreciating life more because at the beginning of the book, he was a shy quiet kid with lots of things going on in his life that he didn't care whether he died or not. But at the end, when he saved the kids from being burned, he said 16 wasn't enough and don't want to die but also said it was worth saving the kids. It was actually worth it because he died doing something everybody thought he couldn't do.

What I liked most about Johnny was that he saved Ponyboy from getting killed. Ponyboy could've been the one that would die from drowning instead of Bob, the Soc but Johnny killed Bob and saved Ponyboy. I also liked that he saved the kids in the church from getting killed. He went from a lost puppy that has been kicked too many times to a hero and a brave man. What I disliked about Johnny was that he had a rough life, at died at the end. He never got the love and affection from his parents and nobody else except from the gang. What I also dislike about Johnny was that he saved Ponyboy from getting killed from drowning and even saving the kids from getting burned and killed but was the one that died.

The song that would represent Johnny would be "If Everyone Cared" by Nickelback because if everyone cared like Johnny's parents, he wouldn't of killed the Soc and wouldn't die. If his parents cared and gave love and advice from the real world and what terrible things can happen in life, nothing would of been happening to him. He wouldn't of kill that Soc or died. He would be a normal kid with lots ahead in his life. But nobody cared but the gang but everybody needs their parents more than anything. In the song it also said if everyone cared, loved, and if everyone shared and swallowed their own pride just like the Greasers and Socs, there would be no violence and fighting. Everyone would be happy and love each other.

Blogging Tips

When I think about blogging tips, I would like to have allot time because I can concentrate and go into a deeper thought in my blog. If I have a lot of time, I can make it sound professional, and make an actual point of something to think about. I can also use metacognition when I use allot time because I can see if I am actually making a good focus on the topic. I can use allot of time to make it have a deep meaning and a porpoise for wiring my blog.

Another blogging tip, is to add pictures and images to my blog. I want it to seem interesting and when the reader is reading my blog, I want them to have a visual understanding on what will be read. I also don't want it to be a plain blog, I would want it to be creative. The pictures or images can make the blog pop out more because the reader may want to read about about it if they see a picture or image that seems interesting to them. 

Best Trip Ever

The best trip ever for me would be to go to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. It looks so admirable and peaceful. I would also like to meet new people there and see their culture. The first time I ever heard about this beautiful place was in the FIFA World Cup Brazil tournament in soccer. It would show a diverse view of Rio de Janeiro before the game would start and it touched me in some way. I felt like I had to put it on my " Must Go There" list. My dream trip is to go there when I'm older and discover new things. Specifically, it's not a goal to me but a must go. In Rio de Janeiro, it looks very different from here, it has different aspects than the U.S. It has a big fascinating statue representing the city. Rio de Janeiro also has a sea next to it where people enjoy the view and swim. Personally, I would want to go there because I would want to travel around the world not just go to Rio de Janeiro, I want to go out and discover new things in the world. I know there is a lot of wonderful places around the world where people enjoy. That is why I would want to be that person to be happy and travel around the world.