Vocabulary 5

Hubris: (noun) excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.
oringinal sentence: "This initial incident is the beginning of Creon's hubris"
my sentence: Sometimes I feel that im hubris
I used the context clues to figure out the meaning of the word.

vocierous: (adj) crying out noisily; clamorous.
oringinal sentence:
my sentence: The new born was very vocierous
I also used the context words in the sentence to have an idea of what the word meant.

haphazard: (adj) characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.
oringinal sentence: The image of the quagmire, frequently invoked in accounts of the war, owes something to this haphazard process.
my sentence: sometimes when I dont remember what day it is I become haphazard
I used my logic because I have used this before.

To Do list:

Must Do:
1.homework
2. read psychology chap/ finish a book
3. 5 pg essay

Need to do:
1.clean my room
2.organize my papers
3.fix speakers

Would like to do :
1.drive down to San Bernardino

2.watch some new movies
3.hang out with friends

Reflection 5

I told myself that I would stay more motivated than last semester but I could not I lost it , mainly because of all the reading and essays that I have to do, it so stressful, and I tend to take short breaks that eventually become hours of time wasted into talking to people and playing football, it is not a total waste but that time would of gone towards my homework. My motivation for school right now is not high enough I feel that because now that we are on the second part of the semester everything is going go by quicker and most classes are going be easier and my motivation should be high, but it is not. I feel that I need a break from school because it is so stressful and I try not to think that because if I do give myself a break I am sure that I will not return to college. I need to work on my grades for my classes; on all of them even if I have a passing grade because there is always something that can be done to get a higher grade. In order to get my grades higher I need to stop talking to my friends on weekdays until the weekends if I do not have homework and football as well. I need to get motivate that the semester is almost over and that summer is near but more importantly that I stay on top of things to do the best I can in my classes and keep thinking in a positive way and not negatively because in doing so one has already fail, and with that I think that I would be able to raise both my motivation and grades.

Vocabulary 4

feign(v.)-to represent fictitiously; put on an appearance of
oringinal sentence: The letter covered seventeen handwritten pages,its tone jumping from self-pity to anger and irony to guilt to a kind of feigned indifference."
my sentence: To feign sickness is a bad habit. 
I used my logic on this word because i have used this word many times.

inevitable(adj.)-unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped;
oringinal sentence:Ahenever took it off, not even in the classroom, and so it was inevitable that she took some teasing about it."
my sentence: The day i turn 18 is inevitable.
I used context clues to know this word.

profound(adj.)-penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep  insight or understanding
oringinal sentence: Down inside I had important things to tell her, but i couldn't make any words come out."        my sentence: I fell into a profound sleep.
I used the words around the word porfound to define the meaning of this word.

Reflection #4

Along the road, I've set a quantity of goals ,some more important than the rest.The long term goal I have set is to attain the best education i can possibly get.A mid term goal I have set for myself is to get back in shape.Keeping track of my chores around the house is my short term goal.
March 13,2012
Dear Samuel,
My long term goal has been a struggle but I have done all that is in my hands to attain what I have up to today. My classes have been difficult at times but the experience is one and only.I knew from the start that education was going to have its high and low points throughout.I just didn't expect them to come so quick. I'm trying my hardest on all of the work by doing my homework as soon as i get home and so far, I am liking the results of how these classes have elevated my education.
The mid term goal i set myself is not paying off as much as i would like. I try to do exercises that help my goal be more attainable,but it seems that all the work put into it have been for no reason. I have altered my eating habits to a more healthier diet, but one again,this doesn't make a change.
Lastly, is my third and final goal, which is keeping track of my household chores . I have seen a tremendous change in the manner i do my chores. Since i have made myself a schedule on what and when to do certain tasks, i have kept things tidy and clean.
                    Sincerely, Hernan

To do list

Must do :
1. all my homework/ extra credit
2. finish my english essay
3. read

Need to do:
1. go to tutoring for english/psychology
2. read my books
3. do homework

Would like to do:
1. go to tutorting for french
2. do somethin fun
3. rest and dont do any homework

Reflection 3

The plans that I made last week were to read chapters four to six in the psychology book, finish my essay for english 100 and go to french tutoring. I did not follow all the plans I wanted to do, for example i did not read the chapters for my psychology class. I only read the notes and went to tutoring for it, but did not read the chapters like I wanted to. When I read my notes I used the SQR3 method to help me retain more information when I read, in a way it was successful in the beginning but not so much towards the end of my studying. It was not so successful because I need to read the chapters to understand the missing parts that are not mention on my notes and not just the notes. My other plans did go well I finish essay even though I took a long time and went to tutoring for french. Now for the following week I would need to really try hard and read the chapters in the psychology book but the following week they will be more chapters. There are many adjustments I need to make from last week to the next so I can be more successful in doing my readings and homework. I would need to be more efficient with my time and come up with better studying skill that will help me in remembering what I read and do not forget as much as I would.

Vocabulary 3

surreal (adj) Definition: of, pertaining to, or characteristic of surrealism; surrealistic.
oringinal sentnece: And then afterward, when you go to tell about it, there is walways that surreal seemingness.
my sentence: my dream was so surreal, I was flying.
context: logic, i know this definition and have used it many times before in writing.

rapture (verb) Definition: the carrying of a person to another place or sphere of existence.
oringinal sentence: A haunted look, Rat said-partly terror, partly rapture.
my sentence: the man raoture raptured the lonely dog.
context: i uses the words anext to the word to try and figure out the meaning of this word.

intrigue (verb) Definition: to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual,
oringinal sentence: The war intrigued her.
my sentence: math for many people is not very intrigued.
context: logic, i know this word and have used it before.

TO Do list:

To do :
1. read psychology chp 4-6
2. finish english essay
3. track practice

1. read
2. read lab
3. french tutoring

Reflection 2

Not remembering what had happen minutes before scared me, I woke up not knowing what had happen, I had gotten a concussion. This event is what I went through a couple years ago, and made me realize how wonderful life can be if it is seen from a positive view. I woke up with a blurry vision, a bit shaky and very weak. An event that I went through was getting a concussion while playing football, it was not that serious which was good. Getting a concussion changed the way I viewed life because It made me realized that in any moment it could be your last so we gotta enjoy life with the ones we love. This event made me realize that I should appreciate life a bit more and that I was lucky that i did not get seriously injury like other athletes or people do like for example, in car accidents or something that lose a body part or something really bad they go in comma for months, years, or all their lives. I was lucky that had only gotten a concussion and nothing worst, but the fright that I had gotten was big I was scared of putting back on my helmet days later after the concussion worn off and continue playing but I manage to get rid of my fright and go back and play. It changed my view in life in a positive way to enjoy life with the ones you love, friends and family and those surrounding you.

Weekly Calendar

To do :
1.read/hw
2.eat
3.track practice

Must do :
1. do all my homework
2. do chores
3. get the rest of books for my classes

Need to do:
1.arrive to class on time
2.eat
3. read/hw

Would like to do:
1.finish my homework by friday
2.rest
3.something

Vocabulary 2

aggression(n.) Definition: the action of a state in violating by force the rights of another state, particularly its territorial rights; an unprovoked offensive, attack, invasion, or the like
oringinal sentence: A war of national liberation or simple aggression
my sentence: the angry customer wanted a free drink.
context: I use logic to determine the definition of this word

decapitated (verb) Definition: to cut of the head: behead
oringinal sentence: After slaughter, the hogs were decapitated
people in the past were decapitated as punishment
my sentence: I saw a movie where the hunter decapitated a rabbits head
context: logic, i have used this word before

eviscerated (verb) Definition: to remove the entrails from
oringinal sentence: split down the length of the belly, pried ioen, eviscerated, and strong up by the hind and hoks on a high conveyer belt.
my sentence: The surgeon eviserated the damage organ with one from a donor.
context: I used clue words around the word, eviscerated to have an idea of what the word meant.

The Things They Carried

I carry a multitude of things with me throughout my journey.The thing i carry with me all the time is the responsibility. I utilize this to do my homework and also to do well in school because without it i would not be able to set myself goals and achieve them, considering the fact that i would not have a mindset concerning my schoolwork.Motivation is also another thing i use each and every day.The motivation to do my best to succeed in what I want to accomplish in life is something so very crucial to me. My intention in life is to do something that pleases me, with no boundaries being put on to prohibit me from achieving what i desire to attain in the future. I carry with me the fear to returning to being my old self , back when everything i did was a mistake. I look back and regret getting in trouble for so many things that were truly avoidable. I try committing less faults along the road. I tend to really try doing my best in what i do dealing with school and everything else outside my education. I think all the things I've carried throughout all my rough years have made me gain enough experience to take any challenges ahead and have the benefit to have a better outcome.Without commitment, responsibility,and motivation i would be lost. Every experience one goes through makes a person stronger,i believe, and creates a whole new thought and image in one's mind about their future.

Vocabulary

Perimeter (n.)  Definition: The border or outer boundary of a two-dimensional figure.

Original sentence: He would get up and move amoung his men checking the perimeter then at full datk he would return to his hole and watch the nigt.

context clue: boundary

my sentence: I saw my neighbor measuring the perimeter around his house.