Zianni's English Blog

 The conversation made me think deeper into why people do the things they do to get by and why certain groups of people have it better than others. It reminded me of the world we live in even today and how some things are still the same regarding discrimination not only in the work force, but period. It also made me wonder, when will discrimination towards races truly be over ? Will it ever? If i was in Troys position, i would keep trying multiple outlets and jobs to find one that suits me and my personality. 

 A truth i was afraid to accept was the fact that i’m not the same athlete i was prior to my leg injury. When first returning to my sport; basketball, I expected to perform and executed the same way. J felt as soon as it was time to run i wasn't the same but i ignored and kept pushing. I ended up pushing myself too hard to extreme exhaustion and disappointment. I could do nothing but break down. Luckily, i had the right people in my ear like my mom to tell me that though i may not have the same strength as before, i still performed well for someone with an injury and to be grateful about my accomplishments. 

 A time i was judged unfairly was at work. I was expected to be the stereotypical ghetto, loud, black girl. People assume because i wear baggy things, keep my hair and lashes done that im obnoxious when thats not the case. Around the second week of working i had coworkers telling me they thought i was ghetto , and wasn’t expecting to meet a mature young lady. Its always a flex to me to be able to prove people wrong especially regarding my disposition and character. 

 If I were to be learning about Hispanic/Latino heritage for the first time, I would be more curious to learn about the women traditions. I say this because given I'm hispanic, i wasn't raised to live up to the typical hispanic women standards. Examples like, being considered a woman at 15 , expected to always cook and clean etc, is interesting to me and different. Im more curious on where that origins from and why thats considered the standard 

  I found Orlando’s story map the most interesting. I like how he expressed how his life really was regarding parents requiring him to do something for a title. I also liked how he finally expressed to them it wasn’t for him and let his job take over. I appreciated how real his story map was even down to his childhood home being where his lesson began . Listening to others story map was fun and interesting. 

  A perspective that changed my view on a person was when someone I was with made fun of a homeless person. Given some homeless people are homeless not by choice , would make it inhumane to bully them. I later saw a video of someone on TikTok helping a homeless person out and the person was homeless due to a breakup and getting kicked out, no family around to help. It made me view life differently and befriend that person.  

 One time someone called me a dumb little girl. It made me feel sad because of how much work I put in as far as getting my education and how comfortable I am knowing what I know at my age. In response, I stated “ it takes one to know one” which didn’t necessarily resolve the situation, but made me think by communicating that, that it would show them how that made me feel.

 I enjoy class discussion the most. I say this because this not only helps me but also others understand more perspectives on whatever the subject is. This understanding can even give you new ideas and a point of view for yourself. It's also a good way to participate, which will help with future jobs.  Today we had a discussion about the text "Why I Want a Wife." I learned how naive not only men, but also women are in allowing men to treat them in such a way. 

 Dressing in the expected feminine way every day is not something I do. I tend to dress how I feel, and girly isn't how I feel every day. Me deciding to wear sweatpants, a hoodie, and some sneakers shouldn't make me look like a boy. Yet, unfortunately, this society is overly concerned with others and their lives. It'll never be a situation where I won't get judged for my choice of dress.  Today, we read why I want a wife  I learned that some men really see women as servants.

  Personally, i live the metro atlanta area. It’s so live , bright and welcoming during the day. Given i've been here since birth, it’s a homey feelings. An alive feeling. Driving in the metro during the summer with the windows down and your favorite artist playing, gives a free and happy feeling. I plan on staying in my city because of the great love i have for ATLANTA.  Today i worked and finished up my story map. I learned how to use a new website. 

One day, me and my mom had an disagreement about how I spend my money. She wanted me to save every paycheck, but I wanted to have the right to buy things I worked hard for. After the argument, I explained I wanted to enjoy my money and still be responsible. We compromised and I agreed to put a percentage up and spend the rest how I want. Today we read Two kinds by Amy Tan and did a worksheet. 

 The class so far has been interesting. Definitely has opened my eyes up more to diversity and different cultures. Its gave me a better insight on how different people live and how grateful others including myself should be. The class overall is creative and is a good look on things that happen in the real world.  Today we did vocabulary words , i felt energized.