5 Photo Essay

Success in 5 Pictures

Success can't really be defined in 5 pictures.  Or can it?  To me, it's not fully defined, but pictures definitely capture a snapshot of a successful moment.  Success is different for everyone, and if someone was to have the same success pictures as me, that would be a bit weird.  So long story short, here are 5 (I could probably pick about 20) pictures that show a small glimpse of success to me. 

The Color Run

The Color Run is one of the most amazing things I've done.

I have heard SO many people say that that's one thing they want to do before they die.

And what's even better, is I did it with my best friends.

This shows success to me because it's something I've always wanted to do, and I did it. 

Swimming With Dolphins In Miami

Wow, where to begin.  

I've always wanted to swim with dolphins.

When we went to Florida last Christmas, my dream came true.

I would say that swimming with dolphins is a definite success story, because I accomplished something I've always wanted to do.

Roller Skating

 Hahaha, I can't help but laugh when I think about this night.

This is me with some of my friends.

I thought it would be a good idea to join them and about 30 other people from my school for roller skating.

Nope, it was an awful idea.

I fell nearly every time I attempted to move my feet.

Yet, I still consider this a success story.

I thought in my head that I have no idea how to roller skate.

And I didn't.

I didn't let that stop me though.

I kept trying and kept going out there and doing it.

I did fail miserably, but I still tried it, and to me that makes me successful.

I was seriously sore for the next few days though.

 Graduation

Top left: me and one of my best friends. Top right: two of the most amazing people in my life. Bottom left: walking out of the graduation hall extremely happy.  Bottom left: my graduating class, all 34 of us :)

 I did it!

I graduated high school.

For me, I didn't really struggle through high school.

I went to class almost every day, and got almost all A's.

But the fact that I actually walked down that aisle when a lot of people don't get to, that makes me successful.

 One Man

Last but definitely not least.

This is probably my favorite picture that defines success for me.

Save the best for last, right?

This is me and my best friend doing a one man.

There are so many aspects to this picture.

Strength, success, power, friendship, trust...

It is not easy to hold someone up there for about 5 minutes while the photographer takes his time.

Many people think this is photoshopped, and if you do, then you're 100% wrong.

Yay for being successful with my best friend :)

Poetry Post

Cool Winter Morning
The trees stand tall.
While dancing in the wind, they hope not to fall.
The black fences are now white,
And they begin to fright.
That winter may not end,
But they think spring is right around the bend.

The frost frantically falls to the freezing ground.
All is quiet on the farm, we don't hear a sound.
The air is as cool as a popsicle,
There hangs an icicle.
Now comes the sun,
And we hope to have some fun.

The Giver "5 Looks"

A Book In 5 Key Words:
Trapped: Everyone in The Giver is trapped inside this world that they view as perfect, but is actually far from it.
Clones: The characters are not literally clones of each other, but pretty close considering how they grow up.
Orderly: Everything that takes place is in order from when the children get their bike to the ceremony of going to the next age.
Plain: Everything they see is in black and white; except for the Giver, and eventually Jonas
Smooth: There appears to be no conflict whatsoever.  People don't speak in a rude way, and there's really no arguments.

Unit 2 Discussion

Sharing Our Life Through The Internet:
Is it really necessary to post every aspect of our life on Facebook?  What about on Instagram and Twitter?  Do  people really care about what we did last night or what Starbucks drink we're having at the moment?  Probably not because I know I don't.  Yet knowing that doesn't seem to stop people.  We all have a tendency to broadcast what we're doing.  What's the real reason though?  For a lot of us, it may be to "fit in" or to act "cool."  But honestly, who knows anymore.  The person posting their personal or non personal things may not even know the real reason anymore.

6 Word Memoir

My Life In 6 Words:

Small town raised, proud of it.

12 Things To Know About Me

12 Things To Know About Me

• I come from a small town where we all know each other
• I just graduated high school
• I am obsessed with cheerleading
• I have amazing friends and family
• Fall is my favorite time of year
• I love pictures (as you can tell)
• I'm very outgoing
• I love meeting new people
• I like football
• I have a very difficult time making decisions 
• I love country music
• I love sunrises and sunsets

 

Class of 2013.

My family.

My best friends.

Just a few stunting pictures.  And yes, we are stunting at prom.

My graduating class again.  Only 34 of us!

The football field of my high school.