Angie Reyes

 If I were to write a poem about myself it would be about my entire life.Not everything will be included but the harsh things I have went through.I would include the things that actually made a difference in my life.This way it is about the things that stand out most and get the most attention.

 When I am in a mood that I don't like I choose to distract myself by doing something.This could include watching shows or going out for a walk.These things help clear your mindset away from bad thoughts.We might not realize the little things we do help.Especially being away from technology is very helpful.When we are in a bad mood we might see things online that can trigger that.Seeing the real world allows us to have a clear mind.

 Something I have outgrown but still miss is being a kid with an imagination.Being a kid really does feel like you have no worries in life.Once your grown you have to focus on everything.If I am not focused there will be a harsh outcome.When your young you don't have to worry about the worst everything is about yourself.This takes me back because it is really a something you can never get back.Getting the feeling of being free is a one time life experience that no one should take for granted.

 I remember when my friend Adri joined the schools basketball team.She was very outgoing and energetic towards other people.She realized the team had a specific style of playing in their own way.Since everyone already knew each other she was  just the new girl.The team would have discussions without her. She felt left out as if she don't know how to play.In that moment she felt as if she had lost her confidence in herself.

 There was a time where someone had said a spoiler about a show I was going to watch.It started with bringing the show into the conversation at first.I then hoped my friend would not tell me more information about the show.It was something exciting to wait for so I didn't want to hear anything about it.Out of no where my friend began telling me about.She also added the biggest spoiler to what she was saying.This made me upset because I was really excited to watch the show.I really wanted to unhear this because I wanted what was going to happen in the show to be a surprise.

When I had barley joined a soccer team that is when I tested my strength.There was many things I had to keep up with when practicing or playing.When I would push myself to do something I would get really tired.Then I would start to prepare myself mentally.I began giving myself positive thoughts and strength.My mental strength would then help my physical strength.This would make it easier for me to practice or play soccer.This experience helped me realize that mental strength should come first.if you are not prepared mentally you will struggle physically.

 A time I didn't feel like myself was when starting high school.This was just because it was something new to me.It was a new environment and new people I was surrounded by.I had to get use to new things I wasn't used to doing since middle school was a completely different place.It had felt like time went by so fast and I just ended up in a different place.It seemed as if one day I woke up and I was already in high school.As time went by I started to understand the high school routine.I got use to the environment without feeling weird about myself.

 A place I feel the most peace is at home.My home always makes me feel safe and unbothered.Being at home is the only place where I can be myself without being judged.You do not have to worry about doing nothing wrong in your own home.You can do what you desire at whatever time and always feel relaxed.Everyone should feel that way too in their homes without worries about anything else.I always feel safe knowing I get back to my house to my secure place.

 Last year I had to rely on my brother to take me to school.I felt frustrated because he was not always up on time.There were times where I had to wait for him to get ready and that would make me late.Then I would get blamed for being late when in reality it was not my fault.I would also get mad at times because I wanted to be on time.This motivated me to learn to drive.This way I can drive myself to school and would only have to rely on myself.

 When I had made a quick decision was when I was decided to join a soccer team.At first I had thought it was a simple commitment because I did not know what came with it.I realized it was more than that when I had to train.It took dedication and challenges that I had to go through to better myself.I had to practice new skills which took time and energy.This when simply playing soccer took a turn but for a good reason.

 A moment I had to step out of my comfort zone was when I had to do a performance.For Mothers Day we had prepared a performance and others wanted me to participate.I had many thoughts going in my head because I never really do anything in front of people.Since my cousin was in the performance she started convincing me as well.I knew it would make the mothers happy so I gave in.Even thought it was something that took a little bit of time I was still nervous about it. Today in class we read the prolouge and the authors note to the book Wild.

 A outdoor experience I went through was walking up stone mountain.It was very challenging the first time but eventually you realize how good it is for you.When walking you get a feeling of relieve because in some away it brings peace to you.It is way for you get all the bad thoughts away.The more difficult it gets going up the more you try to push yourself so you can make it.I do believe it is a good way to help yourself mentally.I learned that you can find peace in the things you don't expect until you do it.This way when trying new things you have more of a open mind to it. Today in class we began discussing the book Wild we will begin reading in class.

During the holiday break I spent most of the time with my family.We spent the time home just eating and  enjoying time.It was only my family and my aunts family together as well. The first goal I want to achieve this year is  to be able to  move out to  my own apartment . This  goal  is important because I  will be able to have   my own space  and grow independently as a person . To accomplish this goal, I will work hard continuously so I have enough saved up . I will continue to save money and not waste it on the unnecessary things . I plan on moving out by the middle of the year around  June . I have saved from last year but I will try to earn more this year as well. The second goal I want to achieve this year is to save up money for a car . This goal is important because a car will help me  in many ways . Instead of paying for a taxi  i   will be able to drive  myself on  my own time . To accomplish this goal ...