My Week of March 27th, 2015

This week was a basic week. It wasn't really a hard week, or a stressful week like other weeks I've had, but it also wasn't san easy week. I mean, I guess you can say it was a easy in a way because I really didn't have a lot to a stress about, but then aha=gain I'm always stressing so there's that. I had to take one online quiz this week, but that didn't take too much time. I had after-school practice for the variety show, which is on April 9th, 10th, and 11th (buy your 7$ tickets from me). Yesterday actually was a productive day because I went home early and slept at &:45 p.m. like that is unheard of. I usually go to sleep at midnight or 1 a.m., even 2. In regards to this week in film class, my group has four member including me, the first member is Monica Manzo, she is in my 2nd period class with me, but the other two are in 5th period, which happen to be Natalie Mora, and Areli Pacheco. Our film is a narrative film and it is in the "comedy" genre of movies. It is a news channel parody, and it is a film that will require green screen, a challenge to figure out, but with the help of Mr. Lansdown, I am sure we can get it done.

What Music Means to Me

Music is such a powerful art. Music is sex to my ears. It gives me escape and relif. When I am having such a horrible day, I turn to music because it gives me that release. When I'm feeling lonely, music gives me company. My favorite artists/bands is Lady Gaga, Lana Del Rey, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, The Killers, Paramore, Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Michael Jackson. I have way more favorite artists, but for now I'm going to just list these. Lady Gaga is my biggest idol without a shadow of  doubt. She is so creative and is the true pop icon of this century. Let us be real, she has influenced so many artists today, and her impact on the music industry is crazy. She's become an icon at such an early age, and is really innovative, and although her outfits are seen "too crazy," I'm immune to it and can see past them for the true artistic pieces they are. My favorite song by Lady Gaga is Marry The Night, although I am beyond a fan, I can't really just choose one so I will list some. I love Just dance, Bad Romance, Poker Face, Born This Way, Telephone, Monster, So Happy I Could Die, Gypsy, Applause, G.U.Y., Boys Boys Boys Queen, Fashion of His Love, Judas, Highway Unicorn (Road To Love), The Edge of Glory, Mary Jane holland, Do What U Want, Schiebe, and the list can go on. Her discography just makes me feel like a complete human being.

Problems and Struggles

The biggest problem and struggle in Bell High is money alone. Financially, the school is poor, with the majority of the kids being in the lower class, with the exception of some middle class. We receive reduced/free lunch, and get prices reduced when it comes to things like paying for the AP tests. Usually, they cost $91, but here at Bell, we get them for $5, since we qualify for it. In addition to academics, the college process is a struggle as well. Most of us are first-generation upcoming college students, and so in turn, our parents can't help us with that process at all. It becomes our job to seek help on the outside, asking teachers, counselors, and academic advisors for assistance becomes normal where as students from other school's are 3rd or even 4th generation already, they have the access to help at home. Home, a place where homework assistance is not available unless you have an older sibling who has already taken and passed the class you are taking. Help at home is rare because in many cases, our parents don't understand the homework we get, and to add to that, many parents aren't fluent in English, so there isn't a way to help you with homework, unless it is translated into Spanish, then, there the problem is solved.

The Most Interesting Person in the World

The most interesting person in the world to me is my little brother. Many years younger than I, he is in the 4th grade and he is by far so much more mature than I was in that time of my life. Maybe it has to do with the fact that he is surrounded by adults, with the exemption of me. He's so into Minecraft and all those computer tech games that I can't even handle it. In many cases, the older siblings are the ones who teach the younger siblings a lesson, but in this case, he often teaches me a lesson. i think when we look at the young children of today, we can see how much more matured they have gotten over the years, with the advancement of technology, they are able to learn much more things via the internet. He's been able to give me advice without me asking for it, and he is blunt, very blunt that it's to the point that can considered for rudeness.