Don't Be Your Own Worst Critic

"The Erne From The Coast" T.O. Beachcroft

The story is about a young boy named Harry and his struggle between his fear and his bravery; wanting to please his father. Harry's dad, Mr. Thorburn, is always criticizing Harry saying he is not truly a man. Harry is given the responsibility of watching over sheep, and at first, he fails when a giant bird attacks him and steals a lamb, and his father hits him in front of other people embarrassing and degrading him. The bird comes back, and Harry fights and painstakingly defeats it and saves the sheep, and his father takes him out and is proud of him, subtly making it clear Harry is now a man. 

The main character is transformed at the end of the story since he shows courage and bravery and humility. He fights the bird even though he knows it could kill him, to prove to himself and his father he is mature and reliable. At the beginning of the story, he fears his father and is always putting himself down. At the end of the story he pushes himself to take a risk and defend the sheep, and is proud to tell his father of his accomplishment. He matures throughout the story and realizes people can't always change who they are, but can evolve and grow. This transformation is caused by his father embarrassing him in front of the other farm workers, and Harry finally snaps and needs to prove to himself and his dad that he is reliable. At the beginning Harry is is his own worst critic, and at the end he pushes himself to be strong and has faith in himself. An event that transformed me as a person is when I switched schools. I was nervous about the transition and was upset about leaving my friends. I am a different person from this because I became a more adventurous and easy-going person. I have moved around a bit in my life, and have learned to appreciate everything for what it is, and to understand every situation is temporary so to enjoy and take advantage of the opportunities in front of you. 

Thank You Mom and Dad!

I am very similar to my parents whileI am also very different. 

My mother and I are both similar. She has a go-with-the-flow attitude and is empathetic. We both love to write and be creative, but she also is extremely knowledgeable and loves to learn. She has always been supportive of me, and I thank her so much for that. She is so wise and is always there for me to talk to, which I don't thank her for enough. We are very different since I like to be very on time, I like to schedule things out, and most of all I am a people person. I am not saying I like to be around a crowd all the time, but I like to spend all of my time with my best friends or my family. She likes to spend time with her loved ones but enjoys being by herself and getting to have a chance to relax and do what she wants to do. Our relationship has evolved over the years when I moved because now she works from home we get to spend way more time together and it has bonded us. We bicker all the time, but I usually end up bickering with those I am closest with, and I think it is just human nature. Observing her adult life has taught me how to brush off the little things, and to constantly be there to listen to people's problems. She has also taught me how to fight for what I want. I take for granted how much she does for me. She is a voice of reason, someone to lean on, and someone who inspires me to be who I am.

My father is a big part of my life. He is very organized and is always pushing me to be the best I can be. We are very similar since he is open to new experiences, like traveling the world and trying out different careers. He has been a huge role in me wanting to live life to the fullest and not to let fear or worry stand in my way. We are different since he can be very introverted at times, and get's caught up in his thoughts, so you never know exactly what he's thinking. I am very extroverted, and end up venting to everyone what I am thinking, a lot of the time without a filter. Our relationship has evolved over the years since now that he is a writer and has stopped working as a lawyer, he's been around more, and we have bonded. Observing his life has taught me to value patience and that no matter what happens family is family. In the end, he is supportive of people's decisions and is always giving me self-confidence. I can be a little snappy at those I am close with, and he put's up with that. Again we bicker, but I think it all comes from being a teenager and thinking you know everything. I take for granted how much he works to help me through sports, school, and always saying that he will support me whatever decision I make. I can lean on him to be there for me, and I am very thankful for that.

My parents are a huge support system in my life, which I take for granted. I love them very much and am so happy I ended up with interesting, caring people to guide me through life. 

The Internet-- A Transformation of Society

Hi Guys,

Today I am going to be writing about what the most transformative innovation is. To me, I think the most transformative invention is the internet and how it connects us.

The computer has changed the way the human brain functions. It brings people from all over the world together, and gives the ultimate opportunity for free speech and is the ultimate platform for individualism. You can post anything, a blog, a video, an article. The computer connects us through the internet, and rewires are brain to think differently. Jobs are transformed since they now are completely centered around the internet. People express themselves and interact differently on social media, and learn and educate others through the internet.  Students are educated on the internet and their textbooks and agendas, grading books, and more are all located on the computer. The internet can be accessed on the iPhone, Computer, iPad, Tablet, and more. Everything revolves around the internet, and we wouldn't be where we are in today's society without it.




Tell me if you guys agree, or what you think the most interesting innovation is! See you next time!