Monday, October 20

Tell me about your weekend. Share pics!

My friends were too scared to take a picture
 with me so I was all by my lonesome.

This weekend was super fun! On Friday, I went to the gym with my friend Sam and then the football game! Saturday morning I go up bright and early (4:30) and drove 50 minutes to Gladstone to work a swim meet. It was way too early. After I got home from the swim meet, I took a nap. It was lovely. Then I went to the haunted houses with my friends! We went to the Beast and the Edge of Hell. The Edge of Hell was definitely my favorite. Sunday I went to church, a super long staff meeting, bible study, and then to my visit my brother at KU. We went to dinner at our usual place and talked for a while. It was really nice to see him! Overall, great weekend!

Friday, October 17

What kind of background do you have with Photoshop? Have you used it before? What other types of design and editing software have you used before? Explain.

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I have no experience with Photoshop. I also have little to no experience with any other design and editing software. I have used the photo editor on my phone, Instagram, and Twitter, but I don't think that counts. I'm really excited to learn about it though! I would love to be able to edit my own pictures and make them really cool-looking! I'm pumped to learn!

Tuesday, October 14

While I see Riley's point of view, I also appreciate yours. I was talking about the dress code with my dad yesterday and he asked me for my opinion on it. I started off ranting about how unfair the dress codes were and how teachers have no right to do what they do. However, as we talked about it, I began to realize the reason for the dress codes. I think that students have every right to express themselves. I also think that the dress codes at this school are slightly extreme. But if there were not dress codes, when would people go too far? While I was talking with my dad I realized dress codes are put in place to prepare students for the real world and show them there is a time and a place for certain clothes. You wouldn't wear a crop top to work so why is it being worn in a school? I'm not saying I agree completely with either side. Both Riley and Mrs. Sheuerman present solid points. I'm just saying I see both sides and haven't made a decision either way because this is not a black and white issue.

Monday, October 13

I feel like the perfect school would be opposite of what we have now. Instead of being focused on grades and tests, we would have to apply our knowledge to the real world. The curriculum we would learn would be knowledge that is crucial to surviving in the real world. We would be able to choose our classes based on what we want to do and what we are interested in. Core classes would cover what is actually needed to be successful. I personally would base my studies on how to run a global non-for-profit business. I feel kids would be more interested in learning if education was changed to follow what is stated above.

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Tuesday, October 7

The following article was in the September issue of The Tiger Print. Read the article (even if you already have) and respond to it below. What do you think? Do you agree? Disagree? Consider all perspectives of the article while you respond.

I agree with this article 100%. And I'm really glad someone finally said it. I find dress codes ridiculous and insulting. Dress codes state that a male's education is not only more important than a females but that girls are responsible for a the guy's education. The fact that administration is embarrassing girls, lowering their self esteem, and making everyone uncomfortable just so guys can focus is despicable. I read an article similar to this one last night and it stated that if girls were not treated as overly-sexualized objects we would not have this problem. I believe girls should be able to wear whatever they want, because guys can. Males and Females should be treated in equal ways and the education of both genders should be valued in the same way. I could go on about this forever. But this article should be shown to every woman in every school and every person in administration. Maybe then, people would understand.

Monday, October 6

Tell me about your weekend! If you don't have anything fun to share, tell me about the city you live in. What do you love about Kansas City? Do you have a favorite place in the city? Favorite team? :) Favorite event? Explain.

This weekend was fab. On Friday, I hung out with my friend Jill. We got Chipotle then went to REI to get her a hammock. She got a super cool ENO that was purple, yellow, and blue and could fit two people. We were freaking out in the store so people probably thought we were really obnoxious. But we didn't care because we were super excited. We went back to her house and set it up in her backyard. We then brought a portable DVD player out and watched the Fault In Our Stars in the hammock. It was magical. Until it dropped like 30 degrees and we froze. But it was still fun. Saturday I worked at Swim Quik. Sunday I worked at church. I went shopping with my mom and sister Sunday afternoon then went to bible study. Sunday night I babysat for people who were going to the Royals game so they didn't get home until really late so that was a party. Overall it was a good weekend!