Jaquelin's English Blog

  Prompt Response:  In the 3rd or 4th grade, this was the time where kids were each tested to run a mile. young fragile me, mentally thought that I could do it. The track was very long especially for a 7 or 8 year old kid. The moment I was slowing down to end my mile, I felt this sense of being very cold and drowsy. The next moment I knew, I passed out and had to be taken to the nurses office. My body was weak and I could barely even speak, I was exhausted and I could barely feel my own legs. My body limited me on what I could have done at that moment and I had to go out for a few days because for the next following days I was dizzy and felt unwell. I mentally thought I could do the mile without slowing down, jogging or walking, I overdid myself and it was an experience that taught me to be ready.  Summary: January 20, 2026. We did not have School on this day. MLK day.  Reflection:  I strive to be the best that i can be each and everyday for my own mental health...

  Prompt Response:  Early junior year, I was in a friend group with 2 other females I knew since childhood and this 1 certain female that I knew since 10th but not for a very long time. This 1 certain female was turning into a really bad influence and overtime I was noticing how easily my long term friends, changed because of one's bad habits. I chose not to even try to fit in because I didn't want that type of person in my life. I knew if i did then they would have badly affected my education, mental & physical health. I made the bold choice to remove this certain person out of my life and I told them that I no longer wanted to be their friend. I lost my 2 childhood friends all because I wanted something good for me and I gained peace.    Summary: January 21, 2026, ODD block day. Didn't have Multicultural Literature  Reflection: I strive to be the best that I can be everyday in every way that I possibly can. SO that the people around me can get the very bes...

  Prompt Response:  My junior year was the hardest, I had so many personal issues to the point where I wouldn't even try in most things knowing that my education depended on me. I wish I knew better during this time and it still hurts when I even bother to think about last year. I wouldn't dress up now. It was when I was barely starting to stop talking to many people and I kept my circle only to myself. I didn't like socializing as much and if it didn't benefit me i did not want to know.  Summary: January 16, Absent from school.  Reflection:  I strive to be the best that I can be everyday in any way that I possibly can be, for the good of my mental, physical and spiritual health, and for my love ones. 

  Prompt Response:  My bed and my bedroom is my safe place. This is because I am alone and i like to have my "me" time. Time where i focus on myself or i catch up on my homework. I find it very peaceful because I don't like to be around people all the time. I find comfort on my own and the moment i'm in bed I go straight to sleep and it's the only time i'm not needed and not bothered.  Summary: January 18, We were given an assignment in class to finish.  Reflection:  I strive to be the best that I can be everyday in any way that I possibly can be, for the good of my mental, physical and spiritual health, and for my love ones. 

  Prompt Response:  I had this best friend back in my junior year and I always looked forward to see them everyday because they were my other half. I relied on them to always talk to me, to always make me laugh, to always do everything together, it honestly became a part of my daily routine to just always be with them until the school day ended. It would make me feel sad when they would pick other friends over me, not choosing to hang out with me, not to sound obsessive but it was something I was always looking forward to, overtime it all changed and choose not to rely on anybody anymore and i choose me.  Summary: January 13, wasn't at school.  Reflection:  I strive to be the best that I can be everyday in any way that I possibly can be, for the good of my mental, physical and spiritual health, and for my love ones. 

  Prompt Response:  I recall the time when I first decided to straighten my hair, I'm a natural curly head and my curls are very strong and beautiful. I made this decision because I wanted to do something new and I was in the 9th grade. I became so drawn to do my hair the moment when someone told me that I looked "prettier" with my hair done. Since then when I wash my hair and I wait for it to dry I instantly go ahead and straighten it, I don't even think about my natural curls anymore or how damaged my own hair is, it becomes who I am and I never wear my natural curls anymore. It's very rare for me to go out in public and not have my own hair done. What was once just a compliment became an insecurity. Even when I do want to wear my curls it becomes a challenge to define them. What was once my fear of having damaged hair is now what I live with without concern.  Summary: Monday January 12, in class we read Chapter 1 of the book called "wild" by Cheryl St...

  Prompt Response:  i recall the first time I've ever stepped out of my comfort zone which was in the first grade when I had my first ever presentation project.in that moment I had a lot of nerve building up but the day before I practice my lines of what I was going to say. During my presentation i did absolutely wonderful i wasn't  as scared as I was before stepping up in front of the class. That's where I first gained so much confidence and my presentation was phenomenal. i did so well that I got praised my teacher even told my mother on how well I did and now public speaking doesn't fear me as much as it used to when I was younger. Summary: January 9, 2026, in class we were "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed Reflection:  i strive to be the best that I can be each and everyday for the better of my mental health and for the ones that I love. To keep a positive mindset and to reach my end of day goals.

  Prompt Response:  I can't specifically recall exactly when I've gone to many of the hikes I've gone too, but when I do I go with my Mother and my siblings. Mentally it feels refreshing and it calms me down and it's sort of a getaway from all the things I have going on and physically it makes me feel stronger. The things that I learn from these are that once and a while you just need to go outside and experience newer things.  Summary: January 8, 2026, I was in the nurses office and i checked out during the 4th period.  Reflection:  I strive to be the best that I can be everyday in any way, for the better of my mental health and so that my loved ones can get the best version on me that they possibility can get. 

Prompt Response:  Over my holiday break, I went to Miami Florida to celebrate my cousins 18th Birthday. For the second week of my holiday break I spent it mainly at my sister's house and stayed over a lot. New Years with my whole family and had lots of fun laughter.  My first goal that I want to achieve this year is getting my permit. This goal means a lot to me because I am now 18, and I do not want to be getting my permit at such an old age. To achieve this age, I have to study online and have family or friends test me within the knowledge that I gather. Hopefully, by this summer in July, I pray to have passed my permit and learned how to drive. The second goal that I plan to achieve this year is to get a job that will make me happy. This goal is important to me because I'm growing up, and I plan to save lots of money so that I can afford things I want and hopefully save up for a car. I plan to apply for jobs in May 2026, so that once summer starts, I can have a full-time jo...