Prompt: In Wild, Cheryl Strayed writes about the difference between deciding to do something and actually committing to it: “There was the first, flip decision to do it, followed by the second, more serious decision to actually do it.” Reflect on a time in your own life when you made a quick or casual decision that later required a deeper commitment. Describe what changed between the first decision and the moment you realized you truly had to follow through. What fears, challenges, or responsibilities became real once the decision was no longer just an idea?

 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 Strayed. 

Reflection: I try to keep on pushing myself everyday in any way that I can, so that the people around me can get the best of me and to put a smile on people's faces. 

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