Assimilation

Everyday people show many examples of assimilation without realizing it. I see it everywhere, specially at school. Assimilation is when someone changes their way of thought or persona' just to "fit in" or make a good impression. At school, many people assimilate by acting different around certain people, changing the way they dress, walk, or even the way they speak just to blend in with everyone. Many people view assimilation as a way of fitting in and others view it as a way of expressing themselves. By getting tattoos, piercings, or certain haircuts people like to express who they really are instead of trying to fit in with the crowd. At the end of the day, people should always be themselves and not worry about what others think of them.

In the play "Raisin in the Sun" the character, Beneatha, has worries about assimilation herself. Unlike what a woman like her was expected to do, which was be a stay home wife. Beneatha is determined to be a doctor, something many people don't support her in. I believe this play shows assimilation as a weakness from Beneathas part, it's like if she were ashamed of who she is and her cultures expectations for her. Eric Liu knew that by him making certain decisions having to do with assimilation he wouldn't get much support, and his actions would be considered as betraying his own culture. He started assimilating with American culture and viewed assimilation as a positive change for himself. He believed it opened more opportunities for him and a new life.

My Family

I absolutely love my family and I appreciate everything they've done for me. They are more important to me than anything else. My parents, especially, have done a lot for me. There is no doubt in my mind that they want nothing but the best for me. I understand that they wont always be there right by my side supporting me like they always are. I like the feeling of making my own choices, but many of the choices you make in life wont only effect you but your family as well. You can't always put yourself first, you have to think about others too.

My family is the first thing that comes to my mind when I'm making a decision. I'd rather stay in and watch a movie with them than go out. I've learned that friends will always come and go and your family are the ones who will be there for you no matter what. I don't know what I'd do if I were to lose them, they are my world. In the end they are the only people I can really rely on. I believe if you're selfish and put your own desires before your own family, you don't really know the true meaning of "family". You should never feel like you have to pick between your family and your own desires. If its right, your family will support you in anything that you do and in the choices that you make. I'd rather lose a chance of making one of my own desires true than to lose my family. My family’s desires come before my own because they are that important to me.

My Family and I at South Padre Island, Tx

My American Dream

An American Dream is a vision someone has inspired to have a better life in the future than they have right now whether it is by getting a job, helping people with cancer, or even something such as becoming a teacher. Many dreams are overlooked at first, but with time, dedication and the real desire to accomplish them, one dream can go a long way and make a difference in not just one but multiple people. My "American Dream" since I was a little girl has and still is to graduate from college. Of course, just like everyone else that goes to college, I’d like to peruse my career by graduating with a master’s degree and a major. I am probably not the only person with a dream to graduate from college with a degree and a major but to me it’s not just a "dream". To me graduating from college will not only be a great accomplishment but it will mean that my parents will be proud of me and my younger sister will be more motivated to go to college, by her seeing me accomplish my dream she will understand that dreams do come true if you really want them no matter how big or small it is specially to never give up on them. I'll be proud to say I dedicated my time to better my future not just for me but for my family as well. After college, I will become a pediatrician and help little kids. In my spare time I will volunteer at animal shelters. I love animals, and if I had a chance to stop animal cruelty forever I would, volunteering at a shelter will make me feel better about myself because I'd actually be doing something to help many animals in need. I want to be someone that people look up to.

Me, Myself and I

Hello everyone, welcome to my blog page if you haven’t already noticed my name is Jade. I am a junior in high school. I’m a teenager living her teenage life to the fullest, above the influence of course. In my past 2 years in high school I’ve learned many lessons, not just from my friend’s experiences but from my own as well. Good and bad experiences all turned into lessons learned and have made me the princess that I am today. I take everything day by day, and appreciate every moment of it, or at least try to. I’m not going to sit here and write about myself and make it all seem perfect because I’m not. Nor do I ever plan to be. So yes, like every other teenager I do have my own little moments. Like, for those moments I have in my life where I just want to get away from everything and release all my stress, soccer is the only thing that comes to mind. When I’m playing soccer I’m not worried about a grade I got on a test, an argument I had with my mom on my way to school that morning, or the way my make-up looks , I don’t even worry about the time. When I’m playing soccer it’s like every bit of worry is gone. I replace those worries with something I love and enjoy doing. I’m definitely all about thinking ahead, not just focusing on the present or being stuck on the past. I have big goals set for me and my future. I love my family and will do anything to never let them down.