Stuff Is Not Salvation

            I would have to say that Anna's purpose is to show us is to value every penny, and don't take things for granted. The biggest most important things in life are the small things. To me things such as, pictures, baby books, and other things along the same line are MUCH more important than having a big TV, or a nice car. Sure, it's nice to have them things, but they can't make you happy; at least not fully happy. Just like the family in the story, "Having less, they appreciate more." I agree with that all the way. People in life who don't get everything they want because their families can't afford it, appreciate everything unlike rich kids who get whatever they please.
         I guess I have gone through something like this, but involving my step dad. About 4 years ago where I used to live, (Crescent City) we had a Tsunami warning. My mom and I didn't really think that there was going to be a tsunami, but my step dad sure did. As my mom and I finished up dinner, he was outside rushing, and getting together all his GUNS. How pathetic right? He said how expensive they were and blah, blah, blah. My mom and I had pointed out to him how pathetic that was; and he pretty much chewed our heads off. What about the family pictures, or things that are irreplaceable? I guess he didn't care, what meant more to him were his stupid guns. If there were a tsunami he'd hand cuff himself to his gun safe... if he could.
            

Fish Cheeks

         I think Amy's purpose of writing this is to show us, the readers, that everyones life style and culture is different. As you can tell in the story, she seems a little ashamed of her culture, because of a boy who she likes, who has a different culture. But her showing us that she is embarrassed, is basically telling us not to be embarrasses, be proud of who we are, what we eat, how we dress... etc.
       I pretty much gained that no one should be shy of who they are. We are all different for a reason. If we were all the same life would seem pretty boring. Because I myself, love learning about new cultures, especially trying new food.
       I wouldn't say that I had an experience like this with the culture. But I've had an experience being different from people. In the 8th grade I was the first one out of everyone to get braces. I wanted braces really bad, but I didn't want to show them off. I thought I didn't look good with them on, but within 4-6 months I got over it because more people started getting braces, and now I have perfectly straight teeth, so it was all worth it in the end.

English Blog 1

Hi my name is Kayla. This is my 4th quarter at Ai. I am here studying the Culinary field, so obviously I love to cook. I've been told many times that I eat too much :). I enjoy cooking and baking, dancing, music, singing, snowboarding, roller coaster, dirt bike riding, hunting, sports... and many other things. Today in class we just had the ice braker... introducing our partner. We went over the syllabus and feature projects, and at the end a little 50 question quiz to see where we are in English. Also the teacher spoke about boogers, wheather they were crusty or slimy. YUCK!

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