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"Its better to have a plan without needing it, rather than not having a plan and needing one"

Really I reserve my plan A for when I need to remind myself that my hard work is bringing me to where I want to stand years from now. After high school I plan to keep my options open to anything that might come towards me. I do plan on going to university and major either in education, psychology or even nursing! I am still undecided but I believe its okay for now but as long as I keep it in mind and find the experience so I could narrow my choices. Although teaching/education has been something I've considered more than the others, after university I aim to move overseas for a job in mind as a teacher for a couple of years.

Lets just say I hold a special place to all the teachers I've met and came across throughout the years because they work super hard! They need to be appreciated more! My greatest thank you's are for you. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you. :)

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If an element of the earth became a part of us, what would you choose?
I would like to become one with water, the element of change. Either change internal or external it takes one to allow it to happen.

By observing how the moon pushed and pulled the ocean tides, my parents had their own push and pull factors, which lead them here in the U.S. for a change for better life leaving everything behind and starting a new. They went with the flow of time and created a stable environment for my sister and I.

To move forward, like the flow of water and life. Just like my parents really makes me feel grateful for what they've done. They inspire me to move foward everyday in life. Blessings will bloom after all the hardships. Though our beginnings may be humble, may the end be prosperous to us all.

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This story takes place Junior year of 2019. When I was taking desktop publishing as my elective and I admit, I was excited, as if I won a great prize! A new door opening which lead to my creative side of life. "Who knew what could happen now that I could look through a lense and understand the mind of a photographer" is what came to mind but something did not feel quite right. Soon came expectations who clung on tight.

Months later, Ms. Ramirez mentioned of an internship opportunity with SUSD's digital communication department. Of course I was interested but decided I would ask my friends who were in the same class if they are considering to join but sadly they couldn't. Soon after came fear.

courage decided to hit me like a truck and told me, "DO IT! The worst that could happen is that you won't be able to join." Well I guess that's that when I submitted my application and an album of my works. Guess what! I got in!! I was an intern for SUSD's department and I became recognized for my hard-work! As added below is one of my works during my internship. I mainly took pictures of events like senior night for football games.

Today I do believe this opportunity helped me with the new another chance to help HCA as their student videographer working along side Ms.Ramirez when she needs assistance! The happiness felt from within being able to discover something at first I did only because it was school work as something enjoyable!

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Cheery break of day
A tropical, wide mind skips
betrayed by the moon,
A human, reserved mind runs
whilst watching the find wondering if the dark brings the light that shines

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Dear Mr. Fool ,
The fool whom I see before me. Without a care in the world, as he sets out on a new adventure. I would like to accompany but I have encountered the tower in reversed. It speaks to me saying I'm resisting, but what's to resist? The change of my path before me is not bad, it may be unsettling at times, trusting in the process and know it is for the best, will make the journey a great adventure. The tower speaks, "do not allow your anxiety to stop you and hold you back like before", go, be like the fool who charges forward and learns from the lessons around him. Keeping in mind change is being created so that I am ready to step into a new with an evolved version of myself.

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Dear Mr Patrisse Cullors,
I am writing to express my understanding about the Attempted murder of Jacob Blake.

"On Sunday, August 23, Jacob Blake, was shot in the back seven times in front of his three children, by police officers in Kenosha, WI while attempting to enter his car."

By this statement if one does not feel OUTRAGED by the actions of others, they  are clearly NOT PAYING ATTENTION. Many people of color live with fear because of what they face with individual racism every day around the world.  As we know protest all around the world are still unfolding before my eyes and we must continue to galvanize these tragic moments into collective action. The fight must continue on!

Sincerely,

Ariela Aparicio-Martinez

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Dear Editorial Board,
I am writing to express agreement to your opinion based on the way America could have done better to control the pandemic situation.
As stated, "The Trump administration’s response has been disjointed and often contradictory, indifferent to science, suffused with politics and eager to hand off responsibility to state leaders." Due to lack of proper leadership to enforce the pandemic regulations, it has been put off to state leaders. Let me express that some of these state leaders ARE NOT following guidelines and let their state do as they please and reopened stores A WEEK after being in quarantine. Obviously leading their state to have a ruse of cases.

If we do not take the regulations seriously, we can expect cases to grow but even if poor leadership from the higher-ups doesn't stop us from making sure we wear a mask and social distance everyday.

Sincerely,
Ariela Aparicio-Martinez

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Opinion | America Could Control the Pandemic by October. Let's Get to It. (Published 2020)

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The solutions to combating the coronavirus are no mystery. It's time to do this right. The editorial board is a group of opinion journalists whose views are informed by expertise, research, debate and certain longstanding values. It is separate from the newsroom. Six to eight weeks.

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Bright break of the day
A much, beautiful girls  stands
they are my best friends

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"Hard work will not betray  the results" -H.H

Ever since I could remember, my parents always taught me the importance of what it is to work for the things you need but me being young and wild, I never really valued hard work as much.
Slowly over the years I began to notice those around me working so hard as if their life depended on it. Why was that? Working hard it too much work, what if you don't even make it to your goal? What then?But thats when it hit me, it's never always been about the end results but the journey to learning.
Keeping in mind that it's the journey, not always the end gave me a sense of appreciation towards the people I've met. There is a reason why we meet them. Learning pain, happiness, distress, or even confusion. Everyone has a purpose whether its ying or yang, they are present in our life so that we could learn from them. Whether it's written within the stars or just written in the books.

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Whose freedom is that? I think I know.
Its owner is quite happy though.
Full of joy like a vivid rainbow,
I watch her laugh. I cry hello.

She loves her friends who make her shake,
And laughs until her belly aches.
The only other sound's the break,
Of distant waves and birds awake.

Freedom is happiness, lively and deep,
But she has promises to keep,
After fun and games she wants to sleep.
Sweet dreams come to her deep.

She rises from her gentle bed,
With thoughts of friends in her head,
She eats her jam with lots of bread.
Ready for the day ahead.