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To be honest, I can say I am in the middle, mostly like a 50/50, that I am in team Chris. I have many dislike and likes about Chris McCandless. But first I want to talk about the positive side of Chris and why I can agree with what he did.

What Chris did leaving or disappearing from his family was hard but at the same time if you think about it some times you can't even depend on your own family. From personal experiences, family some times are just problems and once you are involved in, it brings down the family making them break up and going on their own way. And I understand that Chris's father was cheating with both sides of the family and for Chris it was to much, since he could of saw his dad as an inspiration to his life. And discovering out of the blues and telling to keeping it a secret from other people he loves could be hard. Another thing that amazes me that Chris did was following his goals/dreams. Not a lot of people have the courage to from their dreams/goals. Many are too scare or just don't believe they can do it. But Chris really proof that as long as you believe and have a passion about you goals/dreams then you can achieve it. Like in this example, Chris wanted to go to the wild in Alaska. Another thing that I admire from Chris is that money wasn't important to him and that he liked to helped others. There was chapter in the book that talked about how Chris would go to a bad, poor town and he would buy food and give them out to people who needed it. But that was some of the thing that Chris did on his time. Another was before starting his adventure to Alaska he donated his college fund money to OXFAM which helps give people food. And when he abandoned his car and burned money, ID, and personal items made me realized that he wasn't joking about starting a new life in the wild.

I think the only thing I dislike about is how he never said a goodbye to his family before entering Alaska or how he didn't take a map with him in his Alaska trail. I feel that he should of called his parents as the last guy who dropped Chris into this wild Alaska trip named Gaylord Stuckey. Because you will never know when it can be your last day on earth. Overall, I can agree that Chris lived his life as he wanted. And I feel that people should see that, that no matter if you are too scare, don' have the money, or just making excuses then at least learn and live your life. Just like Chris cause you will never know what will happen it could make you feel something good.
#RIPChris #LiveyourLife #50/50

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Traveling, meeting new people, and learning things is me....

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My dream/goal is to travel the world, learn new things along the way and meet new people. Ever since I was a little kid I can remember that I always wanted to travel the world and see what was out there. And when I mean to get out there is to get out of my hometown and see what opportunities are out there waiting for me. I always wanted to meet new people from different background and culture. It just seems interesting to me that many people out there in the world share many similar stories and others different stories which helps me learn for the better about life. Along the way while traveling I would like to learn new things, like for example to cook, how to do artisan work, or even learn a new language.

By far, I visited some place not all over the world but I visited Las Vegas, Palm Springs,  and some places in Mexico. But I am planning this summer to travel to Mexico and make family trips to go to the beaches in Mexico, visit famous temples or churches, and do fun and amazing activities. But overall, I would like to visit to different countries in Asia then go to Europe and lastly all over South America. But first I am going to college but at the same time I am going to work and save up for every summer I can go an travel around the world. But also meet new people along the way and maybe they can help travel to their country.

#AroundTheWorld #Let'smakenewfriends #Let'sconnectwiththeworld

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Summary:So when reading the afterword of the Into the Wild story, we got to really know what actually killed Chris. After Chris living(p.1) for 113 days out in the wild Jon the author of the story decided to investigate that he didn't just died of starvation(p.1) but something happened. After 23 years(p.2) later Jon still thought that the seeds(p.3)still had something to do with Chris death. After researching and finding out what the seeds contain it was a indeed truth that it contain some lethal(p.5) in the potato plant seeds. But what Chris didn't know is that he couldn't eat the seeds but some how some people believe that if Chris knew then he would of survived(p.17)

Analysis: After reading the Afterword of Into the Wild I got to learn that Jon took his time to really be positive that the potato plant contain some poisions. Plus this helped other who also want to go to the wild that to be careful of these seeds since they contain some lethal that can cause death.
#Chrislivesforever #Wildplantsaredanger #Becarefulofwhatyoueat

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Summary: In the epilogue, we get to learn that after a year later Chris's parents went to Alaska, Fairbanks to visit the bus where Chris spend his time in the wild. Billie, Chris's mother wanted to hike the trail that Chris took but the condition of the river weren't good So they passed(pg.201) by on helicopter(pg.201). As they landed where the bus was Billie went inside the bus and they saw some of Chris clothes that still smell(pg.202) like him. At the end Billie and Walt decorated the place as a memorial to Chris and Billie left Chris Bible that she has used and hasn't prayed(pg.202) since. The the left the place and everything was gone
(pg.203) for them.

Analysis: After reading this chapter of the story, we get to learn more of a year later that Chris parents are hurt by the surprise death of Chris. When they visited the place Chris's parents could understand how lovely and beautiful the place was and the reason why Chris wanted to come here in the first place. But they both know nothing can be fixed and that there is pain that is never going to leave them alone in there lives.
#painisforever #Chrisiswithus #Praywithus

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Summary: In chapter 18, The Stampede Trail we get to finally learn how Chris died in the wilderness. Chris started to lose calories(pg.188). He got hungry(pg.189) so much. First they think what killed Chris was some potato seeds(pg.190) from Carthage. The second thing that kills Chris is this wild potato(pg.190) plant since there is a poisionous(pg.191) part. The last(pg.199) thing was people said that Chris didn't learn anything to survive and that Chris shouldn't gone to the wild, and that he should first learned the basic to survive.

Analysis: After reading the last chapter of the book we got to learn that two most important things that killed Chris were two different plant seeds that Chris didn't learn how to eat properly. And many people said that Chris didn't know anything about surviving in the wild. But I feel that people are kind of right that Chris didn't know how to survive in the wild and should of learn more. But at the same time he had the curious and still went for it.
#Wildplants #Seedsshouldbeeatenproperly #Wildishard

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Summary: In this chapter,17, The Stampede Trail, is that we get to learn more about what Chris could have done differently. And the author Jon and his other three friends went on this journey to find out where Chris stayed and what they could possible find from this story of Chris McCandless. So first Jon had cross(pg.173) the water(pg.173) to get to where the bus(pg.173) was where Chris stayed in his adventure in the wild.One way that Chris could still be alive was if Chris had a map(pg.173). But Chris was old school and decided to see what his adventure took him on. If Chris had a map he would of know that there was a basket(pg.174) that would take his across the river. Then when Jon and his three other friends made it to the bus they felt a little uncomfortable(pg.179) and really thought that it was a misfortune(pg.185) that Chris lost his life like this.

Analysis: After reading Chapter 17, I can agree with the author and his friends because Chris could of kept a map for an in case something like this could happen. But Chris was old school and wanted to be lead away from what the wild could surprise him for. And the part where they accused him of breaking into the cabins wasn't Chris since he didn't have a map plus he could of have food and wouldn't die.
#MAP #Cabinfalse #misfortune

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Summary: So in chapter 16, we get to learn about Chris's joureny when arrived in Alaska. So Chris got a ride(pg.158) from a guy named Stuckey. And Chris was going to spend the summer(pg.159) all alone(pg.159). He and Stuckey became good friends. When Stuckey dropped Chris at Alaska University he told Chris to call(pg.160) his parents to them where he was and that he was doing good. Chris walked and started his journey into the wild. Then he found a bus(pg.165) where he stayed and had hunting(pg.166) days. But then after being in a long time in the wild, Chris realized he wanted to go back to civilization(pg.168) but there was a problem that he had to risk(pg.170).

Analysis: After reading this chapter, I got to understand that Chris didn't want to call his parent for the last time. But at the same time it taught Chris difficult challenges in the wild. Like when it came to hunting and he realized he wanted to come back home. But sometimes things don't go as planned and Chris found a problem that the river water was too deep.
#AlaskaUniversity #LastCall #GoingHome

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Summary: In this Chapter, 15, The Stikine Ice Cap is like the contiunes of chapter 14. Where the author of the story Jon Krakauer continues his adventures trying to climb the Devil Thumb. Jon would say that hours(pg.146) would pass and the weather(pg.146) and snow(pg.146) came that he couldn't go climb Devil Thumb. One day he decided to smoked(pg.146) a joint and he got high and then he got very hungry and he threw his match on the trash and burned half of his tent that his father gave him. And this part is where we get to know more about how Jon and his relationship with his father and how he can relate to Chris. Basically Jon's father wanted him to excel(pg.148) and meet his expectations of Jon to be a doctor and go to Harvard. But then later on Jon Father name Lewis had pain(pg.149) and became a drug addicted. He even tried to commit suicide(pg.149) in front of his children's. But at the end in his last attempt to climb Devil Thumb he actually achieve(pg.152) his goal of reaching to the top and feeling great about himself.

Analysis: After reading chapter 15, I got to understand why the author Jon Krakauer decided to write Chris. Because they both share similar things in life. Like not having a very good relationship with their fathers and makes them distance from there family. Another thing is that they both have that desire to have an adventure and feel that freedom of being men.
#FatherandSonrelationship #DEVILTHUMBALASKA #Notodrugs

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Summary: In chapter 14, The Stikine Ice Cap, we got to learn from the perspective of the author Jon Krakauer. It was an unplanned(pg.134) trip to go to Alaska and Jon tries to go mountain climbing(pg.134). When Jon arrived there were a lot of glacier(pg.135)and he went alone(pg.135) on this trip to climb the Devil Thumb. Jon was going to try to climb but it took him days to try since the weather(pg.137) wasn't really for climbing.

Analysis: In Chapter 14, Jon talks about his whole adventure trying to climb the Devil Thumb and how it was difficult for Jon. It took him days to do since the weather wasn't in good condition to climb. And it was a very difficult adventure.
#MountainClimbing #Hardtimes #Snowstorms

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Summary: In this chapter 13, Virginia Beach, we got to know a little bit more about Carine McCandless and how she keeps photographs(pg.127) of her brother Chris when he was in high school and seven years-old. Then she talked about how Chris wanted to take Buck their dog with him on his trip but couldn't since Buck was recovering(pg.128) after being hit by a car. But Carine relationship(pg.129) with her parents has become good by far. When Carine heard that Chris died by her husband Fish who got a called(pg.130) from Sam, Carine couldn't stop crying(pg.129). Lastly Carine flew out to Alaska to get Chris's ashes(pg.131) and bring them back home.

Analysis: After reading chapter 13, I learned that everything changed for Carine and her family. She notice that she kept working and making a business just like her parents. But Carine misses and still loves her brother and it still somewhat hurts knowing he is no longer here with her. But we also got to learn something interesting about Buck there family dog that Chris loved so much. That Chris was planning to take Buck with him on his adventure. To be honest if Chris took Buck with him then things would of been different and Chris wouldn't of died.
#CarineMcCandlesslive #Imissyou #Ashestorememberyou

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Summary: In this chapter, 12 Annandale, we get to learn the truth behind why Chris distance himself from his family and from everybody else. But the relationship between Chris and his dad was okay until he graduated(pg.117). When Chris had some drinks(pg.118) and got very emotional(pg.118) with his dad. One day Chris decided to go on a trip for the first time, to Texas and through New Mexico. But when he came back he lost weight(pg.118) that Billie his mother started to worry a lot and made his a lot of meal to gain some of that weight back. But later on as he enrolled to Emory college he started to have a clean-cut(pg.119) look since he kept a long bread and his long hair for a while. But then one day Chris traveled to El Segundo, California that his father was having a family and cheating on both of his family at the same time. Chris became angry and lies(pg.121) were being made. And that day and on it made Chris distance himself from his family because he felt betrayal from his father decision.

Analysis: After reading chapter 12, I can finally understand why Chris decided to distance himself from his family but at the same time who shouldn't of acted this way to some people. Like his mother and sister, who were also part of his father betrayal. He should of found some comfort or support within his sister mostly since they were very close with each other.
#Riskarerisk #Truthtohurt #Self-growth/understanding

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Summary: In chapter 11, Chesapeake Beach was started as talking about Chris parents. First they talk about Chris's father, who they interviewed him while he studied a sailboat(pg.104). He used to walk for NASA and had a marriage(pg.106) with other kids. An interesting fact was that Chris used to play different insturments and he used to listen write jazz(pg.105) music. Growing up Chris, when he was in high school he would go to the poorest town and would give out money(pg.107) and food. Everybody knew Chris as a fearless(pg.109) and spirit(pg.112) person that hated being rich.

Analysis: I never knew that this would be Chris. Chris was different from any other rich kid. He was embressed by his parents money. But on the other side he was so kind and helped out other who actually needed the money or the help. But knowing how Chris grew up really surprised me that he was a fearless person and loved taking adventures.
#PROUDNASADAD #Chris'smoney #wanderlustperson

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Summary: So in chapter 10, Fairbanks, it starts off with a news(pg.99) article that states the death of Chris and how it was still unknown to who was this young men. One thing they did mention was that Chris was wearing a sweatshirt (pg.99) that had the logo of Santa Barbara. One thing they could find to know who the guy was they roll out the film(pg.99) to see if it was Chris. Another thing is that they try to find out it was Chris there were false(pg.100) information along the way. Lastly, after getting more information they went to the phonebook(pg.101) where they found somewhere who was related to Chris which was Sam. Then Sam went to Fairbank to make sure it was Chris body and he confirmed that it was and now he had to fly to Maryland to tell his parents that Chris is dead(pg.102).

Analysis: Although chapter 10 is short, we got to understand that when they first discover the death of Chris it was still unknown who the body was. It had taught me that the technology back then to investigate missing people and doing autopsy was so different from today. But it was kind of sad to know that some of the investigator didn't believe in some of the people who called for information of knowing who the body of the young men was. But at the end of the chapter it was sad when Sam had to tell Chris parents that Chris was found dead in Alaska.
#Fairbanktroopers #Newsof90s #BringBackPhoneBooks

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Humans will never understand other humans...

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Summary: So in chapter 9, Davis Gulch, We start with a letter from Everett Ruess. Then we get to know a place called Davis Gulch where there is  flows (pg.88) of stream(pg.88). Then it talks about the symbols (pg. 89) with another name he decided Nemo which he craved into a rock like NEMO 1934. Then we get to know more about the life of Everett life like where he was born and his family and his education. Another thing we know is that Everett liked to disappeared(pg.89) and that his family was a nomadic(pg.89). Lastly, Everett like to live his life on backpack(pg.90) and he always dreamed big.

Analysis: After reading chapter 9, I got to know that their has been in the past people just like Chris. I feel that people like Chris never get what is their limit until there are in there destination is there. I don't get why people like Chris have a hard time getting along with people for a while and then they runaway. But overall, I think this chapter helped me understand that Chris wasn't the only one who did this but many people have like in chapter 8.
#NEMOlives #StreamofflowsinDavisGulch #Nobodywilleverknow

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Summary: So in chapter 8, Alaska we learn that mail(pg.70)was sent to the article Outside. Mostly negative(pg.71) letters about Chris. The criticism(pg.71) of how selfish Chris was to disappear from his family and just thinking about Alaska. But in this chapter they share three or four other stories about people just like Chris who decided to go to the wilderness(pg.71).Many of these people all went to Alaska to see mountains(pg.79)., nature, and to learn and experience life.

Analysis: To be honest this something I want to do in my life. I would like to have a escape and experience life. I understand the message these guys were trying to find and that was a place where it was different out of the normal life that everybody follows to live.
#Alaskaiswild #Messagetotheworld #Livinglifetothefullest

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Summary: Chris decided to go back to Carthage and stay his life again as he did in the beginning. It was a frosty(pg.62) Carthage month and cold. Then we learned that Chris isn't street-smart but he is a book-smart. He didn't know the most thing to do in life. Many he known him would say that he would eat a lot of rice(pg.63). People who have met Chris would say that he wanted to form a family(pg.63).Chris never dated girls(pg.65) and never had sex(pg.66). Much show us that Chris was a different type of person.

Analysis: In this chapter we got to learned more about Chris personal life in Carthage and how he lived there. Honestly I am surprised that Chris never went on a date in his life. It seems to me that he was so focus to reach his goals and dreams that dating and sex wasn't his plans at all. Which I can agree with him at this point about life.
#Carthagehomeagain #Goalsaredreams #Singleforlife

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Summary: In chapter 6, Anza-Borrego, we begin with a letter(pg.48) that a person wrote to a magazine(pg.48) editor that he know Chris.His name was Franz and he met Chris went to Anza-Borrego which is near Palm Springs. Where Chris lived it was a community(pg.50) of hippies and people who live in tent house and is really somewhat abandon. Afterwards this chapter talks about Franz live and how he was married and had one child, and was in the milltary then he lost his wife and son in a car accident. And he fell in love with Chris that he wanted to adopt him as his son. But Chris didn't say anything afterwards. Then he and Franz created a belt(pg.51) that still exists today. Then one day Chris decide to go back to Idaho and Franza takes him to Coloradro where he got a video camera(pg.54) and films where Chris and him were enjoying fun moments.

Analysis: In this chapter I felt that it was so sad that Chris didn't want to be part of Franz family life. And then the letter that he wrote to Franz made me realize that he is a selfish person and that he doesn't care about others people feelings and just only cares that he run away from his family and make a live he always wanted. Maybe if he was part of Franz life it would been different for him.
#Hippiescommunity #ForFamily #Beltofmemories

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Desert and Casinos living from the beginning...

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Summary: In chapter 5, Bullhead City, Chris decided to stay in the desert landscape (pg.39) again and this time in Bullhead City, Arizona he decided to stay here for a while. While being here in Bullhead City, he decided to work at a McDonalds were he got paid the minimum wage salary. Many of his coworkers said that Chris was weird and different. That he would even take a bath(pg.41) either. They even said that he didn't like to wear sock(pg.40) but he had to eventually when he had to work. Then he saw the couple he met when going up to Oregon Jan and Bob. Jan decided to talk(pg.44) to Chris about his family but as always Chris runs away. At the end Chris decided to leave and head to the North so Jan decided to give Chris some gifts including some knives(pg.46) for his survival but Chris left and so did he leave the items in the back of Jan cars.

Analysis: It amazes me that Chris used to live in Bullhead City and even worked in a nearby McDonald's in that town. I been to Bullhead City a couple of times in my life and let me tell you it is very beautiful. But is sometimes too hot to be there. But as always Chris leaves everything that people give him. I feel that Chris doesn't understand the meaning of helping and supporting others.
#BullheadCityBorder #McDonald'sImloveit #Northtosurvive

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Summary: In chapter 4, Detritial Wash, it starts off with a brief description of the desert(pg.25)and it wild life. Chris drove his car out and left in the middle of nowhere and abandon his car. And that is where he burn his identity and started his new journey of live. But then one day some ranger(pg.28) discover the car of Chris thinking that the car could have drug(pg.27). Before the rangers found Chris car there was this rain(pg.28) storm and flooded everything. But the rangers decided to use the car as to investigate people. Then he met some people that were going up to Oregon where they describe that he was picking up berries(pg.30).

Analysis: After reading chapter 4 of this story, I was shocked that Chris decided to abandon his car in the middle of the desert. Another thing that shocked me was that he burn his social security and money and other important documents that were related to his identity. But at the same it seem like something different and something easy if you want to start a new life. But at least the car that Chris used to have was thrown away but was used for a good cause that Chris doesn't really like.
#Carabandondesert #Berrieshunting #Thestartofsomethingnew

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Summary: So in chapter 3, Carthage, Chris goes off to Carthage, South Dakota. Where excitement(pg.15) begins in a new destination for Chris's life. Chris fell in love with this new town of Carthage and admires the small town. As Chris stays here in Carthage he manages to become a worker(pg.17). There he met Westerberg and became very good friends with him. Afterwards we get to learn a little bit of Chris personal life. Like how he comes from wealthy parents. Like his dad is an eminent aerospace engineer and later made a business. Chris went to college(pg.20)which later graduated and donate all his money to OXFAM America a charity and then this was the last(pg.22) time he saw his parents. The last thing that Chris left his parents was a note (pg.21) which had his final copy of his transcript and just wrote a hi and a thank you to his parents about the card they send him.

Analysis: Reading chapter 3, has shown how Chris really feels about his life and the decisions he has made. So at the beginning I like how he expresses the way he feel about living in Carthage and meeting Westerberg. And sharing a friendship. But towards the end of this chapter it talked about the real Chris, and how he grew in a wealthy family and it helped us understand the reason why he decided to disappear from his family.

#LastNote #OXFAMAmerica #WesterbergfromCarthage

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Summary: In chapter 2, The Stampede Trail it begins with the geography history of Alaska and its wilderness(pg.10). Then they talk about the dead(pg.13) body(pg.13) of Chris. The people who found Chris body were on a ATV(pg.13). The last thing that Chris left was an SOS note(pg.14) and photos.

Analysis: In this chapter I felt that it was sad and somewhat tramatic to discover a dead body inside an abandon bus. I feel that Chris death came to an end to soon. I feel that Chris  should of done something else, like move forward in his jounrey.
#RIPChrisMcCandless #AbandonbusinAlaska #Moveoninlife

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Summary: In chapter one of the story we start off with Jim Gallien saw a hitchhiker(pg.3) name Alex a.k.a Chris. Then Gallien talks to Chris about where he is heading too. Chris say that he is going to Alaska and showed him a magazine(pg.4) about Alaska. Gallien was concerned that Chris wouldn't have enough food to eat but Chris said that he have a 10 pound bag of rice(pg.5).Then Chris expresses himself about not having a hunting license(pg.6). Lastly he help Chris a bit with food(pg.7).

Analysis: To be honest in my opinion I think that it start off well. I like how it starts with Chris giving himself a new name Alex. And how he starts as a normal hitchhiker trying to find a something that is far from him to reach.
#Hitchhikeraround #Foodislife #Idoexpressmyself

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I can say that I have always love nature and being in the outdoors. Being out in nature has taught me a lot of things and has also made me realize the importance of discovering new places and activities. The reason I can say I love being in nature has to be thanks to my grandpa. Since I was a little kid I can remember that my grandpa would always take me outside and we would sit down and watch the birds pass by. Or even just talk about life. My grandpa told me a lot of stories about Mexico, mostly the countryside. He would tell me about growing crops, horses, and to live happy. When I got the opportunity to go visit Mexico, I was in love. I was in love with the way how the landscape of different ranch looked like. In this image, I took this past summer where me and my whole family decided to have a picnic in one of my uncle's lands. I remember this day as if it was yesterday, we all went to cut corn from the crops, we made a BBQ and just admire life. Honestly, I can wait to learn how to ride a horse and build a home of my in the countryside just like my grandpa. But most important I can't wait to breath again in nature.