Respond to each journal in class in at least 5 sentences and to another student's post in 3. ~The Last Beekeeper~ by rebecca force

Class Journal Assignment - 2: Have you ever considered what life would be like without bees? Research two facts about the extinction of bees. Then explain the facts in your own words. Why are the facts important?

2024-08-30 18:01:13 UTC

Many plants would die if bees were to go extinct. Next, many foods would become endangered, and then go extinct as well. Consequently, I would no longer be able to eat some of my favorite fruits and vegetables. Plus, I love to drink tea. I drink several cups of hot tea every day, but without the bees, where would I get my tea leaves? And what about chocolate? Save the bees! This is important!

Journal 1 9-3-2024

2024-09-03 22:37:18 UTC

If I were to meet someone for the first time, the 5 questions I would ask them to tell me about themselves would be.

If you could choose one point of time in your life future or past what time would you go to?

Are you proud of what you have accomplished in life so far?

What is your favorite memory of when you were most proud of yourself?

Who is your biggest inspiration in life? And why?

What activities or hobbies help you stay happy and motivated with things?

Journal 1 by Dominic 9/4/24

2024-09-03 22:37:58 UTC

If I had to interview or meet someone for the first time who I wanted to know more about I would ask them 5 simple questions.

What is your name?

Where are you from?

What is a favorite hobby you might attend to or enjoy doing in your free time?

Have you had any life goals you wanted to achieve or had already achieved?

What might you look forward to in the future to come?

If you were to meet someone for the first time, what are 5 questions you could ask them that would tell you about who they are? Where are you from? What are your goals/plans in life? What do you do for a living? What do you like to do in your free time? What are you most proud of about yourself?

2024-09-03 22:39:15 UTC

Journal 1 By Ashley Herring

Journal 1 by Alexis- 9/3/2024

2024-09-03 22:40:03 UTC

If I were to meet someone for the first time, I would ask these 5 questions to get know who they are.

What's your name?

What's your favorite childhood memory?

What are your hobbies/favorite things to do in your free time?

Who is your role model in life and why?

Are you religious at all?

Journal 1 by Aiden at 9/3/24

2024-09-03 23:44:17 UTC

If I had to ask someone 5 questions that would tell me something about themselves, I would ask:

1) What are some your interests?

2) If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?

3) Let's say you had an ability, what would it be?

4) what is one of the harder challenges that you've had to deal with?

5) What is the most important value to you?

Journal 1 by Yadiel at 9/4/24

2024-09-05 00:56:34 UTC

If I meet someone for the first time, the first 5 questions I would ask them would be:

If you could be any animal in the world, what would you be?

What is your favorite cartoon growing up as a kid?

If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?

What makes you, you?

What is your greatest goal in life and what made you want to strive for that goal?

Journal 1 Ashley Westerman 09/4/24

2024-09-05 14:06:36 UTC

If I were to meet someone for the first time, the 5 questions I would ask them to tell me about themselves would be.

If I give you the aux cord in my car what Pandora station would you put on?

What is your biggest inspiration in life this far?

If you could have dinner with any celebrity who would it be and why?

What is your favorite things to do in your free time?

What is your favorite sport to watch and favorite team ?

JOURNAL 2 - 9/5/2024

2024-09-05 22:32:06 UTC

Here are a couple of interesting facts that I learned by reading the article. Without bees, farmers will struggle to keep animals and crops alive. Also without the bees pollinating and keeping crops strong, it can cause a domino effect leading to low-cost production in crops that would cause starvation and lack of nutrition problems for humans. These facts matter because it is the future of humans, we are not realizing this is causing more harm than good and we are the ones who can do something about it. I find it important because I do not want to see a whole colony of insects taken down by humans; it's disappointing and sad.

Journal 2 by Dominic 9/5/24

2024-09-05 22:32:21 UTC

If life ever came to bees being extinct it would affect farmers business and the health of humans as we know it. First off, bees affect farmers because they pollenate crops that they sell, and these crops are also used to feed farm cattle and other animals the farm may have. Another reason is the health of humans. This would be affected because without crops humans would have to eat poorly with processed foods causing and significant increase in very poor physical health. Overall, bees being extinct would destroy human life and cause a worldwide issue.

Journal 2 by Alexis- 9/5/2024

2024-09-05 22:35:20 UTC

Here are a couple interesting facts and why they matter. Farmers and beekeepers will go out of business if there is a reduction of pollination. This matters because we need that pollination to produce the fruits and vegetables on the farm and so that farmers or beekeepers won't lose their jobs. Also, if we continue to lose honeybees, there will be an increase in the purchase of junk foods because there will be an increase in prices of fruits and vegetables. In conclusion, we need bees in order for our farms to stay in business to continue growing our fresh fruits and vegetables.

Journal 2 by Robert Blair (09/5/24)

rblair3_1 — 2024-09-05 22:38:08 UTC

Majority of the world's agriculture is highly dependent of the existence of bees. If there are no bees to pollinate crops, it will collapse the economy for a while until it stabilizes or people come up with an effective enough solution to pollinate their crops, such as using other animals or doing it manually.

Other farm animals with also feel the pressure of the decline of foods. Therefore, a lot of wild animals will have less options for food, places to build homes, and less places to hide from predators, so many animals will become endangered or extinct with the bees.

How the extinction of Bees should worry you about the Earth's future

2024-09-05 22:38:10 UTC

The extinction of bees poses a significant threat to Earth's ecosystems, as these pollinators play an important role in the reproduction of many plant species, including fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Their decline would lead to reduced plant diversity, impacting various animals that rely on these plants for food and habitat. Additionally, many crops that depend on bees for pollination could suffer drastically, resulting in food shortages and increased prices. This disruption in food supply would further affect the entire food chain, leading to declines in populations of herbivores and, consequently, their predators. Ultimately, the loss of bees threatens not just biodiversity but also the stability of ecosystems and human food security.

Journal 2 by Shyla’Rain Banks 9/5/24

2024-09-05 22:38:55 UTC

A few interesting facts I learned from reading this article is the drastic chain reaction of the lack of pollination in fruits, vegetables and nuts, which will cause skyrocketing prices. Bees matter a lot to our world because they help with the fruits and vegetables that not only humans eat but livestock eat too on a daily basis. Without the bees helping with the vegetables livestock needs to grow healthy, they will also slowly become extinct. Bees matter to me because they help us with the food we consume to keep ourselves fit and healthy. Without it the concern to diabetes and death of cardiac arrest will rise, lack of vitamins in our system that will slowly cause physical problems in the near future for us and the next generation.

Journal 2 by Yadiel - 9/5/24

2024-09-05 22:39:38 UTC

An interesting fact that I have learned is that if bees die, the cost of produce will increase and in turn people will turn to cheaper alternatives such as junk food. This is bad because this will cause health issues but there are also more consequences too, such as there being less foods to feed the animals and a reduction of meat based products leading to no produce or meat. This in turn leads to starvation of entire cities and even states. These facts are important because without bees human civilization would lead itself to ruin.

Journal 2 (James Martha) 9/5/24

jmartha — 2024-09-05 23:40:13 UTC

An few interesting facts I learned from the article are that if honeybee's were to go extinct , many farmers and every single beekeeper would go out of business. Honeybee's matter to the pollination and growth of plants worldwide and without them the nutrition of these plants would decrease. If there isn't much pollination going around, prices of fruits and vegetables would go up since keeping them in good shape would be more difficult. With said plants going up in price, many people would begin to lose nutrition in their diet as they would have to resort to cheaper foods such as junk food. Eventually, people would die and starve of malnutrition due to the lack of food and the lack of healthy food.

Journal 2: Ashley Westerman 09/5/24

2024-09-06 01:45:51 UTC

This article really opened my eyes about how important bees are to us humans. I think about bees and think "oh no" I don't want to get stung, I am now more knowledgeable on how important they are.

1) Farmers would go out of business if there was a reduction of pollination and that's a huge issue. Farmers need to support themselves, a family & make a living.

2) Secondly, prices in vegetables and fruits would increase and lets be honest they are already expensive enough. That's why people have a hard time eating healthy as it is. Junk food would be purchased even more and that is not good for our health.

3) This could lead to death due to malnutrition and starvation, very sad.

SAVE THE BEES

Journal 2 by Aiden Phillips at 9/5/24

2024-09-06 02:29:14 UTC

Bees are very helpful to our economy as they help pollinate plants, which helps to spread them around and make more plants. However, what would happen if the very bees that we rely on were to disappear? I can answer this question by giving some interesting facts that I learned from an article. First off, the beekeepers would be out of business, as there would be no bees to keep, this would also put farmers into a bit of trouble since their plants would eventually die out, putting them out of a job. As the amount of food sources decline, the prices of said would skyrocket to unaffordable amounts for the working class, this would affect a lot of people's health since they would be forced to consume more unhealthy foods to satisfy their hunger. I hope that this helps you to care for the bees we see around us on the daily.

Journal 2 Ashley Herring

2024-09-10 17:55:33 UTC

I learned a few interesting things in this article. I never knew how important bees are to humans.

First famers and beekeepers would go out of business if there was a reduction of pollination. In which this is important because then they would be without work and probably won't be able to take care of themselves or family. This matters because without the pollination the fruits, nuts and vegetables would start to die. Which is bad because some animals rely on these plants for food.

It would also increase the cost of other foods making it hard for people to eat healthy which is bad for our health. So, people will depend on more junk food. Which eventually could cause death due to malnutrition and starvation.

2024-09-12 21:37:01 UTC

Journal 3 Ashley Westerman

I personally think that if people were to think of bees as the sound of music they may have a different feeling towards them. I feel like my whole life I thought of bees as annoying because of course you do not want to get stung by a bee that never feels good. Since I have started the last bee keeper I can say I have a different perspective on bees, I did not have enough knowledge on them to brush them off so easily the way I have in the past. The perspective of thinking about bees like the sound of music changed my mind on how I feel about them.

Journal 3 by Robert Blair (09/12/24)

rblair3_1 — 2024-09-12 21:39:29 UTC

I don't think people should think of bees buzzing as music because most music is a bunch of different sounds coming together to harmonize and come together in unique ways, sometimes going with each other or contracting. Bees on the other hand sound like a bunch of chaos because they aren't really tuned to right note, and even if they were, it would just be constant buzzing with no rhythm. I personally don't mind bees as long as they stay away from me, just like with other bugs, and I don't think Sasha's perspective will really help me. I already know bees kinda make "music" with their environment by how they act in it, but not with their sounds at all.

Journal 3 by Aiden Phillips at 9/12/24

2024-09-12 21:39:35 UTC

I think that we should try to listen for music of sorts in the sound of bees, but I also understand that to many people, they are very annoying and remind us of gnats, mosquitoes and other insects that tend to fly around us. I don't have an issue with bees but whenever I do see one I tend to go on edge a bit until they fly away. I don't think that the perspective of listening for the music of bees to beneficial as I am not usually around them.

Journal 3 by Dominic 9/12/24

2024-09-12 21:40:07 UTC

I don't think people should think of bees as the sounds of music. I do not think bees even sound like a musical sound, but more so sound annoying if anything. I feel annoyed with bees because personally I have too many bees that swarm my driveway in the spring and summer and it's just plain annoying. I don't think if I had thought of bees sounds as music, that it would change my perspective on them. I am just happy that they stopped coming around since I put up new bee traps.

Journal 3 by Yadiel - 9/12/24

2024-09-12 21:40:31 UTC

I think that if people think of the sound of bees as music, they would think differently about them. The reason I think so is because bees are mostly seen in a bad light and are sometimes even hated by people. I feel that bees are beautiful creatures that help keep the world alive. I am allergic to bees, and I still don't think they are bad. I think this perspective would benefit everyone. If more people thought of bees as good, then maybe we can save the bees.

Journal 3 - 9/12/2024

2024-09-12 21:40:57 UTC

Bees do not have the best reputation for being an insect. People find them scary and intimidating but I find them honestly beautiful. I feel like people should try to think the bees sound like music. The reasoning is that it's fascinating that they can even make the sound to let you know they are there and they are ready for action. I've never had a problem with bees and I am pro save the bees. This perspective is beneficial because I do understand the long-term goals if bees no longer exist, and I can share why they are important with others to try our hardest to work on the problem of them dying.

Journal 3 Alexis Medio 9/12/24

2024-09-12 21:42:23 UTC

Do you think people should try to think of the sound of bees as music? Why or why not? How do you feel about bees? Would this perspective benefit you?

I personally do not think that people should try to think of the sound of bees as music because they are very annoying in general and I don't think I could even get over how annoying they are buzzing around me. I feel like I would just swat away a bee just like anyone else would, but I would never have any intentions of killing them. I've realized that we need the bees in order to continue eating what we eat and being healthy. I think this perspective would benefit me in a way by thinking more positively about bees and what they offer.

2024-09-12 21:44:09 UTC

Whether people should consider the sound of bees as music depends on individual perspective and context. If someone finds beauty or rhythm in the sound of bees, it can be meaningful and enriching to them. I feel as though the sound of bees can be cathartic depending on the situation. I don't think we need to be redundant on why bees are important to society, rather on why I like them, the main reason being they produce honey. They can be scary like Yellowjackets and Wasps, but there is some sort of charm with them that brings me to appreciate them as an insect. Finally, The yellow and black combination is cool.

journal 3 kameron jones 9/12/24

2024-09-12 21:47:05 UTC

I think some people should try think of the noise bees make as music because it can help you be calm and people use music to help them in situations. If you think of it as music it helps you not run away from them so they won't chase and you make you more scared. Some people would probably be to scared or irritated by their noise to think of it as music. I don't like bees that much. Every time bees would get near me I would walk away from them. I feel like thinking of the noise they make as music wouldn't benefit me because I still wouldn't get near them and would walk or run away if they came to me.

Journal 3 Ashley Herring

2024-09-12 21:47:41 UTC

It would be great if all people would think of the sound of bees as music but for some that would be a hard thing to do. Some people are scared and the other maybe allergic to them so they would constantly be looking around to try to find it and make sure it doesn't come near them. While on the other hand if you just thought of it as music, you might find it relaxing and calm.

Me personally I don't bees at all because I know at any given moment, they would sting me for no reason at all and that doesn't sit well with me. I still remember my bee sting from when I was 5 years old and let's just say I'm still terrified

So, this perspective would not sit well with me.

Journal 3 by Shyla’Rain Banks 9/12/24

2024-09-12 21:48:20 UTC

I think people should try and consider listening to the sounds of bees as music. Because some people might find that it’s more calming and relaxing as others, Some people can find the sounds of bees therapeutic, it could changed someone’s perspective on things. I like bees because their hard working insects that help us and livestock live long healthy lives. I personally don't think I would benefit much from the sound of music coming from bees. As for me personally, it feels more of overwhelming noise. Though for some people it could be more different.

Journal2 9/14/24

2024-09-14 17:07:04 UTC

I never considered how life would be without bees. I myself have been stung by a bee before not the best feeling, very painful. There are pros and cons of bees for sure. Bees are great for nature issues. Just imagine how the world would be without bees, not the same. Food supply would be different, and prices would be increased. Bees being alive is a good thing even though it doesn't seem that way. Think about it just imagine it being no type of animals would the air be the same ? Bees are a part of the biodiversity on which we all depend on for survival. So with that being said bees affect humans too. They provide high quality food, honey, royal jelly, and other products such ass beeswax, propolis and honey bee venom.

Journal 3 9/14/24

2024-09-14 17:42:09 UTC

If I had to interview or meet someone for the first time who I wanted to know more about what 5 simple questions would I ask him/her? Starting off with asking for their name and if they have children & a family or not. I would secondly ask them what are their goals in life, where do you see yourself in the next 10 years ? How do you handle situations under pressure when you feel like you just cant with so much on your plate? Another thing I would ask is are you happy with they way your life is going at the moment?, or is their some things you wish you could change? lastly asking where are you from ? and if you would want to raise your children in the same place you were raised in ? These are all great questions that would make a interview go very well.

Journal 1 by Nadia

2024-09-16 18:19:40 UTC

If I had the opportunity to ask 5 questions, the first question I would ask is... what do they like to get called? What is their dream job? I would also ask about their family, the way they describe their members talk so much about their personality. If they had live somewhere else than here. The last and more important question is what type of movies they like to watch. Simple questions like this can tell me so much about what this person likes to do on there free time, by themselves, real them.

Journal 2 By Nadia

2024-09-16 18:43:14 UTC

What would happen to our world once bees go extinct? I'm learning how much of an impact this will be for our health, on our food supply. I read that one in every three bites of food consumed around the world depends on pollinators. Without pollination, seeds won't form and all the wild animals that eat those plants would also struggle to find food. Think about that. cows, pigs, and every single animal us human consume would slowly die. if the bee disappeared from the surface of the globe, humanity would have only four years of life left. bees are super important. and we need to realize that soon before our world falls apart.

Journal 3 by Nadia

2024-09-16 19:10:01 UTC

After knowing the importance of bees in our world is important to stop thinking they are here to hurt us. If they're flying next to us, lets appreciate their presence, they are not after us, they are there to help us on our environment that we destroy everyday. This is the only perspective that can help some us to stop fearing them, and their closeness. Lets listen to the meaning behind their bussing, they are alive and we are thanks to them. I have no problem with bees , even tho I had been stung before, I know is not intentionally, they are just animals.

Class Journal Assignment 4 - 9/19

2024-09-19 20:36:33 UTC

Sasha says that it is great to live anonymously. Do you agree with this perspective, or do you think it would be better to be famous? Why or why not? Explain.

Journal 4 by Alexis 9/19/24

2024-09-19 20:45:53 UTC

Sasha says that it is great to live anonymously. Do you agree with this perspective, or do you think it would be better to be famous? Why or why not? Explain.

I agree with Sasha's perspective. It's better to live anonymously rather than living famous because not everyone is in your business and you get to just be yourself at all times without people watching you 24/7.

Journal 4 by Aiden 9/19/24

2024-09-19 20:46:37 UTC

I do agree with Sasha's perspective of living anonymously and do not think being famous would be better. I prefer this because in general, I try to keep to myself, as i can be very self conscious of my actions in public. If I were famous, I would be having people judging my every action and I would prefer to just be hidden away from everything.

journal 4 - 9/19/24 by Dominic

2024-09-19 20:49:09 UTC

Sasha does say that it is great to live anonymously, and I do not agree. I don't agree because everyone needs to have people in their lives to support them. Just being alone doesn't always mean things will be easier since less people are around. Now, if your famous that's a whole other issue because people are constantly watching your every move, and it can become overwhelming. This actually causes famous people to wish they weren't famous at times, but in general I think that people need other people to function properly in everyday life because it can get lonely really fast.

Journal 4 by Yadiel - 9/19/24

2024-09-19 21:01:30 UTC

Sasha says that she would rather live her life anonymously than famous, and I have to agree with her. On the outside people think that famous people or celebrities have it easy, but realistically they are always being stalked and judged for the little things they do. I barely like it when I'm being recorded in a family setting, but to be recorded during your private life all day and every day by people who you don't even know the intentions of, yeah, no thank you.

Journal 4 by Robert Blair (09/19/24)

rblair3_1 — 2024-09-19 21:23:04 UTC

I do think that living anonymously is generally better because it's a lot easier to do what you want and what you enjoy without the worry of people judging you for your every move. Although I do think some fame can be useful in life, depending on your job and your position in life. Like my case, I want to get into video game programming, and when I do publish a game, by myself or a company I work for, I can advertise the game to people who follow me. Also in my opinion, I don't have a high view of people who are considered as celebrities because they seem too distant from the general population. I do enjoy seeing people who appeal to a small group of people though since they actually connect with their audience and feel more down to earth. So, some fame is nice, but too much of it is drowning and corrupting.

Journal 4 - 9/19 by Eric

2024-09-19 21:35:37 UTC

Living anonymously allows individuals to experience life without the constant attention. It reflects a desire for personal freedom, mental health preservation, privacy protection, authentic relationships, and creative exploration. Some people deserve privacy in there lives.

Class Journal Assignment - 3

2024-09-19 21:42:24 UTC

Sasha compares the sound of bees buzzing to music. Do you agree? Why do you think the author made this connection? What is she arguing?

Journal 4 Ashley Herring

2024-09-19 21:46:41 UTC

Sasha states that it's better to live anonymously. Do you agree with this perspective, or do you think it would be better to be famous?

I personally love that perspective. I'm a very private person who likes to stay to myself and only deal with my select few. I love it like that because you stay out of trouble, and everyone is not in your business. Some people think that famous people have it made, but honestly, they go through things just like us were all human. I don't think I could handle that lifestyle. People constantly recording your every move in your life could be overwhelming, and depressing. Even when you want to keep something to yourself you couldn't because it's constant cameras on you.

Journal 4 by Shyla’Rain

2024-09-19 21:53:47 UTC

I think living anonymously is better than living a famous life. It has been told by famous people as well how horrible and stressful a life of a famous person can be; always being under the radar by the public, having to always keep a strict personality that pleases the public, never having privacy by always being surrounded by paparazzi. It’s very overwhelming to a single person to always have to live their life in hiding of the public just to be able to live their own life. There are many big examples of this as with Britney Spears documentary, and the famous 27’s club. I rather live my life exactly how I am now.

2024-09-19 22:03:02 UTC

If I had to choose between living a anonymous life or live a famous life , Id have to choose both. Think about it . Famous life you'd never have to struggle again and can have a wonderful life. Anonymous life its like your hiding in sorrow who wants to live that way I know I wouldn't. Every human always imagined that famous, perfect life. The smell of money printing out everyday. You would have a chef, a maid, a sitter for your children, who wouldn't want that? Either or as I always say there are pros and cons to either answer you decide to go with. Its all up to the life you chose to live! There is no wrong or right answer with this situation!

journal 4 kameron 9/19/24

2024-09-20 03:22:34 UTC

Sasha thinks that living her life anonymously is better than living it famously and I agree with her. If you live a famous life there is a lot of good things that come with it but there is a lot bad things that come with it. You have to be more careful hanging out with people and you don't have that much privacy. Overall it is more stressful and overwhelming than your normal life.

Class Journal Assignment - 1

rebeccaforce55 — 2024-09-20 09:50:37 UTC

If you met someone for the first time, what would be five questions you would ask them?

Journal 4 by Nadia

2024-09-24 21:42:16 UTC

I would prefer living anonymously because I don't want to be known. I like how it is now, have my privacy, on other side, If I become known, and have a lot of people around, they can get me out of any bad situation I am. I would also be recognized but expose, in danger at the same time. it's nice to think becoming famous could be the best thing to happen to us, but also draining and not good for our mental health.

Journal 4 Ashley Westerman

2024-09-25 15:23:03 UTC

If I had to choose between living a anonymous life or a famous life I would personally still choose anonymous.

I always say to my friends and family ugh I wish one of us could do something to become famous so we never have to work again or struggle. I can have all the high maintenance things I want without even thinking twice about it.

That all sounds so wonderful until you watch the news or look on Instagram and see how all the celebrities just want so badly sometimes is NOT to have someone watch every move they make and being judged for it. There is pros & cons to both.

I am happy with my not so perfect anonymous life. If you are who you are people will always know who you are and you can impact someones life without being famous!

Class Journal Assignment - 5

rebeccaforce55 — 2024-09-26 16:12:06 UTC

Why do you think Sasha desires to feel needed so much? Do you feel the same way sometimes? Why or why not? Provide an example.

Class Journal Assignment 1 Frankie C

clemensfrankie — 2024-09-26 16:58:56 UTC

If I was to meet someone for the first time, I would ask these 5 questions to get to know you.

What is your name?

What do you do on your free time?

If you could do anything as a career, what would it be?

What is your current occupation?

What is your best memory?

Class Journal Assignment 4 Frankie C

clemensfrankie — 2024-09-26 19:25:14 UTC

If I had to choose between living an anonymous life or a life of fame, I would choose the anonymous life every time. I completely agree with Sasha's opinion.

I think life would be better this way because of the peace and quietness that it allows. Another reason is the privacy. You are restricted from doing so many things with the life of fame. I'm sure grocery shopping is difficult for lots of famous people. I would rather have a life that only includes family and friends rather than social media.

Class Journal Assignment 5 Frankie C

clemensfrankie — 2024-09-26 19:34:34 UTC

I think that Sasha desires to feel needed due to the lack of attention she had growing up. Between losing her mom to a sickness and her dad getting arrested. She had no one else there for her. Also, she had met some new people in her life and currently that's all she has. I do not feel this way currently, but I have had the same feeling at some points in my life. As a child in elementary school, I remember struggling to make friends. I too had that desire to feel wanted due to the loneliness I was feeling. After a while, I had warmed up to the other kids and the desire to feel wanted was no longer there.

Journal 5 by Robert Blair (09/26/24)

rblair3_1 — 2024-09-26 21:37:32 UTC

I think Sasha wants to feel needed so badly because all throughout her childhood her father needed her to help with caring for the bees and hiding them. She also probably thinks she's in debt to society because she accidentally killed the last bees, so she thinks she has to be of some use in order to be around. I personally don't desire to be needed because I don't expect people to need me in life. Although I do sometimes want people to want me to be around, which I also don't expect from people. I remember something in this mindset was when my sister had her baby shower. I spent the day distancing myself from people and thought that my sister wanted to spend the day with her friends instead of me.

Journal 5 - 9/26/2024

2024-09-26 21:39:43 UTC

I feel like Sasha's desire to feel needed may come from what her childhood was like. Her father was a hard worker and her mom passed on. So I feel like she needs to feel like someone wants her there and wants someone to want her to be around and needed. I feel like sometimes I am needed, definitely when it comes to when someone needs a friend to talk to. I'm a great listener but I always give advice back or give words of encouragement. My needs however differ from what I'm going through at the moment

Journal 5 - 9/26 by Eric

2024-09-26 21:41:46 UTC

Sasha's desire to feel needed stems from a deep sense of connection and purpose. Feeling essential to someone or something provides a sense of worth and belonging. This need for validation can reflect broader human emotions. Many people seek connection to combat feelings of isolation or insignificance. I think it’s common for all of us to feel this way, as the need for belonging is intrinsic to human nature. This need highlights her vulnerability and the human instinct to find meaning in being valued by others, especially when survival feels uncertain. Her journey reflects the deeper emotional struggle of finding one’s place in their world. Such experiences remind us that connection often enhances our sense of identity and fulfillment.

Journal 5 by Dominic Longo

2024-09-26 21:44:41 UTC

I think that Sasha feels so needed all the time because her mom had passed away, her dad is locked up in prison and she doesn't talk to the rest of her family. In my own life I used to feel that way. It is nice to be needed sometimes, but recently being needed so much caused me to not pay attention to the wellbeing of myself. Sometimes I feel I have wasted time being that helpful person to others when I should be focusing and concentrating on myself. Now making some big life changes I still am there for people, but often look to make sure it goes both ways. I like to look at it as one hand washes the other.

Latesha Journal 5

2024-09-26 21:45:16 UTC

I feel as though Sasha for sure feels as though she needs to be needed. The signs are there, the way she is around other people, how genuine she is , I feel as though she loves the feeling of feeling she needs to be needed because it's not something she is really use to. Me myself feel the same. I feel as though everyone needs someone cant be strong and feel so alone forever which i tend to do myself. I always feel like there's so much on me and sometimes I hate that I feel as though i need to be needed, but sometimes I hate it and it becomes a bit overwhelming at times. There is pros and cons to being needed, all about how you look at it as your own person !! Never feel like you need to be needed, not always the best thing.

Journal 5 bt Shyla'Rain Banks

2024-09-26 21:45:34 UTC

I think that Sasha desires to be needed because she lived a good part of her life alone in the state care facility without her mother's or her father's guidance and care. I feel needed a lot in my life because my dad works two jobs, and my mom also works two jobs. I was mostly alone and had to do things myself. An example of my own was when I turned 18; I didn't know what to do with my life or if I was wasting my life doing nothing at 18 and broke down crying. And I had my mom help me calm myself down and reassure me that I still have an entire life to live. And to not worry so much about other people's thoughts or my future.

Journal 5 by Alexis- 9/26/2024

2024-09-26 21:46:21 UTC

I think Sasha desires to feel needed so much because she's lonely and has no one else right now besides the people she's living with. She wants to fit in and feel that she has a family. I feel I am needed a lot as a mom. My son needs me to take care of him and make sure his needs are met.

Class Journal Assignment - 5 By Jaycob

jdaniel2_13 — 2024-09-26 21:46:48 UTC

I believe that Sasha desires to feel needed because her mother passed away and her father was arrested, by these traumatic events happening to her Sasha feels alone.

Also, by killing the last of the bees make her want to be of use in her community, she doesn't want to feel like a burden. I never felt like being needed, I'm a handful myself.

Journal 5 by Yadiel - 9/26/24

2024-09-26 21:48:49 UTC

I think that Sasha desires to feel needed because she has been living alone most of her adult life and even when she was a kid. After her mom died, her father didn't give her much attention. I don't outright desire to be needed. I think everyone wanted to be needed during their childhood and should be, but as adults we should grow to be independent and strong by ourselves. I still need my parents even now, and I thank them for the support they give me even now.

Journal 5 by Aiden - 9/26/24

2024-09-26 21:50:44 UTC

I think that Sasha wants to feel needed because she went so long with people just blaming her for the loss of the the last bees and when she left the state-care facility and changed her name, they seemed to forget about her and she could finally meet people again. I sometimes feel this way due to my low self confidence in myself, I occasionally get the feeling that I need to do more or that I'm not enough.

Journal 6 by Nadia

2024-09-26 21:51:37 UTC

Sasha may be seeking for some type of attention because of the lack of love from her parents. I mean in time wise. it was a long time her mom and dad had been gone, her mother passed away, and his dad has no liberty, it took her happiness away so she grew up trying to ignore that feeling of loneliness, and I don't think is attention she wants, is just comfort and the feeling of being loved. I understand that feeling of loneliness growing up these past years, and I understand that she wants to feel safe, but is never for attention.

journal 5 kameron 9/26/24

2024-09-26 21:52:29 UTC

I think Sasha needs to feel needed so badly is because of her dad. When she was young needed him the most but when he didn't choose her it could of made her want to feel needed so it could replace the feeling of her needing her dad. She could have of the feeling of not wanting to be alone. Ever since her dad left, she had no one else. When she returned to her house it was the first time and met the family she needed for the first time and she hasn't felt that way in a long time.

Sasha wants to feel needed-Jamie Martha

2024-09-27 16:18:33 UTC

I've been thinking about this more today, and I feel like Sasha is in need of a family. She wants to be part of a group of people who depend on each other, care about each other and look out for each other. She feels abandoned in many ways because of her childhood. Everyone wants to be needed and included.

Journal 5 Ashley Westerman

2024-09-28 14:38:26 UTC

I think Sasha desires to feel needed because she lost her mother and feels like she basically lost her father as well due to him being is prison. I think everyone wants to feel like they are needed, wants to be apart of a family. My personal opinion is there is no better feeling than being apart of a family & knowing someone is depending on you.

Journal 5 Ashley Herring

2024-10-01 16:52:00 UTC

Sasha desire to feel needed stems from her not having her parents around. I also wouldn't just say that she feels like she's needed. I personally feel like she's just looking for someone to love her back. She lost her mom so long and ago and then with dad being in jail and her feeling like he chose that instead of being there for her really took a toll on her. I believe everyone wants to feel loved and feel like there special to someone.

Class Journal Assignment -6

rebeccaforce55 — 2024-10-02 18:34:29 UTC

In this part of the book, Millie let's Sasha down, since she trusted Millie and then Millie stole her father's journals. Name a time you trusted someone and they let you down. What happened? How did it make you feel? Explain.

Journal 3-Jamie Martha

2024-10-02 21:05:26 UTC

Sasha compares the sound of bees to music because, not only does her father sate the fact that their hum sound like a certain tone, but because she plays violin, she can relate to the sound of music and to the sound of the different tones that her violin makes that sound like a bee hum. I play violin myself and can relate to this. If you think about it a violin sound like a vibrating sound, just like a bee's sound.

Journal 6 by Aiden at 10/3/24

2024-10-03 20:42:18 UTC

I remember once back in primary school (Jamaica) I had told one of my close friends about a crush that I had in the class, thinking that it wasn't obvious already, he had confirmed with me multiple times that he wouldn't tell anyone about it and so we carried on with our day. You could imagine my shock when 3 days later I get told by another friend that the secret was out. It made me feel like I wasn't sure I could trust anybody with anything anymore and I kind of just emotionally shut everyone except my parents of for awhile.

Journal 6 by Yadiel - 10/3/24

2024-10-03 20:46:42 UTC

There was a time in middle school where I had a group project to do with three others, and each person in the group was assigned things to do. We had a whole week to finish it. I finished my part of the assignment the first two days and asked my other group member if he did his, he answered no and said he would get it done. I saw him online on a game most of the week, and when it came to turning in the assignment, he had nothing to show. It infuriated me and made me not want to talk to him because he ruined my grade on a project.

Journal 6 by Robert Blair (10/03/24)

rblair3_1 — 2024-10-03 21:26:28 UTC

I don't remember a single time that I trusted someone so much that I felt betrayed by them when they broke my trust. I think it is just because it is so difficult for me to trust in the first place, so I expect people to let me down. When I do trust people though it's a lot and I know they won't betray me since they spent such a long time to earn and keep that trust. The only time I would think I got betrayed before was when I was younger, playing video games with my family. Something like Mario party, but in games you expect to be betrayed and it's not as serious as real life.

Journal #6

2024-10-03 21:38:31 UTC

So a time I trusted someone and they let me down is. Me and a friend of mine were having a hard time in our friendship and she had befriended another good friend of mine during this time. While they were friends they both talked about me with each other and both decided to not be my friend and chose not to tell me. This made me feel terrible because I felt like I could trust my friends when I was confiding in them but they later on used it against me. I'm still friends with the one girl she's my best friend actually but that never leaves my mind.

Journal 6 - Dominic Longo

2024-10-03 21:40:29 UTC

I had a terrible experience of this when I first bought my house. If you haven't bought a house yet, you will find that alot of paperwork is involved. Since there is so much paperwork and documents, I had to rely on others such as my realtor, mortgage company etc., to finalize documents as well as my seller's realtor. All went good on my end, but the seller's realtor was caught hiding information and not doing her job when instructed to which almost led to the purchase of my home not finalizing. We trusted this realtor to put the information needed to who she had to do, well she did not. She shut her phone off claimed loss of documents, or said we never sent them through, then making false claims to the bank that owned the property about the home. She basically did anything in her power for us not to be able to purchase the home. Too bad for her my realtor was smarter than her and caught her doing this and reported her to her agency she worked for, which almost cost her career. She thought she could get us to bail from contract to get buyer and sellers commission on the sale since she said she had multiple cash buyers, but we were under contract already. Basically, she let me down by faking being on our side and screwing up my documents I needed to get done turning it into a 7 month wait. Overall, the whole thing was just ridiculous.

Journal 6 by Alexis 10/03/24

2024-10-03 21:44:38 UTC

There was a time back in middle school when I had a big soccer game. I wanted my close family to come support my team and I because it would make me feel loved and supported. My parents said they would both be there to watch me and I was so excited for them to come to my game. Later that day, I got dropped off to my game by my dad and he said he was going back home to pick my mom up. Closer to when my game was about to start, it was just my dad who came and my mom didn't show up because she said she didn't feel like coming anymore. It was always my dad who came to every game no matter what but for once, I also wanted my mom to come and she didn't. That made me feel sad and disappointed because I was looking forward to them both being there to support me.

Journal 6 kameron 10/3/24

2024-10-03 21:45:27 UTC

When I was little I gave my friend my favorite power ranger mask and trusted him to return it but he never did and had let me down. Every time I would wear it around him he would ask me if he could have it. I would usually say no but when he asked me one day I decided to trust him and said yes. When I said yes he was happy and told me he would give it back and wouldn't lose it. After weeks went by he would never mention the mask and told me one day that he had lost it.

Class Journal 6 - 10/3 by Eric

2024-10-03 21:47:20 UTC

I once a had a friend who I told a very personal secret too. Then he told everyone. They thought it was some laughing matter. It felt like I was being tortured. I wouldn't save them if they were set on fire.

Journal 6 Ashley Herring

2024-10-03 21:52:38 UTC

I have been let down when I was younger by my grandpop. I can remember when he would promise that he would come visit and pick me up and would never come. I used to be so upset and angry. So, as I got older, I learned to just always think the worst about any situation so that way I won't feel let down if something doesn't go as planned or if someone didn't stick to their word.

Ashley Westerman Journal #6

2024-10-04 17:34:08 UTC

A time I trusted someone and they let me down was when I was little my mom and dad broke up and my mom left. Me and my brothers and sisters lived with my dad full-time. I felt betrayed by my mom for leaving because every little girl needs her mom growing up to help her through all the changes that are happening.

I was angry and hurt when she left, I was young, looking back at the situation now I understand why she had to do what she did it just did not make sense at the time. I forgave her of course thank goodness because I lost my mom 3 years ago and she was my absolute best friend.

JOURNAL6 .. LATESHA

2024-10-06 01:16:07 UTC

trust.. we all been in a situation where we feel like we can trust someone but was upset when different happened. Unfortunately mines ended in a fight and almost jail. I feel like there are different levels to trust but when its broken to the point you cant trust a person the bad continues after. In my eyes people like this don't deserve your energy or to be in your life. Keep people you can't trust far away from you ,it never ends well remember to always put you FIRST !!

Class Journal 6 Frankie Clemens

2024-10-08 19:45:43 UTC

I can name several times I trusted someone and they let me down. One incident that pops in my head is something that happened last week. Me and my buddies go riding on our dirt bikes every Sunday. One friend said that he would bring gas for the bikes. He no call no showed and we had ran behind on our schedule and ended up not riding. It made me feel frustrated and upset.

Class Journal Assignment - 6

jdaniel2_13 — 2024-10-08 20:52:44 UTC

One time I trusted my friend James; we were really close buds. He would take them blame for me and I will do the same. One time he lied saying this kid name Liam was talking crazy on my name and him, I pressed the kid, and he swore he didn't say nothing about me, and I fought him. Little to my knowledge he was speaking the truth and everybody told me. I got charged with simple assault which was a $200 ticket on my end. I fought James after and never spoke or wanted to him again

Class Journal - 1

jdaniel2_13 — 2024-10-08 21:25:03 UTC

The first five questions I would ask somebody when I meet them would be, what is their name?

Ask them to tell me about themselves.

Where are they from?

Do you know much about New Jersey?

What are your hobbies?

Journal 6-Jamie Martha

2024-10-09 20:00:00 UTC

A couple years ago, my friend, Ryan, who I thought was my best friend since junior high, let me down. We had both been bullied in the past. We stuck together and I always had his back if someone was bothering him. When we got to high school, he turned against me and started making fun of me, like the bullies. I know it was probably because he was trying to belong and not get picked on himself, but I would have never betrayed our friendship that way. He was never really a friend, if it was so easy for him to turn on me. He is in one of my classes this year, but I still refuse to talk to him. I have a new group of friends now, and I believe that they would never betray me in that way. It would take a lot for me to forgive him.

Journal Assignment - 7

rebeccaforce55 — 2024-10-10 18:16:55 UTC

What are you willing to fight for in this world? What is so important to you that you would fight for it? Explain.

Journal 7~ by Alexis 10/10/2024

2024-10-10 21:32:25 UTC

I am willing to fight for my family, no matter the circumstances. Family means everything to me and having them in my life is a true blessing. Not every day is promised, so it's important for me to always tell my family that I love them. I believe with our faith in Jesus, my family and I can and will overcome anything that we face, and we will always have each other to lean on.

Journal Assignment - 7

jdaniel2_13 — 2024-10-10 21:34:45 UTC

The two things I would absolutely die for fighting is protecting my mother and my future. My mother was the only family I have in life, the one that pushed me to do great and the only one who was there for me. I would fight for my future because I want to make my mother proud and have something left for my community.

Journal 7 - Aiden at 10/10/24

2024-10-10 21:35:28 UTC

I know that this response is incredibly cliché but I don't think there is much that I would fight for except for my close friends and family, since they are the ones that I am closest to.

Journal 7 Latesha Bell

2024-10-10 21:36:25 UTC

My 3 sons are the most important thing to me in life. I became a mother in 2010, so over them I'm willing to go to prison if I have to , everything has been good so far lol. As I always say a family that prays together , stays together. Family comes first so they should always be your first option when it comes to anything that has to do with your life. They came from me, they are a part of me boy version , that's what makes it so easy to fight for them, because they are a part of you. There is honestly no other option, you have to have kids to understand the point I'm trying to make. Fight for who would fight for you !

Journal 7 by Yadiel - 10/10/24

2024-10-10 21:38:01 UTC

I am willing to fight for my parents and siblings. I believe that family is the most important thing in the world. They help you through hardships and deal with all the bull that you're up to. How could you not be willing to fight for someone who went through so much to raise you.

Journal 7 - 10/10 by Eric

2024-10-10 21:39:34 UTC

What am I willing to fight for? Peace is one on top of my head. Fighting for world peace requires promoting dialogue, understanding, and cooperation among diverse groups. This can be achieved through education, conflict resolution strategies, and grassroots initiatives that encourage community engagement. Key elements include advocating for human rights, addressing inequalities, and fostering empathy. Building relationships between different cultures and encouraging diplomatic solutions to conflicts are crucial steps toward lasting peace. These principles are widely regarded as vital for a harmonious world. We all want to be Forever Young.

Journal 7 by Dominic Longo

2024-10-10 21:40:37 UTC

In this world truly I would fight for my family, friends, my dog, but above all that I would fight for Brandi. Brandi, I met in high school, and she has been the most outgoing, driven, and strong woman I have ever got to meet and thankfully get to love. She gave me the ideas and motivation I needed to attend school and further my education; she stayed strong through whatever we had to battle and still amazes me that she can still put up with me every day. I love my family, friends, the dog, but without her in my life I'm not sure I would have gotten this far in my goals.

Journal 7 kameron 10/10/24

2024-10-10 21:46:23 UTC

The one thing I would fight for is my family. I know they would always have my back no matter the situation. Your friends could be there for you too but could leave you in the worst situation. My mom and siblings backed me up in a lot of situations whether i was wrong or right. So my family is the one thing that is important to me and is important to me.

Journal 7-Jamie Martha

2024-10-11 16:39:33 UTC

I would fight for my family and friends. I know I have people around me who love me and would do anything for me. I would do the same. They are worth fighting for because everyone wants to feel like someone has their back and believes in them. I'm not sure I would be here today if I didn't have my family advocating for me. It is easy to be misunderstood, especially since I have ASD, ADHD and anxiety. I'm not always accepted, so those who do accept me whole heartedly are the ones who deserve my loyalty. I also have friends who are like family, so I feel the same about them.

Journal Assignment-7 Frankie Clemens

2024-10-15 20:38:42 UTC

I would fight for many things in this world. Things like my family, friends, my home and those who serve our country. My family and friends would do the same for me. My home is my most sacred place in this world. I served my country and understand how the military can be. For that, I have lots of respect for my people.

Journal 7 by Robert Blair (10/15/24)

rblair3_1 — 2024-10-15 20:43:45 UTC

I think the only thing I'd truly fight for is my cat and possibly my siblings. You don't really choose your family, so I'd only fight for the ones I think deserve it. My friends have my support, but their fights are their own to deal with. My cat is my personal responsibility, so of course I'd fight for them. Also my siblings and I came from the same place and even though we fight I'd be there in the end.

Journal 7 Ashley Westerman

2024-10-17 00:36:24 UTC

The one thing I would fight for without a doubt is my children. I have 3 beautiful kids who mean the absolute world to me. I do not know what I would do without them. Family to me means everything, I trust no one & am willing to do whatever it takes to make sure my children are always going to be good and safe. I am a lover but when my kids are involved watch out, mama bear will come out LOL.

FAMILY MEANS EVERYTHING <3

Journal Assignment - 8

2024-10-17 14:54:40 UTC

Has anyone ever disappointed you on your birthday? How so? What happened and why was it a disappointment?

Journal Assignment-8 Frankie Clemens

2024-10-17 20:38:25 UTC

I can remember one time I was disappointed on my birthday. I was around 9 or 10 years old. I wanted a dirt bike more then anything and instead I was gifted a bicycle. I was too young to understand that those things costs a big chunk of change. I'm still sad about it...

Journal 8 by Robert Blair (10/17/24)

rblair3_1 — 2024-10-17 21:25:42 UTC

I don't remember a single time I was disappointed on my birthday. I generally don't tell people what day it is, so most of the time it's just family telling me happy birthday and that's it. Personally all the attention on that day is just annoying to me and it doesn't really do anything. There was a time I disappointed people on my birthday though, I had people over that day because it was the only day everyone was available, and they found out it was my birthday a bit before they left and were a bit upset I didn't tell them the whole time.

Journal Assignment - 8

jdaniel2_13 — 2024-10-17 21:33:32 UTC

The one time that somebody disappointed me was when my mother was supposed to pick me up from elementary school in second grade, but she never came until 6-7 in the evening. I was furious because the school was calling her phone but never answered I was waiting all day to go home and didn't know the way home. I started memorizing the way and walking home from that day on.

Journal 8~ Alexis Medio

2024-10-17 21:34:11 UTC

I feel like my biological mother disappoints me every single birthday I have. I'm not very close to her just because she hasn't really been a mother to me throughout my life. She never reaches out to me or asks how I'm doing or anything like that. But when my birthday does come around, she'll reach out to me and wish me a happy birthday. I'm just like, thanks? It just disappoints me because how can you be a mother and not even reach out to your own kids at all?? Thankfully, I do have a step mother who has stepped into a mother role for me and she has truly been a blessing in my life.

Journal 8 by Yadiel - 10/17/24

2024-10-17 21:34:17 UTC

There was a time me and my cousin both promised each other to save up money for a gaming system we wanted when we were little. We planned on splitting the cost half half and when it was time to buy the console, I found out he spent all his money on snacks and candy and didn't save any. I was disappointed in him for not keeping his word.

Journal 8 by Dominic Longo

2024-10-17 21:35:10 UTC

I cannot remember a specific time that someone has disappointed me on my birthday. I can say I have been annoyed if anything. Reason I can sometimes be annoyed is for the first reason that I always hate picking what to eat for dinner. I usually just eat whatever is available honestly and having to decide where to go, usually it being last minute is annoying. Also, with as many sisters I have going out in public always ends up in fights between them and that's annoying as well always trying to break things up. I rather just celebrate it with as less attention as possible. Also, because it just came to my head a couple years ago my birthday came up and my girlfriend had always got me a gift and the one year, she like forgot about whatever she was making for me, but I am always still curious what it even was lol.

Bell Journal -8

2024-10-17 21:39:53 UTC

Has anyone ever disappointed me on my birthday? Now I'm starting to think your making these journals part of my life lol. Yesss! , and the thing the hurts the most about it is when it comes from someone you called a friend. I take my birthdays very serious. I look at it as that's the day god brought you into this world to live it up that day was made for YOU !! Most times s jealousy plays big part of this, maybe she's a little on the bigger side, but a friend like me will forever make you feel like your pretty despite the weight. For instance, maybe you look prettier than usual beings it's "YOUR BIG DAY" and the other person is jealous idk and never will but those birthdays always bring out the snakes in the grass if their meant to sprout, let that sink in !

Journal 8 - 10/17 by Eric

2024-10-17 21:42:05 UTC

One time, there was this "person" who would get wasted at a birthday party, he would start to boast about how he was the "greatest man alive" only then to vomit all over the birthday cake. He would then run around in circles like a child who had to much candy. Thankfully, the police came and arrested the agent provocateur. Worst birthday ever.

journal 8 kameron 10/17/24

2024-10-17 21:50:27 UTC

When I was in middle school I wouldn't do my homework as much. One day my mom told me if i did it and got it done early I would be able to play my console and be off punishment. After I got done my homework early I tried to play my game the next day but when she saw me play it, she made me get off and tricked me to do my work. After she tricked me I never trusted her in those situations. She disappointed and angered me very much that day.

Journal 8-Jamie Martha

2024-10-19 20:00:15 UTC

I can not think of a time when I was disappointed at one of my birthdays. My Mom always made them special, let me choose the theme, had special friend celebrations at different locations and have always gotten things that I wanted. I am only 16, so haven't had probably as many celebrations as others, but I think it is a good thing that I have never had a bad birthday experience.

Class journal 7 Ashley herring

2024-10-22 15:54:00 UTC

What I am willing to fight for in this world is my kids. They are my everything. It is important that I protect them by any means necessary that is my job as a mother. I know they love me unconditionally so I would die for them if I had to make choice

Class journal 8 Ashley Herring

2024-10-22 15:59:59 UTC

Only person that has ever disappointed me on my birthday would be my dad. I can remember him always promising me things and then would never come through with them. I learned then to never expect anything on your birthday its just another day

Journal 8 Ashley Westmerman

2024-10-23 14:54:34 UTC

I do not think there has ever been a birthday where I felt disappointed. I was very lucky growing up to have parents who always provided a birthday party and gifts while I was younger. Now I have a family of my own & my husband and children make it extra special every year. I am very grateful and lucky. <3

Journal Assignment - 9

2024-10-24 10:12:42 UTC

People often say that we should stay positive and just be happy when we are having our worst days. Have you ever had a really bad day and someone tell you to stay positive? How does this make you feel? Do we have a right to be negative sometimes? Is it also important to let out our negative feelings? Explain.

Journal 9 by Yadiel - 10/24/24

2024-10-24 21:32:00 UTC

I think we all have a right to be negative sometimes, but just because you are having a bad day doesn't mean you should make other people's days bad too. Usually when someone is in a negative mood or having a bad day I just leave them alone for the day and try asking them the next day. Sometimes we all need some space from the daily noise of life.

Journal 9 by Robert Blair (10/24/24)

rblair3_1 — 2024-10-24 21:34:51 UTC

Typically whenever I complain about my day or mood, people just apologize for it, I don't think most people say you should just be positive about it. I believe you shouldn't always try to look for a positive in every situation because sometimes it's just too mentally exhausting to do it, or it just feels like you're just putting on a mask for other people think your day magically got better even though it didn't change. Everyone should have the right to feel whatever they want no matter if it's positive or negative because in the long run it's better for your mental health. Also people are just taught that negative feelings are bad to express because it makes it easier for other people to deal with you and ignore how you feel.

Journal 9 - 10/24 by Eric

2024-10-24 21:38:43 UTC

I'm a pretty repressed individual myself, but there have been days where I feel has though I've had the worst of luck. When someone tells me to stay positive during a time where I'm in a bad place mentally, part of me wants to strangle them... It's like being stretched apart by five people or getting stabbed multiple times. I feel as though we should have these negative feelings last for a good while, just so we can process all the information that goes through our heads before something dumb happens. Just let it wash away.

Journal9..Bell

2024-10-24 21:39:30 UTC

I feel like as a human myself, it's impossible to just always be so happy we all have our days, but some handle it Handle yor issues alone, I promise you to talk to them will not work better than others would. When I'm mad don't talk to me don't try to be the mediator with my emotions, just let me be. Let a person that's feeling a way to have a moment with their self and emotions. It's great to let out negative feelings but I feel like that's something you should do alone. Don't come around me with negative energy. You'll have good days and bad just handle them in the best way that you can. Life is far from easy!

Journal 9 by Dominic Longo

2024-10-24 21:39:52 UTC

This is a great question. While it might be a question, I can answer its more of a question that varies different opinions from person to person but hear me out be positive! People who succeed are people who eat up all that negative energy and negative moments, bad days, etc. and turn it in fuel. Turn it into a fuel to motivate yourself to push through whatever is thrown at you. I am personally one of those people who will be positive even in the worst of time because even if you fall hard and crash to the bottom no matter what there is always a way to get through, past, and deal with whatever you may have going on. So, me personally I look for these things to try and bring me down, because it's nothing more than just a little kick in the ass to keep going. Also, if possible, I always tell others when I can to get rid of that word "can't". The moment you say "I ", you have already convinced yourself you simply cannot and won't push through.

Class Journal 9 Ashley Herring

2024-10-24 21:40:21 UTC

Yes, I have had many bad days, and my fiancé is always the one to tell me to just relax and stop being upset about things I can't change and fix my attitude. Every time he tells me that I get sooooo mad because I am entitled to feel however I feel at that present moment. We are all human and have feelings. So yes, we have the right to be negative at times. However, whenever I am feeling like that, I try to stay to myself, because one thing I hate the most is when someone comes around you with negative energy. I feel like if you have some negative feelings about something you should keep it to yourself that way you don't bring that negative energy onto anyone else.

Journal 9~ Alexis

2024-10-24 21:42:00 UTC

I believe we all have a right to feel how we feel, whether that's positive or negative. We're all humans and life just isn't rainbows and sunshine all the time. We all go through things and sometimes we don't want to be positive about it but I think it's important that we don't sit on that one thing for too long because there's always other things to think about or to do to get our minds off of that negative thing.

Journal 9-Jamie Martha

2024-10-25 18:02:11 UTC

I believe it is hard sometimes to get out of feeling negative, and the last thing you want to hear is to "stay positive". I do have a tendency to hold my feelings inside until they bottle up. I am also under the philosophy that thinking negatively is not a bad thing. If I think negatively and then something great happens, then I don't have to feel the let-down if I do the opposite. It's just the way I feel.

Journal 5 by Shyla'Rain Banks

2024-10-25 22:41:05 UTC

I felt let down when I was still talking with my best friend. For the first time; we had no plans for the entire week, so we agreed to have the whole week in the mornings just about us. I canceled any other upcoming or sudden plans I had for that week to spend time with Sen, but for the entire week, she neglected me. She completely forgot about our plans, and I was left alone to do nothing for the whole week of sitting around the house and waiting for her response. It made me very angry and upset, and now I have wasted my entire week off for her. I didn't even get a full-on apology from her; she didn't even realize it until I brought it up 2 weeks later; it makes it worse knowing that she had done the same thing to me a few other times before, and every time, it still hurt.

Journal 7 by Shyla'Rain Banks

2024-10-25 22:48:29 UTC

I am willing to fight for my family; if it weren't for them, I wouldn't be where I am today. My family is important to me because, through everything, they were the ones who were always there for me, no matter what the problem was. Just because they were willing to fight for me, we had fun times together. I love them with all my heart.

journal 8 by Shyla'Rain Banks

2024-10-25 23:03:56 UTC

It was my 14th birthday party when I was highly disappointed in my ENTIRE family. My family is the type to casually be okay with being drunk at a kids' birthday party, or any party, even with kids around no matter what, and usually it's not all that bad until my uncle comes in and gets drunk, he somehow always makes anyone cry at a party because of his antics and no one does anything about it. I was walking up the stairs to get a brownie when that same uncle came downstairs, the same stairs I was going in; when we bumped into each other, he pulled a pocket knife to my neck and held it there for some time, mumbling whatever he was mumbling to me. I couldn't understand what he was saying because he was completely drunk, and I was more worried about a blade being put to my neck as a child. But when he finally let go after some time, I ran upstairs crying because, as a kid, I was horrified. All the adults in my family made fun of me and bullied me because I was crying; they didn't even think twice about how I was threatened, even if he didn't have any bad intentions; it's just not something you do to anyone, no matter what, even if they are just family. I only had one person who went out of her way to comfort me. I couldn't even tell you who it was because it was a random woman who wasn't even part of my family, a stranger to me comforted me before I did; my mom, on the other hand, walked into the room I was in trying to calm down and just told me to "stop crying and suck it up because I'm ruining the party for her," this wasn't the first time she said this to me either. After some time, I tried to return to the basement, but I was bombarded with a tight group hug with many male family members. That made me very uncomfortable because I was already too overwhelmed. I had to hide in the bathroom for half of the night until no more adults were left in the kitchen so that I could sneak back downstairs. Because of that experience, I told myself I would never drink any alcohol whatsoever. I will never let another kid go through what I did because of alcohol.

Journal 9 By Shyla'Rain Banks

2024-10-25 23:13:58 UTC

I had a problem when it came to bottling things in. I've kept so many things to myself to the point that I can't even share my own opinions or say how I feel casually without choking up and feeling the tears forming or feeling anger rising up. I've always had bad days; it's easier for me to cheer up other people than it is to cheer up myself. There are times when friends try to cheer me up the same way that I would cheer them up, but it ends up with me getting more flustered and overwhelmed. Coming from experience, I do feel it's fully okay to let out negative energy, and we shouldn't be mad or call others miserable for not wanting to be happy 24/7 as it is very draining.

Journal 9 by Aiden - 10/24/24

2024-10-26 19:52:49 UTC

If I am upset about something and somebody tries to tell me to be positive, I feel like i would indirectly also be angry at them. I do think that we have a right to be negative sometimes and the its mostly a good thing that we can let some of the negativity out for a moment as opposed to holding on to it, until we can't anymore.

Journal 4 - 9/19

2024-10-28 04:04:48 UTC

I would not like to be famous. I like living a regular life with my regular family doing normal people things. Paparazzi would be so annoying and knowing my temper I could never.

Journal 8 - 10/17

2024-10-28 04:10:00 UTC

My birthday is December 22 so almost every birthday I had growing up was disappointing. Simply because of how close it is to Christmas and because my birthday gifts have been moved to Christmas.

Journal 9 - 10/24

2024-10-28 04:19:50 UTC

I have had someone tell me to stay positive on a bad day and it does help. It reminds me that even on dark days there will always be a good ending to come out of it and if not it will be okay. Everyone should be able to allow themselves to be negative, happy, mad, and any emotion they want

Journal 6 by Nadia

2024-10-29 00:56:58 UTC

There are many moments in my head of people I loved the most betraying me. It gets hard to see reality after a stab like that. It doesn't make sense, but my first betrayal was when I was little and my mom decided to leave me and my brother's side. I remember when I was little my mom used to talk to me about the way she used to feel and how she was no longer going to stay by my dad's side, I honestly never believed that day would come, but its been 8 years now.

Journal 7 by Nadia

2024-10-29 01:14:35 UTC

The only person who deserves my whole world is my dad, and I don't tell him often but he has my whole heart. I admire him, he was in a big and long stage of depression because of my mom. He keep moving on, giving us everything we need to have a regular life. He had played mother and father figure with a broken heart and that nothing easy. I want to work really hard in order for him to be happy in our future together.

Journal Assignment - 9

jdaniel2_13 — 2024-10-29 21:23:23 UTC

I've had experience some really days in my life and one time a friend of mine told me to stay positive and it really helped me calm down and think about what I'm mad about and use that energy to something positive like the gym and music writing.

Class Journal 10

2024-11-05 22:42:33 UTC

Have you ever been so angry with a family member that you decided to cut them out of your life? Who was it? Why did you do it? Did you ever cave and accept the person back? Explain.

Journal 10 by Dominic Longo

2024-11-05 22:51:35 UTC

I have been angry with multiple family members because they all want something for nothing. I understand family helps family regardless, but the repetitive issues they have on my dad's side is unreal. It can also be family on my mom's side as well, but they eventually come around more often than my fathers. Personally, I don't mind being of help to them, but when they are family and they only call you to come hangout because they need money or help with something I can easily fix, it pisses me off. My own family only asking for me to be around to fix their issues, it's never just let's have dinner one night or let's catch up because we don't get the chance to hang out. They only ever call me when they need something. Ridiculous.

Journal 10 - 11/5 by Eric

2024-11-05 22:55:04 UTC

A few weeks ago, my step father's mother was telling me how my father is a "piece of trash" in my face when she was driving me to college. This is mainly due to the fact that my father is working on her house, and he's trying to get material to work on it. Recently, he isn't doing well financially. She doesn't understand. I can understand where she is coming from, since it's been over a year that he started to work on the house, but to insult my father like that? Disgraceful.

2024-11-05 22:57:28 UTC

Have you ever been so angry with a family member that you decided to cut them out of your life? Why did you do it? Did you ever cave and accept the person back.

Yes, I have it been a pretty bad situation. Let's just say not everyone can handle their liquor. My mother was being disrespected by a cousin of mine. My son tries to tell him to chill out, stop yelling. His response was to call a 10-year-old a faggot out of liquor anger. I don't care if he gets hit by a car, jumped by 20 humans, and I walk by and see it ill for sure laugh. He's dead to me, always will be. When it comes to my kids all bets are off family or NOT!

Journal 10 by Robert Blair (11/5/24)

rblair3_1 — 2024-11-05 22:58:15 UTC

I haven't been angry enough to cut a family member out of my life, and currently I'm not able to cut out the few people that deserve it. There is one time where my cousin was living with me though and they were just getting on my nerves every time they talked to me, and other reasons like being abusive to her girlfriend. I decided to just stop talking to them. It lasted for a few months, and I talked to them again when I thought it's been long enough, which it did help because they weren't as annoying to me afterwards and I could actually stand to be around them again.

Journal 10 by Yadiel Rivera - 11/5/24

2024-11-05 23:02:26 UTC

I have never had a family member that I had to cut out of my life. I am glad that none of me and my family members had bad blood. My parents already distanced the bad people in our family and I never had to deal with them.

class journal 10 ashley herring

2024-11-05 23:08:46 UTC

After my mom died, I cut off almost everyone in her family. They really showed their true colors after she passed. I haven't talked to any of them in the pass 12 years. I really have no desire to ever deal with them ever again. The way I look at it is. If I can wake up every day and live without her, I can live without them.

Journal 10 by Aiden at 11/5/24

2024-11-05 23:14:52 UTC

No, I haven't been so angry with a family member that I decided to cut them out of my life. I believe that family is important, and I try to maintain positive relationships with my loved ones, even when we disagree.

journal 10 by Nadia

2024-11-06 00:17:11 UTC

There was a pretty special person in my life, he was my first boyfriend, we used to be best friends and supposedly loyal partners, One day I was texting my cousin and my ex boyfriend was there next to me, I decided to add him to the conversation because I trusted him, and I ended up telling him a secret of me and my cousin. The first thing he did was to go snitch on me with my father. After that my dad didn't let me hang out with my cousin anymore. I was so mad I broke up with him and I just pretended he never existed in my life until he didn't.

Journal 10~ Alexis

2024-11-06 14:32:44 UTC

I have actually been so angry with a family member that I eventually had to cut them out of my life. It's not good for me and I need to realize that not having them in my life or part of my life is a blessing in disguise. I've realized I don't need this person as much as I thought I did. It's okay to cut off people even if they are family and I did that for my own sake. I really don't plan to cave in and accept them back into my life. They always tell me I'm the reason why they don't reach out or call me to see how I'm doing which I think is complete BS because the phone works both ways and I am definitely not gonna be the one always going out of my way to reach out to them.

Journal 10=Jamie Martha

2024-11-06 19:26:57 UTC

I have never stopped talking to a family member. To be honest, my family has been my lifeline in many ways. We don't always agree and sometimes get frustrated with each other, but it would take a lot for me to completely stop talking to anyone in my family. Also, I am still young and have a lot of life still to experience. I hope it never comes to the point where I am that upset with a family member to completely cut them off.

Journal Assignment 9 Frankie

2024-11-12 22:24:25 UTC

I have had my fair shares of bad days. As a Marine I have had countless bad days and have always had my boys and my command to keep me on the right track and to think positively. It makes me feel a lot better. Sometimes we all need a little push to get going. We have a right to express ourselves whether it is positive or negative. I do not agree with holding in any feelings no matter what they are.

Journal 10 Ashley Westerman

2024-11-16 19:46:01 UTC

I have been very angry with my older sister that I thought cutting her out of my life would be what makes the most sense. I realized later on that family is so important and life is so short that nothing to me is that serious to cut family off for. We have been best friends my entire life I do not see how I could live life without her. I am so glad that we both came the the realization that we could not live without each other and are a great place now.

Family is everything to me!

Class Journal - 11

2024-11-19 22:35:21 UTC

Think of someone you consider to be your enemy, or someone you do not like. Would you be better off being friends and spending time with this person, or are you a happier and healthier person by not spending time with them? Now consider the phrase, "Keep your enemies close." Do you think people should do that? Why or why not?

Class Journal 10 - Jaycob

jdaniel2_13 — 2024-11-19 22:45:53 UTC

I haven't been angry at my family because they were never in my life except my mother, I do resent my whole family because they were trying to feed me lies about the family and especially when it came to my mother. I haven't cared or thought about them in almost ten years. I always bless my blood every night though.

Journal 11 by Dominic Longo

2024-11-19 22:48:08 UTC

In my life now I don't really have an enemy. I do however have someone eat work who clearly talks behind my back and throws negative remarks to others about me or the other couple people I work with. Recently I mentioned it to management and there is currently action be taken thankfully. I don't however think being a friend with this person is a good idea due to the fact he uses anything he can to manifest some idea that whoever he is talking about is a no-good person. I'm currently hoping he loses his job because of the way he acts. I currently am no re job searching to just leave the place considering there is a possibility he may not get fired because nothing seems to get done and this person has had previous issues with people there in the span of 10 years and he is still there.

Journal 11 - 11/19 by Eric

2024-11-19 22:52:13 UTC

A person who I would consider for this would be my half-sister. She would rather do drugs somewhere in Pennsylvania than raise her own kid. My family has tried to get her help and she keeps going back to doing meth. To me, I don't consider her family. Hopefully someday, she will see the monster she became, but I sincerely doubt she'll truly fix herself.

Class Journal 11 - Jaycob

jdaniel2_13 — 2024-11-19 22:52:39 UTC

I don't consider someone my enemy, I never liked holding grudges because it starts to make me angrier, and I act on impulses. I don't believe in keeping your enemy's close because they consider you an enemy as well. I always knew how to cut people off, n if they want to continue having a problem, I squash that problem.

Journal 11~ Alexis

2024-11-19 22:53:13 UTC

I think for me, it's better off to not be friends or spend time with someone I do not like. Obviously that's a boundary I set for myself in order for me to keep my peace and happiness. Some people are just not meant to be in our lives forever and honestly, that's okay because I feel like God is protecting me from those people. I am a believer in loving your enemies well, praying for those who persecute you, and blessing those who curse you as it says in the Bible.

journal 11 kameron jones

2024-11-19 22:54:00 UTC

I personally wouldn't want to be friends with someone I don't like. I think if you do it make it make you not like them more. Depending on the reason of why you don't like that person you and the person could work it out and can be good friends. People should use the phrase for certain situations and to a certain extent. I would probably never use the phrase.

Journal 11 Frankie Clemens

2024-11-19 22:54:04 UTC

When I think of an enemy or someone I do not like I think of a classmate I had in grade school named Jake. Jake and I did not get along. Main reason would be the cockiness. The way he would talk to people would truly tick me off. He was just one of those kids that I could not stand to even look at. Do I think we would be better off being friends? Absolutely not. There would not be a day without fighting. When I think of the phrase “keep your enemy close” I believe that could never apply. I believe in staying as far away as possible from my enemy’s. Keeping problems in your life will only cause more problems for the future.

Journal 11 by Yadiel - 11/19/24

2024-11-19 22:56:54 UTC

If I had an enemy, I think I would be better off staying away from them and not even thinking about them. I think the phrase "Keep your enemies close." is really outdated because why would you want a potentially dangerous person around. So keep your enemies far but your allies close. If they are an enemy then they are an enemy for a reason.

Journal 11 by Aiden

2024-11-19 23:00:02 UTC

I think that I'd would be better that, if you didn't a certain person, that you should distance yourself from them. I cant recall a personal moment where something like this has happened to me.

Class Journal 11 Ashley Herring

2024-11-19 23:10:31 UTC

A enemy is a enemy for a reason. I think you should keep them out of your distance especially if they are a person that triggers you. Once I'm done with you or you have crossed me I don't care to ever talk to you again. I think when you keep negative energy from around you it makes you so much happier.

Journal 11-Jamie Martha

2024-11-20 19:45:31 UTC

There is a reason that my enemies are my enemies. They betrayed me in someway, treated me poorly, bullied me in some way. I don't think I could ever be friendly with an enemy. I tend to hold a grudge. I mean, if you hurt me once, whose to say that you won't do it again? I could never trust that person again.

I understand why people say keep your enemies close, almost as a way to keep an eye on them and protect yourself, so that you will have warning ahead of time or something. Not sure if I could ever do that.

Journal 12

2024-11-21 22:21:58 UTC

In the novel this week, we learned that the government makes people who report bee sightings disappear. Do you think our government can be trusted? Why or why not? Provide an example.

Journal 12 by Dominic Longo

2024-11-21 22:35:45 UTC

In my own opinion I am not sur eon how to feel about our government. Sometimes I feel cheated personally by them due to taxes. Personally, I really hate having to get taxed on every damn thing it's ridiculous. Thats really my only issue I guess because personally I'm not involved much with politics etc. I would just like all of my money I work hard for instead of giving it to people who do what they want with it regardless on how it affects other people.

Journal 12 11/21/24

2024-11-21 22:38:20 UTC

Is our government to be trusted why or why not? I'd have to go with NO. We really don't know what's going on in this world to trust anything the government do. Sadly, there's a lot we don't know as U.S citizens, that right there is enough reasoning for me to not trust anything the government do!!

Journal 12~ Alexis

2024-11-21 22:50:50 UTC

Honestly I have no idea if our government can be trusted. It would be nice if we could get all the behind the scenes stuff that goes on within our government. There is unfortunately a lot that goes on that we have no idea about so I don't think the government can be trusted.

Journal 12 by Yadiel - 11/21/24

2024-11-21 22:52:58 UTC

I think that the government is holding many secrets that the public doesn't know about. When people keep secrets, it creates distrust. With everything going on in the world right now, distrust is the last thing we need in our government.

Journal 12 - 11/21 by Eric

2024-11-21 22:54:47 UTC

There are certain things you shouldn't trust the government on. This country has a history of covering things up (Example: Water Gate, Tuskegee, MKUltra) so when somebody goes missing over something someone said on the news, my red flags go up. The government should be taken with a grain of salt.

Journal 12 by Aiden 11/21/24

2024-11-21 22:56:18 UTC

I think that it is really difficult for me to say that I fully trust the government. On one side, there are multiple times when corruption and inefficiency that weather away the public's trust, but on the other side, the government has shown that it is able to create positive solutions to people's problems.

Journal 12-Jamie Martha

2024-11-23 13:46:59 UTC

I do not have a positive view of our government. I feel like too many personal decisions are made by the government that is none of their business. They should not be making decisions about a person's body in any way, shape or form because it doesn't affect them, it only affects the individual person. I don't feel like it is the "Land of the Free" anymore. Personally, I would be happy to live abroad. I also think their should be age limitations for all elected forms of office.

Journal 12 Frankie Clemens

2024-11-26 22:05:59 UTC

I do not believe the government should be trusted by anyone. My experience as a veteran has led me to think this way. I have witnessed myself the corrupt "higher ups" ordering people to do tasks that no one should have to do. I have seen many things this government controls such as, other countries, drugs, military personnel. Have trust in yourself and your significant other and that's it.

Journal 7

2024-12-04 02:03:04 UTC

I am willing to fight for my mom and grandma. They are the two most important women in my life, and I would do anything to ensure their well-being.

Journal 10

2024-12-04 02:06:03 UTC

I recently cut off my brother due to some personal reasons. All I can say to sum it up is he's not a person I want to talk to or be around. If he ever wanted to fix the problem we have I would in a heartbeat because I do love and miss him but for now. We are better off not speaking with one another

Journal 11

2024-12-04 02:15:08 UTC

I will never waste my time being friends or talking with someone I do not like. I am at the point in my life where if you do not like me and I do not like you I simply want nothing to do with you. I am willing if the other person is to become friends with someone I do not like. But let's be real that will never work.

Journal 12

2024-12-04 02:31:02 UTC

Tbh I do not feel like the government can be trusted, especially the USA. Look what it's doing to women's rights, medical care, citizens, and noncitizens, and the evidence is what going on in the world right now.

Journal 12 - Jaycob

jdaniel2_13 — 2024-12-11 18:56:40 UTC

Truthfully, I do NOT trust the government. I have my reasons to believe that people on board are very corrupt and inefficient. Not much reasoning because personally I do not focus on the government in my life.

hey!

2024-12-11 23:51:57 UTC