https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb my experience and changes this semester en-us 2020-12-16 00:11:04 UTC 2020-12-17 03:44:25 UTC hello@padlet.com denisseesoto https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022341277 This semester has been an incredible experience for me. This semester was challenging and different for all of us, teachers, students and parents, but it can’t stop us, people who want to progress from trying hard every day. Back then I used to keep everything to myself, problems, experiences, comments, and more, and this semester changed my life and perspective in some things. I don’t really know if this has to be a “formal” assignment but I would love to thank my advisor Anita, she is the best and I loved to attend her class even though sometimes I had problems getting connected in Zoom.

]]> 2020-12-16 00:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022341277 denisseesoto https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022344949 Now that I took this course I feel like talking things out is not wrong or for “crazy” people, now I know that so many people go through the same and want to be listened to. Now I like to talk to others and tell them how I feel, and listen to them and give/get some advice. I opened myself to Ms. Miller and it was hard and challenging, but if you don’t talk or tell them what’s going on with you they won’t understand why you act the way you do. 

]]> 2020-12-16 00:18:25 UTC https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022344949 denisseesoto https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022347373 I feel that was my self-growth, I learned to talk and express myself feeling free. People who do not judge you make such a difference and make you feel comfortable. The book that was inspiring for me and resonated the most with me was “Fire in the ashes''. Everyone goes through hard times and they can overcome it if they are strong and work hard. This was a book which I can relate my life to and made me feel connected and inspired. I realized that we can help others, change their lives and ours at the same time, change paths and be united to do better.

]]> 2020-12-16 00:19:39 UTC https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022347373 denisseesoto https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022349953 2020-12-16 00:20:56 UTC https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022349953 denisseesoto https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022426268 An example that made me think different and impacted me was the fact that Jonathan Kozol helped all those people in some way. Some of them made it and some of them did not. This book inspired me to make a change and let people know that they can do it! In the book the problems people had were BIG, like drugs, shelter loss, or someone passing away and in all the stories there’s always a resolution and we have to fight to make it a positive resolution.]]> 2020-12-16 00:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022426268 denisseesoto https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022498541 Yes, I have developed reflection and mindfulness, it is important to develop these skills because we need to have peace in life and be relaxed. Reflection is important to practice because we have to think about what we really want to do, we have to think of a plan and the consequences it will bring back, we have to consider all the options and not think about just you but about others too. And Mindfulness is important because we should take care of ourselves, make sure we are okay and that we are the most important “thing” we possess, if we don’t take care of ourselves, who will? Physical and mental health is what we need to work and to stay strong. I used to have mindfulness practice in my English and LAS classes, it was relaxing and felt like a little get away, I would just close my eyes and think about my progress and achievements, which motivated me to stay in college.

]]> 2020-12-16 01:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022498541 denisseesoto https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022510785 Some areas of my life I want to reflect and develop further are getting to really know myself. Know what I want and what I like, for now I am still thinking about becoming a teacher and teaching teenagers, but I’m not sure at the same time and I would really like to know what I want to do. I want to finish my career and become someone in life because I want to help my family and be economically stable. I  plan to accomplish this by working hard and studying, completing my assignments and trying my best everyday, helping people and not taking advantage of them. I really want to become a teacher and teach my kids everything  I know and show the world that even though you go through a lot you still can do it if you want to and you work for it.]]> 2020-12-16 01:33:40 UTC https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022510785 denisseesoto https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022512656 2020-12-16 01:34:30 UTC https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022512656 denisseesoto https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022515077 2020-12-16 01:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1022515077 alynnswan https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1026546041 Denisse, thank you so much for the kind words...they mean a lot to me!! I am so glad you feel more confident in sharing yourself with others...that is a skill that can make you feel better. As you indicated, you find that others often are going through the same things!  I know I feel better knowing I am not alone! Also, I am glad that you thought Fire in the Ashes resonated with you...that you learned that no matter the problem, it can be solved! Then, I am glad you want to practice reflection/mindfulness more in the future...this will help you continue in your growth! 
I am glad you had a good semester...I am glad I could be a small part of your journey during it!! ]]> 2020-12-17 03:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/denisseesoto/hhltpxc1mqk1qeeb/wish/1026546041