https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w Full of Feng Shui en-us 2018-05-02 16:22:37 UTC 2024-12-05 20:36:46 UTC hello@padlet.com s108360 https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257342709 Ashlea: I definitely have the opposite view on rules and society compared to Trevor Noah. I am not one to stand up to rules that seem to make no sense, I am a definite rule/power follower across the board. Trevor talks about how he was always challenging his mother on her rulings, and how both he and his mom knew how stupid and wrong apartheid laws were. I feel like if I were thrown into that situation I would have been one to submit and go with whatever was happening at the time, even if it was unfair and even if I should be standing up - I would be afraid.]]> 2018-05-02 16:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257342709 s108360 https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257344515 Wamiq: Trevor often goes against rules that are set by apartheid, since his existence goes against them. In this way I feel I'm similar to Trevor. Although, I wasn't "born a crime," I still choose to break many rules that I don't feel like following. ]]> 2018-05-02 16:42:42 UTC https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257344515 s108360 https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257347864 Neither Ashlea or Wamiq carry Amy's trait of being passionate about global or local political/social issues. We both seem to end up either not making the time or taking much care to keep up with issues that don't directly affect our lives. we don't see ourselvesbe the ones travelling across the world for a social issue in another country.]]> 2018-05-02 16:50:12 UTC https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257347864 s108360 https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257349468 Wamiq: My parents have their hands full with trying to control me like how  Trevor's mom would often have to put Trevor in his place with a firm hand. ]]> 2018-05-02 16:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257349468 s108360 https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257349619 Wamiq: Trevor, as a kid, isn't very aware of the segregation that is occurring around him. I'm also the same in this manner. I don't know whether it's by choice or circumstance, but I'm often not aware of the many issues occurring in our world and the only way I learn of them is if they're forced onto me.]]> 2018-05-02 16:53:47 UTC https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257349619 s108360 https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257351167 Ashlea: The thing I can relate to with Amy's story is being willing to risk even my life for something I am entirely passionate about. For Amy, that was fighting apartheid and African history. For me that would be going across the world for a mission trip, and serving with a church group or becoming a missionary. If I ever got the opportunity and time and funds, I would not hesitate to jump into the type of life Amy lived, where she was constantly fighting for what she believed in despite the danger or task at hand.]]> 2018-05-02 16:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257351167 s108360 https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257352982 Ashlea: Another similarity I can see between Amy and I is our confidence in who we are. Amy is not one who would try to blend in (especially in serving in South Africa, driving her friend home even though it was far and in a dangerous neighborhood for her), she is herself, and is not afraid to stand out. I would not want to try to be someone or something I'm not in any situation. Yes, some trait could put us at risk, but I feel that it is not in either of our natures to change our story or fib about who we are when challenged.]]> 2018-05-02 17:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257352982 s108360 https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257355073 Wamiq: Unlike Ashlea, who would be willing to go on a mission trip to support her cause, I would attend the mission trip with the motive of having fun and enjoying life in a new country rather than supporting a cause.]]> 2018-05-02 17:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257355073 s108360 https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257358238 Ashlea: I can see some of my own traits in Trevor's personality, especially as a kid, how he would make the very best of the situations he was in. Even though he had to play inside and he was sheltered from mainstream media as a kid, he had fun and "Jesus became his superhero" and he was not miserable living in South Africa around apartheid or in his small house under lots of constraints. I always try to find the bright side for everything, and I know that there is always some way to have fun no matter where you are or what is happening in the world. There is always good in the bad, and both Trevor and I know how to identify it. (Trevor even became a comedian and made the story of growing up in apartheid entertaining and humorous at times.)]]> 2018-05-02 17:11:48 UTC https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/257358238 s108360 https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/258086531 Despite his crazy childhood situation in South Africa, Trevor did not choose to live in grieving over the state in which he lived as a child. He moved forward and became a successful comedian here in the United States. He also wrote his book, "Born a Crime" to share his story and the story of the end of apartheid in South Africa.]]> 2018-05-04 16:13:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/258086531 s108360 https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/258090426 Ashlea: Amy's family support was likely one of the things that drove her all the way across the world to live her dream as an activist. Despite the danger and fees and circumstances, her family backed her and is still telling her story and carrying on the legacy she started. I can relate to the feeling of having your family back you on something that may seem a little crazy. In my case it isn't life threatening or dangerous, but I am extremely thankful that my parents are fully behind me on my dream to become a concept artist or 3D animator. I am talented in other fields like math, writing, and science, but art is truly my passion. Even though the area of work is volatile and is not the best paying, my family helps provide me with the means to practice and get better at what I want to do with my life. Even though this is no where near the level of commitment that Amy made, I understand a little bit of the feeling of strength and courage you get when the people who raised you are proud of what you love to do and help you to succeed in it.]]> 2018-05-04 16:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/258090426 s108360 https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/258093838 Amy's family did not hesitate to jump into the legacy she created in South Africa, and the life of activism for furthering the end of apartheid. Her family made a few visits to South Africa, one in which they met Nelson Mandela, one of Amy's greatest idols. The amount of support and dedication for a daughter that drives a family across the world and changes the family's purpose is something that we could only hope to fully understand.]]> 2018-05-04 16:40:45 UTC https://padlet.com/s108360/uwtm3k6qnl1w/wish/258093838