Thursday, August 28, 2014

This Week. . .

So far this week, we've started reading The Alchemist, which is a very good book. So far the story consists of a shepherd who is on a quest to find a hidden treasure that has appeared in his dreams. Along the way, he has met a lady who told him what his dream is supposed to mean, along with an old man who is actually a king. Personally, I feel he won't find his treasure, and if he does, it will be more a personal experience, almost like an epiphany, but we will see, I guess. Also, I have been thinking about a project that I could do which would involve my passion to rap and make hip-hop music.


Common Core Standards
1. Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text
says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Quotables

"There is huge difference between appreciating something and being satisfied with it. Always appreciate what you have and never take it for granted, but never be satisfied with it. Always strive for better, but never forget what you had"

-Axel the Abstract

My Passion

My passion, is to become a hip hop artist, not just a rapper. As a rapper, one only constructs verses made of words that rhyme and sound cool. I want to be much more than that. I want to be an artist, one who can construct well done songs that not only are catchy, but also have a theme. I want to be more than just the average. I'm planning to maximize my potential through hardwork, dedication, and overcoming the obstacles that one needs to cross in life. Whether it takes me 2 years or 10 years, I plan to continue to pursue my dreams.

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Friday, August 22, 2014

Quotables

"If you're scared to take chances you'll never have the answers."

-Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Quotables

"The impact of a conscious artist is necessary, and it ripples through the world."

-Common

Skatepark Proposal

So. . . Yesterday we proposed our plan for a skate park to some Fresno County representatives. . . and it surprisingly went very well, even though we might not get the grant for the park immediately we got some great ideas for other grants we could apply for, including the Tony Hawk and Lance Armstrong foundations. Hopefully, with the support of our community we can make this project a reality, because this project could be only the beginning of something huge for the town of Laton. . . And honestly, this town needs something new. Not only for the benefit of the kids, but for everybody. If this works out, which I believe it will, this can be something great.


CA.12.2. Content Standard: Principles of American Democracy
Students evaluate and take and defend positions on the scope and limits of rights and obligations as democratic citizens, the relationships among them, and how they are secured.

Quotables

"Sometimes it's to your advantage for people to think you're crazy"

-Thelonius Monk

Quotables

"I stare at the mirror and realize that 'real'  lies within me"

-Kendrick Lamar