Driving us to Distraction by Gilbert Cruz

For this blog, I chose to write about the short essay called Driving Us to Distraction. This short essay talks about texting while driving and how it causes us to be less focused on the road. Now he didn't just mention texting, he also talked about making calls and even hands-free technology! I, myself, must admit that I do text and drive, but I do it on rare occasions. Talking on the cell-phone is okay by me as long as you are capable of multitasking! Towards the end of his essay, he mentioned that Clarence Ditlow, CAS's executive director, said, "We're asking that technology be installed in cars to disable their cell phones whenever you shift out of park." I do NOT believe that this should be a law because that's cutting into our "Freedom". We pay for that cell phone, and if there was an emergency but you were driving, then no one would be able to get a hold of you or you would be unable to get a hold of anybody.

Spring Break!

Well this spring back was not an exciting one at all... I didn't go anywhere fun or see anything cool. I was the girl who stayed home and worked all week! My week just flew by and before I knew it, it was Sunday already! Since much wasn't exciting to tell for this spring break, I will tell you about last year when I went to Hawaii with my best friend and her dad! We stayed there for a week, and saw many things! The worst part about the trip was the dreaded plane ride. I never knew a person could be so bored, that taking pictures of random things, like clouds, could be so fun and interesting! Haha! Throughout our trip we climbed a volcano, went shopping, laid on the beach, and went para-sailing. I loved every minute of it and boy was it hard to come back to chilly Minnesota.

Write about whatever you wish...

This week blogs we get to write about what ever we wish! I chose to write about how I am SUCH a procrastinator and how I've been working on changing that for almost 4 years! I've always been a procrastinator, but I haven't noticed it this much since this year! I'm a post secondary student at Mayo High School and this is my last semester until I graduate! I'm so stoked... but I'm worried my procrastination and my life situation will hold me back. Procrastination is a big thing that I would LOVE to change about myself, but it's hard. I've got myself in a very sticky situation because, well if you'd like to know, I have to pass all my classes this semester to be able to get my diploma...

My Dad

I have many memories of my father from when he was alive. He always had this specific smell to him when he came home from work... It was a rough smell with a light hint of sourness. Having him gone now, I miss that smell. His favorite saying of all time was, "Taa-Daa!"  He was a very funny character. Now my dad died at age 43 at home. When I think of my dad, all I can think about is his sense of humor and his smile. He may have been a harsh dad at times, but I know deep down he was just being a parent.
My dad was always smiling... (or sleeping)...
If I sit here and close my eyes to think of my dad, the first image that pops up is the last time I saw him. Now the last time I saw him wasn't a time I would like to remember... I was in 8th grade, sitting in my science class, when the principal comes in and pulls me out of the class room. He said that my mom was here and that she needed to talk to me. As I walked down that hallway to the conference room, my heart continued to race. He placed his hand on the door handle, and slowly opened the door. I could see my mom, the counselor, police officers, and other administrative people. I knew that then my father had passed away. I don't know how long we were at the school, but when we left I rode in the front seat of the cop SUV until we were home. Coming home was overwhelming with all the cars and people out in the yard. My brother met me at the police car and gave me a big hug, then walked me inside. Walking inside felt like I was in a small box with a limited amount of air. I felt scared and nervous for what I was about to see. As I walked into the living room I saw my father laying on the floor with a white sheet over him. Now I wont go into detail about what he looked like, but when I uncovered his face to give him a kiss good-bye, I no longer saw my father, I saw a body with a blue face.

"Forrest Gump"

"Life is like a box of chocolates, ya never know what ch'you're gunna get."
           This is a quote that I live by daily and hope to teach my kids this some day. To me this quote means that in life you have obstacles, and ya never know when you're going to get them. Life can throw you curve balls and then life can give you many "treats". You can't just take life with the bad, you have to be thankful for life. Another quote I can leave you with is, "Ya gotta take life with the good AND the bad." This was always told to me by my parents, relatives, friends, and my supporters.

Writing, College, and Education

I've always thought that I've had a problem with writing essays, and that I wasn't very good at them. The strange thing is that I write a lot in my life, although my writing daily doesn't happen much anymore, I still try to find time to write! Now by writing daily, I mean writing in my "journal". I guess you could say that writing an essay and writing in a journal are two very different things, but in a way they are similar! They are similar because they involve you to think, and just write. While writing an essay you most likely will have to involve some sort of source and facts, but with journalism you can have the freedom to write what ever you would like!
I'm 18 years old, and attending RCTC as a PSEO student. I am a student at Mayo High School, and this is my first year trying Post Secondary. I enjoy the flexibility A LOT and wouldn't go back to high school if I had the option! Why not get free college? :)
Education is something that can be hard for me to enjoy like some students. I have never really enjoyed school, and think that it can be a hassle. Even though I don't enjoy school, I need an education to get somewhere in life. I strive to get the best grades that I can, and try to ask for help when I need it!
Education, College, and Writing are three things that are very much in my life... Are they in your life as much as mine?