Monday, June 14, 2010
Senior Reflection #3
A few weeks ago, I went on a trip to England with my mom. As I was born there along with the rest of my family, we went to go visit relatives that I had not seen in about 3 years. It was a really enjoyable trip- it was fun to see all of my cousins who have changed quite drastically over the couple of years and also to see my grandmas, uncles, aunts, ect, who have not changed a bit. It's always nice to go back because I could not imagine living there today, though that is what would have happened if my dad hadn't accepted his job offer in America. It's a lot more quiet over there because there are a lot of countrysides and farming land. Of course, the cities are a lot more urban, like London, but the place where I grew up is a lot smaller. Either way, it was a good trip, and hopefully I will be able to visit again relatively soon!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Current Event #2
http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/mobile/06/08/cnet.iphone.4/index.html?iref=allsearch
AT&T answers questions about iPhone
This article basically talks able the new iPhone 4 that is being released on June 24, 2010. It describes the new features that the iPhone will have. There are loads of new added features for the iPhone 4, such as a front camera, video chatting, multitasking, slimer, conversation threading, larger battery, and a longer surfing life. It also interviews Mark Siegel, who is AT&T's spokesperson on questions that current iPhone users would have regarding the new upgrade.
This article was of particular interest to me, because I was considering getting the new iPhone if it wouldn't be too expensive. I liked the way the article incorporated an interview with a definitely reliable source from AT&T.
AT&T answers questions about iPhone
This article basically talks able the new iPhone 4 that is being released on June 24, 2010. It describes the new features that the iPhone will have. There are loads of new added features for the iPhone 4, such as a front camera, video chatting, multitasking, slimer, conversation threading, larger battery, and a longer surfing life. It also interviews Mark Siegel, who is AT&T's spokesperson on questions that current iPhone users would have regarding the new upgrade.
This article was of particular interest to me, because I was considering getting the new iPhone if it wouldn't be too expensive. I liked the way the article incorporated an interview with a definitely reliable source from AT&T.
Senior Reflection #2
On August 20th, I will be starting college at William & Mary. I am looking forward to it, but it is also a little worrying. Either way, I am ready to be finished with high school! It will be a new start in my life, but I am looking forward to getting away and starting something different, since I have been going to Fairfax County Schools for years and years! I will have orientation on August 20th, and classes will begin on August 25th. I completed a roomate survey, but I have not met my roommate yet. I will register for classes in July, and I am planning on taking basic general classes to begin with. Either way, I am sure the whole new experience will be fun, so I am looking forward to it!
Current Event #1
Did baseball begin in 18th-century England?
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/06/01/lords.museum.baseball.cricket/index.html?hpt=C2
This article talks about the fact that while Americans claim baseball is an All American classic, with the sport originating in America, baseball may have been in fact invented by the English. One evidence of this was a diary found, written in the 18th century by William Bray. In his diary, he wrote, "Went to Stoke church this morn. After dinner, went to Miss Jeale's to play at base ball with her the 3 Miss Whiteheads, Miss Billinghurst, Miss Molly Flutter, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Ford and H. Parsons. Drank tea and stayed til 8." There have also been many other artifacts found which provide evidence of this, such as the sport of baseball being depicted on hankerchiefs. Apparently, the similar sport of cricket diverged from baseball but then when baseball emerged and flourished in America, the two sports went their seperate ways. Baseball became American and cricket became English.
I thought this article was well written. It was interesting and informative, and even came with a video, provding visual effects. I thought it was effective at getting across information to viewers, and I found it interesting that England probably invented baseball rather than America, since many ideas were brought across the Atlantic to America.
http://www.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/06/01/lords.museum.baseball.cricket/index.html?hpt=C2
This article talks about the fact that while Americans claim baseball is an All American classic, with the sport originating in America, baseball may have been in fact invented by the English. One evidence of this was a diary found, written in the 18th century by William Bray. In his diary, he wrote, "Went to Stoke church this morn. After dinner, went to Miss Jeale's to play at base ball with her the 3 Miss Whiteheads, Miss Billinghurst, Miss Molly Flutter, Mr. Chandler, Mr. Ford and H. Parsons. Drank tea and stayed til 8." There have also been many other artifacts found which provide evidence of this, such as the sport of baseball being depicted on hankerchiefs. Apparently, the similar sport of cricket diverged from baseball but then when baseball emerged and flourished in America, the two sports went their seperate ways. Baseball became American and cricket became English.
I thought this article was well written. It was interesting and informative, and even came with a video, provding visual effects. I thought it was effective at getting across information to viewers, and I found it interesting that England probably invented baseball rather than America, since many ideas were brought across the Atlantic to America.
Senior Reflection #1
This summer, I am planning to relax and spend a lot of time hanging out with friends before going of to college. In addition, I am going to be spending a lot of time working at Wegmans and coaching a summer swim team, teaching little children how to swim properly. I hope I will be able to save up a lot of money. I will also be swimming on a summer swim team to keep in shape. My family will also be going to vacation to a few places to relax. After the summer, I will be heading off to William & Mary for college, which I am excited about.
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