Life Has Goals, And To Achieve You Must Hope

PIAZZETTA, Giovanni Battista

Through life we always have a goals, and throught that we always conquer the obstacles in our way. Going through the journeys and challanges we will all use determination in our daily lives. The determination we have to achieve our destiny helps us move on to reach the goals that we have planned ahead. Santiago had determination to cross the finish line of his destiny and I have learned to engage in that of which I use my determination to move on in my life. Being determined is just like lust. It is a weakness because you will be to determined that you may become blinded and forget that there will always be a road of trials. Determination helps me carry on and achieve my goal, getting all A's and to make me look forward to something in life. In the end, as Coelho relates in The Alchemist, determination is what bring forths you to achieve your destiny and this is how I am a participant in my destiny.

Chapter 17 - 19

Bud Not Buddy
Chapters 17-19


Focus questions:


1. What surprise did Eddie bring to the house for Bud?

• Eddie brought a recorder so Bud can travel with the band.




2. What did Bud suddenly realize about the guest bedroom he was staying in?

• He realized he was staying in his mom’s room

3. What did Bud discover in the glove compartment of Mr. Calloway’s Packard?

• He discovered the same rocks that he collects and puts where he found it and when.

4. Why didn’t Mr. Calloway ever visit his daughter Angela and grandson Bud?
• He never got any news on Bud or Angela so he couldn’t get in contact with them.



5. Why had Mr. Calloway’s daughter run away?

• She ran away because Mr. Calloway was strict and expected a lot from Angela.

6. Why do you think Mr. Calloway was so stubborn in accepting Bud? Do you think their relationship changed once he realized Bud was his grandson?

• I think it took a while because accepting a human a big responsibility but accepting an animal wasn’t that big. Their relationship did change because now Bud has more courage to talk to Mr. C.

Chapter 15 - 17

Bud Not Buddy
Chapters 15 and 16


Focus questions:


1. When Bud is in the room he is going to sleep in that night, what makes him think that the room used to be a girl’s room who is now dead?

• Ms. Thomas and Mr. C said that this room belongs to a girl that is gone.

2. Is Herman E. Calloway happy to have Bud at his home? Give evidence to support your answer.

• Herman E. Calloway isn’t happy. He shows this by him always discussing something with Ms. Thomas

3. On page 185 we read: “ I can’t believe you, you’ll take care of any stray dog wandering through this neighborhood, but when it comes to a child all of a sudden you have no sympathy.” Who says this and what does he or she mean?

• Ms. Thomas says this. This means that Herman will only take care of something that is less needed for responsibility.

4. On page 191 Eddie asks Bud: “….are you attached to the suitcase, or is it the things inside that are important?” Why does he ask this? What does he give to Bud?

• Eddie asks Bud this question because Bud always carried around his suitcase.
• Eddie gives Bud his old saxophone case.

5. The band members give Bud the name “Sleepy Labone”. Why?

• The band gave Bud this name because he slept till noon and he was skinny to his bones.

Apache Coming Of Age

The Apache Tribe is a Tribe located in the US. An interesting fact that I discovered is that the males do not have a coming of age ceremony but the females have two important ceremonies. As far as I know mostly its men that have coming of age ceremony. But women having two coming of age ceremonies that is very interesting. This is very interesting because usually people have only one coming of age ceremony. This is one thing I learned about the Apache Tribe.

Adolescence Now vs Then

During our Parent Grandparent Interview we learned a lot about the times of adolescence then. The adolescence then and now have changed dramatically. Many shocking events has changed the minds of parents to having curfews and not letting children and teens out. Safety changes the lives of many people.

Back then there were wars but depending on which area you live it can affect your whole entire life. Some people were isolated from any major events it won't affect you. Back then parents were strict but do to the area that is safe children can go back home at any time. If the area was unsafe there surely would be curfews. These days parents are really caring but the world is really unsafe so there is nothing that anyone can do so we have curfews.

Adolescence Then had opportunities to socialize with friends and hang out and they took advantage of that and they didn't stay at home but went out to be more active. Teenagers these days all stay at home inactive and socialize through phones and some are just anti-social and plays games all day long.

Safety is a number one priority and this is what changed the adolescence then and the adolescence now. The world changes in many ways and this is one way of how it changes.

Socializing at FRIM

Socializing at FRIM is like being in Malaysia Week. In Malaysia Week we will be sleeping with other people which makes it a great opportunity to learn more about that person when you and the person are not busy. At FRIM you learn about a persons weakness and strengths. This is a key point because when you learn their weaknesses you will be able to fight them. If you learn their strengths then you know who is better than you at what and you can partner up with someone that is really good to work with.

At FRIM I wasn't uncomfortable with people. I liked that I got to know people more better like about their strengths and weaknesses and their dreams. I didn't really hate anything socially and physically. FRIM is a very good place to be to build character and teamwork and friendship. There many people learned a lot about each other even the guys learned about the girls and the girls learned about the guys.

Quote of the day

To live is like to love--all reason is against it, and all healthy instinct for it.
Samuel Butler