mini inquiry project: poem

  ” Happy? “ by Anella Schabler   Mirror, mirror, on the wall, Am I good enough for society at all? Do I have to find a job right away and pay my bills instead of admiring life from my windowsill?   My head isn’t in the clouds, I’m simply misunderstood Many people never had […]

BLog Log #3: Determination brings music to my ears

  https://thisibelieve.org/essay/170994/ this blog’s topic: self determination this subject area of self determination intrigued me, because it is something I struggle with. Sometimes bouncing back from disappointment is hard; and more often than not, I get stuck in a rut whenever I am discouraged with my results. The author of this essay explains their struggle […]

blog log #2: a pen and paper could be more

  https://thisibelieve.org/essay/23878/ this blog’s topic: gratitude This article caught my attention right away; from the description to the very first sentence. The article illustrates the life of a woman who has grown up with writing thank-you letters. Writing them was mandatory; even at a young age, to be written for birthday gifts, Christmas presents, and […]

Inquiry Post #1: The Friday Everything Changed – a fragment from our past living on in our future.

  Inquiry post #1 Inquiry questions: How does fear of rejection stop individuals from expressing their true selves? How do friendships and connections boost our confidence? the original text: the Friday Everything Changed  http://myriverside.sd43.bc.ca/kshong/files/2016/01/The-Friday-Everything-Changed-w6wb93.pdf Secondary sources: Gandalf quote and news article The Friday Everything Changed – a fragment from our past living on in our […]

blog log #1: messages from the past

  https://thisibelieve.org/essay/105643/ the blog’s topic: death I was interested in this subject area because it was very relevant to my life and what I do.  The author depicts the importance of these letters; as her family had a history of writing letters during their life struggles, ultimately bringing the author closer to them. I enjoyed […]