Reflection #2

These past few weeks for my language arts class, we were assigned to blog about a topic we felt we knew a lot about and felt we had the right to write about. I chose to do the topic of middle school. And I chose that simply because I feel it has a lot of different subjects to talk about and I'm in it now so I know a lot of the details and activities and such.

I feel that this blogging experience was good for many students. For someone it could be a way of venting how they feel and getting some of their held in emotions out. For someone else it could just be another experience that they found they really loved doing and they're considering doing one on their own. Also it was a good assignment because you were able to pick what you wanted to write about and no one was telling you what to say or how to say it.

As for me, blogging was just another experience in life. It challenged my writing skills in a way of making me think on my own and coming up with my own ideas and my own things to put into my work. And this was something that everyone was one hundred percent independent so any work they did, they could take all credit for. It wasn't the teachers great ideas, or a friends great ideas. It was all on your own and gave people a chance to really speak up and show what they have to say and that their opinion matters too.

It also showed what interest you have and you could have made some new friends and met some new people with the same interests and you. Or maybe even same ideas and opinions as you. Like say you were really interested in a certain band and someone you don't know them or never really talked to them and the next thing you know, you get to talking about that band and BAM, you two are inseparable best friends. You never know where or how you meet someone you have a lot in common with and blogging is just another possible way to find those people. And in a way it can show more of you. Like people could now know what you like and how you feel.

You could also read about some things you never knew about but sound really interesting to you. And maybe that will help with you being more open to trying new things. And those things could end up being things that you want to do with the rest of your life.

All in all I say that blogging was a good experience. Sure it had some minuses like some things were difficult to do and sometimes you get stuck and don't know what to write about. But sooner or later it comes and you have your great ideas.

I hope my blogs helped you out in some way. Have a great day!

Your blogger,
Selaina

Relationships

When your in Middle School, that bit of romance starts to hit you. And when it does it hits you hard. I know with personal experience and I've seen in plenty of times.

Sometimes when you have a relationship with another person, it tends to be a big distraction to your schoolwork and out of school activities like sports and clubs and such. But for other people they know how to balance out that relationship with all their other priorities.

I feel that having a middle school relationship would help some students. They could start feeling that sense of knowing that someone is always there for them. They know they have trust with a certain person. They feel that comfort of having someone that they know will help them through the tough stuff in life. But then again you would probably have to find that perfect someone that would do all that for you, and no one is perfect.

It's easy to find someone you have things in common with and be attracted to them. But you do still have to be careful not to make them your life, and still be focused on your academics. And you have to make sure you trust them or it could be just more stress in your life. And it's easy to get hurt in these relationships. Sometimes that certain someone could find someone else or they could just cheat on you. And that always leaves a life long scar. Some people feel that they weren't good enough. But always remember, if someone doesn't see the amazing qualities you as an individual has, then they aren't the right one for you and someday you will find that certain someone you can call your forever. You do still have your whole life ahead of you.

Your blogger,
Selaina

Class time

For Middle School, it is hard for students to be in a school for almost eight hours and still concentrate on all their work. They have so many distractions and the things that kids learn about that are not too interesting or appealing to them. I am one of those students that tends to lose focus pretty quick. I try my hardest to concentrate, but sometimes, that is just not enough.

On the other hand, some people can sit, focused on every single thing the teacher has to say and every bit of information they are supposed to be learning. These kids are the very bright ones that absorb their surroundings like a sponge.

Not everyone has it so easy. Some people can't concentrate in a room full of kids running around and teachers trying to hold it all down. Some people don't have that extremely long attention span. And you know what, now may be just a little to late to fix that. I mean people can do certain things to practice paying attention for a longer time, but that bad habit will never go away completely.

http://www.wikihow.com/Pay-Attention-in-School-and-Get-the-Grades-Your-Parents-Will-Like
^^^The link above gives you some tips, tricks, and advice on improving your paying attention skills in school. I happened to find them helpful, maybe you will too.

http://studyskills.suite101.com/article.cfm/paying_attention_in_class
^^^Above is another link that I think would help you improve your learing skills. It gives you some more detailed ways to help.

I hope this helps you out in your school academics. Have a good day! (:

Your blogger,
Selaina

Middle School Teachers

So far we've covered about me, lunches, fashions, stereotypes, and conflicts. It's time to start with the teachers.

Of course in every Middle School, there are teachers. Teachers are at school for one reason, to educate the students. Well that's what they are intended to do. But like always, there are always different types of teachers.

There are the nice ones. Those are the typical ones that are pretty laid back. They tend to have many students that like them or see them as their favorite teacher. They let you get away with the little things. But what you want to remember about these teachers, is not to take advantage of them. Some nice teachers can't see when their getting taken advantage of, but when they find out, they may not show it but they are hurt. I hate seeing that happen, but it does happen a lot in Middle School. Sometimes they never see it, and they just let it keep happening without even knowing something is going on. Some teachers catch it after the first few times and they say something, nicely about it.

On the other hand there are the mean teachers. They are the ones that no one can stand. They are the very strict ones that don't let you get away with anything at any time. And from a certain angle, they are just doing their job. They're doing what they are supposed to be doing; keeping us out of trouble and educating us. Unfortunately kids tend not to see that and are very rude to the teachers. But hey, it's something we all have to deal with. Kids tend to get a lot of homework and classwork to fill the time, and they don't waste a second of class time.

There are also the lazy ones. These are the ones that you tend to get absolutely nothing done. It's pretty much a blow off class. They are the teachers that don't do anything but sit around. These classes are really fun at first. But after a while, it gets pretty old. I mean I'm a kid, and I know that school is pretty much a dread to most kids that go, but sitting in a class doing absolutely nothing gets frustrating. On the bright side for the kids, you usually don't get homework! (:

Thanks for listening!
Your blogger,
Selaina

Conflicts

With Middle School, comes many conflicts between many different people. And it happens all the time and at any place. Also between people that were the best of friends to people that were the worst of enemies.

Sometimes it has purpose, sometimes people are bored so they decide to start stuff. Sometimes there are the people who are too dramatic and take everything too seriously and tend to over analyze things. Sometimes there are they people who don't take anything seriously, and that tends to make people angry.

Then there are the different types of conflicts;

There are the ones that last a period. Those are the ones that tend to be over the little things. But I wouldn't take them for granted. Too many of them, and your friendship with that person could be over.

There are the ones that last about a day. Then when you get home you both realize how dumb it really was, and that it wasn't a big deal. And you see that your friendship with that person is stronger than that.

Then there are the conflicts that finish friendships. Those are the big fights that a lot of people tend to but into. Those fights are the ones that usually are actually over a big topic.

The fights that end friendships are usually on trust issues, like someone you thought was your best friend that told people one of your secrets. Or sometimes it not really a big issue, but the people in the fight think it's a big issue. Like fighting over guys and girls.

Sometimes conflicts lead to violence. Many people see fighting or physical violence as a way to solve their problems. I for one don't see that solving anything. I feel it only increases the problem and sometimes it even pulls other people into the problem because they want to be a good friend and stick up for their friend. It can also get you in a lot of trouble. And you could get some privileges that are important to you, taken away. Some people can get very seriously hurt too. Not many people see or feel the pain that person just went through. It can really damage someone.

I feel that conflicts in general should just stop. If everyone cared, and everyone tried, I think everyone could get along with everyone. Things in Middle School would be a lot less stressful too. That would give the students more time to focus on their academics and higher their grades.

http://www.ehow.com/how_6050779_diffuse-conflicts-middle-schools.html
^^Above is a link that has ideas for stopping conflicts in your school. I know there aren't really solid rules to tell you what to do to solve problems, but these are some suggestions and maybe that will help you with solving your personal conflicts.

Your blogger,
Selaina

Not so easy.

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My next subject will be about Middle School groups. There are many different types of people in middle school. There's from the nerds to the jocks to the goths to the preppy people. In every group you see all the different types of people. Sometimes people find it hard to just fit in so they just stick to the people in their groups.

Some kids call smart people nerds or dorks. It's not their fault they're focused on school and plan on doing something with their lives instead of throwing it all away with bad grades. And since people think that, they get teased a lot. I've seen it done before, i think it's really sad. Those people that bully others don't see that it can scare them for life. They don't see what pain it can cause those people. Most of the time it doesn't but for some people, it really messes them up.

Then there are the jocks. They seem to be the ones that never get teased. And they tend to be friends with everyone, well a lot of people. A lot of their peers think they have it so easy. But to me, I don't think they have it as easy as everyone thinks. They are expected to live up to every ones and any ones expectations. They would be a lot of pressure and hard to handle.

There are also the emos/goths. They're the ones that are always in black clothes, usually pretty quiet, and usually keep to themselves unless they find other people like them. Some people find them to be scary. I don't see why. They're just other people. Sure they may be a little different, but no one said it's wrong to be different.

Then there are the preppy ones. They seem to be the loud ones that are always happy. They have plenty of friends and seem to try to be nice to everyone. But some people find them obnoxious and annoying but they're just trying to have their fun. It's not they're fault they don't want to live life bored.

In my opinion, I don't think we should be criticizing people for being who they truly are. That's just wrong. It's also none of our business what other people are doing with their lives. That's up to them. Let them live free. Tell me what you think. Thanks for listening. (:

Your blogger,
Selaina

Fashions as they Come and Go.

In middle school, there are many different fashions with both genders. For the girls you have everywhere from the "girly girls" to the girls that only wear black. For the guys you have the ones that don't know how to keep their pants up to their waste and not have their butts hang out, to the ones that wear all baggy clothes and hoodies everyday.

Some girls dress as the typical "girly girl". Those girls that wear all light and bright colors. They seem to always try to look their best no matter what. You rarely ever see them in those clothes that they don't seem out of the ordinary.

Then you have the athletic girls; the ones who are always in shorts and a t-shirt. They seem to be the most comfortable ones. They dress in what makes them comfortable. In Middle School, not a a lot of people have the courage to do that.

There are also the girls that dress in only black. They are the ones that kind of stay to themselves and you rarely ever see them in anything but black or other darker colors.

But don't think girls are the only ones that stick to that one fashion that they have, boys are the exact same way. I guess it's maybe not as noticeable, but it still happens.

There are the guys, just like the girls, that only wear shorts and a t-shirt. To me, it actually is a really big difference when you see them not wearing those clothes.

Then there are the guys that wear the clothes that are just too big for them. They always have those big pants that slide down past their waist. They have the shirts that go down to a little over their knees.

There are also the ones that you could say dress preppy. They wear the tight skinny jeans and a nice fitted t-shirt. They seem to be the more confident of the bunch.

Imagine having to go to a school that required all students to wear a uniform. Everyone being in the same outfit everyday. I don't know about you but that would make me go crazy. And it's not because I wouldn't know the "types" of people, it's just seeing the same things everyday wouldn't go well for me.

I think a lot of people dress the way they do to fit in. I know of some people that think that if they don't dress a certain way, they won't be accepted. I honestly don't get that. People like people for who they are, not the kind of clothes your in. And if it's not that way, then those people aren't worth your friendship anyways. Maybe in those cases; uniforms would be nice. But then again, you wouldn't be able to show the real you.

But maybe you have a different opinion, I'd love to hear it.


Your blogger,
Selaina