Reading:
Book: Hate List
Author: Jennifer Brown
Pages Read: 43-219
The first thing I want to talk about in this response is a comment/prediction I made. The comment was in regards to this passage from the book, ""Been to Nicks grave?" Duce asked. I looked at him sharply. He was staring at me with hard contempt in his eyes. "Been to anyones grave?"". This if from page 41 of the novel. The comment I made when I read this is that Valerie's good friends blame her (especially Duce) for the shooting, when her name has been cleared and it is public knowledge that is was not her fault it was her boyfriends. Yet people still believe that she was directly involved instead of trying to stop it. I believe that this is a very unfair assumption to make about Valerie because her friends of all people should believe that she was innocent. The prediction I made when reading this passage was that Duce would do anything in his power to get back at Valerie for the pain Nick caused. I thought this because of how Duce is portrayed in the book, he does not seem like the person to just leave something alone and let a person who's hurting be. I am much further along in the book now and my prediction was not true thus far, Duce has just shunned her out from her old group of friends. He has turned her old friends against her, which I guess is a form of revenge and getting back at her but I believed it would have been much worse.
The second comment I had was how I admire Valerie for going back to her old high school and facing all of her peers who do not particularly like her. She is so strong for having the ability to go back to the place where everything fell apart for her. I do not think many people would be able to go back to such horrid memories. People can change, but Valerie had so many enemies after the shooting happened for her to come back and sit in class with the people who tormented her for years is something very strong. A prediction I made is that she will not transfer schools like she was contemplating, I believe she will start to find groups and get back involved even though she dreads everyday that she has to go back. Not everyone can hold a grudge forever and I believe that she will find groups and finally get to enjoy her senior year instead of counting down the days until she is able to transfer.
In my last response I had the question of why Mr Kline, the beloved teacher was shot. I had thought it was because Nick (Valerie's boyfriend/Shooter) believed that Valerie was 'too close' to Mr Kline. I was wrong, it was not because of her relationship with Mr Kline it was because he was protecting a fellow colleague. This shows that Mr Kline was a hero in this shooting and protected many children and colleagues instead of protecting himself.
Written:
Once I finish high school, which is still another year away I want go into nursing. I do not want to go anywhere near working in the emergency room, I want to work in geriatric nursing. I hope to go to University of Manitoba and study there. What I would like to do to achieve my goals by using my blog is to follow blogs that have to do with nursing and start to collect stories about people who have made an impact on nursing. I would like to do some volunteering in nursing homes across the city and get an idea of what I am thinking of doing with the rest of my life. The reason I chose nursing is because I want to help people and I believe that nursing would be a fitting career for me. I know many nurses and what they do is very inspiring for me. I believe that they are essential in society and they do many amazing things. I hope that I am able to find blogs of nurses or former nurses and am able to hear stories and gain knowledge about the job. I hope that I am able to start posting stories soon!
Monday 25 February 2013
Thursday 21 February 2013
Daily Cre8te - Buy a Life
If I had the choice, I do not believe I would sell my life. I am happy where I am in life I have an amazing family, great marks, good friends, a great boyfriend, and I'm happy with all the possessions I have in my life. If I were to sell my life though I would place it for around 1 million dollars. I have a huge wardrobe with majority of my clothes gently used and name brand. I have an extensive collection of purses that are gently used as well. I have a laptop, iPhone 5, iPad mini, iPod and TV. I also have a 2005 Chevy Cobalt which is my favourite possession because it was my first huge purchase that does have command start as well which is a life saver living here!
I feel like the relationships I have made are so strong that I would not want to buy new ones. There is not enough money in the world that would make me give up my family. Also my marks are good and very important to me so I would never sell those. My possessions are just possessions, I could sell those if I wanted to, but family is most important to me which is why I could never give them up. I don't think I would go under 1 million dollars if I were to sell, but I would never sell my life. But If I were to sell my life I would pack up what I didn't sell and move to Hawaii and live beach side for the rest of my life!
I feel like the relationships I have made are so strong that I would not want to buy new ones. There is not enough money in the world that would make me give up my family. Also my marks are good and very important to me so I would never sell those. My possessions are just possessions, I could sell those if I wanted to, but family is most important to me which is why I could never give them up. I don't think I would go under 1 million dollars if I were to sell, but I would never sell my life. But If I were to sell my life I would pack up what I didn't sell and move to Hawaii and live beach side for the rest of my life!
Wednesday 20 February 2013
Inspirational Quote
I find Audry Hepburns quotes so inspirational because she was such an amazing person. Ths quote sticks out o me the most because of the last sentance "I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles" this sticks out most to me becauase athough you never know what tomorrow will bring it could always be better than today. I look at this when I'm having an off day because I know that tomorrow is another day and it has the potential to be much better than today.
Tuesday 19 February 2013
Digital Footprint
This digital footprint shows my use of technology and what kind of sites I use on a regular basis. I am constantly using my phone and using social media sites such as Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. I also am constantly texting which is displayed on my picture!
Weekly Response #1
Book: Hate List
Author: Jennifer Brown
Pages Read: 1-42
I recently started the book Hate List I was surprised at how quickly the book actually started. There was no build up to the big event, no explaining characters, just right into the action right away. The book is written in an interesting way it jumps from present, to past, than to news articles. I find this really interesting because there is always new information and it is never really slow which I like. This is not my first reading response, I have taken 3 classes with Mrs McLauchlan over my high school years, and I have used the post - it note method of keeping track of my ideas, but I have always had a hard time making comments. I ask a lot of questions and this response is no different majority question post -its. My goal for this semester is to make more comments throughout my reading.
My first question of the reading I did regards who was actually the instigator of the shooting. In the book , it does not actually clarify if it was all Nicks doing (Valerie's boyfriend) or if Valerie was also directly apart of it. In the book it says a couple times that she has no idea that he was going to do it, but I feel like she had some suspicion and had some involvement. Valerie in the book has been referred to as a "hero", but she is struggling with being referred to as a hero which adds to my suspicion of if she is actually involved in the plans to kill the students she did not like. My question has yet to be answered but I hope it will be soon.
My second question is about the character Mr Kline and his death. I wonder if Nick killed Mr Kline because he was 'too close' to Valerie. There has not been much said about Mr Kline, but Valerie briefly says that he was a good guy. This is why I am questioning it. I do not see any other reason for Nick to have anything against this teacher. I hope to find out more as I carry on throughout the book to answer this question because this is a question I feel the need to have an answer to.
The first comment I had when I started reading this book is that school shootings are becoming all to common. This makes me kind of nervous because you never know what will be coming tomorrow. I wish that this reality would just disappear because I do not believe anyone should go through something like that. I hope that it would never happen to me or anyone I know but you never know what tomorrow brings.
Author: Jennifer Brown
Pages Read: 1-42
I recently started the book Hate List I was surprised at how quickly the book actually started. There was no build up to the big event, no explaining characters, just right into the action right away. The book is written in an interesting way it jumps from present, to past, than to news articles. I find this really interesting because there is always new information and it is never really slow which I like. This is not my first reading response, I have taken 3 classes with Mrs McLauchlan over my high school years, and I have used the post - it note method of keeping track of my ideas, but I have always had a hard time making comments. I ask a lot of questions and this response is no different majority question post -its. My goal for this semester is to make more comments throughout my reading.
My first question of the reading I did regards who was actually the instigator of the shooting. In the book , it does not actually clarify if it was all Nicks doing (Valerie's boyfriend) or if Valerie was also directly apart of it. In the book it says a couple times that she has no idea that he was going to do it, but I feel like she had some suspicion and had some involvement. Valerie in the book has been referred to as a "hero", but she is struggling with being referred to as a hero which adds to my suspicion of if she is actually involved in the plans to kill the students she did not like. My question has yet to be answered but I hope it will be soon.
My second question is about the character Mr Kline and his death. I wonder if Nick killed Mr Kline because he was 'too close' to Valerie. There has not been much said about Mr Kline, but Valerie briefly says that he was a good guy. This is why I am questioning it. I do not see any other reason for Nick to have anything against this teacher. I hope to find out more as I carry on throughout the book to answer this question because this is a question I feel the need to have an answer to.
The first comment I had when I started reading this book is that school shootings are becoming all to common. This makes me kind of nervous because you never know what will be coming tomorrow. I wish that this reality would just disappear because I do not believe anyone should go through something like that. I hope that it would never happen to me or anyone I know but you never know what tomorrow brings.
Friday 15 February 2013
Pocket Slots
This is a daily cre8te that has to do with the content in my purse and what it tells about me! The first thing that is in my purse and my my side at all times is my iPhone 5. This is essential to me because it has everything on it that has to do with me! It is a must have for me! It has all my contacts, emails, pictures, reminders and even notes on it. This shows like I like to stay connected based on the apps I use! The second thing I have in my purse is my Coach wallet. Coach is my favourite brand of accessories, most of my purses and wallets are Coach. My wallet is crucial to me and must be very organized at all times! This shows I'm a very organized person. I carry my calculator at all times, I am in chemistry and PreCal so it is a necessity for me. This shows that I'm such a nerd! But that is ok I don't mind it! I also carry clips for large amounts of paper I cause I have to use them for school! This also shows that I'm a big fan of organization. Lastly I have my car keys, and these are very important to me because they go everywhere with me, because I have my own car. I use these everyday to get to and from!
Wednesday 13 February 2013
Intro Post
Hi! My names Kaitlyn, this is my blog for my Creative Writing class. By taking this class I hope to gain a better knowledge of how to use technology, and better my writing skills.
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