Assignment #15

Prompt: Prepare questions for an interview with some one you admire. Try to get at what makes that person tick. Ask her probing, personal questions, no matter how inappropriate they might seem. When you've finished your script, ask these questions to yourself. and answer them.


(1.) What do you admire in a person?

Optimism and Compassion

(2.) What do you like least about yourself?

I'm lazy and a procrastinator

(3.) Whens the last time you cried? What did you cry for?

Last night, because I unintendedly hurt my grandma's feelings

(4.) If you were on a deserted island all by yourself and you could pick ONE person to be with you, who would you choose?

My mom. She's the man.

(5.) what is your biggest pet peeve?

Rude and/or judgmental people.

(6.) What is your favorite song?

Just the way you are by Barry White

(7.) If you had one, what would be your theme song?

Window by Out of Eden

Assignment #14

Prompt: You are afflicted with a rare (and getting rarer) disease in which you can only tell the truth, the whole truth. now, introduce yourself to someone you don't know- on the page, of course. Explain to the stranger who you are. Go into detail. Tell your life story if you have to. the stranger is fictitious and will listen for hours.


Hi my name is Jessica. I'm almost out of high school and I must say i am definitely ready. There are some things I do wish I did and prioritized differently, however I do not regret anything because life is a learning experience and even my mistakes have helped mold the way I am today. Honestly, I really do like the way I am for the most part. I can sleep at night and wake up every morning happy with who I am. I don't cheat, steal, or lie. I don't judge others and I do my best to make them happy. I'm not a good student, and lord knows I have my faults but I accept them and do my best anyway....well that's probably one my faults actually......I don't apply myself as best I should which probably has something to do with why I'm sitting in credit make up at this very moment. None the less, I'm a genuinely happy person and loving life. Nice to meet ya.

Assignment #13

Back when I was a youngin', i remember getting in trouble at daycare. There was a boy harassing my friend so I hit him in the face. I got in big trouble for that and they told me they would have to tell my mom what happened. Well, at the time, that was a severe punishment and all day I was dreading the moment she would pick me up and find out what I had done. I was almost in tears. I thought I was done for. When she arrived to pick me up she was of course upset to hear I hit someone, but instead of screaming at me and really letting me have it, she just took me aside, sat me down, and we had a calm collected discussion. No yelling. No intimidation.
That's the kind of relationship we have. I know I can come to her with anything no matter what and she'll hear what I have to say. I know that whatever trials or tribulations we come across, together we can come to a resolution. I think it's very important to be able to talk to your parents. To be able to depend on and aren't intimidated by. I encourage communication between parents and kids, and in the end everyone benefits that way.

Assignment #12

I am familiar with this expression and I found that I'm more of a glass half full kind of person rather than a glass half empty person. I'm uncertain which is better, however I personally enjoy the optimist point of view because it seems to keep me in a better mood and helps me to appreciate the outcome more.

Seeing the glass half full can be a lot more helpful to ones morale and self esteem. Optimism can draw focus from the negative to concentrate the positive, which ultimately will contribute to any situation in a beneficial way. Solely focusing on the negative aspects will put a damper on anyones day and discourage them from trying to improve whatever it is that is the cause of that damper.

By staying positive I believe your state of mind as well as your performance will benefit. Seeing the glass as half full does not mean your standards of satisfaction are lowered, but your perspective is positive and you will be able to appreciate progress. Meanwhile, striving for more.
So, cheer up sunshine and look at the bright side.

Assignment #10

In 195o, the Zenith Electronic Corporation developed the first "lazy bone", or remote control. It functioned on a cable that ran from the handheld remote to the television set. Dr. Robert Alder, an engineer for Zenith, suggested that instead of the cable, Ultrasonics be used. By 1956, using his ultrasonic method, he produced the first wireless remote control.
Robert Alder was born December 4, 1913 in Vienna, Austria. He recieved his docturate in physics and eventenually became the director of resaerch for Zenith Electronic Corporation. He joined the corporation in 1941. His innovative ideas flourished, specifically the remote control, with 9 million Alder remotes were sold.
By 1999, 99% of all Televison sets and VCRs sold in the US were equipped with remote controls.

Assignment #11

One year my family and I went the Minnesota State fair and every year we go we make sure that we stop by and visit our friends that own the Tiny Tim Donut joint. So, we stopped there and rested while we ate our free donuts. Soon after my little brother, who was about 7 at the time, had to use the bathroom so I escorted him there. The bathroom was designed with two entrances; one on each side. Each door was propped open so I was able to keep an eye an him. I watched him enter the bathroom, but when I left he ran out the wrong door on the opposite side. He must have gotten turned around and confused and he kept on going. I yelled, "John, John!" but he couldn't hear me. I was too timid to run through the men's bathroom so all I could think to do was run back to my parents and tell them what had happened. I thought maybe they would be reassuring and be calm and collected. However, this was definitely not the case. They started freaking out and I felt really bad and completely responsible for loosing my brother. We searched for hours and hours looking for him. Finally, we met back at the Tiny Tim Donuts and there he was!!! Someone had found him!!! We were so relived!!! From that day on I've always kept a very very very close eye on my little brother wherever we go.









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Assignment #9

(1.) A blanket to snuggle up with and to keep me warm.
(2.) A PSP (with at least one game) to keep me from losing it because obviously I'm going to get bored all by myself.
(3.) A lighter because I assume I will need to make fire somehow.
(4.) A flashlight because I don't have nightvision goggles and I want some way to be able to see when it's dark outside.
(5.) A Trampoline just because I think it would be cool to have one. Plus I could work on my hops!

After being on the island for a year I predict I will get tired of the PSP because if I only had one game for it I would probably sick of it and hopefully have beaten it by then. All my other items I really don't think I would tire of and would "continue to shine".

Assignment #7

Two weeks ago I ran into a little altercation at my school when I tried to re enter the building without a required pass. I was with my boyfriend, DeVon, and we were both stopped by the hall monitor, Mr.Moore. We were told that we could not re enter the building with out a pass and then asked to call a teacher to verify that we could be admitted. We did so and were allowed back into the building. We did what was asked of us and it seemed as if everything was fine and there were no unresolved issues.
Two days later, Devon and I were approached by our teachers. They expressed concern about our VOICES passes which are only to be used to get out of the building during fourth and fifth hour on VOICES business. They accused us of abusing them and also trying to "sneak" back into the school. Obviously there was a miscommunication somewhere and one of the teachers went to the front desk to clarify what exactly happened. It was indeed just a miscommunication between our teachers and the front desk people.
The next day in class one of the teachers took me to the side and talked to me about what happened. She told me that I was lying and I needed to reevaluate my relationship and who I was because I let Devon lie about what I was doing. When I tried to voice my side of the story, my teacher interrupted me and told me there is no argument and there was no room for dispute. I was extremely upset by this. I felt I was treated unfairly and it was neither her place or was it called for to pass judgment upon me. Especially since throughout this whole situation I showed her no disrespect whatsoever.
Nothing really happened after this. No resolution was reached. I was left feeling defeated and hurt that my character was questioned when I sincerely felt I did nothing wrong and I especially did not lie.

Assignment #6

I like to be in a familiar, laid back environment where I can let loose and completely be myself. Which is why my "happy place" is my own home. There is no other place on this earth where I feel most comfortable.
After a busy day at work, there's nothing more relaxing than coming home, throwing on some sweats, grabbing a snack and my favorite blanket, and kicking back in my favorite chair and popping in a movie. Of course I don't desire a life full of nothing but lounging around, but when i get those precious moments to just do nothing. I am in a state of pure bliss.
I also love being around my family. There are a few little disputes now and then, but overall we get long great. And there is no one else who knows me like they do.
I know it doesn't sound very exciting when the best place you've ever been to is your very own house. I've been to some amazing places, but at the end of the day there's no place I would rather be than at home.

Assignment #4

Before I die I would like to express the importance of forgiveness and not to hold grudges for any grievance. Don't let anyone discourage you from doing something that you believe in. Don't pass judgment on others; it is not your place. And most importantly , "Grab that net and catch that beautiful butterfly!!!"

Assignment #3

On Monday night, a sixth grade boys soccer game was abruptly interrupted by an overjoyed man when he receives a phone call informing he landed the job at Dominos that he had applied for. The game had been taking place across the street from his house and in a fit of joy he ran across the street onto the field in nothing but his socks exclaiming, "I got it! I got it! I got the job!" Families of the boys were very distraught and disgusted by this display. Authorities nearby were notified immediately and the man was tackled and taken down. The man was ordered to return to his home and put clothes on. The game resumed and afterward the man returned and publicly apologized for his inappropriate display of nudity. Dominos was thrilled to hear about his enthusiasm to work there.

Assignment #2 continued

I feel this happens a lot everywhere. In the media, politics, even in High school. As a result, reputations are ruined and ethics are compromised.

Assignment #2

My first reaction to the website was some what in describable. Something similar to when you discover Santa Claus isn't real. I was shocked, confused, and kind of upset. My entire life I've learned about what a remarkable man Martin Luther King was and how he made history. This was the first time I've ever read something so negative about him.

After doing a little research and exploring more of the website, I became more and more reassured that this website wasn't even valid and was not legitamite at all. The sources were inaccurate with no valid credentials at all.

This website made me realize how easy it is to believe something no questions asked, and how important it is to not take things for face value without valid evidence to support them. This makes me wonder how accurate any information is on the internet.

YOU!

Alright, here goes....
My name is Jessica Ulrich. I am a senior here at South High. Last year I missed an English credit by failing Mrs.Hayes's apocolyptic literaure class 3rd quarter. There's really no other explnation as to why I recieved that F besides the fact that I just got lazy and didn't put forth the effort. So, now I have to do this credit make up stuff......you live and learn I guess.
My life outside of school involves working, sleeping, basketball, and spending time with my friends and family. I work at Lady Foot Locker at Southdale. I have been since September of 07. It's alright. Just as good as any other job I suppose. I also play varsity basketball for South High. I have participated in the program since my freshman year. I haven't decided if I will play in college. I have lived in Minneapolis all my life at the same address in Uptown a couple blocks from lake Calhoun. I live with my mom, my dad, and my little brother who also attends South High.
That pretty much wraps it up.