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The first week we had off from school wasn't the best tbh. But now I'm starting to enjoy it?? like being doing different things to keep my self busy, except my school work omg ( I finally got myself to do it today dw) I started to sew which is something I've always wanted to do since my mom sews. She's been sewing since her 20's and has this really old singer machine. My first creation was a ferret hammock since it was so easy to do. The ferret moms on Etsy charge way toooo much. its best to do it myself because I can decorate my ferrets cage however I want ;)). I ordered fabrics online to do other stuff which is exciting to me. I started going outside more, decorated the porch too. Even taking my ferret outside. The only bad thing about doing school work at home is how laaazy I get. Its so bad. And honestly sometimes I miss school?? even night school. I'm even starting to miss that "hey what's up" from Ms Kennedy whenever I saw her in the hallways. Honestly just miss how normal life was like 3 weeks ago lol. This virus killed my news years resolution of going out more. Hoping things get better soon <3.

When I Was Puerto Rican #2

Negi explains how everything changes when she moves to New York. It's normal because when you move countries, states, or even towns it takes time to adapt. Thats what Negi is going through right now. But she always explains how she hides her culture in school. To Negi, showing her Puerto Rican culture is embarrassing to her. She's mostly afraid being judged by others. But at home, she embraces her culture. She can't be judged at home. I see how she misses her life in Puerto Rico, thats where she really wants to be. Its really sad because a lot of kids like Negi doesn't have that opportunity to have friends with the same culture as her. Negi feels out of place just because she can't relate to anybody else. I thought we have the opportunity to share our cultures in school. You could find at-least one person to relate to here. Another thing is how diverse out school is too. So many school are not like that. Some schools don't even allow students to embrace their own culture either. I also thought about the video we saw in class about the boy who was suspended from school just because of his dreadlocks 'breaking the dress code' One thing I wish is Negi actually having that opportunity. Nobody should ever feel ashamed for being who they are. I also wished Negi had somebody to talk to about this. Somebody telling her that its okay to embrace her culture would've been so helpful. Just getting that support could've helped her become more confident. 

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I've recently have been interested in watching murder cases. Not in a weird way of course, mostly the forensics part of it. I find it funny because I'm literally talking forensic science for 3rd and 4th quarter Had no idea what that was at first. I also find it vunny how one of my forensic science assignments is to watch these types of videos. Ive literally been watching them voluntarily. Also my guidance counselor added this class last minute to my  schedule because I needed that science credit. I don't have early release anymore which sucks but ill be fine. But yes, I have been watching these cases. Mostly cold cases. What I find so interesting is how cases from like the 70's or 80's couldn't be solved only because they didn't have the technology to do so. But now since every have become so improved, so many cases have been solved. Also many innocent people have been put in prison for a crime they didn't commit because of eye witnesses claiming it was them. Now if evidence was left like a fingerprint, it could be tested now and identify who the real suspect was. So many innocent people sent to prison for a crime they didn't even commit. The best part of these cold cases finally being solved is seeing justice being served. the family finally having that closure. After thinking about it, this is something I might want to do in the future, going into that forensics field. It'll be nice to know that you helped solve a case you know. Honestly never liked science, its always been my worst subject. But I was thinking about how a few teachers I've had in the past used to hate the subject that they're now teaching so why not? 

When I was Puerto Rican #1

The book I choose was 'When I Was Puerto Rican' by Esmeralda Santiago. It really shows how different every family is. We really don't know about everything that goes on in every family. Esmeralda, also known as Negi explains to us how her family is far from perfect. Negi's mami does not have a job but papi does. In Negi's culture the father is the man of the household. He's the one that provides in the family. Most of the time the wife stays home with the kids and takes care of the house. With just one parent working, theres just not enough money. Mami refused to call herself a jíbaro Peasant is the best way to describe it. But for Negi, she's fascinated by them. Doesn't even mind being called a Jibaro. In my opinion, I don't really get the how its always the man in charge of the house. Thats like being controlled by somebody to me... I can't really say much since I've been raised by my mom basically, don't really know what its like having a dad at home. I know its a religious thing too, how women have to obey their husband always. Thats what I could think when I was reading about Negi's situation at home because thats how most married couples at church are (at least the church I go to) Ive never understood it because I've always thought being independent is better than depending on somebody else for basic needs. I was happy to hear that Negi's mom was the first women to get a job in her village. She even moves her family to New York City which is even better in my opinion. More oportunites for her and her family.