Donovan´s English Blog

 These are the items I used on my final exam.

 This course has really showed me different types of literature, and has opened my eyes to the different perspectives that people have. The one about Latin woman really showed me how people outside my culture view the woman form my culture. I always thought it was weird that people would talk that way towards Latin woman but reading about it opened my eyes. I don't want no person to be thinking that way about any of my sisters, and the only way to show people something ain't right is if you educate them. Ignorance is a horrible thing and education is something every deserves. This course has taught me about my absolute laziness I have in school. I know I'm not going to college but I should give it my all while I'm still in school and there really is no excuse to be lazy. If I was this lazy at work I woulda been fired. I should treat everything as if its important and shouldn't be procrastinating. Thanks Mr Reese you helped me out a hell of a bunch and I appreciate w...

 One tradition we have is to always go to a Chinese buffet after church.We usually don't go all that often but when we do we always go to the Chinese buffet. I honestly don't know why but its become something that they've done ever since they came into this country.

 Man I don't even know where to start. Growing up holidays were just another day, except we'd be  able to eat some real good food on them days, and if we got lucky our auntie invited us to her house and get us a gift, or two. Now as I grew up and the holidays come up, I see all that money being spent. I don't mind it but it do stress me a bit, since I got gifts, bills, work, and I rarely get any rest around this time. I never expected nothing growing up, but for the first time I know my family is expecting something. Nothing feels better than being to give and provide for my holidays. I like seeing my siblings happy having everything I couldn't have

 I've forgotten and forgave a lot of stuff. I always try to move on from everything bad and I like to be on good terms with people. I used to argue lots with my mom but now we're cool. However when someone keeps on doing the same thing but keeps saying sorry, it just makes me not wanna to talk em no more. I feel as if some cultures have a more forgiving custom when compared to other ones

 Everytime I listen to 'Have you ever" by YoungBoy it brings me back to February. I had talked to this girl and she was out here being a community girlfriend while I was trying to be serious with her. It was my favorite song at the time and It just reminds me of that moment in my life where I was tripping over a girl who wasn't worth it.

 The best gift I had ever recieved was from my mother. Every birthday I have had she always makes my favorite food. I remember coming home from school and then going home and the kitchen would smell like food. I would enjoy the food and would play soccer outside. I'm always grateful for those moments.

  I remember once I went to work with a random guy I had met while working in drywall. He said he had side project and asked If I was down to work for him. I said yes and went along with him and a couple other guys. Eventually he said he was going to buy us lunch. We all thought damn what a nice guy. Later we found out he was taking the lunch out our pay.

 Dear Celie, I want to start off by apologizing. throughout all these years I wasn't able to get a hold of your letters. As it turns out Mr___ has been hiding them from me throughout all these years. I have feelings of rage, hatred, and sadness washing over me all together. Im sorry I haven't been able to read your letters sister. 

 His dynamic change is shown when Shug is introduced as a much more major character in Celies letters. She has more control than he has and it seems as if eveyrthing he does is to please her. While he tries to do this, he begans to show himself as someone who is more sensitive and has more feelings.

 I always have to talk about my mother when its about being thankful. That woman has helped me through everything and has sacrificed so much of her own life and happiness to feed her children. A good experience I had over break was when my journey took us to a steak house for lunch. They had premium mac and cheese and I didn't even know how to eat the steak. They made fun of me but I ended up learning.

 I've always been curious as to how the red funyuns are made. I know they have red 40 and that they are bad for you. I want to see the process of how they turn them red and why they taste so good. I dont know why they taste so good but I have always been wanting to know how they are made.

 I'd tell my homeboy to tell his girl that he's been cheating on her. It's always better to be honest and upfront with your partner. I wouldn't have someone who actively fakes their love and is tricking a girl. I just don't think its right to cheat in the first place. If you do tho, man up and tell her what you did

 When I was a kid I used to think that babies came from storks. My mom always told me that we were delivered by storks to the front door. I believed it up until I was 6 cause my little sister didn't come from no stork. I never saw a bird deliver her so I realized she was lying.

 Although oppurtinity in todays society is more open, discrimination to exists. if I was in Troy's position I would probably get real mad. Society really has been unfair and has made it near impossible for people to support their family and to get ahead.

 My junior year of highschool I had advanced algebra. First semester I had barely passed with a 70. By second semester my grade had dropped to e 68. I wanted to pass the class so I went to math during sail, after school tutoring, hell even studying at home. When my unit test came up, I was confident and ended up getting a 45. So I studied even harder. On the second unit I got a 38. Eventually I realized I was horrible at math and ended up going to summer school

When I went to Texas my other side of the family didn't like me. They didn't like my father to they automatically didn't like me. I wouldn't be invited to some family events and mostly spent the time with my brothers. I ended up enjoying the summer a lot, but just hurt to see how people saw me just cause of my father

 I'm curious as to what type of food is eaten In Ecuador and their customs. I heard they eat hamsters. I have always wondered how they tasted. Every hispanic country is different and I really would like to know what their cuisine is like and how they differientiate with each other. 

 Man richard really my homeboy fr. I look up to the guy, he came all the way from Honduras as a child and began to study over here in the US. he always has something good to say about me but I dont think he give himself enough credit. He reminds me of what my father could've been like. he never falls into peer pressure and he always his his work done. he is disciplined in both the gym and mentally. He's a role model for myself and I genuienely hope the best for him.

 I never liked the sauces at fast food spots. Or more like I never wanted to try then. One day I went to Chick-fil-A and they put Polynesian sauce on the side. I got curious and tasted it. Man I loved that sauce. It was real good and I finally understood why people was always talking about it. I got addicted to it and now I buy bottles from the grocery store and put it on almost everything

One time at work an older guy called me spoiled and stupid. I was cutting tile and accidentally broke the tile. It was my first year actually doing tile work and I messed up a couple times. However he took this chance to say I had an easy life and that I was stupid. He started tripping and started to argue with me. This man was in his 40s arguing with a 16 year old. I told him to stop playing with me, I wasn't gonna get everything right the first time. He then said I was lucky to have papers and that I was entitled and all that. He said he was a laborer for over 20 years and never had oppurtinty. I got mad and told him off, as I know many undocumented people who have had succesful contracting businesses. It ain't my fault he spent all his damn money on beer and didn't take advantage of all that experience he racked up. In the end I told him keep talking, either way I'm gon be his boss ina couple years. Looking back I could've handled it better but it offended me

The one thing I really like about lakeside is that I feel a connection to it knowing my brother came to this school. It's been a fun school and I've enjoyed some of it. I show off my school spirit by talking bad about other dekalb schools even though I know lakeside isn't even the best in the county. I like getting waffle house after homecoming.

 I like doing groupwork where everyone is doing something. I feel like when im pressured to a certain extent I dive into my work and concentrate real hard. Pair it with a fun group and suddenly I'm real talkative and focused even though Ian really like that. The poster I did with ant and Aubrey was real fun

 In my culture, men are supposed to be strong. I'm not gonna lie Im a sensitive guy so this don't really help me all that much. I used to cry lots as a kid, but as I grew up I've stopped, obviously I'm still sensitive about things but I don't be crying no more. One specific moment I remember is when I was 7 my dad got deported and one of the last things I was told by both my parents was that I was the man of the household. I had to be strong for my siblings and my mom. Luckily this helped me overcome the crying and has made me the person I am today. Obviously I do get sad but I have found different ways to convey that emotion. 

 I was born in this city and grew up here. I really do love this city but at the same time I hate it.  I feel like the more I grow up, the more I want to leave. I've seen the real estate in this city and some of it is nice and beautiful, but I rather start fresh somewhere new. When I graduate highschool Ive been thinking about moving out. I want to buy my family a house somewhere where they'd feel more comfortable. I'll never forget the memories and opportunities I have here, but im tryna get out man

 My mother has always been heavy on education, and I do as well. Unfortunately for both of us, I dont want to go to college. Ive made it my goal to graduate highschool, and I will. I love plumbing and I really have enjoyed my job. She wants me to go to college, but I have another career in mind for myself. She hasn't grown fond of the idea, but she is slowly accepting it. This Job has helped my whole family out tremendously and it's something Ive really enjoyed. At the end of the day as long as I know I'm not doing nothing bad and working hard for my money, then I think its good.

 Honestly, I can firmly say I actually really enjoy this class, my grades may not reflect it, but out of every literature class this one has made me feel the most welcome. I think My teacher Mr. Reese is a great teacher and he has actually (believe it or not) made me open my eyes regarding certain subjects. That unit on stereotypes, to the project on our identity, to the book purple, this whole class has been very enjoyable to me. I usually hate literature but this has made me changed my mind. Even if its just a little bit. Mr Reese is a great teacher, I haven't been the best student but I cant blame no teacher on that. I like this class, a lot.

 I'm not very religious, but always make sure to be thankful to God at the end of the day. My mother knows I'm not the most faithful, but Im not an atheist either. She knows I've hated church since I was kid and I really don't like it now. Growing up I always seen that everybody in their was a hypocrite, preaching the gospel but doing the opposite of what it said. When I was 7 the pastor said I had the devil In me just cause I was acting up at home. I told him get out my face cause I don't even mess with the devil for real. I still let him pray for me but after that I just never really saw church the same. You shouldn't be telling a lil kid he got the devil in him. The only reason I enjoyed it as a kid was if there was food. So basically a couple months back I went to church on Sunday willingly and didn't sleep. When I got back home my mom asked me where I been and I told her I was at church. She seemed shocked and got worried cause she knows I don't lik...

 For breakfast, I will always need beans or plantains. It's always been like that for me and it's never changed. Everywhere I go, I always make sure to cook myself either of those 2. That reflects the breakfast I'd eat with my family every morning, so I'm assuming its probably part of my culture. Growing up in the south, since I was a child I fell in love with sweet tea. Now I make sure to always have a gallon of sweet tea in my fridge, or to order a drink of sweet tea instead.

Some Latinos consider Honduran men to be cheaters or to just be horrible towards woman, to have no manners, and to just be bums. I had told a girl I was Honduran and she just made a face and asked If I was a cheater, I told her nah but she stayed stuck up on that. At the end of the day I ain't care too much cause I could just find myself someone better who's not going to judge my character based of my background. So just let her go and went for her sister instead.

 Something I'll never understand is why the hatred towards immigrants. I know there are some criminals that do get into the country illegaly but that is a tiny percentage. Most of the immigrants are hardworking and just tryna make a better life for themselves. However people see this and get outraged. I really don't understand the hatred towards another person just for their national origin, wheter it be African, Asian, Latin American, people find a reason to criminalized these people, just for trying to earn themselves a better life. 

 I remember when a guy hit my car in the back and started tryna talk all nice. When we called the police he switched up and he just showed how 2 faced everybody is. Just made me dissapointed

 Dear God, Today I found the most shocking thing I've ever seen. I found piles of celies old letters that Mr__ has been hiding for all this time. He knew how much I love and have been waiting on her letters. From now one I don't think I can ever trust Mr___ again.

 As The story progresses we see more of "Mr's" true personality. He would always have complete control over everyone around him but he now begins to show a more vulnerable side to himself. As shug becomes more important in the story he begans to go from a Masculine complete man, to now a more sensitive one.

  Prompt Response:     I am very thankful for my mother. She works very hard and makes sure we have always had something to eat. She is the best cook I know.