Journal Questionnaire about a Person - Assignment Example

Journal Assignment If you werent in college right now, what would you be doing? I would be doing photography stuff and start my business as a professional photographer. I really have the passion for capturing moments and beautiful sceneries. I would like to go to different places, meet different people of various cultures, and be able to transmit their messages, values and cultures into the pictures that I would have taken. In addition, I would like to be a photographer with substance – a photographer which can touch the hearts of those who would be able to see my pictures. I would like to capture life’s gifts such as birth, marriage, love, compassion, and social concerns so I may be able to relate with the society. 2. Make a list of 20 jobs/careers you would NEVER want to have. Does this reveal anything about your character/personality? The 20 jobs/careers that I would never want to have are the following: market research analyst, marketing manager, cost estimator, esthetician, financial advisor, logistician, insurance agent, construction manager, loan officer, business operations manager, maintenance and repair worker, sales manager, administrative assistant, sales representative, financial analyst, management analyst, financial manager, patrol officer, public relations officer, and real estate agent. Yes, I think that these jobs/careers did reveal something about my character or personality. I noticed that I don’t want to be involved in making a government official’s image good. I don’t want also jobs which are thoroughly analyzing the flow of money. Lastly, I think that I don’t want to engage myself in jobs which requires pleasing people such as in being a real estate representative. 3. What is the most beautiful thing you have seen today? What is the ugliest thing you have seen? How do YOU differentiate between beauty and ugly? Seeing my mother happy early in the morning is the most beautiful thing that I have seen today; whereas, miseries in the eyes of random ageing individuals are the ugliest thing I have seen. For me, something/someone has beauty if happiness is reflected upon it or the person. Things that are beautiful are those we considered free in life. Aside from happiness, presence of contentment, peace of mind, simplicity, and random act of kindness could definitely be beautiful. On the contrary, something/someone has an ugly side when we live our lives miserably, in distress, and full of regrets. This ugliness can also be manifested when we aren’t able to appreciate simple things because we are preoccupied with materials things, fame, power, and money. 4. Imagine a stranger sitting down to read your journal. Based on the things youve written about, the styles youve worked in, the opinions youve expressed, the tones and voices youve created, etc., what might this stranger think about you as an individual? If this stranger were to describe your personality, beliefs, and attitudes, what would they say? Do you think that theyd have the right impression? Why/why not? The stranger might think of me as a good-natured individual or a person who’s just contented with the simple ways of living. He/She might also view me as a person with no ambition at all or a path to take in life. In have some ways, the stranger might both have the right and wrong impression. He/She is right in assuming that I am person who is just contented with the simple ways of living. Truth is, I believe that life is simple and it is only human that makes life complicated. He/She might also have the wrong impression in assuming that being simple reflects an individual with no ambition or direction in life. Just like any other people, I do have ambition and a path to take. It’s just that I want to attain my goals using the path of simplicity (using the guiding principles of right and wrong). 5. Go to the link http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/08/us/south-carolina-officer-is-charged-with-murder-in-black-mans-death.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=a-lede-package-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news&_r=0. What are your thoughts? I felt bad for Mr. Scott. I know that he was wrong but the police officer has no right to brutally kill the person. Yes, he may have violated a traffic rule and fled because of fear from the police officer but to shoot him eight times is not right. According to the rulings of the Supreme Court, a police officer can only use a deadly force against a fleeing suspect only when there is probable cause that the suspect poses a significant threat or serious physical injury to the officers or others. In the video, injustice is served to Mr. Scott as Mr. Slager was quick to use force against an unarmed man. 6. What has been the most important moment/event of your life to date? Why? The day that I have come to know what could really make me happy has been the most important moment/event of my life. During the past years, I have experimented on things that could make me happy. I tried to be goal-driven and earned as many awards and recognition that I can. I felt happy every time people praise you for your achievements; however, this was just temporary happiness. As young as I am, I also used to go out with friends and party. But then again, the happiness that I felt at that moment was just temporary. Confusion hits me as to what could make a person really happy. Fortunately, an incident came that had made me realized the true meaning of happiness. 7. You have about 3 weeks left before the end of the semester. What do you hope to accomplish at Miami in that time before summer? Academically, personally, socially, etc. Academically, I want to improve my grades more and be a better person for my family. Personally, I want to pursue the happiness that I’ve found and be able to contribute something better for the society. I would like to leave a legacy and be an inspiration to others someday in helping the poor and the needy. I also would like to personally pursue this mission by engaging in different non-governmental organizational activities targeting depressed communities. Socially, I would like to expand my circle friends who can help me pursue this mission. Even though we’re young, I would like to prove that age is not a hindrance to do something better for the community. 8. Who was the most interesting person you saw, met, or interacted with over Spring Break? This could be a stranger OR a family member or friend you know well. Either way, perform a character sketch of that individual. Describe, narrate, quote, define, etc. that person in an attempt to give the reader a full and detailed impression of who that person is. Over Spring Break, I have met a friend. He is an English Instructor from the Philippines. He is tall like Spiderman, has a mysterious appearance, has an aura of loneliness, and reflects a person who is soul-searching. He’s here for a vacation and recovery because he had lost something important in life. I never thought that I could see my friend in such state because he has an image of a competitive, achiever, and confident student back then. Now, his looks project an image of a person who truly lose in life – from the slouch posture up to the smile that doesn’t reach the eyes. 9. What makes a hero? An altruistic or selfless heart makes a hero. You don’t have to be equipped with special powers or high-technology gadgets to be a hero. You also do not need to be powerful or wealthy to be a hero. If you have a heart that is always willing to help others and a mind that considers the benefit of humanity, you could definitely be a hero; thus, anybody can be a hero. As human as we are, it is difficult to be a hero because human by nature is selfish. Therefore, being a hero requires sacrifices of own needs and interests. 10. What did you do for Spring Break? How did you feel about your plans--exciting, upset, etc.? Why? During the Spring Break, I have volunteered in a medical mission and literacy training service in our community. I am looking forward for further community associations and activities and plan to continue next Spring Break. This excites me as I could help other people and I could teach children. This plan will not only contribute to my personal mission of attaining happiness but will also train me to whatever course I may decide in the future. The thought of meeting new people also excites me as it is not only in books and classrooms that we’ve come to learn but through experiences and people we met. 11. Thoughts and feelings, impressions and attitudes toward keeping your journal so far. This journal is great! I think that this journal has two purposes: (1) to enhance our English communication; and (2) to help us express our thoughts and feelings so that we may come to know our true selves. I really enjoyed doing this journal. However, I would like my teacher to understand that there are some things which I cannot divulge so I haven’t went to specific details in some parts of my journal. Although it helped me discover and understand myself, please understand that I have to keep some matters privately. This is to preserve my personal dignity as human and my privacy as well. 12. Hop on Facebook (or desktop photos, etc.). Take a look at your photos. Which of these is your favorite? Which is most important? Why? What/who is depicted? When is the photo from? What does this image represent to you and How? Did you post this photo? If so, what compelled you to make this photo public? Why did you want others to see it? If someone else posted it, what compelled you to let it remain public? My favorite desktop photos are chrysanthemum and hydrangeas. These images represent my love for sceneries. In addition, these flowers have symbolic meanings to which I am attached to. For instance, chrysanthemum symbolizes fidelity, optimism, joy and long life while hydrangea symbolizes heartfelt emotions. As I’ve stated earlier, I want others to see the beauty of life by capturing so-called ‘moments’. These flowers are parts of those moments. I want others to see it and let it remain public because it will serve as a reminder of the beauty of creation and how God wants us to preserve our values and virtues through these images. 13. The dream that you can’t forget. I can’t forget my dream of losing all my teeth. Even after waking up, I still felt the pain while a person is removing all of my teeth one by one. It was not clear to me who that person is. Afraid that my dream serves as a warning, I researched online for dream interpretations. According to psychologists’ interpretations, when someone dreamt of losing their teeth, it means that new growth will come to their lives. There could be a new endeavor in life that the dreamer will face in the future. I felt relieve because my dream is not something negative as I’ve expected. 14. If you could have any superpower or special ability, what would it be? And why? If I could have any superpower or special ability, I would prefer the ability control time and space. In this way, I could have prevented the occurrence of accidents or any misfortunate events which may happen to people. I know that this power is prone to abuse and I promise that I will only use this power to help people and not to take advantage of those around me or use it for personal interest. I still believe that God should be in control of everything and that I should only intervene as a person with superpower to help mankind and promote good will. 15. PROMPT: Are there aspects of generations past that you wish were part of (or more prominent in) our current historical moment? Technologies, social norms, language characteristics, lost traditions, careers, etc.? If so, what are these aspects? If not, why not? There are aspects of social norms and lost traditions that I wish I’d become a part of, in particular, family traditions. Nowadays, American people are so busy in working and earning money. They have forgotten things like family vacations, holiday celebrations or simply eating meals together. Family is the basic unit od society. If this unit of institution would decay because of lack of communication, time, and intimacy, it will also lead to the obliteration of the society as well. During the early times, communities start to emerge from civilizations and civilizations from families. History also projects ruining of dynasties because of divisiveness among families. Thus, we must prosper to strengthen our family bonds in order to have a stronger nation. 16. Where would you prefer to be right now--mountains, desert, or beach--and why? Right now, I prefer to be on the mountains because I feel like I can see the whole world. It’s a bit calmer than being on the beach and desert because the view and the wind let me feel safe and comfortable. It is also quieter than on desert and beach. Being on top of the mountains will help us unleash our emotions. For instance, if there are secrets, frustrations, or things that have made you sad, you can let it out on the mountains. From there, you could cry all you want without fear of someone overhearing your weaknesses or drama in life. 17. Which is most important to you--being popular, accomplishing things, being organized and why? Among the three, being organized is the most important thing to me. You can be popular but success will only eat you out if you don’t know how to handle and organize the success you have. You could also accomplish things but are you sure that what you accomplished is enough and organize? Being organize is the stepping stone among the three and thus, is the most important skill that one must initially possess. It serves as a blueprint or guide to accomplish things in the right way and makes us committed to our goals. Without the organizing skill, everything around us may be a mess. 18. When it might hurt their feelings, how do you feel about telling your friends the truth? Honestly, I am the type of person who doesn’t want to hurt the feelings of others. If I’d know that something might hurt their feelings, I prefer to be quiet. I know that as a friend, I have the responsibility to tell them the truth; however, I really think that the person who were kept off the truth were the only individual capable of learning the truth. Even if we tell them, they would not believe it unless they have seen with their own eyes. I believe that a person would be able to appreciate lessons in life if firsthand experiences lead them to do so. 19. Once, when your feelings were hurt, what happened? When my feelings were hurt, I just kept quiet and avoided the person who had hurt me. It pains me that the person was not affected at all and did not bother to apologize for his wrongdoings. Neither did we discussed the issue nor had a confrontation. Time passed by and we both forgot our arguments. In fact, we hung out together with friends as if nothing had happened. In one of our night outs, we were left alone by our friends. That was the time that we’ve got to deal our past issues. I told him that it pains me that he did not bother to apologize. He explained that he was afraid to apologize back then because of the fear that I might reject his effort. Talks went by and we have settled our differences. Then on, we became best of friends. 20. How do you feel when you want something very badly and you cannot have it? Why is this so important to have? I feel stressed and irritable when I cannot have something that I want so badly. As I am a goal-driven person, I see to it that there are plans to accomplish it. Failures or rejections never crossed my mind. I have this mindset that if you really believe on something, you can achieve it. In addition, I also believe in hard work. When there is something that you want so badly, you will work hard for it until you have it. If not, stress and irritations will push me again to do much harder. There’s no ‘stop’ until goals are met because it would only make me a person with no perseverance. Read More