Unity Project Reflection

My Game

I decided on replicating the mobile game Mini Bowling for my project in Unity. I started with the intention of making another, more advanced game, but I soon realized that time constraints would keep me from making it. I remembered Mini Bowling and saw its similarities to roll-a-ball, and decided that it would be a relatively easy game to make. For differentiating it from roll-a-ball, I replaced the cube prefabs with bowling pin assets from the internet and changed the physics of the game so that the ball can bounce off the walls and actually hit the pins instead of destroying them. I changed the controls to 8 buttons to represent 8 directions, and each is a single tap input to launch the ball in that direction. The goal is to get all the pins down in 5 launches, otherwise, you lose. Some expansions I'm thinking about are making more levels and developing a system to aim the ball or show a preview of where it's going to go.

Unity Project

So far in Unity, I've learned about how it provides prebuilt materials to create gaming environments. Prefabs allow you to make a complex game by repeating the same traits for instances of an object like I did in Roll-A-Ball. Rigidbodies add realistic physics to the game so that I can jump and build up speed. Additionally,  I can code attributes for different objects like making them rotate. After experimenting with some more tutorials, I plan on creating a game based on the indie game SUPERHOT.

Final Slime Game

Disco Slime

Our final slime game is an improvement on the original game, with cosmetic changes. Our changes included a color-changing ball, different background, improved health bars, and a you win screen. In gameplay, fireworks are launched based on a player's lead and when they win the game, each one matching the player's color. We thought about implementing different costumes for the slimes as well as a method for growing and shrinking the size. We had almost completed the latter but ran into problems with adjusting the eyes and ball touches. We created a disco theme for our game with different background and color-changing ball, and the change in how the health bar looks makes the same a little more modern. The most difficult part of our project was making the fireworks at the end move across the screen, as we wanted them to appear like a gif. However, we had to get a gif from the internet, split it into dozens of images, then take those images and put them into a list that is drawn with the bufferedImage method. This, along with moving the fireworks across the screen, took over 2 days to accomplish.

Our Slime Game

So far we have only copied the game by converting it from the java script.
We were thinking of adding scoring animations and adding a color changing ball, maybe with a space theme also more slime characters.
We also were thinking of adding a specific power up per each slime character based on slime soccer.
This is the game cabinet that will run our game. It is a joystick game with 2 useable buttons.

Spearman

My spearman project effectively turned out exactly how I described it. It's a 2D interactive game where you control a stickman that throws spears at computer-generated enemies. You must hit the enemy 5 times in order to kill them, and you die if they hit you 3 times. You also have the ability to control the path of the arrow by adjusting its angle and velocity, which more or less will be around the same for each shot. The enemies spawn in a controlled area at the top right of the stage and shoot arrows at the player. I didn't create a 2 player mode, but I'm thinking about adding it later on. Even though I reached my intended result, there were a lot of issues like animating characters, stepping time so that everything works in real-time and generating the sprites. It came out with some bugs, but overall, I'm proud of my work.

Slides Presentation

Spearman Game

2D Scratch Game

 My scratch game is going to be a 2D player vs enemy game. The player stands on a platform at the bottom left of the stage, and enemies spawn on platforms anywhere on the right side of the stage. The player has a spear which they have to throw at the enemies, with the objective of killing them before the enemy can fire an arrow at the player. The enemies will fire arrows at the player, and will successfully kill the player if they hit them with 3 arrows. Simple physics will be used for the direction of the arrows, such as the parabolic arcs and power put into each shot. I'm considering whether to add a 2 player mode, as the mechanics will work the same, but with someone controlling the bow and arrows.

Graduation Speech

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Hello to everyone who is reading this. From parents to teachers to students to the District 67 staff. I want to thank you. I want to thank all of you for giving me the opportunity to learn, to play, to discover the world in ways I couldn't have thought of. Before I get into my speech, I wanted to thank the teachers at Hynes.

Teachers like Ms. Johnson, Mrs. Reiner, Mrs. Sadkin. Mr. Step, and, and Mr. G in Hynes who taught me the basis on how to be kind, caring, and respectful to others. Who taught me that you should try and tackle your fears, no matter how big they are. Who taught me that it's not bad to step out of your comfort zone, and to be daring. I learned to give it my all, no matter how daunting a task was, and that being respectful to others is a trait that will reward not only you, but others as well. Without my teachers at Hynes, I wouldn't know basics like reading, writing, calculating, and caring. Really, thank you.

For my friends and teachers at Golf, you are best people anybody could have to guide them through not only school, but life as a whole. Whenever I was down or need something to just lighten me up, you guys were always there.

In 5th Grade I was lucky to still have my friends from Hynes, and we were able to get closer together as a result of staying within the same class for the entire day. Surprisingly, even though that was the way of school all the way up that point, I never felt like I wanted a break from it. I can remember Mrs. Moss, my 5th grade teacher, and how she used to tell the class about Wrigley, her dog. I remember the Science Fair and how I took on the task of creating a scale prototype of a shoe rack/coat hanger, which I modeled with a little bear. 

In 6th Grade, we had a change in the way of school, because we had to switch classes for every subject of ours. I made some friends from this change, and I'm still grateful to have them now. 6th Grade was a year of familiarity, however, at the same time there was a difference in the way we knew each other. I feel like there was a slight difference about how we interacted, like the way we talked, how we thought of each other. It was like we matured, but we were still the same people we were for the past 7 years. 

7th Grade, in my opinion, was the biggest change that we had in the district in terms of friendships and classes. I was with the same people I was with previously, yet there was still that same feeling of disconnection with some people. Friends I was with earlier left for other classes, and I almost stopped communicating with them. At the same time I made friends that I have very close relationships with, so the vibe of 7th Grade echoed that of 6th. In the same year I met some of the most influential teachers I have had so far. I had to take on the challenge of learning a new language, taking the Constitution Test, and exploring new places in Camp MacLean. Throughout all this I had friends who had my back no matter what it took, and teachers willing to support me at every end and corner. 7th Grade was also the year I took on sports, one of the best things I could ever decide to do in my life.

8th Grade was the quickest year, yet it was the densest year, filled with all sorts of events and antics. Being in Mrs. Joyner's class was one of the best things to happen in the district, as I got to know a class that would redefine the unexpected. From all the inside jokes to the tomfoolery that was always present, even during tests. Everyone knew that this was the class to turn to when we wanted to "woot woot turn up". When she wasn't here, we always talked through classroom, expressing our confusion and sadness as to why we were missing out on so much. From concerning Mr. Gilman with the pandemonium we caused, to personally going through the stress of interviews and Model U.N., which now I look back on with warmth in my heart, because Mrs. Joyner was there to go with me through it.

Mrs. Conejo dealt with the random spurts of wildness and pranks we pulled in her class, from dancing at the front, to death stares stronger than lasers, to ears that didn't quite seem normal. She entreated upon us the importance about being kind and aware of yourself and others, understanding our thoughts about the seriousness of presentation of issues as serious as it.

Mr. Carris' class was filled with sarcastic humor and moments of pure joy, pranking others and making bets with everyone on who would win what. The table that I sat at was one of loudness, but in my defense we had some good moments. (Not exactly appropriate for this post :)  )

In Mr. Carro's class we cracked puns and weren't afraid to be honest about what we thought, imploring for information on how the real, "grown-up" world works. Taking a class and transforming it into a lesson about taxes and mortgages may not sound like the most exciting thing, but it was a wacky departure from the hubbub that took place in his class.

Going to Camp MacLean for the second time was something I looked forward to for the entire year. The first time was fun and a mystery to nearly all of us at first, but now that we would have familiarity with the camp and the activities in it, another door was opened to the things that we could do. Thinking about anything but looking down on the High Ropes course, lounging around and gaping at all the food we had in the Main Lounge, running from wasps while fishing, and acting like we were on the insane root at midnight, were just some of the most memorable events at Camp.

My time at District 67 was one that I will never, ever let get away from me, no matter how many memories I make after this year. It was a time that shaped my being and mind, my knowledge and awareness, my relationships and feelings. I will miss, and cherish the time I had at District 67, Thank you.

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Endings And Beginnings

This week's blog post is supposed to be about endings and beginnings, and i'm going to write about it by responding to a quote.

God wants us to know that life is a series of beginnings, not endings. Just as graduations are not terminations, but commencements. Creation is an ongoing process, and when we create a perfect world where love and compassion are shared by all, suffering will cease.
- Bernie Siegel

While the quote in whole is a very deep and inspiring one, I will be focusing on the first half of it for this post.

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Bernie states that life is not just endings, they can be interpreted as beginnings too. An example he gives is graduation. Instead of leaving the life and school you've been in, you are just beginning a new one. While this is a very true and creative way to interpret life, I think that the endings should be considered just as much as the beginnings. Yes you are going to a new school, meeting new people, but at the same time you are leaving a foundation that you have been a part of for 8 years, with people that have never left your side. Now in high school with all new classes and hundreds of other people, there is a definite possibility that some of those relationships will end.

One way I like to think about beginnings and endings is considering life. When you are born, you start your official "life". But even as we grow, learn, communicate, we are also stepping closer to the end. Every second that passes by is a second closer to death. In this perspective we can consider life an ending and beginning, at the same time.

In conclusion, I think that endings and beginnings are an integral way of how we perceive and get through life, as one ending can be the beginning of something far greater, or the end of life can lead to a Heaven leagues beyond what we see now.

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STANDARDIZED TESTS

Standardized tests. One of the many banes of my existence. Even the name sounds boring and unpleasant. "Standardized", meaning normal, causing to conform to a standard. "Test", a one time "display" of your knowledge that is wrongfully used to measure your overall intelligence.

One example of these tests is the PARCC test. Much like the term "Standardized Test", the name is not only unpleasant, but also a trick! The test does not deserve to be named the PARCC, as it reminds many of a park, a place of fun and relaxation, adventure and activity. The test is in reality, the stark opposite.

Besides the nasty feeling you get saying it, there's also the annoying reality of taking it. You answer page after page of misleading questions, forcing you to abandon what YOU thought was the right answer, for what the PARCC thinks is the right answer. It confuses and frustrates you, because you have no idea on how to tackle the test! Each strategy you come up with is shot down by another bad question or another haphazard passage.

The most important thing that I think is wrong about not only the PARCC, but most standardized tests is that they are used as a definitive measure of you intelligence and capability to learn. They are a one time representation of not only 1 year, but many years of knowledge and experience. The test can make you stressed, which can impact your performance.

Other events that can be going on at the same time can also impact your performance. The placement of the PARCC at a time like the end of a school year, the YEAR BEFORE HIGH SCHOOL is a recipe for stress, distraction, and frustration. There's high school issues, end of the year issues, sports issues, and it all just doesn't make sense.

The PARCC is a bad, poorly executed test, but what REALLY bugs me are tests like the ACT AND SAT. They are of a MUCH, MUCH higher stake than the PARCC, being the mostly deciding factor for your college and life. They're the gateway to Ivy League colleges, and the obstacles to them at the same time. One thing about them that is cool is that you can retake them, but even then you have so many chances.

Overall, I believe that standardized tests are a bad way of measuring the intelligence of students, and a worse way to deciding their future.

Cute Animals

                                                                                                              LOOK AT... and admire these                                                                                                                     cute animals!

A Tribute To Someone Special

            Most people would write a tribute to someone in their family, or someone really close to them. However, I feel that I express this usually, especially to my family. I want to dedicate this to someone who's responsible for teaching me what I know. He's someone who really deserves this, and even a blog post won't do him justice. This person is Mr. Carris. He's the Social Studies Teacher at my school, and he's one of the best teachers I've had so far.
             He always explains things the subjects we're learning not only in the standard way, but in a way we can relate to and understand. He uses modern topics as analogies for conflicts and events, which really does help us absorb what's happening in the past. He's never afraid to teach us the gritty and real events of all the wars we've learned about.
             He always cracks jokes and makes sure that whatever we're focused on has a bit of humor in it. There's never a moment where tension, or any negative feelings are present in the classroom, as he never fails to break it. He doesn't fluff up what we learn, and isn't afraid to be completely honest about the feelings of people concerning the topic.
              Mr. Carris is truly someone who is not only great at his job, but is also someone who is great at lightening the hearts of those he knows. Even when I get to know more people and have more teachers, there is no one who will surpass Mr. Carris at what he does and no one who will take his place in my life.

A Magical Meeting With People I Will Never Know

          If I could have a meeting with 3 famous people, I would have one with Alexander Graham Bell, Shah Rukh Khan, and Gordon Ramsay, and it would be in a restaurant.

          I chose Alexander not only because I researched him in 4th Grade, but also because I want to know about certain aspects of his life. As a child he grew up with a deaf mother and I wanted to know how he overcame such a strong gap with someone as close as his mother. He also had a natural knack for inventing when he was young, an example being him creating a dehusker. I also wanted to know his emotions when he first created the telephone, as I imagine it was a very big deal.

         If you don't know who Shah Rukh Khan is, then I feel bad for you(No offense). He's a very famous Indian actor who is considered one of the most influential people in India. He is also a huge philanthropist to disaster relief and health care, and is a supporter of children's education. He also has a nice beard. I would love to meet him and discuss the world with him, and i'm sure he would be awesome at conversation along with mixing humor into it.

        I chose Gordon Ramsay because I've recently taken more of an interest in cooking and it would be awesome to try some of his foods. He would give me me some of those famous insults, and knowing me, he would probably go even harsher. However, it would be nice to really get to know him.

       I would choose a restaurant because it's a casual place to hang out, and we could try some of Gordon's dishes. SRK would probably be cracking jokes while Alexander would try to fancily describe the quality of the food. All in all, it would be an awesome meeting

The Importance of Field Trips

              The title of this blog post is about the importance of field trips, which is pretty high. Field trips are a good way to teach students without using the traditional classroom approach. Students generally(note that I said generally) tend to pay more attention to things on field trips, because they're not that used to being at different places and learning in them other than school. We get ecstatic when we hear that we're having field trips, because it's a chance for us to actually learn AND remember lessons that we usually wouldn't get in school. If field trips were to be stopped, we would stop getting exposure to meaningful learning opportunities outside of school.

A Cinematic Experience Worthy For All The Awards: Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange

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Doctor Strange is the latest installment in the critically acclaimed Marvel Cinematic Universe, based on the Marvel comic books. It is an amazing show of visual effects and storytelling, and of the best movies in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. It starts off with the extremely wealthy neurosurgeon Stephen Strange(Benedict Cumberbatch). He is a cocky, self centered man who doesn't recognize the effect of his attitude on his coworkers, including his love interest Christine Palmer(Rachel McAdams).

While driving down a road at night, he suffers a car accident in which his hands are practically destroyed. His career as a neurosurgeon is effectively ended, and he spends all of his resources trying to fix himself. He ostracizes himself from the people he knows, and becomes a broken man. He travels across the world in a last ditch effort to save his career and restore him to the man he once was. What follows is a visual masterpiece involving sorcery and the world as we know it.

Within the movie are scenes of pure mastery, too detailed and thought out to be accurately described in this movie review. These sequences are mind bending and colorful, showing a new universe unheard of to man, also exhibiting the countless hours of work in production of the movie. There are reality warping sequences that remind viewers of Inception with a little Harry Potter thrown in. I cannot believe that Dr. Strange did not win an Oscar for its effects, but they were wonderful regardless.

The storytelling of the movie was excellent, but there were some instances in which it was rushed. I could understand having to cut between months of action in-movie, but additional background information could've been provided. However, the transition in the movie from the broken shell of a man to a man that is multiple times better than what he was originally was excellent. The movie truly illustrates how Stephen progressed as a human mentally.

Overall, Dr. Strange is an excellent movie, beautifully thought out and executed. I give it a 9.5/10. I hope that the future films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe live up to the bar set by Dr. Strange.
 

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The
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Sound Of Music

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      I play the alto saxophone, a common instrument in many bands. It wasn't the first choice I had when I decided to join the school band. The trumpet was the instrument I first gravitated towards, because of its simplicity. It wasn't too big, there didn't seem to be a specialized technique to playing it, and it was a main instrument in band. However, when I first tried to play it, I found out there was a technique to play it, and I kid you not, it was blowing a raspberry. I had little success doing it, so I turned to the saxophone.

                 In 5th grade, when all this was taking place, I was a pretty tiny person. The saxophone, in my opinion, was a modest instrument. In my mind I placed it below the importance of the trumpet but above the flutes and clarinets(Sorry guys!). It had a lot of bells and whistles, which was a little intimidating. I took the chance and chose the saxophone as my instrument. The saxophones in our school band were either available in alto or tenor. The tenor sax seemed a little to big for me at the time, so I chose the alto.

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              My experience playing the alto sax has been one of great enjoyment. I think this applies to everyone, but at first I felt a wave of intimidation and nervousness. The mechanics of the saxophone, combined with having to get the air through the body, seemed like a real challenge. However, I slowly adjusted to getting better at playing and making the music sound solid. Based on my experience, you should be focused on the music when playing a song, as it reduces distraction and mistakes. On the other hand, you shouldn't be thinking about a song too much when playing, as this can also fill your mind too much. I just look at the notes, and play them without thinking too much. This does result in mistakes sometimes, sadly.

            When performing, you do what's described above, but you also have to think about another thing: doubt. When you've been practicing a song for weeks, and you're trying to put everything into not messing up, sometimes you hesitate to play a part or two where there's not many people in the background to support you. There's parts where, if you mess up, it's CLEARLY heard, and parts where if you mess up, no biggie. What we sometimes in Band is each person can take a little break from playing for 2-3 measures, as long with other people with the same part are still playing. This helps us relax for a little bit, but for the person who's still playing, it's all on them to continue the performance. So you shouldn't hesitate to perform during a concert or event, because you can learn from any mistakes you may make.

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              So that's my lengthy, but personal take on my experience playing music. I hope you enjoyed it,  and that you also enjoy the memes below.

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If I Were The President

                 If I were the president I would want to improve the health of Americans, fix strained race relations, and improve school funding. I know these might sound like things anyone might say, but they really are serious issues.

                The health of Americans. Over 2 out of every 3 Americans are overweight or obese, and 142,000 preventable deaths happen each year because of obesity. The US has to spend an extra $147,000,000,000 on obesity every year. Statistics show that 3 out of every 4 Americans will be overweight or obese by 2020, which is a pretty serious topic.


                   I would roll out programs to help Americans either stop their increasing weight and/or lose their weight. Obesity is affecting Americans as young as 8 or 9 years old, and going up into the teens. People in the US are getting judged because of their weight. We need to control our habits, and be aware of ourselves.


                Race Relations. Not only race relations, but religious relations are being highly tested right now, with the ban keeping citizens from 7 countries from entering the US. I don't want to give my personal thoughts about the ban itself, but I am slightly concerned that the countries might want to retaliate against the US. Iran had even placed a ban on US visas entering Iran, in response to Trump's ban. They recently lifted their ban because the US ban was lifted, but people in many cities and even countries are opposing the ban.


                 Some African American relations are also being tested, represented through the Black Lives Matter. And on top of that the border wall to Mexico is being built. Right now the country is in a tight situation concerning race and religion, and I want to fix that.


                  Last of all is school funding. I know that particularly in Illinois state funding is at a low but I think that overall funding for education should be higher than it is now. Lead tests are being administered at schools across the nation and many of those schools are testing positive for lead. If funding was increased for schools,  testing and removal of lead would've been done earlier, and that additional efforts to control lead would be taking place.

                   I also think that efforts to increase sanitation in schools should be emphasized, so that students can learn in a good environment. Overall, I think efforts to improve schools should be taken upon by the government, and president.

Christmas Gift

Right now we're in the Holidays, where everything is cheery and fun. So far Christmas and New Year's have passed, but there's still the rest of the Winter left for us. I want to take the time to talk about a gift that I wish I had the money to give someone. It's for my dad, and it's called the Samsung Galaxy Gear 3.

It's a smartwatch, which basically means that you can connect it to your phone. On the outside it looks like a normal watch, but the phone-like features are underneath the surface. It costs $349.99, which to some people doesn't really sound like much, but I can explain why I can't get it.

In my house it's an invisible rule that we shouldn't spend a lot of money on gifts. It's not that we're cheap, it's just that the person should appreciate what you got for them, no matter what you spend for the gift. You shouldn't need to spend that much money to make somebody happy.

I want to get it for him because he deserves it. He does so much to care for my family regardless of what it takes. He always wants to make sure that I understand everything and when I don't, he doesn't hesitate to explain it. He will do whatever it takes to help us with all our problems, sometimes even creating step-by-step plans.

He also loves to be in style and he would love the look of the watch. He likes all different types of technology and he would love having a mini phone on his wrist. He also loves watches, so I think he would love it with everything I've said.

The Origin Of My Name

My name is Manu Deva. There are two parts to that name, and I will explain each of those parts' meaning and how they came to be my name. I'll start with Manu.

In ancient Hinduism, Manu means the first man in humanity. HIs story is similar to those of Noah and Gilgamesh, in which there was a great flood and how he saved humanity. He was warned of the flood by VIshnu, the God of Protection. The Sanskrit word for human means "children of Manu"

In more modern texts Manu is the ruler/creator of the Earth. He is created by Brahma, the God of Creation. There are 14 Manus in 1 Kalpa, which is a very long period of time. Each the Manus has 1 Manvantara, which is their life span (4.32 billion years). At the end of each Manvantara, the world is destroyed and a new Manu is appointed. Curently the 7th Manu, or the Shraddhadeva Manu is ruling over the world.

That is the 1st part, now onto the 2nd. Deva means heavenly divine, and is 1 of the terms for a deity in Hinduism. In very old ancient HInduism, there were supernatural beings called Asuras. Over time they split into good (Deva) and bad (Asura). In modern Hindu culture Deva also means someone who wants to excel above others. Devas can have to do with nature or moral values. Asuras become either a Deva or Asura based on the actions and decisions they make, although there is a little bit of and good and bad in both.








My name is comprised from 2 very holy and divine ideas and stories in Hinduism, and I am proud of that. Deva is easy to explain because it's my parents' last name. They named me Manu because they wanted my name to have a significance, an importance to it. They wanted it to be special, and I love that. I am proud of how I got my name, and I am grateful for what I have learned to understand it.  Sometimes, the name doesn't feel like what it means. Not that I see myself as an all powerful being, but sometimes it feels like there's no say in some things, and the name doesn't help that. I can't say anything much about my name, but here's what I will say. It carries a lot of weight, but it also feels like it's invisible. I can't go deep into it, because my name is not common, but I am proud of that.









(2 kalpas equal 1 day and night of Brahma (8.32 billion years). 30 days of Brahma equals ! month(259.2 billion years). 12 months of Brahma equals 1 year of Brahma( 3.1104 trillion years). 50 years of Brahma equal 1 Parārdha. 2 Parārdhas equal 1 Maha-Kalpā which is the lifespan of Brahma ( 311.04 trillion years)

If I had to work at a school....

If I had to work at a school, I think I would be a math teacher for 8th grade.When I took a multiple intelligence test the outcomes were mostly geared towards logic and reasoning subjects. Out of them I think I would perform the greatest in math. I have this love for wanting to solve and explain equations, no matter how hard they are, and if I had the chance to pass that onto other kids, it would be great. 


I also want to provide the kids with a nice, structured understanding of how math works, because that is needed for life later on. If you don't understand how percents work, you will never be able to understand how discounts work and you'll probably be shortchanged on your money. Even if the kids don't want to become a math teacher, if they want to become microbiologists, they'll need to understand how exponents and powers work in order to study how bacteria reproduce. I think that math is a pillar for many professions, and that kids should know how to use it and apply it to situations.


I chose 8th Grade because they are the most mature in understanding of the subject. Although they might not have a background understanding of the subject that is being taught, they have the mind to comprehend and understand it. I wouldn't want to teach high school and up since those require the patience to be able to deal with the subjects being taught, and I don't want to teach 4th and below since sometimes that requires the patience to deal with the kids being taught.


All in all, I think that being a math teacher would be a suitable profession for me, although it is not at the top of my list.

My Gratitude List

            Thanksgiving is just a few days away, and since many retailers and people are just zooming past it into Christmas, I want to take time and make a Gratitude List to show what I am thankful for.

1. I am thankful for my education from Golf, Hynes, and my future schools. It has and will shape me into the person I will become in life. It has given me the knowledge to understand the world and help me make decisions.
2. I am thankful for my parents, who brought me into this world.  They have helped me get through problems but at the same time enjoy a laugh. 
3. I am thankful for my friends, who I get to enjoy time with nearly every day of the week. They are also some of the most influential people in my life, as I model some of my actions after them.
4. I am thankful for music, which lets me relax and soothe my stress in some situations. But more specifically, I am thankful for the artists behind the music, because they are the ones that come up and engineer the multitude of tunes that we are blessed to have
5. I am thankful for sports like basketball and volleyball, as they allow me so get a taste of competition and train myself to become stronger and better at strategy.
6. I am thankful for the animators and drawers in this world, both professional and uprising, because they provide me with franchises like Dragon Ball  and Pokémon.
7. I am thankful for YouTube, as it is a place for people all over the world to share and give kindness and comedy to each other, including me.
8. I am thankful for the money that my parents work to earn, because they provide a roof to live under and food to eat.
9. I am thankful for game developers and programmers, as they create the different platforms and media for me to enjoy and pass time with.
10. Lastly, I am thankful for the life that has been given to me, because without it I wouldn't be able to enjoy the world, its people, and the experiences we create.