I am clumsy and uncoordinated
Always taking a while to adjust to new things Tripping and falling over almost everything Because I am unaware of my surroundings Clueless and always confused Falling behind others Sometimes wanting to give up And stay on the ground But without a doubt I will push myself to get back up Usually having a short attention span Moving on to the next thing that interests me My mind is always moving Thinking about one thing And a fraction of a second later, thinking of something else Trying to find the one thing that will keep my attention I am simple, yet complicated Because I am never fully satisfied I long and crave for better, for the best Just trying to find what appeases me the most Naturally filled with empathy Understanding the feelings of others Sometimes without them having to say a word Reacting to their emotions Being able to notice something is out of place in a short amount of time Wanting to be playful and make them feel better But knowing when to be playful and when to sit there and listen Willingly showing and proving my loyalty To whoever I am comforting I am a puppy
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I am clumsy and uncoordinated
Always taking a while to adjust to new things Tripping and falling over almost everything Because I am unaware of my surroundings Clueless and always confused But without a doubt I never fail to get back up Learning from my mistakes Taking a while to improve But slow progress is still progress Usually having a short attention span Moving on to the next thing that interests me My mind is always moving Thinking about one thing And a fraction of a second later, thinking of something else Trying to find the one thing that will keep my attention Forgetting most of the things that don’t But other times, I will remember what I want to I remember what makes me happy Things that are worth remembering Naturally filled with empathy Understanding the feelings of others Reacting to their emotions Sometimes without them having to say a word Being able to notice something is out of place in a short amount of time Wanting to be playful and make them feel better But knowing when to be playful and when to sit there and listen Willingly showing and proving my loyalty To whoever I am comforting I am a puppy In everyday life, people are constantly wasting their time doing things that they donʻt want to do; things that donʻt make them happy. “A Coney Island Life” by James L Weil is about doing what makes you happy for as long as you possibly can. The poem talks about doing more of what you really want to do until you canʻt do it anymore.
The poem “A Coney Island Life” talks about making the most of your life. The poem states, “I take perhaps my last ride on this planet carousel.” The person knows that this ride might be his last, but he wants to make the most of it. They also knows that time is running short. This poem also mentions, “How many more times round I have to catch that brass-ring-sun” The brass-ring-sun is a keyword for one last ride that would be free of charge. This line indicates how he wants to ride again, and catching the brass-ring-sun is the only way he would receive the opportunity. These parts of the poem tells the audience to make use of all the time that we have left here. This poem also talks about how we have so little time to do everything we want. It says, “Now arms filled with dolls I threw so much for” The person is realizing that they donʻt really want the dolls. The dolls donʻt keep them satisfied anymore, and thereʻs something else that they want instead. This line in the poem tells the readers that this person might be feeling like they wasted their time and effort when they could have been spending it on something that made them happier. The poem also mentions, “And seen my helium hopes break skyward without me” Everything that they had hoped and wished for had been lost because he ended up not getting it back. It also tells the audience about lost opportunities, because his hopes and dreams left him behind. Concluding everything, thereʻs so little time left. Wrapping all of it up, the poem is telling us that we shouldnʻt dwell on one thing, because something else could have made us happier. We should do more of what makes us happy, and less of what we feel obligated to do. In the end, if we donʻt do what makes us happy, we will run out of time being filled with regrets, “what ifs” and lost dreams. LINK TO WEBSITE: zisportfolio.weebly.com/ Questions
Hawai’i is known for it’s presence of aloha. The thought of being in Hawai’i presents a warm feeling, because of the way that the people act. Residents have generated a way of living that includes being respectful and courteous towards others. Local etiquette and the general culture is not as popular as it was before. The over The people of Hawai’i have developed a distinct, local culture that makes Hawai’i a special and different place from anywhere else.
In the state of Hawai’i, there are a few customs that a lot of people follow. Greetings are different here than it is in other places. For example, older people are called aunty or uncle. Elder people are sometimes called tutu and some other words like papa, unless stated otherwise. This is done out of respect as saying Mr. or Ms. would be considered a colder greeting. Itʻs seen and heard all the time at countless beaches, most luaus/parties, and even in stores. When someone comes back, the most common way to welcome them is with a small gift or a lei. Everyday etiquette also plays a big role in developing the general culture of Hawai’i. This includes taking off shoes before entering a home. Taking off their shoes helps to keep the inside of the house clean and free of dirt. This custom is one of the most popular and a Hawaiʻi resident mentioned, “Neat rows of slippers and shoes outside of the front door or a rack lined with them can be telling signs for any newcomer unfamiliar with the custom.” Being a courteous driver is also important. It involves saying thank you and not being an aggressive driver. The way everyone regularly acts gives the impression of Hawai’i being a place filled with kind people. Most people here also have high respect for others, animals and the land around them. An example of this would be watching out for wildlife. This incorporates never walking on living coral or approaching sea animals such as turtles, monk seals, and whales. Giving them space plays a big part in being respectful of the animals and their space. Many people invade the personal space of these creatures and they are also not aware that the coral is alive and should not be stepped on. Respecting the cultural sites is also vital. This means walking and talking quietly while passing a site and leaving objects where they belong. Not everyone walks quietly and some people take objects from their original place. For example, some people take lava rocks from museums or other sites. Hawaii has changed a lot and not many customs are still used or practiced today. The behavior of the residents here contribute greatly to the true culture of Hawai’i. The way we generally act is why Hawai’i is so different than other places. Make sure to always have general respect towards the wildlife and cultural sites. Preserve the aloha spirit and the culture of Hawaiʻi, or Hawaiʻi wonʻt be as different from all other place anymore. Hawai’i is known for it’s presence of aloha. The thought of being in Hawai’i presents a warm feeling, because of the way that the people act. Residents have generated a way of living that includes being respectful and courteous towards others. Local etiquette and the general culture is not as popular as it was before. The people of Hawai’i have developed a distinct, local culture that makes Hawai’i a special and different place from anywhere else.
In the state of Hawai’i, there are a few customs that a lot of people follow. Greetings are different here than it is in other places. For example, older people are called aunty or uncle. Elder people are sometimes called tutu and some other words like papa, unless stated otherwise. This is done out of respect as saying Mr. or Ms. would be considered a colder greeting. When someone comes back, the most common way to welcome them is with a small gift or a lei. Everyday etiquette also plays a big role in developing the general culture of Hawai’i. This includes taking off shoes before entering a home. Taking off their shoes helps to keep the inside of the house clean and free of dirt. Being a courteous driver is also important. It involves saying thank you and not being an aggressive driver. The way everyone regularly acts gives the impression of Hawai’i being a place filled with kind people. Most people here also have high respect for others, animals and the land around them. An example of this would be watching out for wildlife. This incorporates never walking on living coral or approaching sea animals such as turtles, monk seals, and whales. Giving them space plays a big part in being respectful of the animals and their space. Many people invade the personal space of these creatures and they are also not aware that the coral is alive and should not be stepped on. Respecting the cultural sites is also vital. This means walking and talking quietly while passing a site and leaving objects where they belong. Not everyone walks quietly and some people take objects from their original place. For example, some people take lava rocks from museums or other sites. Hawaii has changed a lot and not many customs are still used or practiced today. The residents here are makes up the culture of Hawai’i. The way we behave is why Hawai’i is another reason why Hawaii is so different than other places. Make sure to always have general respect towards the wildlife and cultural sites. From how I see life, everything is a feeling. What makes my querencia special to me is the feeling of being, “home” when I am not actually at my house. Being in a canoe during practice or races is where I can really just be myself. I donʻt have to act like anyone else or be a certain way when I am there.
During practice, itʻs easy to forget about my worries from school or home. My friends that I paddle with never fail to keep my mind off of my responsibilities. When weʻre paddling during practice, my friends and I are always making goals. The goals that we discuss are always about what we want to accomplish for the current season. We talk about our mindsets and why we paddle. This part of practice makes me grow as a person, because I learned from my friends about being committed, being dedicated, and being humble after every win. I donʻt feel like I have to impress them either because weʻre all at practice to be better. We understand that no one starts out the best. Above everything, we love what we do and thatʻs why I feel comfortable being myself around them. When I am in a canoe, itʻs easier for me to think. Itʻs easy for me to worry less about everything that I have to do when practice is done or when my race is over. I feel like being in this place brings out the better side of me all the time. Iʻm able to be easy-going, but I can still be competitive at the same time. I am able to be so determined to win during a race, but I will always make sure to tell other crews that they did good if I get the chance. Itʻs a whole other feeling when I am in a canoe. Being here naturally taught me about balance, and it always gave me clarity. The only thing I ever have to really worry about is how fast the blade of my paddle is pulling through the water. It isnʻt just the people in the canoe either. What makes this a special place to me is everything we do in the canoe. I remember something my friend and I always did before every sprint and practice. Before our steersman said, “Paddles up” which really means to get our paddles ready, we would cup a handful of water in our hands and splash it over our paddles. Iʻm not sure why we always did that, but it was another factor that made my querencia special to me. When we had drills, it would always be super cold because we had to paddle for about two hours while our shirt was soaked. I could barely even see sometimes because of the amount of salt water that was in my eyes. When our practice runs late, we always watch the sun set together. It doesnʻt seem as special, but when Iʻm paddling with some of my favorite people in the world, with some of the prettiest colors in the sky, and somewhat calm water, itʻs like that feeling where everyone is at peace and all is set right. No matter if I am in a canoe off the shore of Nanakuli, Waimanalo, Lahaina or anywhere else, being in a canoe will always be my special place. The only problem I get stressed from is not being able to transition fast enough. My only thought when I was in the canoe was to finish a sprint before other people could. The only thing that could distract me from everything else, was being in a canoe. There we were, just sitting under the tent waiting for our teacher to call our group up. Everyone was either a nervous wreck or they couldnʻt care less. Once it was our time to go on stage, we grabbed our instruments and our music. We set up the stage with our chairs and stands just as we rehearsed before. With a single gesture, we played our piece and started at the same time. It was only me and about five other violins playing. About halfway through the song, each of us felt more comfortable and we began to be less tense. With each stroke of our bow, another note flowed from our violins. When it was finally the end of the song, we walked off the stage heading down to the side of the tent.
After each group performed, we were anxious to get our scores back. A few minutes flew by and I finally heard my teacher say that she was going to pass back the score sheet, and she did. “We got the star!” I heard someone in the back say. I was so nervous to see our grade that the inside of my stomach felt like it kept twisting from left to right, then up and down. Once my group got called up to receive the score, the news was unbelievable (mostly because I thought it was going to be a bad score). But there it was, a high score out of twenty with a star right next to it, in one of the upper corners. I could finally just stop stressing about this performance and actually have fun with my friends. After the whole performance and everything, I learned that I should have just been less nervous for something that I probably wonʻt remember in ten years. From how I see life, everything is a feeling. What makes my querencia special to me is the feeling of being, “home” when I am not actually at my house. Being in a canoe during practice or races is where I can really just be myself. I donʻt have to act like anyone else or be a certain way when I am there.
During practice, itʻs easy to forget about my worries from school or home. My friends that I paddle with never fail to keep my mind off of my responsibilities. When weʻre paddling during practice, my friends and I are always making goals. The goals that we discuss are always about what we want to accomplish for the current season. We talk about our mindsets and why we paddle. This part of practice makes me grow as a person, because I learned from my friends about being committed, being dedicated, and being humble after every win. I donʻt feel like I have to impress them either because weʻre all at practice to be better. We understand that no one starts out the best. Above everything, we love what we do and thatʻs why I feel comfortable being myself around them. When I am in a canoe, itʻs easier for me to think. Itʻs easy for me to worry less about everything that I have to do when practice is done or when my race is over. I feel like being in this place brings out the better side of me all the time. Iʻm able to be easy-going, but I can still be competitive at the same time. I am able to be so determined to win during a race, but I will always make sure to tell other crews that they did good if I get the chance. Itʻs a whole other feeling when I am in a canoe. Being here naturally taught me about balance, and it always gave me clarity. It isnʻt just the people in the canoe either. What makes this a special place to me is everything we do in the canoe. I remember something my friend and I always did before every sprint and practice. Before our steersman said, “Paddles up” which really means to get our paddles ready, we would cup a handful of water in our hands and splash it over our paddles. Iʻm not sure why we always did that, but it was another factor that made my querencia special to me. When our practice runs late, we always watch the sun set together. It doesnʻt seem as special, but when Iʻm paddling with some of my favorite people in the world, with some of the prettiest colors in the sky, and somewhat calm water, itʻs like that feeling where everyone is at peace and all is set right. No matter if I am in a canoe off the shore of Nanakuli, Waimanalo, Lahaina or anywhere else, being in a cane will always be my special place. The only problem I get stressed from is not being able to transition fast enough. My only thought when I was in the canoe was to finish a sprint before other people could. The only thing that could distract me from everything else, was being in a canoe. |
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