I Am The One
I am the one…
I am the one who needs to take the initiative in my community. Working out situations that can apply for one and all. I am the one who starts after school activities to engage my peers and generations after me. I am the one who volunteers myself to help in any way I can, either being a “small” drama production or as “large” as military service. I am the one who believes that so-called “small” and “large” things can be worth the world to another. I am the one spark that can light the entire world on fire and inspire others to help light the way.
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I really like your blog. By reading your paragraph you were mostly describing your personality without using exact words, which is really good for the audience. I wondered if you could be more specific when you said, “military services”. You put a lot of good positive things but adding some negative side could help add more than just one point of view of your story. For example, What is the responsibility that you have of being the one to always take initiative in your community?, Is it overwhelming? or trying to motivate other’s to be leaders, Do you find a lot of teens that are willing to light up the world with you?. What is that monkey in your back that you carry?. Those where just some more prompts that could add up to your piece of writing. So far it’s good but just needs more. I can notice that you did some self-examination to be able to write this piece, which can be really hard to do. So I give you a thumbs up!.
Hi Rex, my name is Fallon, and I’ll be one of your blog readers for the next month or so. I’m a social studies and wellness teacher at the Sharon Academy, a public independent school of 34 kids. I had the privilege of working with a passionate group of young people creating a documentary about sexual assault in VT schools last year with WtS, and I’m excited to be coming back as a mentor and team-building coach this year.
You’ve been involved in WtS in the past, correct? What topic(s) interested you the last time you did this program? Do you have a sense of what topics are calling your attention, or are you still exploring possibilities? It’s awesome that you’ve taken initiative to start after school activities and been so involved in volunteering in your community. Are there particular types of activities you’re drawn to?
I loved what you wrote about being “the spark that can light the entire world on fire and inspire others.” Such a great philosophy. Looking forward to hearing more about how your interests develop throughout these weeks of exploration and research!
Hey!
That’s really neat you’ve worked with a group in WtS. In 2016-17 I was in WtS and had a group that encompassed the stigma of Mental Health. I believe the documentary is called Stigma>, I’m unsure of the specific name. However, this year I plan on creating a product on Feminism. I’m interested in seeing the comparison of modern day activism in contrast to past eras. Also seeing if it is possible to redefine Feminism. Even though I’ve thought about this topic all summer and those two sentences can hardly explain all I’ve come up with I’m open to the possibility of taking on a different topic.
Right now I’m in a group called Our Voices Against Tobacco Use, OVX. As the name answers, we are a group of 10 or so students that travel the state and get involved with Vermont and our school community to reduce Tabacco use.
Rex,
It was a delight to meet you and I so appreciated your openness and willingness to share your personal story with me. I look forward to working with you and don’t hesitate to contact me if you can see how I might be of help.
Since you did WtS before, you’ll remember that now is the time to explore ideas, what things do you want to focus on. Tobacco may be it (or maybe you want to expand to nicotine and raise people’s awareness about e-cigarettes). Or maybe there are other things that you feel you can affect change.
Be well.
geoff
Hi Rex, I really liked reading this I feel like you really showed who you are and honestly I think just by reading this you’re a team player, you support people and never give up on others I really can’t wait to see what other skills you have.