Ashley's English Blog

Dear future Ashley,      Hey! This is Ashley from 2025, right before I graduate high school. Currently there is a lot of uncertainty in my life. I don't know where I am going to college, and I still have many years of education ahead of me. Hopefully by the time I am reading this I have a clear picture of who I am becoming. I will have finished med school by then, and I will be in my residency program. I know it might be hard, but I also know you are doing great.      Future Ashley, I know you are stressed, because past Ashley is always stressed. Remember to breathe and take time for yourself. You are going to make mistakes. You are never going to be perfect, but you are going to try your hardest. You have already impacted so many lives, and you still have so much life to live. Remember to always live life to the fullest, and remember to have fun.  - Ashley (1-29-2025) Today in class we read more of the Color Purple and answered questions about what we...

I do not have a set way in which I am creative, but I do have set ways in which I express my creativity. My favorite way to express my creativity is in art, specifically in theatrical arts. I am currently working on a project to choreograph an entire show for Lakeside Theater Co. I am very proud of the work I have done, and I am very excited to show it off to everyone in March. Choreography is not an easy thing to do, and I am very proud of myself for allowing my creativity to shine in that capacity.  Today in class we made a cluster map about a character in the Color Purple. I am interested in developing my brainstorming skills before I leave for college. 

 One time I took a hiatus from something important was in 2020 when Covid hit. Due to the virus, I was unable to participate in theater, and it made me very sad. I had a show the following week, and it got cancelled. I am very thankful that theater is back in my life, and I hope to be able to continue it after graduation.  Today in class we took notes on the writing process. We also learned about the brainstorming technique of clustering. I am very excited to write in class, but I am probably going to stick with my favorite brainstorming process of an outline. 

 I overheard a conversation the other day of people making fun of me. I wish I could unhear that because it really bothered me. I am still really struggling from it. I really wish I could unhear that. Today in class we are working on making up all our missing assignments. My goal for the rest of the semester is to not have any more missing blogs. 

 One time I felt that I had the power to make a difference in someone's life today with Carter James Milton. Fun fact TODAY IS HIS BIRTHDAY!!! I decided to bring him candy to make him happy. I feel that I have made him happy, because he said it made him happy.  Today was our last virtual day, and I really enjoyed it, but I am ready to be back at school. I am working hard to remake all of my missing work. 

 The place I feel at peace is on the stage. I love the feeling of the lights hitting my face, and the roaring applause of the audience. I get to put on a character and be someone else for the entire show, and it is a truly peaceful experience. Today was a virtual day, so we had work to do. I am still working on making it up, and I hope we can have an in class discussion on the work. 

One person whose words have had a lasting impact on me is Shakespeare. I have always resonated with his phrase "though she be but little, she is fierce." People have often told me that I am too small to do things, especially when I was younger. I wanted to play football but people told me to draw. I wanted to do science but people told me to read. I want to be a doctor but people tell me to be a teacher. This has always been hard on me, but when I remember that phrase, I feel strong and empowered to be who I want to be. Today at home we read more of The Color Purple, and answered questions on it. I hope that when we get back to school we can have a discussion on these chapters, because I have many questions. One thing I am wondering is why Mr. didn't just throw away the letters, but instead but them into a trunk. I am hopeful that we can go back to school on Friday, because I miss seeing people and in person learning.