Reflective Essay: Who Is A Blocker?

In a few days, this year will end and a new year begins! Wonderful, it's time to unwind.

First and foremost, I think it is safe to say we have been doing great work this semester so far. We have a great staff to work with, and little conflict between members. Our stories so far have been top-notch, and I expect the next few weeks will produce pieces of similar quality. I look forward to wrapping out the year with both of you.

As the years come along one after another people have come in and out of my life, but at the end of the day it all comes down to what I did?, what will I do?, and what can I do? Sometimes you will ask yourself if what you do is even valuable and sometimes it might seem like it doesn’t, but truly deep down it is and will always be. Throughout this journey, I have faced many obstacles and will still need to face many more as the years come. However, one thing I won’t regret is making

Over the course of the last 5 months I have experienced many challenges that have presented to me in a wide variety of ways, some of which presented themselves based on my acts of poor judgment, and others I enacted on my own behalf. Throughout this period of time I have set many goals both academic and personal based on my challenges which have allowed me to stay focused and driven to be successful. Having an opportunity for personal reflection I have learned many things about myself and how I function, learn, and perform which as allowed me to grow mentally, personally, and spiritually. I now know and have gained a better understanding for how I think and feel, and how the decisions that I make on a daily basis shape my future. It is important for me to pay attention to how my actions have affected myself and those around me in that past and consider it as I move through life in the future.

We are always told live our lives to the absolute fullest, without any regrets. My grandmother always told me to keep my regrets to an absolute minimum. I may have put myself in a variety of distasteful paths over the last couple of years, I will admit; and I believe that I can only succeed from there. I haven't necessarily had an event or experience to write about, instead, I’ve had a pretty generous handful of them. From the beginning of my freshman year, up until now, my life has been quite a maze. I also know that I have had nobody to blame but myself, and that has helped me realize that my life and the path I take will be solely up to me. I have seen the power that my choices and actions can have. My entire life has been one large experience; it has taught me maturity, responsibility and appreciation for the ones who want to see me

RENT: Hi Mr. Patterson, thanks for taking the time to sit down and discuss my writing this year. I personally feel I have grown a lot as a writer and it has become something that I really enjoy doing. I want to continue to develop as a writer and continue to challenge myself in writing and the other aspects of English.

My time here at North Star has been a rollercoaster of new ideas, new friends, and new experiences. Now as we have one foot out the door I realize that we aren’t the same people who stepped in. While there are some notable differences like the people who haven’t been with us for the entire ride, and those who got off prematurely. There are other differences like how we have gained new ideas. These changes have been brought about by the influx and combination of the ideas of others, the times that we have spent sharing ideas together, the projects where these new ideas have been put to use, and the times we have helped one another to understand the new ideas in our classwork. We have been changed by these ideas, let that be the take away message

The beginning of the year has begun completely different than last year. Feeling intimidated and in fear of the unknown, I have now seen what a year looks like. I have already been working on kid’s camp and pretty much have all

I wish I had___? I should have done___? Why didn’t I ___? For this coming year, what is that may prevent you from fulfilling your potential? Let’s face it, most people never want to fail, in fact no one enter into a situation knowing that they will not fulfill a particular goal. We want to measure up and to be counted as being successful at anything we try. So, what do we lack to fulfill our spiritual goals in life? Is it guidance, assistance, encouragement or is it power that we in need of? Romans 15:13 holds a promise for us to be fill filled with the power of the Holy Spirit

As I told you in my previous letter, I indeed have a busy yet meaningful year.

I’m not entirely sure why, exactly, or what I would want to write about, but the idea has always appealed to me. But my relationship with writing is ultimately complex, and I assume that the same can be said for many people, even you at times I'm sure. The fact of the matter is that timing is a crucial component of writing, and when you hit that road block, sometimes you just have to take a break. I guess that’s why I haven’t written a book yet, as that roadblock is surely persistent. Roadblock or not, the glory, accomplishment, and joy that I dream of feeling is always in the back of my mind.

Obstacles are a diurnal task every person has to go through quotidian. However, turning those drawbacks into a positive outcome is phenomenal because it aids you remain going with your day known you can do anything you want no matter whatever life throws at you. Experiencing barriers turned into something exceptional can construct you to be ready for any type of situation, and help you into look at different objects differently to work them to your advantage.

Mr.Finkbine may occasionally be grouchy but his students never see it because he’s learned to look past that. I strive to be as upbeat and positive He also has great messages to spread, everything he told the 2016-17 Starlet Rams I took to heart. I truly believe that myself emotionally and socially changed drastically because of the boost in confidence that I had. Basically what I am trying to say is thank you Mr.Finkbine, for always being yourself.

This year I will try a lot harder. Last year I did not try to make a good year last year, I mainly went through the motions. This was because I didn’t try hard to make it a good year. This I know I will try hard to make it a good year and if I try I know it will be a good year.

Second year arrived within the seemingly shortest time I could imagine. Reuniting with my friends, I was determined that even if my advisory had somewhat changed, I would make the most out of my year. “I still feel like a first year,” I told my friend-Selena-multiple times, receiving a chuckle in response. New first years were streaming the school, and I began to feel a new responsibility. This responsibility buzzed in my mind like a bee until carried out. I was now a leader. Although the opportunity was a somewhat rare occurrence, I took every chance with a great pride that warmed me from my head to toes. Yet, this