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I like the idea of having a group project in intermediate technologies. I also like the fact that it is about homecoming week. I think that homecoming week is a good topic because there are so many things to choose from. I also liked that we could choose our own partners. I think that this is good because when you choose the people you work with you can't blame anyone but yourself if you do not like who you are partnered with. I also think that if you choose your own partners you are more reliable as are they. I also think that it is good to interact with our other classmates that we may not know too well. All in all I think that this is a good project to do.

Time for a Change

It's time for a change in my learning habits. I have had pretty good grades over the years but there is always room for improvement. The first way I will nurture my intellectual development is by studying more. If I study more I will do better on tests and homework assignments and my grade will slowly but surely improve. The second way I could nurture my intellectual development is by being positive about the assignments I am assigned. If I am positive I will have a better outlook and it will be easier to learn and understand because I will be more open to the idea of the assignment. I think that these goals are very attainable because I am open to anything that will improve my grade.

Saint Project

The saint I chose for this project is Saint Ambrose. The first reason I chose this saint is because his name sounds an awful lot like my last name. I learned a lot of interesting facts about Saint Ambrose. One of these facts is that he is the patron saint of bees, beekeeping, candle makers, Milan, and many others. I also liked the fact that he was one of the original doctors of the church. I think this was a good project to do because we got the chance to learn more about the saint that we chose off the list.

My Emotional Goal

My emotional goal is to become more connected with my sister. I think that this goal is very attainable because we are already very close. Of course we fight about a lot of things as many siblings do but we are very good about saying we're sorry and making up. The way that i will reach this goal is by talking more with her and asking her more questions. I think that we will also reach this goal by being more courtious to eachother even on days that we may not feel like it. Another way I think we can reach this goal is by laughing more. Usually when it comes to me and my sister it can be resolved by laughin. I think that this is an attainable goal because my sister and I are very similar and can usually work anything out.

Story Board Project

I liked the story board project. I thought it was fun. It taught me how to make a slide show on keynote. I liked the fact that we could incorporate our love for music into our schooling. I also learned how to put pictures into the slides, which I think is really useful for now and later on in our lives and possibly careers. I think that this skill will be very useful for the rest of the semester and will keep our minds stimulated.

Spiritual Goal

My spiritual goal is to get a better understanding of my religion. I chose this goal because I figured if I had to choose one it might as well be the one that would most benefit me. I think that I will be able to keep this goal but then again it may be a little tricky. I will try and keep this goal by talking to my church leaders and reading the bible and going to church more often. I will know that I have accomplished this goal when I feel that I am truly connected with what the preist and deacons are saying every Sunday at mass. I think that this goal is realistic but I guess I will just have to wait and find out.

What I've Learned

So far I really like our class. It is fun and I have already learned so much. I have liked most of the assignments but a few have been a little difficult. We are going pretty quickly, which is good considering we don't have the class all year. Even though we are going quickly I am still really enjoying the class.