2017 Reflection

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Favorite Pictures of 2017

1.

A crowd gathers to watch the solar eclipse in front of the Hollywood sign at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles on Aug. 21.

I really like this picture because it shows how many people
are joining together to experience a natural event. It shows
that people are able to take a moment from their busy lives
and witness this moment that nature gives us.


2.

 People pray at a baggage claim area during a protest against President Trump's travel ban at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on Jan. 29.

This picture is very important and I really like it because it
demonstrates how the people praying care about others. Nearly every
person in the picture is kneeling down, praying for each other that they'll
be okay because of the travel ban. It's also very sad, but that's what also
makes it so important.

3.

 Villagers offer flowers to a wild tusker, laying dead in a field, in Panbari village on the outskirts of Gauhati, India, on Nov. 2.

This picture is very important and probably my favorite because
I love the camera angle, but also the story behind it makes it even
better. It shows that the villagers who placed the flowers on the
deceased elephant care about their environment and respect it, something
that isn't so popular in our cultures anymore, which is very sad.


Interesting Things in 2017

1. What was the best song of 2017?

 I don't really have an opinion on the absolute best song in the whole year, but I liked the song "Feel It Still" by Portugal. The Man because it's catchy and I can hear it on the radio.

2. What was the best movie of 2017?

 I think the best movie of 2017 was Wonder Woman because it had a really good balance of action and plot. Also I really like Gal Gadot, the actress who played Wonder Woman. I watched it twice and wasn't bored at all.

3. What was the most important news story of the year?

 I think the most important news story of 2017 was when President Donald Trump was elected and got into office. His whole presidency has been very newsworthy, and everybody wants to read about him and what he's up to, because his decisions as president affects our lives as citizens.

4. Who was the most important person in 2017 in your opinion?

 I think President Donald Trump because he was very outspoken over the year and effected international affairs in other countries, like North Korea, and he's an important political figure.

5. What was the biggest sports/entertainment story or sports/entertainment person of 2017? Find a photo for this one.

 Buffalo Bills players take a knee prior to a game against the Oakland Raiders in Orchard Park, N.Y., on Oct. 29.
(Football players protesting police brutality)

Holiday Break Reflection


1. What is one thing that happened on your holiday that you will remember? It can be a trip, a family visit, a present, something fun.
I won't forget when I went sledding with my cousins in western New York over the break, because I haven't been sledding on real snow in a long time, so I was a little nervous at first, but then I went down a big hill and was okay. It was really fun.

2. What are your resolutions for the 2018 year?
My main resolution is to be more aware of my health needs and not ignore them. I want to try and figure out some problem I've been having this year regarding my health, and I also want to improve my mental health as best as I can. I also want to work harder in school and stay organized.

3. What are you looking forward to in 2018?
I'm looking forward to warmer weather, this winter has been way too cold for me! But yeah, I don't really understand the excitement people get in the new year, the day before is the same as the next to me. I hope Texas weather calms down, it's been all over the place.

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