TED TALK

        Social media has impacted us in many ways whether its good or bad. I am going to describe the Ted talk speech made by Wael Ghonim. Also some positive effects and suggestions to liberate the internet.

     First, I am going to talk about 5 challenges of using Internet/ Social Media. 1 challenge about the internet is rumors. We do not know how to deal with rumors. Some biases are spreading and being believed all over the internet world all because of one silly rumor. Another challenge is that we create our personal echo chambers. This means that we only tend to communicate with people that we agree with. Third, discussions escalate quickly, leading to different opinions, causing angry mobs on the internet. In Waels speech, he states, "Online discussions quickly descend into angry mobs." This proves that whatever you may post or write online, people always find a way to see it in a bad way and create conflict. Fourth, It becomes very hard to change our opinions. We are forced to jump to conclusions in world affairs. And finally, the impact of communicating properly and shallow conversations. Wael states, " ...Today, our social media experiences are designed in a way... favors broadcasting over engagements, post over discussions, shallow comments over deep conversations."

    However, there are many solutions to these problems. For one, we need to think about effective crowd sourcing mechanisms, so we can join as one and fix these problems. Second, we need to rethink today's social media ecosystem and redesign its experiences to reward thoughtfulness so the internet can improve and people won't change in a negative way. We should also make it socially except able to have our own opinions. Wael states, "Shouldn't we just give people mor incentives to engage in conversations, rather than just broadcasting opinons all the time?" This is a solution that will help us in our lives.

 These are just some conflicts and solutions. There are far many more solutions to help us solve these conflicts. Social media and the internet can impact us in negative ways as Wael says. Sometimes, getting away from the internet can fix these problems and improve our lives overall. Going silent like Wael can really help us.

My Holiday

Cara Delevingne!

GOALS

 If I could create a holiday, I would create National Makeup day where we celebrate the invention of makeup and appreciate what its done for us. When all the beauty gurus and makeup geeks celebrate the making of makeup and how it has changed some of our lives. Also, we can teach other people that makeup is an art rather than something that hides our "insecurities." Well overall, I think that National Makeup day would be so so awesome and all of us makeup geeks will surely appreciate this day. (Me and Esther). National Makeup Day will change the way certain people view makeup and people won't be as judgmental about people wearing makeup. Hopefully, this holiday will be appreciated by all and inspire people to do makeup. One day, makeup will be considered an art form rather than something that "hides insecurities." This holiday will make it happen.

When I Grow Up...

When I grow up, I want to be an architect because I've always liked drawing and designing and building little things and I love beautiful architecture and seeing unique houses and buildings. I also plan to be a makeup model for Sephora with Esther and make her work for me (haha) because she's so adorbs with humongous lashes ;). Also, I want to have 2 kids. One girl and one boy. ( I hope the boy comes first so he can beat up whoever hurts her feelings.) I want to live in Paris or somewhere in Europe or somewhere beautiful. I want to have a really fun and nice and handsome perfect husband with a jawline like Johnny Depp and blonde hair and blue eyes (Or NYLE DIMARCO). I want to have LOTS AND LOTS of puppies because they are the cutest and better then most people. I also want to eat lots and have a good metabolism and have my own gym and stuff where I work out. This is my dream life and future goals.

What I Did Over Spring Break

 For spring break, I didn't really do anything. I mainly went on Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and I binged watched American Horror story and other movies on Netflix. I also went on Colourpop and Sephora to look at new makeup and buy things online. I also texted my friends and my cousins on Facebook and Snapchat. I cooked pizza and stuff with my mom and I ate a lot. I also stayed up late because everything is a lot more fun at midnight... and I slept a lot during the day. I also took long showers and baths and watched very old TV shows and cartoons. I went to Target, Victoria's Secret, and Brandy Melville for new clothes, food, and body butters on Monday so that was the only highlight of my Spring Break. Another thing I did on Sunday was mourn the thought of coming back to school and overall, I thought about lots of things in my mind (Which are very weird and unrealistic.) I thought about getting new makeup and clothes and shoes that I ordered online as well. However, what I thought about the most was how amazing Colourpop makeup is... I also thought about life and how I'm ever going to survive as a grownup, dreaming about all the makeup I hope to have one day, having a huge walk in closet with clothes and shoes,  all my life plans, and most importantly, taking good care of my mom. Basically, I had a pretty chill and boring break but in summer vacation, I am going to have a blast hopefully.

Personality: "The Entertainer"

           I think that this is very, very true suit "The Entertainer" very well. I agree with everything that described my personality. I am usually the one who loves to start conversations and I love to keep them going. I also really love fashion and I keep up with stuff like that. I rely on luck rather than doing the activities. I am a dreamer as well. I also love to talk and cheer my friends out but I can be very sensitive. I am aesthetic and I love creative and beautiful fashion that stands out. I also love never ending conversations and I always try to make myself and others happy. And I only spend time with people I enjoy being with. *cough* Esther... I want to experience everything that there is to experience. I get easily bored and unfocused. I want a partner that can be funny and quirky and very talkative. I love my friends to have good sense of style, fun personality, very talkative, and happy all the time. I want a crazy, ridiculous, friendship than a boring one. I want my children to be very happy and free minded. I want to be a bad parent. The career path that would suit me is an actress because, again... I love being around people.

How Will I Be Better Digital Citizen using the Information Learned from Yesterday's Presentation?

    I will be a better citizen using all the information given from yesterday's presentations. I learned a lot more about being aware about using the internet. I learned that it is important to keep all my personal information safe especially my passwords. The reason why is because if I do share my information it can cause people to hack and mess up all my work or other accounts online. I will try to avoid any pop ups to not risk getting any viruses associated with my device. Also, I will be sure to not put anything online that would potentially be harmful because of digital footprints. I will try to not be rude to anyone online or text back to random people I don't know. I will not look at sites that aren't appropriate. If I communicate safely or share photos online I will be successful and I will never be in danger online. I will try to follow all these rules so that I can be a pro on the internet. Overall, I learned many things about using the internet and hopefully, I will apply these and never bend the rules.

What are the 10 Most Important Inventions in my life? why?

        There are lots of things that I use in a daily basis. However, If I had to chose 10 inventions that are most useful, I would choose the following... plus food..

1. Television
2. PHONE
3. Baths/showers/bathbombs
4. Makeup
5. YOUTUBE
6. Clothes
7. PUPPIES
8. My bed
9. INTERNET/SOCIAL MEDIA
10. Light

  I would choose these because I wouldn't be able to be entertained and be alive today. I use these thing in a daily basis which is why I chose these things.

What Digital Footprints have I left behind? What social Networks have I used and do I have anything online that shouldn't be?

           I have a digital footprint online: Weebly. In sixth grade, I used multiple sites and made different accounts that I'm not sure I'm ever going to use.

The social networks that I have used are:
(In order from most used to least used)

1. INSTAGRAM
2. YOUTUBE
2. Facebook
3. Tumblr
4. Pinterest
5. Twitter

I don't think I have left anything online that shouldn't be there.

What was the Saddest day of My Life?

              I have had A LOT of sad and horrible days. Nothing can be more sad than my life. However there were 3 most worst days in my life.

1. When my puppy had to be given away
2. When my grandparents left
3. When my grandpa died

  I didn't really know my "grandpa" and he was my real grandpa's brother so I just call him grandpa. He was very bright and funny and he always told me to stay strong and to be positive. He apparently passed away 2 years ago because of diabetes, blood cancer, and high cholesterol. I never knew he was that sick and I always went to him when he felt very sick. He took me out shopping and bought me lots of stuff and he couldn't even walk. He was super generous and kind, and he himself raised my mom because my real grandpa didn't have a way. My mom was crying soooo much the day she heard that my grandpa had died.                                                     Basically, my mom's whole childhood was spent with                                                           him...No one expected it because he was only in his fifties.                                                   At that time, we were here in America, so my mom had                                                         many regrets for not going back to see him. My mom                                                           brought him lots of stuff because she loved him dearly so                                                     whenever I see his stuff I think "grandpa..." :(

What Was the Happiest day of My life?

          The happiest day of my life was when my grandparents came to America to visit us. I didn't really know who my grandpa and grandma were, but my told me. When my grandparents came through the door, the first thought was, "Wow, old people are adorable." My grandpa was wearing a suit and I told him that he looked very handsome and classy. He didn't understand English at all, so he just nodded and laughed. Then, I talked to my grandma, and said, "You look beautiful..." She laughed and said "What?" (Not in English.) I found out that she had a hard time hearing. Throughout the day, my grandparents talked to me ( In their language.) However, I didn't understand much. I decided to teach my grandpa some English and he learned pretty quick! ( I was  in 2nd grade at the time.) Later on, my mom took all of us to dinner and it was super fun. Afterwards, my grandpa brought me ice cream and we played games. My grandma cooked me A LOT of food and they were all great. I know it doesn't seem like it was such a fun day, but it                                                           was, and meeting my grandparents will always be a good                                                     memory.

Do I agree with the New York Sugar Ban?

                 I disagree and agree at the same time. The reason why is because there are pros and cons to both banning and not banning the sugary drinks. I disagree because people should eat what they want because it's a free country and people deserve to drink or eat what they want. However, the ban will be good for New York because it will decrease the obese population and diabetes will be reduced as well. Overall, if the sugar ban becomes a rule, the health of New York will rise. However, this may cause some chaos because the people who really like sugary drinks will cause conflict.

If an Alien were to come to Earth, how would I describe Earth?

               Dear Alien,

        So, you are probably wondering how Earth is like. Well I am going to describe it to you. Earth is wonderful, it has something called water, which people drink and bathe in. There are many bodies of water here in Earth, something that you are probably not familiar with. You will see beaches, lakes, oceans, and more here on Earth. You were probably lurking by in your UFO and saw how Earth is green and blue. Well, the green is trees, forests, and jungles, and the blue is water and ice. Most of Earth is water, so you will be surprised. However, all of us people on Earth look VERY different from you guys. We have hair, (well some of us) and we wear clothes. We have different skin tones, and different faces and personalities. Most of us will welcome you but some can be judgy *cough* Donald Trump... Well, if you are scared to rome around free here, you might want to disguise like a human and wear clothes and a wig. There are also dogs.. many cute dogs that will melt your heart. You'll be safe from the judging people. Her on Earth, there are also malls and restaurant. These places are where people eat and shop and it is quite wonderful. You will love pizza.. I hope. Food will be the best thing on Earth.. besides your family.. well at least in my opinion. Anyways, overall, I think that Earth is great and you will most certainly be welcomed by me. I'm looking forward to your visit!

What is My Favorite book or movie of all time?

 

                                     Favorite Movie

                                                       "What's Eating Gilbert Grape"

                                                    

            The reason why this is my favorite movie because Johnny Depp is in it and he is literally everything to me and in my opinion this was the best movie of Johnny Depp's because he seemed so sweet and kind and also the movie was pretty funny and sad so I loved it. ALSO Leonardo DiCaprio was in it so best movie ever. Leonardo plays a mentally ill child (Arnie) who really loves his brother, AKA Johnny Depp (or Gilbert Grape) and Gilbert ALWAYS keeps his eyes on Arnie and truly loves him. The whole family is quite a mess but everyone loves each other. The mom is obese and someone has to take care of her all the time, and Gilbert Grape works in a grocery store and eventually fall in love with the girl he met in the store. At the end sadly, the mom dies and Gilbert's girlfriend moves away... but she visits once in a while. Overall it was a great movie but Tbh Johnny Depp is the one who made the movie great.

                                                 

If I could go anywhere in the World, what would I be doing and who would I bring?

  I would go to Italy. The reason why is because in Italy there is a lot of beautiful places. There are beautiful villages and sites that really would make great memories. If I could go to Italy, I would probably canoe through the paths, with beautiful colorful buildings in the sides. I would definitelytake my mom because she deserves to see nice places and I would enjoy it very much with her. I also would be eating Italian pizza and pasta because.. it's Italy. There also many grassy fields, and endless flower beds.. and water.. lots of beautiful beaches.

My Favorite Kind of Music.

   My favorite kind of music is Pop.

   FAVORITE ARTISTS:

1. Tove Lo
2. Maroon 5
3. Drake
4. Jasmine Thompson ( her covers )
5. 1 song of Justin Bieber (Love Yourself)
6. Fun.
7. Panic! At the Disco
8. Fallout Boy

What Would I want my last Meal to be before I die.

      I want my last meal to be really humongous. The reason why is because I might get hungry during my decaying phase and turning into a skeleton because I bet by the time I turn into a ghost I will be hungry. (Have you ever thought that ghosts get hungry?) no? me neither. I just thought of it now. Anyways I would want my last meal to be pizza.. a big one. Also, steak, French fries, Fried chicken, chocolate lava cake, more steak, and coke. If I eat these things, I will have a memory of my fat existence. And I am not ashamed. Oh and coffee... a lot.

The 10 sites I would visit both educational and random

SCHOOL                                                                        FUN SITES                                     
www.brightstarschools.org                                           https://www.facebook.com
                                                                                     
www.studenttvcentral.com/risekohyang/                      https://www.instagram.com

https://brightstarschools.illuminateed.com/                  https://www.youtube.com

mrtran.org                                                                     https://www.tumblr.com
                                              
http://www.studyisland.com                                             https://www.pinterest.com

What 3 things would I bring in A deserted Island?

          If I were to bring three things to the deserted Island I would totally bring my mom. My mom would probably figure out something real fast so that we can get out of the Island. Also, I would bring a phone so that I can call people to tell them to help us, and also stay amused because I don't think It would be fun being stuck in an Island so I'll probably die of boredom. The last thing I would bring would be lots of food because I don't want to live off eating coconuts and other weird fruits. The food I would bring would be lots of chocolate because I have a sweet tooth, and I would also bring other food like... steak or pizza.. It probably wouldn't last very long but hopefully we would be able to escape fast.

Most Important Role Model in My Life.

   The most important role model in my life is my mom. The reason why is because she is the one I live with most of my life. She taught me most of the things I know now, and I always look up to her. She always tells me to do the right thing all the time like not to lie. She teaches me how to cook, clean, and many more. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't be able to do anything and my life would be a mess. She has taught me many lessons over the years so she is my biggest role model.

Goals for Technology class

     My goals for this quarter in Technology class is to type faster. I want to type as fast as a professional typer can, without any mistakes. I also want to complete all my digital portfolio like my personal statement. Also, I want to learn absolutely everything that there is to know about computers and many other sites that I don't know about. I also want to raise up my great to 100 if possible so that my average can increase in my report card. Finally, I would want to ace all my tests and quizzes in Technology, which associates with getting a perfect grade. That's all the goals I want to accomplish.

What Superhero would you be?

    If I were a superhero, I would be Supergirl, because I would love to fly. Flying would be an awesome way to get around so I don't get ran over by cars or trucks or motorcycles. I would also be able to save people from harm which means I have an interesting story to tell people in boring events so that they can laugh sarcastically. I would also like to be Supergirl because the outfit is awesome and unique. And also when I go to save a person with my arm up in the air because I'm flying, they would get a good laugh and it'll go all over the news, but I'm pretty sure there are going to be more bizarre inventions, so flying will be so common.

How would I spend a million dollars?

If I had a million dollars, I would do many things for my family, myself, and the poor. First of all, I would donate to a good cause like to a school or the homeless that are unfortunate, so that they can have food and clothes. I would buy a beautiful house for my mom, a Ferrari for my brother, and makeup for my sister. For myself, I would buy A LOT of clothes and shoes, and makeup, and food because I love food, and also a Netflix account so I don't rely on my sister and buy Nyle DiMarco and Johnny Depp. Finally, I'd buy myself a Bugatti convertible because I love cars. I would buy my grandparents boring things they like, and give the rest of the money to my mom so she can buy anything she wants. Basically, I would try to make other people happy (family) and have a share for myself. I would probably give more things to my family.