Reflection after Ms. Gunther's Visit #4

Wow. Today's session was the most interesting of all. :O

Ms. Gunther came in today and we took an interesting test. Before I took this test, I was kind of familiar with the format because in Korean class we had taken a similarly set-out personality test. I knew that each category was meant to represent a broad range of talents/interests that we had currently. When I started taking the test, I immediately went "EW!" and then "Oooooh~" and finally, "OH! WOW.......;" The Artistic and Social categories really appealed to me, while the Realistic and the other more academic (science and mathematical. blegh.) categories really made me want to scream. It was so interesting to see how my final score was so original because I had a tie with S and A for most popular. My code then became SIE or AIE....or, ISE, SEA, ESI, and etc... I was so shocked to see that there were so many jobs one could choose from! It made me think more and made me realize that I really shouldn't place a box in my mind around what I can't, and can do. I really can be anything I want to. I can also be something I never knew existed!

Reflection after Ms. Gunther's Visit #3

Today in Writing class we had Ms. Gunther come speak to us again. We further discussed about our career choices and what things should help us determine the type of career we choose for our lives. After today's talk, I was able to be honest with myself and look at the chart that I created. The chart was about what factors we considered the most important that influenced our job decisions. Although I haven't been consciously thinking about these factors in my mind, I think it was helpful to me why I have come to a decision about what job I want to have in the future. I came to realize that I want to be able to influence the world the most, because I want to make a difference in this world before I die. I want to use the talents that God gave to me to spread the message of his truth and love to everyone in this world, because I really think its unfair that some people go to Hell (or don't have the opportunity to make it to heaven) because they never hear about the truth.

Journal Entry: Questoin #1

Question: How can I become the person that I want to be? How can I become the person God wants me to be?

- I can become the person I want to be by knowing what kind of person I want to be. I want to be the person that people point to and say, "Oh yeah, thats her over there. I know, right! She's so nice, smart and funny. Dang...I wanna be like her one day." I know that this might be a lot to ask for, but it's something I've been working for a while. Jesus is a good example of this, I think. He was the one people pointed to when they needed help and love. I want to be that person to. I can also become the person I want to be by knowing what kind of person I DON'T want to be. I don't want to be the person that people point to as the person who knows the most gossip, or the one that people advise to avoid. However, I don't want to be somebody who everybody likes, just so that everyone can like me. I want to be who I want to be, not what others want me to be.

- I can become the person God wants me to be by following the example that Jesus Christ made for us when he came to Earth and sacrificed his life for those he loved. I want to serve others and make a difference in this world during the time I'm given in this world.

Reflection after Ms. Gunther's Visit #2

Today was Ms. Gunther's second visit to our Writing G block classroom. Today we discussed about our personal talents, and the definition of the word "talent." Although I have already been thinking about what my future career choice will be, I have only been concentrating on one of my talents: writing. During today's discussion session however, the challenge that God left to us in the Bible really made me think. I really do want Jesus to look at me one day and say, "Well done my good and faithful servant! *hug*." And to receive his blessing, I have realized that I need to work for it just as hard as anything else. I feel like this has motivated me to use not only my talent for writing in my future career, but my other talents as well including singing, teaching, and having fun! I want to influence the world with many if not all of my talents, not just one. I also enjoy working with younger children and I have been thinking of becoming a teacher later on. I don't know if this will still be true in 10 years but it has definitely got me thinking. It was a comfort to know that I don't have to make just one decision; I still have time to change my mind and become who I want to be.

Reflection after Ms. Gunther's Visit #1

Today was the first time Ms. Gunther came into our classroom.

I'm not sure what any of us were expecting, but I think all of us gained something positive out of her visit. She really made me think about what I wanted to do and be when I grew up. I already knew that I wanted to be a writer (a novel writer if possible) because writing made me happy, but I hadn't thought much behind that. And it was really interesting to see that 5 years ago my priorities were completely different then they are today, which means that what I want for my life 10 years from now will most likely dramatically change as well. I looked twice at my life today, and reading the verses from Proverbs gave me alot to think about. I think I will try hard not to procrastinate as much and be "wise like the ants" by working hard all the time for the Lord.