Your comment post should be at least 260 words this week due Thursday by 11:59 pm (worth 70 points) and you will be responsible for responding (respectfully) to one of your classmates in at least a one paragraph reply entries by Sunday at 11:59 pm (worth 30 points).
* What make you an individual? What are things you like to do i.e. Sports, hobbies, crafts, volunteering, family time?
* Do you think it is important to be an individual? Why or why not? explain your answer using examples.
This week we have to explain What makes you an individual. An Individual is a person that deosn't follow what everyone else does, they just be themselves. What makes me an individual? I would have to say that I love to play softball, basketball, and football. Also, I wear my own style of clothes, and don't do my hair like everyone else. Lastly, I pick my own friends, and I don't change my friends just to fit in with everyone else. Some hobbies I like to do are hang out with all of my friends, laugh and tell jokes. Also, I like to get together with my family and play board games or watch movies. I love to do arts and crafts with my little cousins or just by myself. Painting, clay, and chalk are probably my most favorite things to do for arts and crafts. I also do volunteer work. For example, in Ocean club, we clean up seaside, our schools atrium, barneget bay, and various other places.
ReplyDeleteYes, I definitely think it's important to be an individual. If people weren't themselves, then everyone in the world would be alike. Just imagine what kind of world we would live in if every girl wore the same dress everyday! Or every man wore jeans and a tee shirt! Nobody would get to be themselves and act their own way, or dress their own way! How boring!! Nowadays it's fun to just be yourself, and act silly with your friends! For example, in Harrison and Bergeron, everybody was equal, and to me, that sounded like a really horrible place to live. In the short story " initiation" you got to be part of this really awesome girls sorority group. Well, you had to do whatever the other girls said, and you couldn't say or do anything. This is why it's really important to be and individual! I think being yourself is really important and I think everyone should try it sometime.
Hey Carlie :) We have so much in common! I also play softball and football! I love what you said about you choosing your friends. From your past blogs it seems as if you have had some bad friendships. My mom always tells me to be friends with people who make you happy, not friends that constantly keep you down. If you ever need a real friend im here <3 . You also mentioned that you enjoy art as do I. I love how you opened up to this quote :) I enjoyed your blog this week.
DeleteI agree with your blog and think this is one of your best yet. I also play baseball witch is really similar to softball and also play basketball and football. I like the way you explained your quote, keep up the great work.
DeleteThis weeks blog is to explain what makes myself and individual. There are thousands of people in life who are so amazing and they have no idea! possibly even the person reading this. In my opinion, what makes me an individual ranges from my style, my talents, and my past. I also think what makes me an individual is my hobbies, interests, and personality. For example, as an individual I am caring, loving, inspiring, easy going, and loving. I'm the type of person that would go out of my way just to make sure you're okay. Another example of my individuality is how I dress. I love to wear these clothes and support the bands that saved my life. Another example of what makes me an individual are my talents. I am a very talented softball player; I've been playing since I was three years old. I also have been skating and achieving tricks way beyond my age level. Another thing that makes me and individual is my past. I think your past and experiences are a huge part of what makes you who you are. Some other qualities that make me an individual are my hobbies. I am a singer and song writer, I play piano, drums, and guitar. I am also a very gifted artist. I think being an individual is very important for countless reasons. I think this, because it is important to find who you are. I also think it is important to be an individual because people don't realize how talented and gifted they are. It is also important to be an individual, because no one else will ever be you. Some people copy other people and its seriously pathetic. You're wasting such an amazing person that you are; no one else gets to be you, and in my opinion, your wasting who you are. Another example of why I think being an individual is important is because being unique and standing out is so much more fun then wasting your life away with being "normal." So many people will judge you and criticize you, but in my opinion life's to short to be serious. My final reason why being an individual is important, is because if everyone was the same it would be such a boring world to live in. People are different sizes, shapes and colors. Some are better then other in certain genres. In my opinion, being an individual is very important if you want to be happy and if you want to be your own person. In my opinion being yourself is the best thing you could be.
ReplyDeleteI think this is your best blog you have done so far. I love the way you explained how important it is to be an individual and be yourself. I also completely agree with how you said that some people are super awesome and don't even know it. I also like how you do so many things that make you an individual. Keep up the good work.
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ReplyDeleteThere is very many things the make me, colin stacy, an individual. And individual in my eyes is someone who does stuff because they want to, not because a lot of other popular people are doing it. An individual is someone that is them self. I think that there is many things that make me an individual. I play baseball, basketball and I used to play football. I have or do all of these sports because I want to, not because other people are or are telling me too. Another thing that makes me and individual is my personality. I act the way I want to. Im not like some of the idiots in our school that think its funny and will make them popular for getting in trouble when in reality it makes you look stupid. I think it is important to be an individual. If you are not yourself and also not an individual, then no one will ever know the real you. If you are not and individual and your self you will never know or find out hobbies that you like. I think it is one of the most important things in life to be your self and be an individual. Most people as kids want to be popular so they do stupid things that make them popular or even play certain sports or dress differently to do so. Overall there is many reasons I am an individual. I also think everybody should be themselves and be an individual because being popular isn’t going to find you a job or benefit anything.
ReplyDeleteColin, you are totally right about all the idiots who do dumb things to be popular. Also, I like how at the end you put "being populnar won't find you a job" because you couldn't be anymore correct. I love how you explained all the sports you play and how you do them because you want to. Good job this week!
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DeleteColin, you are completely right. The examples you used could not be more accurate. I also liked how you said that being popular wont find you a job because it's true, it wont. Last, I like how you said that idiots do stupid things to be popular because that is completely true. You did really good on this blog. Keep up the good work.
DeleteThere are many things that can make someone an individual. An individual is someone who is themselves and does not follow other people. For example, the sports they play, the type of music they listen to, the clothes they wear, and even their personalities. One thing that makes me an individual is the sports that I play. I cheer, tumble,dance, and I also play tennis. Another thing that makes me an individual are my hobbies. One of my hobbies is to play the flute. I also enjoy listening to music and hanging out with my friends. Last, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have such a large family and they live all around the country, near and far, so I enjoy the time that I get to spend with them because it is not that often.
ReplyDeleteThe definition of individual is someone that is not a part of a group. I do think that it is important to be an individual. I feel this way for many reasons. First, being an individual is what makes a person them. For example, the things that interest the person. Also, if you are an individual, people would know you for you and not what you try to be. If someone really likes you for you would not know because you would not try to be anything but yourself. Last, you should always be yourself, not for anyone else but just for you. You should always be the person that makes you happy and not worry about what everyone else thinks of you.
What makes me an individual, is every single thing about me. I believe everybody is different in almost every way possible. I play softball, I sing, and I draw. Not everybody could do those things because again, every single person is different. I believe it is extremely important to be an individual. If you are not yourself, there's nobody to be. If you're not yourself, you are most likely always dying to be yourself. You cannot simply follow a group and be happy at all times, it's just not human. If your friends don't like something, but you do, and you follow them; you're not sticking up for what you believe in. You cannot make any real friends without being yourself. I truly believe if nobody knows what you really like, who you really are; nobody will ever like you for you, they won't ever be able to like you for you. In this world, there are a bunch of things that can possibly stop somebody from wanting to be themselves. Criticism, celebrities, bullies, there are millions of reason why one may want to change what they believe in. Deep down, they know that they're not truly happy with the way things are. Unfortunately, if you want to be yourself in today's society, you need to fight past all of the criticism, and just be you. Be an individual. It is more than important to embrace individuality, because without it everybody would be the same. Everyone should learn to love being themselves and nothing more or less. Nobody should feel obligated to change for anybody, be what YOU want to be.
ReplyDeleteMia, i think your reply is 100% correct. You should always be who you want to be. Dont follow anyone else. Also, im happy that you choose to sing , and draw because that's who YOU are as a person. You love those things and that's why i think individuality is so important. Anyway nice job with this weeks blog:)
DeleteMia, youre an amazing individual and im happy you find things that you enjoy. Amazing blog entry this week. ❤️
DeleteMia I totally agree with you. It is very important to be an individual. If you follow what other people do its not having individuality.
DeleteBeing you is the most important thing in life. What makes me an individual is I do the things I want to do, not because anyone else is doing it. There are many things that make me who I am. I play field hockey, basketball, and I do completion cheerleading. I do these sports because I want to do them, I think they are fun to play, plus I am very athletic. Another thing that makes people who they are is the way they act or their personality. You can tell a lot about someone by their personality, it’s who they are! I want to be my own person; I don’t want to follow anyone to look “popular” or just to get attention. You’re always better off being yourself, trust me.
ReplyDeleteI do think it’s important to be an individual because if you aren’t you won’t ever know who you really are. Being an individual is being yourself, and you always want to be yourself because that’s what will lead you in the right direction through life. For example, someone’s hobby tells about them, and if you aren’t really into what you’re doing you’re not being yourself. Don’t “go with the crowd” because that “crowd” may not be the right place to go. Do what your hear desires, do what you want to do and never be afraid to do it because you don’t know anyone doing it or it isn’t “cool enough. ” It is important to enjoy who you are, not who someone else wants you to be. That’s why I think individuality is very important in today’s world.
Lillian, I loved the first paragraph because you explained yourself. You don't go follow people you like doing what you do. I think youre really good field hockey and basketball. Youre always good at these blogs . I like reading your stuff because it shows me what I do wrong. The second paragraph is good as well. The way you explain everything is great. Good job!
DeleteLillian, I really love your blog this week! You did a great job explaining who YOU are. Also, in the second paragraph you did a great job explaining your beliefs. You should never let anybody stop you from being you, because you're a great person and are great at the things you do! Anyway, nice job on your blog this week.
DeleteThere are many things about me that make me an individual. In fact, everyone has qualities that make them individuals. I am an individual for things like the way I dress, how I act, what I like, my hobbies, and what sports I am into. My dressing style makes me an individual because I have a more casual style. I prefer to just wear regular sneakers, I like to wear t-shirts, jeans, and sweatshirts. I don't wear heels unless it's a special occasion and my mom makes me. Although I do dress super casual I still wear some sort of jewelry with it. I dress like myself and that makes me an individual. Another thing that shows my individuality is the kind of music and artists that I'm into. Let me tell you something about myself, I am a Lovatic. That means that I am a very big fan of Demi Lovato. I am also into artists like Kelly Clarkson and Selena Gomez. I think all of them are very talented and inspirational singers. Another thing that makes me an individual are my hobbies. I love singing and acting. I also like drawing and writing. I really feel like all of these really help me be able to clear my mind when I'm stressed out. Something else that makes me a individual is that I am not into a lot of sports. I like bowling and soccer. That is pretty much it. There are many people in this world who try to act like someone else. They need to start being themselves or they will regret it in the long run. Always be yourself because there is no person in this world quite like you.
ReplyDelete“What makes you an individual”…what’s a great question because there are a lot of ways for a person to be an individual. Meaning, the way people dress, speak, look, and act. There are so many ways how I am an individual. I did track last year, played basketball for 4 years, and did soccer of a year. Once in a while I’ll go outside and play basketball with my neighbors. Also one of my favorite hobby is shopping. My personality definitely makes me an individual because it tells how you are to people and how your family raised you. Just by shopping you’ll see yourself. Its goes along with being yourself, who cares what people say, just do you. If you’re not yourself for someone than that’s stupid because you need to show them the real you. You wouldn’t like it if they weren’t real with you so don’t do the same. Just by being an individual and yourself you’ll met real people and see who like for you not who you’re trying to be. Some people think it’s cool to lie who they are just to be “popular. Don’t be someone you’re not because you’ll just make yourself look stupid. I think being an individual is very important because it makes you stand out from everyone else. It’s better to be you and have people see that. Without it the world of people wouldn’t know themselves. This also tells yourself who you are so you know who not to be. I like this because it really tells me who is who.
ReplyDeleteA lot of things make me an individual. I may listen to the same music as other people,wear the same clothes or sneakers but nobody else is exactly like me. I do like to play video games but not like other kids do. I am always around my family and always ready to help people.I used to always ride a bike and skateboard a few years back. Now I barely have any time for myself especially if I have a ton of homework. Sometimes I will finish homework and go right to bed. I don't play sports because I don't have a lot of time between school and time for myself and I am not really into sports to much. I tried out for basketball years ago and I didn't really like it. People say I should try out for football but I think it is to late for that. Most people that do football have been doing it for many years since pop warner. I just think baseball and soccer are totally boring. I think being an individual is important because you should do something than everyone else and try to be better. You should always try to make your own decisions based on what you think is right. If you just do what everyone else does and not be an individual you will not know if you have any secret gifts or talents. Tons of people want to be popular and stay with the crowd but later on in life when they are trying to get a job or do something great they won't be able to. That is why I think individuality is important.
ReplyDeleteWhat makes me an individual is my personality. I don't try to act like I'm some one I'm not . I like to be myself so people know the real me . I am myself by my own seance of style. Sometimes I dress up but most of the time I just wear jeans and a shirt. Also I have my own sense of music. The sports I like to play is basketball and football. Everyday I play basketball with my older brother after school. I get better and better everyday, each time I practice. A hobbie I do everyday is listen to music. I listen to music anytime I get the chance. Which is from the time I wake up to the time I go to sleep. Another hobbie I do is dance. I like to do is jersey club dances. I think individually is important because you don't want to be exactly like some one else. If everyone would be doing the same thing all the time. No one would have their own taste of style,music, and a lot of other stuff. Everyone's personality would be the same and life wouldn't be interesting.who would want to be the same as someone else, it would be like you aren't your own person. When people now a days aren't theirselfs it irratates me because why would you want to be some one your not. You should be proud of who you are, not someone your aren't. No one else in the world could be just like you, you have your own imperfections.
ReplyDeleteI am who I am. Tons of things make an individual, but more things make them special. Some people prefer things others don't, its different for everyone. I like to do tons of things, I like to skateboard, and listen to my music loud. I like to spend time with my best friend and watch Netflix. I play videos games as well. Tons of things are important and fun to me? And it makes me an individual. I like horror movies and I like to have a good time. It's important to be an individual because its hard to be one today in our society. They want us all to be the same, liking the things that go along with our image, body, race or religion. Its unfair. People today should be individuals because it makes them like themselves and be more confident rather than upset and self conscious because they don't like what their doing, or what's expected from them. Being an individual means to be who you are rather than what is expected. Today people would rather do whats expected, and it's pathetic nobody else can stick up for themselves and be who they are not what others want them to be. I like to be myself, i like being an individual even if others choose not to. Just be who you want to be, simple as that. Be an individual, like what you want and do as you choose. Its the easiest, happiest option. Its an important lesson to learn, even if it doesn't seem as great at first, its being an individual, being yourself. Thats what matters.
ReplyDeleteThere are many things that can pale a person an individual. An individual is someone who is themselves. It is also each persons personality and basically what makes you, you! Every single person technically is an individual. We each have our own different personalities and we all are totally different people. Even though some of us try to be and act like others, we all have something different. No one is the exact same. For example, we each like different sports, we like different hcolors, different subjects, even different numbers. Now each one of these things makes up who we are as an individual. It is very important to be an individual because it makes up who you are, and what people like you for. If you're not yourself, people will like you for either fake reasons or they may not like you at all. What makes me an individual is what I like. I like to chill with my friends. I like to listen to rap music and my favorite color is blue. I have many personal things that make me, myself also. Like what happened in my past and what's happening today. It is the same with everyone else also. I don't judge people based on their past, but I do believe that is what makes up an individual. It makes up what they like and dislike and it makes up their fears. I'm sure everyone has tried something just because someone else has. For example, you see a cute shirt on some girl and you try it too. If you like it, then it's you. But everyone has done at least one thing to be similar to someone else. Like listening to other music and wearing different clothes.
ReplyDeleteWow summer I agree with your opinion. Many things can make someone an individual. My favorite color is purple. I like the effort you put into your blogs. They are just great.
DeleteAn individual is someone who is different from others or independent as a person. In my opinion, everyone is an individual. Even if they copy someone else’s every single move, they will never actually be that person. No matter what, everyone is an individual. Everything makes me an individual; my style, my habits, my life, everything. Just like everyone else. There is no one else who is me, therefore I am an individual. What makes me an individual the most is my sense of style. Like to paint and draw but I have a sense of style that makes my paintings and drawings one of a kind. Individuality can be expressed in so many ways; hand writing, interests, appearance, etc. I guess I would say the question “is it important to be an individual” is unanswered for me because I don’t think you have a choice to not be an individual. You will always be your own person. But I guess individuality is important to society over all because if most of us were the same person or someone we wanted to be and not what we actually are, the world would be plain. Everyone would think and say the same ways; no one would stand out or find someone to match their personality perfectly (like relationship wise.) No one would be able to connect in a special way because they’d have the same personalities and after a while everyone would get sick of it. So yes, I guess individuality is extremely important to the world as a whole, but as humans we don’t have a choice but to be an individual.
ReplyDeleteI like when you said your paintings are in your own style.That is definitely being individual, A lot of people like to play video games and they all play them in their own point of view and use different strategies to win.
DeleteThe thing that makes me an individual is I can be myself around everyone. I don't pretend to be someone else so they can like me or so that I can fit in with everyone. I don't care if you like me or not. People know im an athletic person. I'd rather go for a run then stay home and watch tv. The sports I do are track and soccer but my overall favorite sport is soccer. I try hard to improve on everything. I love the sport and I enjoy playing it. I also do track because I like to run a lot. Most people find running dumb but it's because they are lazy. Running helps me stay in shape and it calms me down with my problems. I love spending time with my family. I'm always with them and I'm always with my little brothers. They can be really annoying but I still love them. It's important to be an individual because it means you can be yourself. You don't have to go with everyone. It doesn't matter what people say about you. Cristiano ronaldo said " make your supporters proud and your haters jealous". He never tried to be like any other soccer player. He did what he wanted to do because he didn't want to be like everyone else. For him doing that he became the best player in the world. In my opinion being an individual is better than being like everyone else. This is why I think being an individual is important.
ReplyDeleteRigo, your entry this week was extremely good. You made a great point, what people say doesn't matter and that should always influence you to be your own person. Everyone has a personal way to cope with their problems, running is a great one. Im glad you know to ignore the people who say things about your hobbies, because running is not dumb if you truly enjoy it.
DeleteEveryone has their own little things that make them an individual. I for example enjoy listening to such bands as, Of Mice & Men, Asking Alexandria, Panic at the Disco, Pantera, Metallica, etc. I don’t only listen to music I also do, taekwondo, jiu jitsu, kickboxing, and teach a women's self-defense class. I also enjoy some sports such as tennis, cross country, and track and field. One last thing that I enjoy doing and I don’t know quite what category it would fall under. Its hula hooping and no, not just average every day hula hooping. I do hula hoop tricks and I don’t just swing the hoop around my waist but I have plenty more hobbies were these came from.
ReplyDeleteYes, I do believe being an individual is important. Following the crowed gets boring. Everyone will always expect the same thing from you and everyone else. My favorite part of being my self is that my hobbies are so obscure people get blindsided and their reactions are hysterical. There’s nothing better than completely obliterating people’s expectations. You should never be something you’re not. If you like something say it others people’s opinions shouldn’t hold anyone back. Following the crowed can ruin your life. People get pressured into don’t drugs and those people get addicted and either die, end up dead broke or go to prison but I can’t say that following the crowed is always bad. There are something’s that are actually beneficial when following a crowed. The only thing that truly maters is your own opinion of yourself not what others think of you.
Everyone is an individual. Im an individual beacuse i am eccentric. im a person that has a quality that couldn't be compared to many others. Normal people are basically just doing what others are doingband being unique is stepping outside of those trends. Im someone who is marching to the beat of my own drum. I dont following the crowd and o dont care about being popular or not. I have a personality all of my own and have my own style. I have things I like to do and enjoy. I love art math and baseball. These are my hobbies and there what im good at. This makes me and individual. It is important to be an individual. If people followed everyone one else nothing new will happen. We would all be senseless zombies. Instead we can be individuals and be ourselfs and discover new things.
ReplyDeleteSome people have certain qualities that make them who they are. But other people may have other qualities that make them different then other people. Like some people may have the qualities that make them talkative or some people might have the qualities that make them shy. But me, im the talkative one. I love to be social with people and have conversations. But some people might like a different color than others and that is ok because that’s what makes them an individual. My favorite color is light green and my favorite food is ice cream. I also like to play a lot of sports. I play soccer I run track and I wrestle. I think that this is a good thing But that is what makes me. Not that I like the same color as Bob and Jim. And not pizza like sam and Amanda. There has to be qualites about a person that makes them who they are and not like every one else.
ReplyDeleteI think that it is very important to have a personality of your own. I think that if you don’t have a personality then you are just like a zombie. A person that just walks around aimlessly and takes up space. The people that have a personality are the ones who usually make it far in life like the president. Do you think that he got to where he is now by just being a zombie? No, he had a personality that told him that he wanted to be a president.