For my off campus service, I volunteered for the Benicia MakerSpace. It was a very valuable learning experience, since a lot of the jobs were hands-on work or work with technology. This has given me some preparation to go into the engineering field, since one of my jobs was to sort electrical components. Another part of this job was to work at the MakerFaire, a community event hosted by MakerSpace. I experienced the closeness of the Benicia community, and the way MakerSpace promotes learning and teaching. The experience of MakerSpace is definitely one to share, it is a great way to meet people and learn new things. I will tell my friends and family about the event because it’s a good experience.

For my on-campus service, I was the AMP (Awesome Music Players) club co-president. I have been in the club since Junior year and have been part of multiple bands. We performed many times during our lunchtime performances, AMP club in the Amphitheater, and during school concerts. Organizing bands and practices is kind of stressful, but pays off at the performance. It was a good use of my musical ability and a great way to make friends. This was my first time having a appointed leadership role, so being able to take responsibility was a good experience for me. I enjoyed performing for the school and guiding and encouraging groups to perform. I’m proud of how I have contributed to AMP club for these past years.

For my on-campus service, I am working on designing and renovating the school mural. So far, I have helped trace the lettering for later use. The lettering will be repainted on the wall after the design is painted on. Right now, I am working on the design for the wall. I am working with Ms. Nancy and Justin in my art class for ideas. I have a rough sketch that has been approved by Ms. Nancy as well. I am also trying the grasp the technique of watercolor painting, since Ms. Nancy’s idea is to have the design in a watercolor style. It is difficult for me since painting is not my best skill.

I enjoy this job because I am able to leave something at this school that I can be proud of.

For my off campus service, I am doing the Benicia Maker Faire

Wharton uses the symbols of the cat and pickle dish as figurative language. The cat represents Zeena, and is attributed to her through its movements and placement,  “the cat, unbidden, jumped between them into Zeena’s empty chair”. The cat makes multiple attempts to sit in Zeena’s chair, which makes Ethan uncomfortable, because it makes him feel like Zeena is still there. The pickle dish represents Ethan and Zeena’s relationship, which is destroyed when the cat escapes, like how Zeena left to get medicine. Ethan is not mad that it is broken, but rather hides the pieces and plans on getting a new one.

Zeena had gone off towards the cold winter horizon, fading into the icy fog. Ethan had been watching her figure dissolve into the winter winds, becoming nothing but a shadow. Ethan closed the door behind him, releasing a sigh of relief.

He was alone. With her.

This was the moment he had been dreaming of. He thought of all the possibilities, the moments they could share together, the happiness he could have. He also thought of the possibility of failure. What if Mattie rejected him? The smile she wore with him was no different than the one she had while dancing with Denis Eady. Compared to others, Ethan was boring and bland. He was afraid to try; the feeling of failure overshadowed his dreams of happiness.

-I forgot to publish this, it was saved as a draft

Personal happiness and responsibilities can often conflict each other. For example, the responsibility of doing homework can interfere with plans to go out with friends or family. At times like this, a person must choose between their own well-being and others, and it is not an easy decision. Sometimes, personal happiness overpowers responsibility due to laziness or unwillingness. However, responsibility can overpower personal happiness due to fear or consequence. Personally, when making decisions like these, I am driven by laziness. I find the least difficult solution and prepare myself to take consequences. I believe it is impossible to satisfy both in a single situation. In economics, we learned about trade-offs, where every decision has its own benefit and consequence. When choosing personal happiness, something is taken away from responsibility and vice versa.

Swimming pools are one of my most uncomfortable environments. When I was little, I almost drowned and became afraid of swimming.  I took swimming lessons later but I was never good at it, and I still am a bad swimmer.

An environment is comfortable to me is a bedroom. I like beds because I like to sleep. Sleep is relaxing and a good stress reliever. Being able to sleep in my bed at night makes me happy and prepares me for the next day.

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