For my third blog post i wrote about a time that made me happy in my life using resources from What is creative nonfiction? Making Scenes in Memoir and My name is Margaret. Mya Angelo's biography is a emotional scene about the struggles she had to deal with growing up. Mya was able to overcome so many that she had to go through. I don't see a comparison between my story and her's but mine was about the feeling of being happy and staying motivated.
When i touch my bracelet i feel happy. It makes me feel as though i am back at my internship helping the kids like what i love and want to do when i get older. Every morning i usually get to the classroom before the children and help the teacher set up the activity's for the day as we wait for the children to come in. When they come into school the first thing they do is take their book bags put them in their cubby, take out their water bottles an folders then put the important mail in this little cubby for the teacher to then look through. The classroom was oddly cold today and i remember going to get my jacket from my book bag in the closet door. As I'm reaching down to pick up my jacket i hear foot steps running towards me and a student start yelling. Miss Durham Miss Durham happy national teachers appreciation day my mommy made something for me to give to my favorite teachers and i want you and Mrs. Arrington to have one. I was very shocked because it was only my second week there and i didn't think i would be receiving anything from anyone especially not on Teacher's appreciation day. My face was ecstatic as i see him reaching in his back pocket for this little blue bag with something in it. He couldn't wait for me to open it. As i untie the little blue pouch i see a shiny metal, cold silver bracelet with two little charms dangling from the hook of the bracelet. The charms on the bracelet were a cute big red apple and a silver palate with a note engraved in it that says Thanks for making a difference in my life. I was shocked that i ever received a gift because like i said it was only my second week there. The student asked "Do you like it Do you like it" I said yes its beautiful and its going to go with all of my other very special bracelets that i wear every day. This bracelet is very special to me and i still wear it every day because i look at it as a reminder to me of what i'm in school for and to keep fighting and trying to reach the goal that i want to achieve.
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Maxyne Limcaco
9/17/2019 06:53:04 am
I felt a sense of happiness when the little kid gave you the bracelet. That was so sweet.
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Sabatino
9/17/2019 06:58:35 am
This post provides description, action, and theme of happiness (feeling touched by a kind gesture). So, yes, we have the makings of a scene here. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.
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9/17/2019 07:05:24 am
I see how happy you are that these kids look up to you and think that's great.
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Tai Mai
9/17/2019 07:14:28 am
I can see how happy and encouraged you are when the kids gave you the bracelets. I feel inspired to be honest, how you can make a difference in anybody's lives. Seeing how the kids loved you and how determined you are, can tell me your dreams can be achieved for sure.
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Shanell Dodd
9/20/2019 11:10:39 am
I see the passion you have for kids when I read your blog. You getting to class before your students daily and prepare for them says so much about you. When I was a teacher back home I would receive letters ever so often from students, so I know how you felt. I know that bracelet will help you achieve your goals. The sky is the limit Jay, reach for it.
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