Reflection # 2

Transformation is a word that I believe can be stretched to an unimaginable extent. The first article really gave me a great understanding of what this term stood for. After reading this article I now have a better comprehension of what this word really stands for. My generic idea of the term transformation was simply synonymous to the word change, but these articles helped me realize what a huge role transformation plays in our everyday life. Now I see how transformation can either be as small as changing your outfit to as large as remodeling your entire house. The process between being a baby and an adult is what I consider to be the best example of transformation. I would also like to point out how the method of transformation, very well changes your lifestyle and everything in it. For instance, in high school I managed to hang out with the wrong crowd which it began to affect my academics. I then found a different (more productive) social group and because of their positive influence, my grades began to rise. It’s quite obvious I embodied “transformation”. These articles also helped me convey that not all transformations can be good. For example, my personal experience could have been vice-versa. I also want to point out the importance of “reinventing ourselves”, after reading this portion of the passage I strongly feel that it isn’t healthy to constantly reinvent yourself. According to the article, reinventing yourself means changing yourself concepts and raising your self esteem. As far as raising your self esteem, I believe that it is great and I support that idea, however changing yourself concept might turn out to be a major negative if it is constantly being done. I trust that by changing yourself concept redundantly you will never really understand who you are. I think that life is basically a journey to figure out who you are and what purpose you serve on this Earth. There is no doubt that “time” will justify your transformation, but I feel that reinventing yourself will lead you to a lonely road because people will always acknowledge you as a poser or as a liar. Overall, after reading these two articles, I consider the thought of transformation to be good.

Reflection # 1

To begin with, these passages all point in the same direction, as far as the point they are trying to convey. I feel that the main objective is the idea of “progress”. I feel that we’ve been on a successful road to progress dating back 350 million years ago, when the first fires occurred (as per the document). This passage helped me understand that we have been progressing ever since we can remember. I would also like to point out how the phrase “survival of the fittest” comes into play within this passage. We are, what we are today because we’ve manage to adapt and survive the struggles that others couldn’t. Another thing I would like to point out is the creation of the wheel; it was quite obvious that this “simple tool” was created in order to make work easier and more efficient but it also acted as a tool to speed up the process. I also found it astonishing how they first known “wheel” was a log. While reading the article I came across a line that really did spark my interest, it read, “… human beings, being similarly observant and opportunistic creatures…” I feel that the most powerful word within that statement is “opportunistic” simply because it describes the solemn truth about humans and how they approach situations. Throughout the passage I was arguing with myself about how we don’t appreciate what really helped fund what we have today. It’s quite astonishing how today’s public would read this passage and realize how the most minuscule things aren’t appreciated as much as they use to. In the beginning of the passage it starts by stating how the “homo erectus” was establishing as well as learning the many functions of fire. Aside from using fire, they had a thirst for knowing how to control it. The article gave me the impression that we really owe it to our ancestors for helping us institute the lavished lives we live today. Fire was considered to be an essential part of survival in this era, yet in today’s realm we rarely conceive fire as a necessity. However, not only did fire help thee Homo erectus species for cooking or for warmth, but it also became a tool to assist in communicating. According to the article, fire served as the light used in dark caves, so they may write their so called “language” on the walls. In contrast to the article on fire and the wheel, the “history of writing” article, aloud the understanding that we acknowledged team-work as an even better form of surviving. The idea that people spoke by portraying images would be considered blasphemy today however, it served them as an optimal tool for success. As a pre-teaching intern, I sense that this article was given to me to read so that I could reflect on the progress we’ve made and how we should pursue it. We have come a long way but there is always room for development. I feel that everyone has the potential to make this world a better place…after all, we don’t know who invented the wheel but there is also no telling who will re-invent it!!!

My Bio

To begin with, I am 22 years old born and raised in Miami. I Have Cuban parents therefore I come from a hispanic background. Unfortunately, my parents seperated when I was 3 and my dad passed away when I was 17. with that said I has been a little deficult but if has made me who I am today. I have 4 younger brothers and sisters; Tiffany which is 18, Ashely 15, and the twins Frank & Alex who are 8 years old. Being that said I am the oldest therefore, I am there role model, the one they look up too.
This is my 3rd year in Miami Dade and hopefully I graduate next spring with an AA. I choose to go into the education field due to the fact that I enjoy working with kids. I have always had that ability of working well with children. I believe that I can make a difference in there life by planting a seed of knowledge in them. However, my overall goal is to one day own a daycare of my own. Actually currently voluteer at a day care center named Centro Mater West.