1. Describe at least two of the most important lessons you learned from our class.
I learned that even if you don't know if they're a customer or not you should always treat them like one. You should always respect the customers and the customer is always right. The customer is always right because the customer can ruin the whole company and get you fired. Another lesson I learned is how to prepare for an interview, the key components. I learned the questions they are most likely going to ask, how they are going to expect to me to act and how I should act.
2. What your most memorable experiences from our class?
My most memorable experience was when chef made vegan brownies and offered me some. He and Mr. Chong refused to tell me what was in it until i finished it and Mr. Chong started talking about this movie I watched. The movie was about this lady who put her poop in her brownies and the lady that ate it, enjoyed it. Although the brownie was very good, I started wondering if there was poop in them so I finished it very fast so they could tell me what was in it. It turned out not to be poop it was just more healthy and vegan products that were used.
3. If I had to redo my sophomore year, what would I do differently?
I would try harder while doing online, I was so stressed that I almost completely gave up on school. If I gave 1st semester as much energy as I did 2nd semester I would've done really good. My home life didn't go well with my school life, doing work was hard for me, I would have to stop while doing it to help someone. When I was in class I had my parents talking to me and it was distracting. I'm so glad I was able to do face to face for at least half the school year.
4. Rate your effort for our class (5 being the highest to 1 being the lowest) and describe your one challenge and one success during this school year.
In my opinion I gave a 3, I think that because In the first semester I didn't put in much effort but in second semester I did. I wish I had given more effort, I would've been able to say I gave it a 5 but I didn't. There is a lot this school year I wish I could re-do but I can't so from now on I'm going to push myself harder to exceed my expectations. I should have asked for help but I didn't, next year I am going to try harder and do better. My effort should have been a lot more than a 3 but I am glad I was able to do more in face to face than I was able to do when I was online.
I did not like online school, it was inconvenient and just difficult, it felt like we had an option on whether or not to go to class. I have a busy home life and online school made it busier, I couldn't get things in the house done and get my school work done. It felt like more work because we were doing seat work and home work at home so it felt like double. Getting up for class was hard because we would stay up late to finish our work and waking up at 7 every other day was hard because it wad inconsistent. If we didn't have as much work and didn't have to wake up so early it would've been easier.
Doing school at home was especially hard because when my parents see me on my phone or laptop they automatically think I'm on social media and not doing my work. They think that because they weren't used to it, even I wasn't used to it. It felt wrong to look at a screen all day and to them it felt the same. When I would tell my grandparents that I was in class they would be confused because they don't know how online school works. They're very old school so it's hard to explain that to them. That's my experience with online school.
In HTMP I feel as if I am able to ask questions, I never feel like I'm bothering anyone with my questions. Everyone in HTMP is very respectful and friendly, easy to talk to and if I need help they never hesitate to help me. I have developed friendships in this class that I never thought I would've had, this class has helped me be more social and open about who I am. HTMP is one of the only classes I looked forward to joining when I was still online. Now that I'm online it is a lot easier and I enjoy the interaction and being able to have full conversations.
1. What went well for you in 2020? Highlight successes in 2020.
During quarantine I got to really learn more about me. I was able to understand why, what or who sparked each emotion or reaction. I fixed ways that I would react to certain things and although it was hard, it was for the better. I learned that to get respect you have to give it and I pushed a lot of people away due to that fact. In quarantine I also learned how to love me for me.
2. 2020 was the year of COVID-19, what did not go well in 2020 for you? Any failures, regrets, or losses?
The thing that went the worst was school, it was way too stressful and new to be able to succeed in it. Online school isn't my thing, I like to be able to interact, see everyone's reactions and hear everyone ask questions. When we were in zoom or google meets it felt like I was talking to nobody, even if their cameras were on and they were looking at me it still felt lonely. Another thing that went wrong was I became anti-social, I can't keeps conversations going anymore. I think that be alone in my house for so long cause that.
3. What am I most grateful for in 2020? Who do I thank most for being there for me in a difficult year?
I am most grateful for my boyfriend, in the beginning of 2020 he was just a friend. Even though he was just a friend he was there for me more than most people. He would make jokes and make me laugh when I really needed it. He was like a bright light in a very dark tunnel, I'm so grateful for how he helped me. Towards the ending of the year we got together and since then he has done so much more for me, he has given me true happiness.
4. What is something I will intentionally do more in 2021 to improve my life? What is something I will intentionally do less in 2021 to improve my life?
In 2021 I will be more open about my feeling to my parents so they can understand why I'm acting certain ways. I feel like through all of 2020, I was somewhat depressed and I never explained that to them. Whenever I got super sad I would just cry with no explanation and they always thought it was because of them. Something I will do less of in 2021 is let people into my life, I've opened up to many people who didn't deserve it and they walked away. The people I have in my life right now are just amazing.
5. Name 3 people in your life you wish to add value to in 2021 (ex. family, friends, adults) and why?
I wish to add value to my parents and my grandma, they do so much for me and I don't think I show my appreciation as much as I should. They are understanding when they need to be and they are so supportive of all that I do.
6. What is one main goal for your life in 2021?