"God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference."
This quote is from the Serenity Prayer, and it just so happens to be my favorite quote. When I saw this quote before, I fell in love with it. Whenever I'm having a bad day or I just need something to bring up my mood, I read this. When I went to my moms office a couple of months ago, I wrote the quote out for her and her co-worker because I know they need something positive to look at when they're having a bad day at work. I hope to one day get this tattooed on me as a constant reminder to be calm, accept what I can, and to change what needs to be changed.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Favorite Villain
My favorite villain, as cliche as it may sound, is The Joker. I particularly like the Joker from The Dark Knight Rises. I think that Heath Ledger portrayed the role of the Joker amazingly. I feel that he showed everything that the Joker was expected to be in a precise way. I like how the Joker plays with peoples minds and manipulates others. When the Joker explains how he got his scars really brought more of a background to the character and really made me enjoy the Joker's character as a whole. I also like the Joker because he's not one of the physically strongest villains Batman goes against, but that he's probably one of the most strong mental wise.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Favorite Rainy Day Movie
If I had to choose a movie to watch on a rainy day, it would be all of the Transformers movies. I enjoy watching an action packed film on a gloomy, dark day. When the weather is dark, I like to watch action movies like Transformers because they add some sort of excitement for the day! I'd rather spend my rainy day watching an action packed film rather than watching a drama or romantic movie. I feel that if I were to watch a sad movie on a rainy day, I would feel like the weather, dark and gloomy. I'd rather be wide awake and into a movie than sleepy and sad.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Introspective Blog Prompts
4.) If someone gave me a free plane ticket to anywhere in the world, I would go to Hawaii. Hawaii has always been a place that I've have been wanting to go and explore. I personally do not enjoy cold weather, so I feel that a trip to Hawaii would be amazing! I love that you can sit on the beach and tan and soak in the sun all day. The idea of walking on a beach and hiking up mountains really makes me want to go. I always see beautiful pictures of Hawaii, and I feel like if I were to take a trip there, I would never want to leave! I would love to go to a luau and learn how to hula!
25.) Someone that makes my life better would have to be my best friend Kryss. Kryss and I became best friends last year through Spanish class, and we have been inseparable since then. Whenever I have a problem, she is always there to help me out no matter what. Even though I call her my best friend, I feel like she's an older sister to me. Kryss always makes me laugh and always has good advice when needed. If we go a day without talking, I feel like my whole day has gone wrong. We always keep each other updated, and we always find ways to make time for each other even though our schedules are crazy. I think that if I hadn't become friends with Kryss last year, my life would be totally different than what it is now.
25.) Someone that makes my life better would have to be my best friend Kryss. Kryss and I became best friends last year through Spanish class, and we have been inseparable since then. Whenever I have a problem, she is always there to help me out no matter what. Even though I call her my best friend, I feel like she's an older sister to me. Kryss always makes me laugh and always has good advice when needed. If we go a day without talking, I feel like my whole day has gone wrong. We always keep each other updated, and we always find ways to make time for each other even though our schedules are crazy. I think that if I hadn't become friends with Kryss last year, my life would be totally different than what it is now.
Monday, January 13, 2014
About Me
My name is Carissa Atiles and I am a senior. I hope to attend either the University of Illinois Urbana or Michigan State University in the Fall of 2014. My favorite sports team to watch are the Blackhawks. I enjoy watching movies and hanging out with my friends in my spare time. One of my favorite movies that I can watch over and over again is She's The Man.
What I expect to learn from this class is how to be a good blogger and how to build a website. Some types of websites I would like to build are ones that teenagers can relate to, websites on sports and T.V shows, and fashion as well. I want to make websites based on these things because they are what interest me and relate to my everyday life. I have no experience with any type of website design, but I hope to better my skills through this class.
What I expect to learn from this class is how to be a good blogger and how to build a website. Some types of websites I would like to build are ones that teenagers can relate to, websites on sports and T.V shows, and fashion as well. I want to make websites based on these things because they are what interest me and relate to my everyday life. I have no experience with any type of website design, but I hope to better my skills through this class.