~LeT Me LoVe YoU~

ENFP

2005-10-10T11:42:00.000-07:00

I am an ENFP. The test shows that ENFP's are warm, enthusiastic people who are very bright and full of potenital. We are very passionate and excited about the things we like. We can inspire others. We can talk our way out of anything and we love life, living it to the fullest.

We are good at things we are interested in and we have a broad range of skills. Others may view us as directionless and without purpose but we really do have strong values and morals.

We have great people skills. We are typically well like and bring out the best in others.

We live in a world of exciting possibilities. We hate detailed and maintenance tasks when they do not concern us. When we do perform these tasks, we are dreaded. We are challenging and we frustrate our family members.

An ENFP who has gone wrong can be very manipulative and good at it.

2005-06-23T08:37:00.000-07:00

Go to your blog and write the last message of the year. I want you to go back and read through what you have written from the beginning. Then, write about how you feel about your first year in high school, and whether you changed since last September. Also, write about what you look forward to next year. By the way, I really encourage you to continue writing in your blog even though you’re not taking my class anymore. It’s a great way to record your life, and maybe some day you’ll turn your blog into a movie.

In September I was so much different. I used to look forward to going to school and I actually did my work. Now I look at my grades and well ... they suck! I really wish I would've done better this year. I read my first blog and I was the most random person talking about who I like and stuff. Half of that has changed because I can't stand my old best friend Missy and now my best friends are Alex, Lilly, Katherine, Jessica and Sara. I had some fun times this year like having FAKE riots and tackling people on the grass. Next year I look forward to teaching all the younger teens how to handle situations and stuff. Plus, I'll have all my friends again!!!

Vista L.A.

2005-05-06T11:08:00.000-07:00

I was really supried by the fact that the media took the time to notice something positive instead of negative. I appreciate that when people ask me what school i go to I can say Animo Venice. LAUSD is now implementing small schools into their structure and by eight years they should have more small schools. I think that is great and I'm sure more teenagers will succeed in life. The report basically talked about te great impact small schools have on teenagers these days. I learned that some of the other schools don't have a lot of teams like I though they did. I guess all that will come with time. I personally wish the school had more things but i'm willing to sacrafice because this school will get me into college.

Mr. Barr

2005-04-20T13:59:00.000-07:00

a. What did Mr. Barr talk about?

Mr. Barr talked about how he would work with us in order to start things at this school. He said we have to wear uniforms so that everyone is equal. He wanted us to know that we could start teams and work with MR. CHang ot make this school better.

b. What did you find the most interesting? Why?

The story he tokd about his mom buying him the bootleg adidas and also the part about his brother dying since he was into drugs.

c. What do you think about Mr. Barr?

I thought he was cool. He was very open and gave a legitamite answer to all the questions that were asked.

d. What did Mr. Barr teach you about leadership and making change in your life? In this school? In this community? In this world?

He said that this school would in fact become a part of this community and in this world. This is one of the 5 model schools and that is a huge responsibility.

2005-04-04T12:53:00.000-07:00

QUESTIONS:

1) Do you think the author really fell into holes in the sidwalk? What do you think the "holes" in this poem are a methaphor for? What kinds of "holes" have you fallen into in your life?

The Holes represent allt he things that sidetrack us from succeeding in life. Ihave fallen into the hole of not doing homwork because I am broed with it so I decide not to do it. It is truly stupid and I am trying to catch up now.

2) When I first read this poem, I thought of what's happening to your grades. Some of you seem to be stuck in hole #2: your grades go down; you pretend you don't see it; you have "F"s again; you can't believe you're in the same place; you say it isn't your fault; it takes you forever to get out or you don't get out at all. Which hole are you in right now? Why do you think so?

In my situation I went from a 3.7 to a 1.9. That to me is ridiculous and I really need to get it up. I've gotten straight A's my whole life and now I'm slipping. I really am bored out of my mind.

3) In terms of your grades, what do you have to do to reach step V and not fall into the hole of letting your grades drop? If you have already reached step V, how did you get there; and what advice can you give to the students who are stilling falling into "holes"?

I need to focus on my work and put that as my first priority. My biggest problem is I get bored way too easily and then I want to work on something new, forgetting about what I have to do at that moment. I really need to choose between having fun and being responsible.

Luis & Chris

2005-03-11T10:38:00.000-08:00

a. What do you think about the incident with Luis and Chris?

I feel that it was a stupid mistake on their part and they deserved a consequence. I do think it should have just been suspension. I was at the meeting and they were truly sorry and honestly wanted to come back.

b. What do you think about the decision that was made about Luis and Chris?

I feel that it was too harsh but there was nothing we could do because it is State Laws that say they can no longer attend the school. I along with the other ASB members tried out hardest to make a difference.

c. What do you think about yesterday’s student assembly?

Many of the students were so disrespectful and as I was up there I got frustrated as well as Kaya because so one was listening, everyone was having side conversations and being rude to a sincere peer. I was frustrated too.

d. What do you think could be done differently in the future?

Students and teachers can get along and respect eachother so there won't be assemblies like that any more.

2005-02-08T13:03:00.000-08:00

1) What is a leader? What is the difference between a good leader and a bad leader?

A leader is a person who is not afraid to be themselves and stand up for what thye feel is right. A good leader is someone who uses their talents to woo in followers to do positive things for our society. A bad leader would be someone who sets up goals that better themselves or it hurts other people.

2) When and where have you been a leader? Describe the moment you were a leader.

One time when all my friends were going to get high I told them that I wasn't going to because it was dumb and I could have fun without that. Then I got 2 people not to do it and they haven't since that day.

3) In your life, who do you consider a leader? Why?

I consider my mom to be a leader because she is hardworking and even though I don't act like it, I look upto her. She is smart, crazy, and responsible and she tries to lead me to have a prosperous life.

DANNY TREJO

2005-01-28T10:37:00.000-08:00

Yesterday a guest speaker named Danny Trejo came to our school to keep us youngsters out of trouble. He was hilarious and made me laugh because all the stuff he said was true and I know people like the ones he described. He talked about his childhood with drugs, gangs, and getting locked up. The part that I like the most is when he would do the impressions of people and told us that the only good in his life came out of helping people. I like that part because it made me realize that i should start doing good for other people. From this talk I learned to keep up with my grades and actually care a lot about school. I also learned that it is sometimes better to not intimidate people because it gets me in trouble.

2005-01-20T13:17:00.000-08:00

In the story 'We Shall Overcome': Reliving the Civil Rights Era they talk about a book that incorporates the civil rights of Blacks. They briefly talk about Rosa Parks and the bus boycott. THey talk about Blacks in the military and how even though they had medals a white lady wouldn't even give them water. They came out of the military to no democracy in the states. They talk about James Forman and his book. Tavis Smiley talks about how imprtant it was to incorporate idols such as Rosa Parks, MArtin Luther King, and others. Travis was friends to many of these leaders. Travis wrote the book because he had taught the subject of the Civil Rights Movement for almost 40 years. Travis wants the youth to realize the sacrafice it took. Even as teenagers he wants kids to get involved. For more information go to this website.

2005-01-15T10:19:00.001-08:00

THIS IS A PICTURE OF SOME1 YOU DON'T KNOW!

2005-01-15T10:19:00.000-08:00

I LIKE YOSHI.... HAHA

2005-01-15T10:18:00.000-08:00

THIS IS SOMETHING CALLED A BABO! SCARY... HAHA THAT'S WHAT WE CALL MY CUZZIN BUT TAHT WAS WAY BEFORE WE SAW THIS SCARY THING WITH A 50 IN. GAP!!!

2005-01-15T10:16:00.000-08:00

RANDOM... MY SISTER TOLD ME TO PUT THIS ON HERE!

2005-01-15T10:14:00.000-08:00

If you don't know who this is FIGURE IT OUT LOSER!!!

2005-01-15T10:13:00.000-08:00

I think this is my friend Sebastian I used to go to school with... he's in Japan now but I have no clue... Sam, Kimi, Missy, Katherine, and Lilly would know him

2005-01-14T14:12:00.000-08:00

DEAN

~Our Generation~

2005-01-14T14:01:00.000-08:00

What will you remember about your generation? What will you hold as important to you?

The thing I will remember about my generation is George Bush becoming President and getting re-elected. Many have come ot say that the U.S. will become like the Roman Empire and I'm starting to believe it's true. The U.S. is always trying to control the world and I can't believe that people actually voted for Bush once again. He has started a War against innocent people and for what? Nothing... This will be important to me because I will never forget the stories of little children dying in Iraq. I can't believe President Bush has the audacity to try and take over a country for no good reason at all. That is a way to get our country into deep S**T!

Winter Vacation

2005-01-03T13:03:00.000-08:00

Today is my first day back from winter break and I'm really tired. On Christmas I stayed at my house and kicked it. My cousins came over and we played football and video games all day long. Missy and her boyfriend broke up because of my stupid cousin! LoL! He sent David messages saying that Missy went out with him! Haha what a loser! I worked most of hte time and when I didn't I would hang out at Missy's or mess with Sergio and Hector! We did the usual prank calls and people started to laugh! I watched one of the funniest movies... Napoleon Dynamite! My uncle Andy is like living with us right now because he doesn't want to stayt in Echo Park because of something! He's really funny and makes me laugh! On New Year's Eve we had a huge house party and all my family and thier friends came over! It was so fun because when my uncles are drunk they give me money! We played poker and Texas Hold Em ...... Black Jack ....... Rummy and more! I put in $15 and lost $10! My uncle Alfonso got all the money because my uncle Andy lost a bluff! We didn't go to sleep until 5a.m. and everyone just crashed at our house! It was a funny vacation except when I had to do my homework!

2004-12-31T17:53:00.000-08:00

ME & MISSY

2004-12-31T17:52:00.001-08:00

BAM IS HOT!

2004-12-31T17:52:00.000-08:00

This is my baby cousin Ruben!

2004-12-31T17:50:00.000-08:00

2004-12-22T22:37:00.000-08:00

Mira el bombero... We accidentally burnt down the cleaners... we even have footage and then we caught the whole thing on tape!

2004-12-22T22:35:00.000-08:00

So did Melissa Amy Casillas-Rodriguez... lol

2004-12-22T22:34:00.002-08:00

Did you know I used to be blonde?