Monday, February 28, 2011

Reaching My Full Potential

All of us are works in progress with a long way to go before we reach our full potential.
In what skill or area are you still working to make progress?

I believe that a person must be well rounded to be successful in life. Although I know I am a hard worker and have good values as a person I often have trouble trusting that other people are as honest as I am. I understand that trusting everyone who comes into my life would be a stupid and irresponsible choice but I am also beginning to realize the opposite closes me off from certain opportunities. I am trying to become better at trusting people and giving them a chance before closing them out assuming their intention is to do me wrong. There are very few paths a person can take in life and I do not want to lose out on chances because of my inability to trust people. In one of my classes at the beginning of the year we were assigned a group project, but were given the option of doing it alone even though it would be more work. I chose to do it alone because of the fact I hate group projects; I always worry the other members will not do their share of the work and will result in me getting brought down with them. I cannot trust people to do things for me, I must do them for myself.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Poem- Perspective Writing

It's sitting in the solitude,
Calm and relaxing at it's best.
Forming an idea for a topic,
and your own ideas with that.
Beginning with a thought, question, or idea,
That can be sparked by anything.
Whether it's a pen and paper,
or keyboard and a screen.
Thing's will be discovered,
Suspicions will come a reality.
Although frustration may occur,
Or not flow so smoothly.
The thrill will become the prize
When the words come out perfectly.

Bio Post

I am Miranda Henningsen, 17 years young and a senior at Grundy Center High School. I have bright red hair, deep green eyes, love country music, and work harder than I should. I've been a waitress at Johnny Rays sport's bar and grill for about three years and too often do people ask me if I ever leave, that is how often I am there. I believe everyone should work for what they have and nothing comes free in life. I have one older brother whom I am not very close with and am a complete daddy's girl. When I first meet someone I can be pretty shy and quite, but once someone spends time getting to know me my true colors really know. I love to laugh, make jokes, enjoy the simple things in life, and know I have tried my hardest in everything I've attempted in life.