Notes of a Native Son

Notes of a Native Son, is an essay about hatred. Baldwin was a young man who throughout all his life never had a nice relationship with his father. Baldwin didn’t notice or pay attention to the good things but only what he did not like from his father. From that moment on his only focus was his own life and always carried hate against his father. Baldwin relates his story to Black and White Americans because of the hatred that they had towards each other. There was much violence and many people were hurt because of the bitterness that people held against each other. Baldwin and his father as well as Black and White Americans, never could confront their so called enemies in a social way. They always held their negative feeling towards one another and never tried to fix things.

When Baldwin went to his father’s funeral, he showed no emotions towards his father’s death. This relates to White Americans who hurt Black Americans. They were so ignorant of their ways and of their hatred, that they showed no emotions to the crimes they committed against Blacks. After time, Baldwin realized that he only has one father and he should have never had so much hatred towards him and should have tried to have some kind of close relationship with him. But now his father is dead and Baldwin takes back the long unloved relationship he had. White Americans as well realized the discriminations and crimes that they had committed after so many people were hurt and many of them had died because of their actions.

In conclusion the two different situations in this essay were very much alike in their mistakes but at the end they both realize that their actions were wronged. Baldwin regrets not speaking to his father because of the questions that he needs answers, questions that only his father had the answer to. Most importantly because he never had or will ever have the satisfaction of knowing that he had a close relationship with him.

Respect towards adults

I really enjoy the story “The Code” because it tells how a child was raised that there is much respect to be shown to adults. I believe that this story relates to me a lot because I was raised that same way, there is no way that I could disrespect an adult without being beat by my parents. My parents were always telling me what is acceptable and what was not. I was never allow to go to parties were adults were in and never less give my opinions in adult discussions. I was only allowed to stay quiet and to not dare speak to someone else about what the adults were talking about.

I saw Frankie to be taken advantage in the fact that Auntie Helen’s knew that she could tell her negative opinions on whatever she wanted and Frankie will never reply or answer back to her. I saw Frankie to be a victim of her bitter Auntie Helen’s. From this story I got Auntie Helen’s to have an image of hurting other people in order to make herself feel good and better than the rest of her family and friends. I believe she did that because she was not a pleasant person and in order to get attention she found the easiest way, hurting people feeling.

I found “The Code” to be very interesting. This story made memories of my childhood come to my mind once again. It made me see that it was not only me that was raced in that particular way but also someone else. Most of all I learn that I was not the only one with a mean Auntie that always has something negative coming from their mouth.

Just Walk on By: Black Men and Public Space

In the beginning of the essay “Just Walk on By: Black Men and Public Space” by Brent Staples, I identify with the white women. I identify with the white women because being a women makes her more sensitive and becoming a victim fast. I have always encountered the incidents with my family members to have a fear towards African Americans or even Latinos. When they are wondering in dark places it makes me feel that they are not the friendliest people. Seeing this as I grew up I came accustomed to staying away from certain places were I know I am going to encounter this event. I believe that the white women and I feel this way towards African Americans because of the stereotype about them. For example many people believe that African Americans are very violent and like to hurt people. Once I read the essay my identification of the black men change because I got see the other perspective of things. The men was just having a walk in the park and most importantly had no intensions on hurting the white women. This event makes me realize to not into jump conclusions about anyone. Everyone is different and should not have a negative image because of their race or gender.

Tasks for Kids in the Kitchen

In this blog the writer talks about how parents can make their child be part of a daily activity. The writer Kristin focuses on how important it is for a child to bond within the family. A child can be part of activities that happen in the kitchen. I enjoy this blog because it gave me ideas of activities for when I become a parent. As I read this blog I became very interested on how a child can be part of a making of a meal. I have a strong believe on family being united in any way possible, so for me to see this made me feel more secure on different ways to spend time for when I become a mother. For example I could let my child do simple task as to wash the vegetables, measuring, or pouring. This will give fulfill me as a mother and my child will be more assured of themselves and most importantly make a child feel that he or she is given something of heir abilities to their home.

http://dailytiffin.blogspot.com/2008/09/tasks-for-kids-in-kitchen.html

How good writing skills save and earn money

The blog that I have selected focuses on different ways on how good writing skills have a positive impact in life. This blog gave me more facts on why it is so important to have good writing skills. This blog help me see good writing skills as not just for essays but also to another level as for receiving discounts. For me writing is something that I do most of the time for myself but always had trouble with. Know writing for me is something very meaningful that a person should have because of its great importance in life. As well choosing a professional writing carrear is very beneficial because important companies hired them. I agree with this article completely because of all the information given proves that writing is something very meaningful to have.

http://www.wisebread.com/how-good-writing-skills-saves-and-earns-money

Free-Write

My weekend was fun and full of laughter. On Friday morning I went to school and attended all my classes. After I left school I went to eat with some friend and had a long conversation on what I was going to do for my 19th birthday for the following Friday. I was really happy that I'm actually going to get to do something for my 19th birthdate because for my last birthday I just went to school and home. Friday night I went out with my boyfriend to visit his family and had a great time talking to his parents and brothers joking around. Saturday I spent my morning with my family at home and doing my homework. At night I went to my friend’s house and went bowling. I was really nervous on going bowling because I have only gone once before with my boyfriend and I was really bad at it. I was happy because this time I actually did ok and won some points for my team. At the end of my Saturday I just went home and watch my two favorite television shows, “That 70's Show” and “Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.” Sunday, my last day to have fun and finish to enjoy my weekend. On Sunday I worked up late and it was a special day because it was my little sister 13 birthday. On that afternoon my parents, sister and me went to go eat at her favorite sea food restaurant. It was not all that exciting for me because I don’t like seafood but had to make an effort because it’s her birthday. After lunch we went home and my boyfriend came to my house to take my sister and me to the movies. We three were playing in the arcabe and having a great time after the movie had ended. Lastly when I got home I went straight to my bed to rest after a long weekend full of fun.