Biking = 1 hour

Today i biked from 64ave to bear creek park, then from there i biked all the way to 144ave, and then back to 64ave.

Getting to bear creek wasnt so bad since three thirds of it was down hill. However, going to 144ave was hard; most if the way there was uphill. I wished i brought water.

So after i accomplished my journey to 144, ging back to 64 was just as bad.

After all that uphill bike riding, i'm feeling good about it, because i fought myself during this trip. All the way, i didnt give in and did my best.

Not only that, there were improvements on my biking speed. Foe example, from 144 ave to 64ave, i travelled fastwr than before. Before, it would take me 45 min to complete it, but now it took me only 15 min. I'm so happy about that~

My final post

1) Participation:
Aside from being in my gym strip, I think i did well; much better than before i must say. for example, last year, i was so quiet, such a wall flower; this year's different. this year, I've become more vocal, and then in the end of the year, i tend to take the role of a leader, which is a huge difference! Here are some examples:

22/25 For this part

2) Social Responsibility and Contribution to the Class:

This is something that i need to work on. first of all, working with other people outside of my group is very hard for me; probably because i tend to be shy and judgmental, but nonetheless its no good. Secondly, there are times where i feel hesitant with being the leader. Especially being the leader of a big group (like a class team). i know a handful of people that have that amazing drive to leadership (i do to:P), but having a hundred leaders is trouble some, so i tend to back down. Third, instead of being a leader i choose to be the one to set an example. The example that i want to give off is someone who is positive, a kind listener, and a hard worker. So i guess setting a good example is a way of contributing to the wellness of the team. 

On the other hand, i'm always willing to help and set up for activities. Especially in the last months of this school year (when i now feel comfortable with my class), i volunteer on getting the equipment.

19/25: my social skills could do some work

3) Healthy Living:

I used to be very involved with sports, such as basket ball, volley ball, and track. however, ever since i moved to a whole new school and city, i kind of neglected my club activities. It's due to the fact that i didn't feel so confident about myself. for example when i was grade 8, i tried out for the basketball team, i made it to the team, but i didn't go to the practices, due to my lack of confidence. however, today's different... SO different! Ever since i joined the rugby team, i realized how fun it was to be in a team. Thus, my goal for the next two years is to join rugby and volley ball.

Digital portfolio/reflective posts:

Okay, so obviously, i suck at posting regularly, period.

When i actally do my posts, i really think about them. Also, as i write them I think about the athmosphere. Sometimes i point out places that need improvement. 

If i post regularly it'd be cool.

Overall i thnk that i earn 75%, even thoug i paeticipated in class with positve energy, i wasnt so keen on my posting habits; even though its reflective.

My Mom Reads My Blog

DIGITAL PORTFOLIO:

1) Have you read your son/daughters blog? Was there anything that surprised you or stood out immediately? What was your favourite part about reading his/her reflections? What did you learn about your son/daughter that you didn't know before reading the blog? What part of your child's growth/personality has been reaffirmed for you? What is missing in the blog that you think s/he should include for the teacher or peers? If you were evaluating him/her on his/her blogging efforts, what would you say? What would you give him/her out of 25? How did you come up with that number?
Yes, I read my daughter's blog. My favourite part was when she encouraged the team to know each other so they can play better, is such a good feeling for a mother to see your child can do something for others. I'll give her 20/25. Not too perfect but i'm satisfied.


HEALTHY LIVING:

2) What do you notice about your child's health choices outside of school? What activity and or diet choices does s/he make on their own? What exercise/eating choices are encouraged buy the family/household? Did you see any evidence of this in his/her blog? What is missing that should be included? What improvements do you think your child could/should make to further his/her understanding and participation in his/her own health? What things can you as parent do to push this learning/practice? If you were to evaluate your son/daughter on their progress towards personal healthy life choices what would you say? What mark would you give them out of 25 for his/her efforts and demonstration of those efforts in the blog? How did you come up with that number?

Actually, I can see that Marcia is aware of what she's eating. As teenager, mostly they don't like vegetables and fish, but for Marcia, she can eat those stuffs everyday without complaints. If missing something, probably more pictures. For further understanding  about health? She should continue reading and watching all documentaries about health and lifestyle livings. This time i give her 25/25 for the efforts.

Buddies: modified baseball and lacrosse

So throughout these two days, i feel like i improved with my leadership skills.

I think that becase, i've been more vocal and outgoing than usual. Maybe its the big sister instincts. Well anyways, i was confident on what i was doing as leader; i was wncouraging, setting an example, and acting like the little buddies are not just team mates but firends.

I was doing modified baseball with Katia, Sarah, and Calista, and let me tell you, they did a great job as leaders and teachers. Katia was really good at being a teacher for the little buddies, while Sarah and Calista were good at cheering for the buddies and encouraging them that they are capable of hitting the ball. All in all, we worked well together and i can see leadership potential among the three.

Samething with lacrosse, but the difference was i noticed that there was one thing that i have to work on. Although i was good at setting the instructions, and brining the team of small buddies together, i was a quiet coach. Unlike Miki, Calista, and Janelle, who were constantly cheering them on, i was rather quiet for a leader. It's becase i didnt know what to say, i was hesitant, which made me feel wierd. Well, i dont like it and next time i'll be as loud as Miki, Calista and Janelle, for i admired their cheering.

Side note:
so far in this buddy project, i feel like i've gotten closer with my buddies (yes i have two). We actually talk to eachother and it wasnt as awkward as it was in the first day. Not only that, being around with my buddies is like having two little sisters with me, and i love it. I hope they see me as a older sister.

Oh no... i'm going to be really sad when this buddy project ends.

Lacrosse

So, half of neufs class amd i decided to organize a lacrosse activity ourselves.

It was pretty difficult to get everyones attention, but we managed to get the group (consists of mostly meufs class and some students from other gym classes) divided into teams. Before we actually play the game, we advised thw red and blue team to practice throwing and catching the ball. At the time, i was in team blue, and there (at first) everyone was passing the ball to the people that they are close to. Im not saying it was a bad thing, its just that be because of that, some of our team mates were leftout and thats an issue. Due to my observation i encouraged everyone to get to know eachother a little so that they can work together effectively. In the end me stepping up and promoting to the team felt good. I also felt that i've grown up a little; taking the initiative to bring a positive contribution to others by myself.

I would also like to add that team work and knowing your matesis very important to me, so that was why i did that.

Ps. Very proud on what we did there, amazing job blue team!! v(｡･ω･｡)v

Hm, Gym Class...why?

lately, i've  been pondering about why i go to gym class.

every class i'm ready with the appropriate attire, and with the appropriate attitude. 

every class i try my best, even though there are activities that i have a burning hatred of (insanity)

 let's talk about the activities that i dont like. 

i can skip class whenever the activity is something that i dont like; i can skip class when ever i want, but i dont, so why?

why do i show up for fitness and follow some sweaty, panting, beefcake on some workout video? 

why do i try my hardest in hill runs, even though my ass hurts like no tomorrow? and why do i keep repeating that?

well, first of all, it's because i want to set an example for those who are giving up or gave up (during fitness); i want to encourage them tat they can do it, i want to make them believe that they can surpass the negativity and the 'i cant do it's. 

also, another reason is that, my friends are there. my friends are the best, they motivate me, and i motivate them. not only that, gym is fun when i'm with them.

Lastly, going to gym class is a way for met to relieve stress. doing fitness takes my mind off of anything that gives me anxiety, and if i try harder in gym, i can relieve my anxiety. in addtion, rugby is the same thing, and its a way to let out my anger. i love it.   

Cooking my own dinner

Cooking my own dinner is pretty cool. i mean since im the one who's drving the car of nutrition i getto have control on what im eating and how much.

Tonight on the round table, Squire Marcia puts the stoves a flame to stir up an asian vegatble stirfry, heavily sprinkled with fish. Which Squire Marcia shall feast upon right after this blog post is complete.