7th Grade Reflection

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Creative Commons License Photo Credit: Len Radin via Compfight

My seventh grade was not what I expected it to be. I expected bullies, lots of work, and boring days. I soon found the complete opposite, I found everyone to be very nice and definitely no bullies. Also, we had less homework(than I expected) and the activities were way less boring than just dumb old worksheets.

Then I found out that 7th grade is no place for sleeping, and that homework was suffocating under the “need” to play video games. The problem of being focused on video games and friends becomes larger in 7th grade. That is balanced by the programs we can participate in. In 7th grade we are allowed to do sports, more music programs, special classes, and brand new classes.

Having more choice for my classes and activities is fun and much more satisfying than having them chosen by a machine. 7th grade has been an interesting year, but as it comes to a close, I am ready for change and can’t wait to see what 8th grade brings for me next year.

Photography

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Photo credit: Me
Taking photos, from selfies, to nature shots, is just plain fun. Cameras, from DSLRs, to iPhones, are amazing at capturing just the feel you want, however low quality the camera is, it is still capable of moving and changing people, and the world. Photos with, and without editing can be amazing, but that’s not the point. The point is that photos are art.

Photography has inspired people around the world to think differently, act differently, and become who they want to be. Many people even do photography as a job. That’s where most of those cool pictures you find online are from, but that doesn’t mean you have to be a professional to take pictures. If photos can inspire you, then I recommend trying it yourself! All you need is a camera, and a bit of imagination.