Miss Disas Class @24

 Today’s session was a meaningful step in the ongoing journey of writing my personal statement. We focused on an important aspect of the application process: understanding and articulating personal values. Personal statements are often considered one of the most important components of a college application because they provide a window into who we are beyond grades, test scores, and extracurricular achievements. They give us the space to reflect on our life experiences and demonstrate how those moments have shaped our character, beliefs, and aspirations. To uncover the values that will guide my personal statement, we used the College Essay Guy’s values exercise. It was an insightful and reflective process that encouraged me to dig deeper into what drives me and to be honest about the core values I truly resonate with. After carefully considering the patterns in my experiences, I discovered that all the values that surfaced were connected to three central themes: cultural rootednes...

Blog so for these two weeks we setworks  its about describing the graphs and we did warm ups like wordle and hurdle also waffle  and we gonna do also the final exams like next 2 weeks or 3 in midterm we did a project so in finals its in a paper and we last week we had like an emotiona period then we continued and thats my blog.

 During the last meeting, we continued our discussions regarding how to properly structure a college essay while also choosing different values that resonate with our person the most. Miss encouraged everyone to think about their personal values and how those connect to their life stories. The goal was to help everyone create essays that not only flow well but also reflect who they really are and what they believe in. By mixing a solid structure with genuine personal insights, it was aimed to help everyone write essays that really stand out to colleges. It took me a while to chose values for myself since I struggled to think of which ones resonate with me the most. Some options seemingly "jump" at you easily, while others seem to just blend in. It took me a while to finally pick ones that suit me the most before I settled for mine. We had to pick 10 different options first and I picked: My country, Adventure, Laughter, Art, Knowledge, Independence, Challenges, Privacy, Equity...

Sept 18 2024 Start of the half term after midterm! Makingit more Exciting that it was the day we're finally having the 1st club activity also. Starting with the day warm up called waffle, a daily wor game to make a 5 letter word with changing letter, we did 1 regular and 1 deluxe and a new student in our class hold the pen to get used to how aep works.  And miss made us pick if we're gonna do blog or read book, I wanted to read book but not english book. Our lesson was about preposition a graph lines of positive and negative of the nouns and verbs, it was kind of challenging and it will always be challenging. Sept 25 2024 A game that we played but a game that I never did called strand, it's a squardle game but more harder level that we aren't allowed to use the letter we used again. It should have been hard to compared to the real lesson it's peace of cake, and ofcourse the continue of our use of paraphrasing graph same as last week but this time we are really start...

The college essay guy might just appear in my dreams at this rate, we had this goofy project regarding the values exercise where we pick 10 values about ourselves while some old man with a nice voice guided us on what to look on. We basically had to choose what values we see as most important, and then wrote about what they could be used for. I just chose my values based on what benefited me the most, which was mostly money. However, later it was revealed that we had to share it to each other. That was when I had to change my topic last minute because it was a bit too unserious to tell others. I was supposed to share mine first but I somehow convinced Ms to start from the other side so I changed mine based on the show Jujutsu Kaisen where I picked out certain characters to end up with adaptibility, strength, and wisdom. I just then BSd my way through everything and had a successful class.

Last week we had online class, but sadly I couldn't attend it because I was out somewhere. Anyways a week or maybe two weeks ago in Aep class we had games for both of the period it was very fun, at the start of the first period we played Squaredle and then we decoded to play scrabble because we haven't played it for so long. Before the class end we played Contexto and it took us forever to figure out the answer but eventually we did figure it out. This weeks Aep class was quite relaxing, we started the class as usual by playing a game and then we proceeded to learn and discuss about words relating to each other, it wasn't that hard nor that easy but I manage to understand it pretty well. At the second period we read a news about a postcard that was just found after 121 years, it's kind of weird how the postcard still survive. Before the class ended we played Contexto until the bell rings.

In "Murder on the Orient Express," Agatha Christie weaves a compelling whodunit as a snowdrift halts the luxurious train past midnight. Inside, a diverse cast of characters harbors dark secrets, each linked to the murder of the enigmatic Ratchett.  Renowned detective Hercule Poirot meticulously examines their intertwined stories, revealing themes of justice and revenge that challenge moral perceptions. Tension mounts through intricate interviews and astute deductions, as Poirot races against time to unmask the killer hidden among them.  This classic mystery captivates readers with its suspenseful plot on the exploration of human nature, keeping them on edge until the finale. With a killer lurking in plain sight, will Poirot find the truth before the next victim falls?

  Blog 11.1.3. Last week, we began the wonderful class of AEP with a game of "Connections," the one game that makes us absolutely silent for about a good ten minutes of the period. Me personally, I find the game pretty fun, especially watching Ms. Disa get ballistic after seeing Osamah with the magic wand; it's half figuring out the connection and half watching Osamah with the pen make Ms. Disa's head explode. Anyway, we didn't get it because Osamah tried submitting when we didn't unanimously agree, but alas, it's always just a warmup game! We had two and then completely lost the other two. The thing about Connections is that I really enjoy the pure satisfaction in not getting caught up in red herrings and successfully getting something right in the first shot ... which we haven't gotten last week. For the remaining time of that period, we were grilled about not finishing our project. Lucky me. I was a little late for the project but was still successf...

Welcome back you all to another AEP blog! Today, Ill try my best to express things through words! Probably! Today was crazy.. currently in my car and I think I have to word things well here.. So, lets get started!  Today in AEP class, the atmosphere was calm, with the usual quietness filling the room. It felt like a regular session as we were handed a single sheet of paper for the activity just like the last meeting. This simplicity was becoming a pattern~and I found comfort in it.  As we settled in, the familiar voice from Ms. Disa’s phone once again guided us through the task. This time, we were presented with a checklist that asked us to select words we believed best described who we are. On the back of the sheet, the task became more challenging, as we had to choose the words that we felt defined us “perfectly”. It made me think harder about what truly represents me. When it came time for me to reflect, I chose family, art, and leadership. It was difficult to narrow down t...

  『 Blog #1 』 ☀ So, basically I was thinking about what I should write here because I already wrote many things in padlet. But I have to, and I want to write longer here. It will look nice anyways with longer writing. And there is more time to write(I don’t have to finish within one day). I am thinking about a better way to write this. First of all, what I always feel when I take this class is that it's very slow—not in an insulting way— but it's going at a constant pace. There's something special about this speed that makes me feel somewhat stable. I think it's a very different way to do it than other classes. We've been doing a lot of seatwork lately, but I like the fact that our class routine is still pretty much the same. We start with a simple educational game, do some seatworks, and then talk. Especially the last one, it's always the same! I'm sure we started with some random topic, but before you even notice it, the topic moves on to something else. I...

 September 26  AEP Today, as usual, I played games first, did some sheet work, and then read the news. For some reason, the pronunciation of 'triskaidekaphobia' was really funny.

 "In class, we completed our worksheet activity before playing a game of Strand. However, once again, we ended up getting sidetracked by a conversation about food. Afterwards, we read an article on DOGO News about Friday the 13th, which presented numerous theories. At one point, we all attempted to pronounce 'triskaidekaphobia,' and everyone burst into laughter. It was quite amusing. Looking ahead, I am preparing myself for the listening activities, as I know they will become increasingly challenging. During our conversation, Miss Disa humorously told Muhsin, 'Don’t even think about food.'"

Third blog for this school year! Last week we had online class (September 17). There were only two of us in the class (not including Miss Disa). It was kind of lonely. We played Squardle and then did a seatwork. Some of the parts in the seatwork I found quite a bit challenging to do. During the class, I felt sleepy (probably because of the rain). Anyways, this week we played Wordle (if I remember correctly the word was handy). After that, we did a seatwork about words relating to each other and then we read a DOGOnews article about a postcard being delivered after 121 years. After reading the DOGOnews article we played multiple games of Contexto. Almira was on a roll guessing the words correctly! We did quite a lot.  I guess this sums up the last two weeks of AEP. Thanks for reading!

 Hello! Last week was online class, but I wasn't there. A few days ago, we had our AEP class, and we did wordle for warm up. After we did the warm up, we read DOGOnews. The news was, "A Postcard Finally Gets Delivered After 121 Years." I was excited to read, and I also got a lot of information. We finished reading, the next thing we did was do the seatwork. The seat work was kind of hard, but we had to do it. We did reading and answering questions that were related to the one we read. It was fun, I enjoyed it. I felt nervous, I don't know why, but it happens all the time, but it's ok. At the end of the class, we did contexto and padlet. The contexto was good it was exciting, and we nailed it.

  After the many suspensions due to the rainy weather, our classes were finally face to face. We had our physical classes, but just not on Wednesdays, and today was finally it. There were shortened periods today, which meant shorter classes, but at least we had clubs. During our classes, we relearn the same things we did in our previous school years, but just a little push to the difficulty. And that goes the same for every subject. But without further ado, let the blog begin! ^_^ Sept 18, 2024 - Nouns, Verbs & Prepositions all again? We started off with two types of Waffle for warm up, the regular and deluxe one. The regular one has only six words to find, whereas the deluxe waffle has eight words to find. Our new classmate, Momenah, held the pen for the regular waffle. For the boys were yelling and shouting the letters at her, Momenah struggled and made many mistakes, it’s alright since she’s new to this. Following that, for the deluxe waffle, Aire held the pen. She volun...

 In our discussion with Ms. Disa, we delved deeply into the art of crafting a personal statement for college, focusing on the concept of identity. A pivotal moment was our engagement with the "essence object" exercise by the College Essay Guy. This activity was designed to help us tap into the core of who we are by identifying objects that represent key aspects of our lives, values, and experiences. It was a powerful exercise because, instead of abstractly defining ourselves, we were able to look at tangible items that anchor us to specific memories, emotions, or traits. For me, the exercise was both revealing and grounding. I started to realize that our identity isn't just about what we say or think about ourselves, but also about the physical objects we surround ourselves with, things that have shaped us over the years. Picking those objects brought forth a flood of memories, helping me uncover layers of my story that I hadn’t thought about sharing before. It was eye-op...

 In the last discussion, Miss caught me a bit by surprise by mentioning that we will be discussing college essays and how to properly prepare for one. It was a pretty convenient coincidence seeing as I had to start writing my own personal essay for my UK college applications. The concept of college essays are still particularly daunting to me as I imagine my essays being compared to thousands upon thousands of other applicants' essays as they try to justify a reason as to why one applicant is more worthy of a spot in their school more than the other.  I would consider myself someone who is quite confident in their writing and persuasion skills, however I struggle greatly with the nuances that comes with personal writing. Argumentative essays are manageable as even though I am contributing my own personal opinion, I am not specifically describing my in-depth feelings. When it comes to describing my own personal experiences, it becomes a more complicated ordeal as it is difficul...

  Hello and welcome to my technically first blog on blogger since i sent the other ones through gmail but anyways,for this week's class aep, we did something pretty cool? It was a little thing to help us make our college essays so we would have ideas and stuff. Miss handed us papers and told us to follow instructions from this audio or video from collegeessayguy.com which by the way has a banger of an opening to his videos. The drums played in the beginning made everything way more fun and entertaining. We basically had to list or jot down things that we have connections to or things that are important to us based on the guy’s instructions. It was a really fun and kinda not fun experience because I basically did a recount of my life and what had happened the past 18 years of my life to really find what to put down on that paper. Of course I didn't put things that were too personal or hidden secrets that I had on it or it wouldn't really be a secret would it. Even Miss Disa ...

Hello and welcome back to another swag AEP blog freshly done by yours truly hehe.. we did something new and quite meaningful. Our teacher, Ms. Disa, handed out a piece of paper and asked us to jot down objects that are important to us. These objects represent different aspects of our lives, almost like creating a personal "essence object board." It was an exercise in identifying the things that give us a sense of who we are. The entire focus of this semester is to learn more about ourselves, and this activity really embodied that. Ms. Disa explained that our goal is to understand ourselves so deeply that we can confidently explain to colleges who we are and what makes us unique. This will help make strong personal statements when the time comes to apply. Honestly, I think this is really(really.. really)  valuable, especially since we’re in our final year of high school. Knowing that we’re working on something so crucial for our future motivates me to put in extra effort.  Ano...

In a hidden café tucked away in all the bustle of Tokyo, disconsolate patrons are given the rare chance to travel back in time. But, there’s a catch: they must return to the present before the coffee in front of them cools, or risk losing themselves eternally in the past.  " Before The Coffee Gets Cold ", a novel by author Toshikazu Kawaguchi, tells of four heartwarming, contemplative tales of a magical cafe's patrons that all interweave in the most little, yet enchanting ways. The first, a forlorn woman who seeks to mend a strained relationship before it becomes irrevocably broken, while the second hopes to acquire an explanation from a departed companion. A third character wishes to revist and undo a moment of regret, and the final traveler longs for one final brush with someone they had lost. The immutable and all-consuming nature of time unveils itself as each of the four's journeys progress, gently guiding them to acceptance.  The book uses charming prose juxtapo...

 Title:  The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis (part of The Chronicles of Narnia series) Synopsis:  NARNIA... where the last king makes a stand and sad farewells turn to joy... where the adventures begin again.  The Unicorn says that humans are brought to Narnia only in a time of great need- and that time is now.  The Great Lion, Aslan, the heart of Narnia, is missing.  An impostor roams the land in his place, enslaving Aslan's loyal creatures and spreading treachery and lies.  Only King Tirian and his small band of loyal followers are left to fight the last battle in this magnificent ending to The Chronicles of Narnia.

Before She Was Helen - Mysha Macabuat Introduction "Before She Was Helen" is a mystery novel by Caroline B. Cooney, a well-known author best recognized for her young adult fiction. This novel, however, is targeted at an adult audience and explores themes of identity, secrets, and the unexpected ways our pasts can catch up with us. Set in a quiet retirement community in South Carolina, the story follows Clemmie Lakefield, who lives under the alias "Helen." What begins as a mundane day in her peaceful life quickly spirals into a thrilling tale of crime and hidden pasts. Plot Summary The novel opens with Clemmie, or "Helen" as her neighbors know her, living a quiet and seemingly uneventful life in a retirement community. Her days are filled with routine activities, and she is careful to keep a low profile. However, Clemmie’s carefully constructed life begins to unravel when she stumbles upon a crime scene in a neighbor’s home while checking on them. This disc...

Not too long I was just writing my first blog for the year, now I’m here again to write about my experience with aep. Every lesson means a new thing to learn. Maybe not every lesson, we just redo the previous but with a little bit more difficulty, which I could say is very helpful for building our skills. This is isn’t even the start of the blog ^_^ Without further ado, let the blog begin! Aug 14, 2024 -  paraphrasing again? This time Hyeono got up and did our Squardle. This time, I wasn’t able to say anything because my brain just decided not to. Even if I tried, I don’t think I would’ve helped a lot. Although we tried our best, we only managed to get 16/30.  Afterwards, we were given a paper regarding how to paraphrase. It had step by step examples making it easier for us to understand. I found the paper very useful, it really makes our life’s easier if you’re gonna paraphrase  The only new things we did were paraphrasing, but with actual steps. On the first go, we were...

 I began reading Yoko Ogawa’s The Memory Police on board a silent midnight flight and finished it a few weeks later during a power outage caused by the recent storms — two remarkably fitting settings for reading the book: a hushed peace imposed against dark skies. The Memory Police is a haunting, dystopian tale set on a remote island where the inhabitants are subjected to the gradual disappearance of everyday objects from their lives. With each and every disappearance, people lose not only the physical presence of the items, but also any of the memories and emotions associated with them. The few who are able to retain their memories are hunted by the Memory Police, a shadowy authoritarian force with no central power except the purpose of exterminating all those resistant to forgetting.  The story follows a nameless protagonist who, as a novelist, begins to experience a profound crisis of reality. As the world around her starts to vanish piece by piece, she is left to grapple...

Finding Balance: My Journey with Mental Health Mental health has become one of the most talked-about topics in recent years, but it’s also one of the most personal. For me, mental health isn’t just a buzzword; it’s something I’ve had to navigate through the ups and downs of balancing a demanding schedule, creative projects, and the pressures of both academic and personal life. It’s been a journey of learning to care for my mind, just as much as I care for my work and ambitions. The Pressure to Succeed Like many people, I’ve often found myself caught in the relentless pursuit of success. Whether it’s expanding Sky Bridges, working on cutting-edge aerospace projects, or crafting a new episode for my podcast, there’s always a sense of pressure to do more, achieve more, and be more. While this drive has brought me many opportunities, it’s also led to moments where I’ve felt overwhelmed and, at times, completely drained. There was a point when I realized that the constant push for achieveme...

Navigating Time: My Journey in Mastering Time Management Time management is one of those elusive skills that everyone talks about but few truly master. If you’re like me—balancing school, work, projects, and the occasional attempt at a social life—you know how tricky it can be to keep everything from spiraling out of control. Time often feels like sand slipping through my fingers, leaving me wondering where the hours went. But over the years, I’ve learned a few things about making the most of the time I have, and I’d like to share that journey with you. The Myth of Multitasking In my early days, I was convinced that multitasking was the secret to success. After all, if I could work on my Sky Bridges project while answering emails and brainstorming for a capstone, I’d be a productivity powerhouse, right? But I quickly learned that spreading myself too thin wasn’t doing me any favors. Instead of getting more done, I ended up with half-finished tasks and a lot of frustration. The turning ...

Balancing Body and Mind: A Personal Journey into Physical Health Welcome back to another reflection on well-being! If we’ve spent some time exploring mental health, it’s only natural to shift our focus to physical health—the cornerstone of our overall well-being. If mental health is the state of our mind, physical health is the status of our body. The two are inseparable, each influencing the other in ways that can shape our lives and how others perceive us. The idea of physical health often gets lost in the noise of modern life, where the pace is fast, and the temptations are many. But let’s not kid ourselves—how we treat our bodies impacts every aspect of our lives. You’ve probably heard the saying, “Body positivity is great until you die of diabetes or malnutrition.” It’s a harsh reminder that while self-acceptance is important, so is taking care of ourselves physically. In a recent class discussion, we delved into what it means to be physically healthy. The conversation naturally f...

 Welcome back to another blog, Ms. Disa! Since this is a personal one, I’d like to sincerely apologize for sending it late. Regardless, let’s talk a little about time management. Time management was the first topic we covered in our class. We were given sheets of paper with different articles on time management, and it was quite interesting. Personally, I think I’m someone who doesn’t necessarily have the best time management. If you look back, even during my early days of high school, I remember staying up late at 2 o’clock in the morning just to finish my homework because I prioritized things that weren’t necessarily important. At the time, I found them to be; looking back, I wish I had prioritized more meaningful things. Frankly, the articles we were given—more specifically, the one I was reading—only touched on topics that I’ve heard about again and again. Although maybe it’s just a little different when you read it on paper or you’re asked to do it in class, it really struck m...

 Hello, dear readers, and Ms. Disa, welcome back to another blog! The sun is smiling, the birds are chirping, and yet somehow, I still feel the dread of school. I looked at my calendar recently and thought, "Oh my gosh, it’s actually just the third week of school!" Frankly, I am not feeling the enjoyment of senior year. A lot of people tell me that your last year of high school is going to be the most important one and the one where you make the most memories. However, I’m wondering how I’m expected to make these memories if all I have to do, or all I can do.. is study for my final exams. It’s been one crazy week. Along with the upcoming holidays, I’m actually a little worried because all the teachers decided to schedule quizzes for right after the break ends. I totally understand, because they have no other time to fit them in. But I think my mind could use a little rest sometimes. I guess it’s just a little hard for people who take the long way home and arrive later, where ...

  Welcome back to another AEP blog post! Although, I have to say, I’m not so sure this one will be as great as the last. Sometimes I despise the confusion I have on whether or not I am getting enough rest or not. What exactly is rest? That itself should be saved for another reflection.   It's quite a cold evening right now—it's been a wee-bit cooler these past few days—so I think it’s a perfect time to dive into what we did in AEP class recently. This time, our focus was on    wellness, specifically physical wellness, but also touching on mental and social wellness. We explored various aspects of what it means to be mentally, physically, and socially healthy. Our discussion covered several parts related to these topics, and we each had to re flect on whether we aligned with these values and beliefs. Personally, I realized I need to work more on my overall health. After our talk, I felt more positive during the day. But as more things came up.. schoolwork and just lif...

𝓢𝓣𝓐𝓘𝓝                Stain by A.G. Howard is a fascinating fantasy with touches of familiar fairy tales. Found on shelves in 2019, old and new A.G. Howard fans flocked toward this grim tale, enchanted by its world building, characters, and romance. This frightful fable features an orphaned, mute princess of day, Lyra, prophesied to wed the prince of night, Vesper, to merge their divided kingdoms and sky back into one. However, there’s more than physical barriers separating those two. A conscienceless aunt called Griselda disposes Lyra into the Ashen Ravine, while her cousin takes her place. The poor girl, now ensnared by thorns, is saved by a harrower witch with secrets and an elemental being now stuck to the ground by his sins. This odd duo raises Lyra, forcing her to identify as a boy called Stain. The prince faces troubles of his own, succumbing to a self-inflicted disease, slowly turning his body into gold. As the prince awaits his f...

Second blog for this school year (wow!). This blog includes stuff from two-ish weeks ago (August 20 - August 27). Anyways on August 20 (our 3rd AEP meeting), I got some help for the blogs (since I didn't know how to join the Blogger website). So thanks to Miss Disa I can create and submit these blogs now (yay). After that, we played Strands. And afterwards read two DOGOnews articles (one about elephants calling each other using their names and the other about colored lobsters). Then when we finished reading that, we played Wordle (the word was "delay"). After playing Wordle we did a seatwork review (I wasn't able to do the seatwork so I wasn't able to do much). We did quite a lot that day. On to the next week now (August 27).  We played started off playing a warm-up game, and afterwards read a DOGOnews article about ants being able to do surgery on each other. We then read another DOGOnews article about the Barbie movie. After we finished reading, we continued the...