Official Start Time: 2:30 p.m.
Date: 1/21/08
Official End Time: 3:00 p.m.
Today was a good day in many ways. As you can read from the title you'll notice that I laugh in the face of AP English. I conquered the mid-term and accomplished something that I feel many doubted I was gonna be able to do. I'm proud of my accomplishment and am happy that I can throw my head back in the face of those who think they know what they're talking about.
So to give you some background info, the Ace program is basically an academic jungle. We are constantly competing against each other and in many ways we reveal to people how sick we can be in the face of adversity. It happens in all aspects of life but for now the classroom is our habitat and man has finally given us fire. Fire that burns away the dreams and aspirations of our fellow man.
I do well in school. I do the work that needs to be done and I remain true to my dreams and goals. In many ways however I am persecuted for seeing life this way. If for some reason I am not equal or better than the man next to me I am label as a failure. That I have not tried hard enough and that it is my negligence that will be my greatest downfall. What's sad is that many of the students in my class like to do this to their fellow man. They would rather push down a friend who is facing the jaws of death than give them a hand and help pull them away from the brink of disaster.
And why would someone who is able to rationalize and show compassion be so sick you may ask? Because they are afraid of competition. They wouldn't want you to do better than them so they thrive off your misfortune. They mock you and remind you at your darkest hour that you are subordinate to them.
Well I have to say that today the rules of the jungle were redifened. My AP English class was the perfect example. Today we got our scores back and I was pleased to discover that I got an 82, the second highest grade. Typically the girls in my class think that guys are stupid. That we pail in comparison to them and that we should just accept it. Today was a day for all men as every guy in my class passed the exam with flying colors: 70, 82 82, 83!
The girls on the other hand had the bums rush as they had grades more like: 60, 65, 65, 65, etc. Now these are the grades of the students who think they know everything even though they lack the ability to understand. They're diligent, I'll give them that. But they're unable to answer a question as simply as possible. This isn't a novel, give me the answer I want and I'll give you the grade you deserve.
Not all victories are as sweet as when I went to Chemistry (not one of my stronger points) I got back my mid-term grade: 83. I was happy just passing but apparently that wasn't enough. Apparently the rules of the jungle still resist and I was scolded for my grade. I was told it was mediocre in comparison to theirs. That I basically didn't give it my all and that I was inferior to them. Wop-di-doo!
To that I have only one thing to say. Your strong points are nothing in comparison to mine. I will go farther in life than you ever will because I have learned to accept what I am capable of accomplishing and can realize that might future is way, way, way brighter than yours. My work ethic and my skills will be my merits in the future to come. My experience will be my sword and just like you I will slit the throat of those who oh to often thought they could vanquish the beast that stands before them.
Sincerely, Hector Guzman
Date: 1/21/08
Official End Time: 3:00 p.m.
Today was a good day in many ways. As you can read from the title you'll notice that I laugh in the face of AP English. I conquered the mid-term and accomplished something that I feel many doubted I was gonna be able to do. I'm proud of my accomplishment and am happy that I can throw my head back in the face of those who think they know what they're talking about.
So to give you some background info, the Ace program is basically an academic jungle. We are constantly competing against each other and in many ways we reveal to people how sick we can be in the face of adversity. It happens in all aspects of life but for now the classroom is our habitat and man has finally given us fire. Fire that burns away the dreams and aspirations of our fellow man.
I do well in school. I do the work that needs to be done and I remain true to my dreams and goals. In many ways however I am persecuted for seeing life this way. If for some reason I am not equal or better than the man next to me I am label as a failure. That I have not tried hard enough and that it is my negligence that will be my greatest downfall. What's sad is that many of the students in my class like to do this to their fellow man. They would rather push down a friend who is facing the jaws of death than give them a hand and help pull them away from the brink of disaster.
And why would someone who is able to rationalize and show compassion be so sick you may ask? Because they are afraid of competition. They wouldn't want you to do better than them so they thrive off your misfortune. They mock you and remind you at your darkest hour that you are subordinate to them.
Well I have to say that today the rules of the jungle were redifened. My AP English class was the perfect example. Today we got our scores back and I was pleased to discover that I got an 82, the second highest grade. Typically the girls in my class think that guys are stupid. That we pail in comparison to them and that we should just accept it. Today was a day for all men as every guy in my class passed the exam with flying colors: 70, 82 82, 83!
The girls on the other hand had the bums rush as they had grades more like: 60, 65, 65, 65, etc. Now these are the grades of the students who think they know everything even though they lack the ability to understand. They're diligent, I'll give them that. But they're unable to answer a question as simply as possible. This isn't a novel, give me the answer I want and I'll give you the grade you deserve.
Not all victories are as sweet as when I went to Chemistry (not one of my stronger points) I got back my mid-term grade: 83. I was happy just passing but apparently that wasn't enough. Apparently the rules of the jungle still resist and I was scolded for my grade. I was told it was mediocre in comparison to theirs. That I basically didn't give it my all and that I was inferior to them. Wop-di-doo!
To that I have only one thing to say. Your strong points are nothing in comparison to mine. I will go farther in life than you ever will because I have learned to accept what I am capable of accomplishing and can realize that might future is way, way, way brighter than yours. My work ethic and my skills will be my merits in the future to come. My experience will be my sword and just like you I will slit the throat of those who oh to often thought they could vanquish the beast that stands before them.
Sincerely, Hector Guzman
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