1. During this class, I've written "I am. . ." poems, which I wrote twice in this class--one about me and another about the migrant worker. We've also done a lot of free writing to reflect about our dreams, memories, and experiences. We've taken each other's work and a few famous author/song-writers' pieces and made them our own, such as work from e.e. cummings, Ralph Ellison, and Ernest Hemingway. We did a lot of poetry, such as free verse (which I enjoyed), Biopoems, and Haikus/Tankas. We wrote in our journals and blogs about our own opinions, reflections, and experiences about different subjects during class, as well, and it inspired a lot of my work.
2. I've read many pieces of my tablemate's work and I find that they're all really different from each other. For example, when I read a lot of Parker's free writing, they're usually very dark and deep, but a lot of his answers to questions are really sarcastic, and it shows two sides of him. Cat and Sammi's work are similar to Parker's (except they don't do as many sarcastic posts) and they're very deep and meaningful. Sean's work (which I've read a few that he decided to not post) is relatable and attention-grabbing, and they remind me of a start to a good book.

3. I came up with the name for my blog just because I'm Asian, and it's the most fitting title I could possibly put. A few of my close friends call me "Ling Ling," and also there's a song called "Ching Chong, Ling Long" that was made to make fun of a girl who complained about Asians at the UCLA library, haha. It goes, "Ching Chong, it means I love you. Ling Long, I really want you. Ting Tong, I don't actually know what that means." Anyway, I know a lot of my tablemate's read my blog and I let a few of my really close friends read my posts. I will most likely not use this blog in the future because I have my own blog. I know that I'll look back on it in the future, and I'm kind-of proud of some of the things I've posted on my blog!
4. A lot of random things are in my journal. . . I never wrote in it outside of class, and the one time I did, I wrote about the guys that annoy me in College Algebra. Most of the things I write in my journal, I've posted on my blog, like my poetry, free-writing, etc.. I'm a really OCD person and if I don't like something I've written in my journal or can't find the write words to say, I've probably trashed it or left what I was writing hanging. I'm more inspired when I type and maybe it's the satisfaction of hearing the keyboard clicking, haha. I have my I Cant Sleep Journal at home that I write in before I sleep because that's around the time I have the most things on my mind. I generally write a lot of things that are bothering me or I have a lot of emotions for in that journal. I also have Moleskines that I can write/draw more of my inspirational thoughts and ideas that I have.
5. Entry from Journal: Just Some Thoughts"     I've been dreaming of traveling a lot lately and I'm not sure why. I don't know if it's because I'm continuously meeting people who have recently traveled somewhere new or are from a different country, or if I just want to get away from this small town. I have big city dreams and I want to meet new, inspiring people, but at the same time, I want everyone I love to come along with me, as well. Aren't most people scared of ending up alone?
        It's comforting to know that somewhere in the world, a plain is leaving. It's easy to pick up our stuff and leave if we have the courage and money. My biggest push to go to new places are:
   1. Photography
   2. Food!
        Those were the two main reasons of my Japan trip that I loved most and made it most memorable. Maybe I should add meeting new people too. I want to venture off but not leave the people I love at the same time."
6. Favorite that I've written:
   "Possibly the cutest FOB you'd ever meet--as others have told me. She's that stereotypical Asian you all have heard about, and if you don't believe me, let me give you some points:
   • Mama Le owns a nail salon.
   • Makes the best, jamazin' fried rice and eggrolls.
   • Enjoys singing karaoke with her friends.
   • She expects me to have good grades.
   • Mama Le is cheap; she loves bargaining with people.
   • She got my car $8,000 less than its original price.
   • Speaking of cars, she's the worst driver I've ever encountered.
   • I'm so sorry if you see a little, Asian lady in a Black Lexus.
   • She's most likely crashing into your lane.
   • I'm sorry.

I plan on doing more professional writing in the future, but I do love writing creatively. It gives my mind a break from all of the school work and it inspires a lot of my art. It's much more different than what I do in my daily life; it's almost like writing in a different language because I put more thoughts into the words I write than I do in writing something... like this...

You're jamazin', Mrs. Fraser & Ms. Ferkel! I'm excited for Film as Lit. My tablemates, continue being awesome and continue to creatively write! :D

i love you much ( my chunky buttercup )
more than gummy worms on a sick day and i
like you better than
ice cream on a sunny day

(even
through thick and thin layers) of years past and in
darkness and light of times
(you are my favorite

you bring goodness in my life)
with your sugary sweet words
and your heart-melting actions
i love you much ( my chunky buttercup )

2. a. Understand that there is a Generation Gap.
    b. Give Room for their teenagers to breathe and learn who they are.
    c. Reward and Discipline should be equal.
4. I definitely have given others advice that I wouldn't follow through with, which I think falls under the "do as I say, not as I do" motto. This happened recently actually, and sometimes I feel like I should listen to my own advice, but I'm too stubborn and end up persuading myself to do the wrong things when I know what's right. You know what I'm saying? I think it's fair because people go through different experiences and have different personalities.
5. In my family, we're not allowed to date until 18, but then I broke that rule and dated at 16. . . And my family got really mad. I think 14 would be the right time to date because I feel like that was around the time where I was finding my true friends, the people I want to associate myself with, and the first time I began  finding myself, most of all.
10. This sounds like a rant because I have really strong feelings about this situation. My family got too involved with my relationship, which is weird because I stay out of their relationships. My sister has had many secretive relationships and she keeps a lot of things on the down-low, and she's able to get away with that. Because I'm the youngest, my entire family is really invasive in my relationship. Overall, I think they should give me my freedom because they keep holding my hand through things, and I know I'm not an "adult" yet, but I'd rather find things out the hard way. At least I find out one way or the other. . .
11. The washing machine was and still is my best hide and seek spot.
14. I'm a believer of one true soul mate, mainly because I'm a really possessive person, so if something is mine, then it'll always be mine. For example, if I like one brand of Jelly, I will always buy that brand of Jelly, and I'm not open to trying new things because I think that brand of Jelly is the best! I can't see myself moving on from a loved one after four years. . . or ever. That's just me, though!
17. My perfect day would be puffy, chunky clouds in the sky and the weather being in the 70s. I would be eating ice cream at the park, on a bike ride, taking photos and talking about everything and nothing!

• I don't think I have a favorite movie. . . The most recent movie that I've watched and enjoyed is Wreck-It-Ralph, which brought back a lot of my childhood and good memories. I like watching animation movies by Disney, Pixar, Dreamworks, etc., but I also enjoy action and comedy as well. I honestly can't choose one favorite movie.
• I don't care for romances and horror movies. The only "romance" movie I enjoyed was 500 Days of Summer, but other than that, most of them seem predictable and cliche. I do not like scary, horror movies at all! Danny and I used to go watch movies a lot and he would always choose horror movies to watch.
• I don't watch movies as often I used to but that's because I can't find anyone to watch movies with anymore. I generally just go to Campbell 16, lounge in my room by myself and watch on my laptop, or go to my sister's house to watch movies on Saturday nights.
• I need someone to watch movies with or else I'll fall asleep (I have a sleeping/napping problem--you can ask my close friends about it). It's really hard for me to get into some movies, and I need someone there to keep me awake. If I go out to the theatres, I always get a big bag of popcorn and coke, or if I'm at home and just watching alone, I would just pop popcorn real quick.
• I am. . .
  75% EXTRAVERTED. You are moderate in activity and enthusiasm. You enjoy the company of others but you also value your privacy.
  75% AGREEABLE. You are generally warm, trusting, and agreeable, but you can sometimes be stubborn and competitive.
  75% CONSCIENTIOUS. You are dependable and moderately well-organised. You generally have clear goals and are able to set goals aside.
  33% EMOTIONALLY STABLE. You are sensitive, emotional and prone to experience feelings that are upsetting.
  100% OPEN TO NEW EXPERIENCES. You are open to new experiences. You have broad interests and are very imaginative.
• If my life story was made into a movie, Jackie Chan would totally play my role! My life is pretty intense, and only Jackie can play as me. Also, he's the only Asian actor I could think of on the top of my head. The only difference between Jackie and I is that he can sing.