START SOMETHING THAT MATTERS, Post #1

1/15/2013

Please respond to the following prompt in 75 to 100 words.

"Sometimes fear is based upon experience: You encounter a situation that you've dealt with before where things went wrong, and you don't want to repeat the past. Sometimes it's irrational and isn't based upon anything at all."

What fears are you currently facing? How are you choosing to face these fears with courage, compassion and connection?
(Initial post due: Thursday, 1/17. Response to a classmate is due Sunday at midnight.)

Eric H. (Period 2)

1/15/2013 09:56:14 am

I often ponder my significance in life, fearing I will live one that is empty of it. We are constantly being fired upon relentlessly with objectives that seem unreachable, yet they make us believe it is within our grasp. By the time we are seniors, we have a fixed goal in mind that we are supposed to be worldwide champions, ready to lead the masses to the bright impending future. Obviously, we cannot possibly be the best at everything we commit to, but all we can do it try our best to achieve our deeply held goals.

Jason Tran

1/15/2013 12:37:38 pm

I have also thought about whether or not my life is significant. It's hard to think about what you can do when you compare yourself to the other 7 billion people in the world. But doing our best at something we're committed to is something that might give us our significance.

Adam K., Period 2

1/17/2013 02:56:25 pm

I feel the same way that you do, that what I do might not be enough to make a significant impact in life and the lives of people we come in contact with. In light of this, each one of us will at some point have an impact on someone else's life, whether we know it or not. Believing that everything that you will have an impact on other people will provide the sense of significance you may want out of life.

Kimble Y, Period 1

1/18/2013 10:53:06 am

If you aren't that good at your favorite skill, then you just continue practicing and get better at it. Everybody will want to have a talent. They will want other people to watch them. Having a goal will be very important to everyone. Being a student can be very great. A student will just need to study hard.

Cynthia C., Period 1

1/20/2013 02:49:18 am

I think practicing to get better at your skill is the right thing to do. You can't give up and back down if you fail once. If you keep practicing, you will eventually get to your goal and may become better than you originally planned.

Cindy T., Period 1

1/21/2013 10:06:13 pm

I definitely fear to try new things. No one is perfect at first, and practice can really make perfect. When I do encounter new activities, I try to remind myself that everyone is a beginner at some point, so that is what basically pushes me to continue and venture out to try even more new things.

Kristen Wong Per. 1

1/23/2013 12:23:50 am

Everyone will want to do everything they possibly could to achieve their goal or dream. In order for that success to happen you must practice and work for it. All your hard work will pay off in the end when you finally succeed.

Alan V Period 2

1/21/2013 01:29:06 am

We are trained to believe there are no limitations as long as we work our hardest. However, they may not necessarily be the case. Sometimes we do face tough obstacles are are almost impossible to overcome. Although we cannot change our situation, the important thing to always remember is that we can change how we face our situation. This is the true test of our character. We may not all arise as champions on the outside, but on the inside we are all fighters.

Tom Huang, Period 6

1/21/2013 02:05:03 pm

I also fear living a life with no significance. I agree with how we are given many goals that seem impossible, but are told that we can achieve if we try hard enough. As a senior, we have to decide on our future by applying to college and deciding on majors to major in. All we can do to cope with this fear is believe in ourselves and achieve anything we can.

Angela T., Period 2

1/15/2013 11:33:45 am

One thing im most fearful of is what life would be like after graduating highschool. I know that it is a new.world.out there and to conquer my fears would be the best thing to do , yet, thinking about them seems to be holding me back. I choose to face my fear with courage because without courage, then there wouldnt be new things to discover and figuring out who i really am. To face them with compassion , makes me more determined to overcome my fears and lastly , to face them with connection , i choose to find a story out there that can make me achieve my goals and face my fears.

Tara K., Per. 6

1/15/2013 01:04:55 pm

I can sympathize with how you feel because that exactly how I feel too. Life after high school is just something that is new and unimaginable. After all, we will be having all this freedom to do whatever we want, But that freedom comes with a lot of responsibility and there's pressure to achieve significant things like getting a good job.

Art Medina Period 6

1/19/2013 02:33:06 am

i too can relate to your thoughts of how your life will be after high school. I am feareful of being overwhelmed by college and i have decided that is best to take life day by day, staying determined and hopeful. Thinking positvely makes a grand impact in anyones life and i think that if i continue to be hopeful that everything will turn out fine, my fears will soon diminish. I try not to overthink life after highschool but sometimes its normal for those thoughts to find their way back to you.

Qi Hong C Period 6

1/19/2013 11:06:43 am

i feel the same way as u felt, i do not really know what should i do after graduating from high school, go find or job? or go to university? and if go to a university, which one should i go ? this is the most fearful thing that i am facing right now i think. i think no matter which way i choose, just do your best ,then it will be fine

Tiffany L., Period 2

1/15/2013 12:17:13 pm

The biggest fear that has crept around throughout my life would be failure. It is often because of failure that people are afraid to take the first step and execute the job or action. Personally, the main reason for not taking the step forward on certain matters would be personal dissatisfaction; I pay too much attention to my weaknesses rather than acknowledging my strengths. Thoughts of not succeeding in the future is like adding a new brick to the wall that you are trying to pass. However, once positive thoughts enter through your brain, you will slowly build up the strength and stamina to leap over the brick wall effortlessly.

Joe Arguijo Period 2

1/15/2013 02:33:49 pm

The idea of not succeeding in life is something that I always try not fear as well. Although failure is inevitable during our life, I always try to think of the positive things that could bring me happiness. I just hope the amount of success I endure in life supersedes the amount of failures, which can than help me move forward.

Janssen F., p. 1

1/17/2013 11:21:54 am

I don't think I've ever faced this fear. Perhaps I've felt scared about being embarrassed in front of people for looking dumb or acting dumb before, but not because I might fail. To me failing is just a part of life. It's a part of how we can all succeed. We fail and then we learn, and what's great about it for me is that we improve after despite the fall.

Jessica Lai, period 6

1/20/2013 12:34:48 pm

Failing at something has also been one of my bigger fears, not because of personal failure, but because of who I may let down if I were to fail. I've learned that personal failure is not something that should obstruct me from attaining my goals. If I fail, I usually let it go, pick myself up, and work harder. Yet, knowing that others may be hinging upon my success encourages me to work even harder to succeed, and I usually do.

Zishan (Angela) T., Period 2

1/21/2013 11:59:18 am

I have to agree with you because the thought of failing always would be a great fear, but the thing is , we can't let failure into our lives or we'll never succeed. Everybody always have failure in our minds but if we keep our chins up and head high, failure would just be a small obstacle to overcome.

Jiaxin(Janet) W., Period.1

1/22/2013 01:16:15 pm

I believe that failure is one of the biggest fears that everyone needs to overcome at some points in his/her life. Personally, I am always influenced by the fears of failure. In addition, if I failed to achieve my goal for once, then I would be scared of doing it again. Therefore, I always want to find a way to overcome this fear.

Jason Tran

1/15/2013 12:34:21 pm

One of my current fears, right now, is the fear of where I will be in 10 years. I often think about the future and how what I'm doing now will most likely effect me later on in life. I tend to think that I'll end up living a life of poverty, which is what I fear the most. I'm facing my fear by having the courage to take risks, and do what's necessary for a good life.

Elaine T., Period 2

1/16/2013 09:36:42 am

Like most teenagers, I do fear what I will become in the future. The future is a word that I correlate with the unknown. I ask myself many questions like: Will I get accepted into college, Will I become successful in the future, Will I get a job after college, and much more. If I think about this topic too much sometimes I can get anxious. Rather than contemplating about the unknown, people should acknowledge what they have now. People should set goals and try their best because if people put in time and effort in whatever they strive for, then they will eventually succeed. Rather than fearing, people should make the best of what they have now and think positive for the future.

Courtney C. Period 2

1/20/2013 09:20:04 am

I know how you feel. So many people fear the future and how their life will turn out. Nothing is concrete though and as long as you make the right choices when the time comes, your life will turn out perfectly fine.

Lesley T, Per. 2

1/21/2013 09:31:34 am

I too share the same fear. I think that many people often wonder how their lives will be ten years from now. I think all a person can do is work their hardest and hope that a little luck will come their way. I hope i can find the courage to take risks as well.

Jenny Yik Period 2

1/21/2013 02:30:10 pm

This is what most people can relate to since we will all be taking the next step in our lives our high school. I often here and there wonder where my life will take me, whether it is the good path or bad. I think most people ask themselves the same question and also try to do what is best for themselves.

Tara K., Per.6

1/15/2013 12:50:28 pm

There are many fears that plague me; some are minor but others loom larger than life. One of the bigger fears I have is what life will be like after high school. People say life after high school is some of the best years of your life- all the freedom and independence you get. I agree with them but I can't help but worry about just what I'm going to do. Like most if not all my peers, I plan to go to and graduate from college. But life after high school isn't simply just college. And that's the thing I'm most concerned about. I have yet to determine what career I want to pursue among other things. However, I know I'm not the only one who feels this way and that thought helps me feel a bit better about the whole situation. I just think if other people are feeling the same and they're doing just fine, then I should be fine about it too. That gives me the courage to do whatever I think will help me get where I want to be.

Marisa L. Period 6

1/16/2013 12:57:20 am

I feel the same way you do. When people say that the best years of their life were in college I sometimes wonder what they possibly did to make it the best years of their life. I wonder how they possibly figured everything out without any help or guidance. I can relate to your worry about choosing a career. I'm always thinking about what to do with my life and if it will be worth it or if I'll love doing it.

Erin T., Period 2

1/16/2013 09:39:06 am

I also fear what life will be like once we graduate. It is scary thinking about the fact that we will no longer be high school students, that we are all entering a new chapter in our lives. We are entering the real world. Many of us are moving away, whether to another city, or even another state. It is scary thinking that this is our last year all being together, and that we will all start living different lives in college as we try to figure out the future ahead of us.

Isabella G. Per.2

1/16/2013 12:13:02 pm

I completely agree with you. I do not know what career I want to pursue. I worry about how long it will take to finally know what it truly is that I want to be and do in my life. It makes me curious to think if the life after high school will really be the best years of my life. I just want to find that perfect job that I love and won't care if I have to wake up so early in the morning to attend to work.

Randall C. Period 6

1/16/2013 02:24:28 pm

I too often wonder I will be doing after high school. Some people say high school will be the best years of our lives. I fear that those years are coming to an end. But the end is also a beginning to a new life as adults on our way to greatness. Everyday I wonder what my major will be in life and what my career will be. Instead of planning far ahead and running into failure, I choose to let life run its course and to live by the motions.

Jackie T. Per 2

1/16/2013 04:36:14 pm

I'm also afraid of what life is going to be like after college. There's people that say that college is no big deal and that it's a lot easier from high school, but I find myself skeptical about if it really is as easy as people say it is. I find it difficult to believe that anything is that simple. I;m always thinking how college will change me and how things will be after high school and everything that I have come to known as a routine for the past fourteen years.

Leon Ye Period 1

1/17/2013 08:48:32 am

I also fear what life is going to be like once we graduate from high school. When I think about it, it is quite scary not knowing what I are going to major in. Im still thinking and hope to find a career that I will enjoy. I also wonder sometimes if after high school is really the best time of our lives. I am always thinking how college is going to be and how life is going to be after high school.

Cynthia Hua, Period 1

1/18/2013 01:25:00 pm

I completely agree with you. Everyone isn't just concerned about one thing. It's several things built up on top of one another. And those things make it feel like the world is upon your shoulder. It is true, everyone is most likely feeling the same way. They're probably handling it differently, but that's what makes us humans. We make mistakes, and those mistakes may make or break us. But we should learn from our mistakes, and hope that the courage of learning from past mistakes, will help us.

Joe Arguijo Period 2

1/15/2013 02:05:22 pm

Fear at times is what enables us to take action. As for me, the fear I currently have in my life is not having the proper career planned to fulfill my sole purpose in life. Although we have time to decide our future career, it would be helpful to prepare through self confidence, commitment, and determination for what we will soon endure. The fact that I'm unable to predict the possible outcomes of my future education, I always take action to help me overcome the fear that could possibly await me in the near future. In the end, we either take mental, spiritual, or physical action to endure, prevent, or destroy the things we fear most in life.

Tiffany L., Period 2

1/16/2013 02:40:05 am

Not knowing about the future is definitely a big thing to fear. As we're living our lives right now, the future is a very big blur and there is nothing that will sway you towards a specific path, because there will be road blocks along the way. However, we can only hope for the best and take little steps toward our intended goals, while keeping a positive mindset.

Marisa L. Period 6

1/16/2013 12:54:29 am

One of the fears I am currently facing is life after high school and life in college. I am afraid that I wouldn't be able to handle the world and college. To me college seems like a big scary place full of adults who know exactly what they are doing and what they want to do in life. But at the same time college seems like a place where you can have freedom and new experiences. I fear that I would not be able to keep in college because of the speed of learning and the fact that you are all on your own. I fear being alone without the guidance of my parents. I will face these fears with the courage to not be afraid and to pull through all the challenges that will be faced at college. I plan to conquer these fears by keeping a positive outlook and keeping in mind that I only get one chance and that I should make the best of it.

Kristin Wong, Per. 1

1/17/2013 12:13:34 pm

I definitely feel the same way you do. I find it hard to imagine myself handling everything well on my own. I know I don't have to do everything right, but it's terrifying to think that if I do something wrong it may have major consequences. I'm afraid of completely failing at everything and then having to fix everything on my own.

Art Medina Period 6

1/16/2013 06:28:42 am

The fear that has been consuming my thoughts lately is the major i will decide to tackle on in college. All of my friends are already clear on what they will major on and how they will achieve that. I, however, am still unsure of what i will decide to do after i complete my general education in college. I have decided that taking my time to decide what i will major in in the near future will be wiser than choosing something quickly and regretting it later. I will continue to think deeply about my decision so I will not have to worry about switching majors in college, which will just prolongue my time in college. Patience is key and i have decided not to rush any decision regarding my academics.

David Lui, Per.1

1/21/2013 07:11:46 am

I really understand where you are coming from because I have a friend who doesn't have her major decided yet and she is still waiting for something that she really likes. I agree with you that you should be patient because if you rush something, it may not be what you really want to do.

Erin T., Period 2

1/16/2013 09:29:46 am

My biggest fear at the moment is not getting into college. While many of my fellow classmates have already received college acceptance letters, I anxiously await the time when it is my turn to receive one. I fear that I am not good enough, that I am just an average person compared to every other senior out there. However, I know that I should remain confident and believe in myself. I have worked very hard to get to the point I am at right now. Although that fear of not getting accepted into college still sticks with me, I know that my compassion for school and my determination to reach great heights in life will lead me to an amazing road ahead.

Elaine T., Per 2

1/16/2013 09:31:40 am

The fear that I have faced for most of my life is to break away from my shyness. Being more of a introvert is a character trait that I am born with. Although this may be easy for many people, ever since I was young, I disliked public speaking and going to places that are not in my norm. By being in school and making friends, it has become easier to speak in front of people and meet new people. This process was not that easy, it took a lot of courage to break out of my shell. Although I am not the best at this, I now enjoy making friends and starting conversations. Being shy is not bad, but if you want people to get to know the real you, you need to make connections with others by expressing your true thoughts no matter what other people may think. In college, I will continue to strive to meet new people and grab new opportunities to be able to have new experiences.

Lisa Z., Period 2

1/16/2013 03:08:09 pm

Being shy is definitely something that you can’t get over just because you want to, like you said, we are born with it. I was also shy when I was younger, but I slowly got over that fear as I began making friends and experiencing new things. Now, I am not as shy as I was before but I always do break down once in a while like when I have to do presentations but, I just get it over with because if I have to do it, might as well do it well.

Man Ieng(Winnie) C., Period 1

1/20/2013 08:19:39 am

I understand how you feel as I'm always a shy person too. I usually don't speak much when I meet new friends and I'm not good at making speech in front of many people. However, once I started to understand that people do like me as who I am, it has become easier to not be so shy. It's important to just be yourself and always show people who you really are by making connections with them.

Andy B. Period 2

1/20/2013 10:21:38 am

One of the greatest obstacles in my life is also shyness. People say that I am timid, quiet, and shy, but I don't always want to be that way. Sometimes, it is something that I can't help but be. As a child, I grew up with a bad case of stuttering, but as I grew older, that slowly dissipated. Unfortunately, in between those years of, I feel like I grew to be the shy person that I am. I still fear having the same problem at times, but I know that I always should try to conquer that fear and improve by breaking my shyness.

Jasmine Li period 1

1/20/2013 02:51:50 pm

I know how you feel, I was shy all my life until last year. But I decided to open up because I to change, a new me, someone who wouldn't turn red when a guy talks to you. So I joined choir, and being on stage really helped me on making eye contact with people, talk a bit louder. I'm sure you can break out of your shyness too, you just have to take one step at a time.

Nguyen, Minh (period 06)

1/16/2013 10:32:57 am

Sometime i often ponder my significance in life. I was constantly being fired upon relentlessly with objectives that seem unreachable, yet I make myself believe it is within my grasp. By the time I are seniors, I have a fixing my goal in mind that I am are supposed not giving up easier,and ready to helping family when graduating to the bright impending future. Obviously, I know, I can't possibly be the best at everything, but I have to commit by myself to all I can do if trying my best to achievement deeply held goals.

Isabella G. Per. 2

1/16/2013 11:57:10 am

I am facing multiple fears at the moment, which include on-going fears that I have had for the longest. Not being able to keep up with everyone next year in college is my biggest fear. I am a horrible writer and I hate to write, so now that college is around the corner I am really getting nervous. I will be playing water polo in college, my fear with this is not being able to balance both my school work, and the multiple practices I will have daily. The only way to concur these fears is to have patience, be self confident, and to not be afraid. I am trying to gain the courage to face college head on and to not second-guess myself. I just need to believe in myself and have no regrets.

Siyao L., Period 1

1/18/2013 02:43:36 am

Writing can be a challenge for students who aren't used to doing it on a daily basis. Much like any other fear, I think the best way to deal with it is to practice it as much as possible. The only way to overcome it is to do it continuously until we are no longer afraid to do it.

Tracy O,. period 2

1/20/2013 05:24:20 am

I also share this fear of not being able to keep up with college course work. I have heard from family members and friends that college work is much more challenging than the work that I am used to. I know I am going to have to focus and study hard if I want to get the grades I want to earn. But if I work hard and do everything I have to do I believe that i can get the right grades for me.

Bryan Luong P.6

1/16/2013 12:43:51 pm

What is the feeling of death? Is it painless or is it painful? Death is something people may welcome or fear. I personally fear death. I do not know when it will strike nor how it will strike. Therefore, I must fulfill my life's expectations and live the most exciting life with dreams becoming reality. There is not much I can do when death strikes. I do not know whether I should accept it when the time comes or try to fight it. What I fear more is what happens after death. Where do I go? What will happen to me? Will I live again? These are just some of the endless questions to endless possibilities, and all I can do is wait to discover.

Mark Chang period 6

1/16/2013 01:07:27 pm

Everyone says that knowledge and education are the keys to success, but more than that is what that person does with that intellect. What I am fearful of is not anything that many people would automatically say when they think about fear. I have actually thought about the question "what would happen if I made the one mistake that would shape who I would be in the future?" I dread when that moment arises, but I know that eventually I will have to deal with that problem and I will be ready to make the right decision.

Jeremy C, P.6

1/20/2013 01:09:45 pm

I agree with you because that is something I fear as well. I think that you make alot of hard decisions throughout your life and it will be practice for this upcoming moment. When the upcoming moment arises, you will follow your instincts and know what to do.

Kevin W. Per 6

1/16/2013 02:16:19 pm

The fear that I am worry about right now is what will I be doing after high school. What happen if all the college I applied are all rejected. I have no clue and try not to think of it. But I just can't get rid of it until the result comes out, even though I stop thinking for a moment, it would pop out again later. I knew that I can do other things else beside college if I don't get in. But I don't know what can I do. After high school I have no idea how the society is. Sometime feel depress and fear about the future.

Joanne W., Period 6

1/17/2013 01:30:57 pm

I can totally understand how you feel right now. Life after high school is just something that is new and it's really hard for us to imagine and think about. I'm always worried about myself and my life, but I think I should start planning my life because I'm the one who's responsible for it.

Randall C., Per. 6

1/16/2013 02:16:19 pm

Fear is the emotion that rules over many people. It halts our progress and may cause us to make rash decisions due to the thoughts of failure. Teenagers have the fear that if they do not follow the status quo then they will be judged and ridiculed. When i wake up in the morning and I choose the way I dress, there is a small moment when I think how people will see me. Eventually I found that it does not matter what I wear nor does another person wear. If we are in fear of how our peers see ourselves then there would be one style that is accepted. We can do exactly what our minds desire and be the person we want to be without that fear telling us what to do and how to live our lives.

Ryan C., Period 1

1/18/2013 02:41:28 am

I agree with your point that it doesn't matter what other people think of us. Fear is an emotion that is created by the mind. If we disregard others' opinions toward us, we can remove this fear. There are more important things to worry about than our looks.

William Lam, Period 6

1/20/2013 02:11:49 pm

I agree with what you are saying because we should never let other people's judgments influence us. In the end, we should always follow our own decisions because we know ourselves the best, not others.

Jose F.,Period 6

1/16/2013 02:27:09 pm

Sometimes I fear not being good enough for anything. I fear having people tell me that I am no good and will never amount to anything, I also fear being alone. More than anything I find it difficult to deal with being alone which causes my anxiety around other people. I tend to act needy and constantly cling to the responses I get from other people. I am working on fixing this problem by investing more time in myself and learning to cope with the idea of being alone. Maybe one day I'll look back on this moment with knowledge.

Maggie W. Period 2

1/16/2013 03:31:25 pm

I completely understand the need to seek company from other people. I am an only child so when I come home and nobody's there, I turn on the radio and the television pretending there are other people listening or watching them. But sometimes, I just go walk around the town thinking to myself about anything.

Lisa Z., Period 2

1/16/2013 02:54:10 pm

Fear is something that many people face through life and a fear that I am currently facing is college. I am now waiting anxiously for letters of acceptance from colleges that I have applied to and I fear that I might not be accepted to my first choice. Though I wait anxiously, I have to have courage to face the decisions that the colleges make. And weather I make it to my first choice that I want or not, I will attend college for sure and still do the best that I can.

Maggie W. Period 2

1/16/2013 03:15:28 pm

When we live in a world where the loudest, most charismatic, most charming people shine through the crowd, I fear to speak with my own voice and lack the conviction to convey its meaning to others. Thoughts of rejection or misunderstanding float through my mind and when the moment passes, I’m still silent. I try now to face my fear by having the courage to initiate the first contact with another person as it is the easier emotion to eject: friendliness. Now, I understand that even if they don’t understand or misunderstand, I can always correct them later.

Kemberly M period. 6

1/17/2013 03:43:04 am

I completely understand how you feel in order to be the change in the world we must be heard but sometimes it is hard to shine when others around you have done more than you have...

Vivian H., Period 2

1/17/2013 11:31:11 am

I am glad that you feel this way. I understand your fear because I'm afraid to speak my voice too. I think that it's great that you're going to combat this fear by approaching people with friendliness. I think that it'll have a great pay off since people will see that you're being compassionate with them and their beliefs.

Jackie T. Period 2

1/16/2013 04:28:49 pm

The fears that I am currently facing would be where I would go after high school. For the past fourteen years, I haven’t known anything outside of going to school where everything is usually the same. Get to school at a certain time, listen to the teacher, and do all your assignments. However, as a senior, I am going to be headed to uncharted territories. College is a whole other playground. A lot of jobs now don’t require a degree and classes are hard to get into. Now there is nothing I can do but grow up and get ready to face the world with a new mind.

Jennifer P., Period 2

1/17/2013 09:57:55 am

I'm also fearful of the unknown territories that lie ahead. We will be thrown out of our comfort zone the minute we walk in. New territories come with new opportunities and experiences. Its best to just charge forward and make the most of it.

Gloria M., Per. 2

1/20/2013 03:48:44 pm

I feel that way too. I believe that fear will just hold you back and keep you from experiencing new things. College will definitely be a new experience with new teachers and peers. Since we are transitioning to adulthood, I feel that there is no other way to face your fears then to grow up and deal with it.

Evy Z, Per.2

1/23/2013 10:14:05 am

I'm in the same shoes as you as well. Going to college you feel so alone because you have to meet new people which isn't easy for most of us. We've done the same thing over and over for so many years its hard to believe you must take control of your own life now. I'm almost eighteen and I just realized we're all getting closer to being alone and more independent.

Kemberly Molina Period. 6

1/17/2013 03:38:19 am

One of the many things I fear is just around the corner, after graduation not being able to start working on my life and becoming a failure. My future all depends on what I am going to do after high school also if I am going to take advantage of the opportunities that are available to me today. Especially knowing that the biggest mistakes we are going to do await us in college and we will have to face them sooner or later.

Leon Ye Period 1

1/17/2013 08:24:44 am

Fear is something that many people faces and the fear that I am currenly facing is where I will be after high school. All of my friends are pretty clear on what they are going to do after high school but i have no idea. Even though i fear these things I still have to face them and see how it goes. I worked hard to get where I am and i can't throw it all away.

Ryan Ly., Period 1

1/17/2013 01:42:20 pm

I'm pretty sure almost everyone is scared facing life after high school. You're not the only one that isn't clear what they want to be in life. I'm on the same boat as you. I think its great that you have motivation to keep moving forward and facing your fears.

Yu, Chi Ying Period 1

1/18/2013 06:56:15 am

Ryan is right. Most people do not know what they will be studying, and as most teachers say, majority of the students change their major several times during the first two years. I hope you can find the career you enjoy soon without having to regret and go back!

Jennifer P., Period 2

1/17/2013 09:50:31 am

My biggest fear is not being able to foresee the future. What and who will I be in 5 years, 10 years, even 20 years? I love to plan ahead but I don’t exactly know what I’m planning for. I should be more confident in myself and just take one step at a time. Instead of thinking years into the future, I should start out with something small. I don’t want to miss the opportunities that are offered to me right now. Who knows what the future has in store for me.

Janssen F., p. 1

1/17/2013 11:14:35 am

As a Christian, I fear I won’t get to heaven because I’m not doing the right things. Also, I worry about whether I can get a job or not. To face these fears I pray, read the Bible, talk to Christian friends to assure myself that God loves me –and everyone for that matter- and that even if I fail, He will continue to love me. I try to make myself calm down and believe that God will forgive my mistakes. As for the job fear, my current strategy is to just try to push it off of my mind. I try to think positive and tell myself I’m over-thinking it and that it’s all in God’s hands; that if I’m worrying, I’m not exactly trusting that God is in control of everything.

Vivian H., Period 2

1/17/2013 11:24:20 am

My biggest fear is losing faith in myself. While people worry about their next steps after high school, I'm still struggling to find myself. I want to know who I am and what I'm capable of. Unfortunately, I am really hard on myself. I tend to critique and put myself down on everything that I do. I fear that if I continue this habit, I will never be able to find happiness or be pleased with anything. I am choosing to face my fear with courage by being aware that I am not alone.

Stephanie U., P.1

1/17/2013 01:23:29 pm

I'm struggling to find myself also. We are almost at the end of this chapter of our lives and about to start a new one. Who we are now is not entirely who we will be in a few years from now.

Lilian D. Per. 2

1/21/2013 06:00:23 am

There's a dominant notion that to be happy we must have money. This notion poisons our mind, and disillusions us from the fact that true happiness comes from being satisfied with the self.

Cynthia Hua, Per. 1

1/17/2013 11:44:00 am

My biggest fear would most probably be not being able to succeed in what I want to do. Everyday, on Facebook or Tumblr, everyone seems to post things about how they're succeeding in life, and how things are going so well. I understand that I have to go through the ups and downs to get the feeling of where I want to go, before I have to make my decision. My parents constantly give me the courage of being happy. They told me that if you're happy at what you do, that is the most important thing. I'm facing the fear of not succeeding by being persistent. Each day I wake up and take everything that comes at me with one step at a time. I am not a psychic, but I will control my own future. Not letting someone else control MY future.

David Lui, Per.1

1/17/2013 12:02:53 pm

A fear that I am facing with today is life after high school. I feel that as I move away to college, I won’t be able to survive without my parents because I feel that my parents have spoiled me so much and they were always there for me. I feel that as I make this change I need to be more responsible for myself and to start making the right choices to have the future that I want.

Kristin Wong, per. 1

1/17/2013 12:08:05 pm

I think one of my biggest fears right now is going off to college and my life after that. It’s hard to imagine what it’s going to be like. Sometimes I find it hard to imagine being on my own and having to take of everything by myself. I know I have to grow up, but I really don’t want to. I guess I have this anxious of feeling of wanting everything to be alright and wanting to do everything right. I think of this worst case scenario in which I do something wrong and it has major consequences.

Cassidy A. Period 1

1/23/2013 03:09:59 pm

I agree that going off to college is going to be extremely difficult. I've always had everything handed to me, and now I am really going to start having to work for myself. The decisions we make now can have a huge impact on our lives, which is scary to think about.

Jasmine Li period1

1/17/2013 12:10:27 pm

My biggest fear is not knowing what I want to achieve in life. Many of my friends already know what they want to be when they grow up, but I'm still sitting here not knowing what to do with my life. Not knowing my future is scary, because my family put all their hopes and dreams on me hoping that I'll have a wonderful life. I don't want to see the disappointment in their eyes. So I must face my fears and know exactly what I need to achive in life.

Kevin T. Per 1

1/17/2013 03:49:59 pm

You are not alone because I am the same as you and I can relate that I don't know what to do and what I'll achieve. I think that along the way in life, you'll find an interest in what you want to do and it'll just happen without you knowing. My family also wants the best for me but I don't know what I'll do and I'm afraid to end up disappointing them.

Joanne W., Period 6

1/17/2013 12:42:05 pm

I'm now facing multipe fears because I'm always worried about myself and my life. The fears that I am currently facing would be where I would go after high school or even after college. It's really hard for me to imagine what it will be like. I always tell myself that just don't think too much about it, but when I stop thinking for like a moment, all the things would pop out again later. I think I should start planning my life because I'm the one who's responsible for it.

Kevin W, Per 6

1/17/2013 02:29:23 pm

I can understand your fear and your feeling, and I had this type of fear too. This is not may main concern, the big fear is don't know how to prepare for it, and don't know how to solve the situation if it occur. There is no way to get rid of this fear before you have experience it.!!!

Stephanie U. P. 1

1/17/2013 12:46:47 pm

My biggest fear would have to be losing my mom. After reading the posts above, I realized many of my peers fear not getting into a good school and becoming successful. I too fear this, but I think that going to school and becoming successful is not the most important part of life. My mother is a big part of my life. We are very close, and she is not only my parent but my best friend.

Eric H. (per. 2)

1/17/2013 02:14:34 pm

I share those same fears too. The shear thought of losing a loved one in the future can be crippling at times, especially when we are at the prime years of our lives. Although we are pushed to be the best we can, it is hard to leave the people that have been pushing you this far. We have to learn to never forget the past, yet still move graciously into the future.

Gloria M., Period 2

1/17/2013 12:52:11 pm

My fear is not knowing what I will become and what will happen to me after I graduate from high school. I also fear being independent. I fear the unknown, but I’m hopeful that it will be an amazing adventure and that it will be an opportunity to grow and explore. I hope to face my fears by putting my faith in God, that he has a plan and trust that my abilities will get me through. Graduating High School and becoming independent is inevitable, so I plan to not walk toward my fears, but to run towards them.

Ryan L., Period 1

1/17/2013 01:40:14 pm

My fear is not knowing what I want to become when I grow up after my high school career is over. I was fear going out in the world on my own when I grow up to be an adult. But I'm optimistic that everything will work out and I will be fine. I hope to tackle my fears by having faith in myself and in God so I dont end up on the streets. I hope to be successful in life just like everyone else.

Cassidy A. Period 1

1/17/2013 01:53:24 pm

One of the things that i fear the most, is getting older. Each day that passes I realize that I'm never going to be as young as i was the day before. Soon, I'm going to have to make my own decisions. I put off responsibilities for so long that they're all hitting me at once overwhelming me. And as I get older, so does everyone around me, and I realize that eventually, I'm not going to have my parents to protect me, and my grandparents to love me. I'm choosing to face these fears by attempting to push them to the side. The future is scary, but also exciting.

Tom Huang, Period 6

1/17/2013 02:03:17 pm

As I get older, I realize that there are certain past experiences that stick out in your mind and you try what you can to avoid these past experiences because you are afraid. A fear I am facing currently is going to college, because we are all about to leave our homes that we have been around for 18 years and finally going to a new school and get on with our lives. I'm dealing with this fear by having the courage that I can get through college and do well in my future endeavors.

Benjamin Lin P 6

1/17/2013 02:28:12 pm

FDR once said that "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself." Fear is what grabs our attention the most and is what focuses us. Sometimes fear is the only thing that we understand. From childbirth, we have had one goal in life, to seek rewards and to avoid punishment - basically a fear based motivational device. Although this sounds like child abuse in theory, in reality there are few things that can compare with the effectiveness of this. I have learned over the years to look beyond this fear base system and in time developed my own motivational crutches.

Adam K., Period 2

1/17/2013 02:45:50 pm

One fear that I am currently facing is the transition to college life and becoming an independent student. I hope that the transition and what happens afterwards will be an enriching and faith-building experience. If I do hit the rough spots, I will lift up my troubles and put my faith in God's hands, trusting that He will have a plan and deliver me from my fears. With God, there is nothing that I should fear, that the trust I place in Him will be a guide for avoiding trouble and arriving at where He wants me to be at.

Man Ieng(Winnie) C., Period 1

1/17/2013 02:53:06 pm

The biggest fear I’m currently facing is the uncertainty of my future. I’ll be graduating from high school in less than six months but I still haven’t decided which college I’m going to attend and what majors I’m interested in. I fear for a new start because I barely started a new life in a new country. I’m just used to everything and there is another new start waiting for me. But I’m going to try my best to overcome all the fears as I look forward to my future and I believe that I will have a brilliant life.

Anna Van Period 6

1/17/2013 03:00:36 pm

Every day, I frequently face the fear of being hungry in class due to an insufficient amount of snacks I bring to school. Upon finishing my breakfast, I feel satisfied and full. Yet, beginning in second period, my stomach growls and my brain nags, reminding me that I am hungry. I have attempted to avoid this ordeal by packing more food, yet it never satisfies. I am facing this fear by allowing myself to eat more food and packing more snacks to school. Hopefully, I will be able to eradicate this fear.

Brilliant Hua

1/21/2013 01:35:10 pm

The fear of being hungry is in fact, a very real and innate. We eat in order to survive, and with such strict and ridiculous regulations created and enforced in schools, our most biological needs are not fulfilled. As we learned early in the year, it is impossible to work if our needs are not fulfilled. This reminds me that although the rule of not being able to eat is created by a district board or some other, it is the teachers that choose to enforce this rule (or not). It drives me crazy when rule enforcers blame the maker of the rule. Aren't they all at fault?

Kenny V. Per 6

1/17/2013 03:08:30 pm

Fear is something that is not easy to overcome. I fear a variety of things but I do not let those hold me back but instead I try to get to the root of the fear and learn what I can do to change it. I personally dislike public speaking and because of that I fear that I won’t have my speech completely memorized or that I will forget because of nervousness. Instead of letting that fear consume me, I try to overcome it by rehearsing over and over.

Benjamin Lin

1/21/2013 09:08:52 am

I agree with your assessment of your fear. Speaking has also always been a problem for me and many of my peers. In fact I know someone who cracks up at the phrase "Insert Boot Disk". However I am glad you are taking the step to overcome this fear.

Benjamin Lin P6

1/21/2013 09:09:30 am

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William Lam, Period 6

1/17/2013 03:16:20 pm

Fear is inevitable, and everyone has to face it at some point in life. For me, my fear is time. In this world, we face trade-offs constantly because there is only so much time in one day. It is impossible for me to freeze time so that I could accomplish all the things I intend to do. I fear that I won't be able to appreciate the little things in life because I'm always so focused on the big picture. Time may be my enemy, but I plan to make it work in my favor.

Kenny V. Per 6

1/20/2013 03:43:12 pm

I concur, throughout the day I constantly wonder what I to do when where and how. I fear that I won't complete homework in time and because of that, I make tradeoffs. I sacrifice sleep for grade at time, or leisure time for grade. Time may be hindering at times but with proper decision making, we can outsmart it.

Brilliant H., Period 2

1/17/2013 03:17:01 pm

Fear is something that simultaneously pushes me forward and holds me back. I am propelled to study, work hard, do homework, and go to class out of fear. Although there are times when there is purpose in doing these things, the majority of reasons lie in fear. If I don't succeed in school, I will not go to college, I will have difficulty finding a job. The fear of financial insecurity is something that always haunts me, especially coming from a low class family. If I fail, there is no back-up. There is no safety net, and there is no one to catch me if I fall. There's also the fear of trying new things, fear of speaking, fear of acting. The fear of what others might think. Even while typing this out, those insecurities look small and silly. The opinion that matters the most should be my own. I choose to face the fears I have with that motto - the opinion of myself that matters the most is my own.

Anna Van Period 6

1/21/2013 09:11:58 am

Hi Brilliant.
Oftentimes, we are fearful of the future and this fear causes great stress upon us. Financial security is also a major fear of mine. It is difficult to overcome this fear as the future is always so far away and the events occurring today cannot clearly predict what will occur in the future. Trying your best now will indeed aid in alleviating this fear.

Alan V Period 2

1/17/2013 03:20:53 pm

Today we are expected to be the perfect model in society. I fear that I cannot live up to those expectations. It’s hard to satisfy what it feels to be defined as person whether by colleges, peers, other adults, or even the cute girl you can’t stop thinking of. It is different heading off after high school, facing a new experience with new people. I fear making the wrong decisions that will alter m life down the road. Although expectations and change are something to be feared, it is also something to be embraced. Embracing them and doing something only makes us a stronger person as we let life run its course.

Kaylin T., Period 6

1/17/2013 03:36:44 pm

My biggest fear in life would be losing my family. To me my family or what I call them my Ohana mean almost everything to me. It scares me that one day knowing that one may not be with me anymore. Dealing with this fear is not easy, trying to cherish every moment you can have with them and not taking anybody for granted. Fear is something we all face no matter what, but if one day I lose somebody special in my life I would always know they will be left in a special place called my heart.

Yen T, Period 1

1/18/2013 03:06:20 pm

I am also deathly afraid of losing my family, because they mean more than anything to me. When the rest of the world is against me, they are always by my side. They have taught me what it means to be genuinely happy, with myself and everyone else around me. I often hate myself for not being kinder to them on moody days, not spending enough time with them, and not understanding them. I used to think having friends was more important, but I now realize that friends really do come and go, but blood stays forever.

Michelle S., Period 6

1/25/2013 09:03:18 am

I have many fears but the biggest fear of them all is losing my family. My family and I have had our ups and downs. They always stood by my side no matter how bad thing got. Therefore, I cherish each and every moment that we've spend. I'm trying to spend more time with them because I know that someone I won't be able to spend time with them anymore. However, am thankful for all the great moment that my family has given me.

Kevin T. Per 1

1/17/2013 03:43:33 pm

My biggest fear is making friends. I am afraid that someone will try to befriend me and make me really want to be friends with them. There will be many people who become your friends and let you die and are a waste of time. I fear that when I make a friend it'll just make my life harder and I'll have to put more effort into things. I'm okay with just knowing the person and talking to them from time to time, but I'd rather not get too close.

Jeremy Chan, Period 6

1/17/2013 03:43:58 pm

One of my biggest fears is life after high school. From the day I was born to now, my life has been very secure and my parents have provided all of my necessities. However the moment I graduate, I will have to live a life of my own and little help from my parents. Working and going to school simultaneously will be a new and difficult experience for me. I hope I can persevere and acknowledge this upcoming chapter in my life.

Kenny V., Period 2

1/17/2013 03:50:52 pm

My biggest fear would have to speaking out in general. I have a very hard time talk out in public unless they are people who I am very comfortable with. This lead to me not being able to make many new friends and not being able to ask questions. From time to time I try to overcome this fear by trying to speak out and greet people that I already know from time to time.

Courtney C. Period 2

1/17/2013 09:33:56 pm

INLike many of my classmates, what I fear is the future. As a senior in high school, I have reached an important moment in my life where I must look towards the future. However, there are so many possibilities that can occur in the future that it worries me. In order to deal with this, the best way is to simply take life in the present because there is nothing that is actually concrete to worry about in the future. I know I will make the correct choices when the time comes, so there will be nothing to worry about.

Kaylin T.

1/18/2013 02:01:09 am

I can definitely understand your fear in the future. Being a senior is really tough because soon you're going to be an adult and then you're off to the real world. Hopefully I can be successful in the future and make the correct choices like how you mentioned.

Andy B. Period 1

1/17/2013 11:44:08 pm

I find that I come from a stable background, with a normal nurturing family and a few close friends I can confide in. Therefore, I think my fears are those that almost anyone can relate too: losing friends, not being good enough, over thinking about little things, and worrying about what might happen in the not so distant future. I want to put away these fears and overcome them. The first step I’ve been taking to do that is to clear my mind, because in my perspective, a clear thinking mind is a healthy mind. I can do this by taking walks around my neighborhood, or simply putting down what ever I’m doing and taking a deep breath. I try to rationalize my fears and try to understand why I’m afraid of these things. I think about what is the best way to deal with them. The most important thing I think anyone could do is to be honest. Often, I come to realize that the best things to do aren’t always the easiest, but you have to do them because you deserve better

Ryan C., Period 1

1/18/2013 02:17:56 am

As a senior, I am currently facing the fear of going to college and embracing a new life. I realize that there will be new challenges for me as I go forward, but I am trying to prepare as much as I can now. I know I have to be courageous and connect with others for help and assistance. However, I also realize that I must have compassion and share what I learn with others who are facing the same ordeal.

Albert L . Period 1

1/20/2013 03:44:20 pm

As a senior I can relate to you. Being outside and being independent after high school is a big step in the future. I totally agree with you about preparing to move forward. There are some things you can not prepare. You can not prepare for every thing because you do not know what is in store in the future. Hopefully I can past this section in my life and in a couple of years I would remember the past and laugh at it.

Siyao L., Period 1

1/18/2013 02:34:48 am

Having many activities going on in life can be very challenging. My biggest fear at the moment is that I won't be able to handle it all going forward. Leaving for college and living on my own will be a daunting task, but I believe that I can make it through. The best way for me is to not being afraid to ask for help from my family and my peers. In the college community, all of the students must come together to support one another in order to adjust to the new lifestyle.

Jessica Lai, Period 6

1/18/2013 04:02:14 am

Fear is an emotion that drives much of what we choose to do. We act in fear of embarrassment or pain, or we don't act in fear of embarrassment or pain. I have a fear of speaking in public. I am afraid that I will mess up in the middle of my speech and get embarrassed. However, speaking out in crowds gets easier each time. I no longer feel that fear after I start.

Yu, Chi Ying Period 1

1/18/2013 06:52:36 am

One of the fear I've always have is making choice. As a child, I have always made minors choices in food, clothing, etc, but I always regret them. As time passes, my mother started to choose everything for me. Her "safe" choices never fails, but I felt extremely happy, only satisfaction. However, as I grew up, my fear of making wrong choices become so great that I couldn't even decide my own majors, colleges, and future life. I'll have to overcome the fear and start living my own life starting in college.

Kimble Y, Period 1

1/18/2013 10:43:48 am

I was really scared when I was riding on the roller coaster at the Orange County Fair, I was scared to watch the Shriek movie at Universal Studios, and I was frightened to get blocked when I was playing basketball. Really, I will want to be very brave to ride on the roller coaster. The roller coaster should be a very fun ride for children. I think that if I were going to watch the Shriek movie at Universal Studios, then I will think that the movie is very cute. Now, I am not scared to get blocked in basketball when I want to shoot the ball at all. Missing the shots would be ok.

Albert L. Period1

1/18/2013 02:44:59 pm

Throughout our lives we have many challenges that we encounter everyday. My biggest fear is being able to move on after high school. Life will be so much different it is ridiculous. Meeting new people, seeing different faces, new buildings, new staffs. These are some of the things that frighted me but to counter them I am trying to face them. For my solutions to these problems I am going to ease my fears by taking a tour of the school, gather information, etc. Also being an adult and having to support myself is a taunting task that I must ask myself.

Bryan L. P.6

1/21/2013 05:28:49 am

I agree that life is different after high school. College and even beyond college is something new and can be frightening. You shouldn't worry because there is help everywhere that you can take advantage of. It is smart to explore and gather information before actually going to the colleges because this can help you familiarize the places unknown.

Mark Chang Period 6

1/25/2013 12:02:27 am

Many people have that fear of change including me, but when change happens the present doesn't have to go away. During college or whatever you maybe doing after high school you can always regroup with your friends now and do what you have been doing for the past 4 years.

Yen T, Period 1

1/18/2013 02:53:56 pm

One of my biggest fears is not being able to make my mother proud and not being able to give back to my parents for everything they have provided for me. I want them to be happy and stress-free. I am so scared of losing my parents before I am able to fully show them how much I love and appreciate them. These four years in high school have taught me a lot more than I had expected. Not only have I learned a lot about myself, but also those around me. I've disappointed my mother several times, and it hurts me to hurt her. I am scared of hurting her again; making mistakes that I cannot take back. I am scared of regret. I'm excited yet extremely nervous for college. I am scared of leaving my family and living on my own because my family means so much more to me than anyone or anything else in the whole world. I used to be afraid of never reaching happiness, but they are the ones who taught me what being happy truly means.

Jose F., Period 6

1/20/2013 01:29:48 pm

I get what you mean, I have always been the black sheep of the family and making my parents proud of me has been a life long goal. One of the most traumatic experiences of my childhood was making my mother cry when she saw my work in the first grade. It pained me and affected me more deeply than you could imagine. I too know what it's like to wish for the best for your parents and I know the struggles of making one happy.

David Dang

1/18/2013 03:37:34 pm

As a senior who has just finished his college apps, my biggest fear at the moment is making it into college. I fear that if I do not make it into college, all the work and effort I put into my academic career for the last four years will have gone to waste. And if I do get into college, I also fear the transition to a more independent life. No more safety net or people to help you solve your problems. I must learn to do everything on my own. Although this is on my mind everyday, I choose to handle this with as much optimism as possible. I have learned to accept the fact that not getting into college is not the absolute end of the world that I probably will make mistakes in the transition to adulthood. It is not the mistakes that matter, it is how we pick ourselves back up that counts.

David Dang

1/18/2013 03:38:02 pm

Per 2

Justin Tang Per 5

1/18/2013 04:38:33 pm

In the 8th grade, i was walking down the hallway at school with my friends and was being stupid. I was testing how high i could jump by reaching for the ceiling. But once i did, i cut a slit in my hand not knowing there was a metal sheet sticking out. It was gushing blood and I was scared that I was going to die. It jepoedized my swimming life, making.me unable to practice and thats what scared me the most. Doing something so stupid that could screw up my life. I havenf been the brightest child but from that day on, i tried to think about what the outcomes could be.

Qi Hong C Period 6

1/19/2013 11:03:49 am

well i think the fear thing that i m facing now is graduation, because , i means i m no longer a student, a child , it means i m an adult. i have to face many problems and i need to know the way to solve it. however i have no idea now, i do not know how to deal with different problems like which university should i go after graduating from MK or what should i do in the future or what should i major in the future. i have no idea about these things. well now the only thing i know i need to do it face it and try my best to solve it

Ju Ly Ly (Judy), Period 1

1/19/2013 03:21:39 pm

I understand your fear because I, too, have gone through your stage of worrying about graduation. However, after graduation, you will head to college and it will another four years of learning. Therefore, I think the solution to your problem, or fear, is to make a plan for your future, giving yourself a direction.

Leni, Fnu Period 1

1/19/2013 11:18:40 am

I often thought as long as you have the courage to do something even without resource or any funds, you could start something that will help the society as well as the needy.The book "Start something that matters" proves all my theory. Fear is not something to be avoided rather it is something to encounter for with the closest people you have.

Ju Ly Ly (Judy), Period 1

1/19/2013 03:18:38 pm

I always thought that the thing I fear the most was grades in high school: how to do good in school, how to behave well in school, etc… yet as graduation day approaches, I finally understand that my fear is what I will do after high school and possibly after college. In school, we always have answers and are allowed to make mistakes. In the real world, however, no everything has an answer and sometimes, we are not permitted to make mistake. It will come at a price. I choose to face my fear through going and understanding the society from school: learning what is needed for my future life.

Pinwen L., Per. 1

1/22/2013 02:55:26 pm

I have the same feeling as you do. I fear about how I do in school too, but the thing that brothers me the most must be my college life or even after that. In high school, we were being protected, but in the "real world", things change a lot. As you said that "we are not permitted to make mistake. It will come at a price". Even though I have not yet been in the "real world", but I can imagine myself be in that kind of condition.

Tracy O., Period 2

1/20/2013 05:16:58 am

Some fears that I am currently facing are going off to college. I have never been away from my family for more than a week. I worry about if my mom will be okay, will she have enough help around the house, and will she get lonely. My family is the most important part of my life and I wonder if I can function without having them close by. I plan to face my fears and just hope for the best because I know that school is important and I need it for my future.

Kenny V., Period 2

1/21/2013 01:28:50 pm

I understand how you feel. I'm worried about how my family will do while I'm away. I have been away from my family for over a week and I could I was really glad to see them again, but throughout that week I was really sad on not being able to see or talk to them.

Lilian D. Per. 2

1/21/2013 05:52:16 am

I fear that because humanity is so wasteful and greedy, the world’s resources will soon be used up, and then, we would have to fight each other for food. When all the scarce food is gone, we would have to revert to cannibalism. There would be complete and total disorder in the world because people would regress into their basic instincts: eat, sleep, and survive. There will no longer be a society; there will no longer be a government, and littering would be the least of anyone’s problem. The apocalypse isn’t when a meteoroid hits the Earth; it’ll be when humanity takes everything Earth has to offer.

Lesley T, Per. 2

1/21/2013 09:28:58 am

One of my greatest fears is my fear of growing up. I encountered this fear during my transition from middle school to high school. I am now facing the thought of moving from high school to college. This step is even bigger than my step into high school and this terrifies me. My courage is allowing me to be open to going to a college that is a little further from my family. My compassion for my parents drives me to want to succeed and make them proud because they didn’t have the opportunities that I have today. My connection with my friends and family that have felt the same fears that I have help me because they have overcome their fear and it gives me the confidence I need to overcome my fear as well.

Jenny Yik Period 2

1/21/2013 02:28:11 pm

The biggest fear I have in life is not being able to accomplish something. Once I graduate from high, there is a whole new world in front of me. I am not sure what to expect and not being able to use my potential skills to work my way up. I have to try my best with courage if I want to accomplish something. The compassion I have to accomplish something comes with a great heart and mind. I will allow myself to connect with my heart and mind so I could see where I am headed to accomplish something.

justin tang

1/21/2013 11:37:19 pm

This makes me think about when I have to graduate highschool and puts fear into my mind that I wont be able to acomplish anything either. I dont know what to expect either but I know that I want to do something that makes me happy and sucesssful.

Cindy T., Period 1

1/21/2013 10:02:11 pm

My biggest fear that I am facing right now is about college. It scares me that we will no longer be in high school, and there won’t be some sort of structure provided to us anymore. In college, you basically have to push yourself to do everything; for example, there won’t be any call or sending you to the office for ditching class. I fear how everything will work in college; I may see some familiar faces, but thousands of new ones. I also fear which college I will end up choosing, my family drowns me with questions and nags me basically every weekend when I see them, so I just don’t want to disappoint anyone. I’m facing this fear of what my family thinks of me in terms of where I’m going by just making my own choices. I know that I may not be going to their dream school, but everything I choose is for me, not for them.

Jiaxin(Janet) W., Period.1

1/22/2013 01:05:50 pm

One of my biggest fears is whether I can get into my favorite college. For four years, I have been working hard to achieve my goal, which is to attend a dream college. Throughout my high school career, I have been challenging myself by taking honors and advanced placement courses. I volunteered at several organizations for more social experiences. I also participated in many extracurricular activities outside of school. However, I do not know if I will be accepted to my favorite college. Still, I will face this fear with courage because I know that I had tried my best.

Pinwen(Coco) L., Per.1

1/22/2013 02:12:01 pm

One of my biggest fear is not being confident. I was not like that before, but I do not know why, just all of the sudden, I start feeling that I can not really do anything. I was not brave enough to say anything in public or in group discussion. Most of time I just think I am not good enough compare to all those popular and smart people, so I will just do my best to keep silent. I tried to change, but my own experience told me that it is very hard to express myself in front of the group of people that I am not familiar with, so i just give up most of the time. But I want to change, to let other know that I am not that quite, I want to overcome my fear, and I believe I can do that someday in my life.

Kristen Wong P.1

1/23/2013 12:21:13 am

A fear that I face is college. I'm afraid that I won't know anyone there and everything will all be new to me. I won't be familiar with the campus, so I might get lost. I'm afraid that I might get distracted and fail my classes. I'm afraid of not having anyone at my college, I won't have my best friends. Im trying to face this fear by doing my research on this college. I hope that when I go to college I'll face these fears and have a good college experience.

Cynthia C., Period 1

1/23/2013 06:25:30 am

One of my fears is to be all independent after high school and going to college. I can’t depend on my family for so long and all the time once I’m in college. So I try to be independent now to prepare for the real world and when it actually happens. College is like the beginning of being an adult and being independent. So I won’t be receiving as much support because I would have to find a job on my own to support myself and not be so dependent on my parents.

Evy Z, Per.6

1/23/2013 10:07:11 am

My fear would be growing up. When we were all young we wanted to grow up because people would baby us and we got sick of it. Up until eighth grade I realized being an adult could be so stressful and it comes with more responsibilities. Entering my senior year of high school I always thought I would know what i wanted to be. At this moment I'm still undetermined and it scares me. What if I do decide on a major but I fail at it? I wouldn't want to rush things either but at the same time college is where you figure it out. Then we have to pay bills, live alone, pay for college, take loans, and provide for yourself. Parents always help us but their not going to be there our whole lives.

Thuc T. , Period 6

1/23/2013 10:29:04 am

Now I really regret all the nap time that I wasted as a child. I wish we can just board a train and go back in time and be children forever. However, reality says otherwise. All we can do is to move forward. Whatever you do, stay happy. :)

Thuc T. , Period 6

1/23/2013 10:26:14 am

As a senior who will be soon leaving the comfortable bubble of being “teenage”, I fear the challenges that await out there in real life. Although I know that I will have the opportunity to experience and explore many new things, I still wonder how I will walk the path I choose for myself. There are so many unknowns, so many uncertainties that I’m scared I will be lost. The empty feelings that I feel now only exacerbate the fear. However, I keep reminding myself to stay optimistic and happy. I have been working hard and that ought to take me somewhere. The only thing I know for sure is that I will be a happy student at whichever college I will choose to go to.

Kaycel Carlem Period 6

1/23/2013 01:51:12 pm

One of my fears is that after my highschool graduation I will still not have decided on what I want to do. Such as what college, what major, etc. I feel so much pressure from my family, friends, and especially myself to figure out what I want to do and quickly. I don't want to waste my time procrastinating because my future literally depends on it. Not only that I must be sure that my decision will benefit me in the long run.

Jinoto Cheam Period 6

1/24/2013 01:04:05 am

One of my most deepest fears is probably the thought of life after highschool. I fear this because I'm not sure what I'm going to major in or anything like that. I fear whether or not I'm going to be a success or a failure. But for me failure is not an option considering my family is expecting wonders from me. I many times think to myself "what if i fail my family what then". I really fear the fact of failure but I'll try my best to make my family proud.

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