Monday, August 29, 2011

PLN 2 TRANDOLPH




When I heard about the topic for this PLN I was excited because there are so many things that matter to me that I would have fun writing about. My Family is on the top of the list for things that matter to me. Family matters to me so much because they are always there for you and will never desert you like some friends do.

My mom matters to me because she has raised me to do my best and be a caring person to everything around me. My mom does a program at the Dumb Friends League called fostering where our family takes in animals that aren't ready for adoption and we prepare them to live with a family. Ever since I can remember there have always been animals in our home. She has taught me to love all animals and turned me into the person I am today. My mom and I are very much alike with our blond hair. We also have pretty much the same personality impatient and obnoxious. I remember when our family would go camping and roast marsh mellows she would always burn hers because she couldn't wait for them to be done properly.  My mom grew up in Lompoc, California and has told me stories of her high school career which really helps me make good decisions at Arapahoe every day.

My Grandma matters to me because before I was old enough to go to school my parents worked all day and I would stay with my grandma. As a child she would always do what I wanted to do whether it be play baseball or make believe she has always been a good sport. Up to this day when she watches me in the summer while my parents are at work I have even forced her to play Call of Duty with me. She is a second mother to me and has always been there for my when I was sick. My grandma has many sayings that she has repeatedly told me over the years but I think the one I have heard more that any other is “Everything in moderation.” My grandma also matters to me because no matter what happens we will always have a strong bond.

My Dad matters to me because he is always telling me about how important today is in order to have a good future. Even though I always get the same lecture but I also realize that he is trying to help me. He also is like a friend to me because he acts so immature and stupid sometimes but it is all in good fun. One night before I knew how to swim I was diving into a pool with floaters. When the tubes came out from under my arms I sunk to the bottom of the pool, there were so many people splashing at the top no one knew I was down there. My dad spotted me and jumped in the pool with all of his clothes on to save my life. I realize now that his children mean more than the world to him and he would do anything to keep me and my siblings from harm. My dad and I have our ups and downs but he is always going to be there for me whenever I need help.

My Brothers (Matt and Greg) matter to me because they are always fun to be around. As a little kid they would torment me but as a teenager myself I can see how fun it would be to do the kind of things they did to me. Both Matt and Greg are off to college now and to be honest I miss them. If a younger version of me heard that I wouldn’t have to live with Matt and Greg forever he would be so excited for  the day they left but I have been relatively sad about there departure.

My Sister Andie matters to me because she is a older female version of me. We both have light skin, blue eyes, and light hair. She is really fun to joke around with because she will always acted shocked and the things I say and give me a slap on the arm for it but its all fun. She will play video games with me and always talk trash before our competitions. She is a great person and I am lucky to have her as a sister.

Although your stuck with your family forever and sometimes they can be a major pain they are the most important thing in my life hands down. Family is the one thing that will always be there and I’m glad to have the one God has blessed me with.

19 comments:

  1. Tyler, I am extremely impressed with your voice, detail, and description in your writing. You have done a great job! There are a couple of proofreading errors. Also, explain about your pictures. Great work!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Try to practice your presentation a little more but you brought good points forth.

    ReplyDelete
  3. use a different more exciting point of view with speaking.content is good. dogs are freaking awesome.

    ReplyDelete
  4. try not to be so monotone, try to not just drone on, don't chew gum while your presenting you seem to pause just to chew and its distracting. try not to mess with your hands, that and the gum were all i could focus on.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Tyler your cute, this is good great way to start off your presentation. Good telling us what really matters to you. Sounds and looks like you have practice and new what you were going so say.

    ReplyDelete
  6. good question to start out with look over before so it could of flowed a little more, kind of weird hand motions but not to bad. good job Tyler <3

    ReplyDelete
  7. good beginning attention getter. Try no to talk in a monotone voice. Good eye contact. Don't look at the board so much! Great detail on what matters to you. Try to keep your hands by your side

    ReplyDelete
  8. practice more on reading it and try to stand still. I like how you give personal details about each of your family members.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Good starting question but practice your presentation a little before but good job

    ReplyDelete
  10. good points but it was kind of a mono tone and I am not sure hhow a dog is part of your family

    ReplyDelete
  11. Tyler- you were holding you're hands together and were playing with them to. You were fighting to put your hands in you're pockets. You had a funny presentation. Nice job!

    ReplyDelete
  12. I can see you didn't practice but you really explained everyone in a lot of detail

    ReplyDelete
  13. you made good eye contact with the class and you had allot off good reasons for why your family matters to you.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Really good off the top of your head but be more enthusiastic next time. also try and spend some time reciting your pln at home

    ReplyDelete
  15. Good job! don't mess around with your hands and jacket , your sort of knew what you were going to say and explain. overall good job !!

    ReplyDelete
  16. very good points and i can see very well how your grandma matters!

    ReplyDelete
  17. good job on it. the hole thing was pretty funny so again good job

    ReplyDelete
  18. With practice on your presentation this could be really good, but try not to be so nervous and fidgety.

    ReplyDelete
  19. I really liked your attention getter and you spoke nice and clear. I also liked all the personal stories about your grandma and mom.

    ReplyDelete