For Exam 1 I thought it would’ve been a little more challenging, but reality it wasn’t as bad as I thought. Also It was a lot a lot of writing. The exam did meet my expectations in a way because I did know that there was not going to be any multiple choice questions. I prepared myself by studying a little here and there. I thought I knew the material so I figured I wouldn’t have to spend much time on it. The only thing that really took up time was that I had to know the vocabulary. And it was like I knew the vocabulary but, at same time I didn’t. It was somewhat beneficial because, I did know most of the material but, also I believe I could prepare better next time. In the moment of writing a short answer wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. It was like I just had to think while I write like I usually do and strangely worked out. The part that was kind of difficult for me was the bias part and using a personal example of yourself being bias. I didn’t really understand how to do that so that was a challenge for me. Its like I understand what being bias is but, its also like I don’t know how to use an example from myself being bias that’s a challenge. Because, to be honest I don’t realize what I say, do, react to things until its brought to my attention. I’ve had exam’s that were always multiple choice, short answer here and there, and such, but nothing like this exam. This exam was really different from the other exams I’ve experienced but, I will use this experience to prepare for my other exams so that I know I’ll be prepared for anything. 

          Words they can make or break. They can let you down or they can pick you up. Depending on your choice of words. Which brings me to my first point. Think about that time your crush in middle school told you they didn't like you back. How did that make you feel? Bad, of course! Even though, if you truly look at it, its just the choice of words they used while saying it. Think about it what if they say "Hey you're really great person in all but. I think we're better off as friends." Verses, "You know something I just really do not like you, and I'm sorry." Which one would you rather hear? Which one would make you feel less of yourself verse not so bad? As you can see words can make or break you. They can either put a smile on your face or they can make you want to crawl underneath a rock and live there for the rest of your life. Words don't cost much, they don't cost at all so remember the next time you want to tell someone "bad news" you can always make bad new, sound not so bad.
      Now that I've taken the time to tell you how words can effect a person depending on the words you decide to use. So let me tell you about how artist use certain types of way or make you react a certain type of way. For example, Beyonce she is a very well known artist. She can have you up out you seat ready to party, she could also have you sobbing in your bedroom about your ex you never liked, she could have you ready to kill someone, or even want to love someone. She uses so many variety of words and with those words they are so very strong that you just don't even know what to expect. Music artist are probably some of the smartest people out there today.  They know how much impact words have on their audience. So they know what to say, how to say it, when to say it, etc. Music artist know what they're doing and they say words are cheap but, to them words are everything, because if they say the wrong thing that doesn't go together. Believe me someone will be there to point it out and gun them down for it. So always remember what you say and how you say it does matter. 

Hello my name is Rashael. I am 18 years old. I was brought into this world October 25th, 1997. I was born in Fort Hood, TX. I am the only girl (out of my siblings and I), I have two brothers. I am also the youngest. I use to be in competitive cheer-leading. I absolutely hated it.The reason because, is I did not like wearing all that makeup and glitter. I use to "accidentally" wipe my lipstick off, etc. I just didn't enjoy it simply because, i was forced into it! I hated smiling all the time for no reason, but I will admit I was pretty good at cheer-leading I just didn't enjoy performing every single weekend. I wanted to be a normal kid and just go to the mall, hang out with friends, etc. The only thing I really enjoyed about being on the team was that we got to travel all over the U.S. We went to finals (champions)  in Vegas, San Diego,California, just to name a few. Moving along,  I also am a former dancer. I really enjoyed dancing with my teams. I've been dancing since I was about 4 years old and just recently stopped, because I decided that it was time to start focusing on school. I was co-captain of my team last year. I really enjoyed that, because I was practically captain mainly because the captain didn't have as much experience so I lead the team. Also, I enjoyed being on the co-captain because I was able to meet other teams and see how they did things differently than we did, and also gave me different ideas on how to punish the team when needed, so that was exciting, What I mean by punishing, I mean like say as if they were too chatty, not listening to directions or even just simply because the director asked me to. We would either do planks, wall-sits, suicide sprints, stuff like that as a team for punishment.  It's obvious that my hobby is dancing, but I'll tell you what type since I haven't listed that. I enjoy doing: contemporary, jazz,hip hop, and musical theater. Contemporary dance is more of jazz, but its also is little more soothing like ballet only different. Jazz dance is a more of a funky, fun, and diva type. Hip Hop pretty much explains its self and is also fun, but you have to have a lot of attitude in order to nail a hip hop routine. Musical theater dance is more of  like telling a story you have to really act the part in order for it to look right. Dance has been my entire life that what makes my world go round, so without it I wouldn't be who I am.