English 1109
August 26 2019
Journal Two
Hello, Class! My name is Abby Archer and I am 18 years old. I currently live in Powell, Ohio and I’ve lived here for my whole life. My major is health sciences in hopes to become an Occupational Therapist. I have worked with special needs kids ever since I was in elementary school and I have loved spending time with the kids ever since. I am also very passionate about powerlifting. It’s something my dad and I do together and it’s such an exciting sport. I love spending time with my friends and family as well as going to music festivals and traveling during the summer time.
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| This is my Nephew, Wyatt. In the book, “The House on Mango Street” the theme that stood out to me the most was the dreams, hopes and plans. I feel that this theme is important because it shows how hopeful and determined the family is even though their living conditions is not what they’ve always dreamed it would be. I relate to their dream of having a beautiful house and a successful lifestyle. One day I would like to be able to afford a house and to be able to have a successful life. That’s part of the reason why I am going to college to get my degree and a job that will be able to support me. |
Abby, thanks for your post and I think the dream of home ownership is complicated and changing all the time. The expense of a mortgage now is making people in your generation, and all generations, rethink what suitable housing is, and what is affordable. I don't know if you are familiar with the Tiny House movement but it is in direct response to the pressures that owning a home can cause. It is so great to have a big house and all that comes with it, and I know why Esperanza wants it, but I think the concept is fluid and changing with the times now.
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