Journal 5 Collin Thacker

English

Collin Thacker 

10-7-19

Im going to switch it up a little bit and do what i find most surprising in A House On Mango Street is the lack of influence and supervision in this book astonishes me. The fact a parent or lack thereof would put their child in these kind of situations or let their child get themselves in these kind of scenarios that could put them at risk for teen pregnancy, molestation, sexual harassment, kid napped, etc. As an adult there are things that i can just assume i’ll never let my child do and roam the streets is one of them. Like when that man kisses her...cuties!!!! But along these lines Esperanza has learned one very important thing on the way. To not only find yourself, but to never stop being yourself even for a second. Page 105 says “you cant forget who you are”. I believe in this short statement with all my being. Life is about finding who you are and holding on tight to it. But people have a hard time seeking and obtaining their life meaning or even status. I haven’t found what my meaning of life is, but man....when I learn it I’m going to hold on tight and see where it gets me!

 Andy Biersack at a anti-bullying convention in California after an appearence at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame where pictures of his old band reside (Black Veil Brides or BVB)

My biggest role model that has substantially influenced my life as a younger teen was Andy Biersack.  Through his removal of the band Black Veil Brides his punk rock music has gotten me through tough times. His music talks about the fact that if people are acting or doing something that you feel uncomfortable with then you don't have to participate (aka “We Don’t Have To Dance”). When i went through my first breakup i took it really hard but after listening to his song “Love Was Meant To Break” it pushed me through and showed me i don't need anyone other than God, close friends, and family to help me in life.