9/11 – On the subway after saying my goodbyes to Abrar I gleefully called my mother that I was on my way home. Moments before I was talking in a serious tone with Abrar, a few seconds later my tone was more joyful.

9/12 – I was forced to code-switch today on the GIM for the REF club at Baruch in a Zoom meeting as I’m interested in what the club offers and want to appear professional. My tone was more serious, and my way of words was more thought out. I tried speaking eloquently.

9/13 – As I was meeting up with my friend Elvis, he introduced me to his classmate Alvin. Being a total stranger, I thoughtfully introduced myself but since he was in a friendly mood and now knows my friend, my persona changed. I was wittier with my comments afterward.

9/14 – Today, I approached Scott on what he had in his hand. Of course, since we never had any extended dialogue before, I set my tone in a curious and friendly tone rather than casually. I noticed the code switch right away since I set myself in a way to obtain information.

9/15 – Today, a stranger approached me on the subway asking for directions to a destination. I projected my voice with more confidence and assurance so the stranger wouldn’t be worried. Turned out he was about to get on the wrong train.

9/16 – Late in the night I was watching the Chivas vs. America game (Chivas lost ☹) and a curse slipped out of my mouth many times and got up to the point where I was just astonished at how Chivas kept disappointing me (they blew a final before).  Normally, I wouldn’t act in such a way – especially when there are visitors.

9/18 – I was put to work with other members during my ELA class and was forced to act in a professional way since the task involved everyone’s cooperation. If it were my friends, I would’ve been making jokes.