At first, It was almost impossible to begin to answer this assignment. Mainly because I’m still discovering who I am and what might be my role in this world. After wrapping my head around it, I came to the conclusion that a big part of who I am lies within my family and my upbringing. Frankly, that’s what sets us all apart from each other. Family dynamic is a huge contributor to one’s character. And, so, what I immediately thought of when I asked my self the question “Who am I,” was my family.

I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and spent most of my life between Brooklyn and Rhode Island. I am the first generation born in America from my parents Carmel and Mario, who immigrated from Haiti. My earliest memory is walking into my kindergarten classroom and bidding  adieu to my mother as I kissed her on the cheek. I don’t consider any language my first because I began speaking English and French Creole simultaneously; and so did my other three siblings. I have two older sisters and a younger brother and we are all really close. Having such a full house really makes me appreciate the sense of family and support that we possess. With these 5 people, I share a space, language, culture, religion, and blood. Who am I if not a reflection of them? For me, my family is what sculpted me and what I’ve learned from them is what keeps me together.

If there is one thing that I’ve learned from my family is to embrace my individuality. Although me and my family share so much together, we each have our own temperament, identity. Thus, the identity I developed, although bridged from my mother’s fostering, is what people see today. I consider myself to be positive and respectful. And also, extremely appreciative of the life given to me, and the family I have to share it with.

 

Hello everybody!

So before I get into the good stuff, this is Edwin talking. So hi

It’s been a few days since I made that video, so I don’t remember that much of what I said in it. For a few years, from when I was about 13 or 14, to around 16, I maintained a fairly actively YouTube channel. This entailed making videos of me playing guitar, funny videos, and whatever I felt like talking about at the time. Also, during the tail end of 2012 and beginning of 2013, I provided an internet personality on several Facebook humor pages. This also involved making and posting videos. So as you can tell, I have some experience doing that.

I’m really not all that sure what is really *wanted* in all of this, so I suppose I’ll speak about myself for a bit. I’m a college freshman and, like anyone else, I’m learning the ropes and adapting to this new environment. It’s very different from high school, in a good way. Throughout the past few weeks, I’ve started becoming more efficient in my school work to the point where even the work is starting to be a fun activity.

If you want to have a fulfilling life, or at least avoid having a terrible one, you have to “enjoy the process”. That’s all that life is: a process. Life is cleaning your house on a Saturday instead of hanging out. And even if you do end up hanging out, life is sitting uncomfortably on the train ride home. Life is more mundane than interesting, at least in the beginning stages of forming your desires and passions. By learning to enjoy the less glamorous moments of life, your entire experience is greatly increased. I’m only starting to realize this, and I’ve already felt a difference. But enough of this esoteric stuff that’ll probably just fly over your head anyway.

In all of this, I hope that everyone enjoyed writing their blog posts; I surely enjoyed writing and making my post.

 

And here is the Video!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSLw9wrHPEE

Hi, my name is Huan, an eighteen years old girl who just graduated from Francis Lewis High School in Queens, NY. I believed that the assignment of creating an eight images slideshow, which describes yourself well could be very easy; therefore, I start it at last due day, which is today. However, when I sat in front of my computer and took out my Iphone starting to choose pictures, I just realize that it was not an easy assignment. In addition, when I look at the Camera Roll from my Iphone, there are 1,398 pictures. Each one of them are the important memories; each moment means unforgettable to me. It is very hard for me to pick only 8 images, that’s not enough! First, the picture is Francis Lewis High School. I stepped into this high school as a freshman, and graduated from here. In fact, 4 years of life had change me a lot. For example, I learned how to communicate and make friendship. I believe that it is very difficult for all of us because we are all stranger to each other at the beginning of high school year; after we got to know each other and turn to best friends in our life, it is the moment of parting. Second, it is my sibling, an older brother who is five years older than me. Even though we are five years apart, we are close to each other. Third, I am very dexterous. Rose is my favorite thing to make. It is what I made for mother’s day. Fourth, I love to travel around the world. I had been to the Paris half years ago. It is a night view of Eiffel tower, and it is very different from the day sight. Also, the next picture is the real “Little Mermaid” which I only saw from the fairy tales at Copenhagen Fifth, I love movies. The ticket that I am showing is “Transf4”. Sixth, I am very addictive to eat and try new things. Unbelievable, isn’t it? picture 6 is desserts at Spot Dessert which is located near the New York University at Manhattan, and another one is from Caffeine Fix. Seventh, I love kids. The picture is from my previous job experience. Indeed, I love to spend time with little kids because they have very differ perspective as what we have, and they always surprise me. However, I quitted my job as their tutor because of my schedule. I miss them very much. Although I found another job at the medical office, I visit them sometime. The last picture is very familiar to all of us. Why? It is the picture that my friend’s parents took it on the Graduation Day. Pictures, turn moments into memories. That would be the moment which are unforgettable to all of us. Does not matter we are graduating from college, getting to job, getting marry, or having a family. When we take out our Iphone and click into the Camera Roll, all the memories will come out of our mind. However, I am running late to my work, so see you guys soon. Bye. ^^

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Hey guys, the names Dahveed, David with an accent (don’t wear it out). I love the water, call me a modern day, sexy, smart, and slightly godly aqua man. I swim, sail and scuba dive. I have certifications in all three, I’m a licensed skipper, rescue diver and lifeguard. I am a first generation American with an Iranian mother and a Montenegrin Father, both whom I love very much. My life can be characterized as an epic; full of not so lows, fantastic mids, and monumental highs. I have no siblings but my dog seems to count as one during dinner. Life gives me obstacles and I tackle them, when life gives me Lemons? Baby I make champagne!

Lets just delve right into the pictures:

1) This photo is of myself (age 9) and my dog Knight playing in the snow. He was a Newfoundland who weighed in at 180 pounds, and needless to say: he was awesome.

2) Thats me on a sail trip spraying perfume onto someone. Its somewhat unrelated but it shows me in a sailing setting and its also a great photo of my mohawk (which I miss).

3) Keeping it fresh is always important, so I placed a photo of Listerine in there to show whats up. I would say I use the Listerine Ultraclean with Everfresh Technology Mouthwash two to three times a day to control tartar build up, kill plaque & gingivitis germs, and keep my breath fresh for hours ;).

4) I like nature and the trees that exist within it, therefore I put a picture of a tree in here to symbolize my love for nature. I love walking in a breezy field, chilling in a serene forest or kickin it next to the water. I like going cliff diving, jetskiing and other outdoor activities. Hit me up if you’re into that as well.

5) I love driving and the cars that make it happen fast. My favorite car that isn’t an exotic is the Subaru WRX STI, a rally racing beast that is pictured doing work on a dirt track. As they say in certain circles: “When the clutch drops, the bullsh*t stops.”

6) Pictured is my dog Thunder and I. He’s a mush with a penchant for chaos.

7) My favorite food to eat is without a doubt sushi. Raw fish just floats my boat I guess. I love some good salmon, mackerel, squid, octopus, yellowtail and so many more fish varieties. Miso soup is bomb as well.

8) Thats Mad Decent Block Party, twas cray cray.

The mix playing is RL Grime’s visit to the Diplo and Friends show. It doesn’t encompass what I listen to but it was what I was listening to at the moment.

 

 

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Hi, my name is Jericko.

These 8 pictures I’ve put together speaks to who I am. They basically describe me and my favorite things to do. The pictures I have put up are very random, and shows how I am open to liking different things. So, the first pic is a picture of the Filipino flag to represent my nationality. My parents were both born and raised in the Philippines. The picture also shows my favorite vacation spot. I love visiting the Philippines in the summer. It is always fun to visit old relatives and cousins you barely see. Philippines is also the only country I’ve been to besides the US. Second, I wish this pic was mine but this is only a picture to show my love for sneakers. As a young kid, I grew up to people wearing Jordans and Nikes all around me. I would always ask my parents to buy me a pair of Jordans but they always refused. But one day when I was in 3rd grade, my parents bought me my first pair of Jordans as an early birthday present. Third, Bowling is my favorite hobby. I actually have been bowling since I was 5 years old, and until this day I still do. I played for my high school team, and now play in leagues. Fourth, this is a picture of a music festival that plays mainly EDM music. Along with hip hop, my favorite genre of music is electro dance music. I love going to raves because of the fun environment and the amount of beautiful girls. Music gets me through the day. Without listening to music everyday, I feel like everyday would be very boring and I would not be in a positive mood. As for hip-hop, my favorite rappers are Tyler, the Creator, Kanye West, and Bobby Shmurda.

The fifth picture is a person playing handball. I chose this because this is one of my favorite things to play when I’m bored at home. When I’m not doing anything at home, I go to my local park and play handball. Sixth, Basketball is my favorite sport. I barely play it nowadays, but it is still my favorite to watch and play. My favorite team is the San Antonio Spurs. Seventh, a picture of Queens represents my neighborhood and where I grew up. I have lived in Woodside, Queens all my life and I love every bit of it. Lastly, a picture of my favorite video game to play, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3. I can play this game for hours whether its online or actually against someone I’m with. So all these pictures describe who I am and what I love, but it is only a glimpse of who I truly am.

 

 

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Hi, my name is Miki. I am eighteen years old and I am from Queens, NY. I posted eight pictures that I think describe me and the things I like. The first picture is a baby picture of my siblings and I. I have a brother who is three years older than me named John and a sister who is one year older than me named Yuki. We all have a pretty close relationship even though we do not see each other all the time. Even though they are away at college, we always try to find time to talk. Family is very important to me because my family has always been there for me through everything. The second picture is of my sister and I. Since we are only one year apart, we can relate easily. The third picture is a picture of Game of Thrones, which is my favorite television show. I think the show is highly entertaining and always keeps me on the edge of my seat. The fourth picture is of a bunch of snacks. I like to snack on random foods throughout the day. I also like to try new foods, which is something I do with my sister often. My classmates will know that I am constantly eating during classes. The fifth picture is a picture of my dog. Her name is Gooroom, which means cloud in Korean. I had her for almost three years now and she is the best dog ever. She is always so happy to see me and it makes me happy too. The sixth picture is a picture of my cat, Dorian Greyson Cat, or Dori for short. I adopted him as a kitten a little over a year ago and he has grown so much. When I first got him, the lady told me he was a girl, but then he grew up and turned into a boy. The seventh picture is of a Kid Cudi concert I went to a little over a year ago. He is my favorite artist and he produces amazing music. Cudi’s song are very relatable and deep and his sound is very unique, which is why I like him.He is more of a visual and creative thinker, which I can relate too. The eighth picture is of a thrift store. I got into fashion in my freshmen year of high school and have been loving it ever since. I like to shop and put together outfits. Something that I like to do is go to the thrift store. I like finding unique pieces that no one else has and mixing them into my wardrobe. I try to get friends and family to go with me, and even take my grandpa with me sometimes. Even though it is hard to know me through just eight photos, I hope I can get to know everyone better in person.

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When initially given this assignment, I thought creating a blog post about myself would be easy. Though I was not necessarily happy about it, I thought it would not be a problem because, generally speaking, I like to believe that I have a decent grasp of who I am as an individual. However, as I sat down to select pictures and craft my slide show, I realized just how difficult it is to effectively convey who I am as an individual in only eight images. The pictures I chose represent a few key aspects of myself, including the fact that I moved from Florida to New Jersey. I was born in Orlando, Florida, and moved to New Jersey, about three years ago, during my sophomore year of high school. As your typical, overdramatic, sophomore girl in high school, I thought this move would be the end of my life, which in many ways it was. My family and I had always moved around a lot, but the thought of moving 1,107 miles away from the state I had grown up in terrified me. Even though we moved habitually, I still had friends whom I had known the majority of my life, as well as a close-knit extended family nearby. In New Jersey, my family and I did not know anybody.  My dad had several family members in New Jersey and parts of New York, however I had never met them. Part of my parents’ goal for this move was to reconnect with my dad’s family, which I wanted no part of. My parents’ response to my countless questions regarding my family and friends was answered with the simple response, “You’ll make new ones.” Needless to say, this answer was dissatisfying and disappointing at the time. However, my parents were right (to my disappointment, unfortunately, as I have always been stubborn).

Though this move brought many changes, most, if not all, were for the better. The family members that I was reluctant to meet are now essential in my life, as I spend a large portion of my time with them, and some of them are pictured in the second photograph of my slide show. The friends that I was averse to meeting are now like extended family to me, especially my closest friend Angela, who is shown in the fifth picture. In retrospect, I realize the narrow-mindedness I approached this change with. This move actually was the end of my life, beneficially. It was the end of my life as I had known it, which allowed me to evolve into the person that I am today. As I am beginning to find a direction in my life personally, educationally, and career-wise, I recognize the impact that this change had on my life, as well as how central a story it is to my background. By moving to New Jersey, I have also encountered several opportunities that I may not have had by living Florida, and attending Baruch for journalism is just one of them. Another opportunity that I had by living where I do now was obtaining a job at Mandee, a clothing store near my home. I included it in my slide show because I have worked there for two years and it swallows up most of my free time. It was my first job, and has helped teach me the value of hard work, which I translate into other aspects of my life.

Besides the aforementioned images that directly correlate to my personal life, I included two images referring to Kurt Vonnegut Jr., who is my favorite author. One of these images is a quote from his first novel, Player Piano, and it is as follows, “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can’t see from the center.” I included this because it accurately describes how I aspire to live my life — taking risks and engaging in new experiences, in order to continue to flourish as an individual.

 

 

Hey ,

My name is Adrian . This slide show just show pictures of things I like.  Im into sports in general but boxing/mma and soccer are at the top of my list. I played soccer throughout high school. We were wack though, we only got to the first round of playoffs.  Manny Pacquiao is my favorite athlete and Ive watched a ton of his fights.  Few things get me more hyped than a big boxing fight.  I am Ecuadorian, born in Jackson Heights, Queens but raised in the South Bronx. I enjoy camping, running, playing/watching sports, watching netflix and sleeping.  Im just a laid back and chill person. Im nice at FIFA so if anyone wants to play me let me know .  Netflix and Chipotle are life. Yeah, thats about it. My slideshows not gonna blow anyone away but the songs good so enjoy

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Greetings my fellow freshmen,

My name is Andre Massiah; or at least that’s what it says on my birth certificate. I am a Leo and I am 18. Those of you that already know me can see that I’m a very laid-back, simple, down to earth kind of guy. I have respect and a strong liking for all sports, however basketball is my absolute favorite. I shot my first basketball when I was 2, and ever since then it’s been a tremendous passion of mine. Throughout my life I’ve played in multiple basketball leagues, and on multiple teams. I played for my high school varsity team in both my junior and senior year. I was fortunate enough to bring home a championship, as well as a finals MVP award, in my church’s intramural league. I lead my team the whole season in both assists and points and became well respected within the community for my talents. My favorite basketball team is the Golden State warriors, and my favorite player is #30, Stephen Curry.

Another great passion of mine is music. I’ve been listening to music since I got my first laptop in the 7^th grade. I didn’t have an iTunes at the time, so I always found myself on YouTube listening to my favorite tracks over and over again. My parents finally got me an iPod a year or two after and in no time I had over 200 songs. My library now consists of over 1000 songs varying from many genres except for punk, hardcore, or metal rock. My favorite genre is hip-hop/R&B and my two favorite rappers are J. Cole and Tyga.

For the past two years of my life, I’ve been working a part time job as an usher at the Kupferburg Center of the Arts on the Queens College Campus. This job allowed me to generate a better understanding for many cultures. Most of the performances that take place in this theatre are in a languages other than English entirely, therefore I’m surrounded by a different culture each night. The auditorium seats over 2000 people, so some shows get very hectic, however for the most part it is a wonderful job.

Ever since the eighth grade, I’ve indulged myself in video games. I bought myself an Xbox 360 at the end of my eight grade year, and ever since then I’ve been extremely fond of my 360. I played a lot of first shooters such as Call of Duty, and Battlefield; as well as sports games such as madden, and 2k. Recently though, I’ve stopped playing these games and watch a lot of Netflix on my Xbox instead.

Lastly a very important aspect of my life, is college. For most of my senior year, the college process was stressful; from taking the SAT’s in October, to applying by December, to FASFA in January, then finalizations after March. However I was able to successfully overcome the adversity I faced, and be in class with all of you today.  My graduation as well as my acceptance into college meant a lot to my family as well as myself. This milestone in my life all though small, plays a very big factor in who I am, as well as where my values lie.

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Hellooo! 😀

First, let me just say it’s really hard to condense everything that makes me Anna into an eight-photo slideshow, but hey, I tried to target the important things. I still don’t fully know who I am, and I’m not afraid to admit it. Discovery is a process that lasts for the duration of your life, and you find that at times you feel like a completely different person than the one from five years ago, two months ago, or even a week ago. We’ve all cringed at our past-selves (if you say you haven’t then you are lying!!) But all the interests and beliefs we’ve ever had and the choices we’ve made are the composite of the people we are today, even if some of them are dormant. Soooo, I shared some of that with you guys today. The cartoon picture in the slideshow is actually based on true events. It’s the funniest thing ever, but my family and friends always complain about how hard it is to reach me since I’m always either busy doing nothing or busy doing something (ba-dum tsss).

On a more serious note, I see myself as a passionate and outspoken person, even though that doesn’t preclude fear or anxiety from my life. I will fight for human rights and justice, I will speak up for innocents, I will be the whistle-blower when I need to be. Hence, the photo of Lady Justice, the Roman Goddess of justice. I like discussions and debates (about anything, really. Seriously, it might not seem like it, but I love talking.) The slideshow music is actually the Star Trek theme! I chose it because it kind of builds and builds into this crescendo that is the journey of our lives. Literature is something that always heavily influenced me. The first books that did were the Harry Potter series. Moreover, Rosy the Riveter is a fictional but all-too-real icon for me. It’s the belief that I can do anything if my heart and hard work are in it despite what anyone says. I love art, particularly sketching (I still have trouble with hands, ugh), and I dressed up as a French artist for school once. I loooove animals–especially dogs–sometimes even more than people. But all these facts are a bit tedious. The bigger picture is that my ever-encompassing goal in life is simply to be kind. Even the minutest acts of kindness can make an overreaching difference. People need that sometimes, you wouldn’t believe how much. That, and to take risks.

I remember walking in Prospect Park once and stopping to watch a skateboarder take a giant leap as he readied himself to fly over a bench. In the end he fell and ripped his jeans, but a frail, elderly man next to me turned around and said “What’s life without a few risks, eh?”

So to that I say that I will most definitely try “To boldly go where no man has gone before.”