anto's blogs

  First Photo: My Last Christmas Party in Kindergarten In my first photo, I was 4 years old, and it was taken during my last Christmas party in kindergarten. These parties were always held in early December and were some of my favorite childhood memories. The celebrations were so much fun because I got to enjoy them with my whole family. I don’t remember who took the photo. I never found out, but it captured a moment full of joy and excitement. That year was special because my Christmas wish was to have a little sister. Amazingly, my wish came true the next year when my younger sister Sofía was born. I remember feeling so happy and grateful. That was also my final year in kindergarten, a chapter filled with laughter, friends, and the warmth of childhood innocence. Second Photo: Life Today with My Sisters Fast forward to today, Sofía is now 15 years old, and I have two more younger sisters: Rafaella, who is 8, and Renata, who is 5. The time has flown by, and life has changed so much...

 One song I’m listening to a lot lately is "Stuck with U" by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber. This song is a pop ballad, and I think it’s a beautiful mix of their voices. I first heard it during the pandemic, which was the perfect time for a song like this because it’s all about being with someone special even when life gets challenging. I love this song because it makes me feel understood; it reflects how important it is to find comfort in being close to the people we care about. Besides that, "Stuck with U" reminds me of a time when everything slowed down, and it’s nice to have that memory.

 This semester has been both challenging and rewarding. My favorite class is "Computer Tools." I enjoy it because I feel I have the most control over experimenting with different techniques. The professor takes the time to explain everything step by step, which makes learning much easier. I’ve gained a lot from this class, and I feel more confident when working with design software. On the other hand, the class I’m not enjoying as much is "Processes and Prototypes." It takes up a lot of my time, whether I’m working on the assignments or just thinking about how to solve the problems for the projects. The materials I need for this class are also expensive, which adds stress. To manage my time, I try to complete tasks as soon as possible. This semester has been really busy, and I don’t want to let things pile up. In my free time, I mostly sleep, as I’m often exhausted from all the work. The highlight of this semester is that it's been the hardest one yet. My grades...

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When I look back at my time in high school, one teacher I remember with a lot of affection is Mr. Juan Francisco. He was my homeroom teacher in first year of high school and also taught us project design. For me, he was the best teacher I ever had. It wasn’t just because of how well he taught, but because he genuinely cared about every one of us. What made Mr. Juan Francisco special was his dedication. He was always there to help, support, and motivate us to improve, not only as students but as people. I learned so much from him, both in class and in life. He explained things clearly, but what stood out the most was his ability to understand and connect with us. In class, we called him "profe pollo" because he reminded us of the chicken character from Toy Story . It was a funny nickname that brought joy to the classroom and made our time with him even more memorable. I really hope I get to see him again someday. He’s the kind of teacher who makes a lasting impact, and I feel ...