My So-Called Life - PowerPoint Presentation

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My So-Called Life

Natalie RodriguezSlide2

Bio Poem

Natalie

Nice, funny, weird, shy at times

Mariana, Sarah, Laura, Rosario

Abel & Laura Rodriguez

Who feels great after a long nap and who feels terrible after crying, I hate crying.

I like elephants, funny people, and I like the idea that I'm still living.

I fear getting one of my parents mad, getting stuck in the middle of a ride upside down, and seeing somebody that’s important to me die.

Who would like to see a beautiful sunset at the beach, who would like to see all the wonderful wonders of the world, and who would like to see lanterns rise to the starry beautiful night.

I live in Phoenix

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Personal Inventory

School Subjects:

I like Science

I do not like Social Studies

I am good at Math

I am not good at P.E.

I am good at Language Arts, but I do not like it.

I am not good at P.E., but I like it.

Activities:

I like swimming

I do not like soccer

I am good at bad-mitten

I am not good at volleyball

I am not good at Basketball, but I like it.

I prefer being involved in individual activities.

Relationships with Friends and Adults:

I am generally well liked

I have a group of friends

I prefer having one or two friends.

I am a follower.

I prefer people who like the same things I like.

I prefer people who like different things, too.

I have the support of significant adults in my life.

I also have the support of a group of peers.

Food Preferences:

I do not like to eat fish and bananas.

I do not eat a balanced diet.

Relaxing:

I relax by reading,

I like relaxing alone, most of the time. But when I m in the mood I like to relax with others.Slide4

Top Three

Three words that describe how others view me:

Honest

Trusting

Caring

Three things for which I am often complimented:

How silky my hair is

Smile

Shoes

Your three worst qualities:

Quiet

Shy

Eating habits

Your

three best qualities:

Outgoing

Funny

Nice

Three qualities you look for in a friends:

Honest

Hilarious

Can be able to have an ongoing conversation.

Three inventions I cannot live without:

Computer

Refrigerator

Cell phoneSlide5

A Case That Suits Me

My suitcase: a pink suitcase with light pink polka dots. I want to make sure all the contains stay in the suitcase, will not be ruined and will stay in place.

Items Inside the Suitcase:

Book-to fill my curiosity and to increase my vocabulary.

Camera- to take multiple pictures of a great vacation, trip, anything exciting that can keep me satisfied. Yet to remember all those wonderful times..

Duct Tape-someone who holds things together, but sometimes tears.Slide6

Three Doors

An opportunity- this door is a hardwood brown sort of color with a very nice golden knob. Behind this door an opportunity to go to an university with great culinary arts class and a great marine biology class as well.

A challenge- this door is open all you can see inside is pitch black. Behind that door lies a challenge to skydive. This will see if I have courage to do anything I want with no fear.

A reward- this door is golden and not locked. Behind this door is 1,000,000,000 dollars and a 2013 Escalate from Cadillac. Slide7

Rules to Live By

As I continue my life, I am going to live by three rules. These three rules will be my focus for making me a better person.

One of the rules that would help me become a great person would be to not lie because of

course

lying is bad and you should always be honest no matter what.

Another rule that would help me as well would be

to treat others like you want to be treated. This a very important rule because nobody wants to be treated bad on the contrary you want to be treated in a good way, and to be treated nicely you have to do treat them nicely as well.

The last rule would

be very respectful no matter what. Being respectful is a very good trait that every human living I this world should have, we might not use that trait constantly. But I will because it would be a rule to live by.

Those three rules that I chose would hopefully make me a great person. Slide8

The Meaning of Life

Life

Energy, Happiness

Growing, Learning, Communicating

Growing up, Growing old

Dying, Passing,

Hearse, Coffin

DeathSlide9

“Here’s Looking at You, Kid”

I like to wear the color Navy blue

I would like to own an elephant

My lucky number is 21

A smell that makes me pause is cookies

A taste that makes me melt is chocolate

A hobby that occupies my time is coloring

I don’t like watching sports

A sport I enjoy playing is bad mitten

A city I would like to visit

A country I would like to explore would be Australia

My favorite meal is spaghetti

A delicious dessert I often order is anything with ice cream

A book I would strongly recommend is the series of The Lightning Thief

An author who has affected me is JK Rowling

I don’t read magazines

I like to listen any type of music when I'm alone

The singer I currently listen to the most is Ed Sheeran

The movie I watch over and over is

An actor whose performance I admire is Channing Tatum

An actress whose performance I admire is Emma Stone

A TV show I watch regularly is Adventure Time

An artist I highly respect is

I wouldn’t change anything about my life

If I would change anything about myself it would be my focus

I would like to retire at age 60

I usually have different dream ever night

The emotion I tend to hide the most is sadness

The emotion I seem to experience the most is happiness

I would jump up and down and shout with joy if someone told me I would win 1 billion dollars

My best birthday was when I was 7

A routine I remember when I was younger was riding my bicycle every morning

My greatest fear is death

In social circumstances, I tend to be sarcastic yet fun

My friends tend to be hilarious

I become irritated when people ask me

If I had more time alone, I would read

If I could visit any time period I would choose the 80’s

If I could I would spend time with

If I could be famous I would like to be famous for having the cure for cancer

If I could be a plant I would be a tree.

The best word to describe my life right now is pressure

My biggest obstacle right now is

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An Early Memory

Backyard

Running around with a water hose

Having the time of my life

Spraying my sisters and my dog with water

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If You’re Looking For Me

If you’re looking for Natalie Rodriguez, I might be home watching How I met Your Mother or reading the Immortal series.

I’ll probably be wearing my sweats and no shoes, just socks.

Or I may be on my computer, reblogging pictures on tumblr.

But…

If your serving pasta or cake even maybe some ice cream,

Be sure to call my name!Slide12

Psyche

My name spelled backwards is

eilatan

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Something that has been on my mind lately:

Grades

End of the year projects

Homework

What people think of me

Something that has been on my mind a long time:

Summer

Last day of school

World-basically what's going to happen, what's going to be going on

A period of time I felt protected: Everywhere I go with my parents when I’m not with them I fell unprotected.

A period of time I felt overprotected: when I went to my 1

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sleepover when I was 8 and my parents kept calling and calling my friends parents if I was alright

A period of time I felt unprotected: 1

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time riding a bicycle and a rollercoaster

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time I discovered power: turning off and on the light.A book that has affected me the most was A Child Called ‘It’The author that has affected me the most was J. K. RowlingThe piece of music that has affected me the most was Ed Sheeran’s musicThe movie that has affected me the most was The Pursuit of Happiness.The event that has affected me the most was when my mom had surgery and then later after the surgery was gone for about 3-4 months.Slide13

Postcard From The Edge

Disney World is my favorite place in the world. It is where I spent my summer 2 years ago. It’s where you have like the best childhood adventures, where you see all your favorite Disney characters with some fun rides. I spent that time with my family & I truly love that place.

Map of Disney WorldSlide14

I Am

I am funny and outgoing

I wonder how long I would live

I hear birds chirping along the way

I see the sun brightening up my face

I want to ride my horse

I am

I pretend to be in Mexico

I feel the sand going across my face

I touch my horses mane

I worry that this is just a dream

I cry when I realize it

I am

I understand that I cant be there with my horses

I say that he is still living here

I dream that he is still here with me

I try to forget, but I just cant

I hope to have him here with me one day

I am Slide15

When I Grow Up

The following is a list of my fantasies about what I thought I wanted to be when I grew up. The lists starts with my earliest wishes, ass impractical and whimsical as they may be, and continues up to including my current dreams.

Veterinarian

Dancer

Pediatrician

Business Owner

Scientist

Chef

Marine Biologist Slide16

Seeing Myself Through ????’s Eyes

Sabrina Woo

Sabrina is dressed in a regular t-shirt with always some type of funny character with a comment with. She is also wearing some boot cut jeans with a rip by her knees, with some sneakers to top it off.

Sabrina is laughing at some idiotic joke from a friend, and unable to catch a breathe from laughing so hard.

Once may name is mentioned, she turns around to look at me and listens to whoever is mentioning my name.

Sabrina thinks I’m funny and pretty weird, she thinks of me as a very nice person.Slide17

What It All Boils Down To…

I'm very adventurous, but I like to be cautious

I'm athletic but I like to be lazy

I'm intelligent but gullible

I'm a risk taker but I don’t gamble

I'm honest but ill keep a secret.

I'm independent but I like to work with others

I'm spectators but I'm in on the action

I’m a planner but I love surprises

I'm funny but I like to be quiet

I have to do my work but I like to procrastinate

I'm an extroverted but I like to keep to myself

I like to go out but I love to read

I’m unique but sometimes I want to be like others

I like to be on the computer/phone but I need to sleep

“What it all boils down to my friends

Is that everything is just fine, fine, fine”

Even though I haven't got it all figured out just yet.Slide18

Seasons

I am Summer, confident in my education, completing things with a smile on my face.

I am Autumn, ready to begin a new chapter in my life, new school, new everything.

I am Winter, worried of my beginnings, hoping everything will be fine although there are so many problems.

I am Spring, with a complete smile on my face, so bright everything is perfect.

I am all the seasons; Summer, Autumn, Winter, and Spring. But most of all I am either summer or autumn.Slide19

Breaking the Routine

A typical routine of mine consists of waking up, snoozing, getting up, getting ready(brushing hair, teeth, changing clothing, etc.), eating breakfast, heading to school, working, get home, procrastinate, do homework, procrastinate again, take a shower, go to bed.

A few changes I’d make: stop procrastinating, go to bed earlier, and wake up earlier.

A few habits of mine: biting my nails, touching my hair consistently, messing up my bedroom.

A few changes I’d make: stop making messes in bedroom, hair gets greasy once touching it, stop! And somehow find a way to stop biting your nails. Slide20

Mirror Image

Age: 14

Sex: Female

Height: 5’4

Weight: almost 100

Body Build:

Hair color: Dark brown

Hair texture: Straight

Hair style: To the side-w/ or w/o bobby pin

Face shape: round

Eye color: brown

Eye shape: round/oval

Eyebrows: dark brown

Nose: long

Ears: petite

Hand shape: regular

Arms: regular

Torso: regular

Mouth: small

Neck: small

Fingernails: short

Legs: regular

Foot size: 7

Foot Shape: regular Distinguishing marks: 3 scars on my right thigh & a birthmark on both arms.Slide21

I’m So Vain

The pimple

Unannounced yet crystal-clear

Carves and defines

Immediately

My faceSlide22

Emotionally Speaking

Jealousy

Jealousy is like the fiery sun that torments the Sahara

It sounds like the angry wind

And tastes like asparagus juice with a tablespoon of salt

It looks like a pyramid, steps and steps that aren't able to stop just keeps on coming with more comments.Slide23

Hey, Mr. Postman

Marla

Best friend

Curly hair, and an unique chin

Super funny always has something to talk about always cares about others, especially when something’s not right. She tries and tries to help out

Positive

Classroom

I thought she was very quiet and so not the type of friend I would have

Fell off the swing in the playground and made a project together for the egg drop

Fun and nothing can compare the relationship we have together

Marla is very important tome because she was there when I needed her and I wouldn't have had experienced those crazy adventures, I just think she was the best-est friend I have ever had.

Always inspired me with her crazy ideas

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A Blessing in Disguise

Who

What

Where

When

Why

Problem

The obstacles I had to overcome were

The frustrations of the problem were

The process I went through to overcome those obstacles and frustrations were

This was a ‘blessing in disguise’ becauseSlide25

The Hungry Mind

Who? Natalie

What? I'm thinking about how I plan to “feed” my hunger

Why? I'm completing an in-depth study of myself

Where? Deer Valley Middle School

When? 2013

How? Investigating my past to help me discover who I really am

To feel empowered I breathe the freshness of a new book

To feel productive I think about all I have accomplished

To feel inspired I put my body in exercise

To feel enterprising I imagine myself graduating

To feel creative I remember projects I remember

To feel innovative I picture ideas that I can createSlide26

ABC Anecdote

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D

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G

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I

J

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The One Thing That Really “Gets My Goat” Is????

One thing that really gets my goat is procrastination!

It also comes in form of:

Laziness

Distraction

Wait

Delay

Postpone

Carelessness

However, the one thing that really gets my goat is procrastination. Slide28

Thou Shall Not Wine

I have a power-point due in science, and I have to present someday this week

The teacher announced a unit test in social studies

I have to memorize 10 words in language arts

16 problems in Algebra 1-2 were assigned for homework tonight

This day is endless

I am so tired, and I want to sleep

I have to get on the bus afterschool

I need to get home early to do my homework

Delayed students, making the bus to stop, I have no time!

2

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bus stop and its taking forever to get here

Now walking home with the sun glazing on my skin

This day is endless

I am so tired, and I want to sleep

I have to do my bed once I get home

After I have to do all my chores

Can’t you see I have homework tonight?

Then I have to take a shower This day is endlessI am so tired, and I want to sleep I have to rush now, it’s getting late There’s another phone call but I’m feeling fainI’m overwhelmed and overworkedI need to relax and I want to sleep. This day is endless I am so tired and I want to sleepSlide29

Handwriting Analysis

Natalie Rodriguez

Optimistic

1

Bright colors

Not all the time

Concrete

Pretty observant

Both

Visual

Team player

SomeSlide30

Family Affair

Dad: 45, Mom:40, Mariana:18, Sarah: 12, Laura:10, Rosario:3

Grandma, other Grandma & Grandpa, Auntx8, Unclex10, Jonathan, Jennifer, Adriana, Luis, Sebastian, Emiliano, Roger, Arnold, Andrew, Cecilia, Sofia, Marissa, Hector, Ariana, Janet, Ashley, Jasmine, Monica, Magda, Adrian, Carmel, Edith, Jorge, Manuel, Jorge, Ana Karen, Jessica, Christina, Juan, Aldo, Daniel... And many more but I cant remember at this time.

My dad’s side of the family are very uncommunicative like secretive, we don’t get along much. Oh, but I love my moms side of the family we all have a lot of fun when we have reunions together, its just like a big party.Slide31

Never Predictable, But Always Capable

The one thing that I would like to change about the world is: budget crisis

The one thing that I want the most right now is: money

At the moment, I am most grateful for: my family and friends

The strongest opinion that I hold is: honesty

The most difficult problem that I have had to solve is: to choose my friend over a project

The single word that bests describes me is: nice

The person most able to make me laugh is: Sabrina, Cole, and Roger(cousin)

The valuable thing that I own is: My grandmas bracelet

The subject that I would like to learn more about is: marine biology

The worst punishment that I have ever had to endure is: staying in when it was my best friend’s birthday party

The manner which I tend to waste the biggest chunk of time each day or week is: watching TV

The thing I am most naïve about is: trusting people

The biggest accomplishment of my life thus far is: is getting really good grades

The most difficult choice that I have been forced to make thus far was: to study or go to the mall

The experience that has made me wisest involved: school

The most common problem among friends my age is: Drama

The most valuable quality I look for in friend is: Someone who I can never stop talking with

The best toy I have ever owned is/was: Littlest Pet Shops

My strongest emotion is: happiness

The one thing that I am proudest of in life is: living

The one thing that I would most like to have happen to me tomorrow is: to have no pimples or weird thing on my face

One thing that I have lost that I would most like to retrieve is: my dog

I have the most difficult time telling the truth when: I did something bad and I’m not proud of it at allThe single most important thing that I have learned is: to never give upThe thing that I am the most underappreciated for is:The one thing in life that I care the most is: my life and educationI tend to become judgmental when: someone talks about me, especially when it’s something embarrassingThe thing I look forward to most about growing old is: having my own house and familyThe thing that I dread about the most about growing old is: being old, wrinkles, white hair, no teeth, and gross skin.The thing that I fear the most is: deathThe thing that I am most interested in right now is: marine biology and bakingI think the most difficult thing about being a teenager today is: seeing that life is getting difficult

The news that I fear hearing the most is: that I am going to die

The one habit that I would most like to give up is: biting my nails

The most over used word in my vocabulary is: seriously

I rely on my parents most when: I’m not sure about something

The way in which I am most unique is: I am weird, normal is boring

The silliest thing I own is: silly putty

My most treasured possession is: my grandmas bracelet

The weakest excuse have ever used was: “she did it!”, and “I didn’t know?!”

The hardest test that I have ever taken was: a social studies test

The most important duty that I perform on a regular basis is: doing my homework.

The hardest question that I have ever had to answer was: Do you like me? Slide32

What A Character!

If I Were A/An-I’d Be An…

Tree: Red Bud

Gem: Diamond

Animal: Elephant

Bird: Peacock

Place: Beach

Insect: Bee

Car: Escalade

Musical Instrument: Piano

Type of Material: Leather

Shoe: Uggs

Color: Navy Blue

Food: Ice Cream

Geometric Shape: Parallelogram

Genre of Music: Any

Genre of Literature: Mystery

Genre of Art: Contemporary

Type of Weather: Rainy

Store: H&M

Planet: Mars

Fish: Beta

Pet: Shiba Inu

Fragrance: AnyFairy Tale: Little MermaidTime of Day: NightToy: AnyInanimate Object: WallCharacter from Literature: AnnabethFamous Living Person: BeyonceFamous Deceased Person: MLKMember of the Opposite Sex: PresidentOccupation: StudentCartoon Character: BMO or LSPDance: AnyIce Cream Flavor: Vanilla BeanAppliance: FridgeType of Furniture: CouchWord: HappySlide33

The Conversation PieceSlide34

DictionographySlide35

The Things I Don’t UnderstandSlide36

Letters

A is for...Adventurous

B is for...Blessed

C is for...Caring 

D is for...Delightful

E is for...Extroverted

F is for...Funny

G is for...Gullible

H is for...Happy

I is for...Ingenious

J is for...Joyful

K is for...Kind

L is for...Lovable

M is for...Motivated 

N is for...Noble

O is for...Open-minded

P is for...Polite

Q is for...Quiet

R is for...Responsible

S is for...Smiley

T is for...Talented

U is for...Uplifting 

V is for...Victorious

W is for...WholeX is for...X-itingY is for...YoungZ is for...ZealousSlide37

The Most Important Thing About???

The most important thing about Natalie is her personality.

She is spontaneous, unique, independent, funny, honest, and just amazing.

However, the most important thing about Natalie is that she is her attitude. Slide38

The 10 Most Stressful Events in My Life

Many things create stress in life. This make life more difficult and my optimism starts to fade. Dealing with the issues head on which allow me to on more positive less stress.

Procrastinating 

Finals

Bad Grades

End of the Year Projects

Promotion

High School

Family Issues

Grandparents Health

Homework

Future

Allowing myself to focus on these stressful situations and finding a solution which will help me stay positive .Slide39

The 5 People I will Meet In Heaven Are…

God, helped me with everything especially when I need him to talk, to understand those little things in life.

Mom, helped me understand that you need to think and worry about yourself first, then others.

Dad, helped me understand the great things in life, especially God. He also helped me understand to enjoy the little things in life.

Grandpa, I really didn't know him as much to have him help me understand anything, I was young when he died...

Mariana, helped me see that change isn't  so bad, it can actually make you a better person if it's the good type of change. Slide40

Talk, Talk, Talk

When  I was a little kid, my parents said:"Dont get off the sidewalk!"

"Dont be mean!"

"Dont worry about anything"

Now that I'm in middle school my parents say:

"Dont get lower than a C or possibly a B"

"Dont do drugs" (Which I dont)

"Dont talk as much and pay attention"

But when I'm a parent, I'll tell my kids:

"Dont do drugs!"

"Dont be rude, treat otheres like you want to be treated"

"Dont lie to me"Slide41

And The Winner Is…

I just won $25, 000, and they must be spent within a 24 hour period! I would buy:

Pants

Dresses

Shirts

Shoes

Disney World Tickets

Escalate

iMac's for each of my sistersSlide42

TodaySlide43

Chain Reaction/ One Thing Leads To AnotherSlide44

Someday…Slide45

Self EsteemSlide46

Autobiographical Teaching Quiz