Literacy Narratives :)

So, I read "Blue Oblivion" by Jill Adams and I really enjoyed the story. She talked about how she had a bad experience with water at a young age and that she had always been afraid of it. In order to overcome her fear, she decided to take scuba-diving lessons. Throughout the story, you could tell that she was very vulnerable and uncomfortable with being in the water. Her vulnerability shows that she's only human and she's not invincible. Even though she never did learn to scuba-dive, you could also sense her determination. Even though she was terrified of going so far underwater, she really did want to learn and help overcome her fear. I give her a lot of credit for that because I would never have the guts to overcome one of my fears. But, I was definitely able to relate to the writer's story.

I have a deathly fear of snakes. I honestly don't know how it started, but I remember from a young age always being afraid of snakes. In person, on TV, in pictures, you name it. I am so afraid of them. If someone gave me the opportunity to be around a snake and try to overcome my fear, IT WOULD NOT HAPPEN. That would be way out of my comfort zone and I would be absolutely terrified. For a lack of better words, I wouldn't have the balls to overcome my fear like the writer tried to. The difference between us is that she actually wanted to and came very close to it. Me, on the other hand, would never be within five miles of a snake. But I feel I can relate to the writer when it comes to having a fear and being undeniably terrified.

Now, I just want to take a minute to mention what kind of ideas are brewing in my head for my own literacy narrative. I'm thinking I may go with when my younger brother passed away seven years ago. Losing him taught me that life is short and precious, so you have to go after the things you want in life. And take advantage of everything that life has to offer, whether it be your family, a boyfriend, a girlfriend, a job offer, or the opportunity to go to college. If you don't grasp the things that are important to you now, you never know when those things might be gone. So, that's the idea stirring in my head right now and I really do hope it's a good one. Let me know if you think so! Until next time, see ya later! :)

Here are some things about me. :)

Well for starters, I'm new to this whole "blogging" thing, so bear with me please! My name is Ashley Lewis and I'm a freshman at USC Upstate. I graduated from Dorman High School this past May. I'm originally from Long Island, New York, but I've lived in Pauline, South Carolina for most of my life. This town that I live in is like Mayberry; everyone knows everyone and gossip spreads like wildfire, usually starting at the corner store across the street from my house. I really don't like it out here in the country and being so far from everything, but it's pretty much all I know.

 

Why am I here at Upstate instead of going to a college FAR AWAY from here? That's a good question and here's why: Upstate is such a good college. It has always been my first and only choice to come to this school. I knew back when I first started high school that I really didn't want to go away to school. I wanted to go to a good college that was close to home, that way I could commute back and forth. And Upstate is the perfect college for all of those things. It's about a 20-25 minute drive from my house, which is not terrible.

 

The path that led me here? Well, I guess it all started in high school. I worked my butt off in every class and I got all A's in my four years at Dorman. So when it came to getting into Upstate, I knew my grades wouldn't be a problem. But, I was a little slack when it came to college planning/SATs/ACTs, that sort of thing. I didn't start doing all of that until sometime during my senior year. I didn't apply for scholarships, which I'm kicking myself for, but all of the guidance counselors at my high school were NO help what so ever, when it came to college planning. My mom and I managed to figure it all out on our own, which was a miracle! Obviously, everything worked out since I'm here at Upstate now.

 

I honestly have to say that I haven't discovered my passion in life yet. I'm an 18 year old college freshman with an Undeclared major. I have many interests, but I haven't exactly figured out what my passion is. I'm hoping that by the time my freshman year is over, I have an idea of what I want to do with the rest of my life. So I will keep you posted when it comes to that.

 

Lastly, the outcomes that I desire? By the end of my four years at Upstate, I hope to have a degree that way I can find a good job. But on a short-term scale, I just want to make good grades in my classes. I know that it's going to be difficult, but I am determined to do what I have to to get a good grade. With that being said, I'm super excited to be starting English 101 and I can't wait to see what's to come in the future. So I guess until next time, fellow bloggers, bye! :)