Thirteen Reasons Why

I read the book, "Thirteen Reasons Why." The book is about a girl who commits suicide for thirteen reasons. Each of the thirteen reasons is a person. Before she commits suicide she records herself talking to each person, telling them how they lead to her death. Each tape goes in order, all thirteen of them have a tape with a number on. The first person on the tape gets all the tapes in a box. The person has to then send all the tapes to the next one, then so on, if not all the tapes get released. Although, one person isn't suppose to be on the tapes. His name is Clay and he receives the tapes. The story goes by his point of view. Read more to find out what number clay is and why he's on the tapes.

New year, new me?

I want to start reading more this year. My goal is to read over 15 books this year. I want to develop a stronger vocabulary by reading. I want to mature even more over the year as well. I can do this by having a high mindset about succeeding in life. Last year, I was slacking, not doing my homework and procrastinating. This year, I want to change that by reading on my free time and making more time to do things outside.

Best gift I've ever received

The best gift I've ever received was a MacBook. It was the best gift I've ever received because I can do many things with a MacBook. My mom bought me the MacBook for Christmas. I opened the present at my house. She bought me it because she knew I wanted to expand my knowledge. I can research new things and determine to learn new things I didn't know. I can also expand my vocabulary. Also, expand my knowledge in subjects I have trouble with, websites can explain deeply.  I can develop to be more wise.

Best Day Ever

My best day ever was in the summer, July 7, 2016. I went to a Drake concert with my best friend before I would leave to Ecuador. Our seats were really close to the stage. A few performers performed before Drake and Future did. Then, Drake performed songs from his new album as well as other songs. Then Future performed by himself and with Drake. Drake and Future were great performers. As a surprise Kanye West performed last. Nobody knew he was coming, everybody was screaming. I was crying because Kanye is one of my favorite artist.

Favorite Quote

"Be the change that you wish to see in the world" by Mahatma Gandhi.
This is my favorite quote because it's showing that we can't just wait and hope the world is going to change. We have to change ourselves if we want to see a change. It will all fall into a domino effect. If somebody changes, the next person will, then other people will want to change. Then slowly, our world will change because you did. 

What is one thing you did that was kind/thoughtful this break?

I let my aunt live with me for a while when she was going through her times with her partner. She left her house and needed somewhere to stay. So, I told her she could stay with me however long she wanted to. I helped her out other ways as well. I gave her advice and company she needed. I helped her out by being by her side when she needed it.

LGBT and the equality rights they should have

In 12 countries, the government would kill people for being LGBT. LGBT+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and etc. People who define themselves as LGBT consider themselves as being apart of the LGBT+ community. About 4% of the adult population are apart of being LGBT. Inequality to LGBT happens all around the world. The LGBT community deserves all the equality rights every other human being has.

Although, the LGBT community doesn't have all the equality they should have. Only 23 states have the law for non-discrimination at work. The LGBT community is fighting for this right for all states. What does discrimination at work mean though? It means that people who are LGBT are being fired or not being hired because of their sexual orientation.

The LGBT community is also fighting for gender neutral bathrooms. The reason they are fighting for gender neutral bathrooms is because LGBTQ+ kids and adults don't know which bathroom to go to. They don't want to go to either bathrooms because they feel like they'd be talked down on. That's why the LGBT community is fighting for gender neutral bathrooms. With gender neutral bathrooms they don't have to worry about being talked down on because everybody is doing their own business. Many students from all schools across the states have got in trouble for going to the bathroom they desire because of their sexual orientation. How is that giving equal rights? I think gender neutral bathrooms would be a good idea because they are giving LGBT safety and taking a huge weight off their shoulders

What can we do to stop inequality happening to the LGBT+ community? Everybody can start treating  the LGBT equally. They aren't any different from us at all, they're humans like everybody. We should tell them that they aren't alone. Instead of letting them be teased, be their friend and get to know them. Or, stand up when they are being bullied, defend them. Treat people how you want to be treat. So, don't make them feel any less than what they are.

I got my information from these websites;
http://time.com/lgbt-stats/
http://www.advocate.com/world/2016/5/27/12-countries-will-kill-you-being-lgbt#slide-0
http://polis.house.gov/issues/issue/?IssueID=5032
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/06/26/employee-non-discrimination_n_7671726.html
http://www.slate.com/blogs/outward/2013/12/26/gender_neutral_bathrooms_all_bathrooms_should_be_open_to_all_users.html
http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2016/04/north-carolina-bathroom-law-transgender-man-tells-his-experience