CAS Reflection Journal

Reflection #30

Activity/Project Self-Evaluation Form

1. I participated in the Mira Loma Track Team, and along with my teammates I competed at various local track meets. (I exercised at the local gym, interacting with people who had a goal similar to mine- to live a healthier lifestyle.)
2. I hoped to improve my health and rid myself of my somewhat sedentary lifestyle and also meet people from school I normally wouldn’t meet. (I hoped to learn how to take better care of my body and establish a regulated exercise regimen to better my health.)
3.  I was very successful in achieving my goals, but it was very hard at first because I was so out of shape. (I was very successful in achieving my goals, but it was hard at first because I could not help being self-conscious at the gym.)
4. I have learned that it takes a lot more than passion to be successful in an activity and time management is also a very necessary skill for success. (I have learned to look beyond what others may think of myself and just focus on myself. I have developed drive and focus.)
5. My team helped me through the project by encouraging me and cheering me on, regardless of how I was doing. (The people at the gym really inspired me to train longer, harder, and faster. They inspired me to work harder.)
6. Running on track has inspired me to live a healthier lifestyle, something I want to inspire my friends and family to do as well. (I want to spread the knowledge I’ve gained about living healthy to others around me, so others may live healthier as well.)
7. I would manage my time in a more efficient manner so I could dedicate myself to the team more and be able to go to more practices. (I would aim to broaden the different types of exercise I’ve tried and put myself out there more as an individual.)
8. I now know how important time management is to be successful in my endeavors and I have learned valuable teamwork skills. (I am now motivated to work harder in all other aspects of my life, because I feel so much better about myself too.) 

Reflection #29

Activity/Project Self-Evaluation Form

1. I made and sold jewelry which would then be sold, and the profits donated to Kiva.org to support entrepreneurs in developing countries. (I baked a variety of things, from cookies to brownies to be served to the needy at the local Soup Kitchen).
2. I hoped to expand my creative horizons through creating pieces of jewelry and expand global awareness via working with Kiva.org. (I had hoped to expand my creative horizons through improving my baking skills and serve my community in a way that I had never done.)
3. I was successful in achieving my goals, though it was initially difficult to understand the techniques used, but that was easily overcome with practice. (I was successful in my goals, but I faced the difficulty of finding time to bake. With some scheduling, and a few breaks quickly solved that issue.)
4. I have learned how to make friendship bracelets, knit scarves, and stick with an activity from beginning to end. (I discovered that though I may not be comfortable baking, I quickly adapted and learned to love it. I am open to trying more new things.)
5. The entrepreneurs from developing countries who we were supporting, inspired me to work harder. (My friends helped me a lot in the learning process, because they are more experienced bakers and inspired me to try new things.)
6. We sold jewelry pieces for profit, which would then be donated to Kiva.org to support entrepreneurs from developing countries. (The baked goods were donated to the local soup kitchen to help feed the hungry.)
7. I would try to encourage more people to join L’Espoir because it is a fairly small club. (I would try and distribute my time in a more efficient manner so I would have more opportunities to bake.)
8. I have learned that sticking with something from start to end and finishing the task is a valuable life skill. (I have learned to always be open to trying new things and to not fear failure or embarrassment.) 

Reflection #28

Activity/Project Self-Evaluation Form

1. I volunteered at various local events through various local organizations and helped out my community where help was needed.
2. I hoped to broaden my horizons as an individual and serve my community in whatever way necessary. I also hoped to meet new people. 
3. I was very successful in achieving my goals; it was definitely a learning experience though, as I am not a very patient person, something that I had to learn. 
4. I have learned how to be more patient and understanding of others and how amazingly optimistic the world is at times.
5. The people who I met helped me a lot with my learning throughout this activity because they reminded me of the life lessons I had forgotten. 
6. I volunteered at the local Soup Kitchen serving food to the less fortunate and also wherever my service was needed. 
7. I’d like to take a bigger role in my volunteer work and encourage others to join me in my volunteer work. 
8. I have learned to never judge a book by it’s cover and also that patience is a virtue, life lessons which will serve me well.