Inauguration

    In my opinion, I think that the inauguration is a little blown out of proportion.  I do think that it is very important and a huge deal that he is our first black president but its being shown in wrong ways.  This is an important historical moment and I find it very interesting how it has taken so long for the first black president.  I know that many people are against having a black president so it is scary to think about what people want to do.  I hope nothing serious happens to him or his family.  Also, I am excited to see how this will all work out.  We are in a serious crisis right now, will he pull us out of it?  Hopefully he will be a better president than everyone thinks.  Overall, I think that it is very important and exciting but certain things are being blown out of proportion.

Why are Grammar and Mechanics Important?

They are important because the way we use it today will reflect the way we use it in the future.  Everyone should follow the same thing because that is correct and professional.  We need to have standards because otherwise things will get really messy.  If things get messy, writing could so easily be read wrong and overall just not understood.  I believe that good writing includes good grammar/mechanics so they are very important.  If you don't want your writing to be confusing or unprofessional, you need to use good grammar/mechanics.  

New Year's Resolution

One of my resolutions is to do better in school.  I know I am capable of doing much better I just have to put my mind to it.  Since SAT's are coming up I am really going to try.  I am shortening my work hours so I won't be as stressed and I will have more time to study etc.  Also, I am going to get into habits, for example- using flash cards every time I study.  I am going to set goals at the beginning of each marking period of that grade I want to earn.  I believe I can do this if I put my mind do it.