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There are many forces that have shaped me into who I am today. One major force was the death of my Sister. This force has effected me so many ways emotionally and in the long run has made me into a mentally tough person. On top of that force came another, and that was my Dad leaving my Mom and I behind. Him leaving has caused me to lose out on a lot of opportunities in my childhood with my Dad, but has made me become a very supportive person for my Mom and others in my life. My friends I have gained over the years has been another great force to shape me. My friends are always there for me and really have helped me through the rough times I have encountered. Along with my friends of course then there is my family and this group of people have not just been a force to shape me but a huge impact as well. My family and I have been through so much together and we truly function as a unit and are always there for one another and I don't know what I would do without them. My job at Bleacher Bums has been a force to shape me as well. Not only has it shaped me into a more responsible person but has introduced me to one of my new best friend for the last two years. Battling my tough schedule I always make time for the sport I love the most. Volleyball has shaped me into such a hard worker and really has made me set goals in my life that feel so great to accomplish everyday outside of this sport. With everything that I have gone through music has really helped me emotionally. Some songs really hit the heart and really can express how I feel some days. Out of all the forces, school has shaped me into a great person even though some days I can't stand it! The work that is given and the tests I take make me realize how much knowledge I have taken in and I am thankful for that because I am able to understand life so much more. A tough and sometimes painful thing I used to always do was running. Running has really put me into a great state of mind because of how free it makes you feel when you are on an open road with a clear mind. Lastly the biggest force that shaped me into the person I am today was living with a single parent for many years. My Mother is the strongest person I know and has endured so much. She has fallen so many times but is always quick to get back up. Her force and impact on me has truly made me into the caring, tough, and dedicated person I am today.

Zoe Rehman - Anthony, this was great to read. You have been through so much in your life being so young, yet you still stay happy and strong. You always seem to have a smile on your face. You have an amazing story of what you have been through and I have known you for many years, and I know that you are a great person. You are kind and caring and I can tell that the people who influence your life, you must also influence their lives as well!

I'm sure your mother is very proud of you. And I imagine losing a sibling was very challenging. Was this a long time ago? -Mrs. Sands

Jacob Robison- Not to piggyback off of Zoey (that's basically what I'm going to do), but I've know you for a while too, and I still remember the first time you told me about your sister way back in elementary school. If you don't mind me saying so, I think it __was__ those challenges that changed you into the great person you are today. On a lighter note, I put my mom as one of the forces that affected me too, but I think your mom shames my mom in terms of... well I don't know... momness?

Jess Davis: I couldn't possibly imagine what it would be like to lose a relative so close to me. I've only ever had to go to 4 funerals two of which were only friends of the family while the other two were for my great grandfathers that I didn't know too well. Anyway... like Jacob said KUDOS to your mom!

Lauren Poland: I really enjoyed reading this, not many people have been through what you've been through and I really admire you for keeping a lovely, and happy composure every day, and for staying strong. I know you want to tell people your story, and I encourage you to persue that. You are such a wonderful guy, Anthony. Thank you for sharing these things with us!

Independent Reading post #1-


 * This is supposed to have 3 parts for each post: Summary, Analysis and Application. Also, include the pages you read! Tons of typos. 19/25 **

So far in my book, I love yous are for white people, the main characters family has left his country due to the fact there was a bounty on his fathers head.. They wanted to leave because they wanted a country that gives them a more free and be able to have more opportunities. In vietnam at the time when Lac Su lived there it was a communist government. But once moving to the states they settled down in Los Angeles, California they have found out that the living conditions were not much better then the ones in Vietnam. The parts of living in this area of California were filled with crime, racial discrimination, and gang violence really touched base with our course question. In the fact of the human nature deal, the social status of vietnamese and blacks didn't go very well together. Many things played a big psychological role as well, which is related to the gang violence many through the death threats and such. My book also is very connected with the understanding human ideals. Throughout the story was based off the idea of the American Dream. They fought for the perfect lifestyle and wanted more then to live in a corrupted area. But so many things played a role in not allowing this to happen. In this half of the book it also show the ways that their Dad was finding a way to leave behind the communist government of Vietnam and get out of the community that had a price on his head. He found a way out for his family and this plays a big role in understanding human roles and behavior. I think this part of the book really shows what a lot of immigrants think about coming to america in order to start over.

Independent Reading post #2- ** Same problems. Even less information and details. 15/25 **

This part of I love yous are for white people really has a lot to do with bullying, money issues, and family troubles. This part of the book really can relate to my life in ways. I have been bullied many times in middle school, I have been stressed out because of money problems, and my family is split into two sides. This part has to deal with many psychological affects because of the great deal of stress that was put on his family. There social status was also viewed as they lived in the bad parts of Los Angeles which means they are poor and fighting to hang on. Also Lac Su was using other methods to get things he wanted like money by showing off his private areas to a local girl. It really shows you how hard they are fighting to live a happy and peaceful lifestyle while facing so much adversity. The ways of understanding human roles