Let's Carpe this Diem

4/7/2020

Weekly Literary Quote
“At least I carpe'd that one diem.”
― John Green, Paper Towns
Journal Prompt
This week's theme is Carpe Diem, or "seize the day." People frequently complain about not having the time they need to do the things they want. Well, we have been gifted the opportunity of unexpected additional time. So, I would like you to do something this week that you have been wanting to do for a while and then report back to us what it was you did and what the experience was like. In other words, I am challenging you to make the most out of your time this week and do something meaningful.

New Requirements:
5 sentence minimum for primary response
2 peer responses of at least 1 FULL sentence
Responses due by 8 pm on Sunday

taelyn

4/7/2020 10:58:35 pm

Throughout this whole quarantine thing I have been actually pretty busy with work. I really don’t have as much time as i would’ve thought on my hands. There’s only a few things I have been meaning to do and on my last day off i spent all day doing an orientation course for the college i’m attending that i’ve been putting off for a while. That’s really the only thing i’ve been meaning to do. It’s not much but it put me one more step closer towards my future plans!

Brooke

4/8/2020 07:59:22 am

That's always nice when you can finally finish something important like that.

Sydnee

4/8/2020 11:59:55 am

During this time there are so any businesses shut down because of the virus so a lot of people are not working. Its way good that you're still working and getting everything in your hands.

Michael

4/8/2020 03:27:58 pm

Im so proud of you taelyn for making lots of tip money.

Tamryn

4/9/2020 12:00:48 pm

I’m very glad you are still thinking and working towards your future. Lots of people of dropped that topic because of the whole pandemic and it bothers me. I’m also glad you have been making so much tips at your new job!

Kelton

4/12/2020 10:37:50 am

That’s awesome good job

Destiny

4/13/2020 01:18:51 pm

Small steps are better than nothing. Its great to keep moving forward.

Brooke

4/8/2020 07:58:06 am

I have more time but I am still working during this time. I wish I didn't have to work so that I could work more on school work and spend more time doing something I enjoy. Their isn't anything that I have be meaning to do. I have always been able to find time to do what ever needed to be done.

Sydnee

4/8/2020 12:01:58 pm

That's good that you're keeping busy!

Michael

4/8/2020 03:28:47 pm

As Becky said "you have the rest of your life to work".

Owen

4/9/2020 03:17:43 pm

Yeah it’s rough but at least you make money.

Kelton

4/12/2020 10:38:32 am

That’s good your still working

Dylan

4/15/2020 12:01:20 pm

The extra time is nice and doing things that we enjoy is also awesome.

Sydnee

4/8/2020 11:58:16 am

I worked out the other day, I thought i was going to die because I don't normally work out but I figured its about time. I was really sore the next day but I kept working out every day since then and its kind of been getting easier.

Riley

4/9/2020 10:44:01 am

Working out takes a lot of commitment to stick with it.

Michael Bollen

4/8/2020 03:27:08 pm

Something i have been meaning to do but havent had time for was cleaning up my yard. One day me and my family got together and made the yard look great. It was really nice to finally get this done although it was a lot of work. It made my mother very happy. But there is still more to be done over the remainder of caronacation.

Riley

4/9/2020 10:43:30 am

Caronacation is pretty clever, that is nice of you to do for your mom.

Tamryn

4/9/2020 11:59:13 am

I also need to fix up my yard and I’m glad you did because you reminded me! Good job helping your mom! She’s an angel:)

taelyn

4/13/2020 01:43:11 am

i’m glad you guys all made mom happy, she deserves it!

RIley

4/9/2020 10:42:23 am

I cleaned the inside of my truck, it hadn't been that long since I last cleaned it but I can't stand when its dirty. Other than that I haven't really done anything special. Just the usual daily things. The amount of extra time hasn't made me more productive I just do more things I enjoy now. I feel that a lot of people don't have any extra time because they are still working.

Owen

4/9/2020 03:16:22 pm

I also had to clean out our cars.

Cody

4/10/2020 10:10:04 am

I also can’t stand when my car is dirty. I like everything to be clean as as neat as I can get it.

Dylan

4/15/2020 12:00:15 pm

I need to clean my car as well. I also agree about the extra time we have.

Tamryn

4/9/2020 11:58:31 am

During this break I am still working. Not as much as I’d like too so I do still have extra time on my hands. I have always wanted to pick up painting and try to get better since I’m absolutely horrible at it. I’ve been painting since last week and I’ve gotten a little better. I painted Patrick from spongebob and he looked like a demon potato chip! Not my best work but I’m still proud of it because it looks hilarious.

Cody

4/10/2020 10:10:49 am

I’m proud of you painting is definitely not the easiest for me. It’s a fun skill to have.

wylie

4/12/2020 06:36:31 pm

I am horrible at art but I bet you would be good at it. Paint me something good.

Destiny

4/13/2020 01:15:07 pm

Just keep on practicing and over time the painting will get better.

Loon

5/25/2020 06:29:53 pm

What have you been painting?

Owen

4/9/2020 03:14:08 pm

Durning my time in Quarantine I have done many things that I usually do during the regular school week but I just do it more often throughout the day. These activities I do always are fun to do but when we had school I didn’t get to do enough of them. This week I went out and shot ground squirrels on a ranch with my family. Corentine I have done many things that are usually do during the regular school week but I just do it more often throughout the day. These activities I do always are fun to do but when we had school I didn’t get to do enough of them. This week I went out and shot ground squirrels on a ranch with my family.We have not done this for awhile. We have also cleaned up our yard which was much needed.

Owen

4/9/2020 03:15:11 pm

Why did it double it!! Oh well

Cody

4/10/2020 10:09:23 am

During life in quarantine I would like to apply for more scholarships and for college classes. I have been putting it off because it’s a lot of typing and I’m scared to go to college. I also want to be more productive and start working out instead of sitting In the house all day when I am not working. I just want to make more of it and be outside as much as I can.

Troy

4/12/2020 07:18:06 pm

It is a good thing you have stayed busy and kept your mind occupied. Doing school and work is very important and you are doing good.

Cheyenne

4/14/2020 02:59:49 pm

That's some good ideas, and you've got this it's going to be scary just like alot of things but you've got it.

Kelton

4/12/2020 10:40:04 am

I have been working mainly the whole time during this break. It’s nice to be able to have money again and I’ve been meaning to fix up a new dirt bike I got and that requires money. That’s really the only thing I’ve been meaning to do. As you can’t have nice things without money.

wylie

4/12/2020 06:35:19 pm

I agree you need money to do that but I am glad you got yourself a bike I would love to see you ride it and maybe teach me a thing or two.

Trot

4/12/2020 07:17:27 pm

I agree being essential during this time and making money is nice. Have you been able to get out and recreate?

Cole

4/12/2020 07:19:30 pm

You all think your cool cause you have a Dirtbike.

Loon

5/25/2020 06:28:56 pm

I was glad to see the bike finished.

Wylie

4/12/2020 06:30:56 pm

During this quarantine I have been very busy working full time. I almost find myself more busy then when we had school. It is a relief to my bank account but is keeping me from doing some things I would like to do. Because it is spring, everything is a little bit more busy but I have found some time to get my horses rode and little things like that to keep me busy and going through this weird time of the world.

Cole

4/12/2020 07:18:41 pm

I am glad we both have work to keep us busy.

Troy

4/12/2020 07:16:43 pm

During this quarantine I have been occupied with work being essential. I have been able to make money and replenish my bank account. I am thankful to be working while some are not. I do not have lots of time on my hands. I have recreated a lot riding dirt bikes and horn hunting.

Cole

4/12/2020 07:18:20 pm

During coronacation I have been working full time I find myself very busy and having money. With working I do not have time to spend money so my bank account is roaring with money. I have plenty of time to recreate and keep my mind busy away from this joke of a virus. I am glad that I can keep busy so I am not bored out of my mind.

Mr. Pace

4/12/2020 09:37:03 pm

Haha - coronacation - I hadn't heard that before!

taelyn

4/13/2020 01:44:58 am

i’m glad that you’re finding things to keep yourself busy during this time!

Jacob

5/18/2020 05:02:11 pm

Making money is very nice to do. Also a good idea to keep your mind of this virus.

Kaleb

5/19/2020 04:52:52 pm

Working is nice to keep from being bored.

Destiny

4/13/2020 01:17:46 pm

During quarantine I have been working on projects like repainting my room and adding art on it. I have been trying out new things everyday to keep myself occupied as much as possible. I don't have anything else that I have been putting off so i just need to make something up for some entertainment.

Cheyenne

4/14/2020 02:57:52 pm

That sounds super fun, art is always fun to do and you could even try puzzles.

Cheyenne Ward

4/14/2020 02:56:42 pm

During this quarentine I have been wanting to go somewhere there's not a lot of people and hang out. I got to go out to a ranch and camp. I had a ton of fun cooking food on a fire and help watching a couple of kids. We pet horses and held kittens. I got to sleep under the stars and it was beautiful.

Dylan

4/15/2020 11:59:16 am

During the quarantine all I want to do is stay healthy and fit. I also want to go hiking more. I have been fishing a lot and hiking. I also have been trying new cooking recipes. My favorite thing so far is learning new ways to exercise at home.

Jacob

5/18/2020 05:01:26 pm

That is a really good idea to stay healthy and fit. It is also good to learn new cooking recipes.

Jacob

5/18/2020 05:00:36 pm

During this break i have had a lot of spare time. During this spare time I have been able to work a lot. This enables me to make some money along with learning another trade. It was very nice to get out and do something, but still coming back to school work.

Kaleb

5/19/2020 04:51:27 pm

During this time away from school I have been working more. It is that time of year when there is a ton of fence that needs fixed. My dad has been asking me to get it done and now has been the perfect time. Spring time is the time where ranching is very busy with other things too. I have been very busy.

Abi

5/27/2020 11:21:13 pm

I think it's great that your able to get things done because of this pandemic. It's good something is coming out of this horrible time.

Loon

5/25/2020 06:24:54 pm

When this first started I thought I would have a ton of time on my hands. But this wasn't the case I've found my weeks filled with work. I've found that getting out of the schedule of school has made this sense of extra time kind of a curse to me with my school work. All this extra time feels like its the summer to me and it times to get working but we still are technically in school.

Abi

5/27/2020 11:19:44 pm

I agree that this does feel a lot like summer and it can be a little weird when you suddenly remember you have homework.

Abi

5/27/2020 11:18:49 pm

With the extra time that we have I was able to draw and hike more frequently. Not only have I been able to do those I have been able to train my service dog more. By being able to do that I believe that he will be fully trained by the middle of summer.

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