Getting Fit (FC)

Myself and a small group of the senior girls have started to work out after school with Mr. G and Ms. P. I have always wanted to work out but I never knew how or what exercises I should do. I also never had the right motivation, so this is the perfect opportunity for me to get in shape. For years my doctor has been telling me that i need to exercise more and over the past two years I have gained weight, so I am definitely going to take advantage of this opportunity and finally take my doctors advice. I don't really care too much about losing a lot of weight especially since I am not too far away from having a healthy BMI; I am actually hoping to gain some strength out of these exercises. Hopefully I not only gain strength but also some flexibility, maybe it would even be good for my back.

The Taming of the Shrew (CRR)

In English class we are reading Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. I actually enjoy and understand the book. My favorite character so far is Katharina. Katharina is the daughter of Baptista and the older sister of Bianca. Baptista is trying to find a husband for Katharina because if she doesn't get married then Bianca can't get married. A lot of the men don't want to marry Katharina because of how slick her mouth is and how independent she is.

Katharina is very outspoken and independent, which is why she is my favorite character. Unlike many of the other women at the time, Katharina actually has an opinion and actually knows what she wants. She does not want anyone to tell her what to. She doesn't take any nonsense from anyone and I admire her for that. It is too bad that there weren't more women like Katharina at the time maybe not as rude as her, but definitely as confident and outspoken.