Unconventional Heroes

I look up to you in more ways than one,

Your strength and wisdom inspire me to become

A better person each and every day,

By following your footsteps along the way.

You motivate me to work hard and dream big,

Your determination and positivity, I aim to mimic.

The obstacles you've overcome show me I can too,

With your guidance and support to see me through.

You lead by example and show me the right path,

Your courage through trials has helped avoid my wrath.

Your humility and grace, I hope to reflect,

As I further discover all that I can perfect.

I'm thankful I can call you my role model,

Your influence in my life has made me noble.

One day I hope I can pay it forward too,

And become a role model for someone like you.

The Artistic Journey: Painting as a Hobby

In the realm of artistic self-expression, painting emerges as a profound and enduring art form. The combination of a brush in hand and a blank canvas awaiting transformation presents limitless possibilities. As a leisure pursuit, painting not only serves as a creative outlet but also facilitates self-discovery and personal development. In my perspective, painting is an attainable endeavor for individuals of all skill levels, whether they be professionals or beginners. Throughout my artistic journey, painting has provided an avenue for exploring my imagination, conveying my emotions, and seeking solace in the realm of colors. Thus, I eagerly embark on an enchanting exploration of painting as a leisure activity.

 

Painting enables me to embrace and celebrate my innate creativity, infusing my existence.  Whether I am painting a landscape or a lifelike portrait, the blank canvas serves as a portal to boundless prospects. Engaging in painting as a hobby ignites my passion for experiment, facilitating the exploration of various techniques, and artistic boundaries. Painting is my hobby and it provides me with a unique opportunity to explore and express feelings that are often hidden deep inside of me. Textures, colors, and shapes become instruments for expressing feelings that cannot be expressed in words. Consequently, engaging in painting as a leisure pursuit is not solely concerned with the creation of aesthetically pleasing works of art; rather, it represents an ongoing journey of knowledge acquisition, personal growth, and artistic refinement.

 

In summary, painting as a leisure activity occupies a profound and cherished place in my heart. It cultivates a creative outlet and facilitates the representation of self-expression. Through the medium of painting, I have unlocked the door of my creativity, found solace in the act of creation, explored the intricate tapestry of emotions, and embarked upon the journey of lifelong learning and personal development. Therefore, let painting be the means by which people are introduced to the  colorful world of art, regardless of whether they are experienced artists or beginners working with a blank canvas.

 

Reflecting on the Presentation

 

Today I did a presentation on Dueza festival. Overall, I think it went pretty well. I spent a lot of time preparing and making sure I understood the topic. This helped me feel more confident when speaking in front of the class. I made a strong first impression by discussing the previous slide that another friend had presented. I remained composed throughout the entire presentation by getting off to a good start. But I believe there were times when I could have performed much better. As I was talking about the significance of celebrating the festival, I became a little quieter toward the middle because I couldn't come up with the correct sentence. Therefore, in the future I will pay more attention to my vocabulary.

Our group produced a simple yet useful visual aid. We had clear slides with festival-related pictures on them. This supported the verbal explanations we were giving. Next time I am going to consider including a quick video clip to add an extra dimension. I'm happy that we were able to answer all of the questions from our tutor and classmates at the end. This showed we really knew the information about this particular festival. Though one question threw us off for a moment, we collected our thoughts and provided a satisfactory response.

 

Overall, I accomplished my goal of informing my peers about this important topic. With a little improvement, I think my next presentation could be even better. The more I practice public speaking, the more comfortable I will become. I'm proud of the effort I put into this presentation and am excited to apply what I learned to future projects.