For the last day, I would like for each of you to write a reflection on your Slice of Life Story Challenge experience. Begin with your initial thoughts on the project (this year), explain any changes in your perspective throughout, and then end it with how you felt by the end of the project. Anyone doing the blog project, make sure to polish your writing to the best possible grammar before posting it on the blog.
Comments are welcome, but I ask, for this last day, that you comment a minimum of three replies to different people.
It has been wonderful to read all of your slices this year with their ups and downs and everything in between, and I hope that more of you than not have reaped the benefits of daily writing.
Happy Slicing!
Wow! First comment! What to say? I can’t believe this is my las slice of life post! It seems so so so sad! I’ve loved reading all of your slices (especially Sister Jackson’s) and even sharing a little bit about my life with you guys. I am not the most comfortable with sharing my writing with others including people in my family so it was kind of hard the first two weeks or so, but now as the month has gone on I’ve gotten a little more comfortable showing you all my slices. I’m definitely not the best writer but I feel like Slice of Life has helped me to at least gather my thoughts and come up with ideas quicker. Thank you sister Jackson for setting this up for all of us, it has helped me so much! I can’t wait ‘til next March!
ReplyDelete4th Period DE
I know its so sad. :(....
DeleteI can't wait till next March too. it's so far away.
DeleteI also thought it was easier to come up with ideas as time went on. I really liked how we could take a small part of our day to write about. This was much easier than trying to remember everything I had done in a day.
DeleteI'm glad to know the challenge has done its job for you. It makes me happy.
DeleteSpencer Evans (TX)
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you! It is kinda sad that we are ending the project. Well written and good job!
oops sorry! that was supposed to be a response to nicole's post.
DeleteSpencer Evans (TX)
ReplyDeleteI feel like I'm saying goodbye to a good friend. I wish we could do slice of life the whole year. It has been so fun to post about my life. It feels like an online journal. I have enjoyed reading other student's posts, along with commenting on them. I am looking forward to slice of life next year. Signing off.
You can do it during the year every tuesday thats what Sister Jackson said.
DeleteSister Jackson will be doing one in the summer too. It was fun reading what others had written.
DeleteI totally agree. It's so much fun and I'm going to miss it kind of.
DeleteEmma (TX) (4th Period) (Older Sister)
DeleteI'm looking forward to it, too, Spencer! I liked reading your slices, and seeing you typing your stuff into the blog motivated or reminded me to do it as well on several days. Thanks for the taste of your pie of life!
Isabelle P. (DE) 4th Period
DeleteIt has been so fun to write on this blog. Yes, it's kind of been like an online journal. I feel privileged to be able to read others thoughts and impressions that they have shared on this blog. I hope we can do this blog, again, next year! :)
I like what you brought up about it being akin to an online journal and that you have enjoyed the challenge.
DeleteThis is how I feel Spencer, like I'm saying goodbye to a friend.
DeleteI agree! I'll miss doing slices
DeleteAriel Bilyeu
I'm 2nd yes!!! Last slice "wow" it went by so fast. When I first started slicing it was easy because I had a lot of things to write about. But by the end (now) it was harder.We are so blessed in so many ways! Thank you Sister Jackson. - HAnnah Goody 1st period DE
ReplyDeletethis is my first time but I totally agree that it was harder at the end.
DeleteYeah. It got harder as you get along. Your ideas have already been used up.
DeleteI agree. It got tougher as we continued on. Glad you trudged through! :)
DeleteIt went by so fast! I agree that it did get tougher.
DeleteYou brought out why writing challenges help us. It gets increasingly more difficult to write excellently, so our brains have to push past the regular stuff and find more ideas! It's like a marathon for writers.
DeleteI'm really glad that I got to particeipate in Slice of Life. This was so much fun for me and made me open up to my suroundings and have to say a lot of stuff instead of "I agree" "Thats awsome." I love this operation and I'm glad that Sister. Jackson made it. (personal message to Sister Jackson: I love how you did this for your stuents and I love you very much, other people might not like you but I do and thats for sure.) I' glad I got to particeapate in Slice of LIfe.
ReplyDeleteEmma E (4th Period)
DeleteI'm really glad that you did participate, and I totally second your message to Sister Jackson! Your description of this as an operation made me smile. Thanks.
Isabelle P. (DE) 4th Period
DeleteI agree, it was enjoyable to have the opportunity to open up and share my own thoughts on others posts. I am grateful Sister Jackson made the blog for us, as well! (Thank you, Sister Jackson!)
You are so sweet, Miss Audrey. I am thankful you've had a positive experience your first try.
DeleteOh man the last slice..... what to say? Ah ok well I've been sick for a couple days and today like I said in English I FEEL SO ALIVE! I've been playing soccer in the snow during my breaks and that is like the best feeling EVER!!!! There's tons of reasons why I love soccer and that's one of them I can play in the dark, light, snow, rain, sunshine, and dark days and I would keep going on saying millions of reasons why I love soccer but I have to write on what I think about this project. Well my first thought about this is that its cool I like how you can get to know people better by reading what they write and lots of things people write are really interesting. I've really liked this project its changed my view on a lot of people and just to be clear I'm not saying that I don't like people. This was kind of hard for me to do with sports like track and soccer everyday since before this started but I did my best and that's what matters right? Well this is Malone signing out for the very last time. (This year)�� SEE YA!
ReplyDeleteSpencer Evans (TX)
DeleteI love soccer too! I wish I could get onto a team, but here in Texas, you have to go to a school to participate in thei sports. I've always used a quote to keep me going."If you are doing your best, it is enough"-Anonymous.
It sounds like you really like sports. I also enjoyed getting to know people through their posts.
DeleteSoccer sounds really cool! It's awesome that you get to do something you love :)
DeleteI'm glad the challenge has helped you connect more with everyone!
DeleteWhen Sister Jackson announced that we were doing the Slice of Life challenge again this year, I was honestly…frustrated. These first few months of have been so crazy. I have been more busy than I have been in a long time. Nearly every hour of my day is booked with something important. When I found out that there would be an option to do only 15 slices, instead of all 31, I was SO grateful. I would love to have sliced every day, but on my current “good, better, best” scale, it just didn’t take priority. On the days that I did take the time to slice, I was grateful and it gave me a few minutes to slow down and appreciate the beauty of everyday life. By the end of this project, I was grateful that I participated in at least some of it. There were some days that my heart took control and wrote some things that my head needed to hear. I am grateful for this month of slicing because now I have a collection of lots of slices of my thoughts. Now I have a “cake” of March 2016.
ReplyDeleteThat is really cute! I didn't think of it that way. Thanks! I feel for the life being crazy.
DeleteEmma E (4th Period)
DeleteLife is crazy. I think it's awesome that you took the time to slow down and take in this chance. I love what you said about your heart telling your head what it needed to hear. And I like the way you called your finished results a cake of March! You write very well, Paige. Thank you for sharing!
Yes! It is so hard to make time for things now a days! So many things to do and so little time to do them. Slice of Life has helped me too. :)
DeletePaige! That slice was so awesome! I really liked your word choice. You expressed your feelings very well and I can definitely relate to you want all of those subjects. Great slice!
DeleteWonderful honesty. I am pleased that the accommodations that I wrote into the assignment helped you have a good experience.
DeleteI would just like to say this was such a wonderful opportunity to write little snippets about ourselves. When we started writing slices on the first day I had no idea what to write. But after the days progressed and as I began to read other people's slices. I was really feeling inspired by a lot of them. It motivated me to start writing about my passions and the things I am thankful in my life.I am so happy for these amazing slices, it was really nice to commune with teens all around the world reading about their stories. Thank you so much Sister Jackson for making all of this possible!
ReplyDeleteI agree! This is a really cool way to get to know other people :)
DeleteEmma (4th Period)
DeleteYour reflection on SOLSC is very relatable, Aliya! I totally agree with you. You did a good job of capturing your experience in a few well-chosen words and sentences. Thank you for your sharing your skill.
Thank you for being receptive to my guidance and trying. I'm pleased to know you found a sense of community here. That is my overarching goal for the project.
Delete4th Period (DE)
ReplyDeleteWhen I first started Slice Of Life, I'll be honest, I didn't like it at all. Yet somehow I've managed to write a post for everyday. I made it through surgery, my brother coming for spring break and he and I driving to Utah. Then I actually started to look forward to it, which my brother said that he thought it was great, but his smile looked about as genuine as a four dollar bill. I've always been a terrible journal writer and only write down momentous occasions, but with Slice of Life, I found something to write about everyday, which was almost weird for me. Overall, I've enjoyed doing this project and I'm grateful for the learning opportunity it has provided. Reading other peoples Slices was fun and helped me to get to know them better, even if we've never met face to face. I was just one of the things we get to experience during the awkward moment between the pre-existence and our resurrection. I have a quote that says: "It's not the ink and the paper that matter, but the hand that holds the pen. Or in this case: "It's not the screen or the keyboard the matters, but the fingers that hit the keys."
Thanks, Sister Jackson!
I really like that quote you used. Wait, does a four dollar bill actually exist?
DeleteEmma E (4th Period)
DeleteI love you, Holli. 'As genuine as a four dollar bill' is one of the greatest similes I've seen in a long time. I'm impressed by your perseverance in writing every day. Your progress from dislike to determination to excitement and gratitude is awesome, as well as your paraphrased quote. :)
Holliauna, your slice was terrific! I defiantly understand where you're coming from. Last year at the start of this project I was also frustrated. But I grew to, at times look forward to it. It influences me in a way to be humble and grateful for the little things and obviously the big things in life.
DeleteI love reading reflections like this one! Students who actually try it out even though they hate the idea of it usually turn the corner and love it--even if it's only in a certain way of loving it. I'm glad it turned out well for you!
DeleteI'm glad that you grew to love it as it went on. It is so fun to have something to look forward to, even though it's homework! :)
DeleteWhen Sister Jackson said we were doing slice of life I was kind of mad. I remember doing it last year and hating it! I started slice of life late 'cause I didn't want to do it at all! After about four or five posts I was hooked! I couldn't wait to do it every day! The moment I got home from school I got on the computer and started typing up my thought for the day. It helped me in my personal life to be able to say what was on my mind. Thank you for slice of life! Make sure students in the future have to do it even though they think it's torture, they'll thank you later for it!
ReplyDeleteJaedyn Lloyd (DE) 4th Period
I'm so glad you liked it! I've liked it the whole time but that's just 'cause I'm a bit of a English nerd. ;P And yes, Slice of Life is such a good way to help people learn to say what they think. I loved reading this!
DeleteJaedyn, your last note fuels my fire. I will forever have students do slice of life, and I will tell any complainers that it's because of you. I'm saving this. Thank you for giving it a real chance and letting it help you grow.
DeleteThat is so amazing! I am glad more students are beginning to love slice of life as much as I do! :)
DeleteNat Rudd 1st Period
ReplyDeleteIt’s the last day of Slice of Life!!! It’s over. I’m done. I have mixed feeling about slice of life. On the one hand, I hate it. I remember doing it last year and disliking it. On the other hand, it is kind of fun. It’s great to see parts of other people’s lives. All the same, I’m glad that it is over. Goodbye. Nice knowin ya.
I think this is my favorite slice from the whole month.
DeleteEmma E(4th Period)
DeleteThe sincere honesty of this post made it really funny. Thank you for the laugh, Nat, and for the chance to get to know you a little better.
I'm glad its over to! Finally! But we are rolling into poetry month, so I'm going to miss it.
DeleteTell us how you really feel (just kidding!). I am glad you feel empowered to say it like it is for you. Maybe the third time will be the charm next year. I will hold onto hope.
DeleteThe slice of life... Life of Slice... When Sister Jackson referred to the Slice of Life, I thought of a My Little Pony episode my nieces liked to watch often. When I heard what it was, I was really excited. It reminded me about an assignment I did in eighth grade in our Writer's notebook. But this is so much better. When I heard we get to post them on an official blog (That made you feel cool) and get feedback and give it to fellow students?? My hands were itching to grab the closest pen and paper nearby and get down to it! My mind has been involuntary creating slices throughout the month. I got excited at the thought of checking my computer, something I rarely do. Oh, I will miss it. Carrying around my purple notebook everywhere. Reading your slices, laughing, pondering, commenting. Logging on to see the huge slab of chocolate cake every time I come.
ReplyDeleteSo... Au Revoir, Slice of Life...
Hello Poetry Month!!
Emma E (4th Period)
DeleteThis was a wonderful, expressive slice, Julie! I like the excitement of your descriptive sentences, pulling my eyes onward to the finish, then back to the beginning to read it over again. Your enthusiasm is amazing. Thank you for your sunny attitude!
This was so well put! It captured my feelings pretty well. :) Yours were some of my favorite slices to read!
DeleteWhat a wonderful and expressive slice, Julie. I'm happy to know you enjoyed it.
DeleteWhen I first started a long 4 days ago I was extremely confused. I had no idea what this was for or how to even comment. After the long hour of trying to figure it out I got it, and inreally liked it. I thought it was a really easy and fun way to journal a little about ourselves everyday. I felt the spirit reading some peoples slices and encouraged me to better my writing and share my testimony in a way that I do not normally do.
ReplyDeleteTonight is prom!!! I just picked up my coursage flower thing and I'm so excited!!! It's going to be really different compared to most public school proms but I'm beyond ready for this. Thank you too all the extremely nice humans of Liahona for making me feel so comfortable and welcomed. Rip slice of life
Yes I agree that I have felt the spirit when reading some of these people's posts, and I've loved this little journal/blog! Also, Prom was so awesome tonight!!!
DeleteYaaassss Ellie! This slice I can relate to full heartedly. Especially the part about how public school and Liahona are so different. Liahona welcomed me 3 short years ago and now they are my second family. I hope you become even more comfortable with us wacky weirdos. Also, you're so gorgeous!
DeleteYay! Even though your slices were short lived, it was a good run. I am so glad you liked it! Yus! We have converted another to our lock! JOIN US!
DeleteYour bravery in jumping in at the end is inspiring. I'm glad you like the concept and tried it out. Welcome to Warrior English!
DeleteWhen I first started the slice of life I felt that it was just one more homework assignment. I have a difficult time coming up with ideas so I was very nervous to start. As I began writing it got easier and it was really fun to read comments that others had posted. The slice of life was also fun to go back and read what I had written. There were many posts from other people that helped me figure out what to write. Sister Jackson’s posts were all amazing and gave me some ideas as well. Now that the slice of life is over I feel relieved yet grateful that I had the chance to strengthen a weakness. Thank you Sister Jackson!
ReplyDeleteI agree! Sister Jackson writes amazing posts! Thanks!!
DeleteThis is a wonderful way to learn about ourselves and grow through the wonderful strength of our Liahona family! :)
DeleteIsabelle P. (DE) 4th Period
DeleteIt is always fun to go back and reread what you have written! That's really awesome that you were able to strengthen your writing skills. I too, have found this blog to have helped my skills improve. Thanks for sharing!
To tell you the truth, Brennan, I am glad it's over too. Thirty-one days is enough in a row to write. I love it, but it's alright to be glad it's over too. It makes me happy to know that my example slices helped you on days when it was hard to come up with ideas.
DeleteI began this project with a very strong determination to not forget a single day. There were days that I felt there was absolutely nothing interesting that could be said about my life, yet I have been blessed to always have some kind of brainstorm. My writing skills have grown in this challenge, because I have learned how to make something out of nothing. Now at the end, I feel that I have really accomplished something.
ReplyDelete-Ainsley McFarland, Period 4, DE
Emma E (4th Period)
DeleteI feel the same, Ainsley! And your blessed brainstorms were very good brainstorms. Reading your slices over the month was enjoyable. I didn't comment on many, but I admire the spirit and voice of your slices. I honor you for your accomplishment, your courage in doing this, and your excellent ability to write. Keep up the good fight!
The Slice of Life Story Challenge should be exactly how you described: "learn[ing] how to make something out of [seemingly] nothing." It helps us realize how not nothing our lives are if we stop to appreciate all the details. Thank you for sharing your experience with all of us and especially me.
DeleteI have had the same experience! Some days it was hard for me to find something each day that I felt would benefit others. By determining what I should write about, it helped me to slow down and really focus on the quality of my writing. Thank you for always being an example of constant diligence in your writing! :)
DeleteDE 4th period
ReplyDeleteThis is my first year doing this and I loved it the whole time. At first I had fears of forgetting to post or not having any ideas to write about, but now it's the end and I still have so many ideas I want to write about. This project has made me feel more include in the class, I'm shy even through a computer. I'm sad that it's over now.
I really like what you said. It's also my first year and I really liked it.
DeleteI loved it the whole time too! This is such an amazing challenge and I can't wait to do it again!
DeleteThis project was the same way for me. Made me feel like I was more involved in this class.
DeleteI am so thankful to know you feel more a part of our classroom community now. Slice of Life really is transformative each year--if we really do the challenge. I'm glad you enjoyed it.
DeletePeriod 4
ReplyDeleteI'm not going to lie, this was a little challenging for me. I hardly knew what to write about and it was kind of hard talking about my life. But I really enjoyed this. I like to read what others have wrote and hear about what's going on in their life. Slice of life is a really good idea and I really like the concept of this. It was also a little hard for me because I forget things a lot so I forgot to do it everyday. But nonetheless, I really liked doing Slice of Life. I'll miss it.
Emma E (4th Period)
DeleteI think that this was a little hard for all of us, Lauren, and making it through made us all at least a little fond of it. (I can empathize with the forgetfulness, as well!) Thanks for sharing this last reflective slice. I liked reading your honest thoughts about it.
I totally agree Lauren! I'm going to miss this too! Speaking of forgetting, I almost forgot to post mine and it's the last day! XD
DeleteIt was challenging for me, too. But I loved sharing my daily thoughts with everyone!
DeleteI am proud of you for sticking with it despite the difficulty. I hope you have learned that you can do difficult things and even learn to enjoy them a little (maybe only in hindsight but still!). Thank you for sharing such honesty.
DeleteWhen we started the slice of life I thought I was going to die. But I survived! This year I liked doing the slice of life. I like reading all the slices people have posted and I hope we can do this again. :)
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DeleteI love Slice of Life too! It's been such a great experience and I agree, I like reading other people's posts too!
DeleteWe are survivors, we made it! Until next year.
DeleteZach, I am proud of you. You are amazing! And Sage, Slice Survivors should be a thing. If I can remember, I will make it a thing.
DeleteEmma E (4th Period)
ReplyDeleteWhen Sister Jackson announced the SOLSC, I swallowed, knowing this couldn’t be too bad. I would find creative things to slice about, right? I would post my rambling thoughts on schedule, right? The raffle sounded kind of fun, but I’m the person whose name slip repels the raffle ticket drawer’s hand. So I didn’t let myself get emotionally attached to any of the prizes, though I planned on slicing all 31 days.
Well, I only sliced 21 days. I won’t be getting that mug, or those plane tickets. But I also challenged myself to write with polish, intelligence, and beauty. Instead of physical prizes, I received a love of recording pieces of my life. Contrary to instruction, some of my slices were Texas-sized slices, but each word was measured, and each sentence was weighed. I genuinely enjoyed the time that I spent crafting every single one.
This challenge gave me confidence as well. Lately, I’ve doubted my writing ability and quality. The kind comments and praise over the month were reassuring, telling my nervous, negative and critical side to back up. Reading the slices of others firmed my resolve to write. Scrolling through my personal document of slices brings a smile to my heart. And the opportunity to get to know y’all a little better was a joyful experience. Thank you very, very, very much.
MaKenna Moses
DeleteDE, 4th Period
I am so glad that you were able to grow from this! Honestly, Emma, you are such a good writer!! Reading this, I was wondering how you could think otherwise!! The thing that makes you so good is that you truly do think about every element of what you say. You are an artist in your craft! We are all our own worst critics, so I am grateful that you had this opportunity to re-open your eyes. Keep working on your skills. You are already so talented, and I can't wait to see where you go from here! I love you!
Emma! You're slices always have such and intellectual quality that lingers in the air. You're so right that this has changed the way we think and interact. Love you, girl.
DeleteOh my goodness Emma! I will miss reading your amazingly intelligent slices! Even if you don't get a physical prize, reading your slices was a huge prize for me. :)
DeleteTexas-sized slices and all, I am grateful that you worked hard to challenge yourself at this. We can work on slicing them down to size next year. I'm thankful to know how much you gained from the experience. You are amazing!
DeleteWhen I found out I was very excited that we were doing Slice of Life again! I really love being able to write down the things I am thinking about and share it with others. I'm sad that this challenge is over now, but I'm excited that poetry month is coming up! Thank you so much Sister Jackson for this awesome experience!!!
ReplyDeleteYes! My fellow SOL lover! We shall have fun during poetry month, huh? :)
DeleteYour enthusiasm is contagious, and I love it! I appreciate you and your fervor for all things English; I can tell you want to learn as much as you can from me, and it makes me happy to be your teacher.
DeleteElise, I can tell that you love it because of how good you are at writing! ;)
DeleteWhen I first started Slice of Life, I thought it was just another way our teacher was trying to get people to write. I wasn't to thrilled when I started is. But as I went through it, and everyday I had to think about my life. I've never been big on sharing my life with strangers(no offense). Now I know that I can share my thoughts and people will support me no matter what. I love slicing everyday, but I will be glad that it is off my plate for now.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reflection! I like how you shared your inner thoughts about it maybe being a time filler. I promise that I try to never only fill time. What I do is try to find activities and projects that can help you grow and still enjoy yourself while learning. It sounds like, even though it was a challenge, you grew to realize the learning that had been occurring since Day One.
DeleteIsn't it interesting how things that we are hesitant to do end up changing our attitude? It's happened to me several times where I regret going to something, but end up learning some nice truth that affects me in the future!
DeleteIsabelle P. (DE) 4th Period
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed doing SOLSC this year. I was excited when Sister Jackson announced we would be doing, "Slice of Life" again! Last year, I didn't fully engage myself into posting on the blog, so I made a goal. to post everyday this year and get inspiration from others. I enjoyed reading everyone's posts and their kind comments on mine. It was incredible to be able to connect to so many other people that I've never met before. I love that here, at Liahona,we have such an opportunity. I've learned so much, this year, on how to improve my writing and grammar. Thank you Sister Jackson and all those who participated in this challenge. It's been a wonderful journey, you all are amazing people. Thank you for blessing my life, by your inspiring and uplifting words! And now, on to a new adventure. . .
MaKenna Moses
DeleteDE, 4th Period
Well said! I am glad that you chose to do things differently this time to improve your experience this time! You really took as much as you could out of this experience, and I admire that! I hope you can apply this to other endeavors in your life.
It is a pleasure to know students are learning and growing from the things I plan to help guide you. My heart is full knowing that you took the challenge, wanting to improve, and that you succeeded. Wonderful job! I am proud of you.
DeleteCaleb A, DE, P4
ReplyDeleteYou know, people have said that the announcement of this assignment/activity left them with the emotion of either being frustrated, excited, questionable, or having hopes for enjoyment. When I heard of it, I was all these emotions, some more elevated than others, and yet was none of them at the same time. But what really helped me to feel this motivation towards slicing every day is that nothing comes our way by accident. That which we think is accident could rightfully be so, but can also be manipulated to being something with a purpose. I took this assignment as a means to be strengthened, to be what I regularly am not. Many times have I tried writing in my journal, and every time I have tried to do so consistently has failed. But now, as I look upon each of my posts, I see an entry of my life, or a slice if you will, concerning my life at a time when I was a 17 year-old attending Liahona. These slices describe what I feel, and do so in the best way possible, for each delivery needed to be perfect and powerful.
Caleb, thank you for sharing your challenge with keeping a journal. This challenge will always be a memory to prove to yourself that you can do it. I'm glad you recognize your slices as doing your best because you really honed your skills. Excellent work!
DeleteI felt the same way. This has really helped me and made me better. Thank you for your slice!
DeleteThanks Trevor and Sister Jackson. Such great comments to end this, our Slices of Life.
DeleteI have a deep appreciation for education. This was the first thing I thought of when the time came to write this prompt. Knowledge is very important, and I try to soak it up like a sponge.
ReplyDeleteI am currently learning two languages: espeñol and 日本人 . I am also learning two different programming windows; Web Design and App Development. This is on top of my daily liana work. And I love every second of it. Is anyone else passionate about learning? I hope so.
That's super awesome!
DeleteYour being passionate about learning makes me want to be more passionate about learning as well! I don't know you yet but jut from what I've read you are amazing!
DeleteI am glad to know you love learning! I love it too.
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ReplyDeleteAt the beginning of this month, I saw an amazing opportunity ahead, a challenge, ant I accepted it. Each day I searched for a sliver of my day to share, a fraction of my thoughts, a piece of my observations, a speck of my creativity, a slice of my life. Each day I shared a bit of my experiences with others, and each day I found new light in the amazing slices of my friends and fellow students. Each day I chose one of the millions of wonderful ideas in my head to expound upon, and I only touched the surface! A meager 31 slices, 31 topics covered, out of the whole universe! I need to write more, but now this slicing comes to an end, at least until next year. There is still so much to write! So many dreams and thoughts and things! I think I will continue to capture little smidgens of my life, if only for myself, to keep my mind busy and my skills sharp. So long ‘til next year,
KyAnne Davis
Period 4
MaKenna Moses
DeleteDE, 4th Period
What a great attitude! I am so glad you were able to to get so much out of this assignment! You write so well, and I think you perspective is one that others benefit from seeing! I think that this was a fantastic final slice!
Wow KyAnne I love the way you described everything! I agree, I want to write more too!
DeleteThis is the seventh time I've tried to comment on this slice because KyAnne is poking me with the pencil right now up in my loft. Anyway, KyAnne good job slicing, I'll end it there.
DeleteThanks guys. :) (sorry for pocking you with a pencil Caleigh.)
DeleteWell writ and practically poetic. I, through the month, have been blown away by your beautiful writing and the way you use words. Amazing send off and I can't wait to read more next year!
DeleteAnthony M.
DeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the challenge. I wish I had as much confidence as you did at the begginging. I'm glad that when you sherched for an idea upon which to write you were met with a tidal wave of inspiration, not a drought which I often found. Hopefully I can enter with as much gusto as you next year.
Wonderful writing! You've done so well, and I am thankful for your positivity and eagerness to improve and share your slices.
DeleteMaKenna Moses
ReplyDeleteDE, 4th Period
I was not excited about this project. That is just because I am not really into writing. Although, I did a lot better with it this year in comparison to last year. I was more on top of it, so it was far less stressful. I did not let myself be negative because that would just make it less enjoyable. In the end it was fine. My problem is that I tend to not enjoy my writing, so it is hard for me to like what I put out. What I did like is that I have improved on my ability to write consistently and on many different topics. To be honest, my favorite part was just getting to read what everyone else wrote. There are so many talented writers here! However, what I loved most was that it did not matter if we considered ourselves or not. Everyone was just writing as themselves. It was their life and their thoughts. I enjoyed getting to see all the different perspectives on life. Especially since this is my last year, I enjoyed, in a sense, getting to know all of you.
I like what you said here, this is what I thought too! That even if you feel like you don't have the most confidence in your writing,that people will still be ok with it and they won't judge you. Reading others' slices was so fun, seeing how people see the world and peeking into everyone's daily lives through their slices.
DeleteReading the other slices is by far the best part! You are not alone in that feeling. I am glad you could see improvement, but I also hope that you realize how much talent there is in you, and you can develop it. Just keep up that positive attitude, and you will go far.
DeleteThis was a really good experience. It gave me a chance to look back at what was happening in my life. Slice of life helped me evaluate my life and to openly share my thoughts and ideas, in a safe environment. It was also a good experience reading about other peoples life and interests!
ReplyDeleteI agree! I love what you said. Its so true sometimes we get so caught up in life we don't pay attention to the little things that happen in our life that make us better. We sometimes don't realize the people that are willing to sympathize and listen to what we have to say.
DeleteAnthony M.
DeleteI like how you evaluated this challenge. We tend to file a day in our brains as one unit, one segment. This blog challenged us to break open that box and see the thousands of small beautiful and precious things which make every day unique, so unique thae you could never put two days into the same catigory because you could never even compare the two
I'm so glad to know you enjoyed it. Slice of Life is one of the most challenging yet rewarding writing exercises I have ever done. I'm excited for next year already!
DeleteYou know it wasn't nearly as bad for me now as it was last year. But I still didn't like it. I still didn't enjoy doing it everyday, but when I had the option to do this instead of a project I was like "heck yeah" and I did this instead. That probably made the biggest difference to be honest. Much better motivation than whatever you gave last year (I don't really remember last year anyhow).
ReplyDeleteIt is funny if you have a different perspective on the good things, things seem to go better. At least you made it this far!
DeleteAnthony M.
DeleteI agree with you. Last year I hated doing the challenge, I felt like everyone else had an easy time and for some odd reason I just drew the short straw and just wouldnt come up with stuff cleaver enough or smart enough to post. This year was different, I really wanted to participate but, other forces outside of my control were stopping me which made me frustrated with the challenge. I guess its never going to be easy but, the harder you work the better the reward.
I felt the same way at the start. Now I don't feel like that hardly at all.
DeleteThe difference from this year and last is that you had the power of choice. Since I was brand new, I hadn't thought of alternate ideas for how students could slice every school day and do something different with it. I'm glad you had a more positive experience this round.
Deleteall your comments were really funny so thank you !!!
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ReplyDeleteEveryone's slices are so specific and well written. So, I'll try to live up to them... It's always nice to be recognized and be able to voice your opinion. Through the blog where able to share what's going on in our lives. For 31 day slicers, and even regular sizes, it creates a habit of discipline. For an entire month we share our thoughts with our friends, peers, and teachers. Everyone benefits someway or another, during this time. We all begin to feed off of each other's comments and insight. We gain more knowledge through other people's slices. Overall the experience created self-discipline, a tad of annoyance, and a gain of insight. Thanks Sister Jackson!
I like how you brought up the team work and sense of working together and helping each other. I found this very true on this blog. I loved all your slices Caleigh! So excited to read them again next year. :)
DeleteThank you for capturing our community's focus and strength in this reflection. Working together doesn't seem possible with people living all over the place, and everyone has to write their own stuff, but that's exactly what happens when Slice of Life goes right. I'm glad you enjoyed. it.
DeleteI've loved all your slices! They are very beautifully written! I totally agree with you on everything!
DeleteRed Rudd 4th Period
ReplyDeleteMy first thought for this year’s Slice of Life Challenge was that it was going to be easy and that I was definitely going to write for all 31 days. Since I did it last year and knew what to expect I knew I could do it. As always, it started out pretty easy and then it got harder as I started to run out of ideas. I wondered how I was going to write for all 31 days, but I kept racking my brain for ideas and I have made it. Something I had to keep reminding myself of was that I didn’t have to write a super long post every day. I had to keep telling myself to keep it short, simple, but fun and interesting. Now that we’re at the end I feel relieved that it’s over but also sad. I loved letting people get to know more about me, and I loved getting to know more about others. Slice of Life was awesome this year.
I totally love this! I can also really relate with this!
DeleteAaah! Red! I will so miss reading your slices! They are always very insightful and eye opening, or just fun to read!
DeleteI will miss your slices, Miss Red. You offered wonderful slices to our community, and your kind heart is apparent in each one. Thank you for giving me the pleasure of being your teacher.
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So when I first started the slice of life I thought “Well lets just get this done.” It was just something I had to get done for school. It was something I didn't feel like doing. I tried to have a postive because I know this was good for me and I did it for my AWESOME teacher! After awhile I thought “this is really awesome I can share some parts of my life with these awesome people. I love to share what has happened to be that I think is cool with other people. I am most certainly grateful for this experience! I am glad that I have an awesome teacher that tries to think what will benefit us students.
I really like this! And I would agree, Sis Jackson is totally awesome! :D
DeleteYou are awesome. End of discussion. But truly, I'm pleased that you became invested in the project instead of seeing it as just another assignment. What a great thing to achieve!
DeleteOne of my favorite parts about Slicing is hearing from other's experiences that connect to my slice. Getting comments and feeling love with others has been so fun! I agree, it's been thoroughly awesome!
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ReplyDeleteLast year when we did the slice of life challenge I struggled with it. It was a burden for me and most often I didn't do it. This year was totally different. I tried to be engaged in it. I tried to do the 31 day challenge and it was really fun. I was able to express myself and, while I was not in school for two weeks, I was able to stay connected in a way that I haven't been able to on vacation in the past! I have never really gotten into regular journal righting but because of slice of life I know want to. Thank you sister Jackson and all you who commented on my slices!
Yus! We have successfully converted a nonbeliever to the flock of slice lovers! I'm glad that you liked it more this year, I definitely thought your slices were super fun and awesome, I liked reading them.
DeleteWith turning the corner this year, I believe you will fully come to the slice side next March. I am happy to know that it has inspired you to try regular journal writing. You can do it!
DeleteI had a hard time doing it last year too. Except its been even harder for me this year because Im super busy
DeleteAnthony M. 4th period.
ReplyDeleteMany a night I spent sat cloaked in that unyeilding cloak of night, the partial glow of the computer like ambrosia sustaining me. My day shattered before my eyes into a million pices, exaustivly examining fragmented moments, my fingers lingering over thoughts, emotions, and glances. Attempting to assemble a mosaic of birdsong and shredded sunlight; a pice of art worthy of the assesment of my peers. This challenge streched me to my limits and many times I dident achive that standard, because every day I was reluctant to do so. But it still provoced me to delve to the depths of my writing ability; and for that, I must bow my often mistakfuly pridful knees to our teacher, Sister Jackson.
No need to bow! My hope is that you will keep trying! Read through the inspirational reflections (all), and it will help you see how much learning there is for the taking if you invest in the challenge. Thank you for your honesty!
DeleteTony this slice was painted so beautifully into my mind. Your writing skills are so amazing and I enjoyed reading everything you have written this month!
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ReplyDeleteWhen I first realized that we were doing the SOLSC, I felt a mixture of dread and hope. I knew I could be better than last year, in both writing and turning in my slices on time. Even though I was not as timely as I had hoped, I got so much out of writing, commenting, and reading. I love sharing with others and getting feedback. Reading little bits of people’s lives, and how I can relate, helps me grow closer to people I have never met. I’ve noticed that the more time and energy I put into a slice, the better I feel about myself as a writer. I’m so grateful for the opportunity that Sister Jackson has given us to give a little bit of our selves to others.
I agree completely with this! I feel the same way. Thank you for sharing!
DeleteI'm glad you were able to improve your experience this year and that you appreciated it. It's why I do the challenge.
DeleteWhen I first heard we were going to do slice of life I was kind of sad and had a bad attitude towards it. But once I started doing it I really liked it! I loved writing about my life and sharing my thoughts. Towards the end I had a hard time thinking of things to write about. But after a lot of brainstorming I finally found some things. This has helped me become a better writer and speller. I’m really going to miss this… but I’m glad we are going to continue it through the summer for every week! Thank you Sis. Jackson (AKA: Sis. Home Slice) for everything!
ReplyDeleteThe results matter, but the process we go through in getting the results of improved writing, etc. are what make this challenge so worthwhile. I am thankful you were able to see the vision! You are welcome. Sincerel, Sis. Home Slice. :)
DeleteAt first I thought slice of life this year was going to be kind of pointless and I did not want to do it. I am not the best writer, but I guess that is why we are doing slice of life, So we can become better at writing. Towards the end of SOL I began to enjoy it . I also made new friends by commenting on other people's slice's!
ReplyDeleteIt's wonderful that you were able to make some new friends through this process! (And that you are learning to enjoy it.)
DeleteWell, Im excited that we are finally done, but Im also kind of sad, because I cant write these things anymore. Its been a lot of fun doing them so far, getting to know more about people, talking to the people in my class. Its been fun.
ReplyDeleteBut anyways, all good things come to an end, so I will get over it.
So, bye from slice of life everyone!
I like your thoughts. It's good to do it, but it's also good to be finished. (Be sure to watch your punctuation on contractions!)
DeleteI am going to miss slice of life so much! I learned different things from different people. It was so inspiring and fun! I loved to read about the awesome experiences other people had! I loved it! I also really enjoyed getting to know other people and the things they experience in every day life. I hope other people got to know me as much as i did them! <3
ReplyDeleteAvery, I'm so happy to know you loved it. Everyone is so blessed to have read your slices too. Good work!
DeleteIm so happy Im done with slice of life. I love to write, but not when its an assignment, because when its an assignment I usually get writers block and its so annoying!
ReplyDeleteHowever it was fun to do :)
Rachel Morris period 4 DE
Yeah, sometimes when you think about something too hard, you find you no longer have it within possession. When you try to call forth troops that don't seem to come, you are left by yourself with only a trumpet in your hand, beckoning for a force that will never come. It is good that you stuck through it though.
DeleteI've loved Slice of Life.I loved it last year and was excited to do it again. It has really helped me be more motivated in updating my journal. I adored the interaction. As a DE, that's the thing I crave most. I love you all, but I only get to see you a couple times a year. Reading through the blog was like getting to sit down with everyone and hear about their day. I almost pictured it as one big, internet, family dinner, without the food... Hahaha Thank you so much for all you do Sister Jackson. It takes a lot of work to make this happen and I appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteDE interaction is something that all DE's long for, and yet few put their desire into words for the intent that others may know. I too feel like this activity was not solely meant for our individual selves, but for the unionization for the DE and Academy population, in some part. It is awesome because it takes advantage of technology to work out a way for communication to be drawn between a people of great distances, and still has a purpose in doing so. But yes, I too love Slice of Life. When I first heard it, I knew it would bring the same spectacular results as it did last year, and I was right. Thank you for your stories that each of us have become enabled to witness by your diligence in posting them. :)
DeleteI have enjoyed this slice of life project a lot. its like writing in a journal and i'm going to miss it a lot its strengthened me so much and I am very grateful for all those who replied to my stuff it made me feel good!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it too! I agree, it was like a journal! Thanks for sharing!
DeleteI agree Joseph and McKenzie! It was very fun
DeleteCaleb Galke
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Slice of life is awesome. I really enjoy the opportunity I get to share my work and develop my writing skills. Although I did my work at a later time, thanks to technology, that doesn’t really matter. We all got to experience this together and grow closer as a class and schoolmates. March is awesome because Slice of Life is awesome.
My first time at the temple was in April of 2015. It was the Logan Utah temple with my bff and her mom. It was so cool we did baptisms for the dead and we got to look around the temple, it was designed to look like a castle and it look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe we're already finished with Slice of Life. It seems like we just started writing yesterday. I'm thankful for Slice of Life. Not only is it great practice by writing everyday, but it gives us the chance to reflect on the events of each day and all that we've been blessed with.
ReplyDeleteAriel Bilyeu (D.E.)
Slice of life has been really fun. I found that during this project I have been thinking thru out my day, "this would make a great slice of life" and i write it down so I dont forget later.
ReplyDeleteHow many of you have your moms bothering you to get these slices done or your grandparents. Both are bothering me but it’s my fault for not doing it. But I’m so glad to be doing slice of life.
ReplyDeleteWhen we started doing the slice of life I wasn’t overjoyed I had done it before and hadn’t loved it. This year seamed better and less stressful. It was more fun and less crazy. I started to enjoy the slice of life more and more the longer I did it.
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