The sun beamed down at everything in sight. My skin was hot and clammy from the torturous weather and I could begin to see the outline of my flip flop strands imprinted on my feet. This reminding of the time I got sunburned while watching a traditional Native American ritual performed in the Easter season. I accompanied my longtime friend that which has now become a tradition.
Tradition. I come from a school that was big on tradition. A rivalry that continued for as far as one could remember. Antiques still existed on campus from when the school first got started. Seniors getting preference for everything, lunch and early release being the two of utmost importance.
Tamales, burritos, Indian fried bread are appetizing meals after the Lenten season. I gave up meat last year and after so long a deprivation I could not help but devour my food. Meanwhile, I enjoy the sounds of the rattling instruments coming from the Fariseos (Pharisees).
The bell reported the most important moments of the day: class is over, lunch begins, and school is over. Time did not seem to work in my favor. The more I stared at the clock, the longer it took...
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First very poetic, I really enjoyed the opening to your blog. It made me deepen my focus and want to continue reading. After reading the blog in it’s entirety I wondered if you were going to choose this posting for your paper. I really want to read what comes next. This blog is traditional to your writing which is simple, but so complex. I enjoyed the way you related your blog to your traditions in school to becoming apart of your life. Really poetic intro and I loved it, thanks for sharing.
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Overall I think you did a really good job at writing the beginning of a braided essay. You had an overall theme (that being "tradition") and tied it together in numerous ways. I found in interesting how you linked the traditions of the Native American ritual that you attend with your friend, to the tradition of Lenten, to the daily routine of school. It seems like all three topics are important to your life and shape who you are in some way. Good post.
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