Blog #2 (10/7/18)
The name Emma comes from German descent, which is ironic because it is more commonly found in the United States. The name in the German language means 'universal'. I do not think the literal definition of my name defines me. My name is something I was given when I was born. I would never change my name but I do sometimes wish it was something more unique. My name is important to me because its what I am known as. This means it could follow either a negative or a positive connotation. My goal is make sure that there is no negative connotation surrounding my name. However, this does sometimes prove to be difficult seeing as how common the name Emma is. There will always be a sense or 'boringness' surrounding my name due to its commonality. This is something that I will live with for the rest of my life but that does not mean I am going to let it define who I am. I am different than the thousands of other Emma's that you will find in the world. So, rather than me being defined by my name, I am pushing to define my own name. 

The concept of being 'two' is something I can relate to immensely. I definitely have 'two sides'. There is the side of me that adults see and the side of me that my friends see. During school when I am speaking to adults or other administrators, I am very respectful and speak with proper grammar. It, to me, is the right thing to do when speaking to superiors. Similar to when our teachers are being observed by their superiors, they become more studious and behave to the expectations they are upheld to. The other side of me is the one that talks and interacts with my friends. I am much more open and behave like myself around them. There is not an obligation to act different or act to a certain standard. This side of me isn't afraid to make stupid jokes or have a good time. I think having two sides is part of our society today. Whether it is a 'good' and 'bad' side, 'school' and 'home' side, or 'adult' and friend' side, there will always be sides of you regarding different situations.

Every person is there own individual. We say and think what we want, and do what we want, to a certain extent. This leads to the various personalities seen across the globe. We all lead different lives and will most likely never interact with one another. It is crazy to think that we are still all connected. We are part of the 'larger whole,' which is the Earth. Every action we partake in has some sort of consequence. There is no determination of the extent to which this consequence reaches besides its effects on us. If we choose to throw a plastic bottle out of the window it leads to a build up of plastic waste and pollution on the Earth. This could cause damaged wildlife, ocean life, and even human life. Although we are all separate individuals, we still contribute to the over arching 'larger whole,' the Earth.