Thursday, February 14, 2013
English III Journal (The things you choose to keep)
Imagine that you are leaving Oklahoma for the lush sate of California; you’re terrified and excited. Most of the possessions from your previous life have been sold off or needs to be left behind.
In a ¾ of a page journal entry, choose three sentimental things to take with you to California and explain why you would select them. These things cannot be anything electronic or any technology that wasn’t around during the Great Depression. They can be family heirlooms, specific pictures, or anything with powerful, sentimental value.
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If I was on my way to California, three things that I would take with me is a family photograph/portrait, a blanket/quilt, and a necklace my mom gave to me when I was younger. I would take a photograph of my family because they are the most important people to me. They give me the push to go through life and strive for success. If somehow we were ever seperated, at least I will have a photograph to remind me of them, or bring me back to the day when we were happy and took the photo. It will bring me back to a time when we were happy before everything went wrong. The next thing I would bring with me is a blanket because it is something that will keep you warm and feel at home even when you aren't home. I would choose the blanket that I've had the longest because then I can remember the memories that I've had with it. And lastly, I would bring with me a necklace that my mom gave to me when I was younger because it will always remind me of my mom and I love her dearly. She is always there for me and when I think of her, everything seems to be okay even when it really isn't. The things I chose, mostly have to do with memories and if a little piece of home is brought with you, you will have a little hope that everything will be okay.
ReplyDeleteIf I had to leave everything behind to go to California and only had the option to choose three of my most significant possesions I would would probably ignore the sentimental value of most of my possesions only taking the necessities an average person needs.
ReplyDeleteSentimental possesions are just repesentation memories and the last thing I would want is something holding me back from moving foward, if I'm going to leave my entire life behind I would try to leave everything that on the journey would make it any more painful to move away. Therefore I would only choose what is necessary.
The three things I would choose aside from the execive amount of clothing I would be wearing would be a pillow, a blanket and a drawing/writting kit. I can sleep with out a pillow on a bed but on a trip you don't have one and in this case who knows if you'll have one when arriving to California, you don't know what to expect once you're out on that road. My blanket is a must take because if it's cold it can be useful to cover up, if it's sunny it can be use as shade to prevent the sun from hitting us directly and ofcourse since theres no beds it would be as good as it gets better than sleeping on the cold ground, and it is something that I can share with my family. Since the hours we would be on the road would probably be long a type of distraction besides sleeping is necessary therefore drawing or writting would be the best dristraction and personaly is something I like to do when I have some extra spare time, it would be a great way of keeping records of the trip and of my whole new life in Califonia like Anne Frank's diary where she wrote her life as refugee during the Holocaust. Who knows I could even become a famous artist from the Great Depression times.
If I was leaving for California and I had to choose only 3 things to bring with me I would choose a really big blanket, a necklace that my dad gave me, and a notebook with pens. At first I thought about bringing a photograph with me but my mother would probably have that covered already.
ReplyDeleteI would take a really big blanket with me because it has many different uses. I could use it as a tent or as a blanket for my family. During the times of the Great Depression they didn’t have all the technology that we have today. They didn’t have a weather app so you would never know if it’s going to be sunny today and then rain cats and dogs tomorrow. A big blanket would help a lot for shelter and for keeping everyone warm.
I also chose to take a necklace that my dad gave me when I was twelve because of its symbol. It’s a gold cross necklace with a heart shaped middle. The heart shaped middle is sort of like glass and in the middle is the mustard seed. I’m Christian so this mustard seed is important to us. The seed was used several times in the bible in many parables. Basically, the mustard seed is the smallest seed but if you nurture and give it love it will become a great tree. This necklace symbolizes unity, religion, family, and love so I must take it with me.
Lastly I would take a notebook and something to write with. I’m the type who thinks a lot and I need to get my thoughts on paper and vent or I would probably explode from all the feelings I bottle up. Plus it could become very important to future generations if they ever want to learn about the migration during the Great Depression. Like how we read Anne Frank’s diary to get a first person view on the holocaust. Writing or drawing in the notebook will really help me pass the time as we journey West.
If i had to move to California 3 things i would bring would first be a family picture of me and my whole family because i love them so much and if anything were to happen to my family i would cry and i also would at least have something to remind me of them and i would cherish the moment that i was with them, and i would hope that i get to see them again, that's mainly because i am the type of person that loves her family and would not know what to do if i was separated from my family so i would cherish every moment that i have with them.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing i would bring would be a blanket to keep me and my family warm like a big, warm, heavy blanket that would keep us all warm so then that way i would still be able to be close to my family and i would feel safe with us all together staying warm. me and my family would bring a blanket that meant something to us like blankets tat we had for a long time and we still cherish that blanket.
One last thing that i would bring would be something that me and my whole family appreciates and that would be a bible because while we were on our way to California we could keep our faith and pray that we all get there safely. we also would bring the bible because we know that god is with us always and we will be able to read it and learn more about god. like in the great depression i believe that they all either had a bible or something that they believed in or something that meant something special to them and they never wanted to let it go.
If I had to move to California and could only bring three sentimental objects with me, I would bring my teddy bear, my big comfy blanket, and a journal. I chose these three things based on what they mean to me. I have had my teddy bear since I was born, my dad bought it the day I was born and I have slept with it in my bed ever since. As I got older, all the other stuffed animals I had seemed silly because what sixteen year old needs two stuffed frogs? But the one animal I could never seem to part with was the teddy bear, not because my dad gave it to me, bot because I've had it for so long but because it reminds me of a simpler time when my family was whole and happy. I would bring it with me because it would comfort me and take my mind off the terrible times.
ReplyDeleteI would bring my big comfy blanket with me because it was the blanket my mom used to wrap me up in when I was little; if I was sad or had just had a nightmare she would wrap me up in the blanket and I would immediately feel better. So, maybe, during our trek to California, if I was feeling nervous or anxious or worried, I would just wrap myself up in the blanket and, for a moment, disappear from the reality of the Great Depression.
I woud bring a journal because I have never, no matter how hard I tried, been able to keep one. Perhaps it was laziness or I didn't have anything interesting to say but I would always start a journal and leave it blank. But this is the Great Depression, people in the future are going to learn about it and what greater way to learn about it than to hear it from someone who actually experienced it. I would document what it was like before the depression and the dust bowl, what happened as we were moving to California, what happened when we got to California; and maybe, if I survive, when I got older I could read the journal and remember the struggle I went through, then I would pass the journal down to my kids so they could know how hard it was just to survive .
When being faced with the tough decision of what three things to bring on the journey to California, I'd choose wisely. This would eliminate anything materialistic, and leave behind things that I share a close, emotional attachment with. In my case, the three things would be a family photo album, the Bible, and my dog.
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I'd choose the photo album that contained the most "information." This means that the album would have to serve as an adequate remembrance and reminder of my familial roots. Pictures are worth a thousand words, and whenever I would be feeling low, I'd be able to take a glance at the happy moments back in Oklahoma, and reminisce. I never get tired of looking at family pictures; the still images provide me with happiness and even inspiration to move forward. If the pictures showcased the struggles ancestors went through, it would be inspiration to keep on moving forward, and not to waste what they set up for my family and me. If a family member gets lost, I'll have their picture of remind me of them, and provide comfort.
Next on the list is the Bible. The Bible isn't just a mere book. It has meaning behind it. There were people during the biblical times that for sure faced more difficult hardships and trials. It'll remind me to not lose faith, despite whatever road blocks get in the way. It'll also remind my family and I to not put the blame on God, despite what happens, but rather realize that reality is harsh, and blaming whatever is happening on God won't do anyone any good. The Bible will have to serve as literary entertainment, until I can actually purchase a new book in California. If I ever have trouble sleeping, I'll just get lost in the text and hopefully fall asleep.
Last but not least, I would bring along my dog, Kringle. My dog is family, and I wouldn't know what to do without him. He'd bring a smile to our faces whenever we're feeling low. Feeding and providing for him won't be a burden, since he does his job by keeping us happy, and alerting us of any possible danger. Since California is earthquake country, he'll be sure to bark a couple minutes prior to an earthquake. He can be my scapegoat to the problems I might face in the new home in California. Kringle is simply a no-cost therapist, who will listen and respond with a simple tilt of the head. These three things may not seem like much, but they'll help my family and I muddle through the tough journey to California.
Dustin Piring
ReplyDeleteIf i was on a long trip to California, and i was only able to bring three things. I would probably bring a large blanket, a picture of my family, and my rosary. These things woukld be very useful on a long trip.
A large blanket would be useful on a long trip to California because it will help keep me warm obviously. If i needed to sleep somewhere while traveling, my large blankjet will help me feel nice and cozy at night while im thinking about how my life will be when i arrive at California. It will also help cover my family if they needed to feel more warm.
Next, i would bring a picture of my family. Lets say my family didnt come to California with me, i need something to remember them by. I would remember all the good times i had with them before this Dust Bowl has happened and ruined our lives. It will be hard to not have them by my side. I would have to be strong just like my Dad. With him in the picture, i know that i need to be as tough as him and take care of myself. Dont rely on others to do things for you all the time.
Lastly, I would bring my rosary. I am a religious man and i do believe in god. While at night, i tend to pray a lot. If i was on a trip to California, i would pray at night and hope that i get a miracle and have something magical to me. My rosary is important because it means a lot to me. Religion is a big part of my life as well as others. With my rosary, i believe that something good will happen to me. So, if i did go on a trip to California, those are the three things i would bring.
Alexandra Barton
ReplyDeleteWhen leaving Oklahoma, to the lush state of California, three sentimental things I would bring for my long journey would be a journal to record all my experiences I would encounter, a picture album of family gatherings to have and share with others, and a warm, big blanket for my family and I to have to stay warm through the cold nights. These items would help me and my family remember the good times in Oklahoma and help us remember the times to come.
Writing daily in my journal while things were still fresh in my mind would make for good family reading once we arrived in California. Adding quotes and impressions from my family would also make it meaningful. After reaching California, I would share my journal writings with the rest of the family and new friends. This journal would be my treasure and be kept for a lifetime, so my kids and grandkids and so on, could share our long journey.
My handmade picture album would be filled with all my families pictures and mementos. My brothers and sisters drawings and my award for best homemade biscuits would also be included. Every so often, along the way to California, I would pull out the album and reminisce and laugh with my family. This album would be my second treasure to keep for a lifetime.
My third and final item would be my grandma’s warm wool blanket. This would surely keep my family and I warm during the cold nights.
These sentimental items would be kept close and treasured during and after our long journey.
If I were stuck in the terrible circumstances that the people of the dust bowl were and was forced to migrate to California, it would be a terribly hard decision to make when choosing what to carry along. Mainly because of all the objects and riches that one had already accumulated and even if they weren’t vast, it took a lot of hard work to earn those things. Obviously, we wouldn’t want to carry too many things because that would simply be dead weight. My parents would probably be the only people that would come with me because we tend to stick to ourselves and as long as we’re together we don’t need much else. However I would want to take along a few very lightweight items because I would want to hold on to some memories so that I don’t leave behind my identity along with everything else.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, I wouldn’t make the same mistake that many people make, I would not leave my dog behind. My dog, Rocco, may not be some pure breed dog or huge German shepherd, but he is loyal and a loyal companion doesn’t deserve to be betrayed or left behind especially during such harsh times. I would bring him along because he might actually help me acquire food and keep me company during the harsh times. Solitude must be a terrible thing to suffer through and I wouldn’t be able to picture myself completely alone, my dog would probably be the best and most loyal company that I would want besides my parents in this case.
Something else that I would take is a picture of my parents and myself and a picture of my grandparents. The first picture includes my parents and myself when I was about 5 years old. This is to keep a memory of those who were with me from the beginning and to help me remember where I came from so that I don’t lose my ethics or goals. The second photo includes my grandfather and grandmother from my mother’s side. This picture is important because it also includes details from Mexico and would remind me of my culture and ethics that I have always valued during my trip to the new state. These are the most important things to hold on to and honestly, I think that pictures last forever and are worth a thousand words. Pictures are the only things that can’t change and can truly hold a moment frozen forever. These are lightweight objects that one cannot replace or regain in the later future. Memories are often the hardest things to leave behind so this is an easy way to take them along with me.
Brandon Estrella
ReplyDeleteIf I were to take three important things with me on a long journey to California, I would have to take my first toy, and two blankets that I've had since I can remember.
I chose a stuffed toy, because it was a gift from my dear uncle. Not quite sure on how the story goes, but my parents told me that this stuffed egg character was my first toy. They also told me that my uncle brought it from Europe, which I think is pretty cool.
I also chose this small green blanket that has this teddy bear design on it. Although I don't use it anymore, I still look at it and it reminds me of when I was a young kid. I used to always use it when I went to sleep, and it just carries so many memories that it's not just a blanket to me anymore.
The last thing would be a blanket that I still use. This isn't just a blanket to me, it's also memories, because I've had it for all of these years and I still use it. It's obvious that it's good quality too, since it's in pristine condition.
The reason why I would bring these three things with me, is because I've had these things for so long, that I can't even remember when I first acquired them. The fact that I've had these three things for so long just somewhat amazes me. I've seen these things around me my entire life, and it would be weird if they just disappeared one day. They're not just objects to me, they're memories.
If I was on my way from Oklahoma towards California, I would probably have a hard time choosing three things of sentimental value. Considering that there were no real electronics back then, I couldn't bring my iPad or computer along, which makes this a little less difficult to choose, now, even though I really love my electronics.
ReplyDeleteMy first item that I would choose would have to be my stuffed animal dog, which I had named Fluffy, when I was 4. It has a certain sentimental value to me only because it was given to me by my grandmother, who is suffering from illness and premature Kaiser Permanente doctors. It was one of my first stuffed animals, which later turned into hundreds, and I cherished it, even though I couldn't distinguish whether it was a Beagle or not.
My second item would definitely be the blanket that my auntie Shirley made for me before I was even born. The fabric was soothing and the colours kept my eyes fed with variety. I always slept with that specific blanket, even if there were other blankets for the bed - it always had to be on top. I slept with that blanket until I was about 10 or 11 and then I made a switch to more generic blankets, without the cool colours and animals, but it could never really replace my childhood blanket in spirit - It had happy sheep and rainbows, I think; I haven't seen the blanket for years, but I've always kept it in a safe place so I can cradle my child with it in the future.
My third and last item that I would choose is my dad's gold-plated boy scout knife. My dad was in the boy scouts when he was around 11 or so and, apparently, they're allowed to hand kids knives (something we can't do now, unfortunately *snicker*). He held onto the knife for a long time as he moved from house to house, city to city. When he applied for a job as a precious metals plater, he seized the opportunity to stick his knife in there, and, well, out came a gold knife. Now it's all worn and some gold paint had chipped off from all the times it's been sharpened, but it is now an item of sentimental value that I keep safe in my room on a little holding piece I made out of Styrofoam and cardboard. It's also been a nice security blanket to me when I visit places far away from home, I always bring it to unknown places with friends to feel a little more safe from unwanted conflicts.
ANDREW SEGALA,
ReplyDeletehaving to pick three items to take with me to a trip to California for a better life is hard for me for i don't have much items that are sentimental, but if i had to pick an item that was sentimental or will become sentimental would be a yo-yo. i would bring a yo-yo because the long journey to California would not only be a physical hardship but a mental one. the constant thought of having a better life, being able to make it to California and what it holds. the yo-yo would be my savior from mental break down for it will help distract me from the trip and if iam distracted from the trip i wont have constant negative thoughts and would make the trip seem a little more faster. also the yo-yo i would bring does remind me of my cousin who would always play the yo-yo and we would always attempt yo-yo trick with them.
another item i would bring is blanket. i probably wouldn't use the blanket i would have my family use it while i just use my jacket and pants to keep me warm,but in freezing temperature i would. i would bring a blanket because it would help bring the family closer at night when temperatures may drop to freezing. the blanket would bring us closer together as a family in a time or near lost hope and for the simple need of warmth.
the final item i would bring is my family photos. those photos hold sentimental value for they were taken at time of happiness and family moments. like a new years party or a simple trip on the town. we would bring those items so that we can remember our family times and not forget them. leaving those photos is like leaving our entire family life. we would want to keep or life with us and in this case our family life is in the photos.
If I had to move to California and could only bring three sentimental objects with me, I would bring a family photo album, my big blanket and a journal. I would bring a family photo album because it'll remind me of the happy, good times that I've had. Though it's the past, it would serve as something that will bring my mood up if I'm feeling down. I can always remember and never forget where I went and what I did with my family. It's something that I'll always have with me. Just in case my family doesn't go with me to California I have something to remember them by.
ReplyDeleteThe second thing I would bring is a big blanket, reason being there will be cold days and I'll stay warm at least. I would bring a blanket that has a sentimental value to me like if my mom made it just for me, therefore I'll always have it. I'll also bring a blanket for me and my family, so we can still feel that bond that we have as a family. The last thing I would bring is a journal. I would bring a journal to put down my thoughts or what I'm going through during the journey. It'll also serve as something that will take me away from reality. If I'm feeling down I can just right down my thoughts and it'll bring my mood up. I can also use my journal to draw and let time pass by.
-Angelo Bonifacio
Nathan Balmes
ReplyDeleteIf I had to make a big move from Oklahoma to California with my family, I would most likely bring along these three items: a huge warm blanket, family photo and my blessed rosary that my grandma had got me from Jerusalem. I feel that these specific things would be items that I would not sell or even allow myself to leave behind. These three belongings could help the trip become less harsh for my family and me.
The huge warm blanket can help my family and I get through the harsh temperatures that we may have to endure during our long trip. As long as my family is warm, it will make things easier knowing that my family is being well taken care of. To know that my family and I will not have to suffer in the cold, can help me focus on other things like the ride.
A family photo that I would like to bring along is a picture that my family and I took together. It will remind me of all the good things that we have been through and also the times that we may have in the future. Knowing that we can have better times in California can help keep our heads held high.
The last thing that I would like to bring with me is my blessed rosary. My blessed rosary is something that my grandma had got me from Jerusalem. She had it blessed over in the holy land and when I wear it, it makes me feel safe knowing that God is watching over me. Through the long trip, I would pray for my family to get through it all, so that in the end, we can all live a happier life over in the lush state of California.
TIANNA DILLMAN,
ReplyDeleteIf I had to choose three items to take with me on my way to California during these horrible times I would first and for most bring I would bring my cat my great grandmother gave her to me when I was only five years old. She is my best friend and I wouldn’t know what to do without her, she means a lot to me and since this would be a hard time in my life I would need her to cuddle with me and just know that everything is okay. I would take really good care of her and make sure nothing bad happened to her on the trip.
Second I would bring a sleeping bag that way I could sleep warmly and even let my family use it at cold times when they need it the most. This would be a very tough move for me because I don't like change and I would feel like my whole life is changing and I hope it would be for the better. The blanket would represent that there will always be some sort of shelter over me.
Third I would bring a family photo that I took when I was a baby. To me that picture represents my life and how strong my family has been through everything and that we can get through any obstacle. I would be able to show anyone I meet in California that picture and explain to them what my family and me had to go through to get here, all the obstacles and hard times.
Living in the technological world in the 21st century, choosing three thats not electronical is very hard but there are three things that I would bring. First I would bring my photo album of my family, then a backpack full of water and food, and finally a blanket to keep my whole family warm.
ReplyDeleteI would bring my photo album,mainly the pictures of me, or pictures I took , because it reminds me of the past. It reminds me of the choices I made, the path I took, and the mistakes I committed. The pictures will remind me of my mother how I barely see anymore, my brother who died a long time ago, and that one time when I almost weighed 300 pounds. Those pictures will remind me also while my choices might have been bad, the future will still be very good for me, like my travelling to California.
Next I would take a backpack full food and water. I would consider this becuase I would rather be safe than sorry. Just in case we get robbed or anything, my backpack full of commodities that my family will need in case the worst case scenario can happen. I would also consider bringing extra food, becuase I easily get hungry and I will think that I need extra food.
Finally I would brink a huge blanket for my family. Why? THe midwest can be very cold at night and if we huddle together than we have a better chance of surviving our way to California. Also the deserts can be very cold at night also. Bringing a blanket can also be a good way to be used as a jacket.
Adrian Almaraz
ReplyDeleteDuring the Great Depression the Dust Bowl occurred. The Dust Bowl caused many people lose their homes and farms. This made many people migrate West to the state of California in search of a job and better life than that they had in Oklahoma at this time. During their journey many people encountered physical obstacles. What affected people more than physical obstacles were mental and emotional obstacles they had to face and overcome if they wanted to get to California. Three sentimental things that I would bring on my journey to California during the Dust Bowl would be a photo album of my family, a big blanket, and a baseball bat my uncle gave to me.
I would bring a photo album filled with pictures of my family and family members, but not too much photographs of me. I would want to bring a photo album of my family as photos capture and hold with them many wonderful memories of a person. Just in case if anything happened to one of my family members, for example, if someone died I would at least have a photograph to remember them by. I wouldn't want to be stuck in the worst case scenario and have one of my family members pass away without me having something such as a picture to remember them by.
A big blanket would be another thing I would bring. The blanket will not be the blanket in the best condition that I have ever had nor the coolest blanket, but instead it would be the first big blanket that I ever owned. That big blanket is good condition but also brings back a lot of my own memories. Not only would the blanket bring back a lot of memories, but it would also help me with the cold weather and many other reasons.
The purpose of me bringing a metal bat would be to serve as a memory of my uncle who died because he is the one who gave me the bat. Not only was he my uncle, but he was my favorite uncle whom I had a strong bond with. Apart from the sentimental factor that the bat has it would also serve as a great use for protection. The worst is possible and people would do anything to survive at this time, so any other travelers who ran out of materials and resources that they needed to survive and get to California might have tried to fought with other travelers for them, which would be the time the bat would be useful for protection. It could also be used to kill animals who you would eat.
If I had to move to California and could only bring three things it would be a family picture, my moms necklace and quilt. I would take a family picture because moving to California they could sold off in different boats and that could be the last time I see them because you don’t know what happened to them or were they went of if they died. I will have this because I had to leave everything behind and that would be the only thing to remember them. My family are my everything and I love them so much so when we move to California I could be looking at the picture and it will make me stronger to fight this and to see how happy we were before this. This photo ill bring with me because it would be the only thing I will have and could be the only thing to remember them.
ReplyDeleteThe second will be my moms necklace. I would bring this because I love my mom so much and if we were separated that would be the only thing I will have from her. This will be the most important item because it was my moms and I will have something that was her and if I didn’t have her close this would be the only thing I would have from her. I choose this because knowing that are lives are going change and we might not know it could be the last time we see each other then this necklace will be the only thing I have to remember her.
The third would be a quilt that my family made. I will take this to keep use worm and to have something that my family made. I will take this quilt so we don’t have to suffer in the cold nights and the harsh temperatures. This is something we will need the more because they might not give use enough covers to keep use warm so this could help use so we can focus on more important things like were we going to live. This will bring use the good memories we had and because we had it for many years and is something we made as a family.
If I was forced to leave my home in Oklahoma and set out for California to hopefully find a better life, I am most likely to bring the fewest of cherished possessions.
ReplyDeleteAs long as I can remember, I have had this quilt that my father had gotten me and until I was 12 I had used it to sleep in and it gained its value of being my favorite thing to keep me warm and feeling at home. Even tho I don't use it to sleep in now, I still keep it around on my spot on our couch and I know that it's going to follow me on my cold journey towards California.
As a lot of my peers would like to bring, I also would keep close a family portrait of my mother, father and I. I had always had this because there wasn't a happier time the time my real mother was with my father. Sometimes I only wish it could be like that again, but the only thing I could do is remember it to be happy. No matter where anyone goes they should know they will never forget the people they love, it takes to much strength to break love bonds between families.
People would think I'm crazy to bring along a bicycle with me wherever I go, but it's something I always do and it's what I'm with everyday. My bike and I are going through each and everyday of the year together, whether it's to go to the store to grab snacks, or if it's going across the bay to a skatepark to perform crazy maneuvers. Everybody who knows me, knows that I have my bike and use it to get around and become one of the real world. My real life adventures have always been on my bike and with my bike because its what I love to do.
Marquis Corpuz
While moving to california from oklahoma, I would bring three things that would be managable to carry and deal with. The three things I would bring are a family portrait, all of my moms jewelery, and my tent with its bag. I have many reasons to bring these items.
ReplyDeleteI would bring a family portrait to remember my family during my long and exaughsting trip. When I arrive in california, I could use it as a refernece to possibly meet up and find my family. Not only using it as a family finder, but as well as an emotional builder. The trip will bring many obstacles and I may want to quit. I could take out the picture and remember why I'm making this trip. To give my family name its place in the united states.
The next item I would bring is my moms jewelery. I would bring all her items because having something apart of my mom for the journey would also boost my confidence and well being. The jewelery she has was passed down from generation to generation. That means it would be necessary to keep the tradtion going if my mom was to pass away. If all goes wrong and I'm in need of cash. I
would sell the jewwelery.
The last item I would bring is my tent with its bag. The tent would be great for shelter and is able to be set up anywhere. My tent is able to break down very smal to fit in a carry bag over my shoulders. This will make it easy to carry my new traveling home without causing pain or uncomfort.
My items would be necesary to have the easiest and most effective long journy expirience. They go from comforting and supporting pictures, to jewelery passed down through generation, and finally an easy transportable home, my items are qualified for me.
-Marcus Herrera
When asked to choose a limited amount of items to bring on a treacherous journey like the Dust Bowl, people are torn between things of sentimental or survival value. My first instinct is to definitely bring sentimental items along with me. Therefore if I were to decide on three things for my journey to California from Oklahoma they'd be one family heirloom and two photos.
ReplyDeleteThe family heirloom is a "sopera", or serving bowl, that has been passed down for five generations on my mom's side. My family has always been passionate about cooking and family meals, so this would be of great remembrance of this legacy. It would not only be of sentimental value but it could heat any soup or water I may be fortunate enough to come across on my journey.
The other two items would be photos, one being of my family. There's this specific photo of my family with my dad's side and my grandma and we're all caught off guard laughing. This picture includes a great memory, because I remember before this photo was taken my dad and his siblings were not agreeing on something at a family party, then we all formed one big photo with some tension obviously around us. We surrounded my grandma and when my cousin-in-law started counting my grandma farted really loud and we all just laughed for a long time and everything seemed to cool down after that. It's a great representation of that side of the family that is bring with me.
The second photo, and last item would be a picture of me and my cousins/ best friends. A particular photo I'd want to have with me is the one with us on my cousin's roof at our first sleepover, when we just started becoming really close. They would remind I'd have something to fall back on whether I made it to California or not. All in all, each of these things represent different factors of my family, which I'd choose to bring on my pursuit of California.
If i had to leave my home back in Oklahoma in order to find a better living condition but was made to only bring three things i would frist of bring a family picture for many different reason. My family to me is my hart i would do anything for them they have been there with me sense day one always helping me with my diffictulys so i would like to never forget about them and having the picture with me would help me remember all the good times we cherish together back at home it would give me strength to go on when ever i felt i couldn't it would remind me of all the struggles my parents an grandparents went threw just to survie an would make my journey a lot shorter.
ReplyDeletesecond off i would bring with me is blanket because it will help me keep warm during the lonely and cold night that i will have to face during my journey . my blanket could also help me remembre my home and my family because it would not be an ordinary blanket but rather a blanket that my mother sowed by herself. this will help me feel as if i have my parents with me and they're confer.
the last thing i would bring with me is a rosary i would bring a rosary because it could help me keep faith with me and when ever i felt as if i was down i could pray and feel better it will help me in know that i have god looking over me and watching me threw out my journey and make me feel as is he is there all the way leading me the right.
-Jose Maciel-
Emely Perez
ReplyDeleteIf I were to have to leave to California during the Great Depression the three things I would take would be the family photo album, my grandmother’s quilt, and jarred fruit . I would bring my family album because I would want to save the memories that were captured on camera. Another reason why I would bring that is so that when people feel sad along the way we can look at the pictures and reminisce on the good times we had. This will also cheer us up and only hope for the best and that we will be able to have more good times.
Another item I would bring with me would be my grandmother’s quilt because it will keep me warm on my journey. The weather would be very unpredictable. The nights could get cold, so just to play it safe and rather be safe than sorry. Also it’s a big quilt so it could fit a couple family members underneath it. This quilt would be sentimental to me because my grandmother made it for me and she is no longer alive. This is why it would be very hard to let go of it.
The last thing I would bring would be jarred fruit. This would be very important because jarred fruit doesn’t spoil very fast. So it would last on the long journey to California. Also fruit fills you up pretty well so that way we don’t have to eat a lot of it just enough to feel satisfied. Fruit is also healthy so that would prevent from getting health problems.
Steffon Williams
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine having to up and suddenly leave across the country like many had to do during the great depression. Butt if I had to move across the country I would choose what I bring wisely. I would bring a watch my dad gave me, a blanket from my mom and a photo album.
I have many reasons for my choice in items. I chose the watch because I'm going to need to keep track of time. I pesonally like to know what time of day it is constantly.
Another very important thing i would bring would be a blanket. A blanket would come in handy every night when it is cold , I would have somerhing to keep me warm so I can sleep and be ready for the next morning ahead. Also if we getg caught in a dust storm it could be used as cover, and protection.
My last thing would be a photo album, the photo album is for when someone gets homesick. It os also if something happens to someone , I would have some memory or picture of them. It can also be if I or anyone else getgs sepperated from the family during the move, it can be iused to identify a person. A photo album can be used for many things.
Steffon Williams
If I was in a situation that I needed to pack up and leave across the country I would bring a suitcase filled with clothing, my ancestors jug filled with water and a book. These items would be essential to my living and would help provide for necessary things in my life that my family can't.
ReplyDeleteThe suitcase is a necessity because I would need clothes to stay warm and be dressed. Also to be able to have a variety of clothing because at this time you couldn't really predict the weather. I chose a luggage of clothing because these are clothes that my mother made just for me. This would be a way for me to remember my mother.
Next I would bring a book because I love reading. This would help a way to expand my vocabulary and learn along the way to California. Also this is a book that my father gave to me. The book is a representation of my father and its a book that he read so I would feel closer to him.
I would bring the jug because its a family heirloom. This would also ensure that I have water. The trip would be tiring and hot so I would need water to keep cool. The water would also keep me hydrated and help me avoid certain sicknesses.
The luggage, the book and the jug would be essential for my travels. This would be a way to not only remember my family but also help me with my travels
If I had to take only 3 important things with me on
ReplyDeletethe trip to California during the great depression. I
would take all my photo albums with me from back when
I was a child. The reason why for that is because I
don't want to leave all my childhood memories behind
at the abandon home.
The second most important thing i would take with me is all my savings that i kept. So at least that will give me a little kick to my fresh start in order to get by in California or on the way there. If we ran into people and we wanted to trade or buy any of their junk that will help benefit us we can use the savings i kept all along. Either that or, once we make it to California i can get my way through places faster buy paying or use of food and or shelter, just use all my savings at least to put a roof under us.
The last important thing i would take with me will be my Samurai swords i have, hanged on my walls and my dad's desert eagle and AK-47, to have protection just in case we run into crooks and thugs on the way traveling to California. At least i can protect my self and my family.
Darren Nguyen
ReplyDeleteBeing in a situation where you and your family are being rushed with limited time and amount of belongings you can bring on a voyage to California would be astonishing in a way where it just hit you from nowhere. Many families were crushed during the dust bowl especially those who seek the future without carrying anything from the past. This is why if i was in a position like this i would take with me most importantly my family photo album. Although its not much it still has meaning to it and nothing can ever replace it. I don't ever want to forget my past nor forget the people who blessed me which is most importantly my family. Second would be all my wrestling awards. The medals may carry weight and may be a hassle to take with me but in the end it will all be worth it knowing it represents all the success i had accomplished doing something i love and have great passion for. Its something i can show and tell to the younger generations just like the family album that i would take. Last but not least a backpack full of warm clothing and a blanket. I know things will be rough on the road so i will always need to prepare like i am going camping. These three things are what i would take on me to this unpredictable trip to California because they are things that should be remembered from the past and also things that will keep me warm mentally and physically.
If I was leaving Oklahoma for the lush state of California and I only had the opportunity to bring three sentimental items with me it would be extremely difficult. But in such a dire situation I would be able to understand that I need to rise to the occasion and make a decision as to what to bring with me.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing I would bring with me would be a family photograph. If I was in a circumstance in which my family was not present, I would want to keep them in my heart somehow. Also if I ended up being able to move on and create my own life in California, I would not want the faces of my family members to fade from my memory.
The second item I would bring with me would be a pocket watch or wrist watch, whether it was of sentimental value or not. I have an unsustained phobia of not knowing what time it is. Knowing what time it is would give me a sort of empty comfort, even at a period like the Great Depression.
My last sentimental item I would bring along with me on my voyage to California would be a knife that belongs to my father. A knife is something that would come to my great benefit if I was traveling. I could use the knife if I needed to kill an animal to eat, open a can, and protect myself or things of that nature. The knife would also serve as a reminiscence of my father if he was not traveling with me.
" If I were in the situation where as I was forced to leave my home in Oklahoma for a better life (which wasn't guaranteed to be better than my situation at the time). I'd be quite unhappy with what would be occuring and probably be irrational with numerous decisions. But as that's not currently happening, we can be happy for that. Hah. Now if i were to bring certain personal belongings with me, of course excluding necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, etc etc. Then it may be a difficult decision, yet it may not be so.
ReplyDeleteThere was a poem or story we've read (if i'm correct), where a man was being robbed. But instead of fleeing or resisting, he happily gave all he had to the burglar. Including the clothes he was wearing. And although he had already given the burglar everything, he still wanted to give him more.
Now taking that into mind, I had realized that no inanimate object should really be treasured. Except of course for things necessary for life, but that's disregarded from this at this moment. Inanimate objects will not bring anyone peace, happiness or anything of the sorts. They may, but only for a short time.
The only thing necessary to me is: (well it was originally me, myself and I. Which is three things. But my jokes aside. Aha) People. People as in good friends, family, companions, etc etc. As they will bring happiness and so on.
Now this may not exactly answer the question but it was my own answer and opinion, so it is what it is.
- Zachary J. Borja"
If i was put in the postion of having to leave everything i had in Oklahoma and leave to california where i didnt know anyone or any of my surrondings i would be very upset.In order to get a better life in california i would have to make that move to california in order to support my family.If i had to choose three things i would choose things that i hold very close to my heart.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing i would bring is a baby blanket my mother gave me right when i was born.This blanket is more than just a blanket to me .I believe it represents me and my mothers relationship in more ways than one.i sleep with it every night and i have no idea ,how i would feel if i had to leave that behind due to something that was out of my control.
The second thing i would bring would be a family photo we took when i was just five years old.I would bring this with me because if anything ever happend to any of my family members i could look at this family photo and know that we are all still together one way or another.I would not dare to leave this behind.
The third thing i would bring with me on my trip to california would be this teddy bear my best friend gave me in elementry school.The reason why this teddy bear means alot to me i because my friend who gave it to me passed away not to long ago.This was one of the the last memories i have of her and i hold the teddy bear very close to my heart every night to remember my dear friend who could not be with us today.
KIMBERLY BARAJAS
As a person of practicality, I could not choose three items of personal sentiment that I would take with me to go to California during the Great Depression. Honestly, in an event such as an emergency, a family heirloom is the last thing I'd be thinking about and I'd be more focused on getting things that were necessary. What would be the point of carrying a picture of your friends and family if you are lying dead on the ground? If I was really forced to take three items with me, it would be a map, a jug of water, and some clothes. These are three important things that I would need in order to make the trek to California in this cold and hard time.
ReplyDeleteA map is needed because of navigational purposes. While modern navigational technology such as GPS and satellite were not around in the Great Depression, maps have been around since the dawn of time and would prove especially useful. In the 1930s, the road from Oklahoma to California was an unbeaten one, and I would've needed alot of help to make my way there. Luckily, a map would have all the roads and obstacles that I need to watch out for right there for me and it would make my trip a whole lot easier.
A jug of water is completely essential to overcoming a long trip across a few states. Especially in a dust bowl region like Oklahoma, water was hard to come by, so a big, full jug of water would have been a great commodity for multiple reasons. The obvious one regards my personal well being, as since water is necessary for a human to survive, why would I not take it? However, it can also be useful for bartering, for if someone needs a swig of water because they took something like photos instead of water for the journey, I can always trade away some of my water for something that they have that I want. Water is what keeps humans alive, and that is what will keep me alive on the trip.
Clothes are also another needed item that I will need on an arduous trip to California. The road across the US is a mean, tough, and diverse road. I would be facing such obstacles such as scorching deserts, mysterious forests, and roaring mountains. What better way to fight these conditions than to bring appropriate clothes? These clothes serve many functions, such as keeping me warm in the cold and vice versa, shielding me from any foreign species such as insects with shoes, and once again providing a barter tool to people that weren't smart enough to bring essentials. In a unique way, clothes can be sentimental as well for you may be wearing clothes of personal value.
Once again, I want to solidify my point about what I would bring. I find these three items to be the most helpful to me and what I really would need to bring on my trek to California. I could not see myself really stressing over trying to figure out which family heirloom I'd bring in a time of dire straits such as the Great Depression. Yes, I may lose some morale and sentiment, but will I be possessing either of those traits if I am lost in the lonely desert, or if I am lying dead on the ground due to thirst, or if I am sleeping in the extreme cold because of lack of clothes? In these times, practicality must always trump tradition.