Vocabulary

1. Hubris - excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.
His hubris demeanor made him unenjoyable to be around.

I knew what hubris meant from reading, and using context clues while reading.

2. Quagmire -

an area of miry or boggy ground whose surface yields under the tread; a bog.

a situation from which extrication is very difficult: a quagmire of financial indebtedness.

anything soft or flabby.

 

We were in quite a quagmire.

 

I've heard this word used in books and movies.

 

3. Futile - incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful:

trifling; frivolous; unimportant.

 

His attempt to jump start his care was futile.

 

Star wars.

 

 

To Do List:

Must Do:
1. Finish our content area project.
2. Study for my math test on Thursday.
3. Write my paper for my small business management class.

Need to Do:
1. Get a car wash.
2. Go to the gym.
3. Clean my bedroom, and bathroom.

Would like to do:
1. Buy new shoes.
2. Write my sister.
3. Start a book.

Motivation.

Keeping motivated has never been a problem for me. I have always been a highly motivated person. At this point in time, I am more motivated to do well than I was before. I've realized how important my grades are for my guture, and how much more there is for me to learn. Since this is my first semester of college, it has taken me to this ponit to figure out how to be a sucessful student. I've learned to put my schoolwork ahead of everything, reward myself, and develop healthy study habits.


I've recently discovered what I want to do with my life, and that is what keeps me motivated to do well. I know what I need to do, to get where I want to be. The support from my friends, and my mom also helps me to become motivated. I’ve also been doing other things that require me to be highly motivated, like going to the gym, and being healthier. I’m making myself do what is the most important to my success before I do what I want to do. Although it always isn’t fun, it gives me a good sense of accomplishment.

I hope I keep this motivation throughout the semester, and onto the rest of academic career. I plan on reminding myself why I’m doing what I’m doing, and getting feedback from those around me. Getting into a good college is important to me, and I’m going to try and take whatever steps I can to get there.

To Do List:

Must Do:
1. Finish SQ3Ring chapters 3-10 of my Small Business Management textbook.
2. Interview my dad for my Small Business Management interview on marketing.
3. Write a paper on sucessful marketing startegies.

Need To Do:
1. Burn CD's for a family friend.
2. Clean my room, and bathroom.
3. Write my sister a letter.

Would Like To Do:
1. Start my new book.
2. See my friends.
3. Go shopping.

Vocabulary.

1. Hubris –noun

excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.

 

His hubris made him annoying to be around.

 

Own logic: I vaguely knew what the word ment from reading.

 

2.  Tenuously- adjective

thin or slender in form, as a thread.

lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated; weak: a tenuous argument.

thin in consistency; rare or rarefied.

 

He gave a rather tenous definition of the word when I asked what it meant, which didn't help me.

 

Synonym: I knew a synonym for the word was 'carelessly'.

 

3. Haphazard –adjective

characterized by lack of order or planning, by irregularity, or by randomness; determined by or dependent on chance; aimless.

 

He has a very haphazard way of doing things.

 

Own logic: I knew it meant sloppy or undeterminted.

Vocabulary.

1. Intrigue (verb) - to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities.


The war intrigued her.

Own logic: I use the word intrigue regularly.


I was intrigued by this book.


2. Shrill- (noun) high-pitched and piercing in sound quality

Elongated and narrow, like pieces of blackened leather, the tongues were threaded along a length of copper wire, one overlapping the next, the tips curled upward as if caught in a final shrill syllable.


Own logic: I've read the word in a book before.


Then, the hawk let out a loud shrill.


3. Impassive- (adjective) Without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.

His eyes were flat and impassive.

Context clues, and own logic: The use of the word 'flat' as well as 'impassive' to describe his eyes.

He gave me an impassive glance when he walked by.

Vocabulary.

1. Intrigue (verb) - to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities.

The war intrigued her.


Own logic: I use the word intrigue regularly.

I was intrigued by this book.


2. Shrill- (noun) high-pitched and piercing in sound quality

Elongated and narrow, like pieces of blackened leather, the tongues were threaded along a length of copper wire, one overlapping the next, the tips curled upward as if caught in a final shrill syllable.


Own logic: I've read the word in a book before.


Then, the hawk let out a loud shrill.


3. Impassive- (adjective) Without emotion; apathetic; unmoved.

His eyes were flat and impassive.

Context clues, and own logic: The use of the word 'flat' as well as 'impassive' to describe his eyes.

He gave me an impassive glance when he walked by.