Feb 25 - Reflect on the simile and metaphor worksheet. Which topic challenged you the most when creating your figurative language, and why? In your response, explain what made that topic difficult and how you worked through the challenge (or what you might do differently next time).

Response: During the simile and metaphor worksheet, the topics that challenged me the most were the negative labels, finding your identity, and appearance based judgments. All 3 of these topics had something in common. They all made me want to talk about who I am as a person. There's been a lot going on with me regarding my identity, mental health, and future purpose. However, one thing I haven't been able to do is put these feelings into words. I hadn't realized how hard this task would actually be though. It took me around 3 days to finish all 12 similes and metaphors, and I got stuck at those specific topics for days. I was eventually able to work through this challenge by taking time after my 10 hour shift at work to sit down alone in the living room and reflect. I sat there for around 2 hours to come up with meaningful and well-thought-out responses. Once I finally figured out the similes and metaphors I felt properly matched the feelings I had, I had finished sooner than I thought.  

Summary: Today, we worked on our digital poster for our simile and metaphor worksheet.

Reflection: Writing about difficult or vulnerable topics in your life can be challenging, but taking a moment to reflect on what makes that topic difficult can help you figure out how to express yourself.