I think you have a...COMMUNICATION ERROR!

How do you have a puzzle without pieces, a home without bricks, a friendship without any friends?

Similarly, if we had no alphabet, we would have no words.

We would have no symbols that stand for different expressions.

Besides gestures and small pictures, we would have no way of relaying our thoughts, much less having deep, thoughtful talks.
There is no language without an alphabet. Expressing ourselves would be a matter of voicing the first sound that comes to our heads. Laughter would come easily, but what about nervousness? We could smile, and frown, and communicate disappoval, pleasure, or urgency, but how would we describe the ice-cold taste of the passion fruit tea during the heat of the summer and the clear sharpness of it as it refreshed your palate?

It would be very difficult to say that your brother (out of your six brothers, he's one with the medium-shaggy haircut, the slim build, and the green eyes) is gravely hurt (bleeding, not coughing, so bring some bandages but no medicine is necessary, please) down by the collapsed tree trunk (because we would have enough on our plates without also having to try to build a "bridge," too) across the lake.

Would we get everything we needed in time to save the poor unfortunate brother?

Maybe not.

Maybe we would. Maybe we would rely on expressions, gestures, and emotions to communicate, and maybe we would become masters at it.

But doubtless, life is much easier with an alphabet that dictates our language and gives us an almost limitless array of words to express ourselves with.

reflection 9/27

When you meet someone new or interesting, you start a process of getting to know them and finding out their bad & good sides, talents, history, and quirks. It's a lengthy, but unhurried, journey that can bring a lot of lighthearted fun and serious talks. Resumes, though, are down to business and are not for "personal relationships." Unlike a friend, employers are not partial towards hearing about the background story behind your blossoming leadership skills, although they'd like to know whether you're a good leader or not.

On a standard resume, I listed work experience, skills, achievements, and education to-date. The items that were most relevant to engineering opportunities were stressed, while redundant or extraneous information was omitted. I included independent working skills and past engineering programs attended. Engineering was the point my resume was geared towards because I am interested in pursuing a mechanical engineering degree, and needed to make my resume appealing for possible future work or internships in that area.

Resumes reminded me again of how important it is to "bulk up" personal skills to show potential employers your maximum worth. Concise and to-the-point writing is beneficial for both sides, as it shows that the writer is capable and confident about their course of action. Wading through irrelevant information does not put potential employers in a favorable mindset. Starting from my freewriting to the resume's completion, my perception of resumes did not change very much.

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9/19-Introduction

If I had to describe myself, I might say that I enjoy being on my own. But it's actually easiest to be happy when I'm with people.

I like seeing architecture, works in progress, and people I haven't seen in a long time. I like smiling, but more than that, I like it when a smile is returned!

Of personalities, I'm a mix of phlegmatic and sanguine. I'm a follower but can be a leader, depending on the situation. I come from a big family and I wouldn't have it any other way. Music is my largest and most versatile personal interest.