1) Through this blog I have discovered that I have an ethical mind. This stems from the fact that I have a strong desire to understand society and its innate goals. I want to better understand different cultures and how they interact with each other based upon their intricate belief systems.
2) I exhibit curiosity by doing research and trying to find as much information as I can about what I am interested in. I am not afraid to try something new if I think it will help me to better understand a culture. I also exhibit curiosity by asking myself rhetorical questions and examining the different answers they could create. I generate hypotheses by developing ideas of how one change in a culture could result in a betterment for the whole of the group. For example, I discussed being immeresed in a culture to better one's learning experience. I also see other points of view. In learning about and joining in a new culture I have to be able to coexhist and understand other points of view, even if they are not akin to my own. By studying their society's habits, I show that I can see and acknowledge other points of view.
3) I learned through this blog that I have a deep attatchment to learning about the Spanish culture and history that flows through Spain. With my trip I believe this attatchment will only grow stronger. I have also learned that I have found a new way to write poetry and that it is calming to me. The ability to write bilingually may eventually help me in the future, and I find it also brings me great joy. This blog has helped me to better see myself as just one of many persons in the world, trying to manuvuer in an ever changing society. The continued updating of this blog may help me to further grow in this understanding and knowledge.
Kahle, writing a bilingual poem or even writing a two column poetry: one column in English and one column in Spanish will be enlightening!
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