Cody Dominick
Ember Smith
English 103
20 January 2009
A2
In high school, I absolutely hated English courses. I took honors through sophomore year, and then AP my junior year. I passed the AP exam and did not realize if I did not take and pass the AP English 4 exam, I would not get to exempt any college courses, so I took advanced senior year. I did not get along very well with my English teachers in high school. The major qualm I had with the education system was that they absolutely destroyed any interest children would have in reading by forcing selections they have no interest in upon them in large quantities. Most of the assignments that were given would be busy work with little value to them. I would have much rather had a few, meaningful assignments, than the unending joke work that was assigned.
I have always been told that I could argue my way out of anything. If I believe in something I’ll argue it to death, and I rarely have been outdone. My mother gave up arguing with me years ago as whenever shed bring up any sort of point that would go against what I was for, I would contradict it and bring up something she could not counter effectively. An argumentative personality is something that is often looked down upon, but I feel like it makes me a more complete person.
As a general rule, I have an extremely disorganized writing process. I will do my research and everything ahead of time, and possibly even group the research together, but that is the extent of my organization. When I sit down to start writing, I immediately start on the final product, forgoing any prior draft unless it is required. I have always felt that a rough draft was never that beneficial to me, as all of the editing I would normally do following a rough draft, I do in writing the final and both drafts always ended up about the same.
Technology obviously plays a major role in my everyday life. Almost everything that I do is in some way, shape, or form is technologically related. My education, for example would be very different without a computer. The whole way in which I receive, complete, and submit the majority of my assignments would be altered. I also use the internet for entertainment purposes such as facebook, sports news, games, etc. The other major piece of technology I frequently use is my phone. I’m always texting to keep in touch with people I don’t get to see very often, and to make plans with friends.
As a general summary of myself, I would have to say that I am a fun loving guy with a huge heart. I love to have a good time and spend time with those that I care about. I put the people close to me ahead of myself and will do anything to see them happy. I have a big heart, and while many people view that as a strength, it also becomes my biggest weakness.

A1

Cody Dominick
Ember Smith
English 103
20 January 2009
A1 (Interview with my mother)
Q: How often did I read when I was younger? Did I like to read?
A: You used to love to read when you were young, and before you could read yourself, you would get me to read to you. When you got older, you lost that interest in reading but would eventually read something if it caught your interest. If you got into a book, you would read it and would hardly stop until it was completed.
Q: What subjects were I interested in as a child?
A: You were mostly interested in history and anything related to that.
Q: Did I turn things in on time?
A: Unlike your brother and sister, you were completely responsible for your own schoolwork and didn’t have to have your father or me check over your shoulder to make sure things got done.
Q: How did I study?
A: For the most part, you didn’t really study that often, but your grades were good so I assume you did when you needed to.
Q: What did I like to do outside of school when I was younger?
A: You enjoyed playing football and basketball with your friends on the weekends. When you were alone during the week, you’d play video games a lot.
Q: What sort of jobs do you see me being good at?
A: I think you could do whatever you wanted to. You are a very caring person, so I see you doing something that will cause a lot of good for a lot of people. If I had to guess, I think you’d be a good attorney.