Asking questions make people observe the world, themselves, and others around them. Recently in class Mr. T taught the importance of asking questions. At first, I remember being kinda skeptical and confused at the fact something super simple was getting a full blown slideshow English lesson. But by the end of the lesson, I felt like a detective that just cracked an unsolved case. I felt a strange mix of shock, amazement, confusion, and curiosity. That lesson definitely left some lingering affects on me. 

The first thing I noticed was how afraid I was to ask questions not only to my teachers but to almost everyone I know. I actively avoided asking questions because I would feel intellucually slower compared to my peers. After some thinking, I noticed that I wasn’t properly taught that asking questions was acceptable and encouraged. If anything, it was the opposite. I associated asking questions being bothersome, annoying, time consuming, and unnecessary because everyone seemed to avoid doing it. But now, I feel like that fear and unacceptance of questions significantly hinders my creativity, ability to take initiative, and observation skills as a student and indivudal. Asking questions made me more aware of the people around me, the work I do, and the society I live in.

I recently noticed that my younger siblings have been pretty bummed out about not being able to go trick or treating this Halloween. And I thought to myself, that others would also have their spirts down this time of year and I wanted to try to spread some positivity. So I made a flyer that had some positive “treats” or messages and hoped that it would make someone’s day.