Self-Assessment

I feel like my blogs haven't been the best and they could use a little more work. For example, my choice of words could be better. Another thing I can fix is definitely how long all my posts are. Not all of them meet the 300-word mark. I usually just get to the point without explaining much detail about whatever I am talking about. Nothing really confuses me about the blogs but, It does stress me out just a little bit because of the research I have to do sometimes. I've never really been that good a researching and writing for that matter. English has always been my weakest subject so that does create a lot of stress for me when I have to write blogs. I could put a little more effort into the blog post but like I said earlier I just type what is asked for and that's it. I can really put more effort into adding more ideas to my sentences and that would help extend my word count for sure. We all procrastinate but I try not to because I am taking so many other classes and they are piled with work so sometimes I do forget about this class and end up doing it at the last minute. And work on top of that takes away more time. I rarely look back at my work but when I do I do see some errors here and there and I try to fix them but, a lot of times I just leave it as it is. I don't mind other students reading my post honestly and especially if they can give me some input on what is good or what to fix. I find it very helpful. Back in high school, I used to be scared of stuff like that but, I got over that because at the end of the day I can become a better writer. There isn't much we could talk about to help it's just more of practice. I've learned how to express myself a little more and make you a little more social. 

Jamaica Research

 I am choosing this island because it is a great vacation place for everyone. Although a lot of people say it is a great place there are some things about the island that isn't the best. There is a number of crimes that have been going on for many years now. It is known to be the world's third most dangerous place for women to travel to. Ever since 2018, murder rates have increased by 3.4%. Jamaica has had some of the world's highest murder rates for a couple years now. And is still a huge issue. Because of these crimes unemployment has been been a major problem on the island. It all starts with growing up as a child there. If children run with the wrong crowd and not having good parents in their lives it'll most likely lead to drugs and crime. Uneducated kids also end up being a problem and would lead to the wrong path. I want to do more research on these people I don't want people to think Jamaica is so bad even though there a major problems on the island people are finding ways to make it a better place. It will take some time to fix but it defiantly can be done. The reason this topic interests me the most is that I've never witnessed any sort of crime all the times I've visited and it just blows my mind about all the stories I hear about the crimes going on, but when I go it seems like the most peaceful place on the planet like nothing there can go wrong.

Jamaica's History

To begin, Jamaica was founded on August 6, 1963, which is their independence day, and was founded by the Europeans, and the man who found it was Christopher Columbus. Columbus finding Jamaica was actually new information to me even though I am coming from a Jamaican family. I always knew the British took over at some point because they drive on the opposite side over there, and the steering wheels are also on the opposite side from the US.  There were three colonies that went after Jamaica, the first being the English, then the Spanish, and the last the British from 1707 until 1962. It was then a Crown colony. What keeps the island going is the culture that comes with it. The music and food are a big part of it and those will never stop. I met a couple of big artists in Jamaica too while visiting a couple times. I find it very interesting how they don't treat the artist any different from just a regular person unlike how America does with a lot of paparazzi. 

1)Jamaica

2) the Bahamas

3) Belize

Island Travel

 Jamaica! A wonderful island to visit for a family vacation, a honeymoon, or even to go by yourself. The food there is to die for. From their curry chicken to jerked chicken and even to the beef patties, Jamaicas food is very good and very well known for it. Celebrities from all over have come to visit just because of the food. The culture there is amazing, Jamaicans are some of the nicest people you would ever meet. It is uplifting to place to be. Dancing and music are essential to the culture as well. Dancehall is the most popular music out there which was made in the late 70s and catchy. If you love to party there is no need to worry Jamaica is great to get your party on for sure. If parting isn't you're thing there are many places to see around the island, especially their beaches. This island has some of the most beautiful beaches around. One beach I would recommend visiting is Ocho Rios beach. One of the most relaxing beaches in my opinion and I can speak from experience. I've visited a hand full of times and I promise you will not regret it. Once you go you will not want to leave. You will in love with everything that the island will offer you.