My Digital Footprint

A digital footprint is a mark, a trace or a trail you leave on the internet. We all have digital footprints, be it from uploading pictures/videos, emails or the biggest one of all, our social networking sites. We have all been on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or even Tumblr, one point in our lives. But just by watching a video, searching up friends or uploading your new profile picture, you are leaving your digital footprint. Everything we do online contributes to our digital footprint. 

Our digital footprints connect us to millions of people around the globe. Via Skype, Oovoo, Kik, Viber. Everything we post online will be displayed to thousands of people and even if you delete something doesn't mean it's completely gone. It may seem gone to you but it will always be there. So remember, think before you post.  

A way to find your trace of your digital footprint, look yourself up on Google. Type in your full name and hit search. See what shows up and examine your digital footprint.   

                      
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Carlingford

My experience from the Carlingford trip was unforgettable. We did so many activities, but my favorite one was the laser tag combat. It was our last activity for the trip and it was a great way to end our fun filled adventure. The guns were awesome. It felt like you were carrying an actual gun and it was easy to shoot people. We got to hide behind a castle, shelter under wooden forts and sneak behind our opponents. I felt like a true assassin. 

I didn't like the water activities as much as the land based activities. Due to the weather being a bit chilly and it did not help when we had to wear wet suits that didn't provide us any heat what so ever. I even saw some people with holes on theirs. But I enjoyed it needless to say. Especially the part when we got to jump on the water trampoline. That was fun. 

The food in Carlingford was actually very delicious. After a long day filled with A LOT of moving around, it was nice to get a good meal at the end of the day. 

Carlingford was both a tiring but memorable experience and I would like to go back again someday. 

                  

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The Day of My Junior Cert Results

On the day of my JC results, I was super nervous. At first I was trying to hide the fact that I was scared but when it came to the actual day of the results, I just couldn't hide it in anymore. The curiosity was killing me and I just wanted everything to be done and dusted. 

When I entered the school, my nerves increased by ten and I felt more nervous than ever. It didn't help when I looked around and saw everybody else panicking. I tried to keep myself calm by taking deep breaths. 

Minutes later, everyone was made to go to the hall to receive our results. Feelings of being nervous, worried and scared went through me and I just wanted to run home. Our principal gave us a talk about keeping calm and to be grateful for what is to come and that helped to calm my nerves a bit. 

When I finally did get my results I was content with them. I didn't fail anything so I was grateful for that. I know I put in my best effort and my marks showed that. I will try and improve in the future and hopefully develop my skills. 


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My First TY Day of Workshops

My first workshop was called 'Positive Parties'. When I walked into the room, music was playing and there were balloons and posters displayed on the walls. The room looked and felt lively. The lady who led the workshop was humorous and fun. Throughout the workshop we got to dance, sing, laugh and tell stories about ourselves. It was a fun experience. 

My second workshop was 'First Aid'. I got the opportunity to learn how and when to do CPR, what to do when you see someone collapse, what to do when a person is having a heart attack etc. We also got to practice on how to put a sling on properly. I found the workshop very interesting.   

Lastly, my Etiquette workshop. This was my favourite workshop from the three. Our first activity was to get into groups and write a fact about each person in the group. The speaker would then go up and say one of the facts and the other groups would have to guess who the fact belonged to. In the end, the team I was in won. Later on, we got to walk in heels down a red carpet. This was to help us have the correct posture. Lastly (my favourite part), we got to try out this product that was suppose to exfoliate your skin. After i washed my hands, my hands felt so soft and I could tell the product told the truth. This workshop was my favourite and I would love to be able to try it again.