ARROYO, ROSALIE G.

BA3101
05 eLMS Activity 1 (Essay)
• Are there any chances that you have tried to break with traditions (in family or
society). Kindly share a brief description.
Yes, I have been breaking social norms and our family's traditions ever since I became an
adult. The entire family gathers for meals on certain occasions, like my aunt's birthday,
and we are all invited, but I prefer to stay home. Occasionally, despite my claims to the
contrary, there isn't much action. I'm not sure if I have less appetite, especially when it
comes to my aunts because as I get older, I get more aware of and can distinguish their
true personalities. Another thing is that anytime there is a special occasion, like Christmas,
we talk about outings to my aunt's villa or visiting other places, but instead of being
enthusiastic and joining in, I just don't seem e; I'm turning into a killjoy. Leaving me at
home is better than spending time with my aunts and cousins.

• How do you think your actions affect the people around you or the community you
belong to?
I believe that some of my actions may have harmed those close to me. It's because my
actions occasionally annoy other people. For example, my other aunts would be shocked
if I skipped our family reunion, and they will complain that it will be upsetting because
we only see each other once a year, but the other relatives will not attend the family
gathering. As I get older, I'm afraid to approach them because I don't like the way my
other aunts and cousins treat people. This affects my other family members who are close
to me, and they understand why I don't go with them to family gatherings. Even though I
want to socialize, especially with my close uncle, I can't always go with them anymore.