People sometimes feel the need to step away from their normal routines or environments in order to better understand themselves. Describe a time when you needed distance from a situation, place, or group of people in order to think more clearly or gain perspective. What did that experience teach you about yourself?

 Prompt Response: A few weeks ago, my family and I went to my uncle's house for a memorial to my aunt's mother. It was really just a small get-together with some food, though. While my uncle and aunt cooked, I decided to sit in the kids' room while they all ran around. I just sat and watched my phone till the food was done. After eating, the kids decided to come and bother me. I entertained them for a few minutes, but when they kept going, I got tired. So, I got up and sat in the living room with the adults. I was okay for a few minutes, but then they started talking and laughing a lot, and I just couldn't sit comfortably. I decided to take a stroll through the apartments. It was late and somewhat dark, but I turned my music on and kept walking. While I was walking, my best friend called me. I told her what happened, we talked about it, then we started goofing around. After we got off the phone, I realized family is great and all, but friends choose to be with you. For me, being alone is great, but being alone with friends is even better.

Summary: Today, we were introduced to the story "Into the Wild."

Reflection: From what I've heard, it sounds interesting, and I can imagine a horror movie about it. Although it's obvious he's going to die in the end, I wish it were more ambiguous instead of just thrown out there.

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