9/1/22
The taro root is weird. It looks all dirty and grimy, like it was pulled straight from the Earth and thrown on a shelf at Giant, which is probably somewhat accurate. It doesn’t even look edible, I certainly wouldn’t eat it. Maybe it’s crushed up or something? I don’t know much about cooking. Either way, I’d rather avoid anything with it. Having the root makes me wonder what the whole plant looks like. I hope it’s not as ugly as the root, because the root is an eyesore. It smells like dirt, too. I guess some people probably appreciate the root more than me, or it wouldn’t have been in the store.
9/3/22
I still don’t really like my taro root. It is still dirty and doesn’t looks safe to eat. Maybe I should try washing it. I found out it is like a potato in the way it is cooked. I guess potatoes don’t look good before they’re cooked either. Still, I’d rather have a potato than the root. At least the root hasn’t started smelling bad over time. If it had begun to rot like a fruit, I would have been annoyed. I’m finding that I have less to say about the root than I did the other day, It is just a bit boring. It doesn’t have bright, interesting colors or a weird shape. It is so simple and plain.
It be like that. I had a piece of ginger and there really isn’t much to say. It is just a root and I didn’t have that much to say. Although Taro boba tea kinda goes off though. It is purple and that is pretty cool.
I really like how you illustrate your inquisitiveness. After reading this, I am wondering what a taro root looks like. I’m sure some people can make tasty food out of it.
I like how you characterize the taro root negatively with a sarcastic tone, saying it looks like it shouldn’t be eaten, and later compare it to a potato which is more common.
I appreciate your comment.
I like how you were consistent with your thoughts about the taro root throughout the journal entries. Your dislike for the root is pretty funny and makes me want to read more.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
I like the descriptiveness of the taro root. It makes me visualize what it looks like very well. I think you should give it another chance because the root could have a big glow-up and not be ugly anymore.
As someone who is unfamiliar with taro roots, your journal entries were amusing to read in that they created the most negative image possible of what a taro root could look like in my head. This is also true for the possible taste of a taro root, as from your entries, I imagine the taste to be like a less flavorful sweet potato. Overall, this negative description has only induced more enthrallment for me as a reader.
I like how much passion you put into your hatred for the taro root? Are they really that bad? A lot of things seem ugly and unsightly at first glance; after spending a little time with them, however, you start to realize its true beauty. Perhaps that applies to the taro root? Who knows
I love how descriptive you were about how dirty and ugly the taro root is. It allows me to create images with my imagination and leads my curiosity to look it up on the internet and see for myself. Furthermore, I also love your critical thinking of how others may appreciate it more than you did because it is in the store. It ties back to the grocery store you stated in the beginning of the paragraph and creates a beautiful note to end on.
I really enjoy reading both of your entries as its insulting but funny nature is similar to how I wrote my own. I particularly liked how you talked about many different things while writing this entries as it really helped to establish your personality and characteristics.
I like the way you allowed yourself to wonder out loud what the whole plant looks like. Some farmer or some market must have felt like any part of it above ground must be extraneous, but I doubt the taro root feels that way.