Situated Learning

I'm finding Gee's book very intriguing and interesting. I definitely believe in one's identity adapting and changing according to one's surroundings/environment. I show different parts of my identity depending on my level of comfort. If I feel comfortable around someone, then I'm able to let my guard down and be the real me. However, at school and work I'm not as free to be myself. I'm definitely the shy, helpful, hardworking student and co-worker. I always strive to do my best but am learning that this can be difficult to do all the time. With my family and friends, I definitely am a people pleaser. I always want others to feel comfortable and loved, often putting others before me. I'm also the friend who listens well and offers supportive advice. With my fiance, I'm able to be bitchy, irritable, vulnerable, loving, caring, and whatever other mood I may be in. I'm not sure if that makes any sense, but I'm trying to convey that my identity changes with my environment and level of comfort. This correlates to what Gee discusses and the different types of identity behaviors.