Semester Essay # 9

Elementary and secondary schools around the country are beginning to actively address the problem of bullies. In your opinion, is bullying an issue that should be addressed by schools or left to parents? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

          Bullying is an immensely serious subject because it often involves the emotional or physical abuse of one person by another. Alone, bullying in general sounds horrible. Now, imagine this being done to a child no bigger than seven years old by a much older child, say about fifteen years old. If you look at this situation from the younger child’s point of view, it could be one very traumatic experience. Who do you, as the bullied child turn to, your parents of course. Who do your parents turn to, the school of course. For this reason I believe bullying is an issue that should be addressed by both elementary and secondary schools, as well as by parents.

            It is not a secret that children do not like to tell every detail about their lives to their parents. Some children might find it embarrassing to tell their parents that they are being bullied for any number of reasons. Others may simply think they will be ridiculed, even more, by their older siblings if it were to be known that they were being bullied. In cases such as these, there is no one else a child can turn to except the school. And why shouldn’t they? It is the school’s duty to ensure the protection of all students on school grounds during school hours. That being said, administrators or teachers can keep a look out for the suspected bully and establish order once again.

            A bullied child may exhibit the complete opposite behavior. They might not want the school involved at all. Some children may not wish to take it up with the school for fear of being called names and being made fun of by so called friends. Or a bullied child may fear that if he or she complained to the school, the bullying would only get worse. In such a situation, a child may find it more comfortable telling their parents they are having problems at school than telling the school itself. If a child were to come to their parents for help, it would then be up to the parents to address the problem and perhaps have a meeting with the bully’s parents. A bullied child’s parents could also ask one of the older siblings to keep a lookout for their younger brother or sister and intervene when necessary.

            No two children are completely alike. Thus, when it comes to bullying, schools and parents should both be prepared. Worse case scenario, a bullied child may not want to tell they are being bullied to the school or their parents. However, if they know they have two options to go to for help it is more likely that they will reconsider and ask someone, be it the parents or the school. Both should be prepared to address the problem and find a solution at any given time. Whatever the case, bullying only gets worse with time and the faster someone address it the safer a bullied child can feel.

In-Cass Image Description

Color: I see a blend of dark blue and light blue as the sky meets the ocean and a touch of green as the sun's light hits the water,

Sounds: I hear the wind blowing gently, the waves rumbling, and the splash as the dolphins jump in and out of the water.

Mood: The image creates a sense of serenity. It makes me feel peaceful.

Emotion: The image gives me a calming emotion. It leaves me amazed at how the dolphins jump and makes me feel carefree.

Taste: I can taste the saltwater that inevitably ends up in your mouth when you swim in the ocean.

Semester Essay # 8

Carpooling, recycling, and planting trees are all activities that are good for the environment. Write an essay convincing readers to actively participate in one of these activities.

            Everyone with the ability to observe, I presume, should know what recycling is or should have at least heard of it. Recycling should be known because it is in everyone’s household or place of residency. It is the big blue trash can that sits in your driveway, backyard, etc. However, although recycling is right under people’s noses not everyone does it. Recycling has a lot of positive effects which is why I believe more people should participate in it. These positive effects benefit people in general so there is no reason why it shouldn’t be done.

            Recycling helps to minimize the use of earth’s limited natural resources. This is of great importance because it insures that what few natural resources remain will last longer. There will be more natural resources for everyone, everywhere. As one can see, recycling benefits earth’s population as a whole. It does not target one race, one culture, one country, etc. It is to the benefit of all to recycle.

            Apart from reducing the waste of earth’s natural resources, recycling also prevents the build up of waste, or in other words trash. All the trash people throw out gets sent to a landfill and sits there for a long time. When we take the time to recycle, recyclable materials such as plastic bottles and containers do not take up space in the landfill. Instead, they are reused to create another product. Would you rather have more trash sit in landfills or would you rather separate what can be reused and create more goods? To me, the choice is simple. I would much rather recycle, thus lowering the need to constantly build more landfills because of all of the waste. The worst case scenario would be for a landfill to actually end up next to one’s house. Now that would be disgusting. It’s better to never let that happen by just recycling.

            How great would it be to make a difference in the world? I don’t know if it is just me, but I am constantly hearing people say they aspire to make a change and do something special. Why not start with recycling? Believe it or not, recycling is one of the ways you can positively help the environment. We all know our environment is not currently in its best shape. Global warming, the lack of fresh water, the ozone layer, and the polar ice caps melting are all negative issues in the environment. Why add another problem? Let’s keep our environment running as it should and maintain its beauty. Recycling can assist in such a quest.

            It is interesting to consider all the great purposes recycling can serve. There will be more natural resources for future generations, less trash in landfills, and the environment will benefit. All this can be achieved if you just take the time to throw paper, plastic bottles, and all other reusable/recyclable materials away separately. In reality recycling does not ask much of you. Start making a difference today. Recycle!

Young Person In an Old Person

Most of the time when a person becomes old they lose their young spirit, but every one in a while you come across an old person who is still young at heart. My grandpa was definitely an old person who was young at heart. Although at times he was limited in motion and endurance he never failed to smile. My grandpa would constantly try to trip me when I least expected it. Whether he failed or succeeded in his attempt to trip me he always burst out laughing. It was in moments like these that he reminded me of a child who finds joy in the simplest of things. 

            My grandpa's curiosity did not diminish as his age increased. He was always learning new things whether it be from the bible or from nature. He loved to spend time outside working on little projects. He would volunteer to fix up the house every time he came over. My grandpa thought it was a waste of time to sit around the house all day long. Despite his age, the last thing he wanted to do was watch television all day or sleep all day. He wanted to be active and be kept busy.  My grandfather was special to me and his being young at heart was one of his best qualities.

Cats and dogs

Cats and dogs are both domestic animals. Cats and dogs have characteristics that make them both interesting yet very different. Ever heard of the phrase "fight or flight"? Well, dogs are more of the fight part, while cats are the flight part. Cats are extremely skilled in jumping and climbing. It is quite often that I spot a cat climbing a tree or jumping down from the top of a statue. For this reason, whenever they are faced with danger or feel threaten they will resort to their skill and flee. In contrast, dogs are not the best at jumping from high places and can not climb. How many times have you found a dog climbing up a tree or telephone pole? For this reason, dogs are known to stay and face their danger. When challenged, dogs will more likely become aggressive and attack. Dogs are also way more social than cats are. Dogs enjoy the company of other dogs and people. Trained dogs will let random passersby pet them and play with them. The same can not be said for cats. Cats, most of the time, prefer to be the only pet of a household. As for letting random passersby pet them, not even trained cats like this. Most cats, or at least in my case and from those I have witnessed, runaway the moment you look at them or move one step towards them. Another difference is in their hunting skills. Cats are better at picking up quick movements and reacting while dogs are better at using their sense of smell to track. Cats and dogs have to be two of the most popular pets. Both have different personalities but both benefit from great owners and love.

Dressing for a Formal Ocassion vs. Dressing for an Informal Occasion

Dressing for a formal occasion is much different from dressing for an informal occasion. For one, dressing for an informal occasion requires less thought. Informal occasions can be hanging out with your friends or going to the grocery store. In these cases it is always an excellent idea to go with jeans. The top portion of the outfit depends on the weather. If it is hot, a t-shirt is a good way to go. If it is cold, grabbing a hoodie is a better choice. In contrast, you can not just throw something on for a formal occasion. You must first consider the type of formal occasion, for example it could be a job interview or a ball. For a job interview you must be professional. Slacks always work best. Pair slacks with a dressy shirt, vest or coat and you are well on your way to impressing by sight. However, this type of outfit would not be suitable for a ball. When you go to functions such as a ball or a dance, choosing a elegant dress for girls and a tuxedo for guys is appropriate. If you were to show up at a job interview with a long sleek red dress, a big beautiful pearl necklace, and long black gloves, you would look silly because in a sense you would be overdressed. When you dress for an informal occasion you are dressing to suit your comfort zone. In contrast when you are dressing for a formal occasion, you are dressing to impress. One requires less thought but when dressing for both occasions, the weather should affect the final outcome.

Raw Foods vs Cooked Foods

There is a clear difference between raw foods and cooked foods. Raw food have absolutely not been cooked in any way, shape or form. In contrast, as its name suggests, cooked foods have absolutely been cooked. One clear example can be seen in apples. When you eat an apple just the way it is you can in a sense say you are eating the apple raw. However when you eat apples in an apple pie, the same can not be said. Apples in apple pie have to have passed time in an oven. Thus, the apples have been cooked. The difference between raw and cooked foods can also be seen in the texture of the food. Continuing with the example of an apple, when an apple is eaten raw it is crunchy, juicy, and hard. When an apple is eaten cooked it is the complete opposite. Once cooked, an apple is no longer as crunchy or hard. In fact, cooked apples soften up and are of course, warm. It is possible for the apple to maintain its juiciness, but that quality won't be as obvious as it once was. Raw foods also contrast to cooked foods when it comes to added ingredients. When you eat raw foods, such as an apple, most people eat it just the way it is. However, part of the fun of cooking foods is making different combinations. When you cook the apple in an apple pie, it is likely that now the apple has been mixed with cinnamon and other ingredients. The difference between raw apples and cooked apples is just one example. Most of the time it takes raw foods to make cooked foods. Both are equally as satisfying, depending on the nature of your hunger.

Spicy Foods vs. Sweet Foods

Sweet and spicy foods are two completely different types of tastes. Sweet food has the flavor of sugar. Sugar is what makes sweet food sweet. In contrast, spicy food has little to no sugar and if it does then it can not be detected. As its name suggests, spicy food usually has a mixture of spices. When you eat sweet foods you stimulate your taste buds in a different way then when you eat spicy foods. Sweet foods such as chocolate or cake taste sugary  and smooth. It is, no pun intended and for the lack of a better word, a sweet taste. In contrast spicy foods can create that sense where you are dying for water. Spicy foods are the ones that leave you sucking in air to rid yourself of the strangely addicting burn in your mouth. Spicy foods are the ones that leave your tongue tingling. When you compare a lollipop to a jalapeno the difference is pretty clear. One is a ball of sugar and one is a mouth full of hot. The same thing applies to a pie and Spicy gumbo. The pie satisfies the sweet tooth while the spicy gumbo satisfies your need for "pop". Sweet foods are more delicate in taste while spicy food have an added "bam" to it. In both cases, sweet and spicy foods satisfy the hunger of many people and when combined, at times, can create a beautiful neutral dish.

Semester Essay #7

Many people immigrate to the United States because they believe that it is better than their native country. In fact, many people believe that the United States is the best country in the world. Do you agree? Why or why not?

Do you believe that the United States is the best country in the world? I am very spectacle about this. I think the United States is great; however, there are many more negative qualities it pertains. Just because the United States is, the wealthiest nation it does not mean it is perfect. I know there are hundreds of people that believe what I believe about this country.

The United States is a wonderful nation is the opportunity to provide education. Certain states in Mexico, Afghanistan, and Rwanda do not have the opportunity to attend and institute, or school, because of their class status- poor. I believe that we the American citizens are very fortunate to have the chance of obtaining an education easily and free. The second reason why the United States is the best country is the endless amount of job occupations it provides. It can range from babysitting, or childcare, to working for a top millionaire company. There are several kinds of jobs that one can have, but there is always one occupation someone will want to achieve.

I have much reason why the United States is NOT the best in the world. One reason is taxes. Everyone hates taxes. To put it in simpler terms, you lose more money than what you generally need to. Who wants to lose money? No one so why tax people. People are told to believe that it helps our country with establishing new schools and paying for bigger expenses, but doesn’t our government need to provide money for us. They work for us. It is not the other way around. We can overthrow them within an hour if we really had the guts to but we do not. The second reason is the requirement for all males 25 years of age and under to register for the Selective Service. Why force someone to go endanger their life if they do not choose to? This seems to be unconstitutional to our freedom.

However, the government seems to not really listen as much as we want them to even if we are a capitalist nation. The United States can be fair at times but they have more bad choices than it appears to everyone from another country. It is hard to keep live here because of its’ prices on houses, apartments, or condominiums and other expenses like gas. In my future I plan to move somewhere out of California and then out of country.

If I were a doctor

If I were a doctor, I would be  dentist. To be a dentist, I would have to make sure that the patient does not have any cavities, bad hygiene, or any dent teeth. If otherwise, I would have to do a long treatment to fix those issues. If it was a cavity, I would have to numb the tooth and drill the cavity out from the tooth or teeth. If they had bad hygiene, I would have to clean their mouth with special cleaning tools. I will also tell them to floss and brush their teeth twice a day for two minutes.
Being a dentist (doctor) is hard stuff. I will probably be a bit afraid of using the tools because I can hurt someone in accident. And I do not want any of that to happen. You have to be very gentle because teeth are sensitive. I know my teeth sometimes are when I leave the orthodontists office.
At the end of the appointment I would say, "have a good day and don't forget to brush and floss. See you next time!"

How Weather Affects My Mood

The sunny weather makes me want to be outside and awake. However, sometimes when it is extremely hot I feel irritable and wish I could just be in a pool all day. In contrast, cloudy weather is the complete opposite. When it is cloudy, everything looks gray and dark. Because of this I too feel gloomy. I feel like being inside the house and sleeping all day. The nature outside doesn't seem to be awake and thus I end up feeling sleepy. On rainy days the drops of water make a splish splashy sound. Sometimes, not always, this makes me want to go outside and play in the rain. I want to feel the rain on my skin. Other times it makes me want to stay inside and stay warm under a blanket. When the weather forecast is heavy winds I sometimes feel like being outside just to feel the wind move through my hair. Other times, since I see the trees almost in a wrestling battle with the wind, I feel like staying safe inside my house where everything is peaceful and calm. I don't necessarily feel these ways every time the weather changes. 

Friends Birthday

There are many ways to celebrate a birthday. However, birthday celebrations depend on the personality of the persons who's birthday is coming up. I have to think about their personality and what they will like to receive as a gift or what activity they would like to do. I can have an idea of what kind of present to give them if I know how they are. I would go shopping for their present, while shopping you may find something that you like, but you also have to think about if they will like it as well. If you believe they wont, you need to keep looking. Once you think you have found the right present, then you should call them and ask if they could meet you somewhere that afternoon. You would surprise them with the present and after giving them the present you will invite them somewhere. It could be to a party, or out to eat, something you both will enjoy. If my friends birthday was coming up this is something I would do for them. I will probably chose a place that is very exciting and fun. I would not want there birthday to be boring. I will try my best to make their birthday an unforgettable one. I will also try to get their family involved in the celebration.

Decade I will Like To Live In

If I could live during any decade I would like to live during the 80's because this is when alot of new things came about and there were also some tragic things but very historic. In 1980, John Lennon was assassinated. At this time Mount St. Helens also erupted. That toy every kid wanted was consistent of different color cubes called the Rubik's cube. It became very popular among everyone. Even til now I cannot get the pattern. It is very tricky. Ted Turner also established CNN. In 1981 they tried to assassinate both the Pope and U.S. President Ronald Reagan. We had never imagined that Sandra Day O'Connor would ever be appointed to the supreme court and it did happen this year. That was such a good accomplishment for her. That year a new plague had evolved. It was identified as AIDS. Pac-Man also became extremely popular among the kids and adults. IBM introduced personal computers. In entertainment, E.T. was released in theaters and Michael Jackson released Thriller. Cabbage Patch Kids became popular among kids. Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. In 1985, the new Coke hit the market. This year as well the wreck of the Titanic was found. I would have liked to live in other decades, but for some reason I found this one very interesting. However, I am glad that I know these things even if i wasn't born yet. My decade is still great though.

Article

There was this new girl  from Mexico that just arrived from Yucatan, Mexico a week ago. I was personally asked to write an article about her since she is new. First of all, the first thing on the article would be that her name, Teresa Vasquez. I would ask her for her information such as the year and date when he was born, her age, and what are some of her interests. I would also ask him what are some of her favorite hobbies, her favorite color, food, beverage, and also how many brothers and sisters he has. I would also like to include what she wants to become when he grows up, the job in which she wants to succeed in. It would also be a great idea to include quotes from her family members telling us what a wonderful person Teresa is. In the article I will also include pictures of her with her family members. These would be the things I would include in the article. The most important questions I will ask Teresa will be what will she like to pursure in the Unites States and why did she decide to emigrate here. This will be a very interesting article.

Master Plan

To make my community a better place, it would be best that we all cooperate with each other. I willnot be able to do make a change all alone. I will need them help from my community. It would be great to establish an organization where anyone can join, if they want. If my community was dirty and there was trash on the streets or other public places, I would  like for us to dedicate one day of the week to go out and clean those places. Maybe we can spend a whole week just to clean up the environment as much as possible.
To keep  children away from violence it would be a good idea to get the kids involved in sports or clubs that will catch their attention. This can also be applied to adults so that way they can be occupied to stay away from violence. Basically it would be fundamental that we all work together and pitch in to make our community a better place to live in. It takes us to make a change together. We all need each other in this world no matter what happens. We can make the change.

Typical Day of My Life

I usually wake up at 6:30 A.M. to get ready for school. I get all my things ready before I head out the door. I do my hair, change clothing, and brush my teeth. At 7:10 A.M. I leave my house. I walk to the school's bus stop, which I have to be there by 7:30 A.M. The worse part of this is that I have to walk in the cold mornings. I do not like that, but this i the only way I can go to school. Then when I arrive to school, I eat breakfast and then go to class. I do all my work and listen to lectures in the classrooms. I also have a good time with my friends during school. After school I go to soccer practice for two hours- 3pm-5pm. It is actually fun going but it is hard work. I run alot and do drills. Once I get picked up by my dad I go home and eat first. Then, I relax for like ten minutes before doing homework. I start homework and usually finish by like 7:30 pm. After, homework I shower, which is the best time because I know I am done with everything. However, sometimes I have to clean or make food. Finally, once everything is done I watch TV or text. This is a typical day of my life, which I do everyday.

My favorite Season

My favorite season is Spring. Flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, trees are green, and most of all the weather is not too cold or too hot. It is just right. During that time, I like to go bike riding at the park or walk around and see nature in it best. I like when my family gets together from both sides of the family and just have fun and mingle.
This season is perfect for any occasion or just simply lay down without it being too cold or hot. I like to smell the flowers when they bloom. They smell so delicate. I love Spring!
It is a very genuine season that I like. It also comes right after the cold season which is wonderful timing!

I Dislike..

One of the vegetables that i truly dislike are TOMATOES. I cannot have tomatoes in any of my dishes because i will not eat the food. I am very particular about the food that i eat and especially if one of the ingredients in the dish are tomatoes. If the dish does contain  tomatoes I have to be able to see it so I can take it out of the dish. When my mom cooks she knows that I dislike tomatoes and that I cannot eat them if I cannot visually see them. She is kind enough to cut pieces of tomatoes big enough so that I can see them in my dish or she warns me if the dish contains any. I dislike tomatoes because I do not like their taste: its smushy and nasty. They are just not my preference when it comes to eating vegetables. The only time i can eat tomatoes is when I eat Jiva. I can hardly taste the tomatoes so this will be the only exception EVER.

Ending Relationship...

It is very difficult to determinate a relationship. It hurts not only the person you are ending the relationship with, but to you also. Ending a relationship can be one of the most dreadful tasks for many people. For this reason, it is important to end a relationship on a good note. When ending a relationship try to stay as calm and do it as nicely as possible to not hurt the other person even more with your harsh tone. It is important to remember that your soon to be ex-girlfriend or ex-boyfriend was once someone who meant very much to you and will leave you with some good memories. Nothing will take those memories away no matter what. Timing is also important when ending a relationship, for example do not break up with someone hours before a big final exam or on their big day. That will leave you with guilt. However, do not force yourself to be in a relationship for a long period of time just to keep that  significant other happy. It will lead you to hate your decision because you will only be making that person fall in love with you more.  You must be prepared to explain why you are ending the relationship to your significant other. You can not just say it is over and not explain why. Your significant other deserves to know why you have made the decision. End the relationship no matter what happens, such as begging and pleading. It will not be the smartest choice for your life.

Impulse Buying

Impulse buying is a bad habit. Most of the time we get caught up in an item that we think we must have it. It could be because it is the newest item that just came out to the market or because of the quality it contains. We are so caught up thinking we have to purchase it to look "cool" but who cares what others think. We do not think about the qualities of the item or new benefits it will bring to us. We do not stop to think what will be the best item for us we just go straight for the eye catching items. Impulse buying has consequences.
Emotions and feelings play a decisive role in this purchase because you can feel depressed and to make you feel better you buy things. However, buying artificial items does not take away the scar you have internally. When an impulse purchase is made it could often lead to financial difficulties depending on the item , family disapproval, or feeling guilt or disappointment. Impulse buying is only a desired item, it is not a reasonable purchase and we do not think about the details of buying when we are drawn to the item. I believe impulse buying can ruin one's life because they can become bankrupt and then end up being poor

Modern Life Without Computers!

In my opinion, modern life would be a completely different world without computers. Nowadays, people and companies are so dependent on the computer for everything, like work, school work, social networking, and etc. If we didn't have computers things would be a lot harder for us and time consuming. With computers we do all of our research online at any time of day or night. However, if computers failed to exist we would have to read through countless amount of books to find what we are looking for. Modern life would also be different without computers because there would be one less device of communication. We use computers to send e-mails and keep in touch with friends and families. If we didn't have computers then e-mails and online chatting rooms and networks would not exist. We would have to stick to sending letters through the mail all the time, which will take a week to receive or maybe even more depending how far the person is.
Computers allow us to write papers and correct grammar all at once. We can make charts on the computer and tables. Without computers, modern life wouldn't have all these benefits. We wouldn't be able to type a paper for a class except on a typewriter, but we will have to be careful with grammar and spelling. If you make a mistake you will have to start over because there is not backspace button to erase. Our papers would come out with a lot more mistakes because there would be no spelling check.  If we didn't have computers we might have to constantly carry around books. No one wants that right!?

Decade

If  I could live during any decade I would chose to live in the eighties. The eighties is one of the most talked about decades and I would want to see what all the hype is about. The eighties is known for big hair and crazy outfits. I would definitely be curious as to how I would dress if i lived in the eighties. I wonder what I would look like with big hair and stonewashed denim jeans. I currently live in a world where technology is everything. I would be interested to see how life would be like with absolutely no texting or touch screens. I am sure the amount and quality of television shows would decline but I wouldn't mind. The eighties was also a time where money went a longer way. Things were cheaper and came in a greater amount back then. It would be a nice change to get more value for my money. Music from the eighties must have also been different. I would like to experience the music craze back then as well. I think the eighties was a decade where life was a little simpler and more relaxed. That would be a nice change in comparison to the now hectic, stressful style of living most Americans live. Overall I would just be curious to experience the general atmosphere of the eighties.

Music Video

One music video that I like a lot is actually a scene in a movie but can be seen as a music video online. The video I am talking about is called "Only Hope" and is sung by Mandy Moore. It is a song she sung in the movie "A Walk to Remember" This music video is so cute and inspirational. The main character, Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore) is singing the song as part of a school play. It is in her singing of the song that the male main character Landon Carter (Shane West) realizes that he is in love with Jaime. His macho, cool personality seems to disappear from his face and he is left looking vulnerable and scared. The words in the music video are about understanding that Jesus is hope. Mandy Moore's voice is so smooth and beautiful that it is perfect for this song and scene. Her angelic voice brings out the emotion of the viewers and their acting only makes it better. At the end of the song Jaime sits back down and looks at Landon. Something overcomes Landon and he leans forward and kisses her gently. He couldn't resist. The kiss was not part of the scene in the play so it shows that he truly does love her. he leaves Jamie surprised and even surprises himself. This song is powerful.

Year Abroad

I am about to spend a year abroad in Italy and must learn Italian in about two weeks. What do I do? The first step I take is to go out and buy one of those DVDs that help you learn foreign languages fast and easy. Examples of this include Rosetta Stone and any other similar teaching guide. I will create a schedule for me to watch and learn Italian at least two hours a day. If I watch these videos and repeat what they say I am sure I will start to pick up the basics of Italian quickly. However, I must stay committed and not give up when I become frustrated. Next I will go out and practice my Italian. I will go out to restaurants and see if i can order food in Italian. I might go out to a bookstore and see if I can read an Italian book. Learning Italian for me will consist of hearing and then practicing with other people. if I don't practice then I will not get the hang of it. Practicing with other people is important because they can interact with me in a way that the DVD/ television ca not. They can give me extra pointers and point out what I am doing wrong.I will have an advantage in learning Italian because I know Spanish and Italian consists of some similarities to Italian. If I follow theses steps I should pick up Italian quickly for my year abroad trip.

People and Animals

The relationship some people have with their animals can sometimes be one of the most beautiful relationships. When a person shares a deep connection with their animal their is a mutual love that resonates whenever they are around each other. When a animal commits to a relationship with a human they have committed their loyalty and sometimes even their life. The animal will immediately act if it feels their person is in danger and may even risk their life to save that of their partner. I think relationships between people and their animals are so great because the person finds a non judgmental factor in the animal. No matter how bad the person acted at work or what he did while driving, the animal looks right past it and continues to love the person. This gives the person a sense of security in knowing that even if he commits mistakes there will always be someone at home who loves him. To the animal the person serves as a master. the person gives commands and if obeyed the animal gets treats. The person feeds them, plays with them, and shows affection with pats and "good boys." It is a relationship where there is a balance between give and take. Another relationship animals have with people is that of service. Some animals serve their person as eyes. they are a form of guidance. Animals and people create bonds that last a long time.

Best Dessert Ever

The most luscious, decadent dessert ever has to be something with milk chocolate. As a chocolate lover, I would start of by having a milk chocolate cake. Inside, the filling would be of a vanilla butter cream of some sort or a mixture of strawberry vanilla. This would add more depth to the cake instead of it just being only chocolate. The outside frosting would be chocolate mousse, handmade and whipped of course. On top would be some chocolate dipped strawberries and some milk chocolate shavings. On the side would be one of two choices. The first choice is a scoop of french vanilla ice cream to add contrast to the sense of the tongue. The second choice is a cold glass of milk to help the chocolate delight go down. Either way both choices would add quality to the already amazing dessert. This dessert would immediately warm the taste buds and create an explosion of smooth goodness. I can already imagine the touch of the chocolate on my lips as it lands on my tongue and creates music on impact. As it goes down my throat, my taste buds are already begging for more.With such a deliciously good dessert at hand, taking the last bite would be so sad yet so satisfying. I seriously wish I had this creation of yum in front of me right now.

Public Schooling and Homeschooling

Homeschooling or homeschool, also called home education or home learning, is the education of children at home, typically by parents but sometimes by tutors, rather than in other formal settings of public or private school. Although prior to the introduction of compulsory school attendance laws, most childhood education occurred within the family or community, homeschooling in the modern sense is an alternative in developed countries to private schools outside the home or educational institutions operated by civil governments. Homeschooling is a legal option for parents in all 50 United States and some countries to provide their children with a learning environment as an alternative to public or private schools outside the home. Parents cite numerous reasons as motivations to homeschool, including better academic test results, poor public school environment, improved character and morality development, the expense of private education, and objections to what is taught locally in public school. It may be a factor in the choice of parenting style. Homeschooling is also an alternative for families living in isolated rural locations or living temporarily abroad.

Knowledge vs. Understanding

Understanding and knowledge are two different words and two different meanings. Understanding is a process that takes time and requires energy for intellectual intelligence. Knowledge is familiarity with facts, which you may have learned through study, observations, or personal experience. Understanding you can distinguish or judge between two things. To understand something you have to gain the meaning or essence of something. Understanding is also called intellectual, it is a psychological process related to an abstract or physical object, such as a person, situation, or message. Knowledge acquisition involves processes: perception, learning, and communication. The term knowledge is also used to mean the confident understanding of a subject with the ability to use it for a specific purpose. What knowledge and understanding do have in common is that they both work hand in hand. In order to attain knowledge of something you first have to understand the concept.  Without one, you cannot have the other.

Most Effective Teacher I Have Ever Had

I believe that the most effective teacher I have ever had was my eleventh grade English teacher, Mr. Cain. He was a very great instructor. If  I had trouble with something he will explain it to me in a different way. He always pushed his students to do the best that they can do. With his ability to teach, I was able to understand everything thoroughly and effectively. I will always get A's or B's in his class. Aside from his professional skills, e was a good friend. He was easy to talk to and funny. However, I knew that he was still an adult so I still respected him.
The books he made us read were very interesting. He will make us rethink about things in other perspective, which was very unique. He will also teach us about life lessons in a way that we can understand. He taught me so much about myself and how I can pursue my dreams. The sad thing is that he is no longer at my school anymore. He is my favorite teacher from High School.

Not Getting Enough Sleep

if i do not get enough sleep, thenext morning i will not want to get up from bed. I will do everything slower than usual. If I were at school I will be quiet and keep to myself. I would not want to do any work but i know i have to. I will probably be moody also. I will probably back talk people who are getting on my nerves, like my sisters, or a teacher i do notlike. That is why I always go to sleep no later than eleven because I know I will not be myself. since i go to soccer practice right after, I will not want to go. I will want to go home and rest so i can be productive the next day or the same day. I will need my rest to get all my things done for a day of work. I am always doing something lik homework, cleaning, school, soccer practice or games. I have a very busy life.

Learning a New Language

Learning a new language isn't easy as it may seem. When we think adding new words to our vocabulary it  seems overwhelming, especially when we have a certain amount of time to learn these new terms and language. If your goal is to learn a new language one of the most successful options to do is by an audio course. In the first step, you will need to find time in which you can fully concentrate on what you are doing. The most important thing is to find a place and time that fits in your schedule. Step number two, it is important to eliminate distractions. In step number three, if you are asked to respond to the audio voice make sure your response is loud. This helps your brain to be impressed with what you are sayingso it can be saved into your memory. Step number four, use two or three phrases and turn them into a conversation. In step number five as you continue to learn the new language learn to advance your phrases into a normal conversation. As you study your new language make sure to study every night and before you know it you will have learned a new language. I wish you luck.

A walk to remember

In Beaufort, North Carolina, a prank on a student goes terribly wrong and puts the student in the hospital. Landon Carter, a popular student with no defined plans for the future, is held responsible and forced to participate in after-school community service activities as punishment, which include starring as the lead in the school play. Also participating in these activities is Jamie Sullivan, the reverends daughter who has great ambitions and nothing in common with Landon. When Landon decides he wants to take his activities seriously, he asks Jamie for help and begins to spend most of his time with her. But he starts to develop strong feelings for her, something he did not expect to do because he had promised her he will not fall in love with her. The two start a relationship, much to the chagrin of Landon's old popular friends and Jamie's strict reverend father. But when a heart-breaking secret becomes known that puts their relationship to the test, it is then that Landon and Jamie realize the true meaning of love and fate. Jamie was diagnosed with leukemia and it was getting worse. However, Landon asked his father, who is a doctor, to help because he did not wasn't to lose the love of his life. Landon decided to get married with Jamie even though they were teenagers. A few months after getting married, Jamie died. Leaving her father and her husband very devastated but they cherished every moment they had with her. Landon then decided to pursue a career for Jamie's sake and succeeded very well.

Teenage Fad

Some teenagers are expressing their feelings for one another through a new fad, biting. This new fad came about because of the concept of vampires in movies and in the media. Most fads are brought about in the media, in movies television, and magazines. The vampires portrayed in today's media are not vampires of the past, today's vampires display feelings of love. There are plenty of vampire themes in the media. Biting is taking over this generations hickey. Biting is seen as a form of affection that symbolize ownership. If someone has a a bite or hickey, the person is usually connected with a partner. This fad came about because of hit movies that portrayed vampires as the theme, such as Twilight. These people became fans of the movie and of the theme because they want to imitate what they saw on in these movies. They saw the concept of the movies to be harmful and began to develop this fad to portray the characters they saw in these movies. Because the media is so powerful, and it is especially directed to teens, anything can become a fad and because the media is mostly directed to teens the fad gains popularity fairly quickly.

Life Without Cellphones

Considering that technology is advancing everyday and new inventions are forming, life without the invention of cellphones would be completely different. Now a days people rely a majority of their life on their phones. People can not step out of their house without having their phone in their hand. If they forget to grab there phone, they will go back in get it even if there drove five minutes away already. People use their phone to communicate with their friends, family, or they also use it for business relating topics. Cellphones are so advanced that you could practically do anything with a cellphone. The majority of cellphones can provide you with Internet access, and some people use this opportunity to check their emails if they have important business or school emails they are waiting for. The majority of cellphones also provide a camera and a video recorder. With this service you no longer need to bring a camera along where you go. Because cellphones are advancing everyday and they provide all these features and more modern life would not be the same without cellphones. To some people cellphones is an item that must be with them all the time for any purpose, they no longer use a cellphone to only make a call. If cellphones are banned people will probably have a hard time without it because it has evolved so much already.

Appreciate My Parents

I have numerous reasons why I appreciate my parents. They where only sixteen years old when they had me so they have been through alot.  They both have learned to get through life with difficulties and has overcome many of them. They  worked hard because they want their children to have a descent life and get an education, something that they did not have a chance to pursue. They hope that my sisters and I pursue an education so we will have a descent lifestyle in our future and have a career that we enjoy doing.
My parents have worked most of their life and until this day they are still working. Sometimes they had to work two jobs. My dad does now. They work to provide us with all the necessities that we need and to also to not have to work, because they say it will intervene with our education and nothing is more important than our education. My parents dislike their job , but they go to their job everyday. That makes me appreciate them because i know that they are doing it for my sisters and me. I wish I can help them with money. I do not like to see them stressed and worked up. I hope i can get a job soon. One day I will be able to provide for them and repay them for everything that they have done for me. I Love You Mom and Daddy!. :)<3 They are my biggest motivators. I will do anything for them.

Family History

If I wanted to know how to preserve my family history, I would talk to my parents and my grandmother. Maybe my dad or mom's aunts and uncles.  I would ask them what are some of the traditions they perform year long, such as in holidays, birthdays or any other special occasions. I would also ask if there is something that has been passed down from generation to generation, such as something valuable or even a recipe that was made by my ancestors. I will probably ask how was there childhood. Something else I would ask is if they had any stories or myths that were told about our ancestors. After they tell me all the traditions they do, I would try to follow them and when I have children I would encourage them to follow them as well. In some cases some of the traditions die and they are not passed to the next generations. If this was the case with my family, I will try to revive these traditions and practice them. I am pretty sure that my parents would be proud of me if I were to do this. Preserving family traditions are important because you will be keeping them alive for years to come.. Everyone should retrace their family history it is very important.

Choose the right college

Persnally, choosing where you want to go to college is a personal decision and frequently a stressful decision. You must determine what you might like to study or major in college. Many students enter college undecided, which is fine, but it is best to have some idea of a career or major to steer your way in the correct path. When you have an idea of what you might want to major in can also help the process of finding the right college. You should also create a list of the colleges you are considering and the ones that you are not. Also ask yourself questions, Do you want to live close to home or faraway? Do you want a large or small university? Can you afford to pay for it? A major obstacle for students is the cost of the university. The cost is what holds back most students because they do not know how to pay for it. However, I do not think people should do that because if its their dream school they will do whatever it takes to attend there. You should consider attending college fairs, where you will be able to meet with representatives from the universities and obtain more information on the university. The best way to get a feel of a college is by visiting the campus. Take a tour of the campus and ask questions about the college to your tour guide. By doing this you will have an opportunity to see the college in person and having more information to base your decision on. I believe this is the best way to choosing the right college because you do not want to attend a university or cal-state that you do not like. I know when I went to a campus tour, it made me really like the campus and my top school to attend is Cal-State Long Beach. I loved the atmosphere it contained and all the variety of things the uphold. Good Luck!

Sibling Fights

I  like this subject. It is because I can extremely relate to this topic. I fight with my sisters everyday! It can be about anything; little or small It is more likely than not that if you have a brother or a sister, you have fought with them at least twice. However, the limit to the fighting is very important. Like I said most brothers and sisters fight, but they also forgive each other usually within minutes and move on. They do not even have to apologize to each other, they just act like nothing happened and it is forgotten. It is like they know they forgave each other without saying a word. However, there are brothers and sister who take their sibling fights to another level. These types of fights last for years and years and can end up in the destruction of a happy family. Sibling rivalry is completely understandable but how you handle that situation can either build a sibling relationship or cost you a sibling. The best way to handle siblings not getting along is to know how to forgive. If your sibling did something to you that made you mad, remember that they are a part of your family and deserve another chance. At the end of the day, you are still related to them. Most of all you love them very much. Personally, I would not want my sisters and I to stop talking over something little, but I know I will not let that happen.<3

Favorite Game

I have several favorite games but my all-time favorite game is the monopoly baseball edition. I really enjoy playing it, especially when I play with my siblings and cousins. It includes all the thirty baseball teams, in both the American and National Leagues. It attracts me since it has to do with baseball. I love baseball! I have the chance to be able to own one of the teams or more when we play. It is like the original monopoly, just that this one is about baseball. The chance and community cards talk about baseball, such as for example if a person lands on a chance or community chest the card might say that they have to pay to fix the baseball field or buy a new ball. I like that I can relate to the game and I am very familiar with the baseball rules and the teams. It is always fun when you can relate to something because you will understand the game more clearly. It makes the whole game easier and much much much more fun! Just to be writing about this makes me want to go take out the game and start playing with my siblings. It is a really fun game and I recommend anyone to play it. Monopoly baseball edition is the best game! Now, I am gonna go get the game! Wish me luck to win! thank you

Make a new friend

It is not difficult to make new friends but I think people who have a hard time making them do not know how to approach another person. You can normally make a new friend in any setting. You have to keep your mind open for signs that someone wants to befriend you. You usually look for signs like if a person smiles or makes eye contact. To me this is the key because you cannot go up to someone who is angry. That will be a very terrible mistake, trust me! If you get a good intuition about someone, smile and introduce yourself. Begin to make a conversation with them about something general like 'what is your name?' or 'where are you from?'. Usually if that goes well that is a good sign. Begin to share some details about yourself with the person. They will see that you are comfortable talking about it and maybe they will share some details about themselves with you. Most of all, be YOURSELF! Do not be someone fake because that will lead to problems like dislike.  This is usually a good way to figure out if both of you share the same interests. If you do, you can think about getting together some other time and talk about those interests in common. If you really enjoyed each others company and had fun, it could be the beginning of a wonderful friendship. GOOD LUCK!

Visitors From Another Planet

Explaining a new world to someone from another planet might be difficult but pollution is the introduction of contaminants into a natural environment that causes instability, disorder, harm or discomfort to the ecosystem, such as physical systems or living organisms. In other words, pollution harms our environment. I would explain what are the things that pollute our planet. Air pollution comes from both natural and man made sources. Though globally man made pollutants come from combustion, construction, mining, agriculture and warfare are increasingly significant in the air pollution equation. Motor vehicle emissions are one of the leading causes of air pollution. Another form of pollution comes from factories where they make things such as chemical plants, coal-fired power plants, oil refineries, petrochemical plants, nuclear waste disposal activity, incinerators, and large livestock farms. Pollution is bad and it is harming our planet. A lot  of people are not aware of this and I think that everyone should know. We should all take care of our environment and the things that were put here on Earth. I will tell them how to help my planet become safer, so there wont be more negative problems in this world

Good Driver

To become a good driver you have to follow all the rules and regulations. There are many different types of test that you can take that will categorize you as a good driver or a not so good driver. These tests are mainly composed of questions that ask about behavior and different types of techniques. In my opinion, what makes a person a good driver would be someone who does not get moody so easily while driving. A good driver will not break any laws and be a law abiding citizen. The driver will always use their signals and not pass the peed limit. It is very important to look t your blind slide to avoid car crashes and death. A good driver would always give the right of way to a pedestrian. They will obey all the rules and make sure that they are being safe drivers while they are behind a driving wheel. A good driver will have all documentation in their car just in case they get pulled over by a cop or law enforcement. Make sure you attain a DRIVERS LICENSE or Permit! I know many people drive without a license but its a risky risk. Just be safe

Spain

I would definitely be interested in getting the chance to go visit Spain. I would want to go visit the country Spain because there is just so much to do. I could go see Barcelona or Madrid. I could take a trip to Granada or Toledo. I love to play soccer and if I had the chance to go to Barcelona, Spain, without a doubt I would go see FC Barcelona play a soccer game in their amazing stadium. The food in any one of these popular places of Spain would be a privilege to taste. Best of all, the language of Spain would be no problem at all since I so happen to speak Spanish as well. While in Spain, I would be interested to learn about the royal history of such a country. I would also love to go see many of Spain most interesting attractions such as the beautiful gardens and architectural wonders of Alhambra in Granada. The running of the bulls is something I would never dare to try but I would not mind watching it from an elevated position. I also find Spain appealing because of its beautiful because and islands. Before I leave Spain I would have to do some serious shopping at their many wonderful stores and plazas. Overall, I find Spain so appealing because there is so much to do and so much to see.

Visiting a Foreign Country

A country that i will like to visit is the most beautiful city in the world, Paris or France in general.  I have never been to Paris but I do know that the city is filled with natural beauty and art. Just as simple as taking a walk around the city, absorbing its beauty and being besieged by a new environment would be something special. I would also like to share the experience with someone close to me. Experiencing something so different and being out of your normal comfort zone alone doesn’t make it as fun or enjoyable as if you were with a close friend or family member. In France they have the most special place I have always dreamed about seeing, The Palace of Versailles. I find it a very interesting place from the rooms dedicated to Roman gods to Hall of Mirrors. Maybe one day I will get to experience my ideal vacation

College Admission Test

You have been informed that if you want to attend California State University of Long Beach and you have to take a college admission test before you can get you classes. You have to prepare yourself in order to be ready for the test. Something you can do is study for the course that will be on the test. Most likely the subjects you will be tested on will be English and Mathematics. That is an advantage because you know what subjects you will be tested on. Study day and night to get your classes at the school of your dreams. If you need any help on any of the subjects, you should get tutored so that way you can understand the subject better. Once you get tutored you just have to study until the day you get tested. In this case you will need to get help from everyone or from a study group with other students that will also be taking the college admission test with you. You have to be totally prepared because in order to get into the college you want to attend to you have to do your best on the college admission test.
This is the only way you can pass the test. You should not cheat! That is a very very bad thing to do. If caught, you will not be admitted to their school or any if they share your news with other colleges. Just Ace the test the right way.

Prejudice..

Prejudice is an unfavorable opinion or feeling formed beforehand or without knowledge, thought, or reason, according to dictionary.com.  Prejudice is a dangerous area that can cause many negative effects. One thing that causes prejudice is the desire to be superior to another person or group. When Caucasians decide that their race is superior to a Hispanic American then they are being prejudice. They have not gotten to know the Hispanic and assumed they were better beforehand,which is a bit of racial profiling. They didn't even take the time to find out if the Hispanic were maybe some sort of genius or athletic superstar. The white American just saw the color of the skin and assumed the Hispanic were worthless.
Prejudice have a history of negativity. I know many people in this country, the United States if America, are prejudice. This country is very unequal even though it does have great benefits. When their is prejudice the people who are being judged beforehand are the ones who suffer. They do not get fair or equal treatment and their lives are made much more harder. They are given no voice and seen as animals.
Prejudice is also caused by the result of parenting. Sometimes parents hand down their prejudice towards certain people to their children. Their children then become prejudice and the cycle continues. This is why people say that the parents are the reason why their children turn out the way they did; horrible! Prejudice is just bad news and we are better of without it but it is too late for some people. Just think before you act...

People and Pet Relationships

Not everyone has a great relationship with their pets but many people do. They treat their pets as if they were a member of their family. A pet can become the best friend of to a person.  A pet can keep them company and occupied. With a pet they have something to care for and look after, they'll be able to feed it and show them love. A pet can develop a relationship for anyone of any age. People usually want a pet because they like that specific animal, others want a pet for the companionship. Any pet can win over someones heart. If you look after a pet, they will show you their gratitude and over time you will begin to develop a relationship with that pet and begin to love them. Anyone who owns a pet, the pet becomes an important part of their life. Pets can teach humans how to care for another living thing. Relationships that people have with animals is important because animals sometimes need the help of humans to take care of them, they can not always survive on themselves. Animals can become a big part of someones life and when they become part of a family they bring benefits to the family. However, it is important to show them who is boss still because sometimes their animal instincts can harm others. It is important to show them how to behave, like tricks or commands. For example, like down, stay, sit, etc.

Attending a college out of state

Attending a college out of state will be very stressful because there are many things you have to do before you move out. First of all, you have to find a place to stay in the other state, unless you are going to stay at the college. You would also have to find a job in order to be able to pay for college, that is not if your parents are paying for it or you have scholarships or grants. You also need  money to pay for food, toiletries, and even gas if you are driving a car. After you have a place and a job on the other state, you have to get your stuff from here to the other state. You have to be sure that you really want to go to the other state. Have the motivation that you will make it out there because if you are not sure, you will quit and your plans will go down the drain. I just wish you good luck in the future. You will also have to book a flight which is the most important thing because in order to get the other state you will have to fly their. But if you are afraid of flying then you can go in car but that's will b alot of gas. Just be safe and always keep in contact with your family and friends.

Driving

Elderly Driving

Do you agree or disagree with elderly drivers having to reapply for a driver’s license? I agree for many reasons there can be several depressing issues due to their age. When someone begins to get older they start to loose some of their eyesight. I wouldn’t want them to get hurt because they couldn’t see someone coming there way. Driving safe is the most important thing in the community and society. It is very dangerous for children, or pedestrians for no safe driving because they can get injured, or even killed.
If someone's vision is not good they shouldn’t be driving a vehicle until they be checked by a doctor, or get glasses. For example, there might be stop sign but you might have not see it, the pedestrian will immediately think that you will stop. Even though you still drove right passed it. This can cause serious injuries for the pedestrian, and yourself. Vision should be one of the top requirements in order to approve licenses. Elderly drivers should be required to do check ups yearly for there eye sight because older people can change eyesight faster then younger people. I believe that no person should be driving if they are not able to see. We do not need to keep rising up our car accidents more each year.
The ability to hear is another important thing for elderly drivers because they do not just have to be able to see, but to hear their surroundings while driving. For example, maybe one day the lights stop working and there is a traffic police telling you where to go. You would not be able to hear what they have to tell you, and it would become big traffic. While being able to hear traffic would not happen. You would be able to simply hear, and just drive wherever they might tell you to go.
Many accidents happen to elderly drivers for years now. They aren’t able to respond to things quick enough. Many examples on television, and on the roads that they aren’t able to quickly respond. Thousands and millions of elderly people die each year because of bad eyesight and reaction timing. For us to be able to stop preventing injuries or death it should be required for elderly citizens who still choose to drive to reapply for a driver’s license each year. This will stop many accident, and save many more people then how many we loose each year.
There is many people who would like to make sure elderly people are reapply because of how much high rate of death there is. The car accident rates for elderly drivers will drop if we use this methods, as well as the overall accidents in the United States. It is recommended for them to reapply for the bad eyesight, and hearing at there age. The ability to hear, see, and react quickly are the main factors to very safe driving in the United States. Think about it why disagree with this if we can save people lives. Think about others as well you may never know it can be you one day with the injury. So do you disagree or agree for senior citizens to reapply for there drivers licenses?

Semester essay

In order to save money, your principal is thinking about canceling all field trips for the remainder of the year. Write an essay persuading him or her to allow students to continue attending field trips. Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

　

I, Crissy Uitz, and fellow classmates strongly suggest that you continue allowing students to attend field trips. The reason is because a majority of these outgoings are for educational purposes, such as attending a college tour for seniors. Our school is no ordinary public academy, so we should know how to prioritize our expenses without giving up field trips for an academic objective. If you cancel school excursions, we might NOT attain the full grasp of how much the world offers to each individual.
One way to help our school, City Honors College Preparatory Charter High, is to fundraise. We can have students sell chocolate bars for a dollar in and out of school, like how we all did in elementary- go door to door asking if they will like to help by buying a chocolate bar. We can also sell pizza for two dollars in school to students who do not want to eat county food for lunch. Selling pizza is a grand way to earn profit, proven by earlier transactions. To relieve you of stress I can be of great help to you by taking initiative and establishing these fundraisers myself with the help of my fellow peers.

Another fundraiser we can constitute is to sell ice-cream on hot and good day at school for a dollar. There is nothing more refreshing than having the cold sensation cascading down your throat. And we can also sell fountain drinks and juice for a dollar for those who decide that they want a liquid drink. There are several ways to fundraise to earn extra money for school and not have to omit school fiend trips.

A second way to acquire finance is to have donation from parents, family members, and community. Having the help from the community will be such an honorable salute to us. Anything our fellow citizens of our community can donate, even if it is a penny, it will be helpful to City Honors College Preparatory Charter High. It will benefit the community the most because they know that the children are their future so they will want the best for us in this world. Our parent donations will be cherished throughout City Honors College Preparatory Charter High career. Their donations will demonstrate that they will do anything for their children to succeed in their academic career. They will not want field trips to be canceled because then it will give their child or children a less advantage of a broader intelligence in life. And that is a parents’ worst nightmare.

Would you want your students to lack any educational material, Mrs. Brown, the principal? I think not, so I give myself as a tool to help raise money for school without loosing the privilege of school outings for educational purposes. If our school agrees together and establishes an agreement, we can raise a great abundance of coinage, or money, for our school-City Honors College Preparatory Charter High. Choose the best thing for your students Mrs. Brown.

Pollution Explained

One day I was running around for exercise on a giant green field. It was the early morning and I was the only one on the field. I was listening to my ipod when all of a sudden I heard a loud BOOM! I thought it was my ipod at first but when I realized it wasn't I turned around. I stared at the vast emptiness for about two minutes but not one single blade of grass moved. I quickly turned around and let out a scream. Right in front of me was a little purple alien with three hands and one eye. I thought he was going to kill me so I closed my eyes. "H-H-Hi". Those words didn't come out of my mouth, I thought to myself. I opened my eyes and the alien was smiling. Then he said "What is pollution?" I thought to myself, "what a random question to ask." The alien did not seem dangerous so I decided to answer. I explained to him as simply as possible how pollution was when earth's water, air, or land became dirty. I told him how pollution affected the earth and the people who live on earth. I also told him how pollution is unfortunately caused by humans. The poor little alien was shocked. He understood that pollution was a horrible thing that destroyed nature. Pollution was harmful. I tried to explain it to him as clearly and simply as possible. Then the little alien said thank you and just disappeared. I stood there perplexed when a few seconds later I heard another giant BOOM! I never saw that little purple alien again. How weird!

story without computers

Modern life would be a completely different story without computers. Nowadays, people and companies are so dependent on the computer for everything. If we didn't have computers things would be a lot harder for us and take a lot more effort and time. Imagine having to write a ten page paper on any school subject. With computers we do all of our research online at any given moment. However, if computers failed to exist we would have to read through countless amount of books to find what we are looking for. Modern life would also be different without computers because there would be one less device of communication. We use computers to send e-mails and keep in touch with friends and families. If we didn't have computers then e-mails and online chatting rooms and networks would not exist. We would have to stick to sending letters through the mail all the time.
Computers allow us to write papers and correct grammar all at once. We can make charts on the computer and tables. Without computers modern life wouldn't have all these benefits. We wouldn't be able to type a paper for a class except on a typewriter. Our papers would come out with a lot more mistakes because there would be no spelling check. Last but certainly not least modern life would be a lot heavier. What I mean by this is that we carry computers around because some of them are portable. if we didn't have computers we might have to constantly carry around books and imagine carrying a typewriter!

What Makes Me Special

Everybody has things that make them special people and I am no exception. I am special because I constantly try to give my best in anything I do. When I am in school I try to get the best grades and turn in the best work, when I am playing in a soccer game I try to give my best effort for the entire ninety minutes as well as in any other task or challenge I choose to take on. I have also noticed that I like helping people. I am always helping my parents with the house, my brother with his homework, my sister-in-law with her baby, my friends with their homework or any subject they need help on, the church members with some activities, and my list could just keep going. I don't find it to be a burden, in fact I don't mind doing it at all. I am here to help in any way whether you need me to listen or some advice.
Most of the people I talk too can say I constantly mention my little brother and my niece and I have come to the conclusion that I have a motherly instinct, which in my opinion is a unique quality to have at the age of seventeen. When I am around children something inside me tells me what to do to stop them from crying or get a smile out of them. It is a quality I enjoy having and I know will be very useful in the future. I am also special because I know how to put smiles on peoples faces when they are down. Many of my closest friends have told me that I made them feel better when they were having a rough day. Maybe it helps that I always have a smile on my face. When things are not going great for me I always try to be positive and keep that smile on my face. I don't really open up and tell people what I feel, and although that may not be a good decision at times it is a quality that makes me who I am. I am strong and extremely responsible. There are many things that make me special but to sum it up as simply as possible, I am special because I am a sweet girl with a truly genuine heart, and that's hard to find these days.

Pride

People should have pride in one's work because it shows your intellectual perspective of the work. If you are creating something that you took time on you should have pride on it. Show it off to the world so they can see it and admire it. I have known many people who have done something and they are afraid to claim that they did it. In my opinion, people should not do that because they are the ones that did it and they should take credit for it. That happens to me sometimes because I feel embarrassed about what people might think about my work because I feel like they will not understand my feelings. However, I shouldn't do that because I should not let others stop me from illuminating. Every individual should be proud of their work. Those who do have pride in their work are now exhibiting they talents in museums, galleries, and you can even find them in libraries. They can help shape a person in life, giving them motivation to continue their work and achieving their goals. It is important to have pride in one's work!

Diversity

There are three definitions for the word diversity. The first one is the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness. The second one is variety or mutiformity. The last and third one is a point of difference. To get an even better perspective on the word diversity  I decided to also look up its root word, diverse. Diverse means of a different kind, form, character, etc. and it also means of various kinds or forms. Based on these definitions I can conclude that diversity means a variety or wide range of one thing. One example of this would be race. When I hear the word diversity the first thing that comes to my mind is color or race. It also brings people together from every part of the world. One thinks of Hispanics or Latinos, African Americans, Caucasians, Asians, etc. However diversity is not only limited to race or color. Diversity can also be used to describe music. There is a wide range or variety of music and music classifications that would make diversity appropriate for describing music. There is rock music, classical music, pop music, rap music, techno music and much more. You could also use diversity to describe a specific section of issues.  Diversity is all around us. One just has to open their eyes and see it. Without diversity  I believe this world will be full of hatred because we all need one another to bring this world together not apart. That is my definition of diversity in my own perspective.

Cooperation

Cooperation is an act of working or acting together for a common purpose or benefit. What cooperation means to me is when you are placed in a group to do an assignment or when you might need the help of someone in the group or person will be there to help you. In group assignments it is everyone responsibility to do a certain part of the assignment, this way the assignment will be finished in time and everyone will receive a grade because they put effort in the assignment. If certain people from the group did not want to do their part of the assignment then the assignment would be delayed, it will take more time to complete the assignment, and more work will be put on the other group members because they will now have to complete extra work. This is why we all have to work together to insure everyone is doing everything they are supposed to. Now the group will no longer receive an appropriate grade because not everyone cooperated in fulfilling their tasks. This like in many cases cooperation plays a major role in the assignment. People are giving certain tasks and are expected to complete them, but if they do not complete them they have now put more work upon the other group members and may have jeopardized their assignment. This is why cooperation is important to me. If you have the cooperation of someone you will have more help and be able to fulfill a task faster and more efficient. 

Conveniences

Conveniences, such as having a child or joining a sport, can change a person's life drastically. People who want to have children or in general have to give up lots of things, like go out and just spend on themselves, to support the life they brought into the world. Not everything about providing for a child is bad, it is just hard work. However, when the parents see their child's smile or hear their laughter, it fills their heart up with love and the will power to do anything for them. This convenience is a gift from God and no one can replace the love one has for their child or children.
Teens, children, or adults who love the sport soccer and are playing it have to be very committed and ready for the hard work.

Change Of Communication

Communication has changed drastically. Since the beginning in time from sent message by sailing all over the Earth, to Morse Code, the invention of the radio, television, and the telephone. We also had beepers. Communication is big part of our society. There is always important information that needs to be sent or heard. Up to this day the radio, television, telephone and the postal office is still a big part of our communication tools. Recently, a couple of other types of media have been very important to us and also a very addicting to us. I am talking about MySpace, Face book, Twitter, emails, cell phones, and yes TEXTING! These medias have made communication so much easier with just the touch of a button. Texting has created their own type of language like “wtf” or “lol”. Also conversations have become less personal, not many people talk on the phone or having meetings in person. Someone can have a meeting through web cam (computer and now on iPhones/iTouch). You can be in France and you can easily talk to someone from a different country. Communication has always been important but with new inventions or technology change, communication has never been so important.

Techniques and Methods for Teachers

Techniques or a method that can help teachers do their jobs effectively comes with passion. First of all make sure you want to be teacher. Many teachers show that they don’t want to be in that career. Why become a teacher if you hate the work that comes with it? Very few teachers show that they care and are willing to teach students effectively. You are successful if you wake up in the morning and you love what you do that your job does not feel like work. Teachers should always be willing to listen to student on what they have to say. Some teachers these days are very rude. They ignore what you have to say and don’t let you have a say. The most important technique or “method” is to make the lesson or class as fun as possible. Who wants to learn in dull environment, learning should be something fun. Who doesn’t want to know more the person next to you? There are several different and effective ways of teaching. It isn’t wrong trying something new.  But by making the class fun doesn’t mean you can’t be strict at the same time either. When it is time to handle business then it is time to handle it.

achieves fame and fortune

A person achieves fame and fortune through dedication. Dedication comes with passion. The willingness to do whatever it takes to get there, rising from the horrible times, and the will to continue thriving during the best times. Someone who wants to achieve something in life and become the very best at it needs to work very hard at it. The road to fame and fortune comes with sacrifice. It may be the lost of friends or less social time, time for other things, maybe even money. The road to fame and fortune does not come easy or fast. Once you get have the fame and fortune your life changes completely. It comes with lot responsibilities. Fame and fortune has its pros and cons. You are always being watched so you need watch what you do, you have a loss of privacy, basically you can’t do anything wrong. People will always see you differently. Maybe you were bullied in high school or didn’t have much friends but money changes everything. People will be friends just because you are famous; basically respect comes with fame and fortune. Last but not least money wouldn’t be an issue. With money you have power. Money talks, and whatever you thought was impossible before you had money, just having so much of it makes things so much easier for you.

major environmental problem

A major environmental problem is trash. The accumulation of trash just only gets bigger. People spend money on items that they don’t really need. They get too much of something or it is something they don’t really need. It gets to a point where sooner or later it becomes trash. All the accumulating trash either ends up in the streets, in our oceans, or when they get to the dump it ends up being burned which the smoke ends up accepting our ozone layer. A solution to this problem is recycling. It is better than creating more trash. If you have clothing that doesn’t fit you, you don’t need any more, or it is too old give it away to the Good Will. There is always someone in need of something that you can provide. Recycling items you don’t need more will easily create less trash. Better yet don’t spend your money on items you don’t need. You would just create more trash!

Public Health Concern

A serious public health concern is obesity. Obesity is very common in America. This is a major concern since obesity can lead to various diseases. We are the leading country in obesity due to the lack of diet and over eating the normal serving size. I strongly believe in the saying you are what you eat. If junk and unhealthy food is what you eat well it is going to show on your body sooner or later the unnecessary fat, devastating disease and so forth. On the other hand if you eat a normal serving, eat healthy and stay active then you can prevent obesity and disease. To prevent this epidemic, it is strongly recommended to start with a healthy diet. Diet alone can help you lose a lot of weight. Most people think that eating an unhealthy diet is fine plus you can still lose weight as long as you still stay active by exercising. This is absolutely wrong! Study show that when it comes to weight loss, it is ninety percent diet and ten percent exercise.

Smoking

Teenagers tend to start smoking because of peer pressure. They want to fit in with the cool crowd. However, they should not be looking at the negative things one does but the good things. If teenagers keep mocking bad habits they won't be expressing themselves. They will just be lost in the crowd. Some teens start to smoke to get the attention from their loved ones. They seek attention because their parents do not give them any so they think that if they do bad things that they will receive their love. Even though these are the wrong approaches for a teen, it happens everyday in this world and it is devastating.
If teens do not put an end to their smoking they will be with lung cancer or bronchitis faster and earlier in their life. Their life might be crumbled because of that one cigarette that started the teens addiction. I hope teenagers think before they act soon.

A required subject

Math is a required subject because if you do not know mathematics you should not be trusted with money. It's because you will probably give the wrong amount to the cashier or anyone and it can result to lose of money since you gave more than needed. Math is all around us. We use it everyday, everything we use was made wit math. This world is based on math with money, which we need math to estimate the amount owed or received. If you spend or receive money, you are using math to know how much to give and get. This subject is very important because it is a big aspect of life. It teaches you responsibility with money, how to measure things, and how to count. Everyone needs to know basic math because they are the methods used daily.

Personal Statement

I was brave when I had to stand up for my mom. This teenage girl started talking bad at my mom and she was my age. My mom can not do anything to a little girl. She is older. So what I did was tell her to be respectful because she is an adult and my mother, first of all. Even though I never actually did that to anyone, I felt like it was the right thing to do. Due to the fact that the teen girl needed to know where her boundaries are and to be respectful.
My mother did nothing to her. The teen thought that she was talking about her just because my mom was speaking spanish to me. I was just frustrated of waiting in line, but the girl thought something else. After, I told her to be respectful I guess she took it offensively and started calling my names. I just told her to be respectful, since that is all I am asking for. She just looked at me and walked away.
At the end of all this, I was thinking to myself how dumb she felt. At least I stood up for what was right. I know it might not be good to begin problems. But, many things out there are uncalled for just like the matter of this situation.

Memoir

One gloomy day I was shopping at the mall with my mom and sisters. We needed to buy a dress for each of us for my cousin’s quinceanera that weekend. We went store to store searching for the dresses that we liked best. Unfortunately, the first two stores, Forever 21 and JC Penny, did not really acquire the type of dresses that we were looking for.

Once we walked out of JC Penny, I saw the most unbelievable image, in my opinion. A teenage girl, about sixteen, was wearing a small, tight fitted, spaghetti strap shirt that showed her naval. I will never wear such provocative clothing in public like that. Plus, she had on short shorts. Her make up looked kind of sluttish, which made her look even worse. I was thinking to myself, that she is the type of girl who goes sleep around. Sometimes self-image says a lot about the person because of the outer perspective they portray. 162.

I was not the only one starring at this teen. There were other shoppers looking at her and probably wondering why she is dressing so revealing at that young age. However, we will not know the answer because we do not know her.

I had went to watch my older sister soccer game the day after my cousin’s quinceanera at ten in the morning. As I was walking into the field I saw a girl very, but I couldn’t recognize her. The game started. I was going up the field to sit down. When the girl had hit me with the ball. She apologized to me because she accidentally lost control of the ball and that is when I realized who she was. She was the girl I saw at the mall wearing the provocative clothing! I was so amazed. My perception of her was way off.

This is when I learned to not judge a person by appearance but by personality. Just because she wore that type of clothing did not mean that she was sleeping around. She actually was a soccer player, meaning that she trains during the week.

Unlikely Allies

According to Dictionary.com and Ally is a person that is associated with another or others for some common cause or purpose. In my opinion there are two main reasons two people of different interests and backgrounds can become unlikely allies. The first reason is that these two people might need something of one another. In a way they might be using each other to gain something. Let’s say you have a very involved Muslim school girl that always follows the rules and who happens to be in charge of a school fundraising festival. She is in desperate need of a band to perform at the fundraiser but can not waist any money on it. On the other hand you have a punk rock Hispanic boy who is part of a band and needs to get some exposure for his band. However, the Muslim girl does not like the type of music the Hispanic boy plays, but she is desperate need of a band and the boy feels he can not work with the girl but needs to build a fan base. She decides to hire him because she needs him and he decides to keep quiet and play because he needs her. They end up spending time with one another and find out the other person is not so bad. In this scenario both sides needed something of the other and ended up becoming allies. The second reason two unlikely people might become allies is because of curiosity. They might be interested about the other person’s background and decide to untie for the sole purpose of broadening their knowledge about other cultures.

Prompt #25

A group of people go right to college after graduating high school, but others prefer to wait a year or more to experience other things before going to college. In my opinion, I prefer to go straight to a college or university because I will still be used to going to school, I will start my career quicker, I will not loose knowledge but gain it, and I will not become lazy to go back to school after taking time off from it.

I have been in school for thirteen years and I am very used to school. If I quit school for a period of time after high school, I think I will feel incapable of doing the work and learning again. For example, knowing that I am older than the average age of undergraduates, might make me feel moronic for giving up a year in school. That will not be a good feeling to acquire because it will lead to self-pettiness and I would not desire that. For someone to experience those thoughts might influence them to drop out of college, which will not allow them to achieve a higher education and their goals.

Going to college directly after high school will jump start my career. I will not waste any time because it means that I will get my degrees at an early age and earn a high paying occupancy sooner. It will also give me the privilege to buy anything I want and need. If you wait a year or even a day, you will be held back from achieving your dreams and aspirations. I know I will not like for that to happen to me. I hope you don’t either. Life isn’t simple, but you just have to make the best out of it. If you really want something, you will set your mind to the right path. I know sometimes life has its downfalls, but do not let it ruin your plans forever. There are always other ways to achieve and accomplish your dreams. You just have to look for those other ways.

I might loose knowledge for not going to college immediately after high school because I will not be worried about school. I will be concerned about work and bills . If I were to go back to school after all that stress, I might have to re-teach myself basic things, such as history or how to write a great essay. It would be a shame if I had to start from scratch again. Most people will not go back to school because of the loss of knowledge.

Some people you quit school for some time will get lazy to go back because they have already experienced life, such as work, rent, bills, and other expenses. These things can be irritating and the person will tend to forget about school because of it. Since they will be working, they might be tight with money, which will definitely make them not go to college because there will not be enough money to pay for it.

I believe the best choice will be to go to college right after high school because you will start your career faster and you will not waste time with other things. choose wisely about your future after highs school. You don’t want to regret it.

Prompt # 37

What are amendments you may ask? Amendments are rights we have as people, and protect them. The amendment I honor more is the first amendment. It is said, “Freedom of Speech, Religion, Press, Petition, and Assembly.” We should never forget what is rightfully ours.
The first amendment provides us the freedom to speak. We students usually fuse about schools not letting us express ourselves. Do you feel schools have a right to limit a student’s freedom? No, they don’t because we should be able to wear whatever we want, as long as it isn’t hurting anyone. We should speak up to schools if anyone has a problem with wearing uniforms, or any other limits given to us.
Are you free to express yourself in writing at school? In school we have to write a paper how the teacher wants the format. Where is our expression in any of it. Student’s now have to take notes in a specific way. But its also a yes to a certain extent. Schools have been becoming stricter from how students do things. They want us to wear uniform, but that shouldn’t matter because its not how we come dress to school its how much knowledge we bring. They shouldn’t make big deals out of it, because schools shouldn’t be about what we wear. It’s what we bring out to the table.
Schools from every country should let kids express themselves. “Why not, let us?” People want other people who can have creative and beautiful minds. By limiting the extent for students’ to express can be a bad thing. You can close their minds people don’t always want someone who has much knowledge, but the creativity they bring with it too.
People don’t forget the rights you have because many of us nowadays don’t know much of our rights, and let officers do anything they please. REMEMBER, your rights because the people who fought for them long time ago was never for nothing!