Class Evaluation

The things that I liked about this class was the music, it seemed amusing to me. I also didn’t mind reflecting on the student success statements, they allowed me to sort of clear my mind. I loved how in the student success statements there would sometimes be a bible verse. The bible verses that were used were very nice, I think those were my favorite ones to reflect on.

There wasn’t anything in this class I disliked, I really enjoyed the class overall. The only thing I would like to be different is the daily routine. Having the same routine sort of didn’t surprise me anymore.

I have no recommendations for this class at the moment.

A highlight for me in this class was when we had worked on the google sheets. It was something different and something I enjoyed in my seventh grade computer class years ago. Another one would also be our CTR project that we have right now, it is also a different thing. These different assignments caught my attention and I enjoy doing something different.

I tried my best in this class, although sometimes I would be exhausted from the day before or even from PE. There were days I was absent and I knew I couldn’t make them up in a way that still wouldn’t let me fall behind. But I honestly tried hard to get the best grade. I also love to reflect on things, and sometimes I may run on and continue for a long time(like I am now :-p). But it allows me to do my work and relieve myself of stress sometimes.

I do read my Life Planning Goals Journal, although there are times that I don't have time to write. In order to keep in check with my goals, I write as many goals as I can to make up for the next day. I don’t know if this fully counts, but this method allowed me to catch up in a sense. I have recently accomplished over 15 goals which makes me happy.

I try to be a CTR person, but a CTR person is a person who cannot make mistakes. I know I make a lot of mistakes, and Choosing The Right would change me as a person. I’m not perfect, but I try to be a better person in general. Making the better choices, doing my work, and my actions. I know I will always try to be a better person, it's my goal.

“When you tell one lie, it leads to another”

-Paul Hatch

Paul Hatch’s quote or lyric is saying that once an individual lies they will continue. As when the person tells a lie, they can’t easily avoid saying other lies. With this, all your lies begin to pile up to the point where a person may no longer be believed.  This reminds me of “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”, as the boy continues to tell lies. This causes the people to no longer believe him of his claims of there being a wolf by the sheep. This is because even if you were to finally tell the truth, no one would believe you anymore. So it's best to tell the truth than to ever tell a lie. This will help you and others to always say the truth, as I try to everyday.

The Sting of a Scorpion

The boy, Patrick Kearon, disobeyed his mother and father. He had faced the consequences from this, as he was stung by a scorpion in the desert. In the end of his telling, he understands the consequences of his actions. Kearon had put on flip flops instead of shoes as his parents had instructed him to. Being in the Arabian Peninsula, it was more likely for him to encounter a snake or scorpion. Taking his flip flops, he was stung by a scorpion and had started to feel excruciating pain on his leg. After calling his mother and father, they rushed him to the nearest hospital which was 2 hours away. After this incident, Patrick Kearon understood why that had happened to him. It was a consequence from his disobedience, which he knew he could’ve avoided if he was to listen.

Right

“Always do right.”

 -Mark Twain

You must always choose the right. This quote is the basics of CTR! As Mark Twain’s short quote is simple to understand. It is a straightforward, brief quote. I know that not all people can just simply do right all the time. Some people make mistakes and that is okay, you can learn from them. Although it is best to avoid as many mistakes as possible, and this will help. The best thing for you to do is to help yourself by doing what is right.

In Bad Company

“It's better to be alone than to be in bad company”

                                                                    -Unknown

It's best to be alone doing your work than to be distracted by others. You may feel lonely, but this would also benefit you. You would be helping YOURSELF by getting all your assignments finished. Before I hardly talked to others, allowing me to do my work. But now I am distracted alot by my friends and fellow band members. It's okay though, it's not their fault, I allow myself to get distracted. So it's best to kind of love your alone time, you allow yourself to think freely about certain things. It may also seem selfish, but you should come first among others. As many people will not always be there for you, but you will! Getting good grades and becoming someone in life is better than having temporary friends or “friends”.

“World War Ⅱ”

World War Ⅱ was fought between two groups, as one side was the Axis Powers(Germany, Italy, and Japan). The other side was known to be the Allies(Britain, France, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India, the Soviet Union, and the US).

This war took place all over the world, including Europe, East Asia, and the Pacific Ocean. There was also some other locations where the war continued, these locations were in the Aleutian Islands, Madagascar, and South America. During the  war, many events had occurred.

As when Germany invaded Poland, Hitler had invaded Poland in the September of 1939. France and Britain had then declared war on Germany, but France fell in June 1940. As Germany attacked France after conquering Poland. This event had initiated World War Ⅱ in Europe. As in the April of 1945, the German leader, Hitler, commits suicide. This event soon leads Germany to surrender to the western Allies on May 7th, 1945.

We can honor and show respect for WWⅡ veterans by:

• Thanking them for their service
• Deliver a meal to veteran
• Offer to pay for their meal

Challenges Teens Face Today

Teens deal with many challenges throughout their high school years. As many face the peer pressure of taking drugs, drinking alcohol, and being in a group that is a bad influence. Some teens may also face challenges like:

• Relationships
• Cyber-bullying
• Video games (distractions)
• Depression
• Abuse
• Bullying at school
• Disabilities
• Academic struggles
• Low-self esteem

As these challenges are hard to face, some teens eventually give up. There are some cases when one is bullied they then later have suicidal thoughts and begin hurting themselves. Although there are also many health involved challenges one can face. This can involve your stability mentally and physically.

Today I face distractions and academic struggles. Although I don't have a hard time on any subject in confusion, I just have been absent those days of class. This causes me to not have the full lesson like other students. I also struggle to have time in order to make up work. This is also because I can’t make up the work as easier as other students. As for my distractions, it comes to my phone and how much I use it instead of doing work. I need to keep track of my work more than anything else. So I have been making time for my work more than my own phone.

Being a CTR person helps an individual overcome these challenges by setting priorities. Setting your own priorities will allow you to be organized, making it easier for you to do your work. As other times it's best to also do your school-work first than to be on social media. Being a CTR person would also allow you to comprehend what is better for you, as well as others.

I would be there for those facing challenges. If they were to need help, I would do my best to make what they struggle with easier. I know I may be limited, but I will do the best of my ability to help those who need anything. I will always be there if anyone needs me.

The greatest need a teen has would be to have someone there. It wouldn’t have to be a whole group of “friends”, it can only be at least one person. Many people today may only have that one person, and he/or she is there to help. But, it allows us teenagers to understand that we’re not alone. As there are times a teen feels that way, unless that ONE person tells you otherwise.

Kindness

“Kindness is the essence of greatness,”-Joseph B. Wirthlin

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Physical Fitness

“Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a health body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.”

                                           - President John F. Kennedy

President John F. Kennedy is stating that not only is it good to stay in a healthy shape, but it is needed. As it allows your body to work at the best it can! I never truly expected Kennedy to state such a thing. But it makes sense, as it is the truth. If one was not healthy and weak, then they wouldn’t be capable of working as hard as they would want to. It allows you to understand how you must care for yourself, as you can be healthy and strong. As you can be very energetic and use your brain to your best ability, this would be because you would be in a good shape. It's best to take care of yourself physically so you can take care of yourself overall.

Health Sciences Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health sciences librarian assist in finding medical documents. As this pertains to clinical trials, medical treatments or procedures. The medical librarian is to provide any pertinent information that is relevant and needed in the situation. These types of librarians use reference and database in order to research for any medical information. As they can work in medical school libraries, corporations, non-profit organizations, or government agencies.

Salary: $56,880

Education: Master’s Degree- training in sciences, health, or medicine

Demand or Need for this profession:

From the period  of 2014-2024 it is seen that the employment rate would grow by 2%. As the retirement of older librarians would give opportunities and allow improvement.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

No I would not like to be one, as this job does not suit me. I wouldn't like to only provide information needed for others. I find that I myself can do more than be a medical librarian. I would like to help others and do other things. I also wouldn’t be able to sit still at all. So there’s the downside to me and this occupation. As it wouldn’t be suited for me either.

Thanksgiving Week

During my Thanksgiving break, I spent the first day of the week with my father. We went to the L.A. Auto Show, as me and my sisters haven’t been able to go for a while now. This year I went with my father, Colette, Diana, and Nick. Later on that day we went to La Ocha to eat, eventually going to the observatory. It was cold that night, the observatory was also closed so we walked around it. It was nice to go out at night and look at all the city lights.

I don't really remember what we did in Tuesday or Wednesday. But on Thanksgiving me and my little sister, Diana, had spent the day with my father and his girlfriend’s family. While my older sister, Poleth, stayed with my mother and little brother Ezekiel. We had to wait to eat until 6:30 p.m., but even after we had finished praying. I overestimated myself, as I was only able to eat one plate. The plate I was served was with ham, turkey, rice, and mashed potatoes. This was all very delicious, especially Colette’s homemade pumpkin flan. After most of us finished eating, nearly all the girls there played Loteria. I fell at one point, which made everyone laugh, but it was okay.

The next day, I was dropped  off with my mom so I can get ready to go out with Nick. Diana came along which I didn’t mind, I was just excited to give him his early surprise. It was a crocheted amigurumi Charizard, which I made. He loved it, which I made me glad. All three of us walked to Tutti Frutti so Diana could get some dessert. A while later we walked to the Memorial Park, and Diana took a nap until we had to leave at 3 o'clock.

Me and my sisters had spent the weekend with my father. On Saturday we had went out shopping for Christmas tree ornaments. But before this, we had gone to Colette’s parents’ house to watch movies. We had watched Toy Story 2, and a little bit of The Incredibles. As we ended up finding cute homemade-like knit and felt ornaments. I got to pick one ornament I liked of any kind. I picked a red robot ornament, it had reminded me of Nick so I chose it. Then on Sunday night we had ordered pizza and had went to Home Depot to pick the tree. It was a Noble Fir that was I believe 7’. When we got home we had put the lights and ornaments on the tree. Then finally painted and decorated our wooden initials that are to be ornaments. This weekend was actually really fun, and I thank God for blessing me with another year with my family. I thank God for Nick also, as this year was a nice year.

Manners

                   “Manners maketh man.”

                                      -William Wykeham

A person who has the decency to show manners shows who they are. As Wykeham’s quote  makes someone a person. I know it make not make sense, but it is the truth. One is not seen as a person when they do not show any manners. This is why “manners maketh man”, it's best to understand it this way. But if you were to often be rude to someone, then you are never truly seen as a person. Which you then gain the bad reputation. This quote is only good for one to understand, it allows them to see how one is seen with GOOD manners.

“Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing.”

Chick Moorman

Doing what is best and honorable just shows that you’re a better person. This is through not thinking you receive gain. But you instead win by your actions, seeing that you thought what is best. To know what is best and to do that is to be the better person. As it's fair to everyone even you. You even show honor in your family as they’ve taught you better. Just try to make the better decisions. As they’re right, fair, and honorable, which is the best thing you can do for yourself.

Veteran’s Day

  Veteran’s Day is a federal holiday to honor the brave men and women of armed forces, as they risk their lives to protect our own freedom. This day recognizes ALL those who honorably served in the military. It is to thank those veterans for their brave acts contributing to our nation.  

This federal holiday is celebrated on the 11th of November. The date was chosen from 1919 in order to honor the soldiers in World War 1. Being that day in 1918 at 11:00 AM, Germany and the Allied nations reached a cease-fire. This is led to the end as many call the “Great War”.

It is to commemorate and thank those brave men and women who risked their lives to protect others. As they have all contributed in helping all the country’s citizens their freedom.

To those who volunteered as soldiers in battles, as well as in peace. Those who fought for our country deserve and shall be recognized on November 11th.

You can show respect and/or honor a veteran on 11/11 by:

• Saying “thank you”
• Donate to the USO
• Volunteer at local USO Chapter
• Acknowledge the soldiers who served our country even if they didn’t fight in a foreign war
• Placing flowers on the graves of veterans
• Proudly display your American flag
• Teach your children about Veteran’s Day  and how thankful one should be for their service
• Display a yellow ribbon on clothes, car, or around a tree
• 

  Attend a Veteran’s Day parade

I do not have any known family members that were veterans. Although I thank those who have served our country, they have all contributed and helped our nation.

I didn’t fully understand the purpose of Veteran’s Day before. Now I see how some veterans are unappreciated. I thank those soldiers that have served our country and helped in keeping our freedom

Magic Keys

“1. Have the courage to say no.

2. Have the courage to face the truth.

3. Do the right thing because it is right.

These are the 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity."
-W.Clement Stone

In order to live the better life and maintain on a good path, one must follow these key actions. To be and show that you have strong morals and principles, you may do these things listed. As W.Clement Stone here states, these are the 3 Magic Keys to live with integrity. I honestly never fully understood the meaning of having integrity, before I thought it meant to have pride. But it is not that, integrity is to have the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Stone’s 3 keys are actually the right things to try to follow, although it may be difficult for some people. Choosing the right is to have integrity, and it's best to think you do have it. Even to the point when you stick out, it doesn't matter what others tell you, this is because you have integrity and you show it. Trying to do your best in choosing the right already shows that you can make better decisions, that you have one of the best qualities. This quality is known to be integrity.

“ He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”                                                                                      Proverbs 13:20

When one follows the good and righteous path of wisdom, one grow and learns. Although when one does the complete opposite, it only leads them to their downfall and failure. This may seem too drastic but it's the unfortunate truth. If you were to keep a straight path with others having the same good goals as you it helps. It will only benefit you if you were to do this, it also depends on the person’s reference of choice. As if you were to be surrounded by those who like to ditch class, drink alcohol, not do their work, disrespect their parents, and ingest drugs. This can ONLY lead to the downfall of your said goals for a good future. I believe that this bible verse is true, because all those around you believe it or not… affect the way you act and speak. It is only best to surround yourself with friends that match the same values as you, but to also make sure those values are good.

To Do Good

“ The best recreation is to do good.” - William Penn

Doing good things for others is one of the best things to do when you have nothing else to do. Only the best can come out of doing this, as all you would be doing is helping someone. Doing good doesn't always mean that you’re helping someone, it can mean other things. An example of this can be to play with others and follow the rules, along with showing good sportsmanship. When you’re obedient it means you’re being and doing good. Other than that, one should be trying to do something reproductive and fun. Even that is good to do, as one can always find something to do in their recreational time. All they have to do is decide if it's the good and right thing to do.

ALWAYS

“Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong even if everyone is for it.”  - William Penn

William Penn’s quote states that when everyone thinks that one thing is right, it sometimes isn't. As when one decides to do something wrong and most agree, it doesn't mean that it's the right thing to do. Many may go based on their “gut”, which is what is said to be your conscience. Well your “gut” is always going to try to put you in the better place, all you have to do is follow and listen to it. Once you feel that what you’re doing is wrong it is best try and stop. No matter how much a person or people make fun of you for choosing and making better decisions, always stick to them. They don't know any better, and it's best not to tell them anything. You can just not say anything to try to make them feel less of a person, because you're not going to look or feel any better with what you said.Just try and make sure you choose the better path, because it will all work out for YOU in the future.

A Good Name

“A good name is better than anything you can achieve in this life.” -Mike Krzyzewski(Coach K)

When one’s reputation matters more than their actions, one must know how others see them. As Coach K quotes, having a good name is the BEST thing to have throughout your life. With a good name, people can see you in many positive ways. If you have the completely opposite reputation, many won’t or be comfortable around you. Making the right decisions helps you achieve this, as you chose to do the right things. This as always will help you grow as a better person, but it's easier said than done honestly. It’s best to think before you do something, to check if it benefits anyone else but yourself. Plus, some good deeds make you feel good. To choose the best and right things is to help boost your reputation as a better person. I know I know, your reputation shouldn't mean your life. But then again your actions are what build it, so you shouldn’t really worry unless you know some of your actions are wrong. Many people make mistakes sometimes, but it doesn't always make them smaller of a person. So it's best to try and do what’s right in order to be seen as a better person.

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 Right

“ If your so-called friends urge you to do anything wrong, you be the one to make a stand for right, even if you stand alone. Have the moral courage to be a light for others to follow.”   - Thomas S. Monson

Those who are truly your friends should understand you.If you have a friend that always makes fun of you when you don't do something “cool”, then they're really not your friend. I don't like to judge one by what they believe, because I know that’s not what I want for someone to do to me. It wouldn’t be right at all, so it's best to try to be good. Many things can bring you down if you let them, but you should always stand by what you believe in. No matter how weird and bad it seems, you will do something better than those around you. Be the better person, just don't make the same mistakes as others.

Social Workers

Duties and Responsibilities:

Social workers help those who need help when trying to solve and cope with problems. One other group of social workers are know to be Clinical social workers. These types of social workers diagnose and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral issues. They also provide couple, individual, and group therapy sessions. Many also refer patients to resources and services, like support groups and/or mental health professionals. Most clinical social workers also work in a private practice.

Salary: $45,000

Education:

To become a social worker, one must obtain their Bachelor’s Degree. This would be in the fields of psychology or sociology, this would be the Bachelor’s Degree in Social Worker(BSW). Some occupations may require a Master’s Degree in Social Work(MSW). It usually would take up to 2 years to complete .

Demand or need for this particular career:

This occupation is projected to grow by 12% in the years of 2014 to 2024. As the employment growth would be the cause of more healthcare and social services needed. In clinical social workers the percentage is seen to increase by 19%.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would like to be one in the future, however that is not my goal. I already would like to work with children and help them. But I wouldn’t be able to see others in need of help and service. I know that this career involves a lot of strength and ways to not show emotions as openly. So no, it is not suited for me as I can get very emotional with certain things.