Thursday, July 9, 2015
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Priorities straight?
Hi there!!
So I am driving down the road, thinking about how great my life has turned out so far, and I cannot help but wonder what it is that I am doing right that so many others are doing wrong. Everyday I go to work and listen to thirty year old waitresses talk about how they are so far behind on their bills and how they have very little in their homes to even consider it a home, but I have all my bills paid in full on time and my house is fully furnished. I am only nineteen years old, so how is this even possible?
The majority of nineteen year old people today view the world as some kind of game. They can buy whatever they want and please and put it on credit and not have to worry about a thing for a while; however, they do not see the down side to this method they are using. What makes matters worse is that there are people decades older than me who are still using that logic to get them through life, and they are up to their ears in debt. So today I thought I would share to the world my secret of making it in the adult world. No, I am not saying I am the all wise, knowing every little thing there is to know (I am still learning everyday for that matter), but I do know some things and those are the things I wish to share with you all.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE???
When venturing out into the world, many young adults take a long time before they make the initial jump. They are either terrified of being on their own and scared of the idea of not being able to make it, or they are happy with having their parents or guardians take care of everything for them (who wants to do their own laundry right?); however, they do not see the full potential that they must be willing to make for themselves in order to succeed in this world.
I have found that in order to make myself happy in this life I must strive for all that I am capable of achieving no matter how hard times get. For instance, my goal is to one day become a dental hygienist, but that will never happen if I do not stay on top of my schooling and get the GPA needed to keep my scholarships. College is not like high school. One does not simply go to college because that is what they are suppose to do. College is a choice. You either chose to go or you don't, and for some people college is just not right for them; therefore, when considering making college your go to choice you must first make sure you are willing to put forth the time(years) and effort it takes to get the degree you desire. I have found this to be very challenging. Even though I know with every ounce of my being that I want to be a dental hygienist, as soon as I start to have a rough time in one of my courses I feel as if it is hopeless. Then I realize that I can do whatever I set my mind to no matter how hard it gets. I tell myself that I will achieve all that I have hoped and wished for.
On top of going to college, I am working as a waitress at one of my local restaurants. Although there is not a great deal of glam to it, I understand that without this job I would not have my beautiful apartment, my nice furniture, or my truck.It saddens me to see so many young people talk about how excited they are to get their own place, but then when it comes to working they do not even try. In order to get ones own place, you must first break a sweat working for it. I see these people, and people a great deal older than myself, coming to work and complaining every second they are there. They whine about how they work to much and are not getting to enjoy their life, but in reality they get two to three days off a week. On the other hand, they complain about not being able to afford gas for their vehicles, or food to put in their house. I do not understand how many people in our society today do not realize that you cannot have what you want without working for it first. What strikes me as odd is that these peoples parents could be the hardest working people you know, but their child's work ethic is a whole other story entirely.
Keeping up with the bills is yet another matter that I have learned is vital in making it in this adult world. Before moving out on my own, I could buy everything I could possibly want or need; however, once I moved I made the transition in my mind from a child getting all the pretty things they want to a woman who has to keep her priorities straight in order to make it in this world. I no longer can get that big TV I have always wanted, unless I first make sure to pay every bill on time and get all the groceries needed to survive. I have to be able to manage my bills in a way that I know exactly what day I will be paying what bill, and how much money I will have left after each bill is paid.
In the end, it all boils down to PRIORITIES. Needs must always come before wants in the adult world. Once one can master how to take care of themselves in this world, then they are ready to begin their own family and raise their children up so that one day they too are able to take care of themselves in the adult world. It is a beautiful cycle, and I am so proud I get to be a part of it.
If there are any questions that you would like to ask about what you can do to fix things in your life, just leave a comment for me below, and I will do the best I can to help you. If your doing things right in your life, but want to leave your view on the topic of priorities below please do so in the comments below. I look forward to hearing from you all.
So I am driving down the road, thinking about how great my life has turned out so far, and I cannot help but wonder what it is that I am doing right that so many others are doing wrong. Everyday I go to work and listen to thirty year old waitresses talk about how they are so far behind on their bills and how they have very little in their homes to even consider it a home, but I have all my bills paid in full on time and my house is fully furnished. I am only nineteen years old, so how is this even possible?
The majority of nineteen year old people today view the world as some kind of game. They can buy whatever they want and please and put it on credit and not have to worry about a thing for a while; however, they do not see the down side to this method they are using. What makes matters worse is that there are people decades older than me who are still using that logic to get them through life, and they are up to their ears in debt. So today I thought I would share to the world my secret of making it in the adult world. No, I am not saying I am the all wise, knowing every little thing there is to know (I am still learning everyday for that matter), but I do know some things and those are the things I wish to share with you all.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE???
When venturing out into the world, many young adults take a long time before they make the initial jump. They are either terrified of being on their own and scared of the idea of not being able to make it, or they are happy with having their parents or guardians take care of everything for them (who wants to do their own laundry right?); however, they do not see the full potential that they must be willing to make for themselves in order to succeed in this world.
I have found that in order to make myself happy in this life I must strive for all that I am capable of achieving no matter how hard times get. For instance, my goal is to one day become a dental hygienist, but that will never happen if I do not stay on top of my schooling and get the GPA needed to keep my scholarships. College is not like high school. One does not simply go to college because that is what they are suppose to do. College is a choice. You either chose to go or you don't, and for some people college is just not right for them; therefore, when considering making college your go to choice you must first make sure you are willing to put forth the time(years) and effort it takes to get the degree you desire. I have found this to be very challenging. Even though I know with every ounce of my being that I want to be a dental hygienist, as soon as I start to have a rough time in one of my courses I feel as if it is hopeless. Then I realize that I can do whatever I set my mind to no matter how hard it gets. I tell myself that I will achieve all that I have hoped and wished for.
On top of going to college, I am working as a waitress at one of my local restaurants. Although there is not a great deal of glam to it, I understand that without this job I would not have my beautiful apartment, my nice furniture, or my truck.It saddens me to see so many young people talk about how excited they are to get their own place, but then when it comes to working they do not even try. In order to get ones own place, you must first break a sweat working for it. I see these people, and people a great deal older than myself, coming to work and complaining every second they are there. They whine about how they work to much and are not getting to enjoy their life, but in reality they get two to three days off a week. On the other hand, they complain about not being able to afford gas for their vehicles, or food to put in their house. I do not understand how many people in our society today do not realize that you cannot have what you want without working for it first. What strikes me as odd is that these peoples parents could be the hardest working people you know, but their child's work ethic is a whole other story entirely.
Keeping up with the bills is yet another matter that I have learned is vital in making it in this adult world. Before moving out on my own, I could buy everything I could possibly want or need; however, once I moved I made the transition in my mind from a child getting all the pretty things they want to a woman who has to keep her priorities straight in order to make it in this world. I no longer can get that big TV I have always wanted, unless I first make sure to pay every bill on time and get all the groceries needed to survive. I have to be able to manage my bills in a way that I know exactly what day I will be paying what bill, and how much money I will have left after each bill is paid.
In the end, it all boils down to PRIORITIES. Needs must always come before wants in the adult world. Once one can master how to take care of themselves in this world, then they are ready to begin their own family and raise their children up so that one day they too are able to take care of themselves in the adult world. It is a beautiful cycle, and I am so proud I get to be a part of it.
If there are any questions that you would like to ask about what you can do to fix things in your life, just leave a comment for me below, and I will do the best I can to help you. If your doing things right in your life, but want to leave your view on the topic of priorities below please do so in the comments below. I look forward to hearing from you all.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Enough Time - poem
is the only coin you have, and
only you can determine how it will
be spent. Be careful lest you let
let other people spend it for you."
-Carl Sandburg
Time for growing,
Time for sowing.
Time to play,
Time to stay.
Enough time to make one happy.
Time for pain,
Time for gain.
Time to cry,
Time to shy.
Enough time to make one hurt.
Time for dreaming,
Time for beaming.
Time to sing,
Time to ring.
Enough time to make one believe.
Enough time to make one happy,
Enough time to make one hurt,
Enough time to make one believe,
Enough time to make one live life.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Book Review: the Time Keeper by Mitch Albom
"We do not realize the sound the world makes-unless of course it stops. Then, when it starts, it sounds like an orchestra." The man whom figured out time becomes cursed by what he sought for. Controlling time, he changes people's life's. In Mitch Alboms's, the Time Keeper, he ensnares his readers, leaving them begging for another word, another sentence, an explanation of what will be.
The theme that rang loudly throughout the entire book was an immense one. We must treasure the time we have on earth before it is over. "Now all she had to do was wait. The fumes would take care of the rest." Sarah Lemon tries to kill herself, because she believes since a certain guy does not love her back she can never live another day; however, her course will soon change, and she will forever cherish everyday she has on earth. " His final sentence to Grace had been a lie. He would not be here when she returned." Victor Delamonte is facing death, and makes drastic choices to try and stop it instead of being happy with the days he has left. From this we learn that even though life may get rough; we are capable of choosing the better route and be content and happy with the life we have left on the earth. The author greatly expressed this theme in the way he uses his voice.
Secondly the voice in which Mitch Albom potrays the Time Keeper aids in the emotions he wants his audience to feel coming from every word. " He feels a breath shoot from his chest, as if someone choked it out. His face contorts. His eyes moisten." By making his readers feel the emotions, he is capable of grasping at their hearts. This style of writing is one in which I love greatly. As much as suffering hurts, I feel as if I has stopped I myself would have suffered from not knowing what happened next. " Her parents gave it to her for her twelfth birthday. Two months later, they divorced. After the split, Sarah stayed with Lorraine, who would blame Tom, her absent ex, for every wrong thing in their life's." The pain I felt in my heart while reading was immense. I myself can relate to the situation, and the way the author portrays such a scene just knocks the breath out of me. Filled with teary page after teary page, Mitch Albom will make you feel as if your part of the book.
Another great work in writing is the way the author makes a character appear. " 'In the hallway,' Victor instructs." By giving this man an attitude with merely the words he says, Mitch Albom portrays his characters personality perfectly. His assertiveness proves that he means to be a man of business. " He refused to speak with the magazine(Victor shield from publicity)." Although a man of business, Victor Delamonte wanted certain details of his life to be hidden. Proving, yet another personality, Victor shows to be a secretive man, drawing the reader in to know more. " She had tried to kill himself over a boy(he looked like a punk, Victor told himself, but then, he was biased; he was coming to like this Sarah.)" As much as he tried to hide it, Victor Delemonte still has a soft side. The author did an exquisite job portraying his characters, and making me feel as if I knew them for years.
Expressing the vast differences in the roles of a man and woman, the Time Keeper is a book worth reading. I recommend this book if your looking for something to grip at your heart and consistently draw you into it's invigorating plot.
The theme that rang loudly throughout the entire book was an immense one. We must treasure the time we have on earth before it is over. "Now all she had to do was wait. The fumes would take care of the rest." Sarah Lemon tries to kill herself, because she believes since a certain guy does not love her back she can never live another day; however, her course will soon change, and she will forever cherish everyday she has on earth. " His final sentence to Grace had been a lie. He would not be here when she returned." Victor Delamonte is facing death, and makes drastic choices to try and stop it instead of being happy with the days he has left. From this we learn that even though life may get rough; we are capable of choosing the better route and be content and happy with the life we have left on the earth. The author greatly expressed this theme in the way he uses his voice.
Secondly the voice in which Mitch Albom potrays the Time Keeper aids in the emotions he wants his audience to feel coming from every word. " He feels a breath shoot from his chest, as if someone choked it out. His face contorts. His eyes moisten." By making his readers feel the emotions, he is capable of grasping at their hearts. This style of writing is one in which I love greatly. As much as suffering hurts, I feel as if I has stopped I myself would have suffered from not knowing what happened next. " Her parents gave it to her for her twelfth birthday. Two months later, they divorced. After the split, Sarah stayed with Lorraine, who would blame Tom, her absent ex, for every wrong thing in their life's." The pain I felt in my heart while reading was immense. I myself can relate to the situation, and the way the author portrays such a scene just knocks the breath out of me. Filled with teary page after teary page, Mitch Albom will make you feel as if your part of the book.
Another great work in writing is the way the author makes a character appear. " 'In the hallway,' Victor instructs." By giving this man an attitude with merely the words he says, Mitch Albom portrays his characters personality perfectly. His assertiveness proves that he means to be a man of business. " He refused to speak with the magazine(Victor shield from publicity)." Although a man of business, Victor Delamonte wanted certain details of his life to be hidden. Proving, yet another personality, Victor shows to be a secretive man, drawing the reader in to know more. " She had tried to kill himself over a boy(he looked like a punk, Victor told himself, but then, he was biased; he was coming to like this Sarah.)" As much as he tried to hide it, Victor Delemonte still has a soft side. The author did an exquisite job portraying his characters, and making me feel as if I knew them for years.
Expressing the vast differences in the roles of a man and woman, the Time Keeper is a book worth reading. I recommend this book if your looking for something to grip at your heart and consistently draw you into it's invigorating plot.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Current Connection 3.2
In the article The 1960's: A decade of change for women, it emphasizes the change that occurred for women during the 1960's, and how great an impact in had on our society throughout the years. Author, Kenneth T. Walsh's purpose of this article is to make us realize how greatly this changed our world, and how women have many more privileges now than they ever thought of having before this drastic change.
In the second paragraph of this article Mr. Walsh stated, "More females than ever were entering the paid workforce, and this increased the dissatisfaction among women regarding huge gender disparities in pay and advancement and sexual harassment at the workplace." A woman's role in society went from being a homemaker to becoming part of the workforce, making more complications for men whom were already part of the workforce. Sexual harassment began to spread as women put themselves in the same room with many men;moreover, the attitudes of both males and females changed due to this jump in society.
Kenneth provides another drastic change in society by saying," More than 80 percent of wives of childbearing age were using contraception after the federal government in 1960 approved a birth control pill." Although still loving children, women were able to do more with theirs life's than ever before without having to worry about getting pregnant. This mean't a huge change in the bedroom. Benefiting both men and women, women began to change the way they could live, and could control the birth rate with more ease than before.
The author also states that," equal pay for equal work, an end to domestic violence, curtailment of severe limits on women in managerial jobs, an end to sexual harassment, and sharing of responsibility for housework and child rearing." As society accepted these concepts, it was a sure fact that women began to change the way our nation worked as a whole. More laws were beginning to form to protect women and their rights, and gradually this was viewed as something to be accepted. The expression 'one of the guys' began being used referring to women; men and women began to cooperate with each other in the workforce, bringing our society to a rapid change in the way it runs.
Thanks to these many changes that women enforced in the 60's, women today are free to do just about anything. We are capable of going to college, becoming a CEO at a large cooperation, being able to support a family when the other spouse is incapable, and doing whatever we desire with our lives. Everyday we see women taking their children to school, going to work, leading corporate meetings, picking up their kids from school, and keeping their house clean and family fed at the same time. Although men are subjected to help in such matters, women still are wanting to 'do it all' these days, and I'm afraid that is never gonna change.
Was this change in society right? Did women have the right to no longer be submissive under man as our creator intended? These changes may have been great, and may have made others equal; however, it has also made women view men differently. In your opinion do you believe it was right for women to change what the Lord intended.
In the second paragraph of this article Mr. Walsh stated, "More females than ever were entering the paid workforce, and this increased the dissatisfaction among women regarding huge gender disparities in pay and advancement and sexual harassment at the workplace." A woman's role in society went from being a homemaker to becoming part of the workforce, making more complications for men whom were already part of the workforce. Sexual harassment began to spread as women put themselves in the same room with many men;moreover, the attitudes of both males and females changed due to this jump in society.
Kenneth provides another drastic change in society by saying," More than 80 percent of wives of childbearing age were using contraception after the federal government in 1960 approved a birth control pill." Although still loving children, women were able to do more with theirs life's than ever before without having to worry about getting pregnant. This mean't a huge change in the bedroom. Benefiting both men and women, women began to change the way they could live, and could control the birth rate with more ease than before.
The author also states that," equal pay for equal work, an end to domestic violence, curtailment of severe limits on women in managerial jobs, an end to sexual harassment, and sharing of responsibility for housework and child rearing." As society accepted these concepts, it was a sure fact that women began to change the way our nation worked as a whole. More laws were beginning to form to protect women and their rights, and gradually this was viewed as something to be accepted. The expression 'one of the guys' began being used referring to women; men and women began to cooperate with each other in the workforce, bringing our society to a rapid change in the way it runs.
Thanks to these many changes that women enforced in the 60's, women today are free to do just about anything. We are capable of going to college, becoming a CEO at a large cooperation, being able to support a family when the other spouse is incapable, and doing whatever we desire with our lives. Everyday we see women taking their children to school, going to work, leading corporate meetings, picking up their kids from school, and keeping their house clean and family fed at the same time. Although men are subjected to help in such matters, women still are wanting to 'do it all' these days, and I'm afraid that is never gonna change.
Was this change in society right? Did women have the right to no longer be submissive under man as our creator intended? These changes may have been great, and may have made others equal; however, it has also made women view men differently. In your opinion do you believe it was right for women to change what the Lord intended.
Kenneth T. Walsh. The 1960's: A Decade of Change for Women. U.S News. 01/24/14
Friday, January 10, 2014
Current Connection 3.1
Throughout history it has been said that women do more jobs that connect more with house wife duties, and the male population takes part in jobs that are more heavy duty, or "manly". In a previous article, Gender Roles Are Still at Work, by Dan Gordan, it emphasizes some of those stereotypes and gives some great examples of the roles women and men have in our society today. Bringing these problems to our attention, Dan Gordan greatly expresses the view of gender roles.
In this article it states, "Stereotypes persist, and lifestyle and personal preferences also keep some professions male or female-dominated." The fact that men believe the must do certain things to make themselves appear more manly to other males has a mass effect on the jobs widely overrun with the male population; moreover, females are the same way. Most women feel as if their role has to be submissive to men when it comes to the work force. Jobs such as secretaries to a male lawyer or doctor are great examples of these instances.
Secondly, this article brings into attention the women who defy those stereotypes, "Truck driving isn't the only occupation in which women are a distinct minority. When was the last time you saw a female plumber, carpenter, or electrician?" Although the ratio, male to female, is very small in these occupations, women are still dipping into these types of work settings. Some women ever aid in road construction, and the building of houses and/or commercial buildings.
Furthermore, Dan Gordan elaborates more on the stereotypes, "Women were teachers, nurses, secretaries, social workers, stewardesses, and librarians; men were just about everything else." Many view the assumptions made of women doing a woman's job and men doing a man's job very sexist. Although this may be true in some cases, some believe that some occupations may be unsafe for women and therefore making it more of a man's job. Due to the fact that men develop more muscle than women, some jobs are better suited for the male population.
Finally, Gordan brings up a recent study on the matter of gender roles, "Some studies have suggested teachers have lower expectations or are less encouraging toward girls in math, though that may be changing. It has recently been strongly thought out that men do better going into a field that is strong in mathematics; however, here recently more women have taken action and are being allowed to take advantage of this experience also.
In conclusion the gender roles stereotypes, even though its spread out a little better, are still running rampant throughout our society as a whole. What is to come in the future? Will women take over some of the highly male populated occupations?
In this article it states, "Stereotypes persist, and lifestyle and personal preferences also keep some professions male or female-dominated." The fact that men believe the must do certain things to make themselves appear more manly to other males has a mass effect on the jobs widely overrun with the male population; moreover, females are the same way. Most women feel as if their role has to be submissive to men when it comes to the work force. Jobs such as secretaries to a male lawyer or doctor are great examples of these instances.
Secondly, this article brings into attention the women who defy those stereotypes, "Truck driving isn't the only occupation in which women are a distinct minority. When was the last time you saw a female plumber, carpenter, or electrician?" Although the ratio, male to female, is very small in these occupations, women are still dipping into these types of work settings. Some women ever aid in road construction, and the building of houses and/or commercial buildings.
Furthermore, Dan Gordan elaborates more on the stereotypes, "Women were teachers, nurses, secretaries, social workers, stewardesses, and librarians; men were just about everything else." Many view the assumptions made of women doing a woman's job and men doing a man's job very sexist. Although this may be true in some cases, some believe that some occupations may be unsafe for women and therefore making it more of a man's job. Due to the fact that men develop more muscle than women, some jobs are better suited for the male population.
Finally, Gordan brings up a recent study on the matter of gender roles, "Some studies have suggested teachers have lower expectations or are less encouraging toward girls in math, though that may be changing. It has recently been strongly thought out that men do better going into a field that is strong in mathematics; however, here recently more women have taken action and are being allowed to take advantage of this experience also.
In conclusion the gender roles stereotypes, even though its spread out a little better, are still running rampant throughout our society as a whole. What is to come in the future? Will women take over some of the highly male populated occupations?
Dan Gordan. Gender Roles are still at work. Las Angeles Times. 01/10/14
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Current Connection 2.1
In an article entitled The Relationship between caffeine consumption and study habits, it provides a great example of reasons why we should make the decision to have coffee in class rooms. Coffee has been proven to benefit our health; moreover, it can greatly enhance our test grades on a wide scale.
In this article by LE N. Pham he brings to attention one of the reasons that coffee can have a great impact on the student population by saying, " Caffeine stimulates the brain and makes a person feel awake and energetic." We should put coffee in our classes, because it increases our ability to learn by enhancing our brain. Why shouldn't we bring something into the classroom that could potentially help us to achieve a better GPA?
This article, a source of exquisite knowledge, a vast array of information to help aid in the understanding of this topic, also elaborates on the thought of putting coffee in the class room in saying, " Their performance at tasks such as proofreading for grammatical and typographical errors improved." Getting a wide smile on their faces, teachers will be able to get their students to understand with more ease than before. By using this new tool of education we can intensify the learning ability of every student in the united states, setting new test score records day to day.
The article clearly specifies the impact of this boost of energy by saying, "Caffeine has been shown to help school aged children and adults in speech, reaction time, and increased motor activities." In slipping this tool into the everyday class room we are more capable of absorbing more information than ever before, making a giant leap ahead in the educational life. By nailing the subject of study more quickly than before, our GPA will improve greatly as a whole.
If we were to place a coffee area in our class rooms, we may be able to help those exhausted kids boost their attentiveness in a short period of time, and in the long run be able to improve grades immensely. For instance, a teenage girl walked into class first thing in the morning prepared for the test; however since she stayed up studying all night she is very tired and her attention span is very slim and weak. On the other hand if their were to be coffee provided in the class the girl would be able to bring her attention span up quickly and ace her test. Wouldn't we want this for the hard working student anyway?
Making the decision of putting coffee in our classrooms is the first step into the new, improved future of greater work and ability coming from students in the long run.
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In this article by LE N. Pham he brings to attention one of the reasons that coffee can have a great impact on the student population by saying, " Caffeine stimulates the brain and makes a person feel awake and energetic." We should put coffee in our classes, because it increases our ability to learn by enhancing our brain. Why shouldn't we bring something into the classroom that could potentially help us to achieve a better GPA?
This article, a source of exquisite knowledge, a vast array of information to help aid in the understanding of this topic, also elaborates on the thought of putting coffee in the class room in saying, " Their performance at tasks such as proofreading for grammatical and typographical errors improved." Getting a wide smile on their faces, teachers will be able to get their students to understand with more ease than before. By using this new tool of education we can intensify the learning ability of every student in the united states, setting new test score records day to day.
The article clearly specifies the impact of this boost of energy by saying, "Caffeine has been shown to help school aged children and adults in speech, reaction time, and increased motor activities." In slipping this tool into the everyday class room we are more capable of absorbing more information than ever before, making a giant leap ahead in the educational life. By nailing the subject of study more quickly than before, our GPA will improve greatly as a whole.
If we were to place a coffee area in our class rooms, we may be able to help those exhausted kids boost their attentiveness in a short period of time, and in the long run be able to improve grades immensely. For instance, a teenage girl walked into class first thing in the morning prepared for the test; however since she stayed up studying all night she is very tired and her attention span is very slim and weak. On the other hand if their were to be coffee provided in the class the girl would be able to bring her attention span up quickly and ace her test. Wouldn't we want this for the hard working student anyway?
Making the decision of putting coffee in our classrooms is the first step into the new, improved future of greater work and ability coming from students in the long run.
-compound sentence
-two appositive phrases in a row
- three participial phrases
-extended metaphor
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