driving

Driving

      When do we have the right to receive our independence? It is illogical for people to receive their license at the age of eighteen years old. I received my license at the age of sixteen years old, and when I received it, I was finally able to hold a grip of independence in my left hand. Learning how to drive takes time, first you must be taught by your mother or father how to drive, and then you have to attend classes that explain the rules of driving, and the proper etiquette of the road. Next after you have to attend driving classes, you have to take the written exam which consists of fifty questions. The exam last for at least an hour and a half, after you have passed your written your exam, you will receive a half sheet of paper which is called at permit; you must keep this permit for six months at least. After you have had your license for six months, then you can take the behind the wheel test. So as you can see receiving your license is a long process.

   Why put more pressure on my senior year than I already have. Senior year consist of getting ready for prom, after prom, grad night, senior breakfast, yearbook purchases, senior photos, SAT’s, ACT’s, SAT subject test, maintaining a high grade point average, college tours, and picking the right college. Senior year can be extremely stressful and extremely expensive, especially when you have to worry about taking a written exam for driving, and a behind the wheel test.

   Achieving your ability to drive at the age of eighteen years old, is difficult, and stressful. Who wants to ask his or her parents for a ride at the age of seventeen years old, it is actually somewhat embarrassing. It is unfair for teenager to have to ask their mommies and daddies if they would be so kind and drop them off at the mall, with their date, or drop them off at the movie theatre. Growing up is about making mistakes; however society does not see it like this. I understand that having a license is extremely important, and if  given to the wrong person somewhat dangerous. If a person who has not had the proper training, is out on the road, he or she is not only a danger to himself or herself but a danger to others. I believe that people who drive at an early age get a better understanding of what independence truly means. Having independence at an early age such as sixteen years old teaches you more than responsibility, but it gives you a sense of maturity. Also receiving your license at the age of sixteen years old, will motivate young people to get a job, because owning a license will promote people to want to buy a car (hence the job) and if they have the car already they will still be motivated to get a job, because in order to drive you need gas, and gas cost money.

getting to know your grandparents

To preserve the family history several questions have to be asked. Questions to ask the oldest member of your family, such as a grandfather, grandmother, great grandfather, or great grandmother. You could ask them things like, who is the oldest member of the family they remember, what type of person were they when they were younger, what type of occupation did they have when they were younger, and what are some of their greatest accomplishments. Its very important to connect with your elderly relatives because their day are limited and you would hate to have to watch them go, without knowing anything about them, you would be very regretful. Also when you get to know your grandparents (or whoever you are connecting with) you are bonding with them, and when you understand where you have came from, you begin to self reflect about the characteristics you posses. You could also ask them how many kids they have or had, what dreams did they have when they were younger, were they good or bad when they were younger, and were they ever married before if so when? I believe that you could also ask general question (just to get to know them more) like what is their favorite color, what is their favorite sport, if they could travel anywhere, where would they go, what do they picture paradise looking like, what is their favorite food, when is their birthday (if you did not already know that), do they like music, what type of music do they listen to, and do they like the things that play on the radio now?

my fav video

My favorite music video is Kanye west’s new music video/ mini movie clip “Runaway”. I like this music video because its really good and it has beautiful images and vivid colors. The music video has much more meaning behind all the symbolism than viewers think. When I first seen this music video I couldn’t believe it was thirty minutes long, and I figured I would watch maybe half of it (if that much). However when I started watching it my whole entire mindset changed. I was captured by the beautiful colors most rapper and singers create music videos that are often times degrading to women, but Kanye has not created your stereotypical music video he has created art. The video is long, but it features a mixture and preview of all o the songs that are offered on his new album “My Twisted Dark Fantasy”. Kanye West is a well-known artist and has proven that he is well known for a reason. The music video features a sphinx, which is a make believe spiritual animal (somewhat of a bird) that symbolized, rebirth, and new life. Throughout the movie Kanye West is searching for this sphinx, and when he finds the sphinx (the sphinx is in a female body) he captures her and keeps he to himself, and she eventually burns(which sphinx are known for). You have to pay attention to several things in his music video like the colors, and the lyrics that are following the several video clips.

friends

Making a new friend is somewhat easy. The first thing I do when  I want  to make a new friend is make eye contact, if he or she does not come my way first I make the move. I go up to him or her and introduce myself and ask them what his or her name is.  I initiate the conversation with simple questions only seeking to understand who they are better and where they come from. I ask simple questions such as, what is  your favorite sport, when were  you born, what sign are you, what is your favorite color, what is your favorite food, what school do you go to? Also when meeting a new friend you have to carry a positive attitude and be friendly, no one wants to befriend someone who is rude, and inconsiderate of their feelings (those type of friendships will not last). When I get to know the person better I ask question like “what is your most embarrassing moment.

  I love making new friends because I get to expose myself to various backgrounds, and actually have the potential to have made a lifelong friend. It is always fascinating how a friendship can evolve into a lifelong friendship, and best friends. I have made several friends with people that I felt that I would never be friends with but now I am best friends with them. Making friends is a good thing, you allow yourself to become somewhat of a social butterfly when you make friends and if you are a shy person making a new friend will bring you out of your shell.

piercings

Getting a piercing is a new teenage fad. However I believe it has always been a teenage fad, there are numerous things to get pierced beside your ears. Getting a piercing to me is a way to express yourself although parental may find it rebellious and not advised to get one.  I believe that the most expressive piercing are the naval piercing, nose piercings, upper ear piercings, and lip piercing. I for once received a naval piercing just for the fact that I found it pretty, and it was a way to express myself. I believe that getting theses exotic piercing became popular because it is a way that teenager can express themselves and also piercings are a form of body art.

  Often times teenage fads go out of style, and come and go although this is true body piercings have always been popular amongst the teenage for a really long time and they have always been seen as rebellious in the parental eye. I believe that  getting a piercing should no t be perceived as rebellious s act against parents or authorities. Teenagers should only get piercings if they want to express themselves and find the piercing cute. I feel that it is wrong when teenagers get piercings simply because their friends are getting it, or it is popular amongst a certain group of people. It is hard to keep up with a piercing also you have to take care of it, clean it daily, and keep a ring in it so it doesn’t close, and also piercing can be painful.

college

It is hard to pick the right college or even the college I truly want to attend. I am a senior now in high school and the college search has been long and hard. I believe the correct way to approach the college search is to begin when you are at least a junior in high school. First you must understand and comprehend what you want to do and life, and what you truly have a passion for. I believe that people who pick careers that they feel are only financially correct, will not have a happy life. if you follow your passion then with patience, time, and experience it will ultimately lead you into financial stability and bliss. Next you have to honestly ask yourself, do I want to go out of state? I for one have the deepest desire to attend an out of state school; I want something new and challenging, and it is for this reason that I want to attend an out of state school. These few steps will help you narrow down a few colleges. Lastly you must figure out the cost of tuition and take in consideration the miscellaneous you will need. If money is an issue for you, you must go after scholarships, grants, and if necessary loans. I believe that loans are bad, however how far will you go to attend your dream school is the question one must ask him or herself. I may or may not take out loans but I will try my hardest first to achieve loans and grants

my parents

I appreciate my parents because they provide me with the things I need the most. My parents buy my clothes, food, water, and shoes. I appreciate my mom because she gave birth to me. I appreciate my parents because when my younger brother and I argue my parents are always there to separate us from our fight and they help us figure out who was right and who was wrong. I believe my parents are always trying to help me do my best and achieve the goals I want to achieve. Although I may argue with my mom and my dad at the end of the day I still love them and they still love me. Arguing with my parents is all apart of growing up my parents believe they are right all the time although they are not and I believe that I am right most of the time and sometimes I am not. When my parents argue with me and tell me that I am wrong I am upset for a second but within days I realize they were trying to show me the right answers. If I were to just take every word my mother or father told me then I wouldn’t be the independent thinker that I am today I would just take everyone’s input and neglect my own opinion. Arguing with my parents has not only taught me to be independent but to also self reflect and have my own opinions, it has taught me to be a leader, my parents have taught me to be a leader.

veggies

I despise asparagus. I believe asparagus is so nasty especially when it is cooked too much. Like the asparagus is too soft and it taste really nasty I hate that it is so bitter and it almost has no taste whatsoever. Asparagus indeed is good for you, but although it is good for you this does not mean I am going to eat it. When my mother or my father cooks asparagus I dread even seeing the thick green sticks on my smooth plate, it always throws off the beauty of the food layout. Asparagus has no reason to taste so nasty. When I bite into a soft, overcooked piece of asparagus I regret that bite, the juice leaks into my mouth and the softness of the lumpy sticks brush against my white teeth. There is not much to say about a vegetable that I dislike and there is not much to write about it being that I do not like it and besides the taste and the look does have some affect but not really. I do not have much to say about this because this was a topic that needed no elaboration really, I am suppose to write at least two hundred and fifty words on why I don’t like asparagus. This is such a “wack” and bogus topic there is nothing for me to say and furthermore I am pretty much done with writing about my dislike for asparagus and my dislike for having to write about how much I do not like asparagus.

homeschool

Taking your child out of a public, private or charter school in order for you to home school them is by far the worst thing to do in terms of education, in my opinion. I believe that people need to not only have a educational skills, but also social skills. When you take a student out of public, private, or charter school, this effects their social skills. Also when you never expose the child to a public school, and you have homeschooled the child for most of his or her life, he or she is negatively going to be affected. I believe that students who have been homeschooled, most likely lack social skills, and they may not understand how to act around people beside their parents. Allowing kids to grow up around other students and learn in an environment with other students of their own age they will learn how to adapt better, because as a child you are always around your parents, and you know how to act around adults but children who are homeschooled will not understand how to act around children, therefore they will the lack what is the latest crave on every teen boy or girls mind. Homeschooled children will not understand how to joke like a kid their own age because they have not been around, nor have they grown up, or been experienced to children of their own age because they spent most of their lives cooped up in a house listening to their parents teach a lesson they could have easily learned in school.

my day

My typical day is wake up, argue with my youngest brother (or whoever woke me up) about trying to persuade him to allow me to sleep in for five more minutes. Next I take a shower, brush my teeth put lotion on, get dressed and get ready to go to school. I remind my youngest brother to feed our dogs Ace and Max. Next I usually  tell my younger brother to hurry up because I don’t want to sit in traffic all day long. By now me and my younger brother are out of the house and I drop him off first at his junior high school, next I go to school. On Mondays and Wednesdays I go to history class, then English class, and to end the day creative writing class. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I go to my college class, my journalism class, and  I end my day with mind numbing intellectual stimulus that I receive from my statistics class.  Last but not least on Fridays I have all of these classes for an hour each. I attend lunch right after my third period or fourth period depending on what day it is; I spend lunch with my friends. Then I attend my last class, and then I go back to my car. Depending on my appetite I may stop to get something to eat on my way home. As soon as I go home I get something to eat, watch the Tyra show, change my clothes, do my homework watch a  different world at six o clock to seven o clock.

sleep

When I sleep, I sleep hard and often times I feel as if I am not achieving the proper amount of sleep that I should. When I do not receive the proper amount of sleep this messes up my whole entire day.  When I arrive to school, knowing the fact that I did not get enough sleep, I lose all my abilities to focus in class I fail to actually attentively listen to my teacher, and I may fall asleep in class. Also I can be extremely cranky when I do not receive the proper amount of sleep; it is hard to ask someone who has not had enough sleep to complete a big task because they were insufficiently prepared for a full day. The only thing I think about when I have not received enough sleep is when can I of back to sleep, where can I go back to sleep, and what time should I go to seep in order to feel energized?

  Who say bedtimes are only for children, I believe that everyone should create their cut off point, when it comes to the nightlife. If you push yourself to far in order to seem cool, while staying up late, in the morning you may feel regretful. I know my personal set curfew is eleven o clock because if I stay up past eleven o clock I will be exhausted, drowsy, cranky, and extremely irritable. However my bedtime all depends on how early in the morning I have to wake up the next day.

70s

I have always admired the free and beautiful essence of the seventies. If I had to choose to live in any decade, I would always choose the seventies. Although the seventies are known for drugs and wild hippies, the seventies were a time of love, inspiration, and art. The seventies to me represents a free and beautiful soul. I also loved the music during the seventies, rock legend, Jimi Hendrix had a booming career during the seventies. I am sure the seventies had its flaws however it seems as if the seventies was a time that was full of love depending on where you lived. I love the seventies, hippie style with the long feather necklace, and earring, the flat sandals, the crochet vest, ripped holey rocker jeans, bleached jeans and faded shirts. The seventies style is at mix between flower power and relaxation. I also admire the eighties because it was so colorful and inventive. I love the eighties style also, because it is so colorful and carefree. Although I love both of these decades I would never want to live in any decade beside the one I am living in now. I love our present culture its fun, inventive, technologically advanced, and open to new thing (well some of us are). I believe that people who were born in the two thousands are usually very inventive, competitive and creative. You somewhat have to be competitive and creative to survive in this day and age because the competition is stronger and harder.

out of state

I have the greatest desire to step beyond my comfort zones, and venture out toward the vast horizons entering a land of feeling uncomfortable. It is for this reason that I want to attend a college out of state, however there are several things I need to get accomplished before I leave. First I have to get my immunization records and send them to my desired out of state school. Next I have to pack , and because I want to go to the east coast I have to create a whole new wardrobe. I have to buy a heavy and warm coat for the brutal winters, boots for the long slushy walks from my last class to my dorm, I will need thermo shirts to wear underneath my regular shirts and for bedtime, hats, mittens, thick tube socks, house slippers and scarves. I will also need to buy my own set of towels, washcloths, a new toothbrush (just for the heck of it) and, my own set of basic dishes (cups, plates, forks, knives, and spoons). However I will also need regular school supplies to start my new year, in a new state, in a new school, such as pencils, pens, college rule paper, regular computer paper, printer(for the long nights I will be up printing my paper)binders, notebooks, protractor, compass, and most importantly organizer to keep track of all of my assignments and social planning. I also think along with the tangible items that are necessary I believe that I have to bring the intangible being a positive attitude, a wiling attitude to meet new friends and join new clubs.

weather

I believe the weather has everything to do with a person’s daily attitude. The weather itself is simply the universes attitude toward the day when it is awaken by the suns beauty and grace. So I believe that the weather has a lot to do with our outlook and attitude throughout the rest of the day.  When it is hot and humid I believe this makes people very irritable, cranky, and people I believe don not make the best decision when it is hot, they make rash and illogical decisions. When it is just right people tend to be more positive, not so irritable, and make better decisions because they are in a content and satisfied state of mind . However when it rains people seem to self reflect more and also become somewhat sad. I, for one hate when it is hot, humid, and without a breeze. I am the kind of person that becomes irritable and actually somewhat angry when the weather is that treacherous. When it is raining, thundering and even lightening I actually am happier and I feel as if my mind is clear. I love the rain because of the beautiful noise it makes when it bounces off my windows, and when it rains it makes me want to sit in my room peacefully and pull out my sketch pad. Whenever it rains I feel the most creative boost of energy and inspiration so when it rains is when I most often paint or draw.

weather

I believe the weather has everything to do with a person’s daily attitude. The weather itself is simply the universes attitude toward the day when it is awaken by the suns beauty and grace. So I believe that the weather has a lot to do with our outlook and attitude throughout the rest of the day.  When it is hot and humid I believe this makes people very irritable, cranky, and people I believe don not make the best decision when it is hot, they make rash and illogical decisions. When it is just right people tend to be more positive, not so irritable, and make better decisions because they are in a content and satisfied state of mind . However when it rains people seem to self reflect more and also become somewhat sad. I, for one hate when it is hot, humid, and without a breeze. I am the kind of person that becomes irritable and actually somewhat angry when the weather is that treacherous. When it is raining, thundering and even lightening I actually am happier and I feel as if my mind is clear. I love the rain because of the beautiful noise it makes when it bounces off my windows, and when it rains it makes me want to sit in my room peacefully and pull out my sketch pad. Whenever it rains I feel the most creative boost of energy and inspiration so when it rains is when I most often paint or draw.

brownies

My favorite desert is milk chocolate fudge brownies with milk chocolate chips. I would love to collaborate my love for milk chocolate fudge brownies with milk chocolate chip with cheesecake delight able slices. I would love for these two beautiful, mouthwatering, creamy, and rich deserts to become one. I would create milk chocolate fudge brownies with milk chocolate chips with cheesecake swirls. The heaven sent desert would be full of rich milk chocolate chips in each bite that the person took. The desert would be extremely rich in texture and creamy. I believe this would be somewhat hard to make only because you are dealing with two different types of deserts cheesecake, and milk chocolate fudge brownies, you have to make these two deserts perfectly if not when you combine the two the taste may be different.

      However even though this may be somewhat difficult to create I think I could because it is something I truly want and desire. Although I believe I am a fantastic and well skilled chef I would prefer a real chef create my vision of this desert prodigy. I believe that a true chef could not only make this desert taste creamy and rich in flavor as I had imagined it but I believe that they could also make it look beautiful. I would think a chef would have the milk chocolate fudge brownies with milk chocolate chip with the cheesecake falling over the brownie in heavenly swirls beginning from the middle spreading to the edges of the brownie.

my favorite teacher

           It’s not easy being a teacher. As a teacher you must know your student, what they’re learning methods are, and their true aspirations. As a teacher, you must demonstrate your passion, and allow your student to understand that you enjoy teaching them. Also as a teacher you must teach your student that the sky is the limit. My oldest brother has taught me all of the above. A teacher and an older brother share the same responsibilities.

     My older brother, has taught me life’s most important lessons. He’s taught me to speak my mind, and most importantly that I can be anything in the world, there is no such word as “limit” when dealing with your future goals. He is my greatest influence. When I get sad, or discouraged he reminds me that I’m not the only person who feels defeated at times. He has taught me that you can feel discouraged, but never wallow in self-pity. A college search is supposed to be exciting, heartfelt, and heartbreaking? I searched for colleges based on their SAT or ACT score requirements, and if they offered my major. At times it would discourage me to find that my score did not match a certain colleges SAT or ACT requirements. My older brother gave me a light while I was traveling down my dark tunnel of finding my “perfect college”. I remember my brother’s words of encouragement, he told me “scores matter, but they’re not the only thing that an admissions board will look at. Colleges want a well-rounded person not someone who just tests well or who has a 4.0 GPA.” When he told me this I began to approach a new direction in searching for my “perfect college”. I realized that I could get accepted into any school as long as I put all my heart and effort into it. My older brother has continuously guided me to the answer, to all of my questions in a subtle way. He would never give me the full answer; he would simply show me how to find the answer on my own. It’s not easy being a teacher, but my older brother does a great job at balancing being a great teacher, mentor and best friend.

dressing the part

I feel most comfortable when I dress informally. I despise dressing formally because I fail to comprehend why I need to dress up as something that I am not simply to please insignificant people. I believe that if someone does not except me in my jeans-shirt, and chucks then they do not deserve to be my friend. However the only time I will dress formally is if I am going on an interview for a job, or even a college. However I always wear my selection of jewelry because this simply adds my personality in it. Although jobs and colleges want to see the professional side of you I always believe that they are human enough to appreciate and even admire a hint of your personality. People who dress formally for every occasion such as church, I believe they are somewhat superficial and treat life as if it were a fashion show. Life is not about who has on the newest designer jeans or who has the most expensive purse, so why treat life as if it is your debut as the newest fashion icon or prodigy. I believe that dressing formally is not required for every occasion, I believe it is only required for the work place, and college interviews. I feel that when people dress in their informal clothes such as jeans and a shirt, they are themselves, they possess the freedom to be who they are and who they have always been, however as soon as they slip on a suit, or a dress and heels they transform into what society wants them to be.  

cats and dogs

I am the owner of two dogs, and I truly love dogs more than cats. Although I am allergic to cats, even if I were not allergic to them I still would not want them as a pet. I believe that dogs are better than cats because dogs love easily as long as you treat them right and you feed them they will continue to be loyal to you. However cats on the other hand scratch and bite for no reason and cats are sneaky and vicious.  When cats feel threatened and attack they lock on to a person’s face, leg or even back, and they dig their unforgiving claws into their victims innocent flesh and do not release until they feel like it. however when dogs feel threatened they give a warning through a alerting growl, but if their victim does not take the unwanted hint, the dog will bite but that’s as far as most dogs go, and you have to do a lot to make a dog angry unless he was raised to be a watch dog. Dogs love easily and they love for a long time, where as a cat only loves their owner until their owner has earned their cats trust. I also believe that cats are not suitable for young children because children like to play around and when cats do not want to play they can become somewhat moody, however when a dog does not want to play he or she is still in a good mood, and at least will still allow the children to play with his ears and rub his welcoming and heartwarming belly.

games

shopping

It is not easy to resist temptation, especially when it has your name written all over it and is on sale. However, what most shopaholic do not realize is that they should not buy something based on illogical facts. When contemplating on purchasing something especially something pricey they should consider do they REALLY want it, is it really worth that much, could I get it for cheaper, am I in love with it?

    I, for one, love shopping but in order to continue shopping there I must create my own personal budget. Impulse shoppers risk their financial stability when they pick anything up and purchases based off of the color. For impulse shoppers I would suggest that they create a budget and stick to it.  It’s a wonderful feeling when you can buy anything because of your financial status, however this doesn’t mean you actually have to buy anything and everything. When you go shopping g you should have a set item or items that you are going to buy, and when you arrive in a store and notice the most drop dead gorgeous top put it back.

  Put the top right back on the hanger you ripped it off of, explore your options as an impulse shopper this is the ultimate rule and way to rid yourself of your treacherous habits.  You should never enter a store and buy the first thing you see that you somewhat  like, and you have to purchase the item that you know you will always wear.

i love winter

I was born during the month of July, and most people would think, because of this my favorite season is summer. However, my favorite season is winter. I am a summer baby who hates, and has always hated the summer time.

      I cherish the summer vacations that I have continuously received being a student in school, I love the melting ice cream cones that go on sale during the summer time, and I appreciated the beautiful breeze that occasionally breaks the humid air. But there is something about the winter time that will always capture my heart. The cold air that hits my face and the unpredictable weather that is never appreciated until the hot humid summer begin. During the winter time you can wear layers, and layers of clothes in order to achieve your ideal body temperature, however during the summer time you can sit in your bare skin, and most likely you will still be affected by the still heat that lurks beyond your front door. There are numerous of activities that you can enjoy during the winter time, depending on where you live. If you reside in an area in which you experience the snow, you can go sledding, classically build a snow man, create the everlasting snow angles that your child-like mind will never forget, glide and engrave your name on the smooth surface of an ice skating rink, and admire the graceful way a snowflake drops on the ground.

     Nonetheless, if you reside in an area in which you do not experience snow, you can dance in the rain like the actors carelessly do on the movie screens, take pictures of the incoming midnight thunder clouds, fall asleep listening to the harmonic music the rain creates bouncing off of your window, and you can embrace the simplicity of the cold air as it caress the side of your face.  

take the test

      Taking test can be extremely stressful, especially test that truly affect your future. The most important thing to remember when taking a test is not to panic. We as seniors in high school are required to take, and pass a college admissions test.

   Preparing yourself to take this test can be just as stressful as taking the actual test. The common misconception about taking test such as the college admission test, is that you do not have to study for it. There is no test that you do not have to study for, or properly prepare yourself for. With this wise knowledge, you also have to get a good nights rest the night before the big test. Students take this rule for granted. Without a good nights rest students have a higher chance, in dosing off during the test, or not fully paying attention, or even not being alert during the test, rather than a student who actually got a good nights sleep. I, for one, become extremely nervous when taking test; however I always take in three deep breaths before I take any test, simply to relax my nerves. When you take any test you have to believe that you are going to do well, and that you will do your best, if you enter the testing room with a bad perspective on how your test will go, you most likely will not do as good as you could on the test.

    Last but not least eating a healthy, but filling meal before taking your test is always recommended. When you eat a healthy, and well balanced meal, you are supplied with the energy that is required to complete your test successfully.

computer

   Technology has truly shaped our America. Its influence has tremendously increased within the years. Technology has given Americans an easier life. Without the expansion and increase of technology where would we be as people? Would we be better off or would we be worse without the invention of the computer.

    The computer, most likely is the best invention that has made life easy for Americans, however is “easy” actually better and more beneficial? The computer has allowed not only Americans, but people who posses a computer to have an unlimited source of education through the internet. Without the computer, we wouldn’t have the unlimited access to knowledge that we do now. Although not having computers would eliminate the easy access to knowledge, it would also be beneficial. Life would be different without the computer, because we would have to either call our friends or send them a letter rather than log on to Facebook, or aim to communicate with them, and we would have to read the newspaper to find out what the weather would be like, or what news events have recently occurred. Although not having computers would eliminate the easy access to knowledge or communication, it would also be beneficial. Eliminating computers would be beneficial, because this would challenge people to go after knowledge on their own, and not rely on the computer as much. This is possibly what America needs, maybe we need to eliminate everything that gives us somewhat of a shortcut to the access of communication or knowledge and except a challenge.

driving

People fail to realize the dangers that lurk out on the rocky road while driving. People believe that driving is simple and for some it may be, but being a safe and well driver takes time and experience.

   The new laws that have been passed in California have not only made the roads safer, but also have improved the driving skills for the drivers. I believe several car accidents were, because of talking on the phone, or texting. Everyone believes that they are superman or superwoman and have the ability to do one thousand things while driving. However it is not safe to multi task on the road, because you are not only responsible for your own life, but also people who are sharing the road with you. I believe good drivers do not talk on the phone, or text while driving. It is easy to get in a car accident when you are focused on what your best friend has just said, or what your friend has recently sent you in a picture message. Also driving the speed limit is important because f you drive too slow or too fast you are endangering not only yourself but others.

    I am a new driver and I know that the roads can be dangerous, so when I drive I pay attention to the road and nothing else. I keep my hand at ten and two, just as the taught me in my driving classes. It is easy to get side tracked but if you pay attention to the road, and stay alert about what is going on around you, you will not run into any cars, or pedestrians.

pride

If you do not have pride for your work, then what do you have? Attaining pride in your work, and everything that you do reflects on the type of person you are on the inside. If you have no pride in your work, and you are not proud of the work you have created, this means you did not put your all into it, and you simply put it together in five minutes.

   Whenever I create or submit an assignment, I know that I tried my best, and that is all I can do. However when I create or submit an assignment and I have the feeling that I could have tried harder, or did better, I feel bad and I carry that sorrowful attitude with me through  the rest of the day. Trying your best reflects who you are, because if you try your best you naturally have a better attitude than someone who did not try their best. I believe this because when you do not try your best you feel bad, so often times you may push those bad emotions on someone who you care about.

    What are you about if you are not able to boast about the work you have created, or have pride in it? You should always do your best and have pride in your work, because you never know who is watching you or who might actually appreciate your work.

   

diversity

    Diversity is an imperative factor for life and growth. I believe diversity is important, because without diversity we as people would not learn anything new nor would we be able to grow and expand beyond our horizons. Diversity means to have variety, meaning to attain things, and people from a different cultural background, different area, and who have different personalities.

   Having diversity is not only important to have in order to learn more, but also having diversity, keeps life from becoming bored. If you have a school full of the same exact people you would not achieve anything because they all think and act in the same fashion. You would not be able to have an input of different ideas, as to how to raise money for the school, or what extracurricular activities to participate in.

   I, for one, have the deepest desire to attend a diverse college because I want to be challenged with a diverse set of minds. I don’t want to attend a college where everyone has the same beliefs and values as me. Diversity will only lead people to something more positive, because although we as people may believe that we attain a certain amount of knowledge about people and the different backgrounds they come from. We actually don’t know too much of anything until we have fully submerges ourselves in the different backgrounds, different areas, and surrounded ourselves with people who have different personalities. People who are not open to diversity, I believe are not open to new things, and are somewhat fearful of change.

Cooperation

Cooperation by definition is the act of working or acting together to achieve a common goal (taken from the Encarta dictionary online, 2009). I believe cooperation simply means to carry a positive attitude when you’re working with someone.

    Cooperation is important because without cooperation I do not believe any work would get done. If I did not cooperate with my teachers I would not learn or comprehend every bit of information that was being taught. I also believe that when you cooperate with someone you not only have to carry a positive attitude, but you also have to be open to change, and possibly be prepared for compromising. When we enter the work force we will be working with people from different backgrounds, and coming from different cultural backgrounds also. I believe here is where the most conflict comes about, however if you are skilled in the art of cooperation you will not have a problem with understanding your opponents background and this will help you come to an agreement with them when your in an argument.

   Understanding how to step back and listen to the other person is important because sometimes in the heat of an argument you may not hear what your opponent is saying so you may say something you might regret. If you cooperate and listen to their side of the story you will understand how to debate them more effectively.  People who understand the true meaning of cooperation, and understand how to cooperate with people, are more successful in life.

communication

As we age we begin to watch life evolve, watch its growth and the way it swiftly changes right before our eyes. Technology and communication are both like a bottle of wine, they get better, and improve within years. Several aspects of life have changed since 1990. We, as people have become more technologically advanced, and now have more opportunities to communicate in different ways. Certain skills we have attained since the 90’s, are still used today, and some have been improved, but no matter what the communicational outlet, or technological advancement, we as people will consistently try to improve it.

          During the 90’s, the newest communicational system was with the smaller more portable cellular phones. They were now finally able to fit in ones pocket. Never in a million years did people think that some day they might actually be able to have voice command on their phone. People probably never even predicted that they would be able to communicate with their family and friends on the computer through websites such as MySpace, or Facebook. MySpace has allowed not only teenagers, but people of all ages communicate with their friends and family. Facebook allows people to communicate with their family and friends as well, but people also get to play games such as Farmville, or sorority life. Last but not least the most recent form of communication is Twitter. Twitter allows people to communicate with their friends or family, and allow friends to know what they are doing at that very moment.