New Media Questions

A. What I liked about this class was the fact that it was a really fun class, and I was able to learn a lot of life lessons that will surely help me in my future and on my way to college... I felt that life planning also helped me because it helped me realize what I want to accomplish in my life. Overall, I had a great time in this class and I cant really say anything bad about it.

B. I feel that in order to make this class better, we need to have people focus on what we are learning and to stop laughing or saying things during lectures. 

C. I feel like I could have done better in this class, but in a way I felt I tried my best because I kept bringing my life planning journal and I did all of my almost all my assignments contributing to my grade.

D. Honestly, I do read them when I come to new media. I try my best to read them at my house, so I can get an idea of what I want to accomplish the next day. Overall, any free time I may have, from now on I want to dedicate at least 2 minutes, like in New Media, to read my life planning goals.

E. I am committed to being a CTR person because I am willing to always be a good person, regardless of the situation, and to stay away from bad influences or anything that can stop me from accomplishing the goals I really want in life. I will always try my best from now on to keep up what I am doing to be a successful, CTR, individual.

F. I will promise to start exercising to achieve physical well being. I promise to go to church more often to achieve spiritual well being. I promise to always meditate to achieve mindfulness well being.

Interdisciplinary Unit Experience

"Interdisciplinary Project Experience"

From the beginning, I was a little confused about the project since there was so many parts to it, and the idea of presenting in front of a panel, made me quite nervous. Me and my group were behind the first 3 weeks, because we lacked communication and we had to meet up more frequently. It came to the point where I had no choice but to finish the project myself, which means, I had to do the power-point by my self. Yes, I know it wasn't fair but I did not want suffer from a low grade so I stepped up to the challenge. Then came the day we all had to rehearse for Van Hill and we took the challenge and came out pretty successful. I feel that we were on the right track, and although we didn't have a perfect presentation, we did well and just needed to rehearse a bit more and we would be fine. Of course, my group members made excuses as to not meet up and rehearse, so I decided to do it myself.... I practiced with my parents, my sister, my friends and I love how in the end, they came through as their support really motivated me to dominate my part, (EXPO). Well, it was the day of the showcase and when I was at my house, I had showered and dressed up. I combed my hair, brushed my teeth, and put on cologne. I wanted to look good for my presentation as well as for the ladies. But in the end, I couldn't stop thinking about my presentation.. I thought about not showing up, because I feared I was going to make a mistake, but then I said to myself ,"Look Rodrigo, you have just one night, you've practiced, you've researched, you got this!" This motivated me as I left my house to get to my school, to present my power-point. Once I got in school, I was very nervous, because I was worried my group members had not memorized their parts of the presentation. But when we got into our assigned room, I felt confident for some reason.... maybe it was the support of my loved ones, or was it simply because I had studied? To this point, I don't know the answer but confidence was a key in my presentation. Once me and my group started presenting, I introduced our group and our topic, and I did my part, and my group members presented decently as I knew they weren't prepared, Once the presentation was over, I felt a great relief, I felt accomplished, even if one of our group members, forgot their parts in the presentation. In the end, the panel asked several questions about our topic and since I knew my team members were not ready, I stepped up and answered the questions the panel had for us. I was impressed because who would've thought I would be the one who stepped up for our group and our presentation of needle free injections :). In the end, I felt like I could do any other presentation because at least now, I finished one of the most important ones in my life, so far.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement 

"When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad," - Abraham Lincoln

What this quote means to me is that when we good good we feel like good, and when we do bad we feel bad. I feel good when I do simple things, like helping out my dad, when he goes to work... or when I finish my Homework on time or ahead of time.I feel bad when I lie, I feel bad when somebody cannot trust me, I feel terrible when I start to procrastinate and turn in assignments at the last minute.

Student Success Statement

You Are in Charge

"Take responsibility for your own body, mind, and spirit, for your own physical, mental, and spiritual well-being". - Mr. Haymore

What this quote means to me is that we are responsible for our body, mind, and spirit in order to achieve over well-being, which is, balance in the aspects of life. Spiritual, Mental, Body, all contribute to overall well-being.

Student Success Statement

"Student Success Statement"

"We need the courage to start and continue what we should do, and the courage to stop what we shouldn't do." - Richard L. Evans

What this quote means to me is that we should be confident in what she should do, and should feel confident enough to stop something we shouldn't do. If you take pride in the things you do, if you always choose the right, you are certain to live a happy and successful life.

Patrick's Story

"The Sting of the Scorpion"

Living in the Arabian Desert provides many dangers for humans. From snakes, bee's, and scorpions, there is plenty to take precaution about in the Arabian Desert. One of the most simplest ways of protecting yourself is just by wearing a pair of shoes, in order to protect your feet from any snake bites, scorpion stings, or any other stings/bites from other insects and so forth. But even knowing the basics to protecting yourself wont save you, unless you choose to follow them. Young Patrick, a young boy, who lived in the Arabian Desert, with his family, soon enough learned why we must follow basic principles in life. Every now and then, Patrick's parents always urged young Patrick to always wear a pair of shoes to protect himself from the many dangers, hidden in the Arabian Desert. But one day, in the afternoon, young Patrick decided to wander of and take a small walk in the desert, when he had an option of either wearing shoes or flip-flops. He knew the best choice or the choice his parents would want him to make.... was to wear shoes. But he was lazy, and figured,"Hey, it's gonna be a short walk, what could possibly happen." So young Patrick decides to wear flip-flops, as he walked around the desert. He felt the cold, sand through his feet, when suddenly young Patrick felt a little prick near his ankle, and at first he thought it was a thorn, but as he looked down, it was no other than a scorpion! Patrick felt intense pain as he screamed for help from his parents. His parents were able to hear him as they immediately hurried to get in a car, in order to take him to a nearby hospital which was 2 hours away. Young Patrick felt like he was dying... when he got to the hospital... he got a vaccine which cured the pain. Young Patrick learned a lesson that day, which is we should always choose to do right, regardless of the situation because if it were a snake that bit him...... things could've not turned out as fortunate as they did. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Always do right." - Mark Twain

What this quote means to me is that we have the power to make make decisions in life, but in the end, regardless of what we choose to do, we should make sure it is always going to be the right choice, or the best choice possible.

When you Tell One Lie Paul Hatch Lyrics

When you tell one lie, it leads to another

So you tell two lies to cover each other

Then you tell three lies and, Oh Brother, 

You're in trouble up to your ears!

So you tell four lies to try to protect you

Then you tell five lies so folks won't suspect you

Then you tell six lies and you'll collect

A life filled with worries and fears

'Cause you can't remember how many lies you've told

And half the things you say aren't true

And sometime you'll slip up, you'll trip up and then

Whatever will become of you?

So you tell lie and lie without even trying

And each lie you tell will keep multiplying

'Till the whole wide world will know you're lying

Then you'll be

Suspected

Detected

Rejected

Neglected

Disliked

And you should!

When you lie, your closing the door 

On everything good

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"When you Tell One Lie it leads to Another"- Paul Hatch

What this quote means to me is that when someone tells one lie..... they typically tend to lie about other things as well. I honestly believe this is true, because honestly, who hasn't lied in their lifetime? It's what makes us humans. we learn from our mistakes and try to prevent those same mistakes in the future. That's why we should simply choose to tell the truth always, because it's the right thing to do.... because if your like me, no one wants to feel guilt.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

The 3 Questions:

1. Can people trust me to do what's right?

2. Am I committed to doing my very best?

3. Do I treat people the way I want to be treated?

"If the answers to these questions are YES, there is no way you can fail." - Lou Holtz

Reflection: What this quote means to me is that if we answer these three questions, (for me these are the questions for life), then we are not going to fail. If someone can trust me, we can get along with each other and have a lasting friendship. If we are committed to doing our best, then we will be successful in anything we put effort into. If we treat people with respect, we are most likely to receive it back. Follow these question's answers and let them guide you to happy and successful life. :)

Medical Career Pathway Research

Diagnostic Radiologist

Online Research:

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Responsibilities and Duties: Specializes in Obtaining and interpreting medical images by using x-rays ( radio graphs, CT, fluoroscopy, or radio active substances (nuclear medicine) or by other means such as sound waves (ultra sound) or the body's natural magnetism (MRI). 

Salary: $400,000-$500,000 

Educational Requirements:  A Bachelor's Degree, and should apply for a four year diagnostic radiology residency through the (NRMP).

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Reflection: Would you like to be one? Why? Why not? I honestly do believe this is a very interesting Career, and certainly one I would want to keep in mind for future reference. The idea of studying or examining an individual from the inside using x-rays, radio graphs, CT, etc, it all seems intriguing to me. 

Student Success Statement

"Student Success Statement"

Physical Fitness

"Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity, The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood, But we do know what the Greeks knew: that intelligence an skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong." - President John F. Kennedy

What this quote means to me is that Physical Fitness is not only important for our physical bodies, but it is a the foundation towards creating an intelligent mind. We can know we at our peak once we have achieved great Physical Fitness, because a Strong and healthy body can link to us being Intellectual Human Beings.

Career Pathway Research

Dermatologist

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Duties and Responsibilities: Dermatologists are physicians who treat conditions related to the skin, though they may also treat disorders related to the hair and nails. They may prescribe medicine, perform Dermatological Screenings, Run Diagnostic tests, and may educate the patient about his/her skin condition. 

Salary: $283,00 = Median, or within a range between $100,000 to $500,000.

Education: Pre- Medical Degree, Doctoral Degree in Medicine or osteopathic medicine.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? I honestly feel like this a great job for one to focus on. You get paid well, you get to help others, and although the road toward being a dermatologist may be long, it can be a very rewarding career, just like many other careers in the Medical Field. In the end, however, I would like to be one, or of course it will be one of my ideal careers I may pursue in the future.

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving- The thanksgiving holiday's history in North America is rooted in English traditions dating from the Protestant Reformation. In the United States, the Modern Thanksgiving holiday tradition is commonly, but not universally, traced to a poorly documented 1621 celebration at Plymouth at present-day Massachusetts.The 1621 Plymouth feast and thanksgiving was prompted by a good harvest. Pilgrims and Puritans who had emigrated from England in 1620/1630, carried the tradition of Days of fasting and days of Thanksgiving to New England. It was first celebrated in November, 26, 1789 in America, "as a day of public Thanksgiving and prayer to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God". 

Thanksgiving Day: is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada as a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. Several other places around the world observe similar celebrations. It is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States and on the second Monday of October in Canada. Thanksgiving has its historical roots in religious and cultural traditions, and has long been celebrated in a secular manner as well.

12 Things I am Thankful For:

1. My Family

2. The opportunity to come to school.

3. God being in my life.

4. Being Alive

5. Having People who care about me....

6. My Dog

7. My friends

8. My Success in Soccer

9. My life's experiences

10. My House

11. The existence of the world

12. Being Faithful

A great act of kindness!

An act of kindness witnessed in a baseball game! A young 12 year old boy, who had caught a baseball during an actual live game, had decided to do something, many would have chosen not to do. He had caught the baseball leaving another kid who tried to catch it as well, very dissapointed and sad. The kid, being raised like how we would want all kids in society be like, decided that the best thing to do was to give the ball to the other dissapointed kid. The kid Immediately became content and his mother and him thanked to 12 year old boy for his great act of kindness. Although he had given up the ball, he did something many of would have not done, simply because it could be a once in a lifetime moment. The boy however did end up being recognized for his act of kindness on Live TV, and was awarded a Baseball Bat signed by his favorite Baseball player, as well as tickets to Diamond-Backs games. The point is that we must always be kind no matter what the situation is because the best reward in life to me, is knowing that you are a great person, not only towards yourself, but towards society in general. 

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"Kindness is the essence of greatness." - Joseph B. Wirthlin

 An Act of Kindness...

 Joseph B. Wirthlin

What this quote means to me is that to show that you are truly great, an act of kindness could never earn you a better reputation. Helping someone else who is in need, not only benefits them, but it also benefits you as well, you'll have a great feeling in your heart and in your soul.

Student Success Statement

Student Success State

"If it is not right, do not do it; if it is not true do not say it." - Marcus Aurelius

What this quote means to me is that if you know something is wrong, don't do it. If something is not true, don't follow it or say it in order to be a successful and fair person.

Presentación Real Madrid from ataru272

Medical Pathway Research

Dental Assistant

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Duties and Responsibilities: The duties of a dental assistant are among the most comprehensive and varied in the dental office. The dental assistant performs many tasks requiring both interpersonal and technical skills. Although state regulations vary, responsibilities may include:

• assisting the dentist during a variety of treatment 
• procedures

• taking and developing dental radiographs (x-rays)

• asking about the patient's medical history and taking 
• blood pressure and pulse

• serving as an infection control officer, developing 
• infection control protocol and preparing and sterilizing 
• instruments and equipment

• helping patients feel comfortable before, during and 
• after dental treatment

• providing patients with instructions for oral care 
• following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, 
• 
  
• such as the placement of a restoration (filling)

• teaching patients appropriate oral hygiene strategies to 
• maintain oral health;

• (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing and nutritional counseling)

• taking impressions of patients' teeth for study casts 
• (models of teeth)

• performing office management tasks that often require 
• the use of a personal computer

• communicating with patients and suppliers (e.g., 
• scheduling appointments, answering the telephone, 
• billing and ordering supplies)

• helping to provide direct patient care in all dental 
• specialties, including orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, 
• periodontics and oral surgery

Salary: From $23,550 to $47,580

Education: High School Diploma

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? I honestly would not like to be one. I think it is an interesting career for those who have only High School Diploma's, but it isn't the job I'm pursuing as of now. 

Veterans Day

Veterans Day

Veterans day is an official United States holiday have served in the U.S Armed Forces , also known as veterans. It celebrates the men and women who served our country in times of war. This holiday was made legal in May, 13, 1938, a day dedicated to the cause of world peace. During this Holiday, Many do not work nor go to school. No mail is delivered so basically we take time off our daily lives in order to honor those who served us in times of conflict/need. If anyone is to work, he/she will get holiday pay or get an addition to their regular wages.

What this holiday means to me is that we celebrate/honor those who served us in our times of need. Meaning we take a day off our daily lives to honor/recognize all the efforts our veterans made in order to make this Country and our lives better. 

"Student Success Statement"

Student Success Statement

"Doing what is right, fair, and honorable is more important than winning or losing." - Chick Moorman

What this quote means to me is that doing the right things, being a fair person, being honorable is way more important than winning or losing in life. You can win, but if you haven't worked hard to win then there is no reason to call yourself a winner. In the end, Live a life with integrity and great virtue because I guarantee you will be successful whether you win or lose.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

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

What this quote to means to me is that always choosing what is right from wrong, always facing the truth even if it get's you in trouble, always so no to any bad influences to be have a life full of integrity and happiness.

Integrity

Integrity - the quality of being honest and fair.

Synonyms for "Integrity"

 - Honesty

- Virtue

- Principle

- Purity

- Rectitude

- Sincerity

- Probity

- Candor

A few examples of integrity could be as simple as, for example, pretend you are at a soccer game semi-final/final and you are playing as a striker (Goal scorer) and you get the ball in the opponents box area and slip. The ref calls to the spot calling a Penalty. While your teammates celebrate, you notice that you slipped on your own, not that a defender/ opponent pushed you down. A person with true integrity would go to the ref and explain the situation and taking of the penalty. Integrity for me is more than just being honest and fair, it's being a good human being towards yourself and society.

"Student Success Statement"

Student Success Statement

" Be cool in school---live every rule." - Mr. Haymore 

What this quote means to me is that the real way or the best way way to be cool is to follow our live's rules. This means we must always try to choose the right, and do things that will benefit us, rather than harm us, or make us end up in places we don't want to be in. Always doing what is right, from what is wrong.

What is recreation? What is the best recreation?

Student Success Statement

"The best recreation is to do good." - William Penn

What this quote means to me is that best kind of recreation is always going to be doing good. There are many kinds of recreation, sports, parks, theaters, etc. But the best kind we may ever choose to do is to do good, because it makes us feel good as individuals, and gives us a positive perspective of life as well as give a positive perspective of ourselves.

Professional Soccer Player

Professional Soccer Player

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Duties and Responsibilities: Soccer is a demanding sport that requires a combination of skill, stamina, coordination and athleticism. Soccer players must be able to run long distances--many miles in the course of game--but also turn on bursts of speed to chase down long balls or track streaking wingers on the flanks. In addition, the capacity to learn complex modern systems that demand precise positioning is required at the higher levels of the sport. Your job description should include all these, along with superb ball skills. It also depends what position you play. If your a Goalkeeper, you don't really need the above, although, it's recommended and really helps.

Salary: $141,903.13 a year.

Education: N/A

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? Of course, I would love to be one! Soccer is my favorite sport, and I spend countless hours playing it with my friends. I really enjoy it and would love to make it a career for myself, although I understand that I must have education, even if none is required, in order to be able to have a backup, in case if I get injured.

Student Success Statement

 Student Success Statement

Right is Right even if everyone is against it, Wrong is Wrong even if everyone is for it - William Penn 

What this quote means to me is that if everyone is willing to do or support things like drugs, sex, or alcohol, it doesn't mean you should do it as well, because we all have a sense of judgement of whether something is right or something is wrong. You might say no to drugs, no to any bad influence, and many might disagree with you, but that's their problem, not yours, you always choose what is right in this life, and you are guaranteed to live a happy and successful.

Yoga Therapist

Yoga Therapist

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Duties and Responsibilities: Help Patients be aware of the usefulness of Yoga education in order to help them achieve greater physical as well as mental well being through safe Yoga practice.

Salary: Yoga therapists may make from $36,900 median average wage to $66,530

Education: Yoga therapists are well-trained in many areas of health therapy, healing and overall wellness. Schools of yoga train from many different perspectives. Some many include separate units on Ayurveda, although this is not required to become a yoga therapist and does not impact the knowledge necessary to become a competent yoga therapist.Competent yoga therapists must build on a foundation in anatomy, basic physiology, and modern healthcare terminology. Other teachings may include the philosophy of yoga, perspectives of yoga and the mind and yoga practices. Students generally must practice a minimum of 800 hours in a basic yoga therapy program teaching core competencies. 600 contact hours with clients are also required for the International Association of Yoga Therapist program. Other programs may have other requirements.

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Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? I feel like this seems like a very interesting career because you get to teach patients self awareness as well as good well being in order to achieve relief from any stress and discomfort.

Peter Vidmar

Student Success Statement

Don't Sacrifice what you want most for what you want now. Write down what you want most and see it often." - Peter Vidmar

What this quote means to me is that we should focus on our priorities rather than what we want or what we want to do now. We should write down our goals in life and refer to them often, in order to succeed in life.

Chromotherapy or Color Therapy

Chromotherapy/Color Therapy

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Duties and Responsibilities:  therapy (also known as chromotherapy) is a complementary medicine. Color therapists believe that it is possible to use light in the form of color, to balance energy to help physical, mental or emotional problems.If you are interested in complementary medicine and believe that color influences our moods and emotions, then this could be the career for you.

Salary: £30 and £60 an hour.

Educational Requirements: You can prepare to work in color therapy by taking a certificate or diploma, like those awarded by the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT) or The Association of Natural Medicine (ANM).Alternatively, you could start by doing shorter courses, which can be useful as an introduction or for general interest. Color therapy may sometimes be included as part of a broader complementary or holistic therapy course, so check with training providers about this.You may find experience or qualifications in counselling, anatomy and physiology useful for entry to some courses. It can also be helpful if you have experience of working in a caring profession.

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Reflection: I honestly think I would like to study Color therapy because it seems like an interesting way to treat people without using drugs. I feel that I would be a good Candidate since I love Color. But in the end, I hope I am able to find out more about this interesting career.

Student Success Statement

Student Success Statement

"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches. - Proverbs 22:1

What this quote means to me is that who you known for being, or even better off who you are as a individual is worth more than any riches, gold, silver, etc. You can be a Billionaire, but if you, yourself, are known for being arrogant greedy and always wanting more possessions, this makes you undesirable by anybody, and basically a bad person.

Coach K's quote

 Student Success Statement:

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

What this quote means to me is that having a good reputation amongst society is the best thing you can achieve in life. When I mean good reputation, it isn't being the most handsome, the most rich, or the most popular person, but it means being known for your character and your personality towards others that gives you a good name, for your hard work, intelligence, and obedience.

National Holiday- Columbus Day

Columbus Day

Explorer and navigator Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in the Republic of Genoa, Italy. His first voyage into the Atlantic Ocean in 1476 nearly cost him his life. Columbus participated in several other expeditions to Africa. 1492, Columbus left Spain in the Santa Maria, with the Pinta and the Niña along side. He has been credited for opening up the Americas to European colonization. Ever since he discovered America, we have made a special holiday that gives most people day's off from work, school, etc, to acknowledge his discovery every October 13. Many states as well as Countries celebrate this holiday. However some do not including Hawaii, South Dakota, Alaska, etc, recognizing the genocide Columbus brought towards Native Americans, therefore, they replace this day with a day reserved for Native Americans.

Christopher Columbus

Genocide against Native Americans

Columbus's discovery of the America's

 Reflection: Write your thoughts, feelings, and insights.- I feel that Christopher Columbus is an interesting person, due to his rich history as being ,"The Father of the America's". I feel that although he did discover America, I feel the genocide against Native Americans, is a big reason why at least here in California, we do not celebrate Columbus day.