Thanksgiving

It all started in 1621 when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Indians gathered together and settled an alliance of peace accompanied with a feast.That was the first Thanksgiving to ever take place in history.For about two centuries the colonies and states celebrated Thanksgiving individually.Come round 1863 Abraham Lincoln proclaimed that  each November it were to be a national Thanksgiving day for all.Thanksgiving is a day to gives thanks and be grateful for the things that you have.Often people see it as a day to feast and over indulge yourself which I find rather annoying.No one really understands the true purpose of this day anymore.

Reflection:Twelve things that I am personally grateful for are:

1. The gift of Life
2. My talents and abilities
3. My intellect
4. My two close friends *Mercedes and Antoine*
5. Music
6. Philosophy
7. My health
8. My integrity
9. My independence
10. My resilience to pain both physically and emotionally 
11. The roof over my head
12. Being able to have a free education that most take for granted

Student Success Statement

"If it is not right

 do not do it;

if it is not true

 do not say it."

Marcus Aurelius

Reflection:This to me is just plan common sense...which sadly not everyone has.We were all taught what was right and wrong when growing up so we kind of already know what expected.But honestly..can we really define what is right and what is wrong?Do we legitimately know the difference between the two?How do we know if right is wrong and wrong is right?Society puts these ideas and thoughts into our head on what is right and was is wrong,same with whats good and bad.I think someone could do something terrible,but with all the right intentions.Does that make them a bad person though?I believe killing is bad when done in the wrong intentions and when using excessive force.But say if your sibling were under attack and you killed the culprit out of protection of your sibling,does that make you bad?If something you say about someone is a lie then it'd be best to not say anything at all.All you're doing is tainting someones name.

Dental Assistant 

Duties and Responsibilities:Prepares room for use and procedures by obtaining all the equipment needed and checking it.Provides information to assistants and patients.Provides diagnostic information. 

Salary:$23,550-$47,580

Education:

1.)Be a high school graduate

2.)Certification as a registered dental assistant

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Reflection:Do you think you would like to be one?

Why?Or Why not?

Not sure if I'd be good at this to be honest.I mean I'll never know if I don't try.It could pose to be a good work outlet for me,but I don't see any interest in being a assistant for somebody and doing what they command of me.I'd prefer a more flexible job.Where yes,I'd have a boss,but I'm allowed more freedom and can do a lot more all the while keeping a distance from people.

Dental Lab Technician 

Duties and Responsibilities:The art and science of designing natural and corrective devices and
replacements for the teeth.
Salary:  $25-$50,000     Education: 2yrs in school, Associates degree
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Reflection:Do you think you would like to be one?Why or Why not?
I would probably enjoy this particular occupation.I have a relative that has gone for this and I saw first hand what they had to do.This job requires you to do sculpting and work with all kinds of interesting tools of all the sorts.I find it rather riveting and fun.Art is quite enjoyable for me,I love creating things as well.

Student Success Statement

"It my make a difference

 to all eternity whether we do 

right or wrong today."

James Freeman Clark

Reflection:What we do affects our future one way or another.It as well affects the people around us too.If we do good now there's a lovely chance of us doing good later.Our actions are powerful and can either have good or bad effects.

Veterans Day

War had ended seven months earlier when an armistice was made between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.That is why Veterans day takes place on November 11.Veterans day is a time to thank all those who have served in the armed forces and contributed in the war.As well as a day to honor the men and women of our nation who bravely fought and protected us.The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held each year on November 11th at Arlington National Cemetery and starts exactly at 11:00.

Reflection:I personally enjoy Veterans day to a great amount.I see it as a day of thanks and a day of praise to those who fought.To be in war is not something everyone can do nor is it easy.It's a rather traumatic experience to many in fact and for them to step up and take the challenge is greatly respectable in my opinion. I'm not really one for the,"Fight for your country" thing.I believe you should fight for your rights and what you deserve and believe in.It bothers me greatly when people confuse memorial day and veterans day or don't understand the difference.To most though its an excuse to BBQ and take a day off.

Student Success Statement

"Doing what is right,fair,and honorable is 

more important than winning or losing"

Chick Moorman

 

For example: Honesty and Trust

Reflection: Winning and losing in my opinion, doesn't really matter. I could care less if I won or lost something. As long as I enjoyed doing it is what should matter. I guess in a sense that would be considered honorable. It would apply more to a situation such as joining a race and not cheating. It could possibly be following all the roles, In other words its sportsmanship.