Listening to other people's project, I learned a lot about the medical industry. For example, Adrienne told us about the different jobs that nurses can have which was very interesting because I had little knowledge on the different opportunities nurses can have. This project taught me that it is important to space out your work load in order to create the best project you can. The only advice I have for my future college self is to focus on managing my time and spacing out my work load so that I can avoid procrastination.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Essential Question Inquiry Project Reflection
I really enjoyed completing this project and learning more about my topic through researching and talking to other people. My essential question was "In what ways are animals an important part of our world and the lives of people?" In regards to this question, I learned about the different industries animals contribute themselves to, like horses and donkeys for transportation, cows and chickens for the food industry, and even pets like dogs and cats for recreation and pets. I learned how much joy and love they contribute to people's lives. The actual research went very well and I learned a lot of new things I didn't know even though I did have a good amount of knowledge on the topic. Putting the photo album together also went very well and I really enjoyed reading different people's stories and perspectives on the topic. I presented my information using a photo album with lots of pictures of different people's animals and stories. I think my presentation was effective because it was short and sweet and the pictures were a good visual to keep my group interested.
Monday, February 29, 2016
Personality Inventories
I actually really enjoyed taking both the Myers-Briggs test and Holland Codes Quiz. I find the process of being able to determine what a person's personality, interests, and traits are just by a few questions very interesting. It is also very cool being able to read about your results because you actually learn a little more about yourself that you may have not been aware of before. This can help you in both the workplace as well as your daily life because knowing your strengths and weaknesses can help you be aware of knowing what you need to do to improve who you are and what you do each day.
Out of the two quizzes the Myers-Briggs test was definitely more accurate in my opinion; very accurate actually. My Holland codes are: SEI and SIE. I was ranked: 7 for Realistic, 9 for Investigative, 5 for Artistic *lowest, 13 for social *highest, 9 for Enterprising, and 7 for Conventional. I was also matched with jobs as either a Community Health Worker, Instructional Coordinator, or a Business Teacher. In my opinion the result from this test did not accurately describe the traits I think I possess. I also can not imagine me having any of these types of jobs.
After taking the Myers-Briggs test I was matched with the code ISFJ. This code is matched with the traits: warm, considerate, gentle, responsible, pragmatic, thorough, Devoted caretakers who enjoy being helpful to others. In my opinion I believe this describes my very accurately. After reading more of what the quiz said of a ISFJ, it matched up with who I think I am even more. As a job it even listed nursing or medicine of some sort and that is definitely what I have my mind set on at the moment.
Out of the two quizzes the Myers-Briggs test was definitely more accurate in my opinion; very accurate actually. My Holland codes are: SEI and SIE. I was ranked: 7 for Realistic, 9 for Investigative, 5 for Artistic *lowest, 13 for social *highest, 9 for Enterprising, and 7 for Conventional. I was also matched with jobs as either a Community Health Worker, Instructional Coordinator, or a Business Teacher. In my opinion the result from this test did not accurately describe the traits I think I possess. I also can not imagine me having any of these types of jobs.
After taking the Myers-Briggs test I was matched with the code ISFJ. This code is matched with the traits: warm, considerate, gentle, responsible, pragmatic, thorough, Devoted caretakers who enjoy being helpful to others. In my opinion I believe this describes my very accurately. After reading more of what the quiz said of a ISFJ, it matched up with who I think I am even more. As a job it even listed nursing or medicine of some sort and that is definitely what I have my mind set on at the moment.
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Success is...
"Success isn't about how much money you make, it's about the difference you make in people's lives." -Michelle Obama
This is definitely one of my favorite quotes because I also strongly believe that success really isn't about how wealthy one may be. I believe it's about the impact you make in the world and the live's of others. It's about touching as many people's lives as you can. Your character as well as how you treat other people should be the most important thing. That's really what people are going to remember about you. I think a lot of people get caught up in what society expects of us as well as having more than others. They think that the more you have the happier you will be. However, I believe success really isn't about money or about getting the best grades and having the most paying job. It's about making a difference each day, wherever you go and with whomever you run into.
I also don't believe that there's that one point in your life where you've finally reached success or that one can be too successful. I think in order to be successful you need to be truly happy and continuously do everything you can to make a difference in this world each and every day. This is why I believe no one person can be too successful. You can never spread too much kindness and happiness to those around you.
This blog post somewhat relates to my last one about reaching my goals because I am willing to do whatever I can to achieve more and more success each day. One of my goals is finding more opportunities to spread random acts of kindness and I believe this is one way I can be successful.
This is definitely one of my favorite quotes because I also strongly believe that success really isn't about how wealthy one may be. I believe it's about the impact you make in the world and the live's of others. It's about touching as many people's lives as you can. Your character as well as how you treat other people should be the most important thing. That's really what people are going to remember about you. I think a lot of people get caught up in what society expects of us as well as having more than others. They think that the more you have the happier you will be. However, I believe success really isn't about money or about getting the best grades and having the most paying job. It's about making a difference each day, wherever you go and with whomever you run into.
I also don't believe that there's that one point in your life where you've finally reached success or that one can be too successful. I think in order to be successful you need to be truly happy and continuously do everything you can to make a difference in this world each and every day. This is why I believe no one person can be too successful. You can never spread too much kindness and happiness to those around you.
This blog post somewhat relates to my last one about reaching my goals because I am willing to do whatever I can to achieve more and more success each day. One of my goals is finding more opportunities to spread random acts of kindness and I believe this is one way I can be successful.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
Goal Setting
"If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal. Not to people or things." -Albert Einstein
I really enjoy this quote because it reminds you that in order to live a happy life focus on working up to and reaching your goals instead of depending on other people and things for happiness. To be happy it starts with you, and doing what you can to improve the person you are each day. I also really enjoyed completing the Goal Setting Workbook and thought it was very effective and helpful. It allowed me to realize what I want to work on and improve in my life and gave me the motivation to working up to reach each one of my goals. By completing the packet I learned that it's a work in progress and it won't all happen at once. The calendar at the end of the packet was very helpful in sorting through what to get done and when. However, I do think that was the most challenging part because it is easy to get overwhelmed by things that have to get done and then it is difficult to stick to the schedule.
Some of my goals include:
1. Find opportunities to carry out random acts of kindness to strangers.
2. Drink more water.
3. Go on a walk/run at least once every week.
4. Find time to go up to my Aunt's house to help take care of the animals.
5. Spend as much time at my internship and not be afraid to ask questions.
I really enjoy this quote because it reminds you that in order to live a happy life focus on working up to and reaching your goals instead of depending on other people and things for happiness. To be happy it starts with you, and doing what you can to improve the person you are each day. I also really enjoyed completing the Goal Setting Workbook and thought it was very effective and helpful. It allowed me to realize what I want to work on and improve in my life and gave me the motivation to working up to reach each one of my goals. By completing the packet I learned that it's a work in progress and it won't all happen at once. The calendar at the end of the packet was very helpful in sorting through what to get done and when. However, I do think that was the most challenging part because it is easy to get overwhelmed by things that have to get done and then it is difficult to stick to the schedule.
Some of my goals include:
1. Find opportunities to carry out random acts of kindness to strangers.
2. Drink more water.
3. Go on a walk/run at least once every week.
4. Find time to go up to my Aunt's house to help take care of the animals.
5. Spend as much time at my internship and not be afraid to ask questions.
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
My Bucket List
- Road trip with my closest friends
- Disney movie marathon
- Scuba diving in Mexico
- Horseback riding overnighter/day trip
- Mission trip to Mexico
- Visit Australia
- Visit Asia
- Tour Europe
- Meet Nick Vujicic
- Mission work in SF for the homeless
- Go to a Christian music concert
- Go skydiving
- Ride a camel
- Milk a cow
- Take care and raise newborn puppies or kittens
- Train a dog to be a service dog
- Judge at a dog show
- Swim with dolphins in the ocean
- Go on a shopping spree
- Learn how to play the guitar
- Be an extra in a movie
- Become a mother
- Learn to ride a motorcycle
- Complete a marathon
- Pet a penguin
- Plan a surprise party
- Have a bonfire on the beach
- Go camping on the beach
- Fly in a hot air balloon
- Go zorbing
- Swim with manatees
- Own a pet monkey
- Own a teacup pig
- Learn how to surf
- Go indoor skydiving
- Bathe an elephant
- Swim with sea turtles
- Design a house
- Meet Ellen DeGeneres
- Go to a drive-in-movie
- Go to a magic show
- Host a foreign exchange student
- Stay in a 5-star resort
- Eat a meal cooked by a celebrity chef
- Leave a 100% tip for a server
- Organize a charity walk
- Rehabilitate an endangered/injured animal
- Go ATV'ing for a whole day
- Learn how to Jetski
- Take a tour on a segway
Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Finish Your Book!
The book I read is called, Horse Miracles, by Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger. The book consists of many short stories about remarkable horses and and some pretty miraculous miracles. The book does a great job portraying a horses' spirit, courage, and strength through these short stories. Through their strength, courage, and beauty portrayed in the book, horses will continue to capture our interest and our hearts. From Seabiscuit to the warrior Comanche to the horses that demonstrate theit loyalty and bravery every day on farms and in riding stables, these noble creatures have proven time and time again that miracles can and do happen. Horses do play a dramatic role in the human experience and this book does a great job of portraying this.
One of my favorite short stories in this book was a story about a skittish horse named Nacho. Nacho was very sensitive to loud noises and would get spooked very easily. One day Nacho ended up having the life of a three year old girl in his hands. The girl was accidentally left unattended on Nacho's back just as a gang of motorcycles were approaching them. As everyone and everything would have done, run and get out of the way, just imagine the situation Nacho was in, considering his fear and sensitivity to loud noises and movement. However, Nacho somehow knew that the three year old girl's life was in his hands and froze as the motorcycles approached and past them by. As the father of the girl approached them after trying to make it to them before the motorcycles did, he noticed how frozen and shaky Nacho was. However, he did not move; he was frozen in fear. Most horses will take off running when something spooks them, even if they are attached in a halter; there have even been cases of horses choking themselves to death in their halter trying to get away from something that scared them. But not Nacho, this horse knew that another living things' life was in his hands and made a huge sacrifice saving the life of the girl. This just shows the courage and love these gentle giants can show to the ones they love.
This book relates to my field of interest because I am very passionate about animals and know that I want to work with animals for a living. "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." -Confucious. This book did a great job of portraying the loyalty and love these animals can show to the people who love and take care of them. What you give, you will get back, and animals will definitely give back their love and loyalty to those who give them their love and loyalty. I would definitely recommend this book to people who share a love for these beautiful creatures and would like to read more about inspirational true tales of these remarkable horses.
One of my favorite short stories in this book was a story about a skittish horse named Nacho. Nacho was very sensitive to loud noises and would get spooked very easily. One day Nacho ended up having the life of a three year old girl in his hands. The girl was accidentally left unattended on Nacho's back just as a gang of motorcycles were approaching them. As everyone and everything would have done, run and get out of the way, just imagine the situation Nacho was in, considering his fear and sensitivity to loud noises and movement. However, Nacho somehow knew that the three year old girl's life was in his hands and froze as the motorcycles approached and past them by. As the father of the girl approached them after trying to make it to them before the motorcycles did, he noticed how frozen and shaky Nacho was. However, he did not move; he was frozen in fear. Most horses will take off running when something spooks them, even if they are attached in a halter; there have even been cases of horses choking themselves to death in their halter trying to get away from something that scared them. But not Nacho, this horse knew that another living things' life was in his hands and made a huge sacrifice saving the life of the girl. This just shows the courage and love these gentle giants can show to the ones they love.
This book relates to my field of interest because I am very passionate about animals and know that I want to work with animals for a living. "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." -Confucious. This book did a great job of portraying the loyalty and love these animals can show to the people who love and take care of them. What you give, you will get back, and animals will definitely give back their love and loyalty to those who give them their love and loyalty. I would definitely recommend this book to people who share a love for these beautiful creatures and would like to read more about inspirational true tales of these remarkable horses.
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
Ted Talk
The Title of the Ted Talk I watched is called "Overcoming Hopelessness" by Nick Vujicic, which took place in California. Nick is an Australian Christian evangelist and motivational speaker born with Phocomelia, a rare disorder characterized by the absence of all four limbs. Nick struggled mentally and emotionally as a child as he was bullied because of his disorder. He eventually came to accept who he is and at the age of 17, started his own non-profit organization called, Life Without Limbs.
In the Ted Talk I watched, Nick talked about growing up different and having to overcome the remarks and never feeling like he was good enough. Even though he grew up with supportive parents who continuously reminded him that he was beautiful the way he was, he just never felt good enough and even tried to commit suicide at the age of 8.
In the Ted Talk, Nick explains that it wasn't until later that he was able to overcome this hopelessness after he realized the important things in life. Too many people rely on others for happiness and try to find happiness with other people and objects instead of accepting who they are as a person as well as accepting who other people are. In his Ted Talk, Nick told the audience that he keeps a pair of shoes in his closet due to his belief in miracles. The part of his Ted Talk that really stood up to me is when he was talking about his faith in God and in miracles and explained to everyone out there that God has a plan for each and every one of us. However my favorite part of the Ted Talk was when he said that everyone has a purpose in this world and that you can be a miracle to someone else.
Nick is an inspiration to anyone who is trying to find hope in this world and I would strongly recommend this Ted Talk.
In the Ted Talk I watched, Nick talked about growing up different and having to overcome the remarks and never feeling like he was good enough. Even though he grew up with supportive parents who continuously reminded him that he was beautiful the way he was, he just never felt good enough and even tried to commit suicide at the age of 8.
In the Ted Talk, Nick explains that it wasn't until later that he was able to overcome this hopelessness after he realized the important things in life. Too many people rely on others for happiness and try to find happiness with other people and objects instead of accepting who they are as a person as well as accepting who other people are. In his Ted Talk, Nick told the audience that he keeps a pair of shoes in his closet due to his belief in miracles. The part of his Ted Talk that really stood up to me is when he was talking about his faith in God and in miracles and explained to everyone out there that God has a plan for each and every one of us. However my favorite part of the Ted Talk was when he said that everyone has a purpose in this world and that you can be a miracle to someone else.
Nick is an inspiration to anyone who is trying to find hope in this world and I would strongly recommend this Ted Talk.
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