I'd like to start this blog by saying the brooks article and graham's articles are very interesting. Both showing us how it's not about us it's about others. What I gained from our conversation in class is I learned a lot of different things about both articles, I learned a lot from others talking about their topics and everyone's topics were very interesting. I'm going to use Barbara graham's article and David brooks "It's not about you" like I said earlier both articles show us it's not about us it's about others and we need to be able to think about others before ourselves. What was interesting to me was that brooks and graham's articles have that special connection where they both connect in that special way but still have their differences. When we had this round table discussion in class it was nice to hear new meanings for important facts in both articles, I wasn't expecting to learn so much more. Having that discussion really helps me and others deepen a understanding for these articles that we're getting getting into. I mean without them we wouldn't learn anything besides what we know and what we know and what we have read.
To be honest abstract and concrete ideas, I didn't really understand them at first but now that went into a more. Discussion of them both it has allowed me to realize what I knew and what I didn't I'm so glad that we have these discussions in class. College is all about talking and learning, and finding out new things and getting to know and learn new things from new people. If it's hard to give up like graham did in her article never give up keep going and put more work into it and try harder. Failure is just a way of giving up but, succeeding is a way of working hard and succeeding. When you go to college it's all about starting a new life and having new opportunities, and just enjoying a new part of life and have more freedom and just live your life to the fullest. Yet we learn everyday that we take on new challenges and get new opportunities and follow your career of choice and make something of yourself. When I finish college I plan on making something of myself, planning on being a pediatrician and helping kids fill better about their selves and helping other lives and making other lives better.
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Thursday, November 3, 2016
Blog #8
Blog #8
Yes, brooks does say something's about worrying like it notes how quickly the good kind of anxiety can slide into the dark kind. "Worry is circular," he writes. And for anxiety he says it is coursing through American society. It has become its own destructive character on the national stage. Too me a worry would be that it alters the atmosphere of the mind. Also it shrinks your awareness of the present and your ability to enjoy what's around you right now. Well I see it in my life as enjoying what's around us right now and what is too offer. I understand when he says " Pretty soon you are seeing the world through a dirty windshield." He's trying to show that worry dims every sunrise and amplifies mistrust. anxiety rates in affluent nations express worry, and it's usually related to the fear of missing out, and the dizziness of freedom. The affluent often feel besieged by busyness and plagued by a daily excess of choices. At the same time, there is a persuasive cosmic unease, the anxiety that they don't quite understand the meaning of life, or have not surrendered to some all - encompassing commitment that would bring coherence and peace. Many affluent people use money to buy privacy, and so cut themselves off from both the deep relationships that could give them purpose and the neighborly support systems that could hold them up if things go south. I also agree when he says among the less educated, anxiety flows from and inflames a growing sense that the structures of society are built for the exploitation of people like themselves.
Everything is rigged; the rulers are male violent and corrupt. It is a well-established fact that people who experience social exclusion have a tendency to slide toward superstitions and conspiratorial thinking. Anxiety changes people. some of the things that have made us vulnerable to this wave of anxiety are not going away-- the narratives of fear, conspiracy, and the immobilizing stress. America's culture may be permanently changed for the worse. But the answer to worry is the same as the answer to fear! direct action. If the next president starts enacting a slew of actual policies, then at least we can argue about concrete plans, rather than vague apocalyptic moods. Furthermore, action takes us out of ourselves. Worry, like drama, is all about the self. But concrete plans and actions thrust us into the daily fact of other people's lives.
Yes, brooks does say something's about worrying like it notes how quickly the good kind of anxiety can slide into the dark kind. "Worry is circular," he writes. And for anxiety he says it is coursing through American society. It has become its own destructive character on the national stage. Too me a worry would be that it alters the atmosphere of the mind. Also it shrinks your awareness of the present and your ability to enjoy what's around you right now. Well I see it in my life as enjoying what's around us right now and what is too offer. I understand when he says " Pretty soon you are seeing the world through a dirty windshield." He's trying to show that worry dims every sunrise and amplifies mistrust. anxiety rates in affluent nations express worry, and it's usually related to the fear of missing out, and the dizziness of freedom. The affluent often feel besieged by busyness and plagued by a daily excess of choices. At the same time, there is a persuasive cosmic unease, the anxiety that they don't quite understand the meaning of life, or have not surrendered to some all - encompassing commitment that would bring coherence and peace. Many affluent people use money to buy privacy, and so cut themselves off from both the deep relationships that could give them purpose and the neighborly support systems that could hold them up if things go south. I also agree when he says among the less educated, anxiety flows from and inflames a growing sense that the structures of society are built for the exploitation of people like themselves.
Everything is rigged; the rulers are male violent and corrupt. It is a well-established fact that people who experience social exclusion have a tendency to slide toward superstitions and conspiratorial thinking. Anxiety changes people. some of the things that have made us vulnerable to this wave of anxiety are not going away-- the narratives of fear, conspiracy, and the immobilizing stress. America's culture may be permanently changed for the worse. But the answer to worry is the same as the answer to fear! direct action. If the next president starts enacting a slew of actual policies, then at least we can argue about concrete plans, rather than vague apocalyptic moods. Furthermore, action takes us out of ourselves. Worry, like drama, is all about the self. But concrete plans and actions thrust us into the daily fact of other people's lives.
Blog #7
Blog
#7
I’d like to
start by saying before this class I had never written a blog so it was new to
me. I’ve written stories obviously but never a blog. What this blog assignment
does is make me a better writer, a better person, and a smarter person. I have
learned so much since the first day and am still learning and I will continue
to learn. I also would like to point out that ever since we’ve started doing
these blog assignments I guess you can say I’ve really got to know some
interesting things about others and how lives are going to be. The point of
these blogs are to explain our topic being discussed or if it’s a free write
you can write about anything you want in 300 or 400 words. Some people may
think that is hard but it’s really not all that hard. College is not that hard
if you put in the work and stop being lazy. I like it that when we submit our
blogs on our websites that others can see them and get a feel about us. I love
receiving the comments it lets me know if I had strong points or parts I need
improvement on or need to elaborate more. That’s why I like when we exchange
blog papers in class it helps know if I’m doing the assignment right or if I
just need to elaborate on anything.
It’s always
good when I read someone’s blog and something always stands out to you whether
it’s serious, funny, or a deep secret, it’s always interesting to find out new
things about others. Others don’t understand that college can be easy and less
stressful if you just work hard and show that you want to be somebody whatever
career it may be. I’d like to go back to the first question of our assignment
which is and I quote “what are we gaining from this blog assignment?” the
answer is clear, to become a better writer and be able to practice our writing
skills and use of punctuation, and be able to say things that you can’t say or
tell out loud. I’d also like to point out that also good that we use these
blogs to get ready for short answers on our quizzes and midterm tests in a way
they do kinda help us in our quizzes and test. Without our blog writing skills
we won’t be able to write a short answer correctly.
Monday, October 17, 2016
blog #6
I really do believe that mike Rowe's article is very valid and very informative. This video really is very important but I don’t fill that it really changes my decisions and blinn as of right now. I’m going to just keep doing what I feel I need to do and that is being pediatrician. I love kids and want to help those who really need help and make a better life for them.
What stood out to me is that he says the posters are only going to be 10 bucks but says if he can get one in every guidance counselor office he will give all the money to a scholarship foundation. He says that money and getting the job done is more important than safety. He really speaks the truth threw his video and really gives you something to think about. Nothing he says is anything we don’t know its just a very important video.
He says ATM’s are taking everyone jobs right now as we speak. He says you can’t assume the opportunity will happen must make it happen. The greatest enemy of freedom is total anarchy and the second reason is total efficiency. He really just tells us his bad experience with a high school guidance counselor, why he provides scholarships based on work ethic, the problem with taxpayer- supported college loans, why America demonizes dirty jobs, the happiest day of his life, why following your passion is terrible advice.
Why it’s so hard to hire good people, the hidden cost of regulatory compliance, the problem with Obama's promise to create shovel ready jobs, efficiency versus effectiveness, and life after Dirty Jobs. He says "If lending money that ostensibly we don’t have kids who have no hope of making it back in order to train them for jobs that clearly don’t exist, I might suggest that we’ve gone around the bend a little bit," says TV personality Mike Rowe, best known as the longtime host of Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs.
"There is a real disconnect in the way that we educate vis-à-vis the opportunities that are available. You have - right now - about 3 million jobs that can’t be filled," he says, talking about openings in traditional trades ranging from construction to welding to plumbing. " Jobs that typically parents’ don’t sit down with their kids and say, ‘Look, if all goes well, this is what you are going to do."
What stood out to me is that he says the posters are only going to be 10 bucks but says if he can get one in every guidance counselor office he will give all the money to a scholarship foundation. He says that money and getting the job done is more important than safety. He really speaks the truth threw his video and really gives you something to think about. Nothing he says is anything we don’t know its just a very important video.
He says ATM’s are taking everyone jobs right now as we speak. He says you can’t assume the opportunity will happen must make it happen. The greatest enemy of freedom is total anarchy and the second reason is total efficiency. He really just tells us his bad experience with a high school guidance counselor, why he provides scholarships based on work ethic, the problem with taxpayer- supported college loans, why America demonizes dirty jobs, the happiest day of his life, why following your passion is terrible advice.
Why it’s so hard to hire good people, the hidden cost of regulatory compliance, the problem with Obama's promise to create shovel ready jobs, efficiency versus effectiveness, and life after Dirty Jobs. He says "If lending money that ostensibly we don’t have kids who have no hope of making it back in order to train them for jobs that clearly don’t exist, I might suggest that we’ve gone around the bend a little bit," says TV personality Mike Rowe, best known as the longtime host of Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs.
"There is a real disconnect in the way that we educate vis-à-vis the opportunities that are available. You have - right now - about 3 million jobs that can’t be filled," he says, talking about openings in traditional trades ranging from construction to welding to plumbing. " Jobs that typically parents’ don’t sit down with their kids and say, ‘Look, if all goes well, this is what you are going to do."
blog #6
I really do believe that mike Rowe's article is very valid and very informative. This video really is very important but I don’t fill that it really changes my decisions and blinn as of right now. I’m going to just keep doing what I feel I need to do and that is being pediatrician. I love kids and want to help those who really need help and make a better life for them.
What stood out to me is that he says the posters are only going to be 10 bucks but says if he can get one in every guidance counselor office he will give all the money to a scholarship foundation. He says that money and getting the job done is more important than safety. He really speaks the truth threw his video and really gives you something to think about. Nothing he says is anything we don’t know its just a very important video.
He says ATM’s are taking everyone jobs right now as we speak. He says you can’t assume the opportunity will happen must make it happen. The greatest enemy of freedom is total anarchy and the second reason is total efficiency. He really just tells us his bad experience with a high school guidance counselor, why he provides scholarships based on work ethic, the problem with taxpayer- supported college loans, why America demonizes dirty jobs, the happiest day of his life, why following your passion is terrible advice.
Why it’s so hard to hire good people, the hidden cost of regulatory compliance, the problem with Obama's promise to create shovel ready jobs, efficiency versus effectiveness, and life after Dirty Jobs. He says "If lending money that ostensibly we don’t have kids who have no hope of making it back in order to train them for jobs that clearly don’t exist, I might suggest that we’ve gone around the bend a little bit," says TV personality Mike Rowe, best known as the longtime host of Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs.
"There is a real disconnect in the way that we educate vis-à-vis the opportunities that are available. You have - right now - about 3 million jobs that can’t be filled," he says, talking about openings in traditional trades ranging from construction to welding to plumbing. " Jobs that typically parents’ don’t sit down with their kids and say, ‘Look, if all goes well, this is what you are going to do."
What stood out to me is that he says the posters are only going to be 10 bucks but says if he can get one in every guidance counselor office he will give all the money to a scholarship foundation. He says that money and getting the job done is more important than safety. He really speaks the truth threw his video and really gives you something to think about. Nothing he says is anything we don’t know its just a very important video.
He says ATM’s are taking everyone jobs right now as we speak. He says you can’t assume the opportunity will happen must make it happen. The greatest enemy of freedom is total anarchy and the second reason is total efficiency. He really just tells us his bad experience with a high school guidance counselor, why he provides scholarships based on work ethic, the problem with taxpayer- supported college loans, why America demonizes dirty jobs, the happiest day of his life, why following your passion is terrible advice.
Why it’s so hard to hire good people, the hidden cost of regulatory compliance, the problem with Obama's promise to create shovel ready jobs, efficiency versus effectiveness, and life after Dirty Jobs. He says "If lending money that ostensibly we don’t have kids who have no hope of making it back in order to train them for jobs that clearly don’t exist, I might suggest that we’ve gone around the bend a little bit," says TV personality Mike Rowe, best known as the longtime host of Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs.
"There is a real disconnect in the way that we educate vis-à-vis the opportunities that are available. You have - right now - about 3 million jobs that can’t be filled," he says, talking about openings in traditional trades ranging from construction to welding to plumbing. " Jobs that typically parents’ don’t sit down with their kids and say, ‘Look, if all goes well, this is what you are going to do."
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
My past summer
I want to tell you about my past summer today. It really only consisted of me some friends and a lot of sports. All I really do is play sports and work out now. Ever since I left high school I’ve pushed myself to work out and stay active and just keep myself busy.
There was a little bit of the summer that I just hung out with friends and went to parties. That’s fun and all but I just had a little fun and just lived life. The summer best part after school ends because it’s a time to let loose and have fun. My summer also consisted of getting ready for school and preparing my mind for all the homework, midterms and all the stress I may or may not have.
Summer is a time to relax, have fun, hang out with friends, prepare yourself for whatever your future consists of and just be ready for whatever it may be that comes in your life. It’s also a time to spend time with family and just have a good time with them. If you’re not doing any of those things then you’re doing the wrong things.
Some people like to catch up on sleep but I say don’t waste it all on sleep. But that’s just me it’s hard for me to sleep sometimes so I don’t even try sometimes that’s why you may see me yawning a lot or see me looking tired most days but I get over it and still do what I gotta do live and keep my life going in the right direction. The summer is also a stress releaser it’s just always a time to chill and release all of the tension and stress from your life whatever it may be for you.
With all that summed up the summer can be great but can also be a bad time for some. Some others aren’t like those that are out every night or doing something away from leaving the house and doing stuff around the house. I believe sometimes it’s good to just leave all those activities behind and try something different for a change just let loose have fun. But whatever you end up doing make sure to be responsible and smart about the choices that you make during the time that you are doing these activities. So live life, try something new, never give up, and be the person you have always wanted to be .
There was a little bit of the summer that I just hung out with friends and went to parties. That’s fun and all but I just had a little fun and just lived life. The summer best part after school ends because it’s a time to let loose and have fun. My summer also consisted of getting ready for school and preparing my mind for all the homework, midterms and all the stress I may or may not have.
Summer is a time to relax, have fun, hang out with friends, prepare yourself for whatever your future consists of and just be ready for whatever it may be that comes in your life. It’s also a time to spend time with family and just have a good time with them. If you’re not doing any of those things then you’re doing the wrong things.
Some people like to catch up on sleep but I say don’t waste it all on sleep. But that’s just me it’s hard for me to sleep sometimes so I don’t even try sometimes that’s why you may see me yawning a lot or see me looking tired most days but I get over it and still do what I gotta do live and keep my life going in the right direction. The summer is also a stress releaser it’s just always a time to chill and release all of the tension and stress from your life whatever it may be for you.
With all that summed up the summer can be great but can also be a bad time for some. Some others aren’t like those that are out every night or doing something away from leaving the house and doing stuff around the house. I believe sometimes it’s good to just leave all those activities behind and try something different for a change just let loose have fun. But whatever you end up doing make sure to be responsible and smart about the choices that you make during the time that you are doing these activities. So live life, try something new, never give up, and be the person you have always wanted to be .
Friday, September 30, 2016
exam blog #3
About
the test
When I was
taking the test all I felt that it’s going to be the hardest test ever but,
when I starting taking the test it got a lot easier. My expectations toward the test is first to
pass it, and second to be able know more towards the next text. To me the exam
did meet my expectation by not being the hardest test ever and giving me a
understanding of what we have learned so far. I studied a lot less than I
should of but, I knew the answers. Although no matter what I will study even
harder so that way I make sure that ace it next time.
I mean short
answers sometimes can be hard for me but, usually there not. The only problem I
have with them is sometimes I don’t write my sentences the right way and don’t
express the text as much. The only part of the exam that was difficult for me
is when the word metacognition came up in the definitions part. Since the first
day for some crazy reason I can’t remember what metacognition is just don’t
know why I can’t remember it well I’m going to try my hardest to remember it .
I believe
that if you feel that a test is hard it’s not really hard it’s just your nerves
telling you its hard so don’t let that happen breath, take your time and do
your best that you can do. To me the test wasn’t the hardest but, to some others
it may have been. Everyone has different techniques to change their attitude
about something but, if your well prepared there should not be any nerves, know
confusing thoughts, and not any hard times reading the material. If you want to
be smart in school do the work and take your time.
Friday, September 23, 2016
Words can be very cruel
Chris Ramirez
There are all kinds of words that can be confusing or too complicated. But those words teach us new things and expand our vocabulary. They help us throughout life and show our life meaning. Some are emotional, inspirational, hurtful, honest, cruel, sad, happy, or just pleasing. Words I enjoy are of course words that will help my life and lead me in the right direction.
A bad word would be anything that puts me down and keeps me from following my dreams and puts me into a bad world. Words that have failed me are like when a teacher says you will never be able to do something with my life and be responsible with my priorities. Words that have made me proud are like when I graduated and everyone says I’ll do good in school and I have a bright future ahead of me. Something that hurts me is how every person that was mean to me thinks there better than me and everyone else.
I usually like to inspire others and help them to make their lives better and inspire them to do great things. I like to be a strong role model in others lives. A lot of artist give a lot of words that me and a lot to others. Usually I like to listen to when a NBA player or coach say something inspiring like my favorite verse "strive for greatness."
Without this knowledge there wouldn’t be as much of hope in the world. There’s good in the world and bad in the world but when you use the wrong words in correctly you can hurt or put down others hard work. The good is that you can help someone set their life up the right way. How words can hurt you is stopping you from having fun and living the day like it’s your last.
You only live once so go express yourself and live free of all the hate and bad words. Go through your life being happy and outgoing. Do what you were born to do by following the path to greatness. Words can stop you from doing this but if you block out and eliminate the people that are rude and obnoxious then your life can go a lot more smoothly. In conclusion, words can be depressing, cruel, and unforgiving, block out the hate. And don’t let others get too you and hurt your success. Be proud of your words and be a good inspiring human.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
All about me
Chris Ramirez
All about me
My name is Chris Ramirez. I am from Snook, TX. I went to the same school since I was in Pre K. Now I am 18 years old. I have always had an interest in sports. Basketball, baseball, football, track, power lifting, soccer, etc. I believe that everyone should do anything that they love doing.
My family is very important to me. I have one sister named Iyana Ann Ramirez who is ten years old. She has a smile that brightens up the room. She is a very smart sister and has always loved me. We do not fight a lot because I am eight years older than her. She has always been a big supporter in my athletic career. She’s been to every game in every sport I play in. She is my number one fan and I love her.
I also have a mom named Kesha and a dad named Chris. I am named after my dad. They have always been there for me through the good times and the bad times. No matter what, somehow they make me laugh and sometimes make me mad, but I love them any way. My mom is the one person I can tell anything to. She has always has my back and I always have hers. My dad, he is the reason I am the man I am today. Without him I would not be the responsible, honest, caring man I am.
What I plan for the future is to either be an Elementary teacher, Pediatrician or do something involving kids. I love kids a lot. I love helping, mentoring, and being a good role model for them. I plan on being very successful in whatever I end up doing with my life. My life will consist of five things: Good credit, a wife to spend the rest of my life with, kids, a job, and a very strong and put together family.
Something else to know about me is I like pizza, burgers, sprite, and coke. I love Jordan’s and Nike’s. Shoes are something I like to collect. One of the reasons that I like them is that ever since I was little I always had a lot of shoes and fell in love with them.
These are a few things to know about me. People tell me I have a good personality and a good heart. I hope that does not change.
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