It's good to have money and the things money can buy, but it's good too, to check once in a while and make sure that you haven't lost the things that money can't buy.
-George Horace Lorimer
I think this quote is about when you get a good paying job or when you get alot of money it's nice to spend it but you shouldn't forget about all the things that money can't buy like love and family.
I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck.
-Emma Goldman
I think Emma Goldman means she would rather have something that means something to her than have something that means nothing.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Status
What does status mean to you?:
Status mean to me that you have suceeded your goals and you went far in life and people know you around the world.
Whose opinions matter to you most?:
My best friends and family's opinions matter to me the most.
What values does status reflect?:
The need for attention, to be famous, and personal sucess.
Can you explain why, today, a rock star has more status than a teacher or a politician?:
Today, a rockstar has more status than a teacher or a politician because rockstars sing and get known around the whole world and people want to be like them and teachers and politicians dont get known all around the world.
It is important to me to have a job with high status:
Disagree
I am willing to invest the time it takes to train for a job with high status:
Agree
It is more important to me that a job has status than that it pays well:
Disagree
I don't think I could be happy at a job that others might look down on:
Disagree
Status mean to me that you have suceeded your goals and you went far in life and people know you around the world.
Whose opinions matter to you most?:
My best friends and family's opinions matter to me the most.
What values does status reflect?:
The need for attention, to be famous, and personal sucess.
Can you explain why, today, a rock star has more status than a teacher or a politician?:
Today, a rockstar has more status than a teacher or a politician because rockstars sing and get known around the whole world and people want to be like them and teachers and politicians dont get known all around the world.
It is important to me to have a job with high status:
Disagree
I am willing to invest the time it takes to train for a job with high status:
Agree
It is more important to me that a job has status than that it pays well:
Disagree
I don't think I could be happy at a job that others might look down on:
Disagree
Monday, July 14, 2008
Poverty
Many people in the United States are poor. Most people who are poor in the U.S. are women, children, and elderly. To make sure you will not become poor in the future you should think about many things. For example, women are not paid as much as men and if a woman doesnt have a husband it is hard for her to live by herself. You should assume that your going to have to support yourself. You shouldnt think that someone else is going to support you. You should also be prepared to work and live on your on. Doing these things can prevent poverty. I think another big way to prevent poverty is marrying and working together to pay the bills.
What do you think contributes to poverty in this country?
People not working and dropping out of college contributes to this country.
What might cause you to become one of these statistics?
Dropping out of high school, getting a divorce or not getting married, and depending on someone else to support you are all ways that might cause you to become one of these statistics.
How can you prevent that from happening?
To prevent poverty from happening you can finish high school, go to college, get a good job, and depend on yourself not anyone else.
What do you think contributes to poverty in this country?
People not working and dropping out of college contributes to this country.
What might cause you to become one of these statistics?
Dropping out of high school, getting a divorce or not getting married, and depending on someone else to support you are all ways that might cause you to become one of these statistics.
How can you prevent that from happening?
To prevent poverty from happening you can finish high school, go to college, get a good job, and depend on yourself not anyone else.
Friday, July 11, 2008
Accomplishments
1) What is the definition of "accomplishment"?
Act or instance of carrying into effect; fulfillment: the accomplishments of our desires.
2) Write a paragraph about your accomplishments in life so far.
My accomplishments in life are that I passed first grade to eighth grade, I made new friends my whole life, I accomplished guitar hero on medium, and I accomplished 5 goals in soccer last year.
3) Write a paragraph about who you think is an accomplished person and why.
I think my mom is an accomplished person because she has a really good job and she loves her family. She is the boss of a insurance company and she is always happy. She told me she accomplished everything she's ever wanted out of her life.
4) Make a list of 10 things you want to accomplish in your lifetime.
1. Accomplish high school
2. Accomplish College
3. Accomplish my job
4. Accomplish good grades
5. Accomplish learning how to drive
6. Accomplish reading really big words
7. Accomplish making a pie
8. Accomplish having six kids
9. Accomplish to read better
10. Accomplish Computer Careers class
Act or instance of carrying into effect; fulfillment: the accomplishments of our desires.
2) Write a paragraph about your accomplishments in life so far.
My accomplishments in life are that I passed first grade to eighth grade, I made new friends my whole life, I accomplished guitar hero on medium, and I accomplished 5 goals in soccer last year.
3) Write a paragraph about who you think is an accomplished person and why.
I think my mom is an accomplished person because she has a really good job and she loves her family. She is the boss of a insurance company and she is always happy. She told me she accomplished everything she's ever wanted out of her life.
4) Make a list of 10 things you want to accomplish in your lifetime.
1. Accomplish high school
2. Accomplish College
3. Accomplish my job
4. Accomplish good grades
5. Accomplish learning how to drive
6. Accomplish reading really big words
7. Accomplish making a pie
8. Accomplish having six kids
9. Accomplish to read better
10. Accomplish Computer Careers class
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Three Wishes
Wish #1:
You Can Go Anywhere In Time
If I could go anywhere in time I would want to go back in time when I was five. When I was five everything was fun and I always had something to do. Everything was really big to me and I didnt care about anything. Everyone was always happy and I didnt have to go to school. I also want to go back to when I was five because I dont remember anything when I was that age and I want to see how it was and what fun experiences I had.
Wish #2:
You Can Be Anybody In The World For 24 Hours.
If I could be anybody in the world for 24 hours I would be Taylor Swift because she has a really fun life. She is really nice and she can drive. She sings her songs in front of people at a concert every night and everyone likes her. She is probably the only famous person who everyone likes and who doesnt act famous. Also, Taylor Swift is really tall and I want to be really tall.
Wish #3: You Have The Power To Fix Something In The World Today.
If I could change anything in the world today I would change the prices of gas. The price of gas is really high because gas is running out but if we all looked around of oil then maybe we could find more and we could lower the price. I do not want to drive a hybrid car. I want to drive a diesal truck and it is almost impossible to do.
You Can Go Anywhere In Time
If I could go anywhere in time I would want to go back in time when I was five. When I was five everything was fun and I always had something to do. Everything was really big to me and I didnt care about anything. Everyone was always happy and I didnt have to go to school. I also want to go back to when I was five because I dont remember anything when I was that age and I want to see how it was and what fun experiences I had.
Wish #2:
You Can Be Anybody In The World For 24 Hours.
If I could be anybody in the world for 24 hours I would be Taylor Swift because she has a really fun life. She is really nice and she can drive. She sings her songs in front of people at a concert every night and everyone likes her. She is probably the only famous person who everyone likes and who doesnt act famous. Also, Taylor Swift is really tall and I want to be really tall.
Wish #3: You Have The Power To Fix Something In The World Today.
If I could change anything in the world today I would change the prices of gas. The price of gas is really high because gas is running out but if we all looked around of oil then maybe we could find more and we could lower the price. I do not want to drive a hybrid car. I want to drive a diesal truck and it is almost impossible to do.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
"Ivy Elms"
The story "Ivy Elms" is about a young reporter named Ralph Tuttle who interviews the highest paid executive in the world, Ivy Elms. Ivy tells Ralph about her job and how she revolved her life around it. She explained to Ralph how working alot and hard all the time can make you miss a big part of life and make you wonder about what could have been. When Ralph is done interviewing Ivy he starts to think about if he would want to make that commitment to his job and work so hard he doesnt have time for family or friends.
I think that this story is a good story and it makes you think about important things. Ivy helps you understand what happens when money and being at the top is all that matters to you. When I got done reading "Ivy Elms" I thought about if I could make that commitment like Ivy Elms did. This story made me look at jobs a whole different way and make me want my family to come first before my job because Ivy Elms seems lonely.
I think that this story is a good story and it makes you think about important things. Ivy helps you understand what happens when money and being at the top is all that matters to you. When I got done reading "Ivy Elms" I thought about if I could make that commitment like Ivy Elms did. This story made me look at jobs a whole different way and make me want my family to come first before my job because Ivy Elms seems lonely.
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