Throughout the United States, the legal drinking age is 21. However, in most places this is not necessarily the case. Children are brought up in a alcohol society leading to disoriented lifestyles. To an individual deciding whether to drink is a personal decision that he or she will inevitably have to make. As alcohol abuse continues to spread, the consequences of underage drinking as well rises. Underage alcohol use is more likely to kill adolescences than any illegal drugs combined. Alcohol Abuse is a significant dilemma that impairs the decision making process of the individual. Alcohol prevents messages trying to get to the brain, altering a person s emotions, perceptions, movement, hearing, and vision. Under the influence, an individual may make harmful decisions such as endangering other people, harm oneself, and set bad examples.
When an individual is intoxicated, he or she makes unintelligent decisions that effects each person in his or her surroundings. Getting behind the wheel is a crucial decision that an individual should not take lightly. The driver is responsible for every life that is in the vehicle. Being under the influence, inhibits the driver to get to his or her destination safely. Adolescents, not under the influence, already have an increased risk for having an accident because of their lack of driving experience. For that reason, driving while intoxicated increases the risk of a collision. Along with getting behind the wheel under the influence, there our other ways to endanger another individual s life.
Along with endangering other people, an individual also harms oneself. Alcohol takes a dangerous toll on the human body. Alcohol is a depressant, which means that it slows the function of the nervous system. Alcohol combined with conditions such as depression and stress also contribute to the third leading cause of death among adolescences, which is suicide. When large amounts of alcoholic beverages are consumed several problems occur in one s body. Alcohol poisoning is a result of continuous drinking habits. The body becomes poisoned by the alcohol being consumed, and eventually stops functioning. Other problems also evolve from drinking heavily. Teen drinkers are more likely to have health problems in the future. Into adulthood an individual will have risks such as damaging organs, such as the liver, heart, and brain. Other difficulties with the body will surface if alcohol abuse is not controlled.
When an individual is under the influence, he or she can set a bad impression. Drinking impairs ones brain enabling he or she to think straight. This may cause an individual to do embarrassing acts such as throwing up. Hangovers are also a result of consuming large amounts of alcohol. Hangovers are not fun, and is very embarrassing to a person. An adolescent is admired by younger age groups. Children admire and absorb every aspect of a teen. Adolescence have such an amazing impact on children, but sometimes teens make wrong decisions that lead children in the wrong direction.
In conclusion, alcohol is forcefully promoted throughout society, and is regarded as a normal part of adolescence. Underage drinking is dangerous to oneself, other individuals, and one s reputation. Individuals who begin drinking at an early age develop serious alcohol problems that effects one s lifestyle. It can destroy an individuals life.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
My Hero
The word hero can have many definitions depending on the individual and their expectations in life. Through the eyes of a child, a hero can fly through the sky, have incredible strength, or become invisible. In reality, these abilities fail to exist, and the perception of a hero develops into something inconceivable. To me, a hero can portray far less unimaginable characteristics. A hero simply helps, listens, and gives advice when I am confused and frustrated with life. My mother fits these attributes completely. Because my mother remains a strong willed, determined woman she fits my image of a true hero. My mother is loving, encouraging, and hardworking.
My mother loves me without a doubt. No matter what I do, no matter how many times I disobey her trust, she still continues to love me unconditionally. She has a extraordinary way of knowing when I am upset and need guidance. It seems as if she can see right through me and read my mind. High morals and standards from her family is the basis of the love that she shows to me. Her mother gave the same love that my mother shows to me. That in itself demonstrates the true meaning of a hero.
Beside the fact that my mother loves me unconditionally, she works hard to keep the household running properly. She works at a job that she despises, but does it to supply the needs of the family. She has tolerated her career only for the welfare of her family. Because she chooses to put her children first, she sacrifices her own dreams. At times I take her selfless acts for granted; however, as I have matured I see with clarity the sacrifices she has made for the happiness of her family.
My mother portrays both of these attributes; however, encouraging remains her strong point. My mother’s motto in life states to always aim your goals higher than you can achieve. She tells me never to settle, and to always strive to be the best. She reminds me that life is not a dress rehearsal, but that life is happening right now, and she reminds me to have color and passion in every aspect of my life. My mother helps me to get motivated, and she sets me on a path where my individuality shines through. She uses honesty to make me stronger and prepare me for the real world.
In conclusion, my mother inspires and motivates me to be a better person. She reminds me that I can accomplish any task that comes my way and to always pursue my goals. I will forever remember the values my mother instilled into me.I know she will always be there for me through the many chapters of my life, and that, to me, shows the true meaning of a hero.
My mother loves me without a doubt. No matter what I do, no matter how many times I disobey her trust, she still continues to love me unconditionally. She has a extraordinary way of knowing when I am upset and need guidance. It seems as if she can see right through me and read my mind. High morals and standards from her family is the basis of the love that she shows to me. Her mother gave the same love that my mother shows to me. That in itself demonstrates the true meaning of a hero.
Beside the fact that my mother loves me unconditionally, she works hard to keep the household running properly. She works at a job that she despises, but does it to supply the needs of the family. She has tolerated her career only for the welfare of her family. Because she chooses to put her children first, she sacrifices her own dreams. At times I take her selfless acts for granted; however, as I have matured I see with clarity the sacrifices she has made for the happiness of her family.
My mother portrays both of these attributes; however, encouraging remains her strong point. My mother’s motto in life states to always aim your goals higher than you can achieve. She tells me never to settle, and to always strive to be the best. She reminds me that life is not a dress rehearsal, but that life is happening right now, and she reminds me to have color and passion in every aspect of my life. My mother helps me to get motivated, and she sets me on a path where my individuality shines through. She uses honesty to make me stronger and prepare me for the real world.
In conclusion, my mother inspires and motivates me to be a better person. She reminds me that I can accomplish any task that comes my way and to always pursue my goals. I will forever remember the values my mother instilled into me.I know she will always be there for me through the many chapters of my life, and that, to me, shows the true meaning of a hero.
Childhood Memories
Just beyond my yard awaits a special place where I can reminisce about happy childhood memories that I have experienced. During our childhood, my friends and I used this place as a hideaway. In this place homework was unknown , chores never existed, and our imaginations never stopped. Our troubles, worries, and responsibilities were left behind. This place was an exciting playground where our imaginations could run wild.
A babbling brook located just outside our front door served as a place to escape from reality. The pure rainwater washed over the rocks forming pools of water sporadically down the creek. These pools of water were filled with strange creatures; however, the dangerous creatures lurking nearby such as a snake or crawfish never frightened us. We would catch these creatures in our pails and admire our great find. The fascinating rocks we collected meant more to us than a chest full of gold. The rocks, in our imaginations, transformed into tools and the clay turned into makeup where we would give ourselves names and pretend we were Indians. We used this to escape from our own identity and transform into someone incredible. I often recollect those carefree days, when the sun glistened on the surface of the water, and we sat aimlessly watching the clouds float by without a care in the world.
The journey to our special place seemed to make the brook even more interesting, a challenge in itself to reach. Grown-ups were not allowed in our private world. Therefore, we told our parents to cover their eyes so they could not see where we were headed. In our minds our little world belonged to us and we made the rules. Reality failed to exist in our world and imagination flourished. To reach our destination, we traveled down a narrow path, to a steep treacherous bank. The bank ,to us, appeared as an enormous mountainside. We carefully eased down the hill and made our way to our secrete hideaway. After that, we crossed the shaky bridge that we made to cross the ditch, leading us to the creek. When we reached the creek, we immediately threw our shoes off and splashed in the cool water.
We would play endlessly until the last ray of light from the sun had slipped behind the trees. Only then, did we realize it was time to end our adventure. Sometimes I take a walk to our creek, but it has changed. The path has disappeared; the water does not feel as crisp. The images in the pools have faded, but if I stay long enough and look hard enough I see glimpses of them, or is it just my sweet memories?
A babbling brook located just outside our front door served as a place to escape from reality. The pure rainwater washed over the rocks forming pools of water sporadically down the creek. These pools of water were filled with strange creatures; however, the dangerous creatures lurking nearby such as a snake or crawfish never frightened us. We would catch these creatures in our pails and admire our great find. The fascinating rocks we collected meant more to us than a chest full of gold. The rocks, in our imaginations, transformed into tools and the clay turned into makeup where we would give ourselves names and pretend we were Indians. We used this to escape from our own identity and transform into someone incredible. I often recollect those carefree days, when the sun glistened on the surface of the water, and we sat aimlessly watching the clouds float by without a care in the world.
The journey to our special place seemed to make the brook even more interesting, a challenge in itself to reach. Grown-ups were not allowed in our private world. Therefore, we told our parents to cover their eyes so they could not see where we were headed. In our minds our little world belonged to us and we made the rules. Reality failed to exist in our world and imagination flourished. To reach our destination, we traveled down a narrow path, to a steep treacherous bank. The bank ,to us, appeared as an enormous mountainside. We carefully eased down the hill and made our way to our secrete hideaway. After that, we crossed the shaky bridge that we made to cross the ditch, leading us to the creek. When we reached the creek, we immediately threw our shoes off and splashed in the cool water.
We would play endlessly until the last ray of light from the sun had slipped behind the trees. Only then, did we realize it was time to end our adventure. Sometimes I take a walk to our creek, but it has changed. The path has disappeared; the water does not feel as crisp. The images in the pools have faded, but if I stay long enough and look hard enough I see glimpses of them, or is it just my sweet memories?
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
My Neighbor
Blog 12
11 years ago I moved into this place on April fools day to be exact. Lots of good things have happened to me and lots of bad things also. One good thing that happened to me was that when I moved in there was a little girl who lived down the road about 1/8 mile I think she was 11. We talked from time to time, and when she was about 15 she babysat for me for awhile. When she was younger she even went swimming with my kids and I, at the pool she reminds about that sometimes. As the years passed by I got to watch her grow from a skinny little girl into a, beautiful adult parent. It’s really pretty cool because now she lives rite across the road from me. So after watching her grow up now I get to watch her kids grow up that’s almost two generations I have watched. We were talking about a month ago about how neat it was that when she was in high school my son was in grade school and they road the same bus, and now my son is in high school and her daughter is getting ready for kindergarten next year. I wander if I will live long enough to see one more generation.
Anyway now she is all grown up with three kids, that is quite a handful for anyone, but she does a pretty good job. Her mom and dad still live where she grew up which is really nice for when they want to see there grandkids or if she needs extra help with the kids. I find myself talking to her more all the time we are actually growing quite close, she even had me watch her children one time about a month ago, I was surprised that she did that, she has two kids still in diapers, and I have not changed a diaper in about 12 years, but fortunately I was not called upon to perform that duty. That takes a lot of trust to leave your kids with someone, it made me feel pretty special, but I was a little nervous about it. Anyway my neighbor is quite a pleasant young lady, we got along good 13 years ago and we get along great now she is like family. I even own the same car that she used to drive, I have had it about 1 ½ years now. I know she cares a lot about me, she was always checking in on me when I was on chemo, she still nags at me if I need go to the doctor and do not. One day I fell asleep and she called when I did not answer the phone she got all worried and came beating on my door and the side of my house, then finally went back home and called me about 100 times until I finally woke up. Yep I think she cares for me as much as I do her, and that feels good.
Blog 12
11 years ago I moved into this place on April fools day to be exact. Lots of good things have happened to me and lots of bad things also. One good thing that happened to me was that when I moved in there was a little girl who lived down the road about 1/8 mile I think she was 11. We talked from time to time, and when she was about 15 she babysat for me for awhile. When she was younger she even went swimming with my kids and I, at the pool she reminds about that sometimes. As the years passed by I got to watch her grow from a skinny little girl into a, beautiful adult parent. It’s really pretty cool because now she lives rite across the road from me. So after watching her grow up now I get to watch her kids grow up that’s almost two generations I have watched. We were talking about a month ago about how neat it was that when she was in high school my son was in grade school and they road the same bus, and now my son is in high school and her daughter is getting ready for kindergarten next year. I wander if I will live long enough to see one more generation.
Anyway now she is all grown up with three kids, that is quite a handful for anyone, but she does a pretty good job. Her mom and dad still live where she grew up which is really nice for when they want to see there grandkids or if she needs extra help with the kids. I find myself talking to her more all the time we are actually growing quite close, she even had me watch her children one time about a month ago, I was surprised that she did that, she has two kids still in diapers, and I have not changed a diaper in about 12 years, but fortunately I was not called upon to perform that duty. That takes a lot of trust to leave your kids with someone, it made me feel pretty special, but I was a little nervous about it. Anyway my neighbor is quite a pleasant young lady, we got along good 13 years ago and we get along great now she is like family. I even own the same car that she used to drive, I have had it about 1 ½ years now. I know she cares a lot about me, she was always checking in on me when I was on chemo, she still nags at me if I need go to the doctor and do not. One day I fell asleep and she called when I did not answer the phone she got all worried and came beating on my door and the side of my house, then finally went back home and called me about 100 times until I finally woke up. Yep I think she cares for me as much as I do her, and that feels good.
Drug Testing Recipients of Government Assistance
Blog 11
Hello I’m going to confront you with a problem today. Then we are going to discuss the cause then we will discuss a possible solution. The problem is drug abusers’ living off of government assistance; the cause is that there is no way of keeping them from doing it, the possible solution is drug testing recipients of government assistance.
My main concern with this issue is the line of people waiting to get help who really need it, and cant because someone else is abusing the system. If we were to implement a drug screening for these recipients we could potentially solve two problems at ounce reduce drug abuse and get help to the people who really need it. I imagine every one here knows someone on assistance who really doesn’t need it and I also imagine you know someone who needs assistance and can’t get it. Well that just can’t continue in a country were the majority of people working get drug tested there is no reason that people living off of the working communities taxes should not get the same treatment. If you have a job that requires a drug screening and you fail your test in most cases you loose your job. In some cases they will require you to get help and if you can’t solve the problem then you get terminated. Well I am merely suggesting the same treatment for recipients of government assistance.
So in conclusion let’s take into consideration the needy people waiting in line for help the think about the people who are already getting it and abusing it something needs to be done. I personally think this would be a good solution if you agree I am going to give you the address to the governor and I hope you will take a little time to write him a letter to voice your opinion on this problem.
http://www.in.gov/gov/2310.htm
By Phone: 317-232-4567
By Mail:Office of the GovernorStatehouseIndianapolis, Indiana 46204-2797
Don’t be afraid to contact your voted officials remember they work for us, and they should have to answer to us not the other way around. Come to think of it maybe we should implement a drug testing policy for them after all they are no better than us so they should be treated equally. I imagine that it would be a hard job to get accomplished the politicians probably do more drugs than anyone else I mean after all they can afford it, and they probably use all the drugs that the D.N.A. and F.B.I. confiscate from the drug lords. This is one messed up world we live in any thing is possible.
Blog 11
Hello I’m going to confront you with a problem today. Then we are going to discuss the cause then we will discuss a possible solution. The problem is drug abusers’ living off of government assistance; the cause is that there is no way of keeping them from doing it, the possible solution is drug testing recipients of government assistance.
My main concern with this issue is the line of people waiting to get help who really need it, and cant because someone else is abusing the system. If we were to implement a drug screening for these recipients we could potentially solve two problems at ounce reduce drug abuse and get help to the people who really need it. I imagine every one here knows someone on assistance who really doesn’t need it and I also imagine you know someone who needs assistance and can’t get it. Well that just can’t continue in a country were the majority of people working get drug tested there is no reason that people living off of the working communities taxes should not get the same treatment. If you have a job that requires a drug screening and you fail your test in most cases you loose your job. In some cases they will require you to get help and if you can’t solve the problem then you get terminated. Well I am merely suggesting the same treatment for recipients of government assistance.
So in conclusion let’s take into consideration the needy people waiting in line for help the think about the people who are already getting it and abusing it something needs to be done. I personally think this would be a good solution if you agree I am going to give you the address to the governor and I hope you will take a little time to write him a letter to voice your opinion on this problem.
http://www.in.gov/gov/2310.htm
By Phone: 317-232-4567
By Mail:Office of the GovernorStatehouseIndianapolis, Indiana 46204-2797
Don’t be afraid to contact your voted officials remember they work for us, and they should have to answer to us not the other way around. Come to think of it maybe we should implement a drug testing policy for them after all they are no better than us so they should be treated equally. I imagine that it would be a hard job to get accomplished the politicians probably do more drugs than anyone else I mean after all they can afford it, and they probably use all the drugs that the D.N.A. and F.B.I. confiscate from the drug lords. This is one messed up world we live in any thing is possible.
Chemo-Brain
Blog 10
Hello everyone today I am going to inform you about a condition referred to as Chemo-Brain. I will inform you about the cause, definition, the effects it has on victims, and what you can do to help people who suffer from it. I will also tell a few funny stories about the effects it has had on me. The medical professionals choose to refer to it as cognitive deficits or declining neuropsychological functioning. According to chemocare.com Chemo-Brain is a side effect of different types of chemotherapy that has adverse effects on the victim’s memory, attention, concentration, and abilities to perform various mental task. The medical profession has just began to study the cause and effect of the phenomena and claim that contributing factors include aging, depression, menopause, low blood counts medications, and emotional upheaval of cancer. Hey also claim that if you suffer from this side effect there are certain things you can do to help deal with it they include avoiding distractions, asking people to repeat information, practice task, write down information, use a daily organizer, keep a journal, post reminders, get organized, exercise your memory, manage stress, get plenty of sleep, increase physical activity, do crossword puzzles, and ask for help. One good thing about Chemo-Brain is that the effects are a minor debt to pay for the accomplishments that chemotherapy has on cancer, but they are starting to look for ways to prevent the side effect.
Unfortunately I am a victim of Chemo-Brain I have been suffering from it for a two years and the doctors say it can last anywhere from one year to ten years. It mostly affects my short term memory, my thought process, and my concentration. The people around me sometimes get aggravated with me because I can’t comprehend curtain concepts for instants when my son is tutoring me in algebra. Sometimes the get entertained with me because I do some really stupid stuff. For instants one time I went to fill my glass with pop but instead I filled the ashtray setting on the table by my glass. A lot of times I forget where I am going ill leave the house to go one direction but I simply go anther that’s some funny stuff there. Unfortunately in conversation sometimes I get lost and forget what I’m talking about or a lot of times I forget stupid little words and that is the part that really irritates me the most.
So in conclusion now you know that Chemo-Brain is a brain defect. You know it is caused by chemotherapy and you know how it affects the victims who suffer from it. So if you meet someone who has it there are curtain things you can do to make it easier on them be patient, repeat yourself if necessary, and if you see they have got off track in a conversation help them get back on the subject or help them think of that stupid little word that simply escaped there feeble brain, and if it happens to be me its ok to laugh about it. Because really what else can you do but laugh.
Blog 10
Hello everyone today I am going to inform you about a condition referred to as Chemo-Brain. I will inform you about the cause, definition, the effects it has on victims, and what you can do to help people who suffer from it. I will also tell a few funny stories about the effects it has had on me. The medical professionals choose to refer to it as cognitive deficits or declining neuropsychological functioning. According to chemocare.com Chemo-Brain is a side effect of different types of chemotherapy that has adverse effects on the victim’s memory, attention, concentration, and abilities to perform various mental task. The medical profession has just began to study the cause and effect of the phenomena and claim that contributing factors include aging, depression, menopause, low blood counts medications, and emotional upheaval of cancer. Hey also claim that if you suffer from this side effect there are certain things you can do to help deal with it they include avoiding distractions, asking people to repeat information, practice task, write down information, use a daily organizer, keep a journal, post reminders, get organized, exercise your memory, manage stress, get plenty of sleep, increase physical activity, do crossword puzzles, and ask for help. One good thing about Chemo-Brain is that the effects are a minor debt to pay for the accomplishments that chemotherapy has on cancer, but they are starting to look for ways to prevent the side effect.
Unfortunately I am a victim of Chemo-Brain I have been suffering from it for a two years and the doctors say it can last anywhere from one year to ten years. It mostly affects my short term memory, my thought process, and my concentration. The people around me sometimes get aggravated with me because I can’t comprehend curtain concepts for instants when my son is tutoring me in algebra. Sometimes the get entertained with me because I do some really stupid stuff. For instants one time I went to fill my glass with pop but instead I filled the ashtray setting on the table by my glass. A lot of times I forget where I am going ill leave the house to go one direction but I simply go anther that’s some funny stuff there. Unfortunately in conversation sometimes I get lost and forget what I’m talking about or a lot of times I forget stupid little words and that is the part that really irritates me the most.
So in conclusion now you know that Chemo-Brain is a brain defect. You know it is caused by chemotherapy and you know how it affects the victims who suffer from it. So if you meet someone who has it there are curtain things you can do to make it easier on them be patient, repeat yourself if necessary, and if you see they have got off track in a conversation help them get back on the subject or help them think of that stupid little word that simply escaped there feeble brain, and if it happens to be me its ok to laugh about it. Because really what else can you do but laugh.
Use of Birth Control
Blog 9
Today I am going to discuss with you, the importance of using birth control. I will talk about my experiences, abortion, birth control options, and our personal responsibilities of having control over our reproductive abilities.
When I was 17 my first child was born she was unplanned, when I was 21 my second child was born. When my son was born I realized I had all the children I could handle financially and responsibly. At that time I decided to get a vasectomy to ensure the quality of my children’s lives and the quality of my parenting abilities. Wait a minute!!! That was in 1990 where did this child come from in 1994? The math doesn’t work does it or the vasectomy didn’t work. Well the fact of the matter is that my daughter was adopted by me as a single parent in 1997. I got custody of her in 1996 because her mother or father neither had time or the desire to raise her, but they didn’t think about that when they conceived her. This happens all the time!!!
People we have a responsibility to ourselves, our children, and our society to have control over our reproductive abilities. According to Planned Parenthood of Indiana from 7-2006 to 6-2007 there were 5,160 abortions just in Indiana. Pretty sad thought isn’t it, makes me want to scream out to God and ask why!!!
A large potion of people use a pill as a form of birth control and that is very effective 99% to be accurate. Unfortunately in today’s society we need to consider the possibility of disease so I would advise a condom if you are unfamiliar with your partner as a safety measure. At this time there are no pills for males to use, but scientists are researching that avenue according to howstuffworks.com in a research paper by Stephanie Watson.
Ok so in conclusion thanks to my daughter and the 5,160 abortions that took place we can see what happens when we don’t use birth control. So how do we benefit if we do use birth control? Well for one we don’t have to kill little baby’s. We can make sure we are ready to take the responsibility of parenthood before we have children. And we can control the quality of our families lives and the quality of time we have to spend with 2 or 3 children compared to who knows how many. So please be responsible with the miracle of reproduction that God gave you.
I heard this somewhere one time (anyone can be a dad but it takes a real man to be a father) men we are just as responsible as the women so don’t try to push any responsibility off.
Blog 9
Today I am going to discuss with you, the importance of using birth control. I will talk about my experiences, abortion, birth control options, and our personal responsibilities of having control over our reproductive abilities.
When I was 17 my first child was born she was unplanned, when I was 21 my second child was born. When my son was born I realized I had all the children I could handle financially and responsibly. At that time I decided to get a vasectomy to ensure the quality of my children’s lives and the quality of my parenting abilities. Wait a minute!!! That was in 1990 where did this child come from in 1994? The math doesn’t work does it or the vasectomy didn’t work. Well the fact of the matter is that my daughter was adopted by me as a single parent in 1997. I got custody of her in 1996 because her mother or father neither had time or the desire to raise her, but they didn’t think about that when they conceived her. This happens all the time!!!
People we have a responsibility to ourselves, our children, and our society to have control over our reproductive abilities. According to Planned Parenthood of Indiana from 7-2006 to 6-2007 there were 5,160 abortions just in Indiana. Pretty sad thought isn’t it, makes me want to scream out to God and ask why!!!
A large potion of people use a pill as a form of birth control and that is very effective 99% to be accurate. Unfortunately in today’s society we need to consider the possibility of disease so I would advise a condom if you are unfamiliar with your partner as a safety measure. At this time there are no pills for males to use, but scientists are researching that avenue according to howstuffworks.com in a research paper by Stephanie Watson.
Ok so in conclusion thanks to my daughter and the 5,160 abortions that took place we can see what happens when we don’t use birth control. So how do we benefit if we do use birth control? Well for one we don’t have to kill little baby’s. We can make sure we are ready to take the responsibility of parenthood before we have children. And we can control the quality of our families lives and the quality of time we have to spend with 2 or 3 children compared to who knows how many. So please be responsible with the miracle of reproduction that God gave you.
I heard this somewhere one time (anyone can be a dad but it takes a real man to be a father) men we are just as responsible as the women so don’t try to push any responsibility off.
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