A.    I liked working on the computers and developing my typing skills. I didn’t really like working on the carrier pathways because many of the ones given in class didn’t interest me at all.

B.     I don’t think that this class needs improvement, its pretty good.

C.     I did do my best in the class due to the fact that I have to pass this class in order to graduate.

D.    I sometimes read my goals, but at time I forget or I’m too busy that it slips my mind.

E.     I know that I’m not committed to be a CTR person. I’ve done some bad thing that I regret, and at times I do choose the wrong. I’m trying my best to become a CTR person but I know that it will take me some time.

F.      I promise that I will take responsibility for my body- mind-and-spirit by doing good and knowing that I’m on the right path. I will not fall into temptation.

IDP Summary

            The people in my group were Josue Arrivillaga, Victoria Salazar, Jose Jimenez, and Jamie Gonzales. Our topic was birth control.  From the beginning knew that two of the people in my group were going to be trouble. I don’t want to point them out because I am not like that. They never showed up. This project was really stressful especially for me. Everything was basically on my shoulders. I had to do most of the project on my own along with another person in my group because no one was helping me out.  He and I spent restless nights working on the project. We searched and searched on our topic but at times it seemed like we couldn’t find anything. We had to change our position on the policy 3 times. That was really stressful. We kept asking for feedback from many teachers and each teacher would tell us that the other way would be easier on us. So we decided on changing it. We ended up going for it. Another person from our group member decided to help out. Her participation on working on the project really relieved us from some stress.

            The power point was a little difficult because we needed everyone’s part which we never received, so it was up to me and my partner to take matters into our own hands.  We spent almost 2 weeks working on the PowerPoint, which came out really good. 3 days before presenting 1 other person from our group decided to show up. This changed everything for us. We had everyone’s role done, knew who was going to say what slide and what they were going to say. Now that he had deceived 2 days before to come back really took us out of surprised. My stress meter had surpassed the roof. He had to know everything from the beginning. We spent a whole day trying to explain everything to him which didn’t work. He just didn’t understand. We explained it as simple as possible. He was just not paying attention. We had no choice but to give him a role. I knew that he wasn’t going to do well which really frustrated me. I had worked my but off for a month and for him to mess it up was not on my list.

            The day of to present had come and we were all a nervous wreck. We rehearsed our parts over and over until we memorized it. We didn’t present until 6:30pm. So that gave us enough time. When they called our group in I thought that I was going to faint. My mother was running late and I didn’t know if she was going to make on time or not. She walked in just in time. We went in and started our presentation. It started off a little rough because that guy that came in at the last minute messed up. The rest of my group did really well and we were able to answer any questions people had. After it was over, I was relieved I thought that I was going to cry cause we did really good. All my hard work had paid off… Hopefully. I don’t know my score yet but I hope to know what my group got soon.

“When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad I feel bad.”

Abraham Lincoln

This quote means that when you do good you will feel good. It gives you peace when you know that you have done good. When you do something wrong it is on your conscious that you have done something bad. For example, if you help an elder cross the street or help them by carrying their groceries to their car, you will feel good about what you did and know that you did something good. On the other hand, if you steal from someone, you will feel bad that you did something wrong. It will be on your conscious and you won’t be able to get that feeling out because you know that you have done something wrong. 

“Take responsibility for your own body, mind, and spirit, for your own physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.”

Mr.Haymore 

“We need the courage to start and continue what we should do, and the courage to stop what we shouldn’t do.”

Richard L. Evans

We need to push each other to keep gong and continue what we started. If that person is doing the right thing we should encourage them to keep going until they finish. If the person is doing the wrong thing, we should be good friends and tell them to stop because whatever they are doing wrong will get them into trouble. We should always choose the right and do the right thing. 

“Always do right.”

Mark Twain

You should always do right no matter what. It will benefit you in the long run. Doing right is easier than doing wrong. Doing wrong will lead you down the wrong path. For example, if you had to choose between going out to a party that your parents prohibited you rather than staying home and studying, what would be the right thing to do? The easier and right thing to do, would be to stay home and studying because you will be doing the right and won’t get in trouble. We should always choose the right! 

WHEN YOU TELL ONE LIE IT LEADS TO ANOTHER

Paul Hatch

When you tell one lie, it leads to another

So you tell two lies to cover each other

Then you tell three lies and, oh brother,

You’re in trouble up to your ears!

So you tell four lies to try to protect you

Then you tell five lies so folks won’t suspect

you

Then you tell six lies and you’ll collect

A life filled with worries and fears

‘Cause you can’t remember how many lies

you've told

And half the things you say aren't true

And sometimes you’ll slip, you’ll trip up

and then

Whatever will become of you?

So you lie without even trying

And each lie you tell will keep

 multiplying

‘Till the whole wide world will know

your lying

Then you’ll be

Suspected

Detected

Rejected

Neglected

Disliked

And you should!

When you lie, you’re closing the door

On everything good

“When you tell one lie, it leads to another”

Paul Hatch

This quote means that once you tell a lie. You will keep on telling them. One lie leads to another and another and another. It’s like an addiction. Once you get hitched on it you can’t stop. It’s a bad habit and can’t get you in some deep trouble and destroy some relationships. No one likes a liar. When you lie constantly people will not believe you when you are telling the truth. They will think that you are lying to them again and simply ignore you. Yes we all lie, there’s no doubt about that, but we shouldn’t lie to the point that it is something that we do constantly. You should always speak the truth no matter what. 

1.   Can people trust me to do what’s right?

2.   Am I committing to doing my very best?

3.   Do I treat people the way I want to be treated?

“If the answers to these questions are YES, there is no way you can fail.”

Lou Holtz

This quote means that if you answer yes to all the questions there is no doubt that you will not fail. You will do great things in life. Trusting, committing and treating people the way you want to be treated is the best thing you can do. That shows that you are a good person and live up to your standards and maybe even their standards. Every day you should reflect the questions on yourself and see if you will answer yes. If you answer no then think about what you did wrong and try to change it so that next time the answer to that question is YES!

Diagnostic Radiologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Use x-rays, ultrasound and other forms of imaging technology to examine patients. They diagnose illness and/or injury. Establish treatment plans and can be involved in intervention procedures.

Salary:

       $277,107 - $447,867

Education:

       Bachelor’s degree, pass the MCAT and move onto medical school. License/ certification and training is required.

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This past week i did many things. Last Saturday i was in the Huntington Park Parade! It was amazing! we got to open the parade this year. I had a lot of fun conducting the band and leading them. during the week, i met up with my team for the Interdisciplinary project to work on the slides. We got most of our project done. I babysit-ted a couple of days and got paid for it which really benefited me cause now i can go and buy Christmas presents!! On thanksgiving i spent it with a couple of friends at my house. they each made a dish and we sat around the table and talked and talked. it was really nice. This Saturday that passed i spent the whole day Christmas shopping with the one i love and a couple of friends. we searched for the perfect presents. This Sunday i went to the Hollywood parade! i spent the night with my best friend and the one i love. we got to see many amazing marching band and balloons. This was my first year watching the parade. I love the rain! My week was by far the best week ever!! :D

 “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body; it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity. The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex. Much is not yet understood. But we do know what the Greeks knew: the intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.”

President John f. kennedy

This quote means that you have to be physically fit in order for your creativity and mind to function at its best. You have to be health and strong to make good decisions. That is when you can use your mental and physical skills at its best. 

Dermatologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

        Specialize in preventing, diagnosing and treating skin diseases and conditions. Perform procedures to improve the appearance of skin aging and skin tone. Also may perform minor surgeries to get rid of moles, warts, cancerous cells and legions.

Salary:

        $112,000 - $166,400+

Education:

        4 years to get a bachelors, 4 years your to get a medical degree, and 3 years in residency training

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“Kindness is the essence of greatness.”

Joseph B. Wirthlin

This quote means that being kind to other can get you to great places. You can make some great connections when you are kind to people that will help you in the future. Being kind is the key to greatness. For example, if someone sees you doing kind things they will see that you have a heart and care for others. Maybe you may be helping someone who has a company or something and since you were kind to them they may want to hire a person like you. You should be kind all the time. 

Thanksgiving was a day when Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast in 1961, which today is known as the first Thanksgiving celebrations. In England thanksgiving was more of a religious event where puritans would pray, fast, and give thanks to god.  In 1777 the congress declared that all the 13 colonies celebrate a national day of thanksgiving every year in celebration of the victory towards the British. In 1863 president Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November national thanksgiving day. Thanksgiving brings loved ones together.  

Things I am thankful for:

1.           The life I have.

2.         Meeting so many wonderful people this past year

3.         For having the strength to let go of things that was keeping me in the past

4.        My family

5.        My health

6.        Giving me so many amazing opportunities

7.        For everything I own

8.        Being able to speak out and confront my fears

9.         for all the help I've had when I was down

10. For my friends who even though we fight we are still there for each other

11.    For finding someone who is worth everything

12.  for meeting an amazing family who takes me in as one of their own

“If it is not right do not do it; if it is not true do not say it.”

Marcus Aurelius

This is something great to live by. For example, we all know that we shouldn't drink alcoholic beverages because we are underage so we should not go ahead and drink because that is choosing the wrong. You have to choose the right. Another example would be, if you go home really late one day from a party when you were supposed to be studying at a friend’s house, you shouldn't lie to your parents. Tell them the truth because it’s the right thing to do. We all have to choose the right. 

Dental Assistant

Duties and responsibilities:

       They assist the dentist during treatment procedures, taking dental x-rays, sterilizing equipment, providing information to the patient on oral care, etc.

Salary:

       $23,550 - $47,580

Education:

       Must attend a CODA-accredited dental assisting program, and get certified by passing examination, thru DANB Certified Dental Assistant examination.

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Dental Lab Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

       Fill in orders for dental prosthetic. Create models of patients’ mouths from physical and sometimes computerized molds. May specialize in one or two aspects of dental prosthetic. Those who've had many years of experience and advanced training may take a higher role. Some work in sales, marketing, product development, or education.

Average Salary:

       $36,440

Education:

       High school diploma or GED Certificate.

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Reflection:

       I wouldn't want to be a dental lab technician. Working with people’s mouths grosses me out a little bit. It seems a bit difficult to do this type of job. Takes a lot of focus and patience to do the job, which I don’t have. It pays well and is very professional, but this job is not right for me.

“It may make a difference to all eternity whether we do right or wrong today.”

James Freeman Clark

Whatever you decide to do, whether it is right or wrong will determine what your future will be for eternity. You have to choose wisely and think about what you want in your future for yourself and others around you. It will make a big difference. 

Veterans Day                        (11.11.14)

Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11. Veterans Day was once called Armistice Day to commemorate the truce between the allies and Germany during the World War I. The first Armistice Day was celebrated on November 11, 1919. Parades and public gatherings were held to commemorate those who served. In 1954 the day was changed to veterans to commemorate everyone who served and not just those that served during the World War I. Veterans Day commemorate all Americans who served, alive and dead.

    

“Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or losing.”

Chick Moorman

This quote means that doing right is the best thing to do. It doesn’t matter if you win or lose. It matters whether you did the right thing. For example, if you are in a competition and the person going against you cheats and wins, he/she didn’t really win because he/she cheated. They weren’t playing by the rules and were dishonest. You in the other case, you did the right thing and were honest even though you came out last. My point is that you yourself knowing that you did well are way more important than winning or losing 

“ 1.Have the courage to say no.

2.Have the courage to face the truth.

3.Do the right thing because it is right.

These are the 3 magic keys to living your life with integrity.”

W. Clement Stone

The key to living life with integrity is making your own decisions and knowing that it is okay to say no and tell the truth. You have to do the right thing because that’s just what it is. Living your life with integrity will make it much easier. If you know that you aren’t supposed to be doing something or that someone is making you do something, know that it is okay to say no and walk away. You have to be courageous and tell the truth. You will save yourself a lot of trouble by just saying the truth. 

Integrity

Meaning:

        The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness

Synonyms:

        Honesty, probity, rectitude, honor, good character, righteousness, morality, virtue, decency, fairness, sincerity, truthfulness, etc.

Examples:

·       She had to show her integrity to other.

·       He couldn’t risk losing his integrity to those who didn’t care about him.

·       They had the integrity to tell their parents in front of the crowd

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