“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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He that walketh with wise man shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” – Proverbs 13:20

          If you surround yourself with wise people you will be wise, if you surround yourself with fools you won’t do good. For example, if you hang out with those who are dedicated to school, do well, get straight a’s, then you are most likely to succeed in them and develop their good habits. If you hang out with those that party, drink, never go to school, use profanity then you will most likely act like them and get their bad habits. You have to choose the right and do good in order to succeed in life and make something of yourself instead of choosing the wrong and destroying the life you have. 

Dance/Movement Therapy

Duties and Responsibilities:

          It is the psychotherapeutic use of movement to further the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social integration of the individual. It is practiced in mental health, rehabilitation, medical, social, physical and psychological impairments.

Salary:

       $40,00 - $80,00 a year

Education:

          Need to get a credential from the Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist.  Bachelor’s degree.

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Reflection:

       I would be interested I a career like this one. I enjoy dancing and it is my passion. I can put my skills on dance to work by helping others out. It pays really well and it would be a job that I would enjoy doing. I’ve never hear do this career before until now.