Student success statement:

“A man without a goal is like a ship without a rudder.” Thomas Carlyle

What this quote means to me is that we must know what we want in life. Not just that but where we want to go and who we want to be. Sometimes we become confused with this because our emotions get mixed up with our thoughts. This must not stop us from doing what we want to do. When we have goals or our minds and hearts set on something there is nothing that can change how we feel about reaching and triumphing about it. This is why we must make our goals today so that later everything is clear, crystal clear. Having that mindset of knowing what you’re doing can save you a lot of time. It’s also just a good habit to practice. Overall what i learned today is that we must have our goal etched in our minds and every time we feel like giving up we just remember what we are working so hard for. In conclusion our goals is our future, and maybe they won’t go in order but we will accomplish them as long as they are in our mind.

One of my goals:

Memorial Day weekend

During my memorial day weekend I tried many new things. I went to Ihop for the first time and the food was pretty good. I also went to Albert’s for the first time. I spend some quality time with my family. We went to my sister’s friends birthday party and it was nice to get  out and be a child again. I got a candy bag and ate some cake. I also went shopping for some things that I need for my trip. I didn’t do homework in till yesterday and it was nice sleeping in. My niece Caroline came to visit and it was nice to hold her in my arms. I made some decorations and arrangements for my room. My friend also came over. We talked about how things were going, for example school. We played speed until she left. I had so much fun.Overall it was just good to have a break before the last two weeks of school. It gave me time to reflect and to regain my energy. Now i’m excited to finish strong and shine bright like a star.

“ When a deep injury is done to us, we never recover until we forgive.” Alan Paton

Forgiveness what a magical word/act. It can sometimes be hard to be expressed when it has it truly gives the person closure. We have pride and resentment that may take us away from actually forgiving a person that haos hurt us but aren’t we only hurting ourselves. I say this because if you don’t let an event that brought you so much pain, be gone then you're always going to have that pain with you. I myself, am a hard forgiver. What this means is that for me to forgive a person...will take me a long time to do it and this is bad. I understand what Alan Paton is saying.  An example of this would be if someone made a mean remark about you when they shouldn’t have but they did. They probably didn’t think it hurt because sometimes people speak before they think. It obviously did hurt and you might feel that pain for a little while or a very long time until you forgive that person. You see if you forgive a person then it’s just all there  fault you create a sense of guilt in them. Later on they will apologize and next time they won’t be so mean to you. In conclusion forgiveness is key to being able to “breath”. Or in other words to “take some weight off you chest”. After all forgiving never hurt a person.

“ Dare to do right.” Rex D. Pinegar

We always dare people to do things and sometimes those people dare us to do things. Dares aren’t bad on the contrary they motivate us to get out of our comfort zone.  The only time you should do a dare is when you think it’s okay to do it. In other words if it’s not a dare that would risk your life or have negative consequences in the end. For example a good dare would involve complimenting someone vs. saying mean things to someone. Don’t be afraid of dares because not all of them are bad. If you do a dare to prove yourself to someone, really think about it. In conclusion what I learned today is that you should do what you want to do and only do things that are right. We have to have the strength and courage to be ourselves and follow our hearts no matter if we stand alone or if we feel alone.

“Dare to stand alone.” Thomas S. Monson

What this quote means to me is that whatever the case if you believe in something go for it. Don’t change you’re mind because others may not see what you see or may not want to do what you want to. For example we always see those movies when the protagonist enters high school and he/she is so “uncool”. How all that character wants is

to fit in and be with the crowed. That ‘s the opposite of this quote. If the new kid wants to fit in then he/she should just start a new group with people that have similar interest to he/she. You see what this quote has made me realize is that there are good friends but there are also bad friends out there. At some point the good ones are going to leave but not because they want to. They might come back but it will take a while. So then you make new friends and they seem nice at first . Then they might not like how you dress or if you want to do the right things. Leave them and it may be hard to because you feel lonely. In the end it’s better to be alone than to have bad company or be doing things that you think is wrong.

Physical therapist

A physical therapist is a person who helps maintain and improve the movement of part of the body.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Help improve the patient's mobility through exercises
• Aid reducing pain
• Advice on health and fitness with people that have serious injuries because of an incident.
• Design treatment and plans
• Look over medical records
• Test the patient in strength and other things such as motion, posture, coordination and function of balance and motors skills.

They may do many other things but listed above are their main tasks of everyday.

Salary: The median salary is $84,020.

Education:

You first have to complete the four years of high school and earn your high school diploma. If you can’t do that anymore then you can earn something equivalent to it like a G.E.D. Then  you have to complete an undergraduate program  and you can decide what courses you can take like anatomy that prepares you for this job. It would be good if you also have experience of your own so you should into some sort of internship.The final step is to earn a doctoral degree in this career if possible. Licensing may vary per state and to get residency you may need to pass an exam.

Demand or need for this profession:  This job is said to grow 34%.

Reflection: I think I would like to be one because you help people. Not only that but your like their hope at a chance to something that they could do before but can’t do anymore. In conclusion you don’t know what to expect and I like that. I would like to know everyone's story and help them.

“If I’ve got correct goals, and if I keep pursuing them the best way I know how , everything else falls into line. If I do the right thing , I’m going to succeed.” Dan Dierdorf

Success, what does it mean. It has many different meanings to many different people. The only thing that we have in common is that we want it, we want it with all our heart. I agree with Dan on how to obtain this thing called success all we can do is work hard and hope. It’s not just working hard but working with effort, and giving it your best. In other words you have to overcome many challenges in order to reach what your idea of success is. This is so that when you finally obtain it you are thankful for what it is and appreciate the road you took. An example of this would be the guy from the movie Tangled. His name was Eugene Fitzherbert also known as Flynn Rider. All he ever wanted was success and he dreamed about it every day but he took the wrong road towards completing this goal. He decided to steal and in the end he change. He became a better person and that was success to himself, being loved and being good. In conclusion follow  your heart and work hard for success.

Commercial photography

A commercial Photographer is a person who takes photographs of various topics and themes. Some of their duties and responsibilities may include:

• Take pictures of diverse topics
• Document important events
• Express their way of thinking and their creativity
• They deal with tough locations
• They have to carry heavy equipment
• Have to know things about their camera and what would make the picture look more better . For example lightning, position/angle, and what does he/she want to capture overall.

Salary: They get paid $31,710 per year.

Education: It is recommended to have a bachelor’s or an associate’s degree in photography to help start your career but it is not mandatory. You can take classes to learn how to take amazing pictures or you can get an apprenticeship to teach you how to.
Demand for this particular career: This job is said to grow 3% for all photographers.\

Reflection:I think i would like to be one. It would be like having a hobby as a job. I think it’s pretty cool how people can capture things in so many ways. Photography is more than taking pictures. It letting others see what you see.

Student success statement:

Phillip Riggs’ Four success Tips
1. Work hard

2. Follow your passions .

Do things that you are interested in doing.

3. Don’t chase after money.

4. Serve others.

Do good things for others,

and good things will come to you.

Reflection: This success statement has taught me of some things that will help me be successful in life. I agree with what Phillip Riggs is saying. It’s true how they say if you work hard towards something one day it will come. For example, when it comes to education, we are working hard to earn a diploma. We go through usually 12 years of vigorous working and thinking to earn it. If we wouldn’t work hard we would have probably not make it. In other words working hard is not only a good habit but it assures that you accomplish your goal. Another tip was following your passion  and not can be better than that. You do what you like because it will be something that you will be doing for a long time. A lot of people choose jobs based on pay but it’s not what you really want. This goes with his third tips don't chase money chase your heart. Listen to what you want, it may not be a job that pays a lot but it sure may pay enough. His last tip was the one that stood out the most, serve others. I like this one because it reminds you to give back. We should always give back because the world gives so much to us. In conclusion theses tips are something that I will keep and always remember.

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“ The most important thing you will ever have is good values.” Dennis Prager

What this means to me is things come and go and the only thing that truly stays is who you are. Nobody can change you, only you can change if you want to change. I say this because we make the choices we want and that determines our future which shapes us, depending on how we view it. This made me think of how we should value things like who we are, things we have, and the things that we have done. An example of this would be happiness we should learn how to value every moment of it for it is precious. Sometimes it won’t stay and it happen, because that’s just life. I think that the true meaning of this quote is that it’s not just your good values that are important but what you value. It’s like the quote follow your heart because that’s what makes you happy. In this case it’s stick with your values because it represents you. Your values voice you and what you like and believe. In  conclusion because of this quote I have learned not to let anyone change what i think on my values because that a part of me.

Student success statement:

“ In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing.” Theodore roosevelt

What this success statement means to me is that when we have a choice to do something that will impact others it’s best for it to be the right thing . In other words, if you want to be a better person one of the steps you should take is learning when to do the right thing without hesitation. This reminds me of the time when i had to make a tough decision. It was in the summer when I was about 9 years old. My mom had bought my sisters and me something, but it was a surprise, so she told us not to look into the bag . It was so tempting to look but i knew that if i did my mother would be mad. So i waited until she gave it to me. I was proud of myself because i did the right thing. In conclusion, what I learn today is that you always have to make choices. Sometimes it may be hard to do it but doing the right thing is always best.

“Nothing is ever gained in doing what’s wrong.” Wilford Woodruff

What this success statement means to me is that when you do bad things good things never happen. In other words you can't just do a bad thing and expect everyone to praise you for it. When I was small I was taught that if I do bad there are negative consequences. For example if someone were to steal then they would either go to jail or they would get some other punishment. Doing bad things never brings nothing good that is why they are bad. Overall this quote makes me think about how the choices we make will always impact us in some way whether it’s negative or positive. That’s why we should start by practicing choosing the right so that little by little we get better at it. We have good inside of us we just need to learn how to use it. In conclusion this quote has made me reflect on what can happen when someone chooses to do what’s wong. I plan to do good and that will be one of my goals.

“It’s a great moment when someone has character to step up and do the right thing.” Pam Knox

What this makes me think about is that there are many times when we should choose the right and we should take those moments and do what’s right. For example you witness someone committing a crime and there is a person yelling for help. What will you do? Will you simply mind your own business or will you go get help, as fast as you can. The things that you choose to do have an important role to play in your life. If you're that person that would try to get help immediately then congratulations. You just helped a person, you chose the right, and you’re a hero now. On the other hand 8if you’re that other person that didn’t do nothing you might feel a bit bad. So help others and you will feel great.

Student success statement  

" I have been asked what I mean by 'word of honor.' I will tell you: Place me behind prison walls-walls of stone ever so high, ever so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground-there is a possibility that in  some way or another I might escape; but stand me on the floor and draw a chalk line around me and have me give my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of that circle? No, never! I'd die first." Karl G. Maeser 

What this statement means to me is that what you promise and what you say has a lot of power to it. In other words Mr. Maeser is trying to say is that When you give your word to someone they have to be able to take it seriously because your just that trustworthy. This addon to choosing the right because if you always do then you will never lie. If you never lie then people will be able to trust you when you make a promise to them. So what I have learned is that what you say can mean so much to the person you say it to. Also what you say has to be taken seriously by yourself too. Many people depend on  what you say to them, whether it's positive or negative, they will listen to you and if you forget they will remind you. You can't have people remind you of what you told them you were going to do because it should be a goal that you keep somewhere, where you will always see it like you goals journal. In conclusion today I learned how words are powerful and that when someone asks you to promise or give the word of honor they are just hoping that you don't let them down.