1. Sometimes we don't know what we are sad about and struggle to pinpoint the source of our unhappiness. Our sadness has seemed strange to us multiple times as some days we wake up automatically feeling in a downcast mood. It's perfectly okay to feel sad though as each person goes through tough times that may bring us down. However, if you feel sad without an explanation you might be struggling with something deeper than recent events. It's important to occasionally write your thoughts down or talk with a friend or family member if you're feeling under the water, especially if it's been happening for long periods of time. Seeking comfort in other individuals can boost your mood and hopefully make you a happier person. Sadness can come from many different places, whether it be at home or school it's important to take time for yourself to detox your mind and relax.
2. Loans are now considered to be a way of support for people in need of money. It's often used in buying expensive but ideal purchases such as a car or house. In the past an usury may have been labeled as immoral due to there not being as much money to go around. It was hard for people to trust others, especially with something as important as money. There were less work positions and it was difficult to make a living and earn good money. Many didn't pay others back either and were not tied down by bank staff to return what was borrowed. Nowadays it is easier to track individuals down using credit cards and banks can pull back loans and cancel purchases when in reputation. You cannot always trust one's word and their reputation that may have been built on rumors. Just because one is well respected doesn't ensure that they will pay back their loans. Perhaps if you knew the person and have built a strong foundation of trust it would be more sensible for them to borrow money. However relying on the image of an individual isn't exactly the best way to lend your cash. Individuals in the past had to work twice as hard to earn money as there was much struggle to get a job. You shouldn't entrust your hard-earned money to a well-respected person who you don't know well enough to have built a trusting bond with. 4. Love stories and ethnic + religious conflicts can interconnect. In the past many individuals would marry within the same ethnic groups as interracial relationships weren't common. Christianity and catholicism were fairly common in places like Europe and the States where white supremacy was at large. Some countries were forced to surrender to this religion and leave their own traditions behind. We're sure there were specific marriage and religious laws in place to keep everyone similar. Social classes often didn't mix together as well and the poor were to stay away from the high-class. Stable boys received little pay while business men had more pay and were therefore able to choose the woman they wanted.
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1. Don't rely on outward appearances when making judgments - I agree with this statement because there's more to a person than their looks. This would be the ideal mindset for a person but unfortunately not everyone takes the time to get to know someone and their character. We live in a world where looks are the first thing one sees in a person and it can either lead to avoidance or something more. As for myself I don't rely on looks when judging someone. Yes it's the first thing I see in a person but due to being more on the quiet side I often listen and observe their actions to determine what kind of person they are.
2. Justice is always blind - I disagree with this statement because although I think actions in court don't always play out fairly, I want to believe that people who've been wronged will find a way to punish those who've wronged them. However justice doesn't only relate to court and the law but can deal with smaller things such as facing injustice for being different or being blamed for another's mistake. I haven't faced injustice before but have read about it in many stories and learned about it in history especially in cases involving discrimination. 3. A brotherly love between two friends can be just as strong as an intimate love between a man and a woman - I agree with this statement because the love you share with anyone can be a powerful bond. Whether it be between a man and woman, a man and man, or a woman and woman any relationship creates a bond that strengthens over time. Even without noticing it the more time I spend with my friends the stronger our bond becomes each time we laugh and spend time together. 4. You can break a promise as long as you have a good excuse - I disagree with this statement because a promise is something that ties your word to another person. The person you've made a promise to has placed their trust which is not a simple thing to do and they can easily take that trust back when it's been broken. Trust can break immediately between two or more individuals and it's even harder to build it back. It has sometimes taken myself years to restore the trust between a family member or friend and no matter how good of a reason or excuse I may have for lying, it's never enough to have the person easily trust you again right after. 5. Love is blind - I agree with this statement because you never know who you're going to fall in love with. I actually don't understand this statement much but I think it means the love one can have for another isn't always true. I haven't felt that way and think that young students like myself don't know what love is or what it means to have an intimate relationship because we have so many other things to worry about. Perhaps I'll have a better understanding of what this statement means after reading this book since I can't really answer this question completely. 6. Stereotypes are often right - I disagree with this statement because an individual isn't defined by the general image of themselves meaning stereotypes usually don't match up. Many people stereotype races or social classes but a majority of the time it comes off as offensive and rude. I think a lot of people have faced racial stereotypes and take it lightly especially nowadays where for the most part racial equality has improved. Occassionally stereotypes do match up but it's best to get to know someone for yourself rather than rely on the image that's been forced upon them. 7. An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth is good motto to live by - I disagree with this statement because it's not necessary to "get even" with someone. This statement is used mostly for revenge or as a hefty price to gain but one should learn how to forgive despite it being difficult to not only create peace between the two individuals but help better yourself in the long run. Constantly seeking revenge on one who's wronged you may seem to give lasting satisfaction but ultimately it will cause emptiness in oneself rather than keep the peace. I often want to get even after having an argument with someone but it's best to leave it behind and forgive or I would probably feel restless and have my rage eat away at myself afterwards. 1. Our group researched mental retardation, or can referred to as an intellectual disability, is when an individual has below-average levels of intelligence and lacks the skills for independent day-to-day living. They often need help in navigating mentally and physically in the real world as George helps Lennie in taking care of the both of them, making sure they have something to eat, a job, and a way to escape when in trouble. People with intellectual disabilities has an IQ less than 70-75 and have difficulty in speaking, remembering things, the inability to connect actions with consequences, and many more symptoms. Mental retardation connects the most to Lennie who has shown many signs of having an intellectual disability as he often copies George as a child copies their parent, is able to see or understand the world better through sensory detail, has difficulty in remembering things, and has hallucinated of his Aunt Clara and rabbits nearing the end of the book. Lennie receives aid in his everyday life from George who continuously is reminding him of important tasks and taking control when Lennie gets out of control (fights, talking, jobs).
2. George often expresses throughout the book that he could live an easier, more carefree life if it weren't for having to take care of Lennie. However, when Lennie voices his thoughts on leaving George and would willingly move elsewhere, George denies Lennie's offer and plays it off as a joke. Page eighteen of chapter one states, "[Lennie] 'Cause I can jus' as well go away, George, an' live in a cave. [George] "You can jus' as well go to hell," said George. Shut up now." George feels tied to a responsibility that he thinks he doesn't want but ultimately enjoys Lennie's company while traveling and knows that Lennie wouldn't be able to care for himself on his own. As written in the previous paragraph, Lennie most likely has an intellectual disability that hinders his ability to properly speak, remember things, and complete everyday tasks. George took Lennie in after Aunt Clara died and has been working and traveling with him from ranch to ranch ever since. From the many years of staying together, George has a connection to Lennie and have become best friends who continue to stick to each other's side, even when facing trouble on the road. While talking to Slim, George speaks of his enjoyment of being with Lennie while traveling and appreciates Lennie's company rather than being alone. Ranch workers in this time period often switched mindlessly between jobs with no one to share their stories with or able to confide in a friend. Generally the typical ranch worker lives a lonely life but George and Lennie fortunately have each other to look out for. George knows he could live an easier life without Lennie and could maybe own a plot of land or even settle down with a girl but ultimately George has a strong bond with Lennie and thinks of him as not only a friend but a brother. *here's the final draft of poem in case the font is not legible.
Blossoming of Florets by Cadie Seyler As the sun peaks over the horizon revealing the first signs of summer, the pale petals of a waking flower come forth. Blooming into a vivid orange cluster of florets along the sidewalk of a bustling city it fills the air with a sweet aroma for those who walk past. Often overshadowed by perky marigolds or wild petunias no one pays much attention to the stubby, little seedling cooped up in the corner. Clinging to the nearest source of comfort and warmth the buds hang off the side of a colorless slab of stone. Her friends are sold in the market where all beautiful flowers go, but she remains in the background with her petals not yet in full bloom, forever alone. As summer comes to an end and the harsh winds of winter nip at the sensitive roots holding together the slowly decaying flower, her seeds soar to unknown lands where she'll bloom once more. Alas summer comes again with its bright rays filling each corner of this cold city. As the heart of a once bitter flower begins to thaw, another cluster of florets, now a dashing red boldly faces itself towards the Sun. The pale petals of a stirring daisy catch her eye and she is tempted to swerve her stem in the other direction. But this time is different. It may be the flaming red or the blinding rays of sunlight making her delusional. She slowly extends her stem forward. Hi, I'm a wallflower she says beaming. Mental Retardation
By: Cadie & Sara Mental retardation is an intellectual disability. It doesn't allow you to properly function physically and mentally. In an article, it states that an intellectual disability "is characterized by below-average intelligence or mental ability and a lack of skills necessary for day-to-day living. People with intellectual disabilities can and do learn new skills, but they learn them more slowly." Having an intellectual disability causes you to not be able to take care of yourself and it requires others to look over/take care of you because you don't have the skills to do everyday things. When having an intellectual disability, it limits your ability in intellectual functioning. For example, problem solving and reasoning. It also affects your adaptive behavior in practical skills, conceptual skills and social skills. An intellectual disability is found in about 4.5 million U.S. citizens. It is usually found and diagnosed by the age of eighteen. In another article it claims "about 25% of cases of mental disability are caused by a genetic disorder." and "about 25 to 33% of children born with mental disability...". Some suspected causes of a mental disability is the mothers drinking and smoking habits. This affects the babies brain development and may cause them to be born with mental retardation. But, there are some recommended ways to improve the effect of the disability. For example, intervention programs and family therapy. Although mental retardation is something people are born with, it is not something that can hold others back from achieving their goals. https://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/intellectual-disability-mental-retardation#1 http://aaidd.org/intellectual-disability/definition http://www.minddisorders.com/Kau-Nu/Mental-retardation.html https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-mental-disability Coney Island, a residential neighborhood in Brooklyn, morphs into an amusement park full of flashy entertainment and exciting games each season during Halloween and Easter. It's a place for people to sit back and relax while enjoying delicious local treats and the thrilling feel of loop-the-loop rollercoasters. Poet, James L. Weil, compares the stressful, but gaining process of life and bright Coney Island in his poem "A Coney Island Life". Writing about his highs and lows in life along with mentioning a few of his life-changing experiences, Weil manages to connect with his readers on a personal level and teaches us a lasting moral. A Coney Island Life by James L. Weil tells us that we have one chance to live life, so we should live each moment to our fullest.
Pursue your dreams, no matter how ridiculous they may seem. Weil states, "And seen my helium hopes break skyward without me" in the third and fourth verse of his poem. His dreams are floating away and becoming unreachable as the years pass, leaving an empty void inside himself. Many people choose a more sensible lifestyle to please others rather than sticking to their dreams, whether that be because their ambitions were too unrealistic or frowned upon by adults. Of course it makes you happy to feel validated by society for a high-paying salary or being in a powerful position, but in the long run you find that happiness fade and start to question your life choices. Following his previous line Weil writes, "Now arms filled with dolls I threw so much for". He's pursued a different path and ultimately strayed from his true self; one that had different hopes and aspirations in mind He's worked hard at life everyday, but is now left with nothing but measly dolls. There's only so much one can accomplish at a mundane career, but pursuing a passion will leave you with something more precious than money. Our dreams may seem ridiculous at a young age and as you grow up, you feel pressured to find a more "sophisticated" occupation to feel a sense of approval from family and friends. It gives you a thrill at first to be accomplishing something, but nearing the end of your life, you begin to reflect on yourself from your younger and older years. The worst feeling is regret and doing what you love should be more important than the approval of others. The cost of validation shouldn't be your own happiness so take those childhood dreams and soar with them. Life ends at some point, but it's never too late to continue living. Nearing the end of his poem, Weil states, "I take perhaps my last ride on this planet-carousel". The end may be close, but that's no reason to give up on making even more memories. There's still time left to chase your dreams and the only person getting in the way of that is yourself. As humans, it's common to degrade ourselves and feel like we're constantly being judged in the eyes of society. In a way we're right. We're always going to be judged by at least a few people, but if you really want to make the most out of life, you have to be willing to put yourself forward and ignore those who stare. It's not that others are stopping your from pursuing your dreams, but yourself and your fear of failure. In the last few verses of "A Coney Island Life" Weil asks, "How many more times round I have to catch that brass-ring-sun". He wonders how many more chances he'll have left to live. Everyone fears not having enough time to do what they want in life, so we should make the most of it from the very beginning. Even when we're living our last years and lying on our death bed, we should look back on our past and remember the good times and perhaps make a few more memories with our loved ones before we part from them. Life goes by quickly and we sometimes feel regret in our older years for not choosing to pursue our dreams. Of course, we have at least a few happy memories with our loved ones that we keep replaying in our minds, but there our also many disappointments that may make us feel depressed and lost. However, it's never too late to do what you love and gain more from life. If anything we should be even more motivated to make the most out of each moment because of the short amount of time we have left on this planet. It's difficult to escape the mold society makes out of you, but your will to find happiness and live life should help you break free and allow yourself to steer your own course. As the sun peaks over the horizon
revealing the first signs of summer, the pale petals of a waking flower come forth. Blooming into a vivid orange cluster of florets along the sidewalk of a bustling city it fills the air with a sweet aroma for those who walk past. Often overshadowed by perky marigolds or wild petunias no one pays much attention to the stubby, little seedling cooped up in the corner. Clinging to the nearest source of comfort and warmth the buds hang off the side of a colorless slab of stone. Her friends are sold in the market where all beautiful flowers go, but she remains in the background with her petals not yet in full bloom, forever alone. As summer comes to an end and the harsh winds of winter nip at the sensitive roots holding together the slowly decaying flower, her seeds soar to unknown lands where she'll bloom once more. Alas summer comes again with its bright rays filling each corner of this cold city. As the heart of a once bitter flower begins to thaw, another cluster of florets, now a dashing red boldly faces itself towards the Sun. The pale petals of a stirring daisy catch her eye and is tempted to swerve her stem in the other direction. But this time is different. It may be the flaming red or the blinding rays of sunlight making her delusional. She slowly extends her stem forward. Hi, I'm a wallflower she says beaming. Coney Island, a residential neighborhood in Brooklyn, morphs into an amusement park full of flashy entertainment and exciting games each season during Halloween and Easter. It's a place for people to sit back and relax while enjoying delicious local treats and the thrilling feel of loop-the-loop rollercoasters. Poet, James L. Weil, compares the stressful, but gaining process of life and bright Coney Island in his poem "A Coney Island Life". Writing about his highs and lows in life along with mentioning a few of his life-changing experiences, Weil manages to connect with his readers on a personal level and teaches us a lasting moral. A Coney Island Life by James L. Weil tells us that we have one chance to live life, so we should live each moment to our fullest.
Pursue your dreams, no matter how ridiculous they may seem. Weil states, "And seen my helium hopes break skyward without me" in the third and fourth verse of his poem. Many people choose a more sensible lifestyle to please others rather than sticking to their dreams, whether that be because their ambitions were too unrealistic or frowned upon by adults. Of course it makes you happy to feel validated by society for a high-paying salary or being in a powerful position but in the long run you find that happiness fade and start to question your life choices. Following his previous line Weil writes, "Now arms filled with dolls I threw so much for". He's pursued a different path and ultimately strayed from his true self; one that had different hopes and aspirations in mind. He's worked hard at life everyday, but is now left with nothing but measly dolls. Our dreams may seem ridiculous at a young age and as you grow up, you feel pressured to find a more "sophisticated" occupation to feel a sense of approval from family and friends. It gives you a thrill at first to be accomplishing something, but nearing the end of your life, you begin to reflect on yourself from your younger and older years. The worst feeling is regret and doing what you love should be more important than the approval of others. The cost of validation shouldn't be your own happiness so take those childhood dreams and soar with them. Life ends at some point but it's never too late to continue living. Nearing the end of his poem, Weil states, "I take perhaps my last ride on this planet-carousel". The end may be close but that's no reason to give up on making even more memories. There's still time left to chase your dreams and the only person getting in the way of that is yourself. As humans, it's common to degrade ourselves and feel like we're constantly being judged in the eyes of society. In a way we're right. We're always going to be judged by at least a few people but if you really want to make the most out of life, you have to be willing to put yourself forward and ignore those who stare. It's not that others are stopping your from pursuing your dreams, but yourself and your fear of failure. In the last few verses of "A Coney Island Life" Weil asks, "How many more times round I have to catch that brass-ring-sun". He wonders how many more chances he'll have left to live. Everyone fears not having enough time to do what they want in life, so we should make the most of it from the very beginning. Even when we're living our last years and lying on our death bed, we should look back on our past and remember the good times and perhaps make a few more memories with our loved ones before we part from them. Life goes by quickly and we sometimes feel regret in our older years for not choosing to pursue our dreams. Of course, we have at least a few happy memories with our loved ones that we keep replaying in our minds, but there our also many disappoints that may make us feel depressed and lost. However, it's never too late to do what you love and gain more from life. If anything we should be even more motivated to make the most out of each moment because of the short amount of time we have left on this planet. It's difficult to escape the mold society makes out of you, but your will to find happiness and live life should help you break free and allow yourself to steer your own course. 1. Books + escape route - Books are an escape route.
2. Sad + blue - I'm feeling blue. 3. Time + thief - Time is a thief. Books are escape routes in this prison we call life. Eager to dig ourselves out and be free from this cruel place, we run to our escape routes. Hoping for a moment of freedom, even if it's just for a second, to feel the slightest bit of satisfaction in our messed up selves. We continue to find a way to escape, terrified of the idea of staying. But eventually you are caught by guards, because no one escapes this prison. There is no way out and the longer you run away, the longer you'll have to stay. Unsatisfied and full of dismay. Erosion is the gradual destruction diminution of something. In Hawaii's case, our beaches and coastlines are suffering the most from the water eroding our Islands. As more sand is taken into the ocean to fill in gaps that were once filled with old sand, the sea level rises, creating a growing amount of problems that need to be addressed quickly before it's too late. Man-made structures are being put into place to stop these issues, but eventually failing as the solutions often end up worsening the beach erosion, instead of solving it. Unfortunately, not only beach loss is at stake, but so are a variety of endangered habitats and the homes of civilians along the coastline. While no solutions have been proven to be successful, erosion continues to take more and more land into the sea. This is ultimately affecting Hawaii's economy and residents who depend on these beaches to attract tourists from other parts of the world hoping to catch a glimpse of this blue-sea paradise. Everyday, erosion eats away at Hawaii, leaving long and short-term effects on the island and its inhabitants.
The short-term effects of coastal erosion are the large amounts of sand being taken into the ocean each day. According to the School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), "There is sand always being removed and sand = being added to them." The sand taken from oceans are used to make materials such as glass that are used especially in the making of hotels and resorts for attracting more tourists to Hawaii. Chances are, there won't be a stop to the production of these items anytime soon due to the need for Hawaii's economy to grow through tourism. The empty spots on the sea floor that were once filled with sand are eventually filled with new sand from beaches along the coast. This takes a toll on the supply of sand in beaches as it's constantly used for other purposes. Furthermore, while the layers of sand decrease on land, the sea level rises which then leaves civilians more exposed to coastal hazards, specifically those who reside near the ocean. The SOEST article (Doubled impacts of sea...) states, "As sea level rises, coastal lands are exposed to higher flood depths and water velocities. The prevalence of low-lying coastal plains leads to a rapid increase in land exposure to hazards when sea level exceeds a critical elevation of about 1 to 2 feet, depending on location." Areas located 1-2 miles within the coastline are at a higher risk of being flooded and receiving the worst during high tides. An obvious solution would be to replenish the beaches with sand, but unfortunately we can't take any more sand from the sea floor unless we want to further worsen the situation. Taking from other beaches wouldn't be effective either as it would only decrease the area's supply in sand. No matter how evenly sand is spread among the shoreline, the beach would still be in low supply. The rate at which sand is made can't keep up with the rising sea levels and though there's man-made sand, it'd be a different texture than the original sand on beaches. At this rate, sand will continue to lessen until there's no more to even form a beach. In the long run, erosion will harm Hawaii's economy as more and more beaches lose their appeal to tourists. Many people from across the world come to Hawaii in the hopes of having a relaxing vacation in "paradise". We have beautiful, sandy beaches along with the cool blue sea nearby that boosts our economy run by tourism. However, a SOEST report recently wrote, "If these beaches were to follow current trends, an average 20 to 40 feet of shoreline recession would be expected by 2050 and 2100, respectively." With this being said, it's only a matter of time until our tourism rates drop after beaches lose their sand, no longer making it a beach. On top of that, the chronic erosion wouldn't stop there, but once it's done consuming our entire island. The hotels, resorts, and other tourist attractions would go, one by one, unless an effective solution is made soon. Due to Hawaii, or more specifically Oahu, no longer having a main source of goods to export such as sugarcane and pineapples, the government looks to tourism as the Island's main income of money. There are many crops proven more successful in other countries, so Hawaii's tourism industry would be the only business most successful. The review website (What are some things Hawaii...) states, "Hawaii is a world-renowned vacation spot, known for its beautiful islands lined with beaches of warm, white sand and verdant, lush flora." When looking at any attractions to visit in Hawaii, a variety of beach locations are guaranteed to be on the list. If Hawaii were to lose these beaches, we'd then have to rely on our crops such as coffee and macadamia nuts to uphold the economy. Unfortunately, there's much competition in the agriculture industry, especially since mainland companies are much more successful compared to Hawaii businesses. Hopefully, sounder structures are made to protect our beaches, or there won't be much to look at in the Islands other than a few buildings and a lot of ocean. The loss of sand is not only affecting the economy, but more importantly, the people who reside in Hawaii. As mentioned earlier, the rate at which sand is made can't keep up with rising sea levels. This leaves Hawaii even more vulnerable to not only erosion, but other coastal hazards. According to SOEST, "It's important that we identify land areas vulnerable to sea level-related hazards because, if left unmanaged, flooding, wave inundation, and erosion will continue to encroach upon coastal lands that are typically heavily developed." The rise in sea levels are leaving homes and infrastructures exposed to potential flooding that could have a severe impact on residents occupying these locations. As the ocean reaches higher heights on land, it also gradually gets closer to Hawaii's citizens that have no way to stop the rising waters. In addition, the rising sea levels are apparently doubling in rates due to erosion becoming worse as a result of ineffective solutions put into action by the government. Structures such as sea walls have been put in place to protect houses against the water and prevent anymore sand from entering the ocean, but instead has ultimately been pushing more sand into the ocean which then led to an increased sea level. Recent studies from SOEST have shown, "Preparing for these effects will be very costly and take a long time to implement." Not only have most solutions been proven unsuccessful, but they're also very expensive. These projects to solve the coastal erosion issue are often run by government-related companies and they found the money to build these structures through civilians. When these projects fail though, the money made from taxes that goes to the government are inconveniently wasted as a result; having citizens feeling even more powerless against the growing issue of coastal erosion. Coastal erosion has left several marks on Hawaii and its people. There's only so much we can do against a chronic hazard that only seems to intensify as efforts are made to prevent it. As each day passes, more land is swallowed up by the rising sea and leaves Hawaii more defenseless than ever. It's important for us, as citizens of this island, to be aware of these threats that may consume our homes. It's also the right for us to know how we can stop, or at least slow down the rate at which sand is being taken from our beaches. Whether it's the economy or civilians at the center of this suffering, we must take action and contribute to the research collected by scientists in order to help save our island.0 |
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