I Want To Meet... - 8

Harriet Tubman was an underground 'railroad worker,' if you will. She endangered her life to save many - leading and directing slaves to freedom.

I would like to meat her because she was so couragous, caring, selfless, loving, fearless, and faithful. Despite the trails that she went through, she still persisted to help people without complaints.

10 Questions I would like to ask her:

1. How did you feel when you first knew you were free?
2. After traveling the underground railroad a few times, did you still have the same fear you felt the first time you traveled it?
3. Why did you still pursue going out and helping people, even when there was a warrant out for your arrest?
4. What made you desire freedom the most?
5. What made you decide to go back for more people when you were finally safe?
6. What was your most memorable experience?
7. Did you feel God's angels surrounding you on your travels?
8. How many times did you pray for protection?
9. Were you in continual fear or did you really feel the assurance of God's protection?
10. What compelled you to danger you life for others?

"...heart upon my sleeve..." - 7

From Shakespeare's Othello, 1604:

IAGO:

It is as sure as you are Roderigo,
Were I the Moor, I would not be Iago:
In following him, I follow but myself;
Heaven is my judge, not I for love and duty,
But seeming so, for my peculiar end:
For when my outward action doth demonstrate
The native act and figure of my heart
In compliment extern, 'tis not long after
But I will wear my heart upon my sleeve
For daws to peck at: I am not what I am.

Only Shakespeare knows what he implied by, 'I will wear my heart upon my sleeve,' but it is up to us, the readers, to determine it's meaning. Others may have a different opinion, but I think it means being vulnerable. Putting your heart out there for all to see is being honest and real with your self and others.

Small Trends - 5

Small trends are becoming tomorrow's fads. Microtrends are little styles, ways, and hobbies with a small start but grow into fashion. Microtrenders are teenage knitters, left-handers, high-earners getting tattoos, and other peculiarities.

Microtrenders are a fast growing people. They seek to convey thier individuality though what trend they choose.

Mark Penn, the author of the book Microtrends, was hired by Hillary Clinton. I believe this is because he understands the fact those making less than $50,000 a year are more concerned on voting for where the candidates stand on issues. If she can connect and apply to that group of people, she has more of a chance at getting their votes.

Penn claims that his book was not a political pun, but with how close to the first primaries his book came out, and his relation with the Clintons, I think it's a political thing.

Mircrotrenders fall under a category of a "free society." The effect of this on America is that everyone is going to be more concerned how you feel and what makes you happy, more than what is right and what needs to be done. Our country is not prepared for what would happen should all be free to do as they please and accept all that goes on. Gay rights is a great example of how our society is alowing everything to take place - just as long as you "feel good."

Here, in the place I attend, a majority of the staff are single. Microtrends even occur in the smallest populations.

"Chemistry?...Oh dear..." 6

I walked into the Chemistry classroom with high hopes, I did my homework and I was ready for what ever, or so I thought. My smile grew into a frown as I saw the teacher writing on the white board what looked like some foreign language.

"Good morning class!" His cheerfulness more than made up for mine.

"Oh dear.." I was lost already. I crouched in my seat as I thought of what the class was going to unveil.

The wonderful and wise chemistry teacher went on to explain the formulas on the board, and how they applied to the chapter, but with every word I dove into a deeper hole of confusion.

The minutes dragged. I was board. I didn't understand. My thoughts drifted out the window onto the tree outside. The sun looked so inviting. I wanted to soak up the sun - anything other than chemistry!

The last minute came and he assigned us the dreadful homework. I walked out of their with nothing more than I had when I first walked in. I wondered how on earth I was ever going to get my homework done.

Always Remember...4

I walked into my little one room classroom school early that Tuesday morning. Within ten steps of entering, a classmate told me that the twin towers fell. I heard him rather clearly but the enormity of it did not sink in right away. My mind filled with questions of why, how, and when?

We watched the news for about half of the school day, and when I got home, I watched the news. I never watched so much news in my life! I was 12 years old and I didn't realize what that meant for America.

What I remember the most about that time, was that for the next couple of months, every one everywhere across the States called upon God. They saw for just a moment how precious life is, and they wanted to better theirs. I never saw America so united before.

When we forget the past, we can't make much of the future. I pray America will never forget what happened to her. It is these troubling, sad times that cause us to lean upon one another and unite us. Remembering 9/11 is remembering what we stand for - freedom. We are the United States, and so, let us remain.

Pondering in the Sun - 3

The sun sprinkled me with it's little rays of warmth. It felt so good to bury my fingers in the cool sand and watch the clear waters of Lake Tahoe glimmer in the afternoon sun. It was nice to have a day where I didn't have to worry about tests or being late for class...I could just relax.

As I laid there, thinking such wonderful things about nothing, a friend suggested we get into the water. Since this was my last and final year, I thought I should i should carry on tradition. Well, instead of consciously wading in the water until my extremities got used to the chilled water, she and others deiced I needed to get in quicker. My whole body went numb as I went under. I came up with a gasp for air and wanting something warmer.

The water wasn't too bad once I couldn't feel it anymore. I swam for just a little until I decided that I wanted to feel my toes again. So I laid again in the warm sun and pondered more about absolutely nothing!

Free Living - 2

When I was younger, it made me mad that all these Mexicans were crossing the border, increasing their population, and having everything being changed into Spanish. "This is America - an English speaking country!" I would say.

While giving my opinion about this matter to my mother one day, she helped recognize that they are people just like us. And like us, they seek oportunity. They want a better life then what they have in Mexico and they see that they can have that here.

Unfortunately, a majority are going about it the easy, but wrong way. By crossing the border and having babies, they automatically become U.S. citizens. When they become citizens, they get on welfare and live off America. Economically, this is not good. America is increasing it's tax dollar so that it can support those on welfare. I do not agree with this because I feel they are getting a 'free ride' though out they're stay here.

Those who get free things all the time are not gratefull. I do understand that they are wanting a better life, however, is it really a better life when you don't work for it?

I don't think Mr. Felipe Calderon is really trying his best to really help decrease illegal immigration. His talk of how America is breaking up Mexican families and stopping the money being sent there, is just a guilt trip he's trying to put America - I think.

With all the Mexicans that are coming over and bringing their religion (mainly Catholicism), it is just going to help the Pope and the president when they decide to enforce the Sunday Law. The end of this world is soon to come and I am ecstatic!!!

Ten Little Things to Help Round the World - 1

1. Put other's needs above yours.
   
2. Always think, "How is this going to affect those around me."


3. Read your Bible and pray every day.
   
4. Pick up your trash.
5. Give the bigger half to your friend.
6. Have an attitude of, "I care."
7. At a restaurant, stack the dishes - make the waiter's job a little easier.
8. Go the extra mile and smile about it.
9. Hold the door open for strangers.
10. Never, ever complain!