In one moment, everything can change. One word, can start movement, so why don't we take our lives more seriously? I am a Christian, so I believe that there are great things to come after this life is over. Compared to eternity, this one life is so short. We here this concept the time, but that does not diminish it's validity. We are given opportunities everyday to make an impression, so why not make the best one we can?
Reading "The outliers" and "Sociological Mindfulness," got me wondering about what influences us to try and make these positive impacts on people. Mr. Salituro mentioned that at first we may dread doing the volunteer hours and in my head I questioned, "What influences do we receive that determine our likeliness to want to serve?" Is it religion? Christ calls us to help the poor, widows, and orphans, but in class, we talked about many Jewish organizations that have a heart for those in need. And there are many groups that strive to help, but are not associated with any religion. Maybe it is family, or maybe some one helped us when we were hurting, and now we feel called to continue the chain and give aid to some one else?
My biggest concern is why is there so much apathy toward others? Are we too consumed by school, grades , sports and other activities for ourselves that others are pushed to the side? I think the effects of this apathy are even worse when we do gain a sociological mindfulness, but chose to only listen/follow when it is most convenient to us.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Growing Up Online
I watched to PBS special on growing up online and one thing I found moving was when it said that although many adults are not happy with the new technology-based lifestyle students are living, it is not going away.
It was interesting to see that many schools are adapting in order to keep the students engaged. As students, we have almost constant access to the Internet and technology, it is what we have become comfortable with.
As the special showed, that comfort can be dangerous and many kids opposed restrictions there parents put on their access to technology, but I think parents still have a large influence. My parents have never let the kids in my family to go on social networking sites and that was it. There are times when I feel like it would be easier if I could have a ll facebook, but my parents want be to be safe and I appreciate that.
Some of the stories about students finding an alternate identity were frightening. Students that were shy in reality, were bold online. That made me think of our blogs, because there are many students that do not like to speak in class or find it intimidating. This blog can allow students to give there input and participate with out fear.
If we use our means to the Internet in intelligent ways we can channel resources that if used incorrectly are dangerous and make them productive.
It was interesting to see that many schools are adapting in order to keep the students engaged. As students, we have almost constant access to the Internet and technology, it is what we have become comfortable with.
As the special showed, that comfort can be dangerous and many kids opposed restrictions there parents put on their access to technology, but I think parents still have a large influence. My parents have never let the kids in my family to go on social networking sites and that was it. There are times when I feel like it would be easier if I could have a ll facebook, but my parents want be to be safe and I appreciate that.
Some of the stories about students finding an alternate identity were frightening. Students that were shy in reality, were bold online. That made me think of our blogs, because there are many students that do not like to speak in class or find it intimidating. This blog can allow students to give there input and participate with out fear.
If we use our means to the Internet in intelligent ways we can channel resources that if used incorrectly are dangerous and make them productive.
Who Am I?
I have been blessed with a great family and have been given many wonderful opportunities. I have a mom, dad, little brother, and twin sister. I was born in California, but soon after, we moved to Iowa, where my parents are originally from. A couple of years later, my dad got a new job in Chicago, and although we have been here for twelve years, we all find that back in Iowa still feels more like home. We go back to see family six times a year, but when I was younger, I would always beg my parents to let us move back. Rural Iowa is just so peaceful, calm, and inviting. So, My sister and I have decided to go to college at Iowa State, it was actually the only place we applied, but it has worked out well
In school, I'm involved in cross country and track, and attend the club Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). I have also found that I really enjoy spending time at church, My sister and I help out with the junior high ministry on Saturday nights and the nursery on Sunday morning. We're actually going on a retreat this weekend.
At college I want to study environmental science and focus on water purification. I am very excited to have a job I will look forward to everyday and to be given the opportunity to travel to parts of the world that are such a contrast to the U.S.
In school, I'm involved in cross country and track, and attend the club Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA). I have also found that I really enjoy spending time at church, My sister and I help out with the junior high ministry on Saturday nights and the nursery on Sunday morning. We're actually going on a retreat this weekend.
At college I want to study environmental science and focus on water purification. I am very excited to have a job I will look forward to everyday and to be given the opportunity to travel to parts of the world that are such a contrast to the U.S.
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