Final: Part 1

1. Some things that I liked about this class was that we got to write down some of our life goals, and read them every day to remind ourselves of where we want to go and want to do. I really liked that because it keeps you focused.
2. Some things I did not like about  the class was that it was just the same routine.
3. To improve the class I would recommend maybe doing something different like the lessons or something and change it up a bit.
4. I did try my best in this class in doing all my posts and answering them correctly and thoroughly. I tried to bring my life planning notebook every day. I did try my best although sometimes I slacked off.
5. I am reading my Life Planning 100+ Goals daily for two minutes almost every day because it was my job to do it and I was doing it to remind myself to what I’m striving for.
6. I am committed to be a CTR person because I do not want to be a CTW person. I want to make the right decisions as I mature and grow up because I don’t want to choose the wrong and suffer the consequences of my decisions, so I am committed in being a CTR person and choosing what’s right for myself.
7. I will always remember the things we had to write about and videos and stories you shared with us, they are memorable and the acts of kindness were amazing so that’s what I’ll remember.

Be a CTR Person-to Always Choose The Right!!

The Ultimate Choice

Of all the choices you will ever make, one choice supersedes all others-the ultimate choice. This one choice will help you to always make correct decisions. This one choice, The Ultimate choice, is your keystone to being the best student and person you can possibly be. This one choice will forever affect you for good more than any other choice. The ULTIMATE CHOICE is: To be a CTR Person-to Always Choose the Right!

Out of all the choices we will ever make, good, bad, or any type of choice, one beats all of them and will prevent us from doing bad and being a good person would be to always do what’s right and keeping that in mind. If w keep in our mind being a CTR person then we will come out a better person with more understanding of things. So that is our ultimate choice and a choice and answer that should come to our mind when conflicted- doing what’s right.

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

Thomas Carlyle

I think what Thomas is trying to say with this quote is that people have to have goals in life, it is strange if they do not. Just like the ship needs the rudder, then individuals need goals in their life to achieve. And their own goals depend on them to be completed, well if people want to complete them. I think he compared it because the ship and a rudder they need to be together to work and a man should always keep the goals in our minds for them to become reality. Also I think everyone should have goals because whatever you want to achieve in life will come true if you make it a priority. I think that if you keep your goals in mind you could do and become whatever you want. It is all up to you and you make the choices you want to do. 

Beautiful Character

If there is beauty in character,
there will be harmony in the home.
If there is harmony in the home,
there will be order in the nation.
If there is order in the nation,
there will be peace in the world.
Conclusion:
If there is beauty in character,
there will be peace in the world.

Chinese Proverb

I think what this is trying to say is that the world needs good people so there could be peace in the world. There needs to be people with beautiful characters, and with good intentions so they could change the world we live in. I think that is so because they know whats right, and what the world should have. 

The Six Pillars Of Character


The Six Pillars are…

1.Trustworthiness
2.Respect
3.Responsibility
4.Fairness
5.Caring
6.Citizenship


Trustworthiness is being honest, being reliable, having the courage to do the right thing, and being loyal. An example of trustworthiness is seeing something in a crime and not saying the truth about what you saw.
Respect is treating other with respect, being tolerant and accepting of differences, good manner, considerate of others feelings. An example of respect is not judging someone maybe of their physical appearance just because something is not usual.
Responsibility is doing what you’re supposed to do, be self-disciplined, always do your best, and thinking before you act. An example of responsibility the teacher having told you to do something and you do it right on time.
Fairness is playing by the rules, taking turns and sharing. An example is little kids playing together and they’re taking turns.
Caring is being kind and compassionate, expressing gratitude.  
An example is showing love to your family.
Citizenship is obeying laws and rules. An example is obeying authority. 

Reflection: I think the six pillars is something everyone should have, they're great. It'll teach you how to be a better person. I will try to live up by these pillars everyday.

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

Dennis Prager

I think what Dennis means by this is that your behavior, morals, and manners will get you far in life and that it is the most important thing you can have because it represents who you are. I think that people should go over their good values and check them so they can realize what they are doing wrong. It would be important to change your good values or try to change if you have negative ones because negative ones won’t get you far at all. So I think Dennis said this to make people realize that it is true. That being able to forgive, be honest, and loyal is the most important thing and that it will get you far. 

Optician


Duties and Responsibilities: Opticians work directly with people who need eyeglasses or contact lenses. They often work in offices of optometrists. They design, measure, fit, and adapt lenses and frames for clients.

Salary: $44,605

Education: High school diploma with on-the-go training. associates degree, or bachelor’s degree in opticianry . State leisure, and/or certification.

Reflection: I think maybe I would become this because even though they have many responsibilities I think it seems like a good job where you can help people. 

“Dare to stand alone.”

Thomas S. Monson

I really like this quote from Thomas because it says a lot. I think most people would be afraid to actually stand up for their opinions and what they think is right. A lot of people just follow where there is more people because they don’t like to be alone. But he is saying and giving the message that it doesn't matter if you’re the only one with the opinion, if you believe in it and you think is right then you shouldn't care what anyone else thinks. So everyone should take that challenge and next time they think something is wrong they should stand up on their own and for their own opinion and not just follow the crowd so they wont feel lonely. 

Venice Beach

Venice Beach is a beach in Venice, California but it isn’t like any ordinary beach. I really love this beach because it is different. The beach isn’t dirty or anything and the surroundings are really beautiful. Almost every time you go it is always full of people. You can find almost anything in the boardwalk. Small shops, food restaurants, a freak show, and also a psychic reading shop. There’s all kinds of entertainments in the boardwalk like instrumental musicians, singers, dancers, acrobats, magicians, etc. That is why I love Venice Beach because every time you go you won’t regret going. You never know what you’re going to see. I highly recommend everyone to go to Venice because it is nice. If you’re up for an adventure that is were you should go. I feel like Venice beach is a place of no judgment, I feel like Venice accepts all kinds of people because everywhere you look everyone is different. That’s also another reason I like going. You could feel the positive vibes that penetrate through the air. There is no negativity. Soon I will go back to this wonderful beach.

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

Theodore Roosevelt

I think what this quote means is that often when we are presented with a choice where you have to pick an option, we think and think and think about it so much when it honestly isn’t even necessary. There has to be an obvious right choice in what you should do. So that decision would be the best one you can do. I think by him saying this quote he wants people to understand that there is always a right choice and you should always go for that one. The second option isn’t even a choice. The right choice outweighs the bad. So I agree with him; choosing the right thing to do is the best thing we can all do when we are faced with a conflict. 

Progress Post



I've only reached a few of my goals. The big ones i'm trying to achieve them in the long run. Also a goal that i want to really achieve is to pass all my classes this semester. It's become a little hard, and im kind of behind in some school work but im willing to make it up and get back on track. I am aware that there is only about 5 weeks left of school so i have to get my stuff together. Some goals I've achieved are kind of stupid like going to my favorite bands concert. Another goal I've achieved that i am actually happy about is being a more positive person. I used to be so negative and pessimistic but now i am more positive and open-minded. So i am glad that i am able to work on myself. I know that i will keep on reaching more goals in the future so i can't wait till I've achieved most of them. 

Medical Surveillance Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:  Medical surveillance technicians operate the equipment that provides the latest life-saving medical treatments patients need. They run medical machinery. They sometimes specialize in a single category like cardiovascular, radiology, and surgical.

Salary: $36,280

Education: Must have an associate’s degree from an accredited school. Should have coursework in high school of any science.

Reflection: I would not like to become a medical surveillance technician because the job seems too complicated and I don’t think it would be right for me. 

Visualization-Imagination
“What you see is what you get”
I think what this quote means is that everything; your future, where you want to be at, etc. all depends on how you view yourself. Whether you view yourself positively, or negatively. Whatever you view yourself as if what you are going to get in the future. You should know where you want to be at later in life, whether you want to be successful or not. Just like the basketball player and the orthodontist they saw themselves being that. Whenever they looked In the mirror they knew what they wanted to be. So I think we should think positively about ourselves and what we want to become In life and just focus in reaching our goal.  

“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”

Henry David Thoreau

I think what Henry is trying to say is that many other investments may fail but the only one that doesn’t is goodness, I guess everything you do with good intentions and with goodness never fails. Everything you put hard work into, and dedication will come out positive and not negative. I think maybe he’d try to encourage people to do things with good intentions. Out of all investments that you make, goodness is the only one who won’t let you down. 

World Records

1. A World record would be the oldest gymnast, she is 87 years old and still performs. She performed a floor and beam routine on the set of Guinness World Records; Tallest teenager in the world.; Worlds tallest water slide.
2. Johanna Quass, the oldest gymnast. Rumeysa Gelgi, tallest teenager.
3. September 13, 2012
4. My favorite world record would be the highest tight rope record with walk across Swiss peaks.
5. I am fascinated with this world record because it is absolutely terrifying and fascinating because how could someone attempt that, it is amazing.
6. I think I would like to break a world record but theres really nothing special that I can do and capable of doing, so it probably wouldn’t happen. 

“My basic principle is that you don’t make decisions because they are easy; you don’t make them because they are cheap; you don’t make them because they’re popular; you make them because they’re right.”

Theodore Hesburgh
I think what Theodore is trying to say from this is that your decisions aren’t based on influence, they are based on what you think and feel is right. He is saying you aren’t going to make a decision just because it is popular, or cheap or easy; you are going to make decisions because they benefit you. If a decision you think is wrong he’s saying you shouldn’t make it because only you know what is right. 

Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities: Licensed Practical Nurses monitor patient’s health, administer basic patient care, and provide basic comfort for patients such as helping them bathe or dress. They also do small things like give injections, record patients medical histories, and imputing information into computer systems.

Salary:  $43,394

Education: Nursing education program, high school diploma.

Reflection: I think working as a nurse helping people would be a good job to have so maybe I would like to become one. 

“It is our duty to concentrate all our influence to make popular that which is sound and good, and unpopular that which is unsound (not good).”

Joseph Smith
I think what Joseph was trying to say by saying this is that every human being can tell right from wrong, and that what everyone should be doing is giving attention to what is sound and good. To what is positive and impacts us in a positive way. The negative and wrong things should have no attention and no popularity. I think he is trying to encourage us by doing what’s right so everyone can know the positive things that are going on. 

Home Health Aide

Duties and Responsibilities:  They enable patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording their patient’s condition. They teach families. Provide support and personal services. Supports patient by providing housekeeping services, laundry services, etc.

Salary: $22,050

Education: Must complete formal training. Home health aides must have compassion, integrity, and a cheerful attitude to perform their job well.

Reflection: I think becoming a home health aide is a very good job. Perhaps I would like to become one simply because they help people, the ones who can’t do the stuff they do anymore, and it just seems nice. 

“True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what’s right.”

Brigham Young

I think this quote means, that you don’t necessarily need to ask for freedom or independence, you get through doing the right things. You have the right, independence and freedom to do what’s right and make the right choices. I think people confuse what freedom is because they think freedom is doing whatever they want and being rebels but being free is much more than that. Being free is being able to make right choices and helping whoever is in need or the community or something.