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Podcast <---- Click hereI interviewed Steve Davis because he has an interesting job that not many people do or want to do at a young age. We talked about some of his oldest coins and his goals for the future. It was interesting to learn more about his life and get to really know what he does.
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Self-respect is a word that means so much more than how it’s shown in the world in recent times. It’s when you can express yourself in a way that you have absolutely no worry in the world on what other people think of you. Most of us won’t truly understand this until we turn into adults. But I am glad that I figured it out sooner because it has changed me into a better person.
When I was in 7th grade, I thought popularity and fashion were better than education and careers, so I would expect compliments when I walked through the front doors and expect nothing less. When people complimented me, that’s what I would feed on. I felt that if I didn’t look good, then I’m “failing” at life. At home, if I woke up late or got ready too slow, then I would put on an outfit that consisted of sweatpants, a t-shirt, an oversized hoodie, and my hair up into a ponytail. When I arrived at school, I would instantly apologize to my friends and hope they would understand. They definitely understood and would tell me, “Chloe...we honestly don’t care what you look like or what you wear.” At first, I felt offended, but the more I “didn’t dress to impress”, the more I understood that they are right and my true friends. They shouldn’t care with what I looked like and if they did, I need to scrap them and find better friends. At that moment in time, I realized that I needed to change. Fast forward to 9th grade. When I actually got popular. This was the year I figured out who my real friends were and who to never hang out with. This was the year I started to became happier with myself and happy with my education. 9th grade was most definitely my year. That was the year I actually started studying for tests and quizzes, but didn’t care with what I looked like. Now don’t get me wrong, I didn’t totally not care, I just cared a lot less than 7th and 8th grade year. I was happy with myself because I lost weight, and I also lost my “fake friends”. The more that year went by, I learned not to care with what you wear, how you do your hair, and what you look like. By self respect, I mean be happy with what you do and look like. Be happy with what choices you make. Be happy expressing what you believe in. Just be happy with you and you will live a better life. Like Benjamin Franklin once said, “Lost time is never found again.” Schools should have guns for protection against school shooters. The gun free school zones are a failure against school shooters because schools are still being shot up because there is nothing to protect the staff and students.
A gun free school zone is the perfect place for a dangerous criminal to hide from the cops. According to Click On Detroit.com, since the shooting at UCC (Umpqua Community College) in 2015, there have been 79 American schools on external lockdown. This is too many. If schools and employees had the right things to defend themselves, then they wouldn’t have to take as much precaution. Guns provide that protection. They can keep criminals off school grounds if the criminals know they are there. The students of America need to be kept away from criminals. Having guns in school actually saves more lives than they take. In the U.S. guns save at least 283 lives every single year. 6% of 30,000 gun deaths per year are gang related. 3% are gun related accidents according to (Gun Owners Of America). If we have guns in school, there will be less people dying or even being attempted to die. We all can agree that we need to protect ourselves from those who wish to harm us. Therefore, we should have guns in school in the hands of responsible teachers. Americans have the right to bear arms due to the second amendment, but of course with all amendments don’t actually say what they mean and by that I mean there are limits to this amendment for some reason you can bring guns into stores cafes and other miscellaneous establishments, but not schools every where else you can bring guns to protect yourselves but not schools. Congress believes that school is the safest place to be from criminals. According to every town research.org, ever since 2013 there has been over 200 school shootings in the United States (Every town research) and congress believes that guns are the problem when it is actually the criminals who have the guns that are the problem. School shooters will change their mind about shooting up a school if it has security with guns. If a shooter sees that a school has protection then the shooter will immediately change his mind about it. For example the Charleston S. Carolina church shooting was almost a college shooting until the shooter saw armed guards and he changed his mind about shooting the school. Shooters look for places that are gun free because they don’t have to do any planning or worry about any resistance. Schools should allow guns for protection. Guns protect people from all kinds of criminals, so bring your brooms because it’s a mess. Buying expensive clothes actually saves people money because with cheap clothes it can lead to fading, shrinkage or expanding, tears, loose material, and eventually fall apart after a few washes (abcnew.go.com). Purchasing cheap clothes will eventually be nothing and a waste of money. Because of this, it would make sense to almost anyone to buy clothes that are expensive that will stay the same size, never fade, and never fall apart. They improve people’s self esteem because when he/she wears expensive clothes, he/she feels confident and “better” than everyone else (lifehacker.com) Because of that, the person’s serotonin levels rise and the muscles in that person’s face start to perk up and form a smile. Most people want to be happy in life, so it would make sense to start purchasing expensive clothing. It is mentally smarter to buy expensive clothes. Let’s say a person has a couple pairs of really nice jeans that fit well, make the person look good, and last forever. That is better than having 6 pairs of jeans that look “okay”, are just kind of comfy, and will fall apart after a year. Because of this, most people don’t want to waste money on a lot of things that won’t last “forever”. It is smarter to spend a few extra dollars that will save you a few extra years, than to save a few dollars and get a few uses out of them. Ditch the deals and explore the expensive, good quality clothes.
Works cited:Leamy, Elizabeth. "Are Expensive Clothes Worth It?" Abcnews.go.com. N.p., n.d. Web. The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2016. Try the 14 week program. The 14 week program helps your body and brain become stronger. It has a variety of exercises to do in a week. The more weeks you exercise, the longer the exercises get. Week 1 gets you “warmed up”, so week 14 will seem “easy”. This is a recommended Air Force training schedule before joining the Air Force or attending BMT (Basic Military Training).Week 1 consists of completing the following 3-5 times a week: 5 minute stretch/ warm-up, 2 minute sit-up/ push-up intervals, 5 minute walk, 1 minute jog, 3-5 minute walk, and a 2 minute stretch. Week 14 consists of completing the following 3-5 times a week: 5 minute stretch/ warm-up, 2 minute sit-up/ push-up intervals, 3 minute jog, 17 minute run, 3-5 minute walk, and a final 2 minute stretch. Stew Smith is a fitness expert and he once said about BMT, “It’s designed to prepare you for the rigors of basic training and help you get the most out of it.”
Eat healthy. In BMT, you will have choices of eggs, hash browns, sausage or bacon, pancakes or french toast, juice, milk, cereals, and (coffee and fruit if your T.I.says you can), so start eating regular eggs instead of your extra cheesy super supreme omelette. A plan that helps with this is the military diet. It states in 3 days you can lose up to 10 pounds. Day 1 consists of breakfast: 1 cup of coffee or tea (caffeinated), ½ grapefruit, and 1 slice of toast with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Lunch: 1 cup of coffee or tea (caffeinated) ½ cup of tuna, and 1 slice of toast plain. Dinner: 3 ounces of any type of meat, 1 cup of green beans, 1 small apple, ½ banana, and 1 cup of vanilla ice-cream. “What you eat in private eventually is what you wear in public.” -Anonymous Learn to be quiet, but talk loud. When you get to BMT you will be yelled at a lot. You just have to teach yourself to be quiet and let them yell at you. DON’T SPEAK OVER A T.I. (Training Instructor) EVER! They can say and make you do anything. When they ask you a question, you only have a few responses you can say, so once you choose one say it loud and proud. A few options would be “Yes sir/ ma’am, no sir/ma’am, no excuse sir/ma’am...etc.” Don’t smile or laugh, unless you want to train for the Olympics. T.I.s will look for any small thing you’re doing wrong and yell at you for it. They will make sure all of the other T.I.s and cadets can hear what you did wrong and embarrass you. If you don’t talk and do as you’re told, then you will be fine in BMT. Remember, remember, remember! You will be told information once and only once, and they expect you to remember it and never forget it. If you do, you better ask another cadet because if you ask a T.I. instead, they will make you feel like shit. No question you ask is a stupid question unless if you ask it to a T.I. For weeks the T.I.s will yell at you for no reason and tell you to do stuff that doesn’t make sense or make you do stuff over and over again. After you graduate from BMT, they will respect you a lot more and you to them as well. You will learn everything you need to know about the the Air Force in BMT, but it’s going to be easier to get a head start on memorizing Air Force ranks, the military salute, greetings, chain of command, Airman’s Creed and the Air Force song. 5. It’s time to pack. The Air Force will supply you with some items you will need, but you need to bring some of your own things. You will need to pack: A backpack, 2 pairs of pants at least with 1 long pair (for graduation weekend), 3 shirts (including at least 1 collared shirt and/or blouse for graduation weekend), closed-toe shoes (for graduation weekend), civilian glasses (if needed), 3 pairs of boxers or briefs (for males), 5-7 pairs of black or white non-thong-style underwear (for females), 3-5 black or white sports bras (for females), hair bands and bobby pins that are the same color as the hair (for females), nylons/pantyhose, basic watch (not mandatory), running shoes (black/white/blue/gray), (travel size) shampoo and conditioner, non-electric shaving equipment, brushes or combs, tampons or pads (for females), the name of your bank, your bank routing number, your account number, your ATM card, Social Security Card, Enlistment Contract, College transcripts, Civil Air Patrol certificates, JROTC certificates, Driver’s license or state ID, alien card or naturalization certificate (if applicable), marriage license and birth certificate for your dependents (if applicable), Completed Lockland visitors log (given to applicant by recruiter to be filled out). Whatever you do, DO NOT BRING: cigarettes or tobacco of any kind, makeup, expensive jewelry, food or candy, magazines, radio/CD/MP3 player, or any kind of electronic device. Sources: Smith, By Stew, and Military.com | by Stew Smith. "Air Force Pre-Boot Camp Workout." Military.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2016. @BreakingMuscle. "How to Prepare Your Mind and Body for Basic Training."Breaking Muscle. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2016. "Military Diet Plan | The Military Diet." N.p., n.d. Web. 8 Nov. 2016. "U.S. Air Force - Basic Military Training." U.S. Air Force - Basic Military Training. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Nov. 2016. Preparation Dear people that are obsessed with your phone,
You don’t fool us. Everyone who looks at you knows that the only reason why you are on your phone is because you are alone and think you’re better, so you look down at your radioactive cancer-filled cell phone and avoid socializing with people. Let me just verify, you look lonelier on your phone, rather than not. But of course, I understand how you don’t want to socialize with people and avoid eye contact, because they are scary things. Have you heard of the no phone challenge? I’m sure you have. You probably saw it on your phone and ignored it like you do with socializing with people. I’m doing it now, and I haven’t touched my phone in months and because of that, I can now see what the world has changed into. Everyone laughs and smiles at a nonliving object rather than a living human being. Putting my phone down, I realize how life has changed with these radiation boxes. If you think you are better than someone and that you’re too “cool” for them, then you are pathetic. Ask yourself, “Do I really want to be known in this world as another ‘phone-y’?” I hope you don’t believe Drake and Rihanna’s song “Too Good”, because only stuck-up, cocky people do. Try to go a week without touching your phone. You’ll then see what the world is really like and the “real” people will be easy to spot. Therefore, get off your phone and enjoy life. Sincerely yours, Ex-Phone-y Everyone can all relate to having that one family member that is the “gossip”, the “loud laugher”, or even the “I’ll eat your left overs guy/girl”. There are thousands of different types of people in the world and they can all relate to many different types of family members. We all have “that one family member” in our families. Are you one of these types of people?
The family member that’s always involved in their child’s life. This type of family member makes sure the whole family knows that their child is so perfect. They love to brag a bit and don’t mind your opinion of them, but they make sure you know that their child is the best at anything. They don’t let their child be on their own and have much time enjoying themselves. Usually this family member has the most recent school shirt and puts on the back of it, “so-and-so’s mom/dad”. This type of family member is kind of strict and is involved with the community and brags a lot. Is this family member possibly one of your parents or both? The overly strict family member. This type of family member makes sure that their kid gets straight A’s, does extra credit, is the “Class Einstein”, is involved in the community, and is in the advanced classes. This family member can usually be found as the Science Olympiad teacher. They usually brag about their child’s achievements. They always check their kid’s Powerschool and messages their teachers like crazy. They always make sure their kid is on top of studying and does it for hours a night. This family member (viewed by others) is also sometimes called the “crazy one”. The family member that spoils their child. Now everyone can agree that this family member drives us all crazy. This type of person is usually a little rich and sometimes brags about their child. As much as we don’t want to admit it, we all are a little spoiled. Our parents are that type of family member. Whether they pay for the sorts we play or for the technology we have, we are all a little spoiled. Don’t you hate when you see kids that are younger than you and have the latest and greatest phone? I know you do, don’t lie to me. You just see a 10 year boy kid who has a green Otterbox case with a new black Iphone 7 inside and they complain about how their parents wouldn’t make them mac&cheese for them last night and they complain how they are so mean to him. It’s so funny how rough life is on them don’t you think? Spoiled rotten kids don’t usually get the best of grades and the parents don’t really care. Usually this type of family member that spoils their kid has a good job or their partner does. The family member that usually is known as the joker of the family. Most of the time the “joker” is an adult male and he’s a little bit on the bigger side and has the best laugh and stories. This family member is sometimes not the smartest when making decisions, but that’s why they are the “joker” of the family. The “joker” usually is a big talker and never shuts up. They usually don’t have a filter. One minute they will be talking about how the clowns recently have the biggest oversized clothes and the whitest makeup they’ve ever seen, next they’re talking about the importance of avocados in guacamole. Everybody tries to prank this family member, but usually backfires and if you do have success, then you better watch your back. The athlete family member. This family member is in all sports and they are all Varsity and travel leagues. This family member always exercises and eats healthy. They are the reason why you get apples and carrots for Halloween. This family member you don’t see or hear from much because they are always traveling for a sports event or to watch an athletic game. They usually want to play a professional sport as their career for their future. Sometimes even be in the military. They are always full of health facts and all the reasons why not to eat “that”. This family member always watches sports and talks about it a lot. Sometimes this family member will show off their skills at a family event by bringing a ball of some kind and “show off”. The “involved in their child’s life”, the “overly strict”, the “spoiler”, and the “athlete” are only a few different types of family members. Whether you have some of them, all of them, or none of them at all, we all know that we’ve seen these types of people. How many are in your family? The final click of your seat belt fills your body with little happy, but worried chills. Sitting in the copilot seat, you start to notice the amount of breaths you’re taking in and their lengths. You look around you and see long strips of bright green grass with trees dotted around you. To the left of you, you see the pilot dressed professionally in all blues, with the dark blue cap. On his left side of the uniform, you notice the silver shining pilots wings pin resting on his chest. Inside the plane, you feel enclosed and notice the over 100 buttons. You get out of focus of the buttons and in focus with what you are about to do. He begins to tell you, “We will be in the air for about 3 hours.” He then positions the plane on the airstrip. You look down the airstrip and think, “Okay...let’s do this.” You look to your right and see your family waving and smiling. You notice they look a little sad because they are finally realizing their baby is all grown up. You smile back and turn your focus back to the airstrip. It’s faded black with drops of fuel spread out from the other planes. You look to the pilot and say you’re ready. He says “Okay” and starts to get the plane ready. You look forward and see your reflection in the glass. You see a brave “you” that is about to conquer something not many people have the guts to do. Your reflection disappears and now it’s just you and the airstrip. You slowly start to pick up speed. You no longer see your family, but the airstrip is getting smaller and you keep picking up speed. All of a sudden, your vision gets tilted and your lunch drops to your waist. That’s when you realize you are flying.
Why do they have to be divorced? What could I have done to fix that? This is all my fault! Having stress, getting used to “new parents” and moving on are some of the many hard parts about divorce.
When parents get a divorce, the kids tend to be under loads of stress. Sometimes a painful amount. They will tend to feel neglect and blame themselves as the cause of the act. Also, they sometimes feel like their parents made a careless blunder. I can confirm this because my parents got divorced and many people I know who also have divorced parents did the same. You soon will realize they won’t even be in the same house together any more. It feels like your life is crumbling into pieces, but don’t worry you will survive. In the beginning it’s hard, but in time I guarantee you, it will get easier. The stress is the main reason everything is hard, and it all comes in many small parts. With new “parents” come new rules. At both houses it’s hard to remember and follow all the new rules at both houses. It’s weird living with new people at first with whom you feel you “just met”. It’s going to be difficult at first, but then it will get better. Getting used to having someone or people live with you is going to be difficult at first. It’s going to be odd when you wake up in the morning and having to meet someone “new” every morning. Having stepsiblings will be weird at first as well. With time you’ll get used to it. Waking up every morning, you notice someone new in your house, it’s weird at first. For most divorced families, the kids will have a “favorite”. I say it in quotes because the kids can usually get away with more or get more with that parent. Every kid with divorced parents that I have met has a favorite, but the older you get you understand that all the things that you’ve disliked about the “least favorite” or didn’t agree with, were just simply lessons in life they tried to teach you at a young age. The “favorite” usually gets more respect, because the kids seem to think only they respect you, so you’ll only respect them. Moving on is the tough part, but with time it gets a lot easier. At first, you feel that all that pain you’ve been forced with at the beginning will stay with you and never fade away, but with time (maybe even years) it will be so much easier. Like anonymous once said, “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” |
AuthorChloe Miner is currently 15, loves to write and the idea of Aviation. Archives
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