1. What are your attitudes to your body? Take some time to study your body and become aware of how you look to yourself and what your body feels like to you. Try standing in front of a good-sized mirror, and reflect on these questions:
Look at your face. What is it telling you? What are your eyes conveying to you? Can you see yourself smiling? Is your body generally tight or relaxed? Where do you feel tension? Which parts, if any, of your body do you ashamed of or try to hide? What about your body would you most like to change? What do you like the most? The least?
For the most part I like what I look like. When I look in the mirror at my face there isn't much I would change I think I am fairly good looking. My favorite part of my entire body are my eyes, I have very blue eyes and I am complimented on them all the time. I also, love smiling I have been asked if I have had braces before because my teeth are so straight, which I haven't. I generally have a tight back, I have had back problems for as long as I can remember and I always have knots in my back and in my shoulders. I tend to hide my stomach, I would love to get rid of my love handles and belly, I have tried numerous things and nothing works. My legs are average and I love them. I don't think there is a shape for my body, it goes from tiny to round to tiny again. I have a big chest, which I enjoy most of the time, I also get the back problems from it. The number one thing I would change would be my stomach flab.
2. Is your weight a barrier and a burden?
I would most definitely say yes. I am so concerned with my weight that I fail to see the good parts about my body. I try so hard to watch what I am eating and work out, but nothing seems to help.
3. What actions are you willing to take to become more invested in taking care of yourself?
I am willing to do anything. I would really like to feel healthy and have more energy.
4. Tell me 6 (yup, six- up one from last week) good things that have happened to you this week.
I am learning to budget my money, We finally settled in to our new place, I keep picking up hours at work, I got a part time job that pays in cash, I am doing really good at staying ahead in all of my classes, and lastly, my boyfriend and I moving into our own place has helped our relationship so much, I think he may be the ONE.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Juno
This is one of my favorite movies. Although I find it misleading, I think it is hilarious and has a good story line. Bleeker is my favorite character, he's so dorky that it makes him cute. I think that this movie does a good job of showing the different options that are available for teen pregnancy. It talks about keeping the baby, abortion, and of course adoption. I did find the relationship between Juno and Mark kind of creepy. It seemed like they were actually falling for eachother, which I think kind of led to Mark and Vanessa's problems. I also am very against abortions, so I especially liked the way abortion was portrayed in this film. I had a lot of different feelings while watching this movie, first of all I thought it was funny so it made me smile. I also, was kind of sad, just because I could never imagine giving up a child, even though it would be going into a good home. Lastly, I liked the relationship between Juno and Bleeker, because it reminded me of my relationship with my boyfriend, we do a lot of stupid things but we have fun and enjoy it. This movie really hit home for me, because I have had quite a few friends that have been pregnant and are pregnant right now. One of my friends gave there child up for adoption, it was an open adoption and the she is her child's god mother now. Another friend kept her child and her and the baby's daddy had a lot of issues with child support and custody. Last fall, her child was killed and that brought her and the dad back together, which was a good thing, but not under those circumstances. I have 3 friends right now that are pregnant and all of them are planning on keeping their babies. I can't imagine how difficult teen pregnancy is because I haven't experienced it first hand, and hopefully I won't. I think this movie is a must see. It brings a new perspective about teen pregnancy.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Chapter 10
1. Examine the different impacts that stress and burnout can have on your life (p. 286-288). Identify symptoms of stress you currently have.
After reading this part of the chapter, I realized I don't really relate to many of these impacts. The one thing I do get when I am stressed is headaches. Also, I experience some type of physical exhaustion. I just become more tired easily.
2. How does the four-pronged approach to managing stress encourage autonomy?
This approach to managing stress encourages autonomy by recognizing your own problems, working on your problems, improving interpersonal communication, and maintaing a sense of humor.
3. Look at the communication examples on page 299. Answering honestly, which style of statements generally reflects your communication style? How can you improve your communication style to enhance your personal and professional self?
I would say I usually use the passive statements and ineffective statements. I could improve my communication by explaining more about what is upsetting me and also maybe stand up for myself more, instead of just going along with what others say.
4. Tell me 5 (yup, five) good things that have happened to you this week.
My boyfriend and I moved into our own place
We got our cable and internet hooked up
I picked up more hours at work
I finished a class that ends in December
I am not pregnant!! YAY!
5. Time to purge. Anything you need/want to share? Tell me any concerns or questions you have about class or life in general. You can vent too if you need to.
As far as registering for classes how do you find out when your appointment is?
After reading this part of the chapter, I realized I don't really relate to many of these impacts. The one thing I do get when I am stressed is headaches. Also, I experience some type of physical exhaustion. I just become more tired easily.
2. How does the four-pronged approach to managing stress encourage autonomy?
This approach to managing stress encourages autonomy by recognizing your own problems, working on your problems, improving interpersonal communication, and maintaing a sense of humor.
3. Look at the communication examples on page 299. Answering honestly, which style of statements generally reflects your communication style? How can you improve your communication style to enhance your personal and professional self?
I would say I usually use the passive statements and ineffective statements. I could improve my communication by explaining more about what is upsetting me and also maybe stand up for myself more, instead of just going along with what others say.
4. Tell me 5 (yup, five) good things that have happened to you this week.
My boyfriend and I moved into our own place
We got our cable and internet hooked up
I picked up more hours at work
I finished a class that ends in December
I am not pregnant!! YAY!
5. Time to purge. Anything you need/want to share? Tell me any concerns or questions you have about class or life in general. You can vent too if you need to.
As far as registering for classes how do you find out when your appointment is?
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Chapter 9
1. If you only had one more year to live, what would you do in that year?
I would travel around the world and spend as much time with my family and friends as possible. I would also, attempt to save as many people as possible and help others in any way that I could. 2. Have you found your purpose in life?
Honestly, I would say no. I would like to think that m purpose would be to help others, but I don't think I have reached that a hundred percent yet.
3. How do you plan on changing the world?
I would like to change the world by helping people. I would also, like to change the world by giving back to the community and donating as much as possible. I hope to inspire others to want to help and give what they can.
I would travel around the world and spend as much time with my family and friends as possible. I would also, attempt to save as many people as possible and help others in any way that I could. 2. Have you found your purpose in life?
Honestly, I would say no. I would like to think that m purpose would be to help others, but I don't think I have reached that a hundred percent yet.
3. How do you plan on changing the world?
I would like to change the world by helping people. I would also, like to change the world by giving back to the community and donating as much as possible. I hope to inspire others to want to help and give what they can.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Chapter 8
1. What are your experiences with suicide, either personally or professionally?
I haven't really dealt with suicide on a personal level but I have known people that commited suicide. My friend's dad shot himself, one of my dad's friends shot himself, a kid that was a year ahead of me in highschool shot himself, my boyfriend's friend overdosed on prescription pills and died. So I have known people to kill themselves, but none that really affected me personally. I hope I never ahve to deal with that.
2. Do you feel that you have good writing skills? How can you improve your writing skills?
I feel that I write fairly well. There are certain times when I have to look up what to do and how to use punctuation.
3. Do you think that 12 step programs are effective? Why or why not?
I feel they are effective as long as the person as outside support. Without the support of family and others I think it is very easy to fall back into old habits.
4. Are you prepared to register for classes for next semester? If yes- great! If no- what can I do to help?
Yes, I am. I have a list of classes I would like to take and back up classes just in case I can't get into the ones that I really want.
I haven't really dealt with suicide on a personal level but I have known people that commited suicide. My friend's dad shot himself, one of my dad's friends shot himself, a kid that was a year ahead of me in highschool shot himself, my boyfriend's friend overdosed on prescription pills and died. So I have known people to kill themselves, but none that really affected me personally. I hope I never ahve to deal with that.
2. Do you feel that you have good writing skills? How can you improve your writing skills?
I feel that I write fairly well. There are certain times when I have to look up what to do and how to use punctuation.
3. Do you think that 12 step programs are effective? Why or why not?
I feel they are effective as long as the person as outside support. Without the support of family and others I think it is very easy to fall back into old habits.
4. Are you prepared to register for classes for next semester? If yes- great! If no- what can I do to help?
Yes, I am. I have a list of classes I would like to take and back up classes just in case I can't get into the ones that I really want.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Chapter 7
1. Could you provide a pregnant teen with information about pre-natal care, adoption services, or abortion services in an objective manner? If not, do you think human services workers should offer unbiased advice?
I believe I could povide this information in an objective manner. I am very against abortion, so I would try to inform the teen about other options such as keeping it or giving it up for adoption. Also, I feel that all of this information is important for the teen and her unborn baby. The child should not be at risk because of the mothers decisions and they should both still have the proper care that is needed.
2. What is the greatest problem in the United States? Why?
I believe the greatest problem in the United States right now is the unemployment rate, which also in my eyes is increasing the poverty rate. Many people are losing their jobs, which makes it hard for them to support their family. Also, with the economy the way it is right now, it is not very easy to find jobs, which also makes living harder. My boyfriends parents both lost their jobs within 2 months of eachother. They worked at 2 different places. Now they have a lot less income, they get paid unemployment but that's no where near what they were making. They also lost all of their health insurance which is making them very worried. They are still living and have sacrificed things that they want to be able to afford what they need, but others are not as fortunate. The saddest thing about this, is all of the children that are effected.
3. What is the greatest crime one person can commit against another? Why?
This is a tough question. I believe murder would ultimately be the worst crime, because you are taking a way an innocent person's life. I think it is even worse if the victim is a child, because no one really knows the real potential of that child.
4. If you were tape recording the sound of violence, what sound would you use? Why?
I would use a child bawling and screaming, because it would impact a lot of people and tear their hearts apart. It would be a sound that people don't want to hear, just like people don't want to be victims. The victims are also helpless like a crying child is.
5. Time to purge...Tell me anything else you want to share with me. What is making you happy? What is making you sad? How is school going? Can I help you with anything?
I got another grant for my financial aid and it couldn't have came at a better time. I have a lot going on right now, between classes, and work, now my boyfriend and I are looking for a place of our own. I hope we can afford it!
I believe I could povide this information in an objective manner. I am very against abortion, so I would try to inform the teen about other options such as keeping it or giving it up for adoption. Also, I feel that all of this information is important for the teen and her unborn baby. The child should not be at risk because of the mothers decisions and they should both still have the proper care that is needed.
2. What is the greatest problem in the United States? Why?
I believe the greatest problem in the United States right now is the unemployment rate, which also in my eyes is increasing the poverty rate. Many people are losing their jobs, which makes it hard for them to support their family. Also, with the economy the way it is right now, it is not very easy to find jobs, which also makes living harder. My boyfriends parents both lost their jobs within 2 months of eachother. They worked at 2 different places. Now they have a lot less income, they get paid unemployment but that's no where near what they were making. They also lost all of their health insurance which is making them very worried. They are still living and have sacrificed things that they want to be able to afford what they need, but others are not as fortunate. The saddest thing about this, is all of the children that are effected.
3. What is the greatest crime one person can commit against another? Why?
This is a tough question. I believe murder would ultimately be the worst crime, because you are taking a way an innocent person's life. I think it is even worse if the victim is a child, because no one really knows the real potential of that child.
4. If you were tape recording the sound of violence, what sound would you use? Why?
I would use a child bawling and screaming, because it would impact a lot of people and tear their hearts apart. It would be a sound that people don't want to hear, just like people don't want to be victims. The victims are also helpless like a crying child is.
5. Time to purge...Tell me anything else you want to share with me. What is making you happy? What is making you sad? How is school going? Can I help you with anything?
I got another grant for my financial aid and it couldn't have came at a better time. I have a lot going on right now, between classes, and work, now my boyfriend and I are looking for a place of our own. I hope we can afford it!
Monday, October 12, 2009
Chapter 6
Pros:
1) The Bill of Rights allow Americans to have a lot of freedom
2) You can be who you want to be, your not forced to act a certain way
3) Religion can expressed freely
Cons:
1) Even though we have a lot of freedom, we still have a lot of discrimination and prejudices.
2) Even if your not American you can still reep the benefits and job opportunities in our country.
3) Americans have a lack of patience when they want something they want it now.
B) If I were able to change the American culture I would keep how much freedom everyone has and being able to express yourself the way that you want. However I have a problem with all of the illegal immigrants that are living here and working here. I feel that they are in a sense stealing what is rifely ours. The businesses are also at fault for this because they are allowing the illegal immigrants to work here, more than likely because they will work for cheaper wages than others will. My biggest problem with the illegal immigrants is that some are here to better themselves, while others are here making a living and having all the freedom that they want, but also harming Americans. I think the reason why I feel this way is because my friend was raped, abused, and murdered by an illegal Mexican man living in Wausau. If our borders were stronger, he wouldn't have been here and she would still be alive.
2) a)George- is now worried that he wll be steretyped as a promiscuous gay man and that his parents willreject him considering they had a hard enough time accepting that he was gay.
b)Elena- is a practicing Muslim and feels that her parents will hate her if they find out that she had sex before marriage. Another problem that Elena is facing is that her boyfriend is the only person she has had sexual contact with so she's thinking she contracted it from him. However, she is uncomfortable talking to him about it at this point. On top of that all she has already made the comment that she sees no choice but to kill herself, which could also make her suicidal.
c)The Wilsons- with them being an African American couple they feel that Jack does not understand who they are and what they've been through. Also, with them both being heroin addicts it adds even more to the fire because they feel like they will be judged even more.
d)Thomas- is Latino. He seems to be the authority in the house, he doesn't think highly of women. He sees his kids as important, but that's about it. Jack brings up a good point about telling him that with the medication he and his wife can live long lives and be there for his children.
e)Fred- is an elderly man who thinks he contracted the disease from a hooker that he was with a couple months ago. He seems to be suffering from ageism as he is afraid of dying and may feel that because he is older and now has this disease that he will be less accepted by others.
This week I learned that it feels amazing to be ahead in your classes instead of waiting until the last minute to get everything done
Something good that happened to me this week is that I found a place to volunteer and they have plenty of hours and different activities for me to do.
1) The Bill of Rights allow Americans to have a lot of freedom
2) You can be who you want to be, your not forced to act a certain way
3) Religion can expressed freely
Cons:
1) Even though we have a lot of freedom, we still have a lot of discrimination and prejudices.
2) Even if your not American you can still reep the benefits and job opportunities in our country.
3) Americans have a lack of patience when they want something they want it now.
B) If I were able to change the American culture I would keep how much freedom everyone has and being able to express yourself the way that you want. However I have a problem with all of the illegal immigrants that are living here and working here. I feel that they are in a sense stealing what is rifely ours. The businesses are also at fault for this because they are allowing the illegal immigrants to work here, more than likely because they will work for cheaper wages than others will. My biggest problem with the illegal immigrants is that some are here to better themselves, while others are here making a living and having all the freedom that they want, but also harming Americans. I think the reason why I feel this way is because my friend was raped, abused, and murdered by an illegal Mexican man living in Wausau. If our borders were stronger, he wouldn't have been here and she would still be alive.
2) a)George- is now worried that he wll be steretyped as a promiscuous gay man and that his parents willreject him considering they had a hard enough time accepting that he was gay.
b)Elena- is a practicing Muslim and feels that her parents will hate her if they find out that she had sex before marriage. Another problem that Elena is facing is that her boyfriend is the only person she has had sexual contact with so she's thinking she contracted it from him. However, she is uncomfortable talking to him about it at this point. On top of that all she has already made the comment that she sees no choice but to kill herself, which could also make her suicidal.
c)The Wilsons- with them being an African American couple they feel that Jack does not understand who they are and what they've been through. Also, with them both being heroin addicts it adds even more to the fire because they feel like they will be judged even more.
d)Thomas- is Latino. He seems to be the authority in the house, he doesn't think highly of women. He sees his kids as important, but that's about it. Jack brings up a good point about telling him that with the medication he and his wife can live long lives and be there for his children.
e)Fred- is an elderly man who thinks he contracted the disease from a hooker that he was with a couple months ago. He seems to be suffering from ageism as he is afraid of dying and may feel that because he is older and now has this disease that he will be less accepted by others.
This week I learned that it feels amazing to be ahead in your classes instead of waiting until the last minute to get everything done
Something good that happened to me this week is that I found a place to volunteer and they have plenty of hours and different activities for me to do.
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