After High school, I plan on going to Butte. I am really interested in their pre-nursing program that they have there. I have this knack for science and the human body. I think its facinating to learn all the amazing things our bodies do everyday to keep us living. And I have heard so many good things about Butte's Pre-nursing program, and that its a lot easier than the one we have up here. Plus its away from home, and Im ready to get out of here. Shastas nursing program is so much stricter than Butte's and Ive heard that their courses arent as long, and you get a higher degree when you go through it rather than up here. My cousin went to Butte and told me all the great things that you can do, and all the courses and things they offer, and it suonds like a good place to go.
I was also thinking about taking a Phlebotomy class, and working at a blood bank while going to school. Phlebotomists make a ton of money and that could really help me get my foot in the door as far as nursing goes. So that could help with paying off school and stuff as well. But my main interest is in the ER. I would really love to be able to help people in time of need, and all the adrenaline, and excitement that goes along with working the the ER, would be such a rush. Helping everyone when they need you most is what I want. Even though there will be some real eye openers, and lots of runny noses, it would be a wonderful experience.
From there I want to tranfer to Chico State, and Enroll in their Nursing Program. Granted, I might be in school for a longer, but if it puts me on a good road for life then Im all in.Another one of my cousins fromm Oregon just got tranferred to a hospital in Eugene, and she makes well over 75,000 a year. But Im not just in it for the money. I really do like science and learning about our bodies. And if helping people is involved in that then I really would enjoy being a nurse. And to make things more of a challenge, being on my own for the first time will really be an experience.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Binge Drinking
According to this article, Many presidents of Universities want to lower the drinking age to 18. I think that there are both advatages and disadvatages to that. Just because we lower the legal drinking age to 18, doesnt mean that there still wont be binge drinking going on. Younger kids will still binge, and it will still be a problem. But if we if lowering the drining age means less outrageous mishaps, then go for it. I kind of agree that if you lower the age, then the big outbreaks and big stories wont be as big, as when its legal for these kids to do it.
The possiblity of this working is pretty much 50-50 to me. Yes, kids do drink when their not supposed to. But thats what being a teeneager is all about. We tend to do things that get us in trouble and that adrenaline, that rush we get from doing illegal things, jsut make us want to do it more. But if that age is lowered, then maybe the things those drinkers do wont be as big or as harmful as if it were doing something illegal. "Some of the bingeing is caused by the need to snaek around and drink fast and hard when you can." Even thoough teens get in trouble for it, doesnt mean that theyre going to stop just becasue people tell them to. There has to be a real reason for them to not do it anymore. I think that the reason teens do experiment with alcohol is becasue they want to feel unstoppable. They want to act like their older, when really their not. Being stupid and getting wasted ever weekend doesnt solve anyhitng, or gain you any brownie points what-so-ever.Maybe lowering the age to 18 will work out, who knows until they try it.
On the other hand, this not working is more than likely the case. Just becasue you lower the legal drinking age to a younger age, doesnt mean that the better its going to be. Sure it might be a little better int he beginning, but int he end, its still going to turn out the same as it is now. I think that kids will end up doing all the same things that they do now, becasue sine you lower the age, you will end up lowernig the age of kids drinking illegally as well. The younger the age, the younger kids are going to start drinking. So the way I look at it, if the drinking age is lowered to 18, then the more children are giong to start drinking. And the worst things will get, becaseu their little bodies and immune systems arent going to be able to handle it in their little bodies.
So my thought about this whole binge drinking issue is that lowering the age would have it advatages and disadvantages. Some things might get better, but some things will get worse. Like the article said, "Another reason is sex. Coeducation has brought boys and girls together on elite college campuses in teh last thirty years, just as the old formailties of courtship and dating have gone out the wayside." I completely agree with that statement. I beleive that guys at parties, go to them, jsut to get with a girl, and to blame what heppened between them on the alcohol. When in reality, they can jsut fake being drunk, and totally use the girl. And then the girl end up being raped, or hurt pretty badly. The same goes for girls as well, but mostly for guys that are complete pigs.
So the drinking age becomeing 18 has its good, and bad points. Younger kids trying alcohol, and end up hurting, if not killing themselves due to how harmful it realyl is. And teens being more responsible due to the legal age being younger and people not caring as much if the things they do are compltely legal or not. But I think that it al depends on the situation thats in hand. I think you have to look at the different types of people that do drink, and how they harm it, or take it in at a resonalbe rate.
The possiblity of this working is pretty much 50-50 to me. Yes, kids do drink when their not supposed to. But thats what being a teeneager is all about. We tend to do things that get us in trouble and that adrenaline, that rush we get from doing illegal things, jsut make us want to do it more. But if that age is lowered, then maybe the things those drinkers do wont be as big or as harmful as if it were doing something illegal. "Some of the bingeing is caused by the need to snaek around and drink fast and hard when you can." Even thoough teens get in trouble for it, doesnt mean that theyre going to stop just becasue people tell them to. There has to be a real reason for them to not do it anymore. I think that the reason teens do experiment with alcohol is becasue they want to feel unstoppable. They want to act like their older, when really their not. Being stupid and getting wasted ever weekend doesnt solve anyhitng, or gain you any brownie points what-so-ever.Maybe lowering the age to 18 will work out, who knows until they try it.
On the other hand, this not working is more than likely the case. Just becasue you lower the legal drinking age to a younger age, doesnt mean that the better its going to be. Sure it might be a little better int he beginning, but int he end, its still going to turn out the same as it is now. I think that kids will end up doing all the same things that they do now, becasue sine you lower the age, you will end up lowernig the age of kids drinking illegally as well. The younger the age, the younger kids are going to start drinking. So the way I look at it, if the drinking age is lowered to 18, then the more children are giong to start drinking. And the worst things will get, becaseu their little bodies and immune systems arent going to be able to handle it in their little bodies.
So my thought about this whole binge drinking issue is that lowering the age would have it advatages and disadvantages. Some things might get better, but some things will get worse. Like the article said, "Another reason is sex. Coeducation has brought boys and girls together on elite college campuses in teh last thirty years, just as the old formailties of courtship and dating have gone out the wayside." I completely agree with that statement. I beleive that guys at parties, go to them, jsut to get with a girl, and to blame what heppened between them on the alcohol. When in reality, they can jsut fake being drunk, and totally use the girl. And then the girl end up being raped, or hurt pretty badly. The same goes for girls as well, but mostly for guys that are complete pigs.
So the drinking age becomeing 18 has its good, and bad points. Younger kids trying alcohol, and end up hurting, if not killing themselves due to how harmful it realyl is. And teens being more responsible due to the legal age being younger and people not caring as much if the things they do are compltely legal or not. But I think that it al depends on the situation thats in hand. I think you have to look at the different types of people that do drink, and how they harm it, or take it in at a resonalbe rate.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
The Price of Our Addiction
As for having an alternate energy plan, I think that all Americans have made one. As long as we have been having an increase in oil prices, everyone has made sacrifices. I dont think we have a solid set energy plan just yet, i think that we are on our way to having a set plan, yes, we just arent there yet.
My family has made many changes in the way we have been conserving gas. this summer we didnt go out in the boat as much as we used to. Due to the rise in oil prices. I remember at the beginning of summer when it was as much as $4.55 a gallon. I know that my family didnt do much then. We have made those sacrifices not to spend as much on driving, and spent more time together, rather being apart, driving places. I have decided that due to the high prices, I dont let my gas tank get under a half a tank. When its getting close, I always try and fill it up.
The gas prices havent affected our heating bill at all, since we have wood stove heat.
I think that the best alternative would be to lower the price of oil barrels. The producers dont need to be greedy and try and control ou economy by gas prices. I think that the whole problem with high gas prices is due to the oil producers in other countries that want and want, but are screwing us in the end.
My family has made many changes in the way we have been conserving gas. this summer we didnt go out in the boat as much as we used to. Due to the rise in oil prices. I remember at the beginning of summer when it was as much as $4.55 a gallon. I know that my family didnt do much then. We have made those sacrifices not to spend as much on driving, and spent more time together, rather being apart, driving places. I have decided that due to the high prices, I dont let my gas tank get under a half a tank. When its getting close, I always try and fill it up.
The gas prices havent affected our heating bill at all, since we have wood stove heat.
I think that the best alternative would be to lower the price of oil barrels. The producers dont need to be greedy and try and control ou economy by gas prices. I think that the whole problem with high gas prices is due to the oil producers in other countries that want and want, but are screwing us in the end.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Sir Pelleas
Sir Pelleas was a knight of great bravery, and skill. Son of a poor vavasour, was knighted at a young age. Yet was torn by the love for Lady Ettard of Arroy. Her arrogant personality lead Sir Pelleas to defeat sixty knights, to present her the jousting crown.After doing so, Ettard ridiculed him for pursuing her, and forbade him to feel that towards her. She does all she can to try and forbid him from seeing her, she sends all her guards on him, hoping that it will get rid of him. but none of that stopped him from loving her. Once Sir Gawain views Pelleas' humiliation, he vows to help him. They agree that Gawiain will go to Arroy to tell try to convince the guards that Gawain has already killed Pelleas, therefore they let him in. When Gawain gets to Ettard, he tries to woo her and eventually falls in love with her, forgetting his promise to Pelleas. Pelleas seeks them out, and finds them in bed together, and couldnt gather enough courage to kill him, so he lays his sword in between them in bed. When he gets back home, Gawain, realizes he broke his promise to Pelleas, and pleads Ettard to love Pelleas. then arranges for them to marry. After they are married, they have a son, Guivret the Younger.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
My Three Heroes
My three heroes are, my grandpa, my mom, and Mia Hamm. First off, my grandpa taugt me so much about life and to follow my dreams, no matter how big they were. Grandpa was the go getter in the family. He was always the one who did things no matter what people thought of him. And that trait I learned from him. He was constantly reassuring me on any probelems, or negative thoughts I had. He also taught me to see the good in people. No matter how hard it might be to judge, or have a negative comment about someone or something, he would always say, "Ahh, Katie, remember what I told you..". He was the type of man who was always believing, never giving up what his little motto to everyone, and to "Never say never". Those are the qualities I am greatful to say I have inherited from him. He will always be a constant reminder of how happy and fulfilling life should be.
My second hero is my mother. She is a woman who has gone through so much in herlifetime that she has taught me that no matter how hard life can get, never stop believeing. She is a strong, caring woman, who loves all that surround her, and never quits. She is the reason I am who I am today. Teaching me the proper etiquette for a lady, and, "If you start something, you have to finish it." She taught me to keep going, never stopping to question myself, but if I do have questions, ask. Its never bad to ask a question is another thing she taught me. To not be afraid to ask, even if it might sound like a silly question, ask it. My mother has pushed me to be the young woman I am today, and I greatly appreciate her for always believeing in me.
The third hero of mine is Mia Hamm. Mia Hamm played for the US Womens Soccer team, and Is a strong and willing woman. She is always fighting for what she wants, no matter if it be fighting to get the ball from another team, or fighting for more girls soccer leagues in America. She is a hard working lady, that knows her way aruond tough situations. She is a strong believer in women's rights, and getting more girls playing soccer is a beig deal to her. I think Mia Hamm is my hero in ways that she doesnt stop once she gets motivated, and she is forever thinking outside the box. She is a constant reminder of how women in Americas eye should act.
My second hero is my mother. She is a woman who has gone through so much in herlifetime that she has taught me that no matter how hard life can get, never stop believeing. She is a strong, caring woman, who loves all that surround her, and never quits. She is the reason I am who I am today. Teaching me the proper etiquette for a lady, and, "If you start something, you have to finish it." She taught me to keep going, never stopping to question myself, but if I do have questions, ask. Its never bad to ask a question is another thing she taught me. To not be afraid to ask, even if it might sound like a silly question, ask it. My mother has pushed me to be the young woman I am today, and I greatly appreciate her for always believeing in me.
The third hero of mine is Mia Hamm. Mia Hamm played for the US Womens Soccer team, and Is a strong and willing woman. She is always fighting for what she wants, no matter if it be fighting to get the ball from another team, or fighting for more girls soccer leagues in America. She is a hard working lady, that knows her way aruond tough situations. She is a strong believer in women's rights, and getting more girls playing soccer is a beig deal to her. I think Mia Hamm is my hero in ways that she doesnt stop once she gets motivated, and she is forever thinking outside the box. She is a constant reminder of how women in Americas eye should act.
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