My Favorite

The essay I most enjoyed writing is the argumentative essays.   This type of essay allowed to talk about my favorite subject which is the media.  In my essay most of the research was done in memory because the court case that I wrote about was made so massive to the public I was able to remember a lot of detail about the case.  The case I wrote about was the O.J. Simpson trail.  I think everyone remember that case. I wrote about the case because when the verdict finally came out it really bothered me.  It bothered me how the media first portrayed Simpson as an innocent man and how they use all kinds of tactics to influence the American public.  I found it disgraceful how they talked about the murder victims as if they didn’t have family and friends that loved them.

When he came out with his book “If I did it”, the “hypothetical confession book I thought it was disgusting and it turned my stomach.  Since America has a double jeopardy law he can’t be retried for the double murders.  The argumentative essay gave me a chance to at least let people see things from my point of view.  And I can bet, that majority of the people would agree that a murderer was set free.  The media can influence on whether a person is found innocent or guilty, they show us a lot of evidence then turn around and talk to these “specialist”, who then says that its not enough evidence to convict, and guess what happens, the person is usually found innocent. Case in point, the Casey Anthony case, a not guilty verdict, when we feel in  our hearts that she killed her little girl.

I can go on and on about this essay because it is my favorite, but the judicial system need to change and the way that these cases are publicized needs to change as well.

College Education is important

I have two teenagers, my son is thirteen and he’s in the eighth grade.  My daughter just turned sixteen and she is a junior in high school.  I explained to them why a college education is so important in this job market.  It’s the reason why I choose to go back to school.  Currently I work at the hospital as a Health Unit secretary, and also a Patient Care Tech.  I explained to them that the job market is really tough right now and it may be for a while.  Continuing their education is not an option, it is a must.

At the hospital it isn’t easy to climb the ladder unless you have some kind of certification.  To obtain that certification, school is essential.  Not only have I discussed college education to my children, I’ve also suggested good career leads for them.  For instance, the medical field is a good field to be in right now. The baby boomers are getting old and a lot of them will be placed in a nursing home by family members or by their own free will.  Nurses are always needed in a hospital.  Also physical therapy is a raising and upcoming career that pays well in this economy.

College education is very necessary in this job market.  It’s hard to find a job if you don’t have at least an associate degree in something.  I decided to go back to school so I could secure a good job and make it through this economy.  I choose to be a Registered Nurse because I am currently working in the medical field.  If I haven’t decided to go back to school I would be stuck in my position with no room to grow at the hospital.  Instead, I will be a RN, and I will be able to expand beyond the hospital if I choose.

The internet is a better way to research and find information.  We have become a very busy society.  Times have changed, and every thing around us is different.  Yes some of us prefer to go to the library and research  for a paper.  Some of would rather go and buy a book instead of down loading it onto their kindle.  I don't think that makes a person lazy, I think that in the time that we're living in their more options when it wasn't before.  It really depends on the person, the same person who didn't like to read or go to the library is probably the same person who doesn't like to surf the internet to research even though they know it's convient for them. The internet is only a distraction if the person behind the computer screen allows it to become a distraction.

I am a person who loves to read but I didn't like to go to the library, though I read books all the time researching for me was only interesting when it's one a topic that I like or could relate to.  Now since I can use the internet the time is shorter and I am still able to have that creativity if I needed.

FAILING IS NOT AN OPTION!!

I am currently attempting to go back to school, the first time I decided to go back to school was in 2007, and I couldn't continue due to some unforseen circumstances.  Well, the circumstances wasn't "unforseen", actually; I was in a very unhealthy relationship. I worked a full time job that was very demanding and I was also raising three children and they was demanding as well.  Unfortunetly, I crumble under stress and I let school go.  Some way or another I had to regain my life back and I did.  It took me two years but I did it.

Coming back to school and this time and finishing school is not only an option for me but it's something that I know that I will not fail.  I was raised not to be a quiter but a fighter.  I was taught that anything that I wanted to do I could do it.  Life is so funny because it is filled with so many obstacles, and some of them can be avoided.  Sometimes we avoid them and most of the time we run straight through them. I am not only attempting to go back to school and finish, but I have came back to school and I will finish. FAILING IS NOT AN OPTION!!

I have a great support system, and believe me so many things have came about that if I still had the same mind frame as before, I probably would quit again.  Right now I am caring for my mother who has been ill for a while but she supports me 100%. Since I have decieded to dedicate myself to returning to school, my kids are so excited for me.  Through me they finally, get it, they really understand why education is so important.  Attempts should always be made over and over again, my gtrandma use to tell me "do it until you get it right "

Motavation

My motivation began for me when I had my first child.  She was seven pounds and full of life.  When she was  born it took along time for her to cry.  I knew immediately that something was wrong with her.  In short, she did have a problem with her lungs and she had to stay at the hospital for a week. I knew then that life had change for me.  I no longer was just the care free girl that liked to party, I becamea woman and a  worried mother.

I am the only child, I've never really had any reason to motivate myself to do anything. It was always done for me. Yes, I had a drive of wanting to do things out of life. I wanted to go to college and I did, but it wasn't anything that I could say that  motivated me to stay in college.  The day my  baby girl came home, I was so excited, and I knew that I am now the  one responsible for this tiny new life. My kids are my motivation they are my world and my life. I can't imagine my life without my three beautiful children.  They're the reason I get up in the morning and work and the reason I decided to go back to school.  Before I had kids life was just a big party, I didn't take anything seriously. It was only about me.  Now it's about preparing for a bright future for my children.

When I decided to come back to school it was my oldest daughter who told me that I give her so much strength and hope. When it's the other way around, they give me strength, hope and motivation. Going back to school and working a full time job isn't hard when I have a three people cheering me on.

FUTURISTIC

    I use to sit and wonder of what should of's would of's could of 's, sometimes it would keep me up at night.  Thinking about past relationship and life experiences.  I learned that I can't live in the past, and my expereinces good or bad was just learning tool for the future.  One thing that I did  learn was not to make the same mistake twice.

I look towards the future, it gives me hope on what is yet to come.  Although, the good ole days seems so far away from the way it is now.  We wasn't in a  war and jobs was plentiful, but I do believe in hope and faith. I do believe that everything will get better for this economy and everyone else.  Some may say that's wishful thinking but at some point it's eaisier to dream a little than to feel defeated.

I have three children, looking towards the future for me includes graduation, weddings, and grandchildren, so even in this madness, the future looks bright..  The past holds memories filled with laughter, tears, and some pain, but the future is a vast new land yet to be discovered.  My past have me a stronger and wiser person,