The first obstacle
The first obstacle
If you had asked any of my peers for a description of who I am, they would have said that I was someone who was shy, and possibly even a bit awkward. This was a personality trait that I had been struggling with throughout the majority of my life. I had grown up as an only child, incessantly feeling out of place among my peers. It wasn’t until the middle of my freshman year of high school that I gained the self-confidence I had only dreamed about.…
I refrain from making hasty decisions, a trait that’s made it easier to manage time and keep my life organized. It’s not that I don’t enjoy some spontaneity, just that I’ve had experience with faulty planning. I like to consider as many details and possible outcomes of a situation before making a decision; in fact, I believe it’s my best characteristic. Thinking things through allows me to make sound, satisfying choices in both my academic and social life. It is a practice that has saved me from careless mistakes on math tests and kept my activities.…
Still, these laws make it substantially more difficult for serious candidates from third parties to participate in the political process. Because of the requirements placed on them, it is problematic for third parties to make their contribution to society. Therefore, if the ballot access laws were amended in every state to be less stringent, while still maintaining the serious vetting process required to keep out unworthy candidates, it would be more beneficial to the nation and by association, the…
It seems the parties on both sides are weakening and certain areas of beliefs of strong party lines are becoming compromised, with others that may have opposing viewpoints, just to reach an agenda to propel them forward. It would seem we have many individuals who are now branching off their party line and are becoming independents. For example, we see the Tea party, American independent party, which has been around for many years, and others along…
Visions are only unique as the individual themselves who make up this country. America is not the same as it was ten years ago. Who would have thought that we would have cell phones that were similar to a small computer in our pocket, a car that could talk back to us, or that we would have an African American president? Our visions for America could change everyday. My vision for America is very unique for my age group.…
I work as a secretary for a friend of the family and help raise a daughter and a son. When the Social Security Act was passed in August 1935, me and my husband were overjoyed. My partner in life was severely injured three years ago, so I have been struggling to support this family because my children are too young to financially help. Thanks to Social Security, the burden of paying for all of our finances was lifted off of my shoulders. Once again, my husband took over his past duties of handling our…
America's gift to my generation is freedom. Freedom is a great thing to have because others can go to school and live together or school together. I like to have freedom to be able to have protection. Against the unthinkable actions that work in this universe, I am personally scared to see what people can do. Freedom is a good thing to have for many different reasons for being safe for feeling like someone is there to protect you tho the hard times and the easier seconds.…
When people think about taking back control of their lives, regaining their personal power etc. Most often think about it on a large scale, which usually feels overwhelming. After all if you are at a place in life where you feel a loss of control or the need to regain your personal power, your probably facing a situation that is really rough. It could be the loss of a job or financial troubles in other ways, relationship troubles, serious health issues, problems with your children or other direct family members. When I would find myself feeling like this, I would seek out help in form or books, articles, videos and such.…
On October 4th, the first and only vice presidential debate was scheduled to take place. Personally, I am not familiar with the role of the vice president other than to break ties in the senate. I didn’t have any idea what to expect from either of these candidates, other than to hear them defend the presidential candidates whom they will serve beneath. I predicted a stronger debate than the presidential debate and a win for the Democratic Party under Tim Kaine.…
My responsibility to America is to be a citizen. I am born here, I am raised here and I live here and the things we see and hear is what we live by. My job is to make America a priority not FIRST but something I look upon, but do they look upon is? Americans have to pay their own way, look out for future generations into becoming bigger and BETTER, Not only I but you, friends and family.…
“The supreme law of the land!” A middle aged woman from Burma shouts at me excitedly as I stand in the front of the classroom. “Team one officially takes the lead. You better pick up the pace team two,” I jokingly reply back as I make a tally mark on the whiteboard.…
I would like to believe that I learned my personal ethics from my family more importantly my parents. Growing up my parents thought me many things that had several messages attached to them. Those messages I now use on a daily basis most importantly in my career. One of the ethics that I could remember is to be caring and loyal friend, neighbor, family, or co-worker. Having these two ethicses has guided me to the field of psychology and is still helping me.…
Have you ever wondered as a little kid as what an ideal world would look like in America? I always thought that the world would be a perfect utopia, flying cars, no crime and food that you can put in the microwave and it instantly cooks. Growing up and getting older, I soon realized that most adults including me don’t look for this in an ideal world. I have come to realize that in my lifetime none of these things I dreamt of as a kid will happen. There are countless flaws in America that is hindering the perfect world.…
The great man Bob Marley once said, “Get up, stand up, Stand up for your rights. Get up, stand up, Don't give up the fight.” Nothing will get done if you don’t at least try and fight for it. When something is taken away from you, you need to fight for it. Everyone has and deserves rights including the right to freedom of expression.…
Life is repetitive and dull with the indication that nothing is moving forward. There was no mettle left to defeat life's difficulties; however, I saw the light. I know I have what it takes to be successful and solid. Having perseverance can help you achieve your goals. It's not a want, but rather a need to experience future moments.…