“ I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I must stand with anybody that stands right, and part with him when he goes wrong.”

                                               

                                                     Abraham Lincoln

Reflection:

You must remain true to what you believe in.  You can’t be guaranteed that you will succeed all the time, you shall be ready to lose but at the same time the opposite may occur. No matter what it is you have faith in in you shall stay true to what it is that you believe. For example, in soccer. I go for America (the team) when it comes to soccer. Whether they win or lose I will always be their fan. If they lose, oh well better luck next time but I won’t change teams because they lost. I stay true and determined to what I go for. 

                April Fool’s Day

April fools is the first day of April, as a day when people play practical jokes and hoaxes on each other. It is a western tradition. It has been celebrated since the middle ages. April Fools' Day, sometimes called All Fools' Day, is one of the most light-hearted days of the year. Its origins are undefined. Some see it as a celebration connected to the turn of the seasons, while others believe it stems from the adoption of a new calendar. Ancient cultures, including those of the Romans and Hindus, celebrated New Year's Day on or around April 1. It strictly follows the vernal equinox (March 20th or March 21st.) In medieval times, much of Europe celebrated March 25, the Feast of Annunciation, as the start of the New Year. It is fun to do but has a certain limit because anyone can get hurt. People enjoy this day and have a great day fooling others.

                                                                               

  “I trust that my hard work will pay off.”

                                                                               

                                                                                                Tyler Haws

Reflection:

                What we work for is what we earn and get. For example our grades, if we get good grades and take our time to do certain things at some point they will affect us in our future. The good grades we have earned will help us get accepted into the college we want to go to. They will have a positive/good effect on us and our future. Also just like Tyler, hard work will pay off sports wise. If you make time to practice a certain sport you are in to get better and better at it, results will then occur. People can contact you, and make your dream to star in that sport true. Our future depends on our hard work.

                                

Gabriel Iglecias

                Gabriel Iglecias (also known as fluffy) is a stand-up comedian who is popular around the world.  His jokes include a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring all his personal experiences to life. He was born in San Diego but lived most his life in Long Beach. His name was to be Jesus Jose Iglesias according to his dad but because his dad wasn’t around when he was born his mom named him Gabriel Iglecias and changed the “s” to a “c” in order to mess with his father. His mother took up the responsibility and raised Gabriel, although she doesn’t get his jokes he loves her so much.  He very known for his coin starring catch phrase, “I’m not fat… I’m fluffy.” In 2000, he appeared in season 6 of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That, co-starring with Amanda Bynes and Nick Cannon. In 2007, Iglesias voiced an entire Mexican family in "Padre de Familia", a sixth season episode of the Fox TV animated comedy Family Guy. That same year, he began voicing a recurring set of identical twin characters on The Emperor's New School; a Disney animated series that he describes as his favorite voice work. Iglesias was a contestant on the fourth season of reality TV series Last Comic Standing in 2006, surviving elimination to become one of the final eight comics. He was disqualified at that point for having used a smuggled BlackBerry to communicate with family and friends, which violated the rules of the show. In November 2009, Comedy Central released the DVD of the show Gabriel Iglesias: I'm Not Fat... I'm Fluffy. In 2011, Comedy Central debuted Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution, a standup showcase series which Iglesias produces and hosts. Hector Saldaña of the San Antonio Express-News praised Iglesias and the other comedian he assembled for the show, calling it "one of the all-time funniest comedy package tours" and Iglesias a "comedy genius”. Iglesias has currently hosted/co-hosted six episodes of Equals Three, more than any other guest. Iglesias made a guest appearance on the YouTube show Epic Meal Time in the April 3, 2012 episode "Fast Food Fluffy Cake". [3][8] Later that year he played a strip club DJ and drug dealer in the 2012 film Magic Mike. Iglesias voiced Ned and Zed in the 2013 DisneyToon Studios film, Planes.[9] In 2014 he voiced characters in the animated films, The Nut Job,[10][11] and El Americano: The Movie. One of his many trademarks are his Hawaiian shirts in which he tells jokes about too.

                                

“True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what’s right.”

                                                             

                                                                                Brigham Young

Reflection:

When you choose the right you get great benefits. You can have freedom when you choose to do what is right. An example being if you disobey your parents they can forbid you from going out because you didn’t do what is right. Or you can lose doing a certain thing because of your wrong way of behaving. There’s a chance you can sneak out or such but, is it really considered liberty if you did what you weren’t supposed to? As Young states, by doing what is right you can earn true independence and freedom. 

                St. Patrick’s Day

                St.Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland, is one of Christianity’s most widely known figures. Saint Patrick’s Day has come to be associated with everything Irish: anything green and gold, shamrocks and luck. Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick’s Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide. It is celebrated on March 17 because it is said that is when St. Patrick died.

                                                               

“They’re only truly great who are truly good.”

                                                               

                                                                                George Chapman

Reflection:

Once cannot be remembered to be truly great if they didn’t remain choosing the right throughout their life. If they did what was right and stayed that way no matter what situation they are put on. A person can be considered truly good by following the ruled. 

                Volunteer Opportunities

·         Gift Shop Volunteer

The Norris Hospital Gift Shop was established as a convenient service for patients, patient family members, staff and visitors. Featured is a wide variety of gifts, clothing, snacks and sundries. Volunteers in this assignment will assist customers in selecting items for purchase, ring up purchases and assist the Gift Shop Manager in creating and maintaining displays and stocking items. Volunteer hours available Monday through Friday only (9 AM - 4:30 PM).

Location: 1441 Eastlake Avenue

Room 1301

Los Angeles, CA90033

Requirements:

Driver's License Needed

Background Check

Must be at least 16

Orientation or Training

One year commitment, one 4 hour shift per week

·         Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter

Looking for volunteer opportunities? Interested in helping others? Are you fluent in Spanish?

The Alzheimer's Association, California Southland Chapter is seeking Spanish-speaking, bi-lingual volunteers to facilitate caregiver support groups throughout of entire Chapter service area which include the diverse counties of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, Inyo, Kings, Mono and Tulare.

An Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Chapter support group is an open gathering of people with common needs and interests who come together to share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared challenges of dementia in a safe environment. ...

Location:

 Various locations around LA

Los Angeles, CA90010

Requirements:

Driver's License Needed

Background Check

Must be at least 35

Orientation or Training

Must speak Spanish

·         Need volunteers to Arrange and/or Deliver flowers to Hosipce Patients - Hollywood, Santa Monica

Silverado Hospice, Los Angeles

Help out with Silverado's Petals for Patient's Program on Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays. We believe in the power of flowers, beauty and nature to heal the spirit and nourish the soul. We are always looking for more volunteers to help arrange and /or deliver fresh flowers to terminally ill hospice patients, many of whom have no family or friends. Arranging begins Tuesday at 10:30 am in Burbank. Delivery can be scheduled for anytime Tuesday or Wednesday. Our goal is to show our patient's that someone is thinking of them at a difficult and often lonely time. We recycle flowers donated by various stores and gardens and create beautiful arrangements. Flowers are delivered to each patient

Location:

Pick up in Burbank

Deliver in Hollywood and Santa Monica Area

Hollywood and Santa Monica Area, CA91506

Requirements:

Must be at least 16

“Many think that the short term gain will be worth the long term pain, but it isn’t. In addition, using

steroids is cheating, and there is nothing worse in sports than a cheater. Don’t do it.”

                                               

George Mitchell

Reflection:

People cheat because they find it being an easier way/ Shortcut to life. They all want to succeed and be better than others but at the end all this is worth nothing. It’s better for us to do better and succeed choosing the right rather than choosing the wrong. We have to be determined to do a certain thing the right way. Doing the right thing will allow your conscious to be at peace rather than not to be. Cheating can seem good at that certain point but at some time it will backfire negatively, maybe even changing your drastically. 

                                “I won’t cheat”

                                                               

                                                                                Dale Murphy

Reflection:

                This quote may be only 3 words but has very deep meaning to it. Cheating is an act of choosing the wrong which isn’t okay. If you cheat throughout life at some point it’s going to hit you that you didn’t do that right thing to do, which is what you should’ve done in the first place. Saying “I won’t cheat” goes towards any situation in life. For example in a test, when you find money, in a relationship, etc. cheating isn’t necessary in life. Telling the truth and doing an honest act is choosing the right. 

Oncologist

Duties and Responsibilities: Oncologist treats cancer and other diseases in patients by giving them radiation treatment. They explain to their patients about the treatment plan and follow the safety procedures to protect the patient and themselves from getting to much radiation. They also make sure that the equipment is working fine and determine where the patient needs the radiation.

Salary: $77,560 per year

Education: Most Oncologists need an associates or bachelor’s degree in radiation. They must also be licensed in most states.

Reflection

Becoming an oncologist seems interesting and such but   I wouldn’t like to work as one. Although they treat cancer patients and save many lives, this job wouldn’t be for me. 

                                “Character Matters Most”

                                                               

                                                                    Dale Murphy

Reflection:

It’s virtuous to have a positive character. People with such character tend to be more happy and out-front in life.  Having a respectable character will take you the right way with a worthy path in front of you. If you have a corrupt character big chance you might not get far in life. 

                  Heliotherapy

Duties and responsibilities:

Heliotherapy, sometimes mentioned as light therapy, is a term used to describe the therapeutic use of sunlight or other light wavelengths. This method of therapy has long been used to treat conditions containing psoriasis, tuberculosis, mood disorders, and sleeping problems. Although many people are doubtful about whether or not this treatment is effective, some studies have shown that in some circumstances, the benefits can last more than a year.

Salary:

None shown

                                               

Reflection:

This job seems to be interesting yet mysterious. There isn’t much information to what they do or how much they get paid, etc. I wouldn’t consider being a heliotherapist. 

Summary: Mitch
Mitch was a freshman when he decided that he had to make his dad ,who was dying of cancer, proud. In his mind he thought that by winning the wrestling championship his dad would forget about his cancer at least for a bit. Mitch wasn't guaranteed that his dad would still be alive the next year so he was determined to win the wrestling championship as a freshman. He went to the gym and worked out even when he didn't have practice just to work on his body in order to be ready. He won his first wrestling match, followed by another then another leading to the championship. All he had to do was to pin his opponent down and he did. he won the championship to make his dad proud. His dad was more than thrilled and was really happy for his son. Mitch had accomplished, his dad for that while had forgotten he had cancer.

  “Great beauty, great strength, and great riches are really and

 truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all.”

                Benjamin Franklin

Reflection:

If you don’t have a good heart but have many other things, is it really worth it? Beauty or strength doesn’t help you out in important ways. What good is being beautiful if you don’t have a good heart? Why do you want to have strength if your mind isn’t set to choose the right? For example, many people say that rich people are usually filthy rich with nothing to spend money on but are deep down alone. The greed of riches leads to bad things and can leave you by yourself. You can have little to nothing but with an unlimited heart you have a lot. People who have more riches than others, believe that they are more and usually don’t have as many friends, mainly because they are so selfish and don’t have the best heart.  

Health educator

Duties and responsibilities:

Health educators create programs that encourage health and wellness, and prevent disease. They teach people how to make good health decisions, incorporate healthy activities into their lives and avoid harmful behaviors.

Salary:

$47,490

Education:

Most health educator jobs require a bachelor’s degree at minimum and some employers may prefer candidates who also are Certified Health Education Specialists, the BLS reports. Undergraduate fields of study include health promotion or health education, and often include an internship.

                                               

Reflection:

I wouldn’t like to work as a health educator because it doesn’t call my attention. In contrast it seems a bit boring in my perspective.