I searched and searched my memory bank of my favorite videos; I finally remembered this one. It became apparent this was the perfect video. It's extremely hilarious yet, gets a point across that bullying is wrong no matter who it is to or how old people are.
Some of you may have seen this video before. It is not only one of my favorite videos but, also one of my favorite Saturday Night Live skit. As seen from this hilarious SNL skit, bullying is wrong. No matter how scared you may be from the bullier, speak up and get help from someone.
My biggest concern with society is why we care what other people are doing all the time. This person likes so and so, this person dose not exercise enough, this person is pregnant, and this person smokes. Who cares? What other people do is what they do. With this being said the tobacco ban being implemented January 1st, should not. Several factors contribute to why the tobacco ban should not be implemented such as: its economicallyy incorrect, it goes against America's so called freedoms, and banning tobacco just causes more issues.
During the debate in class, I focused on two points economics and possible problems resulting from a tobacco ban. In class, I mentioned sin tax; some people took it as I was saying scholatica makes taxes. However, that was not my point. My point is eliminating tobacco use will result in a decrease of revenue for the government. This becomes a result because with less opportunity to smoke or chew tobacco on campus, there is less consumption. Therefore, resulting in less sin tax that provides the goverment with revenue for expenditures. However, Scholastica is one college, the more colleges that become tobacco-free, the more that follow. There are many followers in this world and few that take a stand as a leader. I feel Scholastica is not taking a stand in becoming tobacco free but, rather following suit with the rest of the country in judging what others do in their free time.
Overall, I felt my team for pro-tobacco use on campus did a great job. I felt we went above the limit of focusing only on one main point. The other group did a good job, but I felt they focused on statistics that had to do with smoking illnesses that smokers are aware of. Furthermore, their side brought up what they thought were economic points which, they should not have, any economic professor will tell you it is economically incorrect to ban tobacco use. I don't think either team deserves less then a A. Both teams were prepared but, stronger in different areas of the debate.
Here is a video to bring a little bit of light to the subject. I find it slightly funny anywho!
Tony-- my friend of many years and the one who holds my heart.
While he was up here visiting, this is a song he played for me from YouTube.
This is one of many things he does that is so sweet. One night, when I was sick he stayed up all night to make sure I was okay every minute of the night and woke me up in the morning to make sure I made it to class.
In addition, the moment he left to go back to Alabama he wrote to me in a text message, "I know we said we wouldn't make this time apart harder by being tied down but, honestly I don't want any other girl." If we are not meant to be. I don't know if I believe in love anymore.
Furthermore, I wrote him a letter to tell him how I feel about him and how much I miss him. I am great full to have him in my life. Along with the letter, I am sending him a few other things shown in the picture below.
I sent him Hershy's chocolate because it is his favorite. As for the movie "Due Date", that was sent to him because he was begging to watch it while he was up here. Now the tooth brushes, your probably thinking I think his breath smells bad. You would be incorrect, I am sending those because he told me he has never used a vibrating tooth brush before and wonders how they would feel on his teeth. Last, the CD LMAFO is a CD he has wanted for a while. He is obsessed with them. In fact, here is a video of him dancing to them (he is going to hate me for this but, it is already on facebook any who!)
Human Communication Group Presentation Notes Group 1: 5 Stages of Conversation
Opening
Feed forward
Business
Feedback
Closing
Impersonal and Interpersonal
Impersonal: Business conversing
Interpersonal: Friends, Family, and significant others.
Group 2: What Is Culture?
Culture is not genes. However it is values, beliefs, artifacts and languages passed though generations. Why is culture important?
Demographic changes
increased sensitivity to cultural differences
economic interdependency
advances of technology
What works in one culture may not in another.
High and Low Context Cultures
High context- Information is shared between both parties of conversation
Low context- Information is not shared between both parties
Group 3: How to listen:
Receive
Understand
Remember
Evaluate
Respond
Culture Influences Listening
Language and speech
nonverbal behavior
feedback
credibility
Empathy: Feel, think, and see like someone else Paraphrase Express Ask questions
It becomes extremely difficult to pick ten favorite things. When first asking myself what are ten of my favorite things, my mind went ADD. It is incredibly difficult to distinguish what is my number one favorite thing. But then, I began prioritizing and this is what I got.
1. My Friends
Friendship is a priority in my life. Being alone is dreadful for me. I always love being around people. Here are some pictures of my best friends.
2. Golf
I started golfing when I was 16. I wish I had started earlier. Through golf I have found a way to relax. The best part about golf is you can always learn something new and get better. Here is a video of a commercial that Tiger Woods did for Nike. He juggles a golf ball; I have been learning to do this.
3. Roller Blading
In the summer, I roller blade everyday. I first started roller blading to lose weight. I chose roller blading because I hate running. I have been training to compete in the roller blading marathon in Duluth. It's like Grandma's running marathon, yet rollerblading. Interested in a rollerblading marathon click here
4.Sleeping
Sleeping is one of my favorite things I do. I have a nice full size bed with a pillow top that makes it difficult to get out. On my days off from work and school I enjoy laying in bed. I also find how people sleep interesting. Facts about sleeping
5.Dexter
About a year ago, I started watching Dexter. I absolutely love this show. I barely watch TV, but after I watched the very first episode of Dexter I was hooked. Now, I have watched all the seasons that have been released and I own them. Below is a video of a trailer of the newest season soon to be premiered on television.
6. Minnesota Twins
This last summer I went to my very first twins game. It was pretty much love at first sight. The atmosphere of target center was vibrant. Now, I follow the twins through an app I have on my phone. Below is a picture of me and my friend Mike at my very first Twins game.
7.Herbalife
Herbalife is products that were developed for weight loss, weight maintenance, and or muscle building. I started going to a shake shop that was in Cloquet called Artic Fusion. My senior year of high school I weighed 198 pounds but, I started partaking in Herbalife products. To this day I have two shakes a day resulting in a total weight loss of 51 pounds. I would strongly advocate people to try the product out. It tastes amazing and it's healthy. Why weight matters?
8.Nirvana
Below is a video of my favorite song that Nirvana has produced. The video may be difficult to watch due to Kurt Cobain the lead singer was not eager to exactly please all audiences. I love this song for so many reasons. I find the words to be interesting because they bring forth so many meanings. For example, the lyrics below are the opening of the song. Many say the song was made in a way to sponsor kids going through cancer. Others, say it demonstrates Kurt's and Courtney Love's Love. Since, one of them had the star sign of cancer and the other was a Pisces. To me the song descibes how life at it's worst can eat out your insides and leave you with nothing. No feeling, no love, and no self-esteem.
"She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak
I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks
I've been drawn into your magnet tar pit trap
I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black"-Nirvana
9. Nazi Zombies
Nazi Zombies is a game on World at War Call of Duty, and Black Opts Call of Duty. I love playing this game daily with my friends. Below is a YouTube video that other Nazi Zombie players might want to check out.
10. MEN
I am not going to lie. I was born boy crazy. I absolutely am crazy over Bradly Cooper who is probably mostly known for the movie, "The Hangover." In addition to Bradly Cooper, since I was seven years old, I have been goo-goo for David Beckham, who is a soccer player. When he was first introduced into my life he played for Manchester United. Today, He plays for Galaxy. However these men are beautiful, there's a more important man in my life-- Tony. We have been friends since I was in sixth grade but, when I was going into my freshman year of high school he had to move to Alabama. Last summer, was the first time I've seen him since then. And he is up visiting now until the 12th. It is Hard to say goodbye each and every time. If he lived in Minnesota we would be together. He is to be moved up here with me by this upcoming summer. I can not wait to finally have him here with me.
