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

Tyler Haws

I agree with Tyler's quote. I believe that Tyler is right because when you work hard to reach your goal, it will be met. Tyler made sure to put in his all and at the end he was viewed as a role model. His hard work has payed off so far. An example is say you really want some $100 shoes but, you only have $20. If you work hard and do extra chores, help out others for some extra cash, you will reach your goal and get those shoes. Now if you are lazy and just expect money to come to you the easy way, that's wrong. You will not be seen as a good character, and you won't even get the shoes you wanted. When someone really wants something they work hard to get it. A goal without a plan is just a wish. Wishes don't come true but goals do. When you put in the time and effort to a goal you are likely to get what you want and what you're working for. Also if you make mistakes that is fine because we learn from our mistakes and grow to be better. Another thing is if you work hard in school, complete your work, get good grades, don't cheat, be CTR 24/7 that will pay off. You will be very smart and you will also get lots of many opportunities from different schools. Hard work always pays off if you do it the right way.

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

Brigham Young

This quote means that choosing the right will be your independence and your freedom. I agree with what Brigham Young is saying in this quote. When a person chooses to do what's right they are also choosing to be free and have independence. An example is say person 1 is responsible, works, goes to college and gets money. They are free and will continue to be free because they are doing what's right. Also they are independent because they do things on there own. Now person 2 doesn't have a job, did not graduate high school and steals from stores to get money. They are not independents because they choose the wrong. Another thing is sooner or later they are going to get caught, Go to jail and lose their freedom. Choosing whats right plays an important role in ones life. Choosing the right will make your life easier. Now choosing the wrong has the power to ruin someone's life because you do what's wrong. Choosing the wrong will never give back good karma it will always give back bad karma unlike choosing the right.You cant have freedom and independence if you don’t choose the right. What Brigham Young is trying to teach with this quote is to always do whats right because doing whats right will never go wrong. Being a CTR person 24/7 is VERY important.

"They're only truly great who are truly good." 

Goodness = Greatness

George Chapman

             I agree with is quote. I think that this quote is a very powerful one. When one is good, one is great. But if one is bad one will not be seen as great. One can not be great unless they are good. To begin with if one is a great person, everything in life will go good, making being a great person important. Say there is two athletes. One is truly great and doesn't cheat he does everything the way he is supposed to and then the second athlete is a CTW person and used steroids to cheat. In the future The one that showed he was great will have a good future while the one that was not so great will have a bad future. Being a great person is being truthful to who you are and to others. You will have a good future if you start by taking baby steps that prove you are great that will then lead you on to be truly good. If people live by George Chapman's quote they will have a very good future and career. Goodness in deed does determine greatness. First one has to be great in order to be good. Being a CTR person will only be the start to being truly great. After you will be a truly good person

Optician

Duties & Responsibilities:

They work on front lines of vision care. Opticians play one of the most important roles in a team because of the direct of interaction with their customers. The eye wear fitting process is very important because it's where an Optician loses or gains the loyalty of a customer.  Places they work in include hospitals, eye care centers, laboratories or even stores where they sell contact lenses. They are also in charge of helping a customer decide on what contact lenses or eye wear glasses to buy. To try and satisfy a customer they must be aware of modern fashion trends and possess detailed knowledge of current fitting standards.

 

Salary:  

Median pay (annually)  $34,840

Education:  

High school diploma and training, or you can get an apprenticeship certificate, and a associates degree or bachelor's degree in opticianry for career  advancement. Further requirements are a state license.  

Demand for this profession:  

Projected 10 year growth 24% from 2014

Reflection: Would you like to be one? Why? Why not?  

I think I wouldn’t like to be one. To begin with I don’t think this would be a challenging job and I would get bored of it. Although you get to interact with people and help them out I wouldn’t like to be an Optician. Also I would not be comfortable looking into people's eyes etc.

"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

I agree with what George Mitchell says about cheating not being worth the pain. Cheating is not worth feeling happy because cheating is not right. If one was to cheat the guilt will always  stay no matter how hard it is one tries to brush it off. Cheating will always be followed up with guilt because it is not right. A CTRperson does not cheat and cheating doesn't make you a CTR person it makes you a CTW. Even though cheating is the easy way out it is not right. You rather be proud and happy to say  “I did it on my own” than a loser to say “I cheated my way up.” An example of a cheater is Alex Rodriguez. He cheated his way up the list of most home runs and even though he apologized it's not right. It's not right because anything he does now, will now be affected by his cheating in the past  because people will continue to think of him as a cheater because he gave them a reason too. Alex didn't only let himself down by using Steroids but all his fans as well. All his fan were sure he was a CTR person when in reality he is a CTW cheater! Apologizing won't change the fact that one cheating but it's a start.  Cheating is wrong, never cheat your way to success because in the long run it will affect and karma will hurt you the most.

Volunteer Opportunities

In Los Angeles Area:

2017 Toy & Food Drive 4 Fun Zone Reading Club for Homeless Kids

• (It's a club where you can go and read to young kids on weekends from 1pm to 2pm)

Location: Gladys Park                                When: March 26

(Application on line @ www.volunteermatch.org)

County of Los Angeles Public Library

• (You will be a  library ambassadors, library materials helper, homework/internet helper, or library advocacy.)

Location: Local County Library    

(To apply go to your local county library and get an application)

Tutoring in East LA

• (will tutor kids from grades 1-5 and help them out etc.)

Location: Belvedere Park 4914 E Cesar E Chavez Ave Los Angeles,CA 90022

When: March 29

(Application on line @  www.volunteermatch.org)

LA youth At Work

• (Train youth 15- 24 to become work ready)

Location: 350 S. Bixel St Los Angeles,CA 90017      When: flexible with your schedule

(application on line @ www.volunteermatch.org)

“I won't cheat.”

Dale Murphy

I won't cheat is such a powerful statement in my opinion. I believe everyone should follow this quote because it has such a great meaning behind id it. This quote to me means to always do what's right no matter the situation and no matter what the reward is. Cheating will never be good because in the long run Karma will take care of you. Karma will always come back and reward you if you did good (not cheat) or give you a hard time (if you cheated.) An example of cheating and it not being right comes from some athletes. Athletes use steroids to do good in a game/ competition but that is NOT right. To begin with, there is little kids who look up to these athletes and they see them as role models. They are letting people who trust them down for their own  benefit that will eventually catch up to them. Karma will get them back for cheating because cheating is wrong. If you cheat you are not lying to no one but yourself because most of all you are letting yourself down. Cheating is never right and doing right is never cheating. Although one might think they will never get caught cheating they are wrong everything you do will come back to you both good and bad. Therefore I follow this Dale Murphy quote. Cheating is and and will only bring bad to your life eventually. Cheating will ruin you and your future. Success will come to you if you dont cheat and you will grow as a person if you choose not to.

"Character matter most."

Dale Murphy

             To begin with, I agree with a Dale Murphy. I think Dale is right because having a good character will open doors for someone. Having a good character includes having good manners and treating others respectful. One of the most important things you can do for someone is treat them right, most of all with respect. An example of this is say there is a job space open and 2 people are applying for it. 1 has tattoos is rude had good grades and is not respectful. Now person 2 has good grades, nice caring, good professional appearance and is respectful. Who will get the job? Obviously the person with the good character (person 2). Having a good character is a very important thing because you will be admired by many people. A good character also involves choosing the right. If you choose the bed you make yourself look bad but if you choose the right you make your self look good. In life, a person with good character will always have a higher chance of getting things they want than the person with bad character. Good character will either help you in the future if you have it or ruin your future if you don't. Another thing its a persons choice to have good character or not, no one else chooses for you. Ctr or Ctw, you choose.

St. Patrick’s Day

1. Who is St. Patrick?

He was one of Christianity's most known figures from Ireland. He was also the patron saint from the fifth century. Born in Roman Britain.

     2. What is the purpose of St. Patrick’s Day?

The purpose of St. Patrick's Day is to celebrate the Roman Catholic feast day of the patron saint of Ireland (Maewyn). He was a very important figure to the people of Ireland although, he himself wasn’t Irish.

    3. Why is St. Patrick's Day designed when it is?

St. Patrick's Day is designed to be on the 17th of March because it's the day St. Patrick passed away. In the early 17th century was when it became a feast day.

    4. Why a certain Color on St. Patrick’s Day?

We are lead to wear a certain color on St. Patrick's Day because the color green has been associated with Ireland since at least the 1640’s. Another thing is that Green is one of the colors in Ireland’s tri-color flag. The color green has been used in several Irish revolutionary groups flags throughout history.

Fun Facts:

• He was kidnapped from Roman Britain and brought to Ireland as a slave
• Blue was actually the first color associated to St. Patrick’s day according to some people.
• St. Patrick used the three leaf clover (or shamrock) to explain the Trinity
• Wear green on March 17th or get pinched
• The practice of dyeing the river green started in Chicago in 1962, when city officials decided to dye a portion of the Chicago River green.

“Great beauty, great strengths, and great riches are really and truly of no great use; a right heart exceeds all.”

Benjamin Franklin

This quote means that even though other characteristics are very important the most valuable and important one is having a great heart. By having a great heart you will be generous a very sympathetic reliable person. Nothing is better than having a great heart. If you have good positive vibes you will get that back in return and that means you have a great heart. Now if you don't have a great heart and are ruthless, mean, stingy etc you will only be bringing negative vibes to your life.  An example of a person with a great heart is Ellen Degeneres. I say she is a person with a great heart because she always gives back. Ellen has helped so many people in need and doesn't second guess it. Ellen always give back to people who deserve it and opens many doors for them. She sure is a bright person. Now say she was the opposite of how she really is. If she didn't have a great heart she wouldn't be a role model, wouldn't even have the things she has today. Her great heart has helped her a lot without even knowing. If you have a great heart you will have a great future. You can kiss a good future goodbye if you don't have a great heart because having one is very very important.

Medical / Health Volunteer Opportunities

List of Places:

1. The UCLA hospital volunteer

• Students get to explore various opportunities in health-care.

2. UCLA Hospital Intern Program

• Students get to work with healthcare administrators and experience firsthand healthcare management.

3. UCLA Care Extender Program

• They get to assist Medical Center staff and experience health care from a clinical perspective through patient contact and volunteer involvement.

  4.  CTSI Summer Fellowship

• Students get to practice of community-partnered or health services research in urban communities.

     5. Pre-Med Scholar Program

• This is a one-week, primarily educational program incorporating medical guest speakers and hospital-related tours and activities giving the Summer Scholar an involved sense of working within the field of medicine.

Location For all: UCLA ^

How to apply: You need to send a resume and cover letter that describes your fitness for this program to VFCvolunteer@mednet.ucla.edu.

For the Pre-Med scholar program you have to mail application packets to:

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center - Volunteer Services

ATTN: Pre-Med Summer Scholar Program  

757 Westwood Plaza, Suite B-791

Los Angeles, CA 90095

For the other one, most require information of you and for you to apply online or print out the application to fill out then mail.