Rachel's Challenge?

 "We exist to inspire, equip and empower every person to create a permanent positive culture change in their school, business and community by starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion". According to http://www.rachelschallenge.org/LearnMore/OurMission.php, this was Rachel's challenge. She wanted to make a difference & start a chain reaction. Rachel Joy Scott (August 5, 1981 – April 20, 1999) was the first victim of the Columbine High School massacre, which claimed the lives of 12 students and one teacher, along with the two perpetrators, in one of the deadliest school shootings in United States history. In her essay that she wrote months before her death (My Ethics, My Codes of Life), Rachel sets five challenges for her readers: 1. eliminate prejudice; look for the best in others 2. dare to dream; set goals and keep a journal 3. choose positive influences; input determines output 4. kind words; little acts of kindness 5. start a chain reaction. 

Rachel's Challenge is very important because for one, their aren't enough people in this world that want to make a difference in people's lives. Everyone thinks that it's okay to stay a typical human on this Earth, but more should want to stand out. They should wanna bring kindness, 'choose positive influences' instead of drugs & such. Being an average student isn't enough for me, it wouldn't cut it for me, & definitely not for Rachel. Of course I accept everyone as they are, I dare not to judge you, I would just like to expect more from people who say that they want to make a difference & start a 'chain reaction' like Rachel. "People will never know how far a little kindness can go."

I personally would love to become a part of Rachel's challenge, I would accept it in a heart beat. I hadn't thought much about making a huge difference, I just knew that I wanted to change lives. I love to help people, & be there for them. I want to continue to share my kindness w/ others, & inspire them & tell them what Rachel told us, "People will never know how far a little kindness can go". I want to help & inspire others to be kind because being a bully or just a mean person in general will get you no where. I want to go out of my way to show compassion.

Rachel's challenge has touched so many students. Over eleven million people have heard the story about her. It has inspired others to be kind & want to show compassion. I only wish that someone had come to our school to talk to our student body about this challenge. It would've been so much easier to reach out to them if someone from her family had come to speak to us. But that didn't happen, I had to find out more about it from doing this Communication Applications project essay. Before this assignment was given, all I knew about Rachel's challenge was that some girl that was shot in a school shooting wanted to help stop bullying. I'm very thankful for having to do this essay, I would've never found the time to read about this girl & what she has accomplished.

I wished I had been there at the time of when the little speech was given to our middle school. i don't see how they expected us to find out about this challenge if we were never talked to about it. Looks like we had to find out what it was about ourselves.. I want to do more than show kindness, Rachel Scott's story has inspired me deeply me & has set an impact on my heart to want to change & be a way better person. I read on Wikipedia, (I wasn't sure to believe it or not) that the two boys who were shooting helpless human beings shot Rachel because she said that she believed in Jesus Christ. So that she died as a Martyr. That'd be so amazing if that was true, I would have done the same. Jesus died on the cross for us, so why can't we stand up for what we believe in, Him.

Thanksgivin Vs. Christmas. This is the best topic ever.

Thanksgivin
Pros:
Food for everyone
Get to give thanks for what we have
Family time
Turkey
Ham
Grandma's gravy < 3
Pictures, (so many)
Dallas Cowboys Game

Cons:
Gaining weight
Family time, (too much)
Crazy drunks.

Christmas
Pros:
Jesus' birthday < 3
Church
Gifts
Family time
More ham, (usually)
Food for everyone

Cons:
Not everyone gets what they really wanted, (sometimes)
More family time, (too much)
Spoiled kids who throw fits.
It's over
Santa Claus isn't real, or is dead?

I honestly do not have a favorite out of the two. I like that on Thanksgiving we get to give thanks for what we have, but people should do that everyday. My favorite holiday honestly is New Years, because its a fresh clean slate stating that it's a new year & this new year we have the option to better ourselves or to just stay the way were. It's really hard for me to choose a new year resolution, I wanna better myself in so many ways. & i will. :)








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Women Workin < 3

It really all depends on the household. Like if the dad has a really well paying job that the mom doesn't need to work. If the household has younger children, & can't  afford day care. Also, if the mom really isn't capable of working, then she shouldn't be. Just sayin. If she decides that she doesn't want to work, then that's all on her. But is she has kids (young), then she knows that she has to be the one to take care of them.
If she is a single mom--ofcourse--she has to work. She is the provider for her children. Maybe, (in some cases) she gets child support, that helps a little. She shouldn't just try to live off of that, that just shows pure laziness. She needs to step her game up as a mother, because by her doing that, she's just teaching her children to be lazy as well.

Forgiveness? Maybe.

I personally, am a very forgiving person. Which is both good & bad.
It's healthy, but also, not. It's healthy, because who wants to hold a grudge all their life? You have to move on at one point in your life. It not so healthy, because then you're just going to allow everyone to run all over you. & I, myself will not allow someone to walk all over me. I won't allow someone to do that to me. I'm a really nice person, sometimes too nice. & I always forgive people too easily.
Forgiving, is good. Forgetting is also, more forgetting. I know we all sin daily, & God forgives us, if we ask for it. Someone can't just expect to be forgiven, it doesn't work that way, sorry bud. But if you admit that you're wrong, then maybe, JUST MAYBE, I'll think about forgiving you. It's very hard to forgive someone, especially to someone who won't or will refuse to tell the truth. That sickens me. If you know you did something wrong, please, I beg of you, tell me. I'll be very upset if you don't, & there goes our friendship.


Source for 'if forgiveness is healthy':
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/forgiveness/MH00131

My Ideal Mate...

My ideal mate.. It's pretty tough to talk about this because, well I always thought of Jake as someone just like me. So my hopes were high. But that's over.
What I think my 'ideal mate' should have... Class of course, a sense of humor please! Omg, if he could Not make me laugh, that is the first red flag leading to a dump. I'm serious, if he's not funny... (Another slit to my wrist) Justkidding Miss Chisholm :) I'm of course going to interest him in my moustache obsession. Hey, who knows, maybe he won't be creeped out by it. Ha. He has to have at least a little home training :P If not, then we have a problem & WILL NOT be able to go on dates where we have to eat. Haha.
He must have a great smile, or at least a decent one :) A sense of style, that's a MUST. If he can't dress, we ain't chillin. Haha :P If he's one to have more issues than me, I'd be happy to help until I was to a certain extent. I want someone who's happy & matches the things that I enjoy.
These things that I require are important because if they can't make me happy, then 'we ain't chillin'. I want someone to comfort me when I need comforting, someone to hold my hand & be by my side through ups & downs. If he can do that for me, then I'll be happt to do it for him too.
Dream guy, where are you? < 3

It's Movember! < 3

A Fine Frenzy- Almost Lover <|3

Well, I’d never want to see you unhappy
I thought you’d want the same for me
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I’m trying not to think about you
Can’t you just let me be
So long, my luckless romance
My back is turned on you
Should’ve known you’d bring me heartache
Almost lovers always do

My Guy Bestfriend. < 333

This guy is named Jaylan Alvarez. < 3 He's one of the greatest guys that I have ever met. He's sixteen, goes to Molina, & has a hot girlfriend :) I'm really glad that I met him, he sure is a blessing. God knew that I needed someone like him in my life, he is a really good person. He'll read this someday, & think: 'Why would she post something about Me?' Love, because you're worth it. One day, he told me that Jake (his bestfriend also) wasn't worth being sad over. He understands where my heart was, but he knows that I'm strong enough to move on. & I am, so I'm moved on. Yes, somedays, I go back to my old thoughts, about Jake, & I fall into this state of mind that Jay & I dislike.
But I'll be fine, I always find a way. Right Jay? :)
Well, I love youu, & hope youu like this post.

Uniforms @ School.

Advantages;
Well the advantages of the uniforms that we wear here at Eagle Advantage are not that bad, they're only a black polo w/ the school logo on it & some regular khaki pants. Their pretty simple & not that bad looking. I actually enjoy them more than what I've seen people have to wear. Another, is that we look in 'in a way' professional. We look like a school w/ the least bit of class or organization. I like to dress nice, so sometimes I like to throw on a cute sweater, or cute boots to dress it up a bit. :)
Disadvantages;
Some disadvantages are the really dumb ones. Stuff like shirts being tucked out. I mean, we're not in the army or anything in that matter, even though some people visualize this school like that. I can understand that because we get written up for un-tucked shirts. One that especially bothers me is NO BRACELETS. What kind of school enforces that rule? This school, Advantage Academy, is only a simple little CHARTER school. Not even a private school. We're actually under Public schools & their more easy going than this school. They even get mad at us having jackets or sweaters w/ color & wording on it, even the ones w/ the logo of the brand on them.

Benchmark Testing.

I absolutely despise Benchmark testing. Do you understand how many rules that they lay down for us for taking a PRACTICE TEST? Wow, their are so many that are So Stupid, that we have to follow. Yet, we have no choice but to follow them. Like one of them is no jackets. Seriously, & do they know how cold the room gets. Like, it's not my fault that the big people get hot quick. Excuse me if that offends anyone. But it's true, & I'm not big. So I'm cold All The Time. I mean, yeah some people wear those under-long sleeve shirts, i do too. But that doesn't solve anything when those shirts are so thin. That's the one that bothers me the most.
& sometimes, they don't even let us draw or something. Like what can we do, draw someone the answers? Stupid, no.

Imiss youu.

                                                                    My first tattoo. < 3

Tolerance & Personal Opinion

Tolerance:

a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one's own; freedom from bigotry.

Personal Opinion:

A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof.

To: Jake Sandoval, <|3

             Icannot believe it. You are very clever, cultivated, serious, you have immense talent, & perhaps a brilliant future awaits you. While iam an uninteresting girl of no importance, & you know very well that ishould be only a hindrance in your life. It is true that you were attracted by me & you had found your ideal in me, but that was a mistake.. & now you are asking yourself in despair: 'Why did imeet that girl?' & only your goodness of heart prevents you from owning it to yourself...

I'm New.

Hi, my name is Confusedddd. Ha, i'm new at this. I've never had a blog before. ibarley found out what youu do on a blog, what a blog is. But i'm learning, don't worry. I'm gonna have fun doing this, it's basically like a personal ventor. & ineed one. Ican vent almost about anything. 
If some of youu don't know, i'm a full time crew member of SUTP. Reppin' w/ some of the loves of my life :) Also, i'm a very friendly person, not the flirty type. Imean, i'll talk to anyone, bout anything.
Hope this blog thing doesn't ever get out of hand, Just Sayin. < 3

Drug Awareness Week

Drug Awareness Week has been pretty lame. But the cause was good. I'm aware that drugs are bad, i'm pretty sure alot of people are. But that doesn't make them not wanna do 'em, no matter how many family members or friends die from 'em. Some people don't understand how bad drugs can affect your life. But that's their fault, & they'll learn eventually.

You <|3

Youu don't realize how bad youu hurt me. Youu still don't realize. But it's okay, as long as you're happy. Right? My happiness never really mattered, it was just all about youu & your happiness. So youu did what youu hadda do. But that still doesn't make it right.
What iwrote to my best guy friend, which is also His bestfriend;
"ifelt like nothin, like iabsolutely put no effect on his life or feelins. ifelt like we were almost the same type of person. but, that's no excuse. i'll be fine. iused to enjoy doodling his name on the sides of my paper & such. now ihave to rip 'em all to shreds. iwill be fine though.
i'll be fine, ialways find a way."
Imiss youu Jake, ido. But this pic's all ihave left of youu.
Ibet youu don't even remember the things we said.
Forget youu. Like youu've forgotten all bout me.