And you have to be willing to work for it.” This is similar to the three aspects of living a full happy life by telling us again that by doing something you can get something out of…
Familial Assessment – Allen Family Ashley Brister Arizona State University Authors’ Note Ashley Brister, HCR 230, Arizona State University Familial Assessment-Miroballi Family This is the familial assessment of my family’s heritage. I interview Michael Scott Brister, my father. I asked him a series of questions based off the Heritage Assessment Tool. These questions were based off our family’s culture, traditions, and heritage.…
I have always valued knowledge and the mind. Focusing on this pillar has allowed me to retain my GPA and prepare for college and eventually my future job. The second pillar, service, is most important to the community as well as to myself as I get to hep improve the conditions of my own population. I have learned that willingness to work for the…
The surname of Callahan is based from the Irish surname Ceallach. “Callahan Family History” states that the Irish meaning of Ceallach is “lover of churches” (n.d.). However, “Callahan Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms” defines Ceallach as “strife” (n.d.). While the meaning of Callahan may vary, the specific origins are known. Ceallach is directly related to the Ceallachan family.…
Also, having a work ethic is very important. A work ethic will make you proud of what you do as a human and will push you to be the best at what you do. Hard workers have a great mindset and have a lot of willpower to get a project done. A rich person like Gatsby and Tom pay to have everything done for them. They order people around like they have slaves.…
My family is a South Side Irish family, which consists of my Mother, Father, Brother, and Myself. My father John McQuillan grew up in a family of eight in Evergreen Park, were he and his two Brothers attended Brother Rice. Today my father works for Weldstar in University Park, which has developed into a successful business. My mother grew up in Chicago in a family of six and currently works for her family business of Shamrock Decorating, which has become a well known painting business. Then there is my brother Brendan who currently is in eighth grade and currently attends OLHMS.…
All families place emphasis on certain values and ideals. Often, these morals and concepts were passed down through their family from generation to generation. In my family, perseverance and standing out through success have been an integral part of our telos for hundreds of years. Having been around the success and positive of my family and relatives has made me hungry to make my own mark. I constantly ask myself: Where and what will I do to make a name for myself?…
When I return to school after summer break I will take AP Biology 2. I enjoyed my experience with Honors Biology so I decided to continue it at a higher level. In order to properly introduce myself I will be discussing my family, my previous science courses, and my purpose and goals in taking this class. I am a only child and have a small family.…
Throughout history men of a higher status would obtain a coat of arms. The coat of arms would symbolize the virtues of a particular family or individual. During the 1400-1500’s, the coat of arms was a symbol that was extremely important to those of gentle birth and was sometimes used to bring recognition to an individual as a gentleman. My family coat of arms represents the virtues and values that I believe my family portrays.…
Given the importance of having a personal vision, and its impact on ones attitude towards achieving a better future, I will be writing my personal vision, based on analyzing my values and how they are reflected in my operating philosophy, as I will explore my life and career aspiration to create images of my desired future. Values and Philosophy Throughout my life I have been guided by my values and beliefs. They support me in facing life’s challenges, taking decisions and defying disappointment. My values have been cultivated through my upbringing, social life, education, and work- experiences.…
Personal Cultural Heritage Item Summarize the cultural heritage of your family The cultural background of my family just prior to their immigration from Scotland to the United States dates back to around the early 1800’s. Scotland is the very country where my maternal grandfather’s family established their roots in. After the aforementioned immigration from Scotland; my grandfather’s family arrived in the United States and they took up residence in the mountains of Bristol, Virginia. When my grandparents initially met, my grandfather would ride his horse over the mountains to court my grandmother.…
Values are a set of beliefs and ideals that are meaningful to an individual, group or organization. They signify what is most important in our lives and often gives reasoning for our particular actions. Each set of values differs from on individual to the next because they are built off of our own personal experiences, social environments and family backgrounds. Values play a major role in how we go about living our daily lives. My set of personal values consists of the importance of family, true happiness, knowledge and spiritualty.…
The scrapbooks in my family have been going on for many, many years. They hold our memories in just a small book. It also shows photos of our family together so it’s not only in our memories it something we can hold onto. They are decorated with cute designs on the inside and outside with stickers, glitter, photos, writing and much more. Scrapbooks hold the purpose of saving all your great moments in one place.…
Family of Origin Introduction Families are a social system that is governed by rules and power structures, in which members become emotionally connected and interdependent (Collins, Jordan, & Coleman, 2012). Families tend to be the responsible agent in shaping the environment where individuals grow and develop. Each member in the family is different, and each contributes to the functionality of the family in a distinctive way. To be able to understand an individual’s behavior within a family, the family context and environment must be understood (Collins, Jordan, & Coleman, 2012).…
This is an awfully bland way of describing a lifetime of experiences and learning and the real question is what where did these values come from? What drove my development into the person I am today? What dictates my actions and the choices I make, is it family? Success?…