decided to pursue this degree because my first chemistry teacher inspired me. She is an amazing woman. Previously she had the job that I would eventually like to have and has a family, productive life, and also able to maintain all of her hobbies. I want to pursue this degree because I want to have a successful life like hers. I also want this degree because I love chemistry I believe that chemistry is my true passion. I have loved chemistry from the moment I started it. I wish to pursue a…
Tim Miller, who both created and performed in Rooted, told a story of how he went to an LGBT event in Montana without his husband because they did not accept his marriage visa While he was walking to the event, a pick-up truck pulled up next to him with a gun rack in the back and about two-three men inside. These men began to yell discriminatory words at him and ended up throwing a glass bottle at him cutting open his hand. This story was powerful to me because I did not know that the LGBT…
major,” It is a beautiful piece very well balance, nothing seems to be loud or soft, and has a smooth flow of tones. The feelings of hope and joy are perfectly perceived from the music. The pleasant sound of it reminds me of one of the happiest moments in my life. “Ballade no.2 in F major op.38,” it begins as a simple idyll, the opening, gently rocking scene-setting phrases of a balladeer. At length a sudden violent part arises, full of impulsive, but sonorous chords in the bass. Despite this…
Books have a great way to somewhat be able to put yourself in someone else 's shoes. It is interesting how a short story can have so much relevance to a normal persons everyday life, to some extent that is. “ A Good Man is Hard To Find” is a short story, and too sum it up shortly, it is about people who live their lives mostly filled with hate and ignorance and realizing that was the wrong way too live, just a tad bit too late. Flannery O’Connor is the author of this short story. The story is…
it can change someone. Also the poem reveals the light at the end of the tunnel; hope in life. The poem "Kindness" by Naomi Shihab Nye speaks about how you experience kindness and what it really is. The main point in this poem is that in order to experience people's kindness you need to experience hurt, sorrow, and loneliness. The author says that when you lose everything and everyone it is in that moment when kindness comes along to lift you up "and then goes with you everywhere/ like a…
‘That was then, this is now’. Write about a past event or moment in your life and how it has affected you. Tayler Bambrick 5,187 people died due to brain cancer in 2012. And my dad was one of them. One of the souls stolen from this world before their time. My dad’s life has been cut short by an impending deadline placed upon him. A judgment cast in an MRI, cancer serving as the life sentence. We have all lived with this truth for four long years now. And each step has been more ruinous than the…
I had treated my first patient at the age of 4. My great-grandmother, who was starting to get sick because of old age, was my first patient in my pretend preschool hospital. My second patient was my little cousin whom was getting very sick at such a young age. He was diagnosed 2 years ago with aplastic anemia. He spent a year and a half at Seattle Children’s Hospital. I’ve given them both medications after medications. I’ve done everything in my power to make them both feel better. Everyday we…
Epicurus philosophy, the purpose of life is to attain happiness through peace and freedom from fear. Epicurus believed that the universe is eternal, life is the final being; there is nothing call life after death. 8 Lessons from Epicurus Philosophy Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not; remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for. – Epicurus I can relate this with mindfulness living, living in the present moment, without the worries of the…
cancer in 2012, and my dad was one of them. Sitting by his hospital bed, I was not able to find the forte to look into his eyes, because I’m terrified that I will catch the moment the warm glow in his gaze will be replaced with an emotionless, lifeless stare… It was a long road down to this juncture; each step more ruinous that the last, everyone, weaker than they were before. At first I was numb, anaesthetised; unable to consider the thought of losing him, to live a life without my hero. When…
you’ve chosen, life will be miserable. Money does indeed play a very important role in life, with its importance accumulating the older you age and the more you mature. As the Dalai Lama said in the quote that was previously stated, happiness should be your number one concern, not everything should revolve around money. That is why I have chosen the career path of education. I have felt a strong pull for me to be a teacher ever since I was a young child. The number one aspect I want my job to…