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His remarks were not meant as compliments, but he did not miss the playful glint that crossed her eyes when she took them as such. She was laughing gleefully, as though proud of such detrimental traits; he could not tell, whether it was a mix of her narcissism, arrogance, or perhaps, judging by her previous actions, results of insanity, a deranged personality. To him, she was a conundrum of sorts; dangerous, and unavoidable. She took a step towards him, before hopping onto and over the bar top…

What is the definition of sociological imagination? The understanding I have acquired from C. Wright Mills is, “the vivid awareness of the relationship between personal experience and the wider society.” My personal experiences are deeply related to the wider society just in where, how, and by whom I was raised. Being born and raised in California many do not know the first capital; Vallejo. Vallejo, “The City of Opportunity” the slogan that can be read on all city limits signage. There was…

PARENTHOOD The Braverman family faces many obstacles in Parenthood and as a viewer, I was very intrigued by the dynamic of the family and show. This show is unique and deals with issues that different types of families can relate too. I will admit that during some of the episodes, I was overwhelmed by the problems and drama the family goes through. At one point, I thought they over exaggerated the situation but quickly realized that this is the reality. The truth isn’t pretty, and family…

It has taken me several years to realize that I am happiest working numbers, doing math. Like Ellen, I have also had several different jobs, flipping burgers at McDonald’s, Department Manager at Wal-Mart, bartending, front desk clerk at a hotel, working as a para-pro, and being a Latchkey Lead Teacher. I was happy with those, but not overwhelmingly so. I was at my happiest when I was working for the Fed Center doing audits. It took Ellen the loss of a good…

I cannot say I’ve led a boring life. On the contrary, my life has had more excitement, twists and turns than anyone I have ever personally known. Some of those twists and turns are wonderful; others tragic. They say you learn more in the dessert than you do the mountaintop. I have learned a lot! There a basic skeleton of my story and then there’s the really good stuff, the stuff that makes us who we are, the nitty gritty that molds and shapes who we are at the core of our being. That’s the…

Career Plan Throughout my adult life, I have wondered what I wanted to be when I “grow up”. I went to college on and off for nine years before completing an associate’s degree. My intention was to go into the medical field. I took science classes that would lead into that. After careful consideration, I realized I would not be a good fit in the traditional medical arena. Technology seemed like a viable option due to advances in technology happening all of the time. Speaking with friends and…

didn’t see himself doing that for the rest of life. In 1956, Cosby wanted to follow his father’s footsteps so he enlisted in the Navy. He continued to sharpen his talent for humor, joking with fellow enlistees in the service. Cosby began work again bartending at a Philadelphia club to earn money.…

The term ‘masculinity’ is nothing but a social construct directed towards men in order for them to determine their status in society. Although, the term is very controversial, still people amongst our modernized society take it into consideration that it is only for men, and men should only be masculine to be accepted. In the show New Girl directed by Elizabeth Meriwether, a young lady named Jess finds herself in an apartment with three men due to the fact that her boyfriend cheated on her.…

Jake Burton Jake Burton is the owner and founder of Burton Snowboards. The growth and popularity snowboarding sees today is directly related to Burton, as it was his vision and perseverance that has made the sport into a worldwide success story. Jake did not invent snowboarding, but instead capitalized on a product called the “snurf”, a freestanding board with a rope and no bindings, where the rider could slide down hills with little control. Jake saw immediate potential for an industry and…

Necessity for Knowledge Most individuals see themselves differently after their college experience. They feel like a changed person who has grown with an abundance of knowledge. Despite the long and rigorous curriculum associate with most degrees, their intelligence level is remarkably raised. The experience is extremely rewarding and opens up many doors. Their education completely revamps their mind and changes their identity. I believe a college education is a beautiful opportunity that…