Fishing rod

Realizing My Powers Being human means having memories that have shaped who we are as people. Everyone has had at least two or three prevalent memories when asked about their life as a whole. I have come to realize I have more strengths than I knew and even more memories that have given me these strengths. Events in my life have led me to be a better individual, learner, and community member. As an individual I am very complex, as are most people. But, there is one memories in particular that…

he was trying to stay strong by thinking about his past. While on the boat, after a hard day of fishing, Hemingway writes, “After that he [Santiago] began to dream of the long yellow beach and he saw the first of the lions come down (...) and he rested his chin on the wood of the bows where the ship laid anchored (...)” (81). The tone remains hopeful because although Santiago has a rough day of fishing, he keeps pushing forward. Hope remains a major part of the book by having Santiago keep…

Touching Spirit Bear Connection The book “Touching Spirit Bear” by Ben Mikaelson reminds me of the real world. The part of the book i am relating to is when Cole Matthews was extremely hungry but ignored that necessity and just went to the shore to drink water as much as he would need to pee and be full but of water. Later that day, Cole went to the shore and saw seagulls, he realized that they were eating a fish, Cole was absolutely STARVED so he scared the seagulls away and ate a half seagle…

Every man has his own set of hopes and dreams. Some may choose to chase them, and some may focus more on friends and family. However, Ryan Crumpton is an exception to the game. He has somehow found a well‐balanced in‐between ground most young adults haven’t even mastered yet. He does both. Ryan loves pursuing his outdoor hobbies, supporting his family, and aiming to obtain his goal of becoming an industrial engineer. First off, maintaining the hobbies he loves is a crucial step in keeping his…

Sort Of Flying Imagine your feet dangling over the ocean, while jellyfish and sharks are swimming below you. You’re just being held up in the air with a parachute, any second the rope could snap. This is what I felt when I went parasailing. In the beginning, my family and I were waiting for our boat at the docks. I felt like a hotdog burning in the sun that is how hot it was. To make matters even worse, everybody was anxious to get on to the boat. When our boat finally arrived, we put our life…

Surviving the Extremes is about a man named Kenneth Kamler who goes on several expeditions around the world to discover how the human body adapts to different environments. However, some humans do not know what to do when placed in a different environment. I really did enjoy this book because not only did Kenneth include personal experiences, he also included dangerous trips other people have taken. I would have to say the Jungle is my favorite part of this book. I learned so much about how the…

Have you ever pushed yourself to the limit to accomplish something? Thats exactly what the old man was trying to do in the book, The old man and the sea. One day out at sea the old man, who’s name is Santiago, feels a massive tug from a huge fish. Even though the old man isn't in his prime he still tries with all his might to catch the fish. The giant marlin does not want to be caught and this it begins a long battle of pain, patience, and grit. At first the old man and the big fish seem very…

Taking care of a goldfish is really simple. Be that as it may, if you are busy without any time management, then taking care of a goldfish is not for you. Not only do you have to buy the goldfish, but you have to get necessities such a fish bowl, or a tank, and a special brand of fish food. When I was about six years old I had a goldfish that jumped out of his bowl when no one was home. At first, I thought someone stole him, until I found him on the floor. I tried to put him back into the water,…

The structure of the mouth of the Atlantic salmon in all its developmental stages also allows it to successfully adapt to these two environments. Generally in the fresh water phase (and this encompasses all the stages prior to smolting), young salmon eat insects, invertebrates and plankton, while adult salmons in salt water eat other fish, squid, eels, and shrimp (Quinn, 2005). This makes the structure of the mouth of the salmon develop differently at each stage to parallel their diet. In…

Alaska (See Appendix A, Image 1) (Mathis et al., 2014). Alaska’s fishing industry currently supports more than 100,000 jobs and generates over $5.8 billion in annual revenues while contributing to the balance of trade in the U.S. (Mathis, et al., 2014). Southeast Alaska was identified by Mathis as the primary hub for commercial fisheries in which coastal communities derive the lion’s share of their local economic revenues from fishing industry activities (Mathis et al., 2014). Southwestern…