Getting By

Being a teen, getting your license is always a huge milestone for both the parents and the child. I didn’t really care much for getting my license though, I mean I knew I was going to eventually drive but I either had to beg my dad or buy one myself and after driving my grandma’s little white car or in other words the “rez car”…

Thomas Frank once said, “Massive inequality we have learned, isn’t the best way to run an economy after all. And when you think about it, it is profoundly ugly.” In our society today, there is no equality for all citizens to get an higher education. Getting a college education is important to many people so they can succeed in their future career. Depending on whether families can afford college or potential students can get good high school grades, determine whether or not they get accepted…

1,440 minutes per day, 10,080 minutes per week, and 525,600 minutes per calendar year to do what we need to do. When it comes to the term “Do it now and Talk Later”, it simply means just what it says! What are you doing with your time? Are you getting things done? Many of us say that we wish that we had more time, but what does that actually mean! Are you organized? Do you have a planner and/or calendar that you make notes in and/or friendly reminders about appointments, timelines, and…

Obviously getting fired is not an ideal situation to ever be in. All the same, it is a situation that can be dealt with strategically so that you get back into the workforce again. Think positive when times get tough, one may feel powerless however an individual should expect to succeed. Recognize the good in the circumstances in which one finds him or herself. Do not think of adversity as a restricted experience rather see it as an opportunity to enhance your personal growth (Gallman, 1993).…

What’s one of the most nerve racking things about looking into college? Finding a place to stay of course! Going to college for almost any student can get expensive. A good portion of students who are in school are living on a strict budget. When searching for a place to live, some things to keep in mind are commute, rent price, and setting aside money for food. There are many options for living, but for now we’ll focus on four: renting an apartment, a dorm, fraternity/sorority housing, or even…

Getting Ready To Move? Follow This Checklist Of Important Things To Do Moving can be a very daunting task as you try to pack up all your belongings to take them to your new home. Don’t let a big move catch up to you with too much to do before your moving day. This checklist will help you remember what you need to get done to make your move a success. 2 Months Prior To Your Move Get Organized If your belongings are unorganized prior to your move then they will be unorganized at your new home.…

Worrying is for the Weary In this essay I will be focusing on the story from Luke 12:27-34, Do Not Worry, and comparing it to the same story by Matthew 6:25-34. Worrying is an inevitable problem for Christians even though we know we are protected my God. In Luke 12:27-34 Jesus is confirming to his disciples that they do not have to worry in Luke 12: 22 when Luke writes, “Then Jesus said to his disciples: “There fore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body,…

that following these how to overcome depression tips will instantly cure depression. Depression cannot be cured, but the symptoms can be successfully managed through a combination of conventional medical treatment and cognitive behavioral therapy. Getting a Doctor's Diagnosis In order to get effective treatment, first you need to get a proper diagnosis. There are many different types of depression and each needs different treatments. Depression can also develop in people suffering from a major…

It has become common today to pay children for getting good grades. In a study conducted by the American Institute of CPAs about 48% of all U.S. parents pay their children for their grades (Khalfani-Cox). Why do you have to bribe your children into getting good grades? You might think it’s just a reward, but don’t you want your kids to get good grades for themselves not just for the money. Your child should want to learn to gain knowledge, not cash. You’re teaching your child that working hard…

Getting my driver’s license was an accomplishment of my own and I’m proud to say that I accomplished my goal. When I was 17 I got my license and there were many obstacles I faced during the process of getting my permit and then later on getting my license. The first step I had to take was being enrolled in a student driver’s course where I had to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 8 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. (“Louisiana Teen Drivers Guide”) The law in the state of…