Sailor

I hear noises of fellow sailors giving me pointers on what to do and the noise passes right through both my ears, like there's a hole threw my head. I slowly walk like a turtle to the boat. The tall boat stood in front of me like the Willis Tower. I begin to rig the boat and try to comprehend every word my dad tells me. Words of sailing knowledge slip out of his mouth like he's reading out of a textbook. While I set the boat up, my mindset is focused on what I'm going to do when I'm out in the water, not on how I'm going to set the boat up. Although mentally I may not be ready to do this, but to my dad I have shown physically that I'm prepared. My dad gives me the "Okay" and I head to the locker and grab the sweaty equipment I must put on before I head out on my quest…

The ad, released in 2010, features the model Robert Perovich, who took over the male model scene in the early 2000’s (Listal RSS). Although he has done editorials in Out magazine, he has never ‘come out’ as LGBTQ+ himself. It is, however, strongly rumored that he is gay (vooxpopuli). In the ad itself, Perovich is not wearing a shirt, but he is wearing white sailor pants and a “Dixie Cup” sailor hat (the latter of which has been used by the Navy since 1886). The background of the room is blurred…

leadership.” Nelson Mandela I define leadership as the ability to provide strength and coverage to support a Sailor, regardless of rank. The ability to instill Core Values, provide training and the tools a Sailor needs to excel in both their professional and personal life. A true leader will support a Sailor, any Sailor, during the high times of a career, but to be a solid force if there are any lows. We all have the opportunity to learn from all manners of leadership. The good leaders and…

The “Tale of the Shipwrecked Sailor” is an ancient story, originating from around 2000-1700 BC, during the so-called Middle Kingdom period of Egyptian history. The story largely follows a previous journey made by the narrator, which involves him becoming shipwrecked on an island. Throughout the course of this tale, the number three holds great significance to understanding the presence of divinity in the story, which in turn reveals the real message of the tale; the importance of family. The…

Ondaatje’s prevalent use of the skeleton imagery symbolizes the deaths of common people. Even though the Tamils and Sinhalese may have different ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds, they are all human beings who are killing each other. While they may have different tenets and ideologies that make up their identities, they all share a country, they all breath the same air and they all are made up of a skeleton. The skeleton that receives the most attention throughout the novel is Sailor;…

Squidward, in “Naughty Nautical Neighbors”, ruins a fun game between Patrick and SpongeBob and manages to pit them against each other. Squidward’s meddling casts him as a somewhat devious and unlikable character. He is a fun crusher, and this characterization maintains throughout the episodes. Squidward’s rude attitude is a reflection of his own discontent. Squidward works as a cashier at the Krusty Krab, but the life he dreams of involves luxuries that he could not afford with his current…

Traditionally, Anime is defined as animation only created in Japan. With the creation of Rwby, Rooster Teeth Productions has single-handedly redefined the traditional definition. Rooster Teeth Productions cooperated with Moyreak (Monty) Oum to create Rwby in thus ushering in a new era of Anime. It is a story of four young girls trying to find their place in the world, all while battling monsters, facing their inner demons, and balancing their social lives. The shows main protagonistic team for…

Though, close in distance, Sailor Rock was much harder for Greg to get to from the north side, rather than the dirt road they had always used from the west. Limping uphill on one leg with a crutch and maneuvering through rocky and uneven ground, was difficult enough, until he had to pick his way through the prickly bushes and small trees where the ground leveled near its base. Since he couldn’t go very far without elevating his leg, it took him two full days to finally get there. The wild plums…

to group thinking, we need to acknowledge Theory X and Theory Y styles of management because depending on how the management leads can influence how groups think. In your example, you use the Air Force as a culture place on obedience over questioning. However, from experience as a Navy spouse, I can tell you that my husband gets challenge by Junior Sailors all the time to ask the Why? Today they want to know the reason of the order. There will be times when they just have to roger up, but in…

In Sinbad the Sailors fourth voyage that he tells Sinbad the Porter and other companions that are there, he discusses how he came to an island that had black men that brought them to their king. The Sailor had become restless for more voyaging after his third journey, and decides to go to sea to trade and make more money (Sinbad the Sailor voyage 4: 28). The high seas knock him and others off the boat, and they arrive to the island of the black men who take them to their king (Sinbad the Sailor…