The Bucket List

months to live, Brittany and her family decided to move into the state of Oregon to take advantage of the death with dignity law. She was given a legal dose of barbiturates, to help with a peaceful death. After months of traveling and fulfilling her bucket list, as she laid in her bed with family by her side, Brittany endured a peaceful death. The issue of euthanasia has been on the media 's forefront for several years. There are several pros and cons to this issue. Some of these pros are…

Life has so much meaning towards nature, life, and literally everything that surrounds us, that is why everyone should be conscious of what we are offered for a limited time. We have to inhale and exhale very smoothly and live every moment with no fear of what can happen to us the next day. Life is full of surprises, and if one does not strive to get them, then the opportunity is gone forever. Researchers and writers from around the world have had hard times finding answers towards a supposedly…

One of the many things to be experienced in life and crossed off your bucket list is taking a cruise to anywhere in the world. Other than experiencing foreign countries, there are many limitless and amazing things that can happen while vacationing on a cruise. Your views on life will be enhanced just by seeing these foreign countries, the mountains, the white sands and turquoise beaches, and all the exotic animals you wish to have in your backyard. Seeing new things, tasting new foods, and of…

In discussions of Atul Gawande’s book Being Mortal, one controversial issue has been about the inescapable realities of death and becoming old. On the one hand, Gawande believes that when a person becomes old or near death, the surgeries and spending money on medicines ‘to keep them alive’ are not the best solution and it can complicate ones situation. The best way is to have the support of your loved ones to help get through tough times after surgeries or becoming old. On the other hand,…

Have you ever thought about how important water is to our bodies? Water is the reason we walk, run, swim or any movement of exercise. Drinking water helps maintain the balance of body fluids. We have about 60% of water in our bodies. You need to drink a lot in order for that to be sustained. A human being cannot go any longer then 3 days without obtaining water. Now that you know how important it is, imagine someone tampering with your water supply. In a city called Flint, Michigan, that is…

The Millennial Generation, born between 1981 and 1999, has become a focus in the public sphere due to their widely differentiating opinions, lifestyles, and involvement compared to prior generations. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, they are the generation most observed and studied. The older generations discern them and chastise their inability to adapt to social norms developed in the past decades. Because of this, they are perceived as a generation full of promiscuity,…

Vegas involves blowing up the hard earned money when not opted at the right time. Drinking at Vegas can be very expensive. But don’t worry, when it comes to Vegas, there is always a way out to enjoy the same exotic things at a cheaper rate. Here is a list of bars and restaurants on the Vegas strip which offer happy hours. There are many places which have happy hours during early and late evening time. You can choose the right time and place while on the strip to enjoy…

I was always a stubborn kid. I liked to have my way and was not easily swayed. My Dad used to tell us that our greatest strength is found by understanding our weaknesses. He explained to me that being stubborn is a bad thing. People do not like when they meet an inflexible brick wall. Tenacity, however, is a powerful tool. It says to people, you are determined and persistent. A strength can sometimes be a weakness made to work in our favor. I have always remembered this advice and have used my…

independent when so much more work is needed to do so. It is easier for people with strong circles of support to overcome most challenges. Konnikova says “in one study, [researchers] examined pain thresholds: how long a person could keep her hand in a bucket of ice water (in a lab), or how long she could maintain a sitting position with no chair present (back against the wall, legs bent at a ninety degree angle) in the field” (238). It was shown that one could withstand the uncomfortable…

"Although no one can quantify the probability of cryonics working, I estimate it is at least 90% -- and certainly nobody can say it is zero" (Drexler). Cryonics is the freezing of oocytes, a human, or another living being for preservation. Oocytes are cells in the ovary that may become ovum. People do this in hopes to see the far future or have a child later in life. This connects to Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with the advancement of science and Jekyll’s agreement with it. Jekyll believes in the…