The Little Things

became ecstatic when a place we visited had cushions which had never happened to me before this trip. I learned to appreciate the little things, like eating rice instead of Ugali and having a private place to sleep which included a mattress. Even today as I write this in my kitchen, I love having some privacy and cleaner living conditions. In the past I took these things for granted, not thinking much about how lucky I am to have wood floors and hot water.…

Introduction Good or bad diversity is present all around us. Diversity can be a positive aspect to society because it can offer a variety of objects, ideas, and people into the world. People need to be accepting of diversity because it is has a variety of good functions to provide to a society. However, diversity can also cause issues because not everyone in the world is accepting of differences. This does not make diversity bad, but rather shows that people need to be willing to embrace…

One area where many people fail to reach their full potential is service. Humans were put on this world in order to love and care for one another. Yet, many times it can seem inconvenient or tedious to give to those in need. There are so many other things people would rather do than support their neighbors, that humans today have forgot of the great importance of service. Most people, like myself, fail to understand that service doesn’t only benefit the person in need. Serving others yields…

are not to blame for many of the actions they express, but rather depends on the people and things around them when growing up. The world around me had completely changed. I was so used to walking out, smelling cigarettes, coughing, and being unable to see…

years, English was one of my weakest points, even so, I learned my best to work with what I was given. So what if you feel embarrassed to read out loud? Speak loudly, try your best, and cut yourself a break. Eventually, you realize that it is the little things scare us to death, and the only way we can grow is by leaving our comfort zones. Sometimes I failed miserably, giving a speech too fast for anyone to understand. Other times I strived and was awarded for my poetry. Everyone has strengths,…

people who are there for you will give you a sense of belonging that will remind you that you are important. Perception to the little things around you can help you to see beauty in the not-so-pretty things. “I must start with dirt. It must become stars. Sometimes all I see is dirt, and the dance fails. That night it was stars.”(Tawny Grammar, 52) Although, sometimes the ugly things you see in life are just ugly. Fear is an emotion that can make you feel apprehensive, and scared for the future.…

I have an excellent handle on rewarding members for things done over a course of a tour but short term project rewards fall by the wayside. This is an easy fix, recognizing members at quarters in front of the crew, stopping by their desk to offer a handshake and a thank you or by writing a positive page seven. All of these things are easy and take minimal effort; I must make a conscious effort to do the little things. By doing the easy things well and showing the members I appreciate all of…

Depression Kevin Breel talks about his life as a child. He explains that he was awkward as a kid and although he did not want to act like it on the outside he was what today’s society considers a loser. As He kept growing he began noticing the little things about him that he just could not stand to a point he basically hated himself. When he could not take the bullying anymore he moved schools. On top of his own dislike of himself his family also added on to the problems Kevin faced. His parents…

it is a way of freedom. He says, “I will be there chasing sound waves riding them like two-dollar pony ride horses that have finally broken free and wild” (Brown). Brown talks about his freedom in the afterlife as if he were reliving his life as a little kid again. He reassures that his lover knows that he is not gone and that she shouldn 't feel anguish because they are going to see each other again. All she has to do is hold up one finger and she will see him there “darting behind amazing…

turned into a ‘little girl at heart here. The boy and Caia “clutched each other’s arms to avoid being separated” (111). When you are little you always hold on to a parent 's hand to avoid getting split up. Through the psychological lens the reader can see that the boy gives her a sense of safety while in a crowded place, like any parent would have the effect to do. The young boy bought Caia a cotton candy, and she plunged her face into it and “finished it in a flash”(111) just like a little kid…