Things Not Seen

Erik who is not followed around with an IEP. Paul can see many things such as the koi being taken right under Mr. Costello’s nose. Of course, nobody believes him because he’s “blind” and “can’t see anything”. Paul just quietly thinks to himself “There goes another one of you koi , Mr. Costello.” (page 64). This quote from the book shows how Paul has to keep some things to himself and laugh at everyone who doesn’t believe him. Another thing that Paul sees is a vital part to end of the story. He…

I'll admit; I've seen the nasty, embarrassing parts of this fandom, the parts which make potential armys want to avoid us. The inappropriate comments on YouTube, the delusional possessiveness over one member or another, those have certainly made their appearance. It's not been hard to notice Armys starting fanwars or hating on other artists for the sole reason that they are opposition. Hatred, rudeness, insensitivity, cruelty: I've seen them all. Such things sicken me, and should be addressed,…

people close at hand, within our small group, as a threat.” But is this the case in society? Success is seen as a source of happiness and security, a source of pride. It is thought of as a good thing to be successful. But success can become threatening when your classmates, neighbors, or coworkers are more successful than you. Then your pride is hurt. Though success itself is a good and positive thing, it creates competition that can foster negative interactions. In this society,…

ever handed to someone, and if someone says they have, then they really haven’t accomplished or worked for anything yet. Everybody has to work hard and endure stress to make it somewhere. However, that stress can keep people from doing and trying the things they love. Luckily, if you keep trying, you’ll persevere and the view will be breathtaking. Santiago, the main character in The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, represents being beat up by life, and ending up being better and stronger than before.…

of those things that you now do, think, and desire.” This makes you think and have hope, because even though you did something or you think something, does not mean that it makes who you are. We have the freedom to think what we want and to desire what we want, but in saying that the society has a huge impact on what we desire and what we think. In Nietzsche reading he says something that blows my mind because it is something we do not even think about. He asked a traveler that had seen many…

I only marvel what its real meaning holds. People’s minds interpret all things in various ways. When you say a color, or a certain food, some people may think of picnics and love while others may envision the time it gave them food poisoning. So I guess the only question with this quote is what does it mean to me? This quote could be summed up in one word, settling. In popular belief, settling is mediated as a deficient thing, but just how atrocious could it be in my future? Settling is…

Emily Little wrote an article titled “Too Dependent on Technology?” and she talks of how things are different in the present state compared to twenty years ago. “Twenty years ago, the world had no Facebook, no Google and no YouTube. There were no electric cars, no smartphones and no wireless Internet,” Little states. While this may be an obvious…

fashioned especially when it comes to relationships, the way we dress, and technology. The majority of my beliefs about my relationships stem from being raised in the south and being a southern Baptist. I feel that a man should lead his family in all things, especially when it comes to religion. Also, because of my southern Baptist raising or spiritual beliefs, I am strongly against having sex before marriage. I feel like it is something that is special and should be saved once you have fully…

A lot of amazing, great, horrible, fascinating, and unbelievable things happen to everyday people. It can be a good thing , or even a bad thing, the challenge is always different for everyone. It could have been the day you said a speech in front of many strangers, odd faces, structures, differences you’ve never seen before, you feel the vibe of judgness.There faces speak more than there mouths, Youor even the day when you read, “Accepted” in a paper because you got in The weeks…

There have been, and continue to be, obstacles that I face. But like the Kenyan children, I have Tumaini, or hope. This four letter noun holds a hefty meaning in both my heart and in the heart of Kenya. Their perseverance to do their best in all things inspires me every…