Henry Ward Beecher
1813-1887

''Hold yourself responsible
for a higher standard than 
anybody else expects of you
Never excuse yourself."

This quote means we have to take action and became something more than what people expect from us. We need to push ourselves a little more. Sometimes people need to try harder more than their expectations. There is basically no excuse what so ever to not try to go higher than our expectations. We have a potential to live or accomplish something. However we don't get what we want, due to the fact that people don't try harder than their expectations. We have to put a bit effort in order to accomplish something. There is no excuse at all. If people expect something from you, go higher than their expectations. Its a good thing in a way. People change the way they look at you. I'm not quite sure, if this is what the quote means. I am a little bit confused in defining what it means.

''If it is not right, do not do it: if it is not true, do not say it."

                                                     ~Marcus Aurelius

This quote tells a lot. Usually we should choose the right, especially the youth of today because a lot of them get influenced by the negativity of their friends or media. Today not many people don't do the right. If a person feels like they do the wrong, they do it anyways and that's where they messed up already. Never is it ok to do something that's not right because it is never right. Also, people, again youth, tend to say things that are not true. Marcus Aurelius quote is reasonable because never is it okay to say something that's not true. You are either telling a lie or spreading gossip. Those are things you shouldn't say or spread, because feelings and emotions get hurt. Saying or spreading gossip, means you are choosing the wrong. Maybe people should think twice before saying anything, because, they would never know what kind of trouble they will get in. What is better is saying the truth and that is what a CTR person would do. We have to think before our actions. If something feels wrong, that is already a sign of wanting to choose the wrong. So by not ending up doing the wrong, just stop or turn away from that situation and choose the right. Not many people realize the situation they put themselves in by lieing or gossiping. For example, a person who chooses the wrong, is a girl who would spread rumors about a certain someone, even if those ruumors aren't true. Another example is lieing on a certain situation to cover up an excuse. There is never an excuse for choosing the wrong, you can only learn from it, and hope that you will never do it again. If something isn't right don't ever say it, or attemp it. In life, we must choose the right, so we can live life good.

''Doing what is right, fair and honorable is more important than winning or loosing."

~Chick Moorman

Mr. Moorman says that winning or loosing doesn't really matter if you choose the right, be fair, and be honorable. In a way its true because some people should be greatful in a competition. Some people who loose don't even feel honored and curse out loud. Even winners who won, curse and show aggression. That's actually choosing the wrong, and it is unneccessary to hear that. That's also being a BAD SPORT. Usually a bad sport would curse for no reason. A bad sport might even cheat in order to win, and that's being unfair. If a person is exposed and everyone finds out about them being a bad sport then they can't rely on those people. People who cheat don't achieve integrity. However, a GOOD SPORT would do what's right, what's fair, and what's honorable. A good sport would take pride in loosing, and would be proud if they try. A good sport wouldn't curse with victory, drink with victory, or show aggression with victory. These people play good with the rules and follow them. Not only that, but they are also obedient within the game. Loosing might seem bad, but to make it so far in a contest or competition is something to be proud of. An example would be a basketball player who gave it his best shot and lost. He played fair, and he still gets to play. However some NBA players choose the wrong, win unfairly, and are later disqualified and kicked out of the team. This is alos useful for not just sports but when it comes to competitions in general, you have to play fair, right, and be an honorable person, because at the end of the day, that's what matters most.

Veterinarian

Duties and Responsibilities:

A veterinarian is a person who practices veterinary performances such as treating a disease, disorder, or injury to an animal specifically. A veterinarian also administers vaccines. A veterinarian also does regular checks up as well. Veterinarians also cure dogs if they fall ill, or if they are sick. Animals that suffered dome injury are also treated. Depending on the injury, the treatment can last a few weeks or even months. Some Veterinarians also perform surgeries on certain animals for specific reasons. They also treat skin infection, or other infections the animal carries. Some veterinarians also fix broken bones. However there are many kinds of veterinarians out there. Typical veterinarians are those who treat are dogs and cats, there are also those who treat wildlife animals at zoos or aquarium. Duties and jobs vary from the type of profession and type of clinic.

Salary:

Median pay (annual): 84,460 USD (2012)

Median pay (hourly): 40.61 USD (2012)

 

Education:

In order to be a veterinarian, you need to have a Bachelor’s Degree. You also need to attend a veterinary school. As long as you take any science course you’re fine. However, some veterinary schools expect you to take more advanced science courses. After you need to get a license. You have to pass some tests in order to be licensed. Then you gain some experiences with real animals. Most veterinarians choose to work with easy going animals such as dogs, cats, birds, or any farm animal. 

Reflection: I wouldn't want to be a veterinarian, but working with animals seems nice. I find it interesting because its a medical career helping animals. I like animals, and seeing them healthy brings me joy. 

1. Have the courage to say no.
2. Have the courage to face the truth.
3. Do the right thing because it is right.

''These are the three magic keys to living your life with integrity."

W. Clement Stone
1902-2002

This is so true, beacuse in life we can't live with integrity without following those rules. Having the courage to say no is one thing you have to do to live life with integrity. Most young people just aren't brave enough to say no. Peer pressure is the reason why so many teens just can't say no with courage. They feel lame or uncool, but they aren't alone, because everyday so many of them face peer pressure. Those people need to have courage to say no to live life with integrity because if they don't they might go downhill. If you say no to risky activities, parties, and doing drugs, you pass the test so far. Also having the courage to face the truth is a second thing because you have to be truthful inorder to have itegrity. Lieing doesn't make you live life with integrity. Lieing is so dirty thatyou are choosing the wrong which is not okay. Lieing is so bad, instead of solving problems, it makes matters worse. However being courages to face the truth is the right thing to do, because you can get something out of it. You can get a solution by just facing the truth. Facing the truth can get you help too. Also, if you had choose the wrong, telling the truth is okay, because you learn a lesson from it. Lastly, doing the right thing because it's right is way important if you want to gain integrity. For example studying while others are partying is choosing the right because it feels like it. Sure not at the moment, but it pays off later. That's basically how integrity is earned, and I agree with Mr. Stone. 

Police Officer

Duties and Responsibilities:

A police officer is a person who has many tasks. However their main task is to protect the people and the property. They are those who are responsible for people’s safety. Also police officers are those you call if you have a problem or if someone’s causing harm. Police officers also deal with people causing harm to others, by arresting them. If they feel like a person is responsible for a crime, they can arrest them, and prevent less harm from happening. Also a police officer patrols designated areas. They also enforce laws as well. Police officers have every right to question you and stop you. Police officers are allowed to testify in court, and are supposed to write a report according to an incident involving a crime. All these tasks depend in size and type of law enforcement organizations.

Salary:

 Median pay (annual): 56,980 USD (2012)

Median pay (hourly): 27.4 USD (2012)

Education: The most important thing to be a police is not have a criminal record at all. You must be 21 years of age to be a police. Also, a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and having no prior convictions are required. Going to a police academy is required as well. Within the academy you’ll take many exams and learn skills. Most common tests are physical and stamina exams. Police officers are trained on how to use firearms, responding to emergencies, controlling traffic, self-defense techniques, risk assessment, and role playing. In order to be a police officer it must take around 19-22 weeks.

Reflection: Honestly, I wouldn't want to be a police officer. I just find their jobs to risky, and I am not willing to risk my life out there in the dangerous world. I look up to these people, and I like their job because it's interesting.

"He that walketh with wis men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed."

This is something I can relate to. Our friends influences among us, and we choose to follow them. However, in this world we have the true ones, and those wanting to do the wrong. It's our choice to follow those people. Wlking with wise men, means you are surrounded by good influences. Walking with good people is a good thing because it shows what kind of character you are. If you are a really great character, you must have walked with wise men. Wise men, always choose the right, never look for stupididty, and follow the rules. Not only that, but wise men are always obedient. One day, I want to be wise man, and I know I'm in the right track with a few good friends. I would try to help a fool companion, but if he tries to influence me into doing the wrong, their will not be a friendship between us. It's sad how many people go with the wrong people, and choose the wrong. A foolish companion, breaks laws, drinks, smokes, parties, fails, and doesn't try. I'd be happy to help a person like that out, but never would I become friends with someone who would take me down that risky road. Thta's how life works, because the people we walk with influences us. One example is my parents. I'd walked with my parents and they encouraged me to do well in school. I'm thankful for walking with them throughout the years. I guess that's why people should stick around wise men, and not a foolish person, because wise men take you to great things in life. A foolish campionion would never take you far in life, and that's a fact.

Veterans Day is celebrates the service of those U.S military. Veterans Day also celebrates the soldiers who fought in the war. It also celebrates those victims who lost their lives during World War. The purpose of Veterans Day is to thank for the services veterans offered during the war. It’s like recognition for them. It’s important to show honor to Veterans because it’s an act of respect. They truly deserve respect, and honor because these veterans willingly gave up their lives to fight for their own country. Veterans Day honors these veterans annually, on November 11, ever since. It has been a tradition that has been celebrated more than sixty years. Ways to show respect for Veterans, is to say thanks. This is a well-known gesture people do common. Some people place flowers on Veterans graves to show respect and honor. Others choose to donate money to support these Veterans. Sometimes writing an appreciation card to those Veterans, shows a lot of honor and appreciation towards them.

In my opinion, I didn’t knew what was really the [purpose of this holiday. Until today, I got a good meaning what Veterans Day is and what Veterans are. I feel like it’s something nice to take a day off and recognize those people who just gave up their lives for those Veterans who served and died. Many people knew a Veteran, and this is something they can relate, weather a survivor, or victim. I feel like in away, people choose the right to make this a holiday because it shows a lot that we left this day for the recognition of those victims, and those who willingly fought. If I see a Veteran, I myself would say thank you. It would make me feel proud as well.

''The best recreation is to do good"

I feel like recreation is the most pleasurable leisure. But there is a path you must follow. You have to choose the right and do good. Recreation is earned and it all depends in the way you act. Misbehaving can lead to reprecussions, instead of recreations. There is many shades of reprecussions, and if you choose the wrong, depending on what you did, that's how harsh your consequences will be. It's never okay to do the wrong, because you loose the oppurtunity to recreate. Recreation is what brings us freedom, safetiness, pleasure, and the ability to feel good for doing good. Its just as amzing if you do good things in life, because you'll be awarded with recreation. I feel like recreation is the best gift any human can recieve if they choose the right and do good. For example, studying isn't so fun, but if you do good on the quiz, you'll be satisfied with the score you got. Another example that I can relate from a few days ago, is when we were told in class, to never cross beyond the railing. You'll have as much time to recreate, standing behind the railing, than passing and risking your recreation by walking over the railing. People need to realize that in life, we need to do some sort of good in order to get this recreation. Recreation will not always be given to us by hand, and it all depends in our character to good. Being good is the key that opens the door to recreation. Once you do good, the door will unlock.

William Penn
1644-1718

''Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it"

William Penn
1644 - 1718

This is a quote by Mr. Penn, and he says that the right thing to do will always be the right thing to do, even if you're the one chasing it, while others are turning backs for choosing the wrong. The wrong will always be the wrong thing to do, even if people is for it, following it, or in favor of it. Sometimes CTR people just want the urge to choose the wrong, and what's sad is that some people go from right to wrong. If someone is encouraging to go wrong, you must be smart enough to stay on the right path, because in this young world, bad people want to knock out CTR people off their road and end them up in the wrong side. Choosing the right, is the right thing to do, even if your supposed friend is against it. Choosing the wrong is extremely wrong even if people follow it, and even if you follow them. Today in society we must be aware that many people want to ruin CTR people, and those CTR people need to be strong enough to resist, ones bad choice or dangerous direction. People choosing the wrong, always choose the wrong and like to mess up people's life, and it could be anyone. I, for example choose the right, because I think it's the best thing to do for myself and for others, so I can take them with me throughout my journey.  I honestly won't care, if people tell me being a CTR person is lame. I would reject their offer if someone tells me to do this, or try this, knowing that it is a trap. Doing drugs is wrong, even if everyone is for it, while helping anyones is right, even if everyone is against it. Usually the wrong will always be the wrong and there's no good about it. The right will always be the right, and never will it have bad reprecussions.