Volunteering

So over the weekend I did my volunteer hours. It was really quite an experience for me. I worked with an animal shelter through Petsmart and took part in taking care of cats and dogs that were either strays or were abandon. I also helped several dogs and cats get adopted by several different people I have a very soft spot in my heart for animals, I use to have a dog but unfortunatly she was hit by a car about a year ago, so now I only have my two cats whom I absolutly adore. Living with animals is so benefical for people. Anyone who has a pet or who has previously owned one knows how much joy and happiness they bring you. I wanted to give something back to the cats and dogs but helping them each find a home. Working at the Safe Harbor animal shelter really made me feel good about myself. Not only did I help dogs and cats get adopted, but it just made me feel good taking care of them. There was one puppy in particular that just broke my heart because she got hit by a car and lost her leg. However, I found a family who was intrested in adopting her and are suppose to come back and tell me if they got her. I think that anybody who likes animals should volunteer at a shelter. It is one of the best feeling just knowing that you made a difference in their lives.

Thankful

After listening to Mr. Laroza speak about the school that he teaches at it really made me think how greatful I am to go to such a great school. He told us about how kids don't put effort into school like they should. He mentioned how there is a fight in the school and how he has witnessed drug deals and how people use profane language and mistreat their peers. Just listening to him tell his life story about how he grew up with his siblings and how his mother was juggling 3 jobs while at the same time taking care of her children. Not only did life seem hard for Mr. Laroza but I can't imagin how hard it must have been for his mother, being an immigrant from Sicily, having three jobs, and taking care of her children. I takew where I live and where I go to school for granted. Sometimes I think why does this school have to be so hard it's not fair when in reality there are a handful of kids in this world who are striving just to get an education. I think that everyone should realize how lucky we have it and be thankful for the opportunities we have.

Rich and Poor

Why do people strive to be rich why can't we all just be happy where we are? If you are financially stable why would you want to change your social class. In the video that we watched today they showed people that lived in Morgantown, Kentucky. These people were not considered to be wealthy however they did have money and were happy were they were. Some people donh't even like to accept the fact that they have money. Instead of showing it off like some people do they prefer to drive around in old beat up cars or wear clothes that came from a thrift store. Americans pay so much attention to being rich and wanting that feeling of prestige. The American dream is all about working till you get to the top or until you succeed. But is the American Dream really everything? I believe that everyone deserves to be well off however, I think that we should make do with what we have. I think instead of going out and buying a lamborghini or a ferrari we should get something a little less expensive and donate some of it to people who actually need money. The best types of people are the one's who have money but they are unpretentious about it.