The Love of my LIfe

The Love of my Life

The story “The love of my life” is about Jeremy and China, two teenage high school students who were in love. They spend all their time together and they always thought of each other. Both were A’s students and had a bright future in the best Universities. Like any other promiscuous teenager, they were sexually active. Even though they had sex, they were very careful not to get pregnant. China was on the pill, and Jeremy always carry condoms. They believe bringing an unwanted baby would bring problems and destroyed their future, and teenagers who get pregnant are stupid and irresponsible. Things got out of control when China got pregnant. Jeremey didn’t want to have the baby and though about abortion. China didn’t want an abortion and didn’t want the baby either. When China gave birth, and what supposed to be one of the happiest days of their lives became a murder scene. China didn’t want the baby and told Jeremy to get rid of it. He put the baby on a plastic bag, and without thinking twice dumped the bag in to a dumpster.

China and Jeremy share similarities with most teenagers, they believe it would not happen to them, and teenagers who get pregnant are irresponsible. I believe they are the irresponsible and stupid, because they were aware of the consequences. When she got pregnant, they didn’t think through, and without thinking twice they murder their own baby. Worries and stress got to them, because they were afraid to lose everything, but at the end they lost more, and end up in jail. Now, they are not the smartest students anymore, and their future is ruin.

Article Quote Sandwich

 Article Quote Sandwich

       In the Article “Toxic Dust and Asthma Plague Salton Sea Communities” the sea is shrinking faster than we think. In the next years the sea wouldn’t not receive water from the Colorado River making the shrinking process faster. The shrinking would expose toxic dust that lay in the shores of the sea. when high winds comes it would create a dust ball that would travel all across the valley and other communities cause respiratory issues. Nearest communities already show kids suffering from asthma, allergies and other respiratory issues. According to Eva, a mother of three children's with asthma said, “I know asthma is going to get worse for the kids.” “If it doesn’t get fixed, there is going to be a lot of ill people with breathing problems.” The risk is high if nothing is done. I don't have to be an environment, or health expert to know asthma is increasing as the sea shrinks. Things only would get worst, but we are still on time to prevent it.

Community Profile Quote Sandwich

Community Profile Quote Sandwich

 

            Couple years back in the way to Indio, Ca with my brother, for the first time, I encountered the Salton Sea. The smell of rotten fish and the enormous amount of water was something I never seen before. I only heard stories about the sea, and I didn’t know anything about it, but my brother Israel who is involve and worry about issues in our valley told me all about it. He explained to me the importance of the sea, and how is affecting us. “The sea is dying, and nobody is doing anything about it, but we are still on time to fix thing up.'' My brother seemed to understand how vital the sea is to the Imperial Valley, and with a sense of optimism he believes the sea can be transformed. "Is a long way to go and actions should be done now," he said. I agree if we don’t do anything it would damage our ecosystem and create health issues. Now, every time I drove by the Salton sea is hard to ignore that the sea needs to be safe for the benefit of our communities.

    

Save the Salton Sea

Saving the Salton Sea

            In the article “California Far from Solution as Salton Sea Crisis Looms,” the authors described how the Salton Sea in the Imperial Valley is rapidly shrinking causing health problem. As the sea shrinks, it would create respiratory problems that would affect cities as far as San Diego and Coachella. California government has a preventing plan to reduce the fast shrinking of the sea and protect the fauna, but so far, nothing has been done. Residents who lives around the sea are frustrated with government official because they haven’t done anything, and their children are getting sick with respiratory health problems like Asthma. Imperial County has the highest rate of Asthma, and as the sea shrinks respiratory issues would increase. The Dust created by high winds would not only cause health issues but create an economical reduction of tourism to the Coachella area. The conservation of the Salton Sea is vital for the benefits of people around, and protection of the fauna.

Freewrite

Today, people are overusing natural resources without noticing the negative impact that is causing to our planet. Each year, more air pollution, water contamination and trash, are accumulating affecting our ecosystem. Contamination is something that people need to take seriously. My brother taught me we can make the difference little by little.   My brother is a person wo cares about others, loves the environment, and cares about the future of this planet. Growing up, he was mocked for being different and caring for the environment. He was always involved in the Arts and environmental movements. He knew the importance of recycling and protecting our ecosystem. He joined several environmental movements in Mexicali, and through his art, he expressed the importance being conscientious about the use of natural resources. He used his gift of art to express the issues in our environment. He held several art expositions throughout the Imperial Valley spreading awareness of these issues. The first time I went to one of his art expositions, I saw the real issues the world is facing. I felt proud of my brother’s accomplishments. Through his Art, I was able to make changes to better the outcome of our future planet.

Community Profile

Anecdote- Faces of Imperial

            Couple years back, I was looking for a job as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) and a friend told me about this company in Indio CA that were hiring. I had never been to Indio before. Even though it was far from home I needed a job quickly and I was willing to commute for the job. I ask my oldest brother Israel to come with me since he knew the road and the area. The next day, we started driving to Indio. We took Hwy 86 North the easiest and faster way. As we past Brawley City and Westmorland I started to notice an unusual smell. At first, I tried to ignore it, but every mile we drove. The smell was getting stronger and hard to ignore. It smelled like rotten old fish, a similar smell you would find on the beach. For a second, it thought it was a dead animal at the side of the road, or even old forgotten food inside my car. It was something unusual because all around me was just farm fields and desert. In the distance miles away into the desert, it appeared what it looked like a lake. It spread from miles long and wide. I had never seen something like that so close to the Valley. I ask my brother if he knew something about it and he told it wasn’t a lake. In fact, it was a sea, The Salton Sea. He told me is a dying sea that is polluted, drying up, and nobody is doing nothing about it. He told everything he knew about the sea, and how is affecting our ecosystem. He also explained to me how contamination overall is killing our ecosystem.

My brother has always been a person who care about the environment and is related to the Arts. He is very good painting and he expresses environmental issues through his paintings. He had held art exposition where he addresses environmental issues that affects not only our valley, but the whole world. Through him I was able to learn the importance of the environment, and prevention. Because of my brother, I had learned to recycle, and how to do my part by protecting the fauna. Today, my brother is still painting and exploring different ways to create awareness of the issues that are affecting us all. Now, every time I drove by the Salton Sea I remember my brother efforts, and that we still need to work hard for the preservation of our natural resources and environment.

Book of My Past

"A Confederacy of Dunes"

The novel from by past is “A Confederacy of Dunes” by John Kennedy Toole. I started reading this book by the begging of last year. This book was given to me as a gift by a good friend, for let her stay at my apartment for several days while she visited her family. She knew I just finished a book, and I had no other book to read. Also, she knew I started a reading habit to better my vocabulary and writing. When she left, as a way of saying thank you, she gave me the book. At first, I didn’t recognize the book, and I had never heard of it, but the colorful cover was appealing, and had good reviews on the back cover. Right away, I started reading the book, and for my surprise is was very interesting, and funny. Every day, for the next two month I read the book at home and work. I carried the book everywhere I went.  The novel is about a childish grown old man name Ignatius J. Reilly who still lives with her mother. He spends most of his time writing, but her mother wants him to get out of the house and get a real job. He believes there is no good job for him and prefers to stay home and enjoy pleasures of life. He is lazy, arrogant, selfish, and doesn’t care for other. One day, his mother convinces him to get a job. He worked on several different job, and every single time he manipulates people around him to do his work. He doesn’t care about the consequences of his accts and people get affected by them. One day, all his plans start falling apart when people around him really started to know him. Consequently, he is thrown in jail and nobody believes a word of what he says. He ends ups alone, and even his mother believes he is going insane. Rapidly and with no time to waste he escapes town to avoid persecution. I really enjoyed this book, and still remembered it because it brought me laugh and a good time. I would strongly recommend this novel for anybody who wonts to have a good time and expand their vocabulary. I would say this is the best novel I have ever read.

Border Line Personality

Border Line Personality

Border Line Personality Disorder is a condition that characterized by difficulty regulating emotions.  BLP disorder affect people by not able to cope with stress causing them to lose themselves in deep emotions. These individuals have trouble getting back to their normal mental status and tent to express stress by dangerous behavior. Each individual is different and the reaction varies from the stressor. Susanna have this same condition, she get lost in her own emotions after she doesn’t get was she wants or something triggered her. For example, as her wisdom tooth was removed she was sedated and she didn’t know how long she was sedated and how much times her procedure took. For her time is valuable because she believe something has been taken from her. As she couldn’t get an answer, she got anxious and started to cry. In other occasion, she started to bite her hand to see if she had bones inside her and not just skin. She wanted to see if she was herself and not somebody else. Personally, as a Paramedic I have encountered people with this condition. Once an individual is focus and triggered is hard for them to get back into reality. Is like you are speaking to the wall and they don’t care what is going around them. Most of the times because of their violent reactions, I have to sedate them to transport them to the hospital safely.

Airport Screeners Could See X-rated X-Ray

Airport Screeners Could See X-rated X-ray

In the article “Airport Screeners Could See X-rated X-rays,” Joe Sharkey states airport screeners violates personal privacy and is not really efficient against treats. Sharkey believes X-rays screeners is not and efficient method of providing security in the air port, and no matter how extensive is the security system there are always a way to violate security. I disagree.  X-rays scanners are essential and needed for the security of all air ports. X-rays screeners would bring a safer atmosphere to passengers and will eliminate possible treats against people. Although X-rays screeners would keep people safe, it would violate personal privacy.

First of all, X-rays screeners are a needed and essential tool in all airports for the protection of all people. Today, we live in a world of constant political instability. Treats and attacks had been made in all parts of the world killing thousands of innocent people. For example, The United States is a primary target for terrorist attacks which creates fear among passengers.  X-rays screeners would not only help stop terrorist trying to smuggle explosives or weapons that could kill thousands of people, but  It would create a safer atmosphere among passengers knowing that each person has to be screener. According to Homeland Security Department, X-rays screeners are necessary because normal metal detectors did a miserable job detecting explosive artifacts or weapons concealed in carry-on bags or on the bodies of undercover agents.  Also, it would help stop drug smugglers that are related with drug Cartels. For instance, I had travel several occasions in and out of the USA, and knowing that each person has to be screener and meticulous check. It makes me feel safer and protected.

On the other hand, walking through X-rays screeners violates the privacy of each passenger. Privacy and technology consultant Bill Scannell said, “Well, You’ll see basically everything.” He states screeners show a person anatomy in detail, so whoever is watching the screen is able to see you completely naked. It doesn’t matter if you agree or disagree, if you are traveling you would need to pass through the X-rays scanner, so people can be safer. Security expert, Mr.Elson argues no matter how many X-rays screener’s airport uses, terrorist or other treats would always found holes in the security system. In other words, screeners are not really necessary and efficient for the protection of people. For instance, only when I travel back to the USA I encountered long security checkpoint that takes hours to pass creating only delays. Once, you get to the checkpoint they make you take off your shoes, personal belonging and makes you walk through the X-rays scanner. It makes you feel like if you are some sort of terrorist or criminal. All personal can see you literally with clothes and without clothes with no minimal concern of your privacy. 

Today, we live in a world of constant political instability, treats, and attacks that kill thousands of innocent people each year. Unfortunately, there is nothing that we can do about past attacks. However, we can prevent it from happening with X-ray screeners. I strongly believe security systems in airport should be constantly changing and evolving for the protection of people. X-rays scanners are an essential tool of preventing future attacks or other treats that can create chaos among innocent travelers. People should learn that is more value and important to prevent an attack and to safe a live over minimal privacy issues. Again, I believe It is better to be safe than sorry.

Wonder

Wonder

Auggie is a young kid who was born with a congenital facial deformity. He goes into multiple facial reconstruction surgeries as he grows up. Even though with the love and support of his family, growing up was hard for him.  At age of 10 years old, he goes to school for the first time. Since the first day of class, he is not accepted and is bullied because of his appearance. He has big trouble fitting in. Until, he made his first friend. Unfortunately, he loses his best friend, but he makes new ones. With his determination and the help of his friends, he is able to fit in as normal kid. For the first time in his life, he is accepted, and feels normal for the first time.  

David Bowie & Spiders from Mars

David Bowie

David Bowie was a musician from London, England. Growing up he was influence by the revolutionary era of the 60’s. His interest in the cosmic, psychedelic and futuristic style help him released his most important single. In 1963, he released “Space Oddity.” Soon, he was recognized as one of the best and most influential European song writer of the time. In 1972, he released one of the best albums ever known, “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders of Mars.” His albums catch the recognition of his music in the rest of the world.  After years of musical carrier, he was recognized as the best musician of the new era. In 2016, he lost the battle against cancer and died at the age of 69 years of age. Same year, the Rolling Stone Magazine name David Bowie, “The Greatest Rock Star Ever.” Today, his music is heard in every corner of the world.

Twilight Zone- The Eye of the Beholder

Twilight Zone- The Eye of the Beholder

We live in a society where physical beauty and appearance is more important than inner beauty. In the episode of the “Eye of the Beholder” Janet is an individual desperate to live a normal life. Throughout her live she has gone through multiple facial reconstruction surgeries to be normal. In the society she lives, people are not accepted and are segregated away from society because they are different and ugly. She is force to her last facial surgery to appear normal, but as she takes off all her bandages nothing is how she expected to be.  She sees herself as an ugly and deformed individual. She doesn’t understand why she has to be different, and why she can’t be accepted for she who really is. Today, our society is no different than the one Janet is living because we put more importance in the outer beauty than the inner beauty. People believe the answer to have a happy life and be accepted is beauty. Television is the number one source to create a false image among society. People believe a false image is what really matters. For example, fashion models portray a false image by being skinny, fashionable and using a lot of makeup.  This false image creates conflicts among the youth making them believe they are not beautiful and creating low self steam. I believe beauty is not what you see in the mirror, and everybody is beautiful in their own way.  People shouldn’t be treated different just because they look different. We live in a society where we have multiple cultures and ethnicities, but it doesn’t make us different. We should learn to love our self and accept who we really are because at the end nobody is perfect.

"Girl, Interrupted"

               

                 In the novel “Girl Interupted” the author explains in the last chapter a Vermeer painting of a young girl changed Susanna life in a blink of an eye. The first time Susanna saw the Vermeer painting at the age of seventeen she knew something was going on in her head, and saw warning to her life, but at the moment she didn’t understand it. I believe the trip to The Frick was the most valuable part in to Susanna life because she was able to portrait herself through the Vermeer painting. She saw her life was stopped like the girl in the painting. Although she didn’t know the exact meaning of the painting she was able to understand it years later. 

                When Susanna was seventeen years of age, she was visiting for the first the The Frick Art Center with his lover English teacher. Even though he was her English teacher something romantically was going between them. As she was walking through the halls of the Frick, she encountered multiple painting in the walls, but none of them catch her attention. Until, she came across paintings that stand out. It was a Vermeer painting of a young girl with deep brown eyes sitting on a chair ignoring her beefy music teacher. The painting had a dark warm winter essence, but the face of the young girl was brighter. It looked like the girl was looking directly into Susanna and warning her about something. The girl lips were open saying “Don’t!”  As Susanna stepped back to compliment the painting form a different point. The girl in the painting told her “wait! Don’t go!”

                Susanna knew it was a direct warning to her, but she didn’t understand it, and ignore it. She eventually went crazy and institutionalized.  Throughout her stance at the mental hospital, she was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. From the point she got in to the hospital, she knew something unclear was in her mind like if something needed explanation. Throughout her stay at the hospital she tried to comprehend what was really wrong with her.  Even though she was discharged from the hospital she still felt the need of an answer to her whole life.  Years later, she visited The Frick Art Center for a second time. For a moment, she forgot she had been at the Frick before, and remembered the Vermeer painting. Without losing time, she went directly to the painting. This time, the painting appeared different as if the years transformed it. She saw the painting in a different point of view. The girl in the painting, “She was no longer urgent,” the girl appeared sad, distracted, and her teacher was bearing down to grab her attention. The young girl was looking out and away, as she was looking for someone to see her. Susanna noticed the name of the painting “Girl Interrupted at her Music,” at that moment all her questions, emotions and concerns where answered. For the first time, she was able to see herself as the girl in the painting. Susanna knew her life was interrupted at very young age, and a big part of her life was taken away. Like the girl in the painting, she was trap in a moment that she can’t recover. Susanna with tears on hear eye said “I see you,” she saw the girl needed help and wanted to escape, but help never got to her.  The Vermeer painting closed a chapter in Susanna life, and she was finally able to comprehend and accept what happened to her.

                Through Susanna’s eyes, in “Girl, Interrupted,” I realized that a mental problem is not only a disorder, but a reality.  I learned how a person can struggle to overcome their own thoughts.  Additionally, I saw how a person can not only lose friends, and family, but they can also lose themselves as an individual. Everybody is prone to fall into some kind of mental disorder, and is something that needs our entire attention and help. I enjoy reading this novel because it helps me see mental disorder in a different prospective.  I strongly recommend this book to anyone who wants a better inside of living with mental disorder is.   

The Mayas and Me (Tattoo)

 

The idea of my tattoo came up from a vacation trip to Can  It was my first time knowing in detail about the Mayan culture and how they used to live. I was fascinated with the culture, pyramids, traditions, language, calendar and numbers. I was amused how a civilization could be so advanced. One thing in particular that grabbed my attention was how numbers used to be for them. Simple symbols like bars, dots, and figures that represent complex numbers.   From different ancient cultures of the world the Mayan culture is fascinating because it was not only a great civilization, but they are my roots as a Mexican. A tattoo of the Mayan numbers would not only represent my cultural background, but would help me remember where I came from.  Although I would never get a tattoo soon, a tattoo of Mayan numbers would represent me as an individual.

cun, Mexico two years ago.

The idea of getting a tattoo on any part of your body sounds crazy for many people, but today you can get a tattoo anywhere you want. Tattoos have been around for many centuries, and in many parts of the world they are considered part of the culture. Today, people get tattoos to represent a tribe, for ceremonial purposes, religious believes, government rebellion, prove a point, fashion, feel cool or accepted. More than just ink in your body it represents emotions and expression of an individual.  For example, many people who are passionate for music and see it as an inspiration tool for their life. They tend to get music related tattoos like instruments, lyrics, sound waves or even the name of their favorite band.  Whether we like it or not, tattoos are part of our modern culture and the popularity is increasing every day. I believe tattoos are a way of silent expression and we should appreciate the art of it. Tattoos are more than ink in people skin is the feeling and emotions of each individual.

If I ever get a tattoo, it would be a modified Mayan number ten on my right inner forearm. My tattoo would consist of one solid black two inches long bar and parallel to it three solid black three millimeters dots, and followed by two more solid black dots shaping the tattoo like a pyramid. The tattoo would represent each member of my family. The long solid black bar with the three dots parallel to it would represent my seven siblings and me. The two dots at the front would represent my parents who are the pillars of the family. Like the Mayan pyramid Chichen Itza it would represent unity, strength, love and a bond that last forever.  The tattoo would be in my right forearm because my family is always on my side and support me in any circumstances.  Also, the Mayan numbers represent my cultural background as Mexican and to never forget where I came from. I believe people around me would look into my tattoo and might just see figures of ink in my skin, but it is more than that.  I would feel proud of it because it would represent not only my family, but my Mexican culture.

Each individual has their own opinions of tattoos, but I believe tattoos are more than images in your skin. It is the reflection of somebody’s experience, thoughts, culture, and expression. I connect with the idea of getting this tattoo someday because it makes me feel like I am part of the Mayan culture and feel proud of it. The Mayan number ten in my right inner forearm is what connects me with my family, Mexican background and it is a tribute to a great culture and traditions. People should understand that no matter what cultural background you come from you should always respect and honor it. I believe tattoos are more than ink in your body to appear cool among society. It is a way of telling the whole world who you are and what you believe.

Book of My Past

Book of My Past

My book from my past is the novel “The First True Lie” by Marina Mender. I bought this book in Bars and Nobel of San Diego by the beginning of the year. I was looking for an entertaining and interested book to read in my spear time at work. After looking through the vast quantity of book Bars and Novels can offer. I encountered this book in the psychological fiction area. Initially, what grabbed my attention was the cover of the book. A young boy sitting on chair and what appears to be the living room of his home. He is sitting on a chair in a reclining position whit his arms in the back of his head just relaxing, free of stress and contemplating an easy child’s world.  Second of all, the title of the book “The First True Lie” reminded me of the first lie someone ever told me that at the end and over time was true. The novel is about a 10 year old boy who lives with his single mother. He lives a normal life like any other young kid of his age, but he is worry and obsesses what a miserable life would be without parents. His mother who is depressed for the lack of love in her life starts taking anti depressants. One morning before going to school, he noticed his mom didn’t wake up form bed like she normally does. He ignores it because he knows how exhausting her mother job could be, so he goes to school. When he comes back home from school, his mother is still in bed. At that point he got concern of her mother and goes to check on her only to found out she is dead. The young boy gets submerged in deep emotions, but doesn’t really know how to react. The first thing that pops into his head is what a people would think of him and what kind of awful life would he have now that he is orphanage. He creates a plan that no one would ever know his mom is death and he is orphanage. He starts to live his life like nothing ever happened with his decomposing mother’s death body still on bed.  One of my favorite parts of the book is when his best friend comes home to do homework. As soon he enters the house he says “it smells funny” and ask where is his mother? Without saying more he told him his mother is just sleeping on the other room and she would not bother us for the whole day.  I really enjoyed this novel because it reminds me how child’s minds are and how they see things different. I strongly recommend this novel because you can see and go into a child head in time of stress in a funny, entertain and easy way of reading. 

Woodstock: Love for Life

In 1969, the idea of Woodstock came from two business men, and a festival organizer with the idea to plan a three day festival with the best Rock n Roll n bands of the time.(Woodstock, bibliography.) The purpose of the festival was to collect enough money to open a record studio. By the beginning of the festival, organizers had sold 180,000 tickets and expected no more than 200,000 people. As the festival was promoted by the media, more than 400,000 people arrived at the festival gates creating chaos. Organizers afraid of not controlling the crowd had no option to make the festival free of charge.

Woodstock is best known for its support for social justice and opposition to the Vietnam War.  The festival was a place to overcome obstacles, freedom, expression, peace and love. Illegal drugs took a big role in the festival. For example, many musicians used them for inspiration and expressing opposition. Although the hippie era ended, the Woodstock spirit has not disappeared. New festivals as the Coachella music and arts festival keeps the Woodstock spirit with new Rock n Roll bands, technology, widespread of illegal drugs and political opposition.  As today, the Woodstock spirit still continues and would keep spreading in new generations.

By Sunday of August 17, 1969, Woodstock had reached his maximal capacity and young hippies full of life and ready to express their emotions through music. On the other hand, people outside the festival didn’t agree with it. They saw hippies as bunch of criminals. Max Yasgur who provided his land for the festival saw Woodstock in a different way. As Yasgur was invited to stage, he stated, “I didn’t know how to speak to 20 people, much less all of you… you are the largest group of people ever assembled in one place at one time….we had no idea there would be this many…and you have proven something to the world… that half a million kids can get together for fun and music and have nothing but fun and music.” I believe Max Yasgur illustrate the true nature of the festival.  He gives a new prospective from someone who was not part of the hippie culture. Yasgur saw only happiness and was able to understand what the festival was all about.

The article “Woodstock” describes how the festival became important in the hippie culture. Author Jan Hodenfield states hippies saw the festival as an opportunity of expression, and opposition against what society fails to understand. By the end of the festival, Woodstock was seen as big success for the hippie culture. Hodenfield believes hippies came to the festival looking for a lifestyle that nobody seems to understand. Hodenfield said, “They came, it seems, to enjoy their own society to exult in a life style that is its own declaration of independence.” I believe Woodstock was a festival for hippie expression, and lifestyle that nobody seemed to comprehend. Hippies were not seen as good citizens; therefore, they didn’t have a place for expression. Woodstock was a big opportunity to gather in one place with other people who shared the same thoughts. The festival was not only for their music, but for their freedom.

Yoli’s Love

In the novel “Motorcycle Ride On the Sea of Tranquility,’’ Patricia Santana describes the experiences and emotions  of a 14 year old Yolanda (Yoli) Shagun growing up in a traditional Mexican American family living in San Diego California in 1969. The author emphasis on how hard was for Yoli to saw her favorite brother Chuy changed in a mysterious way after coming back from the Vietnam War. Yoli knew something was wrong with his lovely and favorite brother Chuy at her welcome back surprise party. ”Hi Chuy,” I said, hesitant, shy. Why did it seem he wasn’t really looking at me, his favorite sister? “yhea, hi,” he said, barely touching my hand, a disconnected handshake.”(pg 13) Chuy was obviously affected by the Vietnam War, and was showing all the signs and symptoms for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder cause by the War. Yoli didn’t understand at first what really happened to him in the horrifying, and loneliness Vietnam War, but she had one thing clear, and was to help his brother Chuy be himself again.

                Chuy was everything for Yoli, because she knew how Chuy think, and all the experience they share growing up in Conifer Street. They both look up for each other like that time Chuy had a Go-cart and needed to be tested. From all the kids around he chose Yoli, because he knew she was big enough for the task. At first Yoli didn’t understand why he choose her, but she was not going to let her brother down. As she went in high speed through down the street she felt the wind on her hair, the power of the engine on the pedal, and the feeling of having everything under control. Unfortunately, she crashed the Go-cart. As everybody gather to help her she could only see Chuy, and said, “You did good, Yoli.” “Really good.”  Yoli could tell from the proud grin on his face that he knew I had felt the freedom. (pg 26) Yoli saw how import she was for Chuy, and that they had more than a blood bond.

                Yoli wanted to help his favorite brother to be as he was before the war, so they can both share and experience the same feeling they had growing up.  As she cleaned his brother’s room she found a Japanese wooden box that belonged to Chuy. Inside the box there were some unknown pills. At that moment, for a second she could understand the pills were the reason why Chuy was acting aggressive, and mysterious. Yoli knew she had to speak to El Chango, Chuy’s best friend. She took her bike, and ride in late hours to Imperial Beach where el Chango worked at a pool bar. As she could, she was able to find el chango. As she showed the pills to el chango, he wasn’t surprise. El change said, “It’s not the drugs... It’s not the drugs that got them this way.” “There’s an anger, or rage, or something in his actions that goes deeper than drugs.” (pg 180)

                She remembered all the times Chuy was aggressive like the time she insulted Socorro, and told her “old lady wetback.” Why don’t you back to Mexico where you belong?” Not only insulting poor Socorro, but all the Mexican culture. “Damn wetbacks, all of you,” “Goddam gooks is what you are.” (pg149) Yoli wouldn’t give up on Chuy like the rest of the family did. She knew deep inside Chuy had a chance to change.  She just needed to reach more into Chuy feeling like the time Chuy invited her to ride on his motorcycle. They ride to down town San Diego, and to the new Coronado Bridge. They went to places she had never been before, but what really showed how Chuy was emotional hurt was stopping at Donna’s house. Her lovely girlfriend who he was engaged too, but end up getting pregnant and living him while he was at Vietnam.  As they both stud outside the house Chuy shouted with all the fury and strength he could muster, “Doonnaaaa.” (pg.143) Chuy subconsciously showed how he really felt, and how depressed he was.

Chuy’s PTSD change how Yoli think, because she loved her favorite brother, and wanted to help him be himself again, and restore everything as it was before the war.  As Yoli grew up she saw how his brother was losing friends, family and himself. It was to her to help him out, for the bond they had growing up. Today, millions of people suffered from PTSD, and is something that shouldn’t be ignored. Many people that come from war suffered as Chuy did, and it’s up to us to help them be themselves again. 

Marijuana

Marijuana or weed as most people know it is a plant that is used for mental and body stimulation when being smoked or ingested. For many years marijuana has been an illegal drug. Recently, a law was passed to legalized marijuana in some states. The State of California is one of the first states to legalized marijuana to a certain level. Some people believe marijuana should be legalized in all states because it has health, mental, economical and spiritual benefits. Conservative people believe marijuana creates health issues, violence, and promotes crime. I believe marijuana has some medicinal benefits when is prescribed by a Physician and used properly, but it should not be legalized because it is a depressant stimulant that would only create health issues and fatalities. Although, marijuana have a lot of benefits it should not be legalized because if not used properly can ruined a person life.

First of all, People believe marijuana should be legalized in all United States, and it should be for all ages because it has health benefits. In recent years, marijuana has been used to treat psychological disorders like Parkinson’s disease, Depression, Anxiety, Tourettes and others diseases. It helps control involuntary movement, language or thinking by relaxing muscles and mind. For example, my friends who had acute Anxiety disorder was always having several random Anxiety episodes. He would take some pills to calm himself down, but the pills would not help him. As his Anxiety episodes were getting severe his private Physician prescribed him medicinal marijuana. Since the first day he smoked marijuana he has been able to control his Anxiety episodes and live a normal life.  People believe marijuana would decrease crime and would create a better economy. If marijuana could be legalized completely, gangs and organize crime groups would not have marijuana to traffic with, and all the money wasted to stop them would be used in other ways.  Additionally, it would create jobs and the economy would increase.  People don’t see marijuana as an illegal drug, but as medicine and economy of the future.

On the other hand, marijuana can be dangerous for a person life because it had depressant effects, and causes mental problems like decrease mental orientation and alertness. Smoking marijuana can cause respiratory diseases like cancer, or other respiratory issues.  People who are under the marijuana influence have decreased orientation, interaction, reason, and slow to response. For example, I have a friend who used to smoked marijuana almost every day. When he was under the influence or “high” he was slow to respond and his orientation was compromised. He was not able to make rational decisions, focus and he was always in trouble. Consequently, he became addicted to marijuana, and gradually he started using other sources of drugs because marijuana was not a strong stimulant anymore. Slowly he become lost in drugs and he loose family, friends and education. Additionally, legalizing marijuana would only give free access to drug dealers to manipulate marijuana for their own benefit.

Today, the use of marijuana has been a controversial topic for many years, and is a topic with multiple opinions. People strongly believe marijuana has helped millions, and could help more if legalized, but at the same time it has kill, and lead to drug addiction too millions. I believe Legislation should pass a law prohibiting public selling of marijuana, and should be only used if prescribed by a Physician.  People should understand that marijuana is a drug with multiple depressant effects and should only be used with extreme caution, and under medical supervision. Marijuana is a drug that can control a person life and how we want to control a drug if the drug controls us?

Superman vs. The Hulk

                    

In an endless battle to stop the Hulk from destroying Metropolis city, Superman battles the Hulk. Initially, Superman tries to persuading the Hulk to stop fighting and avoid destroying the city. He tries convincing the Hulk because he doesn’t what to hurt him. Ignoring Superman words, the Hulk wanted to battle Superman to show him he is not afraid of no cape man. Meanwhile, the Hulk grabbed a big heavy piece of construction equipment. Next, he raised it over his head and violently throws it to Superman at high speed. Luckily, Superman avoids a direct hit by destroying the massive object with one strong solid right punch. At that moment Superman knew the incredible strength of the Hulk. As soon as Superman blocks the attack, the Hulk with his enormous strength throws himself at Superman. Consequently, Superman gets violently tackled and causing them to go thru a solid brick building wall. Immediately, Superman knew the Hulk wasn’t going to be an easy opponent to defeat. As a result, the battle continued for hours destroying half of the city and with most of Superman strength. As a last resort, Superman focuses all his energy left on his powerful laser eye vision attack. Finally, with a single accurate hit to the chest the Hulk was stopped and defeated.   

Social Network

Social Networking is a tool that provides connection and accessibility of information for people to use around the world via internet. Social media like facebook, twitter, and snap chat are easy, fast and free web site that provides fast communication.  I use facebook as a way of communicating with old friends that live far away or haven’t seen for a long time.  However, fast, accessible and easy information can be time consuming, dangerous or use with wrong intentions. Therefore, users should use it be carefully. Although Social networking can help people make their life easier, if not use properly it can be a dangerous tool.

                First of all, social networking gives easy access and opportunity to people to be involved in the new era of technology. Social media like facebook offers connection with family and friends. Also, social networking gives a lot of information to keep people updated in the latest news and events. For example, I use facebook to communicate with old friends that live far away or I haven’t seen for a long time. Before, I had no way of communication with my old friends because I didn’t have their phone numbers or addresses. Now, with a simple click I can communicate with them. Additionally, the vast variety of information that is available makes our life easier. For example, as a student I am always searching for the newest articles for my essays, and having fast access to information helps me finish my assignment faster and on time. Social networking is the best way to stay connected and updated, it is a tool for success. 

                On the other hand, social networking if not use carefully can have negative effects on a person life.  Social media is an easy tool for people to see and use your personal information for wrong intents. For example, facebook is an easy way people can see and know about your personal life because people are constantly posting pictures of themselves or given to mush personal information. Unfortunately, this information can be used by someone else to violate a person personal life. Once you post a picture or a message on any social media is on the internet for ever and there is no way to take it back. Additionally, people can get overwhelm with all the easy and fast information they can find. People don’t take the time to validate the source and assume or believe all the information in the internet is true. For example, I am always searching for the most recent News on social media, but most of the times I would encountered an article that is not updated or with false information. All the false information affects me because it only creates confusion and doubt. People should think twice before using the social network because is a dangerous tool.   

                Social network is a tool that is changing the world. People should learn to use it smarter and carefully. The internet can help you in different ways like communication and searching for information, but if not use carefully it can take you to dark places. I believe the way people need to use social networking is by reading everything carefully and thinking twice when posting something in social media. A small mistake can change a person life. Social networking is growing and changing the way we interact in our daily life, but the real question is if it going to control us?