Valentine's Day

     Chris Paul

       Chris Paul is known for one of the best LA clippers basketball player. Once meaningful story of his life was when his grandfather was murdered and he was devastated by the news. But he decided to make a goal of shooting 61 baskets in honor of him. At first he thought the idea was crazy but during the first quarter he had made 24 baskets and he kept going added and by the time he made 61 he was so thrilled that it was all that mattered to him. He was giving the ball to make another shot but he air balled it. Why because his goal was to shoot 61 in honor of his grandfather’s age so it wouldn’t have been significant for him if he made more shots. Plus he was doing that goal for his grandfather not for himself.

“ In life as in football, you won’t go far, unless you know where the goalposts are.”              Arnold H. Glasgow

      

    I agree with this statement by Arnold H. Glasgow many people are successful in life because the set goals and the know what they are reaching for. However, if you are not in the same path and do not have a clear view of what you want what is the point of going far. Not setting goals is like not having eyes, you don’t know what you are doing or even why. In football if you want to win the game you know where to aim and where the goalpost is that is why it makes it easier for the player to make clear shots. Imagine if the picture above did not have the target, the 3 characters would not know where to pinpoint the arrow or whatever its called. The thing is they would go on in life carrying that thing without knowing what to do with it. So if you want to be easy with yourself make big goals and strive for the better. P.S always do what you gotta do with enthusiasm.

     ASTRONAUT

        

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities of an astronaut vary between a pilot and a space traveler. Most pilots are responsible for assisting the commander in controlling and operating the vehicle.

SALARY: According to NASA civilian astronauts are awarded a pay grade of anywhere from GS-11 to GS-14. The average annual pay starts from $65,000. Seasoned astronauts can earn up to $141, 715 per year.

EDUCATION: No matter what background a bachelor’s degree in engineering, biological sciences, physical science or mathematics is needed. It takes more than school to gain a foothold as an astronaut selection. Candidates also have to pass a physical that requires a 20/20 vision, blood pressure not more than 140/90 in a sitting position, and a height of 62 to 75 inches.

DEMAND OR NEED FOR THIS PROFESSION: While there is an increasing demand for astronauts due to increasing space interests, the total number of astronauts is limited due to competition for open spots.

REFLECTION: In reflection I would like to become an astronaut if it wasn't that hard to become one but since it i realized that it isn’t that good of a career since you are putting your life in danger.

“Only those live who do good.”

           

There might be about billions and billions of people in this world, but some are just here to be here. Have you ever heard about a quote that says “ not all that die are dead and not all that live are alive.” This quote relates to only those who do good live because you are living your life how you want it. IF you decide to go the wrong path you aren’t living at all you are just wandering around earth making those who do good do better. When you choose to live your life doing good you are making a mark in this world. You might die, but you won’t be dead because your legacy lives on to those you knew you and those who you helped in the world. You are only truly living if you decide to be a light in someone’s cloud. You have a purpose once you realize doing good is what keeps you alive.

              A Choice: Poverty or Prosperity

                                 

Dr. Ben Carson started his life as a child of a family of 24, obviously he was very poor. As a young kid he did not like school, he was basically the worst student in hus school, but when his mother decided to tell him to not watch television and to read more he knew that he was becoming smarter. I agree with Ben Carson’s testimony. Poverty is not something you HAVE to live with it is just a choice of life you are given. You either stay in poverty or you make something out of yourself and become successful. Carson became a very successful doctor who put his life into separating conjoined twins.  He was able to prosper in his career and was soon running for president in 2016. Being put born poor gave Carson a choice of becoming someone and many people can do the same, life is all about choices. When you do the right thing great things happen, Ben’s mother made the choice of not seeing her children waste their time watching nonsense and gave them a gift of reading that helped them a lot in life. Like Ben Carson said you try your best and God will do the rest. Education is the greatest thing you can be given, try making the best of it.

“ Even if everyone is doing it, WRONG is NEVER RIGHT”

                          

This quote by Russell M. Nelson, is one of many lessons he tries to teach about right and wrong. Wrong is always going to be a bad decision, it is not right to believe if you smoke, cheat, or lie it is okay because everybody is doing it. This is a dumb thing to believe because the consequences you will face are so much different than everyone else’s consequences. If you smoke because your friend did, you will probably end up in the hospital and die because the effect of the drug was different. That is why you have to think about what you are risking when you choose to do the wrong thing everybody is doing. An example I can think of is when the teacher leaves the room and you are taking a test. Everyone would start asking for the answers of the test. That is a situation you are willing to risk, rather not do what everyone else is doing or tag along. I think it is a greater test to see if you are a CTW or CTR person. If you choose to not cheat your conscience is cleaner than the ones who did. Probably you will be granted and probably you will not, the greatest gift is knowing you chose the right.