"I have been asked what I mean by 'word of honor.' I will tell you: Places me behind prison walls-walls of stone ever so high, every so thick, reaching ever so far into the ground- there is a possibility that in some way or another I might be able to escape; but stand me on the floor and draw chalk line around me and have my word of honor never to cross it. Can I get out of that circle? No, never! I'd die first." 

- Karl G. Maeser

What this quote means to me is to always keep your word. The reason why you should always keep your word is because if you do not, then you might end up hurting someone. For example, if you decide to keep a promise for someone, but then later break your word and promise, then you will end up hurting the person. To add on, it is important that you always keep your word, because then people will know you as a liar. This is why it is important to always keep your word, such as Karl G. Measer, and not break it. In addition, he was a person that was very well honored, and the reason why is because he always kept his word. This is also very important, because if you keep your word, then many people will know that you are respectful, and responsible. On the other hand, if you never keep your word, and always break your promises, then you will be know as disrespectful, and not responsible. This is also important because always keeping your word makes you a ctr person. The reason why is because you are truthful. If you do not keep your word, then you will be known as a ctw person. This is why this quote is really important. 

The 10 Indian Commandments

1. Treat the Earth and all dwells therein with respect.                 
2. Remain close to the Great Spirit.
3. Show great respect to your fellow beings.
4. Work together for the benefit of all mankind.
5. Give assistance and kindness wherever needed.
6. Do what you know to be right.
7. Look after the well-being of the mind and body.
8. Dedicate a share of your efforts to the greater good.
9. Be truthful and honest at all times.
10. Take full responsibilities for your actions.

These ten commandments are all really important, because they can help make someone a better person. For example, commandments 6 is important, because it is telling you to be a good person, and always do what is right, and not wrong. It is important that when you make choices, they are all correct choices. To add on, commandment 9 is also important, because it is telling you that no matter what is going on, or the circumstances, to always be truthful and honest. That is really important because if you are not truthful and honest, then that will cause many problems, and you will have to face the consequences. In addition, I think that commandment 5 is really important, because if you see that someone needs help, then you should give assistance. You should also give kindness to everyone, and show respect, just like commandments 3 says. You should never be disrespectful to anyone, because that is not correct. In conclusion, these commandments are all really important, because they are useful for being a ctr person. These will help everyone know what is right to do, and it can help you not be a ctw person. This is why these commandments are really important.  

“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”

-Henry David Thoreau

What I think that this quote is saying is that the only good type of investment is goodness. If you do not have an goodness, then that is not correct. It is very important that you have goodness in everything to do, because that will make everything ctr, meanwhile if you do not have goodness in everything you do, that will be ctw. One example of this can be helping someone out. You are doing something good, and that will never fail you. If you do goodness, then that is great because then goodness will happen to you. On the other hand, if you do something, and it does not have any goodness in it, then that means that it is not correct. You should not be doing anything that do not have any good in them. You should always do things that have good in them, because that will lead you to the correct path. If you do things that do not have good in them, then that means that it will lead you to the wrong path. You should never go the wrong path because that is not correct. In fact, if you do things that do not have any good in them, then it will fail, but if there is good in it, then it will not fail. It will be success. To add on, all ctw will fail, but ctr such as goodness will not fail. This is what I think that this quote means by saying that goodness is the best investment.

“My basic principle is that you don’t make decisions because they are easy; you don’t make them because they are cheap; you don’t make them because they’re popular; you make them because they’re right.”

-Theodore Hesburgh

What this quote is saying is that you always have to make the right decision, because it is correct. You should not make a decision because it is easy or cheap or popular. You need to make a decision because it is ctr. For example, you should not do something good, such as help someone out because there are many people watching, so you want to show that you are a good person. You should help the person because you want to, and because you know that it is the correct thing to do. Many people may only do the correct decisions and choices, just to make it seem like they are a good person, and that is not correct. If you want to make the right decision, then do it because it is correct. You should never do anything if you are doing it to get popular. For example, people just may think of fame, but that is not everything. You should never just think about yourself. If you decide to make decisions because you want the easy way out of everything, then that is not good. You should always challenge yourself, and never make any decision that is easy, cheap, and popular. If you are doing something, then do it for the good. This is why you should always make decisions that are right.

Optometry Technician or Assistant

Duties and responsibilities:

They work with optometrist to help assist with eye treatment and examination. It is their job to work with patients, to see if their eyesight is correct, and many more things that have to do with the eye. They must record the patient’s medical history, and assist with test to make sure that the diagnosis are accurate. They work in places such as a optometrist’ office, eye care clinics, and treatment facilities. It is their responsibility to prepare exam schedules, repair or assist eyeglasses, make sure that they clean ocular equipment, and other things. It is their responsibility to make sure that the patient knows how to take proper care of their eyeglasses. They must be patient, be able to work with a team, have communication skills, and have office application skills. As you can see, optometry technicians are very important, because they are there to help assist their patients.

Salary: $30,590 per year.

Education: Must have a high school diploma, and training programs. They must have an associates degree.

Demand or need for this profession: Growing 23% from 2014-2024.

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not?

I would not like to be one, because it is something that does not interest me, although it is a great medical career. I would not enjoy to do this.

“It is our duty to concentrate all our influence to make popular that which is sound and good, and unpopular that which is unsound” (not good)

-Joseph Smith

What this quote means to me is that it is our responsibilities to make sure that we make all the good and ctr things popular, so that many people can know about it, and all the ctw things unpopular. It is important because that way people will know a lot about ctr, and nothing about ctw. For example, if there is a job that has many good opportunities, then everyone should know about that. The reason why they should know about that is because they will be able to have have the opportunity to get the job, which will have many benefits. On the other hand, things such as drugs should be unpopular. The reason why is because they are no help, and all they do is cause harm. It can be very destructive, and we do not want that. Things like that should be unpopular, and things such as ctr stuff, should be well known. We need to influence others about good things, and show others what is correct, and what is not. In conclusion, this quote is saying to make all the good things known, and all the bad things unknown.  

Spring Break

During spring break, I did things such as watch a lot of tv shows. I was on netflix for a while, when I had nothing to do. For example, I watched 13 Reasons Why, and I completed it. To add on, I recently started watching The Vampire Diaries, and it is a great show. One thing that I also love to watch are conspiracy theories, because they are very interesting to watch. One place that I went to was Golf n Stuff, which is in Norwalk. At first, I thought that I was not going to have fun, but I did. It was a great time because doing mini golf courses with my family was funner than I thought it would be. After playing golf for a while, we got tickets to do go karting. It was a very fun experience because it was in the night, and when you are on the car you can feel the wind hitting you. You can feel the adrenaline when you are riding a go kart. After go karting, it was already late, so we decided to go home. To add on, I also went to a birthday party. There was a lot of family that I had not seen in a long time, so it was good to see them again. Another thing that I did was watch tv. I watched Saturday Night Live, because Harry Styles was the special musical guest. He is a very talented person, so it was great to watch his performance, and hear him sing his new solo song. To add on, it was my birthday the last day of spring break. It wasn’t a really big thing that we did, because only some of my family came over. My cousin’s brought a cake, and then we cut it. It was great because we were able to spend time as a family.