3.) I chose this documentary because it exposes the huge threat against the world’s ecosystems. People need to be aware of what’s going on, and this movie shows the truth about the trading of shark fin. It is full of facts and it is so serious that when people watch it’s hard to overlook. If the whole world could see this movie I believe the world would change for the better and quickly.
b.) I chose the show Whale wars because it is about just one ship defending a whole sea. It demonstrates how conservationists are working hard to save whales from getting slaughtered. The Sea Shepherd is captained by Paul Watson one of the most extreme conservationists who will go to great lengths to save our oceans. The show is very intense and the Sea Shepard rams different boats trying to sink them, because the ocean is protected but the whalers do not care.
c.) I chose the movie The Cove because it reveals how horrible humans are to animals. People are so unaware of how dolphins get into aquariums because we just like to get entertained, but if people new for that one dolphin hundreds were getting killed, would they still go to aquariums? This is why I want people to see this movie so they are aware of how aquarium dolphins are captured and treated. Maybe if people saw it then they would not support certain aquariums, thus not supporting the slaughters.
d.) I chose the movie Food Inc. because it reveals the worldwide scam of supermarkets and how they produce the food we buy. It’s about what goes into our food, how we produce it, and how we treat animals. This movie educates the public on brands, companies, and factories that are unnatural and unhealthy for humans. If the world saw this movie people would not be able to trust and purchase certain supermarket foods, leading to people not supporting huge toxic companies.
e.) I chose this movie because it inspires me to never lose hope no matter how difficult the situation is. In The Pianist this man survives the holocaust and becomes a famous pianist. This is one of the best movies I have ever seen, describing one man’s journey of survival, in one of the worst periods of history.
I have been sick for a a couple of days and what is confirmed for me today is that I am not better. I just keep getting worse and worse. With that, my word of the day is bug. I chose this word because it is an interesting way of saying I’m sick for example “ I caught a bug” which is implying that you have caught something physically which is impossible, when it comes to colds. This is also a metaphor.
What has surprised me in my learning lately is how in government there are so many loopholes. This interests me because the government can get away with so much right in front of the people of Canada and we don’t even notice it. For example in my opinion the Senate should not have the structure that it has today. Every year we pay 60 million dollars just to have someone look over bills and pass them when rarely they will not pass a bill, that the House of Commons has already passed. I don’t think I could make a difference in my learning right now but, just being well educated about the subject helps me understand how I can make changes in my daily life, and what the government is spending my money on (my parents money really).
A connection I have made in my life was in English class when we were discussing embryo selection. This topic related to my life because I know someone who has epilepsy and if I had the chance when she was young to get rid of that disease I would. Her life would be a lot easier and she wouldn’t have to go through the pain she has. But the question is will this ever happen? Can people get ride of diseases for good?
Today I am looking up different universities for a portfolio assignment and out of 6 universities I have not found one that has a course that will lead me straight towards becoming a marine biologist or oceanographer. I think before I started I was super unaware of how difficult that field is. But, I still would love to become something that would allow me to be around marine life. After all life started first in the oceans and we can't live with out it.
I was surprised to find out that there was so many courses I could take that can lead to every small variation of a marine biologist or oceanographer. I am still very unclear on what to do in university but I know my end goal just not how to get there. So from this my word of the day is baffled? I am baffled on how to figure out what to do it would just be easier to talk to someone who is in the field I am interested in. Therefore I think it would be best if I went to the Vancouver aquarium for a little field trip. Although I do not believe in captivity of animals/marine life. This is my problem because even though I want to help save the environment a lot of it has to do with justice. So I could study the justice system and become an environmental lawyer. But the question is, is that what I want to do?
I think I need to look into this more and what I could do is talk to my neighbor who is a lawyer but he isn't an environmental lawyer. I feel that getting a grasp on the whole lawyer thing is a good idea. So the questions I am left with is do I think saving the ocean through marine biology or oceanography is the best way I can contribute my skills and effort? Also, is being a lawyer a potential career that I could be interested in and enjoy going to work everyday?
I really want to go to Kenya but I am having trouble convincing my parents. I understand why they are hesitant but they just don't seem to understand why I need to go. Since I have thought about it so much I would have a difficult time going to Europe for our grade 12 drama trip because all I would be thinking about is Kenya. I am going with a chaperon and she is exactly like my mom so I am confused on why they are uncomfortable with the whole deal. I have been talking about this for about a month and it was yesterday when my dad said that I won't be going to Kenya with out one of my parents and since neither of them are going I am not going! I was furious, because I felt like they lead me on to believe I had a chance on going and then they just demolished it. So from that my word of the day is blocked. I feel blocked because I have been trying to get through to my parents for weeks and they just shut me down every time.
There is something that I must remember while I am trying to convince them and that is to keep my cool. I tend to get worked up pretty quickly and that is why I chose this quote “Watch your mouth kid, or you'll find yourself floating home.”~Star Wars. I think this quote reminds me of how if I don't control myself and strategise then I could be not going to Kenya and maybe even get grounded (for being sassy). So the questions I am left with is if I truly want to go to Kenya can I control my emotions if that is the defining factor on whether or not I go? Also am I absolutely, completely ready to go to Kenya or can I wait a year?
This journal entry is going to be a happy one! Absolutely no complaining allowed. I am listening to the song Sugar Sugar by The Archies and it's so up beat and it just makes you happy. Things that are awesome in my life right now; my soccer is finally improving, I am doing pretty good in school, I haven't got in am argument with my momma in a while, and I continue to laugh every single day super hard!! There are many things that are good in my life but that would take years to explain so lets just start with the small things that may not be important to other people but they are to me!
Another thing that I absolutely love in life is water! Water is the most amazing thing I have ever seen and it covers 2/3rds of earth. If you really think about it you see that it is a substance that it is completely clear and see through. But then it is liquid and we can drink it, swim in it, bath in it, play with it, somewhat see in it, and even make power out of it. Water has never ending possibilities and we have tones of it! My favorite part of water is swimming in it because if you swim in glacier water then turn on your back and look up underwater you can see the world from a different perspective. Although that sounds cheesy it is so amazing. So from this my word of the day is Blaze. Despite my excited writing I did not choose this word because I sound high but because I am high on life. I just am uncontrollably happy and that is why my writing is so funny sounding and all mumble jumbled. So from this the questions I am left with is if I ever get sad can water truly cheer me up? Also, what would happen if I was this cheerful all the time.
Today we were sharing our blogs in English and everyone's was really good and I enjoyed the variety of personalities put up on the blogs. But something that I was absolutely appalled by was when Mrs. Knittle asked how many people have not seen Sharkwater and the majority of the class put there hands up. I don't no how many times I have mentioned it and told people to see it in that class. So this leaves me with a challenge and that challenge is to get the majority of the class to watch the movie. If I succeed then that will be the start of my contribution to saving our world. My word of the day is Begin. I hope for this to be the beginning of making people aware.
My game plan is to start with my friends if they have not seen it I will be very angry and force it upon them and if they are friends of friends I will plan a movie night and if I barely no them then I will try and get teachers to show it in school. Even word of mouth I will try and get the word out. The reason why I am doing this is because I feel like I was so unaware of how many have not seen it. Just because I have seen it doesn't mean everyone has. My research has taught me that so many consumers in Asia don't even no that shark fin soup has shark fin in it because the translation is “fish wing soup.” this point just shows how critical you have to be with everything these days. Also I have realized how I need to broaden my views and realize that not everyone is aware and educated like I am in certain subjects like sharks. So, the questions I am left with are will I actually focus on the challenge I have giving myself? Also, will writing my challenge down be more effective then just thinking it?
Something that drives me insane is being tired. I always feel like I have so much to do but I am always tired. Sleep is just so tempting especially when you need to procrastinate. In fact before I started this entry I walked past my bed and fell asleep for an hour. Now that may sound good to some people but when you wake up and realize all the stuff you still haven't gotten done then it gets plain old annoying. Imagine not ever having to sleep and never getting tired; everyone would have so much time because their nights are not occupied. I guess if I planned everything out then I would have time to rest but who has time to plan everything out and there is the dilemma.
My question is how can I do everything I need to get done, sleep and play soccer? I feel like this isn't even that much stuff compared to other people but I think I am just really stressed out so it seems like a lot. Then if I hear other people complaining I feel bad because all my stuff is so miniscule. Something that I need to do in the last 5 minutes of my class is write down what I need to get done and how much time I should spend on it. Then from there at the end of the day I need to organize what order I should do it in starting with high priority and ending with something not due the next day. So my word of the day is blueprint. I chose this word because I need to start mapping out my daily routines and if I don't have time I need to make time.
Questions: Should I be complaining about this when I truly no there is always a solution?
It is the first week back and I am so happy that I get to see everyone again. Something that was confirmed for me today was that my life is a lot more pleasant with an abundance of people around me. Whereas in the summer I did not have all the people I have at school to socialize with. I knew comeing back to school was going to be a gongshow though because of the teachers on strike; which is unfortunate.
The word of the day is Bonkers because my day was a little bit crazy but I don't like that word so I chose bonkers as a replacement. It also starts with a b and I like that letter!
Something that surprised me in my learning today is the way that if you put a random group of people together, give them a timeline and project, how they can bond and feel comfortable together so quickly. Therefore knowing this information I would like to work with more people that I do not know because I know now that it is not that hard to find a common ground with very many people.
