Backpack, Backpack... (Assignment #4)

Although most of my life has been lived out at the masterschool and mainly for the support of just carrying random school supplies throughout a days worth of time, I would like to let you know my life hasn't been limited to school only. Here's the excitement: I have been taken on 6 hr hiking trips...and guess what!?! My lead role was to carry a huge jar of what? You guessed it - - jelly! Actually, you probably didnt't guess that, but can you guess why I held that important role for my owner? It was so she and her camp friends could make sun butter and jelly sandwiches at the summit of the mountain. The jelly jar had been my buddy for about most of the long hike, but I had to say goodbye multiple times to my friend during the journey so that the stress that was placed upon my owners back could be relieved. I hope that my journey doesnt end just by the use of carrying my owners stuff  but to be appreiated for the sake of comfort.

Comments that were presented for possibly future edits (Assignment #3)

Olivia:

Interesting post, Ruth! I liked what you had to say. I just really think that GIF's to the side are really too big and a bit distracting.

Jack:  (...)

David: 

I want you to become a fashion designer.

Bell: (...)

Shelby:

Ruth I duly believe that you should pursue your dreams! And I agree with your blog whole heartedly! If you become a fashion designer, you never know where God will lead you, make sure you design a beautiful flowing gown with skulls on it for me! Just kidding but in all serious I think you have the potential.

Liam: (...)

Samantha:

Good for you. You have every right to be who you want to be and don’t let anyone ever tell you otherwise.

Jordan:

I agree with you and your post. Your premise that people shouldn’t be judged based on the things they can’t change is correct. Yet it is important to know that some things are limited to some people for a reason. Say if a Nazi wanted to be president of the United States, I believe it would be detrimental to allow them and in this case, discrimination should be enacted.

Josh: I understand what you are trying to say about opportunity and being yourself; however, this is a dangerous idea, and ideas have consequences. If taken to its extreme, and all ideas eventually are, this idea can be very harmful. It is great that you acknowledged that. I also agree that we shouldn't judge people, and that we should give them equal opportunities. There are a few minor spelling/ grammatical errors.

Kacie:

I agree that people shouldn’t be restricted to do things because of physical characteristics. this post was very well written and you did a good job of making the post personal to you.

Jonathan:

I would say to break up the points in your blog so it is easier to read.

John:

I think that's great everyone can do what they wish to do, as long as it don't trouble others.

Allan: (...)

Bobbie: 

I totally agree with you. God made us all different, so we should use our gifts that he has given us! I will be rooting for you when you are in the fashion business :)

Just a Few Replies... (Assignment #2)

In response to the following blogs on this site: http://jdecesare.wix.com/digital-journaling-#!13-14-blogs/ctl

Olivia - I agree with the fact that a clean room keeps your life relaxed and (more) stress free compared to how a dirty room effects someone's life. I wish i was more of an organized person, but it seems to happen that every time I give my room a deep clean, I lose place of things rather than having everything displayed in front of my eyes. However, I do like the way your mind works to create an organization process that is able to make you feel relaxed. I wish I was that way.

Jack - It's sad that your friend had to sell all of those guns. That's not a really happy thing to do. For me personally, I kind of appreciate the new gun laws because it makes me feel slightly more protected...not much more than before...but after hearing all of that scary news, it's good to put a stop on things. For a rifle like you were talking about, I beluieve that the laws shouldn't have such harsh restrictments on those. I like to have fun with riflery at my camp...the guns there were all set with the laws (its NH - go figure). So, yes! Let the laws please take those restrictments/reguirements down on those rifles.

David - It's good that you'd like to help out as a doctor in the army...that's awesome! I've heard it's a lot of work to do that, but all your work pays off - especially towards other people who are experiencing hard times.

Bell - I agree...it's important to make room for your meals because it does take part to make you feel relaxed. I like how food helps out with that emptiness - i think everyone feels it, and it helps out with the kinds of sadness that can't be cured right away. (Gotta Love Food....Mmm )

Shelby - I kinda got lost in your writing when you mentioned the various types of emo people, but I totally feel what you are saying [and its cool that you can recognize the different personality (and dress) styles of people]. I have been there before with all of that hurt in my life (even if you might not be currently feeling like that). I believe that everyone should be treated the same too...it's not fair to make assumptions about people you don't even know; and even if your assumptions are correct, it still doesn't mean that a person shouldn't be treated without respect. Good insight :)

Liam - If that is true, then how can anybody take into an account of anything you (yourself) believes? Aren't you 17 too? I think I get the jist of what you're trying to say in your blog, but the wording doesn't feel quite right.

Samantha - I have to disagree with what you wrote on your blog, but I love it how you were able to express what you feel. How do you know if a bi isn't a christian? That's similar to accusing a thief or an idolater as not a christian too; these are just things people struggle with. It is hard to understand. Even I have trouble comprehending things (and I do believe with you that God loves every single item he has created in world). I don't really like the wording of "even if they chose not to be christian", because it feels as if you know for sure that they aren't a christian - only God can make that judgement. It must have taken bravery to write what you did though...it is a tough topic. Good Job :)

Jordan - So, I've heard that unicorns are mentioned in the book of Job...That's pretty sick! I'll have to look into reading that...like seriously. Unicorns are magnificent creatures and it would be awesome if we could see the history of their existence. I wish I could believe to the extent you do.

Josh - I like the way you addressed the idea that people, as individuals, should be able to discuss their own thoughts and ideas freely with a group. People shouldn't necessarily have to believe somthing they don' want to (i.e. the way science in schools is taught in some schools today).

commentes to be further added at a later time:

Kacie

Jonathan

John Sun

Allen

Bobbie

Assignment #1

This i Believe

        It turns out that I belive many things...but anyone would expect myself to do so. Everyone is subject to their own opinion; so here is the truth that I live out. I believe that everyone should have the option to do anything they wish. If someone dreams of skydiving, let them do it. If someone wishes to become a model, they should get to. I'm not saying that there arn't certain restrictions to particular activities because I know that; but personally, I hate it when people aren't allowed to do things just because of their gender, race, sexuality, or affiliation to anything that would make them seem like a social outcast. People can't change who they are no matter how hard they try. If they think they have, the image they are currently representing to everyone else isnt actually themself. God's people should be able to feel comfortable in their own skin; if that isn't abe to happen, then there is a serious problem. It is sometimes difficult to not make assumptions about people you don't even know. I do it all the time, and I wish I didn't. Sometimes, I'm the one who gets judged...but i dont even care. As for me, I've been aspiring to become a fashion designer for a little more than 5 years now, and as you go through this process, you learn that as you live your own life, you develop your own kind of style - a style of dress, a style of humor, a style of everything that could ever possibly shape you in the world. This is what I believe...and its a start to everyting that shapes my future.

"don't you ever change" - Beatles