Reflection (2010, Nov 15th)

Today I took a learning style test and a personality test. I think I got to learn more about myself through these tests. There were a few parts where it was hard to make a choice between my given options, but overall it had a wide range of answers that were possible. When the test results came out, I felt that the results depicted me very closely to what I thought I was like. It also gave me some tips on how to manage my time, classes, homework, etc. I feel that all this was a great experience for me and it would help me out in the future when I am decided what kind of career path to choose.

Reflection (2010, Nov 12th)

Today we talked about our interests and what we consider as "important". I got to realize that many of us (including me) considered materialistic things as important in our lives. I began to wonder if God was ever a priority in my life, or if I just called myself a Christian. Most people consider money and interests as a priority, but if we think about it, these things don't mean anything when everything is stripped away from us. Maybe I should try to change my priorities more towards God and not towards the world.

Talent (Nov, 11, 2010)

What is talent?
Talent is basically something one is good at. It could a natural thing or it could be obtained through hard work.
What are my talents?
Well, my best talent is being a very sociable guy. I easily get along with other people. I communicate well with people, and I always try to demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviors. I am also a hard worker. I always try my best on what I do. I try to actively participate in group works, I always try to learn new things, and I do my best on my assignments. I also have some qualities as a leader. I try to help out others and lead them.

Thought questions (Mon, Nov 8th 2010)

1. How do you plan on choosing a career?
I will have to consider my skills, financial ability, my preferences, and opinions from others. It would be good to have a career where my skills would be useful because I can be more productive. Considering my financial ability will help me because there may be some things that I might not be able to do, such as trading stocks. Also it will help me decide my path of education (because sometimes, school tuition fees can be a pain in the neck). A career that I prefer would be great for me because honestly, my career is probably going to be what I'll doing for the rest of my life. It would be a good thing to do something I love than something that I hate. Opinions from other people may help as well because there are a lot of pathways out there and it's always good to take some advice.
2. Does your gender make a difference?
Yes, it will open some doors and close others. For example, since I am a male, I can do more physical labor then women. However, I wouldn't be able to do a lunch lady because most people would prefer women over men.
3.Who will help you choose a career?
My parents, my teachers, and career searchers can help me decide my career. These people can give me advice on my current educational career and my future career as well because they had knowledge, experience, and they know me best. A career searcher wouldn't know me well, but would know what kind of person I am through the surveys that I take. My personal opinions and opinions from others will both be useful in finding a career that would fit me.
4. Can the Bible offer any help?
The Bible can guide me in how I should grow in God. It doesn't give a specific explanation of what I should do as a career, but rather a broad idea of what I should do. It tells me what is wrong and what is right.

Definition and example of Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Quoting

Paraphrase
Def: Restating the idea in writer's own words.
Ex) There was a small pretty girl in a village. Her mother loved her very much, and her grandmother loved her even more.

Summary
Def: Restating only the main points in the writer's own words.
Ex) There was a little girl with a loving mom an grandma.

Quote
Def: Using the exact words of the author of the passage.
Ex) "Once upon a time there lived in a certain village a little country girl, the prettiest creature who was ever seen. Her mother was excessively fond of her; and her grandmother doted on her still more.

How to turn on/off you PC

     The very first step on turning on a PC is to plug in the power cord. Next, you search the motherboard for the power button. There are a few buttons on the motherboard, but the power button is the largest. Next, you wait for the computer to load. After the computer loads and the user screen comes up, use your mouse to click on the user you wish to use. This step can be skipped if wanted. Now, you are finished!

       If you are using a laptop, the steps are all the same except for the first step. Instead of searching for the motherboard, you have to open you laptop and search for the power button. The power button is usually on the very top of the keyboard.

      To turn off your PC, first you have to click the start menu, which is located at the bottom left of the computer screen. When you have clicked on the start menu, select the option "Shut down system". This will shut down the computer. However, if you are using an older version of the PC (XP, 2000, 95, etc) you must wait for another screen to pop up. This screen will ask you what you want to do. Select the "Shut down system" option in this screen as well. Now, you just wait for your computer to log off and shut down.

What is voice?

For me, voice is the life of the writing. Without voice, writing is dead. If we want to give the reader an impression about the writing, voice is crucial. Voice can be shown by word choice, personal experiences, and more. We can also relate with the readers through voice.