An Epiphany

I went to Huntington Beach pier today and since it is the summer, it is hub for high school and college students to gather and celebrate the excellent weather in Southern California; it was 67 degree with moderate winds and cloudy on the weather forecast. I didn't expect much from going out and actually I planned to stay home and read books since I was exhausted from the long and busy day of work today.  My sister called me and asked where I wanted to go and I wavered from the decision to go and to not to go, I finally decided to go out and enjoy the cool beachy weather that HB is known for. It's easy to take the great weather in Southern California for granted and growing up has taught be to count it as a blessing. Being aware of how grateful I am to live in such a weather helps me to enjoy the moment more.

We decided to walk on the pier rather than go down to the beach area.  The bright moon casted its shadow over the dark ocean and the reflection of the moon is worth all the drive to there.  The wind creates bigger waves than normal and as one wave splashed into the sand, another wave was ready to follow the lead and splashed into the empty beach.  People were playing and walking in the sand but most people were on the pier since there is a curfew for the beach area.  As I breathed in the coolness and freshness of the ocean, nostalgia strikes and creeped up to me. I was reminded of my younger self where I didn't have to concern about anything.  I didn't have to worry about what career to choose from, who I will marry, will I ever make it through difficult times, if people will like me, if I can keep my job, etc.  The an epiphany arrived and I realized that life moves on with or without my permission and I am just another person walking and living on the earth.  I cannot change the past but I can create my future if I accept life for it really is. Life is there whether I like it or not and I have to choose to be happy in order to experience life.  

Fashion

Many people claims fashion is a waste of money because it comes and goes, it is difficult to find your own  or that "it" style, it helps the wealthy gets wealthier, etc.  Despite all the arguments at hand, I want to argue that fashion is important as a part of life.  Fashion is everywhere so we cannot shun and run away from it especially in the 21st century.  First of all, it expresses who we are.  Our fashion style shows other people who we are. Wearing different colors expresses our mood and our internal dialog at times; if we are happy then we may be wearing a bright neon color apparel and if we feel down, we may opt for the darker shades.  Not to mention, and sadly, people constantly make judgements on who we are base on how we dress, whether we like it or not. Employers forbid any stereotyping and labeling but judging others is a natural human instinct that we cannot escape and make it disappear.  It is the fact about life.  We are judged at school, job interviews, in romantic relationships, in friendships, and particularly when meeting new people.  Judging is not an all wrong act; it helps us to protect ourselves from the unknown and from any potential problems.  Lastly, fashion is important because it allows us to make good first impressions to employers and potential relationships.  Humans are meant to connect with others and fashion allows us to connect with other like-minded people and to help us transition into a new group or setting better.

All in all, fashion has a cost to it but investing on it will make a difference in a person's life. Its impact on other people and future relationships can go unnoticed at times but when we are aware at the fact it does make a difference, we can use it to our advantage.  

Should money be spent on space exploration?

Money should be spent on space exploration. The act promotes and will open the students to the mystery of the universe.  Trigger the curiosity in students is essential in generating and inspiring young scientists and to endorse the study of science in students for future careers.  The existence of the space only does not produce young scientists, it takes efforts such as exploration and teaching of what is discovered to create curiosity in people.  In addition, exploration will help save the planet.  For instance, exploring the unknown in space helps humans to prevent any catastrophe heading toward the earth. For instance, if a black hole comes toward the earth, knowing the fact will have the Earthans more time to prepare for the worse and for the scientists to do what it takes to avoid the disaster.  Some disaster is unpreventable but implementing strategy plans will only help us to prepare our mind and body for it.  Last but not least, exploring space teaches us who we are. Knowledge never stops anywhere.  Living life is a constant learning process and when we study the mystery of space, we open ourselves to more opportunity to learn who we are.   We learn what we are capable of, our limitations, and what we are good at.  When we stop learning, we stop welcoming change and the mystery.  

Poorer Nations vs. Wealthy Nations

Wealthy nations should not be required to share their wealth among poorer nations. First of all, poor nations will get spoiled and will not attempt to work hard to improve their economy.  Wealth does not come with no hard work. Hard work produces wealth and the poorer nations need to recognize the fact and change up their way of life.  Nothing is impossible; all it takes is more effect and extra miles in term of hard working.  If the poorer nations get spooned by the wealth nations, the poorer nations will be spoiled and will not get on their own feet and grow some wings so they may fly on their own.  Secondly, wealthy nations worked hard for their wealth and they deserve every right to keep it.  To illustrate, take the United States as an example.  The US was not wealthy to start with when the Founding Fathers wrote the Declaration of Independence. The US started with nothing, from scratch and had to develop itself into an economy powerhouse. It had to passed through the Industrial Revolution and numbers of wars in order to get where it is now. Money doesn't grow on trees and it will never will.  

Last but not least, wealthy nations have to take care of their poor.  Despite the evidence that the US is the powerhouse for wealth, poverty is rampant through out the country.  Californians, for instance, applied for Food Stamps and Medi-Caid every single day and they lived below the federal poverty level.  These individuals do not have any means to buy food, clothing, and pay for their medical service so they turn to the government for help.  There are numerous millionaires living the US but poor also share the same states as the wealthy.  

Being independence is one of the greatest feeling in the world.  It gives confidence to the individual and give opportunities to individuals to fix their own problems.  In the same way, leaving the poorer countries alone is harsh but those countries have to fix their own problem in order to improve itself. Spooning and sharing wealth with them won't do any good and will only produce dependency by the poorer country to the more wealthier nations.  

#thankfulfreedom

I am thankful for the freedom that allows me to do so many things that people in other countries cannot. I am thankful for the opportunity to follow any religion I wish to and that I do not get persecuted for worshipping any entity.  I an thankful for the opportunity to pursue any career path and follow my passion.  I can wake up one day and decide to be a physician, a lawyer, a professor, a professional athlete, and etc.  No one will put a limitation on me and tell me to not do something.  Freedom. It's the power to do anything and be anyone I want. It gives hope to the hopeless and the dreamer, it gives hands to the weak, it guides elders and the young ones to the right path in life. It's the reason many people live for.  Use freedom wisely, and it will only makes the earth a better place.

Cell Phones for Students

Students should not allow to have cell phones in elementary and high school.  First of all, students have a difficult time focusing on school work.  They are so engrossed in their favorite Youtube channel and the latest fashion clip art on Pinterest that they leave little time to studying.  The elementary and high school years are the important years to develop the self and good study habits which will help students succeed in college and even the real world.  Technologies can definitely help the students study but they are a big distraction and can prevent the students to reach their full potential in the academics.  Inappropriate videos are all over the internet and just a click of a button, the students have access to inappropriate videos such as pornography and other elicit sexual videos on the web.  Secondly, students may be a prey to cyber bullying.  Many students have experienced bullying on the web and many have chosen to take their own lives rather than suffering all the consequences of the bullying.  Elementary and high school aged students should go out and play to explore the world around them. This will help them to do well in school and to form concrete understanding.  Also, students should participate in activities in clubs at school where they can develop as a person and build leadership skills.  Students are future leaders of our nation and rather than letting them waste their time with the techy stuff, why not have them invest in activities that would help them develop as a person. 

School textbooks

1. Textbooks should not replace notebook computers.  First of all, it save power energy.  We can use the energy on other more important devices that would help students to succeed in school. For example, we can use the power on computer to Google and do research .  Secondly, students stay focus better when they get to write on their books. The physical act of writing aids the students to concentrate on the important information since the brain is apt to wonder elsewhere.  Thought textbooks can be expensive, you can always resell them and make extra dollars for gas and other small bills.  In addition, some old textbooks are worth preserving since they are valuable.