Let me tell you a little secret, being an adult isn't easy.
I know everybody will tell you that but your never gonna realize til u get da chance to take it all on.
You get bills that sometimes you can't pay. You get bills that are absolutely ridiculous in the 1st place.
I mean come on, why should you have to pay $300 to sit in an emergency room for 2 minutes and get some
Generic tylenol that is supposed to make you feel better. What about that medical bill your gonna get
Within a week that's gonna give you a heart attack? Can't go back to the ER you'll just get another 1 a week later.
Now days people are walking around with illnesses and health problems with no way to fix them cause
Its just gonna break there banks. You get in trouble over silly things sometimes. The jails are full of
People that aren't causing any harm but these streets are full of rapist, thiefs, and murderers.
Why does it matter that people need to earn a little cash on the side? Now days its so hard to get a good
Job and keep it. There's kids quitting school everyday cause they have no support. What has this world
Come to? Everybody I know does some kind of drug, whether its weed, crack. Pills, sex, alcohol, etc.
The world has gone crazy, little kids getting shot up on the block? What kind of bull crap is that?
Do parents not care where there kids are? Violence don't start in the streets, it starts in the home.
When kids see that kind of lifestyle they think that's the right way. Parents also need to understand that
Even the little things they do can and will effect there kids. Its all about how you were raised. So
Make sure you stayy on your A game and make something of yourself. Don't be like everyone else
And before you have to grow up, learn everything you can cause being young and trying to do everything
Yourself is hard. Its hard but possible. I wish everyone the best in making life everything and more.
I hope you learn the easy way before its do or die. Make smart decisions and make sure whatever you
Do, your doing it for you not anybody else. Your happiness is always most important.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Monday, March 15, 2010
Life...away from Pressley :(
Okay so today wasn't so great, but everything else has been. I miss everyone of you all. It's very different going from 10 girls to 1 girl. School is going really well. They are actually considering me a senior instead of a junior. So next year I will only have to go for the 1st semester for 2 classes and then I can leave and go to Marshall to take my classes. My apartment is super nice and I'm getting along with the other kids in the program. It's kinda tough getting the hang of things especially with my sleeping and eating changing and all that. I've already got a boyfriend. Well okay had one. I broke up with him today which is kinda why I had a bad day, and I had to sit in a doctors office for 3 hours. Well I better go. It's late and I still need to shower and got to bed. I have to get up at 5:30am in order to get ready for school. I'll keep you all posted about how I am doing. Don't write anything back though I don't want you all to get in any trouble. Love and miss you guys tons :)
♥Kim
♥Kim
Friday, February 19, 2010
STDs
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Can you imagine living with a sexually transmitted disease? How do you think it would feel to know that somewhere along the line you didn’t protect yourself? There are so many diseases in the world that it’s hard to keep up with them all anymore. There are eight major diseases and a couple of them you can die from. For example, you can die from AIDS; it’s easily contracted, but so deadly. Sometimes it can take up to 6 months to a year for it to be found in your blood stream. There are more ways than just sexual activity that you can contract a sexually transmitted disease. Disease can be contracted from sex, sharing needles, or a blood transfusion. Sometimes you don’t think your partner can have anything because a lot of people have the “it won’t happen to me” attitude. If you have that attitude, you’re dead wrong. At least one in four Americans will contract a STD at one time in their life. There are over sixty-five million people currently living in the United States with a STD.
The most deadly STD is HIV/AIDS which stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It starts out with having HIV, which is just a virus that then turns into AIDS and overtime will kill you. Sometimes symptoms may not show up for six months to a year. AIDS can be passed through blood, sex, or from birth. Symptoms include: cramps, coughing, extreme fatigue, lack of coordination, and painful swallowing. Symptoms may also include forgetfulness, weight loss, vision loss, coma, and/or death. There is no treatment for HIV/AIDS, there is only prevention. The only way to ensure not to get it is abstinence. Imagine finding out that you have AIDS knowing that you have just received your death sentence.
Another STD is herpes. Herpes isn’t as bad as some other diseases but it’s still a disease, and it is still harmful to your body. The symptoms usually include flu-like symptoms and fever with swollen glands. A lot of the time though people don’t ever have symptoms, therefore it’s harder to realize and find out that you have it. Herpes cannot be cured, they can only be prevented. Herpes is a vicious cycle of breakouts after breakouts. Abstinence is number one. Condoms cost approximately seventy-five cents. It is not that hard to stop the action for five minutes to go to the gas station and pick up a condom. Five minutes of held up action or a lifetime of pain and regret. Which would you rather?
A couple more STDs are syphilis and gonorrhea. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that is curable. It may be curable but you can always get it again. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, and weight and hair loss. Symptoms also include a rash of flat, red lesions over the whole body, and ulcers. Gonorrhea is also curable with cephalosporin or quinalone type of antibiotics. Symptoms in women include a painful or burning sensation when urinating, increased vaginal discharge, or vaginal bleeding between periods. Symptoms in men include a burning sensation when urinating, or a white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis. Sometimes men with gonorrhea get painful or swollen testicles.
There are so many types of STDs in the world. Another is Chlamydia; it can be treated and cured with antibiotics. Symptoms in women include an unusual discharge from your vagina, burning when you urinate, pain, bleeding, or discharge from your rectum if you have anal sex. Symptoms in men include a discharge from your penis, burning or itching around the opening of your penis when you urinate, pain, bleeding, or discharge from your rectum if you have receptive anal sex. HPV is another STD. HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. Most people who get HPV never know they have it. Most HPV infections cause no symptoms at all. There is no treatment for the virus itself. Over time, a healthy immune system can often clear the virus or at least suppress it. There are treatments, however, for genital warts and cervical cancer.
Last but definitely not least is Hepatitis. Symptoms Include: loss of appetite, fatigue, mild fever, muscle or joint aches, nausea vomiting, and abdominal pain. More symptoms include Dark urine, light-colored stools, jaundice or yellowing of skin and/or eyes, generalized itching, and/or an altered mental state, stupor or coma. Unlike some other STDs, Hepatitis is incurable it is one you have to live with if not die from. So, it comes to show that some STDs are curable while some aren’t. It’s your decision on how you want to live your life. Do you want your sex life to end because someone you had sex with was careless, or would you like to stay protected and be safe.
There are a couple ways to prevent from getting an STD. The only sure way to STDs is to not have sex, but if you do have sex; talk with your partner(s) beforehand about STDs. Work out a safety plan that feels comfortable to both of you. Use condoms every time. Male condoms can prevent most, but not all, skin-to-skin contact during sex. Female condoms cover more skin and may protect better than male condoms. Check your partner's genitals. Don't have sex if you see any unusual bumps. Have sex with fewer people. More partners equal more risk! Have sex with one partner who has sex with only you. If you wanted to get tested check your local phonebook and find the nearest clinic and if you already have an STD there are support groups to help you get through it. Be different-Keep yourself safe :)
Can you imagine living with a sexually transmitted disease? How do you think it would feel to know that somewhere along the line you didn’t protect yourself? There are so many diseases in the world that it’s hard to keep up with them all anymore. There are eight major diseases and a couple of them you can die from. For example, you can die from AIDS; it’s easily contracted, but so deadly. Sometimes it can take up to 6 months to a year for it to be found in your blood stream. There are more ways than just sexual activity that you can contract a sexually transmitted disease. Disease can be contracted from sex, sharing needles, or a blood transfusion. Sometimes you don’t think your partner can have anything because a lot of people have the “it won’t happen to me” attitude. If you have that attitude, you’re dead wrong. At least one in four Americans will contract a STD at one time in their life. There are over sixty-five million people currently living in the United States with a STD.
The most deadly STD is HIV/AIDS which stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. It starts out with having HIV, which is just a virus that then turns into AIDS and overtime will kill you. Sometimes symptoms may not show up for six months to a year. AIDS can be passed through blood, sex, or from birth. Symptoms include: cramps, coughing, extreme fatigue, lack of coordination, and painful swallowing. Symptoms may also include forgetfulness, weight loss, vision loss, coma, and/or death. There is no treatment for HIV/AIDS, there is only prevention. The only way to ensure not to get it is abstinence. Imagine finding out that you have AIDS knowing that you have just received your death sentence.
Another STD is herpes. Herpes isn’t as bad as some other diseases but it’s still a disease, and it is still harmful to your body. The symptoms usually include flu-like symptoms and fever with swollen glands. A lot of the time though people don’t ever have symptoms, therefore it’s harder to realize and find out that you have it. Herpes cannot be cured, they can only be prevented. Herpes is a vicious cycle of breakouts after breakouts. Abstinence is number one. Condoms cost approximately seventy-five cents. It is not that hard to stop the action for five minutes to go to the gas station and pick up a condom. Five minutes of held up action or a lifetime of pain and regret. Which would you rather?
A couple more STDs are syphilis and gonorrhea. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that is curable. It may be curable but you can always get it again. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, and weight and hair loss. Symptoms also include a rash of flat, red lesions over the whole body, and ulcers. Gonorrhea is also curable with cephalosporin or quinalone type of antibiotics. Symptoms in women include a painful or burning sensation when urinating, increased vaginal discharge, or vaginal bleeding between periods. Symptoms in men include a burning sensation when urinating, or a white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis. Sometimes men with gonorrhea get painful or swollen testicles.
There are so many types of STDs in the world. Another is Chlamydia; it can be treated and cured with antibiotics. Symptoms in women include an unusual discharge from your vagina, burning when you urinate, pain, bleeding, or discharge from your rectum if you have anal sex. Symptoms in men include a discharge from your penis, burning or itching around the opening of your penis when you urinate, pain, bleeding, or discharge from your rectum if you have receptive anal sex. HPV is another STD. HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. Most people who get HPV never know they have it. Most HPV infections cause no symptoms at all. There is no treatment for the virus itself. Over time, a healthy immune system can often clear the virus or at least suppress it. There are treatments, however, for genital warts and cervical cancer.
Last but definitely not least is Hepatitis. Symptoms Include: loss of appetite, fatigue, mild fever, muscle or joint aches, nausea vomiting, and abdominal pain. More symptoms include Dark urine, light-colored stools, jaundice or yellowing of skin and/or eyes, generalized itching, and/or an altered mental state, stupor or coma. Unlike some other STDs, Hepatitis is incurable it is one you have to live with if not die from. So, it comes to show that some STDs are curable while some aren’t. It’s your decision on how you want to live your life. Do you want your sex life to end because someone you had sex with was careless, or would you like to stay protected and be safe.
There are a couple ways to prevent from getting an STD. The only sure way to STDs is to not have sex, but if you do have sex; talk with your partner(s) beforehand about STDs. Work out a safety plan that feels comfortable to both of you. Use condoms every time. Male condoms can prevent most, but not all, skin-to-skin contact during sex. Female condoms cover more skin and may protect better than male condoms. Check your partner's genitals. Don't have sex if you see any unusual bumps. Have sex with fewer people. More partners equal more risk! Have sex with one partner who has sex with only you. If you wanted to get tested check your local phonebook and find the nearest clinic and if you already have an STD there are support groups to help you get through it. Be different-Keep yourself safe :)
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Bill, Bills, Bills
Dear Mr. Doyle,
I am a status offender in a level three placement, and because of your law I have to attend an on-ground school. The school is pretty good, but the fact of it is, I will be behind in my foreign languages which may set me back from graduating on time. If I was able to go to a public school I would be able to stay on track and be able to be successful. I just feel that this law is setting some kids up for failure. I will be a senior in August, and I am doing well in school, but I will have to double up on my foreign languages in order to graduate with the rest of my class. I am strongly against this law and I feel that it should be re-assessed using the “incorrigible kids” opinions. I am pretty sure the whole point of being put into placement is to help the kid out and keep the kid out of trouble. So, what happens when you’re doing just the opposite of helping them be successful? I hope you will consider this, and possibly do something about it.
I am a status offender in a level three placement, and because of your law I have to attend an on-ground school. The school is pretty good, but the fact of it is, I will be behind in my foreign languages which may set me back from graduating on time. If I was able to go to a public school I would be able to stay on track and be able to be successful. I just feel that this law is setting some kids up for failure. I will be a senior in August, and I am doing well in school, but I will have to double up on my foreign languages in order to graduate with the rest of my class. I am strongly against this law and I feel that it should be re-assessed using the “incorrigible kids” opinions. I am pretty sure the whole point of being put into placement is to help the kid out and keep the kid out of trouble. So, what happens when you’re doing just the opposite of helping them be successful? I hope you will consider this, and possibly do something about it.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Haiti
Today in class our assignment was to find people whom are helping the civilians of Haiti. I am planning to further my education in the health field. So my personal assignment was to find out who(medically) is helping out with Haiti. So far I have seen that Red Cross is helping. I haven't seen too much on it. I know that there are people all over the world, and all kinds of businesses helping as well. There are radio stations, restaurants, and even local hospitals helping Haiti. There are famous celebrities doing everything they can as well to help out Haiti. Are you doing anything?
Friday, January 15, 2010
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Twas The Night Before Christmas By:Chief Jessica
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the Ridge
Not a creature was stirring not even a kid.
The GMS was hung high on level 3.
The night-watch patrolled while the group was asleep.
Staff was all nestled all snug in their beds
while visions of huddles danced in their heads.
Chief Amber in room 7
Chief Tricia in room 4
They had turned out the lights
and locked all the doors.
When in front of the cottage arose such a clatter
Supervisors called down to see what the matter.
The staff and kids were peeking outside
to see Santa going on a 4-wheeler ride.
The reindeer and elves had walkies and keys
and Santa strangely resembled Chief Jeremy
With the 4-wheeler driver driving insane
I knew in a moment it was Chief Jeff Caine
The staff were all huddling around the sleigh,
as Santa began to call them by name.
Now Chief Crystal, Now Chief Tiffany, Chief Joal , and Chief Jay
On Chief Tammi, on Chief Ira, Chief Jessica, and Chief Ray
To the top of the cottage then on to 3 and 4
then down the hill where Diagnostics snore.
They made their rounds up on the hill
passing out gifts with finesse and skill
past the triangle they went and down to Comanche
handing out toys and games and stockings with candy.
And then, when they finished, to the circle they went
exhausted from the effort and time they had spent
gathering around the flag pole now
they ran an eval for a staff powwow
Comments and compliments were given about
Chief Cody stood up for speaking out.
Last but not Least Chief Tim Bauman started his speech
handing out compliments and shirts to each.
His eyes how they twinkled when telling an old story
the staff all laughed while he basked in the glory
His positive words were said in the parking lot light
"Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night"
"Merry Christmas "
Not a creature was stirring not even a kid.
The GMS was hung high on level 3.
The night-watch patrolled while the group was asleep.
Staff was all nestled all snug in their beds
while visions of huddles danced in their heads.
Chief Amber in room 7
Chief Tricia in room 4
They had turned out the lights
and locked all the doors.
When in front of the cottage arose such a clatter
Supervisors called down to see what the matter.
The staff and kids were peeking outside
to see Santa going on a 4-wheeler ride.
The reindeer and elves had walkies and keys
and Santa strangely resembled Chief Jeremy
With the 4-wheeler driver driving insane
I knew in a moment it was Chief Jeff Caine
The staff were all huddling around the sleigh,
as Santa began to call them by name.
Now Chief Crystal, Now Chief Tiffany, Chief Joal , and Chief Jay
On Chief Tammi, on Chief Ira, Chief Jessica, and Chief Ray
To the top of the cottage then on to 3 and 4
then down the hill where Diagnostics snore.
They made their rounds up on the hill
passing out gifts with finesse and skill
past the triangle they went and down to Comanche
handing out toys and games and stockings with candy.
And then, when they finished, to the circle they went
exhausted from the effort and time they had spent
gathering around the flag pole now
they ran an eval for a staff powwow
Comments and compliments were given about
Chief Cody stood up for speaking out.
Last but not Least Chief Tim Bauman started his speech
handing out compliments and shirts to each.
His eyes how they twinkled when telling an old story
the staff all laughed while he basked in the glory
His positive words were said in the parking lot light
"Merry Christmas to all and to all a Good Night"
"Merry Christmas "
Monday, December 21, 2009
Power Point :)
Today I worked on my Sexually transmitted disease powerpoint. In some of the pictures I looked at they were pretty gruesome and nasty so my advice to the world is wear Condoms.
BE SAFE. NO GLOVE ---> NO LOVE
Monday, December 14, 2009
Games :)
Our class assignment today was to find genres that our topics and our CSO's fit under. SO I have come to the conclusion that the best genres that my topics would fall under would be GENRE 2 role playing game, and GENRE 6 Educational games. My topics are STD's and Disasters so I feel that it would really open people's eyes by showing them the effect of these situations on people and their surroundings.
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