After reading "Everest" by Erik Weihenmayer, I believe the story encompasses a variety of inspirational tones. As readers, we are encouraged to believe in ourselves and accomplish our dreams, no matter what stands in our way. This essay also shows us that success is based on each individual's achievements and cannot be measured by society. Overall, the general mood of this essay inspires us to consider the fact that the impossible really is possible.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Snow Day
There's been talk about a big snow storm coming, and it's finally here! I am so glad, because I love having snow for Christmas. It really just gets me in the Christmas spirit! :) Anyway, I found out last night that we were not going to have school today, so I thought I would sleep in. However, I am a morning person, so I rarely sleep any later than 7:00am. I woke up at 5:00 this morning and eventually decided to be productive. I am going to spend the morning getting caught up on grading, and I will run to my mom's house to bake this afternoon.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Crisis Situation
It was always a dream of mine to visit Africa, and I was given that opportunity last January. I signed up for a 2-week trip to Uganda with the University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, and I knew this trip would change my life.
Although I was excited, the plan for the trip was to attend seminars at an African university. I really wanted my visit to be more about helping people rather than attending school, but there wasn't much I could do.
I knew many African countries were suffering from poverty and a lack of materials, but how could I, as a college student, help them with their crisis? Our class decided to help Uganda by bringing an EXTRA suitcase per person full of donated items. That meant that we would each travel with just one suitcase with our own clothes in and a second suitcase of items for the people of Uganda.
We didn't have much time, but we were able to collect TONS of donations! The process of asking friends and family members to donate and then packing the items was easy. We had suitcases full of baby clothes, medical supplies, books, and more! We delivered these items to schools, hospitals, and orphanages all around Uganda.
I am very happy with our solution to the crisis that some Ugandans are suffering through. However, I wish we would have been able to bring more items so that more people could be relieved of the crisis situation that goes along with poverty.
Although I was excited, the plan for the trip was to attend seminars at an African university. I really wanted my visit to be more about helping people rather than attending school, but there wasn't much I could do.
I knew many African countries were suffering from poverty and a lack of materials, but how could I, as a college student, help them with their crisis? Our class decided to help Uganda by bringing an EXTRA suitcase per person full of donated items. That meant that we would each travel with just one suitcase with our own clothes in and a second suitcase of items for the people of Uganda.
We didn't have much time, but we were able to collect TONS of donations! The process of asking friends and family members to donate and then packing the items was easy. We had suitcases full of baby clothes, medical supplies, books, and more! We delivered these items to schools, hospitals, and orphanages all around Uganda.
I am very happy with our solution to the crisis that some Ugandans are suffering through. However, I wish we would have been able to bring more items so that more people could be relieved of the crisis situation that goes along with poverty.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
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