“Obedience is central to becoming, being, and remaining happy.”

David A. Bednar

I think what this quote says a lot in such a small sentence. Being obedient helps in so many ways that we might not even notice how important being obedient really is. If you are obedient you won’t get into trouble so you won’t be upset or mad when you get in trouble and you won’t feel angry towards anyone. Being obedient to your teachers will make your life easier. You won’t get in trouble and you pass the class if you are obedient. Same goes to being obedient to your parents if you listen to them you will have a better relationship with them and won’t have tension if you are disobedient and then you guys end up fighting and there’s tension. It’s better to just be obedient. 

“Obedience… is the primary object of all sound education.”

Elizabeth Missing Sewell

I’m not too sure about what the quote really means. Maybe it’s because I haven’t done it myself. But I do know the obedience is the key to a great and happy life. If you are obedient to your teachers and parents good things will come from it. Being obedient in school is important because that is where you are most of the time and you learn how to be a better student and it gives you a head start in life. If you are obedient to your teachers by doing your assignments and homework it’s just like a job when your manager or boss tells you to do something you do it. Little things like this is what we should learn at a young age. 

“Obedience sums up our entire duty.”

Hosea Ballou

I think this is true because if we are obedient we are able to listen to what other people have to say whether it’s your parents, adults, boss, etc. we need to be obedient in order to become good people. I know that sometimes here and there I’m not obedient but each step of the way I’m trying to be more and more obedient to adults, teachers, and especially my mom. 

“The more obedient we are the more freedom we have.”

Boyd K. Packer

When I read this quote the first thing that came into mind was jail. The reason why is because if you are disobedient and don’t follow the laws you can go to jail. For example if you use illegal drugs you can end up in jail. So when I thought of being obedient and how it gives you freedom I thought about how if you obey the law do good you are free, free from jail and you get to live your life happily with friends and family. Not obeying the law will just get you in trouble or in jail and you are no longer able to live a happy life with your friends and family, you are just stuck in a cell with people who you don’t know. So that’s why it’s just best to be obedient. 

Courage

Courage is when you are afraid of something but still chose to face it. It’s like being brave. If you see someone getting bullied and you know the person who is being the bully the courage to stand up to him is hard but if you do it you are brave because even though you know him and talk to him he can end up trying to hurt you because you stopped it but sometimes courage is standing up to your own friends even if they don’t agree with you. That’s something brave that other people won’t do because they don’t want to be a “bad” friend.  

“He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”

A Proverb

I really like what this says because I remember I used to hang out with someone who always seemed to be getting herself in trouble and she seemed to manipulate everyone around her to do the same, including myself. I found myself getting in trouble more often when I hung out with her. After she and I had an argument and she didn’t talk to me. After that I started behaving better, my grades improved. I seen myself getting less in trouble and started helping the teachers out more. Now I hang out with friends who influence me to do good in school and I do as well as them. 

“Try a little harder to be a little better.”

Gordon B. Hinckley

By trying harder and harder you can be better at something. I remember when I first started drawing I couldn't even draw stick figures that well but by trying and trying I’m getting better. I’m still not the best artist there but it is something I enjoy and if I keep trying harder than my skills of drawings can get better. Or with basketball I had to practice to get my shots better and have more control over the ball. If people don’t keep trying you might not get better at something so instead of you saying you can’t you should try it and see if it works. Everything comes with practice and if you try you can get better at something. 

“If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than excellent work.”

Thomas J Watson

I think this speaks out a lot as a student. If we want to get good grades and accomplish graduating high school we should do better. As a middle school kid I didn't really think much of school and I wouldn't do much of the work. I reflect back at it and saw how it affected my life because I didn't get to graduate with all my friends or walk the stage or have my mom proud. It was really sad to see. As I got to high school I decided to leave all that behind me and decided to do well in school so I can graduate and set a better example for my younger brother because he too didn't graduate middle school. Had I done well in middle school and graduated my brother might have followed my footsteps and done the same. Now I hope he can do good and graduate high school. All it takes is to do well in school and ask for help if you need it. Do better work than you did yesterday. 

Health Educator

http://libary.thinkquest.org/15559/carla.html

Duties and Responsibilities:

Health educators provide information on health and health related issues. They can assess health training needs and plan health education programs. They may specialize according to specific health concerns, illnesses, or work as independent consultants on health departments, community, organizations, business, hospitals, schools, or government agencies. Health educators:

·         Perform health training needs assessments.

·         Design and develop health education programs.

·         Publish health education materials, information papers, and grant proposals.

·         Develop health education curriculum.

·         Teach health in public and private schools.

Average Salary: $20,000 - $35,000

Educational Requirements:

            Students should take college preparatory courses during high school

Health educators have, as minimum, a bachelor’s degree in health education. Many have master’s degrees. To be certified or licensed to teach health in public schools requires a master’s degree and successful completion of a written exam in many states.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I would like to be a health educator if I had to choose something in the medical field because you are going to be teaching others about health and won’t have to deal with seeing blood or even performing a surgery and that is what scares me the most. 

“Good thoughts bear good fruit. Bad thoughts bear bad fruit.”

James Allen

I think this quote also reflects to your future families. If you are good and you continue to do what is right throughout your life it will create a huge impact on your families. Your children will know right from wrong. I also think that by having good thoughts you can achieve things you think you couldn’t do. But if you have bad thoughts you might just end up in a wrong direction and you might not be able to achieve what you thought you could when you had good thoughts. 

Genetic Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities:

Genetic Counselors often work with patients and families who have genetic, inherited, disorders, and birth defect.  Genetic Counselors often:

·         Educate patients and families about their conditions and how they can manage the problems.

·         Examine family histories to determine the likelihood of genetic problems the family has.

·         Assist patients and families in reaching decisions about genetic disorders that do not conflict with their religious or ethical values

·         Conduct research on genetic disorders

·         Educate medical professionals and the general public about genetic disorders.

Average Salary: $25,000 - $55,000

Educational Requirements:

Students who would like to be in this medical field should take challenging high school courses that emphasize science and mathematics.

A master’s degree is required, and most graduate programs needs a strong undergraduate background in biology, chemistry, and behavioral science. Many states require genetic counselors to be certified.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

“I wasn't trying to leave a legacy. I was trying to do what was right.”

Dean Smith

I really like what Dean Smith is saying. He is a humble and a great man. Many people should strive to be more like him because he was doing what he believes is right. He isn't like many other coaches and he shows gratitude towards his players and his fans.  I think that I as a person forget about people I care about but not Dean Smith he remembers everyone and would always have the same love and care for them. 

Epidemiologist

http://library.thinkquest.org/15569/carla.html

Duties and Responsibilities:

Epidemiologists study the frequency and distribution of diseases within human population and environments. Specifically, they measure the incidence of diseases occurrence and relate it to different characteristics of population and environments. Epidemiologists perform research, education, and public health practices in universities, government agencies, international organizations, and private corporations. Epidemiologists often:

·         Work on developing or refining methods of measuring and evaluation disease occurrences

·         Develop and recommend public health policy

·         Study or research chronic diseases, infectious diseases, disease outbreaks injuries, occupations and environments

Average Salary: $30,000 -$50,000

Educational Requirements:

Students should take the most challenging high school courses (including AP or IB courses) available in science, math, and English.

Epidemiologists have, as minimum, master’s degree in public health. Undergraduate requires for admissions into public health graduate programs vary by schools but usually include strong backgrounds in biology, chemistry, mathematics and or statistics.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

“CTR connects you to happiness and success. CTW disconnects you.”

Mr. Haymore

Choosing the right really does connect you to happiness and success. I know when you choose the right you have more opportunities for things like better jobs or being a success in high school. I remember one time I was out with a friend and we were sitting outside. We saw this elderly man walking with a huge gallon of water and he looked very tired. I didn't see him my friend did and he said let’s go help him. I was confused as to what he was talking about. I looked and I told him to go he explained he doesn't want to scare the man because of his style so I went with him and we walked him home. He did the right thing.  

“CTR connects you to happiness and success. CTW disconnects you.”

Mr. Haymore

Choosing the right really does connect you to happiness and success. I know when you choose the right you have more opportunities for things like better jobs or being a success in high school. I remember one time I was out with a friend and we were sitting outside. We saw this elderly man walking with a huge gallon of water and he looked very tired. I didn't see him my friend did and he said let’s go help him. I was confused as to what he was talking about. I looked and I told him to go he explained he doesn't want to scare the man because of his style so I went with him and we walked him home. He did the right thing.  

“Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.”

Aristotle 

Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electroneurodiagnostic technologist use electronic graphs to determine if patients are suffering from a central nervous system conditions or disease like epilepsy, tumors, stroke, or trauma. The graphs are records of brains electrical activity.

Electroneurodiagnostic technologist usually works in hospitals, laboratories or physician’s office. They:

·         Prepare medical records.

·         Apply electrodes and select instruments settings.

·         Perform Electroneurodiagnostic test.

·         Record test results

·         Identify patients abnormalities

Average Salary: $20,000 - $35,000

Educational Requirements:

Electroneurodiagnostic technologist must have a high school diploma and some courses in computer technology before beginning specialized training.

Electroneurodiagnostic training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases hospitals. Training takes one year and if followed by another year of supervised experience. Before beginning practice Electroneurodiagnostic technologists must pass written and oral examinations.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

I would not want to be an Electroneurodiagnostic technologist because it has to deal with computer and programs. I’m not really into making graphs and keeping track of thing, especially if it has to deal with health. 

“It’s better to be alone than to be in bad company.”

ANON

Growing up as almost the only girl in my block with mostly guys, I never really mind being alone. In a way it had made a huge impact in my life. I learned to be more independent and to choose my friends wisely. I do however speak to many people but most of them are just acquaintance not really a good friend of mine. I only have a selective few groups of friends who are a good influence on me. The friends I hang out with want to succeed in life. And those are the types of people I surround myself with.  

Electrocardiograph Technician

http://library.thinkquest.org/15569/carla.html

Duties and Responsibilities:

Electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) technicians usually work under the supervision of cardiologists in hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, or beside. They operate electrocardiogram equipment to monitor patients’ heart problems

            They:

·         Connect electrodes to patients

·         Insert and remove catheters

·         Monitor equipment output

·         Record test results

·         Identify emergencies or abnormalities

·         Operate ultrasound equipment

Average Salary: $15,000 - $32,000

Educational Requirements:

Electrocardiograph technicians must have a high school diploma or GED before beginning specialized training.

Electrocardiograph training can be obtained through vocational schools, community colleges, and in some cases through on-the-job supervised experience. Basic training takes three to six months. Advanced training takes one to two years.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!

“You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible.”

Ezra T. Benson

What this means to me is regardless of what you are doing wrong, whether it is to impress your friends or just act tough if you do something wrong you are not going to feel right about it. I think an example will be if you steal from someone especially someone you know and you know they are very upset that they think they lost whatever it is you stole. In the end you are going to end up feeling guilty and you won’t have a good conscious.