Research

When I hear research, I think of preparing for a project. In 8th grade I had to research for a Keynote presentation on 9/11. I got books from the library, found educational sites on the internet, and worked with my group members to put the whole thing together. I didn't like having to go on my own and try to find resources for the project, and doing it all on the computer. I prefer just taking notes and then putting the final thing on a written paper, rather than doing it all on the computer. The final product was alright, but it was not something I enjoyed. Also, I like researching for an opinion project, rather than straight out facts.

Thesis

In a few years, I'll be in college and will need to drive myself around. I am almost an adult, I have learned responsibility, and I'll be leaving the house soon and will have to provide transportation for myself. At age sixteen, I need to go for my driver's license.

New Model

The kids that were in Juvenile Justice seemed to have one thing in common. When they were at home, they had little to no parental guidance, and their parents were encouraging them to do drugs or drink alcohol. This stood out to me because I always thought that it was all the child's fault, but now I understand that parents had a lot of impact on their past.

Healing and Change

"Your therapist told you only about your physical healing. That's the easy part. Healing up there (emotional) is much harder to do." -Rosie

Cole had just been attacked by the Spirit Bear, and his body needed to heal from that. But he needed to heal emotionally from the attack as well. He had to learn how to deal with his anger and forgiveness, and eventually help heal Peter from his anger and fear of Cole. One can forgive, but they'll never forget. People with Native American culture, like in Touching Spirit Bear, they tend to think more on the emotional healing than the physical healing.

Totem

Two years ago I did a meditation and I found that my totem animal was the White Tailed Deer. It represents gentleness, beauty, and adventure. An important thing is that the deer comes into your life when you either need to be more gentle to yourself, or to people around you. That is very true for me.