The Place 2B Donations

We chose to donate to The Place 2B, because it helps teens just like us around here. They help displaced homeless or at risk youth. The shelter gives the teens a place to stay and hang out. A meal is served to the teens every night. They provide job skills and resources for other services and other housing programs.

They have a list of current needs on their website. The things they need made us realize how lucky we are. They literally need the most basic things that we all take for granted. The items that we have chosen to donate are new underwear, white t-shirts, maxi pads, poster board for school projects, new white socks, hoodies, and individually wrapped after school snacks. We plan to go out shopping and spend about $50 on the different items. After we purchase them, we plan to deliver them to The Place 2B.

Top Issues

Obesity
Obesity is caused by several different things, but it can be prevented. Americans are lazy and don't think about what they are putting into their bodies. There are different diseases that contribute to obesity, but all that weight isn't just put onto you the day you are diagnosed with one of these diseases. It builds up over time. Unhealthy food, overeating, and lack of exercise are the factors that truely cause obesity.

I feel that obesity is a huge problem. It can cause so many different issues for the bodies. There are a lot of diseases that are caused by obesity. Some of these health issues include Type 2 Diabetes, Coronary heart disease, certain cancers, hypertension, strokes, sleep apnea, and many others. Along with these issues, kids are made fun of for being overweight, parents can't play with their children, and it is just not a comfortable way of life.

This issue has impacted our community, school, country, and other countries as well. It isn't an issue that is just centralized in one area. Because of obesity, people all over the world are developing diseases that are ending their lives sooner than necessary.

People need to be educated about obesity. It needs to be talked about in schools and expressed through media. People don't like to talk about obesity because it offends those who are considered obese. But they aren't living a healthy life, they need the boost and information.

Over Eating
Over eating can be caused by different things, but it is all in the head of the over eater. People over eat when they are feeling different emotions. Instead of handling issues in a healthy way, people over eat when they are sad, angry, lonely, and bored.

I think this is a problem, because it can lead to obesity, which is an issue I feel strongly about. If this issue is taken into perspective, it can help prevent obesity around the world. This isn't just something that people choose to do, though. It is considered an eating disorder.

This issue has impacted the world like obesity has. It spreads everyday. The more people over eat, the bigger they get, and the bigger the issue gets. It leads to obestiy which leads to many health issues. As this issue grows, it becomes more accepted.

This is something that could go along with obestiy, and it could be expressed through media and education as well. If people are taught about obesity, it scares them. Once people are informed about obesity, they should be told about over eating. They need to know that if they over eat, they may reach that point.

Food Insecurity
Food insecurity is the worry about where your next meal is going to come from. Not the worry like what type of food you are getting and the poor conditions it came from, but the worry that you may not get any food what so ever. This is caused by an economic issue. People living in poverty struggle with paying for their meals every day.

I feel strongly about this topic, because it too, can lead to obesity. If you are worried about where your next meal is coming from, you aren't even thinking about the nutrients you are putting into the body. You will be purchasing the cheapest food you can. This food is normally unhealthy junk food.

This issue hasn't necessarily impacted my community, but it does impact people all over the world. People living in poverty are those who have been hit with this. This causes these people to live unhealthy lives. It can lead to diseases, malnutrition, and many other problems.

It is extremly important to take action in this. People donate to the food pantry all the time, but what help is that doing? What kind of food is being donated? Junk food. It adds to the piles of unhealthy food that are feeding the less fortunate. People need to be informed and told to donate healthy food.

Persuasive Essay Ideas

The military has been deploying dolphins to Iraq for the past few years. Many people have been debating these topic because some people think it is very useful, but others think it is unethical to bring them into something that doesn't concern them. I personally feel that it is a very useful tactic. The dolphins are not being killed in the process. They use their senses to see where and how big an object is, and then they inform the people above. People have been using animals for years to help with wars. They use horses, dogs, sea lions, and elephants. Dolphins are the most intelligent animal in the world, and I think it is good that their abilities are being put to work. They are too intelligent to just ignore as a secret weapon.

People have been hunting whales for years now. The issue that is debated is that they are a good source of food, and it is unethical to hunt whales. I feel that whaling is wrong. They are a beautiful creature of nature. Also, because of whaling, differenet species are close to becoming extinct. There are plenty of other sources of food that people have availability to. Another issue I see with whaling is that it is very dangerous to the humans commiting the horrific act.

Obesisty has become a huge problem in America. It causes health problems on all levels whether it is heart disease, diabitis, or different forms of cancer. There are so many reasons why America is an obese country adn plenty of ways to prevent it. The food produced in America is fast and easy, but it is also a fast and easy way to have a heart attack. Americans love their McDonalds, microwave meals, and Twinkies. I am guilty of all these loves as well, but they are bad for you! There are also many ways to stay fit even if you are eating like crap. There are a countless amount of sports and physical activities children, teens, young adults, and adults can take part in. There is literally something for everyone. Many people try to blame obesity on genetics, but that is not an excuse. If your family struggles with weight, do something about it. Have a healthy diet and partake in a lot of physical activity. In my opinion, obesisty is laziness.

BrainStorming Informative Essay

A huge part of my life is sports. Not everyone is interested, but it is rather amazing what people can accomplish with them. I was debating between writing my paper on volleyball or high jump. Volleyball is full of many different skills, but there is not as much detail. I feel like high jump would be better for an informative essay. It is a very technological event. You would not believe what goes into a good jump. I have been doing it for 6 years now, and a rarely do 50% of it right.

            To start off my paper, I would use a statistic. I am thinking I would either use the world record or my personal record. The world record is obviously more impressive, and it is not as personal.

            A huge part of high jump is the approach. I would talk about what speed you use for the first two steps, the next two, the next two, and the final two. There is also a specific angle you should be running at. I would explain why the approach is the speed it is, why it increases in certain areas, and why you must go at a specific angle.

            Next I would talk about the takeoff. There is a specific motion that you must do with your arms to get you to your highest peak. If both arms are not forced into the air, you will not achieve your goal. It is also necessary to take off from the perfect distance. Another important part of the takeoff is the drive of the knee.

            Eventually you will be jumping over a bar. When doing this, you must look to a certain area, arch your back at a certain time, look to a different spot, “hit your hips”, and kick your feet. All of these things happen within half a second.

            I could also go into the detail of what gives a jumper certain advantages. People with tall lanky bodies are usually the best.

            There are statistics and research that will back all of these things up, and explain why each part is important in their own way. Coaches all around the world have done research to find out ways to keep getting their jumpers to achieve new heights.

The Sandwich

In America, everyone likes fast and easy. A sandwich is a quick easy meal that anyone can make in a matter of minutes.  Sandwiches can be as healthy as you want them to be or as unhealthy as you want. A popular choice in some households is a tuna sandwich.

To make a tuna sandwhich, you can have as many ingredients as you'd like. The first thing you must start with is your choice of bread. There are many different types of bread including wheat, whole grain white, flatbread, and more. Once you have selected your bread, put the tuna on the bread. There is not a specific amount you must put on, everything about sandwiches is made to your own personal liking. Next, you may add cheese. This will add dairy to your meal. Vegetables are a great food item to add to your sandwich. They add a lot of flavor without adding a lot of calories or carbs. You may add lettuce to give your sandwich a little crunch. Pickles are also a great addition. It will add a hint of sour to the sweetness of the bread. Once you have the vegetables you like, you can add the condements. Light mayonaise, vinigar, and oil will add great flavor and moisture to your sandwhich.

Now you have a delicious filling meal that only took a couple minutes to prepare! There is a countless number of sandwich combinations that you can put together. Some may include meat, fish, veggies, peanut butter, fruit, jelly, cheese, or many other things.

The Experience that Changed My Life

Some people may have a hard time deciding upon an even that has changed their lives and have taught them an important lesson. I on the other hand, have no problem at all. It is not something that I am happy about in any way at all, but it has helped me understand what truly is important in life.

The first situatin that I am going to be descibing is not my go to option. When I was in 8th grad I started to have really ba back problems. I didn't think much of it, but then it got worse my freshman year. I thought that I could just fight through the pain and see what happens, so that is exactly what I did. Sadly for me, it just kept getting worse. People told me to just suck it up and push on. Some even thought that I was faking it. Little did they know that I was not. It came to my sophomore year of volleyball and I was starting varsity adn playing full rotation. I had never been so proud. But there was one volleyball practice when I slammed my body onto one foot because I was not about to let that ball hit the floor. I got the ball, but then I hit the floor. I had a shooting pain go all the way up my leg and through my back. I was frozen. My steps were no bigger than two inches as I made my way to the bench. I knew that there was something extremely wrong. It turns out that I have three factures in my back. I was out for the rest of the year and was unable to play sports. It taught me that there was more to life than just sports. There are people in the world who will never be able to have the chance to play sports. I was out for a year; I could come back and do what I love.

I was warming up with my team for my volleyball game and noticed that my mom wasn't in the stands. It isn't normal for her to just not show up, so I got a little nervous. My grandma reassured me that everything is fine, and she just had to babysit my cousins longer than expected. We played our hearts out and won the game. I was in such a good mood until my grandma broke the news. She told me that my dad had to go to the hospital because he was experiencing strange symptoms. No one had told me anything, so I was getting frustrated. They said everything was fine and they were just running test, but I had a feeling that that was not the case. My mom would have come home if everything was fine; she didn't. The next day at school I was sitting on the stage during study hall helping Sophia make the run-through for the football game. Anita came and got me off the stage to tell me that my cousin Tara was here to pick me up from school. My heart dropped and I instantly started bawling. I felt like I was going to throw up. As I approached the commons, I saw Tara and she grabbed my hand. In all honesty, at that moment of my life, I thought my dad was dead. Once we got to the car, Tara told me that he was doing well, but they have found something. That is all she knew at the time. We then had to go pick up my little brothers from the middle school, so I had to pull it together. She just told them that he wanted to see us, and of course, the were ignorant enough to believe it while I was choking back tears. We arrived to the hospital and my older brother, Colton, was already there. I could tell that he had been crying and it made my stomach churn even more. My mom had told us that they have found a brain tumor. I had no idea what to do. I just wanted to break down and cry. I held it together for maybe 10 seconds. That was the first time I had ever seen my dad cry.

I will obviously be adding more detail about the scenery around me and the emotions I was feeling.

This has taught me a huge life lesson. Everyone runs into obstacles but you can overcome them. You may have heartbreaks in high school, you might not get the position you want on their sports team, but you are healthy and alive. Not everyone is given the opportunity to live life as they please, but you can always try. Be thankful for the people you have around you that love you. My dad is alive today, and at one point I thought I was going to lose him for ever. How could that not change your life?

My Summer Adventure

My alarm started blaring at 4:30 in the morning, but I was not going to complain about it! I got ready as fast as I could and hopped into the car. My mom and I were making our way to Orion to meet 11 others that were just as excited as I was. Once everyone had met, we headed off to the O’Hare Airport in Chicago. We made a few pit stops on the way of course, be we finally arrived. As we were boarding the plane, my heart started pounding and I wanted to cry. Airplanes are not my cup of tea. It was time for take-off. We were in the air, and everything was better. We were on our way to Europe!

We arrived in London and were moving right off the bat. Everyone was facing jet-lag, but obviously we didn’t care. We were in London! The hotel we stayed in was a little shabby to say the least. It was in the ghetto outside of London. Our luggage was put in a dungeon-like area. It was dark, cold, and the doors didn’t lock. But we all got over it and put on our smiles for the camera. We headed to the Tube and before we knew it, we were walking out of the station and staring at the London Eye. It is a huge Ferris wheel that allows you to see all of London from an aerial view. Not only did we see all of London, but we saw specific filming areas from the Harry Potter movies! We went down the creepy allies that Harry and his friends did. They were dark and the stone we walked on was uneven and somewhat broken. I developed a new love for the movies because of that trip. And of course, we got to see the royal castle. It was huge and the crowds were ridiculous! But our lovely tour guides kept us together and brought us to areas with great views. The flag that indicates that the queen is in the castle was up, so I basically feel like we should have made the cover of UsWeekly. Those were just a few of the things we did that were on the itinerary. Our lovely tour guide, Gwen, gave us loads of free time. We went shopping at the fancy stores with London fashion, ate at the different little restaurants that you can’t find hear, and yes we had fish and chips. I hate fish, but I actually loved what they served us! But eventually we had to leave. A bullet train was a form of transportation that took us to Paris, France! It was awesome, and Alec Mason was lucky enough to sit with my blabbering self the whole way there.

Paris is one of the most romantic cities in the world, but I was definitely thrown off at first. We arrived in a dirty area, but after a wait, we soon got to see the magic. The first famous landmark we visited was Notre Dame. It was absolutely gorgeous. It was huge with detailed design all over the entire building. One of my favorite things we did was go shopping down the most famous street of fashion in Paris. I didn’t buy much, but it was just awesome knowing all the famous people shop there frequently. Another thing I thoroughly enjoyed was the “Paris by Night” boat ride. It was a boat tour that started when the sun went down, and it just took us along the city. We got back when the sun was down, and the Eiffel Tower was glowing green, yellow, red, and blue. Gwen told us that it has never lit up with those colors before! We were very proud we got to see it like that. Another time we saw the Eiffel Tower, we just took a lot of adorable pictures. The sky was a beautiful color of blue with few clouds, so it made the perfect background when combined with the Eiffel Tower! The crepes in Paris were delicious. They had so many different kinds ranging from sweet with Nutella and bananas to chicken and cheese. My mouth is watering talking about them! But it was time to say goodbye to Paris, and hello to a little cubby that holds six people with enough room for maybe two. It was time for the night train that would be taking us to Italy!

We traveled to a few different cities in Italy: Florence, Assisi, and Rome. My favorite of the three was Florence. We walked around and bargained with the salesmen on the streets all day! But before we went shopping, Alli, Terrah, Haley, Adrienne, Linda, Mrs. Kershaw, Ms. Ashcraft, and I made our way up to a beautiful balcony that gave us the best view of Florence. I have never seen anything so gorgeous in my life, nor have I ever loved water so much. Besides the fact that we were dripping in sweat and extremely tired, that was one of my favorite parts our entire trip. And we got to reward ourselves with gelato, so it was totally worth it! Next we traveled to Assisi and spent our day walking around and viewing its adorable little stores and restaurants. It was a small little city with stone streets, gorgeous fountains, and huge statues everywhere. A group of us girls went to the cutest family restaurant that filled our stomachs to the brim. It was delicious. Although we loved Assisi, we were pumped to go to Rome. I fell in love with the Coliseum. It was so old and falling apart, but it was sturdy enough to walk around and enter the inside. We also got to visit the Trevi Fountain, and throw our coins in. The water was so blue, and there were so many people crowded around trying to get a chance to toss one in, too. All in all, Italy was my absolute favorite. It consisted of my favorite view, land mark, and of course, food!

This trip was an amazing experience for me in so many ways. I learned so many things about the culture and history of different countries. It is definitely something I will never forget. I got to travel the world with four of my best friends, and make new relationships with others. It also gave me an appreciation for America’s traffic laws and ice cold drinks.