"Be like a flower, beautiful and colorful. Be like a diamond, rare and unique. Be like art, aesthetically mysterious. Know your worth and love yourself no matter what others think of you."

By Leslie Silva (me)

It is very important to love yourself and know what you are worth. It's important to be confident. Don't compare yourself to others because you'll never be like them and they'll never be like you, that is the point. Everyone is different and that is what makes you unique and rare. Think of it like this; every flower is different, its smell, its color, its height, basically everything, but they are all still beautiful and so are you. Sunflowers and Roses are very different. A sunflower is bright like the sun, tall like a skyscraper, and shaped like a circle with triangles around it. A rose's petals are curved, it's not as tall and it has a smell like sweet cherry blossoms. Both are very different but very beautiful. Art is the same. Art has different patterns that tell you different things, it has all types of colors and textures, it comes in all shapes and sizes, and it is all very beautiful.

Ear Nose Throat Doctor

Duties and responsibilities

Ear, nose and throat specialists, are known as otolaryngologists or ENT specialists, are medical doctors responsible for surgical and medical treatment for the ears, nose, and throat as well as the related head and neck areas. These physicians are trained to treat patients with diseases and disorders of any part from your neck and above.

Salary: $205,000 per year

Education

·         Complete four years in medical school

·         Take two years in otolaryngology

·         3-5 years in an ent residency program

Demand for this profession

These physicians are particularly expected to be in great demand as over 35 million Americans suffer from sinus related conditions every year.  Moreover as the elderly population continues to increase, there will be a growing need for these professionals, who can treat and manage hearing loss and other specific needs of the elderly

Employment outlook: good

Reflection

I am not interested in following this career in my future. I am interested in entering the medical field but not to be this type of doctor.

"Obedience is central to becoming, being, and remaining happy." 

-David Bednar 

Choosing the right will bring you happiness. It will bring you happiness because you are bringing another happiness or just because of the fact that you choose right over wrong. Choosing the right will never make you feel ashamed of yourself. It will increase your self esteem and make you wanna choose the right always. Obedience means to follow the rules always, in order to achieve happiness you need to be obedient. When you start being obedient you'll notice the difference.  

LAUSD Student Services 

LAUSD provides many services for students. Some of the student services they provide are the A-G requirements, different types of events and programs, college information and etc. This information is very easy to access. I think its great that lausd has these services for us students, it makes it easier to find information. I will use these services because they are very beneficial and feel like they can help me with my choices and my future. 

"Choosing the right is always the right thing to do." 

-Alex Linares 

If you always choose the right, you'll never be wrong. Choosing the right will bring you many great things in life. Choosing the wrong will only being you many repercussions. When you choose the right you'll feel right, you'll feel proud of yourself for not choosing the wrong. But if you choose the wrong you'll feel overwhelmed. Nobody will ever tell you any negative things for choosing the right. If you choose the wrong, people will be telling stuff all the time. If you choose the right, you are more likely to succeed and to have others respect you and love you for who you are as a person. If you were to say negative things behind your friends back, he/she would probably stop trusting you and stop talking to you. He/she would stop trusting you because he/she handed you their trust and friendship but you just decided to throw it away. If you would of chose the right and never said those things, your friend would still be talking to you. 

Dermatologist

Duties and responsibilities:

Dermatologists are physicians who treat conditions related to the skin, though they may also treat disorders related to the hair and nails. Dermatological screenings involve checking the body for visible symptoms, suspicious lesions and potentially problematic areas. Dermatologists may go over the skin using a series of lights to check for cancerous or pre-cancerous moles, melanomas or tumors, as well as eczema patches and other abnormalities. They may also feel patients lymph nodes to check for any suspicious lumps or swelling. Routine dermatological screenings are recommended for everyone, so dermatologists can expect to regularly perform such inspections in their work.

Salary: male $300,00// female $262,500

Education: Dermatologists undergo additional specialized training beyond receiving a medical degree to become experts in skincare, and they must also obtain a license to practice. This career requires lots of training: Undergraduate degree from a four year college, including ore medical courses in biology, organic chemistry, physics, and general chemistry, attending a four year accredited medical school; students must perform well on the medical college admissions test in order to be accepted into medical school. It takes about 12 years to become a dermatologist.  

·         Bachelor’s degree (4 years)

·         Medical degree (4 years)

·         Residency training (3 years)

·         Mohs surgery training (optional) 1-2 years

Reflection: i would not like to chase this career path way because i feel like it isn't for me. I'm interested in something else.

Surgeon

Duties and Responsibilities:

Surgeons are medical doctors with additional training to perform general or specialized types of surgeries. While surgeons spend time preparing for procedures, reviewing files and meeting with patients, their most critical role is to perform accurately and efficiently in the operating room. During a procedure, the surgeon carries out the steps outlined with the patient in pre-surgery appointments. Specific actions vary based on the type of surgery but the surgeon typically uses standard equipment and tools to perform operations. These include scalpels, laser technology, scissors and clamps. The surgeon also relies on her team to assist during the procedure. In this role, she communicates her equipment and tool needs as well adjustments to oxygen and IV levels throughout the procedure. The surgeon is responsible for quickly identifying problems and working to correct them during the procedure.

Salary: $305,479-$428,714

Education:

Before entering medical school, aspiring surgeons must complete undergraduate school to earn a bachelor’s degree. These 4 year degrees do not have to focus specifically on medicine; however curricula should focus heavily on physical sciences to prepare students for the strong emphasis on science in medical school. Courses in Anatomy, biology, chemistry, math and physiology may be beneficial. After medical school students must continue their medical training in residency programs, the programs can last 3-7 years depending on the specialty.  Students must stay another 1-3 years in postdoctoral training in fellowship programs.  A surgeon mainly focuses on operating on patients and requires a bachelor’s degree, medical degree, and license.

Demand for this particular career

The job outlook has increased by 14% .

Reflection:

I want to become a doctor. Im considering in the career path of a surgeon but it's not for sure. I want to be a surgeon because i want to help people, i want to save lives.

"What you are as a person is far more important than what you are as a basketball player."

-John Wooden

Your actions, your personality, your reputation and everything about you is way more important than your label. You could be the best basketball player in the world but if you treat people unfairly because your "famous" people will slowly start to disrespect you. John Wooden didn't care about winning. He just cared about being a good, fair person and look where it got hum. Your actions say it all. If your actions show something negative about you, your basketball skills don't matter at all. If you're considered a very good basketball player, that will be your label. But once you do something you're not supposed to people will criticize you. The label you were given "very good basketball player" will be removed and all people will remember it as the negative action you committed. So that is why your character is more important than your "skills".

"True wealth is of the heart, not of the purse."

-Pathros

Money doesn't matter, it only seems like it does. Yes we need money in order to buy our necessities but when you think about it, money is just paper that controls our lives. I think that this is pretty sad. You can have all the money in the world and be completely alone and you still wouldn't be wealthy from the heart. Money does not buy happiness, people only make it seem that way. People who are wealthy from the heart care about others more than themselves, they do anything possible to make people feel better, they want to do good to others and their surrounds but most of all they have more love in them than hatred. These are only a few of the qualities that real wealthy people have. if you have some of these qualities you should feel proud of yourself because not everyone has them. True wealth is not about having alot of money, houses, cars or etc, its about your personality, the way you are, the little things that you have and the way you treat others.

Dental assistant

Duties and responsibilities:

Dental Assistants perform many tasks, ranging from providing patient care and taking x-rays to record keeping and scheduling appointments. Their duties vary by state and by the dentist’s offices where they work.  Dentists assistants ensure that patients are comfortable in the dental chair, prepare patients and the work area for treatments and procedures, help dentists by hanging them instruments during procedures, keep records of dental treatments and etc.

Salary: $35,980 per year // $17.30 per hour

Education:

Some states require dental assistants to graduate from an accredited program and pass an exam. Most programs are offered by community colleges, although they also may be offered by vocational or technical schools. Most programs take about 1 year to complete and lead a certificate or diploma. Programs that last 2 years are less common and lead to a associate’s degree.  Accredited programs include classroom and laboratory work in which students learn about teeth, gums, jaws, and other areas that dentists work on.

Demand or need for this profession:

The job outlook increased by 18% or 58,600 more jobs

Reflection:

I do not want to be a dentist assistant because i'm not interested in this career path way. I want to help people doing something else.

"You cannot do wrong and feel right. It is impossible." 

-Ezra T. Benson 

If you do bad you will feel regret afterwards. You can try your very best to fake that you are okay with the action you committed but deep down you'll feel guilt and that is not okay. If you always choose the right, you ll never feel this way. If you were to cheat on the person you supposedly loved, you would feel horrible. You would do anything to hide this from him/her and make sure she/he  never finds out. But why cheat in the first place ? Why chose the wrong over right if it doesn't bring you anything good ? When you chose the wrong, all the that comes after it is repercussions. 

Dentist

Duties and responsibilities:

Dentists diagnose and treat problems with a patient’s teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instructions on taking care of teeth and gums and on diet choices that affect oral health.  Some of the things dentists do are; removing decay from teeth and fill cavities, repair cracked or fractured teeth and remove teeth, straighten teeth to correct bite issues, administer anesthetics to keep patients from feeling pain during procedure and etc. Dentists use a variety of equipment, including x-ray machines, drills, mouth mirrors, probes, forceps, brushes, and scalpels.

Median salary: $152,700

Education Required:

·         Bachelor’s degree prior to admission to dental school

·         Doctoral degree in dental medicine or dental surgery

·         Some dental specializations require completion of a residency

·         Licensing is required for dentists in all states

Demand or need for this profession:

Dentists held about 146,800 jobs in 2012. Some dentists own their own businesses and work alone or with a small staff. Other dentists have partners in their practice.  Employment of dentists is projected to grow 18 percent from 2014 to 2024.

Reflection:

I don't want to be a dentist because it has never interested me. I never liked to go to the dentist as a kid and well because of that i wouldn't like to become one.

"When I do good, i feel good. when i do bad, i feel bad."

-Abraham Lincoln

if you choose to do good, you'll  feel proud of what you accomplished. When you do bad, you'll feel ashamed of yourself. If you were to pass a test with a perfect score you would have a huge smile on your face the moment you saw it. You would feel so proud of yourself. But if you were to fail that test you would feel so disappointed and you would instantly start thinking about what you would do in order to pass the next one. I feel bad when i am so rude to my mother, she does so much for me and then there i am giving her an attitude. My action is bad, so i feel bad. When i apologize i feel good. When i choose the wrong, i try ti fix it with something that is good, and when i do fix it i feel good. I feel good because i did good. 

Chiropractor

Chiropractors are medical professionals who treat musculature disorders and injuries. These physicians are more commonly known as doctors who help patients recover and feel less pain through the realignment of spinal joints. Chiropractors work with private physicians, employers and medical facilities such as hospitals and clinics to treat military veterans, employees and medical patients.  They provide natural and non-invasive treatments to improve the health of their patients. Chiropractors examine patients, perform laboratory tests and order x-rays in order to analyze the position of the spine.

Salary:

annual- $66,160

hourly-$31.81

Education

·    Of the 4 years of training to be a doctor of chiropractic, 2 years of basic sciences are required followed by the need for a successful completion of National Boards, Part 1

·         The next 2 years of chiropractic training include the clinical sciences after which National Boards, Part 2 is required

·         Part 3 of the National Boards chiropractic training that is necessary if the chiropractor plans to use physiological therapeutics in practice.

·         Part 4 tests three practical skill areas

Demand for this profession:

Number of jobs- 44,400

Chiropractic physicians have several opportunities for employment. Some open up their own practices and acquire their own clients. Others can purchase an existing practice and keep the regular clients of the previous owner.

Reflection;

I dont think i would want to be a chiropractor. This career doesn't interest me as much.

  

"The key to freedom is obedience. The more obedient we are, the more freedom we have."

 -Boyd K. Packer 

 In order to have freedom we have to follow the rules/laws. If you choose the right always then you will always have freedom but if you choose the wrong you'll end up limiting your freedom because of your actions. If you were to murder a civilian you would be arrested for many years, you chose to kill that person and now there is repercussions to your action. There are many consequences to your actions, you might not realize it at first, but once you think about it you'll see all the repercussions.

The happening of 9/11/01

On September 11, 2001 a Islamic terrorist group hijacked 4 planes. The first one hit the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. This plane left a hole in the 80th floor of the 110 story skyscraper. The second plane hit the Pentagon in Washington Dc. 15 minutes later the third plane hit the 60th floor of the south tower of the World Trading Center in New York City,  one of the twin towers collapsed a few minutes later. The fourth plane crashed in a rural field in Western Pennsylvania, this happened because 3 passengers decided to do something about the hijackers. More than 3,000 innocent people died on 9/11 15 years ago and more than 6,000 people were injured, this day is very important because many people lost family members and friends. When i first heard about these attacks i didn't really understand why people would kill innocents civilians. 

Reflection on Thomas S. Monsons Story

When Thomas S. Monson was a little boy he and his friend wanted to make a campfire. They pulled out many weeds in an open grass field, after a few minutes they realized that doing this would get them no where. In that moment Thomas had the idea of lighting up the weeds with a few matches, so they hurried to his house to go get some without anyone noticing. They lit the weeds and after a few seconds they noticed that they had no way of controlling the fire. They where afraid of what might happen so they called for help. Many neighbors came rushing out of their houses and directly to the lake to get water to turn off the fire before it caused major damages. Luckily they were able to burn out the fire, no major damages were done and nobody got hurt. In that moment Thomas realized that "obedience is the great test of life." Its very important to consider being obedient because disobedience only gets you into trouble.  

"Obedience is the great test of life."

-Thomas S. Monson 

To be obedient means to live by the rules. Obedience is the easiest test you can pass, many have trouble being obedient. Many don't play by the rules but if you do you'll be proud of what you've accomplished. Sometimes You can get into trouble if you're not obedient. If your parents let you go out they usually give a certain time to come back. If you dont come home by the time they gave you you could get grounded or they might even give you a very long lecture. If you're not obedient at school they usually give you detention. If I ever decide to be disobedient in marching band i know i can get 5 or more push ups and i have to do them in front of all the band members, that is embarrassing so i am always obedient. Being obedient is one of your choices, you decide if you want to do it or not. 

'Education is the latchkey to success in life."

-Gordon B. Hinckley 

This quote is saying that education is a very beneficial thing. Without it there is little to no success.  

Education opens many doors for you and it brightens your future. It is hard to get a job that pays a decent wage without education, no job equals no great future. Many people give up in life and end up consuming many types of drugs or alcohol and then they end up in the streets. Many of those people were like you and me but they dropped out of school or didn't take this education seriously. Its very important to take your education seriously because your future depends on it. If you take it seriously you ll probably graduate high school and go to a very good college (Stanford, Ucla, Usc, etc)  you'll have a great future . In 10-20 years you'll be glad of what you accomplished.  If you don't have the key, you can't unlock the door. If you don't give it your all, you'll never receive that key.