“Right is right only when entire.” 

-Victor Hugo 

Choosing the right means telling the complete truth. Not telling half of the story and changing a few things. That's not choosing the right. Choosing the right is telling the complete truth even though you might get in trouble. 

The Naturopathic Doctor 

Duties and Responsibilities 
A naturopathic treatment practitioner is a type of health care provider who treats patients using a system of medicine that is based on the healing power of nature. Naturopathic treatment practitioners identify, diagnose, and treat patients for their conditions and illnesses. Common duties of naturopathic practitioners include meeting with patients, examining patients, performing tests, following up and monitoring patients, discussing treatment options, designing treatment plans and other duties as needed. 

Salary 
$50,000-$75,000

Education 
• A four year bachelor’s degree 
• A master’s degree (depending on state)
• Certification (depending on state)

Demand or need for this profession 
12% increase

Reflection 

I am not interested in this career. Im interested in a different career in the medical field.

Military Medical Career Pathway
Army 
Mental health specialist 
The mental health specialist is responsible for assisting with the management and treatment of inpatient and outpatient mental health activities. They collect and record psychosocial and physical data, assist with care and treatment of psychiatric, drug and alcohol patients, and they counsel clients/patients with personal, behavioral or psychological problems.

Salary 
$20,000-$50,000
Housing 
$16,164
Food allowance 
$3,900
Special pay 
$1,800
Tax advantages 
$2,716
Health care : included 
Net income 
$53,960

Education
• Undergraduate work: earn a bachelor's degree in counseling (4 years)
• Graduate work: earn a master's degree in counseling (5-6 years)
• PHD or doctoral  work: earn a doctorate in counseling (7-8 years) 
In order to be accepted as an army mental health specialist, applicants should have a minimum ASVAB score of 101 in the skilled technical area
They must complete 10 weeks of basic combat training and 20 additional weeks of advanced individual training 

Demand or need for this profession 

We are in more need of mental health specialists because many people need them. For example some of our solders. Some of them have trouble adjusting to military life and others just need help with coping. 

Reflection 

I am interested in this career. i would like to help people, especially our veterans and current soldiers, even if its just by listening and being there for them. 

“Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better be alone than in bad company.” -George Washington

There's many people in this world. If the people you currently talk to/hang out with don't respect you, you shouldn't be talking to them at all. You shouldn't be around people who are only trying to drag you down with them, this will only bring you repercussions. These people are toxic, they will not let you succeed if you're holding onto them. So its best if you let them go. It might be hard to let go but once you do, you'll feel much better. Yes it might hurt to let go of people you love and people you're used to but you have to do it. You have to do it for your own good, it might sound selfish but it is not. Your own well being and success if far more important than those who arent good quality. Surround yourself with good quality people, they'll help you see the picture in a different and more clear angle. They'll help you succeed. If you cant find good quality people, walk alone. Its better to walk alone than to walk with toxic people. Toxic people will only take you in circles.

Medical health Counselor 

Duties and responsibilities 
Mental health counselors work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health. They encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences. They look into issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self image, stress and etc. Some medical health counselors help people who have normal cognitive processes cope with difficult life events for example physical illness, death of loved ones, divorce.

Salary
$26,300-$68,790

Education required 
To become a mental health counselor youll need to earn a undergraduate degree in counseling, psychology, sociology or social work. 

Demand or need for this profession 
the need for medical health counselors has increased to 36%

Reflection

This career does interest me. It interests me because this can help me get a better understanding of what people do to cope their feelings and why they do what they do. Im current taking a sociology class so i hope i can do this in the future

Presidents Day 

Presidents day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. It was established in 1885. It was originally a holiday to celebrate George Washington’s birthday but over the years it changed and now we celebrate all us past and present presidents. Presidents and Independence day are alike. Both are viewed as a time to celebrate and to remember the past. You can show honor and respect on Presidents day by attending to events that are made to honor presidents on this day such as ceremonies, parades or etc. We can also teach children about many different types of presidents. 

3 ways to show respect 

* Hang an american flag outside your house

*Write a letter to a president 

* Make arts and crafts that include presidents and/or the things they accomplished

St.Valentines Day 

February 14 is a day where many people around the world give candy, flowers and gifts to their loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine.  The history of Valentine’s Day and the story of Saint Valentine is still a mystery. There is many stories of Saint Valentine. One of the stories says that he sent the first “valentine” when he was imprisoned. He fell in love with his jailers daughter. He handed her a letter before his death. He ended it with an expression that is still used today, “from your Valentine”.  Saint Valentine is known for his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic and most importantly his romantic figure.  Valentine’s Day wasn’t always a day of romance. It was just a day to honor saint valentine. There is another story that says that valentine was a bishop who held secret marriage ceremonies of soldiers in opposition to Claudius 11 who had prohibited marriage for young men and was executed by the latter. Whenever lovers thought of marrying, they went to Valentine and met them  in a secret place and joined them in the sacrament of matrimony.  He secretly preformed marriages to many lovers. Claudius found out about this and had him arrested. Later he sent an order to execute Valentine. He fell in love with a girl and wrote her a letter like I mentioned before. But it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of Valentine’s Day should be a day for romance. The oldest “valentine” still exists today. It was a poem written by Charles, duke of Orleans. He wrote it in 1415 for his wife while he was imprisoned.  Today Valentine’s Day is the second largest card sending holiday of the year. Each year on February the 14, millions across the world present their love ones with candy, flowers, chocolates and other lovely gifts. In many countries, restaurants are seen to be filled with couples who celebrate their relationships. 

“I hated poverty. Poverty is more of choice than anything else, and i can change that (poverty). It depends upon how hard i want to work, and i decided that i would change it.”

-Dr.Ben Carson

Just because you were raised in poverty doesn't mean that you'll always stay there.Being raised in poverty does not mean you'll never be successful. You can be if you wanted to.  You can change your lifestyle with hard work and determination. Theres many doors that you can open. Some have so many stairs and it seems as if you will never get there, you eventually will. Other doors take you to the same spot you were before, they take you in circles, they take you nowhere. It's your choice to pick which one you want to open. Yes these doors have labels but will you choose wisely ? My point is that it doesnt matter where you are right now but where you're going. 

Women stand up for what they believe in

This topic is on women and the new abortion laws. I chose this topic because i'm a woman and i think this law is unfair. Many states have passed abortion laws throughout the years but the law Arkansas recently passed caught my attention. Arkansas recently passed a law that states “women can be barred from having an abortion by their spouse or family member, even in instances of spousal rape or incest. The "Unborn Child Protection From Dismemberment Abortion Act," which became Act 45.” Yes i do think abortion is wrong but i dont think its right to make it illegal. Everyone should have the right to do whatever they want with their body, even if someone else thinks it's wrong. This law lets rapists sue women (victims) who want/have an abortion. I dont think thats right. Rapists and the government should not have a say in what a women does or does not do with her body. Rapists ruin their victims life, they can do so much more harm just because of this law. I am against abortion when both the man and the woman knew what they were doing and didn't use any type of protection. But making it illegal still isn't right. Do you like it when someone tells you want to do/ bosses you around? Would you like it if you couldn't control/ do whatever you wanted with your body? They are slowly taking over our body and soon it won't even be ours anymore.

"Even if everybody is doing it, WRONG IS NEVER RIGHT."

-Russell M. Nelson

Russell Nelson is saying that you shouldn't do something just to fit in, just to impress people. Stand out, choose the right. If you know that someone is doing something that is not right, don't do the same. If you follow other people's footsteps, you can get into trouble. Don't be afraid to be the only sunflower in a garden of roses. If know its the right thing to do,stick out. Its okay if you're alone, it just simply means that you aren't afraid to be a successful person even if nobody is there to support you. It might be hard but its better than following the crowd and choosing the wrong. 

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam is the Netherlands capital, it's known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades. There are numerous bike paths and museums. Van Goghs museum is in Amsterdam. The Anne frank house is also located here. Theres also a cat museum. This place is truly beautiful. I want to go here because of all the museums and because of its scenery. I could paint and write in peace. I could also take pictures of its scenery. There many bridges in Amsterdam. There's 165 canals.Amsterdam is built on water. Buildings have to be built on long poles that get dug deep into the ground to prevent them from sinking. There's bikes everyone, almost everyone owns one. There's more bikes than there is people.Smoking tobacco is banned but smoking weed is not. They support LGBT, they opened the doors to same sex marriage in 2001. Amsterdam is one of the top 25 safest cities in the world. The warmest weather is from June to August, with temperatures between 21 - 26 degrees Celsius. There are rarely extreme temperatures. The air is relatively humid and fog is common in autumn and spring. There are stronger winds from October to March. Theres many more interesting things about this city and i hope to one day go here.