What is Memorial day ?      

A holiday that honors men and women who died while serving over the U.S military, usually known as Decoration Day, originated in the years following the civil war and became an official federal holiday in 1971.

What is the purpose of Memorial Day?

Honor the men and women that died serving our country in the U.S military.

When is it?

On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans, called for a nationwide day of remembrance later that month. “The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land,” he proclaimed. The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular battle.

What are a few ways to show honor and respect on memorial day?

Cities and towns across the United States host Memorial Day parades each year, often incorporating military personnel and members of veterans’ organizations. Some of the largest parades take place in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. Americans also observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries and memorials. On a less somber note, many people throw parties and barbecues on the holiday, perhaps because it unofficially marks the beginning of summer.

What are a few things you will do on memorial day to show your honor and respect?

I will be going camping during memorial day weekend and spend it with my friends. I’m going to watch movies and barbeque in the cold mountains.

“If I’ve got correct goals, and if I keep on pursuing them the best way I know how, everything else falls into line. If I do the right thing right, I’m going to succeed.”

Dan Dierdorf

Dan believes that is he does the right thing as hard as he can and tries his best no matter what he will overcome and succeed. He also says that if you choose the wrong and not try at anything will become disappointed with the results and not succeed in life. If you choose the right you will succeed and go into the right place/path. If you choose the wrong and go into the wrong pathway/place you will not become successful and will choose the wrong all your life. If you set up goals that are correct you are most likely to succeed ten if you set up goals that are incorrect in life. You always have to choose the right no matter what because choosing the right will lead you to success. His correct goals will lead him into the correct path and only good things will happen to him. He teaches us to put all our efforts into our goals because if you do you will end up reaching for them. If you believe in yourself you will bring success into you your life. So, don’t choose the wrong, always choose the right for a successful life and pathway.

Wellness Specialists

Duties and Responsibilities: Wellness specialists work for schools, local governments, companies or other organizations to suggest, support and train people on their health and fitness goals. A specialists consults with people directly on lifestyle, eating and exercising habits and may direct an individual to a doctor for any serious health concerns.

Salary: Median Salary: $41,053 usually the salary for a Wellness Specialists is between $29,202 - $70,287 not including bonuses over the years. Bonuses range from $0 - $4,000

Education: A wellness specialists often has a degree in a related discipline such as nursing, fitness or sports medicine. There are no specific requirements, but many positions require on-the-job training in addition to certification from accredited wellness organizations such as the international Association of Wellness Professionals. They must be able to communicate well and have a personality that can motivate people into making the change in their lifestyles.

Demand for this profession: Predicting job growth of 21% between 2012 and 2022

“The reward for doing right is mostly an internal phenomenon: self- respect, dignity (self-worth), integrity, and self-esteem”.--Laura Schlessinger

       This means that If you do what is right you will get in return joy and integrity. You will receive many more. If you decide to choose the wrong then you might get in return shame, guilt, etc. Mostly all the reward you get by doing what is right is going to be what you feel within which will be an internal phenomenon. For example, if I see that an elderly lady dropped something valuable I would pick it up and with no thought about it I will give it to her. I would choose the right. I will feel inside happy, proud of myself, I would be full of self-worth and etc. that's why if you choose the right and be a ctr person you will have joy in life. If you are a person who chooses the wrong then you will get bad things in return like guilt.

Sports Medicine

Duties and Responsibilities: Sports medicine therapists are physical therapist who specializes in the treatment and rehabilitation of sport and athletic injuries. They diagnose and treat athletes and other active people suffering from a sports-related injury or illness.

Salary: $82,180 for all physical therapists and Median salary (2014): $162,778 for sports medicine physicians.

                                                                                 

Education: After obtaining a bachelor’s degree with a strong pre-medical curriculum, you must attend an accredited medical school to earn a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.). And, at least a  Master’s degree in sports medicine, physical therapy, or athletic training. Training required 2- to 7-year residency followed by 1- to 2-years fellowship in sports medicine.

Demand for this profession: Projected Job Growth (2012-2022) 36% for all physical therapists and 18% for all physicians and surgeons.

Reflection: I would like to be a sport medicine therapists because I could learn how to help myself because I too am an athlete also help others in need of  help with their injuries

“You Knew what I was when you picked me”

This is a story about a Indian youth which, climbed a mountain to reach the top. And in the top he became free. In a sense he was joyful. Until he heard a rattle. This rattle was coming from a snake, and this snake asked the Indian Youth, “ I am dying up here can you help me down so i can get warm, and eat.” The Indian youth was very surprised because the snake could kill him. And the snake persuade him saying, “ I’ll treat you special and i won't hurt you, please take me down to the valley.” As the Indian youth took him down, and wrap him in his shirt, he placed him down. As he said thank you and bit him. Then the snake said “You knew what i was when you picked me up”! This is metaphorically speaking that when somebody offers you something bad and keeps telling you that there is no harm, you got to always choose the right for you and doesn't harm you.  Other examples would be alcohol, drugs, stealing,etc etc. Also the snake represents evil trying to get you into bad things, and you have to stand your ground and say no.

“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right Thing”

Theodore Roosevelt

This is a great quote because what Teddy Roosevelt is saying that the only thing you should think of when making a decision is seeing if you made the right choice. Like take for example if you were to go to a store and buy a dress or top it is your decision to choose from the tops that reveal a lot or the ones that don’t reveal too much but just enough for you to feel comfortable in? You’re more likely going to have to make a decision and take a moment to think which one would be the most appropriate to wear, and that's where Teddy Roosevelt’s quote comes in because you need to [pick which one is best and the one that is the right thing (the shirt that is revealing enough to make people feel comfortable