“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.” -Henry David Thoreau

I think this means that when you dedicate yourself to being good you will always get something at the end of it. An example would be helping people out. Let’s say you helped this old lady carry something, she might not give you anything. A good person would not expect anything back and it would just be an investment. What you get in return is happiness and a good heart. When you invest in something else like company wise most of the time it will have its downside and at some points will even fail. Being a good person will always lead you to success. It might take some time but it will happen.

“My basic principles is that you don’t make decisions because they are easy; you don’t make them because they are cheap;you don’t make them because they’re popular; you make them because they are right” - Theodore Hesburgh

I think this statement is correct. The reason being is because at times we do make choices based on other people think or do. We should make the choices on what is morally right. An example would be stealing, let’s say you see all your friends doing it you are going to want to do it to. You should make choices out of what is right and not what is fun at the moment.What you think is fun now can be crucial to your future. Putting the blame on someone else seems easy but it is not right in any way. Add to that you can get the other person in trouble so that is choosing the wrong twice in one. You should always do what is right no matter what.

Optometry technician or assistant

Duties and responsibilities: It involves helping with eye examinations and helping with patient records.You may also be involved in eyeglass design.  

Salary:$22,660 a year

Education: High school diploma or GED

Demand or need for this profession:Projected to grow 24% from 2014 to 2024  
Reflection: I would not like to be one because they pay very little. 

“ It is our duty to concentrate all our influence to make popular that which is sound and good, and unpopular that which is unsound” (not good) - Joseph Smith

I agree with this statement. The reason being is because everything that is popular is mostly bad. In songs they glorify lots of bad things. We should make songs that are nice popular. Same with celebrities. We make a big deal about the ones doing bad and we get them eve more popular. We should focus on the ones that are doing good. The ones donating to charity and helping out kids not the ones killing. Some people may also think you need to be mean to be popular,and do they start becoming mean. Real friends will love you no matter what whether you are “ too happy” or sad.

      School Break Days

This spring break was memorable, but not in a good way. On monday we received news that my uncle had died. The whole week was full of family being together. We sat and talked about memories ands we finally realized every little moment is precious. We ate and talked and planned everything for the viewing. I mostly stayed at my cousin's house. We ate los and lots of bread and hot chocolate. I went to downtown with my mom and aunt to go pick flowers for it.Saturday was the viewing.  The flowers were all so pretty. On sunday we took his children to go look for eggs and we had a barbecue. Then at night we went to go check up on my cousins and talked. Finally I went to sleep.

“ I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true.”

      -Abraham Lincoln

I think this statement is correct. The reason I think this is because no matter if you win or lose how you do things is what matters. An example would be let’s say you really want a job but you do not have the work experience for it and you lie and say you do.Two things can happen, they can catch you in the lie or you will not have any idea how to do anything. When you have no idea how to do anything, you not only ruin and embarrass yourself you also embarrass the store or the work place.If you do not lie and do not get the job at least you know how to better yourself. You will know you are a good and honest person for not lying. Good things are bound to happen to good people for now as a good person they should work for the things they want. Never ever lie.

OPTOMETRIST

Duties and responsibilities: Optometrists examine eyes and they also diagnose things involving the eye. They also help patients understand how to wear eye contacts and how to take care of their eyes properly. They also provide treatment for the eyes such as vision therapy.

Salary: $103,900 a year

Education: Optometrists need a Doctor of Optometry degree(4 years)  and 3 more years of education in the field of chemistry,biology,  and physics

Demand or need for this profession:Growing 27% from 2014-2024  

Reflection: I would not like to be one because it is too much school.

Character is higher than intellect.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

I think this statement is true. The reason is because when you are a good person things will come naturally.An intellect can solve problems when it comes to equations or anything school related. A person of good character can solve everyday problems. It does not matter if you are the smartest person because if you do not have good character no one will like you. In this day and age it is good to have a good character because now in days it is better connections to work for the big companies. Although you are smart and can solve problems communicating and always having a nice attitude hires.