WooHoo!!! =)

WOW IM SO SORRY FOR THAT LAST POST! I deleted it, my brother or sister (brother) did that while I steped away from my computer. ANYWAYS! Im so excited!! =) I passed my Algebra class with a low "B" its not the B I wanted BUT its better then what I thought! =) I thought I was gonna get a D or a C but I came out with a B which is good :) now I just have to work my butt of in Pre-Cal to get that A with a 5gpa to make up for the B but Im sure I can do it *I hope*. Get my facebook back today. This school year is gonna go by FAST! I mean homecoming is RIGHT AROUND the corner! But hopefully it will be a good year! May have got to exicited to fast about my junior prom cause me and my friends were talking about it and I talked to Ryan about it and to him its a no go.... so I dont know yet. We shall see.! Going to his Senior Prom though! :) so still excited about that!! :) I got to get his Christmas present and I have to get busy on his dads! Its gonna look good :) anyhoo off for now. Peace! :) 

First day back to school

So today was the offical first day back to school. Excited.? Nervous.? Worried.? NAH! Im glad to be back.! I mean I sit at home all summer doing school, I would much rather be in the school around people doing school! This year is gonna go by fast I can already see it. I mean for crying out loud Homecoming is in September 20 something! GAH! Thats NEXT month and then Thanksgiving and winter break are gonna be here before we know it! Oh well :) I finished my Algebra just waiting on my final grade! I was talking to my guidence councilor today and by thanksgiving break im gonna have like 17 credits and then at the end of this year Ill have 21 or more So Im so far ahead now! Oh well next year three highschool classes and then to the community college for the rest of the day! Researching colleges so I can stay close to Ryan but my first pick is UCF. Anywho. Theres this kid in my Chem class that looks EXACTLY like a person I use to know, except he's alot tanner and shorter. It really freaks me out. Hhhmmm. Oh well. Well off to do online school! LOL How was your first day.?!?

"No one Like You"

You are more beautiful
Than anyone ever
Everyday You're the same
You never change, no never

You are more beautiful
Than anyone ever
Everyday You're the same
You never change, no never

And how could I ever deny
The love of my Savior
You are to me everything
All I need forever

How could You be so good to me?

There is no one like You
There has never ever been anyone like You

Everywhere You are there
Earth or air surrounding
I'm not alone, the heavens sing along
My God You're so astounding
How could You be so good to me
Eternally I believe that'

There is no one like You
There has never ever been anyone like You
There is no one like You
There has never ever been anyone like You

You, You, You, You, You, You

How could You be so good to me?
How could You be so good to me?
We're not alone, so sing along
We're not alone, so sing along, sing along, sing along

Here we go!

There is no one like You
There has never ever been anyone like You

There is no one like You
There has never ever been anyone like You
There is no one like You
There has never ever been anyone like You
There is no one like our God, yeah








^^ I love this song! 

Goal

So I had my facebook and Tv taken until I complete 2 of my online classes. Specially Algebra BEFORE school starts Monday. So my goal for today is to gett all of the last 7 assignments done today! :) and then maybe I can corse my mother into giving me facebook or Tv back :) things are getting alittle easier, but its still a little tough but Im gonna make it through. Well anyways =) off to do school :)

American Government 4.03 Congressional Election Stimulation

In my Government class, we have to do a WebBlog for this particular assignment of 500 words (this beginning doesnt count lol) so I figured why not go ahead and use my own WebBlog to complete this assignment. We are randomly given a Candidate, we read about their background that would assist us in deciding the best decision for a particular senerio. So lets continue shall we =) Enjoy. 

I, Senator Jones, am running for the election to continue as Senator in a second term. My state has a large number of citrus plants in which need to be harvested. The elderly voters in this state are not out in the heat harvested our citrus fruits, instead there are a number of illegal immigrants that have been hired on at a cheep rate to harvested what needs to be harvested. These illegal immigrants here are making a rising price of insurance, energy and gas. My state is full of elderly voters and  I am here to provide you with answers to scenarios in which I hope to win your votes. 

Scenario one: The Senate is considering a bill that would enforce serve consequences to the person or business who hire illegal immigrants to work for them cheeper. My state is heavily dependent on the labor from these immigrants because they work for cheep. Do I agree to this bill that grants immunity to the illegal immigrants that are already in the country and prohibit new/more to come. Or do I say, “No, I don’t agree” and allow more illegal immigrants to come and work for these business with no penalty? 

My Action: I agree with this bill, because of illegal immigrants there is a rising cost of insurance, energy and gas. Voting for the bill would lower these prices and here in American we have a minimum wage requirement you most pay your employees, this is also enforcing our everyone is equal with equal rights, jobs, and so forth. But I agree that the immigrants that have already lived here and worked for these companies should be allowed to stay and continue to work with an increase of pay and citizenship to the United States. So I vote for the bill. 

^^ My results for agreeing with this bill was negative. The business that rely on these cheep illegal immigrants do not agree and it has lowered my state approval. 

Scenario two:  The teachers union wants to reform or even possibly doing away with the state-wide assessment testing. The senior citizens that are voting however wants the schools in your state to be more accountable for teaching their students. There is also a concern about the No Child Left Behind Act. 

My Action: I believe the teachers showed get paid or have a bonus based on their students academic performance. This would hold the teachers more accountable and teachers would find more efficient ways of teaching their students. I do strongly believe in the no child left behind act but you cant not slow the other students down for one student. If that one student can not comprehend what is being taught then the teacher should tutor or suggest a tutor and help the student more outside of classroom time. So I would vote against the reform and hold the teachers more accountable. 

^^ My results on holding our teachers more accountable for the students performances is said to be negative. The elderly people are learning more about the reform and starting to agree with the reform rather then disagree with it. 

Scenario three: A news journalist went digging in my past and found out that I was a draft dodger and a student protester and now that this is happened a lot of rumors have come out concerning my past. Do I go on a news program and do an one-on-one interview or do I insist the people that is has no bearing on the situation now? 

My Action: I would go on a popular news station and explain to the people that everyone has done stuff in there past that could be questioned but at the time we did what we thought was right. Although I was a student protester, I had my reasons for doing so. The past is the past and we are in the present. Can’t allow the past to dictate our future. 

^^ As a result for my answer, I receive neutral feedback. Bringing up the past could be a dangerous thing but my campaign manger knew of these things and had a plan already together. Now all I can do is wait and see how this impacts my results. 

Scenario four: Natural disasters can strike at any moment, hit any place at any time as we have seen in the most recent years. The bill on the Senates floor proposes putting a cap on insurance rates so that they will not go up due to the natural disasters. Insurance companies claim that should not be done and the insurance rate needs to be raised so that they can pay for for the past years of natural disaster and prepare for the future ones. Although all insurance payers believe the cap is necessary, the Senate fears that with this cap the federal government will have bail the insurance companies out of debt out of federal money. 

My Actions: I believe the federal government is already paying for a lot towards the insurance companies and the people need a break from having to pay for damage that wasn’t their fault to begin with. The people should not be punished and pay outrages insurance rates. With this I voted for the cap on insurance rates. 

^^ My results were positive. Although the insurance companies may be experiencing hardship the voters are extremely happy that they do not have to pay even more insurance. They have already been through enough and don't need to worry about insurance rates increasing. 

Election results: It appears the voters believe you were not the voice of the people very well in your first term of Senate and they want a voice. You have lost your bid for reelection. 

Reflections:
Now that you have completed your simulation experience, you will share your own observations and opinions of the election process by writing a minimum of one paragraph answering each of the following questions:

a. Did you agree with the outcome of your simulation experience? Why or why not?

b. What might have changed the outcome?

c. How do the scenarios compare to the local politics of your congressional district?

d. What do you feel has the greatest impact on the election results- local or national issues? And why?

e. Do you agree or disagree with this?

f. How do local issues affect the ability of Congress make national decisions?

I think the stimulation experience was a lot of fun and interesting. Yes I agree with what the people said about not having a voice for what they wanted exactly. However, I believe my response were legit and reasonable but you can’t always please the people. The way that the outcome could have been any different is if I appealed more to the younger/business owners voters in the state. The scenarios are just like “what if” questions but our congressional district have to make decisions like that everyday. I believe local issues has more impact on votes for a state Senator, what does the nation have to do with our local issues that we want a voice for. Yes I agree because we don’t want a Senator to have a voice for the nation but for our state and our local needs. Knowing each individual states issues could help congress find an underlining way to fix the problems. 

One thing after another

Every day's the same She fights to find her way She hurts, she breaks, she hides, and tries to pray, She wonders why. Does anyone ever hear her when she cries? 


^^ Lyrics to a song that seems like its describing me in it. One moment everythings good and things were  looking up and looked like I was going to have atleast a little fun for this summer and then in a matter of hours everything turned upside down. First Grandpa Clinton dies, and then I go to SC with my parents to pick up my siblings that spent three weeks there. I never thought I would hear or see myself saying I hate SC and want to leave. And theres really no reason behind why I hate it but for some reason I dont want to be there. And then I learn more news that is just eating me up. I dont wanna say on here right now because if someone I know reads this and they know the person Im talking about I dont wanna start craziness. But Im scared. I dont wanna lose the one Im talking about. Only me and one other person knows that I know of and the other person I dont think they understand fully and what not. I hate being the one to know stuff. I use to be one of the kids that wanted to know stuff first so I could brag about knowing something first and what not but now... I wish I didnt know. I wish I was kept in the dark about it but then Im glad Im not in the dark about it. I dont know.. I know God has a plan for everything and there are reasons for Him doing what He's doing but I cant come to terms with this. I dont want Him to take this person from me. I know they are ready to go home and be with Him BUT Im not ready for that. They are suppose to be here for my graduation and for my wedding and for my first kid. And they might be but its not looking good. I feel so selfish and feel like I should have done more, I dont know. I still cant believe it. I know I have a good friend (Hannah) to talk to about this but the one person I want to talk to (Ryan) I cant because I feel like its to soon to talk to him about something like this. He just lost someone and I dont wanna upset him by saying some stuff. I dont know.. I feel like theres no one to talk to. I cant handle all this at once. I know scripture says totally different, because it goes back to my post in June "God has a positive answer" and here are the ones I know scripture is saying right now: 

You say: "I feel all alone"  

God says: "I will never leave you or forsake you" 

Hebrews 13:5

You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"    

God says: "Cast all your cares on Me"  

1 Peter 5:7

You say: "I can't manage"

God says: " I will supply all your needs"

Philippians 4:19

You say: "I'm afraid"

God says: "I have not given you a spirit of fear"

 II Timothy 1:7

You say: "I can't go on"

God says: " My grace is sufficient"    

 II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm91:15

You say: " I can't figure things out"

God says: "I will direct your steps"   

Proverbs 3:5-6

You say: "I can't do it"

God says: "You can do all things"

 Philippians 4:13  

I know all of this is true but I dont know. I know God is watching over me and everything but it all seems so confusing and hard. I just wish I really could talk to someone, I know two of the best people in my life wants me to talk to them and I want to talk to them but I just cant and I dont know why. I was up last night staring out my window at the moon praying on and off and I told Him when Hes ready he can take this person. I dont know if I meant it or not but I told Him it was okay. With all of that I have school to worry about and Im just so overwhemled right now I dont know what to do. Im gonna keep praying and hope everything comes together soon. Not sure on how much more I can handle.. But trying to keep my head held high and keep moving forward. Hope everyone has a great day! 

Harder then Ever

I dont think a summer could be as worset as mine has been =/ I didnt think it could get any worse but last Thursday proved me wrong :( Miss grandpa Clinton so much and things that I prefer not to go into detail about is the hardest part about it all. Went to Ryans house Saturday and it was hard but I think it helped alittle. We went through old pictures looking for some of grandpa and found some Ryan as a baby and his brother. It was fun to look at that stuff, but hard when it came to those of grandpa. Had to scan them in to the computer and then print them off. Which seemed like forever. I dont know why I feel so much for someone I hardly knew. Its alot harder then I thought. The funeral is tomorrow, its a bad way to meet the family =/ but tomorrow is gonna be hard, our year and 3 month anniversary but its not gonna matter because we are gonna be spending it with family remembering the times we all had with grandpa Clinton. Since my dads taking me there on his way to work Ill be at Ryans house around 8 so Ill probably help his mom make sure everything is cleaned up and what not. Speaking of his mom, she melted my heart Saturday, as I was getting ready to leave she got up and gave me a hug and told me she loved me like three times and then she started bragging about me to her friends that came by to see how she and the family was doing. It really ment alot. I cant explain it but it was special. I honestly feel like apart of the family now. Really not looking forward to tomorrow because I dont want to cry in front of people I dont know, its gonna be a hard day tomorrow. Thank you to everyone who has kept us in your prayers, it means alot. Well I think Im gonna get off here for now. 


Dear Lord, thank you for another day. Lord we dont know your planns and we cant for see the future. We really didnt see this coming but we know grandpa Clinton isnt suffering anymore and he is now with grandma Clinton and You. Please be with us all tomorrow as we gather together to celebrate grandpas life and remember all the good times. Please take all of our hurt, pain, and sorrow away and comfort us. Lord we are your sheeps and you are are sheepard, watch over us and take care of us. Thank you, Love, Kim.