This is the last post I will do for this semester. I’m not sure what to write about, but I guess I will explain what I am going to do this summer. Today is officially the last day of classes and I am very excited. We have had our pool up in our back yard for a few weeks now, and although we have only swam in it 1 time since we put it up, I’m sure we will be using it a lot this summer. I wish it would get warm and stay warm. The weather is changing so much it’s hard to wake up each day and know whether to put jeans or shorts on; or even what to send my son to school in.
I love being outside and I have always been an outside person. Although I am very, very highly allergic to poison ivy, I try to stay away from it. I love taking my kids to the park and letting them run some steam off and get some energy out. My 15 month old son loves to walk around and be curious. He plays with everything possible, including the things he knows he shouldn’t touch; but I guess human nature and curiosity will get the best of him in these situations. When we take him to the park he loves to go down the slides head first. He will walk up to the slide (from the top) and get on his hands and knees and go head first down. The first time he ever did this scared the crap out of me, but then I realized he loved it and was doing it on purpose. He hates the swings though. He used to love our swing at home (the inside baby swing), and he wouldn’t sleep in his crib because he only wanted to sleep in his swing. Now he hates them, he will scream and put his arms up trying to get me to pick him up until I pull him out of the swing.
My son was born in February so when he was a few months old we put him in a tube and into our pool and he loved it, he could hardly hold his head up yet he loved to be in the swimming pool. Now he is used to being in the bath tub in warm water and I am so worried he isn’t going to like the pool because it is cold water. This is something he is definitely going to have to get used to because we are an outside, swimming family. We love the water. My daughter is 4 and can barely touch the bottom of the pool, and last year she hated it because she was scared of the water, but this year she loves it. So I think this summer will be a great summer.
I am taking a break from school, although my husband will be in school this summer, I won’t be. It is going to be so nice to take a break and relax. I am going to get a job this summer and work when my hubby isn’t at school. I have an interview at Best Buy this week, so wish me luck and hopefully I will do pretty well. I hope everyone has a great summer!
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Friday, May 7, 2010
Writting about nothing!
This has been a very long week for me. I feel like I am so ready to be on summer vacation. My son is playing baseball this year and he had 3 games this week. He’s won 5/6 games, so we are very excited. At one of the games there was a lady who sat behind my family a couple rows behind us on the bleachers and she coughed her lungs up the entire game. My husband and I were getting upset because it was loud and if she was sick she needed to separate herself from the rest of the group and children. There was no reason for it; however she did leave 5 minutes before the game ended, that helped, NOT. Now 3 days later my head is killing me. I have been coughing for a day and a half, and sneezing and having a runny nose. My head hurts so badly right now. My son, who is 1, has a runny nose and has been coughing a little bit and I hope he doesn’t get it as bad as me. I told my husband I’m going sit next to this lady today and cough all over her to give it back to her. I was so upset when this was going on and I catch everything anyone has, so I knew it would be a matter of time before I got it, and sure enough, I did. Surprise surprise. I just wish people had a little more respect for others. If you are sick don’t go to a public place and sit in the middle of them and spread the sickness around.
We have 2 more weeks of school left and I cannot wait until all the finals are done and I can take a good summer break. I’m thinking about getting a job for the summer, but I don’t have a clue where I would want to work. Plus I don’t want to leave my son because I have been with him every day for 15 months and I don’t want to go a day without him. It’s going to be so hard, but must be done. He is walking around clapping now. He has always been the baby that wouldn’t lay down and cuddle with me. He has always wanted to be up and seeing everything around him because he is so curious. However, lately he has liked being around his mommy (me ), and anytime I walk into the room that he is in he will come up to me and wrap his arms around my legs and lay his head on me. So he is officially hugging me now and it makes my heart melt. I love him so much and I am so excited he is starting to show his love to his mama. He is growing up so quick, and I cannot wait until my husband and I graduate and can buy our kids everything they want. I have a feeling I am going to spoil the hell out of them.
We have 2 more weeks of school left and I cannot wait until all the finals are done and I can take a good summer break. I’m thinking about getting a job for the summer, but I don’t have a clue where I would want to work. Plus I don’t want to leave my son because I have been with him every day for 15 months and I don’t want to go a day without him. It’s going to be so hard, but must be done. He is walking around clapping now. He has always been the baby that wouldn’t lay down and cuddle with me. He has always wanted to be up and seeing everything around him because he is so curious. However, lately he has liked being around his mommy (me ), and anytime I walk into the room that he is in he will come up to me and wrap his arms around my legs and lay his head on me. So he is officially hugging me now and it makes my heart melt. I love him so much and I am so excited he is starting to show his love to his mama. He is growing up so quick, and I cannot wait until my husband and I graduate and can buy our kids everything they want. I have a feeling I am going to spoil the hell out of them.
Obese kids more likely to be bullied
I found this article on MSNBC News site. This news article is about obese kids being picked on in schools. It said “Obese children in grades 3 through 6 are more apt to be bullied by their classmates than children who are trim, regardless of their gender, race, social skills, or academic achievement.” Dr. Julie C. Lumeng from University of Michigan thought obese children would be less likely to be picked on because they are so common now days. The article also said “Lumeng is also concerned about the ‘pervasive view’ that obesity is all about a lack of self-control with food and not getting enough exercise. And while overeating and lack of exercise are part of it, ‘it’s so much more complex than that, and we really need to work on changing this view of what causes obesity.” 1 in 5 children to 1 in 6 children are obese in America.
My first reaction to this was, it was sad to think of kids being made fun of. But honestly, it’s a part of life, and it’s not just the obese kids getting made fun of. Girls without boobs at a young age get made fun of, or someone who is “different” than everyone else gets made fun of. It’s part of being in school.
I hate to see that this article is trying to get schools to prevent obese kids from getting made fun of, but honestly I think it will just make it worse. Kids tend to do what they are not supposed to do, and if you point it out to them and tell them not to do something, they probably will. So if schools sat their students down and told them not to make fun of the obese kids, that will only make kids question why they shouldn’t do it, and it will point out the differences between them. I think in the end this could be way worse than just letting kids be kids. My second opinion on this story was why they were trying to get schools to do something to protect the obese children, but nothing to the parents who are allowing their child to be obese. They could be making healthier meals for dinner, or sending their kids with sack lunches with healthier foods; eating less McDonalds, and more Subway; or even make their kids get up of the couch and get some exercise. I understand that some people are big boned and can’t help it, but they can help how big they get. They can exercise and keep their weight under control so their risk of heart disease is lower. Some parents just let their kids eat what they want, and sit around and play video games and this causes them to get made fun of in school.
I’m not trying to be harsh, but there are ways other than blaming schools for kids getting made fun of. I think we need to look at what our parents can change before we harass the schools.
My first reaction to this was, it was sad to think of kids being made fun of. But honestly, it’s a part of life, and it’s not just the obese kids getting made fun of. Girls without boobs at a young age get made fun of, or someone who is “different” than everyone else gets made fun of. It’s part of being in school.
I hate to see that this article is trying to get schools to prevent obese kids from getting made fun of, but honestly I think it will just make it worse. Kids tend to do what they are not supposed to do, and if you point it out to them and tell them not to do something, they probably will. So if schools sat their students down and told them not to make fun of the obese kids, that will only make kids question why they shouldn’t do it, and it will point out the differences between them. I think in the end this could be way worse than just letting kids be kids. My second opinion on this story was why they were trying to get schools to do something to protect the obese children, but nothing to the parents who are allowing their child to be obese. They could be making healthier meals for dinner, or sending their kids with sack lunches with healthier foods; eating less McDonalds, and more Subway; or even make their kids get up of the couch and get some exercise. I understand that some people are big boned and can’t help it, but they can help how big they get. They can exercise and keep their weight under control so their risk of heart disease is lower. Some parents just let their kids eat what they want, and sit around and play video games and this causes them to get made fun of in school.
I’m not trying to be harsh, but there are ways other than blaming schools for kids getting made fun of. I think we need to look at what our parents can change before we harass the schools.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Workout burnout? Avoid the four stages
I have been having a hard time losing weight. I am 5'5", and I was 107 lbs when I found out I was pregnant in 2008, and now being 2010 I weight 125 lbs. I know what everyone will say, that I am too skinny, or that I am a perfect weight, or my favorite is, you look more like a woman with curves and less like a little girl. Well truth be told, I’m not as happy with my body as I used to be. Although 125 pounds is not fat, but that doesn’t make me any happier about my body; I cannot fit into my old clothes, and I hate that swim suite season is happening fast and I don’t feel comfortable wearing my swim suite anymore. I have to buy new clothes to fit my new curves, and honestly I used to love shopping, but now I hate it. I have a Wii Fit and for the last 3 days I have been working out for about an hour each day, but have seen no changes. I know it’s only been 4 days today, but I used to be so small, and never had a problem getting into shape when summer came around. I am having the hardest time motivating myself to work out more. I walk around our neighborhood as often as I can, and the kids love to go as well so that helps a lot.
I found this article about 4 stages to avoid when trying to get back into shape. The first state is called “the honeymoon.” This is the stage where you have a goal you want to achieve and you work hard to achieve it; but expecting too much too soon can end your workout all together. Start with a small workout and slowly gain more.
The second stage is called “disenchantment.” As this article says, “your excitement fades when you don’t see results right away. You stop looking forward to gym time and start skipping workouts.” You should make your goal about how much time you work out, and not by how much weight you lose. This will help you stay in workout mode.
The third stage is called “stalling.” This is where people get bored with their workouts and lose their commitment and motivation to get back into shape. This is the time to start doing a different workout. Try using a workout machine you usually don’t use or even try something different each day. Doing the same workout everyday can make you tired of doing it, but switching it up can help by making it more fun and keeping your motivation up.
The fourth stage is called “frustration and surrender.” This is about the time you are completely ready to give it all up. You are not seeing results and you don’t see the point. Make a date with a trainer or a friend of yours that would expect you to be there. The article says, “Peer pressure can be a great motivator. You’re more likely to stay on track when someone is holding you accountable,” says Ratcliff from the article.
Although these things may not work for everyone; they are great tips, and hopefully someone out there benefits from this article like I have. Guess we will see how well it works. I know I am not “fat” but, I would love to lose some weight off my butt, and inner thighs, along with toning my abdomen muscles. It doesn’t hurt to get into shape and feel better about yourself, and that’s all I want to do is be happier with how I look and not be so judgmental about myself.
I found this article about 4 stages to avoid when trying to get back into shape. The first state is called “the honeymoon.” This is the stage where you have a goal you want to achieve and you work hard to achieve it; but expecting too much too soon can end your workout all together. Start with a small workout and slowly gain more.
The second stage is called “disenchantment.” As this article says, “your excitement fades when you don’t see results right away. You stop looking forward to gym time and start skipping workouts.” You should make your goal about how much time you work out, and not by how much weight you lose. This will help you stay in workout mode.
The third stage is called “stalling.” This is where people get bored with their workouts and lose their commitment and motivation to get back into shape. This is the time to start doing a different workout. Try using a workout machine you usually don’t use or even try something different each day. Doing the same workout everyday can make you tired of doing it, but switching it up can help by making it more fun and keeping your motivation up.
The fourth stage is called “frustration and surrender.” This is about the time you are completely ready to give it all up. You are not seeing results and you don’t see the point. Make a date with a trainer or a friend of yours that would expect you to be there. The article says, “Peer pressure can be a great motivator. You’re more likely to stay on track when someone is holding you accountable,” says Ratcliff from the article.
Although these things may not work for everyone; they are great tips, and hopefully someone out there benefits from this article like I have. Guess we will see how well it works. I know I am not “fat” but, I would love to lose some weight off my butt, and inner thighs, along with toning my abdomen muscles. It doesn’t hurt to get into shape and feel better about yourself, and that’s all I want to do is be happier with how I look and not be so judgmental about myself.
Dozens Ignore Man Bleeding to Death on City Sidewalk
This was a story from Jamaica, New York that I got off of the KTLA News site.
This is a story about a homeless man named Hugo Tale-Yax, who 31 years old, was bleeding to death on the street as people walked by. The NYPD released the video that shows this man lying on the sidewalk with at least 25 people walking past him. Not one person stopped to see if he was ok or even offered a helping hand. Tale-Yax’s funeral is Wednesday from 3-9 pm at Funeraria La Fe, 183 Wyckoff Ave. the report said, “In death, hundreds of mourners who never knew the 31-year-old are expected to pay tribute to the homeless man’s heroism, and lament the pedestrian apathy that immediately preceded his death.”
My first reaction to this story was the Bystander Effect. I am taking a general psychology course and in the last few weeks we were learning about the Bystander Effect, which is the tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present.
Although most of these people walked by individually, there is still a bystander effect going on here. There is a man who was helping a women who was assaulted, and doing so, he was stabbed and left on the street to bleed to death. There are 6 factors that can influence whether someone will help a stranger or not. Will helping put me in danger? Am I qualified to help? Is help even needed? Could I get sued? Shock and the last is time. These are questions that apparently no one asked themselves, or even cared to think about. The Bystander Effect is a horrible thing, and we need brave people out there who are willing to put their fears aside to help someone in need. Tale-Yax was an innocent man who was helping a woman, and where did that woman go? Apparently she watched a man help her, and she went on about her day. She could have saved this man’s life, but she didn’t. I wonder if she is watched the news, or even this video and realized that is the man that saved her. I realize people are worried about getting sued because of some stupid reason for helping someone in need; but desperate times call for desperate measures. I still cannot believe that 25 people walked pass this man. All of the people looked at him and acknowledged he was there and may even need help, but not one person leaned over to see if he was ok. I understand that he was a homeless man, and to some people he could have been “sleeping on the street” or something, but when he was bleeding to death, someone should have seen the blood around him.
I hope this story will give others the motivation to help others around them; even if they are strangers. One person calling 911 on time could have saved this man’s life. I know if I were walking by this man on the street, I would have at least asked him if he was ok. I imagine with him being stabbed he was moaning or making some kind of pain noise. I am a very cautious person, and I don’t trust anyone, but I bet 99% of the people walking past him had a cell phone. If you don’t want to put yourself in danger, fine, but pick up your cell phone and call for help. Everyone now days are so self oriented, they care little if any about the people around them. We need to take care of each other, and that is something we as American’s lack very highly in.
This is a story about a homeless man named Hugo Tale-Yax, who 31 years old, was bleeding to death on the street as people walked by. The NYPD released the video that shows this man lying on the sidewalk with at least 25 people walking past him. Not one person stopped to see if he was ok or even offered a helping hand. Tale-Yax’s funeral is Wednesday from 3-9 pm at Funeraria La Fe, 183 Wyckoff Ave. the report said, “In death, hundreds of mourners who never knew the 31-year-old are expected to pay tribute to the homeless man’s heroism, and lament the pedestrian apathy that immediately preceded his death.”
My first reaction to this story was the Bystander Effect. I am taking a general psychology course and in the last few weeks we were learning about the Bystander Effect, which is the tendency for any given bystander to be less likely to give aid if other bystanders are present.
Although most of these people walked by individually, there is still a bystander effect going on here. There is a man who was helping a women who was assaulted, and doing so, he was stabbed and left on the street to bleed to death. There are 6 factors that can influence whether someone will help a stranger or not. Will helping put me in danger? Am I qualified to help? Is help even needed? Could I get sued? Shock and the last is time. These are questions that apparently no one asked themselves, or even cared to think about. The Bystander Effect is a horrible thing, and we need brave people out there who are willing to put their fears aside to help someone in need. Tale-Yax was an innocent man who was helping a woman, and where did that woman go? Apparently she watched a man help her, and she went on about her day. She could have saved this man’s life, but she didn’t. I wonder if she is watched the news, or even this video and realized that is the man that saved her. I realize people are worried about getting sued because of some stupid reason for helping someone in need; but desperate times call for desperate measures. I still cannot believe that 25 people walked pass this man. All of the people looked at him and acknowledged he was there and may even need help, but not one person leaned over to see if he was ok. I understand that he was a homeless man, and to some people he could have been “sleeping on the street” or something, but when he was bleeding to death, someone should have seen the blood around him.
I hope this story will give others the motivation to help others around them; even if they are strangers. One person calling 911 on time could have saved this man’s life. I know if I were walking by this man on the street, I would have at least asked him if he was ok. I imagine with him being stabbed he was moaning or making some kind of pain noise. I am a very cautious person, and I don’t trust anyone, but I bet 99% of the people walking past him had a cell phone. If you don’t want to put yourself in danger, fine, but pick up your cell phone and call for help. Everyone now days are so self oriented, they care little if any about the people around them. We need to take care of each other, and that is something we as American’s lack very highly in.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Man charged with Molesting Children at Local Library
I found this story on KTLA News, it is a story from Downey, California. Daniel Ignacio Gil, from Bell Gardens was arrested him for being a suspect of molesting children at the Downey City Library. He is 28 years old, and is charged with “committing lewd acts on children.” The report said, “Downey police say a 9-year-old girl told her mother she was assaulted by the man at the library Monday night.” A 6 year old girl, one week before, said a man assaulted her after asking her to help him get a book. He is being held on a $200,000 dollar bail in Men’s Central Jail, and is facing 25 years to life in prison, if he does get convicted on May 14th.
My first reaction to this story is surprise, surprise. This honestly does not surprise me, for the fact that there are so many creeps and dumb a** people out there.
It sucks to hear about these little girls getting sexually harassed by some old perverted man; just when you were starting to think your child was safe, at a library. Seriously? I’m curious if this man has any kind of record previously to this situation. I’m so tired of seeing kids in such bad situations. For one thing, where the heck were the parents when all of this was going on? I’m sorry but I won’t let me kids play outside in our own yard without one of us being outside with them; even my 8 year old. I don’t trust anyone, and I wish all parents were like that; then 90% of the stories about children getting hurt would not be happening. People like this who sexually assault children in any way, shape, or form, should be put to death. I think our children are our future and when you put them in danger or corrupt them, and then it ruins the future of our country. I think someone has to be very very very mentally disturbed in order to harm a sweet, innocent, child. I think some stories should have some blame put on the parents. Obviously, parents aren’t doing their job very well. Our job as parents is to protect our children from everything bad in this world. THAT INCLUDES CHILD MOLESTERS!!! If you are in a public place and you have your child with you, don’t let them go anywhere where you cannot see them; keep them in your vision at all times. Doing this one thing can prevent a lot of disturbing things for children. Some people would be so surprised on how much this could increase their child’s life span, and keep them normal.
My son asked me the other day why he didn’t have any of his friends from school at his birthday party. I told him that most mothers aren’t ready to let their babies go out by themselves yet, especially if they don’t know the parents of the birthday kid. I also told him that that is exactly why we don’t let him go to friends’ birthday parties. We just aren’t ready to let our children go. I wouldn’t drop my son off with people I don’t know, because he is too young. Matter of fact, I probably wouldn’t even let him stay the night with a friend yet. I think he’ll have to be like 30 before I’ll let him. Now I just need to get the rest of America to feel the same way.
My first reaction to this story is surprise, surprise. This honestly does not surprise me, for the fact that there are so many creeps and dumb a** people out there.
It sucks to hear about these little girls getting sexually harassed by some old perverted man; just when you were starting to think your child was safe, at a library. Seriously? I’m curious if this man has any kind of record previously to this situation. I’m so tired of seeing kids in such bad situations. For one thing, where the heck were the parents when all of this was going on? I’m sorry but I won’t let me kids play outside in our own yard without one of us being outside with them; even my 8 year old. I don’t trust anyone, and I wish all parents were like that; then 90% of the stories about children getting hurt would not be happening. People like this who sexually assault children in any way, shape, or form, should be put to death. I think our children are our future and when you put them in danger or corrupt them, and then it ruins the future of our country. I think someone has to be very very very mentally disturbed in order to harm a sweet, innocent, child. I think some stories should have some blame put on the parents. Obviously, parents aren’t doing their job very well. Our job as parents is to protect our children from everything bad in this world. THAT INCLUDES CHILD MOLESTERS!!! If you are in a public place and you have your child with you, don’t let them go anywhere where you cannot see them; keep them in your vision at all times. Doing this one thing can prevent a lot of disturbing things for children. Some people would be so surprised on how much this could increase their child’s life span, and keep them normal.
My son asked me the other day why he didn’t have any of his friends from school at his birthday party. I told him that most mothers aren’t ready to let their babies go out by themselves yet, especially if they don’t know the parents of the birthday kid. I also told him that that is exactly why we don’t let him go to friends’ birthday parties. We just aren’t ready to let our children go. I wouldn’t drop my son off with people I don’t know, because he is too young. Matter of fact, I probably wouldn’t even let him stay the night with a friend yet. I think he’ll have to be like 30 before I’ll let him. Now I just need to get the rest of America to feel the same way.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Why are so many kids getting hurt lately?
Last semester for English 101 we wrote blogs the same as we are this semester. Towards the end of the semester I got really tired of reading stories about kids getting hurt by adults and kids being killed by other kids. It is so sad to see these things happen. And since we are required to write 2 blogs a week, I have been writing one on a news story and the other I have been venting, or explaining my week, because I don’t want to do another blog about kids. Well now that it is close to the end of this semester, I once again am getting burnt out on writing blogs. I am still looking for a story to write about for my second blog, and all I see are stories about kids and babies. Such as this story, about an 18 year old girl who gave birth and stabbed her newborn baby several times and hid the baby in her closet. Or this story about a teenager beating a toddler who she was babysitting, you should see this poor toddlers face, it is black and red and purple. Or even this story, where a mother is pregnant with the baby of the man who abused and murdered her daughter. What are people thinking? I read the one about the 18 year old stabbing her baby to death and I teared up, because it makes me sad to think that these poor babies have no chance at life. God sent them down here, and unfortunately they get sent to the wrong people.
I wish there was a way to make only people who actually want kids can get pregnant. There are thousands of people out there that want children and cannot, but all these teenage girls, and other women are getting pregnant, and not taking care of their babies. Or they are killing them because there is something mental wrong with the mothers. I hate to even think about the last moments of these babies. One of the babies was murdered by his mother, when she held him under water. How can a mother purposely hold her newborn son under water and watch him die? This is so disturbing. Especially since I have my own children at home; I could not imagine hurting my 15 month old son. Matter of fact, I baby him a little to much, when he gets hurt, I pick him up, or when he does something he shouldn’t and gets time out, I go pick him up because I feel bad for him. As much as I love my son, I can’t image someone having their child and killing them.
People like this should not have children, and if they hurt their children, they should be forced to get fixed so they can never have children again. I hate the thought of these stories and it makes me want to go hug my kids, and be thankful that they were born to us and not someone who would have harmed them.
I wish there was a way to make only people who actually want kids can get pregnant. There are thousands of people out there that want children and cannot, but all these teenage girls, and other women are getting pregnant, and not taking care of their babies. Or they are killing them because there is something mental wrong with the mothers. I hate to even think about the last moments of these babies. One of the babies was murdered by his mother, when she held him under water. How can a mother purposely hold her newborn son under water and watch him die? This is so disturbing. Especially since I have my own children at home; I could not imagine hurting my 15 month old son. Matter of fact, I baby him a little to much, when he gets hurt, I pick him up, or when he does something he shouldn’t and gets time out, I go pick him up because I feel bad for him. As much as I love my son, I can’t image someone having their child and killing them.
People like this should not have children, and if they hurt their children, they should be forced to get fixed so they can never have children again. I hate the thought of these stories and it makes me want to go hug my kids, and be thankful that they were born to us and not someone who would have harmed them.
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