My Ten Steps

Step 1: I would ask friends and family members to help join me in the cause for human rights and equality.
Step 2: Then I would research liable websites and charities in aid of human rights around the world.
Step 3: After that I would post a list of these websites and charities to Facebook.
Step 4: I would kindly ask the principal or the student council if they could add something about my cause into the morning announcements.

Step 5: I would also ask the student council to create an event at school to help promote my cause.

Step 6: I would also create a website with current announcements on the issue of human rights and links to other major websites and charities.

Step 7: Next, I would promote this website to my family and friends.

Step 8: I would also create posters about my cause and ask to hang them in public places such as the school and library.
Step 9: I would create shirts publicizing my cause that I could hand out for people to wear out in open areas.

Step 10: Lastly, I would donate money to a charity of my choosing.

1.       Make a documentary or a slideshow about your cause while persuading people to try to inform others about the cause.

2.       Make a pamphlet about the effects of the cause on the world and hand them out in a public area.

3.       You can have a local news organization interview you about the cause and broadcast it on live television.

4.       You can advertise your cause on a local billboard.

5.       Make a Facebook page regarding your cause and have people join your cause.

6.       You can start a fundraiser national and local while all the proceedings go to some type of charity that helps the cause.

7.       Talk to your principal or counselor at school about setting up a day that everybody brings in a gift that goes to the cause.

8.       Design your own t-shirt that acknowledges the cause and wear it in public places.

9.       Create a blog online that people can participate in discussions about the cause and can also donate money.

10.   Make an app that sends everyone who has it notifications about up to date news regarding the cause.

cyber-bullying

Step 1: I would hang posters on the walls of my neighborhood, school, and other local facilities.
Step 2: I could create a website including all the information about the cyber-bullying organization.
Step 3: I could make a post on Facebook or Instagram describing my cause and explaining how it could easily be stopped.
Step 4: I could make t-shirts for friends and family to wear around to show others that cyber-bullying is a serious problem.
Step 5: I could send out a letter to my family and friends explaining my cause and spread to others the information.
Step 6: I could ask the principal if I could make a quick announcement about cyber-bullying.
Step 7: I could explain the cause to the teachers at school to tell their students a quick explanation about how it could be stopped.
Step 8: I could ask friends and family that attend different schools as me to tell others they know, so the word would soon spread.
Step 9: I could record a video explaining the cause and post it on my Facebook page for all my "friends" to see.
Step 10: If I see cyber-bullying happening online, I could tell an adult or let them know that what they are doing is wrong.
Step 11: I could let my soccer team and coach know about my cause, so they could spread it to others.

Step 1: I would create a website telling people about all the good things about stopping global warming and how to stop it.
Step 2: I would tell friends and family to go to that website and check it out.
Step 3: After that, I would try to get a small business to support it and make adds.
Step 4: Next, I would try to get my school to be more aware and have them share the information.
Step 5: I would try to get people buying new cars to buy a hybrid or a non gas guzzling car such as a jeep.
Step 6: I would try to get less pollution out there in the air.
Step 7: I would get people to try to find more efficient ways to do things that use carbon dioxide.
Step 8: Also, I would promote people trying to figure out a way to find better ways for power.
Step 9: I would put out papers saying buy solar panels to release less gasses.
Step 10: I would get companies to plant more trees than we cut to make a better enviroment.

Cyber Bullying

To make the world better and help the people in it reform and change for good, I would demand all cyber bullying/ bullying to come to an end. Although the two may seem very different, they are also very similar in multiple ways; I believe that both hurt children's childhood and make a large impact on their everyday lives. If I owned a million dollars, I would donate the money to a charity called The Cybersmile Foundation. I would do so because this particular charity's website explained in detail the millions of children going through cyber bullying everyday, and that helping the cause could definitely brighten up the kids' depressed faces. This cause is very important and significant to me because I have gone through the pain of seeing my peers being cyber bullied, and it is a painful and cruel thing to be done. I feel that the world would be a much better and happier place is cyber bullying was put to an end.

If I possessed one million dollars in American currency the foundation I would donate this money would be the World Vision foundation which is a non-profitable organization which sends 100 % of what you donate to education, nutritious food, a sanitary water source, and healthcare. This is primarily because this organization doesn’t focus on facilitating one nation’s predicaments instead this foundation assists those who are poverty-stricken internationally and concentrates essentially on unemployed single mothers (or fathers) who posses multiple offspring and are incapable of maintaining them. This is significant to myself is because if I desired to formulate a positive change that would significantly impact humanity I would need to assist people internationally so that I may accurately demonstrate that I contribute to others and despite my own predicaments I am still commendable  in assisting others. In other words I wholeheartedly commit myself to make a difference within this poverty-stricken planet and to alter that so that one day we might all survive through harmony and tranquility and not having to simultaneously be at war with other nations because of bankruptcy, world hunger, e.c.t.; this is the explanation of why I wish to donate my million dollars to the World Division Foundation.

Human Rights First

Everyone wants to change the world, from those donating to the cause of cure to cancer or those striking and revolting against corrupt politicians who had wronged the people that they work for, everyone has a different reason in their basis for changing the world. My sense of changing the world would be in the field of human equality, because I find it melancholic and infuriating when people are is cheated out of their natural, unalienable rights or treated below a certain classification or gathering of people. For these reasons, I find that the Human Rights First charity organization intrigues me the most and captures the essence of what I find important amongst the world, because they keep people and activists informed with current events involving everything from wars to hierarchies. Furthermore, they are rated one of the best charities by companies such as Charity Watch, and they are one of the most efficient charities for their cause with about 79% of their expenses going toward their cause of equality.

Make-a-Wish Foundation

            If I had one million dollars to give to a charity of my choosing it would be to the Make- a- Wish Foundation because they give children who will soon pass away, a chance to meet their idol. They give all children chances to meet someone that they have only dreamed of meeting. Every single child always has a smile on their face when meeting the celebrity of their dreams. Also, it is an amazing experience for the celebrity because the Make-a-Wish child constantly has a smile. This shows the celebrity that you can always find something to be happy for even things are dragging you down and especially facing death. The child receives a one on one meeting with their idol and at the end of it all the child obtains merchandise from the celebrity, ranging from gear, to tickets to an event. This foundation is very important to everyone because it teaches people that you can still be elated even when death is knocking at your door.

How Much Does Reality Matter?

I believe that reality matters and is often abused and replaced with an ignorant "image" of perfection. This is distorting the views of many people of whom pay attention to these malicious products or ideas. To begin, many people are inept to believe what is handed or sold to them, even if they are warped visions of a loose reality. For example, in the studios and on stage the reality of artists' music is warped and  let astray as many musicians resort to lip syncing on stage to try and sell an image of perfection or they are auto-tuning their voices  in the studio to make themselves sound better on songs and albums. Although, some might say that complete truth can be dangerous in situations and that a little exaggeration may be needed sometimes to convince people what ideas and decisions are right or wrong. I still believe in the truth, so that people are able to make decisions based on their own beliefs instead of those handed to them as a product of perfection.

Fake or not

       I believe that everyone, mostly stars should be truthful in everything they do no matter what they get due to their lying.  To begin, when celebrities do things such as cheating, it gives the nation's kids a bad message about what to do when your having a struggle.  This could create a bad new generation in the future.  Some fans will do everything their star is doing no matter how outrageous because if they do it, it is the right thing to do.  For example, when Barry Bonds used steroids and didn't get sent to jail, it sends the bad message saying cheating is ok.  Although some might say that it is all right to cheat or lip sing a concert because the audience still gets the same enjoyance, maybe better because no mess ups were able to happen to create for a bad concert.  I still believe that it is not okay to be untruthful, no matter what you get from it because it sends a bad message out to everyone else.

Fake or Real?

I believe that everybody no matter if you are famous, should be truthful to those around you. To start, celebrities are influential to young children’s lives. If a celebrity sets bad examples for their younger audience, that audience may think it is okay to cheat in whatever they do. For example, there have been reports lingering around the MLB about some players taking steroids in order to enhance their performance. Now, if a teenager that grows up hearing about these people cheating their way around things, they are more likely to think it is acceptable to do those kinds of things. Also, there are many television shows that say they are reality, however they are scripted. However, some might say that fake reality shows are good for today’s society because it boosts some children’s confidence who may feel left out. However, I still strongly believe that reality needs to become more real because how society looks in children’s eyes will affect their future and eventually our country.

For or Against Reality?

I believe that it is extremely necessary for people, especially famous people whom others look up to, to be truthful in who they are. To start, there are numerous amounts of young children and even hopeful teenagers/adults that look up to the actions their idols take. Those of that kind will follow almost any decision their favorite singer/ actor/ athlete decide to take, even if it is not the right decision to take. For example, if a famous athlete took certain drugs to help him/her win a race or impress certain people, a young person of the same ambition would think it is allowed to do such a thing. Furthermore, the children of this generation would continue this trend, thinking the decision is encouraged. Even though some may argue that "fake" reality can express one's imagination and encourage them to think outside of the box, it is still needed for the people to hear the truth of most situations to help them sustain a healthy lifestyle.

My presumption is that having too much connection with reality can destroy one's imagination, and although to preserve their stimulating minds we must deceive them by increasing their curiosity, in addition to belief, within fantasies and marvels. Additionally individuals who were enlightened about reality had compacted self-esteem, and were discontent form their faulty beliefs. Moreover it’s our obligations to respect our children’s perspectives and to merely endorse them with our preeminent capability. Correspondingly, with the knowledge of legitimacy, they could unfortunately divulge the truth and an additional child’s imagination would be shattered. Skepticism in dreams and determination to achieve a potential objective would then become contiguous, and its dispersion rate would be nearly equivalent to that of wildfires when engulfing forests and national parks. Furthermore I’m completely aware and understand that children should be informed about the truth ASAP and because the future approaches rapidly you must be optimistic and tolerate that our children presume their role model(s) are applicable and aren’t deliberated as frauds. Although if your offspring were to be advised that his/her idol was regarded as counterfeits and that countless other celebrities that could be her future idols were also frauds; they would reside in mankind apprehend that they have no absolute explanation or the motivation to help assist them in advancing forward through everyday challenges.

   While interpreting this picture, it spoke to me in many different ways. For one, the shadowing explains to me that it is more jolly in the front while it gets more dark or more thugly the further down the street.  The night sky show the ending of one day in this city and the start of a new day coming up the horizon.  I am able to pick this out because the bricks are more lit up closer to me showing the sun coming up.  The people to me show a family dinner about to start and a wonderful night of laughter.  The lights in the stores show them opening up to new customers and a wealthy day ahead.  The way the building designs are shown make me think that this is based around the 1800's.  Also, the water in the street tells me that it rained recently with a stormy night just passing.

The Farewell of Telemachus and Eucharis

          Analyzing the scene before me, I realized the artist's intention of a dimly lit cavern to contrast the various shades of red and blue. Their apparel significantly differs in comparison to their pale skin. While the man's cerulean tunic is slipping away from his build, it's noted he is holding a battle spear, preferably departing for his far more important duties and indicating this moment was ages ago. Eucharis rests her head in reluctant agreement on Telemachus' bare shoulder and wraps her arms around his neck to confirm her goodbye. As he lays his palm on her mid-thigh, signaling the time to leave, his goat is more so willing to go when it is unable to lift it's gaze from anticipation towards the Greek figure before him. The setting could confirm that this location functions as a hideout where the two lovers can say their farewells away from any commotion possibly happening outside.

Artwork.

This unnamed painting is not famous but i think it says a lot. At a quick glance you see a bundle of different colors surrounding the lamp post. You will also notice the setting is at night on an abandoned street. It looks as if earlier it had been raining. To me this painting interprets many different feelings and emotions. It makes you feel happy and lost all at once. Happy, because of all the joyous colors and lights surrounding the street. Yet it also makes you feel lost because this street has absolutely nobody roaming around and no one is there. I believe this artist wanted you to interpret your own feelings toward this painting because  he/she did not try to make a specific point. They painted how they felt and they wanted you to look at this painting and feel what you think this meant. To me it makes me feel independent and it makes me want to smile. This is because it gives you the feeling as if you were lost, but knew where you were going.

A Holiday at Mentone

This piece of artwork named "A Holiday at Mentone" by Charles Conder is a very subtle and calming sight. I was intrigued at how this artist used bright yet soft colors to create an interesting theme that needs close attention to interpret. While quickly scanning this and not paying much care to smaller details, you can easily identify three main things on this image- a woman reading, a man in a white suit strolling, and that the scene is a beach. But when your eyes start to absorb this artwork like a sponge would absorb water, you will notice a man, seemingly dead or unconscious, lying on the pearly white sand. It is only known by the artist what was meant by this, but we as the viewers can attempt to interpret what this symbolizes. To me, I think that the man in the white suit and black top hat had assaulted him over the woman reading. Possibly that woman had attracted both men and there was a quarrel over which man could take her heart. It seems though as if this woman is very oblivious to all that is going around her thought because the umbrella lying a bit into the distance, possibly by a gust of wind, appears to look like her belonging. The book she is reading has most likely taken her from reality and into it's pages. Going back to the two men, if you look closely enough, they are also wearing similar articles of clothing. This may show that they are related in some way or something along those lines. "A Holiday at Mentone" is, to me at least, a very challenging, and beautiful, piece to interpret.

Alexander in Babylon

    This picture's title is Alexander in Babylon . Scrutinizing this painting makes me think about how it represents Alexander's victory because, in the past, he conquered many lands with his elephantine sized army. One sign as to why I think he is celebrating victory is because of how everything in this painting is basking in gold sunlight and how the atmosphere is very joyous and high spirited.  Looking closely at the picture, I also noticed how it seems the women and children are waiting  for him to ride up into the gates of the palace and how the workers are bringing in gold and treasure, spoils I'm guessing from pillaging their opponents lands. I think they could also could be having a festival of sorts, for one of their many deities. Another time while perusing through this picture, my eyes fell on the figure dripping in gold on the chariot, and I thought that this could be the megalomaniac king, Alexander. On the elephant, could be one of his sons or an entertainer, demonstrating another, more compassionate side, of this stereo-typically brutal king . The men on horses around him I imagine would be either from his army promoting their victory or of the enemy, waving the flags of their new leader in victory, signifying the end of the old kings' reign.

"If you are going through hell, keep going" - Winston Churchill.

        This quote means that if your going through something bad, fight through it because you will come out a better person.  You shouldn't dwell in the bad things, instead look ahead to the future which is much brighter.     

You can always get through something if you think you can. If you don't think you can, you will not be able to.  You should always keep going and don't stay on the bad things in life.  It is much easier to stay and not fight your way through something, but in the end it all work out and you should drive through the bad parts.  You must confront your inner attacker to be at peace and get through to the other side.  This can relate to many people's lives.  If you are having a struggle never let it win, keep going and you will be a more successful person when you do. 

Experience

"A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new."

                             -Albert Einstein 

It shows that not one person is perfect and in order to get somewhere in life, you'll have to make mistakes down the road. Until you slip out of your 'personal bubble', you'll miss individual shots in life that you didn't in the least risked, not undergoing. Whether or not they be good or bad choices, it's about taking chances while not expecting anything and just doing it. They always teach a lesson, having you think twice, making you for the better. Confronting doubt is like facing your fear of heights, when you decide to take the leap, the out-come is completely worth it. A person would never know if they could have made the world's greatest discovery known to man kind, because he didn't attempt to. The worst possible feeling is that you had no intention of effort at all.