Life Reflection Paper

From the research that I have done forming the three research articles, I have concluded that the authors who wrote the research journal, the magazine, and the book advise to not work out heavily every time. The authors suggest that if I do have a busy schedule, one that does usually fit gym time in the daily commute, that I should at least incorporate some level of physical activity whenever I have the free time. Simply walking at a fast pace on the way to work or class, or just getting out of a chair and stretching is beneficial for most, if not all, people. I can use the advice given to me so that I can be constantly active even when not in the gym, so that I don’t increase body fat percentages.

Invidious comparison and vicarious traumatization are two things that most people will experience in their lifetime. I know for I personally have experienced both during my 28 years of life. Invidious comparison and vicarious traumatization can both be damaging to yourself and other people involved. That is why I'd like to take the time to explain a few important topics on invidious comparison and vicarious traumatization, such as; how to stop invidious comparison, identify strategies that I currently use to avoid vicarious traumatization in my personal life, how those strategies will help me avoid vicarious traumatization as a human service worker and what strategies I could develop to avoid it as well.

Hey I’m Adrian McGill African American citizen and I’m from a small city down south in Mississippi by the name of Hattiesburg. I was born on the night of July 25, 1990 in Forest General Hospital weighing seven pounds two ounces. I am the son of Jerry and Sandra McGill, who I love dearly. I am the only child my parents have and enjoy every moment of ‘’laughing out loud’’. As a child, my parents always taught me to never quit at anything, but to figure it out. My parents encourage me to follow my goals and in life and to also finish getting my diploma through Penn Foster. That’s my plan to accomplish all of my goals one at time and to do them to the best of my ability. My favorite colors are dark blue and black I like blue and black

For my project I chose to reach out to two individuals who practice a different religion than my own and learn more about them. I chose this project because I wanted to be able to understand some of the things I have learned in the textbook first hand. I thought that asking questions to people who practice a particular religion would help me to understand a bit better. To fulfill the requirements of the assignment, I spoke with Jeff who formerly practiced Judaism but is now an atheist and also Elzizie who is a Sunni Muslim. I also spoke with someone who is a Pagan, but chose to focus on Judaism and Islam. I learned a lot from this project and appreciate the opportunity to speak with both Jeff and Elzizie.

Over the course of six months, I have become proficient in using the general ledger, purchasing and sales orders/invoice menus in QAD. My process areas involve searching for invoices and purchase orders to solve inventory, AR, AP or fixed asset problems. I am often entering or updating projects in QAD and have learned how to investigate and solve account, sub-account and cost center problems. I have become proficient in how to find, change, upload and post journal entries and account balances within QAD.

For someone currently studying at the Sauder School of Business, I am amazed that I got into this school. I have never taken a business course in my life (asides from learning a little about marketing during my yearbook course and from watching television), and my high school curriculum was centered on the sciences. All I knew was accounting since both my parents are accountants; I was also aware of how prospective accountants needed to obtain their Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification and the existence of the “Big 4” accounting firms. Thus, I was fairly narrow-minded and just hoped to get my bachelor’s degree with a specialization in accounting.

Something I have always said is “life is about trials and tribulations, but it’s how you react to them that shapes the person you are.” It all started around my sophomore year of high school, the pain was excruciating and on going for months, and I just wanted answers to why I was in pain. Many doctors said the same thing, but I knew that the amount of pain I was in something was wrong. When I received the gut-wrenching news, my perspective on life changed and I realized who I needed most in my life. God helped me through the predicament that I was placed in, and I learned to grow from the tribulations I had to overcome.

On Tuesday September 12, 2017, I was getting ready to go out and pay my bills. I went out the door and went down the stairs and a woman approached me and asked if I had two dollars. I looked at the woman and act like I did not hear her. Then she asked me again if I had two dollars and I told her I would have to see if I had any change. I did not want to open my purse in front of the woman because I did not trust her. Then I went back in the house and looked in my purse. I went back out the door and gave the lady the two dollars. I asked the lady where did she live and she told me she move in the green house down the street from my house. I introduce myself by telling the lady my name. After I finished introducing myself to the lady, I begin talking to her about Jesus Christ and my testimony. She was impressed how I told her about how I met Jesus Christ. I explained to her how I had relationship with God and that she could also have a relationship with Him. I informed her that I would be back after I pay my bills. I invited her for dinner the next day. The lady came to my house for dinner. We talked and she informed me that she did not have any relatives in this city. She stated that she just lost her son and went through a divorce with her husband two weeks ago. As she was pouring out her problems, I listened to her. She started to cry and stated she was overwhelmed with things that was happening in her life. I asked her if I could pray for her and

I am currently sitting in 7th hour of Growth of America where we were asked to reflect back on our life so far. I am now sixteen and a sophomore at New Prague High School. This autobiography is going to show the ups and downs in my life. Most of my life I lived in Webster with my mom, dad, and my sister who is 19. Then at about age 10 I moved to New Market with my mom for a couple years because my parents got divorced. Now I live in New Prague with my mom and still in Webster with my dad, I switch between houses every other day.

Academic: I am not sure in what manner I am mercy shower in regards to my current academic situation; however, I would like to be able to aide my fellow classmates as much as possible. Since, the classes I take are online I do not get to know my fellow classmates in the way I would if we were in a classroom setting. So, instead I try to pray for my online classmates, especially when I feel like an assignment may be stressful for everyone.

My son, Ricky is now six years old and he has undergone many milestones and changes to be who he is today. All throughout Ricky’s life I have worked on his intelligence, morals, and social skills so he can become a valuable member of society. In regards to Ricky’s intelligence, I have worked on his ability to read and his sleep habits which correlate with his intelligence. In regards to Ricky’s morals, I have stressed the value of honesty and treating others kindly. Lastly, Ricky is practicing sociodramatic play and participating in recreational activities to gain social skills.

One's dream and aspirations to supersede in life must be stronger and greater than limitations set forth by others. The experience that were bestowed to me during my short life has elevated me to the woman I am today. Please walk with me as I give you the opportunity to see the world from my eyes:

My life. My life to some people is just perfect. I have wonderful parents who love me. I play every sport, and I also have wonderful grades that will get me into any colleges when I get older. If I keep it up perhaps. I am only in 7th grade. A boy who is just starting to like girls, and is beginning to see how reality actually is. Know longer a small 6th grader in middle school. I am in junior high. Two more years I will be in high school. I will be one of them jocks you see who has the prettiest girl by his side, and the coolest friends. The girls want me,and the guys want to be me. I got the speed, the chase, the looks, and even the money. All that does not matter. It's not easy being good at sports; having good grades ,or even a good home life. It's about jealousy. People not wanting me to succeed in anything I do. Then the bullying happens, the cutting, the crying, and even trying to kill yourself without your parents finding out how cold and lonely you actually are. This is where it all began. This is when I finally decided I could no longer be in this beautiful perfect world people call home.

A time in my life I faced a hard trail compared to Odysseus's, was when my favorite sixth and seventh grade English teacher Mrs.TG died. That day was really rough, when I found out. I was very sad and upset and I could not believe that it was true, that this was real and not just a horrible nightmare in my dreams.

When I examine my life, I like to reflect on two facets of religion and mathematics. In the book “Hugs for Grads”, Jeff Walling advised the graduates, “The simple basics of life – love, faith, and hope – are all we really need. We can’t undo all the world’s wrongs, but we can affect the corner of the world we live in if we’ll just stick to the basics – the basics of life.” This means that religion is one of the basics of life. In addition, math is essential in everything. Mathematical applications in the study of science are essential. If I want to invest in a business, I must know how to deal with the numbers. In addition, tracking the orbits of planets in the galaxy cannot be done without numerical comparisons. When I examine my life, I discover that the Catholic school and mathematics helped me to support myself and live peacefully in three chapters of my life: my childhood, my adolescence and my maturity.