About Me

For the next year or so I'm going to spend time in New Zealand and Australia! I dropped out of university to go on an adventure and just enjoy life!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

#20

I wasn't surprised by the results of my Personality Demensions as I had around the same results last year as well, though instead of blue being my lowest colour, it is now gold. I have thought about how I react to different situations and I now realize why I get along with some people and often disagree with others. I think that this process is very helpful to learn what areas I need to improve on and what my strengths are. I wasn't overly surprised by any of my friend's results as I was able to guess their top colour easily, though their lower colour's I had a harder time guessing.

#19

Pay it Forward was a very inspirational movie as it was doing simple things that would make a large difference in another person's life. I think that if we all took the challange to Pay it Forward to three people, we could all enjoy ourselves more and as we will know that we have made a difference. I do believe that it is a better way of living as if we all took part more people would learn to care about others and take the time to get to know one another, we will live for a longer time than the Roseto Mystery.

#17

I think it is sad that 90% of the people didn't stop for the man on the side walk yet it is very acurate. Every day we see people pushed aside and forgot about because they don't have the same style as us, they don't have enough money to afford the same lifestyle or they are too shy to introduce themselves. I think that it is a big problem that we need to overcome as we as humans don't care unless it will benefit us. We need to stop thinking about oureselves and help others every once in a while.

Friday, October 22, 2010

#15

I wasn't surprised by the results that showed that Nigeria, Mexico, Venezuela and El Salvador was the home to the happiest people alive. I never thought that the United States, even though is one of the wealthiest countries, would have the happiest people. The United States is a country of material things that people think will bring happiness, but once they achieve it they realize that it isn't what will make them truly happy. Many people believe that we can learn a lot from the United States and how they gain their wealth, but I believe that the U. S. should learn from Nigeria, Mexico, Venezuela and El Salvador how to be truly happy in life.

#14

I think that there is a lot of value in campaigns like this as they encourage people to go out of their way to be kind to one another. It can be a simple thing such as smiling or holding the door open for the people behind you but it can make a big difference in other people's day. I think that these campagins are worthwhile as once people see the difference that they can have in other people's lives they will probably continue to be kind to others after the campaign is over. 

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

#13

Kieth's story was very inspirational and it shows that by helping others we can find ourselves. His story is moving because he helped other people because he had the drive to do so. Even though he didn't even really have the money, he found a way to make a difference in many people's lives through simple acts of kindness. I think that if everyone began to slowly do things for others and expect nothing in return, we will be a closer and happier world.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

#12

I think it is amazing that a 14 year old girl would think of this remarkable idea just because she saw a homeless man on the side of the street. If everyone was willing to give up half of their belongings or even just some of their time like this family has, then many others could have a better life. No one would have to feel hungry or die of curable illnesses, if we work together to have a better world, we will all benefit. We may not benefit by gaining money or belongings but we will be more of a community and enjoy our lives more.