Relationships

In this article marriage stereotypes are discussed. Marriage is constantly evolving and changing with the modern world. For example, rather than marry for the religious sacrament society stresses the importance of opulence and gifts. I do think that before a couple decides to take the next step and marry they need to be certain they are both comfortable in whee they are as individuals. Females fantasize about their future husband, lavish wedding, and dramatic proposal often times forgetting to focus on what type of person they want to spend the rest of their life with. In my opinion, marriage is about true love and passion for the other not a party and rings. However, while some norms change, tradition is important. I personally think that the man should propose because men are often stereotyped as "stoic" when it comes to relationships. Asking someone to marry you is an extraordinary act and reveals inner feelings. I model my views on healthy relationships based off of my parents experience. My dad proposed once he knew he and my mother were both comfortable in their chosen career paths and shared similar goals. Although he could not provide a ring at the time, my mom said yes because she was in love with who he was not what he had. Today, they work together to accomplish their goals while also encouraging me and my sister to pursue our dreams. They defy stereotypes in the sense that they both work and share household responsibilities.

Wonderful Gift and Awesome Responsibility

In this religious article by Richard Sparks the church's stance on sexuality was discussed. I was familiar with its view, however the article did explain relationships and sexuality to a greater extent than I had previously known. The Bishop emphasized the church's support for unified relationships and that with marriage comes sexual intercourse. I agreed with the Bishop regarding the sanctity of a relationship, yet in 2012 some things should change. People, specifically young adults are becoming more and more accepting of the homosexual community. Therefore, I think the church should at the very least reevaluate some of their beliefs on who deserves to receive the sacrament of marriage. In the end, this was an extremely informative article. 

Mission Statement

My mission is to strive in all that I choose to do. To build a reputation of being dedicated while honorable in each personal and academic goal. I believe in treating others with the respect I would hope to receive. I believe in living each day to the fullest. I hope to grow stronger with each accomplishment, and even stronger with each setback. To forgive but not forget, so as to learn from each experience. I will remain guided by my values and beliefs.

Who am I?

Through working at a special needs summer camp, traveling to eastern europe, and spending time with family I have discovered who I truly am. The summer going into ninth grade I decided I wanted to get more involved in my community. My cousin, Liam, was planning on attending a camp called Expressions. Expressions is a camp that helps teenagers with disabilities such as autism and extreme asbergers become more confident in who they are as individuals. I started volunteering when I was thirteen and continued with it because I love it. I love helping these campers realize their potential through everyday activities that may seem easy to some but are a challenge to them. I hope to either pursue a career that advocates for others in my future or in my spare time.

This past April I was able to participate in the Spring 2012 trip to Easter Europe. On this trip we traveled to Munich, Budapest, Prague, Vienna, and Nordenberg. It was the trip of a lifetime because we visited unique places most don't typically think of going to. During this adventure I realized my passion for travel and experience of different cultures. My favorite time spent on this trip was when I would have one on one conversations with the natives. They were surprisingly friendly and eager to fill me in on what life was like on a normal day. I appreciated the feeling of independence that comes with exploring a foreign country with friends. In college I would love to travel back to Munich and study abroad for a semester so that I could soak in even more culture.

Lastly, my family has helped to mold me into who I am today. They encourage me to think for myself and develop my own opinions on happenings going on in the world. My parents were the first people to introduce me to some of the classics in the music industry such as the Beatles and Mozart while also taking my sister and I to a plethora of different museums in Philadelphia and New York. I am thankful for all the opportunities they have provided for me. Through work, travel, and family I have become  the person I am today. Through experiences I have yet to encounter I expect to change and discover even more of what makes me, me.

The Rathaus-Glockenspiel of Munich is a tourist attraction in Marienplatz