home and across the world. Many have given their lives to insure the chance to be free. Freedom means different things to different people. For some it means physical freedom‚ like not being a slave. Others see it as the chance to make choices for themselves. To me it means all of these things. I have the freedom to attend school‚ participate in extracurricular activities of my choice‚ and express my thoughts without the fear of being persecuted. I am thankful for the courage of the leaders‚ veterans
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David Lin WHAT FOOTBALL MEANS TO ME The freshly sprayed white lines‚ taut nets and the flawless green field brings a rush of nostalgia rushing back to me as I remember the first time I picked up a soccer ball. Being one of the most popular sports all over the world‚ football means many different things to different people. To me‚ football is more than just a sport‚ it has moulded me into who I am today. The thrill of playing and watching soccer is unparalleled and football is capable of bringing
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What Patriotism Means to Me In the aftermath of the September 11‚ 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States we are seeing many forms of Patriotism. I was surprised to find when I researched this word that it had a negative feeling associated with it. I believe that patriotism is actively showing your support for your country‚ standing up for what you believe in‚ and fighting for our individual free will and independence. I am proud of my country and I am not ashamed to fly the American Flag
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I have given you‚ and be sure of this: I am with you always‚ even to the end of the age‚” (Matthew 28:20‚ page 620‚ NLT). The Bible gives us answers to life‚ people‚ friends and about God. Studying God word will provide answers to who we are‚ and what our purpose is. Studying the Bible helps you get through everyday struggles‚ there are scriptures that is written for every trail and tribulation that we go
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What Freedom of Speech Means to Me The First Amendment‚ with the rest of the Bill of Rights‚ was ratified on December 15‚ 1791. The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments whose intend is to limit the federal government’s authority. The First Amendment protects citizens’ rights of freedom of religion‚ speech‚ press‚ and to assemble. Freedom of Speech means that I can voice or write my opinion on any topic‚ no matter how strong‚ as long as my speech does not defame or tarnish another person
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In thinking about what I would like to communicate with you all this week the charter trite of the month RESPECT keep coming back to me over and over again. As adults we know how we define respect and how we would like it displayed to us and why it is important to us. For example‚ my definition of respect is; Think good things about who a person is or how they act based on there deeds‚ character and how they conduct their lives everyday even when no one else is looking. I also know how I would like
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In my mind‚ I see a long‚ white corridor‚ and the length of this corridor is infinite. Hanging from the ceiling is a flashing neon sign‚ and on that sign is the word "SUCCESS". As I look down the corridor‚ I can see beautifully carved mahogany doors with shiny brass knobs. Mounted on the front of all the doors are shiny brass plates that are marked "OPPORTUNITY". I walk to the first door‚ and try to open it‚ but the door is locked‚ so I move down the corridor to the next door. I place my hand on
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Music Has the Power to Move Mountains Music is the one factor in my life that makes my world continue to turn. I was introduced to all different genres of music at an early age. In the second grade‚ I was placed on a learning disability. I was not as fast a reader as everyone else and was always in the slower reading groups. Music was my way that I could escape all the pressures that I had in school. Having a song to enjoy helped me to realize that I would always have to try just a little more than
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Journal Entry 11- Respect The one thing i respect in people is their honesty‚ if you are honest with me i will respect you regardless. Also one other thing which makes me respect others is how you treat others and what you say about them when they are not there. If I hear you talking bad about another person when we are not that close i will loose a lot of respect because for all I know you talk about me too. The thing that I respect most about myself is the thing I wish to see in others too‚ honesty
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What U.S. Citizenship Means To Me “The right of every American to first-class citizenship is the most important issue of our time.” – Jackie Robinson. The definition of a citizen is someone‚ who was born in the United States of America‚ and is guaranteed certain rights‚ privileges‚ and responsibilities. Citizenship is understood as a right to have rights‚ such as the right to live and work in the United States and to receive federal assistance. Being a U.S. citizen means I have the right
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