My choice #15

Prom is Friday. YAY! I am so excited but also not. This past week starting Tuesday June 1st until Friday June 4Th has been so busy. Tuesday I had to tutor and I had to be the award girl at the video award show for Mr. Flick. Wednesday, Today, I am at the middle school talking to the middle school students about college. Then after this I need to go get my nails, toes, and eyebrows done and go tanning. Then tonight I need to pack for Wildwood this weekend. Tomorrow, Thursday, I have to go to my sponsor then at night time I have a scholarship interview at Sterling High School. Lastly, Friday. Enough said. Friday is prom. That day is going to be insane. I have so much to do before going to prom. I need my hair and makeup done, need to pick up my date, take pictures at my house, go to my friend's house, go to promenade, then finally go to prom. Then after prom I have to pick up my boyfriend and drive all the way down to Wildwood. After this week is over I cannot wait. Every school event is one event closer to graduation. I waited for senior trip, now that is over i am waiting for prom and then as soon as that is over graduation is next and last! I cannot wait!

Connection #14

This week I really worked on my project as a whole. I have been working on changing everything little by little. I edited my brochure, added to my bone facts, and practiced my virtual surgery. Every week I do little by little and it is starting to come together. My next visit to my sponsor I hope to learn how to put on a cast so that I am ready for my presentation.

Field trip #14

Field trip #14 was fun like always. This trip I got to see a lot of injections. Going to see my sponsor never gets boring. My blogs do not even come close to the experience I am having. My blogs are boring and say the same thing over and over again but my experience is amazing. I cannot really put what happens at my sponsor into words because it is that good and just so much stuff happens. I cannot wait to go this Thursday.

My Choice #14 continued

Lion's Choice last night was fun. There was a lot of familiar students and teachers there. Last night did make me nervous though. Every student was being called except for me. All of the teachers made their speeches and presented their awards and there were no teachers left. I though that I was chosen as a joke. Jordan West and I were joking around the whole time saying that I only got picked as a joke and I was just there for fun. Finally after all the teachers and Sellers went, Mrs. Woodward stood up. She went on stage and called my name. I was her Lion's Choice. I have known her since before high school and I had no idea she picked me. It was a complete surprise. Last night was a lot of fun and I am thankful that I got chosen.

My Choice #14

Tonight at 6:30pm is the Lion's Choice awards. I am excited because this is my first time receiving a Lion's Choice award. The invitation only said the date and time so therefore I do not know who picked me and why they did choose me. Tomorrow I will create another blog updating who picked me, why they picked me, how everything went and how I felt.

My Choice #13

Senior project overall is a good class. As much as I complain and argue with Mr. Abrams I do actually like this class. To have a class to be able to learn about what I want to learn about is a good opportunity. Not all students have the same opportunity as my classmates and I to take this class. So therefore I am grateful to have this class. I like leaving to go to visit my sponsor. I really like Dr. Wetzler and his office employees. I hope that after senior project I can still go to visit him and keep in touch with him. I would recommend this class to everyone but I do not think that everyone could handle this class. It is a lot more hard work then people expect. When I took this class I thought it was going to be a piece of cake and I would not have to do anything but I was completely wrong. I think this is the most work I have ever done in an English class since I have been in high school. I would also only recommend that a future student only pick a topic they are really interested in, do not just pick a topic just because. If that occurs then the student will be stuck for about 6 months working on a project that hate it and will feel so much longer then it really is.

Field Trip #13 & Connection #13

I did not get a chance to see my sponsor this week. Yesterday, Thursday, when I would normally go to see my sponsor I had a field trip. I normally leave school at 1 and stay until 3 but since I was on a field trip we did not get back until 215 and by the time I got to my locker, to my car, and to my sponsor I would not have any time. Therefore I did not go to my sponsor. The trip I did go on somewhat related to senior project so that is a plus. We went to Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania. It showed a great way of presentation. The gardens were so pretty and the way the flowers were planted made it look so nice. This place made me realize that presentation is everything. The way things are placed really does matter. I think if the garden was not in order and flowers and trees were everywhere it would not have looked as nice. But everything had its place and everything was perfected placed together.

Connection #12

The project is going very well. I finished my bone fun facts, the only thing I have to do it print them out in color on nice paper. I also started the inside of my brochure. I also have my project outlined and I'm practicing dry runs of my whole presentation. I have been working really hard on this project so I hope it turns out the way I want it to. My goal for next week is to finish the whole inside of the brochure; mission statement, outline, and thanks.

Field Trip #12

Trip number 12=successful. Yesterday was fun like always. I am starting to really get to know the patients. I have been going there every Thursday for about 4 months now and I am starting to know people by name and know their injuries. It is pretty cool to know them because now I can see their progress. Another thing is that I can talk to them now and feel comfortable because I have somewhat of a connection.

My Choice #12

While surfing the web last week I found this picture and it caught my eye. To many people it might just look like a crumbled piece of paper but to me it is much more than that. In my eyes this is an outlook on life. This paper resembles life. It looks like its been crumbled up and been threw a lot, but it as not been thrown away. Sometimes life can be difficult and things do not go as planned but you cannot just throw life away. Once life is thrown away there is not getting it back. Therefore this paper is like my life. It gets frustrating at times and sometimes I get angry and just want to give up. I crumble up the paper that represents life and just throw it on the floor. But later I realize that its life, it is not going to be easy and I cannot give up. So I pick up the piece of paper and open it back up and keep going.

My Choice #11

Last night was my speech at the National Junior Honor Society. It went well and better than I expected. It was nice to see students who are on the same track I was because I know where they are going to be in about 3 years. They are going to be getting inducted into the National Honor Society and getting ready for the lovely community service I told them about. They only had to do 15 hours of community service and when I told them I did over 45 hours their jaws dropped quicker I don't even know what. But I was very excited for them and I enjoyed making the speech. After my speech I was handed a $125 book scholarship. I was so excited and I was so thankful for their generosity.

The year is coming to an end quickly. There is only prom and graduation left. Some parts of me want to be done with school but then some parts of me want to stay in high school forever. I am scared to go away to college in the fall and leave behind all my friends and everyone from high school. But then again I get to be on my own and further my education and make all new friends. My brain is full and confused with every emotion.

Field Trip #11

Trip number 11 was a success. I talked to Dr. Wetzler about my presentation and invited him to come. He is going to rearrange his schedule for June 15Th so he can come. We also established that for my visual project I am going to be putting a cast on him. Along with that I am going to be doing a CD activity and an around the world bone fun fact thing. So the cat is out of the bag, I told everyone what I was going to be doing. Now I need to fix my brochure and make it final. I also need to start running through my entire presentation and make sure everything flows and works well. I am excited to start putting together my project and I cannot wait until this is all over. The experience so far has been amazing but I cannot wait until the end product.

Connection #11

Take two!
Presentations are right around the corner. I have been working on my brochure and an interactive activity. My presentation is coming along. I am not fully done planning my whole presentation because I keep adding and subtracting different information and activities. I do not what to put on blogger what I am going to be doing because I want it to be a surprise to everyone the day of my presenation. Everyday I work a little on my interactive actity and every once and a while I change my brochure.

Field Trip #10

Every trip gets better and better. Every visit I get more comfortable and more interactive. I saw the same things that I see every week but it doesn't get boring. I am beginning to become familiar with patients now and see their progress. I am also more verbal and I try to help as much as possible. I really do enjoy going to my sponsor every week. I like the people there especially Dr. Wetzler and the most recent student he had. She was so nice to me and talked to me the whole time. She not only talked about medical stuff but also about her life. It made me realize that doctors have lives too just like teachers. when I see teachers outside of school I am always shocked but then I say to myself, "Teachers are real people with real lives too." She told me about so many useful things that will help me through college and medical school. Aside from that, I told Dr. Wetzler about the bone fun facts for my project and he sounded pretty excited about it. Like always I cannot wait for the next visit.

Connection #10

Blood drive

Every two seconds someone in the United States needs blood. But only 5% of people in the U.S that are eligible to donate blood truly do. Healthy blood donors are the only source of blood, and currently there are no other substitutes. Lindenwold High School hosts the annual blood drives in our gymnasium. Our school is trying to donate as mush as 130 pints every blood drive. For those who are not eligible to donate can volunteer to help out with reception, refreshments, pass delivery, roll call and they even come to sit with the donors while the donation is in process.

Before the donation occurs the Red Cross checks if the person is at least 16 years of age with parental consent, weigh a certain amount, and all medical history is up to date and that is safe to donate. After that, the donor is ready to give blood. The donors lay on the beds while the blood is being taken and then after, they receive refreshments and chat with friends and family.

My Choice #10

Science fun facts

1.Did you know that there are 206 bones in the adult human body and there are 300 in children (as they grow some of the bones fuse together).
2.The most dangerous animal in the world is the common housefly. Because of their habits of visiting animal waste, they transmit more diseases than any other animal.
3.The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes or stirrup bone located in the middle ear. It is approximately .11 inches (.28 cm) long.
4.There are no poisonous snakes in Maine.
5.The poison arrow frogs of South and Central America are the most poisonous animals in the world.
6.The Virginia opossum has a gestation period of only 12-13 days.
7.The human eye blinks an average of 4,200,000 times a year.
8.It takes approximately 12 hours for food to entirely digest.
9.Human jaw muscles can generate a force of 200 pounds (90.8 kilograms) on the molars.
10.The heaviest human brain ever recorded weighed 5 lb. 1.1 oz. (2.3 kg.).
11.The ears of a cricket are located on the front legs, just below the knee.
12.Hydrofluoric acid will dissolve glass.
13.If you could throw a snowball fast enough, it would totally vaporize when it hit a brick wall.
14.The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter “J”.
15.The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
16.No matter its size or thickness, no piece of paper can be folded in half more than 7 times.
17.When glass breaks, the cracks move at speeds of up to 3,000 miles per hour.
18.By raising your legs slowly and laying on your back, you can't sink in quicksand.
19.Diamonds are the hardest substance known to man.
20.A cockroach can live for several weeks without its head.

http://www.hightechscience.org/funfacts.htm

Connection #9

In order to lose weight you needed to apply three fundamental principles. They include;
1. Going on diet which focuses on eating healthy food If your diet focuses on eating healthy foods your body will not go into starvation mode as is the case with going on conventional diets. The major mistake that most people make with regards to losing weight is going on a diet which focuses on reducing calories drastically instead of a diet which focuses on eating healthy foods. You need to eat a healthy diet and at the same time keep watch of your calories. You should however ensure that you do not reduce your calories very much because this could make your body go into starvation mode.
2. Perform aerobic exercises The best time to do aerobic exercises is just before you eat anything very early in the morning. Each aerobic workout session should last for more than twenty minutes or else it will not be effective. Cardiovascular exercises help increase a person's metabolism and therefore they are able to burn more calories.
3. Weight train Many people are of the habit of ignoring weight training exercises thinking that they are not as effective as aerobic exercises. The truth is with proper weight training you can manage to burn a lot of calories.

http://www.articlehealthandfitness.com/articledetail.php?artid=41126&catid=365&title=3-Fundamental-Training-Tips-To-Burn-Fat

My Choice #9

"The highest courage is to dare to appear to be what one is." John Lancaster Spalding

This quote is the motivational quote of the day. In my opinion this quotes means that it takes strong will-power to be who you are and show people the real you. For example, some people change to fit in with the "in crowd" and forget about the real person deep down. A strong, high courageous person will not be afraid to be himself in front of anyone. This is a good quality to have but also the hardest because everyone wants to fit in.

Field Trip #9

This week was extremely successful. I talked to my sponsor about my visual project. He told me to do some research on a surgery and let him know which one I would like to learn. I also mentioned my project date to him as well but I don't think he checked his availibility. This week, I interacted with patients and talked to everyone. I was very interactive and I got to spend te full time there this time. Since I don't play softball anymore I am getting a lot accomplished. I have been focusing on my sponsor and not having to leave early; and I even go straight A's for the third marking period.

Connection #8

Fish Oil and Heart Disease

For a long time, European doctors have been dispensing purified fish oil, or omega 3 fatty acids, to patients who have suffered a heart attack. Studies have shown that fish oil and omega 3 fatty acids improve survival rates and reduce fatal heart rhythms. "The U.S. has recognized the benefits of fish oil, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been slow to approve fish oil for use in heart attack patients; the drugs were approved to treat high triglycerides, but not specifically for the treatment of heart attack patients. Instead, many Americans are given more expensive and sometimes invasive treatments, which may range from pills that lower cholesterol to implantable defibrillators that can restart the heart." For a while, many in the medical community worried that because fish oil is seen as a “natural supplement” in the U.S., doctors would ignore the fact that it is also very powerful medicine. But these days, many doctors do prescribe drugs, brand names of the omega-3’s, to their patients. The fish oil can help lower triglycerides (blood fat) and boost “good” cholesterol (HDL), which means patients can increase their chances of survival and hopefully avoid a second heart attack.

Choice #8

Today in Spanish class we were listening to a spanish song and it really caught my ear. The song was called " Gracias A Ti" by Wisin and Yandel. The beat was soothing and the words were touching. The song was in complete spanish but even when you translate the song it is still pleasing. Most of the time when people try to translate from another language it does not sound as good as the original and it loses its meaning. In my opinion, the chorus was the best part.

gracias a ti
hoy soy feliz
cuando llegaste
aprendí a vivir
y es que gracias a ti
hoy puedo ser feliz
cuando llegaste
aprendí a vivir

which is translated into:
thanks to you
today I am happy
When you arrived
I learned how to live
and its just that thanks to you
today I can be happy
when I arrived
I learned how to live

Field Trip #8

Unsuccessful. My sponsor was not there.

Disney

Senior trip was so much fun, words cannot describe. We went swimming, went on rides, shopped, took pictures, hung out and walked. Boy did we walk, alot! The trip contained mostly walking.

Regular brisk walking is one of the most simple, most effective ways to exercise. Not only does it strengthen your bones, but walking also reduces body fat, improves your mood and energy levels, and reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease.

Walking Tips
Always check with your physician before beginning an exercise program.
Even if it is cold outside, don’t overdress. If you are not sure how much to wear, dress in layers so you can take of clothing as you get hot.

Stretch for five minutes before and after your walk to help avoid injury.

Wear walking or running shoes and athletic socks.
Start slowly to give your muscles a chance to warm up. Walk slower than your brisk pace for about five minutes, then speed up.
Don’t try too much too soon. If you’ve never exercised before, five or 10 minutes may be enough for the first few sessions. Gradually work up to 30 to 40 minutes per session.
Walk at a brisk pace. A good rule of thumb is that you should be able to talk to a walking partner, but not sing.
Take frequent water breaks. Try to drink water about every 20 minutes. Also, drink plenty of water when you’re done.
Once you get started, stay motivated by making walking dates with friends. Keep a log of your progress to chart your improvement.

Walking Form
Swing your arms opposite to your feet.
Keep your arms bent at right angles or lose. Don’t over swing your arms or you may begin twisting your spine.
Stand straight with only a slight lean forward. Avoid bending your spine.
Don’t overstride, which can cause injuries, aches, and pains. Take natural steps. To go faster, just step more quickly instead of taking longer steps.
Land on your heel and push off using the balls of your feet.

http://www.toneyourbones.org/show.asp?durki=56165

Field Trip #7

I really do not know what else to say. My field trip blogs are beginning to repeat themselves a lot. I see and do the same things every week. (And yes Mr. Abrams he does have a daughter named Carly). But pretty much that is all I learned recently. I have seen more injections, another knee draining and a lot of x-rays. Lastly, there is another new medical student that is shadowing Dr. Wetzler. Since I have been there this is the 5Th student, but this time it is a girl. I like her a lot. She talks to me and explains things to me. She is really cool and extremely friendly and I enjoy working with her.

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Connection #7

HAHA! My mom's foot finally was back to normal when she hurt it again. She was back to her ever day rutines and back to being active. She twisted her ankle and now her foot is hurt again, and she is limping around.

2in1 deal
Karma stinks! Now my ankle hurts extremely, extremely bad. I plan on making an appointment with Dr. Wetzler so he can check it out and see what is going on. This is the ankle I have broken 3 times already and from running in softball it is beginning to give me some trouble.

(the computer I am on will not let me upload a picture)

My Choice #7

Why do people smile when they are happy?

Humans and animals come hand in hand. Humans do in fact differ from animals in a way you probably not normally think of. Humans have muscles in our faces which allow us to create facial expressions to show how we are feeling, for example: happy, sad, confused, scared, angry, and excited. Facial expressions are way of telling others how we are feeling; for instance, the smile. Some scientists think the origin of the smile goes way back to when humans were more primitive, when parting the lips into a smile and showing your teeth was a way of telling someone else “Don't worry, I'm not going to bite you”! An interesting thing about the smile is that scientists have discovered that it is linked to the special chemicals in our brains which make us feel happy. This means that if you are feeling sad, smiling can actually help to make you feel better.

Field Trip #6

Once again this visit was like all of the others. when I go, I do not really learn anything i just sit back at watch. Since Dr. Wetzler works in the medical field, I cannot really have any hands on experience working on patients but it is still fun to watch. I saw the usual but I did see a lot of stitches and staples being removed today. I did not see anything bloody or gross this trip. But once again my trip had to end at 2:45 because I had a softball game.

We talked today about starting to work on my project so hopefully soon he helps me think of something and helps me with my presentation.

Yeah, not really much to say this week. Next week will be better.

Connection #6

Clumsy Mother

My clumsy mother fell down the steps and broke her ankle/foot. She does not like going to the hospital or to the doctor so she called Dr. Kristin for help. I went home and found my mother sitting there, broken foot and all watching TV. I checked out her foot and there was some swollen and some bruises. There was definitely something wrong I do not have an x-ray machine at my house so I diagnosed her as cripple. I made her ice it on and off and evaluate it. I also wrapped it for her and adjusted crutches for her. Every night I make her do these exercises to get her back on her feet so she can stop complaining.

My choice #6

Science is the knowledge attained through study or practice; knowledge as distinguished from ignorance or misunderstanding. Science is my favorite subject to learn about and study. Particularly, biology, the study of life and living organisms including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy, is my all time favorite class. I am so interested in science and biology that my senior year, when I did not even have to take a science, I took advanced placement bio. My favorite topics in biology are the human body and genetics. I enjoy learning about the brain, the heart, the lungs, and also genetic disorders; how things are passed on. Weird combination (yeah I know) but they are both so different and both so interesting. Science has always been my favorite subject throughout school but recently it has been all I think about. For example, if I have homework I always see myself doing my bio homework first and taking the most time on it. In bio, my notebook is very, very organized and I take good notes. I am always paying attention and I love doing labs. I do try really hard in that class and I do study even though my test scores on the greatest I still learn, study, and try really hard. Science through out the years has gotten me interested in the medical field. When I was younger I always wanted to be a teacher and work with children but learning about science and all the cool new technology, now I want to be a doctor, and help children. Another thing is with science, there is always something new; new technology, cures, techniques, etc. Science is just an overall great study and I enjoy it very much.

Connection #5

Tyler & his knees.

My friend Tyler has bad knees. Often his knees pop out of place and need pop back in. Also his knees fill up with fluid and they need to be drained as well. This connects to the guy I met yesterday who had to get his knee drained. While the older man was getting it done I imagined Tyler getting this done and the pain that comes with it.

Field Trip #5

This week was just as good as the others. The time was limited because I had a softball scrimmage but I still stayed for about an hour and a half. I met a new intern guy, he is pretty cool and easier to talk to than Justin. I also met a creeper guy too. He was a patient who seemed very interested in talking to me and shaking my hand. But aside from that I also say some nasty things. I saw a man get his knee drained. It was so nasty, it was yellow and nasty and there was about two big syringes full. Eww gross! That was the highlight of my day. All the other patients were there for check-ups and wrapping changes.

My choice #5

I could NOT live without...

my cell phone and my ipod.

My cell phone is glued to my side. This is my number one essential. I do not going anywhere, I repeat, anywhere without my cell phone. Without my phone I would be lost. I use it all day, everyday; morning, noon, and night. My phone is more like an obsession. I even bring it in the bathroom when i get a shower. My phone enables me to talk to my friends, text, Internet access, games, pictures, and music.

My ipod is just like my cell phone, it never leaves my side. I love being able to just listen to music whenever I like. My ipod has music, games, Internet, and pictures as well. My ipod keeps my schedule, my softball games, and just random notes that I may need.

I know that this is pretty sad that I could not live without my cell phone and my ipod but it's true. When I leave my ipod at home or when my phone dies my day is blah.

Connection #4

(Somewhat of a connection.)

Working with Dr. Wetzler, I have noticed his interaction with children. It brings a smile to his face and an even bigger smile to the faces of children. This made me realize that whatever part of the medical field I pursue I want to be "pediatric." I love working with children. And even more I love seeing the smile on a child's face when they are being helped. children are just so interesting to me and I would love to pursue a pediatric medicine.

My Choice #4

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." Dr. Seuss

This is another quote from thinkexist.com that caught my eye. I love quotes and I enjoy reading all different quotes on my free time. The ones that really stick out to me I copy and paste into a word document on my computer at home or I write them in my book. In my opinion quotes are something to live by and sometimes they even give inspiration. This quote is 100% true in my life as all the other quotes I have copied. In my opinion this quotes means, your family or friends don't care what you have to say, they respect your opinion and what you have to say. The others who mind what you say, don't really matter because they don't take the time to understand you and understand why you say that things you say.

Field Trip #4

Dr. Wetzler is on vacation this week so I did not get to meet with him. Even though he was not here I still left and I did some research for my paper. I used book sources and researched more on the websites the school provide for us. I plan on writing more of my paper in class on Friday and over the weekend. My goal is to have it done before the night before (normally when I finish everything). I normally always finish things at the last second and this paper I do not want my habit to get in the way. So I am going to try to get it done one whole day before the due date.

I can't wait for next week so I can go see my sponsor!

Connection #3

Katie Finnegan's project, Pastry Atrs, relates to physical therapy and orthopedic surgery. Eating too many pastries can effect a person weight. This can lead to an unhealthy lifestyle. Due to a weight can, this can effect a persons muscles, joints, and bones. The more weigth one puts on the body the more weight applied to the bones.

"Joint and Spinal Problems
Obesity accelerates the wear on the joints and spine. In
particular, osteoarthritis (wear-and-tear arthritis) of the knees is
increased. Obese people have difficulty squatting (getting on
and off the toilet, getting out of a car), running and climbing stairs.
Biomechanically this is explained because the force on one’s
knees between the patella (kneecap) and its articulation with
the rest of the knee is about three times your body weight with
walking. When these other activities are undertaken, the forces
can reach six to 10 times body weight. That is, the force on a 200-
pound person’s knees while walking is 600 pounds, and when
they are climbing, running, squatting, etc. the force approaches
1200-2000 pounds. Multiply that by the number of years people
are overweight and you get excessive wear and thus arthritis.
The corollary is true as well, and this provides a nice
incentive to lose weight. The bang for the buck for the knees is 3-
10 pounds of wear reduction for every pound lost! Simply losing
10-20 pounds can make a real difference in one’s activity level.
Moderate exercise and leg-strengthening exercises can reduce
the effective joint forces as well.
Obesity also affects spinal mechanics. Truncal obesity with
a panniculus (doctor-speak for a big gut) causes an anterior
bending force and a compressive force on the spinal column,
thus leading to disc pathology and back pain. Imagine wearing
a backpack backwards with 50-75 pounds in it for a day and you
get the idea."

http://www.lbjs.net/pdf/KHWDrMakkWeb.pdf

My Choice #3

Christopher Robin said to Pooh, “Promise me you'll always remember: You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."



One day I was just reading through quotes on thinkexist.com and I came across this quote. This quote caught my eyes from a mile away. I used to love Winnie the Pooh when I was younger so as soon as I saw Christopher Robin I had to read it. This quote is 100% true. You are always braver than you believe, there is always and unknown strength deep down which is unnoticed, and you are always smarter than you give yourself credit for.

Field Trip #3

Every trip just gets better and better. I am also starting to stay for more than an hour. Sometimes I stay until 2 and sometimes even 2:30-3:00. This trip I saw a lot of obvious bone problems and the many different ways to fix them. The three ways I know of fixing a broken bone so far are: one or more screws inserted across the break to hold it, a steel plate held by screws drilled into the bone, a long, thick metal pin with holes in it driven down the shaft of the bone from one end then screws are passed through the bone and through a hole in the pin.

I also noticed how many people have knee problems. I know Dr. Wetzler specializes in knees and shoulders but (omg) I see so many people with knee reconstruction surgery or some sort of knee surgery.

Another procedure I see often are injections. Dr. Wetzler injects a cartilage serum into the knee and other joints about 5 times at least when I am there.

Lastly, Dr. Wetzler have a new understudy/student and I am not too fond of him. He is weird and very clingy in my opinion. He is not like the other two students Dr. Wetzler had. The other two explained everything to me without me having to ask. With this new man, Justin, I have to ask what is going on and he still does not really tell me.

Evreything Thursday when I leave there I cannot wait until the next visit because it is always so interesting.

Another thing I noticed (not important) is that a lot of people have the name James and Jim. When I was there Thursday there were 6 people with the name James or Jim. I thought it was interesting.

Choice #2

What song have you been listening to lately, and why does it move you?
Lately, I have been listening to We Are the World 25 for Haiti. This song has mutiple new and old atrisits such as Justin Bieber, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Nettles, Josh Groban, Tony Bennet, Mary J Blige, Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Miley Cyrus, Enrique Iglesias, Jamie Foxx, Wyclef Jean, Adam Levine, Pink, BeBe Winans, Usher, Celine Dion, Fergie, Nick Jonas, Toni Braxton, Mary Mary, Isaac Slade, Lil Wayne, Akon, T-Pain, Jamie Foxx imitating Ray Charles, LL Cool J, Will-I-Am, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Swizz Beatz, and Kanye West. I like this song because of all the different singers. It has a variety of different styles and different type of people. And for all of them to come together as one and make a song is amazing to me. This songs also relates to Haiti. so this is a choice and a connection all in one! Woo-Hoo! Another reason I like this sing is because it is catchy. I enjoy just listneing to all the different people.

Field Trip #2

Ever trip to see my sponsor is better than the last. This weeks visit ran longer than an hour. It was fun. This week I got to watch Dr. Wetzler give injections. He gave a few patients Cortisone shots and cartilage serums shots. Watching other people get needles looks pretty painful. To see their faces filled with pain is a negative part of being a doctor. On the other hand however, Dr. Wetzler brings joy to peoples lives as well. He cut a cast off of a boys are, and he was so excited to get it off and to be able to move it. Another little girl got a cast put on and enjoyed it surprisingly.

Connection #2

On Saturday February 20 I had cheerleading practice. During practice we had to run through the whole routine; stunts, tumbling, and everything. While running through the whole routine, tumblers must tumble. Tumbling for those who are unfamiliar with cheerleading is flipping, like back flips and front flips and things of that sort. Well doing this over and over again can be extremely tiring. After a while I got tired of tumbling but I just did it anyway and guess what, I hurt my shoulder. It was sore and swelling and then I found of that I popped out my shoulder. so therefore I had to lift my arm and pop it back in and then right after that I went right back to tumbling again. Then Sunday February 21 I had a cheerleading competition where I had to do the whole routine and tumbling again. Guess what happens again? It pops out again and is extremely sore. Now, even today, it is still sore and hurts to put pressure on it. But I still have practice tonight and Thursday so we will see what happens.

My choice #1

How do you relieve stress?

"Stress is not what happens to us. It's our response TO what happens. And RESPONSE is something we can choose." -Maureen Killoran

I relieve stress by writing, coloring, drawing, ect. in my "book." This book was giving to me by my best friend, Katie. Writing in this book is easier then talking to someone. When writing my feelings and worries in my book, I am not being judged. The book does not talk back or give its two sense about my problems or feelings. It remains quiet and I can just write whatever I want. Do not get me wrong, I love talking to my friends and family about my problems but sometimes it is just good to write stuff down and not have any feedback.

Another way I found out I relieve stress is by sports. When I am angry or upset I always put more effort into practice that day. Then when it is time to go home I am in a better mood because I took all my anger out.

Field Trip #1 (take 2) 2/18/10

My first visit with my sponsor was amazing. It was so much fun and I learned so much. I only stayed for an hour but it felt like I learned so much in that hour.

My sponsor, Dr. Wetzler, is very funny and he is a fast worker. I also noticed that he had a bond with everyone of his patients. No matter what the circumstance was Dr. Wetzler and his patient were laughing and enjoying their time together. I could tell that my sponsor really enjoys his job and enjoys helping people.

Also, Dr. Wetzler has two other interns or understudies who are training to be orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists. They are very nice as well. They are also extremely helpful. Dr. Wetzler is a fast worker and goes from patient to patient within minutes and for me, not knowing anything about the field, it is hard to follow and understand. Therefore his understudies explain everything to me with models and pictures. They make everything clear and easy to understand.

Dr. Wetzler also is going to try to get me in to see a surgery sometime soon. I am very excited. Yesterday went so well and I can't wait until next Thursday.

Field Trip #1

The first visit to my sponsor failed. My first field trip was suppose to be Thursdays Mother nature decided to give New Jersey the lovely gift of snow and not just any snow, massive amounts of snow. It snowed so much my car was completely covered in snow, I could not even see my car whatsoever. Therefore, I could no go and see my sponsor because for one my car was completely submerged in mother nature's lovely gift (not!) and the roads were too bad to drive on. Thursday morning I called my sponsor and told him I would not be able to make it in and he completely understood and he said he will see me next Thursday.

Connection #1

I love cake and cupcakes! The other night Katie and I made a delectable birthday cake for her sister's 24Th birthday. We made a 3 tier birthday cake from scratch.

The things we used were:
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sugar
3 cups flour
4 eggs FROSTING INGREDIENTS
1 package powdered sugar (16 ounces)
1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)
3 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

Once we obtained the above ingredients we began to bake.

First we creamed 1 cup butter with 2 cups sugar by hand. Next we added 4 eggs, 1 cup milk and 1 teaspoon baking soda. Then we slowly added flour and mixed until the texture became smooth.
(Almost done!)We lined the cake baking pan with non-stick butter and spooned in mixture. After preparing the cake batter and putting it into the pan, we had to let it bake at 365 for 20 minutes.
When the 20 minutes was up we let the cake cool, and repeated all these steps two more times for make 3 tiers( 3 different sizes).

After all 3 tiers were done Katie and I frosted the cake and decorated with birthday love.

It was a lot of work and time but the end result was worth it. We made a beautiful birthday cake for Katie's sister Ashley, and she loved it.

YAY! Finally....

I finally got a hold of Monica to make an appointment to meet with me sponsor. I am going to meet with Dr. Wetzler this upcoming thursday 2/11/10 at 1:00pm. I can not wait, I am so excited. Also I am somewhat nervous to meet him. I hope he likes me and enjoys my presence. And I hope I enjoy being around him as well. Class is over in ten minutes, so I will keep blogger updated with my first visit after Thursday.

Awaiting a visit with my sponsor.

Which day will you be visiting your sponsor and why did you select this day?
I do not have a set day yet with my sponsor. I am meeting with my mentor on Wednesday after school to call my sponsor and make a set day and time to meet with him.

How will you get to your sponsor?
I will be driving to see my sponsor.

What difficulties with the the student sponsor obligation can you anticipate at this point?
The only difficulty will be having with my sponsor will be his schedule. He is a head surgeon so I am thinking that his schedule will be pretty crazy to follow but I will try my best.

Write a paragraph explaining what exactly you want to get from your sponsor. Be specific.
I am unsure.... will be thinking about it and coming back to this after I meet with Dr. Wetzler

Project & Today

As everyone knows, I have had many broken bones in my life so far. I think I have broken about 15 bones since I was in 5th grade. The one bone that I have had the most problems with is my right ankle. I broke this ankle about three times and my second time I had my cast on for two months. Every now and then my right ankle starts to hurt, especially today. Everytime it rains my ankle aches and swells. This relates to my project because I everytime I have broken a bone I had to go to therapy and do differnet exercises. My ankle still is not 100% healed and every so often it hurts, like today. Stupid rain!

Current Events.

This weeks current event is not the usual current event like prior blogs. This blog entry will be about the "Kick Off Night" held on January 20, 2009. At first arriving I thought it was not going to be a success. Mostly everyone, their family, and the mentors showed up, but no sponsors. I thought to myself, what is the point of this if there are no sponsors, but I got more out of it then I thought. At the kick off event, every student had to stand and speech in front of everyone. I was completely scared and thought to myself, " I can't do this." When my name was called I stood up and just acted like my normal self and I got through it. It was not as bad as I amagined it would have been. It made me have a little more confidence for the next time I have to speech in public. This event also has gotten me ready to finally speak to my mentor. I was and still am a little scared to talk to my mentor face to face but people at this event made me feel less worried. Many people complimented my public speaking abilities and the way I present myself. therefore, I feel more comfortable in front of a crowd of people and people as indivudals. [wink wink... maurity Mr. Abrams]

Good deeds and maturity.

Today was a good day for this blog entry. I actually had some mentor drama today that had to get taken care of. This was a very serious and confidential matter and I believe the three other mentors and I took the siutation at hand very adult like. It took a lot out of me to really listen to other peoples' stories and their side of the whole situation. But by the time they were done I really did understand what was going on and why things have been the way thye were. I am glad that the other three mentors and I could sit down in a room alone and discuss important issues. It is going to make class much easier and make it more fun for us and our freshmen.

You are what you read.

Stressed out recently? Whether it be school, work, or just life in general, being stressed makes life so much harder than it should be. Also, when you are stressed out it tends to make you more stessed. I think we are stressed out because everything in today's society is rushed. It is all about technology and getting stuff done faster and easier. I believe if people did take a little more time to do things, they would not be as stressed. Also, people need to make more time for themselves. People are always on the go and doing something, they need to just take some time out of their busy schedules and chill out.

So, if you feel like your stress level is too high, try to do some items on this list. A little effort now means a lot less stress, later.

Go to bed thirthy minute earlier.
Get up twenty minutes earlier than usual.
Before you go to sleep, prepare for the morning.
Bring a hat and an umbrella.
Don’t wear tight clothes or uncomfortable shoes.
Make a list.
Listen to a favorite song.
Keep extra cash and stamps in the house.
Be polite and be fair.
Laugh out loud.
Have a good book to read.
Keep an extra set of keys.
Exercise.
Always keep your passport in the same place.
Throw something away.

Don't say mean things about other people.
Put a Bandaid in your wallet.
Keep gas in the car.
Pay attention to someone else.
Make your bed.

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/20-very-easy-tips-for-lowering-your-daily-stress-level-566834/

Weekend.

This weekend was nothing new. On friday night, I went to the movies with Katie, Tyler, and Charlie to see Youth in Revolt. The movie was funny and entertaining for the most part. Aside from the movies I did nothing special at all. I rarely get to see my boyfriend because of my school schedule and his work schedule so I spend the Saturday night and Sunday night at his house and just hung out with him. It was good to just relax and do nothing all weekend for a change. Normally I have so much to do and not enough timein the day. But this weekend I laid around and watched movies and relaxed. Not having school on Monday was good too. I went to my aunt's to babysit my two little cousins and it was fun. The time went by fast, there were not problems and i got paid. Overall this weekend was a plus. Even though I did not do anything, it was good to just relax and be around my boyfriend.

Current Events.

Winter, Health, and Energy

Winter is when nature slows down and sleeps. When times get cold, it is good to take some time to yourself to restore energy. Do not resist the urge to cuddle up into your warm home and relax. “It turns out that the law of nature requires you to slow down in the winter.”

In the article I read there are 5 secrets that will preserve your energy, bringing you health and tranquility.

1. Early to bed, rise when the sun is up
-go to sleep early
-at least 8 hours of sleep every night
-try taking a 20- to 30-minute easy walk one hour before you go to bed to improve the quality of your sleep

2. Be contented
- avoid experiencing excessive emotions in the winter because they drain your energy reserves

3. Nurture energy storage
-engage in activities that are in harmony with the energies of winter

4. Eat for the season: no raw, cold foods
-avoid cold and raw foods, reducing salt to protect your kidneys, and increasing bitter
-steer clear of raw vegetables, cold salads, and icy cold foods and beverages

5. Avoid coldness and linger around warmth
-Dress warmly
-drink warming tea
-chinese herbs can protect your energy reserves and boost your immunity

http://health.yahoo.com/experts/drmao/22941/5-secrets-to-winter-health-and-energy/

Good deeds and Maturity.

I enjoy helping my freshmen. As a senior mentor I seem to always have something to say about them. So far two out of my two blogs dealing with good deeds and maturity revolve around my lovely freshmen; Kylee, Bruce and Shakyra. Everyday I lecture them and give them somewhat entertaining speeches about high schoo life and being a senior. The speech I gave to my freshman was notable more for its brevity than for its clarity. They seem to be interested in everything I have to say. To maintain their attention I have to keep my lectures short, sweet and to the point. Their attention spand is that of a fly, therefore, brevity is of much importance. The most effective way to capture an audience's attention when telling a story is to use brevity versus being very detailed and long-winded.

You are what you read.

PIMPPPLLLESSSSS BE GONEEE!!!!!
I was surfing the web when I came across somewhat of a health article. It is not the normal article or story I would blog about but I found the contents intresting enough to add it to my blog.

Home Remedies for Acne, Pimples that are Easy and Effective
1. To treat acne naturally, take steam bath and then rub the peel of a lemon on the face before bathing daily for some days.
2. Keep your bowels clear to remove pimples.
3. Rub nutmeg on a stone with raw milk. Apply this paste on the affected areas. Let it dry. Then wash your face with lukewarm water. You can apply this paste in the night and wash it in the morning. Apply twice a day.
4. Olive oil is also used as a home remedy to clear acne. If applied regularly on the face, it clears pimples, acne and scars.
5. Do not squeeze pimples with your hands or it will spread more quickly and leave scars.

http://www.articlehealthandfitness.com/articledetail.php?artid=36233&catid=366&title=Home-Remedies-for-Acne,-Pimples-that-are-Easy-and-Effective

Weekend.

I somewhat grew over the weekend. I went out and made new friends. I made friends with people I did not think I ever would. They showed me that everyone deserves an equal chance and never to judge a book by its cover. Also, I did visit a new place. On Saturday, I went to Sportz Central for softball practice. There, I practiced catching and hitting. It was my first time catching, throwing and hitting since last softball season, therefore I woke up completely sore.

Current Events.

Having touble seeing your toes? Two out of three men are carrying around extra weight. Instead of working out, Americans sit at fast food places and sit at desks for hours at a time. "Studies show that fit guys get ahead in the workplace. Plus, losing weight do more for your love life than Viagra!" Guys are in luck. There is a new discovery called Sensa. It's a new product, based on 25 years of research, that works with your sense of smell to help you eat less; without feeling hungry. It is not a pill and does not have any side effects. If you've ever used salt and pepper on your food, you already know how to use Sensa. All it takes is 3 seconds to sprinkle it on food before you eat.http://www.howlifeworks.com/health_beauty/sensa_man_guysguide/

Good deeds and Maturity.

Everyday I help the lives of freshmen and others around me. I am a senior mentor and everday I need to guide my freshmen and help them improve thier lives. The first thing I did to help my three freshmen was to get them more organized. I do a daily agenda check and I make sure they write down all thier classes and thier homework, even if they do not have homework in a certain class that day they must write "none". Also I make sure if they play a sport or are in the play, the games and practices are written in their agenda. Having everything written down makes it easier to remember and it makes life more organized. I cannot stress anything more than organization, it simply makes things so much easier!

I believe that I am viewed as a role model in school by my freshmen. I feel they trust me and really look up to me. Every week when we print out grades I share my grades as well with them and they always say, "I want my grades to be like yours." I am glad I am seen as a role model to my freshmen because they are very important to me.

I have assumed adult responsiblities. Even though I currently do not have a job I do still believe I carry out adult responsibilities. I go to school everyday and try my best in school. I do this because I would like to go far in the future and I know i cannot without school. School is my number one priority and I think that it is a mature responsibility. I also carry out the "adult" responsibility but driving. I think driving is an adult responsibility. Lastly, I will be going away to college and I will be on my own. I really believe that that is an adult responsibility.

You are what you read.

Ankle sprains are the most common sports injuries. These injuries occur more frequently than one would think. Ankle sprains result from the force around the ankle that exceeds the limits of the supportive ligaments of the ankle but is less than that which would break the ankle bones. Most sprained ankles are self-treated and do not need to be taken care of by a doctor, therefore, most injuries are not documented. "Sprained ankles have been estimated to constitute approximately 15% of all sports-related injuries. More than 23,000 people per day, including athletes and nonathletes, require medical care for ankle sprains in the United States."

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1234170-overview