Character: KaChing! January 29, 2008
FIVE C’s OF CREDIT
(Yes, this is important to know now!)
- Character
Banks want to put their money with clients who have the best credentials and references. The way you take responsibility, your timeliness in fulfilling obligations – that’s character. (more…)
Opportunity: Youth Leadership Forum January 22, 2008
A select group of 25 high school teenagers will be chosen to attend the 5th annual Youth Leadership Forum, June 17–21 at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha.
Applications are accepted year-round; however, this year’s annual Intent to Apply form deadline is Feb. 1, and the official application is due March 9.
To be eligible, a student must be an Oklahoma resident returning to high school for the next school year as a junior or senior, and have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The week-long camp, sponsored by the Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council, is a unique leadership training program with the goal of helping prepare the students for life after high school.
Information and the application forms are available on the Youth Leadership Forum page of the ODDC Web site at http://www.okddc.ok.gov. Forms are also available by calling ODDC at (405) 521-4984 or (800) 836-4470.
Individuality and American Idol January 17, 2008
- the way they carry themselves, heads high and confident or heads down and looking a bit intimidated;
- the way they sing, some sing very well; others are having a good time regardless of how their voice sounds;
- the way they dress from very conservative in jeans and shirts to outrageous costumes;
- the things they say convey a lot about their values.
Just a few ways in which each person’s individuality is expressed but you get the picture. How would you dress, what would you say, how would you present yourself. For that matter, how do you?
Individuality isn’t always easy January 10, 2008
Individuality. What does that mean?
I think that an individual is like a math formula. One divided by one = INDIVIDUAL
It sounds nice, but in reality it can be hard.
When I was in school a new student named Natalie showed up. She was beautiful. Long blond hair, tall. My friends and I noticed. I was skinny–really, really skinny–and it seemed like every one had passed me by in the body image department, so I noticed how pretty she was. But what I also noticed that she was really an amazing person.
We became friends.
But my other friends didn’t like her. They were jealous, and some of them did some really bad things to her. Things like knocking her books out of her hand when she was walking down the hallway. Spreading rumors. Writing bad stuff on the bathroom wall. (more…)
Be Your Best Self January 9, 2008
Individuality (our character, characteristics, and behavior) is the thing that sets us apart in this world of billions of people.
We have the choice to live our lives as we wish and behave as we wish. In exercising those choices, we should always keep in mind what image we convey. What we do, what we say, the choices we make today will show our character and individuality and influence our future in ways we cannot always know. Express the individuality you want to be known for.
Women Who Have Changed The World January 7, 2008
Each of us were created for a special purpose. One that only we can fulfill. That’s why we are all uniquely different. Women throughout time have been instrumental in changing our world. Take a moment and go to http://search.eb.com/women/article-9003659 and you will learn about 300 women whom have changed the world. Each of these women used their gifts and talents (individuality) to make a difference and to advance women.
The torch is now in our hands. What will we do to make the world a better place for generations to come?
BE nobody but YOURSELF January 3, 2008
To be nobody but yourself — in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else — means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting. E E Cummings
Would you like to be a nurse? December 31, 2007
Opportunities, in the Muskogee area, for young men and women to pursue a career in nursing are some of the best in the nation. They range from about a year of training after high school to four years or more depending on what you want. Becoming a licensed practical nurse (LPN) requires about a year of training (such training is offered at technical schools in the area) and passing a state licensing exam; you can become a registered nurse (RN) by completing either a two year or four year program of study at one of several schools in the area and passing a state licensing exam.
If you think you might be interested there are a number of things you can do: 1) talk to your school counselor about what is required and your interests; 2) check out your school library for information about careers in nursing and schools in the area; 3) volunteer at a local healthcare facility to learn what the healthcare environment is like and whether it suits you. You can find specific information about nursing requirements; scholarships and grants by checking with schools in which you are interested, either on line or in person. For more information, check http://www.nursingdegree.net/nursing-schools-oklahoma.htm
If you make resolutions for the new year December 29, 2007
Resolve to look for the the opportunities that will come your way every day. Make 2008 your year!
