#15 leaders and leadership

I feel like the political leaders today judge the youth and expect them not to vote. They would rather try to motivate the older ages because they know they most of them to vote. For most people now a days they don't put forth the effort to know more about the political parties or leaders. It also works the other way where political leaders are putting forth the bare minimum of advertising to save money or because they think they dont care. I also think that the political leaders are afraid of what could come if the youth starts to care to vote. If youth do vote and know more about what is happening then there might a huge change in leaders for upcoming elections.

#16 what have I done

so far this year i haven't done a whole lot but i have gotten invloved in many ways. i am the captain of my highschool basketball team, i am involved in athletic council and eco warrior, and i have recently joined parliament just to give my opinion and ideas. i also plan to get more involved with walk for wade, challenge day, and various school fundraisers throughout the school. my plan is to make this year fun and help out as much as i can. (ps. the reason why lack of capitals is because i am blogging on my phone and dont know how to do it)

#13 the challenge day 100

Personally I think the challenge day "lineup" should be random. Picking random classrooms or doing a lottery with all of the names of students in the school is a good idea. I feel if we hand picked them it could create problems between who picked the kids and the kids who were choosen. This way we get and easy way to pick the hundred, a random group, and a way where the kids choosen can't blame anyone. I think Challenge Day should be held at the arena. If we want this day to go well the challenge day people said it needs to be isolated. If we do it at IDCI , it will never be isolated. There will always be that random Kid who tries to be cool and break the rules.(eg if we tape off the hallway by gym 1/2 you will have someone go through it anyways.)

#11 Comment on the Comments

rbqefqv
9:19 AM on September 28, 2011
So something happens / folks are overwhelmingly unhappy and the story ends at a charity.That does not undo what has been done. In this case she sang for a bad guy without knowing or caring. But the theme repeats . Giving to a charity does not automatically purify something.

This guy was right in saying that giving to a charity doesn't undo what she has done. But I feel people can change and make a difference even if they did have a bad past. For me Nelly did something wrong but is trying to change based on what she has done. Yes it's not automatically forgiven and yes people will still remember what she has done, but we can't we look at her differently because she wants to change? Can't we give her a chance to change?
I think what I am trying to get at is I hate when people hold grudges or judge people based on their past. LET IT GO! Nelly is now making the move forward in her life towards change now why can't we except it.

#8 A love letter to Canada

I think the letter was well written and very inpspirational. He did so much for the country and for the New Democratic party of Canada. I liked how he addressed the young people of Canada and basically said the future is yours. He said that he has been "inspired" by the young people of Canada and he wants us to inpire others. He wants the young to take charge in the future and make change. Personally for me, that part was the most important part of the letter. The young teens need to vote and be concerned about their future. As of right now they kind of take it for granted and really should want to be the change for Canada. I have a whole new respect for what Jack Layton did for the NDP party. He made it what it is today and this letter proves how much he really cared about this country. He is one of the best leaders to come to Canada and it was great to see his journey to get his party that far.

7b) Who exhibited true leadership/real heroic behaviour

The person that I chose that showed true Leadership and real heroic behaviour was Annabel Hancock. First of all, I would like to say that I have never seen a female athlete to do what she did or play like she plays. Annabel was supposed to be the best athlete and go to the WNBA before her injury to her acl. After tearing her acl twice, she came back after intense physio, a lot of determination, and perserverance. I can say that most athletes wouldn't even think about playing or putting forth the effort after tearing their acl twice, like Bel did. Most people thought she wouldnt be able to get her game back but those people thought wrong. When I played with her there wasn't one moment in practice or a game that she didnt show leadership or determination. Her game plan was to win and thats what she took with her everywhere she went. It was my pleasure to play with her and learn so much from her. She is my hero, my Idol and I hope one day I can be as determined awesome as she is. rock on.

#12 Heres Nelly's side of the story

I think that this letter or message she sent was very genuine and kind hearted. I feel that she actually has changed her views on life and wants to make that push to help people in need. I don't feel like the money was a charitable donation, yes it would help them get out of the situation they are in in Kenya, but I think it was more of a thank you to them for opening her eyes to what is actually going on. The money was a symbol of thanks for changing her life. It was also good of her to not comment on the comments people are saying about her. She just brought up what happened and what she actually did. I think people need to start seeing the good in other people. I feel like there is too much hating going around and people think that people can't change and they judge them. Quote from party rock anthem "Now stop, Hatin' is bad". nough said