Broken Heart

Many people have experienced this specific memory, however unfortunately it is not one that most would like to remember. Every body has or is bound to have a sad memory about a relationship that has affected their love life after its occurrence. In my case, a girl that I truly liked and had genuine feelings for, hurt me dearly by having relations with another man. Although, I was in pain emotionally I came to forgive her, however I have not talked to her since, other than the occasional hello and goodbye. This specific occurrence is the reason why I no longer trust women so easily, and refuse to show my true feelings towards them. No one would ever like to be hurt in this way, however it is a learning lesson. I do not allow myself to like women anymore and I no longer feel relationships are necessary at this age. It is all about having fun and living life. That is my piece of advice to every teen-aged boy all across the world.

Opinion or Racist

      In an article published in the Los Angeles Times on November 11, 2012, called "Woman Fired 
After Obama Facebook Post: 'I'm Not Racist' " the author discusses the case of Denise Helms, a Cold Stone Creamery employee. Helms was recently fired from her job in Turlock, California for her racial comments about President Barack Obama on her Facebook. Her statements on Facebook about the President being assassinated went viral almost immediately after the President's reelection Tuesday night, and promptly caught the attention of the Secret Service. After seeing Helms's outrageous comments the ice cream chain decided that they must fire her and apologize for her ignorance. As for the Secret Service, they carried out a thorough investigation, however did not fine Helms to be a significant threat. Although if she were, Helms would be facing felony charges.
     Even though I find this as a violation of our right to freedom of speech and press, Helms may have gone to far in her comments. After all it is not that easy to catch the Secret Service's attention, therefore she must have posed a legitimate threat. And, her comments were more racist than opinionated which is completely unacceptable. 

Tranquility, Frugality, and Temperance

     During the last three days our assignment was to pick any three of Benjamin Franklin's thirteen virtues to achieve moral perfection and apply them to our life. I chose to work on tranquility, since I often engage in arguments, frugality because I tend to waste money from time to time, and temperance because most of the time I eat more than necessary.
     I achieved two of the three virtues in the given time period. I was not able to remain tranquil for the assignment because I became involved in an argument saturday night, however I was able to achieve frugality and temperance. Although my mind was telling me not to be disturbed at the trifle, I failed to hold myself back. I succeeded in frugality mostly by not spending extra money eating fast food and coming home for all of my meals. I spent my money wisely all weekend, which left me with more money in my pocket than usual. The third virtue I chose was temperance because I always eat out of boredom and tend to overeat a lot. I told myself that I would only eat of hunger and until fullness not satisfaction. I succeeded in achieving this virtue causing me to lose a few pounds.