March 27, 2012

Today was the last day I was going to have my baby Jayden, and it was sad to know. So before having 5th period today, Jayden and I spent our last memories together. It was sad to know that he didn't cry, but it was okay, because he was going to do better in life. We had lunch together, and he slept well. Until came 5th period, and it was time to say our last "goodbyes". I gave him a hug, and then handed him to my teacher. To be honest today, I missed my baby "Jayden Jay". <3

March 26, 2012

On Monday morning we attended school, early. At first I had thought my child was gonna be taken away from me so soon, but turns out I had him for another day. So, I was determined to make the best of it. During school we had a blast, Jayden only cried a few times. Yet, during intervention one of my teachers was nice enough to baby sit for 45mins. After that we were ready for last period and home. Once we got home, Jayden, Lilly, and I were searching for places to buy shirts for Marissa. We were giving up, until my sister finally found us a place and my Mom decided to take us there to see what prices they could give us. As we were there, we finally got the shirts and design on how we wanted them, and Jayden was behaving really good. After having the shirts done with two hours, we decided to visit my Grandma from my Dad's side. Getting there my grandparents asked about Jayden, and so did my uncles. I explained to them, and they understood. We were there for a pretty long while, but we had fun conversations. Then, my Mom decided we should go home and get some sleep, because we had to go to school early again. So we got home, and I put Jayden to sleep, and we both slept like babies.

March 25, 2012

We woke up pretty early Sunday morning, because I had to attend CCD. During that time I had a baby sitter, then I had gone home to pick him up so we could go to church. Throughout church he didn't cry, which was pretty good of him. After church, we went to pick up a close friend of mine so that we could go eat a peter piper. Once we got there, there were a lot of people looking at me the whole time. Only one person was brave enough to come and ask me about my child. After eating we had been getting ready to go attend my friends viewing, so I need a place for my child to stay, and what better than to leave him with my Grandma. So she took care of him the time I was over there paying my respects. Then after, my mom and I went to go pick him up, so that we can go to the store together. Let me tell you, there was a lot more people looking at me, again. At first I was pretty shy, but this is my child I decided to have him so I should love him. We finally came back home, to eat once more before going to sleep. The next morning was school, so we went to sleep early. He cried about five times during the night, and I was tired yet I payed attention to him.

March 24, 2012

On Saturday, Jayden and I woke up in a better mood than last night. After we both were done getting ready, we ate some egg and treat tacos. Yet, we had to hurry and eat faster. The reason for that was, because I had an appointment for drivers ed. I needed to make sure he was feed and well taken care of by my sister, because I would have to be leaving him with my sister for 2 hours. During those two hours of driving I missed my son, Jayden Jay. Then I came back home, and took care of him more. We both watched movies, and ate pizza with my family. After having a wonderful day spent with my child, Jayden and I took a nap. The nap didn't last long, and we had plans on going bowling with friends, but we did not go. So with the time remaining before going to sleep again for another day, Jayden and I ate and showered. Then came time to hit the hay, so we did.

March 23, 2012

Today Jayden and I woke up on time for school, and began having a good day. We went to first period and he began crying for his bottle, then 20 mins. later he began crying. He hadn't cried as much throughout the day, until 3rd period. Until 4th period, Jayden and I got terrible news, one of my close friends died this morning, and we both cried. We haven't been doing so well this afternoon, but we both have our lovely beautiful friend Marissa in our hearts. At around intervention we both left home early, because my head hurt from all the crying, and I couldn't take it. So Jayden and I went home to remember Marissa. After we got home we were watching the news, and felt broken. So then after midnight, we both decided to go to sleep, because we couldn't take it. He cried a few times during the night, but my mom helped me out with Jayden.

March 22, 2012

                                                                              March 22, 2018

   Thursday was a really good day for Jayden and I. Throughout school, he had cried about eight times, but I already knew what he wanted so it was a piece of cake taking care of him. We both walked around school, and he was covered with a blanket. My teacher even commented on how I take good care of Jayden, and how I am the only person with the baby that respects it. Then after school, we both were about to walk home, but one of my friends took us home. Jayden and I were hungry, but we decided to go walking to the bakery and buy pan dulce. We got home and ate, while watching movies. Then around seven I got tired, so Jayden and I took a nap. The nap lasted around two hours, and Jayden didn't cry at all which was really good. Then once I woke up, my little bundle of joy woke up too, for his bottle. After his bottle of course he asked to burp, then I had to change his diaper a few times before he fell asleep with me again. Throughout the whole night Jayden only cried three times, and finally let me get some sleep. We both woke up on time for school the next morning.

March 21, 2012.

Wednesday, Jayden Jay and I didn't attend school, because I lacked sleep. Jayden wouldn't stop crying, because he kept wanting food and burped every 20 mins. We both stayed home, and caught up with sleep. Yet, when we both woke up we decided to eat and watch movies together. Then Jayden slept through the afternoon, while I started working on my homework for the next day. Later that night, Jayden had woken up and he was to be fed and burped. Diaper changing was needed like four times every 2 hours. Although, he at night he stopped crying so much, therefore I got to sleep throughout the night, and was reading for the next day. 

3/20/12 :)

Today I woke up feeling really lazy for school, because of how many times baby Jayden Jay woke me up. Well as I was getting ready for school he was getting his sleep. As soon as I got to school he was behaving and doing really good, till second period he asked for a bottle. He had to be burped a couple of times, during that period. Fourth period come, and when I was taking a quiz he started crying, because he wanted attention. I couldn't give him that much, because of testing, but I made him quiet down for a while. In fifth period he cried twice once for attention, and other for burp. Later on during the rest of the day Jayden hadn't cried till around 4:40 ish, while I was eating and I was worried.

This picture was taken around 9p.m , while I was being a good mother and sister. We all had fallen asleep together on my couch, but then my Mom woke me up to move to my room. Then later that night, Jayden had cried again about 8 times. Yet, I had gotten use to it already, so it went perfectly well. Although, I did need some more sleep, so in the morning I decided Jayden and I should stay in, so we did. 

Reflection of 2/19/12 :)

   Well yesterday was my first day of having my child, and let me tell you it wasn't easy. At first I thought "Oh, this is easy." Because it hadn't cried, but once I was already falling asleep, that's when it began all it's baby stuff. Well I did have a baby sitter for two hours, because I had drivers ed and well since I didn't have a car seat it had to stay home. Once I got home I showed my baby to my Dad, and he freaked out. He didn't know what to think or react. So later on at night when it was time for bed, I had to feed and burp baby Jayden Jay a couple of times. Then around 1 in the morning it woke me up twice, and throughout the night as well for about 8 more times. I couldn't handle it for a while, but around the sixth time I got use to it. I woke up in the morning feeling super tired and lazy for school, yet I had to be a good mother and have education still in me. Well today was just the first day, let's see what the next six days brings me. :)

3/19/12

Today, at 1:00 p.m my baby boy, Jayden Jay was born. My name is Cherie and I am 16 years of age, and it's my first baby.  I am a bit excited, because I want to experience the life a teen mother. Sadly I am a single mother, therefore I am also like the father to my baby. I know I could do this on my own, but I would need one baby sitter for after school, because I will be having volleyball practice. I plan on having fun with my baby for the next 7 days. Taking pictures, feeding, changing it's diapers, and sleeping with it will probably be the best experience of my life.

Reflection 2/28/12 (:

Today I have accomplished researching more of these guided questions. I have not started on my introduction, but today I plan on working on it, because I am way behind. Other than that, I have been completing the answers, and setting them up as if its into an essay. From a scale from 1-6 , I rate myself a 4, because I wasn't as productive today, but I plan on being productive from now on because I don't want to fall behind.

Reflection 2/23/12 :)

When the baby is crying during a test it does get pretty annoying, because you need to concentrate on getting it done, but you also need to take care of the baby. Which means you need to stop doing the test, to care for this baby that is crying. Although, I do feel that it is completely wrong for a parent to be abusing a baby, because they shouldn't have to be treated unfairly. The parent should take full responsibility for their poor actions they caused themselves. Others who are not the parents shouldn't be taking care of it, or even holding the baby, because we are the parents of this baby we should take responsibility for this wonderful baby we have received. Therefore, those with babies should take good care of them, because others who haven't been able to have the baby could get a chance to experience this. 

Reflection about baby :)

For this next project we are having babies, so when I walked into the classroom I got the number 13. I am excited for this, because I will have responsibilities for myself and the baby. At home I have a baby brother that I care for everyday, and he looks for me. He is 2 years old, but I've been there for him since he was born. My mother even says that I'm his "second mother", because of how much I always take care of him when she is at work or busy. I feel okay with the whole deal of having a baby, I'm ready for this.

Reflection 2/16/12

Today during class we got to choose a drug to research for our new project. I choose inhalants, because it sounded interesting and I never really looked it up before. Therefore, I rate myself a 6. After choosing the drug I started researching, and saving my sources and pictures to my pen drive. Now all I have to worry about is putting the information, and pictures together into a poster. I've been very productive today, and I want it to be like this every other day I come to class.

Reflection 2/14/12 :)

In todays class from a scale from 1-6, I would rate myself a 6. Why? Because I finished all my work on time, and even though I wasn't caught up on the story of the vocabulary words I managed to finish it. For that I copy and pasted on my blog, and my teacher rewarded me with a candy. I am proud that I passed my test today as well, studying before it helped me a lot. Hopefully everyday will be just like one of these.
:)

STORY :)

My sister , Victoria has an amazing personality, where she loves to care for others. Yet she has an attitude of a 5 year old, which isn't so great. She has this disorder where she has to be perfect for every project she gets for homework. There are times where she hangs out with her friends that have an addiction to drugs, and others have a panic disorder. For this reason, she likes to be codependence to others. She wants them to get help, so she sends them to a formal intervention.  It's more like she's a support group to them, because she's always there for them and helps them understand what could go wrong and how not relapsing could fix their lives. She's in other words is a definition of perfectionism. Yet she has this problem at home, where her brother has a mental disorder and she prays for him everyday. She wants him to be able to live his live the way she does, she tries to be codependent. Other than that, her personality is the best I have seen.

Reflection 2/10/12

Today during class, I took notes for the test we're having on Thursday. Instead of highlighting the important key sentences, I decided to write some information on my blog, and the rest i'm going highlight. From a scale from 1-6, I rate myself a 6 because I actually did ALL my work and followed each step from the agenda. 
:)

Lesson 9, :)

Personality :
 - is an individual's unique pattern of characteristics.
 - there are may influences on personality, including heredity, environment, attitudes, and behaviors. 


What to know about personality :
 - heredity: heredity helps determine your intellectual abilities, temperament, and talents.
 - environment where you live and the people with whom you have contact influences your personality and the opportunities you have.
 - attitude: is the feeling or emotion a person has toward something or someone.
 - behaviors: is what you do.


What to know about personality :
 - type is a person's usual way of focusing energy, gathering information, making decisions, and getting work done.
 - knowing and understanding your personality type helps you understand yourself.
 - understanding personality types helps by understanding people whom you interact.
 - also helps improve chances of working successfully with others.


 What to know about personality :
 - how you focus energy 
    (E) Extroverted : you energized by people and things.
    (I)  Introverted : energized by ideas and images.
    
How you gather information :
    (S) Sensing : trust tangible info that you gather your senses
    (N) Intuitive : give more weight info from your insight imagination.


What you know about personality :
  - How you make decisions -
  (T) Thinking : base decisions an objective principles and facts.
  (F) Feeling : trust your "gut" and weigh decisions against people's issues and concerns.


  - How you get work done? :
  (J) Judging : approach doing things is structured and organized.
  (P) Perceiving : approach to doing things is flexible; adapt to things and prefer open-ended deadlines. 


* Addition: compelling desire to use drug or to engage in a specific behavior, negative consequences, and loss of control. 


 How addictions affect health status:
  * An addiction can harm physical health.
   - using drugs; nicotine,  & alcohol can harm your body
 * An addiction can jeopardize safety: 
  - teens who have an addiction may choose unsafe actions and have accidents.
 * An addiction can harm relationships:
 - addictions neglect relationships and deny and lie about their addictions.


* An addiction can cause problems with the law : 
  - addictions can include illegal activity, such as drug use, gambling, and half to support an addiction.
* An addiction can jeopardize financial health :
  - addictions, such as shopping, drug, gambling; might cause teens to spend large amounts of money.


 * At risk for addictions: 
- depression or a negative self- esteem                                  - difficulty expressing feelings
- genetic vulnerability                                                            - trouble managing anger
- feeling guilt or shame                                                         - constant need for approval 
- traumatic childhoods                                                           
- feeling tension, anxiety, boredom, or loneliness

Reflection 2/8/12 :)

Today I rate myself a 5, because I was absent on Monday and I came into class ready to work. As soon as   I came in I logged into QUIA, so I can take my quiz and I got a 90. Which I'm proud of myself, because I studied for 10mins before, and I remembered what I studied. Another thing I finished was the sentences for the vocabulary within 20mins of the class. After that I created a spark teens account, and I starting to look through it so I can get the hang of it. Now I'm posting a blog of my reflection, so I say I had a productive day today.
:)

Lesson 9 :)

• I tell some of my friends not to even try drugs, because later on it would become their addiction.
• There are times where I give my parents attitude, but later on during the day I apologize. 
• When my friends feel like down, I try my best to be codependence.
• My sister sometimes likes to be codependent, and control others.
• I've seen shows on the television about people who are addicted to drugs, and their families want them to get help, which is called formal intervention. 
• I pray for those people who have mental disorder, because they don't have a chance to live their life like we do.
• There are times where I feel like someone is behind me and I get scared, which is another word for panic disorder. 
• Clary is the definition of perfectionism, because she wants EVERYTHING perfect, such as homework.
• I have a unique personality, because I am different from others.
• I hope my Grandpa doesn't relapse to smoking again.
• My friends and I are like a support group, where we help others who feel down, or say negative things about each other.

Lesson 8 Vocabulary :)

1. Social Emotional Booster: Cherie is feeling down about everything that has been going on at home, so Jackie starts supporting her and gives her a boost up.
2. Good Character: Jeremiah is responsible for getting his music done, therefore he is having good character.
3. Delayed Gratification: Jackie gets rewarded a gift card from Wal-Mart and they tell her that she has a chance to go, but instead she decides to finish her work first.
4. Social Emotional Pollutant: Sometimes there are people who don't know how to be positive towards people's feelings, therefore they cause negative behavior.
5. Self-Control: I have self- control, because I have good behavior and home and school.
6. Self-Esteem: Cherie has positive self-esteem towards herself, never does she think of herself negatively.
7. Positive Self-Esteem: Jacob never lets anyone tell him he's not good enough, he always has positive attitude towards himself.
8. Self-Respect: I have self-respect, because I think highly of myself.
9. Social Emotional Environment: Cherie is social with others around her, including peers, and family, therefore she is socializing with the environment. 
10. Value: My parents value my sister, brother, and I with school work. 

Reflection :)

     Today I completed the Health Pre-Assessment and I scored a 62.  When I take the final EOC EXAM that will be SUMMATIVE and worth 60% of my grade, I want to score at least and 80 or above. I will  take the time to study and pay attention during class, and do my assignments, in order to pass. I'm not proud of my grade, but it was a pre-assessment so I think I did good for the first time. Now I know what I have to study for the next time.

Unit 1 Notes :)

Unit 1 Notes :D 

*Good Character: 
The traits that describe you are a key to what you value. 
  
*What to know about good character: 
        -Values
Values- is a standard or belief.
Adults: teach a values system to children by setting an example for children to copy.
They are also taught by setting standards for children's behavior.

 *Character:
-self control: is the degree to which a person regulates his or her own behavior.
-good character: is when they use self control to act on responsible values.
-delayed gratification: is voluntarily postponing an immediate reward in order to complete a task before enjoying a reward. 


*Values that are the building blocks for good character:
*compassion: demonstrate compassion when you are sensitive to the needs, wants, and emotions of others, and you are forgiving.
*good citizenship: demonstrate good citizenship by obeying laws and rules, showing respect for authority, and protecting the environment. 
*fairness: are fair when you abide by the rules and do not take advantage of others.
*respect: show respect when you treat others as you want t be treated and refrain from violence. 


*Values that are the building blocks for good character:
Responsibility: show responsibility when you do what you promise and are accountable for your decisions. 
Trustworthiness: you are trustworthy when you are dependable, loyal, and honest.
Honesty: you are honest when you refuse to lie, steal, or mislead anyone. 

How can you demonstrate good character in your daily life?

 Self respect: having a high regard for oneself. 
People have self respect because they behave in responsible way.


There are three steps to help you: 
1) Make character check:
  *Good character is your use of self control to act on responsible values.
  *Behave in ways to contradict responsible values, you do not have good character.
  *Throughout your life, you can change your thoughts and actions to help you have good character. 

 2) Control the belief statement that motivate you.
 * You may have good character and act in ways that reflect responsible values, but still lack self- respect.
 * The key to self respect is controlling the belief statement that play in your mind.
 * Adults can help you change negative belief statements into positive belief statements.


 3) Choose actions that promote self- respect.
 * If you say you have self respect, you must treat yourself in ways that show you respect yourself.
 * Other people will notice your behavior and will have respect for you.

  Actions that promote self respect:
*Pay attention to your appearance- being well groomed is one of the first indicators of self- respect.


*Make a list of your responsible actions and review the list often- knowing that your actions are responsible helps keep you from getting down on yourself. 


 *Be a friend to yourself by enjoying activities by yourself -being by yourself allows you quiet time to get in touch with your thoughts and feelings.
 *Write your feelings in a journal -writing about feelings is a good way to examine what is happening in your life.
  -Review what you have written to gain self knowledge. 




 *Make spending time with members of your family or a mentor a priority - a loving, supportive family believes in you, thinks you are special, encouraging.


 *Let other people know what helps you feel special: don't take for granted the others know how you feel.