Blog Post #4 My Agent

My journey in discovering books began in elementary school. In 5^th grade I decided to take a class which involved being on the morning announcements therefore working in the library. When I got to school first thing I would do was rush to the library sign in and grab a stack full of books on the cart. I was in charge of putting the books away and I absolutely loved it. By the end of my rounds I would have about three or four books in my hand that I wanted to check out. That was the privilege of working there; I was always surrounded by books. And I would every so often come across one that caught my attention. If it wasn't for my outstanding librarian I would have never gotten this opportunity. Only ten students had been chosen from about 30 who had applied from the 5^th grade class. The fact that I worked there really taught me discipline and the discovery of the Goosebumps series. She doesn't know it but Ms. Cabrera taught me that books were a way into the mind and soul. Sometimes she would catch me opening the books and reading snippets instead of putting them away. She would give me this look but then would smile and I knew she was kinda happy that she gave me this opportunity to explore the wide range of books there. So for the opportunity she gave me I must thank her, where ever she is nowadays. 

Problem Statement

In The Walking Dead, survivors are constantly out running the disease ridden zombies as to prevent themselves from being infected. However, throughout the course of this show little has been done in order to eliminate this zombie apocalypse; including attempting to find a cure but not actually going through with it. With this problem, the fan base will soon begin to drop as views begin to realize that nothing is being done to solve the zombie disease. The unknown disease within the zombies continues to spread uncontrollably and dangerously. The zombies in The Walking Dead are a problem because they are continuously dropping the human population through the spread of the disease and deaths. Unfortunately, there is an unknown event that has led to the origin of the disease. The only ones involved in this situation are survivors who are trying not to become zombies themselves. This problem in The Walking Dead has, so far, only occurred in Georgia.

          This problem has had a variety of effects in The Walking Dead. There has been two specific ways the zombie apocalypse has effected the problem they are: directly and indirectly. As a result of this problem what directly has happened is the continuous spread of the disease also causing deaths of survivors. Survivors have also had to seek shelter and safety from the zombies in order not to become zombies; they have directly lost their regular lives. Indirectly the problem has resulted in low amount of food resources because of the low population in humans. There is also no electricity or any retail places also because survivors are in hiding from the disease. Zombies have taken over and have left absolutely no room for the humans.

          Solving this problem will definitely bring positive impacts to The Waling Dead. This problem needs to be solved in order to being humanity back. It needs to be solved in order to bring normality back into survivor’s lives and have them live in fear of this disease any more. It also needs to be solved because the zombies have been around for long enough causing the survivors to live with constant trauma and violence in their lives. This problem needs to come to an end as soon as possible. Currently, the only thing being done is having the characters move from place to place in order to avoid the more dangerous parts of the state of Georgia. However, here and there they do fight for their lives killing zombies. But most of the time they are hiding trying to solve other problems rather than solve the bigger problem. In order to solve this problem a large amount of survivors will need to come together to help find the most practical way of eliminating the zombies. Possible with just killing them all of as well as quarantine all survivors in order to help them start a new life. This will help the humans recreate the world they once knew by keeping the threat of what haunts them, away.

          The best way to go about solving this problem is being practical. That is just killing all the zombies off. Survivors can come together to form a group those goes up against these zombies daily. 

Proposal

Problem Statement:

• The spread of the unknown zombie disease in The Walking Dead continues to uncontrollably spread. Because of this uncontrollable disease many people are becoming infected and dying out. Many survivors have found a way to stick together to overcome this apocalypse.

Practical/Policy:

• A practical solution would be to find a way to easily eliminate the zombies potentially just killing them. Survivors can find a way to slowly kill them off using their weapons and defenses.

Research:

• A research solution would be to skillfully have scientists study their genes and DNA. As well as trace the way this disease began and how it advances over time in order to lead them to a cure for the disease.

Media: 

• People can begin a group that helps eliminate these zombies. The group can advertise themselves by putting up hand written signs to meet in one specific place in order to come together to find a solution.

Challenge Check-In #2

To: Mikayla Beaudrie

From: Nicole Acosta

Date: July 27th 2014

Subject: Challenge Check-In #2

I am in the process of reading Cinderella by the Grimm Brothers.

Blog #3

The Notebook for me has always created this set of emotions that I have never been able to understand. From anger to passion to all other emotions imaginable. This movie for has touched me in so many ways possible.The scene I've decided to choose is from my favorite movie The Notebook. This is one of my favorite scenes too. In this scene Allie has decided that spending the weekend was wring with Noah while getting in her car before leaving his house Noah beings to ask her what she wants. And she responds that its not as simple as it seems in this scene Noah tells her to stop thinking about what other people what and to think about what she wants and how she wants to be happy. All he wants form her is to be happy. Then he recites my favorite quote from the movie/book, "So it's not gonna be easy. It's going to be really hard; we're gonna have to work at this everyday, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, everyday. You and me... everyday.” Because he wants nothing else than to spend the rest of his life like those weekends they had.

In this scene I remember feeling my heart swell at that beautiful moment that Noah confessed what he wanted even if it took hard work and dedication. I felt the love that radiated through them. The pull towards eachother that they could never deny. This scene made me feel like love is possible. Finding that special someone that fit with you like a puzzle piece is real. It also made me realize that even when you lose someone if they come back then it was meant to be because that magnetic pull towards one another is fate. I also learned from this scene that when you want something you must strive for it and dive in it like if it was your life and to never give up on what you want. Noah fought for Alli becaseu he wanted her to be his. This movie has touched me in so many way but this scene particularly did it for me.

Challenge Check-in #1

For the Challenge i will be writing about Dark Disney Cinderella. I want to write about this because as a child this was my favorite princess and I would like to learn more about the actual story. I will go about this by reading the original story then watching the movie in order to compare the differences in Gothic Elements.

Blog Post #2

My strongest memory from my childhood while I was in school was probably when I was in the gifted program in elementary school. I remember my gifted teacher for Language Arts would give us these packets on Friday that were due the next Friday. They contained 10 spelling words, and 10 vocabulary words not to mention the daily 30-minute reading log. I always dreaded this, it would take me forever because we had to define the words, then do sentences then do a variety of other things. I remember my mom helping me do these packets because I did have other homework to do. 

Although I always dreaded this assignment at one point I realized that even though it was monotonous it was something that had to get done because unfortunately it was my grade on the line in the class. It also taught me a variety of lessons. 

These packets taught me discipline. They taught me that at some point after school I needed to sit down to get this done. Although this account sounds insignificant I do believe it has shaped me into who I am today. The discipline I have with my studies is incredible. I know that, like I said before, it is something that must get done whether i like it or not. This discipline will also be useful to me in the long run when I have my career it will help me focus and be prepared for what it coming. For some discipline ins something that comes easy. For that I am thankful for the fact that I went through that experience in elementary that has helped me shape who I am today as a responsible individual.

#thestruggleisreal

Decided to write because i gotta let all this out. Needed to rant a bit.

I've been in college for one week and it's all ready stressful. All this reading I have to do for one class! It's ridiculous! I can honestly say my first week has not been the best. At. All.

I wanna go back to high school where things were a lot easier. Where life was not so complicated and where I lived at home and didnt have to share a bathroom with 50 girls...no thank u.

I never thought college would be like this. The freedom is awesome, being away from parents and all but it's good for nothing when you have tons of pages of hw to read. I barely even have time to read for pleasure.

So lets start with my first week of college. My most memorable moment was walking to class and almost falling on my face on the side walk. just Priceless. can college get anymore fun?

Then there the Roommate situation...where do i start with that one?? The other day she left her gallon of tea open in the fridge and guess what happened? it went EVERYWHERE!! Behind my desk, under my fridge, in my bookbag, through my notebooks and even all the way to my dresser and guess who had to struggle to pick it up...? ME! Worst day ever. Then to top it all off I was not able to sleep all night because of the  other 50 girls in the hall. 10 who were laughing and dancing with the RA at 1 am... -.- great role modeling I tell you.

Lets hope the second week gets better but form the looks of it...it wont. I already have 2 tons of reading to get done. and its fourth of july weekend! Hurry for getting turnt up on reading!! woooo!!!

Blog Post 1: My Inspiration

At some point in my teen life I decided what I wanted as a career. I was inspired by two women in my life that I look up to dearly. This is my mother and my moms cousin.


My mother has always been a big advocate on education. Mind you, she's a teacher. She's been going to college since before she was pregnant with me and continued even after I was born. She graduated with her Bachelor's in Education and Master's in Science while maintaining a job, a family, and a household. This is something I look up to, her perseverance and determination to finish what she once started. She had always wanted to be a teacher and now she is doing what she loves. Her struggle inspired me to always strive for more and do what you love which is why I chose Psychology.


My mom's cousin also inspired me to become a Psychologist because she is doing the job that I love. She helps children and teens with their problems at home or at school. This inspires me because I want to make a difference in the world. I want to help prevent children from making bad decisions in their lives that will effect them for the rest of their lives. I want to make children aware of all the danger of the world on the outside. I want to be able to help them find who they are and help them find what they want out of life.


The study of the mind is so extraordinary and complex to analyze. It's where everything comes from, all your emotions, thoughts, and ideas... I hope to one day achieve my dreams and really make a difference and help those children into become positive productive citizens.