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Journal Assignment 1: For your first journal, introduce who you are. Tell us a fact about you. What are your hobbies, interests? Why did you come to college? Then add a picture of yourself and respond to another's post in the class.

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Journal Assignment 1: For your first journal, introduce who you are. Tell us a fact about you. What are your hobbies, interests? Why did you come to college? Then add a picture of yourself and respond to another's post in the class.

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Hi there! My name is Professor Force. I have been teaching college students for 11 years now, and I love it! I also have two kids, Ann and Albert, and they are my everything. Additionally, I am a writer and poet. Recently, I got two poems published in RCSJ's magazine, Vanguard. Go check me out!

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Name 5 questions you would ask someone if you were to meet them for the first time?

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What is your favorite thing to do or your favorite place to eat? Why?

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When was the last time you did something for the first time? What was it? How did it make you feel?

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Do you think money brings people happiness? Why or why not? Explain.

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What are three things you learned this week and how can you apply them to your life?

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Daniel Napoleon

En101-En070

Prof: R. Force

10/16/2024

Do you think money brings people happiness? Why or not? Explain.

Money

Hi, my name is Daniel

Many people think that money can buy happiness economically.  I agree with their ideas about money bringing happiness. Money helps us have material comforts and spiritual joy. If we have no money, we cannot pay house bills, hospital bills, medications, or make money transfers to other people. If we have a lot of money, we can improve our spiritual activities easily.

Money contributes to happiness when it helps us meet basic needs like food, shelter, and clothes.  We can also go to the movies every weekend and buy expensive gifts for people we love. Money helps the poor have a better lifestyle. For the rich, Money helps them have pure happiness because they can help the poor and the victims of disasters.

It is interesting to note, however, that the amount of money you think, is needed to be happy is very different from what the Princeton study. Sonja L. Bisikirski completed a study into just this. She found that people making” $ 30,000” must increase their salary to $50,000 to be happy. But those earning $ 10,000. So, having money is a good thing for many reasons.

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Do you consider yourself passive, assertive, or aggressive? Why? Do you advocate for yourself? For others? Name a time you fought for your rights or someone else's. Or, name a time you stood up for yourself or someone else. What happened? Explain.

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Hello my name is Christian Velasquez, A fact about myself is i like to collect shoes my hobbies are going to the gym fishing and play sports the reason i chose RCSJ is because its close to home and I'm not ready to be far from my family not just yet.

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Hello everyone, my name is Miguel. Chicano, born in New Jersey, raised 16 years in Manhattan. Some of my hobbies, include collecting Starbucks coffee mugs from my trips. A few of my interests are psychology and business. I decided to come to college to earn a better living for my family and myself.

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Good morning, everyone! My name is Daniel Napoleon. I am a pastor at the Haitian Church of the Great Commission in Bridgeton. I have a B.A. degree in Theology. I  have preached the Gospel for the past 10 years in South Jersey. I have  5  children: Magdala, Woody Michel Ange, Ange, and Rachel. My hobby is singing. I enjoy singing at church. I want to be an expert in English.

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Good morning, everyone! My name is Daniel Napoleon. I am a pastor at the Haitian Church of the Great Commission in Bridgeton. I have a B.A. degree in Theology. I  have preached the Gospel for the past 10 years in South Jersey. I have  5  children: Magdala, Woody Michel Ange, Ange, and Rachel. My hobby is singing. I enjoy singing at church. I want to be an expert in English.

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Hello! My name is Marie Whittaker. A fun fact about me is that I love chickens and have about 50 in my backyard at this point. My hobbies include playing field hockey, singing, musical theater, painting and doing crafty things, collecting little trinkets and spending quality time with friends and family. I chose to go to college because not too many of my family members have had the importunity to go and pursue something they love so I am doing this for me and my family because they have worked so hard to get me here but also I'm very passionate about helping people which is why I'm majoring in health sciences in hopes to become a nurse.

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1. What are your goals for this semester at rcsj?

2. How would your friends and family describe you in three words?

3. What is your major?

4.What is your favorite type of food?

5.Name one thing you value in life?

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5 questions that I would ask someone to get to know them better would be..

1: What motivates you?

2: What book left a lasting impressing on you and why?

3: If you knew you only had 24 hours left to live and money was no exception, what would you do with your time?

4: What is an area of opportunity for you?

5: When was the last time you did something for the first time?

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Meeting someone for the first time and trying to get to know them quickly can be tricky. Open ended questions are the best form of questions to ask to get the most information. The 5 questions I would ask would be as follows.

1) Who do you value most in your life and why?

2) What has been your biggest accomplishment in your personal life?

3) What is one of your biggest goals in life (either personal or professional)?

4) What do you want your first impression that you give others to be?

5) Where do you hope to be in 5, 10, and 15 years?

With these questions, you could hope for long, descriptive answers, allowing for you to learn a lot about this person.

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Five questions I would ask someone I'm meeting for the first time in order to learn the most about them would be,

1. Do you have/ like animals?

2. What's your greatest source of motivation?

3. do you play any sports/ have and hobbies?

4. What are you passionate about?

5. Where is one place you'd love to visit?

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5 questions i would ask someone is

1. what is your name

2. what are your hobbies

3. what kind of music do they like

4. what are your future goals

5. what are your favorites kinds of movies

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The 5 questions I would ask are:

Do you have any hobbies?

what do you like to do for fun?

Do you have any future plans in life?

what are your day to day activities?

what do you care about the most in life?

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5 questions I would ask to get to know the most about someone is...

1. Who is your biggest inspiration?

2. What's the most traumatic thing you've been through?

3. What are your hobbies?

4. What's your goal in life?

5. Is there a philosophy that guides your life decisions?

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1- what is your major?

2-what made you come to college?

3-what makes you unique?

4-how would your family describe you?

5-what do you expect after graduating college?

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Hello, my name is Brandi Fontano. A fun fact about me is that I bought a house with my boyfriend at the age of 22, completely by ourselves. Some of my hobbies include puzzles, riding quads, arts and crafts, spending time with my family, and being outside. I am attending college to further my education in the healthcare field. I currently have four certifications in the field and have been working in it for 3 years. I would like to go further and get more certifications and degrees.

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My favorite place to eat is Umi buffet because it has everything and so many seafood and sushi options which sushi is my favorite food. But for the regular either El Nopal or Larrys.

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1.) Working out is my favorite thing to do.

2.)It's my favorite thing to do because it helps the way I perceive myself and gives me a everyday purpose and objective.

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My favorite place to eat is Inka's chickens bar. Its my favorite spot because that's where i go with my friends to celebrate anything. everything is great there.

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I don't have necessarily a favorite food spot but, a place I have always enjoyed going to with my family and friends is Outback Steakhouse. I think they have really good steaks and other entrees as well as their blooming onion which i think is the best appetizer to get.

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My favorite thing to do is cook. To me it is a form of therapy. Cooking helps me stay calm and takes my mind away from things. I think it's great because it is a form of staying focused, keeps you occupied and makes others feel good. I get to enjoy peace of mind while making others happy and smile.

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My favorite thing to do is go out riding on quads. I love to do this because it feels freeing. When your out in the woods or at a quarry, it is just you and nature. When riding, I like to take breaks and just sit and listen. Watching the trees sway, or hearing the birds chirp, is so beautiful. When sitting there listening, all my problems just fade away for a few minutes.

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My favorite place to eat is at a Brazilian steakhouse. Me personally love eating meat and I love eating there because if you want, you can eat all types of meats nonstop. It is also a great place to be with family.

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My favorite place to eat is the Hollywood diner in Woodbury after 8pm with my sister. It's my favorite "diner at the end of world," which is a diner you go to late at night when you feel like life is going down hill, or you have nothing else to do and you just need some food late at night that hits. We don't have waffle house here so Hollywood diner will have to do. The food there is pretty good, but not change-your-life good and the coffee taste and smells hella good when it's almost 10pm and you have to get up tomorrow, but you drink it anyway. It's my favorite place to eat, not for the food, but for all the time me and my sister went there and had fun. Also they used to have paper mats and crayons and I would make master piece after master piece, truly an artist's paradise.

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My favorite place to eat is probably Texas Roadhouse. Everything's pretty good there and I'm a big steak eater and they have pretty good steaks, their bread is heavenly and so is their caesar salad. (They make the dressing themselves it's so good)

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One of my favorite things to do is read. As the famous quote by Francis Bacon, (et al, 1957) goes " Knowledge itself is power", I make it a habit of reading as many books as I possibly can.

I read to become more knowledgeable, not to give myself more power necessarily, but to learn more. Books along with your imagination can take you mentally anywhere and open the door to new ideas, perspectives you might not have ever thought of. With your ideas, not only can you help yourself but your close friends and family, and by extension society. Reading is also beneficial, helping reduce stress, aiding in your sleep and keeping your mind sharp (https://www.piedmont.org/living-real-change/health-benefits-of-reading).

So why not pick up a good book and read.

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Health benefits of reading

Bookworms, rejoice: Reading is great for your health. We got the scoop on the health benefits of reading from Angela Buttimer, MS, NCC, RYT, LPC, a facilitator at Thomas F. Chapman Family Cancer Wellness at Piedmont.

Reading reduces stress

Studies have shown reading helps reduce stress, likely because it requires concentration and focus. Researchers at the University of Sussex found that participants who read for just six minutes experienced reduced muscle tension and a slower heart rate.

Reducing your stress is also good for your immune system, particularly if you are undergoing cancer treatment. Stress causes the body to produce the stress hormone cortisol, which leads to inflammation in the body. Inflammation, experts say, may play a role in cancer growth or recurrence.

Reading helps you sleep better

"Reading is an excellent way to relax and can be a great nighttime ritual," says Buttimer.

We know the bright light from digital devices, such as a smartphone, television or computer, can hinder quality sleep, so reading a book is an ideal way to unwind before bedtime.

Reading keeps your mind sharp

Studies have found reading regularly may slow mental decline and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. While scientists don't know the exact mechanism of how this works, research has indicated some benefits.

Reading can improve your relationships

Reading can also help you develop empathy toward others.

"Reading about people who are different from us can help us understand another person's life experience and give us gratitude for our own life experience," says Buttimer. "It's also helpful to read books about people who have gone through the same things we have. They may have a way of describing their experience that helps us articulate our own experience."

What to read for better health

Buttimer recommends getting outside of your comfort zone when it comes to the book genres you select.

"Read something new and different. This is one of the forms of positivity: Cultivating interest and curiosity in new topics," she explains. "For example, if you're curious about meditation, read a book on the topic."

What not to read for better health

Not all books are helpful for reducing stress or boosting health.

"We have mirror neurons in our brains. When we read stressful content, our brain interprets it as if it's happening to us," says Buttimer.

She adds, "In my mindfulness class, I caution against reading too many negative things, such as crime novels. Some people enjoy them, yet they are violent and full of negative information that's going into your mind. Once that information is in your consciousness, that bell can't be un-rung. Watching or reading negative, violent or stressful content can have a detrimental effect over the long-term."

What if you don't enjoy reading?

If you don't enjoy reading for fun, try these tips to help you develop a reading habit:

Listen to an audiobook while you complete chores, commute or cook.

Choose a book that has shorter chapters and read a little bit at a time, such as five minutes a day.

Set realistic goals for yourself. Aim to read a chapter a day or a week. Go at your own pace.

If you make time for reading like you would exercise, meditation or preparing healthy meals, you can make it a beneficial new habit (and hobby!) in your life.

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My favorite thing to do is to Draw/Paint because I find it very peaceful and calm And at the end I create a beautiful artwork. I think drawing or painting is a really great way to have your mind focus and a great way to think about things and yourself.

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My favorite place to eat is at Wingstop and Sugar factory because they have many varieties to choose from and sugar factory not only has every kind candy they also have pretty areas inside to take pictures. They have there own custom drinks which makes the experience enjoyable

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My favorite thing to do is run. Running has helped me both physically and mentally, its peaceful to just go out for a run and to clear your mind. You can let everything out when you go for a run, you can think about anything and use it as motivation.

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My favorite place to eat is at my house. It is my favorite because I can eat whatever I want whenever I want. Also, I get to spend time with my family and talk about how our day went.

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Wazzzupp, my name is Nathaly, I'm 18 years old and lived in Vineland New Jersey my whole life. My nationality is Cuban and Peruvian. I love to go on trails, do activities with my friends, watch horror movies, and travel I went to 13 different places outside of the US besides Hawaii. I also like to get tattoos in each new place I visit. My favorite food is sushi and Alfredo pasta. I came to college to follow my dream of being a clinical psychiatrist or an FBI.

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1. What are their values/beliefs.

2. What are their passions/personal interests

3. What do they do for a living

4. Where were they born and raised

5. What are their goals

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For context, went on a group trip to Virginia and made a pit stop at a very southern-vibe convenience store, and had the urge to dress up.

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Howdy! My name is Ashley. A fun fact about me is that I saw the band, Slayer on their farewell tour. Some of my hobbies are collecting movie tickets, fortunes from fortune cookies, and playing video games with friends. I decided to go to college to find a career that would allow me to work remotely and travel more to see my family. I'm majoring in Computer Science, I think learning how to program would be neat, while tedious and challenging, seeing the result is worth it.

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When getting to know someone, I like to ask simple and broad questions.

1. What is your name? (pretty important)

2. What bands/artists do you like?

3. Do you have a job, if so where?

4. What is your zodiac sign?

5. What do you like to do, or what are your hobbies?

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My favorite thing to do is listen to music/ watch movies. I love watching breakdown videos on the movie, as well as understanding the message of the movie and how it reflects in the real world. The movie Shutter Island is a great film that uses water and fire to symbolize the main character's struggles of living in delusion and accepting reality. As for music I love reading the lyrics, seeing what each line means, and watching interviews of the artist about the album. Fun fact, in the song Killpop by Slipknot, Corey Taylor sings about his mixed feelings of love and disgust towards a 'woman' who represents the music industry. While the music industry can limit and destroy his creativity, they also help share his music with the world.

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Hello, my name is Roberto Martinez-Mendez. A fact about myself is that I like to help others, even though I may look mean, I'm really friendly. I love going to the gym, and also, I like cold weather along with watching scary/paranormal movies because I believe this is a good mix to do during fall and winter. I decided to come to college because I wanted to better my education and hopefully become a Radiologist someday.

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Hi, my name is LJ Roman, my hobby is running. It helps me clear my mind when life feels overwhelming. Interest of mine include participating in community service. Recently I joined the "Knights of Colombus." It has shown me what it means to help your local community, especially when they need volunteers or just someone to be there for people when they need it the most. Being an EMT also allows me to positively impact others' lives when they're at their lowest point. Having empathy and compassion is important in the health field. Choosing a major in health science lets me pursue a career in nursing where I can put both empathy and compassion to work.

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Questions to ask when getting to know someone would be.

1. How are you feeling today?

2. What is it that motivates you?

3. What is it that you do for work?

4. What are some of your interests?

5. Do you like trying new foods?

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My favorite thing to do during my free time is to play video games. I recently built my own computer for better graphics and more storage. Learning to use mouse and keyboard rather than a controller was a challenge. Another challenge for me would be keeping up with the new generation in gaming. I guess it's a good thing I like challenges because when I log into my computer, I always face a new one.

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Being presented the opportunity to help host a family retreat event this past Sunday for the first time was an amazing experience. Teaching families the importance having real communication and not letting stumbling blocks interfere. At the end of the retreat families bonded with the time they shared, without the distractions there was understanding. I hope to get many more opportunities to help other families grow closer.

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the last time I ever did something for the first time was having a vacation at Yellowstone national park over the summer, and it was amazing, it made me feel free. it was a great place to get away from everything.

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When was the last time you did something for the first time?

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When was the last time you did something for the first time?

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The last time I did something for the first time was when I went to Mount Fuji in Japan this summer.

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I went to the pre-release of Magic: The Gathering's Bloomburrow at top deck. It was my first pre-release and it further increased my addiction to cardboard cards. Please help

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The last time I did something for the first time was when I went to the Aquarium a few months ago it was my first time at an aquarium.

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Last Time I Did Something For The First Time

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Last Time I Did Something For The First Time

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I bought $70 gym headphones from the colledge book store and the first time I used them they exploded in my ear mid workout. 😭

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Hi, I'm Dylin and I'm majoring in the 2 year fine arts program to transfer to another university so I can leave home. I like playing Magic the Gathering and Cooking, and I love animation and comics and 1600-1800 oil paintings.

5 questions i would ask someone is, How are you, What is your name, what is your stressed out struggle meal of choice, what kind of music do you like, and do you like pineapple on pizza.

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I not so long ago had sushi for the first time. It was a mix of curiosity and hesitation. the raw fish and seaweed was a bit unusual, but a pleasant surprise. I did not stay to far from my comfort zone though because I stuck mostly with a California roll. Which was explained to me is basically avocado, cucumber, and crabmeat or in some places imitation crabmeat. I would definitely go again in the future and go outside my comfort zone, but this was a start.

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The last time I did something for the first time was on Friday when I went to the Philadelphia zoo. I have never been to that zoo until then. I have always wanted to go but never actually made it happen. I was very excited to go and see all they have compared to the Cape May Zoo. However, I am regretful that I didn't go with my mom. My mom and I have always shared a love for the zoo and the aquarium and we always make it a point to go to both at least twice a year. I have been trying to schedule going with my mom for almost a year now but it never works out. I made a last minute decision and I went with my friend and her daughter since she has a membership and doesn't have to pre-purchase tickets.

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The last time I did something for the first time was about 2 years ago and it was axe throwing in “Battle of the Axes” in Williamstown, N.J.

I was on a date and we were both enjoying the experience. The establishment allowed for you to bring your own beverage, whether it had alcohol in it or not. Of course, we brought along some Coronas and we enjoyed our time there, battling each other with made up rival teams such as “Batman/Superman”.

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My favorite thing to do is spend time with my friends and family. I come from a culture in my household who holds friendship and loyalty at a very high level. When I was growing up I hung out with many people, but as time passed naturally my circle of friends went to 5 individuals who I have known for over 15 years. My group of friends are like family to me and vice versa whose families view us as their adopted children.

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Last time I did something for the first time was about a month ago, when I went to the shooting range. At the beginning I was nervous but after going through the proper classes on how to handle a firearm it became an experience I will never forget.

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Hello everyone! My name is Sofia and a fact about me is that I enjoy playing classical piano. One of my hobbies is riding horses with my friends on my free time. The reason why I am in college is because I want to become a criminal justice lawyer in the future.

5 questions I would ask someone:

1. What are your biggest goals ?

2. What are your hobbies?

3. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

4. What are your plans for a day your free?

5. What’s your favorite type of food?

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

I visited six flags for the first time and the rides I went on loosened my fear of heights a little.

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The last time I did something for the first time was this year! I spent my first Christmas and New Years with my mom and brother down in Peru. We had a blast connecting with friends and family for the holidays. We rented an Airbnb in Tortuga, enjoyed the beach which was a nice escape from the cold weather. We even got to part take in, eating 12 grapes before the new year hit!

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Last time I went to this store trying o get some shoes and looks amazing i love the color and it cost me around $85.. i tried before buying them it fit well and they hvae memory foams that it will help not to get your feet hurt.

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the last time i did something for the first time was around June when i went fishing with my friends and it was great because the excitement to catch your first ever fish is unmatched.(even though they were small)

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First time I went to the gym was the last time I ever stepped foot in that place. I felt very judged in a judgmental free zone.

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Where is your favorite place to eat? Why?

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Daniel Napoleon

EN 101-En70

Prof: Force

My Favorite Place to Eat

My favorite place to eat is the Golden Palace Diner in Vineland, NJ. I like the Golden Palace for many reasons. At this diner, we find natural foods prepared by a specialist. They avoid adding too much oil, or too much sugar. I like Golden Place Diner because all the food times on the menu are cost-effective. The staff at the diner treat all people the same. The employees are punctual and quick at their jobs. Many customers often talk about the excellent food and service at the Golden Palace Dinner. I know there are other restaurants in Vineland, but I prefer the Golden Palace Diner because I feel more comfortable there and I often meet my friends there. I also like the Golden Palace Diner, because they employ many people in the community to fill various jobs, for example, cooking, cleaning, and public relations. Finally, Golden’s Owner will soon build a new Golden Place Diner.

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I would say maybe and maybe not, depends how the situation is about bills and other stuff to pay i will no make people happy but money sometimes make people happy if it comes with pay check and others like buying clothes, accessories and buying a new car and food anything.

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For me personally I would say yes because with money comes a nice comfortable life and not having to worry about anything money related like bills, food, gas, and all that stress being relieved makes you a much happier person.

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I do think money brings happiness. Most people with money would argue more money more problems, but having no money is a problem still. For most lower income people it would help financial hardships and open doors to more opportunities. Money brings happiness when used right.

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Money fs reliefs stress, there are some people that live fine broke ig but I think a lot of times people would fs give off a happy expression after receiving a substantial amount of cash.

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Does money bring people happiness? I feel as though you could look at this both ways, that it does and that it doesn't. Money itself doesn't necessarily bring the happiness, but the feeling of being able to buy or do whatever you want, brings joy. Being stuck and not having much money, you don't have as much freedom, you can't buy things, go places, waste gas, it just feels disappointing to not be able to do what you want. On the other hand, having money, you are able to buy anything, go anywhere, and you can do whatever, whenever. I don't think it is money specifically, but what money allows you to do and what you are capable of with it.

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Money would bring ME happiness but realistically it doesn't if you are struggling with something you have no control over that could affect your mental health or physical. Other than that I believe it can solve most problems and make most people more happy.

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In most cases I believe that money brings happiness to people, but from my experience it did not because even though I was making a lot of money, the job that I was in took all the time away from family.

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Money can bring happiness in my opinion if someone is financially stable or know how to maintain there money stably it can bring happiness. It depends on how well someone can manage there own money.

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money brings temporary happiness in a way, but it will never give you true happiness. you can buy anything to make you happy, but it wont be anything actually fulfilling.

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i feel that money does bring people happiness because I'm not rich but 1 millions dollars would make my day it would relief me of most of the stress i have

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Money...such an interesting piece of paper. Does money bring happiness to people? Depends on the individual and factors of that individual. Some might say yes, others might say no. To some it can add to their lives, for others it can take. I've seen people with money that greatly added to their lives, they got out of debt, paid back their dues and invested wisely with it. I've seen it tear apart families, everyone fighting and demanding for their fair share. I've heard of stories of people who were once poor, got rich and then fell further into debt because of it. Wishing that they never came across that amount of wealth because they lost so much more than what it was worth.

So..returning to the question at hand, does money bring happiness? I think the better question would be, is it worth it?

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yes I do believe money does bring people happiness. having little to no money brings stress and problems causing depression, frustration, etc. But having money, life becomes easier and more enjoyable because the society we live in runs by money.

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Money most definitely does bring happiness. Bills, health, or necessities can be solved or at least minimize with money. Even wanting to explore or try new things cost money. Or even enjoying the simpler things like a bonfire, watching a movie, and etc. will still cost money. With money there's a sense of comfort and safety to it, especially when it comes to having food on the table or knowing your house is a permanent home.

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Does money bring happiness? I would say Yes and No. Alot of people with money can't buy good health or genuine relationship. You can buy stuff that at the moment makes you happy but later on you may question it. Anyways money brings me happiness because in this world we're living in now it helps out a lot.

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I find myself to be considered both passive and aggressive because throughout my life I have learned when the right time is to be passive and aggressive. When it comes down to being passive, I tend to let others talk first and analyze what is been said. On the other hand, when it comes down to being aggressive, I react whenever a person is being attacked either verbally or physically. One of many times that I stood up for someone else was when I did construction there were people that we encounter, and they were very verbally racist towards us. It instantly hit my nerve, and I would confront them.

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I'm definitely an assertive person, I understand that everyone is their own person with different opinions and experiences. yes I do advocate myself a lot, but I dont advocate other people much but rather give them an idea. I can't remember the last time I fought for myself or for someone else, but I definitely defended myself or for someone I care about. I don't take much serious so depending on the situation id just walk away

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I would consider myself assertive. Taking the lead in situations also being assertive allows me to stand up for myself. I was once passive and allowed time to pass by and not get things done. A time I stood up for myself is when I made the change to stop trying to fit in with others because of the friend group. This led me to be more guarded in life.

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More assertive, because if there's something I want, no one else is going to give it to me, but I will say sometimes the Gen Z kicks in and I'm too nervous to speak. But one time my friends and I were going to see the new spider-verse film, and these kids were in out set, trying to sneak into the movie. They were the only seats left and we had to rush dinner to make it, I really wanted to see the movie, and I spent all day walking in a pride parade so I'm tried and I wanted to watch this damn movie. Everyone in my group were too scared to say anything, but I was hella feed up and just showed the kids our ticket and seat numbers, said they were in the wrong seat. I was nice about it but frim and they got up with no issues. Then my whole group were like, "thanks dad," because they said they were too scared to say something. LIKE BRUH, I WANNA SEE SPIDER -VERSE. So i guess it's just all in my mood but when I want/need something, I try to get it.

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I consider myself docile. I don't feel the need to be assertive or aggressive. I attempt to communicate the "why" of the context to avoid the aggressiveness. When you know the "why" it can aid in better understanding of the situation at play.

The one time I stood up for my rights or expressed my freedom, happened when former President Trump was in his Tower located at 5th Avenue and 57th st and citizens were protesting against him running for presidency. I somehow ended up becoming one of the main protester leading a crowd of at least 90 people all the way to Times Square. We were shouting "Hey, hey, hell no, Trump has got to go!"

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I would consider myself to be a pretty assertive person that can maybe come off as a bit aggressive. I have an extremely low tolerance for disrespect and I always try to speak out for others and myself when I see it necessary. Most of my friends are shy and very soft spoken and don't feel comfortable speaking out most of the time because they don't want to "be dramatic" or "make a scene" but i'm always quick to step in for them. One time I can remember when I stood up for someone was for one of my best girl friends, this girl just would not leave my friend alone I don't really remember the details of how this girl started having an issue with my friend but long story short I sent her a nice little voice mail that she didn't like too much and she actually ended up calling the police and sent them to my house because she felt "threatened by me" (police couldn't do anything because I didn't out right threaten her at all in my voice mail) but she never messed with us again so I consider it a win.

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I would consider myself to be passive and assertive at the same time. I don't advocate for myself but, I would for someone else. we went out to eat, my friend was paying, and the bill didn't look right so i advocated for her. the bill was wrong, and it gotten taken care of.

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the last time I did something for the first time was when I built a keyboard. I bought all the pieces for it and I was scared to assemble it because I didn't want to mess it up. now i have built multiple keyboards and its one of my favorite things to do.

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I consider myself assertive because I always communicate in a respectful and calm way to others. Yes I do advocate for myself, as well for others. I stood up for my best friend who didn't know what to do in her situation, I did my best to get her out of an insurance fraud she was about to deal with.

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I don't think I could easily label myself as passive, assertive, or aggressive. For me, personally, I can be all three. Depending on the situation I could be any of these. If I had to pick one that most describes me though, I would have to say I am mostly assertive. I won't hesitate to say how I feel and I will always try to be respectful and calm about it but, it may get to the point where being aggressive is what ends up happening. I am not afraid to stand up for others, especially my family and friends. Once I had to react aggressively at a concert, for my friends and boyfriend. We were in the pit at a concert and this girl standing near us decided to kick someone and start shoving people. She had done this for a few minutes until I decided she had gotten to close to me and my group. I had to get aggressive and yell at her for her to calm down. She was not happy with my reaction which ended in her moving away completely and going further from the stage. When it comes to my friends and family, I will not hesitate to be aggressive. Most times, like I said, I would say I am more assertive then anything else but each situation is different.

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I am more of a passive type of person depending on the situation for example when having a debate in class, but often preferring to maintain peace in interactions unless forced otherwise. I tend to be empathetic and I try to put other peoples needs before my own if I am able to. However, despite my calm demeanor, I feel you must advocate for yourself when necessary because you sometimes cannot just be quiet you must have your voice heard. The last time I had to advocate for myself was when I was in the hospital and one of the doctors tried to give me a certain type of medication that I wasn't comfortable taking and in the end they gave me a different type that i agreed upon.

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I am usually pretty passive with things of less significance or trivial things. I tend to be assertive when necessary if I feel as though I have been disrespected. I try to not be as aggressive or stoop to their level, for I just don't want that energy to reflect on my soul. I stood up for my brother when someone made a comment about his weight and I turned to her and called her ugly.

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i feel that i am a mostly a passive person sometime i have to be assertive if i have to, i do advocate for myself if i have to but not for others unless i have to. One time someone stole my airpods from the gym lockers in school and i could track them from my phone so i went to the class that they were in and i had to get assertive with that person and they gave me my airpods back no problem.

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3 thing I learned this week and how I apply them to my life

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3 thing I learned this week and how I apply them to my life

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I learned that Kura thai and sushi is the best in vineland and I will apply that resturant into my life for now on. Another thing I learned this week was the diagnosis process for depression in my Psychology class that I will need for my future job and lastly I finally learned where this parking garage is in Philly with the view of city lights and now I will start going there for a scenery.

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What I learned this month is how to manage my finances more efficiently, finding out more ways to multitask at work and learning how to be more organized

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Three things I learned this month was that I should control my spendings, be careful with who you get along and not all people deserved to be treated with kindness.

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3 things that I learned this week

is about daylight savings time happening this weekend, that's pretty much it

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Basically the only thing i've learned this week is that im pretty good at doing my own acrylic nails.

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"You learn something new everyday" This is a well known saying that basically means you never stop learning. Everyday is full of different situations, different people, etc. Being able to make the most out of everyday allows you to open your mind and learn something. Sometimes it can be difficult to determine what you learned, it may seem like something small or silly but in reality it is still something. Trying to pinpoint exactly what you learned can be difficult and really have you questioning if you have been open minded and willing to listen and learn. It may open your eyes to see that you should be more aware of the things going on around you. Something I learned this week is that I probably am in a point where I am not being open minded to learning. I will use this to make it a point to listen and pay attention to life happening around me.

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Three things that I learned this week is that I should start prioritizing on my homework, I also learned how to take care of farm animals, last thing I learned this week is that you can tell how old a tree is by counting the rings in the trunk.

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One of the 3 things I learned this week is a psychological fact called “The Pygmalion Effect” and what it means is that individuals that are placed with high expectations can lead to improved performance because that individual strives to meet that expectation of them.

Knowing this, I will adopt this effect to place higher expectations on myself to strive for better outcomes.

The second thing I learned this week is that, people are more productive in blue colored rooms.

With this knowledge in mind, I will adopt this and color my room a “productive blue” in the future to aid in productivity.

The last thing I learned was that individuals prefer alternating the truth rather than changing their perspective about people. Meaning we rather lie to ourselves than face the truth about that certain someone.

With this in mind, I will be more selective about who I allow to enter in my personal life and circle. Not everyone deserves your time and space.

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This week, I've learned the value of using a to-do list to stay organized and avoid forgetting tasks or plans. By listing things out, I can clearly see what needs to be done and stay on track. I’ve also realized the importance of taking time for myself to prevent burnout, as it’s essential for maintaining my energy and motivation. Additionally, I’ve gained a new appreciation for my health, recognizing how precious it is to feel well. Staying active with a workout routine helps me preserve and enjoy this health every day.