I am Proud to be a JFK Islander...

 First of all, I am a responsible citizen in class because I do my work. I take care of school property and return things that need to be given back. I come to class prepared on a daily basis and always make sure to get my homework done. For U.S History, I am sure to get my agenda signed so my grade does not go down. When I have trash, I make sure to throw it in the trashcan instead of on the floor.   

Secondly, I am an effective communicator because I ask for help when needed. I stay in contact with teachers and peers. I ask questions when I do not understand what to do. I help others when they need help and do my best to answer any questions I am asked.  


Third, I am a problem solver because I am passing all my classes. When necessary, I can compromise and find a new way of doing something if the original idea does not work out. I can put certain things as a priority and have managed to stop procrastinating. Surprisingly, I am passing Geometry, which requires a lot of problem solving. 

Last of all, I am technologically literate because in many classes I have had to do projects on computers. When needed, I research on a topic to further my understanding of what I am learning. In the past, I have had to use many programs such as Prezi, Powerpoint, Excel, etc, for school assignments. Thanks to Keyboarding, my knowledge about Microsoft Word, Gmail, and Edmodo has expanded.

If I could travel anywhere in the world...

If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would visit Finland. After doing a bit of research on the country, I was immediately drawn to the scenery and landmarks. With thick forests, arctic resorts, and beautiful architecture, Finland is easily a place I would enjoy visiting. According to several websites, the Finnish Lapland's, located in the northernmost region of Finland, is the best place to see the Aurora Borealis. Plus, I've always wanted to sleep in an igloo and hike through a forest.

According to Google Maps, it would take approximately 17 hours and 55 minutes to get to Finland on an airplane. The capital of Finland, Helsinki, is around 10,127 km away from Guam.

If I were to take someone with me, I would bring my mom. Unlike me, she has experience with traveling and knows where to find our family members that live in the mainland. In addition, she is one of the funniest people in our family and would make a great travel partner. 

If I could change one thing...

If I could change one thing in the world, I would change the rate of families living in poverty. According to UNICEF, more than 20,000 children die each day to poverty. No one deserves to leave this world with nothing. On a daily basis I see at least one man or woman on Guam living in tents or walking around with a shopping cart filled with everything they own. The question that constantly clouds my mind is, "How can I help others if I do not have enough money to support myself?" I use to believe the only way to help someone was by giving them money, but I was wrong.

Soon enough, I found many ways to help others without having to spend a dime. UNICEF has the Tap Project which donates water to those who are in need of it. For every ten minutes you spend off of your device, UNICEF donates a cup of water to those less fortunate. Charity events and fundraisers happen often, so volunteers are always needed. If you do not have transportation to attend events, freerice.com is an educational way of earning grains of rice for poorer countries. I have learned that you do not need money to help someone in need, as there are many alternatives. Hearing about the unfortunate families around the world and what they go through made me appreciate what and who I have.