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This week I’m going to talk about ways that social media can improve
everyone’s self-esteem. In the past I have had many negative experiences with social media but there are ways that it can be positive as well. Social media can be a place for people to share their fun experiences and things they do that make them happy. It can also make people more self-confident because family and friends are able to show that they care by commenting on pictures with nice things. Sometimes when you are feeling lonely you are able to use social media to connect with other people who have interests like you. This is a way to keep in contact with your friends and family. In my personal experience I had gotten a new cell phone that was pink and grey for Christmas from my mom and dad. I was all jittery inside because I would be able to Facetime with my family members and IM with family and friends. Facebook, twitter, and Tango are a good way for me to stay in touch with the people I care about.
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NDSC Convention Volunteer Home Page Thank you for your interest in volunteering to go "Beyond all Limits" at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix on June 25 - 28, 2015! Volunteers are an essential part of our convention, supporting more than 3,000 convention attendees from around the world! Please click the link below to explore our volunteer needs and register as a volunteer. We ask that volunteers are age 18 or older. National Down Syndrome Congress2015 NDSC Phoenix Convention - 268 of 683 slots filled Hello to all of our members and families and friends! We wanted to update you on what’s happening at our program at ADS…
Since the New Year started, the mornings have been full with money management activities, vocabulary lessons, art opportunities, and current “trending” event discussions. Everyone has been progressing in mastering recipes during the daily lunch program. From the beginning prep to the final clean up, there’s always time for learning, social chatting, and yummy food! Afternoons continue to be dedicated to outings and social skills. We have our very own Tai Chi instructor come in 1x/week and everyone has enjoyed participating in this stress-relieving exercise. We are also now associated with the Tool Bank of Phoenix. This organization offers other non-profits tools such as shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, etc. that are needed for building projects. We go as a group and help the Tool Bank sort the tools back to their storage areas. Not only does this allow our members to give back to the community, but also gives a chance for exploration of future job skills. We have taken advantage of the perfect spring weather and hiked at Dreamy Draw and continue to encourage physical exercise at ADS. Bowling continues to be a fun weekly outing for all, as well as movie outings! Because we are always looking for new ideas and comments on how we are doing, please take a moment to fill out the attached feedback from and return to ADS. This is your chance to help us make the program even better for everyone! Thank you! ~Lorraine, Jessica, Shelbey, Mireya, Dayna, Ricky, and Antoinette Loyalty to me means to be honest with everyone including your family and friends. Also to tell the truth and ask to use their stuff before you take it before you lose the item and they ask for it back. Then they don’t ever want to be your friend because you were not loyal and you did not tell the truth. It also means no stealing money or things that don’t belong to you.
When you are loyal you understand that honesty is the best policy in showing people that you care about them. You don’t want people to think that you are in the wrong so it is easier to just be honest from the beginning. For example, one time I took money out of my mom’s purse without telling her. She got mad when she found out and yelled at me. I learned from that experience to never do something like that again because I am an honest and loyal person and I want my family to trust me. I know that if I put my mind to it I can stay loyal and honest in the future. I will be able to tell the truth next time I’m in a similar situation. So can you! This weeks music video review is on P!nk’s Just Give Me a Reason. The link to the video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpQFFLBMEPI. I like this video because it makes me feel happy that the two people were in love. I also like that Pink talks about giving her guy a second chance and that she is so forgiving. The song makes me sad too though because they are having problems. I hope that at the end of the song they stay together.
The video starts with Pink in a bed on water and fog around. She is singing on the bed and looks sad. Throughout the video Pink flashes to being with a guy and kissing. At the end of the video Pink is seen alone on the bed with the fog around her. I would recommend this video to other people because it makes you aware of the emotions that go along with being in a relationship. The lyrics to the song are below: "Just Give Me A Reason" (feat. Nate Ruess) Right from the start You were a thief You stole my heart And I your willing victim I let you see the parts of me That weren't all that pretty And with every touch you fixed them Now you've been talking in your sleep, oh, oh Things you never say to me, oh, oh Tell me that you've had enough Of our love, our love Just give me a reason Just a little bit's enough Just a second we're not broken just bent And we can learn to love again It's in the stars It's been written in the scars on our hearts We're not broken just bent And we can learn to love again I'm sorry I don't understand Where all of this is coming from I thought that we were fine (Oh, we had everything) Your head is running wild again My dear we still have everythin' And it's all in your mind (Yeah, but this is happenin') You've been havin' real bad dreams, oh, oh You used to lie so close to me, oh, oh There's nothing more than empty sheets Between our love, our love Oh, our love, our love Just give me a reason Just a little bit's enough Just a second we're not broken just bent And we can learn to love again I never stopped You're still written in the scars on my heart You're not broken just bent And we can learn to love again Oh, tear ducts and rust I'll fix it for us We're collecting dust But our love's enough You're holding it in You're pouring a drink No nothing is as bad as it seems We'll come clean Just give me a reason Just a little bit's enough Just a second we're not broken just bent And we can learn to love again It's in the stars It's been written in the scars on our hearts That we're not broken just bent And we can learn to love again Just give me a reason Just a little bit's enough Just a second we're not broken just bent And we can learn to love again It's in the stars It's been written in the scars on our hearts That we're not broken just bent And we can learn to love again Oh, we can learn to love again Oh, we can learn to love again Oh, oh, that we're not broken just bent And we can learn to love again At ADS we practice a form of mindfulness with the help of Dayna, a Life Skills Instructor. We wanted to share this article with you on how it can be beneficial to students and others. http://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2014/jun/03/mindfulness-class-students-education
For this weeks music video review I will be talking about Katy Perry’s The One That Got Away. I picked this video because I like Katy Perry and this song makes me feel happy and sad. The link to the video is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahha3Cqe_fk .
In the beginning of the video Katy is an old lady remembering her good times with a past boyfriend. They are painting and dancing and getting tattoos. Then they get in an argument and the boyfriend drives away angry. He ends up getting in a car accident and dying. Katy is shown in the present as an old lady sad because her boyfriend died after a silly argument. I think that other people should watch this video because it will help them to appreciate the good times as they are happening and love the people that they are with. The lyrics to this song are: "The One That Got Away" Summer after high school when we first met We'd make out in your Mustang to Radiohead And on my 18th Birthday We got matching tattoos Used to steal your parents' liquor And climb to the roof Talk about our future Like we had a clue Never planned that one day I'd be losing you In another life I would be your girl We'd keep all our promises Be us against the world In another life I would make you stay So I don't have to say You were the one that got away The one that got away I was June and you were my Johnny Cash Never one without the other, we made a pact Sometimes when I miss you I put those records on (Whoa) Someone said you had your tattoo removed Saw you downtown singing the Blues It's time to face the music I'm no longer your muse But in another life I would be your girl We'd keep all our promises Be us against the world In another life I would make you stay So I don't have to say You were the one that got away The one that got away The o-o-o-o-o-one [x3] The one that got away [Bridge:] All this money can't buy me a time machine (Nooooo) Can't replace you with a million rings (Nooooo) I should've told you what you meant to me (Whoa) 'Cause now I pay the price In another life I would be your girl We'd keep all our promises Be us against the world In another life I would make you stay So I don't have to say You were the one that got away The one that got away The o-o-o-o-o-one [x3] In another life I would make you stay So I don't have to say You were the one that got away The one that got away My name is Ivan Kenneth Gonzalez and this is my first music video review. I decided to start this blog because I like music a lot.
The music video I chose for this week is Cool Kids by Echosmith. The link is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSCzDykng4g. During the music video the band is playing in a snow storm and the “cool kids” are dancing around. I think the song is about how when you’re a teenager trying to figure out who you are it can be very difficult. Everyone may look like they are happy and perfect but everyone goes through bad times. I think that Echosmith wrote this song to try to help other people who are going through these issues. The lyrics are : "Cool Kids" by Echosmith She sees them walking in a straight line, that's not really her style. And they all got the same heartbeat, but hers is falling behind. Nothing in this world could ever bring them down. Yeah, they're invincible, and she's just in the background. And she says, "I wish that I could be like the cool kids, 'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in. I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids." He sees them talking with a big smile, but they haven't got a clue. Yeah, they're living the good life, can't see what he is going through. They're driving fast cars, but they don't know where they're going. In the fast lane, living life without knowing. And he says, "I wish that I could be like the cool kids, 'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in. I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids. I wish that I could be like the cool kids, 'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to get it. I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids." And they said, "I wish that I could be like the cool kids, 'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in. I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids. I wish that I could be like the cool kids, 'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to fit in. I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids. I wish that I could be like the cool kids, 'Cause all the cool kids, they seem to get it. I wish that I could be like the cool kids, like the cool kids." Whoa [3x] Like the cool kids I give this song and music video a thumbs up!  It is Christmas time and I have some thoughts to share about Christmas: Merry Christmas to you all. This is what Christmas means to me; it is the season of giving, singing, cooking, and also baking. My mom makes to-die-for chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter cookies. She gives me a little sip of eggnog with rum inside to put me to bed early so I can get some good sleep. On Christmas Eve you are supposed to go to bed because if you don’t, Santa clause will not deliver your gifts to your house and under the tree. The reason I think Christmas is so important to me: Giving and receiving presents Being with family and friends Next year for Christmas I would like to feed the homeless Merry Christmas, Maria Already?
Yup, its that of year again. And if you have not noticed, the Christmas decor is already in the stores. Crazy! Here at Arizona Developmental Services we will wait until after Thanksgiving to start decorating. However, we can start shopping now! Don't forget if you shop online the web store will donate to ADS at no cost to you. Awesome!!! Check it out! http://www.azdevservices.org/ - Click on the orange DONATE & SHOP button in the top right corner of our website. Let's make the holidays memorable! |
