Teen Response.

As a teenager of 15 years, I know many people use stereotypes against us because of our age, having the mentality that we all are not serious, responsible, or reasonable. I know many adults who believe all youth are just young and naive, and are not worth listening to. Yes, I can see where the thought and stereotype comes from, I do have to admit. Plenty of young ladies and men can act quickly out of emotion and sparks of ideas, instead of thinking their thoughts and plans through beforehand. But, I am afraid that is not always the case. I know quite too many stories of times where a parent and child go through a sticky situation or problem where one of them has to take the blame, and it is not always the teens who make the mistakes.

A few months back my mom and I were watching my little cousins Enrique and Isabella for my Titi (Aunt) Marciana. My Titi had dropped them off at 8A.M. and would be back a little before dinner to pick them back up that day. My mom and I both looked after them throughout the day, taking turns when the other had to do something or needed a break. From 8 up to the time of 11 o'clock I had been watching the little ruggrats. I had then asked my mom if she could come down and watch them because I wanted to shower and clean up for the day. She agreed and went downstairs to take care of them for me. When watching the kids my mom had received an important phone call (while I was still in the bath). She went outside on the porch to hear and talk better because she could not hear in the noisy house, so she put on a movie for my cousins to occupy them for the time. She must have forgotten how curious and creative 3 and 5yr. olds are since she left the 2 kids not watched to roam a big house. My mom would only be on the phone for 10 minutes but a lot can happen in those few minutes; which did end up happening. Turns out Rique and Isa really wanted to color... so they decided to all over our hallway walls. Let’s just say my mom was not a "happy camper" when she came back inside to see the drawings. Enrique, Isabella and I got in trouble that night. Apparently, it was my fault for leaving the crayon box out on the dining table though my mom was the one to leave them untended.

There can be many arguments on who should take the blame for the artistry within our household at the time, and let me tell you there was. By the end of the dispute I believe it was known that most of the responsibility had to be taken by my mother for she was the one supposed to be watching them at the time; though no one was meaning for it to happen. When bad situations happen with a few people many times it can be difficult to settle on who takes the blame. The one way I truly see it fair to say who takes the responsibility is to give a little to all who were involved. Every situation is different, and everyone has made mistakes, but let it be known age should not distinguish who should then take responsibility. Responsibility is something we all must take at one point in life, so when the time comes, be ready to take and embrace it.

Project Paint! in time...

Some of the most difficult projects are the ones people love the most; I know for me this applies at least. A few years back I was working on this big project, a dance routine, for a school musical. My drama teacher had put me in charge so I knew it had to be perfect. The dance was supposed to be made for 8 individuals and it was just me, 1 girl, making it. I was honored to be assigned such a project but was quite nervous, too, for it was my first time making a dance to be performed with a group. I had about 2 weeks to complete this dance and around 1 month to teach it to the group, so I had to get started right away. My song choice was "Paint" by "The Paper Kites" and I was putting together a contemporary routine. When I first began putting it together I was so excited and was full of great ideas; it was when I had to envision 8 people doing 1 dance and at different times where it got difficult. Luckily in a little less than 2 weeks I finished the dance, and now it was time to teach it to the students. This out of it all had to be the most difficult task. Of course the guys and girls selected to do the dance could indeed dance, but getting all the dancers to listen, envision the dance how I did, then get them comfortable to do it was not the easiest duty to achieve. In the first few practices I was very patience and understanding that learning a whole routine will 7 others is not going to come right away to everyone. When it became later in the month and kids still did not understand main parts though, I started to get frustrated. Some kids would not stop talking, others just would not put the effort I needed them to into the routine. I had put so much effort and time making the dance, I felt like they did not appreciate it. I can say I can feel for many parents and teachers now. Teaching a group is not always easy but in this case it was definitely worth it. By the time the show came, the whole dance was down and perfected to the point. I am so proud of everyone who participated in the show and especially the ones who took the time to learn my dance with me. My teacher and the school was very impressed and wanted to see more routines by me in later years. Though projects of all sorts can have their blocks and bad times, if one puts the time, effort, patience, and creativity in it, it will end for the best!

To question; to discover...

 All throughout the ages people have explored the unknown. Some have done so by sailing the seas to discover new land and others do so by a plane or jet to test life on the different environments. No matter how they may have gotten to certain places, these explorers still have the same desire. They are all trying to discover something yet to be found. Their reasons may very. Many explorers in years past traveled to find undiscovered land or even just a greater understanding of the things in this world we live in. More people these days, like scientist or ecological people, travel out to discover new planets or answers to how plants and animals survive. Everyone has their own reasons and ways but throughout all the years this earth has been around something has drove people to go out and travel the world.

From my personal experiences and desires I can say a reason why people devote their life to exploration and discovery is because they want to see for themselves the different things this world has to offer. So many times people can go throughout everyday life seeing the same buildings, same streets, same people all around them. Finding and experiencing new things can be more pleasurable than one can imagine. In the close future I know I plan on traveling the world to dance and spread the Word of Jesus. So, I think when people find something that means a lot to them and get a deep desire to share it they devote theirs to do so. They use this time here on earth to discover as much as they can.

Traveling the world is not as easy as it seems. Though the ones of us that have the heart to adventure out do get the many thrills and discovers of being an explorer, they do have to give up many possessions to sacrifice because of it. Such things as, having a family of ones own is something a person looking to explore has to either give up or set back. Also, material items and possessions can not always be taken with one to varies countries or areas either because of the laws or harsh conditions. But, I do believe if one really wants to discover the exotic wild things of this world they will be willing to give those items up for the end prize. This world has been around for millions of years and still there are places people have yet to discover; why wait until you hear or see the crazy stories and adventures in the paper? If you think you can handle it, experience the world yourself!