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Entry #10: Pets

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One of the fondest memories I have of my childhood is growing up with a pet cat. I remember her sitting next to me while I did homework, as well as running to greet me when I came home from school. Original Image Pets can teach us about responsibility early on. Learning how to care for a living creature by feeding them letting them outside, and taking them for walks can especially help children learn how to take on extra responsibility. Having a cat or dog companion makes many people happy, and gives them a sense of purpose as well as endless entertainment. Many studies  have been done that show how having a pet can help relieve symptoms of depression, improve your mood, and overall enhance your life in many ways. There are even people who are able to register their pet as an emotional support animal due to these amazing benefits. Personally, having a pet waiting for me makes me more excited to come home after a long day. Despite requiring some additional work and financial investm...
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Entry #7: Fresh

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Image Source Recently, I watched a film titled “Fresh.”  It encapsulated many of the intricacies we face today regarding our food supply. Different people were seen in this video including farmers, and other professionals working in the food industry. It went over the process of how our food is produced, including the use of pesticides and chemicals. It also explained some of the hardships and difficulties that many farmers face. The most relevant part of this movie to most viewers is the topic of pesticide use. One dilemma in the movie was how certain chemicals ensure crop success, and make it so that we can produce the amount of food we need. Sometimes without these chemicals, it can be more difficult to have a stable food supply. We have many, many people to feed, so any type of crop failure or food shortage would be disastrous. This documentary creates a good point that despite the negativity surrounding pesticides and chemically treated produce, there is a point and a purpose ...
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Entry #9: Food Inc.

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Image Source Most people nowadays buy all their food at a typical chain grocery store. They go in, select the product, scan the barcode at the register, and take their food home with them. This photo for an advertisement of a film called Food Inc. illustrates the transactional process of acquiring food. It does this by putting a barcode across a cow, as well as using the title itself which is "Food Inc," showing that food is just part of a corporation.  This message contains a lot of relevance to today's world. Compared to prior generations, most people today have no connection with where their food comes from. Instead of picking an apple from a tree, we buy it from the supermarket in a transactional process. This goes for any other type of food we consume on a daily basis. Instead of baking bread, people will buy a loaf. Instead of having chickens, people buy a carton of eggs from the store. This photo represents by and large, the relationship that people in westernized ...
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Entry #8: Risk of Jogging

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Ever since I was 12, going on jogs was my favorite way to get a good workout in. Every day after school I would put my running shoes  on and spend more than 30 minutes jogging back and forth around the neighborhood. It was the best way to relax, unwind, and get some fresh air. This was especially true for high-school when I took on a higher workload as far as schoolwork goes. I even noticed a few other benefits, including the loss of a few pounds, clearer skin, as well as higher energy levels and endurance.  Image Source However, once I got to my Junior year of high school, I noticed that there may be some downsides to jogging. A slow pain in my right knee and hip began growing, and it got worse every time I went for a run. Noticing the connection, I stopped my favorite daily activity and went to get x-rays done to find out what was wrong. Despite the fact that the x-rays didn't show anything wrong, the pain persisted and I had to be more cautious with my jogging habits. ...
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Entry #6: The Holistic Planner

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During these busy and stressful times, many of us are looking for ways to organize ourselves the best we can. Normally, this will come in the form of a to-do list jotted down quickly on scratch paper, or a notepad app on a smartphone. Though these may be effective in remembering our daily tasks, it may not have a great effect on long term goal setting. Thinking deeper into what we truly desire might not be at the forefront of our minds, but it is essential in order to live a balanced life long term. Thankfully, this planner by Freedom Mastery  has this aspect of goal setting mapped out for you. Image Source Aside from the stunning covers, this planner takes you beyond the typical to-do list, and offers a much more holistic approach to setting goals. Unlike most planners on the market, Freedom Mastery contains writing prompts to dig deep into your mind. You'll be asked to not only brainstorm goals, but to examine your reasons why. When it comes time to set specific goals, there...
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Entry #5: AllState Mayhem Advertisement

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  https://youtu.be/dHXL8A1dowo?si=W74yIdvHLa6EqxEi https://youtu.be/dHXL8A1dowo?si=W74yIdvHLa6EqxEi Humor is one of the best ways to capture an audience and  this AllState commercial  does just that.  The ad shows a man acting like a cat. Throughout the advertisement, he does various destructive actions that a cat would do, such as knocking cups off of a table. This also shows that the author of the ad is using relatability. Anyone who has a cat knows how destructive they can be, and how much damage they sometimes cause to your house and belongings. This is even over exaggerated a bit when the ceiling is shown collapsing due to a flooded bathroom. Around this time is when the idea of homeowners insurance is brought up.  Image Source The viewer sees all of these horrible things happening to the house and probably thinks how they would never want that happening to them. They might be wondering what they would do in that situation. The introduction to the idea of h...
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Entry #4: A Salty Decoration

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I’m  sure everyone has heard of Himalayan salt. It's those small, sparkly pink granules almost resembling crystals that you can grind up and sprinkle on your favorite dishes. Oftentimes, it also comes pre-ground and looks like pink sand. However, culinary usage is not the only purpose this salt has. Surprisingly enough, it has become one of the most sought after home decorations! Image Source When it comes to home decor, Himalayan salt comes in many different forms. Normally, it appears in large chunks and is attached to a light bulb that can be plugged in. The most common form is just a very large piece of Himalayan salt. The unevenness of it creates a more natural and eclectic look, and it goes perfectly with a  boho style interior . Other times, it takes on a more sophisticated look in thr shape of a perfectly round sphere. Another possibility on the market. Is that of a small bowl full of Himalayan salt rocks, in either their natural shape or a sphere shape. These ones lig...
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