In a crazy world of instant and haste,

would you take time to see me inside?

I can relate to it. Because we all have decisions that we move on directly. Or answering our questions in life immediately. Without even giving it that much thought. Its like making decisions straight forward and not regretting it cause of not thinking well. Cause you just answered it because you must. Not having to think about why you made that answer. As well as not making it full heartedly. You made that decision but you never done it or show it to anyone.

To me, this quote is so happy for me. But in the same time sad. Cause it shows that a person must know the person more. Not judging on what they see outside that person, or myself. Thus this is one of the things to better understand someone. Because time can also be an illusion. When you feel like you are interested to know someone better you would wish that time will stop. but it never does. And we all want to do things fast. However we all realize that everything we do takes time. And that the time we spent each day are the memorable moments in our life. That is why must always take time to see more within.

I have been this person for a long time. Hiding the person inside. By putting a mask upon my face. But soon I begin realize that I can no longer hide myself anymore. Just by the presence of one person. willing to take the time to know me more. I was able to open the person inside. Cause during those times I thought to myself that I was a waste of time to my classmates. But I have seen that it doesn't matter rather it is a waste or not. Cause there are still those who wish to see me for the person inside.

The quotation speaks about the world being a fast paced planet. Where everyone are hesitant. And just doesn't take the time to see a person from the inside. But with the will to ask a person to see who I really am inside. and never worrying about the time. They can truly understand you more. Just like I said before that the time we have are moments that must be remembered. And if you take the time to see the person inside me or anyone you can truly say that you have understand me or that person fully.

This quotation can be applied to everyone everyday. As we meet someone or something new and want to know more about him, her, or it. We must take our time to understand them. Never be hasty to take the time. Even though time it self may pass by so fast. It is truly the right way to know that person or thing inside more. Cause you can never call it a waste of time. When you yourself has given a clearer understanding about them. And was able to see what is inside.

I have reflected that, the quote has told me that in order to know the person more. we must take our time to see the person inside. Don't ever be too quick to say that you know that person. When you haven't taken the time to see the person for who he/she is underneath that person. Cause the true version of that person isn't reflected outside the mask or box. But the person inside is that person's true self. Thus we can never judge the person outside. But take the time to see that person inside. And you will see the truth behind it all. And you can surely say that you have understand that person full heartedly. Therefore, never be afraid to take time. And you can truly see me inside.

Incidents In Mythology Reaction Essay

Judgement of Paris:

For me, if being able to have something that helps me. This is something that I would do to live happily. And to have it be a person is something to really think about.

But in this situation, it is choosing among three incredible women as your lover. This is rather somewhat difficult cause you have to choose one and all of them are beautiful. However, Paris chose Aphrodite. Although she proclaims to bestow Helene as his wife. Thus leading to the Trojan War. But above all, it is important to know the traits and characteristics of the women. But most importantly they're understanding towards people and you being able to understand yourself when you're with her. Meaning it is meaningless if the person you pick does not love you for a reason. But what is the reason? Is that they must love you for who you really are, and if you show your true self is being selfish then that will not happen.

Thus this incident means choosing a women beautiful woman to be your partner, starts by seeing her true self and her incited knowledge of the world. As well showing who you really are as a person to one another helps you understand more about each other. Thus picking the right person for your wife to love and care about.

Japanese Creation:

In this creation story, two deities Izanami and Izanagi were asked by the god who sent them to form a land out of the water. After forming this land the two decided to get married as a result Izanami gave birth to many gods and deities. Further into the story, Izanagi performed a ritual of purification to cleanse the bad curse on him thus these created the three main gods, Amaterasu-omi-Kami, goddess of the sun, Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto, goddess of the moon, and Susanoo-no-Mikoto, god of the sea and storms. Thus the three were called "The Three Precious Children".

With this, I have understood a lot about god's creation and that about Japan's beliefs. Because they believed that keeping the surroundings clean was a sign of praising their gods as they believed that gods are living all around. This really makes me love Japan more, as it is definitely a wonderful place to visit. Thus it is amazing that so many gods were born. Very fascinating, and complex to know all the god's names.

Iliad:

In book 11 of the Iliad, one day Zeus rained blood upon the Achaean line. Thus filling them in panic, and suffered a massacre. During the late afternoon, Hector led an assault on a part of the Achaean line, but the Greeks were able to hold him off.  However, they went into a panic when they saw the healer Machaon receive wounds from Paris's hands. But when Patroclus persuaded Achilles to rejoin the battle, his terrifying aura was feared. Thus the battle shifted.

This shows the great use of strategy and knowledge, as Zeus rains his blood upon the Achaeans knowing it will fear them. Also amid need, Achilles' aura was so terrifying that the Trojans retreated. This has given us insight. That with wisdom and knowledge, we can change the course of conflict.

Odyssey:

During his 10-year struggle to return home to Ithaca after the Trojan War, Odysseus battled mythical creatures and gods. This is due to Odysseus wanting to prove his identity to the suitors who have mocked him. His wife Penelope and son Telemachus have waited for his return along with the suitors. Thus proving himself Odysseus slaughtered the suitors as proof of his win in the contest and reclaimed the throne of Ithaca.

This shows Odysseus' perseverance and will to continue on this path to prove and to find his place in the world. Thus revealing his identity to the suitors to where he belongs. Who had doubted him? As well we can do the same as he did, as long as we have perseverance and the will to strive for what we aim for we can truly see who we really are, and our role in life. But most importantly understanding and opening up to our real self.

Trojan War Argumentative Essay

From what I have understood, the story had a complex way of choosing what was right. Paris chose to pick the feeling of love and not the strength and logic they possess. This teaches us that we must trust our knowledge and wisdom at times, and not just our feelings. Cause in truth, being able to think and analyze the situation before choosing. And this can always solve a problem more than any other.

This was a Greek story that goes back a long time ago by Homer. As it said in the Wikipedia. However, it is not really stated if it is true or not. Many archeologists have researched if it is real or not. Thus the German archeologist Heinrich Schliemann discovered a sitting on where it might have happened. And was called "Hisarik". However, it is not yet sure if it is real. And up until now they still search every area in Greece to find out if it is true. But as it is shown it is truly seen as a genuinely real story.

Therefore I conclude, that it is always right to use your wisdom of knowledge rather than your feelings. As it stands Paris and Helen had fallen in love with one another. But they chose their love blindly not thinking about what might happen. This is a true definition of love is blind. And as logic can comprehend anything.

Trojan War

TROJAN WAR SUMMARY

AND LEARNINGS

In the war, we learn how to adapt to any situation. Or rather the problems we face have an answer. No matter what is the challenge it does not mean it can not be solved through logic and wisdom. Cause anything can be solved in any way. As long as we put our mind to it our knowledge can really help us in terms of what we come across in our life.

It is tough to know if the war really happened or not. But what I know is that it is based on religion. In Greek Mythology, and began when the Greeks went to war with the people of Troy. Thus for nine years, the Greeks had ravaged the surrounding cities and countryside. Thus in the end the war constituted the main part of the Iliad of Homer.

Thus I conclude that conflicts always have a solution. It can't be solved by force. But through wisdom and knowledge of a person. Being able to solve a conflict without the need to fight is amazing and the right thing. That is also why there are politicians, who solve the problems of the people not by fighting. but by their knowledge to make the right solution.

Ecuador's Earthquake Preparedness Plan

Ecuador is a country located in the northwest part of South America and is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world. The country sits on the edge of the South American Plate, beside the Nazca Plate, which results in strong earthquakes in the country. Both plates converge with each other, resulting in the subduction of the Nazca Plate with the South American Plate. Ecuador’s infrastructures are usually built on soft soil, specifically alluvium. Alluvium soils are loose and incompact accumulations of sands, silts, clays, or gravels deposited in rivers. Many cities in Ecuador are built on soft soils because these are flat and easy to build. The country also suffers from soil liquefaction, where the soil turns into liquid in response to an earthquake’s sudden movement. With the type of soil Ecuador is built on, it would experience stronger shaking and more damage. The materials used in Ecuador’s infrastructures also have been of poor quality. They are built with unstable materials such as masonry infill walls and flexible reinforced concrete. With more and more people living in slums, it could be a higher risk since people do not have enough money to afford durable and long-lasting materials for their houses. But after the 7.8 Earthquake in Ecuador in 2016, people were appreciating bamboo as it was able to withstand earthquakes and they have realized it after they have seen houses built on bamboo unaffected in the earthquake. They would put a concrete foundation and put the bamboo as its pillars. They also have mixed modern construction materials to assure its durability. Ecuador also established the Earthquake Safety Advisory Board, which is used to monitor and update earthquake risks in the country. The Quito School Earthquake Safety Project was also created to evaluate the building of the schools if it is safe or not. This effects to the improvement of the building so that there will be lesser risk and they would be able to impose safety school measures. In earthquake preparedness, improvement must be made. Some provinces in Ecuador are accustomed to small tremors and the people were not prepared on what to do during an earthquake. Due to these, when powerful earthquakes would strike, this would send people in immediate panic, for they did not know how to deal with it. With weak construction and no awareness, it will produce vast amounts of damage in infrastructures and casualties. In a 2010 poll by El Universo newspaper, 85% of respondents in the cities of Quito and Guayaquil, Ecuador’s main cities stated they were uninformed about instructions on what to do during emergencies, and 40% were completely unaware of what to do during earthquakes. Ecuador’s Red Cross also helped raise awareness about these, but it was not enough because they did not have enough capacity to train people.

A house in Ecuador with bamboo as its foundation

A building toppled down after the 2016 Ecuador earthquake

With this information, Ecuador is alarmingly unprepared for another massive earthquake –from the building structure to the awareness of the citizens. They often do drills every year, but they fail to be maintained properly. As stated, the buildings are mostly made of unsafe materials that can be destroyed quickly. But the 2016 earthquake, has been an eye-opener to the citizens and government of Ecuador. Even though these problems are yet to be fixed, the citizens of Ecuador have also used their innovativeness to use bamboo as the foundation of their buildings and it is fascinating that despite the impacts and effects of the 2016 earthquake, their resourcefulness was greatly used so that certain effects and destruction would not happen again.

In comparison, the Philippines established the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council to ensure the protection of the people during an earthquake or calamity. They are also responsible for holding earthquake drills regularly in schools and buildings four times per year to boost preparedness in people. The government also implemented strong building codes that fit the standard to withstand an 8.4 earthquake. In Ecuador, they have the National Secretariat for Risk Management (SNGR) to also ensure and monitor the citizen's safety. They also have emergency services to respond like the Ecuadorian Red Cross and ECU 911. They also often hold earthquake drills. The raising of awareness in the country is poorly implemented, therefore making the citizens unprepared during an earthquake. However, they have emergency services to respond immediately to the victims to rescue quickly. As stated earlier, they have established the Earthquake Safety Advisory Board to ensure the safety of the people and buildings. In 2016, Ecuador also included bamboo in its National Construction Code, making it the standard when people need to construct buildings. 

To conclude, Ecuador is somehow unprepared for these calamities due to unawareness of what to do during earthquakes. The Ecuadorian government should have clearer plans to raise awareness properly so that people would not panic. Ecuador is susceptible to earthquakes and it would need more preparation for the people and proper check-ups of the buildings. These major earthquakes are signs that the government and the people should work together so that they can be able to reduce casualties. Earthquake preparedness is necessary because if people do not know any of these, it will be a great risk. If Ecuador would improve in terms of earthquake preparedness and building stability, then it would be a great benefit when another massive earthquake strikes anytime soon.

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Desiderata

Desiderata

By Max Ehrmann

Go placidly amid the noise and haste,

and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible without surrender

be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly;

and listen to others,

even the dull and the ignorant;

they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons,

they are vexations to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,

you may become vain and bitter;

for always there will always be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;

it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs;

for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;

many persons strive for high ideals;

and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself.

Especially, do not feign affection.

Neither be cynical about love;

for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment

it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,

gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.

But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,

be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,

no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you,

no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,

whatever you conceive Him to be,

and whatever your labors and aspirations,

in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,

it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful.

Strive to be happy.

Happiness Essay

       Happiness for me is a way of expressing a positive emotion and the joy that we have. It gives us good meaning in our lives. As well as shows love in our experiences. It is the positive side of memories that we hold on to. Thus happiness is a part of the life we are living.

        In the poem. The lesson that needs to be learned is to be happy and cheerful. Because you must never be sad always. you should be proud and happy for who you are. Thus you must never be angered easily due to what others say. Always be happy and strive for a happy life.

        This poem helps me in my struggles with people. Because it gives me a sign that to be different I have to be myself. And be happy no matter what. Because once you start accepting yourself. Other people will accept you for who you are. As well as give you happiness in your life.

         I conclude that happiness is the strongest feeling. It means being able to be happy. Even when you are down. I must be myself and always be happy to be joyful. Because through all the dad things that happen you must always be happy. And strive to be happy every day in our life.

My Romeo and Juliet Sound Track

No.1: Title: Trance 

          Song by: Grandrodeo

         This song is good for the fight scene of Romeo and the Capulet's family. The title Trance gives intense music that matches the fight and it means fighting and dying for someone like Romeo's capital.

No.2: Title: Kiseki

          Song by: Roselia

          This song is a great track for the scene of Juliet trying to refuse her parents to let the Count of Paris marry her cause she is too young. This means thanking someone who has done a lot for you. But at the same time refusing or not wanting the few things that you don't like.

No.3: Title: Dreamer

          Song by: Gero 

         

          This song is good for the ball scene where Romeo and his cousin both go to the Capulet house to see Rosaline, Romeo's unrequited love. Because of its title Dreamer, tells that to Romeo it's like a dream that he disguised himself to see Rosaline.

No.4: Title: Mamoriati Mono no Tame ni

          Song by: Miku Ito

          This song is perfect for the scene of Romeo meeting her unrequited love. But finds out that it is actually Juliet that she feels for as they meet. Because this song is about falling in love with someone that you like to be with and want to protect.

No.5: Title: Dear Butterfly

          Song by: Mezzo

  

          This song is really a good match for the balcony scene of Romeo and Juliet's confession of love for each other. Because by the title Dear Butterfly, speaks like a message of love to someone and tells that you love him/her.

No.6: Title: My Treasure 

          Song by: Chihara Minori

          This song is a good match for the marriage scene of Romeo and Juliet. Because the title My Treasure, talks about treasuring the memories that you have along with the person you love.

No.7: Title: Rage of Dust

          Song by: Spyair

          This is a great song for the scene of Romeo's friend, Mercutio fights Juliet's cousin Tybalt on his behalf for interfering with the ball. Because from the title Rage of Dust, talks about the fight raging very strongly with dust and wounds.

No.8: Title: How Close You Are

          Song by: Mamoru Miyano

          This song is good for the scene of Romeo spending the night with Juliet in her chamber and leaving the next morning because of his exile. Because the song's title How Close You Are, says about the time they spent together and even though they would be apart they will always remain close.

No.9: Title: Sotto Tokete Yuku You ni
          Song by: Mamoru Miyano

          This is perfectly suited for the scene of Romeo drinking the poison in front of the comatose Juliet. After waking up from her slumber, finds Romeo lying dead and stabs herself with his dagger dying along with him. Because the song represents a feeling of suffering and hardship, but willing to fight and die together.

No.10: Title: Sakura Message
            Song by: Idolish7

            This song is a good choice for the scene of the parents of both Romeo and Juliet ending the violent feud after seeing both their children dead beside each other. The title of the song Sakura Message, gives a sign that the two children were loved and cherished by their parents, and as a memory of them, they made the wish of their children that they would reconcile their conflict come true.