Money, shmoney: Animoto

I believe I did learn something doing this project. Everyone has a very different idea of what they would do if money were not an object. Some would live their dream, other would help the people around them, and still others would do what they think seems fulfilling. I would be a missionary: I could help others, and that sounds fulfilling to me. However, I am unsure of what I want to do in this money-centered world. It would be wonderful to do any number of free-lance jobs, but the world is harsh on those who do. I hope to find a job where I can help others, be happy, and make enough money to support myself as well as give back to my parents, who have done so much for me throughout my life. My family wants to see me be successful, and their hope has incorporated itself into my own desire for accomplishment. With the size of the world, I am sure I will find a job that fits all my requirements.

Refrigerators and Extra Credit

What I would probably miss the most if I had no electricity would be my fridge. I considered my computer, dishwasher, washer and dryer, and TV as well. However, the refrigerator was the winner. I could easily help my mother with washing our dishes and clothes by hand, and I very rarely watch TV anymore. I do, in fact, spend my days on the computer, but I know that it is not good for me. I happen to have something very close to an addiction to the computer, and even though I feel I should do other activities, I am always attracted back to my computer. Still, my fridge is the sanctuary of our food. Of course we could use ice boxes, but they would only do so much. Even if we did not have computers, I could read, write, draw, or find other ways to pass the time. Perhaps I would have some kind of computer withdrawal for a while, but it would eventually be for the best. My fridge, however, is the one appliance that I do not believe we could do without in my household.

Home Is Where The Magic's At

If I had to choose, the Harry Potter series would easily be my favorite form of reading entertainment. It all starts with a boy, orphaned after one short year of life. His only family left consists of his horrid aunt, uncle, and cousin, the Dursleys. He grows up in a household devoid of love, save for the affection Harry’s cousin, Dudley, is constantly showered with. As Harry’s 11^th birthday approaches, he receives letters for the first time in his life, and they come by owl! As his uncle tries to get rid of them, they become more numerous. Finally, when Harry turns 11, someone shows up on the family’s doorstep. Hagrid, a real-life giant, gives Harry a letter stating his enrollment at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. So his new life begins. As Harry goes through his years at Hogwarts, more and more adventures pop up. He meets his best friends in the world, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, and his godfather, Sirius Black. He acquires very loving friends and allies who help him in his battle against the most powerful dark wizard of the age, Lord Voldemort. There are losses along the way, and many people dear to Harry fall, but in the end, good always triumphs over evil. Harry Potter was the first chapter book I ever read, at the age of 8, and it is a big part of my life, including its influence on my love of writing. I am very glad my mother introduced it to me, and we have been a family of fans since then.