Transitional Expressions

Initially, I saw this commercial and liked the product being sold. In the end, though, I chose this video because I liked the message. It is promoting a certain product, however, it manages to send a message beyond simple branding. In fact, it urges us towards a healthier life. For example, you can see a bunch of people doing different sports, and also their use of the word "inspire" as a slogan.

Indeed, the way these Earbuds create a possitive message is effective. It catches the consumer's eye. Eventually, it makes them want to be that way and consequently want to buy the product. For this reason, the Yurbuds will work for anyone that may want to have a healthier life through excerscise while listening to good music! Therefore, it promotes a message of physical health as well as selling their product. As a result, it is easy to see that this is a well-written ad campaign.

Money or Happiness?

Money can take you places and get you things, but there are things that money cannot buy. Among many other things, these include happiness, friendship, and love. People often think that if they have money, then they have the solution to all of his or her problems. It can have drawbacks, however, such as drawing unwanted attention from people who are more concerned with the wealth than the well-being of the person possessing it.

The priorities one places on where to spend money is based on individual preferences. For example, if I had enough money to buy either a watch or to attend a concert of my choosing, I would have to weigh my options. I am a musician, so I would naturally lean towards choosing the concert. I am also aware of the practical use of a watch, as well as the long term investment of the money spent on it.

I try not to put too much importance on material goods, but that does not stop me from appreciating and enjoying what I have. With that in mind, I place more importance on the people that I surround myself with in life. These people are more important than money or things, because their friendships will last forever and be worth more than cash ever could be. With this philosophy, of choosing people who know my worth as well as I know theirs, has led me to meeting good people. These people turn into friends that I know I can trust, who will be there for me, and are worth interacting with.

Back to the original topic, of acquiring a watch or attending a concert. A quality watch could fund several concert trips, so my choice would be to gather up my loved ones and take them to the concerts with me. With this, I'll buy memories and happiness, not just a watch to sit on my wrist.

In the end, the legacy you leave behind is the memories others have of you. Their memories of the kind of person you were, the things you did, and the people you let into your life. The material possessions you had will not matter and will be forgotten in time. This is why, people should consider if their material wealth is really worth it, really so important. Thinking about this can help to lead a person down the right path

Listening & Understanding Natural Speech (PS4)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5hjx2Sd52U4
Answer the fallowing questions regarding the topic seen in the video:

1.What does the video talk about?
2.What is the PlayStation 4 Promise?
3.What was "Simple" interpreted as?
4.What did Alex Rigopulos say about the "instinct of craft"?
5.What does the button "share" allow you to do?

Facing Reality

How many times have you asked yourself, What can I do for my country?

It is hard to answer, especially if you think the way most people do.

The majority of people have thought this. Instead of feeling responsible, they assume that it is not a big deal. They think that someone else is going to take care of the problem, or that others are going to come up with a great invention that is going to save us all. Because of this way of thinking, we are still at the some point of stale progression, and we often do not know all the problems our country is going through. Despite this, we still call our country's youth "Guatemala's Future." It is OUR responsibility to see and create meaningful change in the next generation.

Most of Guatemala's population lives in poor conditions. The much smaller percentage with a higher quality of life is looking forward to leaving the country to seek a better one elsewhere. Statistics show that more than 1.5 million Guatemalans have left the country, mostly searching for better opportunities in the United States. This generates a list of other problems that should be focused on. 8 - 10,000 teenagers are involved with gangs or drugs, which reduces their life expectancy by up to 50%. With the decrease in life expectancy, women are becoming pregnant younger. An average Guatemalan woman is expected to get pregnant at the age of twenty. This is concerning because at that age, it is frequently difficult to have a stable job or complete a formal education. These elements make for a potentially bad home for the children. Children are often born in broken families because of these things, and this causes the child to have a poor perspective on life. Other problems the child will face include limited opportunity for decent education, access to adequate nutrition, and living in poor housing.

Behind all of this darkness, Guatemala "the country of the eternal spring," can be a beautiful place to live. There is perfect weather, a rich cultural heritage left by our Mayan ancestors, and the natural landscapes that we find in each department. We just need to open our eyes to see our opportunities, and try not give up hope on our beautiful country. Stand against corruption, and be the change we want to see among Guatemalans. There is nothing better than to feel proud of where you come from.