Reflection on blogs

I chose to read the blog about Mr. Ritchie.
1. I think the most important topic that came up when reading this blog was how Mr. Ritchie said that we should be grateful for what we have and not focusing on the material things in life. We need to remember where we came from because that makes us who we are.
2. This helps me think about who I want to be, what character qualities I have and what ones I should try to develop. I think about how important relationships are within a family when a person goes off the college. I think about the relationships that need to be in place in the work force. Relationships should matter more than anything else. Without relationships material things will never be able to bring true happiness.
3. Right now I think I need to strengthen my relationships with the people around me because they are the people that represent where I come from and they will be the people that I will always be able to go to when I need advice. I need to finish developing my character as an individual not just as someone who lives in Williamsburg and goes to school there. I need to be able to represent myself as well as where I came from.
This was a really good blog and the writer talked a lot about the things that Mr. Ritchie was able to teach us in a short amount of time.

Respect

“Respect”                                                                                        

respect: high or special regard; esteemed

 Respect is something that everyone tries to get from others. Teachers try everyday to get respect from students. Students would rather make fun of teachers and try to make them mad than listen to what they have to say. Students’ lack of respect is wrong because they are the ones who are in charge and we need to do what they say. They are telling us things to help us in school.  Respect will help you in school because it helps show teachers that you are grown up and you are mature.

Respect is something that all adults deserve from teenagers and children. Parents work hard to try to show their kids that respecting others shows what kind of person you are. When I think of people I respect I think of my parents, grandparents, teachers, and co-workers. Theses people deserve respect because they are knowledgeable in areas of life that I have yet to experience. They are the people who are helping to prepare me for what the real world will be like. Respect needs to be given before it is returned so we must be respectful to everyone around us and show our good character.  

As we worked on our project respect was something that we always needed to keep in mind. Without respect we would not have been able to express creative ideas. Teamwork will only work if there is respect for others and the ideas that they bring to the table. In my group we were respectful of everyone's ideas and took them all into consideration for our proposals. 

Listening

lis-ten: to give attention with the ear; attend closely for the purpose of hearing; give ear.

As young children we are always told to listen to what adults tell us. As important as it is for young children to listen it is also important that older children and adults listen as well. Listening is a big part of communication and without communication nothing can be accomplished. Teenagers often think that they know everything so they can make their own rules and don’t need to follow anyone’s advice. If teens take the time to listen they can learn valuable lessons without having to experience any sort of trouble.

Relationships are built on communication so it is important to listen to what the other person is saying. A good friend will listen to what you have to say and try and help you. If the person you are talking to ignores what you have to say then there is no respect. Just by listening to what others have to say you are showing them that you do care about what they have to say and how they are feeling. If you want a relationship to work you need to be able to be quiet and listen. Listening is a very important skill that everyone should have or be developing. No one can be a good leader if they don't listen to what others around them are saying. Leaders need to show that they respect others thoughts and ideas by being willing to listen to them. To be a good team member we need to listen to the other members and work together toward a common goal. 

Mr. Ritchie

Mr. Ritchie gave a great speech on Thursday. I thought that the most important thing that he talked about was the importance of relationships. Who you surround yourself  with is who you will ultimately end up like. It is important to remember where you came from because it will always be a place where you can go back to and get advice from people that know you the best. People that really know you aren't fooled by your fake persona they know what you are like in public and when no one else is around. Relationships are what will get you somewhere in life. It is how you interact with those around you that will give you job security. It is important to have an education but it also important to have people skills. Being who you are will get you farther in life then being the person you think others want. If you are being someone that isn't you to please others then you are lieing to everyone including yourself. Relationships are one of the most important things in life and we need to work to keep them strong everyday.  

Character

“Character”                                                                         

char-ac-ter: moral excellence and firmness, one of the attributes that make up and distinguished an individual.

What is the thing that you remember most about people? For most of us it is what the person has done or how they reacted to a situation. How they react and what they do is a result of their character. Character is what makes a person who they are. Character will show through no matter what the situation. People aren’t fooled by false character they know who you really are.

What defines your character? Your morals or what you believe and stand for shape your character and who you will be in live. Religious beliefs can develop convictions that will create a path for you to follow. The people that you chose to surround yourself with also shape your character because we often have a habit of doing the same things our friends do. It is important to choose the right type of people to be around.

Character makes you the person you are and it is one thing that people will always see. Character is one of the most important things when looking at the relationships you have.  Character gives you the strength to be comfortable in your own skin if you are the person you have worked hard to create. Character makes a leader.