april flowers '08: 2009

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Proud!

Just Because...
A Poem

Just because I'm different

Don't look at me wierd
I'm not crazy
I'ts not bad to be unique

Just because I'm different

You cant treat me different
or make fun of me
I'm not against other beliefs

Just because I'm different

It doesnt mean I'm perfect
I cant always be the rock
I wont change who I am for you

Just because I'm different -- just accept me as I am.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Social Studies Question
Jan.3, 2009
I know that this sounds really sadistic, but... it cant be that hard to corrupt a society. Look how easily Hitler did it! All it takes is one bad apple in the high end of things; a smooth talking, powerseeking gentleman with a good social/political standing, and were on the yellow brick road to destruction. A leader will make or break a society- and a need and greed for power is very dooming. In our world today, power is such a sought after element of life, that some people will stop at nothing to get it!

Very often, a just and democratic society can still have a lot of needs... and even more wants! A clever leader will offer these things and more to the society, but not often give them. He/she will dangle these proposals over their noses like a master dangling his dog a bone, but never really giving the gifts. A few more tidbits and temptations, and the leader is fully and willingly supported. Imagine now how easily, with the world at his/her fingertips, that this leader could turn the whole society against a group or an idea. At this stage, if the hated side took one misstep, war would be inevitable.

So tread carefully, be kind, and please... we know how easy it is to corrupt a society... if you lead, be fair. Dont be hating. Do your best to keep our society just and democratic!

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Current Human Rights Issue

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Discovery Kids Channel: Crazy Cool Creatures- A Documentary

Hey kids! I'm Jungle Joe, and I've taken a break from those crazy cool creatures of the jungle. I'm here today with Winnipeg Wayne to study a particular individual in the bustling habitat called Winnipeg! Everybody, put your hands together for the one, the only, the extremely unique... APRIL FLOWERS! She lives with other species of Flowers, but none as unique as her. I can see, through the way the interacts with the Flowers that there is a special bond between them. It is obvious that they enjoy being together and mean a lot to one another! Over to you Wayne!

Hi everyone! I've been studying the April all my life, so I know a lot about her. I enjoy watching the April spend time with other creatures such as the Sarah, the Emily, the Mocha, as well as others from her church and school. These are two places she often goes to. Sometimes April makes music with a brass 'trumpet' or listens to music with her friends. Other hobbies of this intriguing mammal are sprinting, camping, learning about God, reading, and PLAYING SPORTS! Something that sets her apart from others is that she is a Mennonite and proud of it!

Wow Wayne! Some things I have noticed simply through how this being lives is that she is determined and has strong opinions , as well as sarcastic, but she can be quiet at times. She seems very mature and understanding, for only 14 April years! I can tell she dislikes fighting and discrimination, as most people do.

Joe, I'm not the only one who knows a lot about the April. Lets do a bit of mental work. Okay kids! Turn on your thinking caps! Imagine you are the only April. If I were the only April, I would want to make a difference in the world. I would strive to do my best, score 90's, and win races. I would dream of sprinting in the Olympics, and being friends with everyone! I would try to be nice and energetic, and be patient with those I help and teach. I dream of helping create a better, more equal world for all.
Okay Wayne, it looks like our time has run out! It was great working with you. Thanks for teaching me so much about this Crazy Cool Creature!

No problem Joe! See you next time kids! And don't forget: this time tomorrow we will be heading over to the habitat called the Stadium to learn more about a strange specimen! Bomber Bob will give us a sneak peak at the life of the one, the only, the Milt Stegall!!!!!!!!!!!!

20 Years From Now...

In twenty years from now, I will be living in Gnadnfeld, outside of Altona. I will have completed university. During that time I would have been living with my three cousins. Though Gnadnfeld is my home, I will not always live there. I will be living in South America, teaching English and about God to poor children who can’t afford it. I will likely work through MCC. I plan do this for a five year time period or so.

I will be married and have two or three kids- potentially adopted. During the time while I am still in Gnadnfeld, I will work had to earn enough money to support my family and the children at my work.

If moving to South America and back is too much for my family, then I will teach at the town school in Altona.

I plan to travel lots- I want my kids to see the world and experience different cultures. I dream of visiting Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, and the rest of Europe.

I will make a difference in this world… for the better!

...How I'm Going to Get There...

After I graduate, I would like to pursue my teaching dream. I will take university education courses and work hard to achieve that dream. I hope to take side courses at my church or CMU. I would also possibly go to Bethany. If I go to South America, I may end up building houses and schools, so a few Red River ‘construction and shops’ courses wouldn’t hurt! I will sign on with MCC or World Vision and become acquainted with their programs before leaving. Along the way I hope to find someone to marry. I will also work very hard to support us and to learn the language of where I’m going.