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Last day of the 83rd Minnesota state FFA convention was today. Grant Baldwin was the guest speaker, and he was definitely up there with the best speakers I have had the privilege to see live.
My team ended up placing third. Which would have been the most exciting thing ever, if we hadn't found out they're adding nationals for it this year, and the top two teams get to go on. We missed it by 20 points.
I'm still extremely proud of my team, and it's a really good way to go out for my senior year.
Lately, I've been realizing just how much FFA has impacted me, and just like the book says it's been my "Reality Check"
it's kept me grounded and humble, and I'm truly honored to be apart of the organization.
A picture that I "photoshopped" (I actually used Microsoft Picture It '99) for the cover of my husband's book, Reality Check. This was a macro shot of my eye transformed into the eye you see in front of you.
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Le pire ne fut pas de quitter Cuba et de reprendre l'avion; ni de briser, à 2 heures du matin, l'épaisse couche de glace qui tenait notre auto en otage sur le stationnement de l'aéroport Dorval. Non, le pire fut de se taper cette soupe chimique effectivement très "nouillissante" (sic) en survolant les USA. #realitycheck
The firefighters check the cars at the mock accident, and find a lamp with skulls on it. Oklahoma State University students with the help of Stillwater and OSU emergency services host the program "Reality Check" at the Kerr-Drummond Resident hall on March 9th, 2011. Photos by Mitchell Alcala
As always, how I spend most of my free time.
One of my buddies in class always says his greatest inspiration to do well, is the fear of accidentally killing some one. In the medical field, its definately something that crosses the mind.
Earlier this week we responded to a home for a pediatric seizure. It was a 9 year old girl with a history of grand mal seizures. As I carried her to the ambulance, the reality of the situation set in, this little girl's life was literally in my hands.
During the program an actor rests in a car covered in fake blood. Oklahoma State University students with the help of Stillwater and OSU emergency services host the program "Reality Check" at the Kerr-Drummond Resident hall on March 9th, 2011. Photos by Mitchell Alcala
A firefighter stands between a fire truck, and a police car. Oklahoma State University students with the help of Stillwater and OSU emergency services host the program "Reality Check" at the Kerr-Drummond Resident hall on March 9th, 2011. Photos by Mitchell Alcala
Happily Ever After Scent Notes Fragrance Greeting: Sure to invoke Awwwws and teary eyes from newlywed, recently engaged, & anniversary celebrators alike. Makes a unique wedding favor or place-setting, too.
Includes a 1 oz bottle of Creme Brulee fragrance.
An Actor texts on her phone before students come out to witness a scene of a Drunk Driving accident. Oklahoma State University students with the help of Stillwater and OSU emergency services host the program "Reality Check" at the Kerr-Drummond Resident hall on March 9th, 2011. Photos by Mitchell Alcala
Love - Sundae Scent Notes Fragrance Greeting: Ice Cream Sundae design to thank that super sweet person in your life.
Includes a 1 oz bottle of Sugared Citrus fragrance.
Students watch as the Fire Department places a "Severely injured" patient on a stretcher. Oklahoma State University students with the help of Stillwater and OSU emergency services host the program "Reality Check" at the Kerr-Drummond Resident hall on March 9th, 2011. Photos by Mitchell Alcala
A police officer and a firefighter watch as "Reality Check" unfolds in front of them. Oklahoma State University students with the help of Stillwater and OSU emergency services host the program "Reality Check" at the Kerr-Drummond Resident hall on March 9th, 2011. Photos by Mitchell Alcala
Confronting Homelessness
Video: www.lifeplusstyle.com/realitycheck.html
Anderson, Indiana (November 12, 2010) – This past Friday The Christian Center (TCC) and Alternatives, Inc. teamed together to host Reality Check, an overnight homelessness awareness and fundraising event in Anderson. Approximately 150 people spent the night, some sleeping in houses made from cardboard and using cardboard as their bed and blankets.
As of the last official count it was estimated that there were over 670,000 people who experience homelessness on any given day. In the Anderson, Indiana, Madison County area the best estimate of as to the number of homeless people is around 650 at any time according to Shayne Tacket, Operations Manager, at The Christian Center.
Homelessness has no boundaries when it comes to age, sex, or nationally. According to National Alliance to End Homelessness, measuring youth homelessness has been a major challenge; unfortunately, significant, seminal data on youth does not yet exist. While hard data isn’t available, the alliance estimates that young adults ages 18 to 25 make up 40 percent of street youth and about 33 percent of the total homeless youth population.
In today’s economy homelessness is becoming an even larger crisis for people of all ages and nationalities. Families that were once stable are finding themselves today with no place to go but to the streets. To make matters even worse is the fact that those trying to help, the shelters and soup kitchens, are being overwhelmed by the increased numbers of homeless and the decline in those who can help support their efforts everywhere.
To learn more about the homeless in our area and how to help visit The Christian Center at www.thechristiancenter.org/ or learn more about this crisis in the U.S. visit the National Alliance to End Homelessness, www.endhomelessness.org/.