Aspirations - Blog Posts
So you know how most people have some kind of thing that stays with them with all their life? And it usually ends up guiding them to their career path?
For example:
Art can lead to sculpting, animating, commission work, etc.
Video games can lead to coding, video game design, YouTube/Twitch, etc.
Making other people laugh/smile can lead to entertainment, medical work, psychology, etc.
Conducting “experiments” can lead to Chemistry, Engineering, etc.
They’re things that usually start early in childhood and persevere throughout your life, no matter how many other phases or hobbies you go through. You know, aspirations, the kind of thing Shonen anime won’t shut up about.
Umm...well...
Mine miiiight be dragons.
What a wonderful way to show off her talents, dressed to fullfil her purpose, just the perffect role model.
Goals in Life:
• Be economically stable enough to be able to give my friends rides and not ask for money in return
Von mir, an euch!
Hey Tumblr ich hab hier nen text für dich
Ist doch ganz schön nett findest du nicht?
Also hör mir gut zu und gib mir ein offenes Ohr
Ich hab noch Großes mit meinen texten vor!
Ich bin zwar neu in der Textwriter Szene
Und ich denk noch nicht an Vertragsleiter
Probleme
oder wie weit ich gehe
bis ich mir eingestehe
was ich die ganze zeit nicht sehe.
Es ist ganz einfach einen reim zu gestalten
Er muss sich nur in deinen texten entfalten
und dabei graben in den dunkelsten spalten
oder warum glaubst du dass sich die menschen
so verhalten?
Lass dich inspirieren von der sonne oder Gott
Ob Allah Buddha oder findest du sie alle Schott,
bist Atheist auf dem weg zum nächsten Komplott.
Scheiss egal, lass dich nur leiten von deiner
Energie
Ob du sie findest im Griechischen im phi, in der
Mathematik dank pi
Oder von mir aus auch im sport auf den ski.
Schließlich findest du es in Büchern nicht
was deinen Texten Charakter gibt.
Denn der entsteht wenn du mit Gefühl und leid
dahinter steckst.
Natürlich braucht es noch einige Kleinigkeiten
und Feinheiten
um ein gelungenes Werk zu gestalten.
Doch das wichtigste ist dass die Leute verstehen
wovon du sprichst
Dass sie Verstehen warum du täglich zerbrichst.
Was ist dein leid was ist dein schmerz
und verpack ihn am besten noch in nem scherz.
Erzähl deine Geschichte egal ob traurig oder froh
Sei einfach du!
-B.I
For #GivingTuesday I am sharing my top 9 favorite organizations, foundations and groups to give to today (not in any particular order). If I forgot any or if you have feels about any listed let me know! 1) Team Rubicon USA - "international non-profit disaster response organization that unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy disaster response teams, free of charge to communities affected by disasters across the country. Team Rubicon currently maintains a roster of 35,000+ volunteers able to deploy throughout the United States." Bethany Watson first told me about this group, how they have positively impacted communities, how it has transformed her and her fellow Rubicon responders: https://teamrubiconusa.org/
2) FIRST ROBOTICS FIRST - For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology - Programs from preK to 12th grade engage students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math challenges. PreK to 8th graders participate in a form of Lego Robotics. 9th to 12th grade can participate in FIRST Tech Challenge building a 12inx 12inx 12in robots that compete tasks. Alternatively 9th to 12th grade can participate in FIRST Robotics Competition building 120lb robots that play games like soccer, basketball and frisbee. Dozens of NASA interns/ Co-Ops I have meet have been a part of this career changing program: https://give.firstinspires.org/checkout/donation If you want to give to a local team look them up here: http://www.firstinspires.org/team-event-search#type=teams&sort=name&programs=FLLJR,FLL,FTC,FRC&year=2016 They will likely have a team webpage that can route you to donation instructions.
3) World Wildlife Fund - "WWF’s work has evolved from saving species and landscapes to addressing the larger global threats and forces that impact them. Recognizing that the problems facing our planet are increasingly more complex and urgent...puts people at the center and organizes our work around six key areas: forests, marine, freshwater, wildlife, food and climate." This group doesn't just care about saving the cute endangered animals but the ugly helpful ones too. You can symbolically donate a critical animal here: https://gifts.worldwildlife.org/gift-center/gifts/Species-Adoptions.aspx
4) Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) - "A Ronald McDonald House is that “home-away-from-home” for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost... At every House, families can enjoy: Home-cooked meals, Private bedrooms and Playrooms for children." Personal friends have stayed at these houses during cancer treatment.http://support.rmhc.org/site/PageNavigator/pw/Donation_Landing.html
5) The Mars Generation - Send students to space camp and get youth hooked on Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM)! These are the folks that put out the challenge to only eat potatoes for 24 hours. https://themarsgeneration.org/donate/
6) CHUM - "CHUM provides Emergency Shelter services for Duluth residents. The Congregate Shelter provides dormitory-style shelter for single adults. The Family Shelter offers small apartments to a maximum of 6 families at a time.Length of stay in either shelter is dependent upon the needs and cooperation of the guest. Each shelter resident is required to meet regularly with a Housing Advocate to work toward a resolution of their housing situation." Powerfull and local organization in Duluth, Minnesota: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Churches-United-In-Ministry
7) YWCA GirlPower Duluth - "After school, lunch, and summer day camp program dedicated to cultivating future leaders. YWCA Duluth uses nationally accredited Girls Inc. leadership curriculum, STEM (science technology engineering math) activities and experiments, race and gender justice activities, economic and media literacy education, field trips, academic support." What makes this program stands out is that it's 100% free so all sorts of girls can learn and grow: http://www.ywcaduluth.org/donate/
8) National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) - "working to increase girls' and women's participation in technology and computing. NCWIT helps organizations recruit, retain, and advance women from K-12 and higher education through industry and entrepreneurial careers by providing support, evidence, and action. NCWIT is the only national organization focused on women's participation in computing across the entire ecosystem: K-12 through college education, and academic to corporate and entrepreneurial careers." Being an NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award recipent has impacted my career trajectory continuing interests in computer science: https://www.ncwit.org/donate
9) UMD's Women's Resource & Action Center - WRAC - "provide all women support and encouragement on the University of Minnesota-Duluth campus. The Center works to empower women, both individually and collectively, through the provision of a wide variety of services and resources... Drop-in center- Campus outreach and educational services for classes or student groups, Library with extensive subject files for academic or personal purposes, Events and programs and events including: Take Back the Night, Clothesline Project, Women's History Month, Mock Rape Trial, International Women's Day, Nursing Parents Room, KSC 260 and Library 143" http://www.d.umn.edu/mlrc/ocd/donate/ https://makingagift.umn.edu/onlinegiving/enterArea.do?ownerCode=O_UMD&areaCode=A_UMD164
High School Women - Aspirations In Computing Award
Due November 7th!
High school women, check out the questions for the NCWIT Aspirations In Computing award, your qualification may surprise you! Seriously gals, apply. You will get internships/ job shadowing opportunities, access to college $$$ and most importantly meet peers with similar interests. This award made me look at computer science as a serious major, awarded me a new iPad and CAD software, gave me the opportunity to visit the white house to advocate for project based learning during a Champions of Change Event and encouraged me to attend Grace Hopper Computing Conference. At least look at the questions because you qualify more than you think, I promise. I talked on WDIO's Good Morning Northland about NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Award for high school women which may provide some insight. Teachers, relatives and friends of HS women, please encourage them to apply.
In 50 years I picture myself being a little isolated hermit on a little house on a big hill tinkering with my creations and giving stew to any passing travelers