Last Class

It has been a long semester, and i really enjoyed this class. I feel that our class was so small that it was easy to become comfortable with each other. I made new friends and lost countless hours of sleep, however i still enjoyed class almost every time. I have also improved my writing as well. I feel i have gotten better at using quotes and explaining them as well as well as bringing out the main idea when i write. I feel this class was beneficial because it prepares me for what is to come in the future during college.

The Pura Principle

This interesting story deals with a single mother and two boys, one of which that has cancer. I found this story very interesting because it was a STORY and it held my attention. IT is nice to be entertained by stories every now and again (true or not) because it seems like now that Im in college all my readings seem to be about studies, facts and statistical information. This story was told in the voice of the brother without cancer, and his observations of his family's coping ability with his brother's cancer situation. I feel the author did a good job of drawing the readers in with the interesting story, and that allowed the message to come across nicely.

Waltz with Bashir

The scene from the movie Waltz with Bashir that stands out in my mind is the one where the guy is the only survivor on the beach and his unit left him stranded. I found it amazing that he was able to hide and not be found for hours and then swim for so long at night ultimately ending up with the unit he belonged to. Out of ALL the places he could have ended up he happened to land with his group. I know if I were in that situation I would have probably died because I'm not the best swimmer and could not have made it that far. It showed the kind of determination this man had to live and make it to safety

Annotated bibliography

1)Bojanowski, Jennifer. "Sickle Cell Disease." The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders. Ed. Laurie J. Fundukian. 3rd ed. Vol. 2. Detroit: Gale. 1395-1403. Gale Virtual Reference Library. 2010 Web. 3 Apr. 2011.

This article goes into detail about the disease. It also speaks of treatments and medicine used by SCA infected people. It also provides more symptoms than i have found previously.


2)Kristin Moquist, et al. "Transition Planning for Youth With Sickle Cell Disease: Embedding Neuropsychological Assessment Into Comprehensive Care." Pediatrics 126. Health Source - Consumer Edition. EBSCO. 3 Dec. 2010. Web. April 3 2011.

This article goes over the risk of neurophysiological impairment caused by sickle cell. It suggests alternatives strategies for addressing the needs of youth with this disease.

3)Virgil C. McKie, et al. "Neurophsychologic Impairment in Children With Sickle Cell Anemia." Pediatrics 84.Health Source - Consumer Edition. EBSCO. 6 Dec 1989 Web. 3 April. 2011.

This article discusses the intellegence scores of SCA people compared to normal people.It shows that sickle cell infected people scored significantly lower on cognitive measures.

4)Thomas R. Konrad, et al. "Risky behavior in teens with cystic fibrosis of sickle..." Pediatrics 101.Health Source - Consumer Edition. EBSCO. Feb. 1998 Web. 3 Apr. 2011.

This study does research on the risky behavior demonstrated in sickle cell infected teens and normal teens. The study showed that sickle cell infected teens were more cautious and took less risks.

5)Elliott P. Vichinsky, et al. "Neuropsychological Dysfunction and Neuroimaging Abnormalities in Neurologically..." JAMA Vol 303 No. 18.jama.assn.org. American Medical Association. 12 May. 2010. Web. 3 April. 2011.

This article was also done to research IQ levels. It is trying to bring to light possible brain disorders that are ofter overlooked and overshadowed by the other symptoms.

John Quincy

From 6:30 to the end of the phone call
and then the last video






I find the best scene the conversation between John and his son. This most definitely appeals to the viewers pathos. The son is struggling to survive and unbeknown to him, his father is doing everything her can to ensure his son is helped. This scene shows the son realize the seriousness of the situation, and John breaking down when he considers the negative side of this scenario. Tho other scene that caught my attention was when John explains how he will not accept the fact his son is going to die. This is another example of pathos; John explains why his kid is a good kid and deserves another chance. He is willing to give his life to save his son's The first scene shows the vulnerability and compassion John has towards his son, and the second shows the love and selflessness he has.

Research Log

Carlton Dampier, et al. "Quality of life among adolescents with sickle cell disease: Mediation of pain by internalizing symptoms and parenting stress." Health & Quality of Life Outcomes 6.(2008): 1-9. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 1 Mar. 2011.

Shows scientific data about pain, and stress in the anemics, and their caregivers


Jerilynn Radcliffe, et al. "Negative Thinking as a Coping Strategy Mediator of Pain and Internalizing Symptoms in Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease." Journal of Behavioral Medicine 30.3 (2007): 199-208. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Web. 1 Mar. 2011.

correlates negative thinking and pain ( uses pain journals)

Random

So i went home this past weekend and happend to catch the end of John Q on TV. I forgot how great of a movie it was, and am glad that we have to read it for an assignment for class. Other than that i have just been chillin, trying to keep my grades up for this semester. Im also trying to teach myself the harmonica...