Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Future Plans
Each individual's future is going to be different. Some may go to college, others might become a mechanic. Some individuals may even join the peace core or travel the world, but so few really know what they are going to do. I definitely know that within the next five years, I will be studying a career in the medical field. There is such a huge spectrum of careers in the medical field, such as a nutritionist, an occupational therapist, all way to a medical doctor. As of right now, I am sure that I want to help others transition back to a better and healthier life.
To accomplish this, however I need to challenge myself in career related classes or programs. Those include Human Anatomy and Physiology, AP Biology, and perhaps in college, Kinesiology. However, preparing myself for the future goes beyond the knowledge, it also concerns the mental aspect. Having a determined mind will give that extra push to get that ten-page essay done, study just twenty more minutes, or simply roll out of bed to get to an early class on time with just two hours of sleep. That doesn't sound simple, that sounds like torture, but to get to the finishing line which in this case is graduation, having a mind that is positive and determined will help me get there.
I want to become a Physical Therapist or an OBG Nurse which is a nurse that helps with the mothers and babies. Studying for one of those careers is going to be difficult and sometimes feel impossible, but it will give me that feeling of success and satisfaction that this world does not know how to achieve. These plans for college and beyond college start now and to push towards that, I need to gain the knowledge and mentally prepare for my time to shine. That time to shine is coming and coming fast, whether I’m ready or not.
To accomplish this, however I need to challenge myself in career related classes or programs. Those include Human Anatomy and Physiology, AP Biology, and perhaps in college, Kinesiology. However, preparing myself for the future goes beyond the knowledge, it also concerns the mental aspect. Having a determined mind will give that extra push to get that ten-page essay done, study just twenty more minutes, or simply roll out of bed to get to an early class on time with just two hours of sleep. That doesn't sound simple, that sounds like torture, but to get to the finishing line which in this case is graduation, having a mind that is positive and determined will help me get there.
I want to become a Physical Therapist or an OBG Nurse which is a nurse that helps with the mothers and babies. Studying for one of those careers is going to be difficult and sometimes feel impossible, but it will give me that feeling of success and satisfaction that this world does not know how to achieve. These plans for college and beyond college start now and to push towards that, I need to gain the knowledge and mentally prepare for my time to shine. That time to shine is coming and coming fast, whether I’m ready or not.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Letter to Recommender #3
424 LaCosta Lane
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970)-587-2275
08 February 2011
Mrs. Jennifer Boresen
Expository Writing Instructor
Roosevelt High School
Johnstown, CO 80534
Dear Mrs. Boresen,
As mentioned earlier, I am planning to apply to Doane College, University of Nebraska Kearney, and the University of Northern Colorado. I would appreciate it to a great extent if you would write me a letter of recommendation and email your letter to me at jhughes424@gmail.com. Due to the fact that I was in Speech with you and now Expository Writing, you know the quality of my academic work, as well as my qualities as a person, and my potential in the near future.
As my instructor for writing, you are familiar with my writing techniques, my work ethic, and my desire to understand. I definitely feel that you sense whether I have the qualities needed to succeed in my college education or not. I am asking for a letter of recommendation from you because I am applying for a scholarship that will give me a significant amount of money so I can succeed in my future education in the medical field. I have volunteered for the past three years at the 9News heath fair in Milliken and put Haiti care kits together to help those devastated by the earthquake in early 2010. I have also had the experience of shadowing a Physical Therapist. Additionally, I have been working on an epilepsy awareness project for my seven year old cousin Kirstin. By doing these projects, I have been preparing myself for a career in medicine.
Please email your letter to me at jhughes424@gmail.com by February 25. Thank you for your help, and I appreciate you taking the time to write this letter for me. Let me know if you need additional information. (Phone (970)-396-5773 or my email).
Yours sincerely,
Jena Hughes
Enclosures: Resume and Recommendation Guidelines
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970)-587-2275
08 February 2011
Mrs. Jennifer Boresen
Expository Writing Instructor
Roosevelt High School
Johnstown, CO 80534
Dear Mrs. Boresen,
As mentioned earlier, I am planning to apply to Doane College, University of Nebraska Kearney, and the University of Northern Colorado. I would appreciate it to a great extent if you would write me a letter of recommendation and email your letter to me at jhughes424@gmail.com. Due to the fact that I was in Speech with you and now Expository Writing, you know the quality of my academic work, as well as my qualities as a person, and my potential in the near future.
As my instructor for writing, you are familiar with my writing techniques, my work ethic, and my desire to understand. I definitely feel that you sense whether I have the qualities needed to succeed in my college education or not. I am asking for a letter of recommendation from you because I am applying for a scholarship that will give me a significant amount of money so I can succeed in my future education in the medical field. I have volunteered for the past three years at the 9News heath fair in Milliken and put Haiti care kits together to help those devastated by the earthquake in early 2010. I have also had the experience of shadowing a Physical Therapist. Additionally, I have been working on an epilepsy awareness project for my seven year old cousin Kirstin. By doing these projects, I have been preparing myself for a career in medicine.
Please email your letter to me at jhughes424@gmail.com by February 25. Thank you for your help, and I appreciate you taking the time to write this letter for me. Let me know if you need additional information. (Phone (970)-396-5773 or my email).
Yours sincerely,
Jena Hughes
Enclosures: Resume and Recommendation Guidelines
Letter to Recommender #2
424 LaCosta Lane
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970)-587-2275
08 February 2011
Mrs. Breken Santeramo
Youth Pastor
United Methodist Church
Johnstown, CO 80534
Dear Mrs. Santeramo,
As we have discussed before, I am planning to apply to Doane College, University of Nebraska Kearney, and the University of Northern Colorado. I would appreciate it to a great extent if you would write me a letter of recommendation and email your letter to me at jhughes424@gmail.com. I have been involved with youth group for three years or so. Not to mention, I have known you for nearly ten years now. You know the quality of my community work, as well as my qualities as a person and my potential in the near future.
As my mentor and a friend, you know my goals, my involvement in the community, and my desire to be the best person I can be. I definitely feel that you sense whether I have the qualities needed to succeed in my college education or not. I am asking for a letter of recommendation from you because I am applying for a scholarship that will give me a significant amount of money so I can succeed in my future education in the medical field. I have volunteered for the past three years at the 9News heath fair in Milliken and put Haiti care kits together to help those devastated by the earthquake in early 2010. I have also had the experience of shadowing a Physical Therapist. Additionally, I have been working on an epilepsy awareness project for my seven year old cousin Kirstin. By doing these projects, I have been preparing myself for a career in medicine.
Please email your letter to me at jhughes424@gmail.com by February 25. Thank you for your help, and I appreciate you taking the time to write this letter for me. Let me know if you need additional information. (Phone (970)-396-5773 or my email).
Yours sincerely,
Jena Hughes
Enclosures: Resume and Recommendation Guidelines
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970)-587-2275
08 February 2011
Mrs. Breken Santeramo
Youth Pastor
United Methodist Church
Johnstown, CO 80534
Dear Mrs. Santeramo,
As we have discussed before, I am planning to apply to Doane College, University of Nebraska Kearney, and the University of Northern Colorado. I would appreciate it to a great extent if you would write me a letter of recommendation and email your letter to me at jhughes424@gmail.com. I have been involved with youth group for three years or so. Not to mention, I have known you for nearly ten years now. You know the quality of my community work, as well as my qualities as a person and my potential in the near future.
As my mentor and a friend, you know my goals, my involvement in the community, and my desire to be the best person I can be. I definitely feel that you sense whether I have the qualities needed to succeed in my college education or not. I am asking for a letter of recommendation from you because I am applying for a scholarship that will give me a significant amount of money so I can succeed in my future education in the medical field. I have volunteered for the past three years at the 9News heath fair in Milliken and put Haiti care kits together to help those devastated by the earthquake in early 2010. I have also had the experience of shadowing a Physical Therapist. Additionally, I have been working on an epilepsy awareness project for my seven year old cousin Kirstin. By doing these projects, I have been preparing myself for a career in medicine.
Please email your letter to me at jhughes424@gmail.com by February 25. Thank you for your help, and I appreciate you taking the time to write this letter for me. Let me know if you need additional information. (Phone (970)-396-5773 or my email).
Yours sincerely,
Jena Hughes
Enclosures: Resume and Recommendation Guidelines
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Letter to Recommender #1
424 LaCosta Lane
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970)-587-2275
08 February 2011
Mrs. Christine Vickers
Math Instructor
Roosevelt High School
Johnstown, CO 80534
Dear Mrs. Vickers,
I am planning to apply to Doane College, University of Nebraska Kearney, and the University of Northern Colorado. I would appreciate it to a great extent if you would write me a letter of recommendation and email your letter to me at jhughes424@gmail.com. Due to the fact that I have taken Algebra II with you my sophomore year and also have worked with you in the National Honor Society, you know the quality of my academic and community work, as well as my qualities as a person and my potential in the near future.
As my teacher in mathematics, you know my grades, my work ethic, and my desire to fully understand the topic. I definitely feel that you sense whether I have the qualities needed to succeed in my college education or not. I am asking for a letter of recommendation from you because I am applying for a scholarship that will give me a significant amount of money so I can succeed in my future education in the medical field. I have volunteered for the past three years at the 9News heath fair in Milliken and I also have had the experience of shadowing a Physical Therapist. Additionally, I have been working on an epilepsy awareness project for my seven year old cousin Kirstin. By doing these projects I have been preparing myself for a career in medicine.
Please email your letter to me at jhughes424@gmail.com by February 25. Thank you for your help, and I appreciate you taking the time to write this letter for me. Let me know if you need additional information. (Phone (970)-396-5773 or my email).
Yours sincerely,
Jena Hughes
Enclosures: Resume and Recommendation Guidelines
Johnstown, CO 80534
(970)-587-2275
08 February 2011
Mrs. Christine Vickers
Math Instructor
Roosevelt High School
Johnstown, CO 80534
Dear Mrs. Vickers,
I am planning to apply to Doane College, University of Nebraska Kearney, and the University of Northern Colorado. I would appreciate it to a great extent if you would write me a letter of recommendation and email your letter to me at jhughes424@gmail.com. Due to the fact that I have taken Algebra II with you my sophomore year and also have worked with you in the National Honor Society, you know the quality of my academic and community work, as well as my qualities as a person and my potential in the near future.
As my teacher in mathematics, you know my grades, my work ethic, and my desire to fully understand the topic. I definitely feel that you sense whether I have the qualities needed to succeed in my college education or not. I am asking for a letter of recommendation from you because I am applying for a scholarship that will give me a significant amount of money so I can succeed in my future education in the medical field. I have volunteered for the past three years at the 9News heath fair in Milliken and I also have had the experience of shadowing a Physical Therapist. Additionally, I have been working on an epilepsy awareness project for my seven year old cousin Kirstin. By doing these projects I have been preparing myself for a career in medicine.
Please email your letter to me at jhughes424@gmail.com by February 25. Thank you for your help, and I appreciate you taking the time to write this letter for me. Let me know if you need additional information. (Phone (970)-396-5773 or my email).
Yours sincerely,
Jena Hughes
Enclosures: Resume and Recommendation Guidelines
Friday, February 4, 2011
The "You" Question-Colorado Christian University
A black and white perception of the world is set in stone and factual; however, life is not set in stone and neither is faith. Faith is grey, therefore making it difficult for me to grasp and understand, I can't see it or touch it, and with faith I am determined to be the person that God has created me to be. Determination is my best quality: I am Jena: I am wise with an old soul yearning for fairness in my life. I have endured great hardship and loss, yet it has made me stronger and wiser. I have risen above my father’s death, and it has made me determined not to be moved by peer pressure, but by the pressure of living life to its fullest. As simple as that may sound, living my life to its fullest has opened my eyes to who I really am. I am passionate, determined, and a perfectionist.
Passion is the feeling of ultimate significance or a desired object or entity. Passion is the thought of wanting something more than ever imagined possible. With passion yearning in my heart and soul, determination is the action taken to fulfill that passion. Determination is what helps me through those difficult tasks and obstacles and with passion in my heart and a determined mind, those difficult obstacles can be fought through. When I was in tenth grade, I got the honor of playing starting, middle position on the Varsity Volleyball team at my high school; however, when practice began, I felt something was wrong. I couldn't perform the way I knew I could, and I was getting frustrated, along with my coaches, because we all knew I could perform better. Unfortunately, after the season was over, my right ankle became worse, and a few months later I discovered my ligaments were stretched. I was playing on an ankle that was not protected and was at risk of breaking my ankle and tearing my tendon. In fact, I had ligament reconstruction surgery during my junior year, and I was determined to get back on the court the fall season of my senior year. The ankle injury made me determined to find the love for volleyball again, as well as determined to earn my position back. My best quality obviously is determination, but my worst quality is my perfectionist nature.
Perfection is what goes through my mind every time I attempt a task, including every academic assignment, volleyball game, and relations with others. I rely on myself because it is easy. Relying on others and having trust in others is somewhat difficult. I had trust that my dad would sober up and be a father to my sister and me, but his addiction killed him. I wanted to be in control of what happened to him, but that came to a halt when he died. Perfection allows me to be in control, and if I'm in control I have the feeling that I won't get hurt. I have since learned that not only can I not control other people, but I can't even control, or perfect every aspect of my life. Perfection is my worst quality, and it is also the quality I hope to see wither away. I wish to only stop and smell the flower and not to analyze the possible imperfection of the flower. Letting God be in control and not me would enhance my life greatly which brings me to the quality I wish to see flourish in my life, and that is faith. If I stop trying to control and perfect everything and allow faith to flourish and believe that God will take care of me, perfection will automatically wither.
Faith is a difficult concept for me to grasp. Faith is grey and it is believing in what you cannot see. For example, believing and having faith in something as simple as my newly reconstructed ankle, believing that it not only will hold me the rest of my life, but that it will endure varsity volleyball and perhaps even college ball. It is no coincidence that I am writing this paper and that its main focus is faith. Faith is obviously something that I need to work on and what God wants me to develop. If I yield to what God has in store for me, my future, and my life, I am letting him take over. I can then see the world in its many vibrant colors and once that happens, I will have truly embraced faith.
Passion is the feeling of ultimate significance or a desired object or entity. Passion is the thought of wanting something more than ever imagined possible. With passion yearning in my heart and soul, determination is the action taken to fulfill that passion. Determination is what helps me through those difficult tasks and obstacles and with passion in my heart and a determined mind, those difficult obstacles can be fought through. When I was in tenth grade, I got the honor of playing starting, middle position on the Varsity Volleyball team at my high school; however, when practice began, I felt something was wrong. I couldn't perform the way I knew I could, and I was getting frustrated, along with my coaches, because we all knew I could perform better. Unfortunately, after the season was over, my right ankle became worse, and a few months later I discovered my ligaments were stretched. I was playing on an ankle that was not protected and was at risk of breaking my ankle and tearing my tendon. In fact, I had ligament reconstruction surgery during my junior year, and I was determined to get back on the court the fall season of my senior year. The ankle injury made me determined to find the love for volleyball again, as well as determined to earn my position back. My best quality obviously is determination, but my worst quality is my perfectionist nature.
Perfection is what goes through my mind every time I attempt a task, including every academic assignment, volleyball game, and relations with others. I rely on myself because it is easy. Relying on others and having trust in others is somewhat difficult. I had trust that my dad would sober up and be a father to my sister and me, but his addiction killed him. I wanted to be in control of what happened to him, but that came to a halt when he died. Perfection allows me to be in control, and if I'm in control I have the feeling that I won't get hurt. I have since learned that not only can I not control other people, but I can't even control, or perfect every aspect of my life. Perfection is my worst quality, and it is also the quality I hope to see wither away. I wish to only stop and smell the flower and not to analyze the possible imperfection of the flower. Letting God be in control and not me would enhance my life greatly which brings me to the quality I wish to see flourish in my life, and that is faith. If I stop trying to control and perfect everything and allow faith to flourish and believe that God will take care of me, perfection will automatically wither.
Faith is a difficult concept for me to grasp. Faith is grey and it is believing in what you cannot see. For example, believing and having faith in something as simple as my newly reconstructed ankle, believing that it not only will hold me the rest of my life, but that it will endure varsity volleyball and perhaps even college ball. It is no coincidence that I am writing this paper and that its main focus is faith. Faith is obviously something that I need to work on and what God wants me to develop. If I yield to what God has in store for me, my future, and my life, I am letting him take over. I can then see the world in its many vibrant colors and once that happens, I will have truly embraced faith.
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