Andy+Sun

=Bill Gates = Bill Gates fits Joseph Campbell's definition of hero quite well. He has given his life to something bigger than himself. For example, he is spending the remainder of his life trying to fight malaria third world countries. Gates chose to give money to causes more important than himself, making him a hero that intentionally embarks on his journey. Bill Gates performs many physical deeds, but he also unintentionally performs spiritual deed. An example of a physical deed would be the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Since 1994 this charity has given more than 25 billion dollars to help solve the world's toughest issues. Through this Gates unintentionally spreads the idea of charity. He is known as a hero because while he could spend all of his money on himself, he uses the money to solve world issues. This also is seen as a message to all the rich people who are selfish and greedy. Gates is doing a spiritual deed by implying to them that they should be using their money on issues more important than themselves. Through physical deeds and ideas worth spreading, Bill Gates has become one of the greatest heroes of our generation. []

=Perfect World = My idea of a perfect world would be a peaceful coastal town. There would be a very nice beach that is almost untouched,  except by the locals who would all be kind and serene. All of my best friends would be there, and I would have my laptop so I could listen to all of my favorite music. There would different kinds of fresh seafood every day, and there would be hundreds of different kinds of fruit cocktails. My friends and I would spend all day fishing, rowing, or just lying on the beach.

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=Double-Edged Gift = A double-edged gift I have received recently would definitely the laptop I am using right now. My laptop is one of my most useful tools for homework and work, but I also listen to a lot of music and rarely play some games. For example, I am listening to music right now. I find that music does help me focus, but I do get distracted on my laptop. However, I can also use my laptop on the bus to study. I can connect my laptop to my phone in order to get internet connection. My laptop is extremely useful for me for last minute studying. The only bad thing is the distraction the Internet provides. 

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=End of Childhood = My end of childhood experience would definitely be the transition into middle school. Before seventh grade, I never had to study for a single test; and I still made A's. During the first quarter of seventh grade, however, my grades began to slip, especially in Mrs. Crawford and Mrs. Kramlich's classes. I realized that I needed to change what I was doing in order to make A's. Every class had been to easy before, so I definitely was not prepared for the honors classes. Luckily, I was able to adapt fairly quickly and bring my grades back up A's. 

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=The Cataracts of Heaven = The rain will soon start to fall The tides will begin to rise The end of this world is near But it should be no surprise

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">For God will cleanse the earth <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">And leave behind only two <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">They will be the only ones left <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">So they can start anew == []

=<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 22px;">Changes = <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">King Midas is a good example of change and metamorphosis. He is granted his wish to turn everything to touches into gold, but he does not think about the possible consequences. He can not think clearly because he is too greedy. He just wants to become the richest king ever. After his wish is granted he realizes he has made a mistake. He can not eat or interact with people, for anything he touches will turn into gold. He is given a way to get rid of this curse, and he takes it. He realizes what was supposed to be a gift had turned into a punishment.

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=<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 22px;">Changes in Our World =

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">One issue constantly changing in our world would be the matter of gay rights. There has been great advances in gay rights in the past years, and equality will continue to grow stronger. Seven states allow gay marriage, and three are debating over the case. This is a great advance in gay rights. The Boy Scouts have even considered lifting their ban on gay scouts. In recent years the Supreme Court has made decisions in favor of gay rights. Hopefully laws restricting homosexuality will continue to change because all men are created equal.

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=<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 22px;">The Human Year =

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">My favorite season would definitely have to be spring. Spring is a time for rebirth, so all of the flowers and plants are budding. The scenery is amazing and it starts to get warm again. The warmth is great because it follows winter, a period of cold. Spring also means the school year is in its final stages. After bleak weather du <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5;">ring the winter, the sun is a good sight to see during spring. Other than pollen allergies, there is no reason to not like spring.

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=<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 22px;">Evaluation =

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">This unit of mythology allowed me to see the pattern in life. The pattern repeats itself into a cycle, and everyone living falls into this cycle naturally. Everything that happens whether good or bad is just part of the cycle. Even the bad parts help to push us forward through the cycle and make us learn about ourselves. For example, the flood may be a time of destruction, but it is simply a part of life that pushes mankind toward a new beginning. Each beginning is different in its own way, but it will always follow a pattern. We can live harmoniously if we can find rhythm in our lives to match this cycle.

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 16px;">Through this assignment I was able to learn about myself. I learned that the world around me is changing, and I must keep up. The end of childhood is long gone, and I have to mature in order to function in our modern society. The cycle of life applies to all of society, so I have to join in it in order to benefit society. I realize am part of a huge world and its life cycle. The end of childhood brings everyone responsibilities that must be completed in order to complete society. Everyone must work together in order to form a functioning society that is not composed of individuals but evolves as a whole.

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