You Better Learn Your Math if You Want to Text Message All Day!

About five years ago, I was sitting in Starbucks in North Las Vegas, and I was talking to a retired military father, his daughter, and a schoolteacher at the table next door.
Apparently the daughter was in a little bit of hot water, it is the first time she'd been out of the house besides school in the past month.
She was accompanied by her father, who offered to take her to Starbucks, if she didn't cause any problems, and only studied her homework while she was there.

The dad mentioned the fact that his daughter was on restriction (grounded), and the reason for it, you ask? It turns out that the daughter had been text messaging and in one month she made 1400 text messages, and there was a fee for each text message over the first 100.
The girl knew that she went over her limit, and knew that each text message would cost $.

35 but unfortunately, she had never done very well in math. She figured that the extra text messages would be $45.50, and she knew she could afford the 20 dollars, and that she'd promise to make it up to her dad in the future.

Unfortunately, her poor math skills caused her to make a mistake in her calculations and she was off by one decimal point, and the real cost was $455.
00 on top of her SmartPhone bill.
Worse, for an extra $25 per month her dad could have gotten her the unlimited plan, meaning the cost of each text message would have only been in this case $0.192307 or rounded off $.02 each instead of $.

35 each saving her and her dad $420.

50 on that phone bill.
And guess what? Yep, she wouldn't be grounded for a month, or have to get a job, plus babysitting to pay off the phone bill. Moral of the story for teenagers; "If you don't learn your math properly, you are going to end up paying now or later my dear!" Now then, it is amazing the challenges we have in today's school, and the fact that the kids are not paying enough attention when learning their mathematics.

We give them standardized tests, to ensure they learn their math, but unfortunately they just don't seem to get it.
After all, even if this girl gets a job let's say at the local fast food restaurant, she probably won't be able to count back change.

Interestingly enough after her father and I had this conversation, the schoolteacher looked at us and just smiled. Maybe his daughter should have paid attention to her math teacher.
Indeed I hope you will please consider all this.

Add Action to Your Dreams

You should dare to dream the impossible.
Throughout history, man keeps on doing what has been thought to be impossible prior to the breakthrough. The Wright brothers invented something that was not created to fly naturally.
Today we call it the aeroplane.

Prior to this invention people thought it highly impossible for a piece of metal to be suspended in mid air let alone into the heavens. As you dream add action, because dreaming alone will not get you the results that you see in your dreams.

If you have dreams of seeing a better world, by a new invention or simply by improving an already existing service or product then truly you are on your way to make your dream a reality.
Most teens do not have or are not trained to have a dream however, there is simply no excuse for not having one either. Every human born of man is endowed with the ability to dream. To dream, to imagine, to envisage the miraculous.

No one can say for sure or even give a predicament of the heights you can soar and no one can look beyond your horizon apart from you.
You need to spread your wings and fly to heights through your dreams, imaginations and actions. Go wild, stretch yourself, see yourself breaking through any barriers, astound yourself - propel and catapult your ideas, your visions, let them take shape and form. Resonate and ran with them.
Learn to dream, think the unthinkable and reach for the unreachable. Have you got dreams of being the next president, the next super entrepreneur, the next and best whatever? Hey it is all within your very reach! In fact you are born with it.

It is inscribed in your genetic code.
Let your dreams guide you, let them show you the way - step by step. Let your visions and dreams of your future reflect now in your lifestyle, in the choices that you make here and now.
I fully support Daniel Webster who said: "There is always room at the top.

" There is always room at the top since less people have dreams of reaching there.

They literally settle at the bottom of the ladder where it takes no effort to dream or become anything of significance.
There are group of people who stay awake to accomplish their dreams whilst others merely sleep with theirs.
May your story be different .

May it be said of you amongst your peers that you always had a dream, a vision far greater than you and you achieved it, because there is great genius in dreaming! Normally when you have those unimaginable dreams, people will not believe in it and will try to tell you how impossible it is and how so many people have failed trying to reach their dreams, but listen to what a wise man said when he first heard the word impossible, his amazing response was: "Never let me hear that foolish word again." Do not listen to the nay sayers.
See them as the little chicken who always runs around saying "the sky is going to fall on everybody one of these days," subtly discouraging and putting fear in their victims. For everyone who doubts you and tells you you will fail try twice as hard to prove them wrong.

Surviving As a Christian at School

Nowadays people don't care about God, and there are many reasons for this, but society is to blame overall.
Religion is slowly being expelled from the public to the point that people avoid getting on that topic.

Society, a fancy way of saying "socially acceptable" has made it that way.
This makes it harder for Christians in highschool, because it says in John 15:19, "that if ye were of the world, the world would love his own; but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hates you." Highschool is like the door leading to the outside world, and Some of the choices you make during those four years can have a great impact on your life after school.

At school, there are many distractions, and it's hard to not be influenced by what you see or what happens around you. The greatest influence on teens in highschool are the friends that they make. Friends have a great impact on a person, so be careful of the friends you make.
Making bad friends can lead to drug use, gangs, fights, and sexual immorality.

There are many more than this, but nothing good comes out of them.

If your friends are forcing you or urging you to do something that is against your beliefs, God's will or word, do like it says in Romans 16:17, "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
" It is also important to pray for them. One thing that will help you at school even through all of these temptations is to keep true to your faith, and watch out for what is contrary to God's word.
Know the word, and keep it in your heart because "it is a lamp to your feet and a light for your path " (psalms 119:105).
Sometimes other kids will tease you or call you names like "weird" or even "crazy" for being a christian. they'll say that you're a "goody-goody," and try to convince you that being good isn't cool, but tell them that you are living by grace because if it were not for grace, then you wouldn't be here. Always remember that we must suffer for christ as it says in 1 Peters "For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you.
He is your example, and you must follow in his steps.
" and also in Luke 18:19-30 "I tell you the truth," Jesus said to them, "no one who has left home or wife or brothers or parents or children for the sake of the kingdom of God will fail to receive many times as much in this age and in the age to come, eternal life." We must not only be christians at home, at church, or in front of other christians to win favor, but also at school to the glory of God. Christ carries his kingdom on his shoulders, and we have to do likewise because we are his followers and heirs in the kingdom of Heaven.
May God bless you.

Using Books in Cyber School

For today's lesson you will be reading the first 10 books of Paradise Lost.

"Sweet! I've always been meaning to read this book!" Book 1 Of Man's first disobedience, and the fruit Of that forbidden tree whose mortal taste Brought death into the World, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful seat, Sing, Heavenly Muse, that, on the secret top Of Oreb, or of Sinai, didst inspire That shepherd who first taught the chosen seed In the beginning how the heavens and earth Rose out of Chaos: or, if Sion hill Delight thee more, and Siloa's brook that flowed Fast by the oracle of God, I thence Invoke thy aid to my adventurous song, That with no middle flight intends to soar Above th' Aonian mount, while it pursues Things unattempted yet in prose or rhyme..

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.. Eh? Helllloooo Spark Notes!" Online English classes have a tendency of asking for quite a lot of time, effort and reading for lessons that you can easily finish using Spark Notes or Google. It's really tough to keep honest when a couple hours of work can turn into ten minutes of work. In cyber school it is much harder to read and acquire books like Wuthering Heights, Paradise Lost or Beowulf than it would be in public school.
There are two main reasons for this.

The first reason is that all of the work is already laid out and planned for you.

This means you can find out exactly what parts of the book you need to know about, and no pop quizzes.
In public school the teacher usually would not let us know what we would be doing the next couple days.
This meant we had to study up our books and study guides in case there was a surprise writing assignment or quiz.
We didn't even know what part of the book she would focus on.
Now that I'm in cyber school I know exactly what test I need to complete, and I can even go into the test beforehand, and see what the questions are. Pretty sweet, right? Well, yes and no.

See, knowing everything about the course with no surprises allows me to easily get through a book without completely finishing it or understanding it. I've even learned how to do reports with limited information that still get me 100%.

The bad thing is I that don't learn quite as much. The second reason why it is hard to read the entire books is the lack of face to face interaction with teachers.

I don't know my teachers very well.

The only glimpse I have into their personality are the short bios they write about themselves and the messages we send back in forth.

This lack of familiarity causes me to respect them less than my old public school teachers, and I don't feel very guilty for taking shortcuts.
Learning how to be calloused is not a great thing, but it is what I seem to be learning in cyber school.
I'm sure that many other kids do shortcuts in cyber school, and I know kids do them in public school as well.

Still in cyber school the temptation is much higher.

Another thing that is important to think about is how you get the books.
A lot of times my teachers will have links to online books we can use.

This can bother some people's eyes or make some people uncomfortable when reading.

Other times we have to get books from a central location.
The one we have to go to is about 15-20 minutes away from my house.

So it can be a bit of a bother to get the books.

If you would like to do cyber school soon, then make sure you know your motivations and convictions before jumping into it.

Could An Online Christian Counseling Degree Be Your Career Calling?

Those looking for an online Christian counseling degree will be individuals that are looking to use the concepts of the Bible and help them bring comfort to those suffering from a variety of ailments in their lives. These people might have been exposed to a traumatic event or are dealing with death or another areas where there may have been a loss in their life.

When you look at your online Christian counseling degree choices, you should focus on options that focus on take the theories of the Bible and incorporating them into your daily life.
This is beyond just the basics of Bible study.
This is taking the good word and making it an effective part of your counseling, to help those in the Christian faith receive the help that they are looking for, in a manner that delivers the truth to their heart.
Breaking Things Down These degrees will also have the ability to help you deal with situations that you might not currently have comfort dealing with. But as you go through each course, you will find definite answers and ways to handle certain issues that might arise during your sessions and in some cases, even be able to bring the peace of mind that an individual is looking for as well. To ensure that your degree has merit, be sure that you find one that has a great level of credentials associated with it. In addition to this, the accreditation of the college should meet the requirements for the state you are looking to practice in and their instructors should be certified as well to give you the greatest benefit of all.

That way, you have the ability to take the counseling courses from the comfort of your own home and know that you are getting an online Christian counseling degree you can use.
Keep in mind that this degree helps put you in a place where you will be asking God for help and you should be comfortable with providing the advice that you learn from the books of the Bible as well.

You are essentially an individual who will offer a support system for people in need and will be a compassionate spreader of the hope that is found in the Bible.
This will help you to become a trusted face in a world that so many with strong fears can turn to for guidance and peace as well.
An Increasingly Popular Choice of Degree Today, many young people are finding that these Christian degrees are the best direction to go in when they are looking to become a counselor.

There are many different choices for them to get into and the information is something that most were raised on, making the entire process simple and effective for them. If the idea of getting an online Christian counseling degree sounds like your calling then you should continue to explore it. There is a reason that each of us is chosen for a certain path in life, and this could be the one that you have been destined to do.

Must-Haves While Building Dollhouses

A dollhouse kit may have all the necessary elements to build a dollhouse, but there are some things that are really important for the building process but not provided by the kit.

You need to get the following must-have elements for your dollhouse project for successfully completing it: A good first aid kit A first aid kit may not seem so important when you are building just a dollhouse, but the truth is that you may use spray adhesives, glue guns, and knives during the process.

All these tools warrant the presence of a first aid kit.

Remember to read all the instructions, recommendations, and warnings about the tools you use, especially paints and glues.

For example, you need to have good ventilation in your work space if you are using glue and paint, and you should be careful not to smoke when you are using spray adhesives. Lights Dollhouse kits usually do not come with lights, but adding a few lights can bring out a lot more beauty and detail from your dollhouse.

Electric systems for dollhouses are usually based on copper foil over insulation tape.
Installing the necessary wiring is basically a matter of adding the tap in the areas where you want light. Even if you do not plan or want to set up lights at the moment, it is good to install wiring in the dollhouse during construction because it is easier and cheaper than adding wiring to a dollhouse that has already been put together. Painting One of the most common questions asked by dollhouse enthusiasts during assembling is whether to paint the pieces before assembly or paint the entire dollhouse after construction. The answer varies as per what you are doing with each piece.
If you are planning to add a primer coat to each piece before assembly, it is best to paint them separately.

However, if you are going for wallpapers instead of paint, you need to do it only after the dollhouse is fully assembled.
The next question is what paint should be used for a dollhouse.

In most cases, semi-glossy or flat paint are just fine.

If you want to give the dollhouse a hardwood look but lack the money for proper wood flooring material, a simple coat of varnish should do the trick.
However, you should make sure to cover the varnish up before painting other areas to avoid stains.

Summer Youth Camps - Programs For Teens and Kids

It is totally your decision exactly how you will spend your summer time.
You might have a number of options that you could choose however enrolling a youth camp can definitely be a much better choice.
The knowledge you receive there together with some other campers will stay along with you throughout your lifetime. Finding the right Summer camp When you have got some leisure time, you might want to fill that difference by simply doing something or other. You may go out together with your buddies or even get involved with certain activities so that you can make maximum of your time and effort you have.
However these days, the majority of teens give their preference to summer camps due to particular factors.
They do not provide you with a favorable environment to have great moment however you can study fresh things as well. Furthermore, you might find out additional campers coming from various areas along with varied nationalities.

Spending some time along with new learners may also be an unforgettable experience. Camps Based on Various Preferences and requirements You will find various camps arranged based on the various preferences as well as interest.

And for that reason, you have to select one which fulfills your interest and requirements.
If you love sports activities as well as outdoors, and then you will have a great chance to select sports camp. If your area of interest is technology as well as computers, then there are summer computer camps you can enroll in in order to pursue your own interest. In case you are fond of video games as well as desire to make by yourself, then you can find camps offer you programs as well as applications offering you help to make video games by yourself.

If you are a girl searching for the best ideal camp, you might find a girls camp.

Suppose you are a teen looking for the best choice, you can select a youth camp or even a good engineering camp if you love technology. The list of camps goes on however you have to be quite specific when it comes to selecting one for you. Why a Youth Camp for Grown up Children? Camp programs are usually organized based on the age groups and so, if you are looking for ideal suitable one for grown up children, a youth camp could be better choice. Teenage is the time when you are stepping into a maturation phase and therefore you are likely to responsible. In a youth camp, the learning packages are designed so that you will be trained how you can develop team spirit, and the way to turn out to be self-sufficient.

The types of indoor as well as outdoor activities are the most useful methods to open up your abilities and your distinctive abilities inherent in you. You come closer to the campers of similar age group as well as find out something from each other by means of discussing suggestions as well as experiences.
Choosing the location You might select the finest place close to you so you feel comfortable to reach there. Furthermore find the learning programs as well as amenities they provide.

You can visit and explore id Tech Camps to find out the best locations near you for a youth camp which you would like to enroll in.