...Naturally, when I moved from South Korea to Miami, I expected there to many differences. What I didn’t foresee were all the similarities. I assumed that moving from South Korea back to the United States, would be like going home, however, I found that coming to Miami was like adjusting to another country all over again. Both South Korea and Miami are lovely places to visit. One of them, however, is also an amazing place to live. Every major city has traffic issues. After living in South Korea, I didn’t think that anywhere could possibly have worse traffic, or drivers than them; until I moved to South Florida. Red lights are more of a suggestion in Korea. Even if you have the green light, it’s best to proceed with caution, just in case another...
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...life it’s not unlikely you’ve gone through sudden changes. When you experience sudden changes there will be an impact made on your life. A sudden change can be caused by fearing things, moving or experiencing horrible situations. One thing that may cause you to go through an unexpected change is fear. In A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Scrooge worries about his death to the point where he changes suddenly. Scrooge began a horrible person, but because he had the fear of death he changed to a jolly person. In A Christmas Carol: Scrooge and Marley, Scrooge is also afraid of the ghosts of Christmas haunting him. Scrooge didn’t want something to happen to him that was unchangeable and he knew it was coming. To conclude, fear can make anybody change suddenly. Another way you can change unexpectedly is when you move. My whole life I’ve moved, at one point my family moved six times in six months. The first time I moved I was so upset about moving, I didn’t want to leave my school and my friends behind. Moving has made me a stronger person by teaching me how to let go of the past. When my sister was younger she hated moving, now she loves moving. She understands how she doesn’t have to stop talking to her friends just because we move, and she likes being in a new environment. My family has learned...
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...Six years ago, I was living in repetition. This was abruptly interrupted by my mom who asked if I wanted to move to Hong Kong. Without hesitation, I shouted “Yes!” I knew nothing would stop me from moving once again to another country. As soon as I received the green light, I threw my belongings in boxes and was ready to embark on the next chapter. Embracing change may help an individual adapt, by allowing them to feel apart of a new community. However, change is not for everyone. One may feel homesick, ostracized or even develop a mental illness. Packing is just another task I do often. This time was slightly different. Not only did I have to pack clothes and the necessities, but I had to pack up my life. The small trinkets to the large furniture, everything had to be accounted for. Although packing can feel like a daunting task, it fills me with joy every time, because I know am one step closer to a new adventure. Whether I only have to pack a weekend...
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...I have had two life changing experiences in my life. One, moving from India to the United States, and the other changing schools at the age of thirteen. I was only five years old when we moved from India and have a hard time remembering moving to this country. Of course I am aware of the deep changes that move has had on my life. But the memory is a distant one. Moving from Anderson schools to Lakota schools, on the other hand, is more defined in my head. That change is forever associated in my memory with fear, apprehension, and a lack of confidence. Being a teenager is tough, especially when your friend circle consists of only you. Entering a new building and navigating through confusing corridors can be an intimidating experience for a teenager. For the first time in nine years I found myself alone and friendless. I woke up on the first morning feeling like my body was weighed down. Showering and eating breakfast were chores I didn't want to get done. Each moment was closer to my entering the school building. As I walked to my school bus I wished the ground would open up and swallow me. The first few days went by in a similar manner. But as the week went on I found myself speaking to a couple of students and making conversations. A month later I found myself telling my mother that this was the best school I had ever been in. Fear is a strange beast. It can completely drown you if you let it. On the other hand, I realized that pushing oneself forward regardless of fear...
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...knows moving can be very crucial when kids are in high school. High school is when everyone has formed their own little group of friend and most have found their best friend. Some people look at moving as new beginning or another chance to start somewhere new. Others such as certain teenagers thinks it’s the end of their life and nothing is ever going to be the same again so they don’t try to adjust to this big change. I found out new beginnings could seem really bad at first but just giving the situation a chance changed my whole perspective. The move started when my house burned down in late September of 2013. We moved in with my grandparents until we could find a new house to move into. My mom said that we would probably have to move schools but I never took the situation into consideration. The typical teenager never thinks that they would ever move schools until they go off to college. My parents started looking and they found builders who were building new homes in Summerville. My mom told us that we were moving during winter break. We moved and my while life changed in just that quick second. I must admit I was very furious with my parents for moving me in the middle of the school year but more importantly I was nervous. I never liked having to start...
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...and home relationships as well as just having time to satisfy oneself. Next would be talent, it’s important a person knows and understands what their talent is and how to utilize it to be successful. Then knowing when it’s time to learn a new talent and being adaptive to the situation and keeping up with the demands shift. Surrender refers to “letting go of the past” (Sennett 2006) and moving...
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... People everywhere go through various experiences in their lives. Every experience affects a person in some way. The resulting effects can be good, bad, or a combination of both. Many aspects if my life have influenced my personality and the way that I live. Moving to Pakistan from Egypt influenced my life dramatically. It began simply by my dad accepting a job in Pakistan. Resulting me being more close to my relatives, removing the prejudices about Pakistan and, gradually loving my motherland. In May 2004 my dad got a job from Karachi. Both my parents missed Pakistan very much, having all their brothers and sisters there and not having met them for ten years really made them homesick. My dad instantly accepted the job without even considering how I felt about it. Egypt was my home for ten years, the place where I had all my friends and spots where we hung out. The idea of moving to another country 5000 km away scared me. Starting from scratch, making new friends, learning a whole new language and the things I heard about of Karachi really frightened me. There was nothing that I could say or do that would change my parents mind. After a month we moved to Pakistan. It was the first time I was in Pakistan and was entirely different from what I had expected it to be. The first thing my parents wanted to do was visit all of their brothers and sisters. Most of my cousins are of my age, at first I wasn’t excited to meet my cousins but after having met them I realized that...
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...Assignment 2: Significant Events Daniel Porter Intro to Psychology Professor Sheila Skeans May 27th, 2012 Everyone experiences a significant event in their lifetime. For some the event can be negative while others may have a positive outcome. My event happened when I was 12 years old and my family moved from Ceresco, NE to Maryville, TN. It was an event I thought was negative at first but was a very positive event indeed. Moving to Tennessee provided me with a plethora of opportunities I never would have had in Nebraska. My memory of this event is very clear and very accurate. I will never forget the dinner at which my parents told me and my sister about the up and coming move. Mom cooked dinner that night and she made our favorite; enchiladas. I guess she wanted to try and make it as pleasurable an experience as possible. I was very excited at first. I wanted to live in a bigger city and that opportunity was soon coming to fruition. Eventually I began to realize all I would be leaving behind in my friends and family and ended up not wanting to go. I still today can make those same enchiladas in my own home and the smell and taste brings the memory of that dinner right back to me. That memory is forever etched into my long-term memory, a memory system for the retention of large amounts of information over long periods of time (Baron & Kalsher, 2008). I moved at an awkward stage in life. I was 12 years old closing in on becoming a teenager. I was terrified when...
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...more detail than the previous article I discussed in my first blog post. This article strictly uses the technique of logos by providing a description of the profession, salary, roles, duties, and working conditions of a CRNA to the body interested in developing background knowledge about this particular profession. Registerednursing.org states, “CRNAs must use their nursing skills and knowledge of the medications to maintain patient safety as well as achieve the desired effect of the drug.” In other words, the article states the job of a CRNA is to maintain the safety of a patient going under Anesthesia also providing different medications for numbness that...
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...August 2015; 1,996 miles; junior year. Naturally, moving in the middle of high school was entirely unappealing to me. Not seeing my best friends for months on end, not visiting my grandparents and uncle whenever I felt lonely: unimaginable. I could not fathom leaving the only place I ever had the blessing to call “home”. I abhorred the idea of living in the midst of the stereotypical "traditional" views of the "uneducated" Southerners. The only experience I had with “real Southerners” was the cowboy shop located on the main street of my town; I was not looking forward to people like that. As any emotionally unstable teenager would do, I combatted the move until the minute my plane took off from the ground, including locking myself in...
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...Eva Beeks Assignment 3.2 ENG 315 February 22, 2012 Dear Elizabeth, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and to welcome you to RSS, LLC. My name is Eva Beeks and I am a relocation specialist. My goal is to provide you with all the necessary tools needed to make the best decision for your shipment. We have successfully completed many shipment to the London area with efficiency and satisfaction. I will be customizing a relocation package to fit your individual needs and budget. Here at RSS, we provide our clients with tailored services in order to make their shipping process easy and convenient. It is with great pride that much of our business is derived from repeat customers who have had excellent experiences. We understand that when it comes to your household or office items, there is no substitute for experience! RSS has the experience and an extensive global network of agents to get the job done professionally and as promised. We are a worldwide full-service moving company. Our team of international moving consultants will plan, direct, and coordinate each international shipment based on the individual needs of each client. Our global communications network of friendly knowledgeable agents worldwide has been carefully handpicked to meet our high quality standards. We Offer: Free Estimates Competitive Rates to Worldwide Destinations Full or Partial Packing and Unpacking Services Complete Origin and/or Destination...
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...MOVING TO THE USA Moving to a foreign country can be both, challenging and exciting experience. Even though I felt ready for such an adventure, no amount of preparation could get me ready for what I was about to experience. When I flew from Peru, my last destination was New York. It was my first time flying and I totally got lost in such I big airport. As soon as I got off the airplane I wanted to pick up my luggage, but I didn’t know that there was a train inside the airport which would lead me to the right luggage claim number gate. Since I knew my baggage claim number, I started to walk looking for my baggage. After almost thirty minutes of walking, following signs directions, I felt that something was wrong. I was tired and wondering how much longer I had to walk, so with my Basic English knowledge I asked to an officer to help me find the baggage claim number, showing him my airplane ticket. He looked at me and smiling he said: “You would get to this baggage claim number tomorrow if you keep walking, young lady”. I didn’t understand very well if he was joking, so I asked again if he could help me. He kept smiling and said: “Seems like it is your first time flying isn’t it?” which I responded whit an ashamed “yes it is”. Luckily very kindly he explained that JFK was a very big airport and trains needed to be taken in order to get the right baggage claim number. I started laughing at myself because I was walking for thirty minutes thinking that my luggage were that close...
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...I am not perfect and neither are my parents.The hardest part of my life thus far were the events leading to my parent’s divorce. As time progressed, it was evident that their relationship would not last. As a consequence from the divorce, I struggled with my parent’s custody of my siblings and me. I’ve had nights where there was no power or food. I’ve lost friends that were close to me. Upon moving to Kentucky just in the middle of my eighth-grade year, the new scenery and people exacerbated my feelings of loneliness. From being raised in Florida, I felt as if a part of me was being left behind. I would always have to leave behind my identity and opinions whenever problems would arise between my parent’s. When it was time to go, I didn’t say a word because I was scared to. I was pulled and tugged from a place of familiarity, a place I called home. I had to start over. No matter how far I went, my parents issues and my lack of identity followed me like a shadow. These problems resonated in my mind when I started a new school, and consequently, I struggled academically. I didn’t know...
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...situations that emphasizes this quote are moving cities, not being accepted to a specific college, and failing a test. Firstly, moving cities is not easy for anyone because you are leaving behind memories and friends. You can choose to learn and grow from this experience. For instance, when I was seven my parents decided to move from Hollywood to North Hollywood. This was terrifying for me because I had to leave my childhood neighborhood for a strange and unusual place. At first, I was furious with my parents but then realized they only wanted the best for me. Moving cities opened doors for me which include building my confidence, learning to be independent, and making best friends. If I didn't move I would have not had the opportunity...
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...individual’s steps through a process. It is a useful learning device that can be applied to any context. Journey Map Source: HCD Toolkit 2ed. Tested the concept at one subway stop. Waiting transformed into shopping. LOOK Assume a beginner’s mindset. Check assumptions. “Observe” with all five senses. Document the looking. Be patient. Situation 3 | ASK You are a manager of a moving company. Over the past month customers have written to you to complain about the quality of their moving experience with your company. What would you do? Situation 3 | ASK Why did this happen? What would you do differently? "Our crew! They handled a complicated interstate move with professionalism and good humor. Everything arrived safely and in good shape. …I've been so impressed with the training and communication skills of the crew.” "I was most impressed by the precision of my team [and their] hard work, all of it done with wit and good cheer. After 42 years in one place, I anticipated the move with terror but, once underway, my team made me feel so safe.” Moving Company | Customer Journey Map If your...
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