If I had a Super Power

If I had a super-power I would be euphoric because I could use that super-power for my own self gain, and I bet it would be so beneficial to my life, but the question is what super-power would I choose? There are so many possibilities; the ability to fly, to read minds, teleportation, and a plethora selection of more options. If  I had to choose one I would probably choose mind control, so I can make people do what I want. ( I know I'm so sinister muahahahahahah!!!) I could make my teachers give me all A's, so I wouldn't have to do any work, but I most likely wouldn't do that because of my integrity, and I don't always live by the motto " If you're not cheating, you're not trying". I would use my powers for good by controlling the minds of mediocre politicians. That means you Chris Chrisitie; you no good alliteration. I would control the minds of American foes, so that the terrors of war would cease. I would control the minds of every racist and bigot, so that we could live in some type of euphoria, where no one feels inferior. I would control the minds of every person who feels depressed to the extent that they want to take their own life, so I can make sure that they know there  is always hope for the future, and  that adversity will not have longevity. I would control the minds of every murderer, rapist, drug abuser, gang member, so I can have it so that the world could live in serenity and tranquility. Finally, and probably most importantly, I would control the mind of Shakira, so that she could be my prom date and show me why those hips don't lie.

Feild Trip # 2

I went to 30 Strikes this past Friday for my second sponsor visit. When I made it to my destination, I fortunately came across my sponsor  walking to his car, and we went on an errand to drop off some coupons. After we delivered the coupons, we headed back to the bowling alley, where he would show me how to adjust the prices for vending machines, and unfortunately for the customers the snacks are going cost more. Sorry guys. After I finished altering the prices for the vending, Mr. Stripolli and I went to Home Depot to get some paint. While driving he told me why he does most of the maintenance by himself, which I always wondered why he did not have someone else to do it, but I he told me it would cost more money to show the person how to do the job, rather than doing the job himself, and also with the recession, the budget is too tight to hire someone to do the jobs. It all started to make sense to me, and I started to grok what he was saying.

After we picked up the paint from Home Depot, we were heading back to the bowling alley, and on the way there he asks me questions about school and my plans for the future, and he asked me about my SAT's, and I  told him that I had only taken it once, and my score wasn't that good. (1342 if you were interested) I told him that I struggle in math, and he said that my school wasn't doing a good job keeping on me about my SAT scores, and he said how Eastern has a rank, and how they stay on their students because they want to keep that rank. Anyway, he went over some percent problems with me, and I had some difficulties with it because of my handicap with math, but it eventually started to make sense. When we got back to the alley, I helped Michael, an employee, with some scraping and painting of the bathroom walls, and that concluded my sponsor visit. It was an interesting day. Tune in next week.

Thanks Eleanor

While  taking notes in Mrs. Hansbury's history class,  we acknowledged a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt, the wife of the president at the the time, Theodore Roosevelt. She coaxed the president to seek equality between the races. The quote " No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" meant volumes to me and it opened my eyes to its truthiness. Inferiority is the result of  a persons esteem, and depending on this esteem, will determine how one combats inferiority. For a person such as I, it is  difficult to make me feel inferior because of  my high self-esteem. I never look at myself as inferior, but instead, I look at myself as top eschelon.

Field Trip # 1

On Friday, I went to 30 Strikes Bowling alley for my sponsor visit. I seen Mr. Stripolli, my sponsor, had his focus on fixing the door, and I entered and said, "Do you need any help Mr. Stripolli?" He seemed suprised to see me because we never really came to a consenus on what day my sponsor visit would be. Furthermore, when I went inside he put me to work, and it would mostly be a day of labor. He showed me how to measure how measure tables, so that it could be stabily supported. At first, I was really nervous because I was novice at using the tools required for the job, and I was trepid because I didn't want to do anything wrong because I knew it would upset him. I eventually got the gist of it, and it was a great learning experience.

Constitutional Connection

Last Saturday I went to the Constitution Center in Philadelphia. I experienced the multimedia presentation of  "We the People", which takes the audience on a historical virtual experience about American history and the formation of the Constitution. I  really enjoyed the presentation, and it reassured my American pride. I realize that I can make a connection between American history and my senior project. The formation of  a new country is like  a opening a new business; both require a stable foundation on which it can function and prosper. Government officers, employees, employers are all very alike in a different way.

Mac & Shaq

Yesterday afternoon I had my mentor meeting with Mr. McElroy, and we discussed my  sponsor plans. I told him that I would be going there on Fridays, but first I have to see what time my sponsor, Mr. Stripolli will be at  30 Strikes bowling alley. Also, I told him that he should have my blog as one of his favorites when the technical difficulties ceased with cite.

After our discussion about sponsors and such, we talked about the pep rally, which is this upcoming Friday. I have the honor of introducing the boys bowling team, since who wouldn't want to hear my beautiful voice. Instead of doing the usual gathering in a circle and yelling into the microphone, we have concocted an idea that is unique and original. After the boys and girls bowling teams are called down, ten people will be arranged as if they were bowling pins. We will have someone act like their bowling, and the minuscule Brianna Day will be the bowling ball, and she will roll into the people who are being the pins, and they will all fall back for the famous strike! (I know, its an awesome idea)

The Enigma known as Life

Can anyone truly understand the meaning of life? What is the point of living, when death is inevitable? There are no specific answers to those question, and it's not something, in my opinion, that can be intellectualized or truly become coherent. I'm ambivalent on how we should take life. I don't know if we should take it seriously or not because the ending is the same.

Some people believe life's what you make it. Others believe that life isn't fair. I don't really have an opinion on life, and I feel as though I will never grasp the ultimate purpose of life. I think that life is a gift, but at the same time a curse. Life is the greatest gift that a person can receive, but eventually that gift is going to get taken away. I don't see how we can enjoy life to it's full potential when we know that some day it will atrophy. Life is almost like a tease. It's like someone gave you this beautifully gift, and just takes it way.

Who says we can't be perfect?

While lurking on Facebook, I came across a post by Indeo Jameson, who uploaded a song from You Tube. He said that it was his new favorite song, and that it almost made him cry. This song was "F*cking Perfect" by Pink. I decided that I was going to listen to it, and when I did I thought it was a great song, but I didn't truly appreciate the meaning of the song until the day after I heard it. The following day after I heard the song, I was having a rough time in school, and their came a time when, I felt that my intelligence was being insulted and underestimated. I was told the exact opposite of what I perceive myself to be, and my ego was hurt so much that I cried for the first time ever in my school. I was temporarily deprived of my vintage high self-esteem, and I could not find a way to get out of that slump.

On the way home from school, I listened to Pink's newest hit, and my tears were nearly escaping the security of my eyeballs. I love the song so much because it lifts me up, and enables me to have confidence and security in myself. I now think that people can be perfect without being flawless. According to a philosopher in ancient Greece, perfection is a paradox. According to the theory, the greatest perfection is imperfection, and I believe that to be credible. We have been told all our lives that no one is perfect, but I now have a different perception of perfection, and I believe that we're all perfect.

Quien soy? Y que estoy haciendo por Senior Project?

Hola todo. Me Llamo Shaquille Flowers.Soy autoproclamado genio creador. Soy interesado en negocia porque yo quiero dinero. Mi mentor es Senor McElroy. Mi patracinador es Senor Strippolli.

Wow!! I see him working!!!

As time went on, and day turned to night, I continually contemplated about how I was going to find a sponsor. I began to squander my time, and finding a sponsor soon became paramount. I was starting to get nervous because I felt as though I had not progressed with my search. Luckily for me, I was saved by a simple fortunate suggestion.
With the help of my genius mentor, Mr. McElroy, I was introduced to my sponsor, John Strapolli, the owner of 30 Strikes Bowling alley. He also owns the Medford bowling alley, and he seemed like a very accomplished business man. He didn't just seem like an accomplished business man but he was an accomplished business man, and when he told me that he made a million dollars in fifteen minutes last year, I was flabbergasted by such news. I plan to learn about maintaining a successful business by obtaining knowledge in maintenance, budgeting, employees, etc. I am very appreciative that Mr. Strappolli was so magnanimous in agreeing to be my sponsor, and I look forward to recieving a myriad of relevant knowledge from him.