Define Your Character

Learning Objective: To learn more about myself.

Definitions : Funny, Smart, Different, Mature, Cares, Giving, Perseverance
Character:
Self-discovery:

Video Debriefing
If your friends, family and teachers were asked to describe your character, what would they say?

• Teachers would say that at times I am quite, but most of the time I'm kinda loud and talk a lot. I try to understand things as well as I can.

• My Friends would say that I have dreams and try to know as much as I can about my future. They know I over-analyze things to much. I don't realize that sometimes I need a break.

• My Family would say I'm reserved and like my privacy. I am funny and I try to be the leader a lot of the time. I worry too much even when I Know i can't do much for the situation.

Discuss & Reflect
Who would you say is a "person of character?" What positive character qualities does this person posses? What choices has this person made in the past that illustrate character?

• Michael Jackson, he always wanted to help people as much as he could. He did what he loved to do. To sing, to dance, and he gained so many people by doing what he loved. he tried to live his life the best he could, even with all the things that were talked about him.
  

Get Go
Ask your friends, family and teachers, how they would describe your character. Do their responses match with what you thought they would say?

My Character
Friends
Family
Teachers

Carlos Meneses

This person is my uncle. I admire him the most because he has been through so much. When I say "so much", I truly mean "so much". To much to mention. Even though he has been through so many difficulties, he's "still standing". He has a nice family, has kept his moral standards even though he's been judged by a large amount of people. Even when he has made some mistakes in his life, he doesn't try to fix them but to learn from them and use them to better himself. He's a very smart man, maybe he never got the greatest education in life but not because he didn't want to but cause he couldn't. Even when he didn't go to college, he's very smart and knows his stuff. A great characteristic that is really great is that he cares about everyone in his life. At times he cares to much. After all the bad events he's been through he still is funny and has a smile on his face.

Kept His Morals.

Me:
"Still Standing"
I've made mistakes but I try to learn from them the most and use them
to make my life better.
Care to much.

Subject: Family and Consumer Sciences/ 2 year college or technical school.
Career: Bartender
Job Description: Serve Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic drinks.
What duties do people in this career have? Be aware of the customers and their safety. Need to be good with numbers, have a good personality, and need to stay calm in hectic situations.
What skills do they have? Be good with handling money, attitude, personality.

Education
What education and training do you need to enter this career? High School and 2 year college or technical school.
What other qualifications are good to have? Stamina, be personable.
Which college or other post high school programs are related to this career? Caterer, Chef, Comedian, Concierge, Hotel Desk Clerk.

Person's Name
How did this person get into this career? Studied computer science in college, but got into the retail industry.
What does this person say about opportunities to get into this career? Many opportunities. to get the job you can work your way up or go to bartending school.
What advice does this person have for people who want to get into this career? N/A

Summary-Your Views
Do you think this is a tough career to get into? What is the most difficult part? I don't think it's a hard career to get into as long you have perseverance and really love the job. The most difficult part would be the longs hours.
Would you be willing to complete the education and training necessary to work in this career? Why or why not? Yes I would be willing to get the education, because it's an experience I want to have.

Roles

I'm a

• Daughter : Soul- Be more attentive and listen to my mom more.
  
• Sibling : Soul - Take care of my sisters more.
  
• Friend: Heart and Soul - Pay more attention, and try to be more understanding.
  
• Peer : Mind - Be a better peer.
  
• Neighbor : Mind- When I see my neighbors be more friendly and get along more.
  
• Grand Child : Soul - Be more grand-childish
  
• Co-Worker : Mind - Get along better
  
• Student : Mind - pay attention and give more effort
  
• Hard Worker : Mind- Keep working harder and it will help me gain more responsibilities.
  

Letter To Me

Hey Erika,
Well I bet your thinking what this all about. First thing I'm going to tell you is...STOP THINKING TO MUCH! Now that we have that clear, I want to give you some advice you will truly and deeply need. You will also appreciate it. Your young and yes a still bit clueless. It doesn't matter cause you will figure out things sooner or later. Times will get better but at the beginning they will be a bit tough. Your strong and smart, so don't feel bad when you make mistakes. Just as long as you don't repeat them. Don't ever feel like you can't do it, you will but you must have discipline, persistance, and you MUST care. Keep your goals and hopes in your mind at all time. Never think about leaving your education because it is the right choice. NO, just by thinking that, you are making a big mistake. Don't continue to do everything you do to make someone else happy. Make yourself happy and don't forget to take care of you! You are important, you will make it, and you have plenty of people right behind you (secretly). Some people will judge, but what do they know. Don't let them stop you from accomplishing everything you know is realistic. You have time, but not all the time in the world, use it wisely. Before you know it you will be running out of time, and it can become your enemy. Remember being is specific is how you get to run things smoothly, and you don't have to be bossy (something you hate). Take every opportunity you can get, it will help you in some way. By an opportunity I evne mean joining some type of activity. Don't get discouraged if you don't get something, there are others ways to reach your goal. REMEMBER don't get discouraged, ALWAYS keep your goals and dreams in mind, AND DO NOT FORGET ABOUT YOU!

Long Term Goals

LONG TERM GOALS

1. (Education) - I wanted to continue school after high school, and whatever career I choose, I want to be successful.

2. (Relationship)- Overall, I want to improve my relationships with ALL my family.

3. (Character)- I want to be more outgoing, friendly, and not so shy.

4. (Your Choice)- Continue to overcome statistics!

SMART GUIDELINES

S pecific- be detailed. Stay away from vague and confusing goals
M easurable- Give yourself a timeline: when do you want it.
A ction oriented- What will you do? How are you going to get there?
R ealisitic- Check your goal. Is it doable?

T imely- Give yourself enough time...but not to much!

MY GOAL

S- Choose my career, continue to a college that is best fit for the career of my choice.
M- I want to go to college right after high school. Which would be in the year of 2011.
A- I am going to be persistent to get in the college I choose to go to, no matter what it takes.
R- Yes it is doable. I know I can get into college. I am not a perfect student but I am a good student that cares.
T- Whichever career i get, more than likely it will be a four year program. That is the exact amount of time I need.