Week 11
This week we watched the documentary "Unnatural Causes." I thought this was one of the most interesting videos we've seen yet. It was mainly about the health gap between the wealthy population and poorer population. People with less money most likely have worse health because they may not have health insurance, no or minimal access to health facilities, and live in urban areas that may be unsafe for them physically and environmentally. We were also introduced to the Healthy People 2010 assignment, which is basically a national goal of becoming healthier by taking little steps towards achieving certain health objectives.
Week 12
This week our advocacy project was due which was composed of choosing a goal from the Healthy People 2010 list. It was interesting looking through all the national goals and objectives and seeing which were moving towards the target, and which were moving away from the target. Although America is making a lot of progress, we still need to work on improving a lot of other health-related goals. We also read Ch. 20 in our textbook which talked about the ozone layer and how it's expected to repair itself dramatically within the next 3 years! One reason for this is because of the decrease in use of CFC's (Chloroflourocarbons), which deplete the ozone. This reading was great because it was the first to show that we as humans are actually helping the environment for once! It's good to know our actions are making a difference, giving us a sense of hope.
What I learned about myself
My parents have raised me to believe that "money does not buy happiness." I've lived by this motto my whole life. But after watching the documentary "Unnatural Causes," I think I have to reconsider how important money actually is. In essence, money can and does buy happiness because without good health, I believe it is nearly impossible to be happy. Therefore I have learned that I should revise my motto to "Money can buy good health...which IS happiness."
What I learned about blogging
I learned that blogging is truly a powerful tool in today's world. I say this for a couple reasons:
1. I believe we have all learned so much through blogging all semester. Not only about blogger itself, but technology, and how to utilize a computer to a much higher potential.
2. The photo essays we created, and how Dr. V has sent them to the HEDIR listserv for other faculty and administrators to see our work!
3. I think we have become closer as a class because of blogging. Before this class, I didn't talk to many people that I've known about for the last couple years, so blogger is a great social tool.
Well that about sums everything up for the last 2 weeks. Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Enjoy the sunshine =D
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Ben-
ReplyDeleteI was brought up to think money doesn't buy happiness as well, but I like your new motto "Money can buy good health...which IS happiness." so true! I also agree with you that blogging is a great social tool.. I mean, it forced me to talk to you.. haha jk! See you Saturday!
Great dicussion guys ben your bring up such good points great work!:)
ReplyDeleteBen- I like your new motto. It is sad though. To me a motto should be motivational...your new one is just ridiculously blunt and VERY true. =( sad. Maybe America isn't that wonderful after all?
ReplyDeleteI LOVED your little section about what you have learned from blogging. I can remember the first weeks of class when all we did was COMPLAIN that we had to write yet another blog. However, I feel like I could walk up to any of my classmates and be like "oh hey, you're really rad and I loooooved your post about recycling your mac and cheese box". Haha, how random!? Not many classes can say that over a semester they learned a lot AND made new friends. So you are right, blogging isn't that bad after all! --S
Wow good points sara and ben both, in addition I agree with you ben i think it is really great that our work was forwarded on to bigger and better places! its kinda rewarding in a sense! Great work man!
ReplyDeletewow you put some time into this reflection Ben! Looks great.....love your motto on money buying good health=happiness. so true..never thought of it in that way? Thanks for bringing that to my attention...always a pleasure reading your posts!
ReplyDeleteI like the concept that health is happiness. In fact, I used to have a t-shirt that said that. I think all your points about blogging are excellent! That social component is especially cool!
ReplyDeleteBen~ Awesome post! I do agree with you on blogger being a good social thing...I think we should still keep on blogging even after the class just to keep in touch when we are out in the real world...it would be nice since I will not be in class with our little family that we have now.
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