The Black Death


The black Death was one of the deadliest pandemics in human history, During 1348 and 1350. It today is called the "Bubonic Plague" caused by bacteria. Which was thought to have spread from china. Most likely it was carried over the Mediterranean sea by flea infested rats to Europe. The Black death is estimated  by killing 30%-60% of Europe's population. during the end of those years it took approximately 150 years for Europe's population to recover. Although it kept returning a various times in history, during the 19th century it left Europe. Because the plague had killed so many of the poor population, the wealthy land owners were forced to pay their remaining workers what they asked, in terms of wages. After 750  no major epidemic diseases appeared in Europe until the Black Death of the 14th century.

A child called it

In the novel I am reading there are many scenes that really stand out and catch my eye. These scenes are mainly focused on physical and emotional child abuse. In the novel "A child called it", David a ten year old boy is constantly being abused my his mother. David is starved, Beaten, forced to do unbearable tasks, called names and harshly neglected. The scene that really gets to me is when David has just come home from school and his mother is under the influence of Alcohol, She grabs him by the arm, forces him into the kitchen turns the stove on high and holds his arm over the flame. As David is crying she lets him go after a few seconds he falls to the floor blowing on his wound. His mother then wants David to get on top of the stove and lay across the burners. Luckily for David his father arrives home from work so Davids mother sends him downstairs to his room also the garage. David is now left to suffer from his wounds that were purposely inflicted by is mother. This scene makes me emotional as I would like to confront and make the mother go through the same thing David did. The power of  his mother physically forcing him to do this is absolutly insane. I could never see my mother or any normal good parent ever doing this to their child.

Moral Dilema

If I were to choose between saving an elderly lady's life or saving the mona lisa I would probubly say that I would have to save the old lady because the mona lisa is just a painting and to me a persons life can't be bought and is worth more than money could ever buy. I have questions for those people who would rather save a painting for the money rather than someones life, How would you feel if you were that elderly lady sitting there waiting only to get  burned alive in the fire as you watch some person that could have helped you run away with a painting in their arms looking back at you and not caring. What would you say would you call for help as the person ran away. Aswell how would  you feel running away from an elderly person  calling for help and staring in your eyes before you make the decision to run away would you cry, would you care, would you feel and emotion, or would you be happy that you let someone die to save a peice of art? 

Five things i would save in a fire:

If my house were to be burning to the ground right now I would first make sure my family was out first then if I only had enough time to grad five things I believe that I would grab my:
1. My two dogs,
2. My Guinea pig,
3. Box of childhood things
4. My Pictures of my family
5. My drawing of my teddy bear and my teddy bear
These five things are important to me but still not as important to me as my family. My two dogs Juno and teddy are my best friends. As well I couldn't stand loosing my guinea pig because shes so soft and gentle. My box of child hood things is a given because I would want to show my children what I had when I was little, Same for my Pictures of my family if I didn't have any pictures of my family I would be sad and it would be harder to remember my many enjoyed childhood moments. Along with all of these I would have to grab my teddy bear and the drawing that I Made of him when I was in kindergarten. My teddy bear is very import and to me because it is what my grandmother gave to me when I was a child  before she passed away.
All of these items are important to me and that is why i would grab these things that are special to me.

My Rant about Bullying

I don't understand Bullying I don't get how people can think that its ok that they hurt other people. It is unfair how people especially teens think that hurting other people is fun. Well in fact its not, I personally know what it feels like to be bullied. It is so hard not to lash out and smoke the bullier in the face. But you can't because that will make you just as bad as the bullier. Believe it or not yes I have punched someone for teasing me and yes it worked they never bugged me again, Yet the reality is that it makes you feel better for only  a mere moment then you think "What have I done im just as bad as the Bullier". It is not the greatest feeling in the world I must say and thats  why im not going to suggest going out after reading this and smoking every person in the face that every hurt you. In fact it is painful being the bullier as well they know that it is not nice to bully other people but they do it anyway, they do it because they want to be enpowered they want to make you feel lower than they feel. The most common  things people who know you are being bullying is ... # 1 Ignore them....#2 Walk away .....#3 Tell a teacher..... Im guessing you have heard at least one of these before infact at least 5 times in every humans life they will here one of these and the reality is is these do not work. In my oppinion I beleive bullying is a disease that one gets themself infected when basically making themself feel like crap. My question for you is is that reality ? Are you going to let this happen or are you going to stand up and say "Hey what you just said is not cool, no one deserves to be hurt like that would you like me to call you something" How would that make you feel would you care? Another common fact is that at least 25 teens in British Columbia alone every year commit suicide because of being bullied. How would that make you feel if you knew that you were the one that said something that encouraged a person to end their life. Aswell would you beleive that the average teen thinks of commiting suicide at least once a week. Well I must say that I have been one of these teens, I have thought long and hard about this but im infact to afraid to do it and im glad
I never did nor never will. But their are not many teens like me out there that will stop. My question for you is What would you do if someone you know perhaps your bestfriend ended their life or how about someone who may not be your friend but you know then ended their life? I'd hate to know how you feel if you are a bullier?

Top Three Vacations of all time!

In my life time so far i have traveled alot but here are some of my suggested vacation hot spots Mayan Rivera Mexico for the most spectacular beaches, mexican food, and underwater snorkeling which lets you get up close and personal with the marine life in the coral reefs. Aswell there is awsome spots to explore such as the sea notes where you get to experiance to go cave diving in fresh water.

My Second favorite place that i would suggest you experiance is good old Italy france where you can experiance the freshest most amazing italian quiesine, and acient buildings and stories you are told by people trying to sell you stuff on the streets when visiting the many marketplaces great for shopping.

Last but not least tokyo Japan is one of the most beautiful places on earth, Not only is the food in japan awsome but it is interesting and fun to make. Aswell japan is one of the most cultural places ever but aswell it is  filled with modern technology. But you cant forget shopping, Shopping in japan is so fun because of all the different and huge variety of styles and even the shopping centers are absolutely gorgous. But the very best thing about all these places is the time that you will spend away from everyday life and let loose !