Carbon
By Sienna Dudas
Scientifically
Scientifically, I am a pretty even combination of my mom and dad. Genetically I have my dad’s coloring of blonde hair/blue eyes, and my mom’s features and face shape. I have my dad’s tendency to sleep in the morning, and my mom’s likelihood of planning ahead and being prepared. Similar to carbon, my family is uniquely diverse. We are all unique in our own ways, but when our strengths, weaknesses and abilities combine together, it balances us all out.
Culturally
Culturally, my family is artistic and creative, as the arts are a huge part of my parent’s and my life. We all enjoy going to plays, musicals and concerts, and spending quality time with one another. Since I am a pre-professional ballet dancer, I spend countless hours at the studio, and every few months my hard work pays off with performing in a show. My parents have never missed one of my performances, and I know they never will. Every year I am cast in my studio’s The Nutcracker which happens to be the best production of the ballet in all of San Diego County. Besides the performing arts, naturally we are down to earth kind of people who love being outdoors and soaking up the sun. Both my mom and dad love hiking, but it’s never been my favorite. When one of them wants to go hiking, I often will bring my camera to photograph nature. These are just a few examples of the traditions that happen so often in my life, that I wouldn’t ever want to give up.
Metaphorically
My family is like the night sky. My mom is like the stars; she’s always the bright one in the dark sky to cheer you up. She is caring, and distributes kindness and light to everyone surrounding her. She is full of positivity, just as the stars are full of light. I am like the moon; I prefer the night over the day. I am a leader in the sky of darkness, yet graceful and gentle. Like the moon, I am somewhat mysterious. I am quiet until you get to know me, similar to how the moon looks calm and simple at first. Once you look closer through a telescope, you see craters and many different colors. As the moon has many different phases, I do as well. Sometimes I am excited or joyful, other times quiet or frustrated. My dad is like the nighttime wind; quiet yet strong. He is thoughtful, yet influential. Sometimes the wind is howling, and other times you can barely hear it.
By Sienna Dudas
Scientifically
Scientifically, I am a pretty even combination of my mom and dad. Genetically I have my dad’s coloring of blonde hair/blue eyes, and my mom’s features and face shape. I have my dad’s tendency to sleep in the morning, and my mom’s likelihood of planning ahead and being prepared. Similar to carbon, my family is uniquely diverse. We are all unique in our own ways, but when our strengths, weaknesses and abilities combine together, it balances us all out.
Culturally
Culturally, my family is artistic and creative, as the arts are a huge part of my parent’s and my life. We all enjoy going to plays, musicals and concerts, and spending quality time with one another. Since I am a pre-professional ballet dancer, I spend countless hours at the studio, and every few months my hard work pays off with performing in a show. My parents have never missed one of my performances, and I know they never will. Every year I am cast in my studio’s The Nutcracker which happens to be the best production of the ballet in all of San Diego County. Besides the performing arts, naturally we are down to earth kind of people who love being outdoors and soaking up the sun. Both my mom and dad love hiking, but it’s never been my favorite. When one of them wants to go hiking, I often will bring my camera to photograph nature. These are just a few examples of the traditions that happen so often in my life, that I wouldn’t ever want to give up.
Metaphorically
My family is like the night sky. My mom is like the stars; she’s always the bright one in the dark sky to cheer you up. She is caring, and distributes kindness and light to everyone surrounding her. She is full of positivity, just as the stars are full of light. I am like the moon; I prefer the night over the day. I am a leader in the sky of darkness, yet graceful and gentle. Like the moon, I am somewhat mysterious. I am quiet until you get to know me, similar to how the moon looks calm and simple at first. Once you look closer through a telescope, you see craters and many different colors. As the moon has many different phases, I do as well. Sometimes I am excited or joyful, other times quiet or frustrated. My dad is like the nighttime wind; quiet yet strong. He is thoughtful, yet influential. Sometimes the wind is howling, and other times you can barely hear it.
Speaker Paper
By Sienna Dudas
Today’s speaker Joni Eisenstein who is a Criminal Defense Lawyer spoke to us about her job and how she got to the point where she is today. She is a lawyer because she truly cares about people, and wants to help in any way that she possibly can. Joni is currently doing a DUI case, where the driver killed the father of his five children. Even though this may be difficult to defend why the criminal is not guilty, she has to make sure his rights aren’t being abused. She also explained to us how she cannot get emotionally attached, and has to stay professional with her work. I feel like it may be tough to not get emotionally attached, and not let this case have an impact on you. It’s amazing how she can remain professional throughout this and all of her cases, yet still do her job excellently.
By Sienna Dudas
Today’s speaker Joni Eisenstein who is a Criminal Defense Lawyer spoke to us about her job and how she got to the point where she is today. She is a lawyer because she truly cares about people, and wants to help in any way that she possibly can. Joni is currently doing a DUI case, where the driver killed the father of his five children. Even though this may be difficult to defend why the criminal is not guilty, she has to make sure his rights aren’t being abused. She also explained to us how she cannot get emotionally attached, and has to stay professional with her work. I feel like it may be tough to not get emotionally attached, and not let this case have an impact on you. It’s amazing how she can remain professional throughout this and all of her cases, yet still do her job excellently.
Cooking with Earth
By Sienna Dudas
Cooking is as simple as turning multiple ingredients into an entire meal, that provides satisfaction and delight. The simplicity reaches further and deeper, to where those ingredients came from. Whether they grew on a vine, in rich soil, lived in the oceans, or on land, they all came from the Earth. Every step along the way of cooking, from seed to root or farm to table, the Earth is the most necessary element to cook.
Earth pertains the most significance in cooking, because without Earth there would be no animals or plants. Michael Pollan says, “It is generally assumed that the creation or discovery of agriculture was about feeding us. It was about food.” All significant aspects about cooking link back down to the basics, which is the food we have and where it came from. Earth is the only supplier we have access to for the food we constantly eat, and it holds all of the plants we grow, and animals we eat.
Earth provides the soil that we use to grow the vitamin-packed fruits and vegetables that are incorporated into our everyday lives, which leads to a healthier diet. Cooking Light states, “When you grow your own food, you know what goes into it: how it’s fertilized, what pesticides are used, and overall care. If you grow organically, you can eat organically.” Growing food in Earth’s ground provides an incredible amount of nutrition. As a well-rounded diet is key to humans, growing food in Earth’s raw and natural soil is a wonderful way to achieve this.
Using Earth to cook benefits the planet and reduces each person’s carbon footprint. Cooking Light mentions, “Not only is that beneficial for you, but also fewer chemicals and less distance traveled to get the food on your plate make for a smaller carbon footprint.” Processed food is a large part of the world, but using the Earth with growing and cooking food can contribute to the planet. Reducing carbon footprints is something the human population needs to do, and cooking with Earth is a perfect way to do so.
Overall, cooking with Earth benefits everyone involved, and also gives back to the Earth. Everything from start to end involving cooking revolves around Earth’s roots, features, and components. Earth is the beginning to every meal, and always will hold the most importance.
Works Cited
“4 Reasons Why You Should Grow Your Own Food.” Cooking Light, www.cookinglight.com/food/in-season/reasons-to-garden
“Cooked.” Netflix Official Site, 19 Feb. 2016, www.netflix.com/watch/80022399?trackId=14170287&tctx=0%2C0%2C906b1d57-7173-498c-a687-6eedd1a992c9-65456451
By Sienna Dudas
Cooking is as simple as turning multiple ingredients into an entire meal, that provides satisfaction and delight. The simplicity reaches further and deeper, to where those ingredients came from. Whether they grew on a vine, in rich soil, lived in the oceans, or on land, they all came from the Earth. Every step along the way of cooking, from seed to root or farm to table, the Earth is the most necessary element to cook.
Earth pertains the most significance in cooking, because without Earth there would be no animals or plants. Michael Pollan says, “It is generally assumed that the creation or discovery of agriculture was about feeding us. It was about food.” All significant aspects about cooking link back down to the basics, which is the food we have and where it came from. Earth is the only supplier we have access to for the food we constantly eat, and it holds all of the plants we grow, and animals we eat.
Earth provides the soil that we use to grow the vitamin-packed fruits and vegetables that are incorporated into our everyday lives, which leads to a healthier diet. Cooking Light states, “When you grow your own food, you know what goes into it: how it’s fertilized, what pesticides are used, and overall care. If you grow organically, you can eat organically.” Growing food in Earth’s ground provides an incredible amount of nutrition. As a well-rounded diet is key to humans, growing food in Earth’s raw and natural soil is a wonderful way to achieve this.
Using Earth to cook benefits the planet and reduces each person’s carbon footprint. Cooking Light mentions, “Not only is that beneficial for you, but also fewer chemicals and less distance traveled to get the food on your plate make for a smaller carbon footprint.” Processed food is a large part of the world, but using the Earth with growing and cooking food can contribute to the planet. Reducing carbon footprints is something the human population needs to do, and cooking with Earth is a perfect way to do so.
Overall, cooking with Earth benefits everyone involved, and also gives back to the Earth. Everything from start to end involving cooking revolves around Earth’s roots, features, and components. Earth is the beginning to every meal, and always will hold the most importance.
Works Cited
“4 Reasons Why You Should Grow Your Own Food.” Cooking Light, www.cookinglight.com/food/in-season/reasons-to-garden
“Cooked.” Netflix Official Site, 19 Feb. 2016, www.netflix.com/watch/80022399?trackId=14170287&tctx=0%2C0%2C906b1d57-7173-498c-a687-6eedd1a992c9-65456451