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Journal 9: Gavin Sullivan

 

Gavin Sullivan

English 1109

12/4/2020

Not Dead Just Missing in Action

There have only been a few times in my life while reading a book that I have paused and put a book down. Once when reading Chris Kyles American Sniper, when he had to pull the trigger killing a terrorist’s child, Another while I was reading the Percy Jackson series House of Hades which I fell asleep after a whole day of reading. Then there were Callings, I cannot stop myself from coming back to this profile. It had such an effect on me that I had to stop when reading the profile header. It had an impact and for the first time in a while, I just stopped and thought wow what if those were my parents and for a moment I felt an immense sadness similar to when I read American Sniper yet worse. Most likely for the fact that I could relate to this story in so many ways. I know what it is like to know people even if it was only for a year and to see them then die the next day. I now understand why my parents were so apprehensive about my choice to join the military. My own parents could relate to John and Jan as parents who also had to bury their children. As unfortunate as it is that I have more in common with one of the most tragic profiles in the book I figured that It would be the one I came back to for these reasons. I also connect to the story because I feel that in a way I and my brother are also moving into aspiring jobs that will take us places in life. Just like the heroes in this story. But the line that got me most was when John at the end on page 107 states  “There’s not many people I know of that the last words they said to their son or a daughter were “I love you” and the very last words they heard were “I love you” so that makes me sleep at night.” This quote brings me to tears each time but shows that their heroes’ stories will never be forgotten and that they will live on in spirit every time John lights up to tell his son's stories.

 

On the topic of presentations, however, two presentations stood out to me most and those were that of Joseph who did the banner flyers, and Aubrey who did marine biology or more specifically oceanography. I thought that not only was Josephs's presentation well laid out, but it was also on a topic that I found interest in. I really had the dream to be a pilot and still do, but now I have changed course. Anyhow, I really thought that his presentation was very interesting I did not know that pilots performed a maneuver to first capture the banner. Moving on to Aubrey’s presentation I found myself wanting to know more about the study of marine biology she did a nice job of really laying out the fact that Marine biology was more of an umbrella term for some other subfields. But I really took a liking to it for the fact that during my science class this semester I did my project on Atlantic Cod and did a peer review of another girl's project on coral reef bleaching and thought that it was very interesting. So, I found her presentation also enlightening. Anyhow there was an honorable mention which was Angel Martinez and his project on Public Defenders which I thought was really something. But anyhow good job to everybody I know for a fact that I am not good with presentations, so I am glad I just got it done without stuttering too much.  

Pictured above are the sons of John and Jen Vigiano John and Joeseph the heroes who answered the highest call to duty and braved the fire and panic to save the lives they swore to protect till the end. They died fulfilling the highest honor in the land. God bless their family. (Image source: https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fobits.mlive.com%2Fobituaries%2Fannarbor%2Fobituary.aspx%3Fn%3Djoseph-vincent-vigiano%26pid%3D122571&psig=AOvVaw09EtPUVPBkxcryPOStQPQW&ust=1607230212995000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCJClyZiGtu0CFQAAAAAdAAAAABAL)

Journal Nine Angel Alberto Ortiz Martinez

 Angel A. Ortiz Martinez

 

English 1109 at 8:00 PM

 

December 4, 2020

 

 

Journal Nine 

 

 As I read the book Callings by Davis Isay, one of the profiles that struck me was and will be the first one which will be Mr. Herman Heyn the street corner astronomer. I do understand that there was a lot more interesting ones but this one in particular had me somewhat curious and satisfied reading it. I was so interested in this one due to the fact that Herman was that he had a lot of various jobs to the point he had his degree on elementary general science education. He really wasn’t interested to be on a classroom due to his learning disabilities but felt fascinated by science and mostly astronomy.  On his profile he states “Eventually, around age fifteen, I leaned on my father to get me a telescope, and I’ve just been with it ever since. Astronomy----- it’s just me. Some people like trees, some like birds. For me, it was always stars. It’s just a part of my nature—in my genome so to speak (Heyn, 12)”. In here he expresses his love for science and most importantly astronomy no matter the economical part of what he can do for it, he just feels is his calling. I feel like it is very admirable.

 

 

I wasn’t able to attend Monday’s class but throughout Wednesday’s presentations, I believe Bri and Leeza did a great job on theirs. Both of them explained the differences of an entrepaneur and a business owner and I could say the advantages of both. The presentation was simple but always gave details within the simplicity of it so by this I was intrigued and invested. It was great presentation, both gave what it takes to become either an entrepaneur or a business owner, bare essentials and even the legalities within both categories of business. In a way they showed if you got what it takes to become either one as well. I wish them luck and prosperity through these years to achieve what they want and to monetize their passions and provide a service to society.

 

Journal 9 - Joseph Antonios

Joseph Antonios

English 1109 at 10:30, M-Wed

12/4/2020

Journal Nine

   One profile I will never forget in the book Callings is the sanitation workers. Personally, It would be hard for me to enjoy their type of work, but the fact they are able to take so much pride in what they did inspires me to always have pride in my own work. I believe that a job shouldn't be about the salary but how much you enjoy it and I believe that if you are passionate about what you do it wouldn't even feel like a job. "You know, if I had to pick a career all over again, I wouldn't' pick no different." (Isay, 128). This quote was said by one of the Sanitation workers named Angelo and This quote inspired me to make sure that when I get my dream job I'm going into it knowing that I will have no regrets about the decision I made. I think this sort of mentality is important and something I'll never forget.

    In my opinion, my favorite presentation was probably from Gavin on Monday. His presentation was really intriguing and he chose a topic (hyperbaric welding) that I didn't really know much about. He explained it thoroughly and left me wanting to research more. My favorite presentation from Wednesday is Aubreys, I personally think Marine Biology is super interesting and I have a friend who plans on majoring in it. Learning new things about that sort of field opened me up to what kind of jobs there are in today's market and again made me want to learn more about this topic.

This photo is a picture of a sanitation worker hard at work and I think that their work ethic and dedication is a huge contribution to everyday life for society.

Journal Nine - Leeza Vernon

 Leeza Vernon 

English 1109 at 10:30, M-W

12/04/2020

Journal Nine

While reading the book Callings by Dave Isay, there is one profile that stood out to me and will stick with me. On page 163 the Ink Removal Specialist Dawn Maestas, 42, Talks With Her Client Nicole Mendoza, *22. I have written about this profile before, but the way she talks about her work and how much it means to her to help others is powerful. Dawn says “So when women come in under circumstances like ours, I remove their tattoos free of charge” (Isay 164). Most business owners are looking to bring the money in and get as many clients as possible to have a steady flow of revenue coming in, but to Dawn, it’s not about the money at all, it’s about her clients. She wants to help them close a door from the past and help open a door for the future. 

Since I wasn’t in class on Monday and I was unable to see the presentation from that day, the presentation that I enjoyed the most was Grants about flight paramedics. I didn’t have much knowledge of this profession and now I do. I always thought that flight paramedics worked for certain hospitals, but has was Grant was presenting I learned that, that’s not always the case sometimes. I believe Grant did a good job of giving information about this profession and why it ends up being people's purpose and passion.

This is an image I found on google of how the tattoo removal process looks after each session.