Helen Keller: My personal role model

I have many role models I look up to: Albert Einstein, Steve Wonder, Jane Goodall, Marie Antoinette, Grace Kelly and the Famous Five. These people had not only accomplished things in their life but also had great personalities. Accomplishing something great in your life is one thing, but doing it with a disability is even more significant. That is why Ellen Keller is my role model.

Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880. She was not born blind and deaf; it was not until nineteen months of age that she came down with an illness described by doctors as "an acute congestion of the stomach and the brain". The illness did not last for a particularly long time, but it left her deaf and blind.

Keller was the first deaf/blind person to graduate from university. She went on to become a world-famous speaker, author, she learned to swim, to ride bicycle, a horse and to go camping. This may seem like she had just accomplished things for herself and her enjoyment but she also did many things for others. Helen Keller was an author and lecturer, who served as an inspiration for other people with disabilities and without. She took side of controversial political view and openly joined the movement for woman’s right to vote. She is remembered as an advocate for people with disabilities and numerous other causes.


Becoming educated with no disabilities is something people always take for granted but is one of the most complicated thing for someone who is deaf and blind. Helen was the first deaf/blind person to graduate from college and motivated many people with and without disabilities. She turned down many colleges and universities until she got into the one of her choice. She had to overcome many obstacles as deaf and blind women more complex than most do ever in their whole life . Despite her determination and hard work she had help from several strong sources. She was the daughter of well-to-do parents: Arthur Keller, a former officer in the Confederate army, and Kate Adams, who was related to Robert E. Lee. Not only was the help at home outstanding but with the help and (50) years of dedication from tutor Anne Sullivan, Helen succeeded in learning to communicate and grew to be literate.

Helen Keller also has had a huge impact on me. When I was younger I was told about a woman who had many disabilities and that had succeeded in become educated. After hearing and learning about this my attitude towards learning changed completely. She has inspired me to work hard and do my best in everything I do. I realized that she had an excuse to be uneducated and live completely cut off from the world but she choose not to. Helen Keller is a very remarkable person unlike others who do not have an excuse but continue to slack off.

She also has a very personal importance to me because I have always been interested and amazed by people with disabilities and how many can lead a ordinary life. However, Helen has brought a completely new light to this; these disabled people can also accomplish astonishing things than others without these problems even can. Some who are fortunate to be healthy choose to waste their life on meaningless things, while she struggled for essentials.

Helen’s story is an amazing one that shows how a person’s determination can help him or her to overcome life’s obstacles. Her story shows how one can turn a difficulty into an incredible story of hope. I wish that one day I would be able to inspire someone like she has to me. That is why she is my greatest hero.

Children Victims Of Allergies , Victims Of Bulling Too?

There are many issues and problems regarding allergies and medication; there are certain precautions people must take to ensure that the people they love and care about are safe from the harm of allergies. Even with these precautions, one can never be sure that they are out of harm's way and bulling for these allergies is not a helping factor. Recently on parentcentral.ca, an ignored  topic  was brought into the public's eye, something that was not talked about before; Children with allergies bullied about condition.

No matter the degree of the flaw, people are bullied  sometimes for issues that they can control others that they cannot and being bullied because of matters out of their own hands is something completely immoral. Pears who are doing this bulling may say they did not do it knowingly even if it is not the truth and they should be ashamed because allergies it is not a choice but more of a existing condition. Bullies that take advantage of others and make fun of them should just understand and accept that if it were possible the bullied would choose to depart with the allergy over having it.

Now not only are people bullied because of their allergy but also for the medication they have to carry around. Making fun of someone for their allergies that may put them in danger is one thing but making fun of someone for a device or medication that may save their life is an eye goggling low. People who mock something as an epi- pen because of how it looks are dreadful. The epi-pen or medication is not made to look nice but for one purpose; in case it is needed to save someone’s life. Harassment triggered by medication carriers is a very serious issue because if someone is bullied so much they might eventually refuse to carry the medicati and if an emergency comes and they are in need of it that the absence of medication would be a huge safety issue.

 Others may make the harassment worse accidentally. For example in the article it gives a model situation; ‘It’s Johnny’s birthday today, but we’re not going to be having birthday cake because Jennifer has a milk and peanut allergy, instead we’re going to have fruit.’ This may have been said just to inform others but may actually add to the problem. By the teacher telling the class about ‘Jennifer’s’ allergies it may make her feel guilty and get her in trouble with the other kids. People must be more careful what they say even of it is not meant to be hurtful.

Bullies find  the slightest flaws to harass someone and  they exaggerate it and create a bigger problem. For example, in the article kids claimed they were told that the school water fountain had been smeared with peanut butter to trigger an attack. Other children are harassed when the food is waved in their face. Parents and guardians need to make sure that they speak to their children about bullying and make sure that they know support is offered. This way the harassed will know they are not alone and it is not their fault.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would live and why?

                     

If I could live anywhere in the world, it would be Monaco.  After a vacation in Monaco, I knew it was a place where I wanted to be. I would live in Monaco for its beautiful architecture, climate, culture, shops, food and history.

            The steep, rocky hills and waterline have inclined architecture in Monaco. The architecture generally reflects a Mediterranean side. Recent construction from locals has built numerous high-rise apartment buildings. Like many Mediterranean communities, some medieval structures were preserved in the old fortified city, a structure like the palace of Monaco.  As you can see Monaco has a great mix of historical and modern architecture that makes it the perfect place for my adaptable personality .

            Monaco is world renown for its beautiful scenery because of its outlook on the Mediterranean Sea. Monaco is divided into four neighbourhoods that all have something different to offer: Monaco-Ville, the old original city, La Condamine, along the port; Monte-Carlo, the main resort, residential and tourist area; and Fontvieille, a newly constructed area on land reclaimed from the sea. These areas added together make Monaco such an all-round country. This is great for me because I enjoy seeing areas with a bit of everything.

            As much as I love Canada, I cannot stand 8 months of winter and that is why Monaco is where I would choose to live. Monaco's climate is typical of the Mediterranean. This means that the climate is mild year-round, with an average  temperature of 8 -30 degrees Celsius. This is the perfect weather because it is not cold nor hot, and  it is ideal for a walk along the beach or just relaxing.

            Monaco has beautiful places, food and shopping centers. Access to fresh, local produce and the sea has led to the appreciation of first-class cuisine. Both French and Italian influences can be found in local recipes. Not only is the food great but so are the shopping malls. Just because Monaco is the smallest country does not mean it is completely cut off. You can keep up with all the hottest designers with no problem in Monaco.

Monaco’s culture is affected by the local citizens and surrounding countries. Since Monaco is so close to France and Spain, it is  the best blend of both. They have many similar things; languages, food, culture, people and way of life are only a few key similarities.

Monaco is a well-kept country this keeps it a hot tourist spot. The main ways Monaco is kept gorgeous are the constant gardeners and workers cleaning streets and tending to the greenery. Monaco also makes sure that it is always kept in mint condition for better reviews and higher satisfaction from tourists. If Monaco is such a beautiful place to visit imagine how it would be if you lived there.

Monaco also has a magnificent history; in time, different groups such as the French and Spanish have captured Monaco, and those periods were not exactly a bad thing. Every time Monaco was taken over each group has brought Monaco new ideas and developed the country more than it was before, creating the beautiful vicinity it is to this day. This history also has many other positive effects such as traditions. Different to Canada, Monaco has a rich history filled with customs and national identity making Monaco so unique.

In conclusion, with Monaco’s abundance of, climate, culture, shops, food, scenery and history I know that Monaco is the place that I would be living if I could. The rich culture that is found in Monaco is one of a kind and proves that it is the place for me.