Mary+Bailey

My name is Mary Bailey Cole, and I just moved to Southern Maryland this year. I dont think its that great, but nowhere is much fun in the winter in my opinion. Im married to my amazing husband, Nicholas. I have a cat named Madmartigan and a pit puppy named Kaiya. I have a million brothers and sisters and a huge close family. I just started school this semester, following my time in the military. I have really enjoyed it this semester which I knew I would. Im starting classes again soon, and I am going all year round. Im going for my nursing degree and I cant wait!

I picked this poem because it is the only one I have written. I wrote smaller ones when I was in grade school, but I am not really into writing poetry.
 * BIO POEM**

Mary Talkative, caring, patriotic, silly Wife of a sailor, Nicholas Who is known for being a terrible driver Who loves dancing, parties, and sushi Who feels nervous transitioning out of the Navy Who needs the company of others, conversation, and facial masks Who feers to be alone, spiders while sleeping, and car wrecks Who gives anything to family when they are in need Who would like to see Alaska, a whale, and George Clooney New resident of Maryland Bailey

**Formal Essay:**
United States, many young girls suffer from Bulimia Nervosa. This disease is severely hazardous to overall health. If rehabilitation or medical help is not sought, bulimia can result in death. The causes that lead to this disease are plentiful, and the results are catastrophic. This eating disorder consists of first binging on food. Thousands of calories are fed to the body at one time. This is a result of constant starvation. Purging then takes place, because of the guilt brought on from binging. Purging can be done with the use of diuretics or laxatives, but the most common way is by intentionally inducing vomiting. The main reason that a person will develop this disorder is low self-esteem. Society’s expectations of how the body should look are unrealistic. Bulimia is an extreme measure being taken to achieve this look. The lifestyle of a person with this disease is not enviable. The body is robbed of all nutrients and vitamins, so with time it begins to deteriorate. The teeth and mouth will be the first to show signs of this disease. When vomiting is frequently induced, stomach acid eats away at the enamel on the teeth. Stomach acid may speed the deterioration process, but the entire body will suffer. Hair loss and flaky skin are very common side effects as well. If purging is done for a prolonged period of time, the more serious complications are unavoidable. The esophagus is likely to rupture. This alone is not always fatal. Immediate medical attention must be sought for any hope at recovery. Other physical effects it may have on the body are acid reflux, abdominal pain, and weight gain.
 * I chose to use this formal essay because I felt like it was one of the better ones I wrote. I had a fairly hard time writing most of these papers because I could never seem to write what the paper called for.**

Even if the side effects are not fatal, and can be healed with time, they may cause psychological effects. The usual reason behind this disease is to lose weight, so gaining weight is an adverse effect. This can cause further damage to the person suffering. More extreme measure may be taken which leads to worse symptoms. Psychological suffering may sometimes lead to bulimia. However, having this disease will lead to many other psychological issues. Bulimia is often used to deal with complex emotional issues. Many people do not know how to deal with emotions without using the disease as a solution. This can make rehabilitation a difficult process. Low self-esteem may cause the disease, but sometimes the disease can drive self-esteem ever lower. To heal psychologically from this disease a healthy body image is necessary. Rehabilitation and counseling are a tremendous help in curing bulimia. Unfortunately it becomes a tragedy for the people who do not get help. There are great deals of things that can happen to make bulimia fatal. Excessive use of diuretics, laxatives, or vomiting will lead to dehydration. This is the most common killer of people who suffer from bulimia. Bulimia also results in low potassium levels. Low potassium may lead to kidney failure, or irregular heartbeats. Along with dehydration, kidney failure and an irregular heartbeat are often fatal. There is no way to completely prevent this disease, but there are a few measures that can be taken to try. If symptoms or signs are noticed, then there is a chance to help that person seek the help he or she needs. Society and the media are not likely to change the “ideal” image of a woman anytime soon. Talk to young children about the healthy ideal when it comes to beauty. Teach children and young women of the importance of inner beauty. While this may not be a cure for everyone, it may help one person.

**Journal Entry (1)**

 * I chose to use this journal entry because it really puts my personal opinion out there and I never minded giving it!**

Gay Marriage “Adam and Steve-Together at Last”, written by Katha Pollitt, is a rebuttal essay arguing for the right of gay marriage. In the essay, Pollitt not only voices her opinions on gay marriage but also argues against the reasons that object to it. I agree with the author, and I don’t see anything wrong with gay marriage. The first argument that Pollitt refutes is the argument that states marriage is about procreation. The author points out that a heterosexual couple is allowed to marry, without the couple’s level of fertility being taken into account. Many more examples are given of couples that will not be having children for a great deal of reasons. The author has an ironic tone, but her arguments are well thought out. Another argument from Pollit was that throughout history marriage was for men and women. Things change, and America has come so far with equality. America lets a person be whoever he or she wants to be. I think that the argument that is against gay marriage because of the Bible is wrong also. I am a Christian, but the Bible is from a different age. The last argument the author makes is against marriage. Pollitt says she does not like all of the benefits that married couples receive. She thinks that these benefits should be available to everyone, and marriage is not an appropriate way to deal them out. I agree with this to some degree. Her views on marriage as a whole are what I do not agree with. I think marriage is a lot more than she thinks. I think that any couple should be allowed to get married if they want too.


 * Journal Entry (2) **


 * I chose this journal because it wasnt one of the assigned entrys so I thought everyone might want to read about something a little different. **

Women’s History Music Event

Leonardtown Campus hosted singer/songwriter Lea Thursday, and she performed her act titled “Hear Me Roar!”. The event was supposed to start at two thirty, and I arrived five minutes early. Lea started about ten minutes late because I was the only one there until then. It was in a small auditorium, and had a good sized stage in the front of the room. The stage was empty except for a chair holding her amp, a microphone, and a guitar. She stood for the entire act, but it was only about an hour long. There was a sandwich buffet that was supposed to be available to students with a valid student ID. Since there were not very many people there, I ate even though I did not have an ID. Lea started the show by singing a song titled “Follow the Drinking Gourd”. After she finished singing, she told a brief history of where the song came from. It was a song that was sang over a hundred years ago. The drinking gourd was supposed to be the Big Dipper. The song was sung by people waiting for Harriet Tubman. I thought that was a very interesting way to start the show, and she did a wonderful job singing. As the show progressed, Lea sang songs from all of the influential women in musical history. As she finished each song, she gave a little bit of history about the original artist. I think that the commentary in between wasn’t that great. Her facts seemed a little out of order. Her voice however, was so wonderful that I didn’t mind listening to the things she had to say in between songs. Lea sang songs by Joni Mitchell and Helen Reddy. She didn’t always use the exact lyrics written for the original song. Lea seemed very happy to be performing. She did not seem to be bothered at all with the small number of people that turned out. The way Lea played the guitar reminded me of the artist Jewel. Her voice reminded me of Alanis Morrisette. I was actually very surprised when she started singing because her voice didn’t really seem to match her. Even though there was a very small turnout, I am glad I went. I love listening to people sing along with their guitars. I did feel like the atmosphere was not ideal. It was very bright and the tables were very spaced out. Since there were not many people there, it made it seem even emptier. I thought it would have been better if they had turned down the lights. The show also made me want a beer because I am used to watching people perform like that in bars. When I left the show, I was stopped by the woman sitting at the welcome table. I talked to her about the student activities committee, and gave her my email. I think I would be very interested in helping plan these events. I hope that Lea will continue to perform, and sing. She is a very talented artist.

I chose this journal because I thought it was an interesting topic, and I had never thought about it until I read the essay.
“Need a Cure for Tribe Fever?” written by Brian Witkowski, is an article in which the author tries to rectify a situation that he feels is culturally wrong. The author initially tells us the entire history behind the Cleveland Indians mascot and logo. This logo is widely known and used, so it was a very relevant issue. I had personally never thought about the logo as wrong or offensive, but while reading this article I formed a different opinion. Witkowski describes all of the ways that the logo is discriminatory. For example, the ways the fans behave and even cheer are a direct result of this mascot. The stereotypes of how Native Americans behave are appalling and outdated. Crowds will wave tomahawks, and wear feather headdresses. Things like this are offensive and insensitive to the Native American culture. The author proposed that to end this dispute the team should be renamed. Witkowski even gave his own idea of renaming the team “The Cleveland Lakers”. The author pointed out that this solution would make the situation a little more culturally sensitive and respectful. Another point Witkowski makes is that changing this logo will result in millions of dollars in revenue. I don’t personally think that the name he picked out was clever. I think that giving residents of the area a vote on a new name will solve the same problem, and perhaps it will even draw in the fans who are opposed to changing the name. Overall the author wrote a well thought out, and concise, argument. It was easy to follow and it was not too severe. Perhaps the author will succeed in making the public more aware, and ready for change.

Since the eighteenth century, garment companies have used sweatshops as a way to increase profit. People who work in sweatshops are often exploited, harassed, underpaid, and abused. Often the companies who own these sweatshops purposely remain uninformed about the working conditions put in place by the factories. Since the employees are grossly underpaid, this is the most profitable way to manufacture garments. The conditions in sweatshops are unarguably devastating. Throughout history, sweatshop working conditions have also proven fatal. The New York Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was a devastating sweatshop fire in 1911. Every exit to the factory was blocked or locked so people could not escape. An article for the Institute for Labor and Human Rights stated that one hundred and forty-six people died that day. Sweatshop fires are very common due to all of the machinery and flammable materials. The most recent was in late 2010, and it took place in a factory in Bangladesh. Again the doors were locked, and twenty-nine people died (Manik A10). In the past century many sweatshop fires have resulted in mass casualties. Ultimately these large corporations should not be using sweatshops as a way to increase profit. Sweatshops are a cruel form of labor, and there is also no way to prevent child slavery. Without a more in-depth auditing process, child labor will continue to fall beneath the radar. As consumers, there are actions that we need to take to rectify what is happening. As a society living in a rich nation, we should not forget about people living in poverty and being exploited. Something needs to be done to help the women, men, and children that are employees in sweatshops. The solution is in taking action.

**Final Reflection**
The first day I started this English class I got overwhelmed. Looking at the sylabus and seeing all of the papers I had to write made me very uncomforatable. I had not been in school for six years before this semester and I thought that it would put me in a very disadvantaged position. However, within a couple class periods I felt much more at ease. I remember even asking Mrs. Lowry if my lack of expierince with writing would hurt my grade. She assured me that if I came to class I would learn how to write, and I did. I had alot of grammar issues with my first few papers. I could not remember any of the grammar rules so I suffered a little bit. We eventually went over basic grammar throughout the semester. I learned things pretty fast so my grades improved by alot as the semester went on. I think that the journal entries were a good thing. Even though it was a little frustrating at first to write so many papers, I think that it helped me alot with learning all of the rules for writing a paper. Also the lesson on noodletools made my life much easier! I used that site for all of my works cited this semester and it was a lifesaver. The only thing that would have been better than taking this class my first semester would be taking it before I started this semester. All of the grammar rules, and planning techniques helped me alot in my other classes. I had to write a research paper for another class and it was just handed to us without very much instruction. So im glad I also had one in my English class because I basically had no idea what I was doing!

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