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For my English 201 class at BYUI, I had to write a researched argument that related to my major, which is Nursing.  This is the paper that I wrote on Physician Assisted Suicide.  The Right to Life Anna Howe Brigham Young University - Idaho Abstract In her paper, “The Right to Life,” Anna Howe discusses the controversial topic of physician assisted suicide and the effects it has on society.  She first gives background information and defines necessary words pertaining to the subject.  She then introduces her claim that physician assisted suicide should not be legal in the United States, and provides reasons in support of her argument.  After providing sufficient evidence that supports her views of the topic, she then goes on to address the opposing views of the argument.  She gives each point, the reasons that people view the topic in such a way, and then provides a counter-claim in support of her argument.  She uses facts, real-life st...

With Christmas quickly approaching, I thought it'd be a good time for this blog post. If you have a dad, a brother, or any man in your life like the ones I know, then you can probably relate to this scenario: You ask him what he wants for Christmas.  His reply is the same as all the other years, "Don't get me anything." But being the wonderful person that you are, you get him something anyway.  You sit and watch anxiously as he opens his gift, waiting for the pure joy to flood his face when he sees the shirt, shoes, or whatever it may be that you picked out especially for him. The suspense builds up and then...he lets out an unconvincing, "Thanks, its nice." After a few weeks have passed and there has been no sighting of the gift, you ask why he hasn't worn/used it yet.  And here it comes, the answer you get every year, tailored to the gift, of course. "It's too small, it doesn't match anything, I don't have room for it, etc...

Oh hey, a new blog!  So I haven't posted anything in a looooong time, mostly because nothing super exciting has happened.  But I can probably scrounge up enough stuff now for a semi-entertaining blog.   At the end of October I got a (very) temporary job at a research company up the road.  It was actually a pretty easy-going and enjoyable job.  I talked to some really interesting people on the phone, also some real grouches! This past Saturday was my last day there because I have finals the next two weeks and then I'll be done with my first semester of college! I can't believe it! Let's see, what else have I been up to since I last posted... Well, I met a curious little squirrel on the sidewalk. It snowed. A few weekends ago I invited a bunch of friends over and we ordered pizza, watched movies, and then played in the snow! It was a lot of fun! I though I would be cute and take a picture throwing snow in the air...It turned in...

“Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.” (2 Nephi 2:25) Living with depression is tough. Living as a Mormon with depression is agonizing…until I realized I wasn’t alone. First I’d like to talk about exactly what depression is. Depression is a common mental disorder. Globally, more than 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression. ( 1 )  A medical dictionary defines depression as “a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration interfere with daily life for weeks or longer.” ( 2 )  Real people who suffer from depression define it in the following ways: “Depression is a dark, inescapable place. It's like being locked in a room with no light, windows or door. It's so dark you can't even see your hands in front of your face let alone find a way out.” “It's like drowning ... except you can see everyone around you breathing.”  “It’s more painful than any physical pain I've ever exper...

I know I haven't posted on time the last 2 weeks, but I've either been super busy or just not in the mood to write.  After writing a gazillion English papers, writing becomes kind of a chore.  But right now its the middle of the night, I've got a lot on my mind, and I want to write. So last Thursday I was sitting in anatomy class when I got the sudden urge to go to Utah. At about 1:45, while still in class, I texted my friend Cali and asked her if she wanted to go with me.  We left for Utah at 3.  Talk about a spur of the moment trip.  Our drive down was actually quite enjoyable, we are good road tripping buddies.  I dropped Cali off in Salt Lake City Thursday night because she was staying with another friend for the weekend, and I went to stay with one of my favorite people ever...SISTER HALL...oh, that's right, I can call you Jenika now! We had such a great time watching movies, eating waffles, and building Lego castles.  I'm so gl...