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Career GPS 2014
Today I will be informing you on the
2014 event called Career GPS. I'll be telling you what it is, who is here, what
the purpose is, and what the outcome is.
Career GPS was held at Cal Expo in
Sacramento, CA on September 24th and 25th from around 11am to 3pm. It is an
event that has many colleges, and companies with working people informing you
on what they do, where they come from, how to get there, and any additional
information you need to find the right career. Erick Calderon 17, a 12th Grade
Sava Power Inn Student! “Good for others that may need some help, and figure
out there future.” This event was especially for middle schools, and High
School students. They had schools from Sacramento State to Federico Beauty School!
The Army and Air Force were here for people interested in those fields.
PG&E, Nurses, and even Construction workers were there. Anahi Rodriguez 15,
a 10th Grade Sava Elk Grove student! “I think it's very informational, and it
gives a lot of opportunities. I had a very great time! " The reason they
had this event was to inform students and even adults on all the possibilities
they have for now and for the future. Maria Wilson 14, a 9th Grade student of
the School of Engineering & Sciences, “I like that the people in the booths
were friendly and they try to talk to you and help you.” After everything, I
think Career GPS was a very informational and enjoyable event for all!
Photo Journalism - Photo 2
Thak Baht
In memory of Phailom
Inthapannha
September 1, 1949 -
September 5, 2014
Today I will be telling you about one of my cultures
ceremonies after the death of a family member. The first week we do a thing
called a huen dee. Where we cook
food for people who come and mourn with us and also pay their respects. Some
people give money, bring things, or just come and help. While this is happening
we (me and my sisters) are outside watching the house, the people, and our
stock of drinks and food. My grandmother is the widow, so she must stay inside
with people who choose to go inside and pay their respects and talk with my
grandmother. After a whole week, the funeral happens. It’s hard not to cry, but
you must try not to. They say if you cry, you are pulling them farther from
where they need to be. Then after the funeral is called a boun which is the
same as the huen dee, it’s just after. Then the last day is Thak baht.
This is
the 2nd week after my Grandfather’s death. In my culture what we do on the last
day is called "Thak Baht". It’s where we give food and money to the
monks that helped cleanse and guide my
grandfather in the after-life. When we give the food and money, we put it up to
our heads and then put it in the monk’s bowls that we strictly cannot touch! By
bringing food from your own house or just by grabbing one of the filled plates
you may earn merit and blessings from the monks. Monks eat only once a day. Between
lunchtime, 11am - 12pm. The rest of the day they may not eat, but are free to
drink what they please! (Not alcohol). After we "Thak Baht" we make
food for the monks and wait until they are done eating, then we may eat. After
we are done, the immediate family basically me, my grandmother, mother, uncles,
and siblings. We sit and pray with the monks for 3 hours, saying our goodbyes
one last time and that we hope he finds his way.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
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