Reflection: Weeks 9 & 10

Week 9

On Monday during class we learned about what advocacy was through three class presentations based on the three readings that were due at class time.  Two of the groups did a skit and the other group gave a pretty thorough presentation.  I really enjoyed being involved in the skit and watching the other skit, because it gave me a visual image and scenario that I could relate advocacy to.  I'd recommend making a skit relating to advocacy a course project, rather than just listening to someone explain the reading...just my opinion though! 

Also we had a advocacy project due at class time, which brought about our political representatives and their contact information.  On Wednesday, as usual, we had our weekly update of our Eco-Chi Lifestyle change, which mine is getting outside three times a week.  I reached my goal successfully, thanks to the beautiful weather we had throughout the week.  On Friday we had our third quater of our reed 'n' seed due.  I think this post was much better than my previous reed 'n' seed posts, because it was more concise and I just highlighted the main topics.

Week 10

On Monday we watched a clip from the documentary series called "Unnatural Causes".  The part that we watched was about health and wealth and how they correlated.  I loved this movie!!  I did not know the correlation between the two was so great, and this video gave me great insight to why the association seems to be true.  It seems that people who are poor have such a hard time dealing with medical costs, health problems, housing factors, and even getting food on the table.  This was a big eye opener that something needs to be done in America to get universal health care, so people can sleep easier at night.  I also thought itw as crazy that the United Statse spends 3 trillion dollars (if I remember right) on medical services a year, but we are bumber 30 on the list of the healthiest countries.  That is crazy!  We should learn from other countires and get on track.  During the movie we got to snack on delcious banana apple bread that was brought in by Danielle.  It was soooo good!!! 

Dr. V also went over the Photo Essay an the basics dealing with that assigment.  From what I've heard, it seems like this is going to be a pretty fun assignment.  Our advocacy project dealing with healthy people and THOMAS was due at class time on Monday and I decided to pick a goal dealing with obesity and nutrition.  On Wednesday we also had a lifestyle change update, and I just gave a summary of how I have been reaching my goal.  It's been a good two weeks and I can't wait for the junking project on Monday...hopefully I can think of something creative!  Have a good weekend!