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My New Year's resolution or my intention for 2017 is to stop talking back to my parents and think to reflect on what will come out of my mouth before I speak. I always have the gut to talk back to my parents all the time when they get mad at me when I know I did something wrong. To stop me from getting mad even though I did the wrong things when my parents get mad at me I will reflect first before I speak and not think what I say. Anything that comes out of my mouth can hurt my parents when I talk back to them because they are my parents and I got to have respect for my parents because they are the only ones that really got me in life. Nobody got my back and love me like my parents do and I am very happy and appreciate them for having them in my life. Without them I wouldn't know what to do. They want me to always go through the right path in life and be perseverent because they want me to succeed and have a better future for myself. They want me to get good grades in school so I can have a well-paid carreer and make a lot of money. This is why I want to change and make myself a new me in 2017. I will stop talking back to my parents whenever they are mad at me because I did something wrong that they want me to never do that mistake so I can move on and succeed and be very meticulous on my actions and my words next year. Overall, I want them to be proud of me, happy that I respect them, and that they know I love them so much. It's going to be a new year, so there will be a new me.

Peace or Violence?

     Have you ever wondered what cause violence and why is there so much violence in Chicago? Did you also know that there has been more than 600 homicides in 2016? There is about 10 shootings a day according to Chicago Tribune. 2016 is the year that there has been more homicides in throughout ten years.


     Many African Americans, and even hispanics that live in the Chicago area go through high unemployment and poverty, which can cause them to get involved with drugs, crime, and gang activity. The people that go through poverty in Chicago tend to get involved in bad positions because they also live in bad neighborhoods. In a site called Chicago Tribune, it says, "It appears that in fact, poverty itself is more tied with violence, criminal damage and also drug use - as a catalyst for violence in bad neighborhoods." This demonstrates how in bad neighborhoods like in some Chicago areas, people are likely to get involved in bad positions and can cause more violence because of high unemployment and poverty.


     Violence also has to do with high unemployment. High unemployment causes violence because it is the first matter that people go into poverty. High unemployment is reason why violence is caused because people don't have jobs and can't be able to maintain themselves. According to a site called National Dialogue Network it says, "Starting from the 1970s, studies in the US pointed more and more at the link between unemployment, poverty and crime. Studies have proven that high unemployment can actually cause violence because people need a job in order to make a living and be in good positions with a well-paid job." This illustrates how when can't find a job to work at because of high unemployment, people will likely go through poverty and can suffer depression and sadness, so they go into bad positions and go into violence. It is just all due to high unemployment and poverty because people will have sad feelings and emotions and have to be involved in gangs, drug, and crime activity so they can make some money because the government isn't helping them get a job.


     In a site, called Chicago Tribune, it says how violence it Chicago has gone up throughout the years and what is causing the violence. It stated that, "Yet there are deeper societal problems at play as well, including long histories of poverty, joblessness, segregation and neglect in these crime-ridden neighborhoods." This demonstrates how violence has many factors on how it can cause it. Poverty is a big factor why there is a lot of violence in Chicago. People tend to be in bad positions because they can't find a way out of poverty.


     Education can also cause violence because when people are younger, they start to see new things and understand what life is all about and what can happen at any time. The decisions you make when you're younger can affect you in the future when you're grown up. In a site called Poverties, it says, "On average, the more time you spend at school the less violent you will become. Schools don’t just teach you about history or maths, they teach you how to live in society. It all due to time spent in school." This illustrates how lack of education or not having education at all can cause violence. It can cause violence because in school, they are going for a reason, to learn about everything and be educated. In school, they not only teach the subjects in school, but they also teach children how live is and how it can be hard. So, when children aren't going to school, they have a more chance to get involved in bad positions. Not going to school and not having a well-paid career, can cause poverty, which leads to violence.


     In conclusion, there are many things why violence in Chicago is a big problem. There is high unemployment, poverty, and lack of education in Chicago. According to Rahm Emmanuel, the mayor of Chicago, says, “In Chicago, you have whole swaths of the city that have basically been abandoned. There are no jobs, there’s no future, and that’s where the violence has been occurring." This makes everything clear and can sum up everything in Chicago on why there is so much violence in Chicago. Everybody should help on improving the society in Chicago. Maybe put charities and fundraisers to raise money and help the ones in need that are going through poverty, lack of education, or high unemployment and can't find a job. Also, put some programs to encourage those that live in Chicago that are living in violence by telling them there is always a way to look for a better future and be in a good position. Overall, the society in Chicago is really messed up and has too much violence. Maybe one day, the society of Chicago will shape up if the government helps out an the people express their emotions and feelings.

Best Christmas Gift!

The best Christmas gift I have ever gotten was a hand-made scarf. You might find it funny and think 'why a scarf'? Well because that scarf means a lot to me. I recall that I got it when I was about 10 years old. The scarf means a lot to me and is the best gift I could ever ask for because the scarf is from my grandma that isn't with me right now because she passed away but I will always remeber the smile she put on me when giving me the scarf. She always wanted me to be safe and in good health. I would go outside in the freezing cold with just a thin sweater and wouldn't care if I got sick. So, she used to tell me to put on a big coat, gloves, and a scarf. She always cared about me so, when Christmas came around, I saw a gifts under the Christmas tree that didn't say who it was from but I ripped the wrapper and saw that it was a nice red scarf. I couldn't identify who it was from. However, I inferred it was probably from my grandma because she always told me to be very sheltered in clothing when I would go outside in the cold. Which I was right, later that Christmas Day, I told my grandma if the scarf was from her. She said yes and I felt my heart warming up and felt happy inside. I was so delighted to know that she cares about me, including my parents too.  She even said that she sewed it and made it. This is why the scarf was my favorite Christmas gift because it means a lot to me. Especially because she actually made it and not bought it. To this day, I still have it and wear it whenever its really cold on the winter. It keeps me really warm and delighted.

Favorite Quote

My favorite quote is, "My ambition is always to get better and better." from Leonel Messi. This is my favorite quote because it tells me, wether it is soccer, boxing, baseball, or school, I need to get better and better everyday by never giving up and keeping my head up. There will always be people that will try to put your head down and will always be hating on you because they don't want to see you to make it. But, I know, I truly know, that I will get better and will fight for success. I want to be successful at what I am doing right now, which is at soccer, boxing, and baseball. I have people around me that want to see me fail but like I said, I will make it, and when I make it, they will be regreting what they said about me. I just have this love for sports, they keep me motivated and happy. Everytime I step onto the soccer field, with a ball next to my feet, I know I will get better and better everyday, when I step into the ring, with boxing gloves on, I know I will get better and better everyday, everytime I step onto the baseball field, with a glove, bat, and ball, I know I will get better and better because thats my desire. I will never quit until I know I am better, which will be never because, everytime I get better, the more passion, love, and courage I have for the game. This is why I love this quote so much because it makes me want to be better and better and have a strong desire for the game.

What does my name mean?

I got my name from my dad, he wanted to name me Uriel because his name is Uriel too. So, I'm junior. I asked my mom what my name means and why they named me that, other than my dad's name being the same as mine, and she told me that Uriel is in the bible and has to do with an  archangel. My name comes from Hebrew and means "God is my light." I know for a fact my name has to do with god and angels. Also, I like my name because I have never heard somebody named Uriel and it is a rare name. It may sound weird, but I like my name and I wouldn't change it. Finally, my last name is from my fathers side but I don't know what it means or where it comes from. Overall, I learned a lot about my name and I'm happy I'm named the way I am.