Gender and Dating Relationships 

After reading this article and the questions, I payed attention to things I never really focused on before dealing with proposals and marriage. I completely agree with what the article was saying because I feel that many young couples who are happily in love get excited over the thought of marriage and rush into it. Many proposals happen so quick that really neither one in the relationship have time to really think it through or discuss about how their marriage is going to work. I feel like there is also a lot of pressure on making the proposal amazing and meet up to expectations. Every girl has their own expectations so the guy has to worry about all the planning, getting the "perfect" ring, surprising her in the right way and so many other things like if she'll actually say yes! Although it is a tradition that I even plan on following, I still think it is a very stressful event and something that can cause many problems in a marriage later on if it's not the right time. My parents proposal was the same way most are, with him surprising. It was something they did not rush and something they had previously discussed many times so that they were on the same page when they actually got married. I think that is the smartest thing to do so that your relationship may be successful.

Wonderful Gift and Awesome Responsibility

After reading this article, I noticed a couple things of this "wonderful gift and awesome responsibility" we each carry. Some things mentioned in the article that I agree with are when the Bishops define sexuality as a fundamental component of personality and through that is how we relate to our self, others, the world and even God. I believe this is so important because our sexuality and personality is what determines who we are and what we believe in. A message that I picked up while reading the article is how the church sees all matters sexual as suspect, potentially evil and leading some to judge sex related failings as the most serious sins of all. This is something I think the church should adjust because the strict and negative feelings towards this topic is something that will make more people turn away for the church, or not want to admit to their mistakes so it would eventually become an internal problem that can lead to further consequences. Another theme and message in the article was the beauty of being able to form a child. That is what the physical act should really be about with your partner after marriage, and being able to form a new life is something so beautiful that is a wonderful gift. Something I liked was when they said that those with a homosexual orientation should not suffer from prejudice against their basic human rights. They should have a right to respect, friendship and justice and have a role in the Christian community which I think is something good because it shows the church has an open mind about difference scenerios. I thought it was interesting to read about the Christian vision of sexuality because it is not something I hear about often. 

My Mission Statement 

Over the years, my interests and passions have changed in many ways. When I was younger I wanted to become a singer or a teacher and now I have come to realize I want to be a doctor. Being young and planning on being a teacher or singer, I realized I have always wanted to work with people involving a career that involves communication and socializing. In analyzing my characteristics, and who I think I am, pursuing a career in the medical field and having a family of my own is something I dream of and am passionate about. I have not always been aware that this is what I wanted to do until I started my community service trips to Puerto Rico and CSC at the Mount. My mission is to help others, and be successful in all that I do with work, relationships and many other aspects of life.

Who Am I? 

 Throughout my life, there have been many influential factors that have affected my personality and my identity. Every year, I have experienced change in who I am, my interests and hobbies and my physical self has also changed. Three specific factors that have contributed to change in my identity are: my family, my friends and my experience in Puerto Rico.

 A major impact and influence in my life is my family. Since I was born they have been teaching me morals, how to be polite and respectful, rules in the house and in life and much more. They are the ones that have shaped me to be the girl I am today. Sometimes I actually notice that I act just like my mom and have characteristics of my dad's personality and to me that just comes to show how big a part they have played in my life and my identity.

 Another important factor that has influenced my identity are my friends throughout my child years and my friends now in high school. When I was little me and my neighbors liked to always play outdoors and living in Florida allowed us to be outside all the time. Because of that, to this day, I always strive to do homework outside, or exercise outside and things like that. Playing with dolls and toys I believe has shaped me into being as compassionate and gentle as I am today. My friends now in high school are all so different than I am and that allows change to come into my life and shapes up my identity into being who I want to be as a teenager.

 Lastly, another important factor that has influenced and made an impact on my identity are the yearly trips I make to Puerto Rico with my dad's hospital. Being able to translate and help these handicapped kids in their wheelchairs and prosthetics has influenced me in such a way that is has opened my eyes and heart into wanting to become a doctor and work in the medical field. Evidentially,my family, my friends, and my community service in Puerto Rico has helped develop my personality and my identity in who I am and who I would like to be.