Today – Keep working on Scholarship apps, Proficiency apps, updating your records in AET.

What things do you take for granted?  Do you just assume people will be there for you when you have not been there for them?  What “things” from “yesterday” do you wish you had back?  What opportunities passed you by – you missed the chance to do something cool, different, or new?  Have you had a falling out with a friend and things just aren’t the same anymore?  Are the things that are important to you today different from those that were priorities for you 12 months ago? What things about school will you miss this summer, or next year when you are graduated and off on your own in school, Basic Training, AIT or work? Do your parents provide you with things that you frequently forget to thank them for?  Have you worked in a group situation where your other group members allowed you to do more than your share of the work?  Did they appreciate what you did to help them achieve a good grade?  Conversely, have you been one of the bystanders that simply let someone else do the work and then step up to reap the reward?  Do you treat people the way you want to be treated?

Think about two people you need to say Thank you to.  We’ll be doing something with that next week.  Be ready to write your thoughts and appreciation for what that person or people did for you.

Lots to think about and react to today.  Your post is due Monday, January 22, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.

I’ve seen a lot of your computer screens, and I’m generally amazed at the number of tabs may of you have open ALL. THE. TIME.  Life can easily be like that.  We’ve all had times when we’ve felt overwhelmed with a project or life itself.  Tell me about a time when you felt overwhelmed.  How did you react to the situation?  How did you work through the pile of responsibilities in front of you?  Did you ask others for help? Did you just give up? Have you watched your friends or family members deal with too much on their plate?  How did they handle the situation? Tell me all about it!

Your post is due Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 8:15 a.m.

We’re nearing the end of the year. A time when a lot of people reflect on the year as it closes and plan for big things in the coming new year.  What are three good things that happened to you this year?  How have those things changed your life or your way of thinking?  What are three things that happened in your life that were disappointments this year?  How did those things change your thinking, behavior, or attitude?  What did you learn from all of these experiences this year?

Your post is due Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 8:15 a.m.

After you finish your blog post for today, please, do some work on your BIG Idea and/or CDE prep (for either nationals or this year.). New Ag Issues – we need our script written by this week Thursday!

National Ag Issues – Memorize!  Practice Thursday during SRB.

National Ag Comm – Memorize, study for tests.

Someone – please, turn off the coffee pot!

In the wake of the horrific attack on the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, we’re seeing lots of stories in the news about heroes and those who are giving selflessly to help others.  What are some things that you enjoy doing to help others?  How did you get started in this activity, was it through your Church, a 4H group, Scouts, or on your own?  Why do you think that you enjoy this activity?  How does it make you feel to help others?  Have there been times when you have helped someone or done something nice for another and not gotten a thank you in response?  How did that make you feel?  Conversely, how often do you tell others Thank you for things that they have done for you?

Your Post is due Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 8:15 a.m.