UPDATED...Musical chairs

Today in class we played musical chairs. At first I didn't understand why and how it would relate to our unit. I thought of it as just a game like the rest and to just have fun before class started. But when andy started to give rules I began to think about how it could connect to everyday life. At the end the point of musical chairs was to show how competitive it is when looking for a job. As usual there are more people then there are chairs which shows that only a certain amount of people are going to be able to get the job or take advantage of the opportunities given. It shows how in poverty that people are that way because there are not enough spots for every poor person.

UPDATED May Day...

"You always learn something new" is what was always told to me growing up. I never knew what may day was until it was all explained to me and researched a little deeper. I never thought there would be a meaning behind may day. For me, as may approaches I always think of school almost being done or just the sun coming out. But May day has a meaning. May day is a say of celebration for those who labor day to day. I found it hard to understand because what's the point in celebrating working? Are people actually happy working? But there was more to it. May Day is a day were people who labor under rough conditions fight to get a union and better wages or hours. I would agree that it is appropriate to fight for your needs but why fight May 1st and then go back to work the next day?

After school I was walking home and on 23rd street I saw people protesting there labor rights. There were a lot of mexicans protesting to get more pay and the benefits they need. There weren't as many as other protests in the city but there were police officers present. As I continued walking I saw two police officers joking about how the mexicans are wasting there time. I couldn't believe that they were mocking the mexicans. On my way home all I could think about was how they are innocent and didn't want anything else other than their rights and if they got that they were satisfied but these police officers truly are a disgrace.

Baked Mac and Cheese Recipe...

Ingredients:
3 10oz packages sharp cheddar cheese
1 16oz package of mozzarella cheese
1 can carnation milk
1 box of Mueller's macaroni
2 tablespoons of butter



Step 1: Put water to boil for macaroni and add 1 tablespoon of butter to the water.

Step 2: Add macaroni once the water is at its boiling point (boil for about 7 min or until noodles are tender)

Step 3: Shred cheese. Remove 1 cup of cheddar and 1/2 cup of mozzarella to save for the end.

Step 4: Add enough of both cheeses to cover top of macaroni.

Step 5: Add 1/4 can of carnation milk and stir until cheese is mixed in with noodles.

Step 6: Continue to add cheese and milk as explained above until cheese is finished.

Step 7: Pour into a pan that can be used in the oven. Such as an aluminium pan.

Step 8: Add the 1 cup of Cheddar and 1/2 cup of mozzarella on top of the macaroni.

Step 9: Bake at 350 until the top of the macaroni browns

Class food activity and smart thoughts...

Today during class we had a lot to share about what we noticed and or what we thought about our little journey to the grocery store. I shared with the class about this little girl I see on the train every morning. As they say breakfast is the most important meal of the day but why are so many people not eating it or just eating junk? I don't eat breakfast every morning like I should be. But this little girl for breakfast has different kinds of chips. As I sit on the train I just think about how unhealthy it is and what will happen to the little girl when she grows up. This must be a normal thing she eats for breakfast because she seems fine with it. As I watch her I began to think about how ungrateful I am for what I have when there are many people that don't have much. It really makes me sad to see her eating chips while I choose to blow off my moms breakfast. When all this little girl has is chips for breakfast. It makes me wonder what she has the rest of the day. Moving on, during class we did and activity were we divided into small groups and listed vegetables, fruits, and beans. My group was vegetables and I must say it was hard to think what exactly is considered a vegetable. We then looked at all the lists and wrote down the things we eat weekly. My list was very small but that didn't surprise me. On my list was corn,green beans,rice,red beans, balck beans, avacado and grapes. Before this I knew my list was going to be short because I am a picky eater. Now that I see this list I think I should eat more greens and try my best to eat more fruit daily. My doctor tells me all the time that I need to eat more greens but they just don't appeal to me. It is hard to change my ways now. Growing up I was picky and my mom would make a different plate for me. Now that I'm older I realized that it is not what I want to eat but rather what I should be eating and that is greens.

Final My food compared to Americans

In my household food is a big deal. We are a family that likes to eat which can be bad at times.I don't really know if there are any differences in what we eat compared to "americans" because I feel like we all generally eat the same thing. In my house we use, seasionings such as adobo and sazon which gives the food extra favor and spice. As a hispanic family we usually have our rice,beans,and a type of meat.But other than that we usually try and have different meals so that we don't get tired of the "typical" rice beans and meat. My mom will make spegetti and chicken parmagen one night,maybe tacos another and so on to just mix things up a bit. Sometimes because of my softball or volleyball schedule we might eat out but its generally the same stuff my mom would cook at home.We usually don't eat fast food such as Mc Donalds or Burger King but more resturant food such as applebess and what not. When my mom cooks at home she makes food for herself,my dad and sister because I am a very picky eater. I don't eat seafood so when they have fish or shrimp my mom usually makes me something different such as steak which is really kind of her. I feel like the "American" way of food is more of on the go and eat whatever as long as there is a budget.Mc Donalds is your typical fast food restuarant that is known to be all over the country. Many americans eat it such as families that can not afford a good meal so would have to settle for dollar menu. As for high class rich americans I think they prefer to have a nice wealthy resturant that will serve them. There are many different places and foods that "americans" eat at but I think Mc Donalds is the main place.

Question and Answer...

What is good for the body and what is bad?
-http://www.enotalone.com/article/5055.html

Every time I go to the doctor for a physical she talks about all the foods that I should be eating and shouldn't be eating. It is hard to hear that you have to cut down on the cookies and sugary drinks and drink water. They tell you to eat all these healthy foods but I find it hard to make something healthy for myself and watch my family eat something so delicious but yet harmful for them. Which one do I choose? I don't go healthy when I should be. Maybe we can make changes and see if it will help.

Final Food Journal...

My usual routine which I have to break out of is skipping breakfast. I don't eat breakfast every morning like I should. Today I skipped breakfast and for lunch I had a salami and cheese sandwich with a few pirate booties that Esther shared with me. I didn't feel a certain way because that was not want I really wanted for lunch but that was the ideal lunch due to the amount of money I had that day. With my friends our conversation was as usual. We usually talk about school, volleyball or what we are going to do later. But later in the day I was treated by Wexler to what was supposed to "the best pizza in the city". I had one slice, which cost $3.50 which I thought was insane for a slice. When I first tasted the slice it made me want to finish it quick because it was so good but after the first half of the slice I began to get full. It was a very good slice but the price was high. You can say I had a typical meal because I was with people talking about random things that are going on in life. Since I was so full from the pizza I didn't have dinner but late in the night I had two oreo's. Having oreo's before bed is like the best thing in the world to me. I might sound a little greedy and fat but that was the highlight of this day besides the "best pizza in the city". The oreo's made me feel good and want more but I know I have to limit myself. When I have oreo's I have milk with them and milk is like a big part of my life. I love milk and don't think I can live without it. Compared to the other people in my house I drink the most milk, which I need to limit myself on. Today was an overall good day. What I notice is that people use food as an activity,for conversation and to even hang out. Personally I know when I haven't seen someone in a long time I like to go out to dinner with them and that shows that we use food as a type of getaway and activity.