Miracles

Have you ever wondered if guardian angels exist? Well I have.  Bianca Vera has proven to me that everyone has something implausible watching over them every single hour of the day.  A couple of days ago I didn’t even know who she was; in a month or two I won’t even remember her name, but her story I will never forget. She’s the woman who jumped off the bridge to avoid an accident and miraculously survived. How can a person jump four stories from a bridge in the freezing waters of Lake Lanier IN THE DARK and swim one hundred yard over forty-five minutes to safety without drowning or freezing to death? My answer to that is simple: a higher power that has control over humanity’s destiny.

My message is not to argue that God exist or to make people believe in angels. I just want to bring to people’s attention that what if there was somebody or something always watching over you. That could be a guardian angel or even a spirit of your loved one. Vera did the impossible; she survived a disaster that had people’s mouths open because it was so extraordinary. How do you explain this? I was moved to tears by her story because as I watched her give her testimony on the news I felt like I was there with her and I could feel the emotions that she must have felt. I asked myself “why” she survived. Was it her purpose to testify to millions of viewers the present of something that is bigger than our minds can conceive? No matter what it is, I believe in that something.

Detroit

Have you seen the Super bowl commercials this year? They were off the chain. One in particular stood out to me. Titled Chrysler: Eminem (2011), this commercial defined what a commercial is supposed to be. From the beginning to the end it grabbed my attention and I was sucked in to its web of persuasion. I liked how the narrator’s voice created a scene that made you feel like you were part of a city that have recently been down but have risen above the recession to deliver a product that they are known for: the Chrysler.  I think what made this commercial so successful was the fact that the advertisers perfected how they approached their audience. They weren’t just selling a car but they were selling Detroit.  It was a genius idea to use Eminem as the front man because even though he’s known as a famous rapper, a lot of people don’t realize that he’s from Detroit. Who better to sell a product than someone who’s familiar with it? This was brilliant because it highlighted the advertisers’ attention to specific details. The directing and the flow of the commercial made it entertaining. As the suspense built, so did the music which made me feel like I was going up a roller coaster waiting for the sudden fall.

I don’t know what it was about Chrysler: Eminem (2011) that made me so animated but I believe it’s one of the best commercials I have ever seen.  I loved the scenery of the city they showed, the narrator’s voice that was luring me, the music and how it built, and of course Eminem; his cool demeanor brought an edge that exemplified the smoothness of the Chrysler.  It was incredible!

Teen Pregnancy

Teen Pregnancy. This phenomenon is occurring in schools worldwide. What does this say about society? Sex is present everywhere we go, everyplace we look. You can’t watch a movie without seeing some type of steaming action. Turning on the radio, music artists are always talking about love making or about some kind of action they want to perform with their lover. So is the media to blame for this epidemic of unwanted pregnancy. In the article, 4parents.gov, the author explains how one in three ten girls are likely to get pregnant before they reach the age of 20. These kinds of facts are bewildering to the mind. How can parents stop their daughters from making this life changing decision? Should there be more detailed conversation in health classes in high schools? Should teachers start explaining how to prevent getting pregnant to students as early as middle school? We need to start asking these questions.

Teenagers are getting the wrong message. Back in the day, girls that became pregnant were ashamed; nowadays it’s common to see a girl walking down the street with a big belly. Teenagers need to get the real facts. Preventions need to be discussed more. Parents need to stop telling their children not to have sex; because let’s face it, they are going to do it regardless. Instead of trying to control their actions, parents should show them how to protect themselves. Unwanted pregnancy is 100 percent preventable. When I was in high school, it would always bother me when I saw girls walking around with their bellies sticking out. These girls need to take the necessary steps of preventing an unwanted pregnancy; they need to realize that they are in control of their future.