Journal Nine: By. Brandi

My favorite profile in Callings is the Engineer and Entrepreneur, Noramay Cadena. Her career choice becoming an Engineer is not what fascinates me, but its her life journey story that I find inspiring. Noramay was a single mom going to college to pursue  her dream of becoming an engineer, and graduates with getting her MBA and Masters. I can relate to her journey since I am a single mom, and attending to college so I can pursue my dream. I loved her quote "Every week at school, as hard as it was, I kept thinking, if I can only get through this week, next week will be better"(Cadena 79). This is what I tell myself every single week and I take it week by week so this had so much meaning to me.

Part 2 ask "What is the most practical career that you are considering, on the other hand what is your wild dream career?". This is still a big question I ask myself everyday since I have started school. I'm going to school for Early Childhood. I have always loved working with young kids, and I remember always playing school with my animals when I was younger. I just always thought when I grow up I want to be a teacher. Teaching is a "safe" job. It's a job that is kind of guaranteed to stay and you have benefits. Also getting holidays and summers off sounds nice, and I can spend more time with my kids. My wild job would own my own little repurpose furniture shop "ReVibe by. Klein". It would be a big risk finicailly especially since I am a single mom, and it's not a guarantee it would be successful.

Everytime I go to my workshop I try new things and learn new skills. This was my first upholstery work and latest project. It didn't turn out how I imagined, and it was a tougher job then I had planned. Still I'm proud because I did it!

Journal Nine by Ash

Through-out the book, Callings, my favorite profile thus far has been the Walcott’s story. Firefighting has always interested me and seeing a biological family incorporate they’re lives into a fire house family is interesting. Reading about a kid who would rather follow in his dad’s footsteps than another career. It intrigues me to see someone that had grown up watching his parent work in a career field and to also want to be a part of that, he had been so excited to finally make the cut that he exclaimed; “I felt like that was my championship round”(Callings 57).

In regards to a safe career path, I wouldn't say the job I’m gunning for is a safe bet, rather my major (Mechanical Engineering) should get me a decent job anyways. What I’m aiming for would be to custom design prosthetics for veterans affected by war, and children born with bad parts. Although, if I had to choose a wild dream job, I would try my hand at acting/ or just voice acting, its good money and looks pretty fun.  

Journal 9 by Chelsea

My favorite profile this far would be the Fire Fighters Dekalb Walcott Jr and Dekalb Walcott III.there story is a great way of accidentally finding you passion and passing the torch on ton your son. Dekalb Wilcott wanted to make a good life for his family and was going to go to school to be an attorney but by fate he stumbled into fire fighting. Dekalb Wilcott said that " You shoot for the stars, and if you land somewhere in between, you're still in good shape." (Wilcott pg57). When he took his son into the fire station and let him play on the trucks that was his fate sealed. I just think that they have such a strong bond and they really care about each other. this is the life that he made and he will watch his son follow his foot steps.

One career that I am wanting to do is social work. I want to work with children and help them out of bad situations at home. This job to me is fulfilling and i get to work with kids that need help. This job isn't the most glamours a lot of court sittings and paperwork is involved but I think that all that work would be worth it.
One job that I always wanted to do would be a wild life photographer. The thrill of being in the ocean up face to face with sharks and on land being around lions would be amazing. I love animals and and being able to capture there beauty would be amazing. Traveling the world exploring places that are not safe but well worth it. Taking picture of nature as well, Erupting volcanoes the ocean. One thing that I would want to photograph is Rhinos and show how they are becoming in danger, Raising awareness of the problems of over hunting would be my main goal. This job is risky and would be so adventurous. My druthers would be the wildlife photographer. For me I love being out doors and exploring and this is honestly my dream job. If I knew I could have a secure job I would try and go into this field.


A baby with her mother in a sanctuary

Journal nine by Ben

My favorite profile so far would probably have to be the one between Farmer Bradley and Dale. I mean it was terrible what Mr. Bowling did to Dale. taking that hog back after Dale nursed it back to health and not even giving him a dime. "Well, Dale took that sow and got her back on her feet, and she made a big hog. But after Dale got the hog well, Mr. Bowling took it back and sold her. Dale didn't get a thing (Isay 90)."  I like it because when I picture it in  my mind, for some reason all I can picture is an old time western  like setting. I don't think that is exactly right, but that's what I get, which makes me like it even more.
The most practical career that I am considering what probably be an accountant. I don't know exactly why. I hate math, but every time I think about what I want to do in the future my mind instantly say accountant. I don't know if that should be a sign or not.

Volcanologist up close and personal with a volcano. Beautiful isn't it?

 If I have to risk it, I would probably be a volcanologist. Which is one of those scientist that get close and studies volcanoes. Volcanoes have always caught my attention. So I had to choose a crazy career, that would probably be that one.

Journal 9 Jeremy Johnson

     My favorite profile thus far, is the NBA referee Marat Kogut talking to his dad Leon Kogut.  Very persistent in wanting to be a referee is very astonishing to me.  He played basketball and was very good at the sport but took on a fascination for becoming a referee instead.  Still very into basketball, I relate because I myself, can't play like I used to.  For this, I just coach to stay involved in the sport.  Marat was not into making the game winning shot, instead Marat says, "I want to be the referee that blows the whistle and says the basket was successful." (Isay 27)
     For myself, I believe obtaining a bachelors degree in business management, to become a Human Resource Manager Consultant, is very obtainable and safe shooting goal.  I have had plenty of training in leading a group, from playing sports and being in the marines.  This goes a long way in leading a corporation.  I feel that I am good at being a leader and giving direction to success, so this job title fits for me.  Going out on a limb and picking a more aspiring career, I would love to be a sports trainer in the NBA.  I love basketball and have the knowledge to relate to the athletes I would train.  Paying extra attention to the players instead of coaching would be interesting and maybe open a door for me to get into the NBA as a head coach.  The journey would be wild and long, but I would love everything about it.  Every long day, setback, pick me ups, travel, just everything good and bad with being in the NBA in general.


Not all training responsibilities are fun, but they all mean well for the players and the team.  At the end of the day, feeling accomplished would be the pursuit of happiness in this field for me.

Journal Nine by Jacob Ware

Part One:
My favorite profile would probably have to be the one about the NBA referee. I liked this one the most because I am heavily involve into professional sports and I have never really thought about the referee position and what goes into to that job. Another thing I never really thought about was how passionate these guys were and that's what I liked about this guy. He said, "Most kids grow up wishing that they could hit the game winning shot of a championship. I was the one that said, 'I want to be the referee that blows the whistle and says the basket was successful (Marat Kogut)." (Isay, page 27). This was a weird one for me because I honestly never thought about that. I thought that every kid really wanted to shoot that shot but I didn't think people wanted to to be the one ref it, which I think is also pretty cool too.

Part Two:
My practical job would probably be in labor or to get into nursing. I think these would be attainable because I figure labor companies would hire most bigger, stronger guys to do simple labor and most of them get payed decently and are usually always outside which is a good thing. Also nursing I feel like would be easier for me because I have been around that a lot in my life. My mom has worked in a nursing home and my aunt has been a nurse her whole life. My grandma also has been in healthcare so I think my mother and family would be able to help me through school and also help me get a job in that field. My dream job though would definitely be doing something in football whether that is managing a team or managing small rec leagues some where or to just being a simple high school coach. I would absolutely love to do something in sports and especially in the sport of football.

The Dallas Cowboys general manager. One of the most famous in his field. Dream Job.

Journal 9 by Hannah

I think my favorite profile so far in this book is the interview with the dad and son oil riggers. I really liked this one because it had a really interesting but sad story to it. It's not that I liked that it was sad, but sad stories always draw people in and get them really interested. Gayle explained his memories of his father before he died, and then he talked about his dreams and what he ended up doing. His dad was a huge inspiration to him. His father told him, "'Give it your best shot, and never give up'" (Isay 101). I really like this quote because if you really want to do something, I think you should just go for it. Then, if it doesn't work out then you can always try something else. You never really know how it's going to turn out unless you try.

For a long time, I had always considered being a band teacher but I never tried to pursue it because I thought that the music department was kind of getting pushed out and I didn't think they made enough money. After working with the salary of an EMT, I realized that money definitely wasn't the issue. I learned that I could always make it work. So this school year I decided to go for it. I feel like being a band teacher is my dream job and my practical job. I have also considered other careers though, just in case. If I could do everything that I wanted to do, I would be a band teacher, a medic in the military, and probably a performer. I know after I start my teaching career, I'm not going to have time for a medical career anymore. If I had it my way I would do both. I would even advance my medical career because I love helping people. Also, I know I'm going to be performing throughout college, but I know that'll end when I graduate. Performing is one of my favorite things, so I would do it forever if I could. But teaching others so that they can perform is even more rewarding.

This is an image of a paratrooper. I would be a medic paratrooper in addition to my music career if I could.