10 tips about owning a cat

1. Choose the right cat for you.

Cats can live up to 20 years so it's a big responsibility, if you choose to own a kitten, think into the future about how you will continue to take care of it. Different breeds of cats also have different personalities.

2. Cats need attention too.

Many people think that cats mind their own business and do not like to be bothered, however this is untrue. Cats need love and attention as well. Make sure that you have the time to take care of a cat.

3. Cats need to be neutered or spayed.

Make sure to schedule an appointment as soon as they are old enough. An unspayed cat will be in greater risk for infections and cancer. Cats also tend to be friendlier when fixed.

4. Indoors cat or Outdoors cat?

There are both pros and cons about letting your cat roam outside. On one side, they may bring ticks and  unwanted insects or parasites inside the house, they are also in the risk of getting run over by drivers however cats that stay indoors may not get enough exercise or feel very bored and depressed.

5. Feeding your cat.

Cats need a different amount of food depending on their age, weight, and the brand of cat food. Make sure to follow the instructions on the cat food label. Although your cat may love treats, they are not necessarily healthy.

6. Keep the litter box clean.

The litter box will need constant cleaning; clumping litter is easier to clean.

7. Cats need stimulation.

Be sure to keep cat toys around. Many cat toys are stuffed with cat-nip that your cat will go crazy over. Also keep a scratching post around if your cat has a habit of scratching on furniture.

8. Finding your cat safe toys.

Cat love to play with everything, even household items. Although yarn and dangling strings may seem safe, they are dangerous as cats may end up swallowing them. Find something sturdy with no removable parts that may risk choking.

9. Giving your cat a bath.

Cats usually do not need to be bathed as they are very clean animals, however, they will need to be bathed if they are dirty or are infected with fleas.

10. Clipping your cat's nails.

Be sure to start clipping your cat's nails as a kitten so they get used to it. Hold your cat's paws and gently press down on the padded area. Clip the tip off and do not cut too deep into the quick or they will start to bleed.

Susan Cain: The power of introverts

I remember I've watched this TedTalk before, I dont this this TedTalk is particularly motivating, however, I do agree with her points that the world does need introverts and its not a bad thing to be an introverts. Both introverts and extroverts contribute their own bit to the community.

Steve Jobs' 2005 Stanford Commencement Address

Steve Jobs gave a very inspiring speech, he was an example of how one can become successful even if there are many obstacles in the way, I was surprised that he didnt even graduate college. It was interesting to see how something he did years ago in the past that he thought would have significance came about to be useful as he was designing the macintosh. From his speech, I learned to live each day knowing that I am going to die and to pick myself up even if things look bad, I've also realized that I have to love what I do and I am going to pursue an interest that I actually enjoy doing.

sula questions p.2

1. How does the community react to Sula's return? A) They throw a large party in celebration of her return. B) They connect all negative events to Sula and sees her as an evil person. C) They have all forgotten about Sula and treat her as an outsider. D) They are surprised about how much she's changed and encourage her to become her old self again.
2. Which incident did the towns people not accuse Sula of? A) Ms. Finley choking to death on a chicken bone. B) A flu that is spreading around town. C) Ajax breaking his arm. D) Teapot falling off the porch.
3. Why does Ajax abandon his relationship with Sula? A) He thought that Sula wasn't good enough for him and could not help to support a family. B) He found out that Sula slept around with a lot of men. C) He realizes that Sula loved him. D) He abandoned her for Nel.
4. Who passes away? A) Eva B) Sula C) Nel D) Ms. Finley
5.What happens after Sula's passing? A) Teapot's mother beats him for refusing to eat food. B) The women don't cherish their husbands. C) Crops are destroyed and the livestock are starved. D) All of the above
6. Who was Shadrack's only visitor? A) Nel B) Sula C) Pearl D) Hannah
7. What does Shadrack keep as evidence that he had a visitor? A) A piece of poetry B) A picture C) A belt D) A hairclip
8. What happens as a result of National Suicide Day? A) Many of the people who celebrate National Suicide Day drown to death. B) The people of the Bottom are too preoccupied to celebrate it. C) Shadrack commits suicide and the people of the Bottom recognize the holiday in memory of him. D) None of the above
9. Who visits Sula in the hospital? A) Ms. Finley B) Eva C) Shadrack D) None of the above
10. How did Nel feel about Chicken Little's death? A) She was thrilled to see him drown. B) His death has been haunting her for years C) She was frantic and tried to save him D) She was mad at Sula for letting him slip

10 tips to save time

I didnt know about a lot of these time saving tips, however I think I'd need to put a conscious effort into changing the way I use technology. I dont use some of these tips because they are inconvenient, for example using the space bar to scroll. I find that this method often causes me to lose my place. Also for when typing in the letter of your state, I think it's easier to just type IL instead of pressing the letter multiple times before your state appears. I did find the double space helpful for when typing, I didnt know that you could hit the space bar twice on phones, however, my phone capitalizes automatically. Another point I didnt know about was pressing the letter B key to blackout the screen during presentations.

David Blaine

How I held my breathe for 17 minutes
This TedTalk was very different than most of the TedTalks I've seen. I felt that David Blaine did not have an enthusiastic energy that most presenters have in order to get the crowd going, instead, he took his time and freely talked about his experience. I found it amazing that any human would be able to hold their breath for 17 minutes without suffering brain damage which seems pretty impossible to me. I was also very impressed with his perseverance and how David didnt come out of the water even after he felt his heart beating irregularly.

Tony Robbins: Why we do what we do

Tony Robbins made a lot of very important points during his presentation. I was very captivated throughout the entire talk and it really opened my eyes to a lot of different perspectives. Although he stated that he did not present to motivate, I was very motivated after listening to him speak.