There are literally no words to describe. How I would feel if I were in a situation. I would feel all types of emotions. I would be scared, angry, confused, dumbfounded, bold, calm and most of shocked. I would be wondering why was this happening to me. What did I do to deserve this. I would be pouring tears. I wonder what my family what think or do. It's crazy because I never imagining this happening.

What's are your goals in life, what do you want to do?

Well first you can't get a good job without a Good education. I plan on graduating high school and going to Allen university to get my masters bachelors and associates in social science so I can teach history. I've always wanted to go to school to become a teacher. I also plan on having a job through out college so I can support myself as well as getting my self through college. I'm a hard-worker so I think ill do just fine.

What are some modern conveniences do you take for granted?

In my home I take electricity for granted. I always have a light on or the air or heat on with the door open. I'm constantly on my phone and not paying attention to anything else. I watch a lot of television  and music.

In what ways do people today still struggle with tensions between individuality and conformity?

There are some people that goes along with the crowd and some people who separates themselves from the rest of the group. Tensions between individuality and conformity comes from doing something for you vs doing something for yourself. A person that conforms wouldn't be a transcendentalist because he or she is only trying to please themselves for selfish reasons. A person that's an indival would be a transcendentalist because he or she helps other people for good reasons.

Individuality is what separates you from everyone else.
Go along wig every one else
Transcendentalist - are people who believe that you can connect with god nature.
Self Reliance-  Relief on your self, don't depend on everyone else 

In what ways do individuals make a difference in our society?

We help people in need. We get them jobs, help them find a home. An education. We help the environment get better by picking up trash, donating to charities, cleaning up parks, etc. We protect people by making laws. We have certain people in charge so if anything was to happen we would know what to do.

How much power do formal institutions (church, govt., etc) have in our society?

The government and church have a good bit of power in society bc the government regulates what we do. They make sure we are safe, we have education, housing, food. They make sure we have they materials to survive. They church keeps us out of trouble and in touch with god.

What happens if you become too determined?

If you become to determined you can easily over think things. Obsession, hesitation and the ability to see the difficulties can also come from being too determined. Your energy would be low and you wouldn't be able too focus on the task at hand. That's why you shouldn't over think things and cause yourself unnecessary stress.