What Matters

      Hello everyone!
       I have not posted in a while, and I sincerely apologize for my lack of doing so. Not only has my schedule been hectic, but, I have also had some difficulty in deciding what to write about. Although this is not a specific post, I'd just like to remind everyone of the importance of ensuring the sustainability of our Earth. I have seen so many of those around me contributing, perhaps unknowingly, to several environmental concerns. I see people blatantly throwing away perfectly recyclable materials or irresponsibly using water. Thus, I encourage everyone to inform those who surround them about environmental concerns and ways in which they can make a change. Do one small task a day. Pick up after someone who litters. Take a shorter shower. Encourage someone to recycle. All these small steps truly make a difference and will move us to a more sustainable future.
    Think about how what we do greatly affects our world on so many scales. Think about how other species suffer because of our actions. Think about how we have destroyed our natural environment. Think about our future generations. Think about being a good inhabitant of Earth. We all have the power within us necessary to change our world, at all odds.
    In other words, I'd like to discuss two things. First of all, I wrote this small piece about my backyard, which on the left is surrounded by a view of urban expansion, and on the right, is surrounded by the beauty that is nature.

    "When I climb up the mountain I see two completely different worlds standing on opposite sides from one another. To my left, the expansion of the city of Los Angeles. Buildings occupy every spot in sight, incessant smoke is emitted from local factories, and smog is visible in the sky. Yet to my right, is the vast expansion of nature. The mountain cascades up and down, and trees are perched in a random, yet seemingly destined order. I see nothing but beauty. It’s quite the ironic situation; there’s only a small boundary line, a symbolic one may I mention, that divides the two worlds. The man-made world that disregards nature and mistreats the Earth merely for pleasure and financial gain, and the world that is still, yet selfless and caring in every manner possible."

     I am also excited to announce that I am currently working on a proposal to establish a school-wide recycling program at my school. The actual proposal itself is complete, so I am now just currently receiving signatures for a petition to demonstrate to my school's staff that the students want to make an environmental change. Thus far, it has been rather successful, and many people are enthusiastic about the possibility. If you are a fellow classmate of mine and are interested, feel free to run by me and sign the petition! 

   Hope you are all doing well and are participating in green actions. :)

-Priscilla