#16 After Challenge Day

This might be a bit difficult... I know that other people are suggesting that we also do few of the activities from Challenge Day in IDCI, but I really doubt we would be able to draw out same emotional response that we had in Challenge Day. Those leaders were trained to be able to set the atmosphere, where as we aren't.
We can have the small groups that we had in Challenge Day meet back a month after the event day. I think that would help conserve that Challenge Day spirit in the school because the students would then gain friends who know them in depth and care for them despite their flaws. Eventually, the entire school would have supportive group of friends, probably out of their normal circles, and make it through high school in better state of psychology.

#15 Challenge Day

Without a drop of exaggeration, the Challenge Day had went ahead, blew my mind like Sandy, and changed my view of everyone I've ever seen or met. When the day was over, my head was totally blank from challenge-overload. In my mind was exactly what just happened, what just happened, and 'what just happened?'. It was overwhelming listening to the stories other people had to say. To be honest, I was worried that I might look like some cold-hearted beast if I didn't cry there. The worry was unneccesary. It also made me realize no matter how different people are from each other, they are still humans, and they go through similar things. It really hit home when we got to see just how many people had experienced same pain, and for those of us who did not, the problems they had to endure to become who they are of today.I will never forget those six hours of challenge that taught me to cry when I feel like it; to share my sadness and joy with those around me. It was the best education ever.

#14 The World Values Study

I was surprised by the results. Normally, most people would associate happiness rate with their financial situation. This short story reminded me of Brave New World that I'm reading in English class. People are so caught up in being happy that they can't have fun, or enjoy their lives for once. I do believe, however, that money is a necessary factor in one's happiness. If one was under huge debt, they would be too busy stressing about money to have fun and be happy. The question is, just how much money do we need to enjoy our lives without being controlled by the cash? It seems we can't get enough things to make us feel satisfied.