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Thursday, June 3, 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Dear Reader Letter
Hello, my name is Kristin Albea! I am currently a student at Everett Community College, I am going to school to get my A.A. degree so that I can go to x-ray tech school and become an ultrasound tech. I am very excited to be going back to school because I have been a stay at home mom for the past 6 years and now that my kids are in school full time, it is time for me to get a higher education. Though, the main reason why I am going back to school is because my husband will be retiring in 4 years and it will be up to me to support the family while he is changing careers.
I have a beautiful family, my husband is in the Navy and has been for the past 16 years and as I said before, he is getting ready to retire. He is a Master-At-Arms, which is a military police officer, and he loves his job and is very good at it. He wants to stay in the law enforcement field when he gets out of the military. I also have two rambunctious boys, Tanner who is 10 years and Tyler who is 7 years old; they are my pride and joy.
Before I was a stay at home mom, I was a Registered Dental Assistant and I worked for an Orthodontist, but I quit to stay at home when my oldest son was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, which is a form of Autism. He is doing well now, so it is time for me to further my education.
I am currently in English 97 and what I like best about it is the reading assignments as well as the writing. I loved the book that we had to read, "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian" because the book was a really good read and was very difficult to put down. I also enjoyed the writing assignments. The journal writing was great; it is easy to write when the topic is chosen for you! The Major Writing Assignments were difficult but when they were complete I felt satisfied. My strengths in the class were doing the reading assignments and the homework and of course my attendence. My weaknesses in the class were taking the quizzes because I usually don't do well on them due to the fact that I go completely blank and freeze up.
The four pieces that I chose for my E-Portfolio are my 2 Major Writing Assignments and my 2 journal pieces. I chose my paper "My Bedroom Growing Up" because I did really well on it and because writing the paper brought back a lot of great memories. My next paper that I chose was "How to Put On a Set of Braces", I really enjoyed writing this piece because I like the technicality of the description. I also got a good grade on the paper so that was a plus! My 2 journal pieces that I chose are "Your First Time" and "Educated". I chose "Your First Time" because I really think it was my best descriptive writing that I have done, even though it is a bit short. "Educated" was also one of my best works and it was one of my favorite because it tells a story. I hope you have really enjoyed my writing and have lots of fun reading!
I have a beautiful family, my husband is in the Navy and has been for the past 16 years and as I said before, he is getting ready to retire. He is a Master-At-Arms, which is a military police officer, and he loves his job and is very good at it. He wants to stay in the law enforcement field when he gets out of the military. I also have two rambunctious boys, Tanner who is 10 years and Tyler who is 7 years old; they are my pride and joy.
Before I was a stay at home mom, I was a Registered Dental Assistant and I worked for an Orthodontist, but I quit to stay at home when my oldest son was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, which is a form of Autism. He is doing well now, so it is time for me to further my education.
I am currently in English 97 and what I like best about it is the reading assignments as well as the writing. I loved the book that we had to read, "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian" because the book was a really good read and was very difficult to put down. I also enjoyed the writing assignments. The journal writing was great; it is easy to write when the topic is chosen for you! The Major Writing Assignments were difficult but when they were complete I felt satisfied. My strengths in the class were doing the reading assignments and the homework and of course my attendence. My weaknesses in the class were taking the quizzes because I usually don't do well on them due to the fact that I go completely blank and freeze up.
The four pieces that I chose for my E-Portfolio are my 2 Major Writing Assignments and my 2 journal pieces. I chose my paper "My Bedroom Growing Up" because I did really well on it and because writing the paper brought back a lot of great memories. My next paper that I chose was "How to Put On a Set of Braces", I really enjoyed writing this piece because I like the technicality of the description. I also got a good grade on the paper so that was a plus! My 2 journal pieces that I chose are "Your First Time" and "Educated". I chose "Your First Time" because I really think it was my best descriptive writing that I have done, even though it is a bit short. "Educated" was also one of my best works and it was one of my favorite because it tells a story. I hope you have really enjoyed my writing and have lots of fun reading!
Introduction to "Educated"
I wrote this on April 5th of 2010. I chose this piece not only because I did well on it but because I enjoyed writing it. It was one of my first journals that I had to do, but it flowed well. It tells a lot about my sister and why she is a rolemodel to me, she is going back to school and doing well so I know that if she can do it then so can I. Happy reading!
"Educated"
What education means to me is basically a way for me to become independent again. I have spent 6 years at home with my kids and now it is time for me to go back to school and finish my education. I know it is going to be hard and I am not going to get all the answers right but I will do my best all the time and that is what counts. I need to go back to school mainly because my husband will be retiring from the Navy in 4 years and it will be my turn to support the family while he goes to school or makes a career change.
My rolemodel right now is my sister, she is going back to school for nursing and she will be done with her A.A. in January 2011. She is working full time as a deputy sherriff and taking a full course load of classes online. She says that it is tough but she has a goal and she does not want to be a cop forever. She wants to get into the medical field for security and and because the pay is better. Those reasons are the reasons why I want to become an x-ray technician.
My rolemodel right now is my sister, she is going back to school for nursing and she will be done with her A.A. in January 2011. She is working full time as a deputy sherriff and taking a full course load of classes online. She says that it is tough but she has a goal and she does not want to be a cop forever. She wants to get into the medical field for security and and because the pay is better. Those reasons are the reasons why I want to become an x-ray technician.
Introduction to "Your First Time"
"Your first time" was written on May 6 2010, and it turned out to be more of a descriptive, show not tell journal. I thought that when I wrote "The flashing lights were so bright, and the sounds of the machines going crazy was simply spectacular" that I had a strong sense of showing. I grew a lot from writing the first set of journals and by the second go around, they were starting to get a bit harder. I really enjoy going to the casino now and I believe that it is because I had such a great first experience with it.
"Your First Time"
My first time at the casino was addicting. The flashing lights were so bright, and the sounds of the machines going crazy were simply spectacular. As I entered the warm, smoke filled room I worked my way to the penny slots, that was all that I was brave enough to play. My husband was with me and he was having fun just watching my face light up every time the machine that I was playing on made a noise that indicated that I had won something. We spent about 2 hours at the casino and it was time to go pick up the kiddos from the babysitters so we collected our winnings and left. Now, once a month we try to go back and spend an alloted amount of money at the casino and we make it a date and we have dinner. It is a lot of fun!
Introduction to "My bedroom Growing Up"
I wrote this piece on April 23, 2010 and it is considered a show not tell essay. A show not tell essay is basically a descriptive essay. I chose "My Bedroom Growing Up" because I knew that I would be able to walk you through my bedroom and it would bring back a lot of memories for me, as well as show you a piece of my childhood. This essay was my first essay that I had to write and I have to say that it was the most difficult for me. It is hard to put descriptive words into everything that you write, but I did the best that I could and I hope that you enjoy reading it!
"My Bedroom Growing Up"
My bedroom that I had growing up at my parent's house in sunny California was my favorite place to be as a child. As you open the door to my bedroom, the scent of lavender hits you. The lavender bush out front is in full bloom, and the front window is wide open. It is an amazing aroma! When you first walk in my room, you notice the beautiful white wallpaper that is adorned with tons of gorgeous pink roses. This covers three out of the four walls. It is very girly and I love it! To your left, there are two white, ornately-carved daybeds, one belonging to me and one belonging to my sister. The beds have comforters and shams that match the white and pink wallpaper perfectly. I remember laying in the bed at night chatting up a storm with my sister about all kinds of things, having rubber band fights, and never getting caught for it. Immediately to your right, is a long white wooden dresser with a tall mirror attached to it. The carvings on the dresser match the beds perfectly. They carvings look like little sunflower petals and are on each one of the knobs of the drawers. On my dresser is my ceramic doll collection that I got from my favorite aunt. She has so many beautiful dolls at home of her own that she does not mind passing some down to me. They are all different. Some are blonde, some are brunette, some are fancy, and some are not. However, they are all very special to me. What I remember best about my bedroom was how it made me feel. It was like a little hideaway, a place where I could go if I wanted to get away from everything and everyone. I would go there and sit and read for hourson end especially on long summer days. Those are the reasons why I consider my bedroom at my parent's house my favorite place to be as a child.
Introduction to "How to Put On a Set of Braces"
I wrote this piece on May 24,2010 and it was my best piece! I think that it was my best piece because I learned a lot from my last two Major Writing Assignments, and this one was a lot of fun because it was a very technical piece. This was a writing process, it had to have a thesis (it took me a long time to understand that) an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. We had to write it on a "How to". This was the only "how to" that I knew, so that is why I chose "How to put on a Set of Braces". I hope you have fun with this one and maybe learn a little something.
"How to Put On A Set of Braces"
Do you have a child that has a cross bite, overbite, or just crooked teeth? Have you ever wondered about the process of putting on a set of braces? Or how long it takes? You are in luck! Today I am going to explain the process to you. You see, I used to be a Registered Dental Assistant and I worked as an Orthodontic Assistant. I put braces on children and adults and had a lot of fun doing it.
The first thing is, your child will come in for a consultation exam, which is where you and you child will meet the doctor, your child will have her teeth measured, get her bite checked and discuss her treatment plan.
If you decide to go ahead with the treatment, the next step is to have some x-rays and impresstions for study models taken. These are for diagnostic purposes only so the doctor can see your progress as your teeth change throughout the process, you will have more impressions and x-rays taken at the end of your treatment as well. Your child will have a cepholametric x-ray taken, this type of x-ray shows the profile of your childs head. The next type of x-ray that your child will take is a panoramic; this shows a frontal view of your child's face. After that, it is time to take the impressions. This part is very easy, your child will have to sit back and relax while the assistant fits your child's mouth for trays (this will hold the impression material). After the assistant is done, she will let your child pick out a flavor that the assistant will mix in with the impression material. Since the impression material sets up very fast, she must mix the material quickly. The assistant will fill one tray at a time and put on in your child's mouth holding it there until the impression material has set up. When the assistant has finished with both trays, your child can go rinse.
At your next appointment, it will be time to put on the braces. The assistant will start by pumicing all the teeth that are to be worked on (pumice is a mild, gritty, sandy substance that cleans the teeth). Next, the assistant will etch your child's teeth. Etching the teeth means that you are preparing the teeth for the primer. The assistant will do this by brushing the blue gel on your child's teeth and leave it there for 30 seconds. She will then rinse and dry the teeth. The assistant will then prime the teeth. Primer is the substance that you use to prepare the teeth for the glue. The assistant will use a micro brush to brush on the primer to each tooth and lightly air dry each one. The next step is to apply the brackets to the teeth. The assistant will apply a drop of glue to the back of each bracket and apply them to the teeth. The orthodontist will come over and make the final placement of the brackets and the assistant will take the light cure gun and hold it 1-3 mm. away from each tooth and turn it on for 5 seconds per tooth. The glue will instantly harden.
The second portion of putting on braces is to fit and cement the bands. This is done by trial and error or by the eye. The assistant will know if she has the right size because the band will fit snug around the tooth and it will slide halfway, and she will have to seat the band with a bite stick the rest of the way. The bite stick is what your child will bite on just a few times to make the band fit securely in place. Once the assistant has the right size bands, she will put about half a dime size of the cement into each band one at a time and place it on the tooth, which is on one or more of the back molars. The assistant will then wipe the excess cement off of the teeth and light cure the bands until the cement is set.
Once all the cemented appliances are in place, it is time to put in the arch wire. The arch wire is a small, thin wire that comes in different strengths and connects from bracket to bracket and fits into the bands to ligate the teeth together. Finally it is time to place the ligating ties or rubber bands; these hold the arch wire in place. The assistant will then check for any poking wires and make sure that your child is as comfortable as possible. She will go over home care instructions such as brushing, flossing, what not to eat, and what to do in case of an emergency. Last on the list is to make your next appointment, which will probably be for an adjustment, and it will usually be in 6-8 weeks.
The process for putting on a set of braces usually takes an hour and a half and an adjustment takes 20 minutes. The whole treatment time for braces can take up to 1-2 years.
So, if your child has an overbite under bite, cross bite, or just a crooked smile, it is going to be alright. You now know the process for putting on a set of braces. Do some research and call around before you choose on specific orthodontist.
The first thing is, your child will come in for a consultation exam, which is where you and you child will meet the doctor, your child will have her teeth measured, get her bite checked and discuss her treatment plan.
If you decide to go ahead with the treatment, the next step is to have some x-rays and impresstions for study models taken. These are for diagnostic purposes only so the doctor can see your progress as your teeth change throughout the process, you will have more impressions and x-rays taken at the end of your treatment as well. Your child will have a cepholametric x-ray taken, this type of x-ray shows the profile of your childs head. The next type of x-ray that your child will take is a panoramic; this shows a frontal view of your child's face. After that, it is time to take the impressions. This part is very easy, your child will have to sit back and relax while the assistant fits your child's mouth for trays (this will hold the impression material). After the assistant is done, she will let your child pick out a flavor that the assistant will mix in with the impression material. Since the impression material sets up very fast, she must mix the material quickly. The assistant will fill one tray at a time and put on in your child's mouth holding it there until the impression material has set up. When the assistant has finished with both trays, your child can go rinse.
At your next appointment, it will be time to put on the braces. The assistant will start by pumicing all the teeth that are to be worked on (pumice is a mild, gritty, sandy substance that cleans the teeth). Next, the assistant will etch your child's teeth. Etching the teeth means that you are preparing the teeth for the primer. The assistant will do this by brushing the blue gel on your child's teeth and leave it there for 30 seconds. She will then rinse and dry the teeth. The assistant will then prime the teeth. Primer is the substance that you use to prepare the teeth for the glue. The assistant will use a micro brush to brush on the primer to each tooth and lightly air dry each one. The next step is to apply the brackets to the teeth. The assistant will apply a drop of glue to the back of each bracket and apply them to the teeth. The orthodontist will come over and make the final placement of the brackets and the assistant will take the light cure gun and hold it 1-3 mm. away from each tooth and turn it on for 5 seconds per tooth. The glue will instantly harden.
The second portion of putting on braces is to fit and cement the bands. This is done by trial and error or by the eye. The assistant will know if she has the right size because the band will fit snug around the tooth and it will slide halfway, and she will have to seat the band with a bite stick the rest of the way. The bite stick is what your child will bite on just a few times to make the band fit securely in place. Once the assistant has the right size bands, she will put about half a dime size of the cement into each band one at a time and place it on the tooth, which is on one or more of the back molars. The assistant will then wipe the excess cement off of the teeth and light cure the bands until the cement is set.
Once all the cemented appliances are in place, it is time to put in the arch wire. The arch wire is a small, thin wire that comes in different strengths and connects from bracket to bracket and fits into the bands to ligate the teeth together. Finally it is time to place the ligating ties or rubber bands; these hold the arch wire in place. The assistant will then check for any poking wires and make sure that your child is as comfortable as possible. She will go over home care instructions such as brushing, flossing, what not to eat, and what to do in case of an emergency. Last on the list is to make your next appointment, which will probably be for an adjustment, and it will usually be in 6-8 weeks.
The process for putting on a set of braces usually takes an hour and a half and an adjustment takes 20 minutes. The whole treatment time for braces can take up to 1-2 years.
So, if your child has an overbite under bite, cross bite, or just a crooked smile, it is going to be alright. You now know the process for putting on a set of braces. Do some research and call around before you choose on specific orthodontist.
conclusion
In conclusion, I would like to say that I have learned a lot from taking English 97 and have become a better writer for it. I thought I was a good writer before I got to English 97 but I didn't realize all the stuff you forget when you get out of high school, like verb tense, fragments, spelling and punctuation, and clauses. I am not an English scholor at all but I feel comfortable going on to English 98, I just wish that I could have the same teacher for English 98 that I had for English 97.
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