Learning and 'Never Giving Up'

Have you ever wondered to yourself: What motives you to learn? I understand that it is a odd question to ask. But have you ever thought about it?

Just today, whilst at home doing my homework. I received a survey from a classmate, and there were only a few questions. But hard questions. Obviously, one of them including 'What motives you to learn?'

What makes me want to learn and become hardworking. Is simply the fact that I do not want to waste my parents money that they spend for me to go to school. If I don't try hard, that means all the money is wasted. So why not, be happy and appreciate what you have. This also brings me to the topic of appreciating. Many people do not appreciate what they have today.

People who can see this post by me should be thankful, not because I have made my blog, not because you are reading this. It's because you are lucky enough to have a laptop, and spend time to read my blog.

There are many people who are less fortunate than we are. Take a look at Libya, they are going on an outrage, they are fighting against each other. They are having war. But what about us? We our not in harms way. Therefore we should thank and enjoy every moment we have. Look at Nick Vujicic, he has no hands, no legs 'No arms, no legs, no worries'.

Being mistreated

Recently in our English class we had a class discussion about Being Mistreated at school. And I have a very strong opinion and would love to debate with the class.

I believe that almost everyone has been mistreated, no matter from where nor when. Not only at school, but it could also take place at home, during work, during your fun time.

I believe that where most mistreatment occurs is at places where you have to compete against one another. A perfect example is school.
Even though you may have created a really long essay and handed it in on time, I have had another student come in the door and not do their essay. Guess what? Instead of the teacher telling him off, he just said "I'll give you one more day" How unfair is that?

But there are many reasons in school that this will occur, because of politics, favoritism, nepotism, self-interest.

Any thoughts on that? Post below what you think. You may also give examples of where and when you have been mistreated!