Reading Reaction "One Man's Kids" - - Unit 4

I am an S.I. (Supplemental Intruction) at Butte College; I help people better understand the course that they are taking. I show up in their class as a regular student, and after class; I have weekly meetings three times a week to all that need help in that certain course. As an S.I. I have to wait in the meeting room until someone shows up. Usually no one ever shows, so I never have anything to do while I'm working. Although, when I am at work; and I have nothing to do, I usually do multiple tasks to keep me busy, such as:
-Listen to music on my Zune
-Do homework
-Study for my classes
-Draw on the white board
-Write in cursve ( I know...kinda of wierd!)
-Sleep(my fav.)
-Watch people as they walk by the meeting room
-make phone calls (that's if I get reception)
-Talk to people I know that I see pass by
-Talk to myself (if no one is around...and once again...I know, I'm weird)
And that should probably keep me busy for the hour that I'm waiting for someone (no one) to show up.

My Hometown

I was born and raised in Chico, Ca. I love Chico, not only because I was born here, but because of the history, landscape, and just the people that live here in Chico. At most cities, if someone were to say hi to someone else, they get a strange look on their face, as if saying, "I don't know you, why they hell are you saying hi to me!" kind of look. People here in Chico are nicer than any other place. Even if you don't know the person that you pass by in Chico, you can still wave or say hi to them, and you too will get a nice greet in return.
The history that Chico has is just unbelievable. Even though I've lived here my whole life, I didn't know much about Chico history until recently. A man from So Cal came to Chico about a year ago, to learn about the history of Chico. Of course, everyone in Chico knows about John Bidwell, the man who discovered Chico. Most people don't know, but Mr. Bidwell had all this land and he donated part of his land to go to the parks we have to day; which by the way, Chico has one of the biggest parks in the US, and land for our college Chico State University to go on. Also some other history about Chico, is there was a man that went to Chico State, he dropped out to invent beer; which is now known as Sierra Nevada. All of Sierra Nevada beer is brewed here in Chico at the Sierra Nevada Brewery. Everything made to perfection and home-grown plants to help make the beer.
As for the landscape; Chico is known for having the most greenery. I love Chico, becuase through out the seasons, no matter what Chico looks like, everything still looks beautiful. My favorite part of Chico is driving down Esplanade in Autumn and Spring. Esplanade always looks beautiful around that time. I'm proud to be a Chicoan

Deserted Island

Being on a deserted island would get a little lonely if I were by myself, so if I were on a deserted island, I would bring my best friend, Katie Romer, and basically everyone I know. Katie and I have known each other since we were in 8th grade. We have been through everything together. She is my other half, as she says, "We're basically attached at the hip!" I would bring everyone i know, only because there has to be more people on the island, then just my best friend and I. Not only would I bring my best friend along, but I would also bring my Zune with it's whole system. I love music and I would not be able to live without it. The last thing that I would bring, is an endless supply of food and water. You can't survive in an island if you don't have food and water. So, of course, that would be the last thing that I would bring with me, if I was on a deserted island

Giving What Is Needed

If I had the time to volunteer, I would volunteer to many places that I could. First off, I would volunteer at the Butte Humanes Society in Chico. I love being around animals; especially dogs. I would want to groom, walk, and play with the animals. And of course I guess I could do the usual clean of their "left-overs." Another place that I would like to volunteer at; is to help in the Special Olympics and work with the Mentally Challenged. My mother's friend, Thea, is mentally challenged; and I love her as if she was my aunt. I've known her since I was born. She is in the Special Olympics, and she has always told me that I would do well in helping others; just like her. Another place, would have to be the the elderly. I would want to go there and help them with whatever they need. Either it is just to keep them company or just to help and take care of them. The last place that I would want to volunteer at is a hospital with the children who have had or is going through cancer. I want to be the person that they look up to as a role model. I want to play a part in their life as their friend or their big sister.