homeless article

http://homelesstales.com/2009/03/ten-reasons-homeless-people-choose-homelessness/

i just read an article about how some homeless people chose to be homeless. it was very interesting because the reasons behind it where strange. they didn't want other homeless people around them or to talk to them or to be around their stuff. they don't trust shelters; shelters just make them feel like they have no freedom. the shelter tells them what time they can eat sleep or even bathe. also they don't know if the other homeless person they maybe sharing a room with has a decease that could get on to them or if that person is violent or has mental issues and they have to sleep in that room with the crazy one. 

Reflection

We are going to be doing the homeless experience soon and I know it’s going to be a lot of fun and a good learning experience. I love being out side and I enjoy camping but I feel this is going to be different. Instead of being in a park we will be out side by buildings and people witch makes me question are we going to be safe? There is going to be about 70 of us so I feel better in numbers. We are also not aloud to bring phones or I pods, stuff like that to make the experience more real. I’m fine with that, I can easily live with out my phone. 

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

-Biological and Physiological needs-

I come home to a warm house everyday, with food on the table. I sleep in my own bedroom with no worries. But some people don’t have that, so I’m planning on doing the Homeless Experian. So I can feel how it is to sleep in a cardboard box and call that my shelter.

-Safety needs-

I have locks everywhere, on my car, my house, even on my bedroom door. I feel safe in my house and in the area I live in. Safety is a big deal to me, so when I heard that my best friend was going to a college with a bad reputation for muggings, I took her to Joe’s Amy Navy Surplus and got her some Pepper spray. I also have one and when I have it on my person I feel safer because I no longer feel defenseless.

-Belongingness and Love needs-

I am really close with my family, and true friends with my older sister. My boy friend and I have been going out for a year and almost 9 months now and it’s a very healthy relationship, he said the only thing he doesn’t like about me is that I like honey on my chicken nuggets.   

-Esteem needs-

I have done a lot of things that I am very proud of. I was able to over come my fear and take on the challenge of being a flight commander of my own flight at the GLR-2009-Summer Encampment. I was terrified but by the time I got to know my cadets and get moving, by the end we got Honor Flight.  I am also a Cadet Senior Master Sergeant in my Squadron so I have responsibility and status to keep intact.

-Self-actualization-

I have not achieved this yet but I know when it is going to happen. When I get up on that stage and get my college diploma then get a job in something in my major like interpreting or being a psychologist. Also when I get married and have kids can I really say I know who I am. But I will keep changing and so really I can’t say I know who I am till I’m done living.