“Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not. ”

“Others have seen what is and asked why. I have seen what could be and asked why not. ” -Pablo Picasso

For some reason, this quote really spoke to me. I thought it was really inspirational, and quite interesting, especially considering who this quote is coming from. I can see this rule reflected in quite a few of Picasso’s pieces!
However, I don’t think that this quote applies solely to art. I think that this quote could actually be applied in quite a few places.

It is a fairly simple quote, but the meaning behind it is powerful. Take risks. Look past the surface, think outside the box. Let your imagination run wild.
If people didn’t follow Picasso’s advice, our world would definitely not be where it is today. People might not have been brave enough to try and invent a lot of the technology that we use today. And I think that we should try to apply this mentality to our everyday life. Stop dismissing your ideas, and waving them off. It’s not as obvious to others as it is to you!

Don’t be afraid to speak up and share your opinions with the world! Take that first step towards innovation and creativity.

"BELIEVE"

 “Believe you can, and you’re already half way there.” – Theodore Roosevelt

It might not be the most inspirational quote about creativity and innovation, but the meaning behind the words is clear. Let your mind and your thoughts wander, with no boundaries, no limits. With no idea being too wild or outrageous. Whatever goal you want to achieve, it’s just within arm’s reach. You just have to believe in yourself. Not to mention, actually work towards accomplishing your goal. Firstly though, you must realize that you have the ability to do anything you set your mind to do. Whether it be to create the world’s first flying car or to find the cure for cancer.

I suppose that the main reason I found this quote to be inspirational was because, after reading it, I realized that no matter what the task or hardship, all I had to do was take the first step in believing I could accomplish it, and I’d already be ‘half-way’ done.

In conclusion, the key to creativity and innovation is to think outside the box, venturing further than anyone ever has, because no idea is too inane. Take a risk, and the end result will be all the more worthwhile. Another important key to success is believing in yourself, along with working hard, as nothing comes easy in life.

AWESOME (just like the winter soldier) :)

Well hello there Canada! my name is Alex and im reporting from surrey BC. The breaking news today is that i went to a club! (i know surprising right) It was called the environmental club and it was VERY interesting! We Talked about many different thing. For instance we talked about having a week where all the stores in the area that sell food would let students bring in their own containers instead of giving them Styrofoam ones. (which are REALLY bad for the environment) So they asked some of us to volunteer to talk to the owners of some of the restaurant, but i was too scared so i didn't volunteer. They also talked about this pipeline running from Alberta to Barnaby i think....... ANYHOO they said that it transports oils that are very dangerous to the planter and now the government wants to build ANOTHER one beside it?!?!?!?!? (really guys like really how dumb is that) but its really bad for the environment so if there is an oil spill it could be DOUBLE the trouble for the planet. They also would have to rip out alot of foest which also destroys habitat for all the animals that live there which is VERY VERY SAD
so yes Canada that was my amazing experience at the environmental club :)
peace out for now
Alex :)
(they had food too, it was very yummy)

"Club" Assignment

The club I chose to attend was the Environmental Club. The main goal of the club is to help the environment by donating their time and effort towards good causes, and to try and raise awareness for a lot of the issues that people might not know so much about.

At the meeting I attended, the organizers talked about what the Environmental Club does, and went into brief detail about some of the projects they run here at Fraser Heights.

I decided to attend this club because I thought it sounded interesting, and I wanted to join a club of some sort, so this seemed to be a good place to start. The club meets on Mondays in room 211, though activities may take place at lunch or after school.

There are quite a few benefits of joining this club. For starters, it’s an excellent chance to earn volunteer hours, especially since you need a certain number of hours in order to graduate. Might as well get started, right? It’s also a lot of fun! It’s a great place to get to know people, and you’re also helping out your community and environment.

However if you do sign up for a project, you are expected to show up and pull your own weight just like everyone else. These projects usually take place after school, and include activities such as removing invasive species in order to let the native plants flourish, picking up garbage (it’s a lot more fun than it sounds) or even creating posters and just helping out in the community.

But they’re not limited to just after school or extracurricular activities... Some of their projects may just be as simple as not using plastic or Styrofoam containers, and using reusable ones instead. This is a great club for all who care about the environment, or even those who just think that picking up garbage around the school grounds sounds like a fun thing to do with their friends!

The Environmental Club

(Option #2 - Alien)

The Environmental Club

Before I launch into my explanation of how the club is and what it is about, I would like to mention that the club I chose to attend the meeting of, is the Environmental Club. What I have learned, from some very kind earthlings, are that the club revolves around the idea of helping the environment and protecting it from harm. Cutting down non-native plants that surround the school area in order to help the native plants thrive. Discussing eco-friendly alternatives to everyday things we do. For example, an ongoing objective of the Environmental Club right now is to stop people from using plastic utensils and Styrofoam/paper plates when they go to buy food (outside of school and even in the cafeteria). Instead, they encourage you to bring your own containers from home to store the food in. As doing so will help prevent further damage to our fragile ecosystem. The club also does fun projects on specific topics about the environment to try and help raise awareness about what’s going on with our precious world. I believe that the club is also going to take part in the BC Green Games, which is quite exciting. (What happens in the BC Green Games are that several, different teams each research an environmental problem that they would like to solve and find a possible solution to it. The Green Games help people come together and realize all the many, possible solutions to the environmental problems we have at hand. There is also a cash prize for the winning projects). The Environmental Club is a great club to be a part of if you love the environment, such as I, since Earth is a wonderful place. (Much better than Venus, where the greenhouse gases may just be getting to me). So much has been explained regarding what the Environment Club is about, but I have yet to explain the actual atmosphere of the club. Youth of all grades are members of the club, and they are some of the nicest people I have met. Everyone is friendly and if there is ever anything that you need to ask them, they are willing to help you. It’s a great place to meet new people and make new friends. In conclusion, the Environmental Club is a marvelous club to join if you love the environment, or just want to meet new people.

The Homework Club

For my club, I chose the Homework Club, as I didn't have time to check out others. No, it's not a club for people who love homework, it's a club where you can go to at lunch to work on homework or get academic help. When I went in, I worked on my math homework, which was quite easy, so I didn't need help. This isn't to say that there's nobody to help you, because there is. There were a few teachers, and some older kids working, so if you had the guts, you could (probably) ask them. The Homework Club is in the ELL room every lunch. You don't really join, as it's more of a drop-in sort of club. Overall, I feel that it's an excellent club to join (or drop in) if you need help with school.