Fan Expo Budget
So when I go to Fan Expo at the end of the summer, I’d like to have a fair amount of spending money, say $100. Here is the table of estimated costs for each item I need. I’d like to cut the costs of the whole thing to $225 total.
- The ticket is a fixed cost, so that will stay at $55.
- I will look online to find a wig for $20 dollars or less.
- The makeup could be improvised with blush and markers so that can be cut to zero.
- I doubt I’ll be able to find cheaper rats so I’ll allow $10 for that.
- The blue sweater and dress shirt can most likely be found at thrift stores so I’ll allow $10 for each.
- I raided Mum’s closet and she says I can use her black slacks so that a zero.
- If I make sure not to eat the candy cigarettes too quickly, I can only use one box and I’ll allow $1.50 for that.
- I don’t think I’ll be able to find any sort of shoelaces or ribbon or thick thread for all the fake stitches for under $5 so I’ll keep it at that.
- I found that to make Stein’s shirt, I’d only need two shirts and sew them together, so I’ll allow $15 to go to making it.
- I also doubt I’ll be able to get the work boots for under $15, but that’s all I’ll allow.
My Vision Board
The Heroes
Neil deGrasse Tyson: I chose Neil deGrasse Tyson as one of my heroes because he promotes scientific literacy. He believes in keeping people informed about science and physics and the universe, believing that ignorance is our greatest enemy as a society. I respect him because instead of just sitting in a lab doing experiments and writing equations, he’s promoting the sciences and becoming a public figure.
John Green: One of the reasons I chose John Green for my vision board is that he makes being nerdy cool! He is an author, but he is also into studying history and religion. I love to watch his videos on YouTube and he gives great advice. He and his brother also run charities to “Decrease WorldSuck.” John is an incredible writer and is amazing as communicating his ideas. I may not want to be an author when I’m older, but I do like to write, especially fiction, and I admire his skill.
Henry Reich: Henry Reich is the creator of the YouTube channel, MinutePhysics. I chose to put him on my vision board as one of my heroes because he was just a guy who liked physics and wanted other people to like it too, and because of this he gained a lot of popularity! He gets paid to talk about what he loves and express science concepts in a creative way. For a long time, he worked at the Perimeter Institute, which would be an absolute dream!
Stephen Hawking: I’ve always admired Stephen Hawking’s ideas about the universe and our purpose for being here. He is a highly respected scientist and continues to communicate his thoughts despite his handicap. I am fascinated by what he has said about time travel and would love to hear more of what he has to say on the topic.
Chris Hadfield: I put Chris Hadfield on my vision board because of his love for space and how he has done wonderfully representing Canada! Now, I don’t plan on going into space when I’m older, but I might end up in astronomy and working with similar technology. I just think he’s really, really (for lack of a better word) cool!
Josh Ramsay: I know that Josh Ramsay has had a bit of a rough past, but that hasn’t stopped him. I love that regardless of some bad choices he’s made, he keeps moving forward and keeps going further with his music career. He can play nine (soon to be ten) instruments and I just wish I could do that. Maybe I will someday. I love how he’s good hearted and really sweet to everyone he meets and makes a point to give his appreciation to fans and everything. I know plenty of people would think he’s just a typical celebrity but I know he’s more than that and that’s why he’s one of my heroes.
The Rest
For the rest of my vision board, I just wanted to express that when I do grow up, I hope I’m still interested in both science and music. I want to be safe and happy. I’d like to have people look up to me and want to work with me. I hope to either live by a beach or have a nice house in a bigger city. I want to have enough money for the basics, plus some more for fun. I’m not the type to wish I had a trillion dollars because then nothing is special. Finally, even when I’m older, I want to have pets.
Generation Jobless Reflection I don't think joblessness has affected the sciences like chemistry and physics and much as it has for teachers and architects. However, there is a better chance I'd find a job in chemistry or physics if I had good computer skills. I might have trouble getting out of university and into the job world because most careers in science require a PhD or at least a Masters degree. I do plan to get these, but because they expect so much, it's difficult to get started in the first place.
In the Labour Market bulletins, the "Professional, scientific, and technical services" sector catches my attention. In the past month, the number of workers in the sector has gone up by 0.9% but down by 4.0% in the past year. I think the government should stress that jobs in the scientific fields are very important and should make them seem more valuable. The trades are advertised plenty and so are small businesses and the agricultural field. It should be made more clear that jobs in chemistry and engineering are needed to keep other jobs moving forward. I can gain experience by doing my own individual research in the field. I could look into summer programs focusing on physics or chemistry. I will stay up to date with news in the science field and regularly check for new things posted on sites like NASA and the Perimeter Institute. I do need to gain technological skills. I should get better at using the computer for research and using communication skills to keep in touch with others. I should learn how to use spreadsheets to make tables and graphs to clearly display ideas. I would most likely be using technical equipment in my work and I should gain the skills I need to be able to control and fix it. |