Endless Gaming?

As I am sitting here writing this, the sounds of Call of Duty Black Ops is being blasted out of my roommates television. You can also here the sounds of games being played all throughout the floor. Now I understand that video games can be fun as well as relieve some stress in the process, but there is such a thing as excessive game play. Honestly you know you have problem when you turn on the console as soon as you roll out of the bed. This video game addiction is effecting everything I do as well. It has resulted in many nights were I just simply can not get sleep because of the noise. I myself do actually play video games occasionally but no where near the amount of some people on this floor. I honestly feel that some of these people need help. They all run on very little sleep, get no exercise, and just constantly eat junk without even realizing it. Some one on my floor has gained 17lbs since he as been here, and he is one of these excessive gamers. I just think people should be a little more sensible about what there doing with there time.

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I'm a Careerists

Now a days, to get ahead in life college is almost mandatory. People with a college education have a much higher chance of getting a job, and on average earn much more money than those without higher education. Both of my parents graduated with a college degree, and from a young age it was instilled in me that a college education was of utmost importance. Besides creating job opportunities college is a good learning experience that helps to prepare you for the outside world. Even though my major is currently undecided I know that I the education I receive here is essential for finding a career. So while I am here I am going to make the most of my experience so that I am able to get a great career and support my family. My biggest motivation for attending college aside from my parents, is so that I can acquire a successful job in the future.

Do You Like Shafer?

Since I am really into health and fitness what I eat on a daily basis plays a huge role in my life.  Working out and eating healthy go hand in hand, and what you put into your body on a regular basis is what you get out of it. I have noticed that it is very hard to get proper healthy nutrition at Shafer. The products are dense in calories and cooked in fats and oils. Also Shafer is a buffet, which can easily lead to overeating. It has been proven that eating three meals a day is not the best way to get your nutrients in. Instead you should eat 6 to 8 small meals a day, each should contain healthy fats, carbohydrates, and protein. This is also hard to do since students on a meal plan have a limited number of meal swipes. I personally do not like Shafer, and try to avoid it, but when I do go I try my best to make good choices. When you first walk in it is easy to be overwhelmed and just dive into the first thing that looks tasty. Try to walk around and observe all of your possible choices before selecting something to eat. This way you can pick something a little more healthy and satisfying. Try to avoid things that are fried or cooked in grease/oil. A good trick is to always start your meal with a salad and a glass of water. This way you will be partially full, and will generally eat less. Avoid the soda machines at all cost, the excess sugar and calories will just be stored as fat in the body. Have water or milk instead. The omelet station is always open and is a good way to get something a little healthier, just be sure to ask for real eggs. If your trying to lead a healthy lifestyle or even lose a few pounds a good place to start is with proper nutrition.     

Bucket List

Things that I hope to accomplish in my lifetime:

1. Graduate college
2. Get married
3. Start a family
4. Travel the world
5. Go skydiving
6. Star in a movie
7. Be on the cover of a magazine
8. Be the designer of a video game
9. Write a book
10. Become a millionaire
11. Bench press over 450lbs
12. Be a video game tester
13. Be the designer of a workout supplement
14. Run a marathon
15. Go surfing in Hawaii
16. Shake the presidents hand
17. Save someones life
18. Drive a Ferrari
19. Master a Martial Art
20. Fight in the UFC
21. Stand on the Great Wall
22. Be a chef in a gourmet restaurant
23. Catch a world record sized sailfish
24. Float in space
25. Go on a cruise
26. Run a marathon
27. Send my kids through college
28. Go to a Victoria Secret fashion show
29. Inspire a change in someones life
30. Go to Times Square for New Years
31. Write a song
32. Climb Mt. Everest
33. Bungee Jump
34. Punch Justin Bieber
35. Invent a cure for all types of cancer