Saturday, May 14, 2011
Blogs
This year has been a crazy year for me I have learned and experienced a lot. From the transition from high school to college to all the different and harder homework assignments I have learned a lot. These blog post that we do every week are new to me. I have never blogged until this year and I must say that if I was ever asked “did I enjoy the blogs” I would say yes and no. I mean nobody really likes doing homework and that’s what the blog assignments are is homework, but at the same time homework is something you have to expect in college. It’s not like high school were you can slack off and not pay attention. Since homework is expected in college I must put the no part aside and say yes the blogs were a great experience. The assignment for each week was to write two 500 word blogs, one over anything and another over a current event. I think that this is a great idea. Being in college and having a job leaves me little time to stay up to date with current events so the fact that one of the two post had to be over a current event kept me updated with the rest of the world. That is what I enjoyed the most about the blog assignments, staying up to date with what’s going on. However, theres a few things I wish were done differently. I mean obviously I wish we didn’t have to do them every week haha, but I wish that we had more prompts to write over. I’m not saying every single week have a prompt, but maybe 4-5 times a semester. I think this would be a good idea cause us students could see what our peers think about whatever the prompt might be versus your personal opinions. I think it would give us a wider view of opinions opening our eyes to what others think. Besides that I think that the blog assignments no other changes. I also believe that writing weekly blogs improved my writing skills. I know that at the beginning of the semester it took me a lot longer to write papers and that the papers didn’t flow as well as the do after I have written all these blogs this semester. After saying all these positive facts about blogging I can honestly say that I wont continue to blog regularly if at all, even though it has helped me develop skills and probably would continue to improve though skills there is just so many other things I would rather do. I can say that if I had plenty of free time and didn’t work all the time I would probably blog a few times a year whenever im really mad about something or I think there is something that people need to know other than that I cant say I would blog. Overall, I think these blogging assignments are great! Keep assigning them.
Friday, May 13, 2011
Reality
Imagine living in a place where privacy was not a factor, where your life decisions are monitored and judged by others. Truman in the beginning though unaware of his suburbia cage had such a drive to see the world and discover what life was truly about. Its human nature to think outside the box, and thats exactly what lead Truman to his discovery. He wanted to be his own person not this monitored mediocracy where everyone was the same, and the days never changed. Personally; reality programs are wrong and are setting bad examples for kids and others who believe in it.
Jersey Shore. A television show thats broadcasted to millions of viewers throughout the world. A reality program that discriminates women, promotes alcohol abuse, and embellishes in “Hook Up” sex. Those actions though not so unapparent through stupidity effects todays youth. It puts a message out to viewer that it is ok to drink, that is ok to have sex with anyone, and that is ok to disrespect women. I don't know about you; but I sure don't want my kids thinking that.
Reality programs are putting false ideas of life in our head. Not only that but people actually think these people are “cool”. Well let me tell you right now life ain’t all fun and games. Its hard, and if you think that its all about partying and being fake with people, your in for very a rude awakening my friend. I also don't understand what drives people to reality TV, because the word reality has absolutely no factor in it. Is it reality that you can party everyday and do nothing else, or is it reality when your constantly trying to be an actor because there is clearly a camera in your face.
My point is that it really isn't reality, because of course your going to act different and do different things when millions of people are gazing upon you. I think an example of a true reality program would be the show “Dirty Jobs”. Following somebody around and experiencing what they go through everyday just to get food on the table. Thats what I call reality. Embracing the true side of life; rather than hide from it and view these fake reality shows with absolutely no subliminal meaning whatsoever. We defiantly need to bring the word “reality” back into reality TV programs, and stop hiding from what is so clearly there. Face reality, because you sure cant ignore it.
Modern day television entirely all together sends a message of sex, drug and alcohol abuse, violence, crime, etc. In todays society where we rely on machine instead of our own sweat and hard work to get things done. My point being that TV though I hate to say, places a large role in the younger generations, and these television shows that depict people doing things that are stupid and wrong wear off on the youth. Why else is our world filled with so much hate? I remember when i was a young teenager, the first time i ever saw the show “Jackass”; which is a show where all they do is stupid stuff that most of the time gets them severely hurt, me and my friends grabbed a video camera and tried it on our own. Well my best friend ended up in the hospital with a broken arm and a very angry mother. I didn't see him for weeks. So lets stop these false images of life and focus on what really is important and come together.
Jersey Shore. A television show thats broadcasted to millions of viewers throughout the world. A reality program that discriminates women, promotes alcohol abuse, and embellishes in “Hook Up” sex. Those actions though not so unapparent through stupidity effects todays youth. It puts a message out to viewer that it is ok to drink, that is ok to have sex with anyone, and that is ok to disrespect women. I don't know about you; but I sure don't want my kids thinking that.
Reality programs are putting false ideas of life in our head. Not only that but people actually think these people are “cool”. Well let me tell you right now life ain’t all fun and games. Its hard, and if you think that its all about partying and being fake with people, your in for very a rude awakening my friend. I also don't understand what drives people to reality TV, because the word reality has absolutely no factor in it. Is it reality that you can party everyday and do nothing else, or is it reality when your constantly trying to be an actor because there is clearly a camera in your face.
My point is that it really isn't reality, because of course your going to act different and do different things when millions of people are gazing upon you. I think an example of a true reality program would be the show “Dirty Jobs”. Following somebody around and experiencing what they go through everyday just to get food on the table. Thats what I call reality. Embracing the true side of life; rather than hide from it and view these fake reality shows with absolutely no subliminal meaning whatsoever. We defiantly need to bring the word “reality” back into reality TV programs, and stop hiding from what is so clearly there. Face reality, because you sure cant ignore it.
Modern day television entirely all together sends a message of sex, drug and alcohol abuse, violence, crime, etc. In todays society where we rely on machine instead of our own sweat and hard work to get things done. My point being that TV though I hate to say, places a large role in the younger generations, and these television shows that depict people doing things that are stupid and wrong wear off on the youth. Why else is our world filled with so much hate? I remember when i was a young teenager, the first time i ever saw the show “Jackass”; which is a show where all they do is stupid stuff that most of the time gets them severely hurt, me and my friends grabbed a video camera and tried it on our own. Well my best friend ended up in the hospital with a broken arm and a very angry mother. I didn't see him for weeks. So lets stop these false images of life and focus on what really is important and come together.
Friday, May 6, 2011
Diet Soda is it really better
Diet Soda
I recently had to read an article for my psychology class about diet soda and whether it’s actually better for you or not. I don’t know about you, but I know that I have always thought that drinking diet soda is healthier than normal soda, but I guess I have been wrong and so has the majority of the world. The article is very interesting and I never knew that diet soda increases your risk of a stroke. Well it actually does. It increases your chance of a stroke by 48 percent. An experiment was taken over 9.3 years with 2,564 participants during this time 559 suffered a vascular event, such as an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, both of which is caused by the rupture of a weakened blood vessel. America is already having enough health issues and now people who think they are being healthy by drinking diet sodas are really just increasing there risk of having a stoke by a significant amount. This is absolutely terrible! I just thought I would let everyone know that diet soda is not better for you! Besides regular soda taste better anyways. You should read this article
http://www.aolhealth.com/2011/02/09/diet-soda-stroke-risk
I recently had to read an article for my psychology class about diet soda and whether it’s actually better for you or not. I don’t know about you, but I know that I have always thought that drinking diet soda is healthier than normal soda, but I guess I have been wrong and so has the majority of the world. The article is very interesting and I never knew that diet soda increases your risk of a stroke. Well it actually does. It increases your chance of a stroke by 48 percent. An experiment was taken over 9.3 years with 2,564 participants during this time 559 suffered a vascular event, such as an ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, both of which is caused by the rupture of a weakened blood vessel. America is already having enough health issues and now people who think they are being healthy by drinking diet sodas are really just increasing there risk of having a stoke by a significant amount. This is absolutely terrible! I just thought I would let everyone know that diet soda is not better for you! Besides regular soda taste better anyways. You should read this article
http://www.aolhealth.com/2011/02/09/diet-soda-stroke-risk
My plan to stay healthy over the summer
My Plan to Remain Healthy
The importance of staying physically fit is on the rise. With the easy access to unhealthy fast food and the growing technology many people are becoming unhealthy. This is my personal wellness plan and I plan on following it. The main goal of my plan is to go to the gym and workout for at 30 minutes a day five times a week. The reason why I have decided to change my normal behaviors is because I realize that with the heart problems in my family I need to remain as healthy as possible.
Working out a minimum of 30 minutes a day five times a week will keep me in shape. If I don’t follow through with my plan then health problems will arise. My dad has already had three heart attacks and nine stents, so I probably don’t have the healthiest heart. If I don’t follow this wellness plan my heart will definitely be unhealthy and my risk of having a heart attack will increase. Not only will my risk of heart failure increase, but I will be at a greater risk for diabetes and obesity.
However if I follow through with my personal wellness plan there will be benefits. Benefits such as being more active, having more endurance, strength, less chance of heart problems, and an overall better life. These benefits will help me live a better healthier life.
I have thought out three different strategies to help out with my wellness plan. The first strategy is to increase my max volume of oxygen by running every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 20 minutes. This should increase my max V02 levels allowing more oxygen into my blood and muscles. After this has been done for several weeks I will start my second strategy which is to start lifting weights for 30 minutes a day followed by a short 10 minute jog. This should bulk me up fast. My last strategy is to slowly increase the weight that I lift and make sure Im always doing my max.
This personal wellness plan will not be the easiest thing to accomplish. There will be several obstacles in the way. Lack of time will be a huge problem which is why im going to get my workout done and out of the way before classes in the morning. Another obstacle is actually getting to the gym and doing it. For this problem I am going to workout with a friend. Having a friend to workout with makes it easier to go. The last obstacle I will run into is getting up early enough before classes. To do this I’m just going to have to do it and become accustomed to waking up an hour earlier.
I believe that this personal wellness plan will be a good thing for my overall health. I will be healthier and live a better life. This will help me remain more active and awake for all my classes and the rest of the day ahead of me. To keep myself focused on this personal wellness plan I will have a reward for myself. After each month of not missing a day I will buy myself something that I want.
The importance of staying physically fit is on the rise. With the easy access to unhealthy fast food and the growing technology many people are becoming unhealthy. This is my personal wellness plan and I plan on following it. The main goal of my plan is to go to the gym and workout for at 30 minutes a day five times a week. The reason why I have decided to change my normal behaviors is because I realize that with the heart problems in my family I need to remain as healthy as possible.
Working out a minimum of 30 minutes a day five times a week will keep me in shape. If I don’t follow through with my plan then health problems will arise. My dad has already had three heart attacks and nine stents, so I probably don’t have the healthiest heart. If I don’t follow this wellness plan my heart will definitely be unhealthy and my risk of having a heart attack will increase. Not only will my risk of heart failure increase, but I will be at a greater risk for diabetes and obesity.
However if I follow through with my personal wellness plan there will be benefits. Benefits such as being more active, having more endurance, strength, less chance of heart problems, and an overall better life. These benefits will help me live a better healthier life.
I have thought out three different strategies to help out with my wellness plan. The first strategy is to increase my max volume of oxygen by running every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for 20 minutes. This should increase my max V02 levels allowing more oxygen into my blood and muscles. After this has been done for several weeks I will start my second strategy which is to start lifting weights for 30 minutes a day followed by a short 10 minute jog. This should bulk me up fast. My last strategy is to slowly increase the weight that I lift and make sure Im always doing my max.
This personal wellness plan will not be the easiest thing to accomplish. There will be several obstacles in the way. Lack of time will be a huge problem which is why im going to get my workout done and out of the way before classes in the morning. Another obstacle is actually getting to the gym and doing it. For this problem I am going to workout with a friend. Having a friend to workout with makes it easier to go. The last obstacle I will run into is getting up early enough before classes. To do this I’m just going to have to do it and become accustomed to waking up an hour earlier.
I believe that this personal wellness plan will be a good thing for my overall health. I will be healthier and live a better life. This will help me remain more active and awake for all my classes and the rest of the day ahead of me. To keep myself focused on this personal wellness plan I will have a reward for myself. After each month of not missing a day I will buy myself something that I want.
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