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My new wheels

I can remember it like it was yesterday, hearing all the incoming freshman, so excited about school. I couldn’t blame them my freshman year of high school was the absolute best. Those moments, during that year would be always remember able. And it was not remember able because of the great processed food that brought unsatisfied every time to my bows. Or how crowded the hallways got after second lunch period. No I lied that was the best part, the people, the diversity. I loved school back then, and I loved it even more once I became a senior. You see, when I was a junior I doubled up in high school. Due to this my Uncle noticed my hard work and got me my first car. Let’s just say my senior year I was glad not be feeling like Antarctic on the bus stop every morning. I cherished my car for that. But one thing I didn’t cherish was gas. I always wondered why no one told me gas was so expensive. I learned the hard way about just riding around with friends all day. But minus the gas, having a car at a young age was beneficial. It showed me that I was growing up, becoming the young woman I always imaged I would one day be.  For example having a car came with expenses especially if you’re clumsy and your “hand, eye” let’s say in my case “hand, foot” coordination is terrible. I would hit so many bumps and curbs I had to spend so much money on tires for the car itself. But people cut me a break, I was a beginner driver. Just like you’re thinking of me being a bad driver my Uncle agreed and was furious. But his frustration, only lead to me working hard and getting a job, so he wouldn’t have to come out his pocket again. I would later get two jobs and become more independent. After all it was my car and I was getting older. And after that day I took pride in my car, and did not just use it as a toy to just ride around all day with friends etc. Having a car taught me that you have to cherish the things you are blessed with. Also that getting tickets and then handling them as soon as they happen is the best thing to do.

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Barbies or Basketball ?

Many girls grew up playing with barbies and dolls. Or even painting their nails, or doing hair. I was the complete opposite. My up bringing was surrounded by basketballs, footballs, riding bikes and even playing laser tag. Yes a tomboy, indeed. I spent most of my upbringing with my cousins, which your all boys. Even as the only girl I still managed to beat every boy on the basketball court though. Many of my childhood summers and days were spent at my grandparents house, which is where my love for game first started. I can remember like it was yesterday. My cousins and I would wake up every Saturday morning to smell of fresh homemade pancakes and bacon. And then after that lovely breakfast, my cousins and I would have some fun on our court. My grandfather would come out and teach us the game. I found these days to be the most fun days of my life. Basketball back then you could say was my heart. I ate slept and breathed basketball. I would practice for hours. My grandfathers' favorite saying was "if you aren't sweating , you aren't working hard enough". That saying will forever stay with. Because in order to be the best, you have to sacrifice. And this not only relates to my passion for basketball but it also represents my life. I say this because the game of basketball taught me skills of dedication, hard work, reliable, time management and personal fitness etc. Furthermore all these skills helped to be a great student on and off the court. For example during my time in high school, I made the team for the Corcoran Cougars Girls Basketball time. I played all three years of, my high school experience as a student athlete. My team was like my family, and if one family needed help then we all helped "no ever was left behind". A sense of stability followed my team. We worked, extremely hard, to be the best. During the off season we even competed in various tournaments. This was very beneficial because it taught us that even when it doesn't count towards the season we should still work hard. Basketball in other words is apart of who I am. And my love for the game will forever be ever lasting. Through sacrifice and hard many goals can be achieved and that's what the game taught me.

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Real friends

I have a saying about real friends. Reals friends are the ones that you can drop kick them and then high five afterwards. When you go to their house your phone just automatically connects to the wifi. You guys fight over video games and eat all the others food up. Those are real friends. Hell yeah

[singhiam-blog]

I agree with you 100% when it comes to real friends. Real friends are really hard to come across because of the things that goes on today society. Today, everyone is a friend to someone else. But, some do not know the real meaning and understanding of a friendship. Some just want one because it is something to be ideal. In my case, I come from a group of friends that consists of 8 females. These females are all special in their own way. We have disagreements and fights, but that is what makes the friendship as strong as it can be.

[set-sail26-blog]

I totally agree with you, in today’s society having real friends are hard to come by. Many people don’t know the difference between having friends and having associates. Friends like you said are the people your phone connects automatically to the wifi etc. I could go to my best friend house and eat up her whole kitchen and not get yelled at. Friends are the ones you could tell your deepest darkest secrets to and not have to worry, it would be repeated. These type of people, like I said before are hard to come by because the value of loyalty lacks in our generation today.

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What you need to know about me.

Getting screamed at used to be a part of my daily routine. This is only because my favorite thing to do in my free time is to play video games and often I pay online.  I have an XBOX 360 and I like to play almost any kind of sports game and right now I am hooked on Madden 16 and especially its ultimate team mode. I used to play games like Call of Duty and Halo been I have seen to grow out of them in the past few years. Although I occasionally revisit Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 since it’s my favorite one. When I was younger I used to play Spyro The Dragon or Crash Bandicoot with my brother. I FREAKING LOVE VIDEO GAMES.

More about me. Well, I’m a sophomore who is a math education major, I also work a part time job about 25 hours a week on top of going to school full time. I also live about 25 minutes from campus which makes paying for gas money that much more fun! Trying to balance this can be difficult but, when I do have free time there are many different things I like to do. I’ve already stated my obsession over video games although I tend to do other things. My brother and I love to play basketball in our driveway, it’s fun when it’s just the two of us but, I do like to play it with more people as a team sport. I also play football with my friends whenever we can all get together. Although during the school year it rarely occurs.

My father owns a hunting cabin in Cattaraugus County. We go down about once a month even when it’s not hunting season. In fact we went down there last weekend and had a lot of fun relaxing on Labor Day weekend. I join my dad in the late November and early December for white tail season. I’m not the best hunter but, I like to go down and spend time with my dad.

I love to watch football. It’s just that simple. I am a huge Bills fan and I’m glad I just got to watch them beat the crap out of the Indianapolis Colts. I also play fantasy football. I am in like 6 different leagues and I can’t focus on who I actually have and just pray my teams are doing well.

There I am laid out for you. That’s who I am in a little over 400 words. If you have any questions or want to talk about football feel free to. See ya later tumblr!

[set-sail26-blog]

Sounds like you could beat me in any video game out at the moment. I stopped playing those when I was 8. I miss playing the basketball games like NBA Live. I even played Madden as well. But that wasn’t really my favorite, I would always lose. I guess that was a lesson learned stick to babies and leave the video games to the boys. Furthermore, that’s awesome you have a job and go to school. I know it can be overwhelming and difficult. I personally am just trying to get use to the working and going to school thing.  

[th4rapy]

I often wonder what my meaning in life really is. I wake up, I go to class, I go to work, and then go to sleep. It’s a repeating occurrence and I can’t help but believe there’s more to life than this customary one I am currently living. I can’t quite distinguish whether it’s a higher power governing us to make me feel like I have meaning in my life. My parents raised me to believe God had a will for my life but I couldn’t grasp the reality of praising something I cannot see. Maybe I’m just seeking more contingency?? I live day by day waiting for something to change or give me satisfaction but I don’t feel anything changing at all. It’s like my life is at a stand still and I’m watching everyone go somewhere but myself.

[set-sail26-blog]

I feel life is what you make it. Many people question their purpose in life, or what there meant to do. Id personally say if you don’t enjoy the activities that run your life then change it. But sometimes in life we have to do things we don’t want to do. Like you, I offend think is there more to life than just school, work and sleep. But I then think to my goals, in what I want in life. Success, in every area of my life. So I strive and push through to one day have that “American Dream”.

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cell phones are a problem

I realize in today’s society that cell phones are a problem. Sometimes I wish I knew how to make cell phones because I know the inventor is now a billionaire. I notice that most individuals use the phone as a prop or a  way to hide who they truly are. For example, a lot of girls on campus use the phone so when you try to look them in the eyes as you pass them; they have something else to look at. I also know that people look at their phones as if its a life line to their (100)success. I understand that to a certain extent because of the false dreams people give out on social media etc. My parents always tell me to this day that if cell phones wasn’t a problem; the world would be a better place. They tell me this because the world doesn’t have to take place in our phones. The world has alot to offer when you truly pay attention. Its a beautiful thing but sadly most of us miss out on so much because we feel as if were important on social media or elsewhere. I feel as if everyone is faking each (200)other out with self pnones also. I’m really talking about phone apps such as twitter, facebook, instagram, snapchat etc. Phones cause these problems because their hand held and you can be on it 24/7. Therefore, you don’t have to go on a laptop or computer when you get home or when you find a comfortable space to relax. Social media allows people to feel as if their a celebrity or some higher power when in reality their not. I call this the “two-faced system” for us young adults/teenagers. For example, a person in reality can have bad ache(300) but on the internet they can look like a model with filters. Have anybody thought that maybe even dating would be easier without cell phones? I advise people to think about it because if a individual is distracted on their phones or text messages daily; then how can they possibly be loyal? I realize that most people can’t live without cell phones and its sad. Phones are distractions if not being used the right way such as calling or interacting over the phone. People can miss the love of their life (future wifes, husbands, etc) just by looking down at a phone that doesn’t give you anything but a bill monthly.  Cell phones really are a problem.

[set-sail26-blog]

Let me start off by saying I agree electronics are taking a toll on people lives. When cell phones were not around as much social issues hadn’t arose. For example like you mentioned social networks like, twitter, facebook, and Instagram etc, are leading causes to relationship problems, family issues (of what you post etc). Cell phones have enslaved many including me. It seems as though I have my phone in my hand every moment of the day. And that’s pretty sad because, you could be right “I could be miss out on the love of my life by looking down on a phone”.

[set-sail26-blog]

Blog #1

Well let me start off by introducing myself my name is Nautica. “Yes like the famous clothing line”. I am a very outgoing person. I spend most of my days hanging out with friends and partying. An addition to that, I work two jobs as well.Over the summer I saved up, my pay checks to travel and see mesmerizing sights. During this time I realized, I might declare my major as a traveling nurse. But as of right now I am still, an undeclared student at Buffalo State College. I am 19, with a lot of charisma. My favorite food is Spanish, and Italian food, I could eat that for days. I have five brothers and sisters total. I'm the middle child.  My family is very close, we spend most holidays in various vacation spots. For example V.A, ATL, Florida etc. I found Florida the most exciting. Orlando studios was a blast. I enjoy heart reaching rides.  You could say I am a dare at heart.Furthermore, other interesting things about me is I love to read, and learn new things. Before I came to Buffalo State College, my passion was writing. I wanted to be a journalist. English throughout high school was my strongest subject. At that time I imagined that I one day I would work for the New York Times. Also I even thought about writing in a fashion magazine like Seventeen, or Vogue. But when I came to college my views on writing as a profession slowly timbered. I believe college had taken away the fun of writing.In other words I hope in this CWP class I will be able to create well-structured essays that are interesting to the whole class. Not only that but topics that we all can relate to. For example politics, and racism. Recently over the weekend I experienced first hand, racism, alive and well. My friends and I were at a restaurant, where the waitress implied we should move to the back. Furthermore she said horrible things to me and my peers. She even said “I hit her”. The realization at this point had dawned on me that these types of public issues need to be addressed. I feel these types of topics are happening right now in society for example “black lives matter” but shouldn't “ALL lives matter”. Topics like these I look forward to being discussed in class.