New findings

I recently read an article that was about a squid. It is a 19.5 foot squid and was found on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. As i was reading and looking at the pictures, the pictures looked really gross but as I was nearing the end of the article it had said that the squid was taken to the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History for them to investigate it more. After reading the article I thought that it would be really fun to just go explore and see what you find and get paid for it! I have always loved being outside and exploring but getting paid to fish and find animals for a living would be great. Any type of job like that where you go day to day and see what you find would give you a lifetime of stories to tell. That would be tons of fun! If only... I guess I'll just be a teacher.

New technology

Yesterday I was watching one of my favorite shows called So You Think You Can Dance. A group of us were in my room watching it and the commercials came on. I rarely watch t.v. here because I barely have time for anything and this commercial surprised me. It was a commercial for the iPhone. Usually that would be a little boring considering I don't want one but it was really interesting. At the end of the commercial and the end of showing all the new applications the user could have, it showed an application for babies to use. It was for helping them improve their skills using the iPhone. But really, do babies use iPhones? Maybe their parents would have one but if my child was little I would not be giving them my iPhone to use as a skill builder. I don't know if that is crazy but with all this new technology, where does it stop? There seems to be something new to buy everyday but do we really need it? I think some of the new technology is pointless, so next time when you buy something think if u really need it. Is it an application for your child who is two years old to use?

Things could be worse

After hearing Ishmael Beah speak all I think about is that when things are bad, they could be worse. Through all the things he went through he still managed to survive and has changed his life around. Ishmael's future plans are going to law school. He still has more than half of his life ahead of him and I could never even think about having to go through what he did at such a young age let alone having to go through it when I was twenty years old. When there is a tough time in my life all I have to remember is that we can get through anything. Having heard his inspirational speech, I will never give up when things are rough.

Everything happens for a reason

My mom is always telling me that everything happens for a reason. As much as I want to believe her sometimes I can't. When the event takes place I get nervous and sometimes mad but then when it is over all i think about is that everything happens for a reason. In the middle of everything I can only think of what is going on around me and the outcome of it. Is it going to be good or bad? Everything seems to be going wrong but looking back at it, I'm glad it happened that way and have quickly realized that it was good that it happened that way. I guess parents are always right.

A sorority girl

Ever since I saw my sister in a sorority I have wanted to be in one. She is now about five years past college and I have waited this long to be in one. Rush starts today and I can not wait! Some people ask me what it is about and what sororities do, and I probably am not the one to answer that question. After seeing what they do, I can just imagine what it is like to be in one and can not explain it very well. Meeting new people and helping people are things I always like to be doing. But, when I tell some people I am going through rush they look at me with a puzzled face. Me a sorority girl? The typical stereotype of a sorority girl is not who I am but that is also not what a sorority is about. The stereotype may be able to categorize some people but within each school the sororities differ. You have to find your niche and be yourself. It is a very exciting time and I can not wait!

Family

My family has always been a big part of my life. Ever since I was little we would take family vacations. We have traveled to Europe, Hawaii, California, Colorado, New York, Paris, and Florida ever since I can remember. I can now say that I can't wait for family vacations. Not only family vacations though. I can not wait for my family to all be together. My sister got married a little over a year ago, my oldest brother has graduated college, the next brother is in college, and my younger brother has just started his sophomore year in high school. All of us combined we can barely sit down and have dinner all together. This past weekend for labor day, I was probably one of 30 students that stayed on campus and didn't go home. Part of me wanted to see my family and friends back home but this was my home now. Once everyone seemed to be leaving on friday I found myself thinking that I could be leaving. It wasn't until I called my mom that night and told her no one was here that I wished I could've gone home. Not seeing everyone is a major change in my life and also everyone back home. My mom is now the only female in the house along with my dad and two of my brothers. In October I am going home for my high school homecoming and I can not wait. This is my home now and I have begun to make a new family here with all my friends. As much as I love it here, my family and home will always be in Illinois.

First time leaving

Coming from a big family can have its advantages and disadvantages. I'm never the first one to do anything but then I am constantly compared to my other siblings. For this topic though, it is different. College is different. Seeing my sister leave when I was in middle school was really different. My only sister was gone through my middle school years. Then came my oldest brother. When he left it was even weirder. His freshman year, my sister was a senior so it was the two of them gone for one year. Then came my other brother. When the oldest one was a senior he was first going to college. After each of them left it didn't seem so new to me. It just became a part of my life that was never going to be the same. Now my sister is married and my oldest brother is at home. But, this year it was finally my turn to go to college. After seeing three of my siblings leave and come back every year, it was just a part of our lives. Getting all packed up and ready to go could not have come faster. It seemed like summer just started and then the next day I was moving in. Why couldn't I move in later? It wasn't all that bad because seeing three other siblings leave before me I knew what to expect; well kind of. Going to college just became a way of life. Of coarse I couldn't wait for my turn to go to college but when it came down to it, I felt like everything was happening so fast! Now, all moved in and already two weeks of classes have gone by. It is crazy how time flies! I love it here at Ball State and couldn't wish for anything more. I waited my time and now I am experiencing everything I have always wanted to. Next to come is the only one left; my younger brother. I wonder how different my house really is!

It all comes down to this

It all comes down to this. What I have been striving for for the past four years. "Strike one" says the umpire. This is the last chance I get to really make it the most it could be. Now, here comes the second pitch. "Foul ball" the umpire yells to the whole crowd. I step back looking for a sign of what he wants me to do. Bases loaded, we need some runs! Coach gives me the sign and I step back into the batters box. The next pitch comes and I bunt it down the third base line. Running as fast as I can, I make it to the base...