Clearly,
I am slacking as an ECU Pirate Football Fan! It is already almost October and I have yet to attend a single game nor watch one for that matter! This is ridiculous. I am seriously making a vow to attend the game on October 18th. Honestly, who doesn't attend an ECU football game. Well, I'll tell you who and why. Me because of homework! Biology to be specific. The work load in college is ridiculous! There is so much studying to do. The thing that makes it different than high school is that it is all independent. My recommendation to any high school student is take advantage of your AP classes offered at your school! Trust me when I say they DO HELP!!! As far as work load goes, I feel that it is the same as high school but it just feels like more because everything depends on me. Sometimes it can be so hard to sit down and force yourself to study when you have all this free time to do FUN stuff around campus!! So start getting used to focusing now and really learning to independently study. Maybe on your weekends instead of going out with friends, stay home and read ahead in one of your text books. I know it sounds lame, but I guarantee you it will help because you will begin training yourself early on!
Good luck everybody! :) Well that's all for now! Talk to you all later!! Have a great day. Byes :)
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
King & Queen of the Halls
WHOOT!!!!! GO UMSTEAD!!!!! :)
So I'm pretty late on this. Whoops! But on September 18th, East Carolina University held its annual King & Queen of the Halls. So I'm sure your wondering if it was fun........ummm....YES!!!! :) King & Queen of the Halls was a great experience! Since I live in Umstead, we only had a small amount of individuals show up for this event but it was still so much fun to see the tremendous number of kids that wanted to all have fun together. King & Queen of the Halls was basically a work together activity held at the bottom of college hill. There were all kinds of activities like horseshoes and tons of relay races. They even offered "get soaked (wet)" games. It was so much fun to just go out and show your spirit for your hall. (NOTE: When I refer to my hall, it basically means my dorm.) If you plan on coming to ECU, this is definitely a fun event to look foward to!! I honestly hope to see more like it! :)
Well that's all for now! Bye everybody!!! :))
So I'm pretty late on this. Whoops! But on September 18th, East Carolina University held its annual King & Queen of the Halls. So I'm sure your wondering if it was fun........ummm....YES!!!! :) King & Queen of the Halls was a great experience! Since I live in Umstead, we only had a small amount of individuals show up for this event but it was still so much fun to see the tremendous number of kids that wanted to all have fun together. King & Queen of the Halls was basically a work together activity held at the bottom of college hill. There were all kinds of activities like horseshoes and tons of relay races. They even offered "get soaked (wet)" games. It was so much fun to just go out and show your spirit for your hall. (NOTE: When I refer to my hall, it basically means my dorm.) If you plan on coming to ECU, this is definitely a fun event to look foward to!! I honestly hope to see more like it! :)
Well that's all for now! Bye everybody!!! :))
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Get A Clue [Much?]
So once again, we can see that little miss Angelina is up late at night. College life seems to force you to stay up really late. I thought that I would come on here really quick to tell everybody about a little program that ECU offers. The program is called Get A Clue. It is sponsered each year and it was established to make students aware of the different programs, faternities, and clubs avaliable on campus. The event was held from 1 PM- 4 PM outside on the huge central campus lawn. I went with my roommate and really enjoyed myself. I thought it was a great program to participate in because I learned a lot about some of the things this campus has to offer! Not only was this event educational, but I got tons of neat FREE stuff! Who doesn't love free goodies? :) I thought this was a fun activity to go to and I really recommend everyone to participate in this next year!!
Well, I'll talk to everyone later! Got questions? Get a clue and ask them!! ;)
Byes
Well, I'll talk to everyone later! Got questions? Get a clue and ask them!! ;)
Byes
Monday, September 15, 2008
What Hero Means To Me
So, I do not know if anybody really wants to read this long post but if you are really in the mood to read something that is genuine and that comes from the heart, then this is the essay for you. I was assigned to write about something I felt strongly about in my English class and I chose to write on this topic. I decided to post it on my blog simply because I think it also really explains what the transition from high school to college is like in its emotional state. I hope you all enjoy!! :))
What Hero Means To Me
Every person has been asked who their personal hero is. It is a simple question that generally is followed by a difficult answer. Throughout our lives, people continually influence our actions and decisions that we make and it can be hard to single out one person to whom all the credit can be given to. The word hero cannot be defined because it means something different to every individual. To some it is the firefighter who rescues people, to others it is the doctor that saves lives or even their dog who is simply their true companion. In my life, the word hero has always been followed by a simple definition. Hero means mom.
I have never had to second guess myself when I was determining who the hero in my life was. My mother has always had the biggest influence in my life. She has never left my side. Since I was a baby, my mother has always put me first. She has helped me grow up and has defended me on my behalf numerous times. My mother is always present when I open my eyes upon a new day and close them at the end. I am confident in saying that I know no matter what happens in my life, my mother is the one person who will truly be there for me no matter what.
I have always believed that a hero is somebody that has had an influence on your life and has taught you the lessons that matter most. My mom has definitely fulfilled her job as a parent. Parents have two roles. One role is to take care of their children by providing them with the necessities of life and by teaching them how to care for themselves. A parent generally makes a comfortable life for their child so that he or she may excel in all that they do. The second role of a parent is described in the Bible. The Bible states that the role of a parent is to teach the child about God and what He has done for them. My mother has had a big influence on my spiritual being. My mom has taught me that God died for me and for my sins and that I need to accept Him in my life. The greatest lesson that my mom has taught me is that God is always there and that I can trust Him. As a young adult who is learning to adapt to the real world, these are words of wisdom. I am always faced with situations where I have to handle things on my own. Knowing that my mom is not always right beside me can be quite overwhelming but my mother has taught me that I do not need to ever worry. I can stop what I am doing and sit down and pray for God’s wisdom at any time in my day and He will guide me in the way that He would want me to go. In a rapidly growing busy society, people often overlook that one day we are going to die and be faced with where we will spend eternity. Although this does not affect me now, my mom has taught me that it is important to know that you will spend eternity in Heaven and be with God in a wonderful place. I am so grateful that I was born into a family with a loving mother who cares enough about me to make me aware of the most important things in life that matter most.
As I reflect on the topic of this paper, I realize how much my life has recently changed. As a college freshman, my life is completely different. This time last year, I did not know how to do laundry and I never had to worry about going out and getting my own dinner. A whole year later and I have learned to adapt to a new environment. I have had to learn to do various tasks that I was never used to doing. I even have had to learn to cope with living with somebody. My entire life I was an only child so I was never used to sharing my personal environment. Now that I am in college, I am forced to share a room with another individual. These are all factors that make college experiences different. Many kids often feel like they go to college and are thrown out into the sea like a bunch of fish. My experience with the transition to college life has been amazing. I have not run into any problems at all. The thing that I believe I love the most is that I still feel remembered back home. My mom always seems to be thinking about me. Although the continuous phone calls can get a little crazy sometimes, they always end up making me feel good at the end of the day. My friends always laugh at me because I complain when my mom does not answer my calls. I miss not seeing her everyday and seeing her at my side as we drive to school. I think one thing that college has really done for me is that it has taught me to sincerely appreciate my mom. I realize now how much she really did for me. It takes a lot of work to do the many different things that she did and I appreciate it so much.
There is importance in having a hero in one’s life. Everybody needs a role model to look up to and to have somebody who sets a positive example for them. We all have our times where life gets us down and it seems impossible for us to do anything on our own. Our hero’s are the ones who teach us that we can persevere and do anything we set our mind to. My mom has showed me through her example that life gets tough. There are points in your life where nothing seems to be going right. She has also taught me that she is an individual that is willing to lend a shoulder to anybody no matter what. My mother shows the true character trait of compassion because even in the worst times of her own life, she is still willing to help out anybody. As a future educator, I hope that I can gain this positive trait in my own life.
An 1100 word essay could never be long enough to describe how much my mother means to me and explain the role that she plays in my life. Eighteen years has allowed my mother and I to form a relationship that will continue to grow as we both get older. There is nothing in this world that I am more thankful for than my mother. I often receive compliments on how I carry myself and although I know I have made wise personal decisions, without the influence of my mother, I never would have carried myself the same. My mother means the world to me and I am proud to call her my hero.
What Hero Means To Me
Every person has been asked who their personal hero is. It is a simple question that generally is followed by a difficult answer. Throughout our lives, people continually influence our actions and decisions that we make and it can be hard to single out one person to whom all the credit can be given to. The word hero cannot be defined because it means something different to every individual. To some it is the firefighter who rescues people, to others it is the doctor that saves lives or even their dog who is simply their true companion. In my life, the word hero has always been followed by a simple definition. Hero means mom.
I have never had to second guess myself when I was determining who the hero in my life was. My mother has always had the biggest influence in my life. She has never left my side. Since I was a baby, my mother has always put me first. She has helped me grow up and has defended me on my behalf numerous times. My mother is always present when I open my eyes upon a new day and close them at the end. I am confident in saying that I know no matter what happens in my life, my mother is the one person who will truly be there for me no matter what.
I have always believed that a hero is somebody that has had an influence on your life and has taught you the lessons that matter most. My mom has definitely fulfilled her job as a parent. Parents have two roles. One role is to take care of their children by providing them with the necessities of life and by teaching them how to care for themselves. A parent generally makes a comfortable life for their child so that he or she may excel in all that they do. The second role of a parent is described in the Bible. The Bible states that the role of a parent is to teach the child about God and what He has done for them. My mother has had a big influence on my spiritual being. My mom has taught me that God died for me and for my sins and that I need to accept Him in my life. The greatest lesson that my mom has taught me is that God is always there and that I can trust Him. As a young adult who is learning to adapt to the real world, these are words of wisdom. I am always faced with situations where I have to handle things on my own. Knowing that my mom is not always right beside me can be quite overwhelming but my mother has taught me that I do not need to ever worry. I can stop what I am doing and sit down and pray for God’s wisdom at any time in my day and He will guide me in the way that He would want me to go. In a rapidly growing busy society, people often overlook that one day we are going to die and be faced with where we will spend eternity. Although this does not affect me now, my mom has taught me that it is important to know that you will spend eternity in Heaven and be with God in a wonderful place. I am so grateful that I was born into a family with a loving mother who cares enough about me to make me aware of the most important things in life that matter most.
As I reflect on the topic of this paper, I realize how much my life has recently changed. As a college freshman, my life is completely different. This time last year, I did not know how to do laundry and I never had to worry about going out and getting my own dinner. A whole year later and I have learned to adapt to a new environment. I have had to learn to do various tasks that I was never used to doing. I even have had to learn to cope with living with somebody. My entire life I was an only child so I was never used to sharing my personal environment. Now that I am in college, I am forced to share a room with another individual. These are all factors that make college experiences different. Many kids often feel like they go to college and are thrown out into the sea like a bunch of fish. My experience with the transition to college life has been amazing. I have not run into any problems at all. The thing that I believe I love the most is that I still feel remembered back home. My mom always seems to be thinking about me. Although the continuous phone calls can get a little crazy sometimes, they always end up making me feel good at the end of the day. My friends always laugh at me because I complain when my mom does not answer my calls. I miss not seeing her everyday and seeing her at my side as we drive to school. I think one thing that college has really done for me is that it has taught me to sincerely appreciate my mom. I realize now how much she really did for me. It takes a lot of work to do the many different things that she did and I appreciate it so much.
There is importance in having a hero in one’s life. Everybody needs a role model to look up to and to have somebody who sets a positive example for them. We all have our times where life gets us down and it seems impossible for us to do anything on our own. Our hero’s are the ones who teach us that we can persevere and do anything we set our mind to. My mom has showed me through her example that life gets tough. There are points in your life where nothing seems to be going right. She has also taught me that she is an individual that is willing to lend a shoulder to anybody no matter what. My mother shows the true character trait of compassion because even in the worst times of her own life, she is still willing to help out anybody. As a future educator, I hope that I can gain this positive trait in my own life.
An 1100 word essay could never be long enough to describe how much my mother means to me and explain the role that she plays in my life. Eighteen years has allowed my mother and I to form a relationship that will continue to grow as we both get older. There is nothing in this world that I am more thankful for than my mother. I often receive compliments on how I carry myself and although I know I have made wise personal decisions, without the influence of my mother, I never would have carried myself the same. My mother means the world to me and I am proud to call her my hero.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Taking an Ounce of Time
WOW! It has been forever since I've talked to you all. I can't even begin to explain how busy college life got. I mean I was living the good life with all this free time, then all of a sudden BAM! Homework, tests, quizes, even midterms already! It's crazy how fast college comes at you. I'm not going to even lie, it is stressful! I'm constantly getting worried about my school work because I feel like I'm not doing everything "perfectly". haha. Anyways, a lot has happened in the past weeks. We had hall government elections. Basically, it's like student government for your dorm room. I was elected Umstead Hall President! I am so excited to have this position and can't wait to begin planning activities and all of that fun stuff. I feel so privelaged to represent my dorm! :) Anyways, I also had a midterm. My first one was in Biology. I studied so much. I studied nonstop for a good while. As far as the results go, I rather not talk about that. I was extremly disappointed. That's all I have to say about that! :(
Anyways, I really feel horrible for leaving you all so soon. But I still have homework to do! I know that I need to finish this all up because I got an early morning ahead of me! So I guess I will talk to you all later on! Bye everybody! :))
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