end of semester blues

well it's that time again where finals approach and the warm weather sneaks up on us. sad to say but it is a little bittersweet. with the good weather comes the exams and final papers. the final pull as some may call it. i look forward to moving back to my little beach town, but living in providence has made me become a completely different person. i love the city life and all the people i have bonded with. so many things can happen in the matter of a three month vacation. here is to new beginnings...

observations while in the hospital

i have never been in the hospital before in my entire life. this past week i was in the hospital all week from monday to thursday; and let me tell you that saying "you never sleep in a hospital", could not be more on point. i have never been so tired i kept being woken up every hour even in the middle of the night. i was very interested to see the evolution of technology in science. old traditional ways like getting a temperature and reading my blood pressure all include technology now. i remember when i was little the doctor used to use a thermometer and put it under my tongue, now they have a dial that runs across my face and behind my ears that digitally reads a temperature. i guess i am just a little dated, and i hardly ever go to the doctors or pay attention to minor details like such but i had a little more time on my hands and i was intrigued.

womans studies class

I was moved by this photo today when we were engaging in conversation during class. This photo means so much to me as a woman, especially a woman studying Violence Against Women. The courage and determination this young woman has to make a point is breathtaking. I am truly inspired. 1 in 4 woman are victims of sexual assault and this is more than a courageous female protesting, this is a statement for the movement, and I will use this example for the rest of my studies in years to come.

Writers Block

Today I was quite embarrassed. I was writing a paper for my Western Democracy class and it was on How the Liberal Party imploded between 1910 and 1914 in England, and I completely blanked. I kept confusing myself and I had no idea what I was trying to say. It is interesting because I learned in Professor Michaud's class the other day that writer's block is caused by so many things. For example, some people are too focused on the audience, others are to afraid to make a mistake, others are concerned with punctuation. I had never taken the time to analyze why some people other than myself suffer from writers block and it interested me. Sometimes you don't realize how much of your life influences your writing and your education.

High Point University

For my spring break I decided to visit my best friend for her 21st birthday. She goes to High Point University in North Carolina. I had always imagined it to be nice but I was amazed to actually witness it first hand. On campus all inclusive to students is an arcade, a 5 star steakhouse restaurant, 4 smaller restaurants, a movie theatre, 3 Starbucks, a subway, and a chick filay. I was also informed that students can have up to 3 cars and most usually do. How amazing! What a difference in educations.

My gay

This society is so influenced by heterosexual relationships that people are so judgement. My absolute best friend is gay and I love everything about it. I can go to him about everything and he is always there with the best advice and stories. This society needs to get with the program and stop being so ignorant. If more people were opened minded there would be a lot more room for happiness in this world. Common LGBT+ laws need to be passed and hopefully people can learn to accept it. It's written in our constitution "life, liberty, pursuit of happiness". Allow others their happiness.

House of Cards

I am obsessed with the Netflix Original series House of Cards. I watched the whole second season like a marathon. I am so distraught because my life was consumed by House of Cards and now it's over. It's amazing how in today's day and age people actually get attached to shows and almost consume their life with it as if it were actually their life. House of Cards was a political show that I grew attached to because I love politics and it's consumed my whole life and studies. Just from watching the show I feel more confident that I want to persue politics as a profession. It sounds crazy but I feel like I get a high off of politicsl debating and I love it. I cannot wait to see where my life takes me.... Just a random thought as my mind wanders after the completion of the show

Life of a waitress

I work on the east side of providence and the other day I had a man order his filet at 140 degrees. He did not order it medium or medium rare he orderd it at 140 degrees. As he sipped on his distilled bottled Aqua Panna water. When I checked on his meal after his first bite he screamed my meat is overcooked. I simply responded "I am so sorry I will take care of it right away". As I picked up the plate he hacked all of the food that was in his mouth on to the plate. EW! How does one expect me to act like a professional. I was disgusted. My instant thoughts were WHO RAISED YOU ?! This was by far one of the most outrageous experiences I have ever had as a waitress .... Especially working at a fine dinning establishment on the easy side. People amaze me daily.

Gym pet peeves

When I'm at the gym. Leave me alone. Do not come up to me. Do not talk to me. Do not hit on me. Let me work out. I do not answer my phone. I do not text. I focus. I can't stand when people bother me and get in my face and don't take things seriously because them goofing off delays me from getting to equipment. People think I'm crazy but some people have passion and this is my passion. There is nothing I enjoy more than the feeling after a good work out.

Week from HELL.

I never thought that my life would change as drastic as it did all in one week. Leaving class on tuesday after a long full day I was exhausted and excited to know that I would be going away for a couple days for my friends birthday. I was just about to leave campus when all of a sudden my brakes failed and I smashed into the car in front of me completely crushing my entire front end. Being a 20 year old independent from my parents this was a HUGE deal for me. Taxes due soon, rent to pay, now car accident!!! Safe to say I did not get to enjoy my friends birthday that weekend! Not only was I cursed with this accident but my mother informed me she was pregnant and my best friend said she is moving to California. Life sure can be difficult and hard but I learned this past week to take life with a grain of salt and to keeping pushing along. You think you may have a plan but you really dont life could and will change completely tomorrow. Keep smiling.

Where has tradition gone???

I was ENRAGED to hear that the Pope has a Facebook account and blogs. I was raised a Roman Catholic and I believe in the traditional practices. To me the Pope is supposed to be at the Vatican practicing our Religion. I think it is morally wrong and goes against everything that the Pope engages with online profiles. And if he has someone maintaining them I think it's worst because they are not his words. Technology has gone too far if our Religious practices are being influenced...... Just my thoughts on last classes conversations...

Is technology taking over????

After Tuesdays discussions I was astounded to hear that not a single person in class subscribes to a magazine or newspaper. If I think about my grandparents they still subscribe to the old newspaper and read it daily. However I have noticed they too are relying more on computers and social networks. This to me is HUGE. History as we know it is evolving. Traditionally we think of a young boy or girl as the "paper boy" riding his or her bike around town. With people resorting to things such as iPads or computers and rumors that paper copies may no longer be available I think about how life is evolving so fast before our eyes and I'm not sure I like it too much.

Another comment that took me by surprise is the percentage of people that receive phone calls but they go right to voicemail and the thing that infuriates me is when people see that you call and instead of calling you back they text you. To me I just won't even answer. I like to call the "marinating" stage. So if you are one of those individuals DONT BE MEAN. Call back.

Learning how to Blog

Well here is my first blog! I am new to blogs, and have never followed any or composed any of my own. My goal for this semester is to utilize my blogger and actively participate in class and respond by using this blog space! I am excited for Professor Potter's class and look forward to a fun semester!