Strong Active Verbs

Haute couture shows contain expensive, trend-setting fashions that highlight the event.

Ordinary people expects to not wear haute couture garments.

Haute couture designers establish their creations more works of art than mere outfits.

Runway models should wear such clothing in public only.

Decisions, Decisions...

At some point in one's life, they are faced with decisions that could impact their life tremendously. For some it could mean decisions regarding financial options, or deciding if they should marry someone they feel deeply about. My most difficult decision so far in my life is deciding what I should declare as my major. In todays society where the job market is steadily changing, it is crucial for me to choose an open field of study. This decision was very hard for me to make. I spent countless nights laying in bed with ideas running through my mind. I weighed my options and I found that my best option would be to become a Business Management major. Leadership and critical thinking skils are my best qualities. Although I feel that this is my best option, I am still skeptical about persuing this major. I am putting my full trust in God, because he will guide me to success.

Present participles strike back

Hoping peace would be found, my mother stood motionless in the center.

Covering his lies and deceptions, my little brother frantically thought up excuses.

Sitting on the couch watching TV, my dad pretended like he didn't notice the broken window.

My Own Participle

I began to be ashamed of myself, knowing that things would never be the same.

My parents, chastising me for running out into the street, always feared for my safety.

My mother stood motionless in the center, panicking beyond belief, as my sister was no where to be found.

World Revolving Around Teachers

In today's complex world where education is changing rapidly, our intelligence revolves mostly around teachers. Education is becoming more difficult each day due to many factors in today's society that are changing constantly. Teachers play critical roles in developing a student's intelligence, which is highly important to them becoming successful. I feel like today's students are not putting enough effort into their education. There are many distractions that hinder them from studying or benefiting their education. Social media, television, texting, and video games are a few examples of distractions that limit one's study time. There is only so much that a teacher can emphasize in the classroom, however test scores reflect solely on the amount of effort that is put in by the student.

Upcoming Bass Tournament on Lake Guntersville

This coming up saturday (the 26th) My fishing partner (Henry Foster) and I, will be competing for The AUM anglers in a collegiate tournament. The tournament will consist of fourty boats, consisting of teams of two; which will represent their respective colleges. The tournament will be from seven-thirty a.m. until one-thirty p.m., this time frame is three hours shorter than the average bass tournament. This has me somewhat worried seeing that our time frame will be considerably shorter than normal, reagrdless i must not worry seeing that this will be the time period alloted for all teams. It is a great honor for me to be afforded the oppurtunity to represent AUM. Even though it is only a club team which i am a member of, it still means a great deal to me. As i stated in my previous blog: i enjoy bass fishing temendously! Being able to participate in such a competitive yet friendly, relaxed but intense event, is an overall incredible experience.

Camping on Lake Guntersville

My trip this previous weekend was filled with excitement and adventure, the most exhilarating part occurred when i caught a seven pound largemouth bass.This is not a typical catch when it come to bass fishing, the average weight of a bass is usually two to three pounds, this proved to be quite a catch in comparison to those standards. Although this proved to be quite an experience, it was not the only great part of my weekend. The entire weekend was filled with fishing, cooking hot dogs on the grill, sleeping in my family's camper, and eating way too much junk food. All of these activities combine for an insatiable experience which i enjoy participating in tremendously. Camping and fishing are a tremendous way to relax, spend quality time with your family, and enjoy the ever so enjoyable outdoors. As you may assume i thoroughly enjoy being outdoors, it provides me with a cost effective escape from the demanding everyday routine of the typical college student.

Forced to Read

Many people find reading as a way to escape their everyday troubles, however I find reading to be dull and uninviting. I have been forced to read many different books over the course of my school career and only one book stands above the rest. My ninth grade english instructor assigned the book "Holes" by Louis Sachar for the class to read and follow up with a two page summary of the book. The more I read the book, I began to enjoy it. It tells of a young man who stole a pair of famous tennis shoes and was sent to a behavior correcitional facility in the desert. The teen overcomes tremendous amounts of adversity while at the camp, and eventually escapes the facility. My least favorite book was "Gullivers Travles". I found myself unable to read this book, instead I would glance over "cliff notes" hoping that it would get me through the quiz.

Food For Thought

There are many different delicious dishes that have my appetite going crazy, however there is one dish that stands above the rest to me. A home made chicken dish that was made famous by my wonderful grandmother. Tender boneless chicken breasts wrapped in bacon, and smothered with cream of mushroom soup and Cheddar cheese. If there is anything that I can describe as "love at first bite" in my life, that definitely has my first place vote. I enjoy this famous dish because it is incredibly easy to make. Great dishes like this do not come often. So when they do take time to learn the recipe and share it with someone special.

Happy Holidays

Christmas season brings joy to many people around the world. Great food, fellowship, decorations, and thrill of giving electrifies the atmosphere that surrounds this wonderful holiday. I enjoy the holiday season because it gives me a chance to reunite with family members that I do not come in frequent contact with. The greatest holiday I have experienced was this past year. My uncle returned from serving over-seas to be with us for the first Christmas in five years. His absence over the past few years has made our holiday experience less enjoyable. Not knowing where he is or what he is doing created a great deal of suspense among my family members. Among the suspense, it seemed as if there were a sense of fear for his safety. His return from serving over-seas gave us relief for the holidays, and his sense of humor made was missed. I thank God for such awesome family members, and the sacrifices they make for our country.

American Idol

American Idol is a widely enjoyed show for many people across America. The popular TV show airs on FOX Wednesday and Thursday nights. For the past nine years, American Idol had the same 3 judges: Randy Jackson, Simon Cowell, and Paula Abdual. Two of the judges were replaced by two music superstars Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez. The judges on this season's show are far to lenient when it comes to choosing who stays and who goes. Simon Cowell was "hard to impress" judge, who knew what great musical talent consists of. There is great talent in this year's competition, however there are many people who should not have made it to the second round. As this season unfolds, I am excited to see who will rise above the rest.

Wakeboarding

When the Alabama heat becomes intense, I go to the lake for a day of excitement. Wakeboarding is one of my favorite hobbies. I enjoy being out on the lake with my friends and trying to land that high flying, big trick. With adrenaline rushing, the feeling of being over ten feet in the air creates excitement. It is an addicting hobby. I hate the winter months when it is so cold that wakeboarding is eliminated from my activities. My favorite trick to perform is the heelside backroll. This trick requires you to cut out into the flat toeside, and make a steady progressive cut back towards the wake heelside. Once you get to the wake you must throw the board up over your head vertically, and make the board go three-hundred and sixty degrees and land on top of the board. In more simple terms, it is the same as doing a backflip attached to the wakeboard. Along with the excitement wakeboarding provides, it is also a great form of exercise.

Taking Risks

The quote "If you dont risk anything, you risk more" is so true in many different aspects. The quote discribes life by saying if risks are not taken, then it becomes more difficult to be successful. There are many different risks that are taken by people everyday. For example, when you invest your money in a stock there is a chance you could lose more money than what you invested. However, you could also gain more money than you invested. Investing money is not always guranteed success, which defines taking a risk. There are many things to take in to perspective when considering taking a risk. Ask yourself, "How much do I value what I am risking?" Many people risk families and other things they value to persue something they enjoy. Next time a difficult decision arises, ask yourself, "What are my risks? Is it worth taking?"

Guitar

Do you have that one thing that no matter what, it always relieves tension or stress? For many this would consist of reading a book, watching a movie, or many other different stress relieving techniques. When I was fifteen years old, I became fascinated with my friend's ability to play the guitar. I owned a guitar, however it did nothing but collect dust in my closet. I committed to teaching myself how to play this wonderful instrument. It was not an easy task, and there were many times when I felt the need to quit. I fought through the countless hours of mistakes trying to master the technique of playing this instrument. After a couple years, my hard work paid off. I now had a gift that could not be taken away. A life lesson was learned from this experience. If something is desired in life, a drive is created to help you achieve what you desire.

Spring Break

Every year, my friends and I gather together for a week of excitement. This week is known to most people as spring break. The beach is packed with high school and college students enjoying a wonderful week away from school. Spring break is enjoyable due to the fact that it gives you a week away from the everyday "grind" life puts on you. This year's spring break will be slightly different than previous trips. Due to the economic recession that our country is going through, our vacation this year will require less money. We will still attend the vacation, however we will have to sacrifice some things that we enjoy. For example, instead of eating out every night, we decided to grill or cook. Nevertheless, we will have a blast despite the sacrifices we have to make.

Atlanta Braves

The 2011-2012 season will be substantially different for the Atlanta Braves baseball team. For the past two decades, Bobby Cox has occupied the head manager position. Fredi Gonzalez is appointed as the new manager for the Braves, and he has hopes of clinching the Braves first World Series since 1995. I think the hire of Fredi Gonzalez will be an excellent rendition to the Braves coaching staff. Gonzalez has proven himself successful with the Florida Marlins by winning the most games as a coach in Florida Marlins history. I am looking forward to attending some of the Braves games this spring. Baseball is a very important sport to me; it is the sport in which I have the most experience. This is definitely a great step in the process of winning the World Series, and I am tremendously excited about the upcoming season.

South is the Place for Me

My whole life I have lived in Alabama. I never took a vacation to anywhere north of the state, but I decided to pay my grandparents a visit in Ohio. For two weeks, I was stuck in a place far more different than what I was accustomed to. When I arrived, the heat that I dreaded in Alabama was non existent in Ohio. When I spoke with people from the north, I immediately realized that their accent and way of speaking is far more different than mine. I asked the waitress at a local restaurant for a glass of sweet tea, and she had no idea what I was talking about. The vehicles that are driven by residents in Ohio make me feel out of place. They mostly drive fuel efficient cars, while I am driving a gas guzzling four wheel drive pick-up. The north is a nice place to live if you are comfortable with it, but I am going to remain in the south.