Saturday, August 20, 2011
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
ADK Trip/Maine
Two vacations in two weeks.
So, a month later I am writing about these trips. I know I should have done it sooner, and the trips have lost their freshness, though they are now fond memories.
THE ADIRONDACKS (July 17-22)
Our agenda went as such:
Sunday: Driving up to camp and then upon arrival being drug around (in sheer terror) all day on the tube.
Monday: A lounging day around camp.
Tuesday: A quick hike up Black Bear Mountain, and then a trip to the ice cream stand where I gladly enjoyed some vegan lemon sorbet.
Wednesday: WATER SAFARI and a kayak excursion that lead to us almost sinking one of the boats, finding a hidden lean-to and scaring our family to death.
Thursday: Clogging a toilet, doing some plumbing and The ADK Museum, then hiking back to the lean-to only to find two fat guys hanging out there.
Friday: Packing up for the trip home and some light touristy shopping.
I love these annual trips with my dad and step-mom's family to the ADK, we always have a blast.
I love these annual trips with my dad and step-mom's family to the ADK, we always have a blast.
MAINE: (July 30 -August 2)
In their first-ever trip to Maine I ventured with my aunt, uncle and cousin to meet my dad and see some of the classic sights. We went to Portland, they had typical family argument, a boat ride and what I believe a wonderful time.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Scholorship: Importance of Fitness in the Life of a Student and in your Opinion.
Fitness is an important part of my life. Since I was very young I have been uncomfortable in my body. For the past three years I have been focused on making myself happy in my own skin by changing my diet, by becoming vegan, and incorporating exercise into my weekly routine. With including these components into my lifestyle I have become happier and life a healthier life.
As a student, there are ways that a schedule will fluctuate and fitness factors that are usually part of a set schedule may be hard to keep constant. While deciding on a school, having fitness facilities on campus will be an important factor affecting my decision. I think a fitness center on campus is important because of a students fluctuating schedule, on a day when the student has a lot of work it is convenient for them to walk to another building on campus and have access to a fitness center at anytime they have, and for a small or no cost, which everyone knows is important to students. Meal plans also help with a student's health. The students have the choice to pick healthy foods, without having to prepare them or purchase them outside of their tuition or school costs. Having the ability to take care of oneself by exercising and eating right leads to good mental and emotional health. When I cannot exercise and when I do not eat right, I become very stressed and anxious. When I am away at college, if I do not have appropriate conditions(workout centers, healthy food, a clean living area) which are key factors in my life, I will not be in a healthy emotional or mental state. All of these factors play roles related to each other, and by making the right decisions while at school and home, by exercising, eating well and being in a stress-free environment lead to having good physical, mental and emotional health.
As a student, there are ways that a schedule will fluctuate and fitness factors that are usually part of a set schedule may be hard to keep constant. While deciding on a school, having fitness facilities on campus will be an important factor affecting my decision. I think a fitness center on campus is important because of a students fluctuating schedule, on a day when the student has a lot of work it is convenient for them to walk to another building on campus and have access to a fitness center at anytime they have, and for a small or no cost, which everyone knows is important to students. Meal plans also help with a student's health. The students have the choice to pick healthy foods, without having to prepare them or purchase them outside of their tuition or school costs. Having the ability to take care of oneself by exercising and eating right leads to good mental and emotional health. When I cannot exercise and when I do not eat right, I become very stressed and anxious. When I am away at college, if I do not have appropriate conditions(workout centers, healthy food, a clean living area) which are key factors in my life, I will not be in a healthy emotional or mental state. All of these factors play roles related to each other, and by making the right decisions while at school and home, by exercising, eating well and being in a stress-free environment lead to having good physical, mental and emotional health.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
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