My big problem

the big choice i have coming up in my life is whether i want to go to Texas or Utah. seems simple enough it isnt. for the longest time my dad has disliked his job here in georgia and also for the longest time has wanted to move to back to Texas where his family is and have a job there. well he finally has that choice. recently he has applied for a job in Texas, in the exact spot he was to live, and got it. now here comes the other side of the story. since the day we have moved here i have been misable. i have no friends and nothing goin for me here. but a few months into living her i met a girl, and since the we have been insepratable. I love this girl so much, and i know she loves me. there is no doubt in my mind that we are goin to be together for a very long time, but if i am moving that isnt goin to happen. so what do i do. Move to Texas with my family or stay here with my girlfriend. Now here comes another twist into the story. My parents already expect me to leave. they know that if i dont stay with my girl, that i will eventually leave for college. so the are expecting it. but should i with them one last time. an the other twist is that my girl also recently moved here. as just like my dad, her dad also dislikes his job here and is planning to move some time next year. so there again lies the problem

What to do

what do you do when you have a big choice in front of you. i choice that you know that will change your life. A choice that can determine a good future or a horrible mistake. what do you do when you are place in front of a choice that big. Im only 18, i just turned 18 too and i have to make this choice. . . . . and to be honest i dont know what exactly i am goin to do. I dont even know where to begin. i have thought about it and thought about it and i still cant make a decision. this isnt easy, but then again thinkin about it i didnt think it was goin to be. it is just something that you have to just choose an option and hope for the best. but i dont want to make this big of a choice like that. I want to be certain about me choice. i dont know. . . . the more i think about it the more i stress. apart from that i have finals, and i have a ton o stuff i need to get done too. i cant just put that all aside for the time being. but the choice i need to make is something that i dont have alot of time to think about. what makes thing is no matter what choice i make, . . . . i know i will be letting someone down. and that is another problem i dont want to do. and i cant really ask someone for help cause i know what that person is probably already goin to say. . . . and i dont like their answer. does that mean i already know what i want to do. . . . .

getting lucky

So this passed Wednesday, I yet again, left my flash drive in on my computer in my last class. This is the second time i have done this. I really dont know why I can be so forgetful. My flash drive has of most of my paper. Paper that i have had since elementary, and junior high, and high school. A lot of my school work is comprised on that flash drive and I just left it here in my class, as if it were nothing. All weekend i paniced for it, wondering if all those papers were going to be gone and lost forever. This morning I woke up early, hoping I could go to class a little early and search for my flash drive. To be honest i didnt have much hope it would still be there. I lost it on Wednesday and today was Monday. But still i went to look. I checked the office, checked the student loungue area, and even the ARC area just to see if someone had turned it in. And sadly in every single place i checked i found nothing at all. I walked to class having no lost all hope at all. It was gone and I knew it ever well. I sat down and though well maybe the teacher picked it up? I walked over and to my surprise it was there! I guess my luck is finally turning around. I hope it stays with me just for this week and a litle part of next week. Mainly cause of final. Now dont get me wrong. I usually do ok in final, but this year i am hoping to do a little bit better so i can get a couple of A on my GPA. I guess im getting lucky

Today Thoughts

I am about to end my second semester in college. I really can't believe that i have lasted a year through college and i am doing very well. My finals for the second semster are coming up and i need to study. Most of the class i have are some what easy, and i have full confidence that i am goin to pass. Moving on to something else that is on my mind, is that i need to find a job. I used to work at Mellow Mushroom a few weeks ago but I quit after a couple of months. I am started to look back and I really made a stupid choice quitting that job. it was a really goo job to have. I would make around 300 dollars a week and had very flexable hours depending on the day. . . Wow i think i really messed up. that is like thwe perfect job for me. I really dont know why i quit. i guess i was kinda pressured into it. but if i had a chance to work there again i dont know if i would. I mean i quit. would it really look good if asked for my job back. . . . i dont really know. i mean i really would like to work there. but then again me and the manager didnt always see eye to eye. but also i did get good pay. but it was also a very stressful job. but i do need a job. . . and no other place seems to be hiring. .. . . . i dont know what i am goin to do. i guess i am just goin to have to keep trying in other place until i find something. and my girlfriend want me and her to get a job together. after first thought this is a great idea. we get to spend more time together. we get to hangout more. and we also get to get paid while we do it. but then again is there any bad points to this. i mean i really doubt we are goin to break up. but then again alot of couple say that. I have a feeling though that what me and her have is a really good relationship. mmmm i think it is a good idea and i am goin to get a job with her. i cant wait = )

A Vacation in Hawaii

Everywhere around the world there are certain places that stun us with their beauty. Whether it is the fresh white snow topped mountains, lush evergreen tropical rain forests, or even the lively night life of the Vegas Strip, everyone has a specific dream vacation spot he or she wishes to visit, and my dream vacation is no exception. One of the most beautiful places in the world, to me, is the sandy beaches of Hawaii. Numerous times I have found myself looking at pictures from Hawaii and its gorgeous beaches and islands where houses are lined up right next to the shore. It would be incredible if I could stay in a house by the beach in Hawaii and enjoy myself for a couple of weeks there. In Hawaii, I can easily find myself staying in a house by the shore, fishing in the beach, and even relaxing in the sand during the sunset.
Staying in one of the houses right next to the shore is one of the main reasons Hawaii is my dream vacation spot. Many of the houses that are next to the shore are no more than 100 yards away, and many of them close enough to hear the waves crashing along the shoreline. The house I would be staying at would be a colossal three story house, with the outside painted a bright cloud white color. The inside of the house would be a rich light brown color with matching furniture, and the smell of delicious cheeseburgers would quickly entice anybody who walked in. The taste of the burgers would be marvelous as well, as everyone would want to savor the juicy burgers forever. This would be the perfect house to stay in and would make my dream vacation the best it could possibly be.
But staying in a massive house is not the only reason Hawaii is my dream vacation; fishing is one of my favorite activities to do, and I plan to go fishing a lot during my time in Hawaii. In the morning I would wake up early, just before sunrise, to go fishing. The air outside would not be too hot or too cold, but just perfect. Then, after I am all ready to go, I would head off to the beach. Hopefully by this time, the sun will begin to come up. Then, I would walk right up to the shore and leave my tackle box, with all the baits and hooks I will need, on the shore and start to head off out into the crystal clear beach until I am in warm, waist deep waters. Once I’m there, I would begin to cast my line out in front of me, about a good 100 feet, and then wait until I begin to feel gentle nibbles on the line. Usually it takes quite a long time to catch a fish, but after some time, I usually catch one. Once I have caught a fish, the real fun would begin. The line on my fishing pole would begin to jerk, and the line would begin to pull away quickly. Reeling in the fish would be tough to do, but after a few minutes, I should have the fish right next to me. The fish itself would be excessively slimy and would smell just like a fish would. Afterward, I would release the fish back into the water and begin to cast my line out into the water again. I love to fish and expect to fish several times during my stay at Hawaii.
Even though I love to fish, the best part of my whole vacation would be relaxing on the beach during the sunset. Once the sun begins to set, I would head off toward the beach. Walking along the beach I would feel the warm sand between my toes and the heat from the sun would feel just right. I would lie down on a white hammock facing the sun, and just lie there and relax. The sunset would light up the whole sky in an orange glow. While relaxing, the gentle sounds of the waves next to me would easily sooth anyone, and the sound of people in the distance would make the overall experience even better. The whole mood of the afternoon would be perfect, as nothing would interrupt or disturb me in any way. This moment alone would make the vacation absolutely perfect.
All in all this would be what I would want to do if I were to go to Hawaii and have my dream vacation. The house I would be living at is important because it is where I would be spending most of my time in Hawaii. Also, fishing near the house is just as important to me as the house itself. But most of all would be the hammock and relaxing on it during a gorgeous sunset. It is just a combination of the house I would be staying at, the days I would be going fishing, and the sunset would be enjoyable that I would enjoy most about my time in Hawaii.

Stress and ways to deal with it

Being close to losing a job, having to pay rent, or just trying to do well in school can all cause stress. Having a clamorous environment, or even insignificant details and disruptions may cause people stress. No matter what time of day it is or even where a person is stress can affect us all. Not only does stress happen to all of us, but it can also affect out day to day activities. Yet, there are several different ways to deal with stress. Three of the best ways I cope with stress are by enjoying myself, relaxing, and talking about my problems.
Doing something I enjoy many times helps me cope with stress. A couple of things I like to do that help me are playing video games or just going on the computer. Some of the video games I usually play when I am really stressed out are Gears of War or Grand Theft Auto. I enjoy playing these games because it is just a place where I can escape to and do whatever I like, or it is a place where I can just get rid of all my anger and just destroy everything in sight, in the video game. Another thing I enjoy doing is just going on the computer and surfing the internet or going on to my myspace. I like going on myspace because there I can do all sorts of things such as talk to friends or even play games like poker. Playing games or going on the computer are two of the many things I do that help me cope with my stress.
Other than just doing something I enjoy, another way I cope with my stress is by taking a second to relax. Often after a really stressful day, I like to take a couple of minutes to just lie down and relax. I usually take off my shoes and go over to my bed to lie down and take a nap. Another way I relax is by putting on some music. To lie down on my bed and listen to the music playing sooths me and all my problems just seem to melt away. Listening to music or taking a second to relax is one of the main ways I deal with my stress, and it often helps me tremendously.
By far the best way I cope with my stress is by just talking about my problems. No matter what the problems is, I know if I talk about it, my stress always just seems to go away. Usually I talk about my situation with a good friend or a family member I trust. I know that by talking to them, I am getting another opinion about my problem and another way on how to fix whatever I am going through. This is one of best ways anyone can deal with their stress, and it has always worked for me. It doesn’t matter if I am having problems with my girlfriends or having problems with my boss; whether it is dealing with school or with my friends, talking about my problems has always helped me and has always made most of my stress go away.
By enjoying myself, relaxing, and talking about my problems, I have learned to deal with my stress. These methods have really helped my in my times of need and overall have made me a better, calmer person. As stress impacts everyone, everyone can easily deal with their stress by relaxing or talking about it. Every stressful situation has a simple solution.

Lifeguarding

Saving a life is an incredible experience and is it one that I will never forget. About two years ago, I got my first job at a water park as a lifeguard. After two weeks of work, I was quickly promoted to a level two lifeguard, and as a level two lifeguard I in charge of higher risk swimmers. It was a little less than a week later that I saved someone’s life from drowning. Even though I do not clearly remember the whole day, I do remember watching the man panic in the water, saving the man from drowning, and how I was feeling afterwards.
One of the things I remember vividly about that day was watching the guy drown. It was a Saturday afternoon, and I had been on my shift for no more than one hour. The day seems like every other day, people walking around and enjoying themselves, so nothing seemed out of the ordinary. That day I was working on the cauldron, a slide that drops anyone who is riding 3 stories down incredibly quickly into a 15 foot deep pool. I was at the bottom of the slide telling people where to go, and how to get out. Suddenly I could hear someone yelling louder than usually and panicking nonstop. It was at that second that a man dropped into the icy 15 foot deep pool. I could remember the man not coming up for air as several seconds pasted by, and I was starting to worry and wonder. After a few second, the man came up, but not like most people. He was waving his arms franticly and screaming, as he tried gasping for air. It was at that second that I knew he was drowning. The only thing that ran through my mind at the instants was, I need to jump I and save him before it is too late. What I was hoping to be a normal day actually turned out to be a day that I would never forget.
Watching the guy drowning wasn’t the only thing I remember clearly, what I remember most of all was actually saving the person from drowning. After noticing that the man was really drowning I quickly realized that I need to jump in and save him. So I blew my whistle, signaling to the other lifeguards in the area that someone was drowning, and rapidly jumped in with my rescue tube. The man was heavy around a hundred more pounds than me, and was starting to sink to the bottom of the pool. As I jumped in, I hastily drove into the water and wrapped my arms around his chest, and brought him back to the surface. My rescue tube was on the top of the water and he instantly grabbed onto it to keep from sinking to the bottom again. Afterwards, I pulled the rescue tube back edge of the pool, and we both go out. Everything that happened, happened in an instance. The man later thanked me, and everything quickly returned to normal.
How I felt after everything happened, is the major reason why this is so important to me. After the man walked away, I felt important. I felt like I have never felt before. It was a feeling that made me feel great, as if I actually did something special, and actually affected someone else’s life. Whatever the feeling was it was great and I liked it. The rest of that day is still a blur, and I only remember bits and pieces. But the whole day in general is one I will never forget.
How I saved the man all happened in a flash. From watching him drown, to actually jumping in the water and pulling out all happened so quickly but is still in my memory today. The experience of saving someone’s life is great, and especially the feeling you get afterwards. The first time I saved someone from death is something that is significant to me and is something that is extremely important to me.