Summer Vacation

Summer approaches. We now officially only have two more weeks of school left. For me it is a huge relief to finally have this first year of college under my belt. I experienced a lot this year and it has constantly been an up and down roller coaster of a ride. The lessons and things that I had to go through this year just made me more of a man and a mature person. I wouldn't take anything back from the year as we go into summer. I happen to be working three jobs this summer so I will be very busy. I have an internship type job at my Aunt's Law firm in downtown Indianapolis. This is the job I'm most excited about because it has to do with my future career. I happen to be in school for Law and this will be great on the job training and the experience of a lifetime. The second job is my Umpire work. I umpire rec baseball leagues, travel, and all-star ball. It is a very fun, outdoor job for anybody who loves baseball. And lastly I'll be working part-time on my friend's farm. I do all kinds of various dirty work for him. I plan to make a lot of money this summer and can't wait to get started.

Blogosphere Short Essay

I first began my personal blog as a political blog writing about George W. Bush's last days and Obama's historic bid. I intended for the blog to stay political throughout the semester and to only write about current political issues. I continued on the political theme for the next two blog posts speaking of Immigration in the United States then on the Obama-Limbaugh Stimulus Package of 2009. These were very fun and interesting posts for me. I love talking about political issues that I believe strongly in. The spanish issue is a very annoying one for me in fact. I still don't understand why English isn't our official language and why we are supposed to learn spanish instead of them learning English. The second was of Rush Limbaugh's proposed stimulus package to President Obama. I found this very funny on Rush's part, but also a very good plan whether it be a joke or not. I am a strong Republican so whatever comes out of Rush Limbaugh's mouth is either very funny or inspiring to me. Then unfortunately after these three political post I had gotten away from the theme. I began to talk of less serious issues and extra-curricular activities that I had coming up in my life. I began to write blogs on things such as Spring Break, March Madness, baseball, and Easter. These were all exciting things to me that I felt I should write about even though I was going off theme. I still believe, however, that my best post was my very first bidding farewell to President George W. Bush. I really vented my thoughts on the topic and the President. I stuck up for his eight years in office and tried to show people that he wasn't an overall bad President at all. I liked doing the blogs all semester too. It was a fun way to write down what was on my mind once a week. It could even serve as a venting station for some people, but no matter how people used it it was still a great experience and assignment to do all semester.

Easter

As Easter Sunday approaches I grow excited to go home and see my entirely family as we celebrate our Savior's resurrection from the grave. My family has a strong Chirstian background and this is one of the Holidays that is very important to us. We loves getting together, going to church, out to eat, then back to my Grandmother's for more fun and fellowship. I look forward to going home and seeing all of my family and some friends again. I love Easter Sunday and love celebrating my religion. I wish everyone a happy Easter and hope everyone has a chance to go home and see their families.

Baseball.

Baseball season is around the corner and I happen to be very excited. They call Baseball America's greatest past time and with good reason. The sport brings excitement, joy, and entertainment to everyone who loves the game and watches the game. I myself happen to have played baseball all my life, been an umpire for six years, and am a HUGE Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim fan. So I am very well involved and close to the game of Baseball. The Angels open up at home on Monday against division rival the Oakland A's and I couldn't be more excited. I love watching my favorite team and cheering them on especially against a rival. I look forward to the season and can only hope my Angels make the playoffs again this year.

March Madness

As the middle of March rolls around it brings spring break, warmer weather, flip flops, and of course MARCH MADNESS. As people begin to join leagues and fill out their brackets you can feel the excitement in the air. As for me I have two brackets filled out and can't get enough of the tournamanet. I have Louisville going all the way but wish Syracuse and Purdue the best of luck.

Spring Break '09

We have finally reached what we have all been waiting for...Spring Break '09. Supposedly the craziest week of a college mans life. I myself will be heading to Panama City Beach, Florida for the 6th year in a row. I like to think of myself as a Panamaniac. Panama City is most definitely the place to be if you want to have fun. Last year I had a beach house with nine other friend's of mine and we had the greatest week of our life. This year seems to be looking just as good. Myself and nine other friends from school here have a very nice penthouse condo right on the strip. I plan on trying to top last night and come back alive. Wish me luck.

We'll Miss you Thursday Professor Hartley

I want my blog post this Thursday to be in memory of Professor Hartley as she travels to Chicago. I am extrememly disappointed, as I'm sure the rest of you are, that we do not have class this Thursday. Although I do understand why Professor Hartley must go. I wish you safe travels Professor and hope that this writer's conference is everything you've dreamed of and more. Until Tuesday...

Food.

I love great food. Brazilian, Italian, and seafood all tickle my fancy.

Spring Break approaches.

As Spring Break nears we start to see unseasonable tans and major crash dieting. All for this one week of glory in our lives. Spring Break. Some would say it's the one week that defines the rest of your life. Others would say it's where ultimate manhood can be acheived and where you can separate the men from the boys. I myself have been to Panama City Beach, Florida for the past five spring breaks. I intend to make this year the sixth Panama City Spring Break in a row. To me Panama City almost feels like a second home. I know the whole city like I know my own back home. The best times of my life have been spent in Panama City. If anyone is looking for a nice destination for the week we call Spring Break...I would definitely reccomend it.

Obama-Limbaugh Stimulus Package 2009

There has been a lot of talk in Washington the past couple weeks of a $900 billion stimulus package President Obama is proposing. Many argue this isn't the way to solve the current recession the United State's is in. The bill is too partisan and might not even help the American people much while at the same time putting us even more in debt. However one of my personal favorite conservatives, Rush Limbaugh, has proposed a BIPARTISAN stimulus package that happens to be very moderate. This package in a nut shell would cut taxes, as the Republicans want, and spend more, as Obama would like. I don't believe this is a Democrat-Republican issue anymore. We need to try and come together, as Limbaugh has proposed, and forget the partisan attitude during these tough times. I encourage you to check out the stimulus plan. Just go to www.rushlimbaugh.com.

Why am I taking spanish again...?

I have a hard time keeping my mouth shut on this issue. I am currently sitting in my Spanish 201 class wondering why the hell am I here. I happen to be a political science major following the Pre-Law course with intentions to get into Law school. I have a passion for politics and law and love every second I'm hearing and learning about it. But...I am in Spanish 201...yes, Spanish 201...why? Ball State requires I take two semesters of a foreign language for a political science major...WHY? I may sound repetitive but I ask why a lot. I mean honestly, I get it...this country is a melting pot and we have more and more Mexican-Americans each year but that doesn't mean I should HAVE to take a foreign language. You know what, maybe all these immigrants and illegal aliens should learn English. In no way shape or form am I being rude or disrespectful I am just speaking the truth. This is AMERICA...OUR country. They should learn to speak OUR language. I could understand if my major was SPANISH...but no, it's POLITICAL SCIENCE...I have ranted enough.

Farewell President George W. Bush...

Tomorrow we will all say goodbye to the man who has led this country now for the past eight years. There are many people who have mixed feelings about President Bush or how America and the world will remember his legacy. I personally believe President Bush was not a bad President as everyone seems to think. His time in office will undoubtedly be marked by September 11th, the Wars on Terror and Iraq, and Hurricane Katrina. I think it's important to remember September the 11th occurred just 7 months into Bush's first term. Looking back from then till now we all wanted revenge, we all felt fear, we all wanted war. Bush kept us on the offensive and acted quickly and decisively against our enemies. Although I may not agree with how the wars were fought towards the end of his presidency, I do believe we had valid causes and reasons to fight the wars in the first place. After September the 11th we foiled over 20 different other terror plots against our country...mere coincidence? I don't think so. Bush kept us on the offensive and was aggressive in attacking our enemies and defending our country. Were we attacked again after September 11th? No. And as for Hurricane Katrina kicking off Bush's second term in office...he responded quickly with urgency. For people out there to believe the Bush administration didn't do as much as they could to help the people of New Orleans, that is completely insane. Those people were warned COUNTLESS times to get out and they chose to stay...so that's Bush's fault? No. Overall I have a hard time with all the Bush bashers out there who don't truly appreciate what the man had to go through and all that he did for our country. I will truly miss President Bush and bid him a very fond farewell...