Entry #10 My summer goals

Summer is right around the corner and I am sure I'm not the only one who wants these next two weeks to fly by!  Working hard for the next two weeks for finals but more the best part, SUMMER BREAK right after!  

I have a few things I want to accomplish this summer, first things first.. my driver's license!  I recently got my permit so I could talk driving classes!  It is gonna be much more beneficial for me plus, I don't have to take an actual driver's test, it's basically a checklist of skills I have to master to get my license! 

After I get my license I plan on taking two road trips, one to Cali and one to Texas!

California is where my girlfriends and I are going to have our summer getaway but I am also going to take a class at Millennium Dance Complex!

This is literally my dream to be, to attend a class here and get to meet some of the most amazing dancers and choreographers.  Dancing is truly something that can always make me feel better, just couldn't imagine the excitement in a place like this!

And of course, I want to take a road trip to Austin, Texas.  I am honestly going to Austin to see my cousins, they mean the absolute world to me.  If I had to pick my all time favorite people to be with, it would be them!  I can't stand that I used to see them every single day to now maybe three times a year.  Plus, Austin is a super fun and beautiful place and if you haven't been I recommend!  Hope you all have a great summer vacation, hopefully I will too!

Sincerely,

Megan :)

Entry #9 Happy Easter!

I remember always waking up super early on Easter, Christmas or any holiday that has once made you believe this specific person brought you gifts.

I stopped believing in the Easter Bunny when I was about in third grade, merely an accident but I was only a tiny bit disappointed.  I was grabbing my mom's phone for her out of her car and I accidently dropped it in the back seat.  When I went to the backseat to grab it, I saw two bags full of candy, one with my name and one with my brother's name.

Of course you know I was about eight years old, no one was watching so I toke a peek, and it had our Easter baskets inside.

   

Later that day I found out the Easter bunny was not real, I wasn't sad but I wasn't thrilled either.  But as the years go on I didn't even mind if I didn't get anything, I just got used to family always hanging out for the day and eating loads of food and spending time together.  Speaking of which, I need to get back to egg hunting!  I hope you all have a great Easter Sunday!

Sincerely,

Megan   

Entry #8 Would Love Some Actual Sleep

Recently, I have had bag cases of huge dark circles under my eyes, been in a grumpy mood and most of all... I am always tired.  Normally I am good with waking up at a desired time, but lately the time has been pushed back quite a bit.

I have been trying to get some serious research in because I don't want it to start affecting me at school.  I don't feel as focused as I usually am in class and it's almost difficult for me to pay attention.  I found a few tips on Healthy Sleep that I considered trying

One of the tips was to make my room a "sleep-inducing environment".  To do that I put a black out shade over my window so my room stays nice and cool, and then at night I make sure all lights are off and I turn my fan on.  My room has felt much more nice and relaxing to be in ever since, it also helps me take small power naps! 

Another thing I found interesting was to be not be a "Clock Watcher".    




I now realized constantly checking my phone and seeing what time it is, is not going to actually help me fall asleep.  Resting, just closing my eyes and not focusing on the time probably could also help me.  Another way to possibly help me is to go to bed when I know I am truly tired. 

I always try to go to sleep at a certain time every night, rather if I am tired or not.  I am going to try to just wait until I know I am about to fall asleep, maybe it will help me a little bit better.  If any of you are having trouble sleeping and need something new to try, try some of the tips in the link.

You know what they say, goodnight, sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite!


                                                                           Sincerely,
                                                                             Megan

Entry #7 The Industrial Farming Impact

As the years have gone by, we use technology more then we realize.  From something as simple as making a phone call, to even making the food we buy in our average grocery stores.  Even though it is a faster, cheaper way of making a product, does it come with good quality to the consumers and the environment?

After reading this article, it pointed out some factors that I recognized (from watching Fresh) and other factors that I had no idea about.  In this article called "Hidden Costs of Industrial Agriculture", it explains what happens from the health and safety of the consumers taking in the products to what could happen to actual farm lands and more! 

For example,  the article states how "Pesticide Toxicity" has been associated with "acute poisoning and chronic illness".  Industrial farms are using chemicals and antibiotics on their crops and animals, thinking it is going to help make their products.  Using these materials, the industrial farmers think it is going to help, but at the end of it all, it ends up costing more.


Between the extra medical bills to get the antibiotics and getting the pesticides, is it overall worth the make of the product?  Just one of the few major points on today's version of "fresh food".


                                                                        Sincerely,
                                                                          Megan