Blog 9: Write About a Character In Your Life

My best friend, who goes by the name of Destinee, is a smart, generous, and caring person. She is always there for me when I need her and knows exactly what to say, but more importantly, she knows what NOT to say. I appreciate having this person in my life because she is so sweet and would do anything to help a friend out. She is fun to be around because she is so spontaneous and carefree. This is one friend I know I will stay in touch with after I graduate.

Cell Phone Etiquette

When I am with friends we are always on our phones texting because we like to stay connected. Teenagers are no longer capable of going more than 10 minutes without a phone in their possession. I think it is annoying when someone is constantly texting someone else because it makes me feel like I am not there or like I am less important. But I also believe that it is acceptable to answer a text every now and then while you are with a friend. It is hard to stay off your phone completely for a long period of time so answering messages is okay, but constant texting is just rude and annoying. It is disrespectful to the people you are with.

Blog 7: College Life

I am really excited about being a senior, but the path that my college friends are on is starting to scare me. They have returned to reality and are no longer flying high because they are "mature" and "grown-up". I knew it wouldn't be easy, but it seems to be quite hard from what I have heard. Some of my friends have decided that staying in Owensboro was their best choice, but remaining at home was not an option. I don't think I really understand why someone would put extra stress on his or herself when they could live at home for free where there is always the comfort of family. Moving into an apartment, although exciting, honestly boggles my mind. When you move in with friends, you never know what could happen. There could be a big fight and you are still stuck living with that person. One of my closest friends is coming to me with all of the issues that she has to work out, how she has two jobs, and how she is scared that she may not even be able to make ends meet. Although my college experience will be a completely different story than those that choose to stay at home, I am beginning to get a little uneasy about the whole being on my own thing.