Change of Topic

I'm not sure if I'm supposed to post a blog about this but I figured why not. All week I have been working on my research log and my outline. I was finished with it Tuesday night and as I was reading over it and preparing for my conference tomorrow, I realized that I was unable to make this topic interesting. I was also having issues relating it to sustainablility in general. I decided last night at about 1030 that I was going to change my topic. I know that if I write my paper on sustainability of oceans and the importance that a healthy ocean has on the economy and every day life to Americans that it will result in a much better, more informative and interesting paper. I definately had my work cut out for me, seeing as I had only a day to re-do the work that took me 2 days, but i got it together and am excited to begin the process.

Believer

Article : http://believermag.com/issues/201009/?read=interview_nagle

Believer

            There are many things that go on daily without much thought. One of these regular occurrences is garbage collection. People throw out pounds of trash each day without giving any thought to where it goes after it leaves their hand. Trash collection is very important and is a key element to every society. Without it, disease and fatality would increase greatly. We would live in our own filth, and our society and economy would ultimately fail.

Since I have moved from home into the dorms here at U of M I have really become more aware of how much I throw away each day. This brings up another important point: Recycling. I do not personally recycle, although I know I should. It is difficult to do, especially living in the dorms because of the very limited space that we have to live in. It requires additional attention and effort that many people don’t feel makes a big enough difference. After reading this article my thought about trash collection has changed, I was surprised at how important garbage collection really is. I have noticed more how much waste I personally cause everyday, and how much it adds up for every person. It makes me realize the importance of recycling and reducing waste.

I think this article is great for anyone to read because it really bring out points that most people ignore everyday. If everyone’s view on trash collection changed like mine did after reading this and becoming more knowledgeable of the subject then I really believe that the amount of things they threw away each day would be less and less. People would maybe even consider starting to recycle certain materials. It is important for people know that what they do affects the whole world and to appreciate people who work in the sanitation industry because in the end we probably owe them our lives.

Sustainability of the Human Body

For my paper I chose to reflect on sustainability in relation to the human body. This is something I am very interested in so I believe the topic i selected will make writing this paper and doing research on this subject fun and informative for me. I haven't quite gotten my outline finished and edited to exactly how I want yet but I think I am going to go into the area of exercise and explore the ideas of something a little more controversial like the benefits and downfalls of overexercizing. I am not quite sure yet though. I am glad that I was allowed to use this for my topic as I wasn't quite sure where to go with the whole sustainability thing because I am not exactly what you would call 'green'. I am eager to read what other people wrote as their topics and how they have made the whole sustainability theme their own, as I have done.

Food

I think that the key to being healthy is all about what you eat and how active you are.http://www.healthyforms.com/eating-right/benefits.php People are constantly raving about the latest diet or diet pills and to me it all seems very excessive and exhausting. It has become acceptable in society to eat certain foods daily that should only be consumed as a treat maybe once or twice a week. For me, it is a no brainer to eat healthy. I prefer a fruit parfait to pasta any day of the week. Along with maintaing a healthy diet comes exercise. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise/HQ01676. Over the past couple years working out has become an everyday routine for me. I feel better about myself when I can go to bed at night knowing that I ate healthy and got a decent workout in. Healthy foods that I fill my mini dorm room fridge and desk shelves with are granola, soy milk, orange juice (packed full of vitamin C because I HATE COLDS), all bran cereal, cantelope, blueberries, nonfat yogurt, nutrigrain bars, tea, and string cheese. I think that having a healthy diet is important for every person and helps boost confidence which I believe is they key to sucess.

Reading

Im Niki Bates. I was born November 5th. I have 2 sisters, one who lives in Chicago and the other who is a Sophomore here at U of M. I love sports and am majoring in Broadcast Journalism enable to pursue that passion and become a sports journalist. Preferably in the field of college football. Im pretty laid back and not hard to get along with at all. I love my friends and family and I spend majority of my time with them. Im very excited to be here at U of M and cant wait to see what the next four years have in store for me.

As far as reading is concerned, I enjoy it for the most part as long as it is something I am interest in. There is nothing worse for me than forced reading. My favorite book is called Moloka'i, and I have read it countless times. I dont really have a preference on the types of reading I do. I enjoy magazines the most though.