My Semester...

·         No one spotted my truth! I was born in Ventura, CA not Mexico. I hate seafood. I love old music. I only have one sister. I have never visited England but would love to. My truth is that I have a friend who is from Turkey! She was born there and still lives in Turkey.

            My semester right now is pretty hectic. There are moments when I have a lot of assignments to complete and other moments I have very little amounts. At this point in the semester I feel bored sometimes and feel like not doing any work. I think the reason for that is because there is only a month and a half left in the semester. I feel like just taking a break from school on the days when I have a big load of assignments to do. Sometimes the amount of assignments can be a bit overwhelming. When I take small breaks it eases the pressure off of me.

This semester I like many aspects concerning school. I like my class schedule this semester. I like that I go in at a good time and get out early from almost all my class. I enjoy learning in my classes because they are subjects that interest me. I like that my classes this semester are diverse. This semester the thing that is bugging me is the amount of homework I am receiving from all my classes. The types of assignments this semester are very time consuming. This semester I have classes that are completely full with a large number of students.

Some of the challenges this semester for me are the same as my last semester. When I get bored or lazy I tend to skip some homework assignments. One I start doing that then I just feel like not doing them anymore so then my grade in the class goes down. It’s a real challenge because sometimes I feel like I am not going to pass the class if I keep missing assignments. I think the ultimate pay-off for going through all of this is that I have a better education which will help me achieve my dream of getting a good job after I finish all my school work. I stay motivated by picturing the end reward after doing all my hard work. What keeps me going is knowing that a great education is the key to achieving my goal of getting a good job.

Only One Is True...

Can you spot the truth from the lies?

1. I was born in Mexico.
2. I love sea food.
3. I hate old music.
4. I have two sisters.
5. I visited England when I was 18.
6. I have a friend who is from Turkey.

                                                                                    

Texting...

           In the twenty first century, cell phones are a huge part of our culture. For some people texting is a crucial daily activity. Texting could be either fun or dangerous depending on the situation in which it is done. In our present society it is hard to imagine life without a cell phone to communicate with relatives and friends.

            Countless people of this century cannot picture their lives without a cell phone and texting. Texting family and friends is a constant and daily activity in most parts of the world. Learning of how a friend’s day is going through a text message is a frequent activity of mine. It is a great way to communicate with someone because it is a straight to the point type of method. Texting is very convenient to use in many places where talking is an issue.

            Texting can also be hazardous if done in a dangerous situation. A dangerous situation is texting while driving. When a driver is using a cell phone to call or text message someone the driver gets distracted. Texting while driving is a difficult task to do because the driver doesn’t pay attention to the numerous obstacles in the road.

Reality TV

      When I was younger I did not watch any reality TV. I started to watch more and more as I got older. I remember thinking that they were extraordinary shows. That is how I felt about them because they were strange and wonderful at the same time. I thought the way they acted was normal for them since they were called “reality” shows. Little did I know that most of the shows incorporated writers.


     As of now, reality shows are my guilty pleasure. I enjoy watching some reality shows because there are different types. A number of the shows make their audience feel certain emotions such as laughter, joy, excitement, or empathy. I watch shows which take a look at regular people as they change their lives drastically. The shows I watch are True Life, Made, Sixteen and Pregnant, Teen Mom, Wife Swap, Hoarders, and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Those shows are interesting to watch because the people greatly change or have an event that changes their lives forever. It is engaging to see if the changes they go through have a good or bad effect on their lives.

     The second portion of shows I watch deal with the entertainers who are looking to be famous or already are. The shows are Project Runway, America’s Next Top Model, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, Jersey Shore, Rehab: Party at the Hard Rock Hotel, and Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. Those reality TV shows deal with a group of individuals who are or want to be famous and reach celebrity status. Those shows differ with the previous shows because the other shows wanted an audience to acknowledge or accept the situation which they modified or had to overcome.

     A considerable amount of reality shows are not harmful to our society. Several viewers watch reality shows for their personal entertainment. The viewers watch a particular show to gain the emotion that the person is giving or showing. If the scene involves something that is exciting then the viewer will be excited as well. There are numerous shows that I watch which helps society by teaching people different skills. For example, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition teaches the viewers that performing an act of kindness can greatly affect another person’s life.

     On the other hand, there are sparse reality TV shows which stereotype certain cast members. When stereotyping is involved it is not helpful to our society. A portion of the reality shows deal with harmful racial and gender problems which affect our society. When a few shows portray a negative view on another individual’s race or gender then society suffers the consequences. In conclusion, I enjoy watching various reality TV shows. While a few shows are harmful to our society other shows are the complete opposite.

Fast Food

         Fast food has been a part of my life ever since I was a little girl. It was a part of my childhood but it was not the only type of food I ate. My mother used to cook food that was fairly healthy. She incorporated fruits and vegetables into our meals because she wanted to minimize our intake of fatty foods. Fast food was considered a treat for my family when I was younger. We used to get it when we behaved well or for a special occasion. My parents used to take me to McDonalds to get me a happy meal because it was a small meal that came with a tiny toy inside. It was a smaller portion of food made for children to enjoy. I have wonderful memories associated with getting that meal.


         Currently, my fast food habits have changed since my childhood. Now that I am older, I rely on fast food more than I did in my childhood. At the present time, I eat fast food about once a week. I usually eat it on Sundays because that is the day I spend time with my family. I have acquired a habit of eating fast food at least once a week. It is a horrible habit to have because that type of food is not the healthy type. I usually get it during the week only when I do not have time to make a home cooked meal. The home cooked meals tend to be healthier than the food they sell at the fast food restaurants. The time factor is what makes me want to get fast food because I usually do not have time to cook a better meal at home because I have other obligations to fulfill. The good thing about fast food is that it is a faster way to get food for people who have busy schedules and do not have time to cook for themselves.

         At present, I currently eat from different types of fast food restaurants. It is hard to escape the temptation that fast food produces because there are fast food places everywhere I look. I am trying to eat healthier now even if it comes from a fast food restaurant. I go online and research the nutritional facts on the items that they sell at places like McDonalds, Burger King and Wendy’s. Researching the nutritional content that the food contains has helped to change my eating habits. I now cut down the size of food I buy from hamburger and pizza places. It feels better when I minimize the portion size because I feel like it is a healthier way to eat fast food. It is an improvement from the way I used to eat fast food in junior high and high school. I used to get more fast food then because there was a fast food restaurant close to both of the schools. Due to the information I obtained online and learning of how dangerous habitual fast food intake is I am making better choices in my fast food selection.

Past...Present...Future

      Hello, my name is Leticia Arciga. When I look back in my life I notice that I have always been shy. When I think back I have always been the nice quiet girl in the class that blends and gets lost in the background. In high school I was only confortable around my friends. I rarely spoke to anyone I didn't know. The only way I could talk to a classmate was if they talked to me first. It was a somewhat tough time for me but I was glad that I had my own friends to rely on.
      Currently, I am starting my second year at Oxnard College. I am a full time student and I am loving the college atmosphere. I am less shy now and interact with my classmates. I think that my love of music helped me with my shyness. I could talk about music all day. I am a huge fan of music from every decade and all genres starting with the 1950's. I love classic pop and classic rock from the 1950's and 1960's. My favorite decade is the 1960's because my favorite band of all time is The Beatles. I am one of the biggest Beatles fan around.
       In the future, I hope to transfer to California State University of Channel Islands. I want to major in biology at the University. I have always loved science and find that biology is a great subject. If that doesn't work then I would like to learn about history because for some reason I like history. But whatever the future has in store for me I hope that I end up having a career that I enjoy.