Turkle Response

Human interaction is a fading skill and this is a problem.  Sherry makes many good points about technology and how it has made people to feel lonely.   She makes a point that people use technological devices as a way to escape reality...But are do try and escape too often? When people spend time together now, their attention is directed more towards their cell phones than each other.  This is a problem which us, as a population, have never encountered before.  I found it interesting when Turkle explained how we have the power to control what we exhibit to others through online connection and social media.  This could be a problem because I feel that people make preconceived judgements on others before meeting them.  We all need to take a step back from the virtual reality and enter back into the world without technology.

Student Debt

Hello fellow bloggers,

Today I will be talking on the topic of financial stability and being debt free in college. studentdebtrelief.us gives out several tips on avoiding the post-college debt that comes with student loans.  Save money at any moment possible.  Having a part-time job will allow you to have spending money and will also help with saving money.  While working you would be 1) not spending money since you're working, and 2) accumulating money.  Applying for scholarships would also help with reducing money spent on tuition and books.  There is a plethora of scholarships out there, one of them includes being the youngest child.  Cooking your own meals is another way in which you can easily save money.  Not only does cooking your own food help you save money, but it is also a life skill.  Aging may inhibit one's ability to go out and get food.  Girls also love when you cook for them.  This goes for girls as well.  Other ways which help to avoid accumulating student debt is to buy used textbooks instead of buying them new.  Credit cards are an easy way to accumulate debt, so try and avoid getting one if you can.  These are all difficult tasks to complete, but in the payout is worth the discipline.

Got Milk?

This advertisement appeals to those who enjoy drinking milk.  The author targets men for this advertisement in saying that milk helps build strong bones.  Picture also depicts that Wolverine from X-Men drinks it so it must be true that milk works!  There is evidence through scientific research which supports the claim that milk does have high amounts of protein which can lead help a gain in muscle mass.  When I look at this picture I believe that I too can become a superhero if I start to drink milk.  If this picture affects me in this way at my age....then an adolescent me would forsure start drinking more milk.  Just because cool mutants like Wolverine drinks it, doesn't mean you have to.  This is definitely an example of a bandwagon appeal.

Milk advertisement

Technology and its effect on natural human behaviors

Does technology have an effect on people and their behaviors?

There are both pros and cons for the use of technology in everyday life.  I have seen this viral  video pop up on my facebook feed multiple times within the past year.  It depicts how social media really doesn't make people social.  Instead of being social, technology promotes users to be more indulged into the virtual world rather than the real life.  After watching this video I experimented with myself by leaving my phone at home when attending class and what I experienced was eye opening.  Many people really aren't social and they don't even know it.  In today's day and age it has become socially acceptable to avoid person-person communication.  Many spend their time being consumed by technology and it's not a natural behavior for humans.

How much time do you spend on your phones when in the company of others?

Free Write - Decisions

I remember my first days at Sac State like it was yesterday.  I was just a young freshman living in Draper Hall.  I was the one of the only people from my high school that had decided to attend Sacramento State University, so I really did not know a single person.  The first few days of living on my own was a lot different from what I expected.  There were so many open hours of the day that I did not know what to do with.  One day I was walking back to my dorm from my class and passed by several groups of guys who people new guys to join their organizations.  I figured, why not?  Talking to some of these guys, I wasn't impressed.  Going into college I never really thought I'd be "one of those guys." One of those stereotypical frat guys.  So I was already outside in the quad area of the dorms for about 30 minutes or so talking to Most of the guys.  Nobody yet really peaked my interest so I started heading back to my dorm.  Along the way, some guy name Kyle Jackson tossed a football that was heading toward my direction.  I didn't see a single soul in that general area and two thoughts went through my head.  Either:  A) That ball was a stray, or B) That ball was intended for me.  I ended up catching the ball and then we started talking for a bit.  I found out that he was in the fraternity called Delta Chi and started meeting more of their brothers, including Neilsen Gabriel, the former ASI President at Sac State.  I figured I'd give it a shot, and then as soon as I knew it I was an Active Member of Delta Chi. To all the people thinking about rushing (or not), try it out. Maybe you'll like it.. I definitely did.  Thanks for reading.

Writing Process and Goals

My writing varies according to who I am talking to.  With text messages everything is formal.  I write formally when writing essays and other things related school.  Before I even start writing anything, I like to start by taking a look over other people's writing and see what they talked about.  By doing this I get even more ideas of topics I could potentially write about.  The only type of writing I do outside of school is from e-mail and texting.  I do not necessarily practice every step of the writing process in my current writing, but I am not opposed to trying new things.  The easiest part of the writing process for me is the drafting.  I can just keep rambling until my fingers get tired.  For the most part I don't mind doing a lot of writing.  I just have a habit of procrastinating and that a habit that I am trying to kick to the curb starting this semester! Revising is definitely one of my weaker points with writing.  I could definitely work on this by reviewing what I post onto this blog, since I know many people will be looking at it..   Thanks for reading!

Hello,
     welcome to my blog.  My name is Christopher Leal but you can just call me Chris.  I was born in Hayward, CA. When I was 13 years old my family decided to move into the suburbs to the city of San Ramon, CA in hopes to receive a better quality of education.  Since childhood I have always been interested in competitive sports such as basketball, baseball, etc. When I'm not playing sports I still try and find a way to be physically active by going hiking, biking or strolling downtown with friends.  I often find myself thinking about what I want to do next in life, something I could cross off my bucket-list.  Thanks for reading my first blog for my English class.  I will be posting again soon!


                               - Chris