My Backpack: Looks Small But Contains A Whole Bunch Of Tools For The Future

Every school day, I put on my backpack the same way. Left strap first, right strap second, and then I proceed to tug on the adjusters to ensure my backpack doesn't appear to be to "freshman" like. Although, my backpack sits so snug on my back appearing to be almost empty, it contains so many important things that are crucial to my success in school. The notebooks, folders, planner, pencils, pens, and erasers that are in my backpack reflects how much time, effort, and dedication I put into everyday of school. It shows that school is my main focus and that each day I come prepared is another day I'm paving the way towards future success. The items I carry in my backpack along with motivation will carry me to bigger and better things in the future such as admittance to a top-notch college of my dreams. And that is what I've been working for my whole life to see myself on the campus of my dream college. From an anthropologist's perspective, the need to keep a backpack filled with notebooks, folders, pencils would speak to the human need to leave behind a legacy or something that you will be remembered for. Since the beginning of time, humans have always left some sort of artifacts behind, so that a part of us would always live on. So, my backpack as an artifact would show that the studious side of him still lives on.

Hahaha

I really love laughing. Laughing is an essential part of our lives. Laughing has many physical benefits; it stimulates the brain, the nervous system, reduces stress, and even strengthens our immune systems. Well, anyone who knows me would say that most of the time I find myself laughing. Although, I do not know if it is a good thing or not, I know that my frequent laughter is a direct reflection of my personality. I am the type of person who doesn't like to worry or stress about things. I would much rather laugh about my problems or what is bothering me than stress about it. The laughter I carry frees my mind of any troubles I am encountering, and it keeps me calm and collected. I often find myself joking around and even laughing at myself with others which usually lightens any situation I find myself in, and even creates conversation among others and myself. I consciously make an effort to make encounters with people I meet comfortable and relaxed, and I go about this by laughing and showing my unique personality. Through a psychoanalysis lense, my laughter can be explained to say that I have the urge to unconsciously laugh in order to make situations less awkward. My subconscious mind tells me that in order to make a situation less awkward, I must do something funny even if it means making jokes about myself. From a teenagers lense, my actions can be seen as a way to fit in with a group of people who know nothing about you. The laughter I display would show that I have an interesting personality that they would like to know more about by befriending me.

My Harmless Addiction: Gummy Peach Rings

I have an extremely sweet, sweet tooth towards gummy peach rings, and I think its becoming a problem. Well, now that I've gotten that out the question is: how can I go about fixing this addiction? It's not necessarily something I'd be anxious to combat with because they're just so delicious and sweet that it leaves me satisfied every time. Who doesn't want to be satsified anyways? Well, when it comes to a point where you find that you're "satsifying yourself" four out of the seven days of the week, you know you're addicted. Yes, I know it sounds stupid, but once you try a bag of these peach rings, you'll never turn back I guarantee. I remember thinking that peach rings was one candy I could never like let alone eat until one day I picked up a 99 cent bag of it at CVS, ate it and it left me begging for more. Now sadly, I'm afraid hooked for life. Prior to being a licensed driver, I never had the luxury of cruising down to a local 7/11 or CVS to satsify my sweet tooth. Now with the license and car the relationship between the peach rings and I has intensified and I find myself making frequent trips to the Mill Plain Road 7/11 or CVS. It has even come to a point where the regular employees at these two places I frequently visit know exactly what I'm in there for. I've even had a friendly CVS employee say to me "You must really like these" while scanning my CVS card and taking the $1.06 from my hand. I've come to associate peach rings with a sense of independence. A parent would say that my peach ring "addiction" is nothing other than a show of independence, because either 7/11 or CVS is a place that is an easy destination to get to without asking for my parents consent.

My Daily Refreshment: Water Bottle

My stainless steel water bottle is the first thing I look for when I'm looking to hydrate myself. When I find that I am thirsty or my throat is dry, I know I can count on my water bottle to quench my thirst, cool my body and give me that extra boost to keep going. It provides me with 700ml of crystal clear, smooth, cold, and refreshing water that only has benefits for my body since it has no calories, fat, cholesterol and little sodium. Drinking from my water bottle makes me more productive and alert at school, allows me to workout and train more efficiently, lessens the chance of a sprain or a cramp while exercising, lessens the chance of a sickness, and even relieves fatigue. I mean what more can I ask for? It keeps my body in tip top shape like no other drink which is so important, especially being an athlete. From an environmentalist lense, my water bottle shows my commitment to going green and doing whatevers in my power to save our Earth. Instead of buying plastic bottles which seem so convienent, I just opt to refill my stainless steel water bottle, which in turn saves me money and keeps one less plastic bottle out of landfills. So, drinking water is a benefit for my body and the environment. What a win win situation!

Something I Really Can't Live Without: The Inhaler

Another asthma attack? Oh no, where is my inhaler I say to myself as I feel my chest tightening each second. It is such a scary experience that is never looked forward to, but sadly it happens. Although, it seems as though each attack was worse than the last, each time my inhaler has saved me from the painful misery of barely being able to breathe and coughing until my head throbs with pain. I always seem to find my inhaler at the right time, just before the terrifying symptoms worsen. I cannot even begin to think how many times my inhaler has rescued me from some tough breathing situations. In the past, there have been situations in which the asthma attack was so severe that my life was nearly taken. But somehow that little red canister finds its way into my hands and I find myself eagerly pumping the canister in order to inhale this medicine that sends a world of relief throughout my chest. It really is amazing how fast it can relieve such anguish with just two puffs, and leave me feeling as if nothing severe just happened. Overall, this little red canister is so crucial to my everyday functioning, and anytime I am without it I feel as though I am naked. Without this red canister that carries "200 inhalations" I would be a different person. I wouldn't be able to participate in such demanding sports or engage myself in strenuous exercise, which is a main part of my life now. A life without sports is bad enough, but not having an inhaler would make life almost unbearable. Through a sociological lense, the inhaler can be seen as part of the "age of convenience" we're currently in. The inhaler is so compact, small, and requires little effort to use which is what Americans look for these days.

Wallet

What would I do without my wallet? My wallet is such an essential part of my life. My wallet contains many plastic cards including the most important one: the debit card. Having this leather wallet is such a huge responsibility. Worrying about losing it, or having it stolen is enough but also worrying about money management adds on to the burden. How could such a small item yield such a big responsibility? Well, honestly I do not mind the huge responsibility that comes with owning a wallet. Having a wallet shows my growing independence from my parents. Having this leathery wallet shows that I able able to manage my money responsibly, and spend it when necessary. Through a sociological lense, others would see why people are so careful and particular about their wallets because money is hard to come by in the difficult times we're enduring at this time. They would understand why people are becoming frugal and less willing to spend their hard earned money.

Running In Circles: Track?

Yes, running in a 400 meter circle is quite fun, right? Well, for the most part it is intense and thrilling, but some might ask how can I do this every year and not get sick of it. The truth is that I really just love the sport, and yes track and field is actually a sport. My love for this sport comes from my extremely competitive personality. I simply don't like losing at all. Although, much of the student body thinks that this sport is boring and easy, they have no idea how difficult and demanding it actually is. Day in and day out, constantly training your body to run faster and more efficiently is a difficult task that takes much dedication and effort. Running outside in rain, snow, sleet, and heat waves sounds completely ridiculous to many, but to know that you are getting ahead of the competiton is instant gratification and drives me to continue everyday. Getting through the hardest weight training and plyometric sessions leaves me very satsified knowing that if I got through that who says I can't get through the next one. It comes to a point where your body is so fatigued that it's hard to even walk or better yet flex a muscle without grimacing in pain. It is amazing though, seeing how far I can push myself. It is safe to say that no other sport that I've partcipated in has worked me so hard and left me so sore. At times, the intense workouts and running leave me wondering why I put myself through this, but then again to see yourself improve and run faster than your opponents is pretty awesome.