-REAL- Television

I don't really watch television as much as I used to, but when I do, I usually just flip through the channels and there are a few shows that catch my attention, most of them being reality shows. Now I REALLY don't like the newer reality shows, one big example being Jersey Shore. Shows like that are just plain stupid in my opinion. I feel like I'm actually losing my intelligence by watching that show. Now I've only seen one or two episodes and from what I've seen, I can tell it's just all partying, getting drunk, and having sex. Is this what producers want people to think reality shows are all about? Sure, it may make the "actors and actresses" look like idiots, but why should they care? They have their own show, and that's all that matters to them.

Now there are a few reality shows I do enjoy watching, such as Dog the Bounty Hunter, Dancing With The Stars, America's Best Dance Crew, America's Got Talent, So You Thing You Can Dance. I know most of these shows are pretty much the same, them having to do with dancing and all, but I don't mind watching every single one of them because I love dancing, so why not watch a show about something you love? And although they may be similar, each show brings out different styles of dancing I've never seen before, and that's what keeps me interested. My brother got me into watching Dog the Bounty Hunter. I find it exciting to watch from a bounty hunter's point of view, going around, city to city, trying to find and apprehend a fugitive, taking any measure to make sure they get them.

Reality shows may be fun to watch, but that depends on what is being portrayed in the show. There are many young audiences that watch these shows, and most of them get ideas from television. People should be aware of what goes on in reality shows. Parents should monitor their kids and make sure that the shows they watch don't influence them in any bad ways. Nobody wants their kids to think partying and drinking is fun at their age.

Food, food, food.. How fast food affected me.

As a young child, I absolutely LOVED fast food. I was really into McDonald's, as I always enjoyed getting the toys in the happy meals. I would always fuss when I didn't get the toy, but it didn't matter that much because I would be chowing down on the French fries and the cheeseburger with a small soda on the side. I always loved getting fast food with my parents right after they picked me up when school ended. Although it wasn't a daily thing, it was still a treat going to a fast food place, no matter which one it would be. Sometimes when my little sister came with us, I would steal some of her fries, only because I knew she wasn't going to finish them all.

As of today, fast food has become a daily part of my life. I know it's unhealthy, but I'm usually not home to enjoy the wonderful home cooked meals made by my grandparents. I always find myself leaving home right as my grandparents are getting the food ready, and I really miss eating with my family, but things like school and dance practice take up most of my time. I'm trying my best to avoid the Freshmen 15 of college, but fast food seems so much more tempting than it was when I was younger. Right after I'm done with class, I'd usually be craving something that's close-by like Jack-In-The-Box or Panda Express. During our breaks for dance practice, my friends and I would drive over to Taco Bell or McDonald's and place a big order altogether just so we can share it all. I can surely say that most of my money has gone to fast food, and I despise that greatly, but I can't help it when my hunger takes over. But on a brighter note, despite all the times I consume fast food, I never seem to gain that much weight. I'm glad that I get to eat as much as I want, only to exercise most(if not, all) off during practice. I should be aware on what I eat and try to limit myself on how much of it I do eat.

Fast food is beginning to become a big problem in society. More and more food chains are appearing in order to keep up with competition for customers. Fast food places are starting to offer many money-saving deals in order to lure more and more people to buy their foods. Their advertisements are everywhere, and there will be no way of getting rid of them. All in all, fast food has become a part of almost everyone's life, and it'll be very difficult to quit eating it.

My past, my present, my future..

October 9, 1992. The day my life started.... I'm Mark Anthony Carbonell. I grew up being a shy, timid person. I found it hard to make new friends, always being quiet to myself and avoiding those who I thought I wouldn't get along with. I waited for others to come to me and introduce themselves as I lacked the will to do so. But as I got older, I grew more and more out of my shell and started to be more outgoing, though still being cautious with those I knew. By the time I was in high school, however,  I joined the school's dance teams, which helped me further in becoming less shy. I shared a common interest with those on the team, our love of dance. I expressed myself through dancing, putting all my feelings and thoughts into the moves. This way, I can show others just who I am.

I am currently trying to get my life back on track. I just recently started college and, being the fresh student that I am, I'm still undecided on what I will be doing with my time. There are many choices that I want to set my mind on, but I'm unsure on which one to pursue. It is a work in progress and will be put aside for another time. But now, I seem to have a lot of free time on my hands nowadays. I have spent most of my time on a collegiate level dance team called Non-Stop. I'm really glad to have joined as I can continue my passion of dancing right out of high school.

I am hoping to just get through college, maybe transfer to a four-year university(undecided on which one I want to attend). I hope that my life will be a successful one, though I'm in no rush for that to happen. I hope to someday become a professional hip hop dancer to put my years of dancing to a better extent. I hope to make my family proud of me once again through all my decisions I'm making now. Other than that, I will just have to make use of my present to determine the outcome of my future...