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Nicholas Halvatzis

Random Thoughts

Have you ever been asked “If you could go back in time and change one thing what would it be?” Whenever I’m asked that question I always find myself responding “No”, but then I think.

Maybe I should have done my homework… Maybe I should have gone to class… Maybe I shouldn’t have drank that extra shot… Maybe I shouldn’t have driven my car that night… Maybe I should have stopped my friends from doing drugs… Maybe I should have spent more time with my grandpa…Maybe I should have prayed to God…Maybe I should have been a better son…Maybe I shouldn’t have fought with my brother… Maybe I should have kept in touch with that friend…

Have you ever had that friend that you used to be so tight with, and then you stop talking, and when you see them it’s like you have never even met? Awkward, right?

Or have you ever woken up in the morning and thought “Damn, today is going to be a terrible day.” This has happened to me far too many times. I get myself worked up about such petty and trivial nonsense that I get myself angry and depressed. I let time pass me by as I sit in my room in isolation. Missing out on experiences I could have had. People I could have met.  Things I could have done. Sometimes I just stop on the world… But the world doesn’t stop on me, it doesn’t stop for anybody.

It’s ironic though, most people I meet don’t see this in me. They see me as a friendly, laidback, and funny person, which is very true, but they don’t see the regret in me. We all have regrets and problems, but we all cope differently with these challenges that confront us.  Some of us live in the past, some the present, and some always worried about what the future has in store for us. I find myself living day by day, but struggling to let go of some of my past.

Dear Professor Muzzio,

I am very sorry I missed the midterm. I was not able to come because I had hurt my hand earlier that day, and had to go to the hospital. I hope you understand, and hopefully I can make this up somehow. Let me know as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Your favorite student Nicholas Halvatzis

Hanging out with friends

Spending time with family

Collecting sneakers and hats

Listening to music

Playing/watching basketball

Meeting new people especially cute girls

Making people laugh

Driving

Ping Pong

Drinking beer

Watching Jersey Shore

Eating Cristina’s Deli… and if you haven’t eaten there I suggest you try it once in your life.

Facebook

Awkward situations

Making money

Eating

Swimming

Playing video games

Would be great to hear some feedback and some things that you guys enjoy!!!

a. Tell us who you think YOU are!

Think? I know who I am. I’m a good friend, son,brother, and student. I love to hang out with friends, play basketball, listen to music, and just have a good time in general.

b. Share your top 3 concerns about your freshman year at Baruch College and explain why.

1) Doing well in school

2) Getting my work done

3) Making new friends

c. So far, what do you think will make your Baruch College experience different from your high school experience?

There is way more people so I will experience all sorts of people.

d. How do you think your first year at College will change you?

It will make me a more responsible student.