Who do you think you are? Blog Post 1 (Natalie)
Comments(5) To be honest, I don’t like being asked this question. You would think that such a simple question can be answered with a simple response, but it really cannot. I can answer with so many “I am …” statements, but it never gives me a true definition. I don’t even know if I can give myself a clear definition, but I’ll tell you some qualities for now. I am an athlete and love to try all sports. I also enjoy a challenge, and overcoming it. If I don’t, then I could at least say I tried and that is an accomplishment too. I am also a good student, hopefully I will remain so. I love to read, especially when it’s about crime and investigation. I also love to write. My family and friends are very important to me, and I cherish their love. My life would not be the same without them. I can be very outgoing and funny, but I can also be reserved and quiet. I guess it depends on the people I am with and the mood I am in. I love to have fun and go out, but sometimes I need my privacy and alone time. It helps me clear my mind and think, kind of like my personal meditation.
My top three concerns about my first year at Baruch are adjustment, grades, and health. I do not like being in uncomfortable or awkward situations, so it’s a good thing I don’t feel that way at Baruch so far. I am still adapting to the school, but I can already tell that it’s going to be fun. I’ve met a lot of cool people, and there are definitely more to meet by the looks of it! Hopefully, I am right about all of this because sometimes I worry since it’s known to be just a commuter school. I don’t want to “slip through the cracks” as the school puts it. I also want to make sure that I keep my grades up because that’s why I ‘m here in the first place. I worry that despite how much I study or work, it still won’t be enough. Lastly, keeping my health is important to me. Since I am mostly on my own now and have to cook for myself, it is harder to eat healthier. I have to learn recipes and not be too lazy!
There are so many differences between college and high school. College is a lot more serious because the professors can be very serious and impersonal. It also feels a lot quicker. I know we are only a couple weeks in, but it still went very quickly. Luckily, the work load compared to high school isn’t much different because I was assigned a lot of work in high school, so I’m used to it. I also have a lot more free time in college with the new schedule. Even that time goes by quickly! I really miss my all girl Catholic high school and college will definitely not be the same way. But just because it won’t be the same does not mean it won’t be enjoyable. I have to agree with Jasmine that the guy part will definitely make school more enjoyable 🙂
College will definitely make me more independent. I was pretty independent when I was living at home, but there were things that I never did for myself. I’m sure I can say this for a lot of people dorming, but my mom always did my laundry. Now I have to learn to do it without messing up my clothes. Seems simple enough. I should probably put my Italian hands to work and learn how to cook more meals. Gotta learn some day.
I just saw a commercial for this movie and it reminded me of how much I love it! And lions! If I could, I’d have one as a pet. <3
Hi Natalie, I’m actually not sure this is your post, but I guessed–used process of elimination looking at blog authors.
I like your post. Short and to the point. Mine was a rambling mess.
I know–laundry sucks. I actually noticed guys are more meticulous about sorting by color, using softener or bleach, and categorizing clothes by materials than girls. I didn’t know how to wash underwears and bras, so I had to ask around and I found out if you stuff it all in the washer and dryer with the rest of your clothes, it should all come out fine. Just don’t mix black, white, and reds. And with stuffing delicates in the dryer, if you think that’s too risky, you can air dry it in the bathroom on a clothesline.
Yeah, I can’t cook either. It’s pretty pathetic–I just found out the loud guy across from me can cook and sew–that’s pretty impressive. Are you staying at Ludlow, EHS, an apartment, or somewhere else? If you’re cooking, can you come to Ludlow and cook with me? I just befriended an American Eskimo SVA student and she’ll have her mom send caribou and moose meat. We can cook together. I miss homecooked 🙁 I can’t even follow recipes right. I tried to make rice once and it caught on fire. Almost burned down the house.
Hmmmm, sports. I really hate sports. I had over 10 swimming lessons from 10 different teachers and I still don’t know how to swim. Used to play soccer in 2nd grade and I have bad memories of parents screaming at me, “YOU KICKED IT IN THE WRONG GOAL! WRONG WAY!!!” Then I went on to jv field hockey during freshman year of high school and the team captain was really bossy. Plus, I have no hand-eye-coordination at all. I’m the one during gym class who’s all dazed out and the ball hits me in the face, and everyone’s all, ohmigodareyouok? but laughing at the same time. Then I’d just do the alternate walk of shame and be all, yeah, it just hit me in the face. shit happens.
so how are you with walking around New York City? I’ve never walked so much in my life. I haven’t exercised in 5 years. 2 blocks and I’m out of breath. Weak, I know. I’ve actually been trying to build a tolerance in my leg muscles so I’ve been walking up and down the stairs from floor 1 to floor 20. Walking down is a breeze, but walking up is a bitch. I wake up in the middle of the night with a charlie horse–you know, muscle spasms and leg cramps or my leg falls asleep, I don’t know how to say it in english, but you get the gist. sorry if i tend to overshare.
I too, do not like being asked this question but answering it, you learn how to define who you are (sounds cheesy, but true).
I agree on how you said that some professors can be impersonal, but you have ME!! =) I am not a professor so lean on me.
Natalie, since you love to write, maybe you should submit to the literary magazine that I was telling the class about.
Love the Lion King picture! The movie has been on mind lately and then I saw your post and next thing the commercial about how its coming out in 3D in theaters.
Great post and please feel free to comment on the posts of your classmates.
-Jordan
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