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When I walked on campus for the first time, I knew something big was gonna happen. And that thing was me. I walk around and people turn and stare in awe. You know why? It’s because I’m just that impressive. Everywhere I go I’m the main attraction. Class, gym, bathroom, all eyes are on me. Let them stare. They them revel in the fact that I’m just that amazing at life. I may be a freshman, but I can walk around here with my head held high as if I were a senior. That’s how much of an influence I have made at Baruch in only 3 months. Imagine the rest of they year up until I graduate. They’re gonna have to rename the school  The Hahitti School For People That Also Want To Be Like Roni But Can’t Because I’m That Great At Everything. Not a doubt in my mind of that. President Wallerstein will be my assiastant when I graduate. I’m just that good.

I used to think “Why wasn’t I this amazing in high school?” and it hit me: I cared significantly less about the people in my high school. Besides my friends, I could care less about the people I learned with. Their school pride in a school we all went to by force never interested me. Yet, at Baruch, it feels normal.

Back to the important subject: me. It’s all about me. Have you seen the GIF yet? Now you’re starting to get the picture, or GIF…. I’m funny, deal with it. So maybe I will rule this school one day in a school government role, but for now, I’m content with my role as ruler of this school in terms of sheer amazingness. Just think of the awe I inspire. Yea, realize that these 3 months have only been the start of what’s to come. Your welcome, Baruch, and please, no autographs.

I’m a part of the Baruch Soccer Team. Now, I haven’t logged a single minute of game time. Hell, I don’t even have a jersey. But I’m a part of the team. I’ve put in the hours. I’ve been there. The 7 AM practices in which I get only 5 hours of sleep. The long rides in a cramped van with 12 people only meant for 8. The time spent sitting in the office, breaking down game tape. I’ve done it. I’ve stuck through it. It’s now a part of me. It’s what I do and love. I wouldn’t change a thing about it.

The normalcy it brings has to feel weird, so to say. I’ve spent many lunches with the Baruch player of the month, sitting and talking about anything. He’s had a few people recognize him out of nowhere. We laugh about it. You need to find other freshman to connect with. Otherwise, you might as well be as alone as a cheeseburger in a kosher restaurant.  Or maybe it’s sitting in the coach’s office, watching as the 3 time Coach of the Year listens to reggae music while the team takes a nap on the nearby coach. There’s only a select few who get these chances. I’m incredibly thankful I get to do this on a daily basis.

It’s a process to assimilate into college. I have many friends now, many of which I see constantly while hanging out in The Cove, the hangout for the players and soccer coaches. I have mentors and guides who have gone down the same path. Their mistakes will soon be my trials and hopefully, I’ll learn from them.

I’m a part of the team. Though my jacket may be a different color and my jersey may not exist at all, I am another cog in the machine that is the Baruch soccer team. My title may be Assistant Team Manager, but I am so much more than that. When the jerseys come off and the street clothes are put on, I’m just like them. The off-field stuff matter too. So maybe I haven’t played a minute, but I’ve put so much more than just playing.

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1. Domino The Destitute – Coheed and Cambria

Currently this is my song of the moment. Yet it also describes me as it’s about the lost underdog whose lost in the world. And man have I had those moments before.

2.Always Look On The Brighter Side Of Life – Monty Python

This is self-explanatory. As an optimist, I prefer to look at the better things in life even if personal or social problems hit an all-time low.

3.In The End – Linkin Park

However, sometimes I look back and realize that sometimes no matter how hard you work, it doesn’t amount to anything in the opinion of other people no matter what.

4.Somebody That I Used To Know (Cover) – Coheed and Cambria

I picked a cover on purpose. It’s much edgier and that shows me, as I can look bitter for no reason, doesn’t matter what the situation is either.

5. Zazim I’m HaBass – Subliminal

honestly, I have no idea what the song is about. But it is my favorite Jewish/Hebrew song and I feel like I need to embrace my Jewish identity at every situation that I need to.

6. Glory Glory Man United – Fan Club

As a huge Man United fan, I have to put this on here. I’ve been a fan since I was 5 and they’re a part of who I am now. GLORY GLORY MAN UNITED!!! CHAMP19NS!!!

7. Rainbow Veins – Owl City

This song relaxes me to no end. That’s a good thing. When things in life get too stressful for me, I just calm down and listen to this and my problems seem to drift away for a little bit.

8. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. It also means that I love older music as well, not just the typical crap (excuse my language and opinion) that’s put on radio nowadays. This is what real music is in my opinion.

9. Welcome Home – Coheed and Cambria

Do not get me angry. I will hold a grudge if necessary and only if it’s deserved. Don’t try to hurt me in any way ’cause that’s not cool and I’ve suffered enough bullying as a child. I don’t want to go through it again.

10. How I Could Just Kill A Man – Rage Against The Machine

I’m not bitter. I just enjoy music a lot in many aspects. My friend, a bassist, says this song is music because the listener gets a better chance to appreciate the different instruments as the production on this gives all the band members equal amount of listening volume in their instruments.