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I decided to do a musical playlist because I feel cameras have this thing against me. I don’t know when this conflict started because I looked cuter than a button in my baby pictures. I could go more in depth about with this troublesome issue but there is an assignment at hand. The first song I picked for the playlist was “Sad Machine” by Porter Robinson. I picked this song because it’s good music. It represents the type of music I like which is the good kind. That probably sounds a bit broad, let me elaborate. I like music that have catchy tunes it could be the happy kind  like Owl City or sad like most of One Republic’s songs. Sad Machine has both of a happy and sad ring to it so it’s a good song to start with. Nine more. The second song I picked was “Ghost” by American Authors. First let me say that their band name represents me already. I’m American and I have been an author of numerous pieces or writing throughout my life. The song is about living in the present and shaking off the dead weight. That’s what I try to do. I try to not let many things bother me I guess that’s why I seem kinda passive. I don’t care if someone says something about me and when someone says something nice about me I don’t really show it but believe me I’m beaming inside. Number three goes to “Oh, what a life” also by American Authors because “I have laughed oh, and I have cried oh, and thought oh, what a life”. Enough said. I think this song represents everyone because there are good times and bad times sometimes I try really hard sometimes but to no avail. One example of me trying really hard is when I’m trying to win a game of League Of Legends but sometimes my teammates are noobs and it’s just sigh, what a game.The fourth song is “Count on me” by Bruno Mars. This represents me because I feel you can count on me. I am trustworthy and I like to help my friends  because they would help me also. The fifth song is “Demons” by Imagine Dragons, of course. It represents me because like all of us I do have demons inside me which doesn’t mean I’m possessed but that I do have a kind of darkness inside me. I’ve been known to take the last cookie or leaving a little bit of milk in the carton so I don’t have to throw it away. The sixth song is “Marchin On” by One Republic. I’m all about marching on because I know I’m not the only one with problems.   I just have to deal with them and move on like I have to deal with this assignment and move on to my bed. Number seven is “King and Lionheart” by Of Monsters And Men. I would never worry about the petty problems one may insert into my life and my relationships like with my brother. We are the yellow on egg yolks well his skin is so light so I guess we’re an entire egg. The next song is “Mountain Sound” by Of Monsters and Men because I do feel like some problems will affect me more than they actually will, like paranoia. Like when the teacher tells me to read something in front class but since I don’t talk much my voice may seem a little rusty because I haven’t spoken yet but I’m fine. The ninth song is “Gold” by Owl City. Call me conceited but I believe I am gold. They say everyone is unique and all that lovey dovey stuff but I already know I’m awesome. The last song is the “Oreo Wonderfilled Song” featuring Owl City. This song sounded so good when I heard it on commercial. I really do love oreos I don’t know if I would share them with bad wolfs, vampires, and sharks but  I do wonder what would happen!

-Tony Cai

This first blog post includes pictures that will help others understand who I am. My first picture is of my family and I. My mother, father, and older sister have been by my side since the day I was born. Through monumental events, including my high school graduation shown above, they have been my number one supporters by pushing me to do my best; therefore, helping me get to where I am today. My second picture is of my two best friends, Kristen and JoAnn. I’ve known these girls since I was five years old, as we became best friends on the first day of kindergarten. We graduated eighth grade together and going our separate ways for high school and now college was definitely one of the hardest things we’ve been through. Despite that, it only made our friendship stronger and we still remain inseparable. My third picture is of my close friends I made in high school. The transition from a Catholic elementary school to a public high school was terrifying, but I managed to love every minute of it all because of my amazing friends. I miss seeing their faces everyday, but we all manage to stay close despite the distance of our colleges. My fourth picture shows me at the three proms I attended during my senior year. I’m grateful to have two close guy friends and to have been able to share these special moments with them. I would do anything to relive them! My fifth and sixth pictures are of my Varsity basketball and Varsity flag football teams. I am extremely blessed to have played Varsity sports for all four years of high school. This has made me into a strong competitor and a focused athlete. Also, being named Captain in my senior year, I learned leadership roles and gained new responsibilities that I will hold onto for the rest of my life. My seventh picture is a photo of a group of special needs children I work with and my fellow counselors. Working at a special needs camp has drastically impacted my life. I have not only learned how to interact with children with special needs, but I also gained a new perspective on life. I should never take things for granted because there may be people who are less fortunate than me, and I should always lend a hand to someone in need. It’s the greatest feeling seeing someone smile! My eighth picture is when I met Nick Jonas. He is and forever will be my favorite celebrity. Nick Jonas has diabetes and deals with hardships everyday. He helps me get through my struggles and inspires me to live everyday to the fullest and give everything my all, just like he does in his singing career. Finally, to close off my blog, I included a picture of Baruch. This can show everyone where these last eight pictures have gotten me and where I am today and will be for the next four years. My future is bright and I am grateful for all the people that have helped me become who I am!

All American Rejects- Move Along

AJR- I am Ready

Bastille- Bad Blood

Chris Brown- Loyal

Envy- Am I Wrong

Fall out boys- Alone together, Light em up

Im On a Boat

LMFAO- shots

Maroon 5- Maps

All of these songs are a mix of how I relate to my classmates. Some songs represent my past experiences with friends who are also classmates. We have all had those few friends who pretend to be your friend but then are really gossiping behind your back. What the song by All American Rejects taught me, is that you just have to move on  Listening to Maps mad me think of how Baruch is a new start and how easy it is to find new people you can relate with. Bad Blood by Bastille and Loyal, are for those people who just split from the group out of the blue. One friend just left our friend circle that we had since freshman year of high school and her reason was that she wasn’t going to be able to just stick together. On the other hand, there are those friends who stick with you from the moment you met. When i think of Shots and Im On A Boat, it remind me of all the good times we had and will have in the future. This also includes all the new friends i will be making at Baruch.