Football

            Football is a sport that requires commitment, mental toughness, and teamwork. Players who want to play at a collegiate level must have more than just natural ability. Natural talent can only get players so far, and at a certain point, they have to commit themselves fully in order to continue making developments on the field. Football has always been an important part of my life because my dad played in the NFL for 13 years. He played a substantial role in my success in football by always supporting me and providing me with whatever I needed in order to succeed.

            My entire life, I have played football, basketball, and soccer. Once my junior year in high school rolled around, I decided it was a good time to commit myself to one sport: football. My goal is to transfer to North Carolina State University and play on their football team next year. However, if I don’t get accepted I am planning on walking on for UNC Charlotte.

            If I want to be as successful as possible playing football, I need to stay conditioned throughout this year and continue working out on my own time. My next step in the whole process is getting back in touch with the coaches from both teams, hopefully earning a spot on the team.

 

                                                                                                 Traveling the World

            Traveling the world is something I have always been intrigued in. I was born in California, and one of my favorite things to do is go back and visit all my old friends. I also go to NYC quite often, but someday I hope to be able to financially stable enough to travel worldwide. The only unique places I have ever been to are Hawaii, Costa Rica, and the Bahamas. My sisters have both been lucky enough to go to Africa and Europe as well, and they both came back more with a better perception of what is going on in other parts of the world.

            Traveling is important to me because I like to have knowledge in other cultures and traditions. The majority of people that travel out of the country tend to stay in resorts which in my opinion, takes away from the experience. It’s too easy to stay inside the resort, lay out by the pool, and tan all day. I think in order to get the most out of a trip, people should stay in places where they can absorb as much culture as possible rather than paying for an international flight just to lay out by a pool and be catered by employees.

 

                                                                                                          Exercise

            Lifting, running, and eating healthy are all important in living a healthy life style. I try to lift six times a week and run two or three times a week. However, I think paying attention to what I eat is the most crucial factor in being healthy. My dad has always been a fitness freak, and I began to pick up some of his habits when I grew up.

            These things are important to me because when I get into an efficient routine, I tend to generally feel better. Everyone knows the feeling of eating McDonald’s and regretting it as soon as they finish. There has been a number of studies showing that eating healthy and exercising daily stimulate the brain and increase one’s mood. I definitely have days that I eat nothing but junk and skip my workout, and there is undoubtedly a difference in my mood and personality after a couple days of being on a healthy routine.

            Experiencing the difference in vitality make me want to continue being on a healthy routine for as long as possible. College doesn’t necessarily make it easy, but it’s not impossible to find healthy food on campus. My friend and I got on the same routine senior year in high school, which made it a lot easier because we could hold each other accountable. It may be hard for some people to start routines like this, but after a while, when you start to realize the changes, it becomes a habit, and I would even say addicting.