Last Blog

When, I first started with my blog, I thought to myself “why do we need it to create a blog?” I never liked the idea of having any kind of web page to put all my personal thoughts in. After getting familiar with my blog, I actually started to like it. Also, it’s a great way to share opinions and knowing what others might think. I have enjoyed reading everyone’s blogs every week. I especially liked seeing all of us doing our homework last minute and the backgrounds of their blogs. However, I don’t think I will keep following my blog because I would eventually forget about it or forget my password. It was fun while it lasted and I would like to thank everyone for commenting on my blog and allowing me to share my thoughts with you.

TED vidoes

The first video that I watched from Mark Bittman, I learned how much better our food was,  about locally grown food and how food use to be healthier about a century ago. Also, canned food didn’t come to play until the late 20’s which, I think we over eat that as well. However, the amount of land that is dedicated to livestock and the amount of methane gases that is release into the atmosphere was very alarming.  On the other hand, Ann Cooper thought me a lot, especially when you have kids and the predictions that the CDC gave about 40% to 45% of all kids would be insulin depended within a decade. Still, the USDA and we as parents allow it to happen by serving our kids nothing but junk food. I was upset when I found out that we spend about $5.00 to feed a kid a week. After I watched these videos, I had to show it my family how all the negative impacts of eating unhealthy foods can cause our kids to be at great risk. We became aware and decide to come up with a way of trying to promote buying healthier foods and only going out to eat once a week.

Blog 14

 

My daughter is the most important person in my life. She is only 2 1/2 years old. When I found that I was going to be a dad, I was so excited, waiting for the day to hold her in my hands. Alexandra changed my life just about in every aspect you can think of. Me and my girl were dating for years, when she became pregnant we decided to move in together. The question was who would leave their job. After long thinking, I chose to leave the Army or at least get out of active duty and go into the National Guard. So, I do have to say, Alexandra brought us together to be a family, and we are now expecting a boy in February. Maybe if she wouldn’t have come along, I would have continued to be on active duty, where I had orders to go to Fort Hood, Texas and maybe getting ready for another deployment. My daughter has given me the joy of having my own family.  Also she is such an active person and gets along with kids very well. The personality she displays makes it interesting to observe and she is learning a lot.

The second person would have be my girl, because without her support those deployments to Iraq would have been very difficult for me. She is the backbone of the family. She is good with words and makes a comfort zone for us. I have to say, there is a lot I still have to learn.  I have confidence that with her by my side everything will always be a lot easier.

The third person would be my father. He made me what I am today; he made me appreciate everything that I have. My father has a strong character; I guess that is why as a kid, I wouldn’t hesitate to do whatever he told me to do. That is why I stay away from trouble and focus on school. I also saw my dad scarifice so much for us and work so hard to give us everything. He always thaught us by giving us motivational speeches and being a great mentor. Even till today, he is still teaching me about parenting. 

Ports O' Call

 

A waterfront dining experience you can enjoy with your significant other, friends and family. Whether you feel like just hitting a bar or taking someone special to eat, this is the perfect place to go to. Ports O’ Call restaurant is located in a village surrounded by shops, tour boats and a seafood market. As soon as you get off the highway you have the feeling you’re in one of Los Angeles' best places to visit. The first time my girl and I went to eat there we loved the scenic view and their food.  We started at the bar by having a killer clam that serves four people, a killer calm comes in a bowl accommodated with orange juice, pineapple juice, sweet and sour, a splash of cranberry juice, along with Captain Morgan, Malibu rum, Myers Rum and the garnishes make up your daily value of fruits. As the hostess kindly walked us to our table, the server presented a courteous and professionalism attitude. The atmosphere in the dining room is breathtaking, the lights are dimmed perfectly so that one can enjoy the bridge casting the light on the water or the breakwater where you can see ships coming into the port viewed. The menu has dishes of pastas, steaks, seafood and they come with your choice of salad bar or soup without the dent in your wallet. After enjoying the freshness of a fillet mignon that was cooked to perfection with a sauce that really hits your taste buds, we decide to go back to the bar patio. Now sitting under the stars and next to the fire pit one can really listen to the ocean, while having a nice warm cup of coffee. Whenever you feel like a night out or getting a dining experience of your life, Ports O’ Call is the place to be.

The final chapter of FFN

Well let me just say, that for the first time l finished reading a book. Fast Food Nation was a good book and I learned a lot from it, maybe because the author gave me a grand tour from the hamburger we eat to where they grind the meat. Now that I read this book, it gave me a clear picture of what goes into my hamburger, and I’m not talking about the garnish, I’m talking about everything that fast food chains do to make their money, and how I contribute to their cause by purchasing from them. I would have never thought that eating a hamburger could cause so much damage to me and my family. Now that I am more aware of fast food restaurants, I am more likely to think of everything I read in the book. Even though I won’t always avoid eating fast food, I will cut down a little more and promote healthier choices to my family and myself. Some of the issues that got me thinking are how the government doesn’t really enforce policies and regulated inspections, that they are really just checking the box to cover their backs.  Also, how we as a consumer put our trust into the government thinking they are doing what’s right.

Let the truth come out

Well some of you thought I went to Florida for Spring break. However, when I went there it was not for spring break, but to go on a cruise to the Bahamas, so my truth  would be  that I went to the Bahamas.
How is this semester going for me? Well it has really been a challenging time. I’m only taking two classes, a math class and an English 101. I thought I would test the waters first before, I just dive into something I won’t be able to get out of. Luckily, I made the right choice, because the way things are going, I am falling behind in my math class, and trying to keep up with the other one. But no one said college was going to be easy and I can thank the learning center a lot because they have really helped me on my assignments. Especially after receiving my grade from my first essay that I turned in for my English class. That’s when I knew that if I wanted to pass that class I would need to get all the help available. To be honest I deserved the grade I got especially after being away from school for over seven years. One thing I can tell everyone is that, I can only give it my best after all I am here to learn and there is nothing that I will not get out of it. Now that we are half way done  through the semester, and reflecting back on how I started I can say that I have come a long way. It took a lot of effort and time, but here I am getting through it all. One thing that has been keeping me motivated is that I want to pass my classes and seeing my grades improving, keeps me working even harder to get a better grade. We are almost done stay motivated!

Five lies and one truth

1) I have been to the Bahamas.

2) Won $50,000 in a casino.

3) I have 4 kids.

4) I was born in Spain.

5) I went to spring break in Florida.

6) I own a restaurant.