Netflix

Netflix is a product I would definitely recommend anyone to subscribe to. It enables you to watch a wide variety of movies and television shows for a low price of eight dollars a month. That's only $96 dollars a year which is a bargain. It doesn't sound like it, but when you consider the price of a movie ticket nowadays it $10.50, you could only watch ten movies for the same amount of money you could use to subscribe to Netflix. I would rather watch a wide variety of entertainment a year, rather than just ten movies a year. However, like every other subscription, it has its pros and cons.
One great advantage to this is the ability to cancel at any time. You are not bound to a contract and only pay for the months you use it. This makes it great to the customer as they do not feel bound to it and can cancel at anytime if they feel the service is not worth their time. Another great benefit of this service is its wide variety. It has many genres of movies such as action, comedy, horror, drama, and more. It also includes numerous genres of television shows. You will always be able to find something to watch because of its selection. You could discover your new favorite movie or tv show on there that you may have never heard of before. Because of its massive collection, you are constantly discovering new films you haven't heard of. This is always happening to me and I enjoy it. With its instant streaming, you can watch Netflix anywhere if you have items that can stream it. This includes an xbox 360, ps3, or your cell phone. It plays straight on there without you having to wait for a DVD to come in the mail. This makes it convenient and allows you to enjoy the films on the go even. You can watch it on the bus, in between class, or even in the car. You'll never be bored when you have this.
However, Netflix does have its downsides. Because of its wide variety, you can spend a good chunk of time just finding something to watch. You will find many things that interest you, but will have a hard time deciding on what to watch. Sometimes it has taken me a good 20 minutes just deciding what to watch. I'd rather use that 20 minutes actually watching something. It also doesn't always have the blockbuster movies everyone wants to see. You won't be able to find The Avengers or The Dark Knight Rises on there, or other popular movies.
I would personally recommend this subscription to anybody. I have personally found it to be a good investment and I definitely get my moneys worth out of it. You will discover new things and have something to do when you're bored.

Debt and Saving Money

Saving money is one of the most important things a person can do. If one does not learn how to save money, they could lose it all and go into debt. Debt can really screw one over in life. It lowers your credit rating and stops you from doing things you would like to whether it be buying a new car or even a house. People go into debt because of their own personal decisions. This happens because many people choose to buy items with the money they don't have available. People go into debt because they buy more of what they want, rather than what they need. When it comes time to buying food or paying bills, it will be very difficult because of their decision to buy designer clothes or other items, rather than save money for future expenses such as taxes and other payments. There is nothing wrong with buying wants, one just needs to make sure they will be able to afford it without giving up necessary expenses in the future. Another big reason why people go into debt is because they constantly eat out, rather than eat at home. At first it doesn't seem like much, one feels that McDonalds's is cheap so they eat at that establishment a few times a week. However, they do not realize that those little purchases add up to a staggering amount of money. One would be amazed at how much money they could save if they cut down eating out to once a week. Not only would this save you money, it would also keep you healthier and decrease the amount of weight one would gain from eating out. That five dollars one will spend there will only satisfy them for a few hours. That money one saves can be used for more tangible items such as a new television or another item that can last a lot longer than a few hours.
Saving money is a lot easier than it sounds. One just has to learn to limit themselves and make better decisions. Cut back on eating out, and don't buy everything appealing in sight. One would be amazed at how much money they could save and use in the future. One never knows when they'll need money. They could lose their job or be in a car accident tomorrow and have medical bills. Those McDonalds receipts won't pay that bill, you will. A person with fiscal responsibility will have money saved up and will be able to cover these circumstances without racking up debt.

Works Cited:

Lau, Stephen. "Why Do People Go Into Debt?." SG & Singapore Map - Singapura, Singapur, Singapore Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Feb. 2013. <http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/145566/debts_loans/why_do_people_go_into_debt.html>.

Blogging

In my opinion, I find blogging a waste of time. It causes you to write stuff online that most people probably don't care about and find uninteresting. Many people treat it like their personal diary, telling everything about their personal life to anyone on the internet. A lot of times, blogging can become pointless as one runs out of topics to write about, so they ramble on about something that will leave people wondering why they bothered to write that. Blogging is a way for people to express their opinions, leaving either people to agree or disagree, or just not even care at all.
Blogging doesn't show off a persons ability to write to their full potential. It causes them to write in an unstructured form so that they can talk about something. It doesn't show off true writing skill compared to an essay on a focused topic. It gives the writer a bad image, making it look like they are unskilled at writing. I am an example of this. I hate writing blogs because I find them a waste of time. I have to write about stuff for other people to read that probably don't care about it at all. I struggle every time  I'm writing a blog because it is unstructured and I waste my time trying to come up with ideas to write about. Blogging isn't going to help me in life because I never plan on doing it after english class. I've never had to do it up until this class and I doubt I'll ever do it after either. It is all opinion based, most of which others don't care about, and I feel like I could really showcase my writing skill not blogging.
Just because I don't like blogging however, doesn't mean other don't and that's fine. It is my personal opinion and we all have one. Blogging is a great way to stay connected with people that share your common interests and connect with them besides email or another form. However, I feel blogging is a bad idea for a college english class. In most cases, students are going to make stuff up when writing so that they can get it over with and get a grade on it. If they say they haven't done that at least once, they're probably lying. It doesn't showcase their true writing skill and understanding of the english language. It just shows their ability to mildly research on a topic and if they can get an assignment done on time.
I know this is all just my opinion, and it's my right to say how I feel about blogging. Getting ones opinion out is just one of the many reasons why many people blog, hoping to get people to agree with them and share their view.

Works cited:

"The Pros and Cons of Blogging." Hospitality Search Marketing ~ Travel & Tourism SEO ~ Blizzard Internet Marketing. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Feb. 2013. <http://newsletter.blizzardinternet.com/the-pros-and-cons-of-blogging/2008/09/17/>.

Procrastination

Procrastination is one of the absolute worst habits to have. It can damage your success and potential when in school. Many kids will end up screwing themselves over in school due to this habit. Almost everyone I know procrastinates, some more than others. However, over twenty percent of people will procrastinate and avoid tasks. They will do this by distractions or finding other things to occupy them. It's hard for most people to stop procrastinating once they start. Many will think it will be ok to procrastinate because last time they did everything turned out fine, or they will say they work better under pressure. I am an example of this. I procrastinate myself and find it hard to stop because I'm so used to it and I think that everything will always turn out alright. While some have other habits such as smoking, I have a procrastination habit. It is a habit I wish I could break. It is possible, but it requires me to put in a lot more effort and start learning to manage my time better. Time is another reason why many procrastinate. Most of us think, why do it now when we have time to do it later? But then that time turns into even more time, and next thing you know, it's the night that an assignment is due, and you have to rush to get it done in time. This leaves you struggling and rushing to get everything done before the deadline, whether you tried your best or not.
You can easily overcome procrastination, you just have to try and put in the effort. Try to tell yourself that the assignments aren't so hard and that they won't take as long as you believe. Also, try to work in a place where you know you won't be distracted. Many procrastinate because they are distracted. Try the library out for a change, whether it be the school library or public library. If you don't procrastinate, you will have time to do the things that you enjoy. Instead of doing your assignments last minute because you waited until the last minute to do your assignments, you could be watching tv or hanging with friends, rather than being rushed to get work done on time. I know everyone would rather be enjoying themselves, rather than struggling to complete their assignments.

Works Cited

"Procrastination." Psychology Today. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Feb. 2013. <www.psychologytoday.com/basics/procrastination>.

"Procrastination - Academic Skills Center: Study Skills Library - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo." Student Academic Services - Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Feb. 2013. <http://sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/procrastination.html>.

Having A Plan

Having a plan for your future is critical. It is what causes you to take the classes you do when in college. It will decide your future and how successful you will be. If you are already in college, you should have a plan on what you want to achieve. If not, you should definitley start making one. Not having a plan, can seriously change the way your life turns out.

A plan can be one of any size. It can be short term or long term. For example, my plan is to get my degree in computer science from NVCC, and then join the Air Force. It's a short term plan that will eventually change the way my life is. Having a small plan is better than not having one at all. I am taking the proper classes I need to because of my plan. If i din't have what I wanted to do planned out, I could be taking pointless classes that will do no good for me, and just end up being a waste of money. I don't have everything planned out, but I do have enough planned so I know the right course to follow.

Having a plan will help you out just not in school, but also in everyday life. When at work, you probably have a daily, weekly, and monthly plan. It is there to help benefit the store and make as high a profit they can. If it didn't help out, the store wouldn't even bother making one. Many people use their own plan, whether it be daily, monthly, or their own rate. Give it a try. It could end up being a huge benefit to yourself and allow you to become more successful. You will never know until you try.

Adaptation

I got the idea to write this post because of current events that are happening right now. Being able to adapt is one of the most essential skills one should have. It is useful in everyday life, whether it be in college or not. For example, I'm adapting right now myself because I am out of power at my house. I am writing this blog from a friends house instead of my own. If I didn't adapt, I would not be doing my homework and get penalized, something that I don't want to happen.

People have been adapting for centuries. The settlers had to adapt when they first came to this country. If they could adapt to a completely different new world, one can definitely adapt to anything. One just has to try and not give up when everything gets tough. One will never be successful if they give up when things get tough. If they did, there would probably be no America because the settlers would have gave up almost immediately, as adapting to a completely new life was very challenging.

Having the ability to adapt will help you become more successful. One will be able to change what they're doing at the blink of an eye, and have positive outcomes. One must be ready to adapt because you never know when something will happen. Such as today; I didn't expect to lose power and be scrambling looking for a place to do homework. Another example would be adapting to a new school environment. One would be surprised how big of a transition it is to transfer from a community college to living on campus at a university. One most likely becomes self-sufficient instantly and has to do everything by themselves. No parents or guardians are there to guide one or help them when in need. One must adapt to all these changes so that they can be successful. 

Adaptation is something that can't be taught. One can't take a class on it and suddenly become an expert on it. No one has a degree in it, it is impossible. It is something one naturally does, one can either do it or they can't. It is learned by observation and experiencing different situations first hand. I personally learned to adapt to multiple situations through my experiences in boy scouts. There were multiple times that we had to adapt because of unexpected situations occurring. It happened so often, that learning to adapt has become second nature to me.

Learning to adapt will take you far in life. It may take you awhile to become good at it, but when one does, it will help them accomplish anything. Just give it time, don't give up, and one will be successful. 

Sports!!!

Collegiate athletics is not just popular for current students, it is also very popular to non students. Most people generally have their favorite school they root for in all sports. You don't just always have to be in the stands though, you can get involved in school sports yourself. This can include playing a varsity NCAA credited program, or even just a club team.
Sports are a great way to meet new people and create friendships. It also allows you to get active and participate in activities you've enjoyed doing, or even trying out new ones. Club teams are a great thing to get involved in. They are made for pure enjoyment and bring people together who enjoy doing the same thing. It is your way to play and have fun, since we can't all be big time scholarship athletes. Club teams let every one participate and are run by the members themselves. They raise money for their own uniforms, make team rules, decide what other colleges they will challenge, book all travel arrangements, and arrange their own practices. They are run by player-coaches and have no authoritative supervision.
There are tons of club sports on campuses across the nation. You can find club versions of more popular sports such as football, basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and many more. They have clubs for everyones preference. If you don't like contact, try ultimate frisbee, disc golf, bowling, cycling, and more. You'd be surprised at what sports and activities you can find available.
Most high school athletes will never get a chance to play at the NCAA level. A recent study by the NCAA showed that only 3.2% of high school basketball players will get the chance to play college hoops, while only 1.2% of those college basketball players will play professionally. With club sports, you have a 100% chance of playing and getting involved. One of the many reasons why they are great to join. Also, you won't have the stress and pressure to perform and be the very best, unlike NCAA varsity sports, where everything is serious.
Club sports allow you to play sports you enjoy, meet new people, and have a good time while keeping focus on your studies.