My Controversy

https://legionathletics.com/why-gluten-free/

This article explores the pros and cons of eating gluten. Typically non-animal foods aren't considered controversial, but the gluten-free craze has caused people to ask questions. As a Nutrition major, I like to stay current on what people are and aren't eating and why. The article (found on Legion Athletics) explains that if you don't have a condition, called celiac disease, there is no reason why you should avoid gluten. 

Calendar Reflection

After completing the weekly calendar exercise, I came to the conclusion that I have a lot going on, but the things that I make time for are all necessary.

I will not give up my 9-10 hours of sleep a night, school, or homework time. If I could, I would quit my job because I hate it (and it eats up 20 hours of my week), but unfortunately I need it for my resume. I am taking some online classes which are convenient because I can fit them in whenever I want.

The most important thing to me is being able to do all of the things that I have to do and still have time for my family. It makes me want to cry when I don't get to have family dinner or go to a birthday party because I'm working or have to do something else.

I get easily stressed out if I don't have balance in my life, and that's why I try to stay on top of all of my stuff.

After reading about what my classmates have to say, I think there is a bit of general panic. Hunter isn't sure how he's going to be able to go to the gym and see friends, and Allison is going to have to do homework until dinner every night. It's definitely nice knowing that I'm not the only one who is stressed, but it made me realize that making time to make yourself happy is very important.

My Writing Process

1. I like to consider myself having a wide variety of writing attributes, some good and some bad. I can often fit the description of a type A personality- motivated, easily stressed, "get it out of the way" attitude. My writing style definitely reflects my personality, and with that in mind, I have the writing style of a "heavy planner." I can't stand revising my own essays. I don't mind proof reading for spelling or grammatical mistakes, but I would honestly rather rewrite a paper with a whole new idea than reconfigure something that just doesn't work. I spend most of my time planning, so that hopefully that doesn't happen. See the photo below for how I see procrastinators.

2. I don't see my writing having any of the other listed styles. I don't procrastinate because if I can't be in bed by 9 o'clock at the latest, I am not a happy person! I feel like my writing isn't an equal balance of planning and editing either. I like to write outlines, think things through, and try my best to stay on top of everything.

3. For the most part, my process works for me. I am really good at knowing what I'm going to say, as opposed to writing it as I go along. My weakness is definitely revision. I always read over my work and fix what I can, but I get easily frustrated with moving things around and replacing.

4. I don't really think it would benefit me to try a different approach. It may be nice to try to be more balanced, but I think by now people have figured out what works best for them.

Justin Boyd, "Procrastinator" 07/14, via cheezburger.

 I learned that everyone has different styles. Lia is more balanced, and Lauren is a last-minute kind of person. Reading about other's styles just made me realize that everyone is different. Not everything works the same way for each person. I think that people really don't change when it comes to the approach they take writing. Writing is something that we all have to do to be successful in life, but if it's not your thing, don't choose a career that revolves around it.