For anyone who follows the MLB, they have probably noticed that the Baltimore Orioles are having a great season. As an Orioles fan myself, I am very excited about this. The Orioles currently have a record of 85-64, and are going to the playoffs as it stands now. Another reason for Orioles fans to be excited is that this is their first winning season since 1997. I could ramble on about how exciting this season has been as an Orioles fan, but I want to concentrate on one of their newest team members, Dylan Bundy.
Dylan Bundy is only 19 years old and has been able to hit triple digits with his fastball since he was in high school. Needless to say he is nothing short of being a pitching phenom. Along with being young and talented, he has also been noticed by the people of the MLB. He is currently ranked the #2 overall prospect in all the MLB. With prestigious recognition and talent comes pressure. Being 19 years old and pitching in the major leagues can accentuate the pressure of being a highly rated prospect. But, I think we can learn something from the opportunity that Dylan Bundy has been given. I know that he has a lot to fulfill, but I think with dedication he can become the great pitcher people think he can be. I think that he knows he needs to take advantage of the opportunity that he has, and knows he needs to prove himself.
We should all strive to take advantage of the opportunities we are given. When someone comes asking you for advice; that is an opportunity to become a helping hand in that person's life, and I don't think that any of us would want to let that person down. When we have expectations, we want to fulfill them. I believe that every opportunity we receive is a gift from God. And even if the opportunity may have difficulties about it, God wouldn't present us with the opportunity if he didn't already give us the abilities and tools needed to succeed with the opportunity. All of us have been given tools to achieve success, and it is our calling to use those tools to succeed when given the opportunity to do so.
Dylan Bundy has high expectations to fill throughout his MLB career. But, I believe we have higher expectations (from God) to fulfill throughout our entire lives. We must answer our calling from God and fulfill the expectations he has for us.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Balance
As the Fall semester starts I know that many students feel overwhelmed. We are taking new classes, joining new organizations, and taking on different responsibilities. I know that for me it sometimes seems like I have too much on my plate. I am taking 5 classes, writing an Economics thesis, playing rugby, doing ballroom, working a job, and I am treasurer of 4 different organizations on campus.
Freshmen can especially feel pressured, because they are in a new environment. They are trying to make new friends, get acclimated to a different kind of class schedule than high school, and trying out new clubs that interest them. Students will get stressed, whether it is at the start of the semester, midterms, or finals. But, stress can be good for people sometimes. It is the way that we learn how to overcome obstacles we encounter. What isn't good for you is distress; when someone becomes distressed it is important for them to have an outlet. Whether that outlet be a person, a sport, or some hobby. Students need to find a balance in their busy lives so that they do not become distressed.
Balance in a college student's life is very important. It is what keeps us sane. I encourage everyone to work out some kind of schedule. I do not mean fill every second of your day with chores and responsibility. It is very important for college students to build in time for themselves during their busy days. Spend an hour or two a day doing what you want to do, because if you never do what you want to do then you will never see the real reward of the school work you have accomplished. Balancing your life means that you get your school work done, and your reward for that school work is to spend some time doing what you like. I know college students feel like they always have to be doing something school related, but I will tell you that it is much easier if you do things slowly and progressively so then you have some time for yourself. Balance your life so that school isn't the only thing that you're concerned about. Grades are important, but college isn't just about grades. It's about experiencing new things, and finding out the kind of person you are and the kind of people you want to surround yourself with. The key to learning these things in life is balance.
Freshmen can especially feel pressured, because they are in a new environment. They are trying to make new friends, get acclimated to a different kind of class schedule than high school, and trying out new clubs that interest them. Students will get stressed, whether it is at the start of the semester, midterms, or finals. But, stress can be good for people sometimes. It is the way that we learn how to overcome obstacles we encounter. What isn't good for you is distress; when someone becomes distressed it is important for them to have an outlet. Whether that outlet be a person, a sport, or some hobby. Students need to find a balance in their busy lives so that they do not become distressed.
Balance in a college student's life is very important. It is what keeps us sane. I encourage everyone to work out some kind of schedule. I do not mean fill every second of your day with chores and responsibility. It is very important for college students to build in time for themselves during their busy days. Spend an hour or two a day doing what you want to do, because if you never do what you want to do then you will never see the real reward of the school work you have accomplished. Balancing your life means that you get your school work done, and your reward for that school work is to spend some time doing what you like. I know college students feel like they always have to be doing something school related, but I will tell you that it is much easier if you do things slowly and progressively so then you have some time for yourself. Balance your life so that school isn't the only thing that you're concerned about. Grades are important, but college isn't just about grades. It's about experiencing new things, and finding out the kind of person you are and the kind of people you want to surround yourself with. The key to learning these things in life is balance.
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