Ditch the Phone

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I admit, I definitely need to leave my phone alone. Technology has taken over our lives and while most of its domination is a good thing, the distraction that our phones has given us is intolerable. Taking a day away from your phone can make you more aware of how much your life has changed. Think about the days before you had your phone, most people my age can’t even remember those days and that is just really sad. We won’t die without internet, we might actually live even better.

Out of all the items on this bucket list, this one is probably the hardest one to actually fulfill which should be enough reason to actually complete it. Since when is leaving our phone harder than running 3 miles? It shouldn’t be as hard but for some reason we’ve let our obsession with the outside world take over our lives. Just try not touching your phone for an hour and you’ll see just how hard it is. It’s time to take control back, I’d break my phone if I was you.

Run a 5k

This is for the health freaks. Running a 5k requires some serious training for anyone that doesn’t consider themselves a runner. Contrary to popular belief, most of that training is for your mind instead of your body. This is because many people don’t realize that running the equivalent of 3.1 miles is a task that the human body finds very capable. It’s the mind that doesn’t. Running can be considered the same as a gateway drug for exercise, its sure to lead to something bigger.

Start by giving yourself enough time, you shouldn’t expect to be able to run 3.1 miles by next week; maybe in a few weeks, but don’t take this as a reason to procrastinate. When the day comes you’ll realize that you needed every single day of that training regimen. It goes without saying that you’ll need to start slowly, and gradually increase. Just make sure that your mind is set on completing your run, and try to run a little more each day. By the time the big day comes, you’ll be able to see a great change in your mind and body. Take it from someone who knows, there is no better feeling than completing a run that you never thought possible.

Be an Extra in a Movie

If you want your 15 minutes of fame but have absolutely no talent, this one is for you. Being an extra in a movie automatically puts you in the same room as an A-lister, but doesn’t require you to be anywhere near as talented. You might even be lucky enough to rub shoulders with them, and I really do mean lucky. Most talented people really don’t want to be associated with any of us and this is for understandable reasons. I know I would think less of my favorite actors if I saw them hanging out with someone who’s not just as famous as they are, and it’s a lie if you say that you wouldn’t react the same way.

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Anyways, here is how to become an extra in a movie: The first thing you have to do is get a headshot. For those of you who don’t know what a headshot is, this should just tell you that you aren’t meant to be an extra in a movie. Just give up now, and move on to the next item on this bucket list. Auditions for being an extra are extremely easy to find if you know where to look. Usually, there will be advertisements in the back of Hollywood magazines, and even if there isn’t any advertisement for an audition, there probably is an announcement for some event that can get you some connections into the industry. It’s all about opportunity, just use what you have and make an opportunity out of it.

Learn an Instrument

To start things off, one of the most selfish things that you can do is to learn how to play an instrument.

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Playing an instrument is more beneficial to the player than it is to the listener. Not only do you get to rock out on everyone in the room, but you also get to have your memory expanded, which will undoubtedly lead to a greater mental capacity. Learning how to play an instrument also teaches you great self-discipline. By dedicating your time to a routine of practicing everyday, your sense of self-control will improve into a tool that many people only wish they had.

Then there is the always important social benefits of learning a musical instrument. Just imagine yourself impressing that girl/guy you’ve been after since middle school with an awesome solo. You can also start a band as long as you make sure that you’re an actually decent band, amateur bands are only fun to laugh at. Anyways, bands are sure as hell to make you new friends, if not than it is bound to strengthen your friendship with whomever you already met. My point is, if you’ve ever thought of learning a musical instrument there is no better time than now, even adults are bound to gain something from an instrument.

Hey People!!!

Hi, my name is Danizeperra and no it’s not a spelling error, I just really like that name. For those of you who don’t speak Spanish, let me just say that I take this name with honor although it doesn’t exactly have the greatest connotation behind it. Either way most of my peers at Woodburn High School know me as some other name that I don’t feel the need to say. I am 16 years old, well actually I am less than two months away from my 17th birthday which is in March 22nd, so I guess it all depends on when you end up reading this. This leads me to my next topic: time. This blog will be all about time and exactly how we use it.

If I’ve captured your attention than you should be aware that this blog will be centered on the many things that a person should at least attempt to do in their lifetime. This is a bucket list for the average person. I chose this topic because I’m tired of seeing all these other life goals on the internet that only certain people with certain resources could possibly accomplish. One of those resources being money of course. I’m not saying that this bucket list will be completely free, but I can assure you it will be a lot less than what we see in the movies. We’ve all seen those movies with the group of friends that go on this crazy adventure while the producers try as hard as they can to make their audience forget about the super high expenses. Humanity has lost their touch with reality and although I doubt this one blog will make any difference, if it keeps my reality in check than I’m happy with it.

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I think humans are naturally selfish. Everything we do revolves around ourselves, so what’s stopping us from using time selfishly? That’s exactly what you’ll find in this blog. This bucket list will demonstrate the best ways for humans to use their time as selfishly as possible, everything will be for your own benefit in one way or the other. Everyone is selfish, that’s my philosophy, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t be an actual decent human being that can contribute to society in one way or the other.