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1. My biggest circle of influence has to be my family; my family has the biggest influence on my decisions and the things I do. My family is very supportive of me and usually agrees with most things I do, and the few times they don't, there is usually a good reason for it. I always go to my family when I have a problem, whether it's to my parents, siblings, or cousins. I also play a big part in influencing my family.

2. Over the years, I would definitely say there has been a change of influence. I became closer to my cousins and such, and look to only a few very close friends rather than always being involved in big friend groups. As for me, I think I still have a pretty big influence on my friends as I do my family. Everything else has been more or less the same.

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1. The first feeling/emotion I picked is sonder. I picked this feeling because I feel that I resonate with it a lot. Sonder is the realization that all the people around you are also going through things in their lives as complex as yours, and even more. I picked this picture for it because I feel that this is a really good example, you get to see all these people in their apartments, but they all have a different life and different stories, and you can see a glimpse of that as you're people watching.

2. The second feeling I picked is anxiety. I picked this because I often catch myself feeling anxious in many situations. I think this picture is a good representation of anxiety because when you're anxious, you feel very distraught, very confused, you're not very sure what to think, what to say, and it's almost like you feel like you're stuck in your own thoughts, almost feeling trapped.

3. The last feeling I picked is nostalgia. I picked this because one of the biggest things that takes up time in my mind is nostalgia. You will always catch me thinking back about a previous time, event, person, etc. I'll always spend time thinking about the past events and not let myself enjoy the present times. I think this picture does a good job capturing the feeling because the sun during this time is very bright, but also very warm and comforting, which reminds me of the feeling of nostalgia.

Pictures:

https://pin.it/1WDzC9Eef

https://pin.it/6p2p6DqLp

https://pin.it/hLHjRkaAm

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The little things in life are important, you don't always have to think big or reach for the stars its okay to just be yourself and do what makes you happy. Ruhi Rahman is 18 years old attending St. Johns University as a legal studies major hoping to become an attorney as she "enjoys giving advice and appreciates when people take it". She lives a simple yet fulfilling lifestyle making sure to start the day right because "if you look good, you feel good", always thoughtful of those around her and keeping her closest friends close. Her passions include living life to the fullest, traveling, achieving success, and, above all, being able to support her parents. As a child of immigrants, I feel the pressure riding on my future and hold my parents very close to me, as they gave everything for me to succeed in life. While living a very simple lifestyle, she hopes to give her parents all they could ever dream of one day. It's important to remember your roots, to show appreciation and gratefulness to where you grew from, as we often overlook the little things in life.

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Claim: I think exercise is something that one should do daily.

a. It is good to stay fit.

b. It has lots of long-term benefits.

c. It keeps you happy.

d. It gives you more energy.

Ranking: B, A, D, C

I believe that exercise is something that one should do every day because of all the benefits it has. Along with the physical benefits such as staying fit, preventing sickness/diseases/etc, there are many other benefits. When I exercise, I always feel a lot more energized and motivated to do other work, and my overall mood gets boosted. When I don't exercise at least once a day, I feel very groggy and upset, and see an instant boost when I do. Overall, exercising at least once a day is very beneficial, even if it's just walking, going on a jog, or going to the gym.

Source:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/exercise/art-20048389

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Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity

You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life.
By Mayo Clinic Staff
Want to feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life? Just exercise.

The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, no matter their age, sex or physical ability.

Need more convincing to get moving? Check out these seven ways that exercise can lead to a happier, healthier you.

1. Exercise controls weight

Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help you keep off lost weight. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn.

Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none. To gain the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the stairs instead of the elevator or rev up your household chores. Consistency is key.

2. Exercise combats health conditions and diseases

Worried about heart disease? Hoping to prevent high blood pressure? No matter what your current weight is, being active boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol, and it decreases unhealthy triglycerides. This one-two punch keeps your blood flowing smoothly, which lowers your risk of heart and blood vessel, called cardiovascular, diseases.

Regular exercise helps prevent or manage many health problems and concerns, including:

Stroke.

Metabolic syndrome.

High blood pressure.

Type 2 diabetes.

Depression.

Anxiety.

Many types of cancer.

Arthritis.

Falls.

It also can help improve cognitive function and helps lower the risk of death from all causes.

3. Exercise improves mood

Need an emotional lift? Or need to lower stress after a stressful day? A gym session or brisk walk can help. Physical activity stimulates many brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious.

You also may feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem.

4. Exercise boosts energy

Winded by grocery shopping or household chores? Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance.

Exercise sends oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores.

5. Exercise promotes better sleep

Struggling to snooze? Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster, get better sleep and deepen your sleep. Just don't exercise too close to bedtime, or you may be too energized to go to sleep.

6. Exercise puts the spark back into your sex life

Do you feel too tired or too out of shape to enjoy physical intimacy? Regular physical activity can improve energy levels and give you more confidence about your physical appearance, which may boost your sex life.

But there's even more to it than that. Regular physical activity may enhance arousal for women. And men who exercise regularly are less likely to have problems with erectile dysfunction than are men who don't exercise.

7. Exercise can be fun - and social!

Exercise and physical activity can be fun. They give you a chance to unwind, enjoy the outdoors or simply do activities that make you happy. Physical activity also can help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting.

So take a dance class, hit the hiking trails or join a soccer team. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. Bored? Try something new, or do something with friends or family.

Exercise to feel better and have fun

Exercise and physical activity are great ways to feel better, boost your health and have fun. For most healthy adults, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines:

Aerobic activity. Get at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity. Or get at least 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. You also can get an equal combination of moderate and vigorous activity. Aim to spread out this exercise over a few days or more in a week.

For even more health benefits, the guidelines suggest getting 300 minutes a week or more of moderate aerobic activity. Exercising this much may help with weight loss or keeping off lost weight. But even small amounts of physical activity can be helpful. Being active for short periods of time during the day can add up and have health benefits.

Strength training. Do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at least two times a week. One set of each exercise is enough for health and fitness benefits. Use a weight or resistance level heavy enough to tire your muscles after about 12 to 15 repetitions.

Moderate aerobic exercise includes activities such as brisk walking, biking, swimming and mowing the lawn.

Vigorous aerobic exercise includes activities such as running, swimming laps, heavy yardwork and aerobic dancing.

You can do strength training by using weight machines or free weights, your own body weight, heavy bags, or resistance bands. You also can use resistance paddles in the water or do activities such as rock climbing.

If you want to lose weight, keep off lost weight or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more.

Remember to check with a health care professional before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have any concerns about your fitness or haven't exercised for a long time. Also check with a health care professional if you have chronic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes or arthritis.

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Humans of NY Project

Questions:

Ask for consent

Greetings: Hi, how are you?

Consent (verbal) :

As I've mentioned before I will be interviewing you for a project for my writing class, this interview will be recorded and there will be no provocative questions just simple questions about your lifestyle and passions, please let me know if you have any objections and if not do I have your consent to record and interview you?

Intro:

Hi, I’m Ondrila, your interviewer for the day

So what is your name, age, and college?

If you had to describe yourself in 3 words to a random person, what would you say and why?

What do you typically do on a regular day, start to finish?

If someone only had one memory of you to remember you by, what would you want it to be?

In the past year or a few years, do you think you’ve changed? For the better? For the worse?

What do you think caused that change?

Who’s the one person in your life that truly understands you, you can go to them for anything, they make you a better person, etc?

Is there a moment in your life that truly changed you, whether it was a traumatic event or an ordinary day?

When you imagine your future, what do you see, not just about you, but everything in the world?

If you had a soundtrack for your life, what's the song that would be playing in this specific part?

And lastly, if you had one wish, just one what would you use it on?

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I plan to interview my friend Ruhi Rahman, who goes to St. Johns.

Questions to ask:

How come you ended up choosing St. Johns?

Where do you see yourself in 10 years from now?

What's your favorite part about going to St. John's?:

What would you rate your classes on a scale of 1-10 and why?

If you had the choice to live in a dorm out of state or at St. John's or stay home, what would you choose and why?

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Notes during walk:

A bit chilly but it was sunny out

A lot of cars were driving by near the entrance since there's a highway

it was a lot windier here than near my house

People walking, biking, running, relaxing.

Groups of people were having picnics and talking

Towards the water I also noticed people fishing

The deeper you walk in the quieter it gets

a few signs some labeled restricted area

some graffiti on the rocks

lots of grass area deeper you go

houses and old buildings

historical signs saying military used to live there

dog park lot of dogs running around having fun

Lots of stone architecture

once a military base

overall very clean and well kept

According to springay and trumans idea where walking helps me know through the body I really felt it when I was walking through here and saw the different circumstances all come into one.

also according to their theory human experience is about more than just living elements for me it was the climate, the architecture, the way the park was structured, etc.

A. Its a big park with a lot of historical value and open area for people to enjoy, there are a lot of social interactions here but also many quiet reflective interactions, people are overall pretty respective of rules and norms here.

B. There doesn't seem to be a limit to who may be here, but if you keep going deeper, there are sections reserved for military training. There's a good amount of patrol and safety coming in and out of the park.

C. I always used to come to fort totten with my family for walks and to sit on the rocks. I'd also come ride my bike ride here, but today I got to really just be aware of everything and truly feel all the parts of this place.

Reflection:

Walking through Fort Totten and really observing my surroundings helped me learn so much more. While it was also very relaxing for me after a long day at school, it was really educational as well. After reading about Springgay and Truman's ideas, I realized how important walking really is and incorporated their ideas throughout my walk. During my walk, I was really present and observant rather than just ignoring the little things in my path. I learned more about the history behind Fort Totten, how it was a military base, parts are still used for training, etc. I see how it changed from such a structured place to an open area for all for recreational services, and how much people enjoy their leisure time there. I also really noticed how much I learned just through my body, just from feeling relaxed and being present. Overall, I learned a lot through my walk. I've learned more during this walk than I have over all the times I've gone over the years.

Theory connections:

We learn through our bodies the extra breeze, the smell of saltwater, the fresh air, the different textures, grass stone, etc.

Walking as a reflection, during the wallk I had a lot of time to reflect so I was able to reflect on what I was seeing as well as all the things happening around me

With space not being neutral I was able to think about the times that this place wasn't open to everyone and how inclusive it is now.

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My map is a visual representation of how far I’ve come over my time here at St. John’s. I started off the semester scared and nervous about how things might go as you’ll see you in the haunted beginnings location. As I made my way through there was a lot of relapses in certain directions and a lot of going back and forth to see how things work best. Over time I’ve made myself a better routine and have managed to understand myself better and strategize to make everything as efficient as possible. In the map you’ll see the pink line showing where I started and where I’ve gone through this includes exams, procrastination, extracurriculars, work, having fun, the whole college experience. You can see that the pink line representing my path didn’t make it through the places as a straight line since it took me a lot of time and working around to make it through. You’ll also notice an undiscovered part much like in games when there’s a part of the map that you have not unlocked yet the same goes for me and my time at St.Johns and all the things I have yet to discover.