Basic Computer Skills

If you have ever taken a computer class in college that teaches you, literally, how to copy and paste (step by step even), you are either currently in the same class I am, or you have taken it previously. I don't mind the teacher, and I don't mind the class itself, I just find it slightly redundant to learn the simple things like that. Actually, I thought it was completely crazy at first. However, I went over to my husband's grandparent's house for supper the other night and realized how pertinent these computer skills are to anyone who may not have ever had another opportunity to learn them. You see, Pa has never used a computer and anytime we mention any computer skills to him, he is too stubborn to attempt to make any sense of it. If you don't know how serious this is, let me illustrate a little. Say we pt a computer in front of Pa and asked him to open up the Internet by double-clicking on the icon, he wouldn't even be able to figure out how to turn on the computer.

Pa makes me feel privileged to have the skills that I have, especially when it comes to the computer. I can surf the Internet, create resumes, and many other things that have become important in today's society. With the fast-paced society, it's amazing how stubborn people can be about change. I just hope that I can continue to keep up with the changes and not become as stubborn as Pa. I am stubborn, but I believe that my stubbornness has more sustenance to it.

Now, I not only see the importance of learning to copy and paste, but I also see how important it is to be in-step with the changing society.

The Importance of Proper Eating

How important would you say eating properly was? Would you say its importance was closer to 20, 50, 75, or 100 percent? If you are thinking more along the lines of a lower percent, maybe I can help you to change your mind. I myself think it’s VERY important. I’ll tell you why too. I am sure everyone knows what the food pyramid -more recently my pyramid- is. In elementary school, we were told "This is how many servings of each group you need to consume per day to stay healthy and be eating properly. You also need to exercise properly, but we’ll discuss that later.” However, do you know how important following a food pyramid can really be? It can be very detrimental to somebody’s health. Here is a link that will describe different types of pyramids such as a weight loss pyramid and a healthy eating pyramid as well as how to choose which pyramid is more right for you.

Along with knowing the pyramid guides, it is good to know some common bad eating habits. Think about any that you might have. Everyone picks up on at least one or two of these at any given point. They are really hard to avoid, especially for college students and I know that I have been guilty of doing all 5 of these more than a few times in my life. The two that I am most often guilty of are "skipping meals" and "eating on the run". You can read a little more on these two along with the other three in the link I've provided above. There are many other bad habits you can pick up, but you have to be aware of them. As I mentioned before, it is easy to pick up on these habits so you have to be more cautious about what you do on a daily basis. Working along with eating right can and will be very beneficial to your health. I know I would like to become more health conscious myself.

Before I let you go, I want to show you an example of how unsafe improper eating can be. I am not going to show any gruesome pictures or videos. I am, however, going to link a story that I hope you will take the time to read. The article, Chicken Nuggets: How Bad Are They?, was featured on yahoo news. The article discusses a 17-year old girl who has been eating almost nothing but fast-food chicken nuggets since she was two years old. Can you imagine all of the preservatives and oils she consumed?  I don’t know how she could live off of that. After collapsing one day, she was rushed to the hospital because she was struggling to breathe. They found more health problems with Stacey than you would probably imagine, but she is a living example of how important food variety is and how scary improper eating can be for any one person and their family as well.

About Me

My name is Crystal Carrier and this is my second semester at MSSU. Throughout Elementary and High School, I swore up and down that I would NEVER date a military man. I didn't think I would be able to handle it. However, on May 28th, 2011 I married a soldier. Eric is in the army and I support him fully in everything he does. The two of us are working and going to school in Joplin, but we live an hour away. It's quite crazy when you think about it, but we haven't been able to find a place any closer just yet. Some random things about me are that I am addicted to Pringles and Hershey's Milk Chocolate with Almonds bars and that I will be 19 on January 28th, 2012.