Winter Poem

Oh winter, how I dread the days upon your arrival,

I immediately rely on my hats and mittens for survival.

As the wind howls during the long cold night,

I rush to my bed with my blanket snuggling tight.

Even though your freezing temperatures cause a stir,

There are some pleasant things that I can endure.

The snow falling from sky above,

Reminds me of a great, peaceful white dove.

Snowmen take over the front yards of homes,

Replacing the once very well gnomes.

Icicles are a form of natural art,

And then they disappear as fast as a dart.

The smell of hot cocoa fills the air,

While children are in the giving spirit and share.

As the eggnog makes its way around the room,

The old grandparents begin their stories about their platoon.

Holiday songs put everyone is the mood to sing,

And some may even give their significant others a grand ring.

Grand Christmas lights makes the city all that more bright,

While spectators stare at a tall’s trees height.

Christmas gifts are stacked up and block one’s sight,

as the stars are shining and oh so very bright.

The winter season is full of happiness, laughter, and families being brought together,

There is no greater gift then spending  the holidays with loved ones. 

Globalization

Globalization seems like an avoidable trend in today’s world. As we take a look around every neighborhood in the United States, we can quickly recognize familiar restaurant slogans, car shops, mega malls, and name brands on everyone’s clothing. As we take a bigger picture of the world, we can see that the items that we associate America with are popping up all over the world. This ranges  from a Starbucks in India to Facebook in China. Thanks to advanced technology that has improved communication and transportation, ideas, politics, and cultures have diffused throughout the world, from one country to another. Globalization may be spreading multiculturalism, advanced technology, and consumerism but in reality it may be doing more harm than one is led to believe. Globalization has encouraged the use of sweat shops in less developed countries where the poor work long, hard hours while the rich get even richer. Brain drain has caused intellectual people to leave their homelands in search of economic opportunities beyond their borders, leaving their homeland with the uneducated to fend for themselves while trying to beat the wealthy that have taken over their country with McDonald’s signs and Nike shoes.  One of the worst parts of globalization is that countries that are rich in historical monuments, cultural centers, and local cuisine are being shoved into the corner by large corporations trying to sell their politics, ideas, and values to people in every country. Every country has something unique to offer and it shouldn’t be overshadowed by the selfish corporate world. 

Sports in My Life

During my eighteen years of existence, I have tried to play many sports but I have come to a realization….sports are not exactly my calling. The first sport that I was really fond of was volleyball. It was the first sport that I was actually good at and enjoyed. I played on a volleyball team for three years and really enjoyed the strong bond that I created with my teammates, the excitement of the game, and the satisfaction of winning.  Being on a team built my character, sportsmanship, and team work skills.  After my short lived volleyball career, I started playing numerous sports for fun. I was on a dance team for seven years too so when I quit that I wanted to try a little bit of everything. My favorite sport of all time has to be badminton because it is the only sport that I am actually very good at and enjoy. My love for badminton led me to tennis which I am less enthusiastic about but playing is always fun, especially with friends.  

I enjoy watching sports and going to games. I love going to football, basketball, and baseball games where the Chicago teams are playing. The feeling of sitting in the stands at a game surrounded by fans is amazing, especially at Bears games when they’re winning. Dressing up and supporting my hometown is always fun and I will always attend a game with great enthusiasm.