Living Large

I didn’t consider myself a runner or enjoyed running. However, last year I trained for and ran a marathon because it’s always been something that I have wanted to do.   I wanted to share these running tips that helped me because I know this is a busy time where people are starting to train for their races. Whether it’s 3.1, 6.2, 13.1, 26.2 miles or anything in between, I know that you guys can do this! 1) Wear the Right Shoes I was advised to change my running shoes every time I ran between 300-500 miles in them. You can decide when to switch your shoes out, but make sure your feet have a supportive platform during your long runs. Make sure your shoes are comfortable and fit you well. I ran and trained in ASICS Women’s Gel-Nimbus 20 Running Shoes and Women’s Brooks Ghost 11 for my half and full marathon respectively. The reason why I tried two different brands was because I have never owned running shoes before and simply wanted to try different styles. I slightly prefer ...

Saturday, February 29 th My roommate from my marketing class and I arrived at the Port Orleans Resort. I was fascinated how the cast members behind the desks had to wear bright purple skirts and pants as their costume. Everything in the lobby played a part in the Port Orleans vision from the flowery wallpaper and giant harp hanging from the ceiling to the patterned furniture and creamy colors that filled the room. Disney puts great emphasis on show throughout their amusement parks and Disney resorts. The four keys that Disney bases all their decisions by, in order are safety, courtesy, show, and efficiency. Sunday, March 1 st My Customer Experience Management class and I got to visit behind the scenes at all the Disney resorts. We saw how the floats from the Rivers of Light show were set up, which is most technologically advanced light show Disney has ever produced. Each flower petal from the water floats has over a thousand LED strip lights, and all of the floats were pro...

The president of my university emphasizes “squeezing the sponge.” Our school’s moto is “Strong Truths Well Lived” and I think that in order to first know what your truths are in life and then live them out to your best ability, you need to find what they are by immersing yourself in as many things as possible. I think this holds itself to be especially true in a time like college. You only get one undergraduate college experience, typically four years. Many argue that these four years will be the best of your life. Others disagree because they believe you do not want to peak in college and that there is so much more to look forward to after college. I think I agree with both perspective but lean toward the latter one. I think the reason why many people say that college is the best four years is because you will never be as stimulated with so much opportunity at a given moment besides college. Therefore, if you seize all the opportunities in college then it could be your best four ...