The week went pretty well. Worse than I expected, but I didn’t completely fall apart without my trusty caffeine fix.
I did have a minor slip up, but for the most part, I’m proud of myself because the urge to go out and buy a coffee was overwhelming, especially when I would get home and have time to think about things.
This week did prove that I have a major chemical dependence, and that I do rely on caffeine way more than I should. I guess I could cut down on my intake, but the addict in me is adamant that I keep consuming. I don’t mind complying with that.
Surprisingly, though, when 8 p.m. Friday night rolled around, I didn’t go berserk and buy out the entire soda section at the CVS. I had a Diet Coke and after that I was content (and hyper) enough to enjoy the rest of the night.
The rest of the weekend was spent fully awake, an experience I hadn’t had for the past 5 days.
It was dampened by the fact that I got sick (probably karma for slipping up that one time), but at least I can keep my head up while I blow my nose.
This experiment was interesting and pretty enjoyable, especially because we did it as a team. I think that helped me get through the week, knowing that everyone else had to give up something too. It’s definitely been a learning experience, and I’m glad I participated.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
No Fast Food: Day Five
Friday was a long day for me.
I spent most of my morning and afternoon at the RCC library, because I was trying to finish the group presentation with my group for my speech class.
I only had ate a banana and water in the morning before I left. I also drank a soda and some candy in the library.
I went home around 3 p.m. and got ready to head out to Los Angeles for a fair in Huntington Park. I picked up my friend Chris at 4 p.m. and than we hanged out with my other friend Armando in East LA for a few hours.
Than we went to the fair around 7 p.m. and met up with his girlfriend. We stood at the fair for a few hours and I still had not ate.
I wanted to to eat all the Mexican food that was at the fair but I don't like eating when no one else I am with doesn't want to eat, so I didn't eat.
I finally got back to my city before 11 p.m. and I stopped at Jack in the Box. I was excited to eat fast food again and the hamburger tasted so good.
- Javier Cabrera
I spent most of my morning and afternoon at the RCC library, because I was trying to finish the group presentation with my group for my speech class.
I only had ate a banana and water in the morning before I left. I also drank a soda and some candy in the library.
I went home around 3 p.m. and got ready to head out to Los Angeles for a fair in Huntington Park. I picked up my friend Chris at 4 p.m. and than we hanged out with my other friend Armando in East LA for a few hours.
Than we went to the fair around 7 p.m. and met up with his girlfriend. We stood at the fair for a few hours and I still had not ate.
I wanted to to eat all the Mexican food that was at the fair but I don't like eating when no one else I am with doesn't want to eat, so I didn't eat.
I finally got back to my city before 11 p.m. and I stopped at Jack in the Box. I was excited to eat fast food again and the hamburger tasted so good.
- Javier Cabrera
No Video Games: Day Five
Today is Friday. I had work for most of the day. I have this awesome ability to not worry about anything outside of work when I’m there. My mind goes into complete focus on my work and it’s like that until I clock out.
Of course, every now and then I would remember that tonight is the night that I get to unleash a whole lot of fury on video games. I felt butterflies because the thought was extremely exciting to me at that point.
After I’m done typing this blog, I am going to head out to my friend’s house, and the game is on. I don’t need to disconnect it and bring it all the way back here, no way. I’ve been impatient about this for the past three hours. Even typing this is frustrating me because I just want to play video games already! Okay I’m leaving.
- Juan Aguilar
Of course, every now and then I would remember that tonight is the night that I get to unleash a whole lot of fury on video games. I felt butterflies because the thought was extremely exciting to me at that point.
After I’m done typing this blog, I am going to head out to my friend’s house, and the game is on. I don’t need to disconnect it and bring it all the way back here, no way. I’ve been impatient about this for the past three hours. Even typing this is frustrating me because I just want to play video games already! Okay I’m leaving.
- Juan Aguilar
No Caffeine: Day Five
Luckily, I don't have class today so I didn't have to worry about getting myself up and functioning on time today. I am totally ready for tonight.
I think I'll go out and buy every energy drink, coffee, soda and caffeinated tea product and mix them all together...on second thought, that might be a bad idea.
I'll probably be awake for a few days, but I'll have more time to do things that I didn't have a chance to do this week because I've been sleeping so much!
- Sonja Eide
I think I'll go out and buy every energy drink, coffee, soda and caffeinated tea product and mix them all together...on second thought, that might be a bad idea.
I'll probably be awake for a few days, but I'll have more time to do things that I didn't have a chance to do this week because I've been sleeping so much!
- Sonja Eide
No Sweets: Day Five
Finally, the day has arrived I can eat sweets. I did not take any cookies when I packed my lunch for work this morning.
I've been waiting for 8 p.m. all day. My manager at work brought Halloween candy for us in the department and I admit I sniffed the candy like a psychopath. I just wanted to smell the chocolate that's all! But I did not eat any until 8. My manger took a picture of me eating some candy at the time I could eat it once again. When I got home I made dinner and then after I had some Oreo cookies and a glass of milk.
Not eating sweets for five days was easier than I thought. I honestly thought it would be hard and I contained myself pretty well. There were days when I wanted to cheat, but that would defeat the purpose of giving a vice up for a period of time.
Catholics give up something for Lent for 40 days and 40 nights to symbolize Jesus' time spent in the wilderness before he was crucified. It is a discipline that people are willing to do for their faith. I'm not a Catholic, but this project made me realize the things that I do all the time like eating sweets is actually good to give up once in a while. There is nothing wrong with giving up something we do all the time because it teaches discipline and self-restraint.
All in all, this was a fun project and I'm glad I got to participate in it and write about it.
- Nita Gandhi
No Mirrors: Day Five
Day started pretty early for me, considering I didn’t go to be until about 2 a.m. I didn't rush to the mirror once the clock struck 12, honestly I was so preoccupied I didn't even realize.
It wasn't until I was in the restroom surrounded by mirrors (literally) trying to contemplate how I was going to use the restroom without opening my eyes that I realized, I could look. I was actually scared, maybe I won't see myself the same, or realize the whole entire week there was a smudge of eye liner under my nose or something.
I stood in front of the mirror, eyes closed, I made myself a promise, that no at matter what I saw when I opened my eyes, I was still beautiful. Believe me when I opened my eyes I had no problem convincing myself I was pretty easy on the eyes (everyone’s entitled to their opinion). It was odd, it almost seemed like I was glowing.
- Shardai Perry
It wasn't until I was in the restroom surrounded by mirrors (literally) trying to contemplate how I was going to use the restroom without opening my eyes that I realized, I could look. I was actually scared, maybe I won't see myself the same, or realize the whole entire week there was a smudge of eye liner under my nose or something.
I stood in front of the mirror, eyes closed, I made myself a promise, that no at matter what I saw when I opened my eyes, I was still beautiful. Believe me when I opened my eyes I had no problem convincing myself I was pretty easy on the eyes (everyone’s entitled to their opinion). It was odd, it almost seemed like I was glowing.
- Shardai Perry
No Social Media: Day Five
It’s my last day, and I’m so glad. Finally the wait is over, and I can join my old bad habit once again! I’m so excited you guys. You have no idea.
I’m just glad to reconnect with the cyber world and chat with my old high school friends and new friends online. Play fun games, and play with new apps on the Facebook website.
The thing is, is that while partake in this experiment/project, I learned a life lesson in this, and also had a realization.
It’s that the Internet has an interesting toll on our lives. Once you stop what you’re doing and take a great gander at the world, or the civilization around you, you can easily see how much technology has taken over the world.
Our lives are literally embedded in the world of cyber-space. We can’t live a day without being on a laptop, or use our cell phones, or watch the TV.
It’s our life, and without it, surely enough, we will diminish.
Anyways, that’s what I’ve learned.
I had a serious realization, and it’s like a light bulb had popped up and “pinged” on over my head. As the doctor from “Despicable Me” says, “Light…bulb.”
During my day today, I had no classes for today, since it’s technically the weekend, so my brief over will be short and delightful.
Let’s see. I had a great breakfast, Korean food. I then enjoyed a movie while eating my delicious breakfast, and then the entire day, I watched reruns of my favorite TV shows and then I watched a movie. I managed to attempt to get work done, but to no avail.
I did think about running or exercising, but once again, to no avail.
Later on after my mindless functions and shortsighted relapses, I’ve realized that the time is late now, and I decided to go to bed.
Today… Was lazy.
Well, thanks for viewing and I hope you guys had fun reading along and watching my clips on Youtube!
Thanks again everybody!
- Jason Ho
I’m just glad to reconnect with the cyber world and chat with my old high school friends and new friends online. Play fun games, and play with new apps on the Facebook website.
The thing is, is that while partake in this experiment/project, I learned a life lesson in this, and also had a realization.
It’s that the Internet has an interesting toll on our lives. Once you stop what you’re doing and take a great gander at the world, or the civilization around you, you can easily see how much technology has taken over the world.
Our lives are literally embedded in the world of cyber-space. We can’t live a day without being on a laptop, or use our cell phones, or watch the TV.
It’s our life, and without it, surely enough, we will diminish.
Anyways, that’s what I’ve learned.
I had a serious realization, and it’s like a light bulb had popped up and “pinged” on over my head. As the doctor from “Despicable Me” says, “Light…bulb.”
During my day today, I had no classes for today, since it’s technically the weekend, so my brief over will be short and delightful.
Let’s see. I had a great breakfast, Korean food. I then enjoyed a movie while eating my delicious breakfast, and then the entire day, I watched reruns of my favorite TV shows and then I watched a movie. I managed to attempt to get work done, but to no avail.
I did think about running or exercising, but once again, to no avail.
Later on after my mindless functions and shortsighted relapses, I’ve realized that the time is late now, and I decided to go to bed.
Today… Was lazy.
Well, thanks for viewing and I hope you guys had fun reading along and watching my clips on Youtube!
Thanks again everybody!
- Jason Ho
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