I am so excited about next football season. The New York Jets are actually contenders for the Super Bowl. The Jets' defense is going to be the best in the league again because of the off-season acquisitions they made. The running game is gonna be pretty good, but not as good as last year. I am a little disappointed that Leon Washington was traded.
When the Jets got Ladanian Tomlinson I was ecstatic because he has been my favorite player for the longest time. I had a hunch that the Jets would pick him up, but when they actually did I was so happy. With him in the backfield there is so much potential because he has been so good in the past. I think that Joe Mcknight will do pretty well, but I am excited to see what he can do with the ball.
The only thing I am afraid about is Mark Sanchez. He is the one weakness this stacked team has. He is the underbelly of the team because last year he was extremely inconsistent. One game he would do pretty well, then the next game he would throw three interceptions. Even with our amazing running game, Mark Sanchez can still destroy a game with a single throw. But besides him I think that the Jets are flawless and are definitely going to make it to the Super Bowl.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
The last week
In six days I will be leaving George Mason University for the last time as a student here. I will be transferring next fall to a college in New York. I am not sure which college I will go to yet.
Next year is going to be so much different because I will most likely be living at home instead of on campus like this year. Also, I am leaving my fraternity, so that is going to be missing in my life too. I will have to hangout with my high school friends instead of my fraternity brothers next semester. One really good thing is that my mom will cook for me instead of the crappy school food.
I am going to miss being an on campus student because of the freedom. I have so much freedom down here because my parents are hours away and have no control over what I do. But, when I go back home I am going to have my parents breathing down my neck. This is actually a good thing because I will be able to concentrate more on my school which I really need to do.
This school year has taught me a lot. I feel like I have grown a lot because I am more independent. I was a little shy when I got here, now I am a lot more enthusiastic and outgoing. I have had the most fun down here because of the people I am around and the atmosphere I am in. I am truly going to miss George Mason University a lot.
Next year is going to be so much different because I will most likely be living at home instead of on campus like this year. Also, I am leaving my fraternity, so that is going to be missing in my life too. I will have to hangout with my high school friends instead of my fraternity brothers next semester. One really good thing is that my mom will cook for me instead of the crappy school food.
I am going to miss being an on campus student because of the freedom. I have so much freedom down here because my parents are hours away and have no control over what I do. But, when I go back home I am going to have my parents breathing down my neck. This is actually a good thing because I will be able to concentrate more on my school which I really need to do.
This school year has taught me a lot. I feel like I have grown a lot because I am more independent. I was a little shy when I got here, now I am a lot more enthusiastic and outgoing. I have had the most fun down here because of the people I am around and the atmosphere I am in. I am truly going to miss George Mason University a lot.
Monday, May 3, 2010
yet another amazing weekend
This past weekend was another amazing adventure, literally. Tucker, Kyle (my floor mate), Derrek (my other floor mate), and I went to Tucker's mountain property in Gladstone, Virginia. It took us two and a half hours.
When we got there the hill to his trailer was so steep that his car stalled halfway up the hill. We had to go in reverse all the way back down the hill. We tried again and it stalled a few yards ahead of where the last attempt failed. After that, Derrek, Kyle and I got out of the car and pushed Tucker's car as it shot rocks at us.
After we got to the top, we got a flashlight out to investigate where we would be staying for the next 48 hours. Moments later Kyle finds a grill and immediately turns it on. He runs in the car, gets out the hamburgers and hot dogs and begins grilling. It was 11 o'clock at night and we had just started grilling.
The next day we wake up and go fishing at the river nearby the property. After a few hours go by i say screw this and start walking in the river with my shoes on and everything. A few casts in, i feel something hit my line. I try to set the hook but i feel nothing so i keep reeling in. My line was about fifteen feet in front of me when a bass bites my hook. I start reeling in hard and I see the fish come to the surface. It shakes it's head a few times and the hook came right out. I was so frustrated, but I still had bragging rights for the only fish caught...kinda
Right after the river we go back to Tucker's trailer. The moment we get there Tucker starts looking for his ATV. Soon after he finds it and tries to start it. It didn't start and Tucker was upset. He took a look in the hood and realizes that the battery is missing. He immediately calls his dad. He finds out that his dad took the battery to his house to charge it. So Tucker thinks that it is useless. Well Kyle tries the pull start, and it started. The second Tucker heard the ignition he hopped right on and the adventure began. We were riding that ATV the entire day after we got it started. We even drove it on the highway that was near the property.
When Sunday rolled along we had to clean everything up and get ready for the drive home. But before we left we took the ATV out one more time. When everything was clean we packed up the car and said our goodbyes to the amazing place we stayed for the weekend. On the ride home I realized how peaceful and care-free nature is. Being in the forest for the weekend made me appreciate nature a lot more. I thought camping was boring, but when I tried it, I loved it. Now I will definitely make another trip into the wilderness to calm my nerves or to just relax.
When we got there the hill to his trailer was so steep that his car stalled halfway up the hill. We had to go in reverse all the way back down the hill. We tried again and it stalled a few yards ahead of where the last attempt failed. After that, Derrek, Kyle and I got out of the car and pushed Tucker's car as it shot rocks at us.
After we got to the top, we got a flashlight out to investigate where we would be staying for the next 48 hours. Moments later Kyle finds a grill and immediately turns it on. He runs in the car, gets out the hamburgers and hot dogs and begins grilling. It was 11 o'clock at night and we had just started grilling.
The next day we wake up and go fishing at the river nearby the property. After a few hours go by i say screw this and start walking in the river with my shoes on and everything. A few casts in, i feel something hit my line. I try to set the hook but i feel nothing so i keep reeling in. My line was about fifteen feet in front of me when a bass bites my hook. I start reeling in hard and I see the fish come to the surface. It shakes it's head a few times and the hook came right out. I was so frustrated, but I still had bragging rights for the only fish caught...kinda
Right after the river we go back to Tucker's trailer. The moment we get there Tucker starts looking for his ATV. Soon after he finds it and tries to start it. It didn't start and Tucker was upset. He took a look in the hood and realizes that the battery is missing. He immediately calls his dad. He finds out that his dad took the battery to his house to charge it. So Tucker thinks that it is useless. Well Kyle tries the pull start, and it started. The second Tucker heard the ignition he hopped right on and the adventure began. We were riding that ATV the entire day after we got it started. We even drove it on the highway that was near the property.
When Sunday rolled along we had to clean everything up and get ready for the drive home. But before we left we took the ATV out one more time. When everything was clean we packed up the car and said our goodbyes to the amazing place we stayed for the weekend. On the ride home I realized how peaceful and care-free nature is. Being in the forest for the weekend made me appreciate nature a lot more. I thought camping was boring, but when I tried it, I loved it. Now I will definitely make another trip into the wilderness to calm my nerves or to just relax.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
The home stretch
There is only a week and a half left of my Freshman year. I cannot believe it is basically over already. It just seems like yesterday where I was lost and confused and had no idea what college life was like. Now that I am finally settled in, I don't want to leave. I am going to miss the independence, freedom, and the lifestyle of a college student. This semester has been amazing for me because it is my first semester as an official brother of my fraternity and my classes have been easy and fun.
Since I have been down here I have grown up a lot emotionally. I think I have become stronger emotionally and smarter socially. I have learned to become more social and care-free, while also learning how to be responsible. I believe that this year has been one of the most important years of my life.
Since I will be transferring back to New York, I will be commuting to school instead of living on campus. Therefore, I will be back under the roof of my parents, which means I won't be able to do half the things I do down here at college. I will have to go to sleep at a normal time or else I will probably get yelled at. I am not looking forward to living back at home because I love the feeling of being independent. I love living on my own because I don't have to deal with anybody's BS.
The one good thing about living at home is that I will finally be able to see my girlfriend on a daily basis. We definitely need that because being separated for this year has been so rough on both of us. When we are together my life becomes so much easier. This next week and a half will be bitter-sweet. I want to go home to be with my girlfriend, but I want the lifestyle that I have down here.
Since I have been down here I have grown up a lot emotionally. I think I have become stronger emotionally and smarter socially. I have learned to become more social and care-free, while also learning how to be responsible. I believe that this year has been one of the most important years of my life.
Since I will be transferring back to New York, I will be commuting to school instead of living on campus. Therefore, I will be back under the roof of my parents, which means I won't be able to do half the things I do down here at college. I will have to go to sleep at a normal time or else I will probably get yelled at. I am not looking forward to living back at home because I love the feeling of being independent. I love living on my own because I don't have to deal with anybody's BS.
The one good thing about living at home is that I will finally be able to see my girlfriend on a daily basis. We definitely need that because being separated for this year has been so rough on both of us. When we are together my life becomes so much easier. This next week and a half will be bitter-sweet. I want to go home to be with my girlfriend, but I want the lifestyle that I have down here.
Yankee Game
Today I am going to the New York Yankees vs. the Baltimore Orioles game. It is in Baltimore and I am going with a few of my best friends. I cannot wait to go because I haven't been to a baseball game in about two years. Also, this will only be my second time going to Camden Yards.
I am wearing my Yankee pinstripes to see how many people will try to curse me off during the game. I love being a Yankee fan because I love seeing people's reactions when I am wearing my uniform. Many people will give me an ugly look or they will smile and give me a head nod. It is so obvious to see what people's views are when it comes to sports. It is hysterical when you go to an opposing team's ballpark with a Yankee jersey on. About half the crowd will boo you or say something hurtful.
I love getting all of the attention because in the end I know that they are just jealous that their team has not won twenty-seven World Series rings. Being a Yankee fan is great because wherever you go there will be a few fans. I see Yankee fans in the most random places. It is incredible how many people are bandwagon fans just because the Yankees win a lot. I am a real fan because I've been a fan since I was a kid and I have never rooted for another team besides the Yankees.
I am wearing my Yankee pinstripes to see how many people will try to curse me off during the game. I love being a Yankee fan because I love seeing people's reactions when I am wearing my uniform. Many people will give me an ugly look or they will smile and give me a head nod. It is so obvious to see what people's views are when it comes to sports. It is hysterical when you go to an opposing team's ballpark with a Yankee jersey on. About half the crowd will boo you or say something hurtful.
I love getting all of the attention because in the end I know that they are just jealous that their team has not won twenty-seven World Series rings. Being a Yankee fan is great because wherever you go there will be a few fans. I see Yankee fans in the most random places. It is incredible how many people are bandwagon fans just because the Yankees win a lot. I am a real fan because I've been a fan since I was a kid and I have never rooted for another team besides the Yankees.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Crazy Weekend
This weekend was one of the most memorable weekends of my Freshman year. It is all because of Saturday, because I had been looking forward to this day since the second I had been affiliated with Alpha Kappa Lambda.
Saturday we were officially recognized as the Beta Chi chapter in Alpha Kappa Lambda. We were chartered, which means that we become an official chapter instead of a colony, which is what we have been since November 11, 2007. Now I am currently a founding father of Alpha Kappa Lambda Beta Chi chapter of George Mason University.
I am so honored to be a founding father of a fraternity because I am a Freshman. When I signed my name on the charter I was so ecstatic. I have been a brother for a semester and my name will be on the charter for as long as this fraternity is around.
After the ceremony was the best part. Nine of our brothers rented out the Executive Suite in the Marriott Hotel in Fair Oaks Mall. It was so much fun because there were so many people in one very large hotel room. We felt that we were VIP in the hotel because in order to get to the sixth floor you had to swipe your room key. So when My brother Tucker and I got in the elevator we were acting so rich and stuck up it was hysterical. I really wish I could have one of these moments every weekend, I'd be that happiest person in the world.
Saturday we were officially recognized as the Beta Chi chapter in Alpha Kappa Lambda. We were chartered, which means that we become an official chapter instead of a colony, which is what we have been since November 11, 2007. Now I am currently a founding father of Alpha Kappa Lambda Beta Chi chapter of George Mason University.
I am so honored to be a founding father of a fraternity because I am a Freshman. When I signed my name on the charter I was so ecstatic. I have been a brother for a semester and my name will be on the charter for as long as this fraternity is around.
After the ceremony was the best part. Nine of our brothers rented out the Executive Suite in the Marriott Hotel in Fair Oaks Mall. It was so much fun because there were so many people in one very large hotel room. We felt that we were VIP in the hotel because in order to get to the sixth floor you had to swipe your room key. So when My brother Tucker and I got in the elevator we were acting so rich and stuck up it was hysterical. I really wish I could have one of these moments every weekend, I'd be that happiest person in the world.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
And so it begins...
Today is my first day blogging and I must say I can't be more excited. This blog is about me, Frank Gervasi, Freshman at George Mason University.I am from Massapequa, New York which is about five hours away from George Mason. I also have a girlfriend who goes to SUNY Albany back in New York. It takes about 8 hours of straight driving from one university to the other.
I am in Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity, my roommate Tucker Freeman is also a brother in my fraternity. This leads to a lot of crazy stuff occurring in my dorm. Our dorm is the party dorm on our floor. Every night we don't go to sleep until at least three in the morning.
Life as a Freshman is fun and all but when things go wrong it seems that the world is against me. It seems like a chain of negative events hit me at once. For example, the other day I was sitting in my dorm and all of a sudden four people rush in my room all being extremely loud. On a normal day this wouldn't phase me but today, I had to write an essay for my class so I needed to concentrate. I wanted to go crazy but I had to keep it under control because I can't write an essay when I am angry or frustrated. So I politely asked if they could leave and I got an ignorant answer back "Dude this is our room relax have some fun." I became furious because when I do work everyone is loud, but when my roommates are working I am dead silent. I think it all boils down to respect and how much you have it for the people around you. Even though I get frustrated easy, I have to realize to have as much fun as possible because Freshman year will be over in less than a month. This semester seems like it flew right by thanks to the snow week, spring break, and all of the nice weather we have been having lately.
Overall this year has been one of the most exciting years of my life. The main reason is because it is my first year on my own and I have been loving every second of it. Next year I will be transferring to a New York school and I will be commuting. So this might be the only year of my college career where I am acutally living on campus and not commuting.
I am in Alpha Kappa Lambda Fraternity, my roommate Tucker Freeman is also a brother in my fraternity. This leads to a lot of crazy stuff occurring in my dorm. Our dorm is the party dorm on our floor. Every night we don't go to sleep until at least three in the morning.
Life as a Freshman is fun and all but when things go wrong it seems that the world is against me. It seems like a chain of negative events hit me at once. For example, the other day I was sitting in my dorm and all of a sudden four people rush in my room all being extremely loud. On a normal day this wouldn't phase me but today, I had to write an essay for my class so I needed to concentrate. I wanted to go crazy but I had to keep it under control because I can't write an essay when I am angry or frustrated. So I politely asked if they could leave and I got an ignorant answer back "Dude this is our room relax have some fun." I became furious because when I do work everyone is loud, but when my roommates are working I am dead silent. I think it all boils down to respect and how much you have it for the people around you. Even though I get frustrated easy, I have to realize to have as much fun as possible because Freshman year will be over in less than a month. This semester seems like it flew right by thanks to the snow week, spring break, and all of the nice weather we have been having lately.
Overall this year has been one of the most exciting years of my life. The main reason is because it is my first year on my own and I have been loving every second of it. Next year I will be transferring to a New York school and I will be commuting. So this might be the only year of my college career where I am acutally living on campus and not commuting.
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