31 Days Blog Challenges

The other day I was going through Pinterest and ran through 30 blog challenges. Then, I was inspired to make my own and do my own 30 day blog challenge. I looked through some 30 day blog challenges and a lot of them were good. But, there was still some stuff on the list that I didn't want to do. Also, I thought it might be fun to make up my own ideas. While I was thinking of challenges, I wanted to focus on challenges that required me to do a lot of writing versus media. Although I do love taking photos and making videos. The challenges ended up going to 31 since there are 31 days in October. Towards the end of the list, I added challenges that related to fear or Halloween. After I finished the list, I realized that it might be difficult for me to finish the challenges, so I'm looking forward to October and seeing which ones I can complete! I'm excited for the unicorn zombie apocalypse writing challenge.

1. Your main goals in life, dreams, and passions, and expectations
2. Describe 3 major events in your life and the importance.
3. What is something you and your family connect with and wished you did more of?
4. Favorites in media: favorite song, favorite movie, favorite show, etc...
5. Favorite holiday
6. Top 5 favorite things to do
7. Name 10 things you do now that you weren't doing 10 years ago and name 5 things you hope to do in 10 years.
8. All about blogging, why you blog, started, and continue to do it.
9. Name things that you wish you were better at.
10. Name some thoughts and perceptions of yourself and what you think of them.
11. Name some bad habits
12. What are some lessons you have learned in life?
13. What is something you always look forward to?
14. What is the last dream you had?
15. Compile a childhood toy, something you cant leave the house with, something you have in your car, a photo, random object, and an outfit.
16. Things you always wanted to do, but never had a chance to do.
17. What inspires you? Don't forget to add quotes or certain moments that trigger why they inspire you.
18. Name 5 people who majorly influenced or helped you out throughout life.
19. Name 5 things people dont know about you until they actually spend time you.
20. What would you do if you saw an unusual object, plant, or bug nearby?
21. What do you feel will never change or will take lifetimes of progress?
22. What are some things you think you would never do?
23. Name a reason why you can't fall asleep.
24. What is something you been hoping for the longest time?
25. What app do you think you will still be playing 5 years from now?
26. What do you think a lot the people in your life are afraid of or the most prevalent misconceptions?
27. If you were to be an animal, which one would you want to be and why?
28. What are things you do to avoid ghosts or monsters?
29. What is currently your greatest fear?
30. Name an event in life that scared you.
31. Inspired by the song unicorn zombie apocalypse and that its a Halloween. Make a unicorn zombie apocalypse story.

John Santos Sextist in River Walk Park

Yesterday, I went with Chen and Michelle A. to River Walk Park since they said that there would be a Jazz festival there. I believe it was my first time at River Walk Park although I been around the area. I thought it was an amazing venue.

When we got there I found out that there was only going to be one band playing and that was John Santos Sextist. I expected more bands, but it was still cool that it only focused on one group.

I thought that a lot of people were well prepared when I came and saw a lot of people sitting on lawn chairs. I had my own in my car, but I didn't think I would need to bring it.

There wasn't many food trucks there. But, me and my friends decided on the Gyro 2 go truck. It's pretty much similar to the Halah food truck in Davis.

All of the people who were performing on stage are public school teachers, which I found pretty cool. I wasn't too close to them, but I could tell that they all enjoyed playing music. I don't know too many name of songs, but the band did play a lot of popular ones. In addition, there were some people in the band who did their own composition and they performed it.

I liked that the pyramid lit up at night. It's one of the most recognizable buildings in Sacramento.

I thought that it was a really relaxing night and the music was good. I really enjoyed it. The band made me really appreciate jazz and encourages me to open up my interests. It also made me think that I should come out to more local events in Sacramento area.

Lessons learned from Las Vegas

Before I went to Las Vegas, I did not know much about it. I mean I know I did some research about what to do and where to visit. But, what I didn't realize until I visited was that most of Las Vegas is a gamblers paradise. The strip is essentially consist of hotels, casinos, and restaurants. I was kind of surprised I didn't think too much about it. I wouldn't say Las Vegas is one of my favorite places, but it's certainly an experience. Whenever I go anywhere, I do expect experience of some kind, whether is a culture shock, great food, history lesson, etc...

I learned that the strip is a center for money to be won, spent, and loss. Lots of money are won in the casinos, but also a lot is loss. Lots of money are spent in restaurants and local attractions, which helps boom the strip by providing jobs to locals. But, all in all, Las Vegas benefits from all the losses, wins, and other ways that money are spent. It gains a lot of tourists. And, what do tourists do? They spend money in Las Vegas at the restaurants, hotels, and souvenirs.

I also learned that there are things I like to see when traveling. For example, I like to see beaches, the city at night, and nice buildings or architecture. I also realized that I really appreciate originality. I know that the Caesar hotel in Las Vegas has a replica of the coliseum and statues of Caesar and the fountains. I think it's nice to look at and fitting to resemble the originals. But, I think there's something special to seeing original work. I mean after all, I guess that's why people are more excited to see the Roman coliseum in Rome and not the ones in Las Vegas, China, and other places.