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Who doesn't like movies? Whether it is a horror film or tear- jerker, chick flick there is a movie for everyone. I, for one, LOVE movies. I can seriously watch movies all day.

5 reasons why I love movies:

1. They make you laugh- I love to laugh and I personally believe that laughter is the best medicine.

2. They make you cry- I know.. I just said that I love to laugh but a movie that can bring me to tears is as equally memorable. The Impossible is a movie about a family who is washed away in a Tsunami and how they reunite. I cry EVERY time I watch it. (I may be a little soft- hearted. And Where the Red Fern Grows will always have a special place in my heart.

3. They teach us important lessons- I am a Disney fanatic. I have probably seen every single Disney movie and own a lot of them. Disney movies teach us to dream big and chase after them.

4. They inspire us- Movies inspire us to achieve things that we thought were impossible. One of my all time favorite movies is Glory Road and it is about a basketball team in Texas who makes it to the championship game in the NCAA tournament. They have an incredible underdog- type story and who doesn't like an underdog?

5. They bring families together- some of my favorite memories are on winter days when my family and I would pile in the living room and watch movies all day long.

Communication plays an important role in our everyday lives. Without any form of communication we would not have any relationship with anyone. We would be trapped within our own bodies, so it is important to communicate. Most of all though, it is important to communicate everyday and have a real relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus. He died for our sins, and I do not see any clearer form of communication possible. To die for someone and save them from an eternity of suffering… now that communicates a meaning: indescribable love. The strength of prayer is amazing, and it is through prayer that we must communicate with our Heavenly Father. I’m talking about having a real relationship that conveys all of our feelings, addresses all of our and everyone else’s struggles, and praying for the lost and that his Will be done.

Now, I’m sure that we have all heard about the lunar eclipse (blood moon) that will be happening tonight, April 15. But did you all know that the blood moon is addressed in the Bible in several different verses? Acts 2:20 “The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come.” Scary stuff right? It is critical, now more than ever that we pray our hearts out. This world is a mean and hard place, and bad things are happening all around us. It is time to step up and be soldiers of Christ to combat all evil, love everyone, be thankful for everything we have, stand for Israel, to “present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.” -Romans 12:1.

Romans 10:9 “That if though shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

Have you ever been talking to someone and noticed that they will never break eye contact with you? You'll get that awkward feeling of being stared at, so you are the first to look away, but when you look back at them they are still looking. When I was younger I would hate to look at people while they were talking, or while I was talking. This is probably because I have always been for the most, a pretty shy guy. I was horrible at maintaining good eye contact. It just made me feel awkward and uncomfortable. Now that I am older I have learned that eye contact is very important in communication. It allows the speaker to know with confidence that the other person is actively listening and hearing everything they have to say. Likewise, the speaker should also maintain good eye contact with the listener, as it shows the listener that they are actively talking to them, and lets them know they should listen. Eye contact is very important, especially in communicating with loved ones, communicating to professionals, such as on a job interview or meeting, and just in general.

Although I still struggle with eye contact at times, I have gotten much better at it. It is important to keep in mind that if good eye contact is not made, the person talking to you may think that you are not listening, you may be distracted, or you are uninterested in what that person has to say, while the whole time you may be hearing and soaking up every word. On the other hand if you are the person talking and not looking at the listener then they could think you are lying or trying to hide something. Eye contact can also send strong messages. For instance, if you stare at someone it can be perceived as intimidating or even hostile, but good eye contact also shows professionalism and credibility.

I remember moving into my room last semester and how excited I about this new chapter in my life finally beginning. My roommate, Sarah, was already here and she was so happy that we were roommates. Sarah and I graduated high school together, so we knew each other fairly well; however, we were not best friends. Throughout the semester we had our problems and I found it difficult to handle. I am not used to having to ask someone to clean their side of the room or dealing with a person who stresses over very minor things. I would like to think of myself as a pretty relaxed individual and she stresses over EVERYTHING. I also found it annoying that she always needed someone to go with her, Sarah is co- dependent and I am not. I had to help guide her through last semester. Now, she did teach me that I do not have to study all the time and that it is okay to put away the books, but it was a rough semester.

I have found that living with a new person can be very difficult, but here are some tips to successfully transitioning into a life with a roommate.

1. Be considerate- realize that their upbringing was different than yours, I mean, you cannot blame them for never doing laundry or dishes. 2. Talk everything out- When you talk things through you can save A LOT of frustration. Do not play the silent game because you're not five years old anymore. 3. Honesty is the best policy, BUT honesty without compassion is pure brutality. Be honest, but try and spare their feelings at the same time. 4. Do not take classes together- although studying together is convenient it makes you depend on each other and you don't meet new people. Also, it is annoying when they always ask you for help when you spent two hours in tutoring and they did not. 5. Set up a roommate contract, SERIOUSLY- Put up guidelines at the beginning so that there is no questions later. Who is doing dishes, how often will you sweep/mop/vacuum? How late can friends stay over? When do we turn the lights off? AND make plans for emergencies. I asked Sarah if she knew what to do if I fell out of bed and was unconscious... She had no clue. Hey better to be safe than sorry.