Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is by far one of the best games I have ever played on an Xbox 360. I advise that everyone who is 18 years or older to go buy it. Compared to the other 2 call of duty this one has a better and has a more realistic feel in the story mode. Some of the battles could be considered historical; from battles in the Arctic to Washington, D.C. this game has better graphics compared to call of duty 4 modern warfare. I give this game a 5 out of 5 one of the best to hit 2009.
The multiplayer/live mode is a lot better than the other 2 games. My reasons are whenever you rank up you get to choose what types of rewards that you want to use when you get kill streaks. Such as in the other 2 games you would get a UAV whenever you get 3 kills in a row, 5 kills an air strike and 7 kills’ dogs that attack or a helicopter. Now in modern warfare 2 you have a list of these which you can choose from. 3 Kills UAV,4 Kills Care Package,4 Kills Counter UAV,5 Kills Sentry Gun,5 Kills Predator Missile,6 Kills Precision Airstrike,7 Kills Strike,7 Kills Attack Heli,8 Kills Emergency Airdrop,9 Kills Pave Low,9 Kills Stealth Bomber,11 Kills Chopper Gunner,11 Kills AC-130,15 Kills EMP,25 Kills Tactical Nuke. All of these can be switched out to you preferably. A few other things the sniping is more realistic. Meaning that it’s not so easy to snipe and not be seen. The guns are also more realistic looking, except for when you get radar that goes on your gun which is another add on from Call of Duty 4 modern warfare. Compared to Call of Duty 4 the radar is the same except when you get up on gun ranks you can get the radar on your gun. The radar on your gun is a major plus; it helps you keep your eyes looking ahead instead of up to the left side of your screen. There is an item called Bling this lets you have to attachments on a gun such as a eye sight and a silencer, compared to COD 4 you were only aloud to have one attachment. A fetcher called pay back is when earlier in a live match you have killed someone and that person killed you later in the match then you will see money fly up showing that you killed that person before and he got you back.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Temp A
Im trying to reach out and let the other gamers know how much better Call of Duty modern warfare 2 is compared to the others.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
UCF Commentary
Is UCF campus as safe as it is made out to be? With putting time and knowledge into research it has been brought to my attention that there have been several attacks on the UCF campus. Our campus needs a few improvements to help protect our student body and faculty. The attacks have taken place during the night which makes it easier on the attacker to set a plot. So far this year, there have been two attacks targeting the same person twice in one week. By having, garage security cameras it has been easier for the campus police to identify the make and the model that the attacker drives. If we had more cameras around the campus there would be more of a chance to finding the attacker. Even though, UCF offers campus webcams in selective locations this gives the ability for anybody to view that goes to UCF. By giving the people access this makes the selective locations an easier target for predators to attack. UCF provides systems such as the blue light phone, and garage cameras as well as outdoor sirens.
By UCF allowing the population to view live campus web cameras this gives the attacker the ability to view individuals every move. For instance, the attacker could be anywhere around campus connected to UCF Wi-Fi watching his targets current locations. Whether or not, it’s walking out the gym doors or simply sitting down for a meal the attacker is watching every move your making having the mind set when to make their move. UCF is allowing any MyUCF account holder to view these camera locations not knowing they could put lives in danger. The web cameras that are provided to us should be for security use only.
According to UCF the safety features that are provided around the school campus would be Emergency Blue light phones. Every student should be well aware of the Emergency Blue Light phones, they can be found throughout the campus for emergency use only. For example, the emergency blue light phone should be accessed by a person who is being chased by an attacker. Also should be used if someone has gotten hurt or need police assistance.
UCF has put 4 new outdoor sirens around campus due to the attack at Virginia Tech University. With adding outdoor sirens this makes the UCF population aware of an event that is taking place around campus. Therefore, this makes UCF a safer environment while getting place to place outdoors. The next step that UCF is taking is to install 30 indoor sirens in the most occupied buildings to warn students of emergencies. These systems help alert the students that there is an emergency on campus but one thing the system doesn’t do is let the students and faculty know where the emergency is happening. This can lead to a problem because this can provide the students and faculty with the knowledge that there is a problem but they can run into the emergency.
As you can see walking through the campus garages there are several cameras throughout all of the levels. The cameras give access for emergencies situations such as someone being attacked, robbery, or even a hit and run. Recently one of my good friends had accidently hit another car left a note taking all the right percussions. The garage cameras were able to identify my friend’s make and model of his car. This situation is similar to an event that lead to find an attackers make and model of the car of which he was driving. Therefore, the UCF police can keep an eye out for that type of car being driven. On the surveillance video there is a current time that can be linked to a situation that has happened on campus. The cameras around the garage are an accurate source for campus police.
If you’re ever over at UCF these attacks aren’t an everyday thing but your better safe than sorry. Things to know: you are more prone to getting attacked at night when you travel alone. A few things you can do to prevent this from happening is if you aren’t with anyone to call someone and let them know where you are and stay on the phone with them till you get all the way to your car and have it started to be sure you are safe. One other way is to have a friend pick you up or make friends with someone in your night class and plan to park near or around them so you can walk with them back to your cars (the buddy system). Another thing that won’t hurt is to have the campus police number in your phone as a speed dial. There is one thing to remember this world isn’t safe you just have to be aware of your surroundings and be proactive (meaning think about the situation before it happens and prepare for it).
Works Cited
"Campus Safety." Knightly News. 04/16/09. UCF. 14 Oct 2009
Fortis, Bianca. "Student attacked twice in one week." Central
Florida Future 09/24/09: A1. Print.
By UCF allowing the population to view live campus web cameras this gives the attacker the ability to view individuals every move. For instance, the attacker could be anywhere around campus connected to UCF Wi-Fi watching his targets current locations. Whether or not, it’s walking out the gym doors or simply sitting down for a meal the attacker is watching every move your making having the mind set when to make their move. UCF is allowing any MyUCF account holder to view these camera locations not knowing they could put lives in danger. The web cameras that are provided to us should be for security use only.
According to UCF the safety features that are provided around the school campus would be Emergency Blue light phones. Every student should be well aware of the Emergency Blue Light phones, they can be found throughout the campus for emergency use only. For example, the emergency blue light phone should be accessed by a person who is being chased by an attacker. Also should be used if someone has gotten hurt or need police assistance.
UCF has put 4 new outdoor sirens around campus due to the attack at Virginia Tech University. With adding outdoor sirens this makes the UCF population aware of an event that is taking place around campus. Therefore, this makes UCF a safer environment while getting place to place outdoors. The next step that UCF is taking is to install 30 indoor sirens in the most occupied buildings to warn students of emergencies. These systems help alert the students that there is an emergency on campus but one thing the system doesn’t do is let the students and faculty know where the emergency is happening. This can lead to a problem because this can provide the students and faculty with the knowledge that there is a problem but they can run into the emergency.
As you can see walking through the campus garages there are several cameras throughout all of the levels. The cameras give access for emergencies situations such as someone being attacked, robbery, or even a hit and run. Recently one of my good friends had accidently hit another car left a note taking all the right percussions. The garage cameras were able to identify my friend’s make and model of his car. This situation is similar to an event that lead to find an attackers make and model of the car of which he was driving. Therefore, the UCF police can keep an eye out for that type of car being driven. On the surveillance video there is a current time that can be linked to a situation that has happened on campus. The cameras around the garage are an accurate source for campus police.
If you’re ever over at UCF these attacks aren’t an everyday thing but your better safe than sorry. Things to know: you are more prone to getting attacked at night when you travel alone. A few things you can do to prevent this from happening is if you aren’t with anyone to call someone and let them know where you are and stay on the phone with them till you get all the way to your car and have it started to be sure you are safe. One other way is to have a friend pick you up or make friends with someone in your night class and plan to park near or around them so you can walk with them back to your cars (the buddy system). Another thing that won’t hurt is to have the campus police number in your phone as a speed dial. There is one thing to remember this world isn’t safe you just have to be aware of your surroundings and be proactive (meaning think about the situation before it happens and prepare for it).
Works Cited
"Campus Safety." Knightly News. 04/16/09. UCF. 14 Oct 2009
Fortis, Bianca. "Student attacked twice in one week." Central
Florida Future 09/24/09: A1. Print.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Letter to friend
Dear Friend
I’ve been doing some research on some things that have happened at UCF that I think would need an improvement on. Recently there have been attacks that have happened here at the UCF campus in Orlando. A few things that I think should be improved are the cameras around campus. These attacks have happened at night and also have been targeted at the same person twice in one week. One of the things that helped the school police was a garage security camera, which identified the make and model of the car the attacker drives. I believe if there were cameras around the school campus that there would be a greater chance of catching these attackers.
Here are some safety features around school. There are a few things you should know such as there are Emergency Blue Light phones that can be found throughout the campus for emergency use only. Since the attack at Virginia Tech University UCF has put 4 new outdoor sirens, the next step the school is taking is to install 30 indoor sirens in the most occupied buildings to warn students of emergencies.
If you’re ever over at UCF these attacks aren’t an everyday thing but your better safe than sorry. Things to know: you are more prone to getting attacked at night when you travel alone. A few things you can do to prevent this from happening is if you aren’t with anyone to call someone and let them know where you are and stay on the phone with them till you get all the way to your car and have it started to be sure you are safe. One other way is to have a friend pick you up or make friends with someone in your night class and plan to park near or around them so you can walk with them back to your cars (the buddy system). Another thing that won’t hurt is to have the campus police number in your phone as a speed dial. There is one thing to remember this world isn’t safe you just have to be aware of your surroundings and be proactive (meaning think about the situation before it happens and prepare for it).
Jordan Rasinski
I’ve been doing some research on some things that have happened at UCF that I think would need an improvement on. Recently there have been attacks that have happened here at the UCF campus in Orlando. A few things that I think should be improved are the cameras around campus. These attacks have happened at night and also have been targeted at the same person twice in one week. One of the things that helped the school police was a garage security camera, which identified the make and model of the car the attacker drives. I believe if there were cameras around the school campus that there would be a greater chance of catching these attackers.
Here are some safety features around school. There are a few things you should know such as there are Emergency Blue Light phones that can be found throughout the campus for emergency use only. Since the attack at Virginia Tech University UCF has put 4 new outdoor sirens, the next step the school is taking is to install 30 indoor sirens in the most occupied buildings to warn students of emergencies.
If you’re ever over at UCF these attacks aren’t an everyday thing but your better safe than sorry. Things to know: you are more prone to getting attacked at night when you travel alone. A few things you can do to prevent this from happening is if you aren’t with anyone to call someone and let them know where you are and stay on the phone with them till you get all the way to your car and have it started to be sure you are safe. One other way is to have a friend pick you up or make friends with someone in your night class and plan to park near or around them so you can walk with them back to your cars (the buddy system). Another thing that won’t hurt is to have the campus police number in your phone as a speed dial. There is one thing to remember this world isn’t safe you just have to be aware of your surroundings and be proactive (meaning think about the situation before it happens and prepare for it).
Jordan Rasinski
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Commentary
For walking down sidewalks to getting in your parked car at night there is always a danger of someone or something happening to you. Security is a major factor for college campus. Anywhere from surveillance cameras to emergency button stations there are a number of things that could be done to help the everyday student feel safer. All over the campus there are places the student or teacher can get conferrable with their surroundings. A statistic from ABC news says in 2005 “there were 35,000 reported crimes in just one year on college campus.” Here at UCF there have been 2 reported attacks happen in just one week to the same person.
3 brainstorm ideas
1. video surveillance all around school
2. the ban on birth control
3. Free vaccinations for the flu
2. the ban on birth control
3. Free vaccinations for the flu
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Core 1
As I sat in this tiny examining room, waiting for the doctor who was widely known for doing a certain type of surgery on highly paid professionals, I didn’t know what to expect. Was he going to be big, strong, in shape? Just the typical every day doctor? It was March 6th 2007, this was the day when I took a flight to Birmingham, Alabama. The day was for my checkup, as well to go through some procedures. This was to educate me on what I should expect to happen later on. The doctor that preformed surgery on me was James Andrews. As he walked through the door my hands start to clam up. As I began to talk to him, I noticed why all these great sports players come to him. Was because of his name? He had a great personality, a bit of confidence that determines he will get the job done correctly. Throughout, that day I felt as if there was a great pressure lifted off my shoulders. I could breathe easy knowing that I would finally get my life back “baseball.” On the ride from the hospital, my father and I got acquainted with our bus driver. We then found out that he would be driving us every day. He suddenly, shouted over the roar of the bus motor. He was quite the talker. He asked, “Is this your first time in Alabama?” As well, he asked. “Is this your first time to see Mr. Andrews?” I quickly blurted out, “yes.” He said “Well you’re getting nothing but the best the best.” I couldn’t wait for tomorrow to come! I was saying over and over in my head: “I just want to get this over with!” As the time was near midnight, I wasn’t allowed to eat or even drink anything, not even water. It was lights out, tomorrow is the day that my life will be changed.
It’s my second day in Birmingham. I was hoping for it to be a great day. I thought that I was coming to an end. Finally! My appointment was set for 8:30. The doctor said, “Show up one hour early in case things got moved up.” The weather was a bit chilly. Everything looked like an old black and white picture. Al pulls up right on time, opens the doors, and says “all aboard.” “Today’s the big day,” my father says to Al. As their conversation went on, I sat and looked out the window wondering if I would feel anything during the surgery. I started to get butterflies in my stomach, from thinking too much or maybe because I was starving. I could see the hospital and for some reason, just looked so much bigger than it did yesterday. Pulling up to the entrance, Al says “don’t worry you won’t feel a thing, you’re in the best of hands and good luck.” My father and I walked to the front office to check in as Al drove off waving. The woman asked us for my name and then tells us that there has been a cancellation so my time would be moved up. We both walked into the waiting room. It’s the size of a gym! Before, I get to sit down the nurse called my name “are you ready to get prepped for surgery?” she says. “Isn’t my dad allowed to come with me?” I asked, the nurse calmly said “sorry honey just you.” The whole 8th floor is known as The Tommy John sector, which I thought was pretty cool. I got put in a temporary room where I relaxed in bed.
The sight out the window was relaxing. As time passed, I sat in that room wondering where my dad was; does he know where I am? Did everyone forget about me, a split second later doctor Andrews walks in the room with two others and says “are you ready to get the wing fixed?” “Let’s go” I blurted out quickly. Getting rolled out of the room in my bed was fun because I’ve never had a rolling bed before. Not knowing where I was heading I got rolled into a room which looked like a pit stop for people in beds ready to get their bodies fixed, then a doctor came over to me and asked if my right arm was the one they were going to do surgery on. I quietly said “yes” not knowing who the man was. Soon enough, he comes back again and writes yes on my right arm and no on my left. I knew it was almost time to go in, my life would soon be changed for the better. The doctor says to me “count down from 1000” as I felt a warming sensation go through my arm. I said “1000 why a thousand” before I knew it, I was out like a light.
While I was in surgery my dad was pacing around the cafeteria. He was anxious for me to return to my room. One and a half hours later, the surgery was completed. I started to slowly feel the pain rise. As I reunited with my father, the pain was more constant. I turned my head and said to my dad, “my arms throbbing” the nurse over heard me. She then quickly went to get me a pain killer. She says “before I give you this you have to eat.” I couldn’t stand the pain any longer I took it without food. Five minutes later I threw up the pill along with the IV fluids. After leaving the hospital I soon found out that my father didn't get my prescription filled because the pharmacy was closed. Al had picked us up that cold night, soon after dropped us off outside the hotel.
The pain really started to set in, my dad says, "Are you hungry son." I exclaimed "You know it, I've been starving." Entering the subway doors an older man says to me "did you get a surgery done today." "Yes, and my arms killing me" I painfully said. The man says "my wife just got shoulder surgery; you can have one of her pills to get you through the night if you need one." My father reply's "it's alright he will be fine." The days and nights had come and gone from getting my stitches out to getting put into a protective brace I realized how fragile the human body is, in order to stay in good condition I have to stay in shape. This was just the beginning to my long journey to recovery, and helped me see another side of life.
It’s my second day in Birmingham. I was hoping for it to be a great day. I thought that I was coming to an end. Finally! My appointment was set for 8:30. The doctor said, “Show up one hour early in case things got moved up.” The weather was a bit chilly. Everything looked like an old black and white picture. Al pulls up right on time, opens the doors, and says “all aboard.” “Today’s the big day,” my father says to Al. As their conversation went on, I sat and looked out the window wondering if I would feel anything during the surgery. I started to get butterflies in my stomach, from thinking too much or maybe because I was starving. I could see the hospital and for some reason, just looked so much bigger than it did yesterday. Pulling up to the entrance, Al says “don’t worry you won’t feel a thing, you’re in the best of hands and good luck.” My father and I walked to the front office to check in as Al drove off waving. The woman asked us for my name and then tells us that there has been a cancellation so my time would be moved up. We both walked into the waiting room. It’s the size of a gym! Before, I get to sit down the nurse called my name “are you ready to get prepped for surgery?” she says. “Isn’t my dad allowed to come with me?” I asked, the nurse calmly said “sorry honey just you.” The whole 8th floor is known as The Tommy John sector, which I thought was pretty cool. I got put in a temporary room where I relaxed in bed.
The sight out the window was relaxing. As time passed, I sat in that room wondering where my dad was; does he know where I am? Did everyone forget about me, a split second later doctor Andrews walks in the room with two others and says “are you ready to get the wing fixed?” “Let’s go” I blurted out quickly. Getting rolled out of the room in my bed was fun because I’ve never had a rolling bed before. Not knowing where I was heading I got rolled into a room which looked like a pit stop for people in beds ready to get their bodies fixed, then a doctor came over to me and asked if my right arm was the one they were going to do surgery on. I quietly said “yes” not knowing who the man was. Soon enough, he comes back again and writes yes on my right arm and no on my left. I knew it was almost time to go in, my life would soon be changed for the better. The doctor says to me “count down from 1000” as I felt a warming sensation go through my arm. I said “1000 why a thousand” before I knew it, I was out like a light.
While I was in surgery my dad was pacing around the cafeteria. He was anxious for me to return to my room. One and a half hours later, the surgery was completed. I started to slowly feel the pain rise. As I reunited with my father, the pain was more constant. I turned my head and said to my dad, “my arms throbbing” the nurse over heard me. She then quickly went to get me a pain killer. She says “before I give you this you have to eat.” I couldn’t stand the pain any longer I took it without food. Five minutes later I threw up the pill along with the IV fluids. After leaving the hospital I soon found out that my father didn't get my prescription filled because the pharmacy was closed. Al had picked us up that cold night, soon after dropped us off outside the hotel.
The pain really started to set in, my dad says, "Are you hungry son." I exclaimed "You know it, I've been starving." Entering the subway doors an older man says to me "did you get a surgery done today." "Yes, and my arms killing me" I painfully said. The man says "my wife just got shoulder surgery; you can have one of her pills to get you through the night if you need one." My father reply's "it's alright he will be fine." The days and nights had come and gone from getting my stitches out to getting put into a protective brace I realized how fragile the human body is, in order to stay in good condition I have to stay in shape. This was just the beginning to my long journey to recovery, and helped me see another side of life.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
memo
The feedback from the memoir review helped me see another prospective on my writing. This has taught me that I need to slow down and spend more time putting my thoughts together. I need to start simply with brainstorming. I now come to realize that when I write my writing style is scattered. I need to reread thoroughly and adequately. It also has come to my knowledge that I tend to repeat myself. Unfortunately I was lacking dialogue. From speaking with my partner he had give me an idea. It consisted of putting more detail into my writing to make is sound more interesting. We both agreed that my paper was dual. I don’t want to lose my audience’s attention. I need to put more excitement into my paper. I think this exercise is a great idea put all because it allows me to have another prospective on my topic.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
rough draft
As I sat in this tiny examining room and waited for the doctor who is worldwide known for doing a certain type of surgery on highly paid professionals. I didn’t know what to expect? Was he going to be big and strong and in shape, or just the typical every day doctor? It was March 6th 2007; this was the day when I took a flight to Birmingham, Alabama. The day was for my checkup as well to go through some procedures. This was to educate me on what I should expect to happen later on. The doctor that preformed surgery on me was James Andrews. As he walked through the door my hands start to clam up. As I begin, to talk to him I noticed why all these great sports players come to him? Was because of his name? He had a great personality, a bit of confidence that determines he will get the job done correctly. Throughout, that day I felt as if there was a great pressure lifted off my shoulders. I could breathe easy knowing that I would finally get my life back “baseball.” On the ride from the hospital, my father and I got acquainted with our bus driver. We then found out that he would be driving us every day. He suddenly, shouted over the roar of the bus motor. He was quite the talker. He asked, “If it was our first time in Alabama, also where we were from.” As well, he asked. “if it was my first time to see Mr. Andrews.” I quickly blurted out, “yes.” He said. “Well you’re getting nothing but the best the best.” I couldn’t wait for tomorrow to come! I was saying over and over in my head “I just want to get this over with!” As the time was near midnight I wasn’t allowed to eat or even drink anything, not even water. It was lights out and tomorrow would be a great day.
It’s my second day in Birmingham, I was hoping for it to be a great day. I thought that I was coming to an end. Finally! My appointment was set for 8:30. The doctor said, “To show up one hour early in case things got moved up.” The weather was a bit chilly. Everything looked like an old picture, almost as if it was black and white. Al pulls up right on time, opens the doors and says “all aboard.” “Today’s the big day” my father says to Al. As their conversation went on, I sat and looked out the window wondering if I would even feel anything during the surgery. I started to get butterflies in my stomach from thinking too much or maybe because I was starving. I could see the hospital and for some reason today it just looked so much bigger then yesterday. Pulling up to the entrance Al says “don’t worry you won’t feel a thing, you’re in the best of hands and good luck.” My father and I, walked to the front office to check in as Al drove off waving. The woman asked us for my name and then tells us that there has been a cancellation so my time would then be moved up. We both walked into the waiting room. it’s the size of a gym! Before, I get to sit down the nurse called my name “are you ready to get prepped for surgery?” she says. “Isn’t my dad a loud to come with me?” I asked, the nurse calmly said “sorry honey just you.” The whole 8th floor is known as The Tommy John sector, which I thought was pretty cool. I got put in a temporary room where I relaxed in bed.
The sight out the window was relaxing. As time passed, I sat in that room wondering where my dad is, does he know where I am? Did everyone forget about me, a split second later doctor Andrews walks in the room with two others and says “are you ready to get the wing fixed?” “Let’s go” I blurted out quickly. Getting rolled out of the room in my bed was fun because I’ve never had a rolling bed before. Not knowing where I was heading I got rolled into a room which looked like a pit stop for people in beds. A doctor came over to me and asked if my right arm was the one they were going to do surgery on. I quietly said “yes” not knowing who the man was. Soon enough, he comes back again and writes yes on my right arm and no on my left. Then he tells “count down from 1000” as I felt a warming sensation go through my arm. I said “1000 why a thousand” before I knew it I was out like a light.
While I was in surgery my dad was pacing around the cafeteria. He was anxious for me to get returned to my room. One and a half hours later the surgery was complete, I started to slowly feel the pain rise. As I reunited with my father the pain was more constant. I turned my head and said to my dad, “my arms throbbing in pain” the nurse over heard me. She then quickly went to get me a pain killer. She says “before I give you this you have to eat.” I couldn’t stand the pain any longer I took it without food. 5 minutes later I threw up the pill along with the IV fluids. after leaving the hospital I soon found out that my father didn't get my prescription filled because the pharmacy was closed. Al had picked us up that cold night, soon after dropped us off outside the hotel.
The pain really started to set in, my dad says, "are you hungry son." I exclaimed "You know it, I've been starving." Entering the subway doors a older man says to me "did you get a surgery don today." "Yes, and my arms killing me" I painfully said. The man says "my wife just got shoulder surgery, you can have one of her pills to get you through the night if you need one." My father reply's "it's alright he will be fine." This was just the beginning to my long journey to recovery.
It’s my second day in Birmingham, I was hoping for it to be a great day. I thought that I was coming to an end. Finally! My appointment was set for 8:30. The doctor said, “To show up one hour early in case things got moved up.” The weather was a bit chilly. Everything looked like an old picture, almost as if it was black and white. Al pulls up right on time, opens the doors and says “all aboard.” “Today’s the big day” my father says to Al. As their conversation went on, I sat and looked out the window wondering if I would even feel anything during the surgery. I started to get butterflies in my stomach from thinking too much or maybe because I was starving. I could see the hospital and for some reason today it just looked so much bigger then yesterday. Pulling up to the entrance Al says “don’t worry you won’t feel a thing, you’re in the best of hands and good luck.” My father and I, walked to the front office to check in as Al drove off waving. The woman asked us for my name and then tells us that there has been a cancellation so my time would then be moved up. We both walked into the waiting room. it’s the size of a gym! Before, I get to sit down the nurse called my name “are you ready to get prepped for surgery?” she says. “Isn’t my dad a loud to come with me?” I asked, the nurse calmly said “sorry honey just you.” The whole 8th floor is known as The Tommy John sector, which I thought was pretty cool. I got put in a temporary room where I relaxed in bed.
The sight out the window was relaxing. As time passed, I sat in that room wondering where my dad is, does he know where I am? Did everyone forget about me, a split second later doctor Andrews walks in the room with two others and says “are you ready to get the wing fixed?” “Let’s go” I blurted out quickly. Getting rolled out of the room in my bed was fun because I’ve never had a rolling bed before. Not knowing where I was heading I got rolled into a room which looked like a pit stop for people in beds. A doctor came over to me and asked if my right arm was the one they were going to do surgery on. I quietly said “yes” not knowing who the man was. Soon enough, he comes back again and writes yes on my right arm and no on my left. Then he tells “count down from 1000” as I felt a warming sensation go through my arm. I said “1000 why a thousand” before I knew it I was out like a light.
While I was in surgery my dad was pacing around the cafeteria. He was anxious for me to get returned to my room. One and a half hours later the surgery was complete, I started to slowly feel the pain rise. As I reunited with my father the pain was more constant. I turned my head and said to my dad, “my arms throbbing in pain” the nurse over heard me. She then quickly went to get me a pain killer. She says “before I give you this you have to eat.” I couldn’t stand the pain any longer I took it without food. 5 minutes later I threw up the pill along with the IV fluids. after leaving the hospital I soon found out that my father didn't get my prescription filled because the pharmacy was closed. Al had picked us up that cold night, soon after dropped us off outside the hotel.
The pain really started to set in, my dad says, "are you hungry son." I exclaimed "You know it, I've been starving." Entering the subway doors a older man says to me "did you get a surgery don today." "Yes, and my arms killing me" I painfully said. The man says "my wife just got shoulder surgery, you can have one of her pills to get you through the night if you need one." My father reply's "it's alright he will be fine." This was just the beginning to my long journey to recovery.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
The Man Who Changed My Life
As I sat in this tiny examining room and waited for the doctor who is worldwide known for doing surgery on highly paid professionals, I didn’t know what to expect. Was he going to be big and strong and in shape, or just the typical doctor that you would think of seeing every day. It was March 6th 2007; this was the day when I took flight to Birmingham, Alabama. The day was for a checkup and to go through some procedures just to know what was going on. The docs name is James Andrews; he’s a middle aged man somewhere around 50 with suit on, not like a typical doctor would wear. As he walks through the door my hands start to clam up, as I begin to talk to him I notice why all these great sports players come to him it’s not just cause of his name. He has a great personality, a bit of swagger that you can hear in his voice that says I will get the job done right. Throughout that day I felt as if there was a great pressure lifted off my shoulders. I could breathe easy knowing that I would finally get my life back “baseball.” On the ride from the hospital to the hotel, my father and I got acquainted with our bus driver which we found out would be driving us every day we stayed in Alabama. Al! He shouted over the roar of the bus motor. He was quite the talker; asking if it was our first time in Alabama, and where we were from, then asked if it was my first time to see Mr. Andrews. I quickly blurted out yes, he said well you’re getting nothing but the best of the best.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
3 memoir ideas
1. How medicine has evolved to save some many .
2. When the surgery called TommyJohn was perfected.3. When the Xbox 360 got invented.
1. If it weren't for medicine, the world today would be in a lot of trouble. Not the world in general but the people within the world. There are some who can't live without certain types or medications. Around this time, of year there is expanding number of people who need medical attention due to an outrages amount of Flu types. Medicine has evolved with enormously high number throughout the years working to fight off all types of illnesses.
2. From baseball players to football players Tommy John surgery may be insisted. In todays world, the sport industry bring in a high income of money. In football quarterbacks may come across this surgery. It is outstanding how popular this surgery has become for baseball players. This surgery is becoming more common on a day to day basis. Tommy John consists of taking out the torn UCL ( ultra collateral ligament) from your elbow and being replaced by a tendon. Then over time, without using your arm then the tendon turns to a ligament. I have had the experience to go through with Tommy John Surgery at the age of 18 without this surgery i would no longer be playing baseball.
3. The Xbox 360 is a gaming system use to entertain all ages.This system can also be used to keep in contact with others across the country by playing them in a online game or just simply leaving them a message. A few other functions for the Xbox are buying or downloading games and ripping(taking songs off a cd) CD's on to the hard-drive to listen to later.
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