I am Phil. Philip is an English word but from the Greek name it is "Philippos," composed of the elements, "philein," to love + "hippos," horse. I write, play piano, play soccer, baseball, and basketball. I am a sophmore journalism major at the U of M. I have a 4.0 GPA. Physical attributes: blond hair, hazal eyes, 5'11'', slightly crooked nose. I like to run. I don't watch R rated movies. I think people who hate the yankees for lame reasons need to get a life.
I enjoy rollerblading, biking, long walks, taking random pictures, going to baseball games, going to the movie theater, writing, reading, running, playing soccer, playing piano, sitting around a fire, watching sportscenter, composing music, subway sandwiches, having fun with friends, swimming, playing basketball at the park, traveling, road trips, walking my dogs, learning new things, challenges, helping others, worshipping God, mysteries, and much more...
Some of my nicknames that I have been called (good and bad) are Phil, Philly, Philly Cheez, Philly Dawg, Philadelphia, Felipe, Dr. Phil, Phil of the Future, Tuna...haha... but please just call me Phil or Philip.
Honors I have received: In fifth grade, I was district 191's top 5th grade chess player. I have been on the A honor roll every semester in Jr. and Sr. High. I am a member of the National Honor Society, National Society for High School Scholars, and National Society for Collegiate Scholars. I made the Dean's list my freshman year at the U of M.
My favorite things: Favorite fast food restaurant is subway. Favorite pizza restaurant is Pizza Hut. Favorite song is Broken Road by Rascal Flatts. Favorite radio stations are 98.5 and 91.5. Favorite candy bar is kitkat. Favorite male athlete is Derek Jeter. Favorite magazine is Sports Illustrated. Favorite board game is chess. Favorite bird is the cardinal. Favorite color is green. Favorite number is 13. Favorite drink is skim milk. Favorite dessert is cheesecake. Favorite desert is the Gobi. Favorite male celebrity is Michael Jordan. Favorite actor is Will Smith. Favorite bible verses are Philippians 4:8 and John 3:16. Favorite card games are UNO and War. Favorite hang out spot is anywhere outside.
My passion :
What is your passion? I thought my passion was music. Then, I thought it might be math or engineering. Now, I think it might be writing or Spanish. I really do not know where I am headed in life. I have no idea what I want a be. I still have no clue on my major. I am so confused about my future. But, something is tugging on me. Writing is my true passion. I love to write. I write music, stories, research papers, blogs, compositions, letters,... Writing is one thing in my life that I am extremely good at. All my teachers, friends, my parents, and anyone who has read my writing has said what a good writer I am. Since I am extremely shy, writing allows me to express my ideas, values, emotions, thoughts, desires, and wants without having to say a single word. I know I am a very passionate writer. When I write something, I do not hold back. I believe that if I can keep improving my writing, I can truly change the world with what I have to say. Writing is my hope, future, adoration, love, peace, and so much more. Writing relaxes me. Writing makes me feel free and content. It gives me a voice in this dark and lonely world. It gives me a way to communicate with others. Writing is my special talent. I cannot believe it took me so long to figure out. But, I still have a long way to go on my life journey. I live to write.
Before I die: I want to see every MLB stadium. I want to shake Derek Jeter's hand. I want to write for the Star Tribune. I want to write more music. I want to get into the Guinness book of world records. I want to travel to Spain and Mexico. I want to have an interesting conversation with a native Spanish speaker. I want to go to China. I want to live in New York for a little bit. I want to retire in Colorado.
I have traveled to Ireland, Canada, Chicago, Wisconsin Dells, and Duluth.
I plan to travel to the Caribbean, Peru, Panama, Venezuela, South Africa, Argentina, Colombia, D.C., Australia.
Why did I choose the University of Minnesota? I love big places with lots of people from many backgrounds. It is one of the top academic schools in the U.S. It has a huge diversity of people. It has one of the best journalism schools in the nation. It is one of the largest schools in the country situated in the great city of Minneapolis. The sporting events are fun to watch. The campus is safe. It has a cool mascot. I feel accepted there. I am a somebody down there. The U of M is where I belong.
Interesting facts about me: I got stitches when I was 5 or 6 for jumping off the bed. I was in the spelling bee in 7th grade and misspelled the word "counsel." In 11th grade, I got beamed with a fastball and the laces of the ball were tatooed to my arm. I needed an ice pack for almost a week. In 6th or 7th grade, I got stung by bees three times in a row up at camp. Two of them stung me in the back of my left knee. I am afraid of rollercoasters. I will give someone $10 if they can get me to go on the wild thing. But, I am not afraid of heights just falling.
My motto is to have no regrets. Move on and move forward without looking back. Don't be afraid to make mistakes tomorrow. Life is too short to worry about the little things. Have fun, don't hold back, and be yourself. Yesterday was history, tomorrow is a mystery. enjoy life to the fullest.
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