Zach+San+Miguel

For this exercise I am going to use my last name, San Miguel, because of the length and because I feel I can better describe myself through it.
 * S for self reliant:** This is fairly self explanatory but I figured out a long time ago that it is best to do something you want done yourself, because there are very few people in the world that can be relied upon. The other reason is that in order to grow up and mature at a quicker level it is very important to cut the ties between oneself and his/her parents. I would rather go without something if I couldn’t get it myself than ask my parents, no matter how bad I want it.
 * A for amateur alcoholic:** I love to party and drink and have a good time with my friends. However, I don’t believe that one must be drunk to have fun. I feel that after I get done whatever needs to be done then it is ok for me to let loose and party with my friends, because after college we all have to start working full time and the opportunities to hang out will more than likely decrease.
 * N for nice**: When I walk around campus I usually have a smile on my face and engage in conversation with just about everyone, either with just a simple hello or a detailed conversation. There is no reason to go through life with a salty I want to kill everyone attitude. It is best to make friends and to be there for them because someday I may need them to be there for me.
 * M for Mexican**: Usually when I meet someone and they hear my last name they get a strange look on their face, and I always know what they are thinking. My grandfather was born and raised in Mexico and I have many relatives that are very Mexican. Contrary to appearance I am Mexican, my last name is San Miguel which is a very catholic/Spanish name. It means St. Michael who is an Angel that beat down the devil and is the guardian of souls.
 * I for involved**: When I first came to college I wanted to be very involved around the campus. I am now a brother of Tau Kappa Epsilon where I have held the security, vice president, and treasurer positions. I was the President of IFC for a year, which is the governing body of the male Greek system. I am a project manager of SIFE, heading up the Almanian project. I have been abroad on three separate occasions, all to third world Spanish speaking countries. I am a mentor in the Big Brother Big Sisters program. This last year I became a member of the executive council for Up til’ Dawn, which is a fundraiser we did on campus to raise money for St. Judes Children Hospital.
 * G for golfer:** I started playing golf when I was 5 and I now work at a local golf course. I play about every day in the spring summer and fall and it is by far my favorite sport, and I look forward to playing golf for the rest of my life.
 * U for ukulele**: I don’t play the ukulele but I couldn’t think anything for the letter U but my friend plays the ukulele and it’s sweet.
 * E for easy going**: There aren’t many things that upset or bother me in anyway. I try not to get caught up with the drama that floats around this campus, mainly because I don’t care. I like to hang out and have fun, drama is for high school.
 * L for lactose intolerant:** This is the worst thing in the world. I have to pick and choose what I eat as most things are cooked or made with milk.