Assignment 2- Bug List

Greetings Everyone, here is my "bug list:"

1. The light at the corner of SW 9th Rd and 13th street is definitely one of the slowest to turn green in all of Gainesville.
- I feel that this problem exists for a multitude of reasons. One is that the street light may be improperly calibrated. This could have been done on purpose, as during rush hour there is more traffic coming from the north and west sides of town than the east. Or, the light simply needs to be fixed. Either way, it definitely "bugs" me when I'm trying to go get food or run errands down Archer.

2. When the driving range is closed at the Mark Bostick Golf Course (UF course) due to rain in the previous days. This also makes the course more difficult to play.
- Although this is a reasonable issue to work around, it is still an annoyance nonetheless. The golf balls easily plug in the ground when it is wet, making them near impossible to pick up for the man in charge of the range. This problem also transcends to the course, as I can attest that I've lost many golf balls due to this. Maybe turf grass specialists will be able to come up with a new kind of turf that drains easier? Or some kind of new technology can be developed and implemented that helps the course dry faster? Either way, it's a difficult problem to tackle here in rainy Florida.

3. When the line inside of the Steak and Shake on SW 13th St gets way too long, filled with a mix of dine-in customers and to-go customers. The dine-in customers just want to pay, while the to-go just want to order. This can create tension and the potential for "line cutters" as well. Also, it is typically on a Friday or Saturday night between midnight and 2am when this "bug" is on the prowl.
-There's only one reason why this problem exists: Steak and Shake's payment method is horrendous. Just designate one cashier/register for to-go and one for dine-in. Come on guys, it's not that hard...

4. When you've clearly been waiting for a spot to open in a crowded gas station, but someone who has a gas tank on the opposite side of their vehicle from yours comes in from the other direction and steals it.
-This only happens because most humans fail to adhere to the "most famous virtue:" patience. People just want to get to where they're going, with little to no consideration to others. While this is the root of the problem, it's one that doesn't have a simple solution. Gas stations should maybe consider having people(or robots?) man and monitor each pump again.

5. When people with scooters would block me in at the house parking lot last year, simply because they were lazy and careless.
-This was an ongoing problem for me last year, as the parking lot at the house I lived at last year was far from ideal. To make matters worse, my parking spot was directly in line with the designated scooter parking. Countless times I had to move scooters out of the way when there were a lot of brothers at the house. Even making a formal statement about it didn't eliminate the problem. Hopefully, brothers will be more conscientious this year and will use their brain before they park.

6. When Gainesville drivers can't comprehend the concept of the "4-Way Stop."
-Honestly, this problem shouldn't even exist. If you have a valid driver's license and a car, this should be second-nature to you at this point. Nonetheless, it is still a problem I face at least once a week. Just remember, whoever pulled up to the stop sign first has the right of way. That's it! Problem solved?...

7. When your fairly simple fast-food order is not what you ordered at all.
-I find that I run into this problem the most at the McDonalds on University Ave, usually sometime past midnight. I understand that some of the employees are working the overnight shift and that sleep deprivation is real. However, when I ask for two McChickens and a medium fry, I don't expect to get two cheeseburgers... C'mon McDonald's! Drink some coffee and pay attention! It's only your job...

8. That one friend who you can't have a "real" conversation with.
-This is probably the deepest bug on my list. However, I wanted to include it because I feel this is a real problem in our society today. I understand that some people have had it worse growing up than other's, etc... This doesn't mean you should block your true self and emotions and not be able to have a meaningful conversation. This only hurts the individual more in the long-run...

9. When you forget to do laundry when you absolutely need to.
-In my opinion laundry is one of the most important chores to do, yet it's always pushed to the back-burner. I feel that this is because we all have a lot of other things to worry about than "that stupid laundry." Let's be honest: it's a very mundane task. There are services around Gainesville that will pick up and do your laundry for you, charging by the pound. While this is a possible solution, it's definitely not a cost-effective one. Maybe someone should invent a laundry alarm with a piercing voice that screams "do your laundry!" on repeat?... Or I should just do my laundry.

10. When you deviate from your planned grocery list.
-Everyone has had that moment at the grocery store where they say "Ooh, maybe I should add a box of Oreo's, they're only 4 dollars..." Triple your daily serving of high fructose corn syrup and an extra 40 dollars later you say to yourself, "Well that wasn't what I was planning..." I guess this is why delivering groceries is becoming a thing: more people have self-control behind their computers versus in the grocery store!

11. PROCRASTINATION:
-This is something that I personally struggle with a lot, but I know a lot of other kids in college do as well. There's no solution to this problem other than yourself(or maybe robots?). Just create a schedule and stay true to it as much as possible. When you do find yourself procrastinating and not sticking to your schedule, maybe take some notes as to why you decided to procrastinate. This will ultimately lead you to the root of your problem.

12. When the Gators fail to meet preseason expectations.
- I grew up a huge Florida Football fan, so I follow it pretty religiously. Obviously, there are some huge expectations to succeed here at Florida(thanks Spurrier). However, the past decade of Florida football has been an absolute roller coaster ride. Last year was abysmal, so they hired Dan Mullen, ex-Offensive Coordinator from the 2005-2008 seasons. Wait a minute, didn't we win two national titles during that time span? And he coached Tebow? After last weeks destruction of CSU, I feel confident that Mullen will put an end to this "bug."

13. When you and your friends can't agree on a place to eat.
-This is usually only a problem when I'm with certain friends who are picky eaters, so they gravitate towards specific restaurants. The hours of midnight to 3am on Fridays and Saturdays are when this debate can get way out of hand. Someone should open a buffet style restaurant in Gainesville that serves Pizza, Mexican Food, and Chinese Food. This would be a miracle...

14. When you forget to where your sunglasses on a day when they're a necessity.
-What's almost as bad as this is when you wear your sunglasses on an overcast day... Anyways, this problem is usually due to having good intentions, yet poor execution. As long as you can get in the habit of checking the weather consistently, this will be a problem of the past.

15. Forgetting your laptop charger at the worst possible time.
-We've all been here... You're walking into Marston or Lib West, prepared for a grueling session of Study Edge videos and the mountain of practice problems to follow. As you get your station organized you realize you're missing a key ingredient: your laptop charger... This warrants an extra trip back home, which not only wastes time but just makes you not want to study even more. Wouldn't it be cool if there was a desk that could charge all laptops just by placing the computer on it?

16. Cleaning up after your roommates.
-If you've never experienced this tragedy throughout college, you are one lucky soul. Really, the only way to fix this "bug" is to chew out your roommate(s) until they carry their weight fairly. Or just live alone? Either way, there's no simple solution.

17. Waiting too long to get a haircut.
-If you're a guy who likes to keep short hair, this is always a constant struggle. Just like laundry, this is one of those mundane tasks that easily slips the mind. What if there was some medical technology that analyzed your hair type bases off of thickness, genetics, etc... and transferred this data to an app on your phone that told you the growth rate of your hair? Now that would be something!

18. Oversleeping your alarm.
This has to be one of the most common problems among all people in America. However in college, sleep truly is a precious commodity. That's what makes this problem so difficult, because it's ultimately up to you to have the responsibility to get up on time in order to do the things you need to do. I personally struggle with this a lot, as well as in general having sleeping problems. There are plenty of "smart alarms" available on the app store that supposedly track your sleep and wake you up at a time when you're in the lightest stage of sleep to optimize your chances of feeling refreshed and alert for the day. Yet, there are so many other contributing factors to this problem. In the short-run, the individual is the only solution.

19. Not exercising enough.
-This is definitely a big problem for me. I know that my generation in particular has really emphasized this, as it seems more kids work-out my age than don't. Yet, it's always hard to find the "activation energy" to get started, as well as the motivation to continue for a long period of time. I guess I just need to keep reading about all the health benefits to it until it just "sticks."

20. Pursuing studies you're passionate about- outside of school/work.
If you're passionate about your major, good for you! In reality, most people couldn't say that with full faith. Having interests and hobbies outside of work/school is very important. Working out(as aforementioned) could be one. Reading about a topic that interests you, picking up an instrument, or sport are just a few other examples. Not only will this keep you distracted from stressors at work/school, but your mind will grow from learning. Who knows, maybe your hobby will turn into your profession...

Reflection:
-I found this assignment moderately difficult. Although I came up with most of my "bugs" on my own, I did ask for the opinions of others, which absolutely influenced my decision(s) to use certain bugs over others. All in all, I enjoyed the critical thinking aspect of the assignment as it brought some personal issues of mine to light as well.