Anti-No Impact Man

9/27 Consumption:

I woke up on Sunday morning back in my hometown lying in my comfortable memory foam Serta bed. Knowing this was the start of "No Impact Week", I thought, "Hey, wouldn't this day be perfect for shopping?" My mom needed groceries anyways so I tagged along. She thought I had left my mind back at San Marcos when we needed a half a dozen apples and I bagged each one individually--twice. The cashier's expression was puzzled to say the least. Throughout the day, I consumed $785 dollars consisting of two pairs of prescription glasses, a Miles Austin jersey (go Cowboys!), a flashy cross to wear around my neck, a pair of comfortable asics shoes, and three pairs of Jordan shorts. I suppose I did help the economy out.

9/27 Trash:

I live at Blanco residence hall which has recycle bins on the 3rd and 1st floor. The third floor is pitiful with plastic bottles overflowing into the walkway. What if I did not use the recycle bin? There's a perfectly good empty dumpster outside to throw away plastic. Sounds good to me.

9/28 Transportation

It is Tuesday morning around 7:30. There is a nice breeze outside to make anyone consider a jacket. This weather is perfect for walking to class. However, my knee is a slight bit tender. I do not want to risk further injury so I decided to drive everywhere. So what if Harris is right outside Blanco? Just kidding. I would not try that hard to be that impactful.....or would I?

9/29 Food:

I do my normal routine of eating whatever I want.

9/30 Energy:

They do not allow microwaves at Blanco Hall due to the fire hazard. I wonder if this applies to all other electronics? With everything plugged in already I just hit the switch on everything and BOOM! Nothing happened. Big disappointment. Do not worry I am not crazy. I used surge protectors. At least I not have to foot the electricity bill yet. Later in the day I see my laundry basket with a couple of workout shirts and shorts in it. I do not want to procrastinate doing laundry! Those 4 shirts and 3 shorts received a good washing and drying. Especially the lonely white shirt and shorts.

10/1 Water:

I do not know your personal lifestyle, but if I do anything containing a toilet--I flush. This helped me out tremendously for my wasteful water ways. I did not realize that when I shaved that I leave the water on the whole time. It takes me about 10 minutes each time to shave. I could be using a Dixie cup to wash off my razor. Maybe I will change this routine, but not today.

10/2 Give Back:

I just feel like studying today and watching college football. Texas is losing 21-7 to Oklahoma. This depresses me to the point I do not even want to even hold doors open for people. I tried to help Tamara but I feel inferior to her intelligence. She keeps giving me put-downs that I am "slow".

10/3 Eco-Sabbath:

Doing the opposite of what No Impact Week was about opened my eyes to what I could actually be doing to help the environment. I will officially be walking everywhere and try not to be wasteful with water as I shave and shower. Why would I have to stay in the shower 30 minutes to get clean? Just soap up, rinse off , and get out. Most of the environmental problems are just laziness. Come on people quit being lazy and when you miss the trash can trying to be Kobe Bryant, make sure you pick it back up.