Blog Entry #6: Snapbacks and Kicks=My life

                         As early as the age of six I have been a sneaker head. Nikes, Adidas and Pumas are always on my feet from bright pink to a casual all black or white sneaker. Flats, heels and combat boots were never my cup of tea. Till this day my mother hates the fact that I would rather wear sneakers than shoes. She is actually lucky I cannot get away with sneakers in church because if I could I would gladly wear them. So once a week she gets her wish. I just cannot give sneakers up, there so stylish and COMFORTABLE.

                        To match my sneaker collection I also have a snap-back collection. Hats have also been my love. My love for hats in general started when I was 6. I had tried on an apple jack hat (older men usually wear them).  I had loved the way it complemented me. Then I met my brother Justin at the age of 10 he showed me his hat collection. I was in shock. I thought to myself, how can anyone own so many hats? I was just really impressed. When I was hired at my first job, my first paycheck was spent on hats. Currently I have about 10 hats and 15 pair of sneakers. I am determined to pass the 30 hats my brother had.

                        Snap backs and sneakers are my style. I feel so relaxed and comfortable when I wear them. I would be lying if I said I owned more than two pair of shoes. It’s just not me. It’s so funny when I think about my future and the career field I am studying to successfully be a part of. To be a Physical Therapist I would have to wear comfortable shore to be durable for the long hour shifts. Which I am certain will be sneakers. I just believe my sneaker fetish will never end. 

                 

                               

                                                     Blog Entry 4: "Our Trusted Friends"






                            In the book "Fast Food Nation" written by Eric Schlosser, chapter 2 "Our Trusted Friends" sums up the way business owners Ray Kroc and Walt Disney became so successful. They profited their money because of a strategy called "Cradle to Grave". They gained the brand loyalty of children starting from the age of 2 and gained life long customers because of it. 
                            Mcdonalds had a great strategy for children to "Nag" their parents into buying Mcdonalds. They created cool characters, sold happy meals that included a cool toy and had commercials air on television, persuading children that Mcdonalds was the greatest place on earth. Exspecially because it was cheaper than Disney World.
                            Walt Disney also profited from children. He also created characters like the famous "Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse) who til this day almost every child can recognize. Disney world, because it is so expensive, parents save up their money for years so that their child can have at least that one time experience at Disney World.