Richard Nunis WRIT 340

Gambling can be very fun at times, but can also ruin your life. You can gamble on almost anything, from who will win a football game to the color of shoes a performer will wear. However my favorite type of gambling is blackjack. The goal of the card game is to get as close to twenty-one without going over. If you go over you lose, but if the dealer is closer to twenty-one than you, you lose as well. There is a basic strategy to the game that gives you the best odds possible, but often times many people do not follow it. The instant gratification from winning blackjack is unlike anything else. Watching the size of your chip stack grow is amazing. Although winning is very fun, the feeling of losing is horrible.              Some nights you win big, but most nights you lose. Many people suffer from gambling addictions that can ruin their life. People will spend every penny they have to make back the money they lost. There is always a tho...

Surfing Everything you need to know The sun is shining, the water is warm, and the waves are pumping. It’s time to go surfing! Have no clue where to go or what to bring? Most people don’t. There are a number of things that go into each surf session to make it an optimal experience. Surfing has existed all around the world for centuries. However, surfing is most notable in Hawaii. It has been instilled in their culture since the Polynesians first made their way to the Hawaiian Islands from Tahiti. Duke Kahanomoku is one of the most famous surfers of all time, known for starting the first surf club in Honolulu. Hawaii is the birthplace of many past and current world champions. It is one of the few places that has waves year round with incredible conditions. For many people in Hawaii, it is a part of their daily routine. Although Hawaii can be a great place to surf, many locals despise the h’aoles (mainlanders) and can become very hostile in the water. This brings me to describ...