A List of the Biggest Problems in the World

1. Global Warming (Despite popular belief it does exist)
2.  Sexism 
3. Racism (although too much focus on this problem can only make it grow)
4. Greed
5. Terrorist Organizations (ex. Isis)
6. Cancer
7. And many more I can't think of

              In my opinion, global warming is the worst problem of all. The earth is deteriorating at a rapid rate and we're all just walking around waiting for it. It's not enough to just recycle when its convenient or donate a couple dollars to an environmentalist organization. We need to be working harder to stall and eradicate the process of global warming. So in the end, sexism, racism, greed, terrorists, cancer and all of our petty problems won't matter if the earth is engulfed in flames. 

**Recipe coming next week**

Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Ingredients: 

• 8 tablespoons of salted butter
• ½ cup white sugar (I like to use raw cane sugar with a coarser texture)
• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1½ cups all purpose flour (more as needed - see video)
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt (but I always add a little extra)
• ¾ cup chocolate chips (I use a combination of chocolate chips and chocolate chunks)

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Microwave the butter for about 40 seconds to just barely melt it. It shouldn't be hot - but it should be almost entirely in liquid form.
2. Using a stand mixer or electric beaters, beat the butter with the sugars until creamy. Add the vanilla and the egg; beat on low speed until just incorporated - 10-15 seconds or so (if you beat the egg for too long, the cookies will be stiff).
3. Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until crumbles form. Use your hands to press the crumbles together into a dough. It should form one large ball that is easy to handle (right at the stage between "wet" dough and "dry" dough). Add the chocolate chips and incorporate with your hands.
4. Roll the dough into 12 large balls (or 9 for HUGELY awesome cookies) and place on a cookie sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes until the cookies look puffy and dry and just barely golden.Warning: DO NOT OVERBAKE. This advice is probably written on every cookie recipe everywhere, but this is essential for keeping the cookies soft. Take them out even if they look like they're not done yet (see picture in the post). They'll be pale and puffy.
5. Let them cool on the pan for a good 30 minutes or so (I mean, okay, eat four or five but then let the rest of them cool). They will sink down and turn into these dense, buttery, soft cookies that are the best in all the land. These should stay soft for many days if kept in an airtight container. I also like to freeze them.

Reference: Yum, Pinch Of. "The Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies." Pinch of Yum. N.p., 30 June 2016. Web. 04 Feb. 2017.

My Favorite Places to Eat in Delaware

Metro Pub & Grill

17 Wood St, Middletown, DE 19709 

(302) 376-3876

Bethany Blues

6 N Pennsylvania Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 

(302) 537-1500

Borders Cafe

483 Stanton Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713 

(302) 633-6400

The Wood Fired Pizza Shop

140 E Cleveland Ave, Newark, DE 19711 

(302) 737-2135

Claymont Steak Shop

3526 Philadelphia Pike Claymont, DE 19703

 (302) 798-0013

Little Things I Want To Change Before College

1. Read More: Before high school I had a lot more time to read for my pleasure. I loved fictional series, and couldn't read them fast enough. However, with my rigorous high school course load, sports, clubs, and social events--I haven't had much time to read for myself. Besides the awful books forced upon me by my teachers. So one thing I want to change before I go to college, because I'm assuming I may have more time on my hands is to read more for me. 
2. Draw More: Like reading, my drawing dissapated as I entered high school. This summer I'd like to keep a sketchbook. Sketch something everyday, drawing has always relaxed me, and allowed me to more easily focus. I'm hoping with more time on my hands i can return to my old pass time. 
3. Keep an Agenda: Right now I have an agenda book for school, but as a graduate I would like to start keeping a written agenda for my life, not just school. I plan to buy a weekly agenda and keep all of my goals, plans, and events listed. This will keep my mind clear, and my busy life on track. 

Netfix Shows I've Spent Way too Much Time Watching

1. Gossip Girl
2. Scandal
3. 90210
4. One Tree Hill
5. Breaking Bad
6. Drop Dead Diva
7. Better Call Sal
8. Orange is the New Black
9. Hart of Dixie
10. Arrow

Fitness Gurus Worth Following on Instagram

Often fitness pages or gurus on instagram have hidden agendas. Whether they are promoting a fitness product or trying to get you to buy their specially designed workout plans... there's usually an agenda. However, there are some rare gems that seem to post for pure love of health. It really helps to get tips from these semi-professional to professional people. Here's the list, check em out:

1. @Cristinacapron
2. @Stef_fit_
3. Motivation_lifestyle_

Eight Goals for 2017

1. Go to college
2. Make an effort to eat healthy
3. Be active every day
4. Save money
5. Try new food and recipes 
6. Make new friends
7. Have fun
8. Be kind