My Millennial Blog

My name is Chesney Garnos.  Currently, I am going to be a junior at the University of South Dakota. I am a political science major with a minor in social media and marketing. Living life as a millennial can be very complex at times. Growing up in a small town in South Dakota, I was fortunate to be raised by parents who taught me the value of hard work, respect, keeping strong connections, and other values.  Each millennial story is different... but one thing many of us millennials have in common here in the United States is growing up with different forms of media such as television or social media.  I have always been interested in many things in my life including music, fitness, reading, faith, and politics. All of these areas that have been of interest of me can all relate through forms of media.  Media, especially social media plays a large role in many of our daily lives today.  I think that it is important to understand how we are affected by the media around us.

Two of my main passions in life include helping others and traveling.  I believe it is important to help people out because growing up, people in my community were always willing to give me a helping hand.  This was a characteristic I valued, so it is something I try to practice on a daily basis.  Whether it is a simple gesture such as holding the door open for someone, or assisting someone with a project, I am always willing to help out.  My other main passion in life is traveling.  I have been very fortunate to have traveled various places in the United States and outside of the States as well.  Some of my favorite places include the Bahamas, Switzerland, Colorado, and Arizona.  The reason why I enjoy traveling so much is that each area is different, which allows an individual to learn new things and take in new places.  I think traveling also makes you appreciate the area you grew up in as well.  Though I may not always live in South Dakota, I will always respect South Dakota.  It will always be home.

My current aspiration in life right now is to make a positive impact on the people around me and living life according to God's word.  Some of the ways I am trying to make a difference is be a fitness/health motivator to teenage girls up to college women.  I have been doing weekly reminders over text message on ways to motivate yourself to workout and to fuel your body with proper nutrition.  I am trying to live my life according to God's word in everything I do.  Whether it is homework, research, the internship I am doing, or how I treat people, I am trying to keep this as my main focus.  I look forward to seeing where the journey of life and adventure takes me!

Here is one of my favorite blog posts I have come across while scrolling through Facebook:
 http://thoughtcatalog.com/marisa-donnelly/2016/04/27-beautiful-bible-verses-for-every-woman/.
This blog is just a daily reminder filled with Bible verses that helped me realize I wanted to help girls/young women out who struggle with body image.

I hope you enjoyed! :)

Words from Chesney Jo