Bug List

Bug 1: My internet speeds at my apartment drastically fluctuate throughout the day when I am trying to complete assignments.
Why? There are several hundred people trying to utilize the bandwidth at the same times as me. Therefore, the internet speeds decrease with more individuals trying to use it.

Bug 2: My saltwater aquarium had an outbreak of cyanobacteria that killed some of my corals.
Why? I was not diligent about my water change schedule and the excess nutrient build up resulted in a bloom of cyanobacteria.

Bug 3: An outbreak of White Spot Disease recently killed several of my fish in my new reef tank.
Why? Improper quarantine procedures by local retailers allow diseased fish to reach consumers. Unfortunately, a recent addition to the tank was carrying the parasite that killed many of my fish.

Bug 4: When I am playing Fortnite with my friends, it is very difficult to tell if enemies are above or below you.
Why? Unfortunately, Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite, have not invested in better vertical audio technology. Therefore, the sounds made when players are above or below you are not distinguishable.

Bug 5: My scooter unexpectedly stopped working the first week of school.
Why? I neglected to take my scooter into the dealer to get the recommended service before school began.

Bug 6: My girlfriend and I tried to make brownies at my apartment. However, they came out of the oven overcooked.
Why? My oven is not a convection oven. Therefore, the temperature inside can vary by as much as 50 degrees F.

Bug 7: I went home for Labor Day weekend. The navigation told me it would take 2.5 hours to get back to Gainesville. However, it ended up taking me over 4 hours to get back to my apartment.
Why? A large wreck occurred on Interstate 75 between a semi truck and minivan. This wreck blocked several lanes on the Northbound side.

Bug 8: My labradoodle puppy peed on my new living room rug.
Why? I was doing homework and didn't take her outside to go to the bathroom when she rang her bell.

Bug 9: I ordered some textbooks off Amazon during late August. Unfortunately, they still have not been delivered to me.
Why? The courier was the USPS. They deliver to an offsite location for my apartment complex that takes several days to get to me. Not to mention, I tried to call customer service, but was unable to reach anyone.

Bug 10: I have spent 40 dollars this week on Ubers getting back and forth from the Microbiology building.
Why? The parking lot by the building is very small and doesn't have enough spots for all the students that have classes there.

Bug 11: I got caught in a rainstorm without an umbrella or my rain jacket.
Why? I didn't check the weather forecast before I left my apartment in the morning.

Bug 12: The workers at the Lowe's along 13th street couldn't help me find the 3/4 inch hose barb I was looking for.
Why? I believe that many of the workers are new or inexperienced with the plumbing department. There were no workers that had any expertise in the department I needed help in.

Bug 13: I lost a significant amount of muscle mass that I had put on during the early part of the Summer.
Why? My workout schedule remained the same, but I no longer had my mom cooking for me. As a result, my diet became less consistent which resulted in lost muscle mass.

Bug 14: I had my wireless Beats by Dre headphones stolen at the gym.
Why? I left my wallet and other belonging in a locker at Southwest Recreation without setting a combination.

Bug 15: While out to lunch, the person next to me was chewing with their mouth open obnoxiously.
Why? Many parents fail to educate their children on proper etiquette and table manners. Therefore, there are a large percentage of people that think chewing with their mouth open is acceptable.

Bug 16: I have to drive to Jacksonville or Ocala to fill up my RO water containers.
Why? The only aquarium store in Gainesville, Aquatropics, doesn't change out their filter media. As a result, their Reverse Osmosis water is still filled with nutrients and contaminants.

Bug 17: While trying to get Krishna Lunch served on the Plaza of the Americas, I have experienced unusually long wait times.
Why? Their lunches have been increasingly crowded, but they have not increased the number of lines to get served.

Bug 18: The rainy weather in Gainesville has prevented me from practicing with the Club Golf Team.
Why? Central Florida has a very rainy climate and there are no indoor practice facilities located near Gainesville.

Bug 19: I missed my first Microbiology lab section on 8/23/18.
Why? I didn't check the canvas page for the course because previous labs I had took never had meetings during the first week.

Bug 20: I wasn't able to to get into the first game against Charleston Southern this past weekend because I left my UF ID card at my apartment.
Why? I failed to make any plans prior to Saturday. As a result, I was scrambling to see what my friends were doing and left my apartment in a hurry without grabbing my Gator 1 Card.

Reflection: I took the advice to start on this list ahead of time. Therefore, I didn't have too much difficultly getting to the goal of 20 bugs. Not to mention, I had a very chaotic past two weeks so there were an abundance of things that bugged me. The most difficult part was thinking about the why behind each issues. It really encouraged me to think proactively about how these bugs can be prevented or resolved quickly.