Applicant #16: Francis Catolos

Francis is a 18-year-old from Calgary.

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My names Francis and I currently reside in Calgary, Alberta. I just had my first year at MRU and now I am pursuing my dream of music.

I'm recording with Levite Records a Christian based record company, as well and writing and producing for my own group Intangible Productions!

I'm a very outgoing guy and have experience in most things that people would associate with youth. I play countless sports very well, I enjoy all the arts especially music and drama. I've performed in numerous plays and concerts, and I know how to have a safe and good time almost anywhere I go.

I hope this gives you an idea about me that is positive and I'm looking forward to sharing my personality with you!

Francis's blog post:

Saving Tips From Your Hombre!

Being a young adult in todays society is difficult. You're always worried about how you look, how you dress, and how you're gonna be perceived by peers and bystanders. To me whats really important is just being individual and true to yourself, and I have a way to do that while saving money.

One of the biggest issues I face when developing my image is I try to go to big to fast. What I mean by that is I try to get the best product out there as fast as I can. It could be jeans, a T-shirt, shoes, you name it and i rush into it and tend to spend a little extra dough in the process. My solution to this is to go to Vintage stores. Calgary (or whatever City/Town) you live in should have numerous places that sell cheap vintage but quality items of clothing. By doing this not only do you save money, you also have a chance to start developing your own original style thats true to who you are.

Another youth issue is always gonna be staying in shape. I know we always tell ourselves that we're gonna start being active and going to the gym or start running and yadda yadda yadda but just cutting back on certain things can be a good start. From personal experience I've done this and it works. Every time I go out to a restaurant or anywhere for food I just don't order soft drinks anymore. You'd be surprised about how much weight I DIDN'T gain after 2 months of only getting water or Fresca's (Sugar-free). You also save a bunch of money as well and thats always a bonus!

Being young usually means we have a lot going on with our lives that can distract us from making simple little changes that can benefit our bodies and our wallets. I hope these helped and I'll catch you later!

Francis