Response to Fractions in the Fast Lane

     Math is always a hidden aspect of my day.  Mostly, when I use math mixed in with daily life, it is in a very simple way such as time or money.
     While getting ready in the morning, I must always leave a certain amount of time in order to eat my breakfast, or else I will have even less time before I leave for school. If I spend too long eating, then I will calculate the time in my head allotted for me to finish getting ready.
     Without keeping track of time, much of what I microwave would not satisfy my taste buds.  For instance, if I put a tortilla in the microwave for 20 seconds it will be warm but not warm enough, but if I put in in for 25 seconds it will be too hard.  I have found that 23 seconds is the perfect amount of time, but I would never know this without counting, and testing out several different amounts of time.  I may not think that I am using math, but without it I would have a cold tortilla! Counting may be what we all learned in Pre-school, but we learned in then for a reason- we will always use it! When i danced dozens of hours a week, my counting was at it's prime time.  When I tap dance today, sometimes it is necessary for me to accentuate every second count and every fifth count per every eight count.  In order to keep up with my choreography I have to be right on top of my game, because if i miscount, I willaccentuate my movement at the wrong time resulting in my tap sounds to deviate from the other students in my class.  Even though it may seem like I'm just tapping my feet, I'm actually thinking very hard. 
  When purchasing an item that's let's say $27.25, its logical to give the cashier $30.25 (if you're paying cash), so you don't have to struggle with the change.  Throughout life it is imperative to know the difference between nickels, dimes, and quarters, and even though that may seem simple, it could meant the difference of losing money or gaining profit, even if it is little. I would like to use math more often in order to calculate the amount of money I spend vs. save, because financial management is a great skill to have throughout life. Without knowing your income in comparison to your expenses, you could end up in some serious debt, so I would like to be more savvy in terms of money and financial plans for the future. 
    
      Even in the most organic, simple ways, math is always present, and if it isn't, then something isn't quite right.