Sunday, January 23, 2011
King Still King?
Well it might be kind of pointless to publish a post about this; seeing how Martain Luther King day has passed, but ill do it anyway. The topic of this blog poses a good question though. Last monday I dont think I gave any deep thought about the fact that it was MLK day. Which I regret that it has come to that. It was just another day off for me. When you think about Martain Luther King and what he did, he’s really just irreplaceable in history. He made such a large impact on a part of history that can never be altered in the same way again. In that respect, he will always be the King. For what it means to everyone else however, is a different story. His presence in modern day society has diminished. We are rewarded with a day of in his behalf, but really how many people actually recognize why its a day off? How many people take the time to honor him on the day off? I, for one, am guilty of doing this. Thinking about it now, I wish I could say I did more than watch trash tv and finish homework. But thats what I did. Hopefully next year, I’ll take the mentality of treating this day as just another day off and turn it into a more productive day. He isnt really the king of anything now that has a large impact on the average american citizen today.
I'm a Shoe
Well, I'm not a shoe..
but If i were a shoe.. I would have to be a cross between an Ugg and a flip flop. not necessarily a furry flip flop just the characteristics between both types of shoe. I really am not big on shoes.. I would rather wear an Ugg over a stylish boot. Don’t get me wrong...Uggs are ugly. Im pretty sure that’s what its short for, but I like being comfortable and warm. Plain and Simple, They aren’t complicated; there are no ties, snaps, or zippers etc.. You just slip them on go. I’m a cold weather person, an Ugg is a cold weather boot. I like to think its one of the most “down to earth” shoes. My personality isn’t really one thats flashy and over the top. An Ugg definitely isn’t flashy or over the top. I think a flip flop is also a good representation of that same personality. In the summer all I wear are flip flops. They are one of those shoes that are always in your closet, you always have a pair no matter what. Basically, they are dependable. I don’t have to worry about ruining them because they aren’t the most expensive or sophisticated. I don’t know, shoes just aren’t really a big deal to me. The two I picked I think show that mentality, because they obviously aren’t the most amazing shoes someone could wear.
but If i were a shoe.. I would have to be a cross between an Ugg and a flip flop. not necessarily a furry flip flop just the characteristics between both types of shoe. I really am not big on shoes.. I would rather wear an Ugg over a stylish boot. Don’t get me wrong...Uggs are ugly. Im pretty sure that’s what its short for, but I like being comfortable and warm. Plain and Simple, They aren’t complicated; there are no ties, snaps, or zippers etc.. You just slip them on go. I’m a cold weather person, an Ugg is a cold weather boot. I like to think its one of the most “down to earth” shoes. My personality isn’t really one thats flashy and over the top. An Ugg definitely isn’t flashy or over the top. I think a flip flop is also a good representation of that same personality. In the summer all I wear are flip flops. They are one of those shoes that are always in your closet, you always have a pair no matter what. Basically, they are dependable. I don’t have to worry about ruining them because they aren’t the most expensive or sophisticated. I don’t know, shoes just aren’t really a big deal to me. The two I picked I think show that mentality, because they obviously aren’t the most amazing shoes someone could wear.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Ode to Scrooge
Christmas oh christmas
How I once loved thee
You're were full of giving and glee
But then one year the light socket rusted
The cord sparked and the tree combusted
My stocking was hung by the chimmey with care
But really there was no point in it being there
The amont of coal that was put in my stocking
Was disappointing and some what shocking
I was so angry I shot it down the plumbing
To be honest I might have deserved what was coming
The pipes burst and flooded the house
The water killed my pet mouse
Finally to top off a horrible day
The last candy cane fell on the floor
With no time left to run to the store
Mmmmm lint incrusted mint
But what's most disappointing of all
Was the grinch who stole christmas dvd froze when his heart was still two sizes too small.
Bah hum bug!
How I once loved thee
You're were full of giving and glee
But then one year the light socket rusted
The cord sparked and the tree combusted
My stocking was hung by the chimmey with care
But really there was no point in it being there
The amont of coal that was put in my stocking
Was disappointing and some what shocking
I was so angry I shot it down the plumbing
To be honest I might have deserved what was coming
The pipes burst and flooded the house
The water killed my pet mouse
Finally to top off a horrible day
The last candy cane fell on the floor
With no time left to run to the store
Mmmmm lint incrusted mint
But what's most disappointing of all
Was the grinch who stole christmas dvd froze when his heart was still two sizes too small.
Bah hum bug!
Friday, December 3, 2010
Sports in my life
Sports in my life....
Well I would have to say that sports have been prevalent my entire life. More so when I was younger than now, but never the less still apparent. Growing up with twenty plus cousins, who are mostly all boys played a huge part in the influence of sports. Its pretty much the reason why I enjoy them. They all live in the suburbs so they all pretty much played soccer, when I was little I would play with them and I eventually was sucked into joining a team, but I'm not a big fan of running so I quit in second grade. Not only did I play soccer, but I played baseball when I was younger as well. (I was the cutest little right fielder ever) I stopped playing that a little after I stopped soccer. I can't remember why, but I think I was really into ballet or tap lessons or something at that time.
I became interested in other things for awhile such as piano lessons. When I was older I played volleyball for a little, but that didn't last because I became focused on other activities such as art. I realize I really enjoy playing sports, but recreationally. Sports are a big part of my life because they are a bonding tool with my family. I'm really close with my dad because I watch and attend sporting events with him. Its how I've always spent time with him. Whenever my cousins and I get together there is always something dealing with sports, whether its playing them or watching football games together. Sports are still a big part in my life. Its always going to be a common ground with my family and I. The end.
Well I would have to say that sports have been prevalent my entire life. More so when I was younger than now, but never the less still apparent. Growing up with twenty plus cousins, who are mostly all boys played a huge part in the influence of sports. Its pretty much the reason why I enjoy them. They all live in the suburbs so they all pretty much played soccer, when I was little I would play with them and I eventually was sucked into joining a team, but I'm not a big fan of running so I quit in second grade. Not only did I play soccer, but I played baseball when I was younger as well. (I was the cutest little right fielder ever) I stopped playing that a little after I stopped soccer. I can't remember why, but I think I was really into ballet or tap lessons or something at that time.
I became interested in other things for awhile such as piano lessons. When I was older I played volleyball for a little, but that didn't last because I became focused on other activities such as art. I realize I really enjoy playing sports, but recreationally. Sports are a big part of my life because they are a bonding tool with my family. I'm really close with my dad because I watch and attend sporting events with him. Its how I've always spent time with him. Whenever my cousins and I get together there is always something dealing with sports, whether its playing them or watching football games together. Sports are still a big part in my life. Its always going to be a common ground with my family and I. The end.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Thankful for a classmate
Well, I would have to say I am most thankful for Hammy and Nikki the most. I can count on these two for pretty much anything, and they've been there for me since freshie year.
I'm thankful that Nikki is so very blunt and honest about a lot of stuff, she's been keeping me grounded for four years. Also, we have had some pretty great adventures, and I'm thankful for those memories. Last, but certainly not least, her bottomless stomach deserves some appreciation. I can not tell you how many times she has saved me from wasting food. What more could you ask for in a friend?
Hannah - I'm sorry - Hammy, has been a wonderful literature buddy (our third lit class together). But that's not why I'm thankful for her. We've had some rough patches together but she's always been there when I needed her the most. Whether it be to help make sense of my life, to make fun of me, or to tolerate the boys I date, Ham has always been a true friend and I'm very thankful for that.
I'm thankful that Nikki is so very blunt and honest about a lot of stuff, she's been keeping me grounded for four years. Also, we have had some pretty great adventures, and I'm thankful for those memories. Last, but certainly not least, her bottomless stomach deserves some appreciation. I can not tell you how many times she has saved me from wasting food. What more could you ask for in a friend?
Hannah - I'm sorry - Hammy, has been a wonderful literature buddy (our third lit class together). But that's not why I'm thankful for her. We've had some rough patches together but she's always been there when I needed her the most. Whether it be to help make sense of my life, to make fun of me, or to tolerate the boys I date, Ham has always been a true friend and I'm very thankful for that.
Open letter to Cormac McCarthy
By the way, I misread the topic for the blog when this was due and accidentally wrote you a letter instead mr. Mccarthy, which is why the blog is late.
Dr. Mr. Cormac Mccarthy,
Your book, the road, made me depressed. I mean don't get me wrong, I thought the subject matter of your book was very thought provoking. But at the same time, I found my self feeling a bit gloomy when I read it. Also, I became confused a lot because you chose not to include quotation marks. Don't worry; I get it, the whole writting the book in a style that compliments the tone of the story thing. That was actually kind of cool now that I think about it.
If I were to describe the tone of the book with a color, I would choose grey. When I was imagining it in my head I saw a lot of grey. I think that color tells a lot about the book, its sort of ambiguous. I suppose you could look at the book as being a reminder of hope, or criticizing the very principal of it. Representing both Optimism and pesimism, the color grey does wonders in describing this book.
P.s. Even though I think of your book as depressing, I actually really liked reading it, the story was intriguing. Kudos.
Dr. Mr. Cormac Mccarthy,
Your book, the road, made me depressed. I mean don't get me wrong, I thought the subject matter of your book was very thought provoking. But at the same time, I found my self feeling a bit gloomy when I read it. Also, I became confused a lot because you chose not to include quotation marks. Don't worry; I get it, the whole writting the book in a style that compliments the tone of the story thing. That was actually kind of cool now that I think about it.
If I were to describe the tone of the book with a color, I would choose grey. When I was imagining it in my head I saw a lot of grey. I think that color tells a lot about the book, its sort of ambiguous. I suppose you could look at the book as being a reminder of hope, or criticizing the very principal of it. Representing both Optimism and pesimism, the color grey does wonders in describing this book.
P.s. Even though I think of your book as depressing, I actually really liked reading it, the story was intriguing. Kudos.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Dinosauria, We
I feel like there is rarely something that I see that makes me sit and think about the magnitude of certain things going on in todays world. The poem “Dinosauria, We” paints the picture of what our world is and will become if these “things” continue to happen. Charles Bukowski brought up many problems within todays society; for example, at one point in the poem he says
“Born into this
Into hospitals which are so expensive that it’s cheaper to die
Into lawyers who charge so much it’s cheaper to plead guilty”
There is absolutely no possible way to look at those words and claim them as lies in today’s society. These specific examples illustrate the ways in which we have made “solutions” into growing problems. The more I read this poem the more convinced I am that he is talking about how we as a race cannot live without ruining what we have. That we are the keys to our own destruction. What killed the dinosaurs, won’t kill us. He also addresses the fact that we look for something or someone to blame all our troubles on. When what we find doesn’t fulfill the ache or pain inside us, we search for something artificial that will temporarily relieve us from our problems. Once again showing that our solutions are not really solutions at all.
“The Fingers reach for the throat
The gun
The knife
The bomb
The fingers reach towards an unresponsive god
The fingers reach for the bottle
The pill
The powder”
The society we live in is constantly evolving and becoming more and more sophisticated -which- is going to eventually bring about the apocalypse. The idea of sophistication will not matter in the end, Bukowski mentions “As the supermarket bag boy hold a college degree” and “And the Banks will burn, Money will be useless” bringing about the question how much value do the things we strive for mean when there is nothing? After reading this, I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if this happened.
P.S. I really liked this poem.
“Born into this
Into hospitals which are so expensive that it’s cheaper to die
Into lawyers who charge so much it’s cheaper to plead guilty”
There is absolutely no possible way to look at those words and claim them as lies in today’s society. These specific examples illustrate the ways in which we have made “solutions” into growing problems. The more I read this poem the more convinced I am that he is talking about how we as a race cannot live without ruining what we have. That we are the keys to our own destruction. What killed the dinosaurs, won’t kill us. He also addresses the fact that we look for something or someone to blame all our troubles on. When what we find doesn’t fulfill the ache or pain inside us, we search for something artificial that will temporarily relieve us from our problems. Once again showing that our solutions are not really solutions at all.
“The Fingers reach for the throat
The gun
The knife
The bomb
The fingers reach towards an unresponsive god
The fingers reach for the bottle
The pill
The powder”
The society we live in is constantly evolving and becoming more and more sophisticated -which- is going to eventually bring about the apocalypse. The idea of sophistication will not matter in the end, Bukowski mentions “As the supermarket bag boy hold a college degree” and “And the Banks will burn, Money will be useless” bringing about the question how much value do the things we strive for mean when there is nothing? After reading this, I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if this happened.
P.S. I really liked this poem.
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