Blog 70: Letter

Dear English 110 students,
As you have realized English 110 is a required course for almost all freshman. For those of you who hate English, know, that this course isn't that bad at all and its not like every other English class you have taken. Each English 110 course has a specific theme. Therefore, my theme was televised science fiction. I never thought that I would have an Enlish class structured around the genre of science fiction. I never was a fan of science fiction, and I still am not a fan. However, through this course I can appreciate it for what its worth. There are numerous suggestions I think you should know in order to succeed in English 110. 1.) NEVER, NEVER, NEVER procrastinate. No matter what type of assignment it is, whether its big or small start on it prior to its due date. 2.) Go to the Writing Center. The Writing Center is located in Mendenhall 475, its a great resource for any writing assignment you might have. 3.) Become friends with people in your class, so that if you do unfortunately miss class you both have a way to contact each other. 4.) Most importantly go to class. I feel if you follow all of these suggestions you will do well in the course. So good luck!
Sincerely,
English 110 Veteran

Blog 69: Fascinated Culture

I'm intrigued by various cultures. I enjoy learning about different cultures and customs. I believe when you know how another culture works and operates, overall your a more well-rounded personwho is culturally diverse. However, a few years ago I watched the Memoirs of a Geisha and I fell in love with the Japanese culture. I love how their so delicate in everything that they do. Also numerous everyday activities that we do, they have a certain ritual and delicatecy in performing it. There kumonos they where are so beautifully made. Then also the shoes that the geishas where are very impressive. The heel are so high and they actually where socks with these special shoes. Because the heel is so high of course, they have to walk slowly, not only not to fall but to be graceful and appealing to all who watches. I would love to visit Japan one day, to see all the ancient history that lies there, but also to see Tokyo. Tokyo is one of the fashion capitals of the world.
And so it is.

Blog 68: Life

As much as I love life and everything that comes with it, I'm scared of it at the same time. I'm not scared of dying, but I'm scared of not living. Scared of not living during this precious time I'm blessed to be here. Scared of not experiencing as much as possible and taking every opportunity. One of my favorite hip-hop/r&b artist, Drake, said in one of his songs- "Everybody dies, but not everybody lives." This is so true. There's one thing to exist in the world but I want to live in the world and live my life. Since I am scared of not living, I try to live every moment and never regret anything that I do or say. I love living, laughing and loving. Never be scared to try everything at least once. Anything that don't hurt you won't kill you. I see it all the time where people don't live their lives and seek every opportunity that is presented to them. I vow not to be that person. I'm not going to let anything stand in my way of accomplishing everything I want in life. Nothing will stop me from living.
And so it is.

Blog 67: Concerns

The recent earthquake/tsunami in Japn was really surreal. I felt that it was epic and probably caused mayhem that know one expected. Watching the footage a couple days ago was breath taking. It made stop and reevaluate my life, and what is my purpose of being on this earth. This event made me wonder if this was caused by global warming, natural over time occurance, the moon or maybe something else that know one can really explain. The footage reminded me so much of the movie 2012. HOw the buildings were shaking, how the water was rushing in and how the streets were buckling. It was amazing. There rating the quake to have been an 8.9 on 1-10 scale. So that is really major. I think after finals week I'm going to research some efforts that I can partake in, to help out with this unfortunate event. When I was watching the news about it, a victim who said he lived in Japan for about 20 years, said it was the most terrifying experiences. He exclaimed that he thought it was the end of the world or something. Now imagine whats going through your head during all of this. Questions like, am I going to live or die? Is this really happening, or is this a dream? Now its after, imagine the shock, terror, heartache and uncertainty of whats to come.
Uncertainty is huge, because you never know.
And so it is.

Blog 66: Thats Me

A ray of light, a ray of sunshine however you want to look at it I light up the room whenever I walk in. Some define me as the water barrier. I make ways out of no ways, pushing my way through like a tidal wave, more like a tsunami. "Lights, Camera, Action!" is what I hear them say; the stage is my playground.

Mirror
I ask, "Mirror, mirror on the wall who's the fairest one of all?"
Response, She fills the room with light and vigor, warming the hearts of many. She's calm and crazy, sexy, cool. She lives, she laughs, she loves. However, she wonders if that is enough. Shopping, chillin, and eating is her specialty. You scream, they scream and she screams for ice cream!! Mirror Mirror on the wall, was this the person that you saw? Yes, yes she is the one, I saw. However as the world turns, she continues to live and learn.

Blog 65: Time period

There are so many various time periods that I would have liked to be born in. The eighties era and the civil rights era both stick out in my mind. Both of these time periods have something spectacular to offer. The eighties has all the retro, cool clothes and pop music, while the the civil rights era has so many influential people who contributed to our society. However, if I had to choose I would probably choose the civil rights era. I would have been able to meet and know Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Malcom X and numerous other prominent people. I think seeing these people change laws and people's minds would have probably made me more appreciative and humble. Being there to actually experience the effects of segregation and the open discrimination wo have been breath taking. I mean we read about this all the time but to actually be there and possibly have a personal story relating would be epic. However, I feel that part of me would probably be bitter. In the sense that something so ridiculous took place and I was there. Living during this time probably would have made me realize that I'm lucky.
And so it is.

Blog 64: Big Mistake

I can't really think of what I consider my biggest mistake. I always try to learn from other's mistakes so that I won't make the same mistake or one similar to that. So with that said I haven't made any huge mistakes. The only mistake I can recall is when I had participated in senior class' senior prank. For the senior prank they were like two different groups, one that participated inside the school and the one who participated on the outside of the school. Originally, it was suppose to one group, however, that didn't happen. So the half of the group I was with, arrived at the school late. It was like twelve at night and the security gaurds and principal had kicked eveyone out who was inside, because they began to trash the inside of the school. So we were upset because we had all this stuff including balloons with flour in them, sill putty, eggs, silly string, and toilet paper. So we unamiously decided to do the outside of the school. We all waited in our cars in a parking lot across from the school and waited for security gaurds and principal to leave. We had the entire perimeter of the school evaluated, we even had people with walky talkies. So as planned we began to throw toilet paper everywhere, throw egss and silly putty at the building and cameras and silly string to top it off. However, as we were all throwing eggs, I noticed the cops sitting watching us from across the way, so I remember screaming "Omg, you guys the cops!" As soon as I said that everyone looked and began to disperse. My exboyfriend and I began to run in the same direction of everyone else, but then in a split second I switched my direction and of course he followed me. I was able to dunk and hide behind the cars we drove. But of course the cops cornered my bf and they also blocked the parking lot where we were all parked. I knew this was going to be all bad, so I decided to come out and help his case, becuase I know how short his temper can be. I explained to the cops of what took place and they basically just scolded me and my friends who had remained in the car the whole time. So they decided to let us leave and go home. My bf on the other hand had to get picked up by his parents since he wasn't 18. So that was probably the biggest and most stupid mistake I have involved myself and others in. Also having to tell my mom what happened, and also his mom sat us both down to talk of the incident it was embarassing. You live and learn right?
And so it is.