spring break

My spring break is going by pretty well. I just thought that if I write about it thus far it would be a good oppertunity to gain some extra points. The only thing that I did that can generate some interest was go to the movies. My father and my brother came along to watch repo men, not quite sure if it is a movie fit for a nine year old, but I just figured hey its America. Well the movie was pretty good and I enjoyed it more than my father and little brother. The plot was very interesting. I never knew that people actually take out organs that are not as vital and sell them to people that need it. Well I know that people donate, but this movie made me think about what actually happens when people are desperate to make money. If anyone has any free time I suggest that they go see repo men, or even the hot tub time machine. They are both really good.

The time of everyone's life

There is a time in everyone's life that truly defines who we are. It is more like a personal test that challenges us, more like a development crisis. Some people that are my age have already met some of their biggest challenges. Kids that lost their parents and relatives at a young age are some examples of tough challenges that are needed for adjustments in our lives. I have not yet met my personal challenge that would change me for good, but when that day comes I will try my hardest to make it worth while and life changing as well.

I believe that these life changing moments define us and molds us into successful people. Some of the biggest idols in America have faced adversity throughout their life. Therefore I believe that when the time comes for me to prove myself I must always stay positive and look forward to the future of where my defining moment takes me later on in the future. This message goes to everyone that will face that defining moment in their life. Take your time and never give up and keep positive people in your life and I believe strongly there will be progression in our lives.

Discovery paper

I thought that by writing the discovery paper it gave me a good oppurtunity to know what I was going to write about. I was able to formulate all of my thoughts in the proper procedures for making my argument in the paper. Everything from the questions asked in the assignment helped tremendously. My paper was clear and concise, because of the questions, and also I changed the angle of my paper a bit too. I incorporated more of the media, which is very important to the topic that I am writing about. I think in order to make my paper better I should do more interviews, as well.

Discovery paper

The video we watched in class

There is no doubt in my mind that sexism, violence, and unacceptable behavior is glorified in rap music and videos. It is something that can be mentioned or talked about, but most importantly, we must look at what influences these types of behavior. We must also shift gears and look at why this has become so popular amongst the American population as a whole.

The comparison is similar to a newly constructed building to me. The foundation of it begins with our national television networks and the regular advertisements we see on tv. It is also in the movies that we watch. Rap music is a reflection of what Americans are exposed to, so in order to complain about rap, the finger must be pointed in the direction of the main source, which is on television and advertisements.

Sometimes reading does not seem practical

Sometimes reading may not always seem practical if the subject matter does not intrigue me. Think about it, some professors ask you to read about twenty pages out of a textbook and expect you to understand it. This can seem unpractical in many ways to just read and understand. Really when they tell you to read the chapter, they are acutally saying read and take notes. That is the only way that I can actually pull information out of a textbook and actually understand it. After all, almost every textbook known to mankind uses the same formant and quite honestly it is repetetive and boring to the reader. bareley anyone is intrigued after reading a full chapter out of a textbook that is full of information that is just written in order. I guess all that I am trying to say is that the format for textbooks should be imporved in a way that is more beneficial to students and that will encourage them to read and stay focused for the following classes to come.