I just came across a quote that really spoke to me and I wanted to write it somewhere before I forgot it.
Tough times never last. Tough people do.
LOVEE ITTT!! It's so true.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Top 5 Claims
Kelly - In this dance routine, the modern, pounding sound of the drums, the intence and piercing facial expressions and the alive, over the top arm movements creates a sense of fragile chemistry between two people that are desperate yet indecisive at the same time.
Untitled - The sweet tasing sensation of a skittle releases a flavor of fruitiness drowing all your taste buds in a pool of heaven. The numerous amount of these miniture, round, chewy candies create a rainbow effect in your mouth when devoured.
Live, Laugh, Read. - The joyful, eager horses run passionately to their peaceful destination which highlights the beauty of the cool, calm, and natural feel of this early fall morning.
The New Zealander - On the album cover of Titus Andronicus's "The Airing of Grievances," the commanding, classic font and layout of the cover, as well as the cluttered and colorful use of space in the photograph convey the band's homely practice environment and admiration for the old-fashioned symbols of history.
Kim's Corner - In Bérenger's black and white photograph, his dramatic contrast and enticing depth of field draw the viewer into the picture with active negative space that elevates the shadows from the composition to illustrate an ominous and mysterious mood.
My favorite claim is Kelly's. It was extremely descriptive and it made me want to watch the dance video. It was passionate and made the video that much better because I already knew the feeling of the dance.
I loved untitles, because everything was so true! I love skittles! :)
Untitled - The sweet tasing sensation of a skittle releases a flavor of fruitiness drowing all your taste buds in a pool of heaven. The numerous amount of these miniture, round, chewy candies create a rainbow effect in your mouth when devoured.
Live, Laugh, Read. - The joyful, eager horses run passionately to their peaceful destination which highlights the beauty of the cool, calm, and natural feel of this early fall morning.
The New Zealander - On the album cover of Titus Andronicus's "The Airing of Grievances," the commanding, classic font and layout of the cover, as well as the cluttered and colorful use of space in the photograph convey the band's homely practice environment and admiration for the old-fashioned symbols of history.
Kim's Corner - In Bérenger's black and white photograph, his dramatic contrast and enticing depth of field draw the viewer into the picture with active negative space that elevates the shadows from the composition to illustrate an ominous and mysterious mood.
My favorite claim is Kelly's. It was extremely descriptive and it made me want to watch the dance video. It was passionate and made the video that much better because I already knew the feeling of the dance.
I loved untitles, because everything was so true! I love skittles! :)
Monday, September 19, 2011
Claim
Ground Zero Memorial Claim
The Ground Zero Memorial in New York, where the Twin Towers once stood, is a sincere and gorgeous memorial for all the ones who died on 9/11. The beautiful waterfall is a wonderful and memorable idea to fill the empty spot where the towers once stood. People visit this touching, unique and magnificent memorial from all over the world.
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Friday, September 16, 2011
Poet of September
My top three poems of September :
1. "The Trail is Not a Trail." - Gary Snyder
2. "Gee, You're so Beautiful That It's Starting to Rain." - Richard Brautigan
3. "I Said it to You." - Paul Eluard
For some reason, the poem, "The Trail is Not a Trail," reminds me so much of a country song. It makes me feel like I'm riding in a truck down an old dirt road. It is just like a song I heard on the radio this morning. It goes "Horns are honkin' I've about had it, well I'm lookin' for an exit sign. Gotta get out of here get it all off my mind. Makes me wanna take a back road, makes me wanna take the long way home. Put a little gravel in my travel. Tear down some two lane country and get lost with my soul. Makes me wanna take, makes me wanna take a back road." The feeling when you take a long country drive is the best feeling ever. It clears your mind more than anything else I have ever done. There is nothing better than just taking a trail to an old dirt road and letting the window down to feel the wind against your skin. To me, it doesn't get any better than that. The second poem is so romantic that it made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside:) Who doesn't love a nice romantic poem every once in a while. If I had someone to read love poetry to, I would read one to them once a day. If someone read me a love poem I would feel like I was so important to them, it would make my day. I'd like to make someone's day. And the third one, another romance. What can I say? I just love romance. <3
1. "The Trail is Not a Trail." - Gary Snyder
2. "Gee, You're so Beautiful That It's Starting to Rain." - Richard Brautigan
3. "I Said it to You." - Paul Eluard
For some reason, the poem, "The Trail is Not a Trail," reminds me so much of a country song. It makes me feel like I'm riding in a truck down an old dirt road. It is just like a song I heard on the radio this morning. It goes "Horns are honkin' I've about had it, well I'm lookin' for an exit sign. Gotta get out of here get it all off my mind. Makes me wanna take a back road, makes me wanna take the long way home. Put a little gravel in my travel. Tear down some two lane country and get lost with my soul. Makes me wanna take, makes me wanna take a back road." The feeling when you take a long country drive is the best feeling ever. It clears your mind more than anything else I have ever done. There is nothing better than just taking a trail to an old dirt road and letting the window down to feel the wind against your skin. To me, it doesn't get any better than that. The second poem is so romantic that it made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside:) Who doesn't love a nice romantic poem every once in a while. If I had someone to read love poetry to, I would read one to them once a day. If someone read me a love poem I would feel like I was so important to them, it would make my day. I'd like to make someone's day. And the third one, another romance. What can I say? I just love romance. <3
Currently Week 4
Books I have read this week:
Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles
Pages this week: 76
Pages this semester: 734
Sentences of the week:
1. I want to live life on my own terms. -Rules of Attraction
2. "It's called bein' a panocha. It's not natural for a guy to be with one girl, Alex. I'm a free agent and I plan to stay one forever." - Rules of Attraction
3. "Do you believe in love at first sight?" - Rules of Attraction
The first sentence was actually the first sentence of the book. It grabbed my attention like a little kid screaming during Sunday Mass. That is the way so many teenagers today think, I know I do sometimes. It was so relateable and made me interested in the book right off the bat. The second sentence just made me laugh out loud. It's a guy named Carlos who is a complete ladies man telling his brother that men can't be with just one girl at a time. He is saying he should break up with his girlfriend and be a free agent just like him. Talk about playin' the field. Do you believe in love at first sight? Is it really possible to fall in love with someone the second you see them for the first time? Is there an instant bond pulling you together when you have never even spoken a word to each other? I have no idea, it has always been a mystery to me. Maybe I'll find out someday, or maybe I will never really know.
Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles
Pages this week: 76
Pages this semester: 734
Sentences of the week:
1. I want to live life on my own terms. -Rules of Attraction
2. "It's called bein' a panocha. It's not natural for a guy to be with one girl, Alex. I'm a free agent and I plan to stay one forever." - Rules of Attraction
3. "Do you believe in love at first sight?" - Rules of Attraction
The first sentence was actually the first sentence of the book. It grabbed my attention like a little kid screaming during Sunday Mass. That is the way so many teenagers today think, I know I do sometimes. It was so relateable and made me interested in the book right off the bat. The second sentence just made me laugh out loud. It's a guy named Carlos who is a complete ladies man telling his brother that men can't be with just one girl at a time. He is saying he should break up with his girlfriend and be a free agent just like him. Talk about playin' the field. Do you believe in love at first sight? Is it really possible to fall in love with someone the second you see them for the first time? Is there an instant bond pulling you together when you have never even spoken a word to each other? I have no idea, it has always been a mystery to me. Maybe I'll find out someday, or maybe I will never really know.
Lemonade
When life gives you lemons you make lemonade. A simple phrase has been so helpful with me the past few weeks. It has seemed that nothing has gone right and everything goes downhill. But when life gives you lemons, you simply make lemonade. There is no point in dwelling on what happens if it makes you sad, you just have to realize that everything happens for a reason. Why do we tend to take everything to heart these days? If someone says something hurtful or something goes wrong just brush it off. It is a lesson I have learned that I definately need to work on. I need to live life to the fullest and just enjoy life. Life can get busy and hectic but everyone needs to take some time to just take a deep breath and reflect on everything going on in your life. Realize that everything does happen for a reason. I have learned people don't just say that to say it, but it is in fact a VERY true statement. It's time to start living with that phrase being my modo. Random I know, but it has just been on my life lately. LOVE LIFE<3
Friday, September 2, 2011
Books I read this week:
The Gaurdian by Nicholas Sparks
Tan Lines by Katherine Applegate
Pages this week: 152
Pages this semester: 335
Favorite sentences this week:
1. She told herself all these things and repeated them almost like a mantra, as if the words would give her the strength to go.
-The Gaurdian
2. He met her eyes, staring as if he were seeing her for the first time.
-The Gaurdian
3. "Call me strange, but i sort of like life on the pedestal."
-The Gaurdian
The first sentence is probably my favorite out of the three. It is talking about a woman who is in an abusive relationship and she is trying to find the strength to leave to say her life and her son's. It is sad and powerful but I want her to find the strength. The second sentence is cheesy and lovie dovie, who doesn't love that stuff? The third sentence just made me laugh, I like to live life on the edge and on the pedestal. It's exciting!
The Gaurdian by Nicholas Sparks
Tan Lines by Katherine Applegate
Pages this week: 152
Pages this semester: 335
Favorite sentences this week:
1. She told herself all these things and repeated them almost like a mantra, as if the words would give her the strength to go.
-The Gaurdian
2. He met her eyes, staring as if he were seeing her for the first time.
-The Gaurdian
3. "Call me strange, but i sort of like life on the pedestal."
-The Gaurdian
The first sentence is probably my favorite out of the three. It is talking about a woman who is in an abusive relationship and she is trying to find the strength to leave to say her life and her son's. It is sad and powerful but I want her to find the strength. The second sentence is cheesy and lovie dovie, who doesn't love that stuff? The third sentence just made me laugh, I like to live life on the edge and on the pedestal. It's exciting!
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