Thoughts on the book so far?
Well, Sci-Fi's definitely one of my genres of choice. With the novel having been written in such archaic (trying to use some vocab lol) setting, it's pretty interesting to see what the world thought about science and its possibilities. If I were to focus more on the plot, I definitely like the book so far. If you take out all of the pointless explanations of the natural, Romantic elements, I'd like the book even more, but at least they aren't making me hate the book! It's definitely a slower read, but that doesn't make it any less enjoyable, since I'm able to comprehend almost all of Mary Shelley's words.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 14, 2011
Blog # 17
Tell me about your passions/burning ambitions.
I'm incredibly passionate towards learning, though my scope may be slightly more narrow than that of Victor Frankenstein. I'm really interested in math, physics, chemistry, computers, natural science, music, and, rather oddly, American Colonial History. The subjects all fascinate me, and somehow relate to my life. I'm struck with wonder when I unravel a secret of the universe in class, or when I'm in idle thought about some of those things.
I also have a burning ambition for bettering myself, becoming more adept in more facets of life than I would have dreamt of exploring when I was a child. Part of this may be attributed to my ADD medicine, because it causes me to be much more proactive and involved in everything around me. However, I believe I've also grown into my own person much more in recent years, and my passion for bettering myself may simply be because I don't want to be anyone but me. (That was surprisingly awkward to word, but oh well lol)
I seem to have an ambition to be important in people's lives. I want to help people, and I want to be good friends with the people that I befriend. I don't want to be unreliable, untrustworthy, or forgettable. Those aren't the qualities that would describe who I want to be, so I take appropriate action to ensure that these qualities don't describe me (for the most part).
I'm incredibly passionate towards learning, though my scope may be slightly more narrow than that of Victor Frankenstein. I'm really interested in math, physics, chemistry, computers, natural science, music, and, rather oddly, American Colonial History. The subjects all fascinate me, and somehow relate to my life. I'm struck with wonder when I unravel a secret of the universe in class, or when I'm in idle thought about some of those things.
I also have a burning ambition for bettering myself, becoming more adept in more facets of life than I would have dreamt of exploring when I was a child. Part of this may be attributed to my ADD medicine, because it causes me to be much more proactive and involved in everything around me. However, I believe I've also grown into my own person much more in recent years, and my passion for bettering myself may simply be because I don't want to be anyone but me. (That was surprisingly awkward to word, but oh well lol)
I seem to have an ambition to be important in people's lives. I want to help people, and I want to be good friends with the people that I befriend. I don't want to be unreliable, untrustworthy, or forgettable. Those aren't the qualities that would describe who I want to be, so I take appropriate action to ensure that these qualities don't describe me (for the most part).
Monday, February 7, 2011
Blog # 16
How do stereotypical standards of beauty affect you/society?
Well, if it were stereotypically standard for wearing horizontal pink-and-purple stripes to be beautiful, I would more than likely be wearing something of that nature. What is generally understood as the appropriate outfit for people to wear is worn, in some fashion. We're all wearing t-shirts and jeans/sweatpants in school, but businesspeople are wearing suits and dress shirts/pants. If it's beautiful, in some facet of life, people wear it, so that they will somehow be accepted or admired in that aspect of life (or, in the case of wearing clothes at all, not to get arrested!). People would buy these things that make them beautiful, and this even affects the economy and profits for several businesses. The psychological effects of beauty exert themselves on the young, those who have the most potential to change and become beautiful. Models starve themselves to be skinny, and burn their skin constantly to look tan and attractive. The implications of beauty are a lot more widespread and influential than most people would expect.
Well, if it were stereotypically standard for wearing horizontal pink-and-purple stripes to be beautiful, I would more than likely be wearing something of that nature. What is generally understood as the appropriate outfit for people to wear is worn, in some fashion. We're all wearing t-shirts and jeans/sweatpants in school, but businesspeople are wearing suits and dress shirts/pants. If it's beautiful, in some facet of life, people wear it, so that they will somehow be accepted or admired in that aspect of life (or, in the case of wearing clothes at all, not to get arrested!). People would buy these things that make them beautiful, and this even affects the economy and profits for several businesses. The psychological effects of beauty exert themselves on the young, those who have the most potential to change and become beautiful. Models starve themselves to be skinny, and burn their skin constantly to look tan and attractive. The implications of beauty are a lot more widespread and influential than most people would expect.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Blog # 14
Discuss an epiphany you've had in your life.
The only epiphany that comes to mind right away is one about my parents. Whenever you're a little kid, your parents could do anything, and were like superheroes. Dad could be a treehouse, Mom could summon pizza in like two seconds, it was awesome. But as I've gotten older, so have they, and so have their ways and mannerisms. I eventually get to the point that I'm sick of the sound of my Mom's voice after I've been at her house for a week. My Dad gets completely controlling and critical, even though it's mainly coming from my stepmom, after a bit too long. I guess, between the resentment of my parents' divorce and simply getting tired of the annoying things they always do, I've come to realize that my parents are just regular people. That doesn't make me love 'em any less, 'cause they're my parents, the best ones in the whole world. They're just not superheroes anymore.
The only epiphany that comes to mind right away is one about my parents. Whenever you're a little kid, your parents could do anything, and were like superheroes. Dad could be a treehouse, Mom could summon pizza in like two seconds, it was awesome. But as I've gotten older, so have they, and so have their ways and mannerisms. I eventually get to the point that I'm sick of the sound of my Mom's voice after I've been at her house for a week. My Dad gets completely controlling and critical, even though it's mainly coming from my stepmom, after a bit too long. I guess, between the resentment of my parents' divorce and simply getting tired of the annoying things they always do, I've come to realize that my parents are just regular people. That doesn't make me love 'em any less, 'cause they're my parents, the best ones in the whole world. They're just not superheroes anymore.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Blog # 12
Describe your perfect/ultimate/ideal adventure.
This is pretty lame, but when I think of adventure, it's in more of a fantastical, fictional sense. I would definitely be a superhero, with some freakin' awesome power(s), and would be on some cool quest to try and save some important artifact or figure. I would want a handful of superhero allies (aka my friends) to take on this adventure with me, though, because I'm DEFINITELY not a loner. Being all sheltered and unexposed, I wouldn't want to live/stay in extremely harsh conditions, but I'd definitely want to explore new places, meet new people, and grow more as a person. If my hypothetical superpowers grew in power, that would be cool, too haha but it'd be more about the journey. Talk about memories!
This is pretty lame, but when I think of adventure, it's in more of a fantastical, fictional sense. I would definitely be a superhero, with some freakin' awesome power(s), and would be on some cool quest to try and save some important artifact or figure. I would want a handful of superhero allies (aka my friends) to take on this adventure with me, though, because I'm DEFINITELY not a loner. Being all sheltered and unexposed, I wouldn't want to live/stay in extremely harsh conditions, but I'd definitely want to explore new places, meet new people, and grow more as a person. If my hypothetical superpowers grew in power, that would be cool, too haha but it'd be more about the journey. Talk about memories!
Blog # 13
Descuss a time when you felt forced to do something as a result of blackmail or threats.
Hmm... if I actually think about it, I haven't really been blackmailed or threatened much. I do remember one birthday party, though. I didn't want to invite a couple of my cousins to my party, because back then they were being big jerks, but my Mom threatened to take away any of the presents I'd get if I didn't invite them. So I told 'em to come on over, and they made a mess of things. It wasn't all that bad, but I definitely enjoyed the rest of my friends company much more than usual. Apart from that, you don't get threatened if you don't make a lot of pointless enemies, or put yourself in any unfavorable situations.
Hmm... if I actually think about it, I haven't really been blackmailed or threatened much. I do remember one birthday party, though. I didn't want to invite a couple of my cousins to my party, because back then they were being big jerks, but my Mom threatened to take away any of the presents I'd get if I didn't invite them. So I told 'em to come on over, and they made a mess of things. It wasn't all that bad, but I definitely enjoyed the rest of my friends company much more than usual. Apart from that, you don't get threatened if you don't make a lot of pointless enemies, or put yourself in any unfavorable situations.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Blog # 9
Write about a character in your life.
Since Im kind of having trouble thinking of any particular friend or acquaintance with a specific character, I suppose I'll describe myself.
I'm a kind, loving, forgiving person who always tries his hardest at everything he does. If I ever let you down, it's because matters fell out of my control. I'm chronically forgetful and late, but I try not to let those kind of negative attributes be the characteristics that define me. I'm always striving to better myself, learn more, do better things, and not fall into the world's temptations that always seem lined up for me. I'm fascinated by things and concepts of high intelligence, but I still find much enjoyment in the simple things. I have a lot of God-given gifts, but I always try to remain humble about them rather than boast or brag. I try to do things against the world norm, because life wouldn't be nearly as wonderful if everyone bragged about their personal accomplishments every time one came to be mentioned.
Since Im kind of having trouble thinking of any particular friend or acquaintance with a specific character, I suppose I'll describe myself.
I'm a kind, loving, forgiving person who always tries his hardest at everything he does. If I ever let you down, it's because matters fell out of my control. I'm chronically forgetful and late, but I try not to let those kind of negative attributes be the characteristics that define me. I'm always striving to better myself, learn more, do better things, and not fall into the world's temptations that always seem lined up for me. I'm fascinated by things and concepts of high intelligence, but I still find much enjoyment in the simple things. I have a lot of God-given gifts, but I always try to remain humble about them rather than boast or brag. I try to do things against the world norm, because life wouldn't be nearly as wonderful if everyone bragged about their personal accomplishments every time one came to be mentioned.
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