The Pledge

So I have been doing the morning announcements since my Junior Year and I have been saying the Pledge for a long time, but now I understand what it actually means. When you repeat a sequence of word everyday, you seem to forget what it means.

"We Pledge today to do our very best to work and explore with confidence we know we can dream with self respect and self esteem."

This shows a school filled with unity, a school that focuses on teamwork and dedication we seem to forget. what things mean when we regurgitate words. This pledge is intended for our success. The authors intended this pledge as a way to remind ourselves that we can do anything.

Curiosity or Certainty?

There is a poem by Margaret J. Wheatley, that is called Turning to One Another, I first stumbled upon this poem, during Justice Talks. Teng introduced this Poem as the theme for our justice talks, the poem in its entirety is incredible and powerful but there is a part of the poem that really catches my attention;

                                           Treasure curiosity more than certainty. I think that she wanted to convey that point, that sometimes being curious is more important , than being sure. This quote is just completely powerful, I mean it makes sense curiosity implements a feeling of discovery in you.

When Life Hands You Lemons... Make Lemonade

This is kind of embarrassing but there is this Disney Movie called "Lemonade Mouth" and I really love their songs, pretty much all of them. The reason I like them is because these songs are inspiring but from their whole album I've picked out a song called "We'll always be more than a band," may be I am just being very emotional now, under these circumstances. But this song is what friendships are all about, this song is about a group of people, who are complete strangers but share one common interest; their passion for music.




                                                   You used to brave the world
                                                         All on your own
                                           Now we won't let you go, go it alone

This is my favorite quote from the song because, this is the part where unity began in the song. Which is why I love it so much... well for at least today. The author intended to use emotional appeal when he wrote these lyrics? This is true because after listening or reading these lyrics it makes you think of your best friend and how they make you feel. 

A Book Really??

For many year there has been a great controversy regarding the reading this book in schools. This book is a great example for English classes when studying the literary devices, this book is Huckleberry Finn. It is about a n uneducated white boy who runs away with a slave. There a lot of controversy because it is offensive to African Americans, I think in order for a book to be such a classic it needs to be real, and that what the author did, with each word and sentence he brought us deeper into the world of Huckleberry Finn.


You don't know about me without you have read a book by the name of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer; but that ain't no matter. 
-Mark Twain 




































This book was made by Mr. Mark Twain, and he told the truth, mainly. There was things which he stretched, but mainly he told the truth Mark Twain used dialect and, figurative language in order to make the audience a part of this world. Mark Twain was the first to do the impossible was able to unlock the door to how life use to be; what people really though. I think that the controversy is not all about the language in the book, I think it is about how the characters are portrayed. It is simple the characters are real, a boy that has a drunk for a father(real). And a person to yet know who he really is(real). Can anybody Identify the the device used in this quote.

Rise

So there is this song by the Mcclain sisters for a New Disney Nature movie it is called "Rise", that song its just inspiring it is all about unity, how maybe we feel as though we can't do anything and it may be true but the most important thing is that together we can do anything. The lyrics are powerful.Together we can do anything

We’ll rise
We can make it through anything
We’ll rise
Together we can do anything
We’ll rise, we’ll rise, we’ll rise

I picked this part of the song because it's the part of the song where the author uses repetition of the Phrase "We'll Rise" which gives the song a emotional appeal , because while I was listening to this all I could think of was closest friend. How we accomplished so many thing together, I've things with this Senior Class that I have never done before. This song is like our anthem because  we've stuck together through trails and tribulations we've cried on each other shoulders and we pretty much done everything imaginable. I didn't E-Cubed, but I am extremely glad I did I've made friendships here that I can say I will have forever. The funny we are all so different but at same time just the same, we all thrive for the future we thrive to do something more. Its funny how lyrics can make emotions pour out. 

Social Networks Good or Bad?

Some people that you nothing from being on Social networks but that is not true, believe it or social networks have they're upside. Like everything in the world it has negative things but social networks I thinks it is what unites people, common and same opinions are reached in these social networks, we know about the whole people killing themselves because of cyber bullying, people have yet to see the upside. Know I have both twitter and Facebook and believe it or not that's were i stay in touch with the outside world. Almost everyday on my news feed there is a post to help someone, when the Kony thing rose up again, people on Facebook and Twitter began to voice they're opinion, that is what Social Networks are about.Social Networks give people a voice makes them feel like they're not alone. I don't if people realized this whether it is written in proper grammar or not people are constantly writing because of these social networks, it is also a way to express yourself with no boundaries you can who ever you want to be. I read this quote from twitter about a by was dying from cancer "Who ever you are and Where ever you are don't give up, I am Here!" Two strangers bound together by these social networks. Which brings me back to how words can alter people's life and never be the same.

Dr. Seuss

We have all read his books, and many think that kids shouldn't read his books because they don't follow "intelligent speaking" as he would say I am talking about Dr.Seuss From his Green eggs and Ham to Cat in the Hat. But My favorite quote from him is definitively this: Now the reason why I like this quote its because this quote which I didn't know before uses a literary device, Its he literary device that repeats the end of the clause in the beginning of the new clause. Can this literary device?

American Idol

So I love American Idol its a singing competition that is really popular; but its kind of a popularity contest and I wonder should it be like that? Shouldn't it be about the singing? Well there is this girl on the Show her name is Jessica Sanchez she is 16 and she has one of the most amazing voices I've ever heard, unfortunately she didn't win but I wouldn't say its the end for her. The best part about watching and listening to Jessica Sanchez was the way used emotional appeal in her music, her performances were never regurgitated word with no meaning, every note and every bar made your hair strand up. Before this class I would have never though that really learning English interpreting it made you appreciate it more. After taking this class I've learned how to really appreciate music because now I know what it means, or at least what is intended to mean. I am really happy I took this class.  

My Motto

It's funny how words can alter the way people are feeling, it can make a Great day bad and a Bad day worse, but part is that words can make you feel completely and utterly happy. Tapped in my room is quote from the bible that says "I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me" I look at this every morning because even when life gets really tough I know that my problem is as light as a feather because God holds them for me. And this is my motto, these words are meant to make you fell as though no matter what problem you are facing anything can be done. This quote reminds me that life is tough but I can have the Capability to do everything and anything.

My Anthem

I've hear a lot of people say its not the content of the music but the person who sings it and how it sounds. But you see I completely disagree a song should be about what it says you know, its like you would just read a book strictly because of the author, the words that the book contain is the thing that attract you to read it. 

Give me a second I

I need to get my story straight

My friends are in the bathroom

Getting higher than the Empire State

My lover she's waiting for me

Just across the bar

My seats been taken by some sunglasses

Asking 'bout a scar

And I know I gave it to you months ago

I know you're trying to forget

But between the drinks and subtle things

The holes in my apologies

You know I'm trying hard to take it back

So if by the time the bar closes

And you feel like falling down

I'll carry you home

The reason I love this song even though people say it sucks its because this song is a plea, well not a plea but a promise to a girl you know, more like a proposition. The author through this song created a scenario of this really dorky guy who likes this girl and shes really pretty and why out of his league. But as soon as some dude clears away from the way he steps in and says "I know that I've told you this before and your probably doing everything in your power to forget about, but what I'm offering you is my undying love." Now most wouldn't get that all they focus is on the rhythm. I wonder if people knew the meaning of the song would they like it more? 

Mindless Television

I remember when you parents could leave their children unattended watching T.V. Now parents must set parental controls on T.V's!!! That is completely preposterous television has changed so much that 75% of cartoons aren't safe for kids to watch. For example there is this show on Cartoon Network called "Regular Show" and its about a Bird and a Raccoon who live together, it may not sound like its bad; but the stuff they do on this show its totally not safe to watch.                                                                    I know I can't pass judgement because I don't know the real purpose of why the creator choose this show. But they use words such as "Ass" and they use physical violence an I'm wondering. Do they know kids watch this? From vulgar comments to racist slurs Regular Show is not a Show intended for children if it's so obvious why not giving at a different time.

Love Struck

I am one of those people that are "Lover not a Fighter" type of person, so it was only right that my first blog post would be about Love, and Its effect on people, sometimes it is negative but most of the time it is the best feeling in the world when found. Love is the best part of life, it just changes people, love does what time can't it has effect on people to just completely change a persons attitude. The best part of love is the emotion and feeling and inspiration you get, when struck by love it is easier to put your thoughts in a concise and organized fashion. This Poem the one I love By Noel Garcia is a perfect example of clear and concise thoughts, to show feelings and emotions.  

The one I love By Noel Garcia 


The one I love with all my might.
The one I'm thinking of tonight.
The one that helps me make things right.
The one I long to kiss goodnight.
The one I dream of when I sleep at night.
The one I think of when I hug my pillow tight.
The one that makes me happy when she comes into my sight.
The one I'm not giving up without putting up a fight.
- To "The One" that changed my life.

My favorite line from the poem "The on that makes me happy when she comes into my sight." I like how the author uses a sequence to express his feelings for that special someone, but what is the best part is the way he expresses himself, it sounds candid and romantic, but it can still be considered a formal text.