what Book!

If there was one book in the world I could save, it would be the Bible. I would choose to save the Bible because it delivered belief and hope to many people. My family and I were raised in church so we would always have bible study and church meetings. Just reading it alone brought wisdom and strength to us. It was the words of faith that kept everyone going and making it throughout the day. When I would get in a fight with my mom and she would ground me, she would take my TV away:( I would be up in my bedroom with nothing at all to do. It was one day when I was bored in room, grounded and I picked up the Bible and began to read it. It was so interesting to me. Some people may say the Bible isn’t true, well people have said it, but I believe in the Bible. It is such an inspiration. The Bible has really changed people lives including my own. Without the Bible people don’t have anything to actually live for or to believe in when they die. The Bible doesn’t just explain how the world was created but it lets us know about afterlife. Just thinking about how the world would be without it doesn’t paint a good picture in my head. I like this book because it’s not a book you have to search for and I’m sure everyone has heard of it. But if you’re not sure of what the bible is about. I honestly suggest you try reading one. It would really change your aspects on life. “ with god by your side, anything is possible”

Halloween!

Halloween would have to be one of my favorite holidays. I love Halloween so much because that’s when all the scary movies come out. I love watching all the scary old movies that they made back in the day. I also love going out shopping for the costumes, and just looking at all of them. The candy is probably one of the best parts too! Just going from neighbor to neighbor too see all the different kinds of candy you get. Halloween is defiantly big in our house! My sisters and I love it. Our parents do as well. They try to do everything for us when it comes to Halloween. Such as, getting us the costume that we want, and taking us to the neighborhoods that we want to go to. They always try their best for us. Some other things that I really like about Halloween are the ghost stories!! Haha, I was the one always telling them to my sisters. We also loved to scare each other. Even though we sucked at it, it was still fun trying to. Another thing I like but my mother didn’t, were the talks about vampires. She would always get so mad. She hated the fact that we all believed in vampires. I loved trying to do which craft, but it would never work for me… kind of sucks. To some people Halloween is a bad holiday. But to me I don’t look at it that way, I just think it’s a day where you can dress up as whoever you admire or would like to be for a day.

Improvement

If there is anything at Wright State University that I could change, it would be that freshman has more help with classes. Yes we have tutoring and help classes, but they don’t have them for every class. I also don’t like the fact that when you ask a professor for help they say “asks a classmate”. If I wanted to ask a classmate I would, but I would rather want the professor’s help. Just saying. Even though I love wright state, I just feel that more attention should be focused on the students. In high school that’s how it was and it worked. So I feel it should be the same way. Another thing I would change is the fact that professors should expect us to know everything they are teaching. Especially when we all come from different schools and they don’t teach the same material. In my last blog I talked about the school not having a football team. You honestly don’t know how serious that is. But seriously, what college doesn’t have a football team? THIS ONE! I don’t mean to talk bad about Wright State; I’m just stating the facts. I also don’t like that the classes are so big. Well at least the ones that I am in. I didn’t get in a math or chemistry class this quarter so I don’t really know what to say about them. Some people tell me that chemistry is really hard and all you do is take notes. Hopefully that isn’t the case. Chemistry is supposed to be hands on, experimental class. I don’t really have anything bad to say about Wright state, I just wish there would be some changes made.

My Process of Revision

When I’m writing school papers not all of my grammar or punctuation is correct. That’s why in my case drafts play a big part in writing the correct paper. My original drafts aren’t necessarily incorrect but it’s never perfect. I usually try to make as many drafts as I need too in order to develop the right paper. After doing my revisions and making sure everything is right, that’s when I would go on to my final copy. I think it is good to make drafts because it helps you learn how to write good papers and you definitely learn from your mistakes. A lot of my drafts would’ve made me feel less intelligent if I would have kept them he same instead of revising them. Drafts make a huge difference in all my writings, mainly because they are perfectly correct. It’s also a good tool to use when you are done with your writing and you might need to add more information to the paper. To me drafts aren’t just corrections, but it is also good when you need to brainstorm. Drafts are really improving my writings and how I structure my writings. I completely understand when my instructors edit my papers and show me what is wrong. That’s when I realize what my problems is, and how to change them. I don’t have difficulties revising my papers but I do tend to make mistakes when writing them. It’s always easy to make corrections, but doing drafts will help me so that I have fewer corrections to make.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

In this painting by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec there are three women. The women on the left are both dressed in bright colors. But you will notice that the girl on the right is in all black. To me that would be rhetorical based on the fact that everything else is bright and happy. But the lady in the black is the negative member in the group. Another rhetorical part of the painting that i pointed out was the background. It’s almost as if they are having desert with a jungle effect. That’s surely something that can’t be explained. I've noticed that they are having desert in a picnic fashion but they are not outside. This would bring me back to the background effect. Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec is very good with showing rhetorical objects in his paintings. Neither of the girls in this painting is dressed to the occasion, but they all seem to be enjoying themselves. Another thing that caught my eye was that the lady on the right appears to have a tattoo on your arm. In this situation a women with a tattoo, dressed in all black doesn’t add up to the mood of this painting. Then I pointed out the fact that the lady on the left is wearing different types of clothing and things you could wear for different occasions at one time. The last thing that I would like to point out would be how everything that is laid out on the floor is all types of deserts except for a bowl of fruit.

What do you think?

I agree that children would grow to be smarter human beings without the privilege of watching television. Because honestly it’s not even a privilege. My main concern behind agreeing that watching TV makes us less smart, is the fact that the things we see on TV isn’t reality. The problem with that is people start to see things on TV and feel that they can do the same when we all know that’s not the case. Television contains a lot of things that keeps us less intelligent. It might now be complete mind control but its close enough to it. Think of it this way, we could be reading books but we are watching our favorite TV show and music videos. I think that the entertainment company knows that we would rather watch TV than read books and that simply because it’s entertaining and Americans love to be entertained. We get so caught up in what’s going on TV and forget about the real world. When you watch TV and your shows about to be over, the only thing you remember is what happened during that show. But when you read a book not only do you think about what happened in the book, you might learn new words or even feel smarter when you’re done.  I was always told the TV is for the less intelligent and reading equals success. All I can say is if you’re going to watch TV, try to make sure it’s only the news.

The purpose of advertising

As you look around  many things that go unoticed on television stations, our favorite radio stations, billboards, and even on the side of buses are forms of advertising. But Im here to let you know that not all advertising is good. What advertisers try to do is get you to buy whatever it is that they are selling. But not only will they tell you about the product they will have something to go along with it that catches your eye. For example when you think of abercrombi, the main thing you think of is how awesome the models look wearing their merchandise. As for them, they will manipulate you into buying clothes that are very costly. But they know that the peoople who want their clothes bad enough will spend all types of money to look like the models wearing them. The next topic on advertisment is how you are approached. Like when watching t.v. and a commercial comes on, it will start louder than what you are actually watching. As of now you should already know the reason for that... Correct, the advertisers make the commercials louder that way they can grab your attention. This is because they know the average american would turn the channel when a commercial comes on.That is a common technique that goes unoticed to the human mind. Though their are many types of bad advertising their is also good sorts. But reguardless of how they try different theories and ways to get you to purchase their item, you can always say no.

Why Wright State?!

Why Wright State? I keep asking myself the same exact question. Although many of you had your mind planned on attending Wright State for a year or two, coming to Wright State was more like my mother’s decision and it happened in just a matter of days. But don’t get me wrong who wouldn’t like college at Wright State? Needless to say i got use to it in hours! Then i realized that this is also the school that has a wonderful Nursing program. It’s a very competitive field and I’m always up for a challenge. I’m currently running track, so that was a good thing that happened through my experience so far. Not to mention they gave me money to come here as well. At first i was thinking i wasn’t going to be able to manage, with test, practices, classes, and most of all my sleep time. But it became so manageable within just a few days doing it. I've never had an ambition to go to Wright State but i feel it has always been in the corner of my mind. Although not much of a party schools it’s still fun spending time with other classmates. For me I’m really big on sports. So i was kind of upset when i realized they didn’t have a football team. I love watching football games and what would make a college experience even better. But with ever problem there is a resolution, and that was waiting for basketball season. It’s always fun when you can go to a game and know that they are playing for your school. Plus me running track i can see it from both sides of view. But overall I’m happy with my decision because i really like this school and the people that come along with it.     



GO RAIDER!

A Song That Defines My Life.

 

A Song That Defines My Life.

In my life I've been faced with many obstacles that I had to overcome. Their were times when I felt like giving up and just throwing in the towel so to speak but I never did. As a child I was adopted and never knew my real parents, as a child it wasn't that bad but growing up it became hard for me. Many times I question myself, why was I adopted? Or why my parents didn't want me? But then I realized maybe they did the right thing to give me up to a family that could possibly support me better. This is more than a blog to me because I've had to deal with this my whole life, and to be able to unlock the hold in my thoughts is a great feeling. Many people might think it was wrong for my parents to do that and they could be right. But with or without my parents I'm still surviving in life and doing all the right things I need to do to get ahead. But don't get me wrong I do miss growing up without my actual parents. Theirs been some hard times but what kept me from loosing my mind is knowing that I still have my sisters. We help each other with difficulties and comfort each other when we have minor breakdowns. regardless of everything I love my sisters for being their for me and i love my new family. This just goes to show you that even when times are hard things will get better as long as you have faith in what you want to accomplish. As for me, I'm waiting for a day when I can finally see my parents face to face and say "I love you mom and I love you dad".


We're at the crossroads my dear
Where do we go from here
Maybe you wont go maybe you'll stay
I know I'm going to miss you either way
Its such a lonely road

Where do we go from here (We go) (All I Can Do Is)
Follow the tracks of my tears (Follow The Tracks) (Tears)


When I cry your name
Am I calling in vain?
Am I waitin' only to drown in pain?
Don't you do it no don't you leave me this way
I don't know if I could lift my head and face another day
It's such a lonely road


Where do we go from here (We go) (All I Can Do Is)
Follow the tracks of my tears (Follow The Tracks) (Tears)


Usually not the kind of girl who's lost and looking for direction
Who could this be staring at me
When I'm looking in the mirror trying find the resolution
Were to far gone to find our way home

Where do we go from here (We go) (All I Can Do Is)
Follow the tracks of my tears (Follow The Tracks of my tears)

Where do we go from here (Maybe you will go maybe you'll stay) (All I Can Do Is)
Follow the tracks of my tears (Follow) (Either Way)


Oh oh oh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se8e3oiGjGA

A Song That Defines My Life.

In my life I've been faced with many obstacles that I had to overcome. Their were times when I felt like giving up and just throwing in the towel so to speak but I never did. As a child I was adopted and never knew my real parents, as a child it wasn't that bad but growing up it became hard for me. Many times I question myself, why was I adopted? Or why my parents didn't want me? But then I realized maybe they did the right thing to give me up to a family that could possibly support me better. This is more than a blog to me because I've had to deal with this my whole life, and to be able to unlock the hold in my thoughts is a great feeling. Many people might think it was wrong for my parents to do that and they could be right. But with or without my parents I'm still surviving in life and doing all the right things I need to do to get ahead. But don't get me wrong I do miss growing up without my actual parents. Theirs been some hard times but what kept me from loosing my mind is knowing that I still have my sisters. We help each other with difficulties and comfort each other when we have minor breakdowns. regardless of everything I love my sisters for being their for me and i love my new family. This just goes to show you that even when times are hard things will get better as long as you have faith in what you want to accomplish. As for me, I'm waiting for a day when I can finally see my parents face to face and say "I love you mom and I love you dad".



[Verse 1]We're at the crossroads my dear
Where do we go from here
Maybe you wont go maybe you'll stay
I know I'm going to miss you either way
Its such a lonely road

[Chorus]
Where do we go from here (We go) (All I Can Do Is)
Follow the tracks of my tears (Follow The Tracks) (Tears)

[Verse 2]
When I cry your name
Am I calling in vain?
Am I waitin' only to drown in pain?
Don't you do it no don't you leave me this way
I don't know if I could lift my head and face another day
It's such a lonely road

[Chorus]
Where do we go from here (We go) (All I Can Do Is)
Follow the tracks of my tears (Follow The Tracks) (Tears)

[Bridge]
Usually not the kind of girl who's lost and looking for direction
Who could this be staring at me
When I'm looking in the mirror trying find the resolution
Were to far gone to find our way home

Where do we go from here (We go) (All I Can Do Is)
Follow the tracks of my tears (Follow The Tracks of my tears)

Where do we go from here (Maybe you will go maybe you'll stay) (All I Can Do Is)
Follow the tracks of my tears (Follow) (Either Way)

[x2]
Oh oh oh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se8e3oiGjGA

What would you do?

Do you ever think about what you would do if you lost a loved one?

Or maybe how it would feel? Or suppose you never got to say goodbye, or I love you? Think about this. What if the person that meant the world to you was gone by tomorrow... then what would you do? I lost my Dad June 4th, and it was the hardest thing in the world that has ever happened to me. I feel like the worst part was that there was nothing I could do to help my dad. Just seeing him lying in the hospital bed, in so much pain, crying his eyes out.. it was the hardest thing ever. I've never seen my dad cry in his life, and it just hurt me so much. All I was thinking was why, why me? Why my family? Why my dad? People always say "God has a plan for life ", but does He really? It just makes you ask why God would want to rip your family apart, and take a loved one. When my dad died, I didn't even get one last kiss from him. God needed an angel so it seems. But still, I was like "What did I do to deserve this?"  That was the thing.. I did nothing. I thought my dad was so strong he'd make it through whatever.

Dad, it's so hard to accept the fact that you're gone forever. It's hard for me to tell you "I love you" as I stand over your grave and I know I'll never hear your voice again. Why did you leave me? Why couldn't you just stay because my world is nothing without you, and I don't know what to do with myself. I just miss you so much.

There is a song that I always listen to called " Holes in the floor of heaven. " This song helped me through some really hard nights. Here are the lyrics of the song:

How I cried when the sky let go with a cold and lonesone vain,        
Momma smiled said don't be sad child, Daddy's watchin' you today,
'cause there's holes in the floor of heaven and his tears are pourin'
down, that's how you know he's watchin' wishin' he could be here now,
and sometimes if you're lonely, just remember he can see, there's holes in the floor of Heaven and he's watchin' over you and me.

Do you believe that there are holes in heaven's floor? Or that your missed loved ones are watching over you?... Well, I do! I feel like people just have to believe and think the unthinkable, then maybe they will know. Things will never be the same without you...things will be okay, but they will never be the same.